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		<title>Adult Halloween Costumes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I live in Canada can you ship there?
 Yes, please keep in mind all charges and prices are quoted and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Please allow ample time for shipment to clear Customs. If you cannot place your order at this time, it may be due to high traffic or other Internet related issues. We ask that you try again in a few minutes. If you would like to place your order via phone call 1- or via fax 1-.Free electoral roll searches. Apparently it's slightly dated but still very handy for tracing people who you know often with phone numbers too. Please visit the Halloween post for 2006 Look At This.: Happy Halloween it contains all of the working links on this page with dozens more new links added.]]></description>
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<p>I live in Canada can you ship there?<br />
 Yes, please keep in mind all charges and prices are quoted and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Please allow ample time for shipment to clear Customs. If you cannot place your order at this time, it may be due to high traffic or other Internet related issues. We ask that you try again in a few minutes. If you would like to place your order via phone call 1- or via fax 1-.Free electoral roll searches. Apparently it&#8217;s slightly dated but still very handy for tracing people who you know often with phone numbers too. Please visit the Halloween post for 2006 Look At This.: Happy Halloween it contains all of the working links on this page with dozens more new links added.</p>
<p> How fast will I receive my order?<br />
 Most items in our catalog are available in our warehouse. Your order will be processed and shipped via UPS within 48 hours and should be in your hands within 7-10 days. Depending on your location rush orders can ship next day or second-day delivery, for an additional charge.The basic difference between C7 and C9 light bulbs is the size and power of each. Traditional C7 light bulbs are about 2&#8243; high from the base to the tip of the bulb, while C9 light bulbs are about 3&#8243; high.</p>
<p> Does CN do anything special for Halloween?<br />
 Yes, each resort is different but normally they put up decorations and have various Halloween activities you can participate in. For 2004 some of these activities included: CN a pumpkin carving contest, mummy wrapping contest, Ghost vs. Goblins beach volleyball, Ghost vs. Goblins pool volleyball, costume parade and Halloween karaoke in the Piano Bar. CSA a costume contest. COR a Halloween show after dinner.Yes, please keep in mind all charges and prices are quoted and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Please allow ample time for shipment to clear Customs. If you cannot place your order at this time, it may be due to high traffic or other Internet related issues. We ask that you try again in a few minutes.</p>
<p> Do you ship to foreign countries?<br />
 We currently ship to Arab Emirates, Bahamas, Bermuda, Guam, Mexico &amp; Virgin Islands. There is a minimum charge of $65.00. NO COD!! Shipping and processing charges will be no less than $65.00 but no greater than 150% of merchandise total.A-8: (2006_01_15) YES - the Paint Webcam is for real. It&#8217;s a D-Link DCS-6620g wireless webcam that takes snapshots every couple of seconds. For grins, I put some clocks down there for some &#8220;action&#8221; . along with a recent newspaper; check it out! Sorry, no satellite photos or my 40th birthday ..The basic difference between C7 and C9 light bulbs is the size and power of each. Traditional C7 light bulbs are about 2&#8243; high from the base to the tip of the bulb, while C9 light bulbs are about 3&#8243; high.</p>
<p> What Would Microsoft Do if Google Invented an OS?<br />
 Free electoral roll searches. Apparently it&#8217;s slightly dated but still very handy for tracing people who you know often with phone numbers too. Please visit the Halloween post for 2006 Look At This.: Happy Halloween it contains all of the working links on this page with dozens more new links added.Most items in our catalog are available in our warehouse.</p>
<p> I have a catalog and I know what the item number is there an easy way to find those items?<br />
 Yes. Simply enter the item number in the search all at the top of the page and it will take you to that item.Yes.</p>
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		<title>Six Unique Christmas Gifts for Mom That She Will Cherish Forever</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry Stanfield</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[It's just around Christmas and you're considering a number of options for Christmas gifts for mom. Out of the many gifts you are considering, make sure that your gifts are something that your mom can use. There is really no point to getting her something that she doesn't like or want to use.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Terry Stanfield</div>
<p>It&#8217;s just around Christmas and you&#8217;re considering a number of options for Christmas gifts for mom. Out of the many gifts you are considering, make sure that your gifts are something that your mom can use. There is really no point to getting her something that she doesn&#8217;t like or want to use.  </p>
<p> This article will provide you with great ideas for six unique Christmas gifts for your mom. These gifts will be something that your mom will cherish forever.  Not only will these ideas please your mom, they will also make the busy Christmas shopping season a bit easier for you to manage.</p>
