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Join Our Mailing List. ***40% off Retail  Promo Code- Gift 1</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>11</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-6942684501743840598</id><published>2010-05-05T22:48:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-05T22:53:37.835-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Raise Your Credit Score With A Prepaid Credit Card</title><content type='html'>If you are paying cable, land line phone bill,energy bill or others that don't report your payment history. Your losing out on a great service. This is a service you must sign up for through your prepaid card. All bills you list must be paid by your Prepaid Card in a timely manner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Right now, I'm going to disclose to you how you can find a prepaid credit card that reports to the all-important credit bureaus. Remember that if it doesn't, your prepaid card is going to be just like a gift card. The dominant reason people get a prepaid card is, it helps them with their budget and spending. If you find yourself over spending any month over your head, you may want to steer toward this type of card.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A prepaid card extends everything a regular card does. It will have either visa or master card brand, you can use it on the web and in department stores and almost, 99% of the time, folks don't even know it's a prepaid card. Now, you're assuredly marveling how you can find one that reports. Well, this is certainly pretty easy.&lt;br /&gt;The way you can find a card is simply by looking at the application benefits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A company will always brag when the card reports to the bureau. This is a astronomical selling position and the companies understand it. But if you're looking at a card and it doesn't say so, don't worry because it may report, you never know. Just to make sure, telephone the company themselves and inquire. You will get a immediate answer.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can't go wrong, as long as you do your homework, you should be able to find the card that suits your needs. Ascertain a card that reports and your credit history will be built up in no time. In the meantime, you'll also be able to control your spending as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How can I regulate my budget?&lt;br /&gt;Think of a gift card. Whenever you get a gift card, you get a card with a pre-set total on the card. Once you disburse that amount, you can't use it presently. The equivalent works with a prepaid card. Once you spend that total, you can't use it anymore. So if you see a $200 outfit and you only have $150 on your card, you won't be able to use your card.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you unfold your statement at the end of the month, zero balance owed. You'll be astonish and this is what steers you to the road called debt free.&lt;br /&gt;Make positive that you do your ground work when it comes to prepaid cards. You'll be using a prepaid card just like your credit card, without the high annual percentage rates.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No cost ways to load your card, direct deposits,or mail in your check,money orders or find a location near you to load your card for a small fee. By applying for the direct deposit no high check cashing fees if you don't have a checking account.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;*********************************************************************************&lt;br /&gt;Sadie T O'Neal if the owner of Credit Builders Today that reports to the credit bureau. Apply for your Prepaid Card and get $5.00 for online applications or call 1-866-787-4227 use referral code: creditbuilderstoday. Visit: http://www.creditbuilderstoday.com or http://www.onehappygift.com for the deal of the day.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-6942684501743840598?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/6942684501743840598/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=6942684501743840598' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/6942684501743840598'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/6942684501743840598'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2010/05/raise-your-credit-score-with-prepaid.html' title='Raise Your Credit Score With A Prepaid Credit Card'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-5275476667052153623</id><published>2008-01-27T03:46:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-27T03:51:10.998-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gardening'/><title type='text'>Our E-Catalog Big Value. Everything $19.95 or less.</title><content type='html'>Garden Window Making House Plant Care Easy by Kent Higgins.&lt;br /&gt;With the white snow and grey skies of winter, a nature lover can become depressed. Placing houseplants in a window garden are a great remedy to these winter blues.&lt;br /&gt;Hanging plants are great options for the window gardens because they save space. You will need to install a plant hook for each hanging plant. Spider plants, Boston ferns, and Chenille plants are some examples of plants that work well hanging. Instead of keeping the plants in the plastic containers you bought them in, you should plant them into bigger, decorative, and stronger pots. The plants will look nicer and be healthier.&lt;br /&gt;It can be difficult to choose which windowsill plants to choose. If you won't have much time to care for the plants, some good choices are African violets, peace lilies, and ivy. There are many varieties of each of these as well. You can choose those based on color and personal taste.&lt;br /&gt;If you want a bit more control over when your plants bloom, you can use bulbs. You can force the bulbs to sprout earlier in the spring to add color to your home sooner. Forcing is done by chilling the bulbs for a few months in a refrigerator. Four to Six weeks after planting the bulbs, with proper watering, the plants will sprout.