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My children gave me the idea for this article and unfortunately in not a good way. I was laughing at something with my children when one of them said, "That must be really funny, because Mom doesn't laugh much." Ouch! That hurt. I don't think I'm a dour person, but I really don't laugh that much. I guess I'm always too busy making sure chores are done, laundry is washed, bills are paid, homework is done, etc. You get the picture and I don't think I'm alone.
Have you noticed how easy it is for children to laugh and how often they laugh? My children can start laughing and not stop. Their laughter is infectious. Have you also noticed you don't have to teach children or even babies to laugh, it comes naturally? So, what happens when be become adults. We definitely laugh a lot less.
Listen to these neat facts about laughing:
1. One minute of laughing can keep you feeling relaxed for an hour.
2. A simple smile boosts immunity.
3. 15 minutes of laughter can burn as many as 50 calories. (I need to laugh several hours a day to lose some weight.)
4. People smile only 35% as much as they think they do.
5. Laughter is contagious.
We certainly know laughter is contagious. If you have ever had a bunch of giggly girls spending the night at your house or boys for that matter, you know laughter is as contagious as chicken pox.
So, what does the Bible say about laughter. Did God create laughter as well? I think it is so neat that laughter is discussed in the first book of the Bible. In Genesis 21:5-6, "5 Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. 6 Sarah said, "God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me." I have to admit I would be laughing if God told me I would bear a child at 90 years of age. Don't you think God knew Isaac's name would be laughter? I do think God has a sense of humor. I think when Jesus asked the little children to come to him that he enjoyed the children. It doesn't say in the Bible what they discussed, but can't you just imagine him laughing and smiling with them. All the wonderful questions the children asked Jesus and he patiently listening to them. Ecclesiastes talks about a time to weep and a time to laugh. I think God created us to laugh and to enjoy his creation and his children.
How can we begin to laugh more? I think our children are the best teachers. Listen to their jokes and laugh, a good hearty laugh. Maybe get a joke book to share with your children. Your teenagers need to laugh as well. Tell them some jokes. Your teens may think the jokes are lame, but they will probably be laughing on the inside. Tickle your children and laugh with them. Sometimes (and I'm talking to myself here) we take ourselves too seriously. As Christians we should be some of the happiest people in the world, but often we look the most depressed. We should be the leaders in laughing and having a good time that honors God.
So, can I encourage you this month to choose to laugh more and have fun with your children. You may even learn a few good jokes.
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Weddings are ceremonies where a couple gets to share their best day with their friends, family and loved ones. It is a ceremony that most people consider the most important in their lives. It is a great privilege to be invited to share and celebrate with the couple but it is even more honorable to be chosen by the couple or family to give wedding ceremony speeches. Some of the wedding ceremony speeches are given after the couple exchange their wedding vows during the church service, while others are given during the reception as people eat and make merry. Brother of the bride wedding speech is one of the common wedding speeches. Others short wedding speeches are given by the couples best man and maid of honor, father or mother of the bride or groom, siblings to the couple or other close family and friends..
The Brother of the bride wedding speech is one where a brother gives the positive traits of his sister. Brother of the bride wedding speech is one of the short wedding speeches, which can be given by the bride's brother in place of their father. Brother of the bride wedding speech should start with congratulations to the couple on their hard work and planning. The bride can be assured that all worked out beautifully according to plan and everything looks great. The brother of the bride wedding speech should sound personal as the brother narrates some of the childhood experiences. This helps to spark fond memories and allows the rest of the family and friends at the reception to share a little with the two siblings. The brother also gets to invite his new brother in law into the family. If the brother shares the same sense of humor with the couple, he can make a few jokes without embarrassing the couple in any way or add some love quotes and finally congratulate them as he welcomes another family member to give their speech as well.
Some people feel they need to write their brother of the bride wedding speech. The speech can be well planned, thought out and even finally written. The speech should briefly state what the brothers feeling and good wishes towards the couple. A few love quotes and/ or jokes can be included in wedding speeches to make it less formal. The brother of the bride wedding speech can be casual with the brother telling the couple that he is sincerely happy for them. One wedding speech example that a brother can give is as follows: - "...For the sake of those who do not know me my name is [Andrew]. [Alexia], the bride is my younger sister. I feel privileged to share in this beautiful occasion but I feel even more honored to give a speech. On behalf of the entire family, I would like to take this opportunity to invite [Boniface], my new brother in-law into our family. Some of the fond memories I have of my sister include the day she removed her braces and she kept smiling at everyone saying how her teeth were beautiful..." This brother of the bride wedding speech is brief but balanced since it captures all the necessary aspects.
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There is no question - in my mind at least - that you want to use humor and jokes as the MC of a wedding. Besides providing smooth transitions between elements of the Wedding Reception, I think it is great if the Wedding MC can be entertaining as well.
First of all, transitions are important. As a Wedding MC your job is to "facilitate" the Wedding Reception Program. Reception programs vary from wedding to wedding and culture to culture, however, there is always a need to smoothly move from speech to speech, or program element to program element. If, as MC, you can make the transitions in an entertaining way, the Wedding Reception will be enjoyable for everyone - from close family (who enjoy the wedding anyway) to friends (who might appreciate a reception that is not dull).
Secondly, if some of the speeches or parts of the Program are "less-than-stellar" then your Wedding MC jokes will "liven" up the Reception. Even if the Reception runs smoothly and those participating do a great job, your entertaining humor will only add to a superb Wedding Celebration.
Finally, as Wedding MC, the bride or groom (or domineering Mom of the...bride) asked you to MC their wedding because they trust you will do a good job. When you use humor (in a non-offensive way) you are honoring the Bride and Groom by doing your job responsibly, the best you can.
So, are there sure-fire jokes that work at every Wedding Reception? That depends. How you tell a joke is crucial. The authors of The Wedding MC Jokebook recommend you never say "here's a joke..." They recommend you weave them into your presentation.