<p> Gift no.1:  Get your mother a cameos, a cameos is something that nobody would probably even think of getting your mother. And the great thing about a cameo is the fact that it can be personalized for the specific occasion.</p>
<p> Gift no.2: If you are looking to get a special gift for mom, then it would be a good idea to get her birthstone jewelry.  Birthstone jewelry is something she will wear and remember for ever. </p>
<p> Gift no.3:  Getting mother&#8217;s jewelry for Christmas is a good idea as jewelry is something moms always tend to wear, especially jewelry that has specially been made from them. </p>
<p> Gift no.4:  When buying jewelry as Christmas gifts for mom, she will love it if you bought her mother&#8217;s earrings. Earrings such as the &#8216;ethereal bond post earrings&#8217; make for excellent Christmas gifts for moms.</p>
<p> Gift no.5: Get your mom a mother&#8217;s locket. A mother&#8217;s locket is an excellent Christmas present for moms. These lockets are available in various colors, and makes, which would make your mom very happy. These lockets have been specially designed with moms in mind, so there is no risk really as you know your mom would love them. </p>
<p> Gift no.6:   Get your mom a bead and block birth stone bracelet for Christmas. These are excellent Christmas gifts, with a personal touch. It is guaranteed to make your mom feel special, and wanted. It does a good job of warming hearts up during Christmas. </p>
<p> As you can see there are many unique Christmas gifts for mom. There are unique presents as nobody would really think of giving your mom these gifts. These gifts, along with a warm hug, are enough to say &#8216;I love you&#8217; and &#8216;Merry Christmas&#8217; to your mom. The next time you go shopping be sure to take this list along with you.</p>
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		<title>Skeleton Zombie Adult</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:10:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suet Suennen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Do I need a costume for class?
 Exercise garments are worn in the classroom. Leotards, shorts and blouse, swimsuit, any clothing article that will allow you the freedom to move. Footwear is bare feet, soft shoe, soft sandals or a pair of socks. A hip scarf is helpful. These are available at the studio. Intermediate class will require a skirt and veil.The costume that your child will wear will actually be the property of The Theater Factory. Your tuition payment will cover the materials needed to construct your child's costume, the payment we make to the costume designers and the rental fee for the use of that costume. A note about costume changes at our studio: We require that all of our students wear either a bathing suit, (a one piece for girls), gym trunks or gymnastics suit under their costume to preserve modesty during costume changes.That depends. Are you dressed as a gundam (or any other giant robo) with a 6 foot laser rifle? This question has been asked so so many times when the answer is so simple.]]></description>
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<p>Do I need a costume for class?<br />
 Exercise garments are worn in the classroom. Leotards, shorts and blouse, swimsuit, any clothing article that will allow you the freedom to move. Footwear is bare feet, soft shoe, soft sandals or a pair of socks. A hip scarf is helpful. These are available at the studio. Intermediate class will require a skirt and veil.The costume that your child will wear will actually be the property of The Theater Factory. Your tuition payment will cover the materials needed to construct your child&#8217;s costume, the payment we make to the costume designers and the rental fee for the use of that costume. A note about costume changes at our studio: We require that all of our students wear either a bathing suit, (a one piece for girls), gym trunks or gymnastics suit under their costume to preserve modesty during costume changes.That depends. Are you dressed as a gundam (or any other giant robo) with a 6 foot laser rifle? This question has been asked so so many times when the answer is so simple.</p>
<p> Can you come in costume?<br />
 I love to come in costume!! I can do Renaissance, clown, Hawaiian/Caribbean, Halloween frightening, Gentleman Juggler, or skateboard chic. If you need something else, just let me know! For dinosaur presentations, I can come dressed in typical work clothes one would wear for a day in the Badlands. To complement the outfit, I can bring my backpack loaded with the tools and other equipment I would need for a days work in finding and extracting dinosaur fossils.Not like many industry product, which have a wash process at the end of produce. Since each of our costumes are tailored sepearately as client&#8217;s special requireemnt.</p>
<p> How do I hire a costume?<br />
 To enquire about our costumes simply browse our costume hire catalogue. When you find a costume you want, click the Add to Wardrobe button, you will be directed to a page where information about your requirements is requested. You may then either carry on shopping or click Request items. Note: Your hire wardrobe is shown on the right hand side of the web page. When you have finished shopping, click request items in the hire wardrobe.This site does not provide direct access to costumes for sale or rent. We do provide links to likely sources for costume sales and rentals on our Links page. You may also find people who take commission work in our Guestbook pages. We also provide a resource guide to the local Baltimore/Washington area, at Resources. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend specific individuals or companies to provide the services you need.</p>