&lt;br /&gt;If you are looking for an exotic look, orchids are a great option. Don't be scared off by their reputation of being tough to grow. They are actually quite easy to take care of. The Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, and cattleya orchids are a few of the simplest varieties to grow. With the Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum varieties, it is easy to get the bold flowers to rebloom. It is a bit more difficult to sustain the small flowers of the Cattleya, however.&lt;br /&gt;You will need a clay pot, a tray, and pebbles for your orchids. The orchid should be planted in a fresh potting mix in the clay pot. You then need to run warm temperature water over the orchid for two minutes. You should allow it to drain fully because standing water often kills orchids. Cover the bottom of the tray with pebbles and place it on the window sill. The orchid can then be put on the tray. Check the potting mix once per week to see if it is dry. If so, water it as described earlier in this paragraph.&lt;br /&gt;If even the simple plants to care for are too much for you, growing plants in a terrarium will definitely work for you. There is pretty much no way to go wrong. To make a terrarium, you need a container with a lid, sand, potting soil, and some tropical plants or ferns. The bottom of the container should be filled with three inches of sand. A few inches of soil should be poured on top of that.&lt;br /&gt;Dig out an area in the soil for each plant. Place the plants in the terrarium and fill in the hollow areas with more potting soil. Moisten the soil with a few tablespoons of water. You will never have to water the terrarium again. Put the lid on the container and place it somewhere out of direct sunlight. The terrarium will create it's own moisture to water the plants. If too much condensation is developing, simply open the lid a bit to let it breathe some.&lt;br /&gt;Caring for house plants and getting them to grow during the winter will help liven up the spirit of your home by adding some life and color.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Discover for yourself why so many people are interested in caring for house plants. Now you can know what experts know at &lt;a href="http://www.plant-care.com/"&gt;http://www.plant-care.com/&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/"&gt;http://www.articlesnatch.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-5275476667052153623?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/5275476667052153623/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=5275476667052153623' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/5275476667052153623'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/5275476667052153623'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2008/01/garden-window-making-house-plant-care.html' title='&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.OneHappyGift.com&quot;&gt;Our E-Catalog Big Value. Everything $19.95 or less.&lt;/a&gt;'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-7755482236413689356</id><published>2008-01-22T21:54:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-22T22:06:21.826-05:00</updated><title type='text'>A Happy Gift for Everyone</title><content type='html'>People often spend days trying to find the perfect gift for friends and loved ones. Although there might not always be a ‘perfect gift’ for every occasion, you can make sure that your gift is special and suits the occasion and the recipient. Here are a few tips to help you buy the ideal gift for friends and family members.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Keep the recipient in mind&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t buy a gift because you like it, buy a gift with the recipient in mind. For example, there is no point in gifting someone with diabetes a box of chocolates, or a teenager might not always enjoy a yearly subscription of ‘Better Living’. There is no doubt that your preferences are important while buying a gift, but the recipient’s personality, mood and taste are the primary factors that should influence the gift. In a nutshell, make sure the gift does not end up offending the recipient.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Find out what they want&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Liking something and wanting something are two different things. You might buy someone a gift they like, but gifting them something they want is a completely different thing. The next time you are speaking to someone, find out what they like and what they really want. Don’t give up the coup by asking them what they want straight up, be smart and slip in the relevant question during conversation. You can always speak to friends and family members of the recipient to find out what they really want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make a budget&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t get carried away when you are buying the gift. Keep a budget in mind and stick to the budget at all costs. While deciding the budget, keep in mind the person who is receiving the gift, and also how much he had spent on you (if they had gifted you something). Remember, close friends and family members deserve a larger portion of the budget. If a number of people are pooling in for the gifts, make sure you keep within the budget at all costs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Plan gifts in advance&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are planning to buy more than one gift, make sure you plan all the gifts well in advance. A couple of days might seem sufficient time, but you might not always get what you are looking for at the last moment. Give yourself sufficient time to plan your gifts, and make sure that you have enough time to plan your budget and find out what gifts to buy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s more than just the thought that counts&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s easy to say that it’s the thought that counts, but an impressive gift makes a different impact all together. Any gift idea that you have has to be executed with perfection. Pay attention to every single detail like the gift wrapping, the name card and even the occasion. If you are planning on surprising your partner by cooking a surprise dinner, pay attention to the ambience, the food you cook and the timing of the romantic song. The important thing to remember is that execution is as important as the gift itself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sadie O'Neal is the owner of One Happy Gift to find out more information visit: &lt;a href="http://www.onehappygift.com/"&gt;http://www.onehappygift.