Dinosaur Birthday Invitations Build the Excitement for a Monster of an Event

By Sally Fairfield

When it comes to organize a birthday party theme, then a Dinosaur Birthday Invitations is a best option available to you. Dinosaurs are one of the most popular characters amongst children. Many movies too have been based on dinosaurs, the popular ones including Lost World, Godzilla and Jurassic Park along with TV programs like Denver and Barney the dinosaur.

If you have the creative skills in you, then you can make your own Dinosaur themed birthday invites by cutting the shape of dinosaurs from cardboard or paper. You can even cut of clippings from your kid's activity books and paste them to the invites. If you are short of time, then you can order birthday invitations from online stores or local stores. Innovative wordings can be written specifying your kid's name and the venue and time of the occasion.

Once the kids' birthday party invitations are finished, you might need to start out on the decorative front. Dry ice with a warning sign can be put to create the Ice Age look. Moreover you can add green, royal blue, yellow and brown steamers at the entrance giving it a scary and thrilling look. Caves can be made from tables by covering them with old blankets and cloths. Posters of dinosaurs and stickers can be put on the walls and on the front yard paths.

Kids are very active and energetic and love to play and dirty themselves with paints or other items. Some of the guests may not arrive on time due to some commitments and kid's who have arrived can get really irritated in the process. In order to avoid such situations, you can divert their attention by indulging them in some sort of activities like coloring, or showing them movies of dinosaurs. You can even make them wear dinosaurs mask and ask them to imitate their favorite character.

A Dinosaur Birthday Invitations party is no fun without food. You can order for a 'Dinosaur egg cake, Volcano or a Dinosaur cake' from any bakery or bake one yourself. You can even create new names for foods and beverages like Dino mite sandwiches, Herbivore Dino Dip, Dinosaur Shaped chicken nuggets, Brontosaurus burgers and Ice Age popsicles Dinosaur Crackers. For drinks you can arrange for green colored lemonade or orange drinks.

Games can be organized that involve a lot of interaction amongst the kids. Some of the popular games that can be included are: Digging of fossils. Who Am I, Making dinosaur t- shirts, Herbivorous V/s Carnivorous, Pinning the tail of the dinosaur, and lost in the jungle. These games are sure to entice the kids and keep them playing for hours.

Giving out return gifts can prove difficult if you do not know what to put in. This is where party favor boxes help you out of the dilemma. These boxes can be purchased online and consist of different assortments of gifts for the kids. You an even add your own items like cookies, candies, a dinosaur t- shirt and other accessories along with a thank you note.

By following the above tips and advice a Dinosaur Birthday Invitations can be made more lively and exciting. There is no better way to make your kid's birthday special so that he will thank you and love you for the rest of his life. - 30224

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Pregnancy Preparation Tips

By Pam Moore

Mearly every woman is blessed with the capacity to bear a child at least one time in her lifetime. It is considered to be one of the greatest gifts that a woman can give her husband. Bearing a child would draw the couple more closer together, and at this certain point in their lives they can actually call themselves a family. Upon learning that the woman is pregnant, most couples enthusiastically start planning for her pregnancy and eventual childbirth.

When talking about pregnancy, it is important to know about preconception issues regarding on giving birth. A check up with the physician or midwife would be advisable for the woman in order to face facts on childbirth. Physical preparation is needed for giving birth, since this could really change the normal function of the woman's body. A caregiver would be helpful in preparing the woman's body in conceiving, and also impart information concerning potential problems in pregnancy. Anxiety is felt at this point, since the woman would really have to follow certain precautions in order to conceive a healthy baby. By seeking advice regarding on preconception, safety, lifestyle changes, prenatal vitamins, and the importance of folic acid, the woman would really be prepared for giving birth.

In preparing for pregnancy, a change in the woman's lifestyle is not to be taken lightly. Smoking cigarettes is a definite no-no, and the consumption of alcohol must be stopped. These addictions can affect the health of both the woman and her unborn baby in a negative way. A woman might need to lose or gain weight, according to her present weight relative to her height and build. Being too fat or too thin might bring complications for both the woman and the baby. A good start in preparing for childbirth would be to establish a fitness regime for the duration of the pregnancy. Asking your physician about nutrition and working out would be recommended for possible questions regarding exercise and food intake.

Getting more educated about the woman's body while on the beginning stages of pregnancy is essential for proper knowledge of the situation. Various parts of a woman's body have specific roles when it comes to pregnancy. Certain disorders from both prospective parents should be discussed with the physician for additional health background information. Anxiety and stress may also felt by the couple since this is a very critical stage for the woman. Preconception stress is normal in women about to give birth, considering factors such as scheduling, sexuality, and self esteem, among many others.

When preparing for pregnancy, the couple should be confident enough to know how to handle a child. Knowledge of early pregnancy symptoms are also important since these are signs that giving birth would happen in due time. When the couple feels that they are ready, then a visit to the Obstetrician/Gynecologist would help in gleaning more information on pregnancy. At this point, the couple can set up a pregnancy calendar in order to follow the due course of giving birth. Anxiety is often felt by women when they know that they are pregnant. Feelings of worry and tension are normal signs that shows her being anxious about giving birth. But by spending time with your husband, regular visits to the OBGYN, finding time to relax and unwind, with good exercise, anxiety should not be a problem at all. All you have to worry about is what are you going to name the baby? - 30224

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Clean Up Before Studying

By Dr. Jay Polmar

If you knew that you are already equipped with the world's great reading acceleration device, would you learn how to train it. We'll you are, it's your hand and it will help you read faster. And people have spent thousands trying to increase reading speed and improve their comprehension. In less than one hour, we'll train you to coordinate your eyes for reading faster and your hand for pacing (a major speed reading technique), which will increase your reading speed 50% in minutes.

Do you have any idea what's happening with your eyes while you try to read? If you are just like others -- your eyes are jerking around, looking, search, kind of bouncing up and down, here and there. Fixating for a second or two and then moving on causing confusion - like 'where am I in this?' Or, 'what is this I've just read?'

We call this "trying" to read. By learning the speed-pacing movement that Ill personally teach you, you'll learn to control and accelerate your hand-to-eye coordination. This is called PACING. It is one of the 4 techniques taught in Speed Reading in Only One Hour.

Aim for the best results for the type of reading material you read, but creating the best person environments: arrange your study area: textbooks, research material, and even a hi-lighter. Remove or unplug: magazines, unless study material, stereo, radio- just turn them off. If you wise, you'll have an ipod with studio music without works, nature sounds or the like. Pachelbel Canon in D minor is one of the best. Get privacy, no brothers, sisters, friends, etc. And also remove you mate, spouse, lovers - they can easily distract you. Food can break your focus and reading patterns. Alcohol and drugs - don't even go there, being stoned and studying is a sure fire failure. Cigarettes fog your thinking. Nicotine is a drug. Marijuana, cocaine, speed - don't got there because your foggy brain is useless during an exam. Set your voice mail. Set the mood with relaxing baroque music, get your reading and studying materials together - and get ready for a study experience.

By organizing your study area, you've set the stage for a successful experience of study and learning. Using the tools that we'll provide you, you'll enjoy that you've found a great learning method to increase reading speed, comprehension, memory and recall. - 30224

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Live An Addiction Free Life

By Devina Joseph

Lived an abnormal life gripped in drug addiction? Is life not worth living for anymore? Life is the most precious gift of god & you have every right to live your life as normally as others do. Get to know more about drug addiction & how to come out of it.

Drug abuse can lead to drug dependence or addiction. Drug addiction may also follow the use of drugs for physical pain relief, though this is rare in people without a previous history of addiction. The exact reason of drug abuse and dependence is not yet known.

The genetic make-up of the individuals, peer pressure, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and environmental stress are all factors which seem to be involved. Children who grow up in an environment of illicit drug use may first see their elders using drugs. This may put them at a higher risk for developing an addiction later in life for both environmental and genetic reasons.

