Has the time come to get your little girl out of the crib or toddler bed and into a real bed? Is it time to purchase new bedding for your little sweetie?
Choosing a little girls bedding set can be a lot of fun. But there are some considerations to make before you start. First, what size bed are you buying for? Most kids sleep in twin or full size beds, although there are some queen size bed sets out there for children. If you don't already have the bed, you might want to think about the size of the room and the functionality of the bed. Besides your little one, will you also be spending time there snuggling and reading stories? Or taking care of her when she's sick? Or do cousins often sleep over? If so, you might want to consider a full size. On the other hand, if more than one child is sleeping in the room, or there's not a lot of space, a twin bed might be the way to go.
Another consideration is the color scheme. Are you painting the room or keeping the same color? Little girl bedding often comes in pastel colors, like pink, pale yellow, and lavender; but you can also choose brighter colors, geometrics, animal prints, whatever you like. Keep in mind that white walls go with anything, and the wall colors you had for the nursery can probably be found in a girls' comforter set if you don't want to paint. There's a lot to choose from.
Do you want to choose the bedding set, or are you allowing your daughter to have input? If so, a good way to keep both of you happy is to pick out a few sets that you like, then allow her to decide which set she likes best. If you don't want her to pick certain bedding sets, then don't show them to her. Simple. It's like asking a preschooler, "Would you like to put your pajamas on before or after you brush your teeth?" In reality, you don't care as long as she does both, but she feels good because she gets to have some say in the matter. Win-win works great with kids.
Comforter and Quilt Sets for little girls are often designed around themes: fairies, princesses, flowers, butterflies, and more. If your daughter is really into a particular theme, like zebras or leopards, chances are there's a bedding set to match.
Picking out a little girls' bedding set can be really fun. In fact, having little girls can be really fun too. Let's take time to enjoy our children. They are precious gifts!
Sabtu, 30 September 2017
Rabu, 13 September 2017
Planning For Success - How To Plan An Amazing Youth Conference
Planning should begin almost immediately for a remarkable youth conference experience. What goals and purpose have to be kept in mind while organizing this conference? What do you want to accomplish? It is important to establish what these are. The outcomes and impact will be greater with objectives than without them. Outline your goals and objectives then begin considering a theme. Where can I find LDS youth conference ideas?
What will it take to hit a youth conference home run! Organizing a youth conference - especially if it is a huge success - can turn out to be a highly satisfying experience. However, it is no casual undertaking. It is going to take considerable skill to pull this off as well as a lot of time and commitment.
Know how to involve the priesthood leaders as well as adult and youth leaders involved in the project. Delegate the responsibilities as necessary. Be strategic in how you delegate and follow-up.
A conference should be both fun and spiritual. In the end, the youth should be satisfied that they had spent two to three fun filled days with their friends and made new friends, but they must also be forced to think and reflect on the key points raised during the conference. It is not an easy task to strike the correct balance between these two ideas. That is why, if you want your youth conference to be successful, it will have to be very well thought out and well planned and meticulously executed.
It is important that you start planning your conference well in advance. In fact, if you are new to this youth conference project, then you should begin your preliminary tasks almost a year in advance. This will ensure that there is no frantic arrangements to be made at the last moment and you can check and recheck every detail to ensure that your youth conference is a smashing success. Planning is crucial! And you should plan right down to the last detail, yet make provisions for the hitches that may occur. The right planning ensures that you may encounter only minor hitches when the program takes off and those can be easily tackled. Let's get to work!
The best Youth Conferences are those that have youth involvement. The goal should be to involve both youth and adults when planning the event. The adults should choose youth from their ward or stake to be involved in the planning (and execution process). The youth also play a key role for what I call the "excitement factor" which helps generate interest within your group so as to achieve the highest participation possible. Your youth committee can provide valuable feedback as well as initiate excitement for the conference. It is a "youth" conference!
What will it take to hit a youth conference home run! Organizing a youth conference - especially if it is a huge success - can turn out to be a highly satisfying experience. However, it is no casual undertaking. It is going to take considerable skill to pull this off as well as a lot of time and commitment.