For now, I will assume you know how to use humor in your Wedding MC presentation. I found a couple of sure-fire jokes you can use. Here is a good joke to use before the toast to the groom. Also, a great joke to use anywhere in the program. For instance, before introducing the individual giving the toast to the bride.
Before Barb and Greg got married they went for psychoanalysis to make sure they were compatible. Greg was done in a day, but Barb had to return for several more sessions. It wasn't that Barb had any problems. It was just that when they had to go back to their childhood, it was easy for Greg because he was already there.
Tell the joke in your own words of course, but make sure you keep the last line the same (punchline), keeping the same order of ideas. The following joke fits in the reception where you are introducing or talking about either the Bride's or the Groom's grandparents or parents.
Frank and Elizabeth are pleased that their granddaughter is getting married. I didn't realize how caught up in the whole event they had become until Elizabeth said that she wanted to relive her wedding. She told Frank that they should run upstairs and make love. Frank said she had to make a decision because he couldn't do both. This joke can be used with parents (change granddaughter to daughter). Emphasize "run upstairs" and "make love" when presenting.
Here's a one-liner: Marriage teaches you loyalty, patience, understanding, perseverance, and a lot of other things you wouldn't need if you'd stayed single. You can add this one-liner before you make an announcement, or as you transition from one part of the program to another. Wedding jokes that are tasteful and appropriate can help the MC or anyone making a speech transform a wedding reception into a memorable event.
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The other day I was watching Oprah one of my favorite shows for many reasons but, that would be another subject. The topic was unfit mothers. Trust me it was more than evident that some of the guests there had some serious issues due to the amount of abuse or neglect that they place their children in.
However, there is something that really bothered me, they had numerous recordings of women that called saying that they believed they were unfit mothers because they get angry at their children and feel frustrated at times. Was I hearing right? Give me a break? Are moms not supposed to have feelings? Hmmm! Let me see,
o Once in a while when I am about to finish an article my one year old comes with the cheesiest smile and turns off the computer. If the article is not saved I lose it completely.
o How about you are trying to think straight and you have a toddler screaming mommy, mommy, mommy, I want juice, a toy, food, etc.
o Have you ever finished cleaning and just when you think you can sit down your child spills something in the floor?
o Or my all time favorite when ever I take my girls to a special place. I feel that I will be happy by just seeing them have a good time; and what they do? They spend the whole time crying and bickering.
Think again! All these things bother me and I say it even if people nod their heads with disbelief and think "what a terrible mom".
Moms are humans too you know, we have the right to feel tired, angry, happy, excited etc. Unlike those 60's shows were mom was always available and eager to please the whole family with a big smile. You want to know what I think? There is no way that a person can focus on everyone else and never do anything to fulfill them selves and be content in life.
So, here is the key to being a better mom?
Take care of yourself first! These women that were frustrated are probably too busy trying to be perfect mothers and neglect themselves. Therefore, they probably resent their children and even their partners because they have given up their true identities. Why do I say true identity? Being a mom is only one of the many roles that we play in life. Remember who you were before you had children: your hobbies, aspirations, life motto. Who was the person that your partner felt in love with? Or friends and family once knew? It is not like you are a computer that once you become a mom your whole Identity gets erased and you automatically become super mom.
Trust me; I went through this stage when I had my first daughter. I was all about her until; I took a real look at the stranger in the mirror staring at me. She no longer had her own illusions; she had neglected her physical appearance and most importantly did not like what she saw.
That's when I decided that not only was I aiming to be a good mom but, it was also my personal goal to not lose myself in the process.
Now, I have given up work outside but, have remained independent by working at home, follow my dreams, allow space to grow and take care of myself (physically, emotionally).
The result of it: I am happier which automatically helps me be more patient, appreciative, and loving not to mention a better role model. But, always keep in mind there is no perfect mom. Just like any other role in life you will learn along the way.
If you believe that you do not handle your frustrations effectively then it would be good to take anger or stress management classes or if you would like to enhance your parenting skill go to the Center for Improving Child Caring [http://www.ciccparenting.org/cicc_fpcs_13.asp] they offer free classes in most states, free childcare is available while you are in class. "It will not be fair to mistreat your children so, seek out help if necessary."
Just some advise from another mom,
Kenia Morales
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When it comes to buying gifts for boyfriend, there are times when you don't have to think about practicality or usefulness. Funny gifts are something that you might want to consider.
If you think your man has everything or he needs to lighten up a bit, funny gifts are the way to go. The best thing is that you can find these gifts almost anywhere and your options are limitless.
Today, there are many retail stores focused mainly on funny gifts for boyfriend. Some of these are so unique that you can't find them anywhere else. These are also available in some stores where your normally shop. But before you hit the stores and brave the heavy traffic, I suggest you check online first. In this way, you will save time and energy browsing for a good gift.
You will be surprised that there are so many funny presents out there and you will also find things that you would never have dreamed up on your own.
Some sites are dedicated to gag gifts for boyfriend while others sell subtle jokes like t-shirts and board games. I personally like the remote control fart machine which your boyfriend can use to prank friends and family. Hopefully, he won't use it to you. There's also a TV zapper, a universal remote control which you can use to flip channels secretly. If you are looking for funny presents that are a bit on the obscene or raunchy side, you can always find them as well.
With so many gifts to choose from, you might find it difficult to find one thing. In that case, you can give a basket of funny gifts for boyfriend. You can choose each gift and throw them into a gift basket so you can be sure that it's unique. Or you can go online to check if there are gift baskets filled with fun gifts. The choice is entirely yours. And, oh, have fun while you're at it.
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So, they have talked you into it. Carve a pumpkin, they say. It will be fun, they say.
Well, sometimes. Sometimes not. Why, you ask. I will tell you.
First, there is the picking out of the perfect pumpkin to carve. This is usually a group effort.