<p> It seems there is smell on the costume?<br />
 Not like many industry product, which have a wash process at the end of produce. Since each of our costumes are tailored sepearately as client&#8217;s special requireemnt. We cannot wash the costume before delivery. For some costume, there may be some original smell of fabrics left on the costume.That depends. Are you dressed as a gundam (or any other giant robo) with a 6 foot laser rifle? This question has been asked so so many times when the answer is so simple. Yes, you can work in costume.as long as that costume does NOT interfere with the job you&#8217;re supposed to perform. The only thing you are required to wear while working (other than some form of clothing) is you GOFER Badge. We recommend you don&#8217;t wear a costume but the choice is yours.The best place for doing any major research remains the library.</p>
<p> What is a costume?<br />
 It depends on what kind of costume you want and how much you are willing to invest. Most fukus are made out of gabardine, suraline, or other suiting material. I do not use cheap cotton unless it is specifically requested by the customer. I really do not like to take requests like that, however, and I am more likely to deny your commission if presented with such a request. I will use higher-quality materials upon request, of course, at additional cost.It depends on what kind of costume you want and how much you are willing to invest. Most fukus are made out of gabardine, suraline, or other suiting material. I do not use cheap cotton unless it is specifically requested by the customer. I really do not like to take requests like that, however, and I am more likely to deny your commission if presented with such a request.</p>
<p> What is a Costume Designer?<br />
 A Costume Designer is an individual who costumes actors for their roles in theater, TV, and film. They are often assisted on the set by wardrobe personnel, in charge of dressing the actors, and maintaining the wardrobe.Yes, the categories are Most Authentic, Most Creative, and Best Costume, so start planning your costumes now! I have already heard of some GREAT ideas, so the competition should be fun to see!This site does not provide direct access to costumes for sale or rent. We do provide links to likely sources for costume sales and rentals on our Links page. You may also find people who take commission work in our Guestbook pages.</p>
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		<title>Teaching Children Financial Responsibility With These Simple Step</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zacharias Allred</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Children need to learn financial responsibility because we live in a money centered society.  Without this skill your children will flounder.  Financial irresponsibility affects most areas of our lives from marriage to buying a home.  Here are some ideas to help you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Zacharias Allred</div>
<p>Children need to learn financial responsibility because we live in a money centered society.  Without this skill your children will flounder.  Financial irresponsibility affects most areas of our lives from marriage to buying a home.  Here are some ideas to help you.</p>
<p>1.  Set a good example.  Children are very aware of what is going on around them and they will start questioning some of your actions.  Take using a credit card for example.  When I fill up sometimes my little children will ask me why I use a credit card if they are bad.  I have to chuckle at how intuitive they are.  But this gives me an opportunity to explain to them the proper use of a credit card. </p>
<p>2.  Start when your children are little.  As soon as your children can ask for a piece of candy they are ready to start learning about money and financial responsibility.  You can take a few extra minutes and kneel down beside them and show them the different markings on coins and bills and how they relate to price tags.  </p>
<p>3.  Have a budget.  Our spending overtime usually evolves into a budget system since most of us have to be careful with our money.  Use this as an opportunity to teach your kids that each month you have a set amount of income that comes in and therefore, you have to be careful how you spend it.  This may also help your cause when you are at the store and your child is asking you to buy them everything they see.</p>
<p>4.  Delayed gratification.  When your child sets their heart on something they really want sit down with them and develop a plan for how they can earn the money.  If you just give them what they want every time they have a notion your children will not learn the value of money.  Teaching children to learn while they earn is a gift from you to them.</p>
<p>5.  Shopping.  As a father I do the grocery shopping sometimes and I frankly do not know how my wife does it.  You have to have a degree in purchasing.  Add to that whining children and well, you get the idea.  What I do is I take a few children with me and I tell them to find the best price on different items.  You can even get them a little hand held calculator and teach them to figure cost per ounce.</p>
