Saturday, 14. November 2009
People have been fascinated with horse jewelry (jewelry with horses on it) throughout the ages. From the most ancient of days to our present era today, families would often incorporate the image of a horse into their jewelry. Usually made from precious metals and gems, such as gold, silver, and diamonds, they were often passed down from generation to generation. They became valuable keepsakes.
Where did this desire to put a “mere animal” on a beautiful piece of jewelry come from? Just think of the horse…it’s not too hard to imagine. The horse is an animal with a number of desirable traits…traits that we all hope we possess in our own character. What are these traits? They are:
1) Strength – Horses have been asked to perform many of man’s most menial tasks. Consider the workhorses like the Clydesdale for example. They are powerful enough to pull the famous Budweiser wagons, and plow the fields as well. A piece of jewelry that incorporates the horse design will exude the strength and power of this animal. This type of gift is very popular amongst men. Read more... (523 words)
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Tuesday, 13. October 2009
by Jennifer Hess
We all know what happens when our little girl starts to grow up. They want to be more involved in their shopping and the cute little girl clothing that you have been buying her just isn?t going to cut in any longer. This means that mom is usually relegated to some extra trips to the mall and the wallet gets a nice little dent in it.
Why is that we all feel the need to run to the big department stores to get clothing? This is especially true when you are talking about getting clothing for your children. The world has gone to the internet to meet just about every other need, so why not add clothes shopping to the list.
Now I know, your daughter may scoff at the idea, but you need to change the approach of how you go about it. She wants clothing that will make her look more grown up and you don?t want to spend a fortune doing it. Bribes are very effective on kids and when you tell her that she can get two items instead of one, I am pretty sure she will find your solution a little more appealing. Read more... (523 words)
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Saturday, 10. October 2009
by Jennifer Hess
We all know what happens when our little girl starts to grow up. They want to be more involved in their shopping and the cute little girl clothing that you have been buying her just isn?t going to cut in any longer. This means that mom is usually relegated to some extra trips to the mall and the wallet gets a nice little dent in it.
Are you supposed to go out to the department stores and pay a small fortune to get her clothing that will make her look all grown up? How can you possibly afford to do that for the prices that they charge? Well hold on for just a second, there might be a solution that will make everyone happy.
Now I know, your daughter may scoff at the idea, but you need to change the approach of how you go about it. She wants clothing that will make her look more grown up and you don?t want to spend a fortune doing it. Bribes are very effective on kids and when you tell her that she can get two items instead of one, I am pretty sure she will find your solution a little more appealing. Read more... (522 words)
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Friday, 28. August 2009
by Jennifer Hess
When you had your baby, did you ever think that they would get that big that quick? First time parents are often found checking the bottles for some magic potion that makes junior grow like a beanstalk. All that growing means a lot of new clothes for the baby and in order to keep your financial sanity, you need to find the best baby clothing stores.
You are probably sitting on the edge of your seat right now, but we can’t give it away that quickly. Is it Baby Gap? Not that one huh, how about Baby’s R Us? No, not that one either? Could it be a department store that has a baby section? Wrong again! Do you give up yet?
So where is this store that has incredible discounts and pricing that you just won’t believe? Why it is in Canada. Was that a bubble I just heard bursting? You live in the United States and there is no way you are going to head to Canada to go shopping. Fear not mom and dad, this trip is on us. Read more... (458 words)
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Monday, 24. August 2009
by Jennifer Hess
Have you ever noticed that baby girl clothes are so expensive? Do you know why that is? Because everyone knows that you want your little girl to look her best and will pretty much pay any price to make it so. The prices are ridiculous, yet we continue to pay them.
After all, it’s only a few dollars right. Over the course of the year, or better yet, over the course of time that you have to buy clothing for your kids, how much will those extra few dollars add up to? Isn’t that money that could be better spent or even saved for their college education?
I know your pain and as a mother myself, I had had enough of the high prices that department stores will charge. It got me so fed up, that I actually started my own kids clothing store, www.growinggrowinggone.ca. Now you finally have a choice to spend your money wisely or to continue to waste it.
You are not going to be looking at cheap labels. Nor will you ever find second hand clothes. These are brand new designer labels that you simply do not have to pay a lot of money for. Shopping for your little princess no longer means taking money out of the slush fund. You will actually be able to put some extra cash into it. Read more... (486 words)
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Monday, 24. August 2009
by Jennifer Hess
Babies grow up quick, that is a reality of life. As they grow, you have to keep buying them clothing. The fact that you are doing this pretty regularly probably has you on the lookout for the best baby clothing stores that you a can find. Would you like a hint as to where that store actually is?
You are probably sitting on the edge of your seat right now, but we can’t give it away that quickly. Is it Baby Gap? Not that one huh, how about Baby’s R Us? No, not that one either? Could it be a department store that has a baby section? Wrong again! Do you give up yet?
If you want the store that offers you the best prices on not only baby clothes, but in children clothing in general, it is going to take a trip to the Great White North. Not into hockey and think it will take you more money to get there that you will save on the clothing? Well you are wrong again my friend because this trip to Canada is for FREE! Read more... (470 words)
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Tuesday, 11. August 2009
by Jennifer Hess
Does it not kill you to have to pay a ton of money for baby girl clothes? Of course you want your daughter to look cute, but why should you have to pay so much for such tiny clothing? Store owners know your weakness and they will bleed you for every penny that they can.
Most of the time we figure it is only a couple of bucks here and there, but that money adds up over time. Before you know it, you have spent enough extra money to have put your child through a year of college. It’s not just a few bucks, it is your hard earned money that could be put to use in other places.
Paying the same prices as you have for years got me to thinking. Why can’t there be an online kids clothing store that would not break the bank and have quality clothing at the same time? That is one of the reasons that I started Growing Growing Gone. Now you can get the same clothes that you have been getting at a huge discount. Read more... (461 words)
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Tuesday, 11. August 2009
by Jennifer Hess
Store owners really know how to get you don’t they? They know you want your little girl to look all cute and adorable so they jack up the prices on all of their baby girl clothes. They know if you really like it and think it will look great on the little princess that you will probably buy it no matter the cost.
After all, it’s only a few dollars right. Over the course of the year, or better yet, over the course of time that you have to buy clothing for your kids, how much will those extra few dollars add up to? Isn’t that money that could be better spent or even saved for their college education?
Paying the same prices as you have for years got me to thinking. Why can’t there be an online kids clothing store that would not break the bank and have quality clothing at the same time? That is one of the reasons that I started Growing Growing Gone. Now you can get the same clothes that you have been getting at a huge discount. Read more... (509 words)
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