Even looking at the strange shaped pumpkins is a mistake. The big, perfectly round pumpkins make the best carved pumpkins. The strangely shaped ones make you laugh. Pick a pumpkin that looks like Charlie Browns' head. That is, if the group effort of picking out a pumpkin has not turned into a group fight over it, where everyone gets mad and goes home pumpkinless because no one could agree on one.
Now, if you are lucky, you have your perfect pumpkin.
Then comes the mess. You have never seen such a mess. Except for the time when the dog, nevermind. Clean up is not fun. Speaking of the dog, newspapers come in handy when carving a pumpkin.
While carving the pumpkin, remember these things.
Do not do it while drinking alcohol. Pumpkins, knives and alcohol do not mix, unless you are making a powerful pie. Even then, be extremely careful. The hospital workers will not be sympathetic to your story.
Pumpkin carving can take some time. Be patient. If the kids and dogs get on your nerves while doing it, just take a break. Take an aspirin, also. It may help.
Always draw the design face on the pumpkin before carving. If you do not do this you may not recognize it as a pumpkin when you finish.
Then you have to start all over. That can be expensive. It can also make you curse.
Even if it is Halloween and curses are in, you should not say those things in front of the children or the dog.
When you have finished, place the pumpkin in an area where it will not get kicked over, stomped on or fallen into. That can hurt and with lawsuits running rampant these days, you never know.
Finally, if someone that you know should request that you carve them a pumpkin to wear on their head, please do a background check on them immediately, unless they own a horse and plan on doing a live rendition of sleepy hollow.
Brrr.
Happy Halloween!
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"Oh, darling...dinner's ready."
Giggle, snicker, hehehehehehe.
In walks hubby, drawn to the kitchen by the alluring smell of buttery onions and roasted garlic only to find a monstrous, eye-bulging, teeth showing creature staring up at him from the center of the table. And here I am, rolling on the floor, laughing out loud, watching his jaw drop. My daughter? She's not amused:
"Mom! That's not funny! I'm making chicken nuggets."
You gotta love teens. They tell it like it is. No beating around the bush, no tiptoeing on egg shells afraid they'll hurt your feelings. If it enters their head, it spills out of their mouth.
A few years ago, our daughter came home from school and told my husband and I that we had placed second in a very prestigious contest. According to the seventh grade class at Northland Christian, we were voted the second weirdest parents. Now, I don't know if this was for the entire school or just for that grade, but it didn't matter. And this is an honor we didn't take lightly. In fact, I created a dance and song to celebrate and offered to record it for YouTube. Unfortunately my daughter didn't see the value in that and begged me not to do it. Oh, my poor, frequently mortified child who must coach her parents on how not to behave in restaurants before we leave the car:
"Now Dad, please don't introduce everyone at our table to the wait staff. And please don't tell her the comb-over joke. It's really not funny."
Seriously? Not funny? Oh, that's my favorite one. Although the telling can be quite time-consuming. You'd have to know the whole background joke to truly get it, but think high school basketball coach with a foot long comb-over greased across his shiny bald head, flapping in the wind as he demonstrates a perfectly executed lay-up. Now think of a balding lawn with overgrown patches. Yep, time for a lawn-comb over. Okay, so maybe its a private joke. That's what we always say when people aren't laughing, right? But stay with me here.
So what does Monkfish, comb-overs, and ROFLOL moments have to do with marriage? Laughter is the medicine, my friend. The igniting spark, the cementing glue, the vein-bulging, drool producing, cough-ensuing catalyst that will bond you and your husband's heart for life. (If you don't get the whole vein-bulging, drool producing, cough-ensuing reference, you've never seen my second laugh. You know the one. Where you're rocking back and forth, mouth gaping, laughing so hard you begin to choke on your own spit. Although the second laugh is nothing like the third laugh. At least that's what I've been told.)
According to Elizabeth George, author of A Woman After God's Own Heart, the woman "sets the mood and maintains the atmosphere in the home." (p. 134) Proverbs 17:22 says, "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."
Wow, is that true! If I'm a sour pickle, it isn't long before gloom and doom settles around our house. But if I pick up a wooden spoon and an old coffee can and do the tango in the middle of the kitchen-oops, forgot about those windows, and my neighbor mowing his lawn. Well, he used to be mowing, now he's watching that crazy Slattery lady do a John Travolta-Cindy-Lauper-Pee-Wee-Hermon dance in the middle of her kitchen. Think he'd like to join me? It isn't long before we're all laughing.
Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying you should skirt over issues and sweep everything under the rug. What I'm saying is make your house a home. Make it a place of joy. Don't be afraid to be silly. You're your husband's teammate. Be his friend, too. Add a splash of jalepeno-infused vinegar into your relationship and watch your husband's eyes light up as his worries of work dissolve beneath a fit of giggles.
Don't know how? Get a book. Seriously. There's nothing wrong with seeking out a good, clean joke once in a while. And ask God to help you. Even better, spend a few minutes at your Savior's feet. What? You thought God was a staunch-nosed galactic kill joy? Then you've never watched an eighty-pound German Shepherd chase his tail or a baby devour his toes. God is the God of joy and He wants to share that joy with you.
Most important: keep it fun. Life is serious enough. Your spouse doesn't need another business partner. He needs a heart-lifter. He needs a friend.
The Importance of Humor in MarriageA must read for any parent, this book is an amazingly poignant, down to earth, parenting companion.
Being the mother to 3 teenagers I knew that this book was going to have to not only be "real" but written by someone who truly knows teenagers in order to impress me. Mr. Wright certainly fills the bill as he not only talks to the reader in a realistic way but uses honesty and above all real words to get his message through to them. My son helped me review this book. A typical 14 year old young man, I could only hope it might open his eyes. Raising a son as a single mother in today's world is not only confusing but sometimes down right impossible. "The Life of Teenagers" spells it out, not only for the parent reading the book but for the teen that reads it too.
