You have made gift giving so much easier for me."According to Flowers, some of the most popular Easter gift baskets include:Easter Treasures ($80): This gift basket features a beautiful chest filled with a fuzzy teddy bear disguised as a bunny, a pillar candle with poem, a 14-ounce Peter Rabbit tin filled with gourmet chocolate chip cookies, creamy spring mint meltaways, chocolate caramel peanut clusters and more.Bunny Love ($68): This keepsake basket includes a little bunny rabbit peaking out of the front, as well as an "Easter Chick's on Parade" photo frame, a Butterfly Garden tin filled with chocolate caramel nutty pleasures and a variety of gourmet cookies, a five-inch foil-wrapped chocolate bunny and jumbo cashews, topped off with a "Happy Easter" balloon.Happy Easter ($63): This painted whicker basket arrives with a plush musical bunny, gourmet snack mix, a box of pastel mint meltaways, pastel candy corn, a beautiful Butterfly Garden tin filled with chocolate caramel nutty pleasures, and an assortment of chocolate Easter candy.Hippity Hoppity ($65): This festive gift basket is filled with gourmet chocolate covered sunflower seeds, Easter Jelly Belly's, golden walnut caramel filled cookies, a large Mama Bunny box filled with raspberry tea cookies, mini speckled malted eggs, gourmet caramel corn, caramel praline cocoa, crackers and cheese spread, a spring flower shaped keepsake candle set and more.These Easter gift baskets, and a selection of other seasonal gift baskets, can be ordered online at http://www.giftbasketvillage.com/easter-baskets/ or by phone at 800-563-8890.Located in the quaint Village of Ortonville, Mich., Gift Basket Village offers gourmet gift baskets for any occasion, including anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, weddings, housewarmings and more. Established in September 2000 by Susan Flowers, the company has delivered more than 15,000 gift baskets. It takes prides in its unique product selection, artful arrangements and exceptional customer service. Orders are also accepted by phone from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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And, when He does, chances are He's calling you to do something about it, De. 10:14.The giver receives the greater blessing. ? by http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,for non-profit ministering purposes..

John 15:12. I already knew however God has loved us is the way He wants us to love and that doing so is our way of thanking Him for how He has loved us. Though, the thought came to mind that, except for the ways God has loved us, it is impossible for us to know how to love. I think I already knew that. However, somehow, the word 'impossible' stood out and, suddenly, it dawned on me ...

If it is impossible to love, other than how God has loved us (and that does seem logical, as love is who God is) that would also mean that (in the area of Spiritual gifts) we would have first had to receive a Spiritual gift before we would have the ability to share that gift with others. And, I thought, duh! Will we never be done learning that we don't know as much about God as we think we do? Then, God showed me this verse. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God, I Peter 4:10. And, right there it is, in black and white! You aren't just given a gift. You actually have to receive one and with it comes the ability to give it again.

So, that tells me that, in order to have the gift of miracles, for example, you would have first had to receive the gift of miracles. And, if you have received a miracle, you have the gift of miracles ~ whether you know it or not. Many of us have likely taken Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tests in attempt to determine our Spiritual gifts. But, this is a sure test in which we can 'know' our gifts and is also a measure by which we can determine if we are being good stewards, using those gifts, or not. So, you just might want to think about it.

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It's also the perfect time for everyone to keep in touch with each other. Schedule one or two per holiday season. Start now for Thanksgiving and schedule another one for Christmas before the end of November. Schedule a call-free hour for each planning session and let the answering machine field calls. Planning early will give everyone something fun to look forward to.

Don't overbook your schedule. Pick the things you enjoy doing the most, and focus on them. This way, you'll have plenty of additional time for yourself and your family. Purchase a five section divided notebook (or use pages from your personal organizer). Title each of the dividers as follows: Holiday Schedule, Gifts, Meals, Parties, and Extras.

