I added three new webpages to the Great Finds For You website today.  One of the webpages is entitled Best.  My inspiration for writing this webpage came when writing another webpage for the website named Favorites.  The Favorites webpage contains gifts that can be considered classic and timeless, as well as unique and distinct.  Any recipient receiving these gifts would be absolutely thrilled.

As wonderful as the gifts are on the Favorites webpage to both give and receive, the best gift that we can give someone is the gift of our time, concern and love.  If we give these gifts continually, then our priorities in life should be well placed.  The Best webpage offers some thoughts to help inspire you and be a blessing to others.

The third page I added to the website was Spouse Gift Ideas.  For some the spouse can be the hardest person to shop for on the gift list.  Sometimes it seems that no matter what idea we come up with for our spouse, something always has us marking it off the list.  Hopefully, these spouse gift ideas will help.

This year my home was graced with the addition of two new pets and my Dad who came to live with me.  This will be the first Christmas for them in my home.  Today it occurred to me that one thing I need to remember to do on Christmas is to record some video.  Years later I'll be able to recall more vivdly with video the first Christmas my furry friends, Dad and I shared together in my home.

Enjoy you day!

Cheers,

Gin

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One of the questions that always follow the Thanksgiving Day meal is what to do with the leftover turkey.  We begin looking through our cookbooks for a recipe for the turkey leftovers.  Many of us package some the turkey up and send it home with our guests and still have lots leftover. 

Today I made the journey through my recipes looking for a turkey leftover recipe.  What I found was an easy chicken casserole recipe that a friend gave to me years ago.  Believe this would be a recipe that a substitution of turkey for the chicken could easily be made, since chicken and turkey are in the poultry family. 

Easy Chicken Casserole (substitute turkey for chicken) 

Bake a regular pan of cornbread. 

5 pieces of chicken breast – boil until done.  (I prefer to cook my chicken in the crock-pot overnight.)

1 stick of butter or margarine melted. 

In a large bowl crumble in the cornbread.

Next sprinkle onion flakes over cornbread crumbs.

Then sprinkle sage over cornbread crumbs.

Pour the 1 stick of melted (butter or margarine) over the cornbread crumbs.  Mix well. 

Take ½ of cornbread mix and place in the bottom of a 13x9 pan.  Pull boiled chicken in little strips and lie on top of cornbread mix. 

In another bowl mix 2 cans of cream of chicken soup with 2 can of the water you boiled the chicken in (broth).  (If you're substituting turkey for the chicken and do not have any leftover broth from the turkey then you can use canned chicken broth). 

Pour the soup mixture over the cornbread mix.  Next place the rest of the cornbread mix on top. 

Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for about 45 minutes or until brown on top. 

Hope you find this recipe helpful for your turkey leftovers.  I have a friend that makes a similar recipe each year and serves as the dressing dish with their Christmas dinner.

Enjoy your day! 

Cheers, 

Gin 

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Need inspiration for gift giving this holiday season, then checkout Great Finds For You gift giving tips, child gift ideas and parent gift ideas.

As I was going through my jewelry box today, one piece of jewelry caught my immediate attention.  It was a beaded rope and if memory serves me correctly, it was made by Avon.  This piece of jewelry holds special sentiment to me because my dear Grandmother gave it to me years ago when I was in college as a Christmas gift. 

My Grandmother lived on a farm and other than her wedding band she rarely wore jewelry in her day-to-day routine.  However, when she went somewhere special she would wear a piece of jewelry such as a pin.   My sister has an antique jewelry pin that my Grandmother gave her as a wedding gift when she married.  It was very dear to my Grandmother's heart because her Father gave it to her for her 16th birthday.  Although the piece of jewelry is only costume, it is a family heirloom that is priceless. 

Jewelry given to us as gifts frequently has sentimentality attached to it.  Most of us can recall precisely who gave us the gift of jewelry, as well as the occasion that it was given.  Whether we occasionally wear the piece or wear it on a regular basis, the love and sentimentality we have for the piece of jewelry is the same. 

The gift of jewelry is a wonderful gift for the holidays.  Whether you're giving jewelry as a gift to your mom, sister, spouse, or a friend, it will be a gift that will be treasured and loved. 

Enjoy your day!  

Cheers, 

Gin 

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My sister and I recently spent some time together talking about the holidays.  One of the things that came up during our discussion was what a great gift giving idea the Personalized Children Book makes.  Both of us realized what an enduring keepsake this gift can become.  We wished this great product had been available when our children were growing up. 