Drug intoxication and drug overdose may be accidental or intentional. Drug withdrawal symptoms can occur when use of a substance is stopped. Withdrawal symptoms vary, depending on the particular substance. The withdrawal symptom depends on the length of time the drug was being used. Drug intoxication, overdose, and withdrawal can be life-threatening in some situations.

Drug Rehab was brought about to combat the evil effect of drug addiction as its use became more and more prevalent among teenagers and adolescents. The punk and rock culture that was prevalent made the use of these drugs appear 'cool' and once caught in the grip of this evil, the individual became more and more dependent on its use.

It is often advised that a patient stays at least 3 months in drug rehab, as those who stay longer have better results than those who spend less time.

Everyone is entitled to a happy, joyous, addiction-free life, with all of its benefits. The best rehab is the one that guarantees improved health, success in relationships, a feeling of self-worth & a life of abundance.

Individuals and families alike find sanctuary from the pain of drug abuse - at Sunset Malibu. Their addiction recovery facility is set in a beautiful, private location in Malibu, California. The patients will experience the highest quality amenities and comforts they deserve. - 30224

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KidsPretend Toys - Why Wood Has The Advantage Over Plastic

By Sarah McKelly

Of all of the toys available, there is one that young children have always enjoyed, and continue to be especially fond of, and that is a tea set. There are several options available when selecting a child's tea set, including a basic cup and saucer set or, to dress things up a bit, a delicate, beautifully decorated party set, made of the finest materials.

If you are in the market for a tea set, you currently have many to choose from. Toy manufacturers such as Fisher Price Toys, carefully constructs all of their children's toys, and the same can be said for their sturdy teapot sets.

Young children can be tough on toys, so these sets are made of strong plastics, to stand up to heavy use. These plastic tea and food sets are available at many toy stores, as well as grocery stores.

But these type of plastic foods tend to wear quite quickly due to their molding. Due to the mass production of most of these low quality food sets, it's fairly obvious why parents are re-purchasing and replacing old sets so frequently.

With this new emphasis on going green and reducing our carbon footprints, it's no wonder more and more parents are starting to like wooden toys and tea sets as an alternative.

Young children can get so much enjoyment from wooden play food sets! These well made sets are built to hold up under the rough play of little hands. Your child may slam their wooden play food on the table, throw it on the ground, or sling it across the room, and these sturdy wooden play food sets can take the punishment.

The set's of wooden food for kids are made for those who don't mind being at home, preschool, and even school itself. Many have even been seen in children's museum. By playing with these types of toys, the little ones will get their chance at pretending to be adults - something all children love to do.

You may not realize, that there is a large selection of play toys that you can find online. - 30224

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Why Choose Zodiac Tattoos

By Roar Elias Georgsen

One out of every 10 individuals in America are said to have at least a single tattoo on their body. Previously a practice that has been frowned upon and has been stereotyped as unhygienic and rebellious, tattooing is now gaining a wide acceptance in the whole world. No longer are tattoos viewed in a negative light, but are rather seen as a means of self-expression and creativity.

Thus, from the oldest to the youngest, whether a corporate individual or a free-spirited biker, one would sure have a tattoo or at least plan to have one. Apparently, the practice of tattooing has already crossed boundaries.

Tattoos come in all shapes and sizes. The most common are dragons, koi fishes, Japanese and Chinese characters, and of course, roses. In choosing a tattoo design, careful consideration must take place for this becomes part of your life in more ways than one. After all, you wear the tattoo not like a simple accessory which you can take on or off at will. Rather, it will be with you for the rest of your life. In fact, removing a tattoo is a very painful and expensive process.

Thus, before one finally decides to have one, careful planning and decision is required. Because most individuals want to wear something that represents them, a perfect choice of tattoo design would be a zodiac tattoo. All individuals have a zodiac sign which reveals something about their personality, their tastes, characteristics and preferences. Interestingly, few people think of getting a tattoo of their zodiac sign. For one thing, you are born with a zodiac sign and you cannot erase that fact. So a tattoo with your zodiac sign is one fact that you can always have with you forever. Then it becomes an interesting start of any conversation. You can actually make more friends with your zodiac tattoo.

Each individual has a corresponding zodiac sign depending on the month that they were born. Accordingly, there are 12 zodiac signs for each month: Aries, Gemini, Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

However, one need not worry that ones tattoo would turn out to be exactly the same as another person who was born on the same month. You can actually ensure that the tattoos are done in a unique and special way to match the client's preference and taste. Thus, no two tattoos would turn out to be exactly the same.

Zodiac tattoos could be customized for the client himself or herself. You can choose from a photo gallery that presents an array of pleasing designs. Thus, the procedure usually involves choosing an initial design from a wide variety of designs available. For instance, if one wants a Leo tattoo, there would be a wide variety of images to choose from. One could therefore either choose among the designs available or choose a design and then have it customized according to one's taste.

One could view the different designs available from their photo gallery which would eventually help an individual decide on what tattoo he or she would like to have. - 30224

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Learn How To Drive In Weeks Not Months

By Nathan Lewit

One of the best freedom that mankind has is the aptitude to drive. However, it is becoming more and more complicated on our streets now, as the number of cars increase year on year. It is thought that as many as 25% of every drivers are doing so without a legitimate drivers license. There is no way of justifying this. Being in charge of a automobile is not just a great liberty, but also an award and opportunity. Because of this, it is only suitable to be taught how to drive by authorized instructors. As our frantic lifestyles require more of our time, many people are turning to crash program driving lessons over the more usual procedure.

As with any way of education, different methods work differently for certain people. Because of this, it is good to understand the benefits of both driving lesson options.

As concentrated driving lessons are, by their very description, a program of rigorous teaching, you may find the weather and areas in which you drive fairly restricted. With the more extended courses, often extending over a period of months, you will have the experience of many varied conditions.

As mentioned above, being a concentrated process, learners on crash program driving lessons are put under quite relentless pressure. This is highlighted even more if attending a residential curriculum, where you are surrounded by all things driving during the entire week; morning, midday and night! If you can handle pressure, great! If you flourish under pressure, excellent! If not, it is perhaps best not to put yourself through it - learning to drive is a tense enough anyway.

Because of the challenging nature of concentrated driving lessons, it is also fundamental that you give them your total attention. Having gone to a great cost to get yourself through the course, it would be galling to fail for whatever motive.

Having a life crammed full of responsibilities too, is not recommended on crash curriculum driving lessons. But who doesn't have responsibilities these days!? Perhaps it could be an idea to take some vacation time to complete the course?

No matter what way you learn to drive, it will be some expense. This is understandable of course, but it is significant to ensure you can comfortably afford the program.

Having the capability to drive is empowering, and gives you the liberties to just get up and go whenever you feel like it. Not only this, it also makes life a whole lot easier, without having to rely on community transport and the favors of associates and family every the time. It can also of course significantly increase the types of employment you can apply for which, in these unsure times, could be enormously advantageous.

However you make your mind up to learn to drive; whether through the traditional method or via crash program driving lessons, passing your test will be a central moment in your life. - 30224

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Popular Party Fun Products - Glow Necklaces

By Nancy Bradley

It is quite easy to purchase glow necklaces & glow sticks on the internet nowadays. It's easier to choose the particular prices, features and packing and usually enjoy lower prices than retail stores. Cheap glow sticks can be easily found on the web.

At holidays and festivals during summer, you can see sellers walking back and forth selling cheap glow sticks and they usually wear some glowing toys themselves. Other popular glowing items take in cheap glow sticks, cups, glasses as well as flashing blinking LED items.

