So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Should You Choose A Very Attractive Or A Reasonably Priced Bluetooth Watch? How About Getting Both?

By Naomi Jameson

When you decide to buy a Bluetooth watch, you would definitely want to get a watch that is both affordable and beautiful.Once you make up your mind to purchase a Bluetooth watch, you would surely want to buy a watch that will meet your personal taste but the same time will not exceed the sum of money you can afford. Actually, you should know that despite the different qualities of this new technological device, you will be very pleased to find out that they are offered in very reasonable prices.

For instance, you can consider purchasing the type called the analog Bluetooth watch that is available in a standard face and is offered in five colors which are the white, the gray, the navy, the green sparkle and the white sparkle so that you will get the opportunity to pick the one that will go very well with your style.

In addition, the other style called the digital Bluetooth watch comes with a digital face as well as a chronograph timer and alarm in addition to the fact that it is reachable in different attractive colors such as the blue, the pink and the gray, thus, you should be sure that you will come across the style that will meet all your needs.

You should know that the marker affords a multiplicity of very captivating Bluetooth watch that do not only diverge in terms of colors and options but that also have very singular designs such as the Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Watch that is offered in a simple and an appealing design which makes it a very ideal choice for both men and women.

The same holds true for the style called Citizen VIRT W700 Bluetooth Watch that is accessible in very unique designs that can catch the eyes of any person in addition to the fact that they are offered in very fascinating colors such as the beige and the blue .

Accordingly, you are highly urged to get connected in order to browse through the sites that present an extensive series of Bluetooth designs that are different in styles, designs and colors, which will give you more freedom of choice. Besides, as to the price, you should bear in mind that they are offered in very reasonable prices though the cost may alter according to the style you will be getting.

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Color Schemes And Decor To Make Your Home Warm And Inviting

By Paul Baker

Colors are essential factors for home decorating. Do without them and your home design will never look complete and polished. A certain color scheme can make a space look exactly whatever ambiance or mood you wish to have.

Color selection

The most important thing to remember when choosing your color scheme is that your personal preferences are going to be far more important than what anyone else has to say. If you prefer red and orange tones, then that should be a focal point for your colors. Remember to balance your color choices with either neutral or contrasting colors for a unique look that brings more into the home than one or two colors will.

You don't have to repaint the walls if you don't dig such a drastic renovating step. You can however, incorporate colors in other ways, such as through the decors, fabrics, artworks and furniture. A safer choice is to match the color scheme, such that if you have a light paint for the walls, then the furnishings will follow suit. For a bolder look, you can use contrasting shades but those that still look good together. Black and white is a classic, and mixing other colors with white is a safe option as well. But to match a yellow with a green, a red with a black or a lavender with a light blue, that is a risky color scheme but one that will surely pay off, especially if the rest of the room complements these colors.

Area Rugs

With attention to detail, you will notice that one frequently overlooked aspect of creating a color scheme is flooring. With area rugs available, you won't even have to re-carpet or install permanent flooring options to have the look that you want. There are even options in bamboo that can allow you to have the look of a hardwood floor without the mess and expense of installing hardwood in your home. Plus, these options can easily be changed anytime that you are ready for a new look.

Area rugs are the ultimate floor decors for an instant transformation. Any motif, design or style can be complemented with an area rug. A room can be contemporary or classic and sure enough, an area rug makes the whole design complete.

Home interiors

To tie two different colors together, area rugs and wall hangings are both excellent options. For example, if you are bringing a black and white color scheme together, then an area rug with white, black and gray can make the room look as if it were carefully planned. Other color schemes can be accentuated by grouping of objects in the same color. For example, white and apple green color schemes work best with ample amounts of white and touches of the bright green scattered throughout the room.

Have fun in your color selection. Tap into your inner self and figure out what hues appeal to you. Even without a major redecorating work, your home will look like a home design magazine's cover page.

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Diamond Wedding Rings

By George C.Baycan

There are many different slogans and advertising campaigns that stick in your mind, but the one that says that a diamond is a girl's best friend seems to be universally known. In reality diamond wedding rings aren't that old of a tradition, and neither is the tradition of both men and women exchanging wedding rings. Not too long ago only the woman wore a wedding band and the man typically didn't.

The history of both the husband and wife receiving a wedding ring actually started in the United States at about the time of the first World War as well as the Korean War. Young soldiers going off to fight wanted a memory of their wives at home, and a wedding band was perfect. By World War ll this tradition was firmly in place, although the wedding rings tended to be very simple and plain in design and decoration.

