Archive for January, 2010

GREEN WEDDING

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

GREEN WEDDING

When would the best time be to have a wedding? Which time of year would be best for a wedding ceremony? Many people would say spring – they would say that a green wedding would be a wonderful event, the best possible time for a wedding, because a wedding held then would more than match the newly energized season and as such, they would suit each other to a ‘T’.

Spring is a time of renewal for those countries lucky enough to experience it, when the earth seemingly awakens from its long winter sleep and when life, which by and large has remained dormant through the long winter months, begins to stir once again with a new energy. Many of those animals and plants that have not been hibernating during the cold months have been reducing their level of activity to cope with the increased cold and lessened warmth; this changes in the spring, when life leaps forth with renewed energy and vitality.

Green weddings, or weddings held in the spring, can easily channel this energy and liveliness. First off, if you wish to hold a green wedding, you and your wedding planner would do well to take a hint from the season and come up with a spring theme – light but not overly bright colors, designs, and hues for the wedding’s overarching theme, in keeping with the season outside.

Perhaps at your green wedding you could also elect to serve food to match both the theme and the season – food that is light and not overly heavy or highly flavored; food that relies more on freshness and fresh flavors for its appeal and not so much on flavors added during the cooking process itself. Food “close to nature” – salads, fresh fruit, foods not requiring long cooking and processing – will work best with your theme.

This will be the first season of the year during which you can elect to hold your green wedding outside. You can select a certain time and date during the spring (subject of course to confirmation of the weather bureau) during which the weather will be sufficiently mild and comfortable – not too cool but not too warm either – for you to hold your wedding outside and not within a room or a chapel. Many green weddings are held in parks, in the middle of the greenery; some out in open fields; and others, for those not willing to leave the ambience entirely to the elements, within rooms but with the doors and windows flung wide open. Of course this will have repercussions for your guests and your equipment and other logistical preparations (you may have to inquire ahead of time to accommodate hay fever sufferers), and you may well elect to dispense with an outdoor wedding altogether if many of the guests are averse to those sorts of events. (That does not mean that you cannot keep the theme, of course.)

A green wedding seeks to make the most out of being held in spring by channeling the freshness and renewed vigor of the environment. By doing so, you can definitely make your wedding an event to remember!

Life Lessons

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Have you ever wondered what your purpose in this life is? Is there some master plan in place that guides you throughout your lifetime, dictating what and how you will turn out?
Did you obediently follow the dictates of your parents, get a good education, marry the man or woman of your dreams, have children, raise them, buy a house, save for retirement, spend a few years at the end enjoying the fruit of your labor? Can you play out your life in complete story by the way things are supposed to be?

Perhaps you have done all these things according to a plan, yours, or the expectations of your parents. Maybe there was no plan at all, and life simply unfolded in some direction you could never have predicted. Amazing as it all is, we have definitely created our own challenges on the pathway to being a more highly evolved human being.

Did you think it was going to be easy????

The point is, no matter the choices that we accepted for ourselves, there are two distinct
themes we come into this lifetime to work on for our soul’s growth, according to one modern day psychic Sylvia Browne. A primary theme, which is who we are, and a secondary theme of what we’re here to work on. The catch is the secondary theme will usually be the biggest obstacle to overcome along the way.

Per Ms Browne’s theory there are forty-four life themes: Activator, Aesthetic Pursuits, Analyzer, Banner Carrier, Builder, Catalyst, Cause Fighter, Controller, Emotionality, Experiencer, Fallibility, Follower, Harmony, Healer, Humanitarian, Infallibility, Intellectuality, Irritant, Justice, Lawfulness, Leader, Loner, Loser, Manipulator, Passivity, Patience, Pawn, Peacemaker, Performance, Persecution, Persecutor, Poverty, Psychic, Rejection, Rescuer, Responsibility, Spirituality, Survival, Temperance, Tolerance, Victim, Victimizer, Warrior, and Winner.

I had one of those “AHA” moments, when reading through the list of themes. My primary theme being healer, vs. the secondary theme of aesthetic pursuits; the difficulty is being available to help people in need of healing, while trying to establish my own creative pursuits that require lots of alone time.