Holiday Schedule In the Holiday Schedule section of your notebook, paste in a calendar page for the month of December. This section will be the center of all holiday activities. That is why it is so important to have a family meeting, making sure everybody gets to do and participate in what he/she likes best. On this page keep track of all holiday events and parties, including school programs, concerts, and work parties. Remember to include your favorite television specials and family traditions such as viewing the Live Nativity or the Christmas Light Tour.

Don't forget getting the Christmas tree and decorating the house.In the same section of your notebook number the pages from 1 to 31 and use these pages as your daily calendar. As the month progresses you will appreciate the open spaces of the daily calendar for scheduling events and activities. Remember to schedule in shopping for gifts along with wrapping and mailing them. This would be a good spot to schedule in Christmas cards, too, writing them and getting them into the mail. Gifts In the Gift section of your notebook write a heading across each page as needed.

Kid's Wish List requires a page for each child. Copy directly from their list or paste it in. Gift Ideas should be a couple of pages devoted to jotting down gift ideas as they come up while shopping, watching TV or talking to someone. Stocking Stuffer Ideas should follow the same format as gift ideas but jotting down stocking stuffer ideas instead. The Master Gift List is the key to your budget and your sanity.

On the Master gift list use a page for each person or group of people (people from work, nieces and nephews, etc.) and keep track of what you actually buy and how much you spend. This is the key to making sure you don't forget anybody, that you don't spend too much, and that your spending is balanced. Holiday Meals Use this section of your notebook to plan your holiday meals and to plan your baking and candy making. Title each section accordingly. Jot down the menu for your holiday dinner and make out your shopping list.

Check your baking and candy recipes and make out your shopping list. If you have other special holiday items just add them here: decorative paper plates and napkins, Hickory Farms for unexpected guests, eggnog, a trip to the liquor store. Keep track of everything you need here and you won't be making second and third trips to the store for forgotten items. Holiday Parties This section is good whether you are planning a party, going to a party or both. Include sections on Decorations (what you will use, where they are, additional items you will need to purchase), Guest List, Food and Beverages (plan here for potluck parties you are invited to as well as the menu for your party), Preparation (what needs to be done and who is going to do it--try to divide responsibilities evenly), Invitations and Wardrobe Planner (make sure you have all the accessories as well as your main outfit for each occasion).

Extras This section of your notebook will include the Holiday Chore List. This is a place to list all of the extras that need to be done for the holidays: extra cleaning, getting the guest room ready, putting up the outside decorations, etc. Remember to schedule time sensitive chores onto your daily calendar in section one. The family meeting is a good place to discuss these extras and to divvy them up. The Extras section is also a good spot for your Christmas Decorations inventory.

Jot down items that you remember from last year that you need: extra lights, a bigger tree stand, new candles, etc. As you begin to decorate you can also add onto this list. Planning your holiday season may seem like too much trouble, but the benefits of planning in advance are numerous: no double scheduling, no wasted shopping trips, no scrambling around trying to find last minute gifts, peace of mind knowing that you did everything you wanted to do most, and the joy of a no stress holiday season filled with friends, family and fun. And just think, next year you will have your holiday planner all set up and ready to go. Put this year's planner in a safe place and bring it out next holiday season for another no stress holiday..

(*Free Certificates will be available on December 15th, 2004) So now you can forget the Gift Receipt and include a gift certificate for the Regift Network for free!Have you exhausted your gift giving circle? Are you finally out of people to recycle that gift to that has been in you closet since last year? Regifting is a way to recycle unwanted presents by passing them on to other people. The Regift Network lets you trade for something you really want.At its core, The Regift Network is full featured auction software program that enables individuals to exchange unwanted gifts. They can exchange these gifts for other gifts (trade), for a fixed price or via an auction model where interested individuals simply bid on the gift.The Regift Network powers multiple web sites including WeddingRegift.com, HolidayRegift.com, ChristmasRegift.com. Each of these sites target specific types of gifts although a single registration at any of these sites and you can access all of them."Duplicate Wedding Gifts -- how many toasters does one couple need? Now you can Regift it at WeddingRegift.com"Facts About Regifting Nearly a third of shoppers (31%) have regifted at least one or more times. On average, those who do Regift have done so three times.