It wasn't until the DeBeers advertising campaign in 1938 that diamond wedding rings for women and men really came into fashion for the average couple. Their famous slogan of the marketing campaign was "A diamond is forever", and it really skyrocketed the demand of diamond wedding rings.

Unlike diamond rings for women, the wedding rings for men tend to be subdued. Women's diamond wedding rings have elevated diamonds that are designed to sparkle and catch the eye.

On the other hand, no pun intended, diamond rings for men tend to have the diamonds level with the surface of the ring, preventing pulling on the setting. Even in very modern designs with slightly raised diamonds on a man's wedding ring, it is no where as pronounced as that on a woman's ring.

The reason that diamonds became so popular for wedding rings has to do with more than marketing, although that was a large part. It also has to do with the understanding that diamonds are strong and eternal, exactly what a marriage should be.

There are several stones that are used to complement diamond wedding rings and they include emeralds, rubies and sapphires and also the semi-precious stones. These combinations are often seen in both bands, making a beautiful matching set.

Wedding rings for both men and women are a tradition that is very near and dear to most couple's hearts. After all wedding rings are the last gift you will give to each other as singles and the first gift you will share together as a couple.

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Easy To Find TV Stands

By Gerald Hernando

TV stands come in a range of shapes and sizes and can really help a living room of yours. If you're adding to a living room's style then television stands are a great investment to help you organize your TV set.

You shouldn't have any problems at all finding what you need because television stands are widely available. A lot of television stands are designed to make things easier so they are easy to use which is ideal for installation.

Television stands are available in several different styles and made for all kinds of TVs so make sure you do a good deal of research before purchasing. TV cabinets are also great and very useful for many people since a living's look can take a lot of time and effort.

If you're thinking of purchasing a TV stand, then you might first want to figure out what your budget is going to be. The is quite a wide price range when it comes to buying a TV stand. Most major TV stands cost over 50 GBP so you'll need to keep this in mind while you're doing your research.

You will also need to keep in mind where it is you will be looking to buy your TV stand and other TV equipment. You can find stands anywhere, whether it's online or at a department store. Deals and offers can always be found at home stores online so they are probably the best place to go for TV stands.

Buying television stands is an exciting task and you will need to take your time when buying them to ensure you get what you need. No matter what kind of style you need to work on you'll easily be able to find television accessories that will help you.

You can go shopping for your TV stand as soon as you have decided on the budget and where you are going to purchase. People typically go to the large department stores like Home Depot or Amazon first to get TV things.

But, you can also find the occasional deals for TV stands at other stores online as well. Purchasing a TV stand should never be rushed and you should not purchase on impulse--make sure to research everything first.

After a little research has been done, you will likely have a little better idea of what it is exactly you are looking for, whether it's a TV stand or a TV cabinet. You'll need to do research to make sure your living room style benefits from your TV stand.

Many people find the TV stand that is the essential part of their living or family room. Your family room or living room's look typically does not take that long when you use TV cabinets. That is why these pieces of furniture are so popular.

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EATING HEALTHY HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!

By Marilou Lissandrello

Eating healthy doesn't have to be difficult nor complicated. After you start making healthy choices, and make it a daily habit, you won't have to think about it much again. All you need to do is have healthy food choices available and the rest is easy.

When thinking about a meal or a snack, it needs to incorporate a proper balance between a protein, carbohydrate and fat.

Have you determined for yourself your daily caloric consumption needs? I know that for myself if I'm trying to lose wight, I cannot consume more than 1200 calories per day. On the other hand, if I'm trying to maintain my current weight, I'm allow to consumer 1500 calories per day.

After you determine how many calories you should be consuming, you then need to divide the calories out over 5-6 small meals/snacks throughout the day. Don't forget to compliment each meal/snack with the proper balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. I will give you an example of these choices to make during the day.

I should make a quick mention of portion sizes. Do you know what a serving of meat looks like? No, it's not the 22 ounce T-bone at your local steak house. A portion of meat is 3 ounces, the size of a woman's palm.

SEVERAL VISUAL EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT FOOD PORTIONS:

* 1 medium fruit -- tight fist or tennis ball

* 1/2 cup of pasta, rice, fruit, veggie, or cooked cereal -- tight fist or cupcake size

* 1 cup of raw salad -- the amount you can hold in two hands cupped together.

