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Baby Quilts and E-Biz – Top 5 Differences

By Guest Author on Monday, April 25th, 2011 | No Comments

Baby quilts and e-businesses are not normally grouped together for comparisons, but these two activities do have things in common, regardless of being at both ends of a business perspective. The purpose of talking about the differences between the two is not to ruin the reputation of one over the worshipping of the other. This will not lead you to becoming an expert quiltsmith here, nor the next Bill Gates of the internet business world, but it will give you a great deal more insight into the worlds of e-business and baby quilts. Let\’s look at five main differences now:

1. Process. An e-biz site is never finished and every successful e-preneur will vouch for that. E-biz is work in progress – constant adding, removing, rewriting and tweaking. More often than once, quilters wished they had this opportunity too. Thankfully, that\’s not the case; otherwise we might have never known the art of quilting.

2. The Completed Product. The baby quilts shine with this one. After all, an e-biz can only engage in one of our senses: site. But you can\’t feel the smoothness or softness of a business site against your skin, or feel the warmth of snuggling within one. You\’ll never see a cooing baby wrapped within an e-biz site.

3. Audience. Who you would make a baby quilt for is very different from who you would make an e-biz site for. An e-biz site tries to meet the needs and wants of a broad audience with already developed tastes. The audience can be selective, critical, demanding and sometimes with questionable taste. A baby quilt, on the other hand, besides being pleasing to the parents, has to satisfy the needs of the least demanding and most innocent customer of all – the baby.

4. Purpose. Baby quilts are a way to express the skills and creative genius of the quiltsmith. Not only do their designs and creations bring loving comfort to the baby that will use it, and help the parents show how much they care for and love their baby, it serves to also help develop loving memories for child and parent. The purpose of the e-biz is to only make money – nothing loving and caring and memorable about that. The e-biz is as clinical and sterile as a laboratory, and will not be generating warm fuzzies and good memories any time soon.

5. Longevity and Traditions. Quilting will win out on this one too, judging by its literally centuries worth of history. It has been around since at least the time of Ancient Egypt, and the Romans were know quiltsmiths also. Europeans began quilting as early as the twelfth century and Americans as far back as its infancy were enjoying quiltmaking as a craft. Even when quilting has fallen out of favor, families have kept their existing quilts, and have consistently created cherished memories that have been passed down for each successive generation. The e-biz does not have quite an extensive history to fall back on, but given time, it will be able to find its way in the world, although it is extremely doubtful that, no matter how long it\’s been around, people just won\’t feel inclined to pass their internet website down in the name of cherished memories.

In a previous article I already introduced the similarities; now, you know the differences between making a baby quilt and starting an e-biz. Did you manage to figure out which one is easier and more rewarding? If so, please let me know as I am still searching for the answer!

Valentina Kaltchev is the founder of TheQuiltFairy.com, an Internet based retailer of handmade baby quilts, baby crib bedding, nursery rugs and accessories in contemporary and traditional designs.

Secure Coverage Digital Monitor – 1 Parent Unit

By Guest Author on Monday, March 28th, 2011 | No Comments

Secure Coverage Digital Monitor – 1 Parent Unit

  • Secure digital technology for optimal clarity, performance and privacy
  • 900 MHz frequency means no interference from phones and electronics
  • Extended 2000 feet range gives you plenty of room to roam
  • Exclusive Graco vibration notification technology lets you feel baby’s call
  • Low battery alarm reminds you to charge the parent unit

The Graco Secure Coverage Digital Baby Monitor has an expansive 2000 foot range for complete household coverage, so you can always stay in touch with baby. With digital clarity and performance, you’ll see, hear, and feel your baby with the unique added vibration alert feature. Features: Secure digital technology for optimal clarity, performance and privacy 900 MHz frequency means no interference from phones and electronics Up to 2000 ft. range to hear baby from any room in the house Sound lights for visual connection to baby Exclusive Graco vibration notification technology lets you feel baby’s call and can be turned on and off Low battery alarm reminds you to charge the parent unit Belt clip gives active parents wear-it-anywhere convenience Battery backup in child unit for added peace of mind

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Easy Halloween Outfits For Little Ones

By Guest Author on Thursday, February 24th, 2011 | No Comments

The 31st of October was the final day of the Celtic calendar many years ago and on this day that Celts celebrated Halloween. They believed that on this night, spirits from beyond the grave were more likely to be able to move over onto the real world. When they went out at night, they created ways to disguise themselves so that they mingled inconspicuously with these spirits, hoping to prevent them from taking over their bodies. Some of the ways they tried to put the spirits off were to build enormous bonfires, make lots of noise, hide their faces with masks and wear costumes that made them look more like the d this was the precursor to today\’s tradition of trick and treat.

Halloween is a time of excitement for children and many shops provide outfits for the occasion. Parents with imagination have a number of ideas for making costumes without spending a fortune. It is a modern day fashion to choose not only scary outfits but also ones chosen from film characters.

