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June 4, 2002
Giftsprings Gifts and Décor, Specials and
Freebies Tidbits
Hello friends,
and welcome new subscribers,
Here's your next issue of Giftsprings Gifts and
Décor, Specials and Freebies Tidbits Newsletter. We hope you find these
occasional messages interesting and useful, and that you did not receive this in
error. If you ever wish to unsubscribe from this free newsletter, simply follow
the directions on the bottom of this email. Also, please remember to send any
change of email address notices to me at Lizrhw@giftsprings.com so I can update your information so you don't miss any issues. Each of
you is important to us and so are your opinions. Please keep in touch and let us
know what you think about this newsletter and your Giftsprings online shopping
experiences!
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Tidbits In this issue:
*Home decor and gift Ideas- Time for Clocks
*GiftSprings Special Offers *Freebie Find #1 *Freebie Find #2 *Freebie Find #3
*Bonus freebies for all and special ones for Webmasters
*Affiliates
Corner
*Distributors News
*Riddle for the Day --- answer is in this
issue too
*Thought for the Day and free download of mini-poster
*Marriage thought of the day
*Welcome New Link Partners
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To view this newsletter as a webpage, click on one of the
following links.
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Home decor and gift idea --- Article
Time for Clocks… so many choices, so little time…
By Elizabeth Hekimian-Williams
Clocks and watches make great gifts and they are also
fine decorative accents for your home and office, but I think they're
even more remarkable when you consider their history and
their meaning to us through the ages and personally.
When thinking about the type of time pieces and clocks you'd like to
use in your home or office, it can be useful to think about the following
factors. Some of you might find it interesting to learn more about the history
and evolution of time keeping and clocks through the centuries. Also, you may
wish to think about the decorative appeal to you of a particular clock, what
uses you intend for the clock for the particular environment or room you wish to
display it within, and also what meaning time and clocks have for you in
general.
Remember when you went out on your own and got your first home? You
probably wanted and felt you needed a clock. Maybe you wanted it to help wake
you up for school or work or else simply to KNOW what time it is when you're
sitting in the living room or in the kitchen! Well there have been many others
before you that have also been interested in time keeping.
Telling time has arisen out of curiosity, need, and just pure fascination!
People have used so many different ways of keeping track of the passage of time,
including calendars and clocks. Here are some types of timekeepers through
history and where you can read more about them. It started around the
16 th century BC with sundials where people used shadow casting sticks
and other instruments to measure the length or direction of the shadow cast by
the sun . If you go to this URL http://www.britannica.com/clockworks/t_main.html you can learn more about the Sundial, and all of these other
types of time keeping instruments too- the Clepsydra, Astrolabe, Candle clock,
Sandglass, Weight-driven clock, Spring-driven clock, Pendulum clock, Quartz
watch, and Cesium atomic clock. I know, wow! I haven't finished going through
all that information yet, but I sure know where to go when my kids have more
questions about clocks now! Another interesting website that REALLY helps out
with understanding and learning how to make sundials can be found at this URL
http://www.sundials.co.uk/home3.htm Go
there to learn and be amazed. Finally, another resource you can consult is
http://nist.time.gov/ - that's the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - and this is where you'd
go nowadays to get the United State's official clock. There are now some clocks
and watches that even synchronize automatically with the nation's official
clock.
But do we really need watches and clocks? Most would say "yes" though
some would differ in their opinions. Sometimes I think we're becoming a society
that is too time sensitive. Remember the little children, timeless, carefree, no
or few timed commitments or responsibilities. When do we have the best times? On
vacation usually, when we're not "tied down" to the time. So, yes, I think some
of us, sometimes, have flipped over to "the other side". You know what I mean.
One day you're just using a watch or clock to help guide you and pace your day,
perhaps once in a while so as not to miss an important event. But another day
down the road, you suddenly discover and feel as if you're being led by the
watch or clock, that you're dependent on knowing the time, and you check it all
too frequently. You might feel there's something missing or wrong if you're not
wearing your watch or if your clock on the microwave is wrong since the power
blinked off.
I think there's entirely too many people out there that are feeling
overly stressed out because they're running out of time, because they're running
late, because they don't have enough time, or because they think they're not
very good at time management. Ease up guys and gals, please!
