Baby Meal Time Accessories

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by Angela Cruz

Bowls, bibs and burp cloths are baby's meal time accessories and they make cute, affordable gifts that new parents and babies will love! For special occasions or just for everyday use, these adorable meal time baby gifts are perfect for newborns and toddlers alike. They're gifts that can grow with the little one through every feeding milestone. Check out these unique mealtime gifts:

Designer Bib in a Bottle - This is a self-contained baby gift that's nice, practical and perfect in every way. The Designer Bib in a Bottle is sure to make an impression at the baby shower! Offering two essentials all wrapped up in one, this bib in a bottle set is an unforgettable gift that will definitely get a lot of use. Whether you're shopping for a girl or boy, you'll find exactly what you're looking for among an intriguing and varied collection of designer fabric choices.

Keepsake Baby Bear Cup - A traditional keepsake with a functional upgrade, this cup is designed for practical use and nursery display. A wonderful baby shower gift, this sweet sippy cup is adorned with a teddy bear, perfect for a baby boy or girl. Silver-plated for elegance and durability, this heirloom cup is a wonderful way for relatives to welcome a new addition to the family. Designed to last a lifetime, this adorable toddler cup is a fun gift with classic charm!

Ice Cream Bowl and Cake Plate Set - A wonderful gift set for a shower or birthday party, this darling ceramic meal time set is available in sweet shades of Pink and Blue. Complete with a bowl, plate and cup, this adorable set will be cherished by parents and baby alike. This unique meal time gift set celebrates your little one's birthday with a bowl featuring an ice cream sundae design, a plate with a cake design, and a cute cup. Sure to garner praises, this gift set is as practical as it is pretty, a great way to honor a birthday girl or birthday boy.

Personalized Burp Cloth Set - A baby must-have with a gazillion uses, it combines precious style with absolute practicality to become the perfect gift for your little one. New parents can never have too many burp cloths, and these super-soft velour burp pads, in charming colors are too cute for words! This personalized burp cloth set is a memorable and affordable baby shower gift!

Personalized Three Piece Baby's First Dining Set - This classic silver meal time set features a beautiful polished shine and a modern design! This gorgeous personalized dining set is sure to become an heirloom that parents and baby will love. The set includes a cup, fork and spoon. It can also be personalized by engraving baby's name on the cup, creating a truly unique gift.

The author is an independent writer and has written articles about gifts for new baby. She believes that baby accessories make great baby gifts.

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What type of Fence is best for your Property?

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by Stephanie Larkin

Choosing a fence is not as easy as it used to be. In the days when choice was more limited, the most popular option was the simple white picket fence: clean and traditional, it looked great with almost any style home. These days you have dozens of choices in terms of style, height, material, and color. Choosing a good combination of style elements adds appeal and value to your property, so it's not a decision to take lightly.

What's the Purpose of the Fence?

Why do you want a fence? The answer to that question is one of the most important factors that will determine the type of fence you need. Just as important, it is going to dictate more practical factors such as the height of the fence, and where and how large the openings in the fence will be.

In most cases, your fence will have several different purposes, which might include one or more of the following:

• Defining your property line
  
• Ornamental
  
• Provide privacy
  
• Keeping children or pets on the property
  
• Keeping neighboring animals out (depending on where you live, this might be dogs, cattle, deer, or other species)
  
• Block wind or sunlight
  
• Act as a sound barrier
  
• Act as a support for plants

At this point it's best to establish some other important aspects of the fence, such as how high you need it to be. This is going to depend partly on aesthetic factors and partly on the function you have in mind. If privacy is the goal, for example, you will likely want a higher fence than you might if it's purely ornamental.

Another thing that is important to keep in mind at this stage is that if you have a large yard, or one that has several different purposes, you may want to consider using two or more different fence styles.

Finally, when deciding things such as how high the fence will be, do not forget to consider building codes and how they might affect the type of fence you can build. It is also a good idea to check where your boundaries lie, so you don't inadvertently build a fence that's lying on your neighbor's property.

