How to Save More in Department Stores
February 4, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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JCPenney recently announced a permanent markdown of at least 40 percent on all it’s merchandise – a preemptive move to introduce a tiered strategy of ongoing promotions to offer consumers more value. Wouldn’t it be nice if all department stores followed suit? Since it’s likely they won’t, now is a good time to brush up [...]
7 Tips for Campus Safety
February 3, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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To help students, faculty, and parents stay safe this semester, Marcia Peot, full time police officer and Chief Safety Officer at StreetSafe, offers the following campus safety reminders: Let friends or roommates know where you are going, who you are with and when to expect you home. Never leave outside doors propped open, and don’t [...]
Peachtree City Resident Publishes New Novel
January 31, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Lynn Murphy, a resident of Peachtree City , has written a new novel. The Time Of My Life, which the author describes as “a sort of Blind Side for runners” is her fourth book. The novel’s plot revolves around an African American teenager named Derious Cooper who at risk for failing and is on the [...]
Write Your Story!
January 30, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Have you ever felt inspired after reading a really great article about someone’s life? Do you wish you could write your own? Now you can! You can take the exciting pieces of your life and organize them on paper! You will begin to see how the significant events in your life fit together like a [...]
Atlanta Blooms!
January 25, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Atlanta Botanical Garden Unplugs 300,000 Watts of Flower Power ATLANTA – Springtime explodes in a kaleidoscopic extravaganza of hundreds of thousands of tulips and other bulbs when Atlanta Blooms: 300,000 Watts of Flower Power! pops at the Atlanta Botanical Garden March through April. The Garden has tripled its number of spring-blooming bulbs – tulips, daffodils, [...]
7 Tips for Hassle-free Holiday Returns
January 21, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Returning gifts is such a drag, many of us simply toss unwanted presents into a closet with the hopes of re-gifting them in the future. Sadly, waiting in line for returns and exchanges is a ritual many of us still honor. A recent Consumer Reports survey revealed one-in-five Americans plan on celebrating this post-holiday tradition. [...]
The Year of the Quitter! (Part 2)
January 21, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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[This post is a continuation of "The Year of the Quitter (Part 1)."] As the saying goes, nobody likes a quitter. But if you really want to experience true happiness and fulfillment this year, that’s exactly what Todd Patkin says you should strive to be in a few key areas. Foxboro, MA (January 2012)—Overall, Americans [...]
The Year of the Quitter! (Part 1)
January 20, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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The Year of the Quitter: Why Stopping These Twelve Habits Will Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet As the saying goes, nobody likes a quitter. But if you really want to experience true happiness and fulfillment this year, that’s exactly what Todd Patkin says you should strive to be in a few key areas. Foxboro, [...]
Book Sale at Fayette County Public Library
January 19, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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The Friends of the Fayette County Public Library are pleased to announce the return of our Book Sale on Saturday, January 28th. Hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Over 9000 books will be available with prices ranging from 25 cents to $5.00. For members of the Friends, the pre-sale is Friday from 3:30 [...]
How to Get the Most From Your Gift Cards
January 18, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Gift cards have topped the list of most requested presents for five years running, but some recipients inevitably end up disappointed. Whether you have a collection of unwanted cards you’re looking to unload or just haven’t decided what you want to buy, use these tips to get the most from your holiday gift cards. 1. [...]
Write That Book in 2012!
January 18, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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A recent survey showed over 80 percent of Americans would like to write a book – but most never will. In fact, in our experience, of that 80 percent who WANT to write a book, only about ten percent will ever start – and only about one percent of those who start will finish! After years [...]
Fayette County Humane Society Receives Grants
January 11, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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The Fayette County Humane Society (FCHS) has received from the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) a grant for $2500 which will be used toward their spay/neuter program for pets of low-income families in this area. Founded in 1866, the ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. Its mission [...]