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If you are still trying to figure out a wedding gift to give a newly married couple, you could consult their registry if they have one, or you could take a more sentimental approach to your gift-giving.  Choose something they don’t expect and won’t forget. It’s easier than it may seem to find a creative gift to celebrate the couple’s love. Here are a few thoughtful wedding gift ideas for the new bride and groom. Cake Topper Even if the wedding has come and gone, you can still get them a cake topper that they can display as a commemorative keepsake in their home and then use on a future cake to celebrate an anniversary. Hand-crafted cake toppers look wonderful atop a cake, but also serve dual duty as a lasting memento of their special day. When they look at the artful piece, they will be reminded of their enduring love and promise to take good care of each other throughout their lives together.  Nativity Set Help a couple start a Christmas tradition ...

Happiness seems to come naturally for some people, or at least it appears that way because of their sunny disposition. Often, however, to cultivate feelings of happiness, we need to make an effort. How does one do this? By being grateful. Being grateful leads to optimism and a decrease in negative thoughts. If you can actively make gratitude a daily habit, you’ll start noticing a permanent change in yourself over time. Get inspired by the following five ways to show gratitude every day. Journal What You Are Grateful For Buy yourself a special journal just for writing down your moments of gratefulness (big and small). Spend a few minutes on it each day or at the end of the week. Include any positive experiences you encountered throughout the day or acts of kindness you received. Did someone hold the door open for you? Did you receive a compliment? Once you get into the habit of identifying these small moments of happiness, it becomes second nature. Lift Someone...

Any clue as to what special day is celebrated by millions around the world on the first Sunday of August every year? Hint: It’s a day to celebrate the power of friendship and the bond between friends. It’s Friendship Day! Although this holiday almost became extinct in the 1940s, it’s still alive—and making a resurgence. Unfortunately, the popularity of the holiday wanedin the U.S., but it began gathering momentum in Europe and Asia. Many consider its popularity in Asia as the reason the holiday is still around. The resurgence of the holiday’s popularity in the U.S. is great news: Friends are worth celebrating. We could all use a reminder to show appreciation and love for our friends more often. Here are a few ideas to let your friends know you appreciate them and everything they’ve done to help you through life. Thoughtful gifts and gestures such as nativity figurines or even a handwritten note are sure to be appreciated by any friend. Exchange Gifts A small bu...