What's your Property's Personality?

The next decision is a simple one that involves looking at the architectural style of your home and making some basic choices about what to consider and what to eliminate.

The key here is thinking about what's going to look good on your property based on what's already there. Your fence needs will likely be different depending on whether your home is rural, suburban or urban, older or modern, brick or stone, wood or stucco. You might prefer a rugged, rustic look with a rough wooden fence, or a neat and tidy fence with clean lines made from stain-resistant materials.

Choosing Materials

You have three main choices, here: wood, metal, and vinyl. Depending on the fence's purpose you can sometimes rule out one or more of these three choices right away. Metal and vinyl, for example, are not always suitable privacy fences, as metal fences tend to be more open, and vinyl fences do not yet offer the wider range that wood does.

When choosing materials your primary consideration (apart from your budget) will probably be aesthetic, but there are some other important factors to keep in mind.

One of these is how much time you are willing to spend on maintenance. Are you willing to spend a day or so every few years repainting a wooden fence, or rust-proofing an iron fence? Do you live in a neighborhood where graffiti is a problem? If so, you may want to choose materials that do not lend themselves well to being spray-painted, or spend some extra money on paint that can be cleaned easily.

The materials you choose are also going to depend on the function of your fence, of course. If privacy or noise reduction is the most important consideration, you will likely prefer a higher fence that completely encloses the area. On the other hand, if you just want to prevent your younger children from wandering off the property, a lower fence that's partially open may suit you better.

All the choices you make in terms of material should be bound by the style decisions you made earlier, when thinking about your property's personality. Do not be tempted to change your mind, here. You might have fallen in love with the idea of a wrought-iron fence, but if you live in an ultra-modern urban home, that style is more than likely not suited to your property's personality.

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Stephanie Larkin is a freelance writer who writes about topics pertaining to home maintenance such as Outdoor Equipment

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The Perfect Home With Modern Furniture

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by Vanessa Doctor

Modern architecture greatly improved the style and elegance of the modern day home. Also, the creative designs of modern furniture greatly influence the theme of each household, adding its own blend of comfort and beauty befitting of the modern age.

Living Room Showcase

The living room is the center of family bonding. It is a place to relax and enjoy different activities like watching movies, reading books, conversation with friends and family members, or even a perfect place to take an afternoon nap.

Designs of modern furniture for the living room can improve the overall comfort of your living room with its high-end designs and materials. For starters, sectional sofas are now available to replace bulky, heavy sofas that take up large amount of living room space. Sectional sofas have different sections that can be combined or separated depending upon use.

Assorted lounge chair designs are perfect to give your living room a specific mood, and give it a futuristic feel. Start off with a ball chair or a bubble chair in front of the television to make for a great viewing experience. A Barcelona chair beside an open window is a perfect venue to read your favorite book, and the foot rest can provide additional comfort to help you relax.

Modern Furniture For The Family Kitchen

If you're tired with the common, antique look of your kitchen; then it's a perfect time to start renovating it with modern furniture and fixtures. You can start off by changing the old wooden-make cabinets into metal kitchen ones. Not only are they know for beauty and durability, the luxurious look can do wonders to the aura of your working area.

Do away with bulky chairs and opt for new age dining chairs that will improve the overall appearance of your dining area. The artistic Panton-style chair is perfect for snack tables and the Lem Piston Stool for your bar and counter-tops.

Picking Out A Modern Furniture Design

The first step in picking out the best modern furniture design is to expand your idea on the said subject. You can check out furniture magazines and catalogs and immerse yourself on different styles of modern furniture, and how they fit into specific areas of the modern home.

The Internet is a good source of information for researching furniture themes and styles that will fit your planned project. It is a sound advice not to rush in this project. Try to get as much info as possible, since this give you enough elbow room to plan out your project, as well as incorporating each furniture into different areas of your household.

Now that you have the layout in mind, and the furniture that you need, all you need to do is get them and put your beautification plan in motion.