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-7755482236413689356?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/7755482236413689356/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=7755482236413689356' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/7755482236413689356'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/7755482236413689356'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-gift-for-everyone.html' title='A Happy Gift for Everyone'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-7713669729452782278</id><published>2008-01-10T18:12:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-10T18:30:07.286-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='furniture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='home'/><title type='text'>Free gift, orders over $75: Go Now!</title><content type='html'>Slipcover Furniture – Does Your Furniture Need Added Protection?By Phil Caxton&lt;br /&gt;A slipcover does not always look tacky and these days there isa style to suit every room. So no matter what yourcircumstances, why not look to see if there is a slipcover tosuit you.&lt;br /&gt;Article&lt;br /&gt;If you are looking to keep your sofa and your furniture in tiptop condition then you may want to consider getting a slipcover.&lt;br /&gt;Slipcovers are ideal if you have a hectic home where childrenand pets are constantly roaming. Pet hair, water spillage andany type of accident could happen which would leave your sofapotentially ruined. However some people are reluctant to try aslipcover as they feel that it makes their furniture look tacky.This is when you really need to weigh up the advantages anddisadvantages of having a slipcover.&lt;br /&gt;Determining Whether a Slipcover is the Best Option for You&lt;br /&gt;One of the main reasons why people choose to have slipcovers isbecause they have children, pets or both. With the risk ofpotential damage from careless children and with pet hair todeal with on a daily basis, a slip cover can prove to be anabsolute godsend. Another potential pet problem is that cats canclaw the furniture and ruin the texture and dogs can potentiallychew the furniture too. A slipcover could protect the furniturea little and stop you from having to replace it further on downthe line.&lt;br /&gt;One reason why people may not want a slipcover is if they donot have children or pets and they want their guests to feelwelcome. A slipcover can sometimes feel a little too formal andtacky. They believe that their guests will think that they donot trust them not to spill anything on the furniture. Anotherreason why you may not want a slipcover could be because youhave expensive furniture and you want to show it off. What isthe point in spending a fortune on your furniture if you cannotsee it?&lt;br /&gt;If you are worried about the slipcover not fitting into yourhome then you will be pleased to know that there is a largevariety available. This means that usually there is something tosuit every home no matter what your circumstances. There aredifferent materials you can choose from, different patterns anddifferent colors too. So take a look around various departmentstores to see if you can find something to suit your needs.&lt;br /&gt;Also do not feel restricted with just one slipcover set. Whynot choose a couple of different colors and designs andalternate them? That way you can change the look of the roomwithout doing much to it.&lt;br /&gt;Overall slipcovers allow you to keep your furniture safe whichmeans that they will last a lot longer. This allows you to livea little more worry free and it will help you to keep the houseneat and tidy too.&lt;br /&gt;About the Author: Phil Caxton is the editor of&lt;a href="http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com/"&gt;http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com/&lt;/a&gt; . Find more informationand resources on exterior covers at his web&lt;a href="http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com/SlipcoverFurniture.html"&gt;http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com/SlipcoverFurniture.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Source: &lt;a href="http://www.isnare.com/"&gt;http://www.isnare.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Permanent Link:&lt;a href="http://www.isnare.com/?aid=159670&amp;amp;ca=Home+Management"&gt;http://www.isnare.com/?aid=159670&amp;amp;ca=Home+Management&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-7713669729452782278?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/7713669729452782278/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=7713669729452782278' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/7713669729452782278'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/7713669729452782278'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2008/01/slipcover-furniture-does-your-furniture.html' title='&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.OneHappyGift.com&quot;&gt;Free gift, orders over $75: Go Now!&lt;/a&gt;'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-2154673611760470029</id><published>2008-01-07T14:31:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-10T17:06:19.673-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='furniture'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='outdoor'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='garden'/><title type='text'>All Members affordable gifts for everyone: Go Now!</title><content type='html'>&lt;h1&gt;How To Plan A Garden Patio&lt;/h1&gt;By Roger Webster&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A garden patio can increase the use and enjoyment you get from your garden.  Make it large enough to accommodate some seating and perhaps a table and you have an outdoor room where you can retire in peace or entertain family and friends.  Before rushing to concrete over any part of your garden, take  time to plan the space carefully to ensure that what you build is an asset not an eyesore.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The first point to consider is location.  