JCPenny has always been a company that uses music in its commercials. Songs are always something people talk about and search for online. The JCPenny commercial for American Living is a popular search item. There are three different commercials with three different songs. They also have Christmas commercials, Valentine’s Day commercials, and commercials that are a bit controversial. General Commercial […]
Tahitian culture has distinct characteristics, thanks to seclusion from outside world influences until 1767, when Samuel Wallis became the first European to visit the island. The Tahitians developed a village-based society with farming and fishing as the main sources of income. Also, probably the beauty of nature that surrounded them made them skilled craftsmen and artists, decorating every object, from […]
In 1870, Julia Ward Howe called for the proclamation of Mother’s Day in response to the Civil War. She saw this as a way to celebrate peace and motherhood. After her death, her daughter Anna took up the cause to make Mother’s Day a recognized holiday. In 1908 she petitioned her church to celebrate the day and her request was […]
Three things I have learned as a result of being widowed twice in my life, once at 27 and the second at 73. 1. Life goes on and although you have wonderful memories that you should treasure, you have to learn to live in the present. 2. Be grateful that you had a partner who appreciated you and tried to […]
Bullying is a challenging and ongoing aspect of life that can be experienced by anyone from children, adults and teens. Forms of bullying have also evolved over the years with fewer limits on the ways a person can be bullied, including the internet and mobile phones. Escaping from this problem has become increasingly difficult. That said, there is evidence to […]
Five hundred years ago, church reformer Martin Luther wanted to shift the focus from Saint Nicholas as the bearer of the gift to the Christ child. So, in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe, many Protestants changed the bearer of gifts to the Christ child known as ‘Christkind’. The gift-giving date has also changed from the feast of Saint […]
What is a wedding anniversary and why do we celebrate them as part of Western culture? This is simply a celebration of the date a person’s wedding took place. They have traditionally been given names to indicate the duration of the marriage, such as the golden centenary to celebrate 50 years of marital union. Official Recognition Important wedding anniversary milestones […]
As a writer, it’s easier to work in the business of writing than it is in the business of selling books. You need to continue to grow your business by writing more books, while marketing your current catalog to potential buyers. It is an ongoing task. While we’d all love to spend our days creating and writing, we can’t afford […]
Mary enjoyed stress relief before the Christmas season; however, the stress of the (Christmas) holidays seems to overwhelm her and cause her to pull out her hair. So Mary enlisted my help dealing with holiday stress and pulling out her hair. To help her, I asked Mary to tell me about her worries that created the chaos of holiday stress. […]
Favors aren’t required at every baby shower, however, because they help commemorate these very special events, many hosts are giving them away, but making them at home. Making your own party favors is a practical way to avoid spending too much on planning a baby shower. If you’re planning a baby shower on a budget, don’t feel compelled to buy […]
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