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Christmas gift ideas for jerks

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You might as well face it, the world is full of jerks. Sometimes you are faced with having a jerk in the family or at work. While you might not feel like spending money on jerks, to leave them out would be too noticeable. Your next instinct is probably to buy them something really cheap or awful. That's not really a good idea either, because other people will notice, and that would be a bad reflection on you. So what do you do? There's an old saying that is perfect for this occasion, "Kill them with kindness." If your jerk is married, pick out something that will benefit both of them. There are a lot of things you can choose from. You could get them something for the home, like a candle, a candy dish, or fruit bowl. There are also a lot of gift sets you can buy with different foods. You can find everything from cheese to hot cocoa. Movies are also a good option. If you don't know what kind of movies they might like, just pick out one that you like, then you ...

The best foods to donate to a Thanksgiving food drive

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http://www.wpclipart.com/ There are a lot of people these days that are having a hard time making ends meet. Factories are closing down putting a lot of people out of work. Parents with children often have to take jobs with low pay and often go over the guidelines for foodstamp assistance by only a few dollars. After paying bills, they often don't have much money for groceries. http://www.wpclipart.com/ Elderly and disabled people often receive foodstamps, but don't really receive enough to afford the extras for a dinner in what is considered a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. That's where your donations help. A gift of the traditional Thanksgiving fare is what most people are hoping for when they go to their local food pantry. The need is so great right now, that they often stand in long lines, outside in the weather, for hours at a time. When you donate food items, think about what you and your family are having for your Thanksgiving dinner. The best donation of all...