Usually a patio adjoins the house, with doors opening  from a living room onto a terrace forming a transitional space between indoors and out. Think about how the patio will relate to your internal room layout as well as its relationship to the garden and seek to encourage a smooth flow between the two. Consider sunshine, shade and prevailing winds. Sometimes a patio is sited as an independent structure  away from the house, perhaps to take advantage of a viewpoint, a patch of afternoon sun, or a shady spot in sun-baked garden.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The dimensions and shape should be considered next.  Be guided by how the space is to be used: a bolt-hole outside the kitchen door might be cozy for just one or two people but a terrace outside the main living room  needs to be much more generous, particularly if you intend  to include a dining table and chairs.    If you already have outdoor furniture you can measure it to find out how much space is required. Remember to leave at least two feet (60 cm) behind each chair and plenty of room for people to walk past and around fixed furniture. A patio that is too small can actually become an obstacle between house and garden rather than a link. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Most houses have internal rooms that are rectangular or perhaps L shaped and these shapes tend to be comfortable and practical in most outdoor situations too.  Of course there is nothing to prevent you introducing curves, circles, squares or irregular organic shapes but these need careful  planning if they are not to look contrived or to result in awkward junctions.  Remember that the patio is essentially an extension of your house, so take inspiration from the shapes, dimensions, materials and any decorative features of the existing architecture and use these as your starting point.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The patio is also a point of contact with your garden, a place to get up close to the colours, scents and textures of living plants without getting your feet wet. Bulky evergreen shrubs will give  privacy and shelter from draughts; sprawling plants will encroach onto paving and soften its outline; the stored warmth of masonry will bring out the scent of flowers and foliage and may allow you to grow plants that would be too tender if positioned out in the open. Flowering plants in pots and containers can make an invaluable addition in the summer months but they are no substitute for a permanent framework of shrubs and hardy perennials planted in well prepared ground.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;The construction of your patio is best undertaken by a competent professional builder or landscape contractor.  Most types of paving require a  foundation of compacted crushed stone or concrete at least 10 cm deep  depending on local conditions and regulations.  It is very important when laying paving next to a building to allow for surface water drainage away from the building.  Ground levels against the house wall should never be raised without taking specialist advice as this may lead to damp penetration or structural weakening of the wall.  Construction of a patio does not normally require planning consent in the UK; in other countries, or for sites where special conditions apply (eg historic “Listed” buildings), seek advice from  appropriate local authorities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;About the Author: Roger Webster is an award winning garden designer. Find our more at his website &lt;a href="http://www.webstergardens.co.uk" title="http://www.webstergardens.co.uk" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.webstergardens.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Source: &lt;a href="http://www.isnare.com"&gt;www.isnare.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;Permanent Link: &lt;a href="http://www.isnare.com/?aid=195122&amp;ca=Gardening"&gt;http://www.isnare.com/?aid=195122&amp;ca=Gardening&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-2154673611760470029?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/2154673611760470029/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=2154673611760470029' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/2154673611760470029'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/2154673611760470029'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2008/01/visit-httpwwwonehappygiftcom-for.html' title='&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.OneHappyGift.com&quot;&gt;All Members affordable gifts for everyone: Go Now!&lt;/a&gt;'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-3658526329697826571</id><published>2008-01-03T08:05:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-10T17:02:56.503-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bath'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bathroom'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='chandeliers'/><title type='text'>Our E-Catalog Big Value. Everything $19.95 or less.</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;9 Ways To Make A Small Bath Look Bigger&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Copyright © 2006-2008 Julie Lohmeier&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A small bath - it's a common problem. It may be a bath in an old house, an added powder room, or even a bath tucked under stairs. But how can you make a tiny space look bigger than it actually is? Here are a few tips:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1) Minimize. Use clean and simple lines in your fixtures. Don't make the sink, tub, or toilet too fussy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2) Mount fixtures on the wall. If the floor is bigger, the space looks more open so mount as many fixtures on the wall, especially the sink, and even possibly, the toilet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3) Use vertical lines to give the room an illusion of greater height, and therefore, more space.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4) Large mirrors to reflect light and make the area seem more spacious.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5) One large fixture defines the room instead of using a bunch of downsized pieces which just says - "Wow, look how small I am, I can't even fit a normal sink."