Mother's Day 2005 is Sunday, May 8, and Verizon superpages.com can help you find just the right way to say "thank you" to your mother. Mother's Day, which became an official holiday in 1914, is ranked as the second most popular gift-giving holiday (after Christmas), with consumers spending more than $10 billion each year for the event.Verizon superpages.com can help you find a Mother's Day gift online or connect you with a merchant or service provider in your area.Flowers are both appropriate and appreciated on Mother's Day. A local florist can take them to mom's door or get them ready for you to deliver in person. You may also want to treat her to a special brunch or dinner at her favorite restaurant ? but make reservations now! Your mother might enjoy a day of pampering at a nearby beauty spa. A gift certificate allows her to schedule the appointment at her convenience.No matter how you choose to thank your mother, don't forget to send a Mother's Day card! Select the right sentiment at a local card shop or send her an e-card from superpages.com.
In addition to cards for mothers, recipients could include grandmother, mother-in-law, new mothers, stepmothers, "just like a mother" and "Mr. Mom." And for those of you who like to plan ahead, Father's Day 2005 is Sunday, June 19.About Verizon superpages.com Verizon Information Services, a division of Verizon Communications Corp. (NYSE: VZ), is the nation's most advanced provider of yellow pages and related shopping information.
It has $3.6 billion in revenues from products including: Verizon SuperPages yellow pages; Verizon superpages.com (http://www.superpages.com), the nation's number 1 Internet directory and a leading online shopping resource; and the SuperPages On the Go information directory offered through Verizon Wireless Get It Now services and on other wireless carriers.
The company is the largest publisher of Hispanic directories in the U.S.
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Wedding Planning Tips for Saving Money on ‘THE’ Big Day
(ContentDesk) January 8 2004--WISHES Tips for Watching the Wedding Budget:
1)???Select an Off Date or Time.There simply are not enough Saturday nights in a year.
Look into a Friday night, Sunday brunch, Thursday night or Saturday afternoon.
These off dates and times could give you extra money for a dream honeymoon as well.2)???Select an Off Month.
While many females dream of being a June Bride, January through March brides can save a lot more money.
During these off months, vendors such as caterers and musicians, will be a lot more flexible with their pricing.
So, a Saturday night wedding may be possible, it just may need to be indoors. A Winter Wonderland wedding can be quite beautiful.3)???Choose a Site that Includes Everything.Many people believe that by using a raw space, or their own backyard, will save money.
The reality is that its a lot more expensive to rent tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, etc., and...
Using Silk Flowers - Should I?
Many of the silk flowers available for bridal bouquets today look so real only the bride knows for sure whether they are. Using silk flowers in the bridal bouquet may not be for every bride, but many are taking a second look at the advantages. One of the best reasons for choosing silk flowers for the wedding bouquet is that the beauty of the flowers will remain the same for many tomorrows as it looks today. Too often with a fresh cut bouquet, saving it means drying the bouquet. If you are not adept at drying flowers, they may even end up with mold spots.
Even if they are dried appropriately, the colors will be faded. You can get a fresh cut bouquet freeze dried to perpetuate the true colors, but it must be done by a professional and can be expensive. Silk flowers will not wilt, mold, or fade on your wedding day or over the years that pass. If you choose to have a silk flower wedding, you can plan and order your bouquets far in advance of the wedding. Most brides are very busy...
Using Silk Flowers - Should I?
Phonenames Ltd -The next success story from the Dyno Rod founders
Surrey UK (ContentDesk) October 3, 2004 -- Phonenames Ltd is the latest venture for entrepreneur and Dyno Rod franchise founder Jim Zockoll and where he'll be focussing his future efforts alongside his son Steven. Tried-and-tested and a massive consumer hit in the US for thirty years, the phone names concept is used in a number of countries world wide and takes customer service, brand support and sales potential to another dimension.Jim says: "I shouldn't have to sell the concept of Phonenames, it sells itself. Would I prefer to dial 0800 FLOWERS to order some roses for my wife wherever I am and a call that costs nothing, or spend time thumbing through telephone directories to find a local florist? Put it this way, if I was a florist lost among a hundred others in that fat old telephone directory I'd be worried, very worried." Jim was first inspired to bring the concept of phonenames or alphanumerics - where customers dial a name, product or service rather than traditional phone number...
Phonenames Ltd -The next success story from the Dyno Rod founders
Internet Technology Firm Develops a Free Program to Help Non-Profit Organizations & Schools Raise Money
Washington, DC (ContentDesk) April 5, 2006 -- Fundraising Solutions, an Internet technology company founded by philanthropist Jim Gould, has developed a free fundraising program to help non-profit organizations and schools raise money.The way it works is simple. Fundraising Solutions gives the non-profit (or school) a button to put on their website. Supporters click that button to enter a shopping portal of over 1,000 merchants including Wal-Mart, Hallmark, Office Depot, Dell, Circuit City, Barnes & Noble and Florist.com. Each time a supporter makes a purchase, the non-profit organization (or school) receives a percentage of the sale up to 25%.Michelle Barlow, CEO of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, states, "The Marketplace is fantastic. Putting it up on our website was a piece of cake.
Ive talked to many people who are very busy and who shop online all the time. Now they can shop online through our site and support us. Its one stop and its so easy."Jim Gould, Chairperson...
Internet Technology Firm Develops a Free Program to Help Non-Profit Organizations & Schools Raise Money