My favorite part is right at the beginning when the author states, true as true can be, that there is NOBODY that will love you like your parents. It made me want to kiss him right there because as much as you can tell the teens this yourself, they simply don't seem to realize it.
The book takes realistic views on living life today as a teenager and the many problems you have to face. It isn't written as a preaching book but almost as though when you pick the book up, you pick up a new found friend. While Wright talks about things that a lot of adults avoid - sex, drugs, friendships, parents, television, and most of all God, he never makes the teen reading the book seem like he's better or smarter than the teen himself. Wright speaks in terms that kids truly relate to and seem to truly understand.
My son's last words as he went to bed this evening were "Thanks for letting me share that book you're reviewing mom. That guy is pretty kewl and for once I wanted to hear what he had to say! I really liked it mom, thanks". Take it from a mother who knows, if ANYONE can get your teenager to say those words, they're a miracle worker on their own terms.
Amazingly real, amazingly interesting and most of all, amazingly able to make the teenager stop and think. Something not easily done, even by the best of professionals. This book is a must read for any parent, no matter what age of the child because at some point you will have a teen to deal with and you may just thank God that you had someone with this ability to read. If Keith Wright could clone himself I know he'd make a million quick because every parent around would want him there to help through those awkward teen years. This book is the next best thing to having him there to help! And at less than , well worth the price for peace of mind. This is one book I'm going to be going back to over and over again and reminding my 3 teens to read over and over. He just simply knows how to get through to the teenage child. Amazing.
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All time Great XMAS Gift Ideas that are for any one. For the Family, For Business, for Employers, for Neighbors and for Friends. It's the Art of Giving. A little gift to sweeten the Holiday. Express your Gratitude. Or if you are just plain stuck and can't come up with an idea, we have plenty of Unique Gift Ideas. I'm sure one will suit your needs. So here's to wishing you and your loved ones a Great Christmas, with lots of love and Health for the future
Every year we start wondering what are the Top 10 Christmas gifts in 2010 that we can give to the people we love. This does cause us a bit of confusion, even if we know the person very well and do know his or her interest. Take my father for example, every year in the past before he stopped driving if you asked him what gift he wanted he would say "car tires", it became such a joke in our family that even though he is 83 and does not drive anymore you will still hear him say "car tires". We never bought him car tires. I should have paid more attention, he might have been very happy, had I bought them. So rule number one... listen and if it's too expensive see if other family members all want to participate in the gift. Rather buy a Xmas present that is wanted and needed.
Christmas Gifts for Babies
Choosing gifts for babies are always going to be fun, because all the gifts and clothes for babies are so cute. We actually end up with more than we can handle with these little honeys. The closer the relation to the baby the higher the spending price of a gift, irrelevant of whether it's a cool Christmas gift, or not. Today's baby stores are a pleasure to walk through there are unique Christmas gift ideas, the pastel colors are very appealing to the human eye. The new baby toys and accessories you really need a sales person to explain them to you, as new things are invented for teething, for comfort, for strollers and bouncers and for carrying babies.
Christmas Gifts for Pre-school
At this age they are very playful very curious and totally adorable (except for the terrible two's) Little girls are doing the girly thing and Little boys are all out there, some the quite type where all kind of home games and build it projects will go over very well, and other is the loud mouth happy go lucky type, give him the ball the water pistol and the bike. Its difficult making the top 10 Christmas gift list of 2010 for this group, as you have your all time classics and then the new modes and believe me the kids are up to date on this one.
Christmas Gifts for Kids
This age group is 6-12, yes that is a big difference in age and hard to generalize when buying a gift, as a 6 and 12 year old are worlds apart, unless they are brothers you will find that the 6year old wants everything that he's brother has, so please don't think they are childish and get a childish gifts. A 6 year old is a big boy he is in school already. Christmas gifts for kids are actually easy to buy and the choices are great. The Idea of having a child make a Christmas list for Santa is so that you get Xmas gift ideas of what is on he's mind. This age group is all about trend, what is cool Christmas presents are also what the popular kids have and wear. Sport items both for girls and boys, there is no difference when it comes to that, they all want a kick scooter boy and girl, its faster to get around with especially if their friend lives down the road. But don't buy a girl a ball that's for the toys for boys.
Christmas Gifts For Girls
We are on our way to be little ladies, we are very much aware of our looks our likes or we are little Tom boys, never the less the Tom boy aspect is just girls that like to do the sporty things that guys are doing. For this we have numerous sports goods that still have that touch of coolness.
Christmas Gifts for Boys
As our Top 10 Christmas gifts 2010 expands we continue to boys. This age group is between 8-12, little boys and their toys. I actually find it much easier to buy boys gifts. Looking at the boy's character will tell you which direction you should be getting into. Is he the sports type? That just makes it just that much easier as there are tons of different sports products, as well as accessories that go with the sports product, example, you buy a bike, he will need the bike protective helmet too. If you buy roller skates he will need knee guards and a helmet. So as a family unite one can buy the bike and the other the helmet. The serious child will be happy with a computer, laptop, and games, mostly computer games, depending on the age. But always have other games that are more of a social game for more than one person to play.
Christmas gifts for Teens
The older they get the more technical we get, this is the next generation, starting to bloom, they are now articulate and computer savvy, they can type and send SMS's at the speed of light, the new language of sms's is an art, a new English. They know their music, so bring on the iPod, iPhones, and laptops. They are face bookers or another social media participant. They are becoming cosmetically educated in the arts of make-up, or shaving for the first time. They are also hormonal and need their beauty sleep. They are delightful, treat them with respect and you will never feel the back lash of this age group.
Christmas Gift for Women
She will light up your life. Christmas Gift for Women are been displayed everywhere, they are the target of the fashion industry, they are independent and discovering, the finer things in live. They might be single they might be married they might be your mother.They are the light in every home the home maker. At the end of a day a good book or out with friends or partners. Let's help her relax and be appreciated. As she is deserving of gifts. Spoil her with unique Christmas gift ideas. Find her the unusual gift idea, and put that smile on her face.