Vanessa Arellano Doctor


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Swimming Lessons For Babies

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by SandyN

Mums and Bubs swimming lesson sessions are designed for babies aged between 6 and 24 months. Mothers or fathers go into the pool with the babies. Not every swim school will offer these lessons. So ring around and pick the one that you are most comfortable with. Make sure that all the lessons are conducted by a qualified instructor. . In Australia these sessions are usually called 'Mums and Bubs Swimming Lessons'. Dads if you are reading this, it should not discourage you from taking your baby to the swimming lesson (and give mum a break).

The main aim of these swimming lessons is to instill water confidence in the babies. The whole lesson is designed to be a lot of fun. Every class usually has around 8 adults in it. Lots of rhymes are sung…There are usually some water toys as well…

Lot of children can be quite happy in water but when it comes to putting their face under water, they get a bit scared…These lessons slowly introduce the idea of putting the face under water…If your child is very uncomfortable the most important thing is for you to be relaxed…Be patient and encouraging. In time the child will be fine. Babies are also introduced to the concept of blowing bubbles in water…I remember when I took my daughter to these classes, at the end of each class, the babies were made to sit on the side of the pool…We sang 'Humpty Dumpty' to them and then at the end of the rhyme we encouraged them to leap forward into our hands…Most of the babies quite enjoyed this little game.

It is important for parents to realize that the aim here is not to teach your babies to swim…The aim is to instill water confidence in them…Don't expect too much from them. Don't be upset if your child does not take to the water straight away…I am telling this from my own experience…I have seen kids who were uncomfortable in the first sessions but grew up to become excellent swimmers. Supervise them at all times. Hold them and don't think they can swim just because they are attending these swim classes. These classes don't remove the risk of drowning. So have fun but keep safety in mind at all times. If you for some reason don't prefer these swimming classes, then you can take your child to a public pool. This will probably be a bit cheaper. You can make up your own routine and have fun with your baby in the toddler pool. Take some water toys and may be even a water noodle. Sing and make the whole process lot of fun.

Always remember that kids can drown in the shallow end as well…So supervise them at all times. And just to be on the safe side it is probably a good idea for all parents to learn CPR and rescue methods. Some public pools have a small picnic area as well. After the fun at the pool, you both can have a picnic too. And one more thing - make sure that the water is nice and warm. Babies normally get quite tired after a swimming lesson. So the good news is that they will probably take a long nap after the swimming lesson (hopefully).

Sandy Naidu runs a website called http://www.OzKidsActivities.com. This website is a comprehensive directory of kids activities and kids classes in Australia. There are also lots of entertainment and school holiday activities listed on the website. Visit Kids Activities for more information.

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Identifying The Mood Of Your Great Dane

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by Richard Cussons

No matter how intelligent you or your Great Dane is, it is usually difficult to identify what this sweet creature is feeling. A Great Dane, along with other animals, does not have the capacity to tell people what exactly they are feeling. Sometimes, animals are considered as plain creatures good at wagging their tails or barking out loud during the night. But, animals like dogs communicate in more ways than some people might imagine. A Great Dane has a variety of ways to express his feelings using all parts of his body. Understanding what your dog is trying to tell you will definitely create a happy relationship that could last for years.

Here are a few guidelines to determine your dog's mood through body language:

Friendly - A friendly dog has upraised ears, his eyes open and watchful, a calm mouth, wagging tail and perhaps whining and giving out playful barking sounds.

Playful- A playful dog wags his tail in a bended over pose that seems enticing you to play.

Dominant- A dog showing dominance has his ears directly upward or frontward with his mouth a little open or closed. His eyes are wide open looking intently. His body stiff and tall with the tail out from the body.

Aggressive - An aggressive dog has his ears flat against the head, narrowed eyes, tensed body, mouth open to show teeth and tail held out from the body. Growling and howling can be heard from an aggressive dog.

Submissive - A submissive dog has his ears folded against his head with his eyes closed and paw lifted. He looks mild and timid, not playful and will definitely not attack.

Fear - A scared dog exhibits lowered posture with tail lowered between the legs. He will not look directly at you and will whine or bark fearfully especially if they are cooped up or on a restraint.

