It’s a quiet Saturday afternoon and you are wondering what you could do to make a million dollars?? Why not start by whipping up some products in your kitchen. Just think of the companies who have already done it! Who’s to say that you could be next?

How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics: Face Masks, Hair Rinses & Body Lotions: Recipes for Natural Beauty (How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics)

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*Knitting New Scarves: 27 Distinctly Modern Designs

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You can either love Christmas shopping, or you can hate it. Personally, I would rather love it, so I put together this list of things that I have done in the past that has made the holiday season… merry!

1. Always shop with some sort of a list. I will spend twice as much if I don’t do a bit of planning.

2. Decide on a budget for each person on the list.

3. Shop year round. I try to pick up something every month, even if it’s just a stocking stuffer. It all adds up to an impressive collection under the tree and you will save tons by hitting the sales.

4. Shop alone or go with a friend but separate for an hour or so. I will get twice as much accomplished if I head to the stores that I have on my list rather than perusing with a shopping buddy. The best part of this tip is the fact that we meet up at lunch time and recharge our batteries with a great meal and some girl chat.

5. If you plan on buying clothes, have the sizes written down before you go. No point in guessing.

6. Decide before hand that you are going to enjoy the day. Have you noticed how many scowling faces are out in the shopping malls? This is supposed to be the best time of the year, but from some of the expressions, you would never know it.

7. Keep notes on the likes and dislikes of each person on your list. Trust me, they will drop little hints all year long without even realizing it.

8. If in doubt give a gift certificate. I simply love going shopping on someone else’s dime!

9. If you are sick to death of Christmas music being played all day long while you shop (doesn’t bother me a bit) feel free to take your Ipod/mp3 player with you containing all of YOUR favorites.

10.. And I have to admit, this  has to be an all time favorite… When you have accumulated all of your Christmas gifts for the year, treat yourself to a Christmas present. No one can pampering you like YOU can! I am extremely good at buying presents for me.

11. I just thought of this one and had to add it at the last minute. Decide before hand that you are going to enjoy your Christmas shopping as much as you did when your Mom or Dad took you to the mall as a kid. I have noticed so many bored/scowling faces and that’s so sad. Even after I am finished my shopping, I love to go and simply sit and sip a latte and people watch. Every once in a while I will spot someone that is enjoying Christmas every bit as much as me! And that is what Christmas is all about!

*Through the Shopping Glass: A Century of New York Christmas Windows

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And then there is the famous line… would you like fries with that? The staff obviously have been told to ask… just in case you forgot that you wanted them with your burger. And chances are, a lot of people say yes. Still haven’t figured that one out??

And then there are the tiny shops in malls. The staff seems to stand around just waiting for you to enter so that they can pounce. It really doesn’t bother me because I have no problem telling them that I’m just looking, or that if I need help, I will shout, but my daughter hates these stores with a passion. She will do all of her shopping in a department store just to avoid it. But just last week I went to look at something, leaving her to brouse alone. When I returned, a woman was trying to interest her in a store credit card. According to my daughter, she tried numerous times to interrupt, but the woman was determined to sign her up.  I have a feeling that my daughter will avoid that store in the future too.

So, what do you do when something like this happens?? Simply smile and say no thanks. That usually works for me, but if the salesperson is persistant, you just might have to resort to other methods.  

So, what experiences have you had when it comes to aggressive salespeople??

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And don’t do what I did. I still can’t believe that I actually tore a page out of a bridal magazine of the most gorgeous dress and then handed it to my mother and then asked her to make it for me. And, I lived three hours away, so she pretty much had to wing it!!

Here’s How to Do It!!

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If you are new to scrapbooking, meaning that you haven’t stocked up on all the goodies that go with this craft, maybe a kit is the perfect place to start. It provides you with everything you need.

Just Starting Out…

Price: $6.99

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