<p>6.  World markets.  Financial markets are a part of our lives so you need to educate your children about them.  This will go a long ways in teaching them about money because they will make better buying decisions.  What is a &#8220;blue chip?&#8221;  Why can the market go down in a bull market when unemployment goes down?  Your children need to know. </p>
<p>Teaching children financial responsibility is a gift you give to them.  Money is a tremendous tool but it can also be abused if used incorrectly.  Show your children how to be financially savvy by setting a good example and sticking to a budget.  Take your children shopping and have them help you make purchases.  Do not just buy anything they want but help them earn the money.</p>
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		<title>Losing the Baby Fat - What to Do Before, During &#38; After Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:47:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne Brown</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Realistically, due to our differences there is no magic "pill" to losing the baby fat.   Life is what you make it so make the decision to start and commit to getting back in shape by living a healthy lifestyle.  Here are some simple steps to help you on your way to a higher quality of life.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Teresa Brown</div>
<p>Realistically, due to our differences there is no magic &#8220;pill&#8221; to losing the baby fat.   Life is what you make it so make the decision to start and commit to getting back in shape by living a healthy lifestyle.  Here are some simple steps to help you on your way to a higher quality of life. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s nothing new for new moms to see how incredibly fast the Celeb mums were able to lose their baby fat.  But for most moms having a baby takes a toll on them emotionally and physically.  Paparazzi pictures of Jessica Alba in skinny jeans within a few weeks of her baby&#8217;s birth can persuade most women to console themselves with junk food.</p>
<p>So, what is the fastest way to lose the baby fat without the advantage of having your own Momtourage like the Celebs? What may work for your friend or sister may not work for you.  The trick is to find and use what works for you and make it a part of your lifestyle.  </p>
<p>1. Exercise During and After Your Pregnancy</p>
<p>It&#8217;s very important to check with your practitioner before starting any exercise program.  There are many fun and interesting pregnancy yoga or calisthenics classes.  Any water workout can get and keep you fit for your labor and delivery and  post-partum recovery.  Daily exercise can make all the difference in losing the baby fat as quickly as two to six months based on the person. </p>
<p>2.  Breastfeeding </p>
<p>Breastfeeding hastens a nursing mother&#8217;s body in losing the baby fat.  Unfortunately, not all nursing moms experience this benefit and not all moms breastfeed.  The essential thing is to maintain a well-balanced diet and an exercise program and you will lose the pregnancy weight in due time and keep it off. </p>
<p>3.  Montior your Pregnancy Weight</p>
<p>As tempting as it may seem, pregnancy is not an excuse to eat anything and everything you desire.  Even though some women only gain &#8220;baby weight&#8221; and others despite eating healthy gain more than baby weight, eating healthy is the right thing to do.  The goal is to stay within your targeted pregnancy weight as dictated by your doctor. Watching what you eat during your pregnancy will keep the excess pounds from sabotaging your ability to lose your baby fat after giving birth. </p>
<p>4.  Living Healthy</p>
<p>If you can live healthy for your baby, you can lose the baby fat for yourself by choosing to continue living healthy.  This means eating right and staying active.  If you are or have been inactive or out of shape before and after giving birth, always begin an exercise program with your doctor and your body&#8217;s approval and take it easy.  Eventually you will be able to build up your stamina to complete a regular exercise routine that will help you to return to your pre-baby figure in no time.   Sticking to a healthy lifestyle will ensure that the weight comes off and stays off.</p>
<p>Being pregnant is a blessing in so many ways.  Why let the opportunity to start living a healthy lifestyle pass you by?  Making nutritious food choices and engaging in some form of physical activity will make your body&#8217;s efforts to losing the baby fat happen as fast and get you back to feeling like yourself again.</p>
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		<title>Teaching Creative Writing To Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:19:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zacharias Allred</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Teaching creative writing to children is easy since children already have a love for stories.  Parents often read to their children at bed time so introducing a creative writing program in the classroom is simple.  Here are 5 steps to help you get started.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Zacharias Allred</div>
<p>Teaching creative writing to children is easy since children already have a love for stories.  Parents often read to their children at bed time so introducing a creative writing program in the classroom is simple.  Here are 5 steps to help you get started.</p>
<p>1.  Begin small.  Start out by picking a subject that all of the students can relate to.  Pets, toys, friends can all be good places to start.  Get each child to write at least five sentences.  These sentences can be fictional but should be in story form.</p>