Worried - Restlessness and pacing is evident in worried dogs. Quick barks along with howling can also be heard.

Stressed - A stressed dog has his ears back and down against the head, mouth wide open with fast breathing. Nervousness and shaking can be seen.

With these guidelines, you will be able to identify the moods and what your Great Dane is trying to imply. Once the mood is identified, you can assess his responses to the training procedures. This is also beneficial not just during training periods but for your dog's everyday life. You will be able to know the things he likes and dislikes and ensure everyone's safety.

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Putting In A Flowerbed

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by Dane Smith

Putting in a flowerbed is a great way to add a splash of color and charm to your lawn, and turn an ordinary yard into a place to stop and smell the roses. All it takes is a little dirt work and a weekend afternoon, and you'll be ready to plant azaleas and daisies to your heart's content.

The first step is to decide the "where and how big?" question. There are a few things to keep in mind when making these choices, such as proximity to a water faucet (Or whether you need to buy a new, longer hose), what types of flowers you want to plant (Do they need full-sun or shade? Keep in mind that if your location will receive less than six-hours a day of sun, you will need to choose shade varieties of flowers, while more than six hours of sun requires sun-loving varieties), and how much time you want to commit to maintenance (Weeds love flowerbeds, too, and a smaller flowerbed means less to weed). Once you have chosen a location, you can mark the perimeter of the flowerbed using string or a hose. This provides a great visual that can easily be adjusted before you commit to digging.

After you have the flowerbed marked out exactly how you want it to be, it's time to start digging. Use a shovel or spade to cut through the sod and remove the grass and roots from the flowerbed area. Take your time--this can be backbreaking work! Make sure you put all the sod into a wheelbarrow or bucket and dispose of away from your work-zone, or your flowerbed will inevitably revert back to its origin as part of your lawn.

Once you have the sod removed, surround the flowerbed with whatever edging you have chosen. There are lots of options, from brick, stone, and pavers, to landscaping timbers and vinyl. You will need to dig down a few inches to install your flowerbed perimeter, depending on your edging choice, in order to imbed the edging and ensure stability. If the soil is especially bad in your yard, it can be easier to build your flowerbed edging up and add garden soil, creating a raised flowerbed, than to dig the existing ground and amend the soil.

Now that the edging is installed, it's time to prepare the dirt. If your flowerbed is raised, this is just a matter of filling it in with garden soil, humus and organic compost, and mixing with either a tiller or turning it over by hand with a shovel. If you have a lower flowerbed, or if you want to use some of the native soil in your flowerbed, it's digging time again. You will need to dig down approximately eight-inches to a foot, loosening the soil and removing any rocks. Once you have dug up the entire flowerbed, add soil amendments and mix well. A consistently good amendment choice for flowerbeds is organic composts and manures, in addition to whatever amendment you may need for your soil type.

Now, the only thing left to do is add flowers and enjoy. (A little mulch for weed control wouldn't hurt either).

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A Waterfall Fireplace Can Add A Unique Sense Of Beauty To Your Home

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by Terry Edwards

Expensive, stylish and elegant fireplaces are no longer the sole monopolies of the rich and famous, like the ones that you see all the time on the MTV hit show "Cribs". Now, even you can have the elegant and warm ambiance of a fireplace and waterfall fixture in one, at very affordable costs. It's called a waterfall fireplace and it is beautiful to say the least.

Waterfall fireplaces are the latest trend in decorative and functional home design. Enjoy the ambiance of fire and water in these elegant pieces of decor that can be easily installed in your home or integrated into an already existing hearth.

It doesn't matter if you live in a warm tropical climate, in an apartment, a condo, or a duplex. You can enjoy the warmth of a fireplace and the calming sounds of water trickling a smooth stone surface in practically any kind of home. These fireplaces are perfect for those who live in apartments and cannot have a real fireplace installed in their homes. This is also a great way to enjoy the benefits of a fireplace without the added cost or mess.