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6) Create lots of light - recessed, chandeliers, sconces, you name it, add it. The more light, the brighter the room and the bigger it will feel.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7) Monochromatic color theme. One color stops the eye from breaking and makes the space visually seem larger. A light hue is recommended. Unless of course, you are going for the small cave look.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8) Creatively add storage above doors, in small nooks, under dormers, and along the wall behind the shower. Use open shelving to allow the room extra depth.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;9) Pocket doors slide in and out of a wall preserving valuable floor space.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While your bathroom will still be small, using these tricks can fool the eye to see cozy rather than cramped.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;About The Author:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;table cellpadding="4" border="1"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Julie Lohmeier is the veteran of numerous home remodeling and building projects. From working hands on and doing much of the work herself to hiring contractors and construction managers, she has seen the entire spectrum of home improvement. She shares her remodeling tips, home decorating ideas, and other various rants at &lt;a href="http://www.myhomeredux.com/" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.myhomeredux.com/&lt;/a&gt;. Subscribe to her free newsletter at: &lt;a href="http://myhomeredux.typepad.com/blog/2005/09/get_my_home_red_2.html" target="_blank"&gt;http://myhomeredux.typepad.com/blog/2005/09/get_my_home_red_2.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;@copyright 2006-2007, Julie Lohmeier, &lt;a href="http://www.myhomeredux.com/" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.myhomeredux.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Use this report in its entirety with proper acknowledgement and copyright.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:78%;"&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://thephantomwriters.com/" target="_blank"&gt;thePhantomWriters Article Submission Service&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-3658526329697826571?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/3658526329697826571/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=3658526329697826571' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/3658526329697826571'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/3658526329697826571'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2008/01/9-ways-to-make-small-bath-look-bigger.html' title='&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.OneHappyGift.com&quot;&gt;Our E-Catalog Big Value. Everything $19.95 or less.&lt;/a&gt;'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-1932011644985926625</id><published>2007-12-31T10:23:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-10T16:58:50.620-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gifts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='products'/><title type='text'>How to Start a New Business Today</title><content type='html'>Deciding to start your own business is a major step, but one that you will enjoy. Starting your own business is a great way to take control of your future. Your ability to succeed or fail is completely on your shoulders. To ensure that you have a company that you will make a profit, you will need to dedicate your time and effort to making it a fruitful business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Before you begin you must decide on the type of business that you are interested in, The main goal of your business should be to draw in a number of clients. Without clients, your business will not succeed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You must have a product or service that others will want. With no one to reimburse you for the product, it does not matter how much money or time you put into your small business. When deciding on the aspects of running your own business be sure to keep records and organize your goals and priorities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One way to keep your business organized is to write out a business plan. This will organize your business goals and plans, including finances. You can outline your plans to bring in clients, information about the types of products and services that will be provided, and the expected returns and losses of the finances.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not only will this help you organize, but it will this help you organize, but it will allow others, such as potential long-term business partners and loan officers, to read through your plans and procedures to help them decide if they want to become involved with you and your small business. This can also cut down on the number of questions that they may have about your intentions regarding the future of your business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Being organized is a key factor in maintaining a profitable business. You need to keep records that track the orders that you are fulfilling for your clients. You also need to keep adequate records regarding the products that you are ordering from other companies to ensure that you know exactly where every penny of the money that you are spending is going.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Keeping your paperwork neat and organized is a necessity also. You may want to invest in a filing cabinet and assign a folder to each client so that you are able to locate past orders for each of them quickly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This can be time saving if you receive a call that the client wants to order three more of what they ordered last time but are unable to remember the exact name and model of that item.&lt;br /&gt;One of the most important steps in helping your small business advance is to advertise, advertise, advertise. You are incapable of advertising too much.