Category Archives: Hobbies & Free Time General

A Fun Teddy Bear Party – Some Simple Steps

A fun teddy bear party is not a difficult thing to pull of with a little creativity and some things that you can find round your house! Here are some quick ideas for making the party “beary” fun! Invitation ideas Buy some inexpensive rubber stamps with bear images and let your little one make homemade […]

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A Closer Look At Fine Collectibles

When looking for a fine quality gift it is sometimes good to know a little of the history of the company; particularly when you are looking at collectibles. Collectibles are a wonderful gift especially during the holiday season as many fine collectible companies have gifts that are designed for the season. One of the oldest […]

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A Classic Toy, By Accident

With the popularity of Internet shopping, classic toys that were hard to find, have now started to find a whole new audience. These classics, which sold very well after they were introduced, never seem to go out of style and can still bring a smile to any child’s face. Let’s step into the past and […]

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A Brief History Of The Fairground Industry

Fairs in this country have a long and ancient history, deeply rooted in tradition. The word fair is derived from the Latin ‘feria’, meaning a holiday and at one time the Romans were credited with the introduction of fairs. It is now generally accepted that their origins are from pagan customs of the people who […]

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A Brief Glimpse Into “Welcome To The NHK!”

The willingness to deal with even unpleasant aspects of one’s culture in a humorous-yet-serious manner is something that has been ever-present in the media. Social issues, along with the occasional political issue, can suddenly be the focal discussion point of episodes of popular shows, with some more prominent ones becoming the focus of entire series. […]

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A Blank Canvas: A brief consideration of Modern Design

Modern Design was born at the turn of the 20th century. But as design does, this movement acquired from its predecessors, namely the Bauhaus and International styles. Bauhaus was an architectural school founded in 1918. The faculty and students of the school would develop a style of architecture that favored simplicity and the integration of […]

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