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How To Throw a Great 30th Birthday Party

Victoria116 — Mon, 01 May 2006 08:09:00 -0500

Throwing a 30th birthday party for a friend or loved one involves a lot of planning, but it doesn't have to be a lot of hard work--instead, it can be a labor of love. Here are some tips for throwing a great 30th birthday party:

How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs

Susie254 — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:13:00 -0600

"Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite." This common goodnight verse may be truer than you think. Bed bugs are worldwide travelers, notorious for latching on to luggage items and stowing away to a new destination. When you consider all of the travelers and the hotels and motels all over the world, it is easy to understand why bed bugs seem to be making a comeback.

How To Write Baby Shower Thank You Cards

Elizabeth69 — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 10:35:00 -0500

You had a wonderful baby shower and received many thoughtful gifts. Be sure to show your appreciation by sending thank you cards to your guests as soon as possible. Very soon you will be much busier, so if possible, try to get those thank you notes completed before your baby's birth.

Looking at that stack of blank cards, you may feel a little overwhelmed at the idea of getting them done. However, it's not nearly as daunting as you might think if you keep in mind a few basic ideas:

Take the time to send hand written thank you notes. Your guests went to lot of time and expense to choose a gift and attend your shower. A computer generated bulk thank you just won't cut it.
Mention the specific gift in each note. Simply saying, "Thank you for your generous gift" feels too impersonal. It is much better to say, "We truly loved the snowsuit -- little Daniel will stay warm and snuggly all winter long!"

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