Author: Len Stauffenger
Did you know that Life Itself involves using a mental sandwich to maintain balance and that you can use this to promote balance in your kids lives? The four parts of this mental sandwich are: part work, part play, part serious thinking, and part restful enjoyment. You can teach it to them with great benefit!
Although having a balanced life is splendid for kids, it also extends to all they do in their lives. Back in the 1980s, I worked for a man who started a business in his basement. Over the course of his working life, he built that business up to the point where he eventually sold the business for over $220 million dollars. After all his business success, he ended up selling it because none of his five children had been taught to run it after he retired. As a matter of fact, not one of his kids had been taught to work as he did. The suffered the misfortune of having too much bounty simply handed out to them.
Having money is great. Can you have too much? It's a trick question. Having too much isn't the issue. Although the family was blessed with an abundance of money, that ended up being a problem, with the underlying issue being an inability to balance life's challenges. The family was all about money and not much of anything else. What if, with all that money, he would have made them get jobs, earn things, work hard? A more balanced life for each of them would have resulted.
Another example of an unbalanced life follows: I used to work with a successful lawyer who, when he hit 50, became depressed. He had three children who were all off to college, and he told me he really didn't know them because the entire time they were growing up, he had been in meetings. He would work Monday through Friday until 9:00 at night. He would often work on Saturdays and Sundays. Being a success in your career is not a sin, but my friend lacked the skill of creating balance between his life and his work. His career was all that mattered. He would never agree with that, and his actions spoke louder than his words.
Whatever your children like to do, whether it's swimming, soccer or science projects, encourage them to work really hard at it, but then, teach them to walk away from it. If you teach your kids to take a break after they push really hard, they'll gain a long-distance perspective on it.
When you teach your kids the four parts of the mental sandwich of life, they can then use those laws to govern balance in their work for school, in the careers they'll end up in, and in their relationships - ultimately all the things that make their lives healthy, filled with joy, success and satisfaction. The key to a balanced life is using all four parts of the mental sandwich.
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Len Stauffenger's parents taught him life's simple wisdom. As a divorced dad, he wanted to share that simple wisdom with his girls. "Getting Over It: Wisdom for Divorced Parents", his book, is the solution. Len is a Reiki Master, an author, a Success Coach and an Attorney. http://www.wisdomfordivorcedparents.com
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2/09/2008
Valentine's Day Is
By: John Foley
Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14. Today, Valentine's Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in all the world. Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Valentine's Day is a special holiday and the main focus of that day is and should be to express romantic love to that one special person. The most usual way of expressing love on Valentine's Day is through exchanging cards, flowers and chocolates.
The romantic festival of Valentine's Day is said to have originated in pagan times in Rome when people celebrated annual fertility festival called Feast of Lupercalia in mid-February. In present times, Valentine's Day is the second biggest Valentine's Day card-giving holiday after Christmas. Valentine's Day is celebrated in a big way in several countries across the globe.
Valentine's Day is now a day for sweethearts. Both men and women desire a romantic, private setting for their special Valentine's Day. Valentines can be sentimental, romantic and heartfelt or they can be funny and friendly. Valentine's day is a time to share your love to anyone not only your sweet heart but to anyone or everyone. Valentine's Day should be about spending time with loved ones and being grateful for what you have.
The most interesting and romantic gifts are often the ones that involve the most thought and planning. Among the most preferred romantic gift ideas are personalized Valentines gifts. In front of a fire or in bed, a romantic location is always preferred to present a sweet treat to your Valentine. Candy is a romantic classic, and can be very personal, reflecting the individual tastes of the person you love. Red roses still is the tops for those consumers looking to make a grand, romantic gesture, long-stemmed red roses are definitely the way to go.
Today's most popular Valentine gifts include chocolates, flowers, candies, jewelry and of course, greeting cards. It is very common to present flowers on Valentine's Day. Many men purchase expensive bouquets of roses and other flowers for their sweethearts on these days.
