LivingAlmostLarge

Paul Newman is a very nice person.  I hope he’ll survive his battle with cancer.  Recently it was revealed over a 2 year period 2005-2007, Mr. Newman donated his entire stake of ownership of Newman’s Own, to his own foundation, Newman’s Own Charity.  Estimated to be worth $120 Million.
Also Newman’s Own has been donating it’s [...]

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Hmm, interesting thought. Roomie actually asked me what an appropriate gift amount would be for a wedding. He’s going to a pretty good friend’s wedding and wants to give a nice gift. This got me thinking, what are the actual dollar guidelines for gift giving.
I told him, my mom says the cost [...]

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Now I have no kids, but DH and I currently have many friends and family members having children. Now some are close friends and some are acquaintances. However because we have a bit of disposable income, DH lets me give more gifts than perhaps I need. But I like gift giving and [...]

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What happens when someone gives you a Christmas present you weren’t expecting? Not necessarily a huge present, but a present still? You suddenly feel very weird. There’s a feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach. But what do you do?
That’s what happened yesterday. A gift arrived in [...]

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