Classic Figurines

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Charlot Byj started out by creating her famous redheaded children and others as greeting cards. This brought her to the attention of Franz Goebel of the Goebel Company in the mid 1940s. At Goebel they turned her artwork into three dimensional figurines just as they had done with the Hummel figurines. Today, they are sought after by collectors around the world.

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Six Ways For Kids To Make Money
 by: Steve Gillman

Most of us know the usual ways for kids to make money, which include lemonade stands, newspaper routes and mowing lawns. However, there are more unusual ways. Some of the ways listed below are from my own childhood, when I was always looking for another way to make money.

1. Be a chef. At about eleven years old, I used to sell meals to my brothers Read the rest of this entry »

Grammer: Can you use “as” twice in a sentence?

A friend of mine is self-publishing a book and asked me to look over it. This friend is very sensitive to criticism and reluctant to make most changes.

One problem that I can see is his repetitive use of “as” in the same sentence:

“As music is something I appreciate greatly, I decided that I would buy Tom's Music Studio [a figurine], as I had not Read the rest of this entry »

How To Clean A Cuckoo Clock
 by: John Marcus

When it comes time to clean your cuckoo clock, it is essential that you take the proper steps to ensure any potential damage to the timepiece. Clocks that are cleaned by improper methods can cause these items to shift, break, or become damaged so that the clock will fail to keep the proper time or stop working completely. If you are concerned about Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Use Crystal Figurines With Fairy Tales

No doubt your son or daughter will lose interest in the figurines and fairy tales as they grow older. After all, Read the rest of this entry »

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Kids Birthday Parties

Planning a birthday party for kids is not as easy as it sounds. Read on to find out more…

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The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. ~ Oprah Winfrey

A birthday is an occasion to celebrate the goodness in one’s life, it is all about having your loved ones around you, letting your hair down and having fun. Read the rest of this entry »

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4 Unique Gift Ideas for Your Friends

Are you never quite sure what to get for your friends in your life? Better yet, maybe you’re the one who got a birthday or special occasion coming up and would really enjoy a little gift yourself. Here are some awesome gift ideas to give or get for yourself or someone special.

Key Chains

Speaking as someone who loves and collects key chains (I have Read the rest of this entry »