When asked to select the sexiest Valentine's Day candy, men were more likely than women. Men were also more likely to select dark chocolate, whereas women felt milk chocolate was the sexiest candy to give a spouse or significant other. Both men and women felt that waking up with a sexy sweet is the best way to start Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day is not about lovers, it's about love. Remember that Valentine's Day isn't just about giving and receiving gifts. Love the person you are with, appreciate them for their differences and take the time to really let them know how much they add to your life, how much they mean to you. The greatest gift you can offer loved ones is your true presence. In all things, love is the greatest and most powerful emotion that we have. Whether you make a big deal out of Valentine's Day or not, it is important that the two of you share your expectations of Valentine's Day with each other. Whether it is a dinner for two people just starting to get to know one another, flowers for mom, a special family dinner with candles and good food, or sending a good friend a card, it is an opportunity to pause and celebrate affection whatever form it takes.
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Just The Simple Expression "I Love You" Will Go A Long Way On Valentine's Day. And For Some Great Ideas, Here Is A Free Report Entitled "101 Amazing Ways To Say "I Love You
Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14. Today, Valentine's Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in all the world. Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Valentine's Day is a special holiday and the main focus of that day is and should be to express romantic love to that one special person. The most usual way of expressing love on Valentine's Day is through exchanging cards, flowers and chocolates.
The romantic festival of Valentine's Day is said to have originated in pagan times in Rome when people celebrated annual fertility festival called Feast of Lupercalia in mid-February. In present times, Valentine's Day is the second biggest Valentine's Day card-giving holiday after Christmas. Valentine's Day is celebrated in a big way in several countries across the globe.
Valentine's Day is now a day for sweethearts. Both men and women desire a romantic, private setting for their special Valentine's Day. Valentines can be sentimental, romantic and heartfelt or they can be funny and friendly. Valentine's day is a time to share your love to anyone not only your sweet heart but to anyone or everyone. Valentine's Day should be about spending time with loved ones and being grateful for what you have.
The most interesting and romantic gifts are often the ones that involve the most thought and planning. Among the most preferred romantic gift ideas are personalized Valentines gifts. In front of a fire or in bed, a romantic location is always preferred to present a sweet treat to your Valentine. Candy is a romantic classic, and can be very personal, reflecting the individual tastes of the person you love. Red roses still is the tops for those consumers looking to make a grand, romantic gesture, long-stemmed red roses are definitely the way to go.
Today's most popular Valentine gifts include chocolates, flowers, candies, jewelry and of course, greeting cards. It is very common to present flowers on Valentine's Day. Many men purchase expensive bouquets of roses and other flowers for their sweethearts on these days.
When asked to select the sexiest Valentine's Day candy, men were more likely than women. Men were also more likely to select dark chocolate, whereas women felt milk chocolate was the sexiest candy to give a spouse or significant other. Both men and women felt that waking up with a sexy sweet is the best way to start Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day is not about lovers, it's about love. Remember that Valentine's Day isn't just about giving and receiving gifts. Love the person you are with, appreciate them for their differences and take the time to really let them know how much they add to your life, how much they mean to you. The greatest gift you can offer loved ones is your true presence. In all things, love is the greatest and most powerful emotion that we have. Whether you make a big deal out of Valentine's Day or not, it is important that the two of you share your expectations of Valentine's Day with each other. Whether it is a dinner for two people just starting to get to know one another, flowers for mom, a special family dinner with candles and good food, or sending a good friend a card, it is an opportunity to pause and celebrate affection whatever form it takes.
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Just The Simple Expression "I Love You" Will Go A Long Way On Valentine's Day. And For Some Great Ideas, Here Is A Free Report Entitled "101 Amazing Ways To Say "I Love You
2/05/2008
Health Care For All Americans NOW
By: Kate Loving Shenk
Much press is given aging Baby Boomers who send their children to college and in many cases, take care of their aging parents at the same time.
In my own case, my mother died after a stroke after a two month decline in 1987. I just graduated from my Nurse Practitioner program and came home on Father's Day.
This was the same day my mother had her stroke.
My father's gradual decline spanned over thirteen years. He had Alzheimer's Disease and was in and out of consciousness for most of that time. I dealt with Nursing Home administrators, and had to move him from one nursing home to another when he "ran out of money."
These kinds of experiences where you feel powerless to help the one person whom you love deeply from earliest memory, can teach lessons of surrender and a giving up of all past memory for a simple acceptance of that which is seen and unseen in this very moment.
My dad died seven years ago. I am reconciled with everything that ever happened between us, and all members of my family.