* 1 medium baked potato -- computer mouse

* 1 cup of cold cereal -- large handful or tight fist

* 3 ounces of poultry, meat or fish -- palm of a woman's hand or deck of cards

* 1 ounce of cheese -- 4 dice or the top half of your thumb

* 1 ounce of meat, fish, chicken or poultry -- 1 egg

* 1 tsp -- the tip of a medium-framed woman's thumb. 3 tsp is equal to 1 tbsp

BREAKFAST:

It is important to start the day with a good breakfast. A good breakfast is needed to maintain level blood sugars throughout the morning. Try to keep breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the same calorie count and then add two to three snacks between meals to make up the 5-6 recommended meals.

Choose an item from each of the food groups for a healthy balanced breakfast.

Protein: 1 cup low fat yogurt, 1 oz of low fat cheese, 1 cup nonfat milk, 1 hard boiled egg

Carbohydrate: 1/2 cup of whole grain cereal or oatmeal, granola bar, 1 slice of whole grain toast, bagel or muffin.

Fruit: 3/4 cup of raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, 1/2 banana, small apple, orange, grapefruit,

LUNCH AND DINNER:

Preparing lunch and dinner is very simple. Pick a lean protein, add some vegetables and top it off with some fruit for dessert.

Choose an item from each of the food groups for a healthy balanced lunch or dinner.

Protein: Chicken, fish, turkey, lean beef, pork, beans, etc.

Vegetable: Salad greens, spinach, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans, etc. For a serving size, fill about 1/4 of your plate with protein, 1/2 of your plate with vegetables, and the other quarter with healthy carbohydrates.

Carbohydrate: Sweet potatoes, white potatoes, brown rice, corn, 1 slice of whole grain bread etc.

Dessert: 1/2 cup of strawberries or raspberries with a dollop of nonfat whipped topping, pear, apple, 1/2 banana.

SNACKS:

Snacks are essential to successful weight loss. In order to maintain your metabolism in between meals, healthy snacks are essential. For your snack, consume between 100 to 125 calories.

Choose an item from each of the food groups for a healthy balanced snack.

Protein: 1 oz. low sodium, low fat luncheon meat, low fat string cheese, hard boiled egg, small yogurt cup, 1/4 cup of low fat cottage cheese.

Carbohydrate: Baby carrots, 1 slice of whole grain bread, 1/2 banana, apple, grapes, plum, etc.

Healthy fats: Handful of almonds, walnuts cashews or mixed nuts, 1 slice of avocado, 2 tbsp of peanut butter.

Doesn't this sound easy? These are just guidelines for healthy foods. You do not have to eat the same thing every day. There are so many more foods then what I listed here but be creative. Try a new fruit and vegetable every week. Remember, this is easy!

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How To Get Alone Back with Your Ex Husband

By Cherry Wilkinson

Sacrifice and compromise are both urgent parts in the give and take that goes hand in hand with any relationship. If you are asking "How am I able to get back together with my ex boyfriend?" then you are going to want to keep these things in mind. Nothing is about to make fixing a broken relationship simple, but some of the advice contained within this article can definitely make it a ton less hard overall to give him an excuse to wish to come back to you.

So while you may be obsessing with the all vital question , "how am I get back together with my ex boyfriend?", what you need to be focusing on is rectifying the reasons behind failure. By doing this you'll be able to eliminate the tension and stress which brought the split on in the 1st place.

So, How am I get back along with my ex hubby, you ask?

When a relationship fails, you must take that as an indication that something went inaccurate. If your boyfriend left you, then it was likely for one of two reasons: Either the relationship was becoming rancid because there had been not enough of you in it, or the relationship was getting too claustrophobic seeing as there had been too much of you in it. Either way, one of these causes is going to end up in relationship suicide. If you are asking "How am I get back together with my ex boyfriend", then you want to start taking a look at which of these led to the break up so you can act reasonably.

Whatever the problem is that chiefly contributed to the split, it was possibly either something you did, or something you did, or something that you didn't be oppressive to look at things this way, but that is simply how it often works. The person who was broken up with either did, or did not do something and the person doing the splitting simply felt driven away. So now what occurs, and how can you manage to make him come back? The first step is to switch whatever it was that drove him away in the 1st place.

You need to sit down and actually take a hard look at your present position. What might have led to the breakup? Which of these things were your fault, and which were not your fault?

Rule out the ones that were out of your control, since they continue to be out of your control, and target the things that you did do incorrect, the ones that you can in fact change. If your biggest problem is something you were in charge of and you could change, then there's a very good chance that you can still get back along with him. However, you have to be certain you really are willing to make the essential changes to appeal to him again.