Glow necklaces glow for up to eight to twelve hours, a sufficient length for having fun for the whole night. People are amazed by the rainbow-like glow brought by glow necklaces. In late years, they have turn out to be popular fundraising products to the fundraising events held by non-for-profit organizations such as schools, hospitals, churches, museums, etc. Generally, a piece of glow necklace can be priced at $2-$3 for fundraising purpose while cost is quite low. If you buy online, you can get a price of as low as below $0.4 a piece.

Glow necklaces and bracelets are also great for outdoor adventures. Taking family to a fun camping trip? Camp out in the woods, having high quality and portable lighting is an essential. Compared with many common lighting sources like battery-operated flashlights or lanterns, glow stick and glow necklace items have a few important advantages. They are convenient, light and effortless to use. They entail no power source or batteries to light up, so the user has no worry about dead batteries. Green and yellow glow necklace items are the brightest among all colors and they emit a strong light for eight to twelve hours, long enough for camping.

These products are hot at night life too! The fresh club things that have lighted up night clubs everywhere are glowing jewelries and they are specially loved by girls. You can find a glow necklace in all the common colors, and can be worn as a rainbow like ribbon on head as well. Cheap glow sticks and glow necklaces are great party supplies. - 30224

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The Advantages of Buying a 2 in 1 Pushchair

By James A Mason

For any parents to be there are a number of important purchases that they will to make prior to the arrival of the new addition to their family. Of all the purchases that they will make one of the most important and most expensive is the pram or pushchair. As there are so many different ones to choose from finding one that is perfect for them can prove a challenge. In this article we look at the advantages of 2-in-1 pushchairs over say the more traditional pram or a 3-in-1 pushchair.

The first thing that parents to be will notice with this type of pushchair is that the part in which the baby will travel can be easily converted from a pram into a pushchair just through the pressing of a number of buttons or levers. Plus to further ensure that the baby is kept safe and secure when travelling in this kind of pushchair the makers provide a fabric apron and hood.

So why should parents consider purchasing this particular type of pushchair rather than say a 3-in-1 pushchair or a more traditional pram? Below we look at the advantages of parents to be of getting this type over the others.

Advantage 1 " These pushchairs are suitable for using immediately after a baby has been born and until they reach the age of around 3. Normally by the age of 3 most children have outgrown sitting in a pushchair or stroller and prefer to be walking around by themselves.

Advantage 2 " The main part of these pushchairs in which the child is travelling can be removed from the chassis easily and comes with handles on the side so that during the baby's first few weeks it can be used as a carrycot.

Advantage 3 - Generally during the first few weeks after their birth babies tend to spend considerable amounts of time sleeping. This pushchair has the facility to be placed in an upright or reclined position through the pressing of certain buttons. So parents can easily alter the position to one that is comfortable for the baby when sleeping and will not disturb them when they are doing it. Yet as soon as the baby is awake the parents can then put it into the upright position once more so that the baby can have a better view of things around them.

Advantage 4 " The biggest advantage to be had from buying one of these pushchairs is the cost. In most cases these are a much more economical purchase than the 3-in-1 pushchairs. Yes they look great but having to take off the carrycot to put on the car seat or pushchair part can prove very time consuming.

Advantage 5- Unlike some of the other pushchairs available today you will find that this type due to it converting from a carrycot into a pushchair has a safety harness incorporated into the design. Although this is mainly used when the pushchair is in the upright position it can also be used to keep the baby secure when they are lying down. To ensure that the harness does not hurt the baby additional padding is provided.

In this article we have shown you some of the advantages of 2-in-1 pushchairs and which may help you to make a more informed decision as what will the be right sort of pram or pushchair for your child. But don't forget these one's don't come with a car seat and so when the child needs to go in a vehicle you must ensure that you use a good quality one of these. - 30224

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10 Easy Ways To Put Your Kids On A Healthy Diet

By Megan Hillard

Do not think it is a daunting task to make your home healthy

Building a home which is healthy in the nutritional sense is the initial phase to securing the health of your children. You need to set the example by making intelligent food choices. This in turn will teach your children how to eat healthy.

Below I have outlined ten tips for making sure that your children take in nutritional food:

1. Do not restrict food. Restricting food increases the risk your child may develop eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia later in life. It can also have a negative effect on growth and development. Also by restricting food you will actually increase the risk of overeating later in the day which will cause weight gain.

2. Keep healthy food at hand. Children will eat what's readily available. Keep fruit in a bowl on the counter, not buried in the crisper section of your fridge. Remember, your child can only choose foods that you stock in the house, by limiting 'junk food' you will, by default, teach your child how to choose healthier foods.

3. Avoid labeling foods as healthy and unhealthy. Rather, associate foods to areas of interest to your children, such as sports, school, and favorite hobbies. Make your children aware of the fact that certain super foods, such as turkey and yogurt, provide the physical and mental energy to strengthen their sports and academic achievement.

4. Let your children know how proud you are of their healthy food choices with a smile and telling them how smart they are. Your positive assurance will encourage your children to keep making the right food choices.

5. For time to time children eat unhealthy. After all, they are children. However, if you find that your children are consistently making the unhealthy choice, then you need to intervene. Replace pudding snacks with healthy yogurt. Replace candy with both fresh and dried fruit. Before you know it, your children will desire healthy foods over those filled with empty calories.

6. Absolutely avoid rewarding children with food. Doing so often leads to weight problems later on in life. Rather, you should reward your children with a healthy activity, such as going swimming, or a trip to the park.

7. Eat dinner as a family at the dinner table. You should make this a tradition in your home, if it is not already. It has been proven that children who eat dinner at the table with their parents are not only better nourished, but have less of a likelihood to get into trouble later in life.

8. Prepare plates in the kitchen. There you can put healthy portions of each item on everyone's dinner plate. Your children will learn to recognize correct portion sizes. Too often people go for seconds and even thirds just because the food is right there. You might notice that you need less food to feel full!

9. Give the kids some control. Ask your children to take three bites of all the foods on their plate and give it a grade, such as A, B, C, D, or F. When healthy foods - especially certain vegetables -- get high grades, serve them more often. Offer the items your children don't like less frequently. This lets your children participate in decision making. After all, dining is a family affair!

10. You should always confer with a pediatrician prior to putting your child on any diet. Whether you child needs to gain or lose weight, seek a professional opinion prior to making significant changes in your child's diet. If your child does need a change, then find a book which will guide you on the subject. - 30224

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Drug Addiction Eating You Away? Cliffside Malibu Will Help You Out

By Mark Davies

When was the last time you had a smile on your face? Do you remember a time when you had a good laugh with family and friends? Most of us have an answer to these questions. But if you somehow find it hard to think about that time when you were happy, you have a serious problem in hand. Alcohol addiction is increasingly becoming prevalent, thanks to peer pressure, increased work load and lots of responsibilities. But if you think your day is incomplete without that one glass or bottle of alcohol, you have reason to worry. Though it's a lot difficult to get out of the addiction and lead a normal life, help is at hand. It's no longer such a hard battle and if you have help, it's all the more easier.

Cliffside Malibu is an exclusive addiction treatment center located on a private beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With highly trained professional staffs who are focused on helping patients overcome their alcohol addiction, Cliffside Malibu is the facility of choice for individuals in need of discreet, private and effective treatment for alcohol addiction. Leave all your worries to us and we will handle the rest.

The residence program offers safe and sound recovery options, luxury facilities and healthy food. Many therapy sessions tailor-made by the experts and doctors are also offered. A dual diagnosis treatment will help you overcome your addiction problems. Addiction can be a part of your life if too much of depression is present.

Its addiction treatment program includes both physical and psychological aspects and is highly personalized to address each patient's individual needs. A healthy intervention and rehabilitation encourages its patients to play an active role in their alcohol addiction recovery, because it recognizes that only a patient who wants to be healed will ultimately be cured.

Gourmet meals, ocean vistas, well-appointed rooms, an exclusive location that ensures privacy and security and a discrete staff are some of the other reasons why you might be interested in getting treatment at most luxury rehab centers. Constant monitoring and adjustment of treatments helps a person get acquainted to the different ways of curing addiction.