Know how to involve the priesthood leaders as well as adult and youth leaders involved in the project. Delegate the responsibilities as necessary. Be strategic in how you delegate and follow-up.
A conference should be both fun and spiritual. In the end, the youth should be satisfied that they had spent two to three fun filled days with their friends and made new friends, but they must also be forced to think and reflect on the key points raised during the conference. It is not an easy task to strike the correct balance between these two ideas. That is why, if you want your youth conference to be successful, it will have to be very well thought out and well planned and meticulously executed.
It is important that you start planning your conference well in advance. In fact, if you are new to this youth conference project, then you should begin your preliminary tasks almost a year in advance. This will ensure that there is no frantic arrangements to be made at the last moment and you can check and recheck every detail to ensure that your youth conference is a smashing success. Planning is crucial! And you should plan right down to the last detail, yet make provisions for the hitches that may occur. The right planning ensures that you may encounter only minor hitches when the program takes off and those can be easily tackled. Let's get to work!
The best Youth Conferences are those that have youth involvement. The goal should be to involve both youth and adults when planning the event. The adults should choose youth from their ward or stake to be involved in the planning (and execution process). The youth also play a key role for what I call the "excitement factor" which helps generate interest within your group so as to achieve the highest participation possible. Your youth committee can provide valuable feedback as well as initiate excitement for the conference. It is a "youth" conference!
Rabu, 30 Agustus 2017
How To Use Designer Candy For A Child's 10th Birthday Party
If you are thinking what can be the most excellent birthday celebration for your 10-year-old kid? Like many parents out there, you also want to provide the best to their children. It's remarkable that their age has increased little by little that it's incredible you have a preteen now in your care. As your child is turning 10 years old, you are full of questions on how you can find the best deals for her birthday and fit everything into the budget.
There are ways to plan for a birthday party that would not really cost you a lot. Here are some tips for parents who are preparing for their kid's parties:
1. Make up your mind if you are going to create a theme for the party. Not all parties should have a theme if you cannot really find an appropriate one or if the budget would not allow it. Also, as your child is a little grown-up now, it would be possible that they don't want a themed party anymore. However, you can just have a color-coded party like purple or blue. There are a lot of these colors you can find in stores that are cool for use in parties.
2. During the planning, do not forget to have designer candy on the list. Sweets are important when you want to have a fun party as kids of this age are not so into salty food. They still would like to have pretty rock candy served to them along with cakes and ice cream. They are still kids and have not yet turned into teenagers.
Rock candy can be ordered from online sellers as well as other types of designer candy like lollipops and candies that have filling in them. If you are just resourceful, you will find one that can serve you with your own design, colors and flavors. Order these sweets many weeks before you will have time to allow for delays in shipping (should there be delays) and you can also look for the right packaging or containers for these candies when they arrive early.
3. Plan the menu as well. You may choose to include mini pizza, fruit pies, fruit kabob, sausages, sandwiches on stick, cupcakes and don't forget, the birthday cake. For the cupcakes and the birthday cake, you can order them in specific colors so that it will match the color theme.
Also, if you can buy the groceries beforehand, do so. You may have time constraints when the birthday is near, and your free time should be spent in looking for ingredients that are lacking, which is easier now.
4. Make sure that you send invitations at least 1 week before the party. The child may have their own list of guests to invite, so you have to consider this. List the guests so you will be able to anticipate the quantity of food to prepare as well as the tables, chairs, party favors, candies to get ready.
5. Plan for games and activities for the party that are appropriate for a 10-year-old.
With this list, you will be able to conduct a simple party that will be full of fun for everyone.
There are ways to plan for a birthday party that would not really cost you a lot. Here are some tips for parents who are preparing for their kid's parties:
1. Make up your mind if you are going to create a theme for the party. Not all parties should have a theme if you cannot really find an appropriate one or if the budget would not allow it. Also, as your child is a little grown-up now, it would be possible that they don't want a themed party anymore. However, you can just have a color-coded party like purple or blue. There are a lot of these colors you can find in stores that are cool for use in parties.
