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Pink Gadgets for Christmas 2008

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Do you like the color pink? And do you like gadgets? You know, those fun things that make life more interesting like mp3 players, hand held games, and gps systems? Well you are in luck. Pink gadgets for Christmas 2008 are in the pink, so to speak.

Once considered hard to find and a novelty, pink gadgets are popping up in all categories. Not just for toys and games, you can find all sorts of pink gadgets for Christmas 2008. The functional and fashionable pink laptop, or maybe the pink LCD TV would better suit your fancy?

As far as pink gadgets for Christmas 2008 is concerned, you can find pink ipod nanos for quality mp3 playing and video watching in a convenient portable device. Or maybe you’re a gamer? The Nintendo DS Lite Pink is portable and affordable. Need help getting somewhere? Check out the Pink Garmin NVU250 GPS sytem.

So no need to fret if you want pink gadgets for Christmas 2008. They are plentiful and popular. But might sell out for Christmas. To find pink gadgets and other pink gifts in one convenient place, go to Best Pink Christmas Gifts.

 The Pink Lady

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Passion for Pink Christmas Gifts

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Do you have a passion for pink Christmas gifts? If so you are not alone. Many pink aficianodos are finding they are in the pink this year in regards to Christmas gifts.

Your passion for pink Christmas gifts is easily indulged in for 2008. Many every day items are becoming available in the popular pink color. Pink electronics are especially popular this year. You can find Pink Laptops, Pink mp3 players like the pink iPod Nano, pink gaming devices like the Nintendo DS Lite Pink, and even pink LCD TV’s!

If you have a passion for pink Christmas gifts, there are many options for online shopping to not only save you time but also money. Amazon has a great selection of pink Christmas gifts. Ebay has many pink items. You can alos find things very easily at specialty online stores catering to the person who has a passion for pink Christmas gifts. One store we recommend is Best Pink Christmas Gifts. It has a wide selection of gifts for the pink enthusiast in both USA and UK pricing.

Hurray for the passion for pink Christmas gifts! It adds just a bit more sparkle to the season and pink gifts are guaranteed to elicit a smile from both the giver and receiver.

Don’t forget to THINK PINK this Christmas.

by The Pink Lady

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Christmas Craft Ideas: Can Be Made Pink

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Christmas Crafts – Easy Christmas Craft Ideas

Christmas is the time to give, to celebrate and spread joy. Here are some Christmas craft ideas to help you make decorations and gifts, so that you can decorate your house and spread some Christmas cheer too.

Christmas Crafts - Easy Christmas Craft Ideas

Soon it will be Christmas, when Santa will come through the chimney and leave little gifts for boys and girls. Why don’t you make Santa something this Christmas? He’ll surely be happy to know that you care for him as much as he does for you! I have collected some Christmas craft ideas to get you started.

Jingle Bell Door Hanger

Materials

  • Some metal jingle bells
  • Heavy gauge wire
  • Wire cutters and pliers
  • Curling ribbons
  • 1-inch metal rings (key ring)

How to make the door hanger

  • First decide on how long you want the hangers to be when they are complete. Add two inches to the length you have decided and cut the piece of wire.
  • Use pliers to wrap one end of the wire around the key chain or metal loop once or twice, this part will be later used for hanging.
  • String the jingle bells onto the wire leaving wire at the end to form a secure loop.
  • Then add several pieces of ribbon to the loop at the bottom and curl.
  • It’s now ready to hang on the door.

Candy Cane Reindeer

Materials

  • A six inch wrapped candy cane
  • Some ribbon
  • 2 wiggle eyes
  • Red or brown pompoms
  • 2 pipe cleaners
  • Some craft glue or a glue gun

How to make the candy cane reindeer

  • Leave the wrapping on the candy cane and then glue eyes on the rounded face of the candy cane.
  • Glue a red pompom on the face for a nose.
  • On the straight part of the candy cane, tie a ribbon into a bow.
  • Cut one of the pipe cleaners into half and wrap the other full pipe cleaner around the crook of the candy cane to begin the antlers.
  • Now use the cut pipe cleaners to make the antlers.

