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The Perfect Gift to Mark a Girl’s Holy Communion
Posted on 23. May, 2010 by admin.
Holy Communion is a special event in a little girl’s life and what better way for parents, Godparents, family members, and friends, to celebrate such an occasion than to present her with a thoughtfully-chosen token of jewellery? Here’s our top tips on choosing perfect Holy Communion Gifts
Today, there are many different jewellery items available, specially crafted to mark a Holy Communion. There is, of course, the cross, and this can come in many forms; in gold or silver, suspended from a neck chain, or attached to a bracelet. A simple cross will always be very welcome, but there are other pieces of jewellery that will be just as well-received.
A lovely idea is a name bracelet, with the child’s name fashioned in beads or engraved on silver or gold, making a truly unique gift. On the bracelet theme, the ever-popular charm bracelet makes a perfect gift because there are several different charms that can be attached to it; a cross, of course, but also, perhaps, a dove, a heart, or a guardian angel. A charm bracelet can be added to over the years to mark other important occasions in the little girl’s life.
Another idea is a rosary bracelet, comprising several precious or semi-precious beads threaded together to count prayers as they are recited. A classic rosary will consist of ten Hail Mary beads representing a decade of traditional Rosary. Rosaries are much-treasured items.
Lockets make a wonderful Holy Communion gift and here, again, the choice today is vast. They can be plain with, perhaps, a simple engraving to mark the occasion, or more elaborate, set with precious stones or, very popular these days, Swarovski crystals. If the locket contains a photo of the girl on the day she was born, it will make it truly personal, ensuring it becomes a gift to be treasured throughout her life.
Holy Communion is one of the most important days in a girl’s life – jewellery marks the occasion perfectly.
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HELP ME! I’M DATING AGAIN!
Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Do you know how difficult and scary it is in today’s dating world? Here are some scenarios.
If you are older and end up in the dating world, you have to be cool. Men are looking for younger women and women may be looking for younger men (you know, the cougar effect). This makes women feel like they have to look younger, thus plastic surgery and botox. Today you have to be very liberal and open minded because anything goes. Of course, men have it easier, they just have to get in shape and wait for the babes to arrive. Swinging and “girl on girl” are the “in” thing today, so like I said, men have it made.
If you are younger and dating, many people may think this is the greatest time of their lives, where just about anything goes; but it may be scary for some. Actually, some young people today are more conservative and don’t really want to be in the “swinging in-crowd”. STD’s are at their highest levels ever, and unless you are very selective about your partners, be careful.
There are some good things about dating in today’s world, however. Today, same sex dating is very well accepted,
so young and old can finally date who they are most attracted to. Good luck!