Enter Marybeth Kuznik, Executive Director of Vote Pa. She is dedicated to bringing voting (machine) reform to the state of Pennsylvania. She was one of the people who went to Ohio for the final vote count in Ohio in the 2004 election.
She verified what I have known since that time: G.W. Bush stole that election.
Marybeth and I met at the State Democratic Committee Meeting where our group, Progressives For Pennsylvania, held our health care reform conference in order to educate the State Democratic Party about HB 1660 and SB 300: The best state single payer plan in the country, at this time.
The conference was a success! People are excited by the Bill. As Michael Moore said in a recent conference call I was privileged to attend, the people are ready for it. Getting it through the legislative process is the challenge.
We were collecting health care delivery nightmare stories, and Marybeth gave us the most wrenching story I have ever heard, one that will soon be on You Tube and on our website, Progressives 4 Pennsylvania, as well as our P4P blog.
Merle Kuznik, Marybeth's 89 year old mother, broke her right hip after suffering a major stroke on her left side. The nursing home she was in, Wood Haven Care Center in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, insisted that Merle Kuznik apply for Medicaid to pay for expenses not paid by Medicare.
When the paperwork was not completed in a timely fashion, local Constables showed up to her nursing home room, with guns visible but in their holsters, and told her she would have to go to jail for 3 days, if she did not pay.
Marybeth, the savvy person that she is, went to KDKA TV and told the story.
Our bill, HB 1660 and SB 300 pays for long term care.
If our bill was in place NOW, Marybeth and Merle wouldn't be going through this degrading experience.
The question is, how many other of our elderly are experiencing similar experiences that are the worst kind of abuses in what we know is NOT a civil society until we get a single payer system instituted in our country?
How many suffer silently because, like Merle Kuznic, they cannot speak, or move because they are paralyzed? or worse, because they are mentally incapacitated?
This story underscores the reason why I fight tirelessly for a single payer health care delivery system.
Kate Loving Shenk is a writer, healer, musician and the creator of the e-book called "Transform Your Nursing Career and Discover Your Calling and Destiny." Click here to find out how to order the e-book: http://www.nursingcareertransformation.com Check Out Kate's Blog: http://www.nursehealers.typepad.com
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Much press is given aging Baby Boomers who send their children to college and in many cases, take care of their aging parents at the same time.
In my own case, my mother died after a stroke after a two month decline in 1987. I just graduated from my Nurse Practitioner program and came home on Father's Day.
This was the same day my mother had her stroke.
My father's gradual decline spanned over thirteen years. He had Alzheimer's Disease and was in and out of consciousness for most of that time. I dealt with Nursing Home administrators, and had to move him from one nursing home to another when he "ran out of money."
These kinds of experiences where you feel powerless to help the one person whom you love deeply from earliest memory, can teach lessons of surrender and a giving up of all past memory for a simple acceptance of that which is seen and unseen in this very moment.
My dad died seven years ago. I am reconciled with everything that ever happened between us, and all members of my family.
Enter Marybeth Kuznik, Executive Director of Vote Pa. She is dedicated to bringing voting (machine) reform to the state of Pennsylvania. She was one of the people who went to Ohio for the final vote count in Ohio in the 2004 election.
She verified what I have known since that time: G.W. Bush stole that election.
Marybeth and I met at the State Democratic Committee Meeting where our group, Progressives For Pennsylvania, held our health care reform conference in order to educate the State Democratic Party about HB 1660 and SB 300: The best state single payer plan in the country, at this time.
The conference was a success! People are excited by the Bill. As Michael Moore said in a recent conference call I was privileged to attend, the people are ready for it. Getting it through the legislative process is the challenge.
We were collecting health care delivery nightmare stories, and Marybeth gave us the most wrenching story I have ever heard, one that will soon be on You Tube and on our website, Progressives 4 Pennsylvania, as well as our P4P blog.
Merle Kuznik, Marybeth's 89 year old mother, broke her right hip after suffering a major stroke on her left side. The nursing home she was in, Wood Haven Care Center in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, insisted that Merle Kuznik apply for Medicaid to pay for expenses not paid by Medicare.
When the paperwork was not completed in a timely fashion, local Constables showed up to her nursing home room, with guns visible but in their holsters, and told her she would have to go to jail for 3 days, if she did not pay.
