Celebrations

What Is A Bar-Mitzvah?

A Bar or bat mitzvah literally means “a son or daughter of the commandment”. Under Jewish law, children are encouraged but not obligated until they reach the age of 13 (age 12 for girls) to observe the commandments. You become a bar mitzvah / bat mitzvah automatically at these ages whether you have a special …

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Gift Giving Tips For Holiday Shoppers

It’s soon to be that time of year again, and with holiday shoppers swarming malls and stores to find the next hot gift, how do you decide what to get your family and friends for the holidays? There’s always the standard sweater for Mom and tie and money clip combo for Dad, but what …

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Wedding Day Jitters: Are You Getting Cold Feet!

You are about to get married, tie the knot, jump the broom, make an honest man/woman out of someone else or any other of a number of ways to describe a wedding. Its no wonder that getting married is said to be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life and almost everyone suffers …

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Wedding Dresses: What Not To Wear

So you’ve set a date with the man of your dreams? The only thing, well one of the many things, you have to do to get ready is choose the perfect dress. If you want help with that, you’re reading the wrong article. This advice is to keep you from choosing the …

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Wedding Reception Ideas For Brides On A Budget

The reception is traditionally one of the most expensive aspects of a wedding. However, by combining personal creativity and ingenuity — the foundation of lifestylist Sandra Lee’s Semi-Homemade(R) philosophy — with inexpensive, ready-made items available at discount retailers, brides-to-be and cash-strapped parents can host a beautiful wedding reception without blowing through the entire bridal budget. …

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What Are The Best Gifts For Girlfriends?

Finding good gifts for girlfriends can seem like a daunting task. Many women are extremely finicky in what they like or don’t like, and if you’re dating a girl like this it can make their approaching birthday seem like an impending doom. What can you possibly get her that she’ll be sure to …

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Birthday Cake Ideas For Your Next Celebration

Birthday celebrations are the most ubiquitous party in the United States; far more people celebrate them than those that don’t. And, it’s hard to imagine a birthday partie without a birthday cake. For some people, birthday cakes can make or break good birthday parties. If the birthday cake is bad, a lot of guests will …

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Cheap Party Favors For Pre-Teen Parties

Even if you have only one child, there are plenty of occasions for girl’s parties throughout the year. It’s always nice to be able to provide party favors for the guests to take home, but sometimes this can be an expensive addition to the party. Here we have some ideas for cheap party favors that …

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Cute And Cuddly Halloween Costumes For Infants

There are many firsts in the life of each child. When you think about each of these, your child can not do much to participate, but you want to have good memories to share with them in the future. Some like to get Halloween costumes for infants, even if that child is not going to …

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Halloween Costumes: What’s Cool This Year?

With fall settling in, the next holiday on the horizon is Halloween. Halloween is actually the second biggest holiday in the United States of America in terms of how much money is spent on the holiday, and it is no surprise if you ask me. Between the party favors, decorations, trick or treat candies and, …

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