Once we can identify these self-chosen paths, this will help to clarify what we want and need to work on, and even what we’ve experienced in past lives. Once you can determine the two forces at work, you can begin to understand some recurring issues in your life and find a sort of direction through these issues, making peace with yourself. These are the life lessons you determined to work on in this existence. Look around you. Are the supporting players in your life a part of this great set of lessons that you created for your own betterment?

If you ever thought that the same issues keep popping up, over and over, in your lifetime,
that is the very key to determining your life’s lessons. It’s that secondary theme, the very thing that will complicate your “who you are” theme, that is rearing his demanding little head to be heard. Therein lies the struggle. For what is life, if not overcoming the struggles?

So the next time you feel at odds with yourself…think about these life lessons that you so wisely set yourself up for and wonder…am I learning all I need to in this lifetime????

Indoor Sensory Ideas And Activities

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

The snow continues to fall here in Michigan, and it seems like forever since my family and I were able to enjoy the outdoors without worrying about frostbite. Cabin fever is really beginning to set in. I cannot wait for the warm sunny spring days to arrive, and to go for a bike ride with my family! The cabin fever that my family and I have been experiencing lately seems to be a common theme among many of the families with whom I have been working. This time of year seems to be difficult for all of us, and especially for children who have sensory processing difficulties. During the mid-winter months, we typically see an increase in sensory seeking behaviors due to the limited amount of play time outside or elsewhere. The holidays are now over as well, which means that the lights and intense sensory input of the holiday season has past. It is still important to make sure that the sensory needs of our kids are being met. Here are a few simple sensory ideas that you can use during the indoor times of the year.

Set-up a sensory course. Children always seem to enjoy making and playing on indoor sensory courses. You can set-up a simple course in your living room, bedroom, or basement using household materials. Couch cushions, pillows, flat sheets, and other items are wonderful materials that you can use to create a sensory course. Your children will have a blast jumping into a pile of cushions, or crawling under a sheet! Increase tactile input. Many children enjoy touching or manipulating sticky or textured surfaces that provide them with great tactile input as well. Playing with shaving cream on a table surface can be very enjoyable, and it is also a great cleaning activity! You can make sensory stress balls by filling balloons with flour or sugar. Finally, finger painting with pudding or jell-o can be enjoyable, too. Take part in physical activities. Even when the weather is cold outside, you can still participate in physical activities. Playing hide and seek, doing the crab walk, or log rolling are great for sensory input as well as increasing physical activity. You can even do a 3-legged race indoors! If the weather is tolerable, then shoveling snow, ice skating, sledding, making snow angels, and building snowmen are great outdoor physical activities. Turn daily chores into the Winter Olympics. Playing games while doing chores always seems to make them more enjoyable for everyone. You can use those chores to help meet sensory needs as well. Shooting baskets with dirty clothes, playing pretend hockey with brooms and dust pans, and being a figure skater while picking up toys can be great fun!

We can all beat winter cabin fever by including more sensory activities in our daily routines. For children with sensory processing difficulties, it is even more important to make sure that they are getting the input they so desperately need. By following these simple sensory ideas, I hope everyone will be able to get the input they need during this time of year. Just keep in mind that spring really is right around the corner!

Eulogy Sample – Styles and Themes to Speak More about the Deceased

Monday, January 18th, 2010
Writing a eulogy will never be complete without a eulogy sample. If you think you know the deceased well and have witnessed his life when he was still alive more than enough to compose a eulogy, think again. Eulogy speeches are of different styles and themes and generally, the flow of ones eulogy depends on the person being remembered and other significant aspects in his life.

So, as a representative of a bereaved family and friends, ensuring a well-written speech is expected, yet not required. As you deal with the loss of a loved one, pausing in between words, crying at certain points in your speech and other emotionally draining aspects is within acceptable limits.

While you’re hoping to come across the best eulogy sample amidst seas of templates available online, it is still crucial that you extend your understanding of different eulogy themes and styles.

1.Chronological eulogy – This type of eulogy mainly focuses on the life lived by the departed. Based on the name itself, it speaks in chronological order concerning achievements and recognitions. This likewise talked about personal anecdotes and memorable recollections while the person is still living, all in chronological order.

2.Memoirs eulogy – This type of eulogy centers on the fondest memories and recollections you had with the deceased. This essentially describes how the departed have been when he was alive. Was he a great father, was she the best mother, the reliable sister, the jolly brother or a trusted friend – all these comprise this type of eulogy. This may be the easiest to recollect, yet crafting an exceptional piece out from this context is another story.