<p>2.  Dictation.  Get a tape recorder and allow each child to tell a story that you record.  Do not allow the stories to be more than a few minutes as you will need to transcribe them.  On another day read the stories to the class from a paper.  This helps the students understand some basic elements for good.</p>
<p>3.  Word processor.  Children take to computers like ducks to water.  As soon as it is feasible have the students type their stories in a word processor.  Initially do not be concerned about grammar, punctuation or spelling but let them type a way.  After a few days start showing the kids how they can make capital letters and use the different grammar and spelling tools.</p>
<p>4.  Idea box.  Bring a small box to class and tell the students that this box is only for ideas for stories.  Let them know that others in the class will also have access to their story ideas so they may also want their own &#8220;idea boxes.&#8221;  </p>
<p>5.  Character development.  A big advantage that books have over movies is character development.  A movie is always limited on time so character development takes place as the movie itself develops.  This is not so with creative writing.  Teach the students that the main character of their stories needs to be likable.  If you have read any of Louis L&#8217;Amour&#8217;s books then you know what I mean.  His characters are always the best cowboy in that part of the country with the best morals and values.</p>
<p>Teaching creative writing to children can seem overwhelming at first but when taken in small steps it is not as challenging.  Start with basic stories and then work the kids through ideas then into character development.  There are other more advanced steps like plot development, editing and publishing but this will get these suggestions will help them get started.</p>
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		<title>Are You a Weight Loss Dummy? Two Ways to Lose Your Tummy!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne Brown</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Losing the pregnancy weight can be hard especially when there are so many diet schemes out there. Sometimes stereotypes make the most sense such as: size does matter or quality over quantity! These two stereotypes are famous but that's because they are effective when you're trying to trim your tummy!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Teresa Brown</div>
<p>Losing the pregnancy weight can be hard especially when there are so many diet schemes out there. Sometimes stereotypes make the most sense such as: size does matter or quality over quantity! These two stereotypes are famous but that&#8217;s because they are effective when you&#8217;re trying to trim your tummy!</p>
<p>Size does count:</p>
<p>When sitting down to family dinners try and make sure you watch your portion sizing. In North America people often overload their plates with too much food and even go for seconds. With fast food places super sizing even their small sizes and introducing larger portion meals, it&#8217;s hard to eat light. It can be even harder to lose your tummy when you can eat around the clock with late night take-out windows and 24 hour dining.</p>
<p>With portion sizing you can control and balance your caloric intake. In this way you will see if you are missing your protein or eating too many greens. Portion sizing helps you to eat what you want but in moderation. You can have some carbs and a serving of sugar like toast and honey as long as you balance it.</p>
<p>Faster is better:</p>
<p>You can shorten your workout sessions by doing quality fat burning exercises.  Lose your tummy by speeding up your strides during your cardio. High intensity interval training will boost your metabolism and improve your endurance. Challenge yourself with quick sprints spread throughout your jogs.</p>
<p>The classic pyramid method is one of the easiest to get that quality workout experience. Starting out with a simple walk then a light jog switching to a speedy sprint and back down again will get you where you need to be in losing the pregnancy weight.</p>
<p>Moms, you can lose your tummy by following these old stereotypes. There is nothing new under the sun and sometimes the latest schemes are just traps into expensive gym bills or crazy diet fads. Try and stay positive while sticking to your plan and always have fun!</p>
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<div class='uawlinks'><a href='http://www.lose-tummy.blogspot.com/'>Lose your tummy</a> and stop making excuses! Get your body back by breaking your bad habits and <a href='http://www.losepreg-weight.blogspot.com/'>lose the pregnancy weight</a> with a lifestyle change. Teresa Brown writes about women&#8217;s health and wellness.</div>
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		<title>How and why children draw</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:58:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Tsao</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Children feel the need to express themselves. They fulfill this uniquely human trait by interacting with different people, by responding to the things they observe in their environment and most importantly through drawing.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Wendy Tsao</div>
<p>Children feel the need to express themselves. They fulfill this uniquely human trait by interacting with different people, by responding to the things they observe in their environment and most importantly through drawing.</p>
