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All mum wants is a cuddle and a card

According to a survey by DotComGiftShop, forget chocolates and flowers on 14th March because all mums want on Mother’s Day is a good old-fashioned hug. Over 200 mothers were asked what they would most like to receive from a list of traditional Mother’s Day gifts, and ‘a cuddle’ was the number-one choice for an incredible 52% per cent of the mums. The old staple of ‘chocolates’, however, didn’t receive a single first-choice vote. Backing u... [more]

Original gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Gift Ideas has lots of original ideas for Mother’s Day: Design Your Own Fragrance Kit Mum can create her very own perfume – how special is that? The Design Your Own Fragrance Kits are available in Fresh, Oriental and Floral themes, each containing six fragrances blended from the world’s finest ingredients by a master perfumer. All you have to do is smell them on the blotters and decide which combination works best for you. £24.95. Persona... [more]

Quirky gift ideas inspired by Alice in Wonderland

5th of March will see the release in cinemas of Tim Burton’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, Alice in Wonderland. To tie in with this Gift Ideas has come up with some quirky present ideas inspired by the film. Personalised Alice in Wonderland Book You could be Alice in Lewis Carroll’s classic novel! Choose yourself, family and friends to play six leading characters and simply substitute the names of the leading characters with yo... [more]

Christmas bauble sets stuffed with your favourite sweets make a special festive gift

Sweets in the City has launched its first range for Christmas - Christmas bauble sets. The baubles make a unique and special festive gift, and come in packaging that is so gorgeous, it is almost good enough to eat. The stylish retro baubles are filled with Dolly Mixture, Jelly Beans and Love Hearts, guaranteed to make any lucky recipient smile. For a trip down memory lane, the Sweets in the City range also includes a traditional bauble set, wh... [more]

Ask Santa for a present that will be a joy to look at for years

Reef One’s iconic aquarium design has become a firm favourite in the year since its release, appearing on numerous TV shows, including The X-Factor, as well as in style guides, high-end interiors and the homes of celebrity enthusiasts. Available in seasonal Chilli Red, snowy Ice White or chic Piano Black, each aquarium includes the advanced Intelligent LED Light that mimics a natural daylight cycle - with a gradual sunrise, sunset and soothing... [more]

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Fresh markets still on menu (Queensland Times)
THE western-suburbs’ only regular lifestyle and fresh food market continues to attract locals stocking up on their favourite gourmet foods, unique gifts and funky homewares.

Mar. 10, St. Marie Eugenie Milleret, Founder (National Catholic Reporter)
Today is the feast of St. Marie Eugenie Milleret, founder of the Religious of the Assumption. She was born in Metz, France, in 1817. "When she was fifteen, Marie Eugenie’s parents separated and she moved to Paris with her mother and brother, only to see her mother die of cholera shortly afterwards.

Replica of historic Southwold loco being built (EDP24 - Eastern Daily Press)
A replica of an 1879 locomotive that served passengers in Suffolk for half a century is being built in Southwold and each component can be sponsored - from the whistle to a 2ft 6in driving wheel.

Bad Economy or Good Sense? Home-grown Smoke Takes Off (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Pinetree Garden Seeds of New Gloucester, Maine is experiencing a “phenomenal rush” of gardeners wanting to grow their own organic, heirloom tobacco along with their veggies and herbs, according to Donna Childs, CEO of Pinetree. “Our customers are always looking for unusual plants for their gardens, decks and patios,” Childs notes, “And heirloom tobacco takes so little space for such dramatic ...

From mess to masterpiece (Albany Times Union)
You can't find it in stores, but you can find it in your dryer. Instead of throwing away the never-ending supply of dryer lint that collects in the filter after each load of laundry, recycle and reuse it as dryer lint clay.

Autistic musicians play with perfect pitch; gigs in San Jose, Santa Clara (San Jose Mercury News)
Lawrence Wang used to hate the shrill sounds of the flute. He'd clamp his hands over his ears to drown out his sister's piano playing. During music lessons, he'd fidget and fight with his teacher.On Saturday, though, he tapped his feet while blowing happily on his saxophone, a member of an unusual band of special needs performers. Those who love Wang and his peers are thrilled to see how music ...

Yesteryear for March (Oswego Ledger-Sentinel)
Compiled from articles published in the Ledger-Sentinel, 1980-present; Fox Valley Sentinel, 1974-1980; Oswego Ledger, 1949-1980; Kendall County Record, 1864-present and historical information provided by the Village of Montgomery.

People Profile--Artist’s works brighten walls around the county (Brenham Banner-Press)
Harriet Perry Fretwell shows one of her most recent mural projects — a Spanish-flavored scene on a large courtyard wall in the Gun & Rod Circle home of Ann and Bob Wilson.

Source may hold key in solving UMC patient data leak (Las Vegas Sun)
FBI agents investigating the patient data leak at University Medical Center should talk to Dr. Steven Holper. County and hospital officials may want to talk to him, too. Holper, a rehabilitation specialist, says he has no direct knowledge of the leak.

Great bargains, great cause (Palladium-Item)
For Richmond-area residents, the Noon Kiwanis Club annual auction has represented for nearly a half century something akin to the after-Christmas big blowout sale.