Archive for October, 2009

We have a little over 30 dollars to spend on each senior and have 7 seniors. We need to get them somthing for senior gifts in the next two weeks. They’re players on the soccer team and the gift would be somthing from all of us underclassmen. What would be some good gifts or companies?

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Although a newborn’s arrival into the world can be a joyful occasion, it can also bring a lot of stress…not just for the parents, but for family and friends as well.

Baby showers are the perfect example. While they are used to celebrate the arrival of a brand new life into the world, they can also be stressful for the person hosting the occasion. If you are planning to throw a baby shower for a friend or a relative, and you are not sure exactly how to start organizing it, this article provides some tips.

Best time for a baby shower?

The best time to throw a baby shower is on the weekend, preferably mid-morning to late afternoon. Why? Because people work during the week. Also, consider having the baby shower later on in the mother-to-be pregnancy, around 9 weeks before the birth is best.

A baby shower can also be held after the birth of the child. This is the best plan if the mother-to-be is having complications with her pregnancy.

How many people should I invite?

One normally invites anywhere from 10 to 20 people to a baby shower. What one should also take into consideration when inviting people, is whether or not the location of the baby shower can accommodate only a few or a large group of people.

How long should a baby shower last?

A baby shower generally lasts about two to three hours. That should be enough time for everyone to mingle, the presents to be opened, and food eaten. Also, take into consideration the mother-to-be is more easily exhausted.

Who should pay for the baby shower?

The host/hostess should pay for the baby shower. A baby shower is perceived as a gift from the host to the bride. It is not unusual or wrong for the host to ask family or close friends to help out monetarily. So, if you need some financial help, don’t be shy in asking family and close friends. What is not acceptable is asking the mother-to-be for monetary help.

Should I throw a surprise shower?

If you are thinking of throwing a surprise shower, you may want to rethink. Surprise showers can cause the host all kinds of problems, namely making sure the mother-to-be arrives at the shower on time. The best plan is to throw a baby shower that the mother-to-be is aware of because she can offer much needed suggestions to the host.

Do you need to send out invitations?

Yes, one needs to send out invitations for a baby shower. It does not have to involve fancy stationery. One can go to any greeting card store and purchase invitations at a reasonable price. It is also important that you send out the invitations a few weeks in advance, preferably three to four weeks.

Can I have games at the baby shower?

Games are indeed very popular at baby showers. However, baby showers are primarily about the food, drink (non-alcoholic), presents and conversations. So while having games at a baby shower is fine, do not feel pressured to have them. If you do opt for games at a baby shower, be creative and make sure the games center on the baby and mother-to-be.

When should the presents be opened?

The presents should be opened after food has been enjoyed and games played, if you decide to have them.

Themes

In this day and age, a lot of baby showers have themes. There are advantages to a theme orientated baby shower. It can certainly make the shower easier to organize. You can make up your own them theme or use some already established popular baby showers themes, which include:

Tea party, which can be fun.

Book party, where everyone brings books as gifts for the baby and mother.

Diaper party, where the baby shower centers on gifts that deal with the bare necessities like diapers or baby bottles.

Jacqueline Courtiol
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/how-to-organize-a-baby-shower-63833.html

The holiday season is fast approaching. This means, chief among other things, fundraising time for the Samaritan’s Purse International annual Operation Christmas Child. And teaming up with a fundraiser for them is Moving Ahead Communications (MAC), an Ohio-based business support services company.

“Samaritan’s Purse operates wonderful emergency relief, community development, vocational programs worldwide for people of all ages,” said Diana Barnum, freelance writer and president of MAC. “And being a mom and teacher, I particularly like how they impact the lives of vulnerable children through their clothing, educational, feeding and shelter programs, letting them know they are not forgotten.”

Although MAC began 1984, with the design of greeting cards in Spanish, Arabic and Chinese, initial work began several years earlier, in 1979. During that year, the company’s founder, Diana Barnum, was awarded a Teaching Associate position at The Ohio State University, Department of Spanish, where many of the original concepts and materials for Moving Ahead were started. Over the years, the company has grown to help companies worldwide with a variety of business support services.

To help raise funds and support Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child, MAC will donate ten percent of all purchases made through their Gift-Gallery division online at: to Operation Christmas Child.

“Filling a shoebox is a fun activity for families, church groups and other companies and organizations to do together,” said Barnum. “You can set up mini-assembly lines in your homes and have Operation Shoebox parties, filling up boxes with donations contributed by everyone while enjoying snacks and fellowship. Kids also like to join in and often fill up shoeboxes on their own with their allowance and other Christmas funds they’ve saved. An area lacking, though, is money for shipping a lot of these boxes overseas. And that’s where we want to help – plus fill gaps with more shoebox gifts and shoeboxes (we like to donate plastic shoe-sized boxes over traditional cardboard ones so that children and their families can use them year-round for storage).”

Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan’s Purse International was created based on the biblical mandate found in Luke 10:30-37, describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, “Go and do likewise.” The world-renowned group Samaritan’s Purse aids the world’s poor, sick and suffering, offering food, medicine and assistance through emergency relief programs, among them its holiday flagship program, Operation Christmas Child.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child provides gift-filled shoe boxes for children around the world. Its overriding purpose is to help people of all ages be involved in providing toys and sharing God’s love to children around the globe. Operation Christmas Child purchases and accepts donations, toys and other presents that are placed into shoeboxes and then shipped around the world.

In 2005, nearly 7.6 million gift-filled shoeboxes were created and shipped to children in over 90 countries. Recommended gift ideas included small toys,
school supplies, hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap, comb, washcloth), hard candy, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries). A note to the child (addressed for a possible reply from the recipient) and photo were in some.