2. During the planning, do not forget to have designer candy on the list. Sweets are important when you want to have a fun party as kids of this age are not so into salty food. They still would like to have pretty rock candy served to them along with cakes and ice cream. They are still kids and have not yet turned into teenagers.
Rock candy can be ordered from online sellers as well as other types of designer candy like lollipops and candies that have filling in them. If you are just resourceful, you will find one that can serve you with your own design, colors and flavors. Order these sweets many weeks before you will have time to allow for delays in shipping (should there be delays) and you can also look for the right packaging or containers for these candies when they arrive early.
3. Plan the menu as well. You may choose to include mini pizza, fruit pies, fruit kabob, sausages, sandwiches on stick, cupcakes and don't forget, the birthday cake. For the cupcakes and the birthday cake, you can order them in specific colors so that it will match the color theme.
Also, if you can buy the groceries beforehand, do so. You may have time constraints when the birthday is near, and your free time should be spent in looking for ingredients that are lacking, which is easier now.
4. Make sure that you send invitations at least 1 week before the party. The child may have their own list of guests to invite, so you have to consider this. List the guests so you will be able to anticipate the quantity of food to prepare as well as the tables, chairs, party favors, candies to get ready.
5. Plan for games and activities for the party that are appropriate for a 10-year-old.
With this list, you will be able to conduct a simple party that will be full of fun for everyone.
Senin, 14 Agustus 2017
A Concise Guide to Preparing Your Children for the First Day of School
The first day of school is a moment dreaded by nearly every parent and a great plenty of children - it is at school, after all, that our kids make their first steps towards their independence. Even though entering the harsh reality of a schooling institution is quite often a shocking experience to both parties involved, we maintain that with a little preparation beforehand this day might go down in everyone's memory as a breakthrough in a positive sense.
Before we send our children off to school, we must ensure that they're able to follow the social norms and conventions, not to mention the official school rules. Make sure that your child knows how to behave in this new environment - to sit still and listen to what teachers are saying, to dress and undress for the PE class. The knowledge of those skills will prove crucial during the first weeks at school, not only for our children but also for us - we'll gain confidence in the growing independence of our kids. We should remember that, as parents, we can assist our children in a variety of manners, from choosing the right things to wear, like shoes with Velcro clasps instead of troublesome laces, to providing them with the right things to take, such as properly labeled and laminated books and notebooks or lunchboxes our children can easily use on their own.
Another thing to do right before the school term starts is preparing our children psychologically for taking the big step towards their education. What can immensely help our kids to grasp the technicalities of the new situation are books and cartoons that deal with the first days of going to school. Those can spark an opportunity for a conversation about this subject, in which parents should answer every question, doubt and anxiety their children might have. In general, children find going to a big school very exciting, but as all things exciting, this can get pretty scary as well. It's important to empathize with our child and respond to them when they need to be reassured about the potential difficulties and their ability to cope with them on their own.
Once our offspring actually does take that first step on their path towards education, we must remember about the necessity of open communication. If we observe that our child seems reluctant to go off to school, we can approach the subject by asking questions such as: "Who did you play with today?", "Are there any naughty children in your class?", or "Who are your best friends at school?". Paying close attention to their answers will benefit our understanding of their situation and, should we spot an indication that our child feels lonely or is being bullied by other children, we shouldn't hesitate to contact the teachers who generally hold a firm grasp on the school life and thus can confirm any suspicions we might have.
Going to school for the first time is without a doubt a big thing in the life of our children, so we should ensure their proper preparation, both psychological and practical. Reflecting on the new situation our kids find themselves in and helping them in dealing with the school reality will create a strong bond that will benefit in their future.