A fireplace with a waterfall easily becomes the point of interest in any room. Whether you want a granite, wood, marble, or stone fireplace, you can choose from a variety of designs to suit your room decor. It is also a great way to enhance or change the mood in a room.

You can change the lighting in the fireplace with a simple press of a button on the remote control and you will instantly get the mood that you want. So, if you have been wanting to make a simple change in your home to bring out its warmth and comfort then you may want to take a closer look at a waterfall fireplace.

You can learn more about a Waterfall Fireplace as well as much more information on all types of fireplaces and fireplace accessories at http://www.FireplacesA-Z.com

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Sewing Fun Stuff - A Rainy Day Savior

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by Korbin Newlyn

Many Kids get bored on rainy weekends when they don't have any work for those days and all their usual games are also over. Then why not try sewing stuff, kids will get to learn something new and creative and proud enough to show it off at their school the next week. There are lots of easy as well as fun projects that anybody of any age group can try and learn and who knows Mom or Dad might have an excellent time as well.

Teaching The Basics

Prior to getting into sewing fun stuff, make certain that you teach each child about the safety and precautions using needles and pins, and how to accomplisho a basic stitch through doing some practice on a piece of material.

If you have the money, provide a sewing kit to all of the children as this might give them an awareness of responsibility and an encouragement to sew more. But after the projects, keep the kits in a safe place and out of reach of children.

Pin Cushions - An Excellent Place To Begin

Pin cushions can be a good place to start since it is easy and simple to produce. Also it can further be added to a children's sewing kit. All it that is required is a piece of fabric, a small amount of stuffing and obviously a thread and needle. Sew a shape of the material together like a pillow(square is the easiest), leaving a relatively small section open for the fill. Fill the shape, sew the hole and you are done.

Decorate Bags and Shirts

Decorating bags and shirts is another way of creating sewing stuff fun, as it can get your children's creative juices flowing as well as producing an end effect that is wearable for them. Instead of sewing the entire bag or shirt, purchase a plain style bag or t-shirt from a second hand type of store or a regular department store, and embellish with fun sewing stuff such as buttons, patches, fabric paint. Fabric paint is a great option for children that are younger, as there is no required sewing at all which means no needles, pins, or chance of accidents involving needless.

Quilts - Not As Hard As You Think

If children discover sewing stuff fun, and they understand the basic stitches easily a relatively easy project t take on is the more humble patch work of quilt. All that is required is an old blanket or quilt, thread and needle and a bag full of rags. Go through the bag of rags, separating the materials and patches you like, and then begin stitching it starting from one corner of the blanket. It will keep the child occupied and it will teach them commitments and give them some sense of happiness when they are finished.

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California homes go green

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by Paul Escobedo

Now-a-days the emphasis is to do environmentally friendly things. The best place to start on such ideas is your home. Home builders are coming up with ideas by which they can make home more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. You can see such kinds of specification come out from home builders in California, particularly with the recent emphasis on people living her to go green.

If you already own homes in California, there are many things that you can do by which you can make your home environmentally friendly. Here is a look at some useful tips of this:

• Do not leave your appliance plugged when you are not using it. Plugged appliances take up energy even when you do not use of them. Unplug to conserve energy.

• When you make use of appliances such as your washing machine or your dishwasher, ensure that they are fully loaded. Use them when you can take the maximum potential and do not run them on when you have minimal work to do with them.

• Use products that are environmentally friendly. Search for home products that specifically state this out.

• One factor that is seen to cause more use of heating and cooling system in the home is air leaks. Air leaks can be sealed off through weather-stripping and caulking in areas such as the door, windows, electrical outlets, and plumbing area and so on to stop air from seeping into the home.

• When you decide to paint your home, be sure to select no- or low-VOC paints.

• Buy energy star home appliances because such appliances include technologies that help to reduce power and water consumption by 10 to 50 percent.

• Conserve on your usage of water, by using toilets, taps and shower heads that have low-flow features.

• Buy home materials that are quality and durable because this way you don't have to go in for a replacement every time.

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