Recent discoveries have shown those suffering from addiction often have chemical imbalances that make the recovery process more difficult. This is the very reason why it focuses its attention on treatment along with counseling and proper understanding of the patient. Relapse is always possible in such cases, and hence Cliffside Malibu offers special programs that will not only help you get rid of your addiction, but will also help you avoid it throughout your life.

The family counseling programs will further make the battle against addiction easier for you. Because we know what it takes to solve addiction related problems. And will be too happy to help you. So if you think you or a loved one is in need of therapy, remember that help is always just a call away. - 30224

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Where Do Acne Scars Comes From And How To Avoid Them

By Aaliyah Walker

The effects of acne scars can be detrimental both physically and emotionally. The wounds, although cured, leave behind spots and marks that are quite unlikeable. Nothing has been found to wholly eliminate acne scarring. However, an understanding of your skin may help in alleviating your acne problem s potential long-term damage.

Acne is the due to reaction between bacteria and sebum released by the glands present in skin, resulting to an infection. During the healing period of this condition, a fibrous protein called collagen is made. When the collagen is in excess, there is a lump and when its generation is below normal then it leads in tiny craters on the skin. Acne scars develop in both these situations. Teenagers are normally most prone to acne as the hormone levels increase during puberty resulting more sebum discharge.

An acne scar is a result of our tissue s ability to revive itself after sustaining a wound. After the human skin gets injuries, which involves acne, the body tries to mend the busted tissue. However, the tissue cannot always be restored to its pre-injury state. There really is no accurate study relating why many people end up with acne scars and why some luckily do not. To try to explicate this, people have postulated that scarring merely runs in the blood . Thus, scarring is considered a familial curse. Some also scar permanently, while some people have scars that eventually vanish over time.

Since we have very little understanding on acne scars, the safest way to avoid acne scars then would be to hamper its root which is acne.

Acne must be treated early. The more irritated the acne, the higher chance that it will leave scar. Also, it is critical not to prick, poke or touch your pimple. Have your dermatologist apply a safe and specific extraction to avoid acne scars. It is also essential to know that the healthier you are, the quicker your body will recover. You should not forego the basics such as eating the right foods with the right portions, drinking lots of water and other healthy liquids, and taking just sufficient rest. It is also essential to protect yourself from the sun s harmful UVA and UVB rays. Stay away from toxins that harm your body such as alcohol, nicotine and other things that causes free radical damage. - 30224

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Baby Shower Favors: Some Useful Tips

By Danny Ricks

The most exciting thing in the life of a newly married couple is addition of a new member that is a cute little toad. For inviting him/her, couple and their relatives throw a small party to their close friends. So baby shower favor is for inviting guests in the next party that they will throw at the time when baby will come to this world. To be mother share with them whatever they feel and want to do for their little toad.

You will basically find all the same things in a baby shower favor party as you find in normal parties like food, drinks, presents and many more things. But there is one thing different and that is baby shower favor. It is the most important part of the party.

If you want to make the baby shower party a memorable one then the most important thing that you have to take care is baby shower favors. There are many different varieties available in baby shower favor. So choosing one for you will become a bit confusing. In this article I will provide you some of the tips that can be useful for you while buying a baby shower favor.

Choose a baby shower favor which highlights the personality of mother. If mother or father is not the one who is designing the baby shower favor, even then you have to opt for one that shows the personality of mother. By just seeing the baby shower favor friends should get to know the to-be mothers.

You have to shop for baby shower favor. For this you have to search the bust markets. But do not forget to search the one which matches the personality of mother. Just compare many different baby shower favors and do not forget about price. Opt for a favor which comes in your budget and is attractive and beautiful. It should catch the attention of the guests.

You can also choose to buy baby shower favor from internet. This is a good option as you can buy one just by sitting at your home. Also you will get good discounts. You can compare different designs of baby shower favor and choose the one and get it at your doorsteps just at the click of a button.

Consult your friends and relatives who have already attended a party like this. They can give you very good ideas as they are the experienced persons. If you do not want to consider the personality of mother then you can opt for one that has already been used by some other mother. If you will use a baby shower favor which has been already used then you will surely gat good appreciation.

Throwing any party is not an easy thing. You have to plan a party carefully and not to forget anything. And baby shower favor is a very important party. So plan it in such a way that you will memorize it for your life time. - 30224

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Online Motorcycle Show

By L.J. James

I have been active in the Motorcycle Community for many years. I've stood up for Biker's Rights. As a freelance writer, I've written about Clubs, the Community, and the Brotherhood of the Biker World. I've also been involved in many Biker related events either as a DJ or MC.

For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to combine all of this into a Biker Style Radio Show. A show where I could present and discuss topics that are important to Bikers as well as educate the outside world about the Biker Lifestyle and what it means to be a part of the Biker Community.

I knew it was going to be tough. I spoke with some local radio stations about my idea but, they either wanted a lot of money or they weren't interested. They claim that the "Biker Market" is a niche market and Radio Stations want shows that appeal to everyone.

In the summer of 2008, a guy from Florida called the Paisan, sent me an email stating he had read some of my articles and would like to interview me on his internet radio show, Sunday's Sauce Pot. I gave him a call and after speaking to him, I agreed to be on the show.

I did the show with Paisan and his partner Danny Dawg. It was an unforgettable show and I had a great time. I kept in touch with them and we soon became friends. I told them how I had been thinking about doing my own show. They were only too happy to explain to me how I could have my own internet radio show.

Since the show would be broadcast over the internet, I was a little skeptical. After doing some research, I realized that Internet Radio is an up and coming medium. Even now, some radio manufactures are making radios devoted to broadcasting Internet Radio.

I quickly realized that Internet Radio is more suited to what I wanted to present than traditional Radio due to the fact that I could broadcast my show to all over the world instead of being limited like I would be if I broadcast out of a local station.

The other thing that appealed to me was the fact that people could listen to my show any time they wanted to. Bikers like to travel. With Internet Radio, it doesn't matter where you are as long as you have access to an Internet Radio or Computer and WI-FI or broadband, you can catch the show. The fact that you didn't need a lot of money to start up was also very appealing. With a little help from my friends, I went to work. Finally, after 10 years of dreaming, I was On the Air. The Biker Lowdown Show was born.

The road to success was a little bumpy at first. With the addition of Chuck (Alphabiker.com) as my co-host, the road got a little smoother. With both of us researching information, we are able to share much more with our ever increasing audience. The addition of a website to compliment the show adds to the experience. The hard work of my webmaster Bjorn has resulted in a website that offers Articles, Video's, a Motorcycle Forum, and more.

I am sometimes amazed by the success of the show. Our Audience continues to increase each week. The Biker Lowdown Chat Room gets busier each week, letting listeners know they are really part of the show. Although we've come a long way, we're still working hard at making the show even more entertaining and informative for all those who ride or dream of riding. We plan on hitting the road so that we can meet and talk with people and reward our listeners with T-Shirts, Bumper Stickers, and more.

Of course we couldn't do it without the support of our listeners and sponsors whose donations make the show possible. To them, THANK YOU!

I invite everyone to check out the show at www.bikerlowdown.com, and let me know what you think and what topics you'd like to hear discussed.

I am your Bro, LJ James AmericanBikerx.com

- 30224

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The Most Amazing Speed Reading Course Ever -- 11 minutes!

By Dr. Jay Polmar

Most people can't believe it until they've tried it. 11 Minute Speed Reading is an amazing course because Dr Jay Polmar, founder of speedread.org, cut out all the hot air, and teaches you the major techniques in 11 minutes.

It's truly an amazing method, but how did they do it? First, they explained how the method worked and why. Then Dr. Polmar, demonstrates to you the fastest speed reading techniques ever invented. You will start to use the methods immediately after you start studying, it all takes -- 11 minutes flat and you are a speed reader.

