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The holidays are coming! Not only is the weather giving clues as to the changing of seasons, but retail establishments are already displaying Christmas decorations, pictures, and singing snowmen. Though it may not be time to deck your halls or to start humming carols, it is the perfect time to begin thinking about making gift lists. GiftWorksPlus, a leading Midwest...

Soft pointed ears. Long silky whiskers. Tiny button noses. And, oh, those big expressive eyes! One look is all it takes to be hopelessly smitten. And this isn’t just a puppy love crush. No, this is kitty love and it lasts forever. There is nothing as sweet as a kitty. That is why October 29 has been set aside...

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is during this month that friends and loved ones often take special time to remember those who lost the battle with breast cancer, to celebrate the victories of those who beat it, and to raise the awareness of those who may not know much about it. Preventing Breast Cancer According to...

According to American Cancer Society estimates, more than 225,000 women will receive an invasive breast cancer diagnosis in 2012. Further, more than 60,000 cases of non-invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed. Other than skin cancer, the American Cancer Society states that breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

Halloween brings thoughts of jack-o-lanterns, costumes, and candy! To keep it fun, GiftWorksPlus wants to remind parents of a few safety rules. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offers several publications in their “Know the Rules” series including “Halloween Safety Tips.” Here are a few suggestions: • Accompany, or make sure a trusted adult accompanies, your younger...

    Summer is over and school has begun. What can parents do to prepare their students for classes and sports activities? Professors Robert Nathanson and Arthur Kimmel, authors of The College Athlete’s Guide to Academic Success: Tips from Peers and Profs, state that now is the time for good habits, positive attitudes, and strong skills to be established within...

GiftWorksPlus, an industry leader of custom wood picture frames, offers a unique selection of personalized frames for National Thank You Day. A customized gift of these engravable frames can show sincere appreciation for any occasion. Made in America of natural materials, these frames are inexpensive yet high quality and creative in design. There is never an added charge for personalization...

“Procrastination means to delay or put off until another day,” according to Webster’s Dictionary. How often have we wanted to express our appreciation and gratitude but never followed through? It’s not too late! National Thank You Day is in September. Make your list of neglected thank yous and peruse the extensive assortment of personalized frames from GiftWorksPlus. As a...

At the heart of cross country racing is a strong emphasis on team support. Words of encouragement are extremely important, especially in the middle of a race. Here are a few tips for high performance as noted on running-training-tips.com: Find an Equal Opponent. If the team does split up, choose an opponent to help maintain your pace and stay...

Dale Carnegie, the famous writer and lecturer, stated, “A person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” According to thefreedictionary.com, personal names often changed forms as they passed from one culture to another--for example, Jochanan (Hebrew), Johann (German), John (English), Ian (Scottish). Many family names transitioned from given names such as Alfred, the...