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If you think back to your early years, you probably have memories of glass water pitchers. They may be memories of glass water pitchers being brought out into a hot summer day, giving you and the other children a delightful refreshing drink. Your mother may have had a glass water pitcher on the dinner table, so everyone could have clear, fresh water with their meals. Your grandma or your favorite aunt may have had a lovely glass water pitcher on display in her home.

The reason why all of these fond memories continue to feel so important is because tradition never goes out of style. These beautiful glass pitchers are as appropriate to today's modern home and family as they were in the days of your childhood. All good people feel the innate need to give back, and gift giving occasions are many. Weddings, anniversaries, house warming, or Mother's Day, a glass water pitcher will enhance the pleasure of giving and promise that you will feel good whenever you present someone with a personalized gift created with them specifically in mind.

First, traditional beauty never goes out of style. Whether you have a large house filled with children and family members in various generations, or a small apartment for only yourself and your spouse, a glass water pitcher is the ideal accent for every home decor. Each member of your family, as well as all of your guests, will appreciate the timeless beauty of a simple, yet elegant, design. Whether a pitcher is in use or on display, the sweet memories of days gone by are brought to life every time it is seen or used.

Second, its graceful lines lend classic beauty that will forever withstand the test of time. It is as appropriate today as it was in the past, and its practical purpose is, also. Although the glass water pitchers delicate design is intriguing, its craftsmanship is impressive. While your new glass pitcher will indeed look great when it is on display, you can put it into practical use nearly every day. The expert craftsmanship of the water pitcher makes it the perfect addition to dinner parties, having a cool drink on your porch or deck, and having a place at your table for all of your family's meals.

When you have a product that never goes out of style, it is something that everyone will enjoy. When it is something that is as functional as it is beautiful, this makes it even better. A glass pitcher will soon become a standard part of your life, both to use and to display in your home. Be it by your bedside or dinning room table, one will find plenty of uses for these essential glass water pitchers. Happy to pour more than just water, this very personal gift will serve well as an expression of your thoughtfulness towards gift giving. It makes the ideal gift for anyone on your gift list. After all, when you think of the delightful memories you can recreate in your own home with a glass water pitcher, you will surely decide that you want to share this enjoyment with everyone.

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Feb. 12, 2010

I’d like to welcome new guest blogger Casey Spurr to Family Matters. She and her husband, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Nate Spurr, live in Virginia Beach, Va., and they have a 2-year-old son named Carter.

In this blog, Casey writes about how she’s opting for quality time with her husband on Valentine’s Day rather than the traditional expensive flowers and gifts.

By Casey Spurr

I’m a hopeless romantic. I freely admit this. I enjoy candlelit dinners, good old-fashioned love letters and spontaneous expressions of affection.

Despite my romanticism though, I think Valentine’s Day has become far too commercialized. I believe in the idea of Valentine’s Day – I just don’t happen to believe one should have to spend a small fortune on expensive gifts to express his or her love. Call me crazy, but $75-plus dropped on the delivery of a dozen roses and then an hour or more waiting for a table at a trendy restaurant doesn’t exactly spell romance.

I feel like we are almost guilted into these expensive Valentine’s Day traditions because we don’t want our beloved to think we don’t care enough to participate. It has more or less become a “put a check in the box” kind of thing. Every year I stress over the perfect gift for my husband. He doesn’t really want anything, but how could I let a holiday dedicated to the very celebration of love and romance pass without acknowledging my one true love? There is a lot of pressure surrounding this little day.

This year I have decided it’s time to reinvent the holiday. I asked my husband not to send me roses, and though I’m sure he likely thought this was a test just to see if he’d send them anyway, I really don’t want him to spend the money just because the calendars says he should.

I think a lot of women would agree that being surprised with flowers any other day of the year “just because I love you” is far better than a dozen roses delivered “just because it’s Valentine’s Day.”

I’m not suggesting we should merely ignore the holiday altogether. I just think there has got to be a better way to acknowledge and celebrate a couple’s love for one another.

I have decided to start thinking of Valentine’s Day as New Year’s Day in our marriage – a day to commit to new resolutions to show my love and commitment to my husband. I happen to adore him, but I realize that in the rush of our daily lives, I may not exactly go out of my way to show that all the time. A day each year to remind me of the importance of getting back to that seems like a great way to acknowledge Valentine’s Day and celebrate our love for one another.

It’s no secret that military marriages aren’t easy. Our marriages face challenges others can only imagine, and sometimes we can get so caught up in giving attention to the challenges we face that we may forget to nurture our relationship with our spouse. In fact, the Department of Defense estimates there were over 27,000 divorces last year alone in the military. With alarming numbers like that, perhaps all of us could use this holiday as a day to recommit ourselves to the things that keep our marriages happy. The relationship between a husband and a wife is, after all, the most important in a household because when we are truly happy with our spouses the entire family benefits.