Pretzel Wreath

Materials

  • Little pretzels
  • Some curling ribbon
  • Glue

How to make the pretzel wreath

  • First string the curling ribbon through the pretzel.
  • Use an under over/over under pattern so that the pretzels remain flat.
  • As you form a circle, apply glue to secure each pretzel.
  • Add another layer of pretzels on the top and glue on a sprig of pine or holly.
  • Your decoration or gift is ready!

Shining Snowball Ornament

Materials

  • Plastic pushpins (clear or white)
  • Small Styrofoam balls
  • Some satin ribbon
  • Glitter spray (optional)

How to make the shining snowball ornament

  • Insert the pushpins into the Styrofoam balls until they are completely covered.
  • Make a loop using the satin ribbons for hanging. Use one of the pushpins to secure the loop into the ball.
  • Now lightly spray with glitter spray to add a sparkling effect.
  • Once the glitter is dry, hang this pretty ornament on your tree.

Fun Foam Santa

Materials

  • Small pieces of foam in three colors – red, white and flesh
  • Small pink and white colored pompoms
  • Tiny google eyes
  • White curling ribbon
  • A pair of scissors
  • Pin backing or magnet
  • A craft or tacky glue

How to make the fun foam Santa

  • First cut a hat out of the red craft foam.
  • Now cut a small cloud shape out of the white foam. Glue this on the hat.
  • Then cut a small half oval face shape out of the flesh colored foam.
  • Glue the hat onto the face and also glue a white pompom at the top of the hat.
  • Curl about 5 ribbons and glue it to the face. Place one near the ears, one on each side and three at the chin.
  • Glue the small pink pompom close to the beard for a nose. Use glue to place the google eyes near the nose.
  • Lastly, glue on a pin back or a magnet so that you can either wear it on show it off on the fridge.

Sparkling Beaded Napkin Rings

Materials

  • A few tinsel pipe cleaners
  • Some metallic shiny pony beads

How to make a sparkling beaded necklace

  • Bead approximately 24 beads to the pipe cleaner. Leave about 2 inches on each side.
  • Use the beaded segment to make a circle.
  • Secure this by twisting the pipe cleaner once or twice.
  • Once this is done, loop the remaining pipe cleaner segment around a pencil to make the curly design on top.

Pine Cone Angel

Materials

  • A medium sized pinecone
  • Sheet moss
  • Some dried or silk leaves
  • A wooden disk or ball
  • Tacky or white glue
  • Craft paint (flesh colored)
  • Fine tipped black permanent marker
  • A pink marker, crayon, blush makeup or lipstick
  • A small length of rickrack, wire edged ribbon or metallic cord
  • Spray sealer, decoupage medium or spray paint (optional)
  • Invisible fish line or thread (optional)

How to make a pinecone angel

  • Select a pinecone that has open petals and a flat bottom.
    Use two dry leaves for the angels wings, if you desire you can use four wings too. If using four wings, glue them together in pairs using small dots of white glue between the leaves.
  • If you like, you can protect the leaves with a coating of decoupage medium or spray sealer. You can even decorate it with gold spray paint.
  • Glue the leaves at the pack of the pinecone.
  • Now paint the wooden disk/wooden ball in flesh toned paint and let it dry. Draw the facial features first in pencil and then trace over them with a fine tipped permanent black marker. While at this you could use add a little color to the cheeks with the blush/lipstick or marker.
  • Using glue stick small pieces of sheet moss all around the edge of the wooden disk.
  • Then cut a small length of gold rickrack, gold cord or even thin gold wire and use this to make a circular halo for the top of the angel’s head. Stick this, using glue.
  • Now put the angel’s head into place.
  • If you wish to hang this angel, tie an invisible thread or fish line to one of the pinecones petals near the head at the back.

