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Marbella Attracts Important Investment

Marbella has long been established as one of the world’s most glamorous and desirable holiday resorts. However, even a renowned diva needs a facelift and help has arrived in the shape of Sheikh Al-Thani. The city’s Mayor Angeles Muñoz has been putting in a lot of effort to improve

Birthday Gifts for Women in Their 20s

For many women, the 20s are a time of constant change and personal discovery. Many life-changing events take place during this time, including college graduation, career decisions, romance and marriage, starting a family and discovering interests, passions and hobbies. Birthday gifts during this tim

Birthday Party Sleepover Ideas for Tweens

Celebrate your child's birthday with a sleepover party.birthday image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.comBirthday party sleepovers are a time-honored tradition. Most adults have memories of staying up all night with their friends in adolescence. But finding the best way for children in your...

How to Dress Like a Jedi for Halloween

"Star Wars" is a beloved, popular, and recognized movie saga. Dressing as a Jedi for Halloween will show everyone that you're a fan. Furthermore, the costume is comfortable, easy to make and the best part is that you get to wield a lightsaber. Here's how to narrow down your costume selection tips on

Valentine's Day A Lovers Tradition

February has long been known as the month of romance, and throughout our country loved ones often exchange cards, gifts, candy and flowers as a means of expressing their love. February 14th however, when we celebrate the holiday known as Valentine's Day, is when most of these gifts and expressi

Educational Halloween Games

There are many different educational Halloween games that can be used to entertain kids and educate kids in the lead up to Halloween. Kids love to have fun at Halloween and they love to play games. But that doesn't mean that the games are just for fun. There are games that are also educational.

Nice Gifts for Girls

Nice gifts for girls between the ages of 8 and 12 are good-quality presents that require a little thought and effort. Forget the quick trip to the discount store for yet another bargain toy. Think of the girl's interests, then get her something special that will have some meaning and value to her. S

Honoring our Fathers

For those of us who have been blessed to grow up with fathers in our lives, we are aware of the many roles they do play in our lifetime.

Carnations and Mother's Day!

Well my friends, today is Mothering Sunday in the UK - Mother's Day. Sadly I lost my Mother some years ago - in 1969 to be precise - and still miss her dearly. Funny isn't it how you always regret the things you shouldn't have said or done and remember the things you should have said

Cheap Gifts for a Grandma

Getting a gift for grandma can be a challenge because you may be stumped on what to get for the woman who seemingly has everything. After years of gift giving and collecting various trinkets and favorite items, grandmas usually have a house full of stuff. This can be complicated further...

How to Dress up Like a Demon for Halloween

There are a number of types of demons that one can dress up as for Halloween, and each of them can be quite effective in their own right. This article is focusing on the Japanese demons inspired by the demon masks in that culture. They can be fascinating Halloween costumes and can be re-created wi

How to Score Great Christmas Deals

Whether you are in the middle of your Christmas shopping or you haven't even started yet, you probably have a budget that you have to stick to.Most people do not have an unlimited amount of funds to do all of their Christmas shopping with.This will probably mean that you are looking for the bes

How to Make Birthday Invitation Cards on Microsoft Word

When you are planning a birthday party, you can take a few steps to save some money. If you have Microsoft Word and a color printer, you can create invitations to suit any birthday party theme. Save even more money by making postcard-style, printable birthday invitations. Not only will you save on p

Get Together Ideas for a 31st Birthday Party

While most people give special attention to decade birthdays such as the big 3-0, a 31st birthday may not seem like a big event. Any birthday, regardless of the number, can be fun if it's done right. If you didn't throw a big bash for your 30th, why not do it for your 31st.

Birthday Message Ideas

A birthday is the perfect time to reconnect, express positive feelings and tell someone how you feel. It is the only day a year on which people celebrate themselves. When better a time to shower them with love--and what better way than a handwritten birthday note? Handwritten notes are becoming a lo

Glow Stick Costume Ideas

A glow stick is constructed from a plastic tube that contains two ingredients. When these ingredients combine, a chemical reaction called chemiluminescence occurs. These sticks can be purchased at department or craft stores and used to create Halloween costumes, from the bizarre to the hilarious.

Button Tree Craft

Turn a budding button collection into a colorful masterpiece with a little craftiness and imagination. Constructing a button tree can be an eye-catching way to display your most prized buttons. You can be as creative as you like to craft your tree, so if you want to flex your artistic muscles, consi

Traditional Chinese Gifts for the Birth of a Boy

Chinese baby boys have their first celebration a month after birth.baby boy 8 image by Rick Sargeant from Fotolia.comAccording to Chinese custom, a baby shower is given a month after the arrival of the baby. This is when the mother is allowed out of her room and able to have company....

How to Check a Target Gift Card's Balance

Many people give gift cards for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. Gift cards give the recipients the freedom to choose what they want. Target is a popular retail chain that offers gift cards for its stores. It is not necessary to use the entire value of a Target gift card at one time;