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Workplace Recognition Ideas

Two out of three workers say they receive no recognition from their workplace over the course of a year, according to a Gallup poll from 2004. HR Magazine reports that workers who feel unappreciated are more likely to quit, costing businesses billions for recruitment and training....

Green Christmas Cards

What exactly is meant when someone says 'green Christmas card'?It typically refers to one of two things:Eco Friendly in that it is either made out of recycled material (paper waste) or from a sustainable (plant) material,or Plantable Christmas cards. Here the card is made from seed paper w

Gifts for a New Mom From a Husband

Having a child can be a drastic change and an emotionally stressful time in a woman's life. If your wife has recently given a birth, you'll want to give her a gift that will help make life easier while showing her how much you care. Although it doesn't have to cost a lot of money, you should try to

Christmas Decorating Ideas to Make

Aside from the caroling and shopping done during the Christmas season, Christmas just isn't Christmas without decorations. Though you can buy some Christmas decorations at various local shops, to truly make your decorations unique, think about making some yourself. Ask your family to help you make t

Cheap Gifts for a Guy Friend

If you have a male friend and you're looking for an inexpensive gift for him, you don't have to always purchase items from a store. Depending on his personality, you can also create a personalized gift for him. Avoid gifts that he may have received already by giving him something that's unique and m

How to Make a Fake Halloween Pumpkin Patch

Make a fake Halloween pumpkin patch in your yard to welcome all the little ghosts and goblins. Having a theme in your yard is fun for the little ones that come out for trick or treating. Making a pumpkin patch does not take much money--you just need a few real pumpkins mixed with some fake homemade

Halloween Events in Austin

Austin is filled with different events around Halloween.This article looks at a few of the annual Halloween hotspots in Austin.

About St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 in many places around the world by Irish and non-Irish alike. While St. Patrick's Day commemorates the saint that helped to spread Christianity in Ireland centuries ago, today the holiday is normally spent enjoying Irish food, drinking Irish beer and parti

Gifts for Women Turning 60

Reaching 60 years old is a milestone that reminds us of how far we've come. It's also a time when we realize those older people looking back at us from the mirror are really us. Regardless of a woman's feelings concerning her 60th birthday, there are numerous gifts you can give her to help her celeb

DIY Halloween Costumes for Women

Add leaves to a dress for a Mother Nature costume.leaves image by OMKAR A.V from Fotolia.comHalloween costumes aren't just for kids; adult Halloween parties allow require guests to dress up in costumes too. Mass-produced costumes cost a lot of money especially since you're likely to only...

Homemade Kid Birthday Party Favors Ideas

Homemade party favors add a personal touch to your child's party.happy birthday image by yannik LABBE from Fotolia.comWhen you throw a birthday party for a child, costs can quickly escalate. If you want to give your party guests favors but want to keep your budget low, consider making...

Ideas for Kids' Treat Bags

Treat bags, also known as loot bags, are commonly given to children as party favors. Some people also give out small treat bags for Halloween or give them to children as gifts or rewards. Treat bags are generally inexpensive to assemble, as all of the items, including the bags themselves, can be pur

Christmas Gift Basket Ideas for Couples

Fill a basket with goodies for the couples on your Christmas list.Festive ribbons bows and red basket image by Steve Johnson from Fotolia.comIf you're unsure about what to give the couples on your Christmas list, opt for baskets full of goodies rather than individual gifts. Select...

Kick-Ass Halloween Costumes Will Make Super Heroes Out of Anybody

Kick-Ass Halloween costumes are going to end up being big this season, due to the remarkable results of the controversial motion picture. Superheroes will always be one of the popular choices for any kind of Halloween event, but if you would like to be a superhero who is different, then why not cons

Parade Float Safety

Each float in a parade must have safety as its top priority. Although it looks fun from the sidelines, there can be serious consequences when safety requirements are not met. Parades should be fun, and you do not want anything dangerous to happen to ruin the fun for those participating or watching t

Christmas Decoration Ideas for Work

Set up a miniature Christmas tree in the office.christmas tree image by Horticulture from Fotolia.comChristmas decorations in the office capture the festivity of the season. Whether you want a subtle decoration or a full-scale Christmas display, there are several considerations. Before...

Where Did Christmas Music Originate?

Christmas music brings back memories of past seasons, and the anticipation of the upcoming celebration. But do you know where it all started?

The Poinsettia is the Colorful Star of Christmas

You may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but you always want a bright array of beautiful colors, a green Christmas tree, colored lights and a lovely red poinsettia to go along with it.You may not be able to control the weather and depending on where you live a white Christmas may be out of the ques

How to Tie a Large Bow for a Tree Topper

The holidays are the time of year when you bring out your favorite decorations to display in your home. Your Christmas tree is a focal point with its many bright lights and ornaments, and your tree topper showcases the entire tree. An impressive, yet inexpensive way to embellish the top of your tree