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Acknowledging the Anniversary of a Loved One's Passing

It seems like I've attended a few too many funerals lately and by that I mean too many people I know have passed away. After all is said and done and the loved one is buried, the relatives are still left hurting.

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Who Wrote this Poem?

Who wrote this poem:

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Dividing Time Among Friends

How do you divide your time equally among your friends/family when you give a party? I gave a birthday party and a friend of mine told me I was "acting funny" towards her because I was sitting and chatting with my out of town guests mostly.

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Remembering Deceased Friends at a Reunion

I am looking for ways to pay tribute to dead friends at a school reunion.

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Finding New Friends, Circle of Friends

Finding New Friends

This is a guide about finding new friends. Whether you are finding new friends because you moved to a new area or you didn't have healthy relationships with your old friends, making new friends can be easy.

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It Costs Nothing To Smile

This is not a tip to save money or time. It is one that does bring a warmth to your heart. The most simplest gift you can give to someone is a smile and/or a prayer. Both of which costs the giver nothing but to the receiver can mean everything.

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My Frugal Life: Going Home Again

"Wake up and smell the roses, you really can't go home again". That's what I thought anyway. But with childhood memories dancing in my head and trepidation in my heart, I gave it a try.

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13 Golden Rules on Being a Guest

An amicable guest is as important as being a very gracious host. I enjoy having guests at our house. Since we live in one of the five boroughs of New York City, we have had many guests of different characters and personalities.

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Helping a Friend Who Is Breaking Off a Relationship

My very best friend, was in a relationship for nearly four years. They had a few problems and he seemed quite controlling. He would threaten to end the relationship if he didn't get his own way, throw tantrums, etc., but could also be very sweet and loving.

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Finding An Old Friend

I am trying to locate a friend of mine that I stayed with in San Angelo in 1984. We also worked together at McDonalds. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

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My Frugal Life: ThriftyFun Friendship

My tip is to keep looking on ThriftyFun, as you never know who you will find. In January 2008, I posted about my washable nappies. From that post, I met keeper60. Keeper60 lives in USA (we live UK) and has become a valuable member of my family.

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On-Line Friends Matching Sites

Does anyone know of any free, reliable, online friend matching sites? I'm happily married; but would just like to make more friends which has been hard, since I retired, due to being in a basically rural area. The economy hasn't helped either.

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How Do I End a One Way Friendship Tactfully?

I have a "friend" that I only hear from once a year, when there's something to celebrate regarding her baby's (birth, birthday, baby shower, etc). Staying in contact with her is a one way street any other time of the year.

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Maintaining a Friendship With an Overly Dependent Friend

How can I handle an over needy friend? We're both seniors; me more so that her. Both of us in good health. I've been single again for 20 years and have learned to take care of myself.

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Send Greetings to Patients Through Hospital Website

Our local Bon Secours Hospitals have a website and an area you can click on to send an email greeting to a patient. The email goes to the Volunteer Office, where they print it on a colorful paper and deliver to the patient.

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Helping Kids Make Friends After a Move

My family and I just move to N. Charleston and we have a little girl that's going to be 2 years old on May 12. We want to have a party for her, but we want her to meet some friends before we can have her party.

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Cell Phone Tips

I have noticed that cell phone and texting tips are rarely discussed and that people have to learn the "rules' all on their own. I'd like to share a little of what I have picked up.

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Meet a Local ThriftyFun Member

This is an unusual tip but if you have as good as luck as I have with it, it is well worth it. Try meeting up with someone you see posting a lot on here that lives in your area. I met in person a fellow ThriftyFun member yesterday just from a few messages on here and a few emails.

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Saying "No" to Someone Who Asked You Out

A guy that I am not interested in asked me out. I know I could just say "no" but he's already going through a lot of bullying. How can I say "no" without hurting his feeling too much?

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Celebrating Kwanzaa

In keeping with the international spirit of peace and love of this season, I present to you a summary of the holiday of Kwanzaa. I researched this through the internet and found it to be a wonderful holiday and not quite what I thought it was.

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Cheering Up a Friend with Cancer

My best friend has advised me that she has breast cancer and has to go for treatments (chemo, etc). Since I live in a different part of the country and due to financial problems, I am not able to go to her. I need ideas to cheer her up.

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Remember To RSVP To Invitations

This isn't a tip but a reminder. When you receive an invitation to a function, and it reads to RSVP or any other type of a request to respond, please reply accordingly.

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Chloe and Her Friend Gambler (Horse)

Last year my husband lost his job due to the downward spiral of the economy and we had to move in with my sister-in-law who had a large ranch and graciously took us in. My 6 year old daughter Chloe developed a very close touching relationship with "her horse" Gambler.

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My Frugal Life: The Gift Of Time

My 15 year old daughter, Tori died under horrific circumstances 11 years ago on 8/27/98. This was the worst experience that I have ever felt. Friends circled us, send flowers, food and condolences. I know these people were supporting us the best way they knew how.

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My Frugal Life: Going Home Again

My Frugal Life: Going Home Again"Wake up and smell the roses, you really can't go home again". That's what I thought anyway. But with childhood memories dancing in my head and trepidation in my heart, I gave it a try.


My Frugal Life: ThriftyFun Friendship

My Frugal Life: ThriftyFun FriendshipMy tip is to keep looking on ThriftyFun, as you never know who you will find. In January 2008, I posted about my washable nappies. From that post, I met keeper60. Keeper60 lives in USA (we live UK) and has become a valuable member of my family.


Celebrating Kwanzaa

Celebrating KwanzaaIn keeping with the international spirit of peace and love of this season, I present to you a summary of the holiday of Kwanzaa. I researched this through the internet and found it to be a wonderful holiday and not quite what I thought it was.


My Frugal Life: The Gift Of Time

My Frugal Life: The Gift Of TimeMy 15 year old daughter, Tori died under horrific circumstances 11 years ago on 8/27/98. This was the worst experience that I have ever felt. Friends circled us, send flowers, food and condolences. I know these people were supporting us the best way they knew how.