By Rachna Gupta
Published: 10/14/2007

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Christmas-A Time To Share

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Christmas – A Special Time Of Year

It’s that time of year when you have a stroll outdoors, the air smells crisp and the skies are a little grey. Mr jack frost has felt the window panes with his magic fingers and the ice scraper needs to come out of the glove box in order to scrape off the front car window. Lights on the street take on a new aura as their red and green lights turn on and off. You begin to drive down the side streets on your way home to see who has the best light show on their lawn, and the children have sent their wish lists off to Santa Claus. If you haven’t guessed what time of year it is, it is Christmas time.

Christmas Has Countless Meanings

Christmas itself represents a Holiday season that has taken on countless meanings all over this diverse country of ours; from snow covered hills to pink lights on palm trees, nativity scenes to peppermint pigs. Scrooge and The Grinch with Jim Carey, as well as Miracle on 34th Street and It’s A Wonderful Life with James Stewart, all hold a special place in our hearts. Some of us may travel across the country during Christmas time, while others of us may simply travel across the street.

A Time To Share

Regardless of what our Christmas traditions are, there is one very enduring connection that we all share. Recent events in our country’s history, ( tragic events such 9-11 in New York and Hurricane Katrina], remind us all of this connection and continue to strengthen that bond each and every day. This time of year we gather together with our friends and family. As we get together, some of us may celebrate the birth of Christ, some of us may light up candles on a Menorah, whilst others will simply unwrap Christmas gifts with a smile on their face, without a second thought. Yet there is no doubt, no question at all, that we all gather to celebrate each other.

We get together to celebrate life, and family, and those we love. We gather to enjoy good food, stimulating conversation and good company. We reminisce nostalgically about holidays from the past, remember those we love who are no longer with us, and plan for the future. We share photos, we share gifts, and we share laughs. At Christmas time we look for the innocent sparkle in our children’s eyes as we help them to create their own memories, and put them into bed, neatly tucked up with a big smile on their faces as ‘visions of sugar plums dance in their heads’.

No matter what our age, our race, or our origin; No matter our heritage, our upbringing, or our traditions; At Christmas time, we live, we burst into laughter, and we love.

Make a Pink  Your New Christmas Tradition. Remember to Have A Merry Pink Christmas this year and THINK PINK!

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The Poinsettia – A Christmas Tradition

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

The Poinsettia – A Christmas Tradition

The poinsettia’s botanical name, Euphorbia pulcherrima, means "the beautiful euphorbia". For more than one hundred years Americans have enjoyed the pretty poinsettias and they now run second only to the Christmas tree as the holiday’s most popular plant.

The Poinsettia - A Christmas Tradition Description
The poinsettia’s species name pulcherrima means "most beautiful" and that it is! Poinsettia’s brilliant red floral display held against rich green foliage has made this unlikely species a holiday favorite. Its appealing presentation of the traditional Christmas colors has so endeared poinsettia that it is now second only to the Christmas tree as the most popular holiday plant. Euphorbia pulcherrima is named after Dr. J.R. Poinsett, and was introduced to gardeners in the early 19th century. Always popular, the holiday poinsettia trade is today a multi-million dollar business with plants sold everywhere from florists and nurseries to supermarkets and convenience stores.

The species is a tall, rangy shrub that grows to a height of 10 ft (3.1 m). It has large, dark green, oval leaves that are "toothed" on the sides and pointed at the tips. They emerge from smooth green erect stems. Flowers are borne at the stem tips in winter. The actual flowers are quite small (they are the yellow structures at the center of the brilliantly colored "bracts"). The bracts are actually modified leaves – in the species there usually are 8 to 10 bracts that are 4-7 in (10.2-17.8 cm) long.

The poinsettias that we buy at Christmas are invariably selected cultivars that have more numerous bracts that are larger, growing to 7-12 in (17.8-30.5 cm) long. The Mikkelsen cultivars were introduced in the early sixties. They were better adapted to container culture, had larger "flowers" and were easier to dwarf. Commercial growers typically strive to limit the height of the plants to prevent top heavy specimens. This can be accomplished through several techniques, but most commonly the plants are sprayed with a chemical agent. They are typically forced into bloom at a height of 1-2 ft (0.3-0.6 m). Make no mistake though, planted in your backyard, this year’s table decoration can reach roof height in a season.