There's a place for knowing the time and for keeping responsibilities
and appointments, and there's a time to… well… forget about time --- at least
for a short while. Remember to use clocks to beautify your home and
office, and as a practical aide and guide to help pace your day
when needed. The right clock can strike you as something you enjoy and admire,
in how they work, in what they do, in the feelings they stir in you. Truly,
they are as remarkable as their history. Choose them, use them, and
enjoy them in that spirit. Then forget about them for a while and go
enjoy un-timed time with someone you care about!
Copyright 2002 Elizabeth Hekimian-Williams Loving wife to Dan since
1983 and mother to three wonderful children Licensed mental health counselor
Owner of Giftsprings, an online Gifts and Home Décor Shop at http://www.GiftSprings.com
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We have pasted a few selections with photos
below for those of you who are able to see them in your email-
For anyone
unable to view the photos below, simply cut and paste the URLs provided for each
item below as specified into your browser window to view that item online.
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 Wood Wall Clock W/Chime
Code: 28266
Price: $89.00
ON SALE NOW
SPECIAL 30% OFF- Now Only $89.00 An attractive floral carving on the face of
this wooden wall clock adds a distinctive touch of elegance. Mahogany finish,
brass pendant, hourly chime. 11 1/2" x 5 1/8" x 22 1/2" high. $129.95
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Code: 31804
Price: $24.95
As every angler
knows, there's no time like the present to go fishing, and this clock's a great
reminder to enjoy a fun sport. Exclusive. 4 1/2" x 5" x 6" high.
OR go to this URL to see the Fisherman Clock:
"Success…Expect Nothing Less" Inspirational Eagle Clock
that's also ON SALE -
go directly to this URL to view this beauty for
the eyes and for your wallet right now!
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Giftsprings
Special Offers right now...
Here's a quick rundown on some of the super deals we have going on in
June that I wanted to mention to you today---
***FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $75.00 (this applies to our
retail customers, affiliates AND wholesale customers, distributors too this
time)
***Disney's Lilo and Stitch plush toys- copyright Disney Co. -
We're pleased to be accepting orders now for a shipment due to arrive
to us in 2-3 weeks, and then we'll send 'em out to those customers who have
placed their orders first come first served while they last. Any unable
to be fulfilled orders will be refunded to the customer or you can substitute
for other products if you wish, should we be unable to obtain more of these
about- to- be- released Disney movie characters. (We hear these may
fly off the shelves and be difficult to find once the movie comes
out.)
***35% off the BEAUTIFUL INSPIRATIONAL PATRIOTIC MODERN WALL CLOCK
inscribed with "Success… Expect Nothing Less" - great for your home or
office (or a home office!) On our storefront page right now at http://www.giftsprings.com
This item features a dramatic photograph of an
eagle taking flight out of the water with it's prey. Great price on this one,
take advantage now while this offer lasts.
***Special available only to YOU, our
valued newsletter subscribers only, available only
before midnight June 8th, so act quickly to get
in on this! We are giving away FREE wholesale club members
access priviledges to any of you who purchase ANY ITEM
from http://www.giftsprings.com before
midnight on June 8th. What this means to you is ongoing and tremendous
savings from now on for all your gift giving and home decor accessories because
you'll be able to buy them at the lowest WHOLESALE prices! When we get your
order, we will set you up with an account in our Platinum Wholesale Special
Pricing Group and email you the details so you can access online wholesale
prices for our products for your future purchases at Giftsprings. This
is a "special" we are making available in the next few days only to
those folks who are subscribers of this newsletter. So act now before it's
too late to get in on this really incredible offer that will bring you tons
of savings and bargains from now on. (This is a $25.00 value membership for FREE
if you act quickly)
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Freebie Find #1-
This is a neat freebie for the kids and for
adults too! It can definitely touch your "inner child" or one of someone who's
interested in space (like my hubby, Dan- so of course our family's space buff
found this freebie for us- surprise, surprise LOL)
Send your name up
to Mars… You weren't expecting this one were you? Just go to this URL to
do something quite different today…
http://spacekids.hq.nasa.gov/2003/
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Freebie
Find #2
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OTHER FREEBIES---
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Affiliates:
If you are not already an Affiliate of Giftsprings, consider joining
up! It's free--- Save an automatic 10% on all of your purchases plus earn
commissions of 10% on others' purchases when you or they link into http://www.giftsprings.com through
your special id giftsprings link URL. It's free, easy, and fast to join!
