Monthly Gifts Resources

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce award: Three Sisters Books & Gifts
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce annual award winner

Stepmother's special days ignored (2/08/12)
Dear Amy:Seven years ago I married a widowed man who has three children (all married), nine grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. They all live in another state. I've made it a point to recognize them on their birthdays (or have asked my husband to help with the recognition). When we were first married, I sent substantial cash gifts for birthdays and anniversaries.

Most Shoppers Will Show Their Love for Less Than $100 This Valentine's Day, According to PriceGrabber® Survey
 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This Valentine's Day, many shoppers are sticking to a budget when shopping for a loved one, according to PriceGrabber ® , a part of Experian. Results from PriceGrabber's ...

Parting gifts
The Bayport American Legion Post recently presented foreign exchange students who attended Stillwater Area High School with American flags to remember their stay. The students and their host families were guests at the post's monthly dinner meeting. The students gave a short presentation of their experience and each received a flag and certificate from Post Commander Jim Borden. The students ...

Monthly downtown display offers mini art for mini prices
The thirteen artists who live above the Downtown Gallery on West Main Street are looking forward to their second Arts Mini-Market in February, a chance for the public to view and buy art and handicrafts.

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Stepkids sing, 'Happy birthday to — who?' More

Stepkids sing, 'Happy birthday to -- who?'
DEAR AMY: Seven years ago I married a widowed man who has three children (all married), nine grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. They all live in another state.

Best barometer of the St. Louis Blues’ success? Gifts from political lobbyists
The St. Louis Blues play in an interesting state. While many states prohibit politicians accepting gifts from lobbyists -- in December 2010, New York governor David Paterson was fined $62,125 for accepting free World Series tickets, for instance -- it's an accepted and flourishing practice in Missouri. According to Jake Wagman of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "In Missouri, the way it works is ...

Consumer Borrowing Increases for Second Month
Borrowing increased $19.3 billion in December after a $20.4 billion gain in November, and the two increases were the biggest monthly gains in a decade.