Christmas Gift for Men
Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Men, Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Men, Around this Season there are cool Christmas presents online for Men, Xmas gift ideas to help the whole family make their choice Men are wonderful creatures, I recently read an book called "Why Men Need..." and "Why men don't have a clue.... why Men don't listen...." by Allan and Barbara Pease. These books are hilarious, and I highly recommend it to both male and female. Besides the deep understanding of our basic needs that seem to be misunderstood by both sides the book is full of humor and jokes and it had my friends and I entertained for hours (joke-example) What men want women to know...... "Yes" and "No" are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question!! So to the men Out there we wish you a Merry Christmas!
Christmas Gifts for Mom and Dad
To the Mom's and Dad's every where. You are the Jacks of all trades, as parenting brings on new skills we never knew we had and many of them we had to learn fast. You are the Providers that need to be a doctor, a nanny, a cleaning lady, a taxi driver, an advocate and the list goes on. Your pay back is that there will always only be one Mom and Dad. You love unconditionally and are loved unconditionally. Although it takes kids years to realize and appreciate parents, always know that the Love you give, is the Love you will reap. Any gift will do for parents, when it comes from the heart it is always appreciated. The Top 10 Christmas gifts 2010 are many. Gifts for parents will be among all the categories of women, men and grandparents.
Christmas Gifts for Grandparents
We might be getting Older but are still full of live and joy for living. We enjoy Family occasions more now days as we love to see the grandchildren growing up. But give us a Trip, Allow us to travel we have the time to enjoy that now. That would be the top Christmas gift for grandparents. Spoil then and love them. It is also never too late to get them to enjoy the newest gadgets out there like the Kindle iPad, give them computer lessons as a gift, as getting around might not be so easy for some and the internet offers a new world of entertainment.
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Donating cars to others can make a very big difference in people's lives. But, when you do make the choice to donate a car, you should be certain the vehicle you're giving away is one that will truly help the person who receives it.
When you donate cars, it's very important to be certain you really want to give a car away. A donation of a car is a big investment in charity. It's also something that will be a very big deal to the person who receive the car you've donated.
If you think about it, when you donate a car to charity, the gift can really help give someone freedom to pursue their dreams. Very often all that stands between a person and independence is an ability to get to where they need to go. Everything from employment to medical appointments can depend on having reliable transportation. A gift of a donated car can really help give this to someone who desperately needs it.
Single people, families and single parents can all benefit from donated cars. When the cars are solid and they come with no strings attached, they can serve as a much-needed hand up to assist a person in building their life anew.
To make sure your donated car is a good gift for its recipient, it's important you do a few things before you turn it over:
* Clean the donated car inside and out. Make sure the people you intend to donate the car to know you think they are important by ensuring the vehicle is properly cleaned and detailed.
* Have it inspected for any major problems. You don't want to give a single mom a donated car that will break down the next week while she and her children are traveling away from home. While you can't ensure the car will run forever, you can help by making sure its in tiptop condition when you do donate the car to charity.
* Make sure routine maintenance is up to date. As it was with the previous, the little things can really help make sure the donated car helps the person it's intended for instead of putting an unnecessary financial burden on them. Be certain you have the oil changed, the tires rotated and so on before you donate a car.
In addition to having the car you intend to donate inspected, cleaned up and polished, it's a very good idea to make sure your bases are covered, too. Before you donate cars to charity, you will also want to do a few things for you, too:
* Seriously consider the donation to be certain you want to do it. Donating a car is a very big deal, but it can take a lot out of your wallet. Consider this gift and be certain you want to do it. Giving something less, even a lot less, can still help.
* Have the car appraised. To be certain you get the proper tax deduction, it's important to get the car appraised before you turn it over to charity. Donating a car does come with that benefit, so make sure you can file the taxes correctly.
Donating cars can mean a whole lot to the people who receive them. Make sure you've covered the bases for a good donation while also covering yourself, too.
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You will discover sure enough that amazing mother of groom wedding speeches easily make you feel good about yourself when you hear them. Do you know the reason why? Of course you are aware as of now, that weddings are results of tight and oftentimes formal traditions.
However, the real meaning of tying the knot is obtained in the happiness as two hearts - at long last - become joined. Two different families are also united because of the love of a couple. These are really good grounds to be joyful about wedding ceremonies!
Keep in mind the advice I prepared here so you can put humor in your special message:
Tips in Bringing Humor to Mother of Groom Speeches
Tell true to life stories about your son. I am sure that there are many amusing accounts about your son, his growing years as a small child, and how the groom started to experience that romance. Tales which validate how romance can do unusual stuff to people, are constantly amusing. Make some research in advance about humorous and terrific one-liners. You will immediately recognize that the jokes you have with you are what you want incorporated in your speech. Simply check if the humor is non-biased and doesn't go against a particular belief or entity. Make great use of your decision-making skills. There may be a period when you doubt the neutrality of a story. When this comes about, it is quite wise to sink this portion from your speech. We want entertaining speeches and not to injure people's feelings.
What if I will be able to guide you to a one-stop online resource which provides very entertaining one-liners but do not compromise the quality of the message?
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Are acne problems hereditary? Can your parents skin problems become your own? And what can you do if they are? Any of these questions sound familiar? If you are anything like many of the people who enjoy our articles on skin care and acne specifically......you probably want to know if YOUR breakouts can be traced back to your genes, right? It's a pretty common question....and one that has a pretty surprising answer as well. Care to know more? Continue reading as we take a closer look below!
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You DO inherit your skin type from your mom and dad. (some studies show that the relationship to your mom's skin type is much closer) For example, if one of your parents has large pores, or oily skin, you are FAR more likely to be predisposed to have the same problems yourself. And as we know already....oily skin and larger pores is a DIRECT cause of acne, therefore........the relationship is pretty direct between skin type and hereditary.