If you have a child on your gift-giving list between the ages of 0-8, the this book would make a beloved and cherished gift.  It is a unique gift and makes a great newborn gift.  The child's parents will treasure this personalized gift for their child.  It will touch their hearts.

Children love to see their name in print.  The Personalized Children Book uses enchanting and amusing animals to bring the letters of the child's name.  This is a great way for the child to learn letters and how to spell their name.  They will love every second of the adventure. 

One of the best things about this book is that it makes a child feel special and loved by having a book created especially for them.  This is one book that will not go unopened.  Aged-worn pages reflecting the child's love of the book will make it a priceless keepsake. 

This unique gift is very affordable.  It has been used for gift giving by well-known celebrities.  When giving the Personalized Children Book you can feel confident that it will be a great gift. 

May your Thanksgiving be blessed and filled with joy. 

Cheers, 

Gin 

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Have you been looking for a great gift giving idea for someone special?  Then consider giving the gift of fragrance to that special someone.

For many of us part of the daily grooming routine is spraying on that special fragrance that brings a sparkle to our eyes and for a moment a sweet bliss of joy.  The aroma touches our emotions and with it comes calmness that helps diminish the stress that impacts our lives.

Wearing fragrances makes us feel special and is a boost to our self-esteem.  Whenever we have an important event to attend, the last thing some of us do before leaving for the event is to reach for our perfume bottle and indulge ourselves in our favorite fragrance.  In an instant we can feel a boost to our self-esteem.  It is almost like dressing ourselves in an aromatic armor.

There are certain perceptions that sometimes are associated with wearing fragrances.  The perception of being more attractive and even slimmer can be cited.  When the fragrant aromas engage a person's sense of smell the emotional side of the brain becomes engaged as well.  With the boost to our self-esteem, feeling more attractive can be an emotional experience that arises and indulges our inner being.

Giving the gift of fragrance to someone special on your holiday list will make a sensational present.  Whenever they reach for your great fragrance and indulgently pamper themselves with the fragrant aromas, they will be thinking of you.  Each time that special someone wears the fragrant aromas you pampered them with, your sense of smell will be supercharged and your emotions will be stirred.

For a great gift giving idea for someone special, give the gift of fragrance and discover for yourself why it makes a sensational gift.

Enjoy your day!Cheers,Gin

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As the holidays grow nearer, finding great gift giving ideas becomes more important.  We love to give gifts that others will appreciate and love.  The holidays afford us with the perfect opportunity to express feelings of appreciation and love through the gifts we carefully and lovingly select.  Although the giving of gifts is by no means the most important part of the holiday season; it is a cherished part of our tradition, which brings good cheer and delight.

Christmas is a special time of year.   Good will and cheer can be felt and seen as we witness smiles that are illuminated by the magical twinkling of eyes, as the warm and familiar exchange of Merry Christmas is made.  The giving of gifts to those we love enhances the specialness of this time.  It is this specialness that helps make Christmas such a beloved and anticipated time of year for us.

Coming up with great gift giving ideas can sometimes be difficult.  Especially with the added stress in our lives, which comes by trying to fit so many things into our already tight schedules during the holidays.

In order to help you in your search for great gift giving ideas, Great Finds For You offers you gift giving tips, child gift ideas and parent gift ideas.
 
May you be blessed with great gift giving ideas and great gift finds.

Cheers,

Gin

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A friend called today to remind me Thanksgiving Day is only 11 days away.  I must admit I had not stopped to recognize it was that close.  Apparently, November has 5 Thursdays this year with Thanksgiving falling on the 4th Thursday of the month.

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year.  It is a time for family and friends to come together to share precious past memories and create new ones.  Loved ones are able to spend time together enjoying each others company before the intensity of the holiday season is felt by the rush of holiday parties, shopping frenzy for gifts, holiday decorating and entertaining; along with other holiday pursuits.

Here are a few tips to consider for making Thanksgiving Day more enjoyable and relaxing:

1.  Take the time now to find all the favorite holiday recipes.  This will give you plenty of time to review the recipes and decide upon the Thanksgiving Day dinner menu.  When the Thanksgiving Day dinner menu is decided upon, you will then be able to put together your Thanksgiving Day dinner menu grocery-shopping list.  This will better equip you to plan and shop for your Thanksgiving Day dinner and should help prevent you from forgetting any of the items needed for the meal preparation.

2.  Plan one evening this week to decorate the home with a few Thanksgiving decorations.  This will help inspire the family with the warmth and good cheer that Thanksgiving offers.