<p> Drawing not only enhances the developmental skills of a child, it also aids in the ability of the child to express himself creatively.  His thinking and communication skills are also being developed because drawing motivates him to discuss his creations.  Children who are involved in the expressive act of drawing are participating in their own learning. When given choices and ample time to create, they will construct their own realities, communicate their feelings and ideas which in turn make sense of and give meaning to their world.</p>
<p> Children are able to learn very quickly how to use the different mediums and techniques available in drawing. They have a wide selection of tools to choose from, and almost intuitively understand how to make marks on a blank piece of paper. Coloring materials such as crayons, pastel colors, paint, colored markers, colored pencils, watercolors and chalk are the most popular choices for young hands. </p>
<p> When a child begins to make drawings with meaning, he or she is entering an important stage of creating and communicating.  The inspiration of a child stems from the hundreds of ideas running through his mind - which most of the time can result in bizarre pictures that only the child can personally understand.</p>
<p> These ideas can also result in colorful, recognizable drawings of people, animals, objects, places, and so on. Whether or not every drawing that a child makes is a masterpiece, it is through this repeated activity that children learn to experiment and practice different drawing techniques that can further fuel their creativity.  Through drawing, children increase their understanding of colors, shapes and even spatial concepts. </p>
<p> While there is an urge in parents and society to develop a child&#8217;s creativity by enrolling them in art classes, there is just as much value in simply letting children draw whatever they think and feel. Children feel the most joy in drawing spontaneously, that is without any rules or limitations. The benefit of free drawing is that it cultivates within a child the independence to create images, characters and dimensions that they can relate to and think of.</p>
<p>  Drawing helps a child to filter the things that he likes or dislikes. Through his drawings a child can set out his dreams and wishes on paper, and make them seem a bit more real.  Children, like professional artists, can also draw according to their emotions.  Children will produce happy drawings of their families or other familiar subjects but they can also create drawings depicting sad or scary thoughts.  How can parents respond to this form of creativity in children?  By simply showing a genuine appreciation through listening to the child talk about the ideas in the drawing, and by asking the child how they feel about their drawing, the parent is nurturing a positive form of communication.  </p>
<p> Drawing is thus an important tool for very young children, by providing them with opportunities to represent intricate personal narratives and to use them to communicate with significant others in their lives.  Drawing offers a window into children&#8217;s preoccupations, passions, problems and possibilities.  Many adults can listen and respond to these narratives and appreciate the power and meaning of children&#8217;s drawings, and thus help in the development of these young thinkers.</p>
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<div class='uawlinks'><a href="http://www.childsown.com"> Wendy Tsao</a> is a proud mom who dreamt of putting a smile on her child face by transforming his drawing into a doll. Now she is helping other moms experience the same priceless moments of joy and happiness by transforming their child favorite drawings into dolls.For more inforamtion please visit:  <a href="http://www.childsown.com">www.childsown.com</a></div>
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		<title>How to choose a stuffed toy for your child</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Tsao</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Playing is a universal language that all our children use to learn about the world around them. Everything is a toy for the little one and is a major contributor to the child mental and physical development.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Wendy Tsao</div>
<p>Playing is a universal language that all our children use to learn about the world around them. Everything is a toy for the little one and is a major contributor to the child mental and physical development.</p>
<p>Children eagerness to learn and explore has became many mothers&#8217; dilemma. How can any mother protect their children from hurting themselves while getting to know things and people around them. The most obvious and traditional solution was stuffed toys. These toys helped in developing the child&#8217;s mind by stimulating his imagination and at the same time kept him safe away from electricity plugs or fire.</p>
<p>Choosing a stuffed toy for your child isn&#8217;t an easy job to do. Child age and interests is an important factor to consider on your visit to the toy store. There are millions of stuffed toys displayed on your local toy store but which one of them is the most appropriate one for your child.</p>
<p>Children in their first year become interested in exploring and touching things around in order to understand their nature. A simple touch by your child hand can reflect a feeling of threat or safety. This touch is transcribed to his mind and opens it to a whole new world of adventure.</p>