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Did you know that some recent studies have posited that if a woman has acne at ANY stage of her life...the chances are, her offspring will suffer a similar fate? It's true......and as above, these studies suggest that a predisposition to acne (or problem skin of several different types) may be passed on through the X chromosome, from mother to child.
The bottom line?
You CAN cure, reverse or eliminate acne problems without any question. But the likelihood you'll HAVE the problems in the first place is related to your parents to a significant degree.....and knowing this, CAN give you a head start in treating the problems BEFORE they become serious. (and that's the straight scoop on acne and your genes....once and for all..:-)
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Being roasted is an honor, but you must be careful to honor people while you are roasting them during a public speaking engagement. Joke about things that are obviously untrue, then exaggerate them to make them more obvious. Or, you can outrageously exaggerate things that are true.
When choosing the butt of a roast joke or story, pick big targets. Never make fun of a small target (janitor, secretary, etc.). Make fun of the boss. He or she is still the boss after all the teasing and will look like a great sport for going along with it.
Members of 'in' groups can joke about their peers and insult each other all they want. Bob Hope made fun of Ronald Reagan. Everyone knew they were buddies.
If you widely spread an insult or collection of insults, the group can laugh together. No one is individually embarrassed. The same remarks aimed at an individual removed from the cohesive influence of the group might cause someone to get upset.
Always clear your comments IN ADVANCE! Unless you are participating in a full-blown roast program, always make fun of yourself first. If you kid yourself first, the audience will be more receptive when you kid them. Here are some roast examples:
To an AT&T executive:
If a Martian called Ed's office to contact earth, he'd try to sell them on the benefits of our new 800 service.
Keep remarks focused on unimportant things that can't be damaging!
Folks we are here tonight to Roast Joe. I'm particularly happy to be here because I can now say in public all the things I've been saying behind his back. He/she is a man/woman of the world . . . and you know what bad shape the world is in.
Insult about areas of recognized strength and superiority!
To a great family man and/or community leader:
Joe's (neighbors/business associates/preacher, etc.,) all say what a wonderful couple he and his wife make . . . if it wasn't for Joe.
To a well-known philanthropist:
He is a man of rare gifts . . . he hasn't given any in years.
At a program with a long head table with lots of speakers, an emcee might say:
The emcee's job is not to be wise or witty. In fact, it is his job to appear dull so that the speakers on the program will shine in comparison. Tonight it looks like I'm going to have to rise to new heights of boredom.
To the audience the emcee or speaker might say:
I'm glad to be here tonight to look into your faces. . . . And God knows there are some faces here that need looking into.
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Are you a busy Mom? Most Moms are and you know that without some proper planning of your days things just won't get any less busy. Being a Mom can be so rewarding but a busy Mom must be careful to guard her time and privacy to remain a happy Mother. When you feel overwhelmed by your work load it is time to do some proper structuring and go through the main points of your day and week. Here are some good tips for the busy Mom. Read them and see what you can do to make a change for the better...
Dinner
Dinner usually falls on the Mother and sometimes this can be arranged differently by having someone else in the household take over the task. Even younger children can be part of a schedule for dinner time. Learn to delegate tasks! A child can clear and set the table or prepare the salad. If you have a partner you might want to leave dinner time to him a few times a week. If you have no choice but to handle it yourself it is wise to plan the cooking so that you always have some easy things ready to pop into the microwave. You can also schedule a few take outs a month and for those days when dinner is too crazy to even look at!
Cleaning
You know that you didn't put those socks under the couch in the living room and while your joke of hanging bras on the computer screens didn't make the coin drop there are things that you can do to improve the situation. Again, a schedule is a wonderful way to make other family members participate. Delegate the different tasks that usually fall on your shoulders and make sure to hand out rewards for the job. You can also plan to clean with kids together. When children are younger this will demand some extra patience but stick to the plan. As they grow up it will only feel natural to them to clean up with regular intervals.
Having a Life!
OK, you are a busy Mom but what about a life? What about you? It is all too common for Mothers to forget that they are people with needs. You take care of the kids, the house and everything else and when time comes for bed you are too tired to take care of yourself. For this reason you must realize that Mom time should also be part of the schedule. Use this time for something that you love to do, no cleaning, and no cooking!
By remembering that you are a person you will stay one, even when the kids, house and your partner are driving you up the walls. You will be able to handle all of the challenges calmly and in a sane fashion when you feel that there is something else to life than the never ending cycle of musts!
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1. PASTOR AND HIS MEMBER.
A pastor told his members to drop cash for the church according to their wives' beauty. A member put , the pastor asked him, why? He replied, "pastor, if you see my wife you will give me balance. "
2. THE HUNTER AND THE ANTELOPE.
A hunter was returning from a very stressful hunting without any prey. On his way back, he saw a very big antelope in a big television screen in a cinema club. He shouted, "chei! see this idiot wey I dey find since morning, so na here you dey!" he shot at the screen "KPOA!" and he was caught to pay.
3. AND ALSO WITH YOU!
A rev. father entered the church on a Sunday morning and said to the congregation, "may the lord be with you all!" but the microphone was not working, so the congregation did not hear him, he observed it and said, "something is wrong with this microphone!" then the microphone worked immediately and the congregation responded, "and also with you!"
4. I YAM THAT I YAM!
When I was in primary school, our teacher asked James to make a sentence with YAM, he stood up and shouted with confidence, "my father is I YAM that I YAM!"
5. IN UR DUSTER!
The primary six teacher just drew the map of the world on the board, after teaching the scholars with it, she wiped it with the duster, then she asked, "Jack, now tell me, where is the atalantic ocean?" Jack stood up and answered, "excuse me madam, it is in your duster!"
6. ONE HUNDRED AND WANTY ONE!
When I was in primary one, our mathematics teacher came into the class, he wrote 121 on the board and told us that it was one hundred and twenty one, 131 he said it was one hundred and thirty one. Then he wrote 111 and told us to shout it, we shouted with confidence, "one hundred and wanty one!" the teacher was amazed.