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is better to have too many customers than not enough customers. Advertising can be done in a variety of ways, and you may need to experiment with several of these options before finding the ones that help bring in the most customers. Now that you have established the key factors in starting a small business, you should be ready to start making money.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Author Resource Box&lt;br /&gt;Sadie T O'Neal is owner of One Happy Gift, affordable gifts for everyone.To learn more Sadie recommends you visit: &lt;a href="http://www.onehappygift.com/"&gt;http://www.onehappygift.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-1932011644985926625?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/1932011644985926625/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=1932011644985926625' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/1932011644985926625'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/1932011644985926625'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-to-start-new-business-today.html' title='How to Start a New Business Today'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-992723436318241553</id><published>2007-12-23T00:33:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-10T16:57:16.519-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gifts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='garden'/><title type='text'>One Happy Gift:Go Now!</title><content type='html'>&lt;h1&gt;Garden Gifts for Christmas&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Author: &lt;a title="Ariel" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/ariel/17612.htm"&gt;Ariel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now is the time to start gift shopping for loved ones. This article will give you the information that you need to get your favorite gardener the perfect gift this Christmas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first gift, and one of the most popular garden gifts this year, is the automatic hose reel by No-Crank. No-Crank has a large selection of hands free rewinding hose reels. You can find hose reels in a variety of case types, floor or wall mountable with different colors and hose capacity. No Crank hose reels products are purely hydro powered. No electricity, batteries or fuel are required for rewinding up to 175ft of reel. My personal favorite is the Outdoor Sink which combines a hose reel with a sink that you can keep outside, perfect for parties and kids.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The next garden toy on the list is brand new this year. Based on the idea of the robotic vacuum that automatically cleans your floors, there is now the Robomow an automatic lawn mower for your lawn. Robomow is a line of fully automatic auto lawn mowers and accessories for the home owner. Using proprietary, unique technology Robomow allows you to sit back and enjoy a healthy, evenly cut lawn without the effort of pushing a mower back and forth your backyard.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another great gift is the Garden Groom, a hedge trimmer that collects the clippings as you cut to save you time and effort. Garden Groom has a rotary cutting blade which cuts and shreds the clippings using a scissor-like action. The shredded material is then deposited into the onboard container or to the volume collection bag. You can then dispose of the reduced waste or use it as mulch. The special collecting system makes hedge trimming very easy. While cutting, the clippings are not left on the ground so clean up and raking is never needed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last gift is a bit pricey but definitely worth the money if your special someone is an avid gardener. Gardeners can now add their own green houses to their yards with homebuilt green house kits. These kits come with everything a gardener will need to add a green house to their gardens. The green house kits come in many sizes and are perfect for semi-professional and professional gardeners who want to enhance their gardening experience.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To learn more about this season’s gardening gadgets or to buy one of the above mentioned products you can check out www.no-crank.com or www.garden-gadget.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/hobbies-articles/garden-gifts-for-christmas-278251.html"&gt;http://www.articlesbase.com/hobbies-articles/garden-gifts-for-christmas-278251.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Author:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ariel is a writer for Compucall-USA.com. To learn more about winter gardening, please visit &lt;a href="http://www.no-crank.com/" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.no-crank.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-992723436318241553?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/992723436318241553/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=992723436318241553' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/992723436318241553'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/992723436318241553'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2007/12/one-happy-gift-40-off-see-promo-code-on.html' title='&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.OneHappyGift.com&quot;&gt;One Happy Gift:Go Now!&lt;/a&gt;'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-6522719849607997785</id><published>2007-12-22T02:22:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-10T16:54:21.590-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gifts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='water fountains'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='garden fountains'/><title type='text'>One Happy Gift: Go Now!</title><content type='html'>All You Need To Know About Garden Fountains by Peter Finch&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The garden in itself is a beautiful place. But no garden is ever complete without a garden fountain. They add beauty and charm to the place they are installed in. The sound of the water adds to its natural appeal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Types of Garden Fountains&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They come in different sizes and shapes. They can be either big or small. Bigger fountains are suitable for large gardens while smaller ones can be installed in small parks. Garden fountains can be wall fountains or pond fountains. Wall fountains are attached to walls and do not take up much space. Hence they are preferred for smaller gardens. You can even have different types for indoor and outdoor fountains. Pond fountains are large and are wired and programmed to perform different patterns of water sprays.