As you probably already know, a celiac’s most dreaded acquaintance, gluten, is hidden in many foods such as self-basting turkeys, licorice, malt vinegar, soy sauce, some flavorings, most processed foods, some cold cuts, and many prepared stocks and soups. Alcohols and vinegars that are properly distilled, in theory, should not contain any harmful gluten. That [...]
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Many people greeted the recent news that several major retailers are going out of business by pondering what this means for the broader U.S. economy. Those people make more money than I do. Big bankruptcies mean big sales, and for me, the timing couldn’t have been better. Armed with a few clippings from the Wall Street Journal and a sense of dignity as slender as my checking account, I set out to see whether I could find suitable presents for everyone on my list at liquidation sales—the cheaper, the better.
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I really, really, really want this..
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What could be more perfect for your girlfriend or sister or daughter or mother, than this beautiful diamond necklace pendant that is skillfully crafted into a flower?This brilliant diamond in a bezel setting sparkles and catches the eye because of the clarity of 12 (in gem language, that is), color J (also gem lingo).It’s [...]
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The beauty of this table cloth is that it goes well with the holiday season because it’s red and has holly on the pattern, but it also can be used all year long. It’s not like it has Santa Claus on it so you will get your money’s worth by being able to use it [...]
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Yes, like Black Friday where people go out into the harsh physical conditions of marathon shopping, pitted against panicked and angry shoppers creating stampedes and injuries, Cyber Monday involves mega amounts of bargains. BUT. There shouldn’t be injuries or stampedes or fights or tug-of-wars. You do not have to deal with people. How beautiful is [...]
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