Christmas is Coming! What are you buying?
The holiday season is almost upon us. And whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you probably give presents. Do you know anybody travelling over this holiday season? Maybe get them a couple of audiobooks to help let the travel time pass quickly. What will you be buying for Christmas this year? Will it be cheap because of the “global meltdown”? Will it be expensive because you’re just so rich? Hopefully no family members are reading this (you know how it is with family, they never visit your website unless you ask them ), but here’s what my wife and I bought for our...
Read MoreFathers Day 2009 is approaching fast!
Is it just me or is time REALLY flying these days? It’s almost Fathers Day, AGAIN! So, just a reminder that Fathers Day in America and South Africa happens to land on the 3rd Sunday in June every year, so this year, it’s on June 21st. Don’t forget to check out my article on Father’s Day 2009 Gift Ideas. And, PLEASE add any ideas you have in the comments at the bottom. If you just add what you gave (or received) last year, that would be one more idea for the hundreds of other visitors to that article. If you want to share your ideas or thoughts that you put into your...
Read MoreValentines Day 2009
In the spirit of tradition, I’ll just write a quick note and reminder (as if you need one) to say that Valentine’s Day 2009 is next Saturday! What tradition, you may ask? Well, I’ve already written a couple of posts about Valentines Day over the years: Some Valentines Day ideas Valentines Day Gift Ideas for Men Valentines Day Gift Ideas for Women Decorating The Home With Valentines Day Decor – (Not actually my article) This year Valentines Day falls on a Saturday, which might make things a little easier if you’re looking to go out for the day. But it also means...
Read MoreFathers Day 2008 in South Africa
Well, Mother’s Day is over. Hopefully you all bought your moms and mom-in-laws great gifts. If you feel like sharing your idea, please go leave a comment on the “Mothers Day Gifts” article. It will really help me out for next year. Anyway, are you getting ready for Fathers Day? Here’s the easy way to remember when Father’s Day is. Just like Mothers Day is the 2nd Sunday of May, Fathers Day is the 3rd Sunday of June. And in 2008, that will fall on June 15th. So, feel like sharing any ideas of past presents or even just what your’re planning as a present...
Read MoreMothers Day 2008 in South Africa
Mothers Day is almost here, and it looks like people are starting to search for Gift Ideas again. This year (2008) we will be celebrating Mother’s Day on May 11th. If you ever need to know when mom’s special day is in South Africa, it’s always on the 2nd Sunday in May. Nice and easy, isn’t it? I’d just like to remind everybody to go and check out my article on “Mothers Day Gift Ideas” Of course, if you’re just looking for a quick idea, there’s always the fail-safe of using NetFlorist (who don’t JUST supply...
Read MoreValentines Day 2008
I hope everybody reading this had a very good Christmas! I sure did… What to do on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is approaching fast, and I thought I would give my new list of cheap Valentines Day ideas! Picnics A picnic is cheap because all you need to do is buy a bit of food, and find a grassy spot to sit and eat. Doesn’t sound as romantic like that, does it? But here’s an idea. Take the day off and go to Woolworths and buy the following: - chicken wings - meatballs - a salad you like - 2 deserts - some juice and/or wine Don’t forget a few plastic...
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