Women are more likely to Regift than men (60% vs. 40%). Shoppers with higher household incomes are more likely to Regift. Nearly two in five (39%) of those with household incomes of more than $75,000 say they Regift compared to nearly one in four (23%) of those who report household incomes of $25,000 or less. Those past the Rockies are less likely to keep what they receive: 38% of consumers in the West admit to Regifting.

This compares to consumers in the South (34%), Northeast (29%) and North Central states (21%). Source: American ExpressAbout Regift NetworkRegift Network has been in development since June of 2004 and is scheduled to be launched on January 1, 2005. It was the brain child of Erik Bowman, Managing Partner at BMGI Ventures. Regift Network is a highly targeted auction software solution that provides individuals with a way to trade unwanted gifts for gifts that they can either keep for themselves or regift to someone in their gift giving circle. Regift Network's powerful software will also be marketed to Retail Merchants as a co-branded solution that will add functionality to their web site as well as cut down on the number of gift returns so prevalent after the holiday season.Company Contact InformationRegift Network, 2512 Artesia Blvd, Suite 120, Redondo Beach, CA 90278http://www.regift.net, e-mail protected from spam bots Toll Free: (877) 2-REGIFTPhone (310) 802-6734Fax (310) 802-6735About BMGI VenturesFounded in 2000, BMGI Ventures is in the business of taking business and product ideas from concept to profitability.

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The family's vision and mission is to be recognized as premier growers and producers of Napa Valley wines and it is their strongest belief that this is best accomplished by growing and producing wine in limited quantities. Their philosophy is one of 'sunshine to wine' in which they direct all aspects of winegrowing and winemaking from the initial selection of the vineyard sites, planting, farming, harvesting, fermenting, and blending through to uncorking the wine for enjoyment.****About Buzz Bags: Co-founded by Debra Scott, former journalist, and Jane Ubell Meyer, former TV and movie producer, Buzz Bags is a product placement company specializing in creating goodie bags. Buzz Bags places new, hip, interesting or luxe products directly into the hands of targeted demographics, the "A-List", and tastemakers to help create a "tipping point" for their clients' products. ****ACADEMY AWARD(S)?, OSCAR? (S)?, OSCAR? NIGHT? and OSCAR? ? statuette design mark are the registered trademarks and service marks, and the OSCAR? ? statuette the copyrighted property, of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.****Monticello Vineyards is located at 4242 Big Ranch Rd, Napa, CA 94558. Ph: 707-253-2802 e-mail protected from spam bots www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com.

The San Francisco Bay Area company specializes in creating extraordinary expressions of gratitude for those exceptional individuals whose contributions make charity events successful. Nancy Davis thanked Jewels and Pinstripes for their dedication to quality. "Gift bags may seem like a small detail, but it is the smallest details that make people proud to be a part of these events. Jewels and Pinstripes gift bags are always more than just a token of appreciation, they are a genuine reminder of just how grateful we are to have these incredible individuals donate their time and energy to our cause."Jewels and Pinstripes will donate one of the gift bags to be auctioned on online. All proceeds will be donated to the Nancy Davis Foundation for MS.