7. FIRE SERVICE
When I was working with the fire service, our boss promised us that any one who saves a life will be promoted. One day, there was fire outbreak in a building, when we got there, a room was burning and a 90years old woman was inside. I rushed into the room, 5mins passed, 10mins, 30mins, 50mins passed, I did not come out. At the 60th minute, the 90years old woman carried me out. Then I was demoted.
8. FINALLY SHE SLEPT ALONE.
Last year, one prostitute died in my area in Nigeria. Her people were confused about what to be written on her grave. But at last they concluded and wrote, 'FINALLY, SHE SLEPT ALONE'
9. GET BEHIND ME SATAN.
David's mother warned him not to be swimming in the pool around their house. On Monday, she saw him swimming, when she asked him, he said it was Satan, then she said to him, "when the Satan comes to you, say to him, 'get behind me Satan". On Tuesday, she saw him again swimming and she became very annoyed with him and shouted, "David! So you disobeyed me!" then David replied, "Satan came to me, I told him to get behind me, he got behind me and pushed me into the pool and I started swimming"
10. CAR NOT YET BOUGHT.
A wretched man called his son and said to him, "John, if I have money I will buy a car" the son was very happy and replied, "dad, if you buy the car I will drive around town with my friends" the man gave him a dirty slap, "KPOA! you want to spoil my car!"
11. LIKE YOUR HEAD.
Below is a conversation between a boy in primary 5 and his father. SON: daddy, our told us to search for the meaning of desert. FATHER: a desert is a piece of land without any grass on it. SON: (looks at his father's bald head and smiles) dad, that is, like your head
You are probably looking for funny best man speeches because you are your best friend's best man. It is important though that you know exactly how to go about giving a funny speech as a funny speech can very easily become sordid. When delivering a funny best man speech you have to be aware of the border between funny and bad taste.
Basics for funny best man speeches:
1. Be funny but appropriate
Keep in mind the basic etiquette and do's and don'ts of best man toasts
2. Off-color and inappropriate or mature jokes should be avoided at all costs.
At the average wedding your audience will be composed a variety of people. There will elderly people and children in the audience and it is important not offend any of the wedding guests.
3. As the best man, your first and foremost responsibility should be to honor the bride and groom.
This means that even though you may make a few jokes to the groom's expense you must not embarrass him or the bride at all. Keep in mind that it is their day and do not spoil it for them. There are almost certainly going to be some things in the groom's he does not want everyone to know about. Remember, funny does not mean humiliating. The couple should be smiling during the speech.
4. Not everyone has the same taste in humor
In funny best man speeches, this is a very important point to remember. Keep your jokes simple and understandable.
5. Using One-Liners
Your best man speech can often best be begun with a joke right off the bat. Using a joke as your first line will set the tone for the rest of your toast and put everyone, maybe even yourself, at ease. An appropriate one liner is a very effective way to grab your audience's attention.
6. Here is a short list of the most important things that you have to avoid in your speech at all cost.
Absolutely no references to other women in the groom's life (past or present) Religious jokes are a very big no no Keep political jokes out of your speech completely Curse words will definitely embarrass the groom and the bride as well as your self Scatological references, this I should not even mention as everybody know this has to be avoided at all costs. Anything that you haven't planned, never tell any joke on the spur of the moment.
I've read some good advice: if you cannot tell the joke to your mother, it has no place in your best man speech.
Funny Best Man Speeches can be very entertaining but, like all speeches, it has to be well prepared and in good taste.
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The blues overtake all of us from time to time. Here are 25 quick ways to pick up your spirits.
1. Keep a running list of inspiring quotes and uplifting jokes. Refer to them when you need to.
2. Call a friend and ask her to tell you her favorite joke.
3. Think about how things would look if your life were perfect. Now imagine your life is just that way, and live out the rest of the day with that awareness.
4. Drink two glasses of water. Many times, what I thought was sadness was really just dehydration. Sounds simple, but it's true.
5. Fake a smile for 5 or 10 minutes.
6. Read an uplifting devotional or meditation.
7. Close your eyes for a few minutes.
8. Call your mom.
9. Look through old scrapbooks or personal journals.
10. Go outside. A few minutes of fresh air can do wonders for your mood.
11. Go for a very quick jog.
12. Keep a gratitude journal, in which you write down things that you are thankful for. This is a great way to start and end each day. For a quick "pick-me-up," write as many gratitudes as you can in one minute. Don't think; just write.
13. Make something. Use your creative mind, and create something with your own two hands, whether it is a piece of jewelry, a scrapbook page, a pretty floral arrangement or a batch of cookies.
14. What is your biggest goal (or your biggest problem)? Do one thing that will contribute to its completion (or its solution.)
15. Keep a running list of things you enjoy doing. This sounds funny, but sometimes, when we're in a funk, we can't think of anything. Do something that you enjoy doing, just for the sake of doing it.
16. Think thoughts that make you feel just a little bit better. Find the best part of your situation and focus your thoughts on that. Repeat.
17. Eat something healthy and fresh. You could be feeling blue because your blood sugar has taken a dip. Eat a bowl of fresh fruits or vegetables.
18. Buy yourself a simple bouquet of fresh flowers.
19. Pour a cup of hot cocoa or a cup of coffee and read a favorite magazine for a few minutes.
20. Make lists. It makes us feel so capable when we can cross things off our to-do lists.
21. Turn on music. Your favorite tunes can really lift your spirits. Use classical and jazz to calm; rock and roll or hip hop to energize.
22. Write down what's bothering you, as quickly as you can without stopping to think about it too much as you write. You can achieve a huge amount of clarity from this simple exercise.
23. Mark Twain said, "The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up." He's right, and it doesn't have to mean a big time investment. Just do something thoughtful for someone, right now.
