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Hello to all regular and new subscribers! Glad to be with you
again...
Here's your new issue of:
Giftsprings Specials and
Freebies Ezine
January 28, 2003
Liz Hekimian-Williams
Publisher and
Editor
http://www.giftsprings.com© Copyright
2003 All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents:
1.
Editor's notes
2. Inspirational thought
3.
Giftsprings featured specials and sale items
4. Freebie
finds
5. Ad swaps
6. Feature
Article: Valentine's Day Ideas for Couples and Singles
7.
More Freebie finds
8. Riddle
9. Ezineking
subscriber exchange ads
10. Ad swaps
11. Riddle answer link
12. Sales
and Bargains Elsewhere
13. Disclaimer
14. Subscription
management
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1.
Editor's Notes
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Hi! I've been wanting to share this image I that tugged at my
heart
the other day with you. One day I was picking up my kids from
school and I spotted this little girl with braids in her hair, with
her
arm lovingly draped over the shoulders of another little girl (who was
aboout her same size.) They were walking along the sidewalk,
chatting, smiling, with heavy backpacks on their backs but light
and happy hearts.
Treasured friends, tender touches... isn't that special? It really
struck something in me and made me smile. Two kids
with their easy
caring for each other and demonstrative style. If only all in the world
would be like this.
This little episode also reminded me of a time when my mom was
in the hospital years ago and how very special and important it was
to me when one of my friends asked if I wanted a hug and then
proceeded to cocoon me in one! If you're going through anything
painful or rough right now I'm so sorry and I wish I could
reach out through this screen and give YOU a hug. And if you're not,
I'll just send you one of those good 'ole "friendship hugs" like those
two girls were enjoying!
Never underestimate the power of an arm around someone's shoulder
or a heart-felt hug.
Well... onward... you'll find some good shopping deals below, some
cool freebies, and an article for couples and for singles- ideas for
Valentine's Day. I'm including that one now so you actually might have
time to plan on doing some of those things!
Liz Hekimian-Williams
If you'd like to send comments to me
email here:
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2.
Inspirational Thought For Your
Day
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People grow through experience if they meet life honestly
and courageously. This is how character is built.
-Eleanor
Roosevelt
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3.
Giftsprings Featured Sale and Bargain
Items
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GREAT
"MUSICALS" - REDUCED!!!
Musical Merlin Waterglobe
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a limited time and are available only while supplies
last.
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4.
FREEBIES:
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6.
Feature Article
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Valentine's Day Ideas for
Couples and Singles
© Copyright 2003 by Liz Hekimian-Williams
Who do
you think expresses more love and has more fun
on Valentine's Day, couples
or singles? I've rounded up some
fun ideas for both groups of folks and
included them in this article.
Let's see who you think might "win" in love,
in fun, and in
realizing the spirit of this holiday.
Ideas for
couples...
1. Get splashing- Enjoy a bath, jacuzzi, swimming pool,
together.
If you don't have one of your own, book an evening on or around
this holiday to get away and get splashing together.
2. Get cooking-
Find a romantic restaurant for a meal you can
splurge on. Get grilling
together to create a fabulous Barbeque
meal extravaganza. Or, just decide on
a dessert you both love,
get the ingredients and cook it up for a special
mouthwatering
treat to share that day.
3. Get moving- Go for a quiet
walk together to chat, express
your love and a little exercise too!
4. Get artsy- Find some art show or galleries to visit or attend
some cultural event or festival in your area.
5. Get family fun-
Decorate for Valentine's Day with the kids
and everyone make love coupons
for each other. Incorporate
family fun that day with love surprises
throughout the day
and encourage your kids to come up with love surprises
for siblings and adults as well. What's a love surprise?
Say, do, or
give something to express your love and make
the other person feel happy.
6. Get giving to your community- Go give some donations
of "things"
or spend some volunteer time at local places of need,
including churches,
children's centers, homeless shelters,
domestic violence programs. Spread a
little love and care
there together.
7. Get a bigger family- If
married and childless, consider expanding
your family with a child. Do you
wish to and are you ready to
share your love with a child of your own? You
can think about
bringing a new child into the world and also about adopting
a child
from foster care or orphanages. There are many children waiting in
the United States and in other countries for parents and their own
forever families.
8. Get sentimental- Take turns reading romantic
short stories or
love poems to each other. Write up your own romantic
expression
or poem to share with each other to make this even more
meaningful and fun.
Ideas for Singles...
1. Get playful-
Find a child to share your love and fun with, it
could be your younger
sister or brother, a neice or nephew, your
child, or your neighbor's child.
Or, consider joining your local Big
Brother/ Big Sister non-profit group so
you can spend some
quality time that makes a difference with your new
"little brother"
or "little sister" friend.
2. Get inspired-
Depending on your focus in your life at this
moment, get a relevant
inspirational book or ebook to read.
If focused on personal improvement or
appreciating your
single life, then enjoy and read materials about those
topics. If
interested in improving relationship skills and seeking to pair
up or you are about to marry, then enjoy materials focused on
these
themes. You can spend time at the library, in a book store,
or just curled
up in your favorite chair at home savoring one of
these inspirational books.
3. Get connected- Call or visit with a loved family member or friend.
Express your caring and love by remembering them at Valentine's
Day. You
may wish to contact someone you haven't talked to in
a long time.
4.
Get contagious (in a good way!)- Send Valentine's Day e-cards
and postal
cards to folks you care about and spread some love
and joy.
5. Get a
pet- Consider adopting a pet. There are a lot of dogs and
cats in need of
your love and care and waiting for families at the
local animal shelters.
6. Get travelling- Plan and take a cruise where you can enjoy
yourself and meet a lot of folks. Try to take a cruise out of a
port
that may be closer to whatever city you live in just in case
you find a
friend or romantic interest. Chances may be greater
that they would also
reside in or nearer to your city as well.
7. Get involved- Donate time
to non-profit groups such as visiting
a nursing home and spending some
quality time with a lonely
elderly person who may not get many visitors or
out much.
There are many other groups you could join or help out
with as
well where you can touch the life of another person.
8. Get treated-
Treat yourself to a "love surprise gift".
Think about something you can give
yourself to make yourself feel
good about yourself and joyful. Try a first
time treat, perhaps
something you've fantasized about doing but haven't done
yet. For
instance, you could schedule yourself a massage or a morning or
day at a spa, buy yourself something you've been wanting as a
personal
item or something you've been dreaming of getting for
your home. You could
simply enjoy a good rental movie at home
or a new release at the movie
theatre. Go by yourself or invite a
friend.
And the winner is...
both couples and singles! Here's why. Both
groups can feel personal joy as
well as spread love and happiness
to others. That's the spirit of the
holiday. That's how you can
better enjoy Valentine's Day... just share your
love and we all win!
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