Marybeth, the savvy person that she is, went to KDKA TV and told the story.
Our bill, HB 1660 and SB 300 pays for long term care.
If our bill was in place NOW, Marybeth and Merle wouldn't be going through this degrading experience.
The question is, how many other of our elderly are experiencing similar experiences that are the worst kind of abuses in what we know is NOT a civil society until we get a single payer system instituted in our country?
How many suffer silently because, like Merle Kuznic, they cannot speak, or move because they are paralyzed? or worse, because they are mentally incapacitated?
This story underscores the reason why I fight tirelessly for a single payer health care delivery system.
Kate Loving Shenk is a writer, healer, musician and the creator of the e-book called "Transform Your Nursing Career and Discover Your Calling and Destiny." Click here to find out how to order the e-book: http://www.nursingcareertransformation.com Check Out Kate's Blog: http://www.nursehealers.typepad.com
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2/02/2008
Home Theater Seating
Author: Andrew Robinson
Buy the finest Home Theater Furniture form Boston Tables. It has a large variety of designs and colors in Home Theater Seating so that you can find the perfect set for your Home Theater Rooms
Now that you have your very own home theater system, how about completing and complementing it with the right furniture
That’s right! Get your very own home theater seating arrangement and get the complete movie experience right there in your home. Get the complete movie experience with the right furniture and enjoy the pleasures of a great movie on the cozy couch at your home.
Boston Tables present to you the finest home theater furniture in the best of designs. Claim your rights to fun and get more out of movies with the ultimate word in luxury. Soft, cozy and lustrous home theater seats that are just the right ones for your home are available in the leading online web store Boston Tables.
We have the largest variety of designs and colors in home theater seating so that you can find the perfect set for your home and for your movie room. Brighten up your home with your very own home theater furniture from Boston Tables.
When it comes to home furniture for luxury living, Boston Tables is the preferred store. This is due to the reason that we offer stylish and luxurious furniture that are available at half the price from what you get at other places.
These seats have strength and durability that will last you a lifetime. Just browse through our online website and select for yourself the perfect one that not only compliments your new home Theater but also gels well with your interior decorations.
You can also see the prices along with each piece so that it is easy for you to make your decision.
For instance,
You can choose from our Custom Design Theater Seats. Basically there are 3 varieties in it
Brando – available at the price of $699.99
Eastwood – available at the price of $749.99
And Rodeo – available at the price of $999.99
You can also opt for Leather Home Seating and Theater Sectional Seats
Like the 2 Seat Black Leather Home Theater Seating, 2 Seat Taupe Leather Home Theater Seating or the 2 Seat Black Leather Home Theater Seating- Straight with the original price of $1,099.99 is available at $999.99 only at Boston Tables.
We give you immediate shipping on select theater sets.
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Andrew is a well known author who writes for www.bostontables.com
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Date Submitted: [ 2007-11-01 ]
Buy the finest Home Theater Furniture form Boston Tables. It has a large variety of designs and colors in Home Theater Seating so that you can find the perfect set for your Home Theater Rooms
Now that you have your very own home theater system, how about completing and complementing it with the right furniture
That’s right! Get your very own home theater seating arrangement and get the complete movie experience right there in your home. Get the complete movie experience with the right furniture and enjoy the pleasures of a great movie on the cozy couch at your home.
Boston Tables present to you the finest home theater furniture in the best of designs. Claim your rights to fun and get more out of movies with the ultimate word in luxury. Soft, cozy and lustrous home theater seats that are just the right ones for your home are available in the leading online web store Boston Tables.
We have the largest variety of designs and colors in home theater seating so that you can find the perfect set for your home and for your movie room. Brighten up your home with your very own home theater furniture from Boston Tables.
When it comes to home furniture for luxury living, Boston Tables is the preferred store. This is due to the reason that we offer stylish and luxurious furniture that are available at half the price from what you get at other places.
These seats have strength and durability that will last you a lifetime. Just browse through our online website and select for yourself the perfect one that not only compliments your new home Theater but also gels well with your interior decorations.
You can also see the prices along with each piece so that it is easy for you to make your decision.