3.  Plan some time a few days before the arrival of Thanksgiving to do some holiday baking.  This will be a great benefit in helping to make the meal preparation on Thanksgiving Day less stressful.

4.  We love for the home to reflect a clean and uncluttered appearance for the holidays.  Make sprucing-up and cleaning up the home a family event.  This will allow more time for other holiday related tasks.  After the home is in shape, take the family to a favorite restaurant for a great meal or consider ordering a favorite take-out for the family.  End the day by watching a beloved holiday movie.

5.  A great way for loved ones to reflect back upon cherished memories is by viewing old photos and family video.  Have these treasured resources ready for viewing with your family and friends on Thanksgiving.  It will help create that special feeling of warmth and good cheer.

Have a blessed and enjoyable Thanksgiving!

Cheers,

Gin 

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A lovely Thanksgiving centerpiece for the table helps sets the mood for Thanksgiving Day celebration.   

 

 

Today I noticed one of my favorite perfume sprays is nearing its end.  It was a gift I received from a friend and I must say it has truly been a wonderful gift.Wonderful fragrances have a way of bringing out our inner essence.  Feelings that can be evoked when delighting us in their delightful aromas may be varied.  Some fragrances invoke sensual feelings and others may have a calming or revitalizing effect.  Without doubt, giving the gift of fragrance makes a sensational gift.

A gift of fragrance indicates a gift given with much thought.  This gift is often given to make someone feel special and truly pampered.  A gift of fragrance makes a wonderful gift for the spouse or someone special in our lives.

The holiday clock is rapidly ticking.  Soon the holidays will fill our schedules and our lives.  If you haven't already begun your holiday gift shopping, then now is the time to begin.  Holiday stress has not yet made its demands upon our lives.  Shopping now for holiday gifts can help alleviate shopper's stress that increases as each day's passage brings us near to the holiday.

Consider giving the gift of fragrance to someone special on your list.  It will be a sensational gift and will bring back memories of you each time the recipient enjoys the fragrance.

Cheers,

Gin

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Due to the recent passing of a loved one, I was reminded how special flowers are in providing beauty and feelings of warmth and love during a time of sadness in our lives.  The funeral flowers for my loved one were breathtaking and the thoughts and prayers that went along with the flowers make their memory truly cherished and appreciated.

When choosing flowers for gift giving you can be confident that they will be received with enjoyment and appreciation.  A very important part of giving flowers as a gift is the card that goes along with the flowers.  Take the time to put some thought into the words for the card.  Before placing your order write down the words you would like to have written on the card and be sure to give the words to the person taking the order.

After the initial thrill of receiving a beautiful display of flowers has been experienced, the immediate response following is to search for the card to discover the name of the special sender.  What a wonderful gift when the card contains a sincere heartfelt message.  Chances are that the card will be placed in a keepsake box to be cherished in years to come.  Choosing flowers for gift giving can be a timeless gift by the lasting memories created.

After you have placed the order for your flowers, you might want to make sure that your cell phone is turned on.  There is a good chance that you will be getting a call filled with joy and appreciation from your loved one soon after the delivery of the flowers.

Cheers,

Gin

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While picking up my Dad's medicine at the drug store the other day, I noticed a sign that indicated the best way to beat holiday stress is by exercise.  We are aware that exercise is a great way to beat stress including holiday stress, but somehow we get caught up in the day-to-day routine of life and exercise takes a back seat until finally it is no longer a consideration for us.

There is nothing better than exercise to help us beat holiday stress and handle the day-to-day stress in our lives.  During the holidays our stress level elevates due to the increase demands in our lives.  Many times the joy of the season is replaced with a feeling of "hurry up and get it over."  If we start now on an exercise program, then by the time the holidays have arrived we will be better equipped to handle the stress.

A great way to exercise is by walking.  Call a friend and form a buddy-walking plan where you walk together.  Set a target goal of at least 4 times a week to walk at least 30 minutes.  The time will pass much more quickly when walking with a friend and will be a great way to bond with your friend.  My favorite place to walk is inside a mall.  The window displays provides interests as you walk and many times new friendships arise as you meet others doing their exercise routine.

As always, we should consult our physician before pursuing an exercise routine. The hardest part of almost any task is getting start.  Making that first step could set us on the right road to better health and help beat holiday stress, as well as the day-to-day stress in our lives.  Starting an exercise routine would be the best gift we could give ourselves.  Set short term goals to help inspire yourself along the way.  Perhaps after accomplishing your exercise routine for a month, pamper yourself with something special.

Cheers,

Gin

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