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How to Trim the Top Off an Evergreen

Most evergreen trees grow with a central branch called a leader. In order for a tree to retain its natural shape, it is important that the leader remain. If you must reduce the size of your evergreen by cutting the top off or if the leader has been damaged, you must re-train a new leader to take its

List of Birth Month Gems

Associating gems with birth months was first mentioned in the Bible, which states in Exodus 28 and 39 that Moses was directed to make a breastplate of the High Priest of the Hebrews and that he included 12 gems in the design. Over the next centuries, the stones were associated with zodiac signs and

A Christian Gift to Our Father in Heaven on Father's Day

As a Christian I have discovered over the years that many Christians do not acknowledge our Father in Heaven on Father's Day or send up a special praise to Him in prayer. Christianity teaches us that He our supreme and first father.

Christmas Present Ideas for a High Schooler

High school teenagers can be the most difficult people on your Christmas gift list. No matter what you think they might like, they probably won't. Stop the complaints this year by purchasing the perfect gift for your favorite teen. Some careful planning and quick thinking will give you the edge and

How to Celebrate a 50-Year Anniversary

Congratulations on making it to your fiftieth wedding anniversary, also called the “golden anniversary.” Your fiftieth anniversary is one you probably want to celebrate with family and friends. It marks half a century that you and your loved one have shared your lives together. Here ar

Places to Have a Kid's Birthday Party in Easton, Massachusetts

Kids can be difficult to please, so plan a birthday party with activities that they'll enjoy.upset girl in birthday cap image by Dmitri MIkitenko from Fotolia.comBirthday parties for children can be tricky to plan, and even more difficult to supervise. Young children have an enormous...

Say Merry Christmas With An Assortment Of Christmas Cards

How can you bring Christmas to people who you barely see? How do you make them understand that you really do wish them a merry Christmas? You could always leave them a message on their answering machine, or you can also send them a letter. You can even send them five cards, one for every member of t

Sentimental Gift Ideas for Men

Men fill many roles in society such as fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons, as well as being friends, lovers, and other sources of joy. While a good gift for a man might be something he can use in his daily life, a sentimental gift will express just how much he means to you. Sentimental gifts for

How to Make a Dalmatian Halloween Costume

Whether your child loves the movie "101 Dalmatians" or your child is fascinated with the local firehouse mascot, a Dalmatian Halloween costume is a great choice. A hooded, white sweat suit, black fabric paint, black felt, cotton and basic sewing skills are all you need to make this year's Halloween

Christmas Gift Exchange Party Rules

Gift exchange parties let participants play a game for gifts.christmas gifts image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comHoliday gift exchanges are an effective way to reduce the pressure of having to buy the perfect gift for each holiday party guests. Instead, attendants each bring one...

Embroidered Gifts for Kids

Creative, embroidered gifts are perfect for kids.embroidery 3 image by Kostyantyn Ivanyshen from Fotolia.comHandmade gifts are a personal and thoughtful way to give a special, memorable token to family and friends. Often, handmade gifts are life-long treasures with touching sentiment....

How to Make a Budget for Couples

Being in debt or having disagreements over how to handle money can have a negative impact on a couple's relationship, according to James Marshall, assistant professor of Family Life at the University of Arkansas. Whether you and your partner have money to spare at the end of the month or find yourse

Personalized Engagement Gift Ideas

Acknowledging an engagement with a personalized gift is a perfect way to show the engaged couple that you're happy and supportive of the union. The personalization is a sort of binding of the two before the actual nuptials. It is a way to create long-lasting memories and help the couple start down t

Chinese Betrothal Gifts

Chinese betrothal gifts are presented to both the bride and groom after the proposal has been accepted, but before the wedding day. Some items in the gift have been used for hundreds of years but other items have changed with the times. This is an important part of Chinese wedding tradition and the

Cool Inexpensive Gifts

Cool gifts do not have to be expensive.christmas-gifts image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comEverybody likes to get gifts, but not everybody knows how to give cool gifts. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, holidays and special occasions such as promotions, graduations and religious...

Graduation Display Ideas

Use items like the tassel and hat to decorate a display table.graduation image by timur1970 from Fotolia.comGraduation is an important and exciting time in any person's life, so you want to set up a display that shows your grad how proud you are of him. Great displays take awhile to...

Trick or Treat!Where the Goddess and Church Collide

Halloween approaches - that time of year when ghouls and goblins show up at your door with a clever extortion scheme called "Trick or Treat!" Ever wonder how the madness ever got started?

Roses As a Birthday Gift

A bouquet of roses makes a beautiful and fragrant birthday gift for somebody who likes flowers. A live mini rose plant or starter rose bush can also make a great gift for a gardener. Choosing birthday roses depends on personal taste, and a few tips will help preserve cut roses and make bouquets last

Give Your Charitable Heart and Hand In Friendship This Holiday

The best way to not think of your own problems is to give to someone else. If you are depressed, then bake some cookies, wear a cute costume and give them out to all your neighbors and friends. There is nothing better for the mood than to give of what you have.