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My name is Rhianne and I'm an editor for a regional newspaper. I'm married to Lee and we have 2 kids, a dog and two cats. I wanted to write a blog as I love writing and decided on holidays and travel as this is what I love doing most! As a former travel agent I have been to quite a few places and would love to tell you my experiences.


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Archive for the ‘Holiday clothes’ Category

November 13th, 2009

Social networking sites become avenue for holiday ideas

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Searching for holidays ideas? Major social networking sites could be the answer to your problems.
According to reports, more than fifty percent of consumers surveyed by company Deloitte stated that they use the social networking sites in researching and finding gift and holiday ideas.

About fifty two percent of those surveyed go through the wish lists specified by their friends and loved ones in social networking sites such as MySpace, Multiply and Facebook.

Aside from getting ideas, the social networking sites are becoming more accessible when it comes to finding product discounts and other sales.

Topping the list of popular gifts this holiday season include mobile phones such as iPhones, mp3 and mp4 gadgets, notebook computers, personal computers, lingerie and many more.

About fifty five percent of respondents stated that they plan to use their phones in finding stores in the area and even use the gadget to search for discounts and make purchases.

August 18th, 2009

Major US retailers launch holiday club cards

Retail giants Sears and Kmart are looking forward for the holidays and have started promoting it by launching a Christmas Club card. This makes it possible for consumers to start saving for the holidays as early as now.
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Illinois-based retailer Hoffman Estates, which operates Kmart, Roebuck and Co. and Sears, revealed that shoppers can set aside money regularly until November 14 to avail of added value treats in the card.

According to the press release, if the card is activated before October 31, the holders can easily earn a three percent reward or up to $100 dollars in additional credit.

The program is no longer new but it was revived just recently after being abolished about twenty years ago.

Ellen Davis of the National Retail Federation said that the new tactic is reasonable since a number of shoppers are thinking against purchasing items using their credit cards and the Christmas Club card would be a better option.
The federation conduction a research recently and the results showed that a lot of people are now gearing up for the holidays by saving ahead.

To get more details about the promotion, consumers are encouraged to visit the Kmart and Sears websites.

July 1st, 2008

Holiday Disposable Thongs

Imagine if you were on your hDisposable thongsoliday and you knew that you didn’t have top take an extra suitcase to carry back all of your extra holiday presents. Normally your suitcase comes back even fuller than when you went, but not so now. May I present to you, the disposable thong!

Ever had a fantasie of owning a thong, which you can throw off and never wear again? Well, it is possible now, what with new disposable thongs introduced. Such a novel idea was developed after looking into various problems women have with having their flights cancelled, being stranded in a remote location and no fresh underpants to change into. There are new disposable thongs introduced, which can be worn once and then thrown away.

All the environmentalists needn’t worry about adding more rubbish to one’s surroundings, as these thongs are made up of 95% cotton, and 5%elastane, which are biodegradable materials. They are available in a pack of three, with each one having its own disposable bag, and being no hassle to deal with. One can save the load of doing laundry, and dispose of these very affordable knickers, once used.

So for all the women out there, life has just been made easier for you. You can store them in your purse, car, in fact anywhere you wish, and can make full use of them on vacations. These thongs are not at all dull and unattractive, they are available in colors like pastel pink, blue, and white, and are very pretty to use. If anyone has ever used these on holiday please do let us know, and we’ll post your story.