Also, you'll learn the right way to read a book. You'll learn how to get your reading task organized, what to look for, and how to remember what you read.

Now you can learn all the secrets on how to write your own term paper, any report, or any type of paper including research, organization, writing, reviewing, and the formal presentation. The methods are easy, even a 9 year old can learn to use them.

That method is unique, unlike any others, and you can teach your friends and family to be speed readers in only 11 minutes also. You and yours will be reading 50% to 75% faster in 1 minute. With practice, when you are reading - you'll double your reading speed.

Dr. Polmar is famous for speed reading and accelerated learning courses since 1977. He is the only speed reading teacher and author who has incorporated several different techniques of speed reading along with visualization and relaxation techniques and accelerated learning to help people, from every country, to read faster and have a better and more productive life.

Written by Dr. Jay Polmar, (www.speedread.org's founder), an amazing man who has written over 100 success oriented books in his career. His specialty speed reading course, 11minutespeedreading.com is based on 16 years of teaching at colleges and universities. - 30224

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3D Wooden Puzzle: Best For Overall Development

By Benedict Perez

3D wooden puzzles are good time pass. It keeps you totally busy. If somebody tell you about 3D wooden puzzles the first thing that hits your mind is something like different precut pieces that you have to join together to make a meaningful picture. 3D wood puzzles are made for every age group.

For children there are different puzzles available which are tough for children but easy for adults. So it is advised that you adults should solve the puzzles made for adults. If they will solve the puzzles made for children then they will feel bored as the puzzle will be solved in just ten minutes. So it is recommended that you solve the puzzles made for a particular age group.

3D puzzles are designed in such a way that while solving the puzzle you will think that you are constructing the real things with your own hands. Imagine that you have world trade center, statue of liberty, submarine, dinosaur, dragon, etc all favorite collections that constructed with your own hand as 3D models. While solving the 3D wooden puzzles you will feel proud as these puzzles are very tough.

The material by which the 3D wooden puzzles are constructed is a high quality ply wood. Wooden boxes of good quality, shapes, sizes and colors are available in which all the instructions are given to assemble the puzzle. Solution of the puzzle is not given with the box. Just a picture is provided. You can search for the solution on internet. So it is very important that you read the instructions before heading on for puzzle development. 3D wooden puzzles are best for overall development of a child.

3D wooden puzzles are very good for relaxing your mind and free you from all stress. It improves once thinking ability and makes mind sharp. It is a good mental exercise and keeps your child busy. 3D wooden puzzles are excellent educational tools for kids to improve hand-eye coordination, to develop different visualization and creativity, and to learn how to organize a work process.

There are different series of 3D wooden puzzles. The series include dinosaur series, house series, animal series, landscape series, and symbols, series that make your child aware of the architectural world, sports series and many more. These series are designed for child's overall development.

3D wooden puzzles are best educational present for a child. It improves the mental ability to think and create different things. It means the creativity also improves a lot. There are different type and style of puzzles for different age group. You can buy a fully made puzzle or just pre cut pieces with a picture and instructions.

The best thing is to buy one from internet as it will be on discount and you will get the desired puzzle at your door steps just at the click of your computers keyboard button. It is the best thing to sharpen your and your children's mind. - 30224

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Have You Ever Wondered About Reading Faster?

By Dr. Jay Polmar

Have you ever declined joining a book club because you can't recall a word you read or because you can't keep up? If your reading speed is more tortoise than hare, perhaps it's time to look into a new way of reading.

But wait you say. It took years to learn how to read before. I just dont have that much of time.

Never fear! With our Speed Read Complete Family edition, you will be able to double your reading speed in only an hour in the privacy of your own home, dorm room, or office! Speedread America's time-tested method of teaching your brain to speed read has been taught in live seminars for decades all around the world and the ebooks have been translated into five languages.

Are you worried about studying speed reading online? Dr. Jay Polmar taught speed reading from 1979 to 1993 and then set up those same courses for you to learn online. Over 100,000 people have studied and you can do it too! Dont waste hundreds of dollars to read just a few words a minute faster with other methods? With our time-tested and guaranteed Speed Read Complete Family Edition "including four ebooks as well as 12 supplementary MP3 audio files which fit easily in any iPod or other MP3 player" we guarantee you will be reading noticeably faster and comprehending more in just the first hour or every penny of your money back.

Start your Speed Read Complete program (if you are a child, or if you have a child), with If You Can Read This, You Can Read Faster (specifically designed for school-aged children). Or, you can start with the higher-level, Speed Reading in Only One Hour and move to our Be Dynamic through Speed Reading. In our full course you will learn not only how to speed read, but also how to learn to control your sub-vocalization, vary your reading speed at will, batch process, and the all-important techniques of power thinking.

Not only will you double your reading speed in just the first hour, using our time-tested Speed Read Complete course, you'll be able to increase your memory, recall, concentration, note taking, and so much more. In less than just three weeks, you could even see a promotion at work or a dramatic rise in your child's GPA due to this new-found love of learning.

The Speed Read Complete was written based on a 3-day reading course by Dr. Jay Polmar, an accomplished author and university and community college professor who has over 40 titles to his name. Dr. Polmar (www.speedreadcomplete.com0 has helped over 100,000 all around the world read faster and get ahead in both school and life. - 30224

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Mom's Are The Newest Superheroes

By Edie Mindell

Once you have kids, you're not just a plain mommy, you also become a teacher, friend, chef, sports trainer, personal shopper, and stylist to your children; and thus the term "supermom". Everybody, especially your children expects you to be all those things----without any help or training. So below are a few hints to help you deal with the cutest of emergencies.

1. Potty emergency

When you're out in the mall with your little one in tow, a potty emergency will surely be called. Nowadays, you are lucky that womens restrooms are equipped with diaper changing tables and kid-sized urinals. You wouldn't get that exhausted when dealing with potty emergency.

You should always be prepared. Start training your little one to use the bathroom when the need arises, and not just to rely on diapers. You have to think fast and be innovative when the need arises. If you can, keep a handy "potty kit" at all times complete with baby wipes, baby towel, diapers, hand sanitizer or a small bottle of alcohol.

2. Shopping for inexpensive gifts

Be proactive and always be on the lookout for good finds. Stock up on affordable but cool toys, games, and tees. Buying up three pieces of one good item will save you significant time and money in the long run. You can also check out discount sections and wholesaler market. Price markdowns happen all-year round, so grab the chance to spot an affordable but cool baby gifts.

If you're creative and chic, you can just buy raw materials and make something beautiful and personalized out of it. The recipient will surely enjoy and be pleased by the creativity of your gift. You can also visit your favorite bookstores and the arts and crafts sections of departments stores to hunt for painting kits, puzzles, and activity books.

3. Packing a baby bag

When you have your baby in tow when you go out, you have to expect the unexpected incidents, like accidental spit-ups and throw-ups, milk spills, and wet and soiled diapers; so you need all the basic necessities inside the baby bag. You have to anticipate all possible emergencies so you will know what you need to pack.

Among those baby essentials that should be inside your baby bag are the following: A pack of six to ten disposable diapers, two to three pieces of changing clothes, a changing mat, baby wipes, hand sanitizer gel to kkep your hands clean before and after a nappy change, feeding bottles, and bibs.

Also disposable plastic bags to seal in disposable diapers before throwing out. A baby bag also won't be complete without a cute baby blanket to wrap your baby or to cover any surface where you need to put your baby down.

4. Breastfeeding in public

Before going out, you have to practice first in your home the position of your baby if you try to breastfeed him in public. Second, wear clothing that gives you "easy access" like a button down dress or blouse and a tie-strap top. Also a layered look will definitely be of great use for cover ups when breastfeeding.