For instance,
You can choose from our Custom Design Theater Seats. Basically there are 3 varieties in it
Brando – available at the price of $699.99
Eastwood – available at the price of $749.99
And Rodeo – available at the price of $999.99
You can also opt for Leather Home Seating and Theater Sectional Seats
Like the 2 Seat Black Leather Home Theater Seating, 2 Seat Taupe Leather Home Theater Seating or the 2 Seat Black Leather Home Theater Seating- Straight with the original price of $1,099.99 is available at $999.99 only at Boston Tables.
We give you immediate shipping on select theater sets.
About the Author:
View Author Profile »
Andrew is a well known author who writes for www.bostontables.com
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Date Submitted: [ 2007-11-01 ]
1/31/2008
Finding Pet Related Services Close to Home
By: Chris Robertson
The truth be told, our pets are like members of our family - only better. They never second-guess us, their love is unconditional, their companionship sees us through lonely times, and they're with us through thick and thin. Unlike our human families, though, our pets are unable to take care of themselves. It's up to us to find the pet related services that they need in order to live long and healthy lives.
An Online Pet Directory
Thanks to the Internet, it's possible to find a wealth of pet related services close to wherever you may be. If you live in New South Wales, for example, you can easily use an online pet services directory to find a breeder, a pet shop, or a vet in your area. If you're on holiday with your pet and he or she gets sick or is injured, you can quickly go online to find a nearby vet.
More than Pet Supplies
An online directory of pet related services can be much more than a source for pet supplies, or a tool to find a listing for a pet store near your home. It can also provide pet lovers and would-be pet owners with an abundance of information about all kinds of pet-related topics. For example, if you're considering setting up an aquarium, the dizzying array of tanks and supplies can be paralyzing. You need sound advice on the differences between freshwater and saltwater aquariums, which among the hundreds of varieties of fish you should choose, and the steps you can take to ensure that your fish thrive.
Likewise, you might be considering adopting a dog, but aren't sure if your lifestyle is one that's compatible with dog ownership. A comprehensive pet related services site will discuss the issues involved with adopting and caring for a dog, as well as offer guidelines for finding reputable organizations from which to adopt a dog.
Or, perhaps you have rabbits and would like to add a guinea pig to your family. You may not know that rabbits and guinea pigs aren't compatible because the species tend to fight, or that feeding guinea pigs food made for rabbits could lead to a vitamin C deficiency in the guinea pigs. Whether you have a cat, bird, horse, or reptile, a good website will give you the information and support you need to ensure that your pets lead long, happy lives.
An Online Community
People who love their pets - and who doesn't? - love to talk about them, learn more about their favorite breeds, and find new sources of pet products. There are websites offering pet related services that also enable you to post and read pet classified ads, let you sign up for free newsletters, and offer you the latest in pet supplies.
Finding an informative pet related services site will provide you with everything from vets and breeders to articles and products designed to keep you up to date and your beloved pets with the best owners they could wish for.
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Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies. For tips/information, click here: Pet Related Services
Visit Majon's Pets and Supplies directory.
The truth be told, our pets are like members of our family - only better. They never second-guess us, their love is unconditional, their companionship sees us through lonely times, and they're with us through thick and thin. Unlike our human families, though, our pets are unable to take care of themselves. It's up to us to find the pet related services that they need in order to live long and healthy lives.
An Online Pet Directory
Thanks to the Internet, it's possible to find a wealth of pet related services close to wherever you may be. If you live in New South Wales, for example, you can easily use an online pet services directory to find a breeder, a pet shop, or a vet in your area. If you're on holiday with your pet and he or she gets sick or is injured, you can quickly go online to find a nearby vet.
More than Pet Supplies
An online directory of pet related services can be much more than a source for pet supplies, or a tool to find a listing for a pet store near your home. It can also provide pet lovers and would-be pet owners with an abundance of information about all kinds of pet-related topics. For example, if you're considering setting up an aquarium, the dizzying array of tanks and supplies can be paralyzing. You need sound advice on the differences between freshwater and saltwater aquariums, which among the hundreds of varieties of fish you should choose, and the steps you can take to ensure that your fish thrive.
Likewise, you might be considering adopting a dog, but aren't sure if your lifestyle is one that's compatible with dog ownership. A comprehensive pet related services site will discuss the issues involved with adopting and caring for a dog, as well as offer guidelines for finding reputable organizations from which to adopt a dog.