3.Special theme – This is comprised of extraordinary themes like musical, humorous, religious and toasts among others.

A speaker can take motivation and reference from these themes and styles to come up with an excellent eulogy piece. The importance of eulogy sample is evident during these times as you roll in less time composing your speech, bring positive emotions to listeners and spectators and ultimately convey joy in a place of grief. All these brought and made possible by reliable eulogy kits online.

Birthday Party Invitations for Every Season

Monday, January 18th, 2010

A perfect birthday party starts with the perfect birthday party invitation.  And your seasonal birthday party is no exception.  Pick the perfect invitation; add the right food and drink menu and you’ve got a recipe for a perfect party no matter what the season.

Spring

A spring birthday party is a great time to celebrate ‘spring fever.’  Everyone has been stuck inside all winter and is looking forward to getting outside for some spring fun. Take advantage of the weather with garden parties, yard games, and carnival parties.  Borrow your invitation colors from the pastel colors of the season and you’re off to a great start. Pick a menu that’s easy to eat and serve outside and you’re all set for a spring birthday that won’t soon be forgotten.

To make sure your spring party is a success make sure you have an indoor ‘plan b’ as the spring weather, while mostly sunny, can be unpredictable.

Summer

What would summer be without a backyard barbeque?  Celebrate your next summer birthday with a hot grill and cool beverages.  There are tons of great outdoor themes for your summer birthday. Set up games in the yard for a sports theme.  Decorate with some flags and sparklers for a 4th of July theme.  Blow up some beach balls and make sure everyone brings their flip-flops for a beach theme.  Mix up some fruity punches for Hawaiian or tropical themes. Your summer party is only limited by your imagination.  Make sure you have plenty of sunscreen on hand to prevent an accidental sunburn.  And keep the cool drinks coming, both kids and adults can get thirsty playing outside in the hot sun.  Or consider hosting your summer birthday at a local pool to keep your guests cool.

Sometimes, kids with winter birthdays miss out on the outdoor fun of a summer birthday.  Plan a ½ birthday this year instead of a traditional birthday party.  This is also a perfect ploy anytime of the year to keep a surprise party secret.  Nobody expects to celebrate their ½ year birthday.

Autumn

Fall may be back to school time, but it doesn’t have to be the end of fun.  Autumn can be a great time for a fun Halloween-themed birthday party, autumn harvest party or even a back-to-school birthday party.  It doesn’t have to be Halloween to have a costume party for your fall birthday.  Celebrate the fall harvest with a menu full of fall treats like caramel-apples and pumpkin pie.  Invite your guests to bring their favorite fall dish and you’ve got a delicious fall pot-luck.  Host a birthday hay ride and give our guests a wonderful autumn memory that will have them asking to be invited back next year.  Don’t forget some warm drinks to take the chill off.  A hot apple cider is the perfect sip for a chilly autumn evening.

Winter

Winter can be the most wonderful time of the year for a birthday party.  Host a sleigh ride or ice skating party to get your guests in the winter mood.  Keep your menu hot and hearty and your guests will be satisfied and jolly.  Warm drinks are also a must.  Try peppermint hot chocolate, hot buttered rum or even egg nog to warm up the birthday festivities.   If you’re determined to not be stuck inside invite your guests to come dressed warm and take to the yard to build snowmen, snow forts or have a snowball fight.  If the weather isn’t too cold, you might want to build a bon fire and roast marshmallows for s’mores.

Any season can be perfect for celebrating a birthday if you just know how to take advantage of seasonal opportunities.  Get creative and make your next birthday party shine.

Find your perfect seasonal birthday invitation at MyExpression.com.  You’ll also find great seasonal birthday resources to help you make the most of the season.

Birthday Party Decoration Must Haves

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

This article attempts to help you with one aspect of your child s birthday part planning and that is the birthday party decorations. It would be a real shame if you plan out the whole party but don t pay too much attention to the party decorations. A bare venue does not complement a well though out party. Let s take a look at a few birthday party decoration must haves.

Party Invites

Party invites might not be a part of the decoration, but we thought of mentioning it together as most party suppliers also supply birthday invites that can match the theme of your party. For e.g. if you are having a jungle theme party then you can get jungle fever invitations.