Third, look around and try to find an area where it is not that crowded and too open or exposed to others. Fourth, have a wrap, shawl, or baby blanket and throw it around you to keep your breastfeeding private. Some malls today have nursing and breastfeeding rooms where you can use for added security. - 30224

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Selecting The Perfect Toddler High Chair

By Geoffrey Woods

Fitting out a nursery for a soon to arrive newborn baby is fun as well as a big deal for many parents. Baby nursery furniture is on of the best selling markets online as well as off-line. The high chair for babies is definitely a necessary piece of furniture and one that you will use time and time again for years.

There are thousands of different types of high chairs available in the market and their prices can really differ depending on which features are included. Whichever one you choose, remember that safety and practicality should be on the top of the list, not price.

High chairs that are of a decent quality have a few features in common. They are strong, sturdy, and allow you to really easily adjust the height to bring your infant up to the level of the table so that she may be fed more easily - it's function is that simple! However, invest in a more expensive chairs and you get cushions, reclining backs, dual trays along with toys attached to them to keep your toddler busy.

There are just so many styles and brands of baby chairs available for you to choose, but rather than considering price first, you should be looking first at your baby's safety. Find out if that particular model you're looking at buying meets high safety standards (with features like 5-point safety harnesses). You'll want a comfortable and safe seat for your little one.

Next look at the components of the high chair and the materials used in its construction. You might want to choose a foldable high chair if space is limited, or an aluminum one if you plan on carrying it around a lot. The detachable tray should also be light so you can remove them easily when not in use. Look for trays that come with a high rim so food doesn't easily fall on the floor.

While you're at it, you might like to consider also buying a portable high chair, just in case you decide to take your little one along with you for a family dinner or outing. Do not depend on restaurants to provide you with high chairs for dining. Most places will probably not have any and even if they do, you wouldn't want your baby sitting in them. These cheap chairs are not only dirty but are also very flimsy and are easy to tip over.

Buy a portable seat or chair that's light and compact, and easily attachable to a chair. These portable baby chairs come with slings that you can slip over the back of a chair or large object whilst allowing you to adjust the height of the seat as well.

Also available are hook on versions where the baby seat can be attached to a dining table. This is a great feature to have as you'll be able to bring your baby close to all the action without the need of an extra chair. If you want to purchase this style of baby feeding seats, you'll need to be sure the table you're clipping it to is strong enough to withstand the weight. - 30224

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Family Travel - Tips For Flying With Children

By Adriana Noton

Traveling by car with children can be easily managed. Kids get use to a car quickly and learn how to entertain themselves. As well, it is easy to stop the car and talk to them when they are not behaving. Traveling by airplane with children can be much more challenging. However, by employing a few simple measures, you can make the flying experience much more enjoyable.

The following is a list of helpful tips to make flying with children less stressful:

1. It is important to make sure you are prepared for the flight. There are a number of items you will need to board the airplane. Make sure you bring your child's passport and airplane ticket. When possible, purchase direct nonstop flight tickets so that you do not have to change planes which often is a hassle when traveling with children. For international air travel, book a bassinet for infants up to about 8kg. Ask the airline if they permit early boarding for families. Call the airline to see if they provide child seats. If they do not provide such seats, bring your own child seat. Arrive at the airport early and ask for bulkhead seats as they are roomier.

2. To ensure that your flight is peaceful, you need to keep your children busy while in the air. Many airlines offer video games, seat-back movies, activity books, comic books, and coloring books. You can also bring your own crayons, paper, puzzle books, toys, and game books. It will keep the kids entertained and focused during the flight and allow you to relax.

3. Many airlines will offer snacks; however, the food they distribute is not always suitable for children. Bring your kids favorite snacks and drinks. Do not give them food items that are high in sugar because it can cause them to become hyper during the flight. Water and juice are good choices. Other food items that are good choices include: bread sticks, small boxes of dry cereal, carrot sticks, apple pieces, raisins, bananas, rice cakes, and dried fruit.

4. When planning where you will stay once you arrive at your destination, choose an accommodation that caters to children. There are many resorts and hotels that provide free meals for kids and even allow children to stay for free. Some places also offer children's activities, cribs, babysitting services, and recreational facilities for children.

5. It is important to keep children healthy, happy, quiet, and safe during the flight. When changing altitudes, children will often experience ear pain. For infants, you can lessen the pain and screaming by giving them a pacifier or a bottle. You can give older children gum to chew.

Because flying with children can be stressful, the night before the flight, make sure you get a lot rest. You want to make flying with children comfortable and enjoyable. By preparing ahead of the flight and planning how to keep the kids busy during the flight, you can help reduce the chances of problems arising and help ensure the flight is relaxing and fun. - 30224

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Are You a Candidate for Dropping Out?

By Mike Mower

Did you know that almost 50% of college students never make it to graduation? This is a more than double the dropout rate from the'60's, although more students than ever are enrolling and getting accepted every year. Why the massive rate of attrition? Escalating tuition costs in an inflated economy, along with a high unemployment rate must take a lion's share of the blame, but there are other reasons. For example:

1. Social pressure. Living away from home for the first time can be a problem. Some students thrive in such a challenge, but for others, the desire to go back to the familiar is sometimes too hard to resist. As for those who thrive in a new environment, one that's free from parental scrutiny, sometimes they are a bit too sociable to be able to do well in class. In both cases, dropout is the result.

2. Academic pressure: Some students can't handle the level of intensity at the college level compared to high school. Another factor that contributes to the dropout rate is if the college you've enrolled in doesn't turn out to be a good fit once you get there. Sometimes students like the idea of a big campus until they actually try to learn in the midst of 100 other students in the lecture hall, for example. What if you study for a while and decide to change your major and the college doesn't offer it?

3. Who is there to turn to? You never really had to wonder about that while in high school because there was a guidance counselor assigned to you, likely right under the same roof as all of your classes. College can be a different matter. If you find yourself overwhelmed, either socially or academically, it's important to know who to go to before you get too stressed out.

4. If you need to work, try to do so during the summers and on weekends only. If you must work during the academic year, do not do so for more than 20 hours a week. Many students end up dropping out simply because they need to work and can't keep up with their studies.

Your future is as vast as your ability to dream. And, as you've just read, your ability to prepare for rough patches will probably factor in from time to time as well. Dropping out isn't always the answer when things get tough, so try to cope as best you can and stay on the course that you have set for yourself. - 30224

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Let Garfield and Company Redefine Your Personal Checks

By Alan Plastin

Like Garfield, do you dread Monday mornings? Does taking out your checkbook give you anxiety? Well, if you're a fan of the lovable, and sometimes surly, big orange cat then carrying Garfield checks will always give you a smile when you take out that checkbook. Plus, it's not as expensive as you might think, not thanks to the Internet.

Created in 1978 by Jim Davis, Garfield is the world's most syndicated comic strip. Everyone around the world is familiar with Garfield and his pals. The comic strip centers on the life and adventures of Garfield, a large orange, and sometimes lazy, cat as well as his owner Jon and Jon's dog, Odie.

Garfield's abhorrence of Monday mornings, his laziness, his obsessive love of eating, and his distaste of diets are some of the common themes that can be found within the comic strips. Both children and adults are able to enjoy the humor, somewhat due to the fact that the storylines are not political in nature and instead center on the daily humor that life can bring.

Jon is Garfield and Odie's owner and is usually portrayed as a nice, if somewhat geeky, character. He has eccentric habits such as stamp collecting and dubious fashion taste, according to Garfield. Some of the jokes in the comic strip focus on Jon's inability to garner a date.

Odie is a yellow dog that is usually shown to be nave, but lovable. Sometimes, when Garfield and Jon are out of the house, Odie can be seen reading large novels and watching educational television. Garfield often gets the better of him, although the two do share an affinity for one another.