Or, perhaps you have rabbits and would like to add a guinea pig to your family. You may not know that rabbits and guinea pigs aren't compatible because the species tend to fight, or that feeding guinea pigs food made for rabbits could lead to a vitamin C deficiency in the guinea pigs. Whether you have a cat, bird, horse, or reptile, a good website will give you the information and support you need to ensure that your pets lead long, happy lives.
An Online Community
People who love their pets - and who doesn't? - love to talk about them, learn more about their favorite breeds, and find new sources of pet products. There are websites offering pet related services that also enable you to post and read pet classified ads, let you sign up for free newsletters, and offer you the latest in pet supplies.
Finding an informative pet related services site will provide you with everything from vets and breeders to articles and products designed to keep you up to date and your beloved pets with the best owners they could wish for.
Free Article Content Directory: http://www.articlefair.com
About The Author
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies. For tips/information, click here: Pet Related Services
Visit Majon's Pets and Supplies directory.
1/28/2008
Family Fun Activities: Why Family Entertainment Is Important For Your Family
Submitted By: Deanna Mascle
Do you spend much time considering the issue of family entertainment? When parents compare notes and questions about parenting, the issue of entertainment rarely comes up. After all, how can family fun compare with such important issues as health, safety, values, nutrition, and education? But family fun is an important issue for parents for three reasons.
First, it is important to remember that family bonds are not born in the delivery room. Family bonds have to be forged and strengthened over time. Family fun is a great way to build family bonds by spending time together. While you cannot plan an activity specifically just to create a better relationship with your children you can improve your relationship through a family fun activity.
Second, the best way to teach your children something new or help them master a new skill is through fun. No one, and especially not kids, likes learning by listening to a boring lecture but if you can take your children to a location that allows you to teach them something about science, history, or the world then you will be increasing their knowledge based. Fun can be educational as well as entertaining. Remember, that there are all kinds of fun scientific concepts as well as world knowledge that can be learned outside of museums.
Family fun activities are also important for building those lasting memories of their childhood that children will carry into adulthood and out of your home. What stories do you want your children to be able to tell their children? What memories do you want your children to have? Happy childhood memories can help children with self esteem and overcome challenges in the future. Giving your children those happy childhood memories will help provide a solid foundation to become the people you want them to be as adults.
Spending time, energy and money focusing on family fun activities is a worthwhile activity for every parent because it helps strengthen family bonds, provides opportunities for learning, and creates lasting memories. Keep that in mind the next time you decide family entertainment is not a high priority.
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Deanna Mascle shares more Family Fun Activities and Family Entertainment Tips at http://familyfunforyou.com
Article Tags: family, fun, memories
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Do you spend much time considering the issue of family entertainment? When parents compare notes and questions about parenting, the issue of entertainment rarely comes up. After all, how can family fun compare with such important issues as health, safety, values, nutrition, and education? But family fun is an important issue for parents for three reasons.
First, it is important to remember that family bonds are not born in the delivery room. Family bonds have to be forged and strengthened over time. Family fun is a great way to build family bonds by spending time together. While you cannot plan an activity specifically just to create a better relationship with your children you can improve your relationship through a family fun activity.
Second, the best way to teach your children something new or help them master a new skill is through fun. No one, and especially not kids, likes learning by listening to a boring lecture but if you can take your children to a location that allows you to teach them something about science, history, or the world then you will be increasing their knowledge based. Fun can be educational as well as entertaining. Remember, that there are all kinds of fun scientific concepts as well as world knowledge that can be learned outside of museums.
Family fun activities are also important for building those lasting memories of their childhood that children will carry into adulthood and out of your home. What stories do you want your children to be able to tell their children? What memories do you want your children to have? Happy childhood memories can help children with self esteem and overcome challenges in the future. Giving your children those happy childhood memories will help provide a solid foundation to become the people you want them to be as adults.
Spending time, energy and money focusing on family fun activities is a worthwhile activity for every parent because it helps strengthen family bonds, provides opportunities for learning, and creates lasting memories. Keep that in mind the next time you decide family entertainment is not a high priority.
