"Only 3 of 18 products tested produced a positive result when testing urine that contained amount of hCG typically present during second day after a woman's first missed period. By third day, 8 products tested appeared effective. It should be noted that all home pregnancy tests become more accurate after at least one week of a missed period". CONGRATULATIONS! ************************

Source: Scienceblog, Reuters Health (c) 2004 Karen Zastudil

If you have a talent share it with others. You could give "gift certificates to those on your list. Do you play piano? Offer free piano lessons. Are you good with kids? Offer free babysitting for a day. Are you well organized? Offer to clean someones house. Do you work on cars? Offer a free oil change. These gifts cost no money to give but could be some of most well received gifts!

You could take above option a step further buy using your services to barter for a gift. If your neighbor sells candles and you would love to get two or three for your sister-in-law maybe you could barter your services. Offer her a free night of babysitting. Or maybe there's a gift in your closet that you recieved last year that you got one too many of. Offer that to her in exchange for a candle.

Remember holidays aren't about buying most expensive gifts. They are about sharing traditions and making memories with those you love.