Today, if you're a fan of Garfield and Company, then you can purchase Garfield personal bank checks at a fraction of the cost that you might have paid at your bank by ordering online. When you use a reputable site you can save as much as 50% off the cost that you might have paid in the past. Plus, you will have a larger multitude of checks to select from, too.

The Garfield checks are endearing and light-hearted, just like the comic strip. You can even purchase coordinating address labels and a matching checkbook cover to go with them in order to complete your Garfield collection. Every time you write a Garfield check, you won't help but smile-even if your finances are no laughing matter.

Purchasing checks on the Internet is simple and fast and takes out the ordeal of having to visit your local bank. You just need to know your routing number and checking account number to begin. These will be printed directly onto the checks themselves. You can usually expect to receive the checks in about 3-5 days, which might even be quicker than your bank got them to you in the past. - 30224

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Life-Changing Quotes In ONE Book: Solving The Mystery Of Life

By Masami Sato

Part One of Three

This collection of beautiful quotes that will inspire you to awaken your curiosity about the mystery of life is excerpted from "ONE", a book by Masami Sato, the founder of Buy1GIVE which is a global giving organisation sharing the joy of giving. The quotes in this first edition include topics that are profoundly related to our everyday lives, such as mystery, judgment and connection. This article is the first part of the 3 "ONE Book Life-Changing Quotes Series".

On transforming judgment

"Judgment often has very little relation to reality."

"Actions and words don't always accurately reflect who we are. Every single one of us has had the experience of wanting to undo what we did or said."

On the mystery of life

"It's very, very clear that we don't need to know all of the 'hows' and 'whys' of life to keep living on this planet."

"There are so many things we don't understand in life. In spite of that lack of understanding though, we often enjoy experiencing those things."

"Seeing is important but trying to figure out everything isn't necessary."

"The scientists are not here to reveal the 'truth' because we are here to seek it forever. They are actually here to complicate the game (of life) so that we can have more questions and enjoy the game longer."

Connection

"Connection is the core of everything. That's what life is. Connection."

"Every single thing we do is to satisfy the need for connection."

"We cannot feel unhappy when we are feeling totally connected. It's impossible!"

"We are designed to constantly seek ways to connect to each other and to a greater purpose."

"'solutions' coming from fear and doubt may not be the most effective ways. We end up feeling more and more disconnected from each other."

"We can only truly celebrate the victory with others when we win together. Then we feel connected."

"This is the game called ONE. The aim of the game is to 'connect'! We keep connecting until we all become ONE. - 30224

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Your Baby's Einstein Brain

By Edie Mindell

A few weeks after conception, your baby's brain is already on its way to being developed. Several months before child birth, your baby's brain could already do basic functions. Your role in enhancing your baby's brain and developing it further starts as soon as child birth and continues throughout his life, or at least until he starts learning on his own.

According to Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory, there are about seven different types of intelligence - linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, visual-spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Some people can excel in all things involving math while others may have the gift of tongue. How we develop which intelligence would depend on how we were reared as a child.

Toys such as alphabet blocks and story books with large pictures can help your child develop his linguistic intelligence. For toddlers, you can give them toys that talk and say the alphabet and numbers out loud. Your child can them repeat after them. On the other hand, musical intelligence can be enhanced by crib mobiles that come with music as well as baby rattles. These toys give your baby a first-hand experience on how sound is produced. Your visual-spatial intelligence can be enhanced with the use of building blocks or clay. Older children can be given puzzles to solve. You might also want to try handing your child a few drawing tools which they could use to draw what's on their mind. A trip to a nearby park can also enhance your child's visual intelligence.

If you want to enhance your child's logical-mathematical abilities, you might want to try giving him or her building blocks. Older children can be given construction sets as well as experiment sets. Rubik's cube is another way by which you can enhance your child's intelligence as well as toys that allow your child to mix and match. Computer games that feature cause-and-effect activities can also help enhance his or her way of thinking. A trip to the local museum can also help hone their intelligence. Children with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence can participate in physical activities such as running around, scavenger hunts, dancing, etc. For babies, activities could include walking around, crawling and dancing about. They could also be given construction sets, building blocks and even clay.

On the other hand, enhancing your child's interpersonal skills would involve make-believe games. You can also allow them to act out characters from story books that you have read to them. On the other hand, puzzles and some quiet time for reflection, observation and analysis of things are just what your child needs in order to enhance his intrapersonal skills. Older children can be given puzzle books as well as brain teasers for them to work on. Your child's brain can absorb thousands of information during the first three years of his or her life. Take advantage of this phase of his or her life by giving him or her toys that would help in the development of his or her brain. The more types of toys he or she is exposed to, the higher the chances of him developing his intelligence. - 30224

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Music and Learning = Smarter Babies

By Edie Mindell

Music stimulates children's thinking skills, encourages creativity, and develops musical ability. Introduce music to babies by singing, humming, and chanting. It doesn't matter if the songs are sung off-key; babies love hearing sounds, especially those made by their parents. They are also riveted by rattles and other noisemakers.

Toddlers can already clap and dance to music, so introduce them to nursery rhymes and songs they can dance to. This helps develop their motor and verbal skills.

Preschoolers love musical instruments like xylophones, drums, toy keyboards and guitars. Musical books and CD's would also be greatly appreciated.

Experimenting with sounds stimulates a child's brain. For example, parents can make a guitar out of rubber bands and a cereal box. Just stretch rubber bands of different thickness around the box and pluck to create sounds.

Musical toys, as we all know are very popular for the children. MUsical toys vary from those that produce soothing sounds to relax your baby's mind, to noise-making variety that interests the child. These toys are also designed to fit in any age group.

In newborn babies, crib mobiles are a big hit because of the soothing sounds it create that help ease and relax the baby especially during sleeping time. These mobiles are also fun to look at because of the colorful figures attached to it.

Baby rattles are also perfect as musical toys because of the varied sounds it create whenever the baby take a grasp of it and start shaking it.

Musical toys are very important for the child's development. These toys hone the child's senses and ability to create and appreciate music in any form. These toys are specifically designed to entertain the child, at the same time educate him about music.

They are designed to entertain babies in musical ways that encourage speech development, motor and skills development, and deep appreciation to the music world. Learning music is very vital for the child's proper growth development.

There are many ways to introduce music to your child. From toys, to musical CD's, and just by simply singing to him a beautiful song, your baby can be exposed and learns to appreciate music in his life. With introducing and learning music, you are opening the world to him in new and exciting ways. - 30224

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Quality Time With Your Kids

By Edie Mindell

We love to spend time with our children and bond with them everyday. But as career-oriented and working moms, we rarely have the chance to do so because of our hectic schedules. We long to be with them for every minute of their lives, but we simply can't. We just can't find much available time to do so.

Because of our hectic schedule, we are already tired and exhausted whenever we go home. And one of the quickest and simplest form of bonding we could give our children is watching television together. Just by doing so, we think that we have already spent time with them. Watching tv is our way of bonding with them, at the same time, we get to relax our tired body.

Watching tv can be fun, but letting your children watch too often for you to spend time with them is not quality time.While watching tv can be educational especially if they are watching informative programs, too much of it is not a healthy bonding for you and your children.

TV can give useful information, but toddlers learn best by actual touching, tasting, smelling, hearing, and seeing. We say it is educational, but if we are perfectly honest with ourselves, the real reason we allow our children boob tube time is that it is convenient. The colorful, flashing images grab their attention and glue them to their seats. We get to cuddle them without worrying about keeping them busy. TV gives us the luxury of low-maintenance quality time.

But most of the time, despite the convenience, we still feel bad about boob tube bonding. So we often rationalize- we think of the hundred and one things that our precocious children are learning from TV. Unfortunately, there is increasing evidence of the harmful effects of TV on little children.