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are various materials used in making garden fountains. Some of the popular ones include fiberglass, wood, copper, concrete and porcelain. Concrete and ceramic are considered to be the best. Carving with sculptures and then giving a finish with sandstone add to the beauty of the fountain. You can customize your water fountain just the way you want it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Selecting the right type of the water fountain for your garden is an important decision. There are a lot of things to be considered like how mechanized the water fountain is required to be, the right kind of wirings and tubes to be used and similar technical issues.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Garden fountains must be constructed preferably on strong, stable and level ground. It is recommended to get professional help so that the fountain can be designed to best compliment the place.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Maintenance&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are certain things you need to keep in mind to maintain fountains -&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- One of the common problems with a fountain in the garden is the uneven flow of water from the garden. A possible reason for this may be that the fountain is sinking. This can be avoided by placing garden fountains on strong and leveled ground.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The water may turn green and dirty. This may sometimes be caused due to irregular cleaning of the water. Algae when formed in water, can make the water appear green. In such cases water in the fountain needs to be replaced.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Use some animal safe algae treatment for your garden fountains. Regularly drain the water and clean the fountain by scrubbing. You can then refill it with tap water. Keep visiting your garden fountain regularly. When a fountain is left unclean and unmanageable, it becomes difficult to solve the problems. Proper care and maintenance will add an everlasting charm to your garden.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Proper planning is the main requirement for installing garden fountains. You can even refer to various magazines and visit different sites to get a clear picture of what type you require. Well-designed and planned fountains can be your source of relaxation and pleasure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get all of the latest in garden fountains know how from the one and only true gardening resource at http://www.gardeningtoolsadvice.com/ Be sure to check out our &lt;a href="http://www.gardeningtoolsadvice.com/gardenfountains.htm"&gt;garden fountains&lt;/a&gt; pages on our web site.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articleblotter.com/"&gt;ArticleBlotter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-6522719849607997785?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/6522719849607997785/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=6522719849607997785' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/6522719849607997785'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/6522719849607997785'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2007/12/fountains-40-off-see-promo-code-on.html' title='&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.OneHappyGift.com&quot;&gt;One Happy Gift: Go Now!&lt;/a&gt;'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-5500339154589512975</id><published>2007-12-21T05:17:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-10T16:52:06.397-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gifts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='candles'/><title type='text'>Unique Candle Wedding Favors</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Author: Joe Palladino&lt;br /&gt;Candles give off such a romantic ambiance that it is almost impossible to imagine a wedding without them. Giving out candles as wedding favors has a lot of symbolism attached to it because it represents your eternal flame of love and the fact that you want everyone at your wedding celebration to never forget that you and your new spouse have entered into a new life together that will last forever. Although candles are so great, they are often used at weddings and you don't want to become just a copy cat. So get really creative and find the most unique candles possible and then use them in unique ways that represent your personality and decorative flair.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can light the candles at the tables and then have your guests bring them home at the end of the night as special reminders. Try asking them all to light their candles when they get home so that all of your loved ones will share the common experience of your love. These candles may even inspire new forms of love in the households of your various guests. No matter what you do, it's impossible to go wrong with some great candles and to set the perfect atmosphere for your celebration.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grape Design Candle Favors: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; These wedding favor candles are truly perfect for any occasion and bring the sophisticated atmosphere of wine into your theme. Grapes represent joy, merriment, and hope for the future. The everlasting symbolism of your new relationship will become compounded with the grapes and the flame of the candle. The vibrant colors will also enhance any theme because it will add to anything from a summer to a harvest theme. Try putting these candles into adorable wedding favor bags to make it much easier for your guests to enjoy in their own homes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Happiness Keepsake Candle:  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These candles are truly unique and you will impress all of your guests with your decorating prowess. The candles are in a classic Chinese theme of red, gold, and black and are in a square shape. The symbol for "double happiness" is written on each face of the square to show everyone how much enjoyment you and your new spouse will have in your new life together. These candles will inspire good cheer throughout the reception hall with a single glance from the eyes of each of your guests. You can also use these to add a cultural touch to any theme.