Location
Poinsettia is native to the tropical areas of Central America and Mexico. They are now grown and enjoyed nearly worldwide wherever Christmas is celebrated.

Culture
When grown outside, keep poinsettia mulched to discourage root knot. Cut back old growth in the late winter just before new growth begins as this encourages branching. You can pinch back terminal shoots several times during the spring and early summer to get more flowers later on. Never prune after about August 15, as by then poinsettia has formed the nuclei of the buds that will become the flowers.
Light: Likes full sun but will tolerate some shade. Flowers are reduced in size and number and the plant become very scraggly if grown in too shady a site.
Moisture: Average water. When grown in a container let dry out before watering – too much moisture will cause leaves to drop.
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9 – 11. Frost will kill back this tropical plant.
Propagation: Take cuttings in summer. Use rooting hormone on 8 inch tip cuttings. An easier way is to take cuttings of woody stem about 18 in (45.7 cm) long, stick in ground and keep moist (not wet) for several weeks.

Usage
The poinsettia is king of the holiday table decorations. Use groups of potted specimens to bring color and warmth to entryways and dark corners. Use them to hide the base of the Christmas tree. If you live in a frostfree climate you can continue to enjoy your Christmas poinsettias if you plant them in the yard. They make imposing specimens on the lawn and work well in mixed shrub groupings and hedges. Avoid planting near night time light sources as this will disrupt the blooming cycle.

Features
The poinsettia is inexpensive and easy to care for. Varieties are now available in colors ranging from the traditional scarlet to white to pink to coral. The poinsettia can blend with virtually any decor or color scheme to set a holiday mood.

WARNING
Every holiday season newspapers run stories about whether or not Poinsettia is toxic and to what degree. Although many species in the genus Euphorbia are highly toxic, poinsettia is not among them. Having said that, ingestion of this plant probably will make you sick (it just won’t kill you). Remember too that several chemicals are used in the commercial production of poinsettia and these are potentially toxic as well. Do not put poinsettia (or any other house plant) where infants and toddlers can reach them. Children should be taught from a very early age to NEVER eat, or place ANY houseplant in their mouths.

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   By Jack Scheper
Published: 12/5/2005

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Advent Trivia

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Advent Trivia

1. What is Advent?
A. Preparation
B. Celebration
C. Mourning
D. Darkness

A. Preparation
TOPICS: In the Christian church, Advent is the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

2. What feast marks the beginning of the Advent period?
A. Feast of John the Baptist
B. Feast of St. Andrew
C. Feast of St. Matthew
D. Feast of Thanksgiving

B. Feast of St. Andrew
TOPICS: Advent is a period beginning with the Sunday nearest to the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (30 November) which does coincide pretty closely with Thanksgiving many years. In the 5th Century, Advent began on 11 November (St Martin’s Day) and took the form of a six week fast leading to Christmas. During the 6th century, Advent was reduced to its current length and later the fasting was dropped.

3. How many Sundays are included in the traditional Advent celebration?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

D. 4
TOPICS: The first Sunday may be as early as November 27th, and then Advent has twenty-eight days, or as late as December 3rd, giving the season only twenty-one days.

4. What shape is the Advent wreath?
A. Square
B. Triangle
C. Circle
D. Rectangle

C. Circle
TOPICS: The circle of the wreath reminds Christians of God, His eternity and endless mercy, which has no beginning or end.

5. What colors are the candles in the Advent wreath?
A. Purple
B. Pink
C. White
D. Purple, pink and white

D. Purple, pink and white
TOPICS: Traditionally three of the candles are purple, the color of kings and of penance. A rose-colored candle is used to mark the Third Sunday of Advent as a time to rejoice over the closeness of Christmas and the coming of Christ. In the center of the circle is a fifth candle (traditionally white) which is lit on Christmas Day. Candles symbolise the light of God coming into the world through the birth of His son, Jesus.