TV does not allow experimentation- they passively watch the images and absorb pre-processed facts. They can't interact with it, and because there is no interaction, there is no feedback. A habit of passive learning dampens curiosity and weakens problem-solving skills. Children grow used to being given information, not actively processing experiences for hidden facts and concepts.

The bottom line is, you don't need energy to watch TV, but you do need to invest time in support activities to glean any educational value from what your toddler watches. A 30-minute Barney tape on numbers has to be accompanied by games and activities where you and your children learn to count together.

Having quality time with your kids does not rely solely on watching TV. There are a lot of fun and educational activities that you could do together to strengthen your bond. Playing is one important bonding activity that you could share with your children.

There are a lot of educational toys available in stores and even online that are great for your children. For your toddlers, Ride-on toys and pedal cars are a sure hit to them. Toddlers love toys that are mobiles. You can bond with them by teaching them how to play and ride on those toys. Its double the fun and enjoyment, plus educational benefits that could help your children in their learning stage.

Being tired and exhausted is not a reason to disregard your time with your children. Spending quality time with them is the most important aspect of a good parenting. - 30224

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Giving Birth - Are You All Set For Your Newborn's Coming?

By Howe Chin

Expecting your newborn baby pretty soon? Well there's no time to waste and way too much to be done in the remaining weeks or months. It can be a stressful time so with the aid of the following tips, it's time to get started.

Has your car been serviced recently? If not, you should definitely need to get this done as fast as possible. Send your car to the mechanics and make sure everything's in safe, working order. Getting a baby capsule for the car is also another essential task. Ask around for accredited installers.

You might like to also look into getting the windows of the car tinted to prevent your baby from getting sunburnt (they have extremely delicate skin).

Try to find time to reward, enjoy and endulge yourself during this phase as it will only get more demanding later on. Why not take a short trip with your loved-one? This may be the last time you will be able to take just one overnight bag for a weekend trip. If time is short, book a nice restaurant and have a romantic dinner and movie instead.

A visit to your hairdresser might not be a bad idea as well. Many mums choose to have a quick make-over with a no-fuss hairstyle that's easy to maintain knowing that they will have very little time for grooming once the baby is born - besides, short hairstyles are back in fashion! While you're at it, you might as well go all out and get a facial or a pedicure and pamper yourself to the brim, relax and enjoy.

If you own a pet, this is the time to make sure that they are de-wormed, vaccinated and given flea treatments if you haven't already. It is advisable to take your dog or cat to the vet a few weeks prior to childbirth to get that all the vaccinations done as well as medical checkups out of the way. Also for the safety of your new child, consider also purchasing pet gates to keep your dog away from your baby's primary area of the house will be.

Start making changes to your home before your baby gets back from the hospital. You might need to seriously think about whether or not your pet will be allowed to sleep on your bed or couch, or even eat in the kitchen. These changes are for health reasons so make sure your pet is accustomed to these new habits early on.

A safe and clean home environment is crucial for your baby so make sure that your dog is properly trained prior to the baby's arrival to avoid any disasters later on. - 30224

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Using Carrollton Day Care For Your Child's Needs

By Kelly Mayberry

Carrollton day care facility, like so many other day care centers aims to provide you and your child the best, with its state of the art, innovative creative activities, and the center offers the maximum learning in the most fun to your child, also ensuring you the comfort of mind knowing that your child is in able and loving hands.

First off, congratulations are in order; it is very seldom that a parent love their child so much to rather be interested in providing any growth opportunities they couldn't possibly provide themselves due to their other activities. A child needs plenty of time, and in the present day, time is something most people are usually short of, these busy timetables has thus resulted in the advent of the various day care centers across the world.

There is no denying the love and concern a parent feels towards their child, therefore it is very hard for a parent to actually be away from their child, in such a condition if the parent sends the child to a day care center, the parent is not especially comfortable with, sending the child to the day care sis a moot point, the parent wont get the mental relaxation that the child is being sent to the day care for.

Special consideration of whether your child is safe, whether your child is happy and whether your child is learning only the good things should be made.

You would want to check whether the day care you intend to send you are child to is a safe haven or not, there are a number of things that a good day care center like Carrollton would likely offer you and your child The most obvious and foremost being the sense of well being and comfort, to you as well as your child.

Confidence, any day care staff that is not confident of success is bound to fail in any task, you would also wish to leave your child on a daycare only once you are confident in the day cares care-taking abilities.

Remember that a good day care center will not only be confident, but also make you as well as your child a believer that both are in safe and loving hands.


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Get Your Ex Back : 3 Sizzling Hot Suggestions To Get Your Ex Back

By Garth Cannon

If you have just suffered a traumatic breakup, the chances are that you both are suffering from emotional unsteadiness.

In such a scenario, one of you would need to try and make an effort to get your ex back. If you're still confused, simply read thru these 5 sizzling hot tips to get your ex back at warp speed :

Tip No.1

The first tip to win your ex back is by passing a little time alone and visualizing the good times that you spent with your estranged lover. You need to try avoiding the heated debates and the silly debates but try and remember only those episodes whereby you had shared a sweet time together. Then, you want to try to understand the actual reason why your relationship turned sour. If possible, maintain a notebook and jot down the points using a pen and a paper.

Tip No.2

The second tip which usually works in your favor is to avoid taking your other half for granted. You need to attempt to understand that even your better half has a mind of his / her very own and he / she would react according to the eventualities in different ways. In order to maintain a good relation with your estranged lover, you need to try and please your ex by showering him / her with all of the warm feelings and love that is needed to get your ex back.

Tip No.3

Whenever there's a split, you want to try to understand that time is a great healing factor. Taking cue from this scenario you need to understand that you need to try to give space to your estranged lover. If you give your ex space, the possibilities are that he / she would reciprocate your affections at the earliest given opportunity and void getting into an opposed situation with you. Instead, you must try and forgive your ex for all the mistakes he / she has made in the past. Forgiveness is the secret to success in any relationship. - 30224

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Enjoying Free Nintendo Wii Download

By Cyra Crane

It's great to have your wii console unlocked in order to incorporate numerous wii games that you will surely enjoy for a lifetime. Both the old and new games can be possibly played these days with the aid of the Internet. The rates of these games are much more reasonable than visiting at the game store which has a more expensive price per game. It's really an amazing thing to download Nintendo Wii games to be able to benefit the unlimited number of games.

Your console is obviously one of the best entertainment media at home more especially for the avid gamers. The features it brings are simply great and very interactive for everybody. It is especially designed not just for the teenagers but for anyone regardless of age. The whole method is very user- friendly to the extent that you can get the games working on your unit within just a few minutes. The very important part of the process though is to select a website which is trustworthy to offer you with what you need.

There are websites on the web where you can pick from for the best Nintendo wii download services. Google and Yahoo have the list of probable online sites to download the unlimited games. Be always aware for the possible viruses and spyware brought by some of the sites. They could obviously harm your personal computer and may end up not using it anymore which everyone doesn't want to happen. You should consider how fast the download takes and the quality of the games to make the cost you paid for more worth it.

Technically, you will be able to get these exciting games by registering from an official Nintendo wii download website. These download websites are usually established by the professional business men for the purpose of providing the avid gamers with both the vintage and modern video games. One reliable suggestion is to diligently read through some of the online download reviews to be able to decide which site would be the best for the download.

All these fascinating games are made available so long as your console is unlocked. There's nothing else that offers you a totally amusing multi-media than your wii console. You can definitely perform the Nintendo Wii Games download to have a completely different gaming experience. Apart from the games, you can also download great music or movies. It is certain that you will be able to save a lot of your money than buying a game at the store for an expensive rate.

As long as you have Internet access at home you can for sure get the downloading process done in a split of just minutes. The instructions provided are very simple, even if it's your first time to do the thing you can perfectly follow the steps and get it working successfully. You will never be left behind with what are the latest games available today. It is a guarantee that you will get to play the recent games and share them with your friends to have some real fun. - 30224

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