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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. This is a perfect gift for the newly married couple or a college graduate leaving the nest on your list. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

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They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. This is a great idea for seniors, friends who don’t have family nearby, college students, or just about anyone on your list. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great grandmother made a lot of her gifts.

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Brussels / Belgium attacks -The Awful Event that happened

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It was an internship job after college, after I finished working my internship the Parliament in the UK. My great-great grandmother was born out of wedlock, her father was the then King Leopold II of Belgium — who was known for having many affairs outside of his marriage. but my great-great grandmother was one of them.

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My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Working Full Time

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I guess part of it came naturally as both my mother and grandmother worked in the medical field at the time. I looked up the program at a local college and found out what pre-requisites I needed to take in high school to qualify for entrance. In Grade 12 I received a scholarship for the college that offered this program.

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Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss – $9.50

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Actually, my grandmother gave it to me as a college graduation gift 10 years ago, and I still cherish it and keep it on my bookshelf when I need some inspiration. One of my favorite books by Dr. Seuss – Oh, the Places You’ll Go – is only $9.50 on Amazon right now. This makes a great graduation gift.

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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Parents start teaching this concept when a child is a toddler and continue to try to drill it in all the way through the teen and college years. My Grandmother was born in 1898. Your environment defines what is considered a ‘need’ My Grandmother lived in a different environment and had different needs than I.

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Shoe Fly Cake

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My grandmother always made it for me because she knew how much I loved it. She sent it along every time I left for college and she makes it for me for my birthday every year. I grew up in Pennsylvania Dutch country where Shoe-Fly Pie is a specialty. While I like Shoe-Fly pie, I LOVE Shoe-Fly cake. She is such a good Nanny.

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