How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.  These are no second-rate achievers.  They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. 

Easier?
 The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not
the ones with the most credentials,
the most money, or the most awards.
They are the ones that care.

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A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife's car was open,as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog.

Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing. In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink,breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door.

He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that something serious had happened. He was met with a small trickle of water as it made its way out the bathroom door. As he peered inside he found wet towels, scummy soap and more toys strewn over the floor. Miles of toilet paper lay in a heap and toothpaste had been smeared over the mirror and walls.

As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wife still curled up in the bed in her pajamas, reading a novel. She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went.

He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?" She again smiled and answered, "You know every day when you come home from work and you ask me what in the world I do all day?" "Yes," was his incredulous reply. She answered, "Well, today I didn't do it."

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Tipping Suggestions

It's always a good idea to show your appreciation and say ‘thanks’ to people that have helped you in various ways throughout the year. What you tip a person aduring the holdiay season depends on several factors:

-the frequency and quality of the service

-your relationship with the provider

-your budget and where you live

If it someone who baby sits for you occasionally or watches your child while you work, you can give them a days pay and a gift if you wish. A present for your door man? You can give him anywhere from $10 to $80 (which is the acceptable amount). In fact, this site will help you with all you with your holiday gift giving to just about anyone who does anything for you. Consult it if you are in a quandary as to what and how much to give to people that assist you in your day to day living.

http://www.emilypost.com/etiquette/holiday/holiday_tipping.htm

With this kind of chart, it will help you a great deal when it comes down to deciding what to give whom during this holiday season.