Favorite Quotes
[According to Doug Allen, president of MastroNet, the rapidly growing Americana division provided fertile ground for establishing some new favorite collecting items and areas of interest.] There can be little doubt that Americana collectors are increasing in numbers... With each auction we see new categories of collectibles emerging, many with selling prices that seem to be giving previously obscure items new value.
- Doug Allen

[* Some Me Time: There are many things to do during the lunch hour, but Jacobs reminds people that lunch can also be considered a mid-day oasis of rest.] Plan a relaxing activity during your break... Maybe it's something you really enjoy doing, but think you don't have enough time, like reading a book or favorite magazine. Whether it's the food you eat or the activities you do, take time each day to make lunch an occasion.
- Miriam Jacobs

[* Make Each Lunch Special: Jacobs says it's important to know a child's lunchtime favorites and involve kids in the lunch making process.] Work together to make lists of foods your kids like and you approve of, and fill their lunch boxes with them to create a lunch they will be happy with and not trade or throw away... For example, with Single Occasion products you can honor the individual sandwich preferences of everyone in the family, so everyone feels special and will enjoy their lunch more.
- Miriam Jacobs

*To the twins* We've had enough of this! You're both to blame for this fight! Hika-chan and Kao-chan, I want you to make up and go halfsies on this cake, okay? But, I want to have a piece too, so I guess we're gonna have to go thirdsies. We're not going to be able to split the strawberry on top though. What should we do? Maybe I should just take it. After all, strawberries are my favorite. Oh, I forgot to ask, Hika-chan, Kao-chan, do you like strawberries?
- Mitsukuni Haninozuka

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