All Aboard the Meme Express – Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Christmas is two weeks away. Are you ready?
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The Meme Express prompt for today is gifts.
Have you finished your Christmas or holiday shopping?
What is on your own Santa wish-list?
Looking back, what is the best gift you have ever received?
Was it a Christmas gift?
What does Christmas really mean to you?
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The Christmas Fruit Basket
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Great Gifts for Horse Lovers
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Great Gift Idea: Peppermint Ponies
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Totally Simple Toffee Treats
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Easy Peanut Brittle - Microwaving Makes Magic!
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Tips for Exchanging a Holiday Gift Without a Receipt
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Gracious Gift Receiving - How to Receive a Gross Gift Gratefully
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Great Gifts for Historians - from a to Z
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Giving Great Gifts - Holiday Tips
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Truly Tasty Truffles: Make 'Em with Marshmallows!
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Creative Re-Gifting - Pawning Off Gifts by Passing Them Along
ReplyDeleteRe-gifting can be anything from re-wrapping a recently received item to passing along a dusty old dud. Unfortunately, the entire range is widely practiced. However, tasteful and thoughtful gifts may be devised from previously gifted items, with a bit of effort and ingenuity.
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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas: Scented Candles, Baked Goods and More
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My comment is from an individual! I'll be posting a response to your 'Gifts' meme on Sunday. The picture is very nostalgic.
ReplyDeleteI'm in! It's my first time here. I think I'll come back for more meme ideas.
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