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City council secretary put on leave after controversy over council members' gifts โinterceptedโ by staffer
Read full article: City council secretary put on leave after controversy over council members' gifts โinterceptedโ by stafferThe Jacksonville City Council secretary is on paid administrative leave following complaints about the work environment and issues surrounding the opening of council members' mail.
Pass on the joy: Gifts that keep on giving back
Read full article: Pass on the joy: Gifts that keep on giving backGiving gifts always makes you feel good, but what if you could do something even better and give a gift that keeps on giving? Iโm talking about presents that pay-it forward to charities.
7 ways to prevent packages from getting stolen this holiday season
Read full article: 7 ways to prevent packages from getting stolen this holiday seasonIn light of Wednesday being National Package Protection Day, there are some security measures that can be taken to ensure the gifts you order stay in your possession, and not get in the hands of porch pirates.
Motherโs Day Gifts Ideas from Jessica Reyes
Read full article: Motherโs Day Gifts Ideas from Jessica ReyesMotherโs Day will be here before we know it, and lifestyle expert Jessica Reyes has deals on Motherโs Day gifts to help make sure all the moms weโve ever loved are celebrated this year.
Airbnb, college tuition, stocks? 5 unique gift card ideas
Read full article: Airbnb, college tuition, stocks? 5 unique gift card ideasThere are so many rich choices these days when it comes to the world of travel โ and with popular sites like Airbnb and VRBO, you can even stay in more unique places than ever before.
Give your sweet a celebrity โCameoโ for Valentineโs Day
Read full article: Give your sweet a celebrity โCameoโ for Valentineโs DayA box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweetheart on Valentineโs Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime -- when you donโt even have to leave your house to get it?
What do moms really want for Motherโs Day? Hereโs what you told us
Read full article: What do moms really want for Motherโs Day? Hereโs what you told usWith Motherโs Day quickly approaching, you might be scrambling for a gift idea: And we all know the usuals. Flowers, gift cards, maybe a cute purse or a trip to her local nail salon.
What should you buy for Motherโs Day? This quiz will help you figure it out
Read full article: What should you buy for Motherโs Day? This quiz will help you figure it outDo you have an easy-to-shop-for mom? Or is your mother a bit trickier, when it comes to buying her that perfect present? Either way, we have just the quiz for you.
What Christmas present do you remember most from childhood?
Read full article: What Christmas present do you remember most from childhood?We donโt know about you, dear readers, but Christmas gives us all those warm, fuzzy feelings: Of years past, of childhood, and all the magic that goes hand in hand with the holiday season.
11 Christmas decor must-haves for the house that will make your guests swoon
Read full article: 11 Christmas decor must-haves for the house that will make your guests swoonMaybe itโs your first year decorating for Christmas, or youโre looking to up your game this year, or perhaps youโve been so busy that youโre just getting around to it.
10 genius items featured on โShark Tankโ youโre going to want
Read full article: 10 genius items featured on โShark Tankโ youโre going to wantRemember when you were a little kid and you came up with some super cool invention that was going to get you rich? There are people who have actually done it!
What your dad really wants for Fatherโs Day: 5 of the best ideas (all cheap or free!)
Read full article: What your dad really wants for Fatherโs Day: 5 of the best ideas (all cheap or free!)Fatherโs Day is almost here, but if itโs been a tight year, money-wise, just know that youโre probably not alone in feeling like youโd rather save the more expensive festivities for another time.
Short on cash, not on love? Win mom over with these ideas -- all inexpensive or free
Read full article: Short on cash, not on love? Win mom over with these ideas -- all inexpensive or freeWhether youโre trying to save money or you simply donโt have much of it right now, there are still so many ways you can honor your mom on Motherโs Day.
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Doing a little online shopping? 11 items I bought (and loved!) in quarantine
Read full article: Doing a little online shopping? 11 items I bought (and loved!) in quarantineAmazon Prime Days are here, and as the author of this story, I have to tell you: I did a LOT more online purchasing than I planned on, just while sitting around my house in quarantine last year.
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Move aside, kids -- these board games are strictly for adults
Read full article: Move aside, kids -- these board games are strictly for adultsBoard games are pretty popular among adults, who are, more and more, trading video games for game pieces. Honestly, how fun is it to invite friends over for a game night? Disturbed FriendsOn the box, it says: โThis game should be banned.โ Those who love this game will probably disagree. How predictable was it that a board game about memes would be made, considering how much people love them? Players have to fight off the gameโs raiders and gain money by transporting goods, such as water and ammunition, across the game map.
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13 random Amazon products that real people swear by
Read full article: 13 random Amazon products that real people swear byCharcoal toothpaste has been making the rounds for a while now, so I had to see what the hype was about. Stop buying those (wasteful) throw-away makeup wipes -- this is what you need instead. โ(These are) the best and strongest of all the wipes, well-priced, and they are great for so many things. I had about a million moms recommend this stuff, and after trying a few competitors' products, came to confirm that it's truly the best. Email us with your product recommendations and all the reasons why you swear by the stuff.
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What gifts NOT to buy on Fatherโs Day, according to one survey
Read full article: What gifts NOT to buy on Fatherโs Day, according to one surveyFor those who are stumped about what kind of gift to buy for Fatherโs Day, maybe one suggestion that could help is this: Start with what not to buy for the occasion. Coupon Lawn surveyed more than 1,000 fathers in the United States to see what their most unwanted gifts were for Fatherโs Day. The survey found that 46% of people buy clothes as Fatherโs Day gifts. The responses found that 30% of fathers dislike receiving these, even though 59% of people who get gifts on Fatherโs Day buy cards. Coupon Lawn said as part of its survey that $5.3 billion is spent on unwanted Fatherโs Day gifts, although that is half of the $10.5 billion the site said is spent on unwanted Motherโs Day gifts.
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10 graduation gift ideas all for less than $50
Read full article: 10 graduation gift ideas all for less than $50It isnโt always easy to budget for graduation gifts, especially amid the pandemic and with other holidays that fall during the same season. Here are 10 all for $50 or less that we think the graduate in your life will enjoy. Put together a gift set that includes a laundry basket, detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets and a roll of quarters. Coffee makerA coffee maker is the perfect gift for a recent grad who regularly needs a caffeine boost as part of the morning routine. First aid kitRest easy by giving the gift of safety to your graduate.
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Submit your favorite photo from Motherโs Day 2020
Read full article: Submit your favorite photo from Motherโs Day 2020As we all know, this Motherโs Day was quite different than most years, but that didnโt have to make it any less special. Even though this year was unconventional due to the coronavirus pandemic, weโre confident you all had creative and beautiful ways to honor your mother -- or another woman in your life, and we want to see what you did. Share with us a photo of how you pulled off Motherโs Day, despite some strange world circumstances.
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9 gift ideas for the music-loving dad
Read full article: 9 gift ideas for the music-loving dadLook no further, because we have compiled some gifts for your music-loving dad. This vintage-inspired record playerIf you're a cool, music-loving dad in 2019, then you've got to be aware that vinyl is back. Not that it ever went away, but vinyl record sales have increased year after year. A vinyl record storage cubeIf you're going to be playing vinyl records from now on you'll need a place to store all of the records, right? This book, "Motown: The Sound of Young America" gives a fascinating backstory to how Motown Records came to be.