Just knowing how to get back along with your ex partner isn't really enough. It won't happen unless you are prepared to take action. Now!.

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Wedding Cake Toppers - New Cool Trend

By Beattie Sharona

Wedding cake toppers were not as popular for weddings as they are today. More and more they are becoming as important as the wedding cake and are one of the fastest growing wedding gifts.

Once over, wedding cake toppers just used to be in the form of a generic bride and groom couple. Now, though a wedding cake topper can be custom designed to the bride and groom's requirements which really makes the wedding cake even more unique. Personalised wedding cake toppers that are made from clay or sugar paste can be crafted to look like copies of the happy couple even right down to their wedding day outfits. Grooms can be shown wearing kilts, military uniforms or even their favourite sports team kit! Brides can be made wearing their wedding dresses, veils and tiaras and even hair styles and the type and colour of flowers used in their bridal bouquet.

They can even be themed related to the time of year that they are getting married such as Valentines Day or if it is a beach wedding in some far flung exotic location. Family members and the couple's pets can be added for that extra special touch. Many of the more popular cake toppers seem to be funny and humourous to reflect the bride and groom's personalities.

Once the wedding cake is long gone a cake topper can be kept as a unique keepsake and memento of one of the most wonderful days a couple will ever have. 
A new trend that is only just catching on in 2010 is for a monogrammed wedding cake topper. This type of wedding cake decoration is believed to have been launched in the USA and very few British and European retailers seem to have them available yet! They are usually crafted from acrylic or brushed steel and all of the letters of the alphabet and some numbers are available. Monogram wedding cake toppers usually include the initials of the bride and groom i.e. M & P.

What makes them really special though and what I believe is driving their popularity is that they are hand decorated with Swarovski crystals which match your wedding day theme. These crystal cake toppers really do create the wow factor sat on the top of your wedding cake to really add some bling!

There is a wedding cake topper to suit every budget and every taste!

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Recycle Old Jeeps And Trucks - Make It Work For You

By Gregory Paul

Some people want jeeps, and others prefer trucks. Whatever they choose, they do so to fit their lifestyle and to help them with their needs. These are utility vehicles, and they are built to be of use and as a UTV, they really do deliver. That is probably why many individuals prefer recycling old jeeps and trucks not only for sentimental reasons but to serve its purpose and further the machines capability of being useful.

There are many advantages of recycling and using jeeps in ones active day. Some trucks are huge which provide space and comfort, some are small so that one can easily drive them over difficult trails, and some are just the right size that it delivers comfort and versatility at the same time. In other words, you don't need to put in much effort in recycling a jeep to work for your needs. They are built to be solid trail rigs, and with minimal refashioning, you are even assured of a reliable, convenient and capable off road vehicle.

It is very important to reassemble your machine with the right parts experts say. You don't want to end up with rigs whose pieces don't work with each other at all. During assembly, matching the right pieces is crucial if you expect maximum engine performance from your equipment.

Ignition upgrades are also strongly advised. Be sure that the upgrade is specifically tuned in to your engine. In doing so, it should rev like it should. With the new ignition you are assured of an increase in dependability, torque, and power. It will all be worth every effort and expense.

Other UTVs may not originally provide for storage and space but you still can make it work for you. You can acquire some pieces and storage ideas practically for free with a trip to eBay or some yard sales. You can interestingly fashion your buys for storage on your rig to carry tools, equipment and other accessories you might need for a trip. You can also fabricate a spare tire mount for your truck if it doesn't have one. Always remember to secure your mounts with locks to maintain ownership of your tires.

After a rocking paint finish, provide your new look with a modern bumper. Just because it is an old model, it need not look like one. A great bumper completes the front look of your truck so might as well splurge on it. To look for the right bumper, you can surf the websites and order exact specifications according to your needs. Some websites even provide detailed exploded diagrams to better serve your bumper explorations.

To ensure high quality traction, experts advice that you equip your machine's axles with new electric lockers. There will be demanding work in store for your axles and lockers since these vehicles usually come with manual transmission and huge tires. It would be reassuring to know that you can expect stellar performance from your axles and new lockers.

Different individuals have different needs that require different solutions. It is reassuring to realize that besides redefining almost about anything, there are people who could actually deliver our specific needs to us. Redefining old trucks and jeeps is just one way of making something work for our advantage.

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