A season for giving

•Ideas For The Christmas Marriage Proposal
The holiday season is one of the most popular times to propose marriage. It's a chance to tell the entire family what she means to you. Planning such a proposal can be intimidating. There's a lot of pressure when you propose in front of others, and then there's the question of exactly how to go about it. The proposal can be as simple (is any proposal of marriage simple?) as pulling the ring out of your pocket and getting down on one knee, or it can be a precisely timed event, planned with...

•Are you making time for your marriage
Are you making time for your marriage?   by Stephanie FosterIt's easy to lose track of the important things when you are raising a family. It's hard enough to pay enough attention to your marriage when you have children; if you add working from home to the mix, it can become nearly impossible. Yet a strong marriage is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children.There are some simple ways to make sure your spouse knows how much he or she means to you, however. These tips won't solve...

•Choosing The Right Chocolate Gift Basket
Chocolate gift baskets make a great gift for just about any occasion. They’re personal or professional, depending on the basket selected. For a close friend, of course, you want to pick something that has some of his or her favorite varieties of chocolate. Maybe they like Ghiradelli. Maybe any milk chocolate at all will do. Or maybe a gift basket filled with the most unique, decadent chocolates you can imagine will be the perfect gift. You’ll also want to consider the occasion. For a...

•Fine Jewelry A Classic Beautiful Gift
Want to see that special someone’s eyes light up? Give jewelry for a present. Fine jewelry can sound like an intimidating gift to give. There’s so much to know, both about the person you’re giving it to and the jewelry you are buying. You want to get good value for your money while finding something that will be worn regularly. One trick is to look at what he or she wears regularly. Any favorite jewelry? Favorite colors? Trendy or conservative style? Any hobbies or interests? You want to...

•Teaching Your Kids About Money
Children aren’t born with an understanding of how money works; all parents learn that one quickly. A young child sees the things they want or need just appear from Mommy and Daddy. The fact that Mommy or Daddy gave money to the sales clerk means nothing to them. So how do you teach your kids about money? You have to consider your child’s age first. My daughter, for example, is three, going on four. Right now she knows the names of the various coins, but the difference in value between a...