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Wholesale Members and Distributors:
Beyond your already SUPER low wholesale prices, we will kick in a
bonus 3% commissions only through June 8th. Take advantage of
the free shipping special too this month, that all customers, including YOU
qualify for and then you have a double whammy of bargain shopping for yourselves
to take advantage of.
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Freebie finds for all webmasters, plus webmaster
Giftsprings affiliates, distributors, and wholesale club members:
***There's a really cool and helpful FREE software you can download
that will let you know which keywords are being looked for the most in a variety
of different search engines. To get this "Good Keywords" software download, go
to
http://www.goodkeywords.com
and get some help with improving your search engine positioning and traffic
while promoting your good "stuff"
***Another really good FREE resource
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****OK- now time for some fun…
Riddle for the day from the Riddlenut
A horse is tied to a five meter
rope in front of an old saloon. Six meters behind the horse is a bale of hay.
Without breaking his rope, the horse is able to eat the hay whenever he chooses.
How is this possible?
Answer to this riddle can be
found towards the end of this newsletter. (You didn't think we'd keep you
waiting until next issue, did you?!)
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Thought for the
Day:
I am a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work
the more I have of it.
Thomas Jefferson
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Marriage Thought of the Day:
Remember to surprise your honey at least once a month! Don't get into
old routines and stay stuck in a rut.
Here's a simple but effective idea, if
you haven't done it in a long while (or ever) … Surprise your honey this week-
secretly pack up in your vehicle… a blanket or covering for the ground, some
simple favorite foods and drink for a picnic lunch or dinner, a boom box or
music playing system if you have it, and wisk your honey away to a local scenic
park for a romantic leisurely picnic together. Hugs and kisses allowed, but keep
it family friendly, remember you're at a public park! If you brought some music,
maybe a dance or a serenade… or, maybe not… guess it depends on your abilities
and if that would please your mate! Remember that WAS the goal. J
Do you want just an average marriage or a truly blissful one? Click Here for 50 Secrets... it's
information from an author known for giving advise on romantic ideas and secrets
to a long and happy marriage...
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Welcome to our new link partners, please visit their sites when you
have a chance... You'll find their links on our Links page at: http://www.giftsprings.com/links.html
Or simply visit them directly by clicking below:
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Don't forget the fun stuff
on Giftsprings.com like daily new riddles, kid's joke and daily new game, free
e-cards and our freebies and cheapies section... and of course, new freebie
finds are announced on the website and some only to our subscribers of
this newsletter!
And the answer to the riddle is....
The rope is not tied to anything else!
Take care and thanks for being with us again. Enjoy your
week!
PS- we're looking for original contributions of poetry, inspiring
stories, feature gift and home décor articles and ideas, inspiring quotes, cool
riddles, clean fun jokes, and marriage/relationship suggestions and ideas for
possible publishing in these newsletters and on the Giftsprings website in
various sections. If you (or your children) are so inspired, and wish to
participate, please submit the written entries to me at Lizrhw@giftsprings.com including
suggestions for where you feel they would fit best in the website, or under what
categories.
We will let you know if your entry is selected for publishing
and when/where. Authors names and URL, if any, will be published along with the
written contributions. Author retains all rights but allows Giftsprings reprint
rights. There will be no payment for your contributions. Publishing may grant
you more exposure to your work and publicity as well as help others through
sharing of your talent, feelings, knowledge. We know the Giftsprings community
will appreciate your writings. Parents must give permission for a child's name
to be published or only the child's first name and last initial will be
published.
PPS- here's a further update on the discount
printer cartridges we received- the remanufactured ones we received did not work
properly on our printer, so we're not entirely sure about endorsing this company
and their products. Then again, it may just be difficult for our specific
printer and others may have better luck. If anyone else tries this company and
has a fine experience with the cartridges please let us know and we'll pass
along the information to everyone else in this newsletter. Thanks guys! We are
still listing the discount printer cartridge company in the Freebies and
Cheapies section of our website, but each consumer must carefully consider
whether that company's products will work for their printers. If any or several
of you try this company with different printers and have the same problem then
we will remove them from the cheapies section. So please send us your feedback
so we know of other people's experiences should you decide to try them.
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Please visit with us soon at http://www.giftsprings.com You can
find gifts for special occasions, home decor accent pieces, and outdoor
enjoyment. Personalized name poems are unique favorites! Giftsprings.com - where
great gift ideas take flight!
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