About the Author:
Deanna Mascle shares more Family Fun Activities and Family Entertainment Tips at http://familyfunforyou.com
Article Tags: family, fun, memories
Read more articles by: Deanna Mascle
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Article published on April 20, 2007 at iSnare.com
1/27/2008
Tips for Choosing a Bathroom Vanity for Your Home
Author: Quy Le
Replacing the sink with a chic and stylish vanity can breathe new life into your bathroom. However, since there are so many types to choose from, as a consumer, you may be unsure as to which one you should purchase for your home. This article outlines a few things to keep in mind before investing in a bathroom vanity.
Replacing the sink with a chic and stylish vanity can breathe new life into your bathroom. Available in a wide variety of styles and materials ranging from the traditional to contemporary, a vanity can determine the tone of the bathroom’s decor. Bathroom vanities usually combine a sink with a cabinet, providing a functional and practical place to get ready in the morning. However, since there are so many types to choose from, you may be unsure as to which one you should purchase for your home. Before making a final decision, there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a bathroom vanity.
Determine who will be using the vanity on a regular basis. You may admire the bathroom vanity with a marble sink, but if children will also be using it, perhaps a porcelain one will be more practical for the whole family. At the same time same, if you currently have a single sink vanity, consider upgrading to a double sink one. Double sink vanities make your bathroom more functional and can conveniently divide the space into “his” and “hers” or “parents” and “children.”
The vanity will be the focal point of the bathroom. The style of vanity that you select will set the ambience of the room. Inspired by the fashions, trends and social customs of the past, traditional style is recognizable by silk finishes, cabriole legs, inset panels, hand-carved details and antiqued hardware. Typically, transitional style contrasts austere lines with intricate curves, and natural wood finishes with lustrous metal accents. Contemporary bathroom vanities are recognizable by simple lines, shapes and forms. Country style combines formal traditional conventions with rustic charm and display distinctive regional characteristics like French country or Colonial.
Bathroom vanity sinks are made from a wide variety of materials. They are usually constructed of ceramic or porcelain, stone, marble and glass, but can also include metals such as copper and steel. When selecting the type of sink you want for your vanity, consider durability, practicality and if it will be easy to keep clean. Depending on the style and model, the sink or a sink/faucet combination may or may not be included with the bathroom vanity.
Bathroom vanity countertops should be practical, durable and resistant to water, moisture and humidity. Plastic laminate countertops for vanities are popular because they are generally durable, relatively stain-resistant and economical. Granite countertops are beautiful to look at and are strong and durable, while marble countertops are elegant and long-lasting.
Vanity cabinets are available in a wide variety of styles, shapes and materials, from the beautifully elaborate to the elegantly simple. No matter the style, wood vanities tend to make the room inviting. They may include drawers, enclosed shelving, open shelves and a pull-out stool for younger children. Metal vanities are decorative and enchanting, characterized by scrollwork and metalwork motifs. Because a metal bathroom vanity typically does not have enclosed storage, it would be an ideal choice for decorating smaller spaces, since it will make the space appear more open.
Like cabinets made of wood, painted bathroom vanities make a room look warm and inviting. They have the standard features of wood vanities in addition to details like hand-painted vine motifs, embossed floral patterns, gold highlights and distressed finishes. They create visual interest and can give a bathroom the luxurious feeling of a resort spa.
If you are redecorating a smaller bathroom and feel you don’t have the room for a traditional vanity, consider installing a more compact style such as a pedestal sink or a vessel sink, which tend to take up less floor space. A pedestal sink is comprised of a basin and a freestanding vertical base. Typically, it does not include storage cabinets or shelving. Since it uses less space, it can make a small bathroom appear larger. Vessel sinks sit either directly on top of the counter or are partially recessed. They can be as simple as a glass bowl or so elaborate that they resemble works of art. The appeal of the vessel sink is that it appears to float above the counter, especially when constructed of glass or other reflective materials like stainless steel.
If the most-used room in your home needs updating, it doesn’t have to mean a major renovation. Replace your old sink and countertop with a new vanity to give your bathroom a fresh, new look.
About the Author:
For more information on bathroom vanities, please visit www.MoreVanities.com
Heather E. Brown is a contract writer, currently working as a Marketing Associate for online furniture distributor CymaxStores Inc.