Items not allowed in the shoeboxes included: used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow-globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

How to Participate / Deadline

To participate in the fundraiser:

-Visit: and place gift orders: fresh flowers, gourmet goodies, gift baskets, corporate gifts and more for all occasions.
-Bookmark the link, saving it in your Favorites (or other) folder
-Share the site link with friends, families, co-workers and others
-Place gift orders early, by November 12, 2006, to meet the National Collection week deadline on this end which is November 13-20, so that children get their packages in time for Christmas.
-Return to the site for all gift-giving occasions year-round (it’s a fundraiser site 24/7), updated regularly with online specials

For more information on Moving Ahead Communications and their fundraising opportunities, contact them at 3288 Darby Glen Blvd, Hilliard, Ohio 43026; call: (614) 529-9459. Visit them online at:

Free Fun Stuff!

Internet visitors can head to the Samaritan’s Purse website and download lots of fun stuff. There are coloring pages for children, an assortment of clip art and more.

For more information and to download items, contact Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child, 801 Bamboo Road, Boone, NC 28607; call (800)353-5949 and visit them online at:

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Rose Mann
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/samaritans-purse-fundraiser-hosted-by-moving-ahead-communications-fills-gaps-for-childrens-charity-56665.html

A wedding is a joyous occasion, and an occasion when gifts are exchanged among many different people. Guests and bridal party members give gifts to the bride and groom. The bridal couple gives gifts to the wedding party and to the bride’s mother. Some couples do not give a gift to the mother of the groom. It is entirely proper to do so, however, and will go far toward alleviating feelings that the mother of the groom is in the background.

Unique gifts for the mother of the groom may be purchased, but the most unique gift a bridal couple can give her is personal attention. Only you can show that you have time for her on your special occasion. Before you get too caught up in the day, plan a heart-felt gift that only you can give.

The French custom of the groom walking his mother down the aisle is a lovely, unique gift that she will always remember. The bride and her father walk the aisle together. Give similar attention to the mother of the groom.

Order a lovely bouquet of her favorite flowers to be delivered the morning “after” your wedding. She will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Be sure it includes a sincere thank you for her part in the wedding.

In addition to your personal touch, give her a unique gift you have purchased. We’ve gathered a few ideas here to help you.

Unique Gifts for Mother of the Groom - Sentimental

Since the mother of the groom will usually cry at the wedding, give her a unique gift that is sentimental, and that she can cherish forever. A dainty handkerchief in linen and lace can be embroidered with the words, “Mother of the Groom” to make it uniquely hers.

A necklace with a tiny bouquet of silver forget-me-not flowers is another unique gift. Its gentle message is that she will not be forgotten, even though her son is married and starting his own family.

Visit the CafePress store online, and create a unique gift featuring Mom’s favorite photo of the couple, or simply a gift bearing your wedding date and names. Use your imagination to style a mug with the words “Mother-of-the-groom” and a photo of Mom.

Your personalized keepsake is always a unique gift. Write a poem, or choose one that expresses your feelings. Add your names, and have it etched on a scalloped block of clear Lucite with a display stand.

Unique Gifts for Mother of the Groom - Stylish

If the mother of the groom is a business woman, and regularly carries business cards, a unique gift might be a personalized business card case. Have it engraved with the initials, MOG. Few people will understand the initials, but she will think of you every time she uses it.

Purchase a decorative crystal bud vase and have it engraved for a unique gift. You might put her initial in flowing script near the top, with your names and wedding date at the bottom.

For a mother of the groom who always has a key in her hand, give her a heart locket key chain. Be sure the heart locket is large enough for an engraved message such as “Our hearts are always with you.” Put your photo inside, and you have a unique gift that no one else could give.

Unique Gifts for Mother of the Groom - Amusing

If the groom’s mother has a sense of humor and enjoys a good play on words, you might give her a lovely make-up set for “groom”-ing. Ornate, silver-tone make-up brushes in a black satin case would make a unique gift. A silver compact, engraved with her name, would also be fitting, either with the brushes or alone.

A medal of honor might also be appreciated as a unique gift for the mother of the groom. The Bridal People website offers an amusing medal of honor to be awarded the mother of the groom for surviving the wedding. Hanging from a ribbon, their medallion weaves together the initials M.O.G., and spells out Mother of the Groom in small letters across the top.

Tip: Unique gifts for the mother of the groom, or for anyone, are usually a result of coupling your imagination with your knowledge of the gift recipient.

Anna Hart
http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/unique-gifts-for-mother-of-the-groom-134235.html

Where do I find the best handbag wholesalers online..Links anyone?

Start selling them one at a time around your work schedule. Before and after work. At lunch. Even discreetly during the day. This will grow sales and indicate where you can go with the business. I know you’re thinking "I’ll get a wholesaler to buy a ton of these, make lots of fast money and quit my job" but it doesn’t work like that. YOU have to do the work, make the market and create the interest. Then a wholesaler might step in to carry your items if they think they can make a lot of money flipping them. However, if you have truly unusual and unique items, you’re a celebrity with a recognizable name or have one to endorse you and can get some television and media appearances set up then forget that route. In that scenario, go to 5 different distribution options, play them against each other and sign the best deal.

where can i get contact details of a wholesale dealer for purchase chinese electronics ,toys gifts etc.. items for my new shop in kerala india ?

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For electronics try:

http://www.esources.co.uk/international-suppliers/9/

Or

http://www.esources.co.uk/search-international-suppliers/electronics/

For toys try:

http://www.esources.co.uk/international-suppliers/23/

Or

http://www.esources.co.uk/search-international-suppliers/toys

You will find all the verified electronics, toys gifts wholesalers you need there.