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Countdown to Valentine’s Day
According to history, February is the month to celebrate love, and we have been celebrating Valentine’s Day since the Middle Ages. That is a lot of Valentine’s Gifts and cards! Who is your Valentine this year? Is it someone you have been with for a long time? Is it someone you have been admiring from a distance? Is it a good friend? Is it a someone you want to meet or impress? And what are you going to do to let this person know that you want them to be your Valentine? Right now, every where you turn there are adds telling you how to impress your intended Valentine. If you don’t trust the adds, you can ask your friends or co-workers for their favorite Valentine’s gifts and suggestions. Some of the common themes, symbols, and gifts associated with Valentine’s Day are hearts, roses, cupids, teddy bears, flowers, candy and cards. Those are all valid suggestions and gifts, but are they the right message for YOUR Valentine? In our own research, we have found that most people just want to know that someone took the time to think about them and put a little thought into choosing a gift for them. If you want to make an impression on your Valentine this year, think about who they are, what they like, and what makes them happy – and then find something special – just for them! Happy Valentine’s Day! Jewelry is always a good Valentine’s Day gift. Sarah Chloe http://greatgiftcircle.com/shops/sarah-chloe/ Posh Mommy http://greatgiftcircle.com/shops/posh-mommy/ Share you Valentine’s Day Gift ideas here: Create your Gift Profile: www.GreatGiftCircle.com 
The Gift of Warm, Clean & Dry
As the song says, “Baby, it’s cold outside” – or at least it should be considering it’s January 5th! Winter officially arrived just over 2 weeks ago and it will be with us for a few, cold months. December is all about giving and getting, family and friends, fun and fellowship, and creating memories. What is January about? January should be about replenishing our local food banks, shelters and emergency help organizations. All of those organizations did their best to give everyone some Christmas. They provided food, shelter, toys, clothing and caring to those in need. They did a great job and now their shelves are empty. As you are sitting in your home or local coffee shop reading this, you are most likely warm, clean and dry. But, there are thousands of people who are not as lucky as you or me. These people don’t have a warm coat or place to stay. There are kids who don’t have shoes or boots or warm coats to wear to school. There are shelters that can’t help anyone right now ‘get back on their feet’ or provide the food, guidance and hope that can change a life. The Christmas presents have probably all been put away by now. Are your closets full and tight? Give yourself a little space by giving some of your excess belongings to a local organization who needs it. Start your year off right and make January your first ‘feel good’ month of the year. FYI – Burlington Coat Factory is collecting warm coats and giving discounts in exchange for your donation until January 16th! P.S. – Let’s not forget our 4 legged friends. Animal shelters everywhere need warm blankets and towels. Many pet stores have a place for you to drop these off. The quickest and best way to contribute to someone in need right now is to ‘keep it local’. Check out your community for ways you can make a difference. Share your ideas for making a difference in your community here: 
It’s Going to be an Interesting Year
How is 2012 going for you so far? I know it’s only been 3 days, but a lot can happen in a short amount of time. 2012 has a few calendar surprises for us that will keep this year interesting. Here are a few of the highlights: 2012 is a Leap Year. We all have an extra day to spend however we want. I just heard Disneyland is going to stay open for the 24 hours of Leap Year Day. You have to admit Disney has figured out a way to make it a day to remember. What will you do with your extra day? 2012 is a Presidential Election year. No matter what your politics, our upcoming Presidential Election will provide us with a conversation and controversy for most of this year. 2012 has 53 Sundays in it – starting with January 1,2012. If your lucky number is 53, then you are in luck! 2012 has 3 ‘Friday the 13ths’. Most years have have 1 or 2 Friday the 13ths, but this year we get an extra opportunity to face our superstitions. July 27 – August 12, 2012 the Summer Olympics are being held in London. April 14, 2012 is the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. 2012 contains 2 ‘1st Sundays after Christmas’ -one is in January and one is in December. June 5 & 6, 2012 Venus will cross the face of the Sun. And if you worked through, slept through, or just didn’t pay attention to the arrival of the new calendar year, you have another chance to celebrate a New Year - the Chinese New Year – coming January 23, 2012. Happy New Year (Again)! This list could go on and on, but the point is, it is going to be an interesting year, so keep your eyes and ears and hearts open for all of the good that may come your way this year. Remember, every day is a gift! How did you celebrate the New Year? Do you have any resolutions you want to share? Share your ideas here: 
Eat for a Lucky, Healthy, Happy New Year!
Do you remember what you ate on New Years Day last year? Did you have a good year? According to various traditions, if you ate some of these foods last year on New Years Day they might have contributed to your good year. If you didn’t have a good year, maybe you need to eat more of some of these foods on New Years Day! Happy Eating! Stroke of Midnight Foods: New Years Day Good Luck Foods: New Years Day Foods for Money, Wealth and Prosperity: What not to eat on New Years Day? What is on your plate today? Happy New Year from Great Gift Circle. Remember, Every day is a Gift day for someone! Give Great….Get Great !
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Merry Christmas !
It’s Christmas Day. Enjoy the best gifts of all – the Love of family & friends, sharing past memories and creating new ones. (We can talk about what was inside the gift boxes later!) Share your gift stories here: See all Blog → |
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