This year, instead of some trinket of my affection, I plan to let my husband know just how much I appreciate him and how much having him in my life means to me. I believe an ounce of appreciation is the best gift any of us can give our spouses.

Too often we begin to take for granted the little things they do to make us happy. That’s not to say we don’t appreciate what they are doing, but a genuine expression of that gratitude is a gift beyond measure. The real gift is not just expressing gratitude on Valentine’s Day, but remembering how far a simple “thank you” goes every day of the year even when we get so caught up in our daily routines that we forget to say it.

As for the actual celebration of Valentine’s Day, I’ll pass on dinner in a fancy restaurant. I’d rather start a new tradition of spending the day alone with my husband, just the two of us.  I can think of no better day than lunch at the humble little restaurant where we had our first date, visiting a museum or some other local spot, and then spending the evening curled up on the couch with a good movie and our favorite home-cooked meal. That is much more of a celebration of us and certainly my idea of the perfect Valentine’s Day.

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Portobello -- Rustic country Italian trattoria ambience with authentic Italian fare. Wood-burning-oven pizzas, pastas and grilled fish are favorites. Seats 350 with outdoor dining on the waterfront.

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant -- A true slice of Ireland, featuring the very best of authentic Irish food, drink, heritage and live entertainment. Seats 600, total area: 16,500 square feet.


Downtown Disney Marketplace:
Exciting restaurants and extraordinary shopping experiences in a strolling street environment with more than 20 venues. A variety of outdoor artisans with merchandise from cloth-covered balloons to creative hair wraps, and silhouette portraits to personalized wood nameplates can be found throughout the Marketplace.

Arribas Brothers -- Glassware, crystal and metal artisan products; glassblowing; custom decorating.

Basin -- All-natural bath and skin care products in a rustic setting.
Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant -- Fresh oysters or clam chowder with accompanying refreshments, sandwiches and other fare served around the Captain’s copper bar.

Disney’s Days of Christmas -- Christmas collectibles, ornaments and Disney character holiday items.
Disney’s Design-a-Tee presented by Hanes -- Customized T-shirts in a variety of colors, styles and themes.

Disney’s Pin Traders -- The premier location for pin trading at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories -- Disney scrapbook supplies, stationery and postcards.

Earl of Sandwich -- A 220-seat casual restaurant with freshly prepared hot sandwiches, salads and delicious desserts.

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop -- San Francisco’s famous sweet-maker comes East with a soda fountain featuring its world-famous hot fudge sundae.
Goofy’s Candy Co. -- An assortment of candy, cookies, taffy, chocolates, frozen drinks and more.

LEGO Imagination Center -- A dynamic showplace and retail store for famous LEGO bricks and toys with an interactive playground and towering LEGO displays indoors and out.

Mickey’s Mart-Everything Ten Dollars and Under -- Unique gifts, surprise grab bags and highlighted item of the week, all at value pricing.


Mickey’s Pantry -- The family chef can explore culinary trends and find kitchen gadgets galore, from unique cooking utensils to mugs, teas and coffees.

Once Upon a Toy -- This 16,000-square-foot toy store features fun new toys, games and collectibles combining the magic of Disney and the fun of Hasbro.

Pooh Corner -- A friendly forest setting with Winnie the Pooh merchandise for the young and oung-at-heart.

Rainforest Cafe -- A wild place to shop and eat with favorite sandwiches, pastas, pizzas and an amazing array of appetizers in a unique rainforest setting. Fantastic gifts, too. Seats 500.

Team Mickey’s Athletic Club -- Character apparel with Mickey and friends to suit any fan of any sport, as well as a selection of golf, NASCAR and authentic ESPN sporting goods. Baseball players can get customized baseball gear at the new Rawlings Making the Game sporting goods shop.

The Art of Disney -- Disney animation art and collectibles.

TrenD -- Hip apparel and novel accessories for women with a fashion sense.

T-Rex: A Prehistoric Family Adventure -- Casual dining in a prehistoric world of adventure with life-size animatronic dinosaurs.

Wolfgang Puck Express -- World-famous chef Wolfgang Puck turns his talents to fast service and signature treats including pizzas, sandwiches, soup and fresh salads.

World of Disney Store -- Centerpiece of Downtown Disney, this 51,000-square-foot retail palace is the biggest Disney shopping destination on Earth. Specialties include Disney-themed merchandise rooms, each telling stories based on classic Disney films, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a magical salon for little princesses and rock star wannabes ages 3 and up.
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