Holiday time! Every house is filled with children behaving as though they have been let out of prison. No more school, no more time tables, no more rules, just lots and lots of free time. But wait! Most parents know through experience that this euphoria won't last too long. In a few days, the house will start echoing with cries of "Mummy, I'm bored" and "Daddy, I've nothing to do". Holidays or not, children need some planned schedule. Don't...more
Happiness in a family rests on the culture developed by parents A family is special because of the love that flows in it. Develop a culture of love and fun in your family through some of these special traditions. Charts of appreciation: Put up a chart and let your child be in charge of it. Anyone in the family, who feels that a member of the family deserves a star, can place it against his name as a gesture of appreciation. Your child will surely...more
Organising parties can be a lot of fun if you are a party lover. But we also understand that there are many people who don't like to plan, as it is very time-consuming and stressful. That is why there was the birth of the party planner and voila! All problems were solved. Party planning can be taxing, even for the most enthusiastic and organised, especially if it is a large number you are planning for.There are a few things that could help your planning a little easierMake a listWhen we say make a list, we mean make a list of all the things you need to plan for. There are many aspects of planning a party, so it is better that you first write them all down and go down the list systematically so as to not forget anything. You could try Parties in a Package for planning out your parties. For more info click www.partiesinpackages.com.auNumber of people and their namesDecide the number of people you are thinking of inviting and always plan for five extra. Ask for an R.S.V.P., as it is important to know how many people will be attending for sure and you can plan accordingly.Decide place and dateThe venue of the party is very important. If you are hosting the party at home, make sure the...more
With the days getting longer, you may well feel the urge to go gardening. Certainly, it is a great option to pass the time engaging oneself in some sort of creativity. But sometimes, you miss someone there. Yes, it is your little kids who are often deprived of the joy of gardening. In fact, they generally find it fascinating. So, if they can be...more
According to etiquette expert Emily Post, "The standard christening gift, is a silver mug, a porringer, or a knife, fork, and spoon, marked usually with the baby's name and that of the giver." Times may have moved on since that sentence was written in 1922, and although the choice of what to buy has widened, the decision has not become any...more
To survive a baby shower you need to first find the perfect gift. Make it easy on yourself and get one that is already put together for you. It will help you relax and enjoy yourself at the baby shower, knowing that you have found the perfect gift to put a smile on mom's face.What may you ask is the perfect gift? A baby gift basket of course. Whether the gift basket is a Baby Einstein, organic or a personalized theme you are looking for, I'm sure you can find a baby gift basket to fit your needs. Each gift basket is unique with its own theme, to go with baby's decor at home.Learning anyone? Babies learn so fast, a Baby Einstein gift basket is just what every baby boy or girl needs. Baby Einstein Baskets have colorful interactive plush animals, which will help baby learn their colors and talk in different languages. Each Einstein baby gift basket comes with books and CD's, which are fun for you and great for baby to learn with as well. Each Einstein baby gift basket comes with a re-usable can, perfect for any nursery or to hold baby's toys. A Baby Einstein gift basket is sure to please any new mom-to-be. For the practical gift giver in you any Baby Einstein basket will fit the bill....more
When a baby is born a lot of people want to send the new mom a beautifully arranged bouquet of flowers. I'll admit I love to receive flowers on occasion myself, but once the flowers have died what do you have left? You have nothing, but an empty...more
Let it be kids or adults , birthday gifts bring unlimited delight to persons to all ages. Every person waits to the opening of their birthday presents. There have to be occasions when you were given something which surprised you . The reason is that...more
Well let's face it, disasters seem to be happening more often than ever before. Whether or not you are counting, you have thought about it. We all should prepare for the eventual earthquake or storm which will leave us without many options for going...more
My dad passed away March 11, 2008 six days shy of his 73rd birthday. His body wasted away in the final year, his mind gradually retracting from the things he loved. This was a vibrant LARGER THAN LIFE man who was succumbing to the affects of a...more
Once spring and summer rolls around it's time to hit the garage sales and find the best deals. Here are 7 tips to get you started:1. Map it out. The night before you go garage sale shopping, check Craigslist and the classified ads of your local...more
I've heard some married couples say that if their house was on fire, one of the only things they'd try and save is their pictures. Pictures of the kids, family vacations, and of course, their wedding. Makes sense to me!One could only hope that your...more