Article Source: www.article99.com/view-authors/track.php?bio=13660&author=Quy-Le
Date Submitted: [ 2007-11-15 ]
Replacing the sink with a chic and stylish vanity can breathe new life into your bathroom. However, since there are so many types to choose from, as a consumer, you may be unsure as to which one you should purchase for your home. This article outlines a few things to keep in mind before investing in a bathroom vanity.
Replacing the sink with a chic and stylish vanity can breathe new life into your bathroom. Available in a wide variety of styles and materials ranging from the traditional to contemporary, a vanity can determine the tone of the bathroom’s decor. Bathroom vanities usually combine a sink with a cabinet, providing a functional and practical place to get ready in the morning. However, since there are so many types to choose from, you may be unsure as to which one you should purchase for your home. Before making a final decision, there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a bathroom vanity.
Determine who will be using the vanity on a regular basis. You may admire the bathroom vanity with a marble sink, but if children will also be using it, perhaps a porcelain one will be more practical for the whole family. At the same time same, if you currently have a single sink vanity, consider upgrading to a double sink one. Double sink vanities make your bathroom more functional and can conveniently divide the space into “his” and “hers” or “parents” and “children.”
The vanity will be the focal point of the bathroom. The style of vanity that you select will set the ambience of the room. Inspired by the fashions, trends and social customs of the past, traditional style is recognizable by silk finishes, cabriole legs, inset panels, hand-carved details and antiqued hardware. Typically, transitional style contrasts austere lines with intricate curves, and natural wood finishes with lustrous metal accents. Contemporary bathroom vanities are recognizable by simple lines, shapes and forms. Country style combines formal traditional conventions with rustic charm and display distinctive regional characteristics like French country or Colonial.
Bathroom vanity sinks are made from a wide variety of materials. They are usually constructed of ceramic or porcelain, stone, marble and glass, but can also include metals such as copper and steel. When selecting the type of sink you want for your vanity, consider durability, practicality and if it will be easy to keep clean. Depending on the style and model, the sink or a sink/faucet combination may or may not be included with the bathroom vanity.
Bathroom vanity countertops should be practical, durable and resistant to water, moisture and humidity. Plastic laminate countertops for vanities are popular because they are generally durable, relatively stain-resistant and economical. Granite countertops are beautiful to look at and are strong and durable, while marble countertops are elegant and long-lasting.
Vanity cabinets are available in a wide variety of styles, shapes and materials, from the beautifully elaborate to the elegantly simple. No matter the style, wood vanities tend to make the room inviting. They may include drawers, enclosed shelving, open shelves and a pull-out stool for younger children. Metal vanities are decorative and enchanting, characterized by scrollwork and metalwork motifs. Because a metal bathroom vanity typically does not have enclosed storage, it would be an ideal choice for decorating smaller spaces, since it will make the space appear more open.
Like cabinets made of wood, painted bathroom vanities make a room look warm and inviting. They have the standard features of wood vanities in addition to details like hand-painted vine motifs, embossed floral patterns, gold highlights and distressed finishes. They create visual interest and can give a bathroom the luxurious feeling of a resort spa.
If you are redecorating a smaller bathroom and feel you don’t have the room for a traditional vanity, consider installing a more compact style such as a pedestal sink or a vessel sink, which tend to take up less floor space. A pedestal sink is comprised of a basin and a freestanding vertical base. Typically, it does not include storage cabinets or shelving. Since it uses less space, it can make a small bathroom appear larger. Vessel sinks sit either directly on top of the counter or are partially recessed. They can be as simple as a glass bowl or so elaborate that they resemble works of art. The appeal of the vessel sink is that it appears to float above the counter, especially when constructed of glass or other reflective materials like stainless steel.
If the most-used room in your home needs updating, it doesn’t have to mean a major renovation. Replace your old sink and countertop with a new vanity to give your bathroom a fresh, new look.
About the Author:
For more information on bathroom vanities, please visit www.MoreVanities.com
Heather E. Brown is a contract writer, currently working as a Marketing Associate for online furniture distributor CymaxStores Inc.
Article Source: www.article99.com/view-authors/track.php?bio=13660&author=Quy-Le
Date Submitted: [ 2007-11-15 ]
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