"Offering a gift bag for auction is one of the ways Jewels and Pinstripes supports the organizations we are so proud to work with," explained Kenney. "We are fortunate to be in a position to help others in need."Which members of the Hollywood royal family were lucky enough to receive one of the highly coveted gift bags valued at over $2,700? Nicolette Sheridan, Drea DeMatteo, Ray Romano, Jamie-Lynn DiScala, Carmen Electra, Randy Jackson, Nicole Richie and Tommy Hilfiger, just to name a few. These famous fortunates will long remember their night of fun and giving as they discover these treasures packed inside the Kipling duffel, www.kipling.com: -Ho'oilo House: three night vacation at a Bali-inspired luxury 5-room Bed and Breakfast on the peaceful island of Maui ($1163.25), www.hooilohouse.com -Britto: Heart sculpture created by pop-up artist Romero Britto ($480), www.britto.com-Ike Behar: The CEO Collection custom shirt, ($195), www.ikebehar.com -Flaca Wear: gift certificate for doggie jewelry and accessories ($100), www.flacawear.com -Shari's Berries, one dozen chocolate covered strawberries ($80), www.berries.com -Carry-a-Tune Purses: Gift certificate for a purse made out of an original vintage record lp ($75), www.carryatunepurses.com -Amy Schwab Designs: fun and flirty hand bag ($75), www.amyschwabdesigns.com -Twisted Silver: "Bling" convertible necklace/belt ($70) or leather medallion ($40), www.twistedsilver.biz -Vera Bradley: Bermuda Blue Villager ($69), www.verabradley.com -Kipling: Florida Z Medium Sport Duffel, ($66), www.kipling.com-MAC Cosmetics: Cosmetics and make-up case ($67), www.maccosmetics.com -Ferrari Passion: Perfume and aftershave ($53.21), www.ferrarishop.com -L'Oreal Professional: Professional Intense Hair Repair System ($50), www.lorealprofessional.com -Bambu: Bambu White Rum ($50) is the first rum to be produced using both quadruple distillation and triple filtration, for unmatched purity and a delicately smooth texture, www.bamburum.com -Epiphany: The Honey Clip ($49), www.thehoneyclip.com -Zia Natural Skincare: Ultimate Moisture ($35.95), www.zianatural.com -get fresh: Bath and Body Starter Kit ($33), www.getfresh.net-Barely There: Flawless Fit cami and hipster ($27), www.barelythere.com -HEAVY DUTY: Jump start kit ($25), www.heavydutyco.com-Kumi Kookoon: Silk eye mask and silk lip balm ($20), www.kookoon.com -Billy Jealousy: Bar None Face Wash ($18), www.billyjealousy.com -Ring Pop: fun and flavorful candy jewelry ($.50), www.ringpop.com To view additional pictures of the Rock and Royalty to Erase MS VIP Gift Bag, please visit www.jewelsandpinstripes.com/gallery. About Jewels and PinstripesJewels and Pinstripes specializes in creating luxury celebrity, charity VIP thank you gift bags. Jewels and Pinstripes has created celebrity thank you gifts for some of the largest charity events including Carousel of Hope, Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night, Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic and many others.

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Another example came from a local newspaper. A woman witha 'knack' for picking out the 'perfect' gift offers a shopping service: she'll go gift shopping for birthdays,Christmas, and other special occasions so that you don'thave to endure the stress or the crowds. And she LOVESto shop!There are many examples of people who turn their passionsinto businesses. For additional ideas, try the 'Secret Underground Business Plans, Projects and Ideas', available at: http://homebasedwork.com/cgi-bin/a .cgi?bizideas So how do you go about deciding on a business? Start byasking yourself several questions: * What are your interests? What skills have you learned from your current job or your favorite hobbies? Do something you love... business doesn't have to be a chore, it can be a joy! If you're passionate about your business you'll work harder (and have fun while you're at it).

* Are you a 'people-person' or someone who prefers less customer contact? There are people who adore talking to others and excel at it... these people are far more likely to do well with businesses that require lots of face-to-face customer contact than people who are uncomfortable dealing with strangers. * What are your strengths and weaknesses? An honest assessment can help you decide which business ideas are realistic and which are fantasy. For instance, an excellent writer won't necessarily be a great proofreader, which requires a high attention to detail. * How much time, money, and effort can you realistically devote to a business? Every business is different...

some require more financial resources upfront, while others require very little. Likewise, with some businesses you may see a profit in very little time (ie. dog-walking or an errand service), while with others it make take a year or more.Take a good look at your skills and your interests... Your perfect home business could be staring you right in the face. Imagine the possibilities!.

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