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How to Write a Holiday Tale that Isn?t a Turkey

When we write stories, with the purpose of sharing them with others, we enter into an agreement where we allow our reader to see a glimpse of our heart, our souls and our memories. If we truly want them to be immersed in the tale, we actively immerse ourselves in those memories so that a glimmer of what we saw, heard and felt comes through.This is especially true with holiday tales. The best way to convey a holiday scene is to take a trip back in time through the wonderful world of our unconscious. Here are some great ways to delve back into our child hood memories and incorporate them into our holiday tales.1) Sit in a darkened room and close your eyes. Allow yourself to go back in time to the very first Christmas that you can remember.

Take a deep breath and relax. What are the scents, sounds and feelings that come up? What is the first picture that pops into your mind? Is it the sound of children racing down the stairs that comes to you first? The feel of your heart pounding when you awoke and found that Christmas was really here? The warmth of your parents' blankets as you bounced on them, anxious to wake them up?The autumn and winter holidays will always be associated, for me, with my grandmother's cooking and pumpkin pies.
I remember running into her little house, and the sound of the front door's slam behind me. I was immediately engulfed in warmth. The scent of nutmeg and cinnamon and pumpkin seeds physically drew me forward, until I was wrapped in my grandmother's embrace.2) Recreate the scene.

Since a prime trigger for me is the scent of pumpkin pies, I often order pumpkin scented candles from Yankee Candles. I sit on the couch, wrapped up in a blanket, light the candles and wait. Within moments, the scent has pulled me back to my grandmother's kitchen. And I hear the sound of my cousins pounding down the hall after me, each of us anxious to win the first warm treat.You can do the same. If a scent triggers your memories, you can either bake the cake or cookie or brew the eggnog.

Or you can get one of those scented candles and simply light it.If the feel of sweaters immediately transports you back to your snow throwing days, slip one on. If you are like me and live in Florida, turn the air way up first. Close your eyes and hear the sound of children shouting as they try to nail each other with snowballs. Picture their fresh flushed faces. 3) If there is a particular holiday character that sparks your memories, rent holiday movies.

Some of my favorites are Frosty the Snowman and Miracle on Thirty fourth street.
Watch one for a while, until you get the holiday feeling, then turn the sound off. Watch the pictures and let your mind go. 4) Use all of these pictures and sensations and feelings in your story. If you are writing about a little girl in a big family, think back to what holiday dinners were like for you.

Did everyone talk at once? Does your character like this or does she feel overwhelmed? What is it like to be the smallest one in a room full of adults? Is there a cousin or neighbor that is constantly picking on her?
Do the children get bored and decide to explore the forbidden attic?5) Once you have a scene in mind, write down all of these questions. Don't worry about answering them until you have run out of questions. Then think back to the picture, sound or feeling that you associate with and answer the questions. 6) Now describe everything that you can about the characters. What are their ages? What do they look like? Are they the youngest or oldest in their family? Where do they live? What is their favorite thing? What are their best friend's names? Who is their arch nemesis and why? Get as much detail as possible down.Once you can describe all of these things, the pieces of your story will begin to fall into place.

More importantly, your characters and your scenes will be real and alive. Be brave and put as much of yourself into these stories and your characters. Your readers will love you for it..

Caterina Christakos is the author of How to Write a Children?s Book in 30 Days or Less. For more writing tips go to: http://www.howtowriteachildrensbook.com.Publishing Guidelines: This article may be freely published so long as the author's resource box, bylines, and copyright are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Send to CChrist896@aol.com

Effect of Perfumed Candles and Flowers

?Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine to the soul.'From time immemorial, humans have tapped the power of flowers. Perfumes are made from flowers, oils are extracted from them and in whichever form, they have a positive effect on the human psyche. Flowers are a delight to behold and its fragrance has a lingering, therapeutic quality. Recent Scientific studies have shown that flowers have more effect on humans than previously believed. It is the simplest way to improve emotional health.

So, it is not without reason that you find joy and peace with flowers around you and a perfumed candle wafting delicate scents, through the air. Many studies have shown that a pleasing, natural aroma can have a positive psychological effect on the body. A blend of essential oils and scents in proper proportions has many health benefits, as can be seen from aromatherapy. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings...

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How to Write a Holiday Tale that Isn?t a Turkey

How to Write a Holiday Tale that Isn?t a Turkey

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How To Save Money On Christmas Gifts

How many times have you spent more that you could afford on Christmas gifts for your family and friends? How many times have you bought gifts that weren't what you were looking for and on top of that, paid top dollars for them? It has happened to all of us one too many times. Well, you can SAVE money on all your Christmas Gifts. 1. Make a list. It's always convenient to make a list of all the people that you will be giving a gift to.

Make sure you know what their interests are so you get a gift that they will appreciate. It will make it special for them and for you. 2. What to buy for someone that has everything? Baskets, candles, a good book or a store certificate can be the perfect gift for that special person that has everything. 3.

Buying in advance. Don't wait until the last minute to go Christmas shopping because you'll end up paying high prices for stuff you don't even like. This happens specially with the hottest Holiday Toys because a lot of people look for them...

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A Sex Shop Without Pornography Or Power Tools - Launch of Red Ambrosia, The First Upscale Sensual Boutique

When thinking about the typical American sex shop, pornography, power tools and plastic-coated toys inevitably spring to mind, even in mainstream, woman-centered adult retail.
Red Ambrosia is challenging this trend by introducing an online boutique that eschews x-rated films and power tools in favor of refined pleasures to inspire and arouse the senses.
By promoting a broad range of sensual accessories that are focused on more than just direct sexual stimulation, Red Ambrosia aims to help people tune into their senses of sound, smell, sight, taste and touch as a means of enhancing arousal, romance and intimacy.
Owner Aimee Vorhaus says, "Viewing pornography is a personal preference.
But I believe it is numbing on a cultural level ? it's dulling our senses.

Sensuality can be so much richer and more satisfying; so much lovelier."In lieu of pornography, Red Ambrosia offers seven categories of fine sensual goods:? Arousing Art ? includes sensual...

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Aromatherapy : A scent away for great relationships

Is it possible that a scent can make you mellower and increase dramatically the relation with you and your mate? Can you calm the kids down instantly? Do you wish that you would feel and look more in control for the big meeting? Thousands of people around the world have discovered the powerful benefits of Aromatherapy. And you can do it to.With the stress involve in our way of living today, we get psychological and physiological consequences to our fragile health. We spend more of our hard earned money on over-the-counter medication or on prescriptions to help cure our little and bigger pains.The power of Aromatherapy could help you lead to a better outlook of life And keep more money in your pocket.But what is Aromatherapy exactly?Aromatherapy is the art and practice of using essential oils extracted from aromatic plants and herbs to restore or enhance health, beauty and well being. Aromatic molecules interact with the tops of your nasal cavity and give the signal to the limbic system...

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Rustic Home Decor - The Return to Nature

One reporter asked a great traveler, "Of all the countries and historic places you visited, what did you find to be the most comfortable place to live in?" In a split second the answer came, "the country side where I spent my childhood."

Such is the influence that rustic symbols and themes have in many people's minds. Memories of rustic symbols are deep rooted in everybody's life. Rustic living imparts comfort, melodious feelings and sometimes even homesickness when forced to live within the hustle and bustle of the city life.

Faced with complex problems, multi-facial engagements, tight schedules, technological advancements and life's complexities constantly bombarding us, many peoples' schedules are become crazy nowadays.
Simplicity becomes required somewhere within these chaotic lifestyles to provide relaxation. With its nourishing charm, a country-themed home can create this type of comfortable retreat for any family.

The rustic decorating...

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