Balloons

Balloons are something that is associated with celebration and feeling light headed. They come in assorted sizes and colours that immediately liven up a place and make it look like a birthday party is happening here. Now days you can even get balloons that are printed with super hero pictures or Disney princesses pictures, etc to match a theme you might have in mind.

Party Caps & Masks

These too can be bought to match the party theme, for e.g. if you are having a speed racer theme party then you can get speed racer masks or party caps which will also serve as memorabilia once the party is over.

Streamers

These colourful paper ribbons can be used to make interesting decorative patterns on walls. You can even hang them vertically from the ceiling for a magical effect.

Centerpieces

Center pieces not only look attractive but also are a great conversation starter. They can again match the themeof the party that you have planned upon.

Candles

You will require candle to be placed upon the birthday cake. You could choose not to have candles as a decorative item as there will be many children running around.

Piñatas

Piñatas are the stuffed paper mache dolls that are a great source of enjoyment for kids. They need to be hung overhead and each child has to take a chance at breaking it open by hitting it with a pole. These piñatas come in various shapes and sizes and also resemble many cartoon and superhero characters. They are filled with candy and small gifts which the kids really love. So don t forget to get your piñata.

Party Supplies

Again these are mentioned here as you can get the complete party theme package form a party supplier. You will need:

-plates, big and small
-cups
-mugs
-plastic forks, knives and spoons
-napkins big and small
-serving spoons
-tissue paper

If you are looking for some quality birthday party supplies then you could consider ordering availing them at Lets Get This Party Started.

Fun Cake Toppers – Bring Your Cakes to Life

Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Candles aren’t the only thing you can put on your cake.

You’re going to want someone to take lots of pictures and shoot lots of video when you bring out your special surprise because toppers magically bring your cakes to life with colorful and reusable pieces that will make your birthday child very happy.

Imagine bringing out your treat and having everyone wanting to get a closer look at the fun decorations.

Available for a variety of party themes from Curious George to Tinker Bell, toppers are a wonderful way to add that special 3D touch to your creation.

Animated fun

Many toppers have movable parts that animate your cake presentation. This makes for even more fun because your child can play with their toppers after the party, or use them as collectibles.

A must for theme birthday parties

If you’re having a theme party, toppers add so much more because the theme of your party is right on top of your special creation.

Decorating with toppers is creative fun. Here is just a very small example of toppers that are available.

Barbie Batman Care Bears Dora the Explorer Pirates Rubber Ducky Star Wars

It’s easy with toppers

If you don’t have time to bake from scratch, just pick up a cake at your favorite bakery, then pick up a topper at an online party supply store and watch your creation come to life. And remember, toppers are reusable and can be used as toys, party favors or collectibles after your party is over.

Why give your birthday child a plain old round or square cake with nothing but candles on the top when you can easily bring your treat to life with a topper that matches your party theme and makes it so much more fun.

So remember to get those cameras ready to capture the happy, surprised look on your child’s face when they see their speci

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Saturday, January 16th, 2010

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Changing The Culture By Changing One Life At A Time – A Wonderful Theme And Aim

Friday, January 15th, 2010
I have just been listening to Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis and the theme adopted for 2008 is Changing the Culture by Changing One Life at a Time”. That is a powerful goal and worthy aim. If you have never visited the Answers in Genesis Web Site may I suggest you have a look. There are answers there to many massive and major questions which affect every important aspect of our life.

Never underestimate the power of prayer.

In Psalm 65:2 we read, “O You who hear prayer, To You all flesh will come.” What a wonderful reminder for each of us is this verse of the vital importance and power of prayer. It is a reminder of God’s omnipresence, omniscience, and His all sufficiency.

It’s a reminder, too, that we can pray to our Heavenly Father at any time from any place and He hears the prayers of God’s people, no matter how many are praying at the same time.

Think about the fact that the infinite Creator God who said, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts” hears the prayers of His fallible creatures. I am reminded of what King David said when he thought on the greatness of God: “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain it” (Psalm 139:6).

Any person regardless of nationality, rank, condition and circumstance may come to God in prayer.

There are no barriers to the throne of grace it is open through the Mediator, the Lord Jesus Christ, to come to Him with our worship, praises, and requests.

There is yet another reminder for us in God’s Word: “And when you pray” (Matthew 6:7); “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray” (Mark 11:24); “When you pray, say” (Luke 11:2).