6. What color is the Advent wreath?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. White
D. Green

D. Green
TOPICS: The green of the wreath speaks of the hope that Christians have in God, the hope of newness, of renewal, of eternal life.

7. Why was purple chosen as an Advent candle color?
A. Represents the common people
B. Represents royalty
C. Represents peace
D. Represents war

B. Represents royalty
TOPICS: Purple dyes were once so rare and costly that they were associated with royalty; the Church has long used this color around Christmas and Easter to honor Jesus.

8. Two of the five Advent candles are different than the others. What does the rose or pink candle signify?
A. Joy
B. Birth
C. Angels
D. Prophecy

A. Joy
TOPICS: The third week of Advent is marked by the Shepherds’ Candle or Joy Candle. The shepherds represent the message of great joy that is brought to the world about Jesus’ birth.

9. Three of the Advent candles are the same color. Which is NOT represented by one of these candles?
A. Christ
B. Hope
C. Peace
D. Love

A. Christ
TOPICS: The three purple candles in the Advent wreath symbolise hope, peace, and love. These candles are lit on the first, second, and fourth Sundays of Advent. The first candle is called either the Hope Candle or the Prophecy Candle. The second candle is the Bethlehem Candle or Peace candle represents the preparations made for the coming Christ child. The fourth candle is the Angel Candle or Love Candle which represents the love which God shared with the world when He sent His Son, Jesus.

10. The candle in the center of the Advent wreath is called what?
A. The Star Candle
B. The Bethlehem Candle
C. The Stable Candle
D. The Christ Candle

D. The Christ Candle
TOPICS: In the centre of the circle is a fifth candle (traditionally white), the Christ Candle, which is lit on Christmas Day.

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By Deanna Mascle
Published: 12/23/2006

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Dreaming of a Pink Christmas Part I

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Pink Christmas Trees are all the rage for 2008. And they are easy to find.

Dreaming of a Pink Christmas is easy this year.

 Pink Christmas Trees Can Be Fun

Pink Christmas trees are a great way to allow your daughter to express her creativity. Letting children choose their own tree for their room and decorating it will give you insight into what they are thinking.

Pink Christmas trees are a wonderful choice for that little princess in your life. Any little girl or big girl will most certainly want one of these for her own bedroom, playroom, or family room so that she can decorate it with more ‘girly’ choices. You will find that pink Christmas trees seem to spark an interest in most girls because they like the idea of decorating their own Christmas tree and a pink Christmas tree is just a bonus. You can find a pink Christmas tree pretty easily and, in most cases, they can be found at your local store.

Pink Christmas trees can be found in most stores in all different sizes and shapes. They are priced much like the other kinds of trees and you are sure to find one in almost any price range. You can also find some kits that include a pink Christmas tree, but that also come with matching ornaments. This is a great idea if you want everything to match or if you would like to have everything in a handy package. The prices on these kits are usually pretty inexpensive, too. Most of the time these kits come with a tabletop tree, so if you are looking for a larger pink Christmas tree, then you will probably have to purchase the tree and ornaments separately.

Evaluate the size of the room where you want to place the pink Christmas tree. In most bedrooms, a large tree would overpower the room so a tabletop tree would work better. However, if you have a playroom or family room, then a pink Christmas tree may fit and look great in this room. Determine where you are going to put the tree and then you can determine what size would work best for you and your family.

It is important that you allow the children to choose the ornaments and decorate the tree themselves. This will help them to garner a great deal of pride in the decorating of their very own tree. They may not decorate it as you would like, but if it is their tree and they think it looks great, then that is what is most important. Allow them the opportunity to use their imaginations to help make their Christmas tree into their own masterpiece. Pink Christmas trees may be a different idea, but they can make your little princess’s dream to come true!

By: Adam Peters -

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