<p>Stuffed toys at this early age needs to soft, no sharp edges, always avoid toys with small pieces that can easily be swallowed or pushed inside the ear or nose. In this early ages child safety is your main concern not your child cry. When we visit the toy store with our children the major problem we face is how to equate between letting our children choose for themselves to build their personality and what is really safe for them.</p>
<p>Child tend to choose cartoon characters like Mickey mouse or spider man as they communicate with them emotionally due to the joy and happiness they experience while watching them. In a child mind, he needs to keep these moments forever by getting these toys to always remind him that he is a happy little fellow.</p>
<p>Keeping your child a happy fellow is really a rewarding experience for any mom. The question that always hunts moms is how to preserve this happy face for ever. Well here is an idea, Give your child a pack of colored pencils and let him draw his favorite character. Send this drawing to childsown.com and we will transform your child drawing into a stuffed toy with the exact same colors as your child drew. We will use fabrics that are safe for your child so that you can feel safe putting your child to bed with his drawing toy.</p>
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<div class='uawlinks'><a href="http://www.childsown.com">Wendy Tsao</a> is a proud mom who dreamt of putting a smile on her child face by transforming his drawing into stuffed toy. Now she is helping other moms experience the same priceless moments of joy and happiness by transforming their child favorite drawings into Stuffed toys. For more information please visit :<a href="http://www.childsown.com">www.childsown.com</a></div>
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		<title>New innovative equipments will take care of our entire problems.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:50:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd Martin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Nowadays there is a high competition in the market with different types of equipments and developments. There are so many new technologies for the benefit of the people. Producers of such products certainly deserve rewards, as these products give an additional frame of appreciation of quality and product superiority. We have been observing extreme improvement with the arrival of several innovative tools. It was not easy for our elders to run the business or take care of the house and belongings very easily whereas it is quite easy for us nowadays.]]></description>
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<p>Nowadays there is a high competition in the market with different types of equipments and developments. There are so many new technologies for the benefit of the people. Producers of such products certainly deserve rewards, as these products give an additional frame of appreciation of quality and product superiority. We have been observing extreme improvement with the arrival of several innovative tools. It was not easy for our elders to run the business or take care of the house and belongings very easily whereas it is quite easy for us nowadays.</p>
<p>With new technologies it has become very easy. The better facilities have led to fast and free flow of business with the introduction of new devices. If you are looking for something affordable, then consider the spy cams which can be available with the website which we can buy through the internet. Spy cams or hidden cameras are the magnificent devices which can be used any where and everywhere according to our preference. It can be used at the workplace in your office to keep an eye on the staff, in the house to keep an eye of the security guard, in the police station to avoid any disturbance, in the railway station, in the airport, in the hospital and many more places like these.</p>
<p>My mother in law advised me to appoint a nanny for the comfort of my baby. But I was still worried as I could not trust a stranger and I was not convinced mentally and emotionally to leave my child with the baby sitter. It was not easy for me to make up my mind. And above that hiring a nanny was not an easy task. First I had to go through all the details about her behavior and then I had to decide for her. I was unable to take the decision, and then my husband&#8217;s friend convinced me with a new suggestion.</p>
<p>Actually I was unaware with the advantages of the spy cams or the hidden cameras. My friend has installed one in his office for the benefit and so that he could observe the staff even if he was not around in the office. When I visited his office I was inspired and influenced by every technique of it. As it is I was to renovate my office interiors and I decided to install a camera in my office along with my interiors. I thought that this would be a good combination for my office with the interiors and a good change in my business techniques too.</p>
<p>My neighbor was once complaining to my wife against the nanny which she had employed for the safety of her baby. She was suspecting her behavior. She was worried to how to protect her baby from the misbehavior of the nanny. Because we had already installed a hidden camera in our office, my wife knew about it. She suggested the neighbor to install a nanny cam in her house so that she could come to know about the ill treatment which the nanny was giving to her baby. She considered it and immediately her problem was solved.</p>
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