The loss of a loved one can leave you confused and unsure of what to do next. You will most likely have a million things running through your mind regarding plans and funeral arrangements. Funeral flowers are probably the last thing on your mind. It is obvious that flowers are a big part of the funeral ceremony. Often times, the room is chock full of bouquet after bouquet. Are you looking to purchase some flowers for a funeral ceremony, but don’t know what to do? There are some simple steps to make the process a bit smoother. Let’s take a…
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Every year, parents of children will have to plan and organize one of the most stressful events in their child’s life, a birthday party. Yes, I know that it sounds silly for a birthday party to sound so serious, but once you have kids and you will need to make them happy then you should understand how important this is. You will not only need to get a cake, invite the right people, but you will also need to plan the right type of the activities for the children at the party. For a long time, we have celebrated events,…
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The state of California passed a recent law banning single use plastic bags. Many people are realizing how harmful plastic bags are for the environment. Statistics show that plastic bags take anywhere from 15-1,000 years to fully break down. Nearly 10% of all debris that washed up along coastlines in the United States were plastic bags. If your store is ditching plastic in favor of reusable bags, it’s wise to help customers with this transition. Here are three tips for customers making the transition to reusable grocery bags. Ensure Guests Know to Stock Up Statistics show that shoppers in the…
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2016 was a banner year for black actors and entertainers. Big wins at the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Tonys have lifted the visibility and viability of projects starring actors of color. In many ways, this explosion of recognition is due to the increased pressure from social media that has been building over the past few years to increase the recognition actors of color, thanks to hashtag campaigns such as #Oscarssowhite. It should come as no surprise then, that the latest Hollywood gossip sites and celebrity news are buzzing about a film that got its start as a twitter sensation.…
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Times are hard. Every time you open up the news you hear a story about another reason people are in need of a little help. Terrible weather, fluctuations in the economy, you name it. How can you do your part to help out your community and keep the environment clean during these difficult days? Donating clothing to charity is a great place to start. Your charitable clothing donations can be re-purposed into your economy by providing useful materials, for starters. They can also be put up for sale at affordable, local thrift shops. You can even save money on your…
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If you’re thinking about buying a gift for someone who happens to be a huge fan of music, you don’t have to think too hard anymore. Mana has been performing excellent music since 1986 and has since sold over 40 million albums across the globe. If whoever you’re buying a gift for likes music and claims they don’t like Mana, they don’t like music. If they are fans of Mana, however, there are a few great gift ideas that they will love. Here are a few ideas to give as a present to any Mana fans you know. If you…
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The plans are in place, and you are on the final countdown to the big day. Your oldest daughter is getting married on the last Friday of the month and you feel like you have most of the plans in place. You have made some of the plans so long ago, in fact, that you even have some of the things already paid for. You had one hang up, however, when it came to the yards and yards of the fabric that your daughter wanted to use for one of the walls in the reception space. The soon to be…
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Are you preparing for an upcoming event that you?re hosting? Whether you?re planning the entire event or just helping with certain tasks, there can be a long list of things that need to get done for any event. It doesn?t matter if it is a baby show, a wedding, a birthday party, or a company event, there are numerous things that must get done in order for the event to go as planned. From choosing a caterer, to deciding where to rent table linens, to picking chair cover rentals for an event, the list goes on and on. Don?t get…