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;  Hand Painted Glass Candle:  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This Hand Painted Glass Candle features two glass candle holders that are ornately decorated by hand painting colorful flower sprays set at an attractive angle around each frosted candle glass.  A generous gift that your wedding guests will truly appreciate, this Hand Painted Glass Candle will bring a cheerful light into any home décor color scheme. A popular economical powerhouse, this set of 2 Glass Candle with Hand Paint offers budget options that few people pass by. These beautiful floral sets will double your gift-giving purchasing power! Split the set, and accent each piece with a bit of ribbon, and your gift giving tasks are complete at half the cost, and in half of the time!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Article Source: &lt;a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/unique-candle-wedding-favors-286069.html"&gt;http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/unique-candle-wedding-favors-286069.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About the Author:Joe owns an online wedding store offering wonderful  wedding gifts  such as  wedding favors  and  bridal shower favors  to assist you in your wedding planning needs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-5500339154589512975?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/5500339154589512975/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=5500339154589512975' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/5500339154589512975'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/5500339154589512975'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2007/12/unique-candle-wedding-favors.html' title='Unique Candle Wedding Favors'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119799751838095083.post-2502686904566894976</id><published>2007-12-21T04:39:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-10T16:09:13.564-05:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bath'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bubble bath'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gifts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='candles'/><title type='text'>Candles Set The Mood</title><content type='html'>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A candle light dinner is always nice.  We never have time anymore to a sit down for a no rush dinner.  Oh and you don’t have to have a candle light dinner with just someone special, although it’s nice.  Have some friends over and turn off the lights and light some candles they come in all shapes and sizes. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Invite some friends over and everyone has to bring a vanilla scented candle. Light the candles and let the scent relax the day away. Turn off the lights or down and have a dinner by candle light with friends.  It set’s the mood to enjoy the food and the great company. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Candles have of way of saying slow down and take a deep breath.  Let the day go and relax and enjoy life, without the clutter.  For a short period of time it can take away just the humbug of life. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Candles make great gifts and they come in so many colors and scents.  Everyone likes a great scented candle.  Even men like scented candles to light up for their special someone or just for fun.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Taking a hot bubble bath at the end of the day, is what a lot of us need in our rush through day.  We don’t take time to just set the mood for just ourselves.  Turning out the lights and turning on your favorite music.  Lighting candles can get you in the mood.  Kick back and enjoy some me time. This lets you relieve the stress that builds up in our system. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Candles are so inexpensive and can be bought in bulk.  So the next time your shopping buy a dozen.  Make a plan to light them and relax and kick back for an hour or two.  The difference can be significant. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Use candles for something other than the lack of electricity.  Give your love one a massage.  Light scented candles to relax and soothe, loosen up those tight muscles.  Who knows things can become very loose and intense.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Candles are a great to light up a wedding or any festive occasion.  Many wedding arrangement are centered on candles.  Due to the low cost, every wedding I have been invited the centerpiece is always a candle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sadie T O'Neal is the owner of One Happy Gift Sadie recommends you visit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.OneHappyGift.com"&gt; Go Now!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1119799751838095083-2502686904566894976?l=onehappygifts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/feeds/2502686904566894976/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1119799751838095083&amp;postID=2502686904566894976' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/2502686904566894976'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1119799751838095083/posts/default/2502686904566894976'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://onehappygifts.blogspot.com/2007/12/candles-set-mood.html' title='Candles Set The Mood'/><author><name>http://www.OneHappyGift.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='18' src='http://bp1.blogger.com/_REEzWpRWPV4/R4ajh7IGgUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/S3StU6eh8DM/S220/31640+LIONS.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