I often share with people that it is not “IF you pray,” but “WHEN you pray” – God wants to hear our requests. He wants to hear our praises. Yes, prayer is vital.

At Answers in Genesis, there are many things to praise God for on a daily basis, and we have many needs to bring before Him each day.

In 2007, we had over 800 supporters sign up to commit to pray daily and fast once a month for the ministry, including the new Creation Museum.

For 2008, I am pleading with many more of our supporters to become involved in this, one of the most vital aspects of the Answers in Genesis ministry: PRAYER. As a cutting-edge ministry in the world, many are the attacks we receive from foe and friend. There are many needs for a ministry like this – financial needs, travelling mercies, protection from those who seek to undermine the proclamation of the creation/gospel message.

Answers in Genesis has set a goal for 1,000 (or more) prayer partners in 2008. Would you have a look at the Web Site – particularly the Questions and Answers section if you have genuine questions and would you give serious consideration to joining in Prayer for the work and ministry at Answers in Genesis? Personally, I have found this a most valuable Web Site and I have referred many people to it.

Sandy Shaw

The Perfect Theme For a Perfect Wedding

Friday, January 15th, 2010
One of the easiest ways to make a wedding memorable is to have a theme. Themes can be humorous, cultural, seasonal, venue-inspired or downright crazy but one thing they do is make your wedding unique and unforgettable. This is because although themes may be alike, each person’s interpretation of the theme is different.

Wedding themes are chosen for the main reasons of accessibility of resources and materials. Accessibility of resources literally means the cost of implementing the said theme – how expensive it will be to bring to life the theme of a carnival at your wedding, for instance. Accessibility of materials means the availability of the necessary decorating materials to create your theme wedding. Bringing in snow, for example, when you marry in summer may be a lot less appealing when you consider the extreme difficulty of creating the snow.

Here are a few examples of wedding themes:

- Seasonal themes – This is based on the four seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter. If an autumn wedding is chosen then decor such as maple leaves are used as well as honey and golden colors are used for other decors. Spring wedding would warrant lots of flowers. Sunset wedding also falls into this category as the wedding will be held during sunset especially the exchange of vows.

- Venue-inspired themes. This is the kind of wedding the uses the venue as the theme. Such themes are the beach wedding, castle wedding and garden wedding.

- Cultural themes. It is interesting to see the different culture and through cultural theme wedding, guests are invited to experience them. Some popular cultural theme weddings are Indian summer wedding, Scottish wedding or Eastern wedding. Cultural wedding is usually adopted when it is a cross-cultural wedding.

- Humorous themes – This is the theme that will bring out fun and humor for the wedding. It could be anything from fancy dress such as the Retro theme, The Seventies, Halloween, Medieval Times and The Wild West.

- Color themes. Color themed wedding can be interesting as it is up to one’s creativity to use the chose color or colors. Themes like Goth or psychedelic are derived from color theme wedding.

- Extreme weddings. For the very adventurous are extreme wedding themes. These include the likes of underwater weddings, bungee-jumping points or mid-air weddings. More often than not, the couples who opts for extreme weddings are the outdoor type and would settle for anything ordinary.

A successful implementation of a theme lies solely on your hard work and creativity. When you are willing to put in that extra effort, you will see paid off in a form of contentment. For instance, you don’t need to paint the whole venue blue if the color blue is your theme; instead, you can use disposable wall paper or blue ribbons and bows and even flowers to grace the walls. If you need to do some major modifications to the venue, be sure you have the approval of the owner.

To be able to carry out the theme without faultless requires a great deal of work. That is why it is best to choose one close to your heart or your spouse’s. The themes chosen would usually revolved around hobbies or favorite pass time. For instance, a couple who loves football can choose this as their wedding theme. That way both can plan and think of creative ways to portray their love to each other through football.

Another popular theme wedding is one that is based on your careers. If both you and your spouse are in the financial sector, using a Money theme can be suitable while a Lounge theme is appropriate for couples who are in the media or entertainment industries. Otherwise, go totally different and have a theme wedding that has absolutely nothing to do with your careers.

If it is too difficult to merge two different careers, then pick a common interest – a love for cars, for instance, or a compulsion to travel.

When you choose a theme, remember, a great one is the one that is meaningful to both of you. It is one of the biggest day in your life so strive to make is a memorable one.