The easiest costume to design is a ghost costume. A white sheet can be draped over a child\’s head with holes cut out for eyes and mouth and to make it more effective, the face can be ?made-up\’ to look even more ghostly.

Another very simple costume to create is the mummy. Easy to visualize and quick to assemble, all that is needed is either rolls of white bandage or strips of an old, white sheet that can be wrapped around the limbs and body. The child\’s face and hands could be painted white and splashes of green painted on some of the bandage lines to look like mold.

Children love to make masks and Halloween is an ideal time for this. Very little parental help is needed and items including, paper plates, different types of paper, elastic, felt tip pens and paint as well as anything else that could add a ghoulish touch is all that would be required. Another excellent way to create a Halloween character is by using face paints which are safe and fun to apply.

There are so many easy costumes to make but two more are worth mentioning here. Children love dressing up as a scarecrow and all it takes is old jeans with holes and a few sewn on patches, a baggy, checked shirt stuffed with paper and a bit of straw and tied at the waist with string, then a bit of face paint to finish the picture. The other costume is the pumpkin costume which can be made out of a grey hoodie and some orange fabric.

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What Precisely You Need To Know To Discover A Decent Babysitter For The Small Children

By Guest Author on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 | No Comments

Gone are the years of the stay at home mom. Today, both parents are working nine-to-five jobs to support their family. However, not all parents are able to afford to have one home when the kids are home from school. It would be great if jobs allotted parents to be home with their kids at all times, but this is not always possible. The advent of the babysitter enabled parents to hire a dependable individual to look over their kids when the parents are unable to be home. However, before hiring a babysitter, there are essential things to look for. Remember, this is the individual who will be keeping the kids safe and happy, it is vital to make a correct decision.

Any potential babysitter a parent interviews to watch their kids must show responsibility. Babysitters must show they can be trusted and that they have the safety of the kids in mind at all times. The right babysitter is fun and entertaining, but is also an adult-figure. If an individual shows they only want the job for the money, they need to be rejected from the possible candidates.

Patience is always important. Kids are kids, and therefore, they are a handful. Kids do not always behave properly and are prone to throwing tantrums and having crying fits. A good babysitter known how to calm children and not become distraught when faced with a challenge.

It is extremely beneficial to find a babysitter who likes teaching children about things and takes the initiative in doing fun projects like art and science. Responsible babysitters will also ensure that the house is as clean as it was when they entered, if not cleaner.

Do a thorough interview with all babysitter candidates. Ask them about previous experience and if they can supply references, also ask if they are up-to-date on all first aid training essentials, including CPR, and if they took the babysitting certification course. Create a handful of scenarios to ask the babysitters to see how they would handle the situation, such as if a kid broke a vase because they were running around.

Many professionals in the childcare arena recommend parents have candidates come for a test babysitting period. Ensure the babysitter they will be compensated, but this is just some time to see how the individual interacts when left with the children. Parents shouldn\’t hover during this period, and should instead go for a walk around the block. When the time is over, thank the babysitter for their time and ask the children what they thought, they are the best source of information.

When a parent cannot be with their kids, they want to entrust their protection to a responsible adult babysitter. Even though it is a daunting process, the right selection will ensure child safety.

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Tricks To Allow You To Manage Your Kid\’s Birthday Celebration

By Guest Author on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 | No Comments

Every kid wishes that his or her birthday party is always better than the one he or she has had in the previous years. As usual, the parents have to strive hard to make the kid\’s wish come true, though they love to do it. They usually have a tough time coming up with innovative ideas to decorate, conduct and theme-up the birthday party. One good solution for this could be to just find out how the kid would want it to be.

Your next task, after selecting your party theme, is to search for a place that is suitable to fit in your guests and hold on a party as per your theme. An in-house party would be a great thing. It will give you more control over things. But if you find it tedious to carry out work like decoration and other arrangements, then you can approach either a kids\’ eatery or a party diner who will be able to support you well. You can also plan your party in one of the amusements parks. This would require more co-ordination and planning.

If you are thinking of doing the party at home, then try to base it in the backyard or somewhere open so that kids have enough room to run around and break nothing. However, do keep a room inside the house ready just in case it starts pouring down. Decorations for the party can be generic with confetti, balloons, shining papers and much more or you can make it theme specific.

Once the place is set, the next item on the list is to plan out a good set of games to keep the kids busy. There are so many traditional birthday games that you can get them playing however, kids being so restless can easily run out of enthusiasm with just one game. That is why you should plan for at least 6 to 7 games so that they run out of steam first.

The duration of the party should be according to the age of the kids attending it. If they are below 5 years, complete the party in a maximum of 2 hours. Else, the kids tend to get grouchy. If they are above 5 years, then plan for a 3 to 4 hours party. An economical way to entertain your guests would be take the help of your relatives or friends, instead of paying the professional party entertainers.

Above all, first make a budget and ensure that your expenditures for the birthday party does not exceed the budget constraints. It is not at all hard making each year\’s birthday party unique and better than the last, all it takes is proper planning and ingenuity.

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