Father’s Christmas request prompts simple, heartfelt gift
The narrator shares a Christmas dilemma as their father requests no gifts. He asks for two things: a note about the year and hopes for next year, and use any leftover money to buy something for oneself. The piece emphasizes generosity, family, and the true meaning of the season.
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Fonda and Ziskin Honored by Hollywood Power Women
Jane Fonda and Laura Ziskin received top honors at Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 breakfast in Beverly Hills. The event celebrated women’s influence in film and TV with remarks from Sherry Lansing and others about sustaining female leadership and bold choices in entertainment.
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Green gift wrapping trends cut waste this holiday season
The piece highlights EPA data showing Americans generate 25 percent more garbage during holidays, mostly gift wrap and bags, and notes Twin Cities crafters offering classes on earth friendly wrapping using reusable materials. It shares tips from crafters Jessica Kesterson and Amanda Ryder for decorative, low waste packaging.
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The Coupon Queen Extra Care Buck Guide
A compact guide explains CVS Extra Care Buck program ECBs as CVS rewards that act like cash. It covers sign up, scanning at checkout, ad based deals, exclusions, four week expiry, rain checks, and examples like FREE after ECB offers and Combos page references.
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