Celebrate Simply.Celebrate Simply Nancy Twigg Kregel Publications PO Box 2607, Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, city (1990 pop. 189,126), seat of Kent co., SW central Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1850. The second largest city in the state, it is a distribution, wholesale, and industrial center for an area that yields fruit, dairy products, farm produce, , MI 49501 082543890X $10.99 www.kregelpublications.com 1-800-733-2607 Written by resourceful re·source·ful adj. Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations. re·source  ful·ly adv. wife and mother Nancy Twigg, Celebrate
Simply is a solid guide to learning how to celebrate the true meanings
of holidays without excessive shopping and overspending. Although a
spiritual as well as family-centered guide, Celebrate Simply primarily
focuses upon practical strategies for joyful celebration on a budget.
Chapters discuss meaningful gift giving, simplifying Christmas,
Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. , Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, wedding celebrations (and this is sorely needed in today's hyper-expensive wedding culture), Halloween, Thanksgiving and graduation ceremonies, and also birthdays and anniversaries. Enthusiastically recommended for all families regardless of income level, as the frugal fru·gal adj. 1. Practicing or marked by economy, as in the expenditure of money or the use of material resources. See Synonyms at sparing. 2. Costing little; inexpensive: a frugal lunch. suggestions are notable for their emphasis on the person- to-person connections that holidays are truly all about. "Look for free or low-cost activities that could serve as the theme and entertainment for the [children's birthday] party. Does your city have a children's museum Children's museums are institutions that provide exhibits and programs that stimulate informal learning experiences for children. In contrast with traditional museums that typically have a hands-off policy regarding exhibits, children's museums feature interactive exhibits that are ? Is a local church hosting a free puppet show?" |
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