24. De-clutter a part of your home or office that needs it. These little jobs can be really uplifting as they give us a sense of accomplishment throughout the day.
25. Set a new goal. If I'm feeling down in the dumps, sometimes all I need is something new to accomplish.
If your mood doesn't brighten right away, go with the flow, and accept your mood just the way it is. It is okay to be feel blue every now and then. Let yourself rest, and give yourself time to restore your own happy mood in your own natural time.
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Okay, don't laugh. It's a job and it can be a darn good paying one if you have a good route. Being a newspaper delivery boy isn't what it used to be many years ago. Today, newspapers are much more efficiently run and the delivery services themselves have been upgraded drastically. Today's paper boy doesn't work anywhere near as hard as the paper boy of the 1970s. So if you're thinking this is something that you don't want to do, you might think differently after reading this review of exactly what a paperboy does and gets paid.
Paper boys of the 21st century have it made. Of course this isn't a job that a 10 year old is going to be able to do anymore, at least not if he wants to make the big bucks. Today's paper routes are much larger than they were years ago. So in order to work today's routes you're going to need a car, preferably one with a lot of trunk space. An SUV, van or truck may even help. Years ago, a route was maybe 100 papers. Today, a route can be up to 1000 papers if you get a really good route.
The first thing you need to do is contact the local newspaper in your area and tell them you want to route. They'll ask you where you live and try to assign you one that is close by. They will ask you if you have a vehicle. When you get hired, they will give you a destination to go to in order to pick up your papers. Yes, you do have to pick them up yourself. They don't deliver them to your door. On normal days there won't be anything more to do than to pick up the papers and throw them in your car. But on Sundays things are a little different. The Sunday paper comes in sections and before you can deliver each paper you have to put the sections together. This can be very time consuming, so on Sunday you better be prepared to get up a little earlier and work a little longer. But it's worth it because the Sunday papers are very expensive today and the commissions you get on them are very nice.
After the papers are put together you will have a route sheet to look at. This will have the addresses of every subscriber. You better either know the area well or have a map with you or you're going to get very lost and your job is going to take you all day to complete. This is not good when you have people who are expecting their paper by 7 AM.
After you have delivered all your papers, you return home and report in to the main office that the route for that day has been completed. They'll ask you the time of completion and how long it took you. If they see you're taking longer than expected you may not keep your job long as this will lead to unhappy customers.
Years ago, when papers were 10 cents, you got paid 2 cents on every paper, or 20 percent. Today, the percentages are closer to 30 percent and with papers going for 50 cents a pop during the week and .00 on Sunday, you can make a nice part time income for an hour of work a day.
Being a paper boy isn't what it used to be.
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Turning the big 5-0 can be an exciting. Friends and family usually gather together for a huge bash with dancing, laughing, cake, and of course...50th birthday presents. So the trick is figuring out what to buy for the guest of honor at a 50th birthday gala. Well, with 50 being the new 40 (or so they say) the selection of birthday presents interesting to the modern 50 year old is much larger than it used to be. Follows are 5 fabulous ideas for fantastic 50th birthday presents.
'This is Your Life'
Once a popular television show, "this is your life" gifts spotlight the first fifty years of the birthday guest's life. There are several formats that can be used to create such a gift. A scrapbook is one good way to celebrate someone's life, provided you have access to photos or memoirs from the birthday guest's past. A photo collage is another good choice and gives the birthday "boy or girl" the chance to display your thoughtful gift in their home afterwards. If the guest of honor enjoys the digital way of life, you can even convert old home movies into a DVD at an affordable price. Just search online or in your local phone for home movie conversions.
Adventure vacation
A more extravagant idea for a 50th birthday gift is an adventure vacation at any of the hundreds of places around the world that specialize in exciting vacation getaways. Hang-gliding, hiking, skiing, deep sea diving and mountain climbing are all available choices for the risk-seeking birthday honoree. So if your 50-year-old loved one enjoys taking a trip on the wilder side of the road, an adventure getaway may just be the way to go for a perfect gift idea.
Relaxation Presents
If, on the other hand, the birthday guest of honor in your life has quite enough adventure in their life already, a relaxation gift may be a better option. Relaxation presents can be anything from a day at the spa to a back massager. For the 50-year-old gentleman a great way to relax can be a day of golf or fishing. Ladies may enjoy the day at the spa mentioned earlier or a home facial kit with the lotions, cloths and aromatherapy candles included. Either gender may enjoy a good book and some imported coffee, tea, or whiskey (depending on their preference).
Gag Gifts
While this wouldn't be my first choice, many people enjoy laughing at themselves and what better time to find humor than at a 50th birthday celebration? For gag gifts you can search online or at the local mall. 'Over-The-Hill' themed items are usually popular for making light of the guest of honor's age. Before you decide on going with a gag gift, I would make sure that the party is casual enough to warrant it. Also I would stick to giving gag gifts only to people you know really well and are sure that they won't take offense. Keep in mind that while 50 surely isn't considered as old as it used to be, some people can still be sensitive about hitting that half-century spot.
Digital Gifts
Digital gifts can be great gifts for anyone's birthday and since technology changes so quickly, you can almost be assured that your loved one doesn't already have a duplicate of your gift at home. Digital cameras, hand-held video recorders, as well as the popular DVD players are all excellent ideas for 50th birthday presents. However, an Ipod or generic MP3 Player is the best idea for a gift for the 50-year-old who doesn't already have one. Whatever digital gift you consider buying, make sure to do your research first and keep in mind the knowledge level of the person you are buying for. If the person turning 50 has only a limited understanding of digital cameras, don't buy them an advanced set-up with all the bells and whistles. Just a basic aim-and-shoot camera would be best.
As you can see the options are almost limitless. As long as you take into consideration the personality and lifestyle of the birthday guest-of-honor, your 50th birthday presents are sure to be greatly appreciated and enjoyed for years to come.
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