Before we send our children off to school, we must ensure that they're able to follow the social norms and conventions, not to mention the official school rules. Make sure that your child knows how to behave in this new environment - to sit still and listen to what teachers are saying, to dress and undress for the PE class. The knowledge of those skills will prove crucial during the first weeks at school, not only for our children but also for us - we'll gain confidence in the growing independence of our kids. We should remember that, as parents, we can assist our children in a variety of manners, from choosing the right things to wear, like shoes with Velcro clasps instead of troublesome laces, to providing them with the right things to take, such as properly labeled and laminated books and notebooks or lunchboxes our children can easily use on their own.
Another thing to do right before the school term starts is preparing our children psychologically for taking the big step towards their education. What can immensely help our kids to grasp the technicalities of the new situation are books and cartoons that deal with the first days of going to school. Those can spark an opportunity for a conversation about this subject, in which parents should answer every question, doubt and anxiety their children might have. In general, children find going to a big school very exciting, but as all things exciting, this can get pretty scary as well. It's important to empathize with our child and respond to them when they need to be reassured about the potential difficulties and their ability to cope with them on their own.
Once our offspring actually does take that first step on their path towards education, we must remember about the necessity of open communication. If we observe that our child seems reluctant to go off to school, we can approach the subject by asking questions such as: "Who did you play with today?", "Are there any naughty children in your class?", or "Who are your best friends at school?". Paying close attention to their answers will benefit our understanding of their situation and, should we spot an indication that our child feels lonely or is being bullied by other children, we shouldn't hesitate to contact the teachers who generally hold a firm grasp on the school life and thus can confirm any suspicions we might have.
Going to school for the first time is without a doubt a big thing in the life of our children, so we should ensure their proper preparation, both psychological and practical. Reflecting on the new situation our kids find themselves in and helping them in dealing with the school reality will create a strong bond that will benefit in their future.
Minggu, 23 Juli 2017
Why You Should Have a Princess Birthday Party Performer or Character at Your Child's Birthday Party
Lets face it, planning a birthday party can be stressful, time consuming and expensive. I have a son turning one in a month and I'm already stressing about where the party should be at, what time will work for naps, how many people should I invite, and what will they all do at the party? That's the key, what will all of my guests do at a party for a child? Nobody, wants their party guests to be bored, and everyone wants their party to be the party that everyone else is talking about. Right now, I'm not very knowledgeable on how to entertain guests at a 1st or 2nd birthday, but I can tell you if you have a 3-8 year old, there is a sure way to make your party one that your daughter and guests will remember forever.
As a child, I loved the Disney Princesses. Every year a new movie would come out, a new princess would emerge to look up to and want to be like, and thus, a new princess I wanted to come to my birthday party. Year after year, it never got old, I would have Ariel, Belle, Pocahontas, and Jasmine look-a-likes come to my birthday and make me feel like I was a princess myself. I used to believe they were the real live character come to life for my birthday party. But as I got older, I began to realize that they were just ladies portraying my beloved characters. But somehow it didn't seem to matter. Regardless if they were real or not, I still wanted them at my birthday party and my mom always found a way to get one there.
Since, as a child, I had princess birthday parties myself, I can tell you it relieves about 1-2 hours of stress for the birthday girls' mom. My mom was always much more relaxed when she hired entertainment for the party, rather than trying to do it all herself. She didn't have to worry about anything for the portion of time that the Princess was at the party. Children weren't bored, they didn't demand attention, they didn't even want to eat or drink half the time. All they know is that there is a "real live princess" at the party and they don't want to miss a second of it. The princesses and characters can face paint, do princess makeovers with makeup and hair, tell stories, sing songs from their movie, play games, teach the girls a dance or etiquette lessons, etc. Needless to say, there is something for everyone. And the parents usually sit and enjoy watching the performance themselves.
So now that you know why you should hire a princess performer for your child's birthday party, you should know that it's best to do your research. Don't just pick the cheapest one you can find unless you have thoroughly looked at their website pictures, Yelp reviews etc. Some companies have pictures on their website that are over 10 years old! That's a definite surprise when they arrive at your party and you realize that you aren't getting a young princess but a much older looking princess. Also, some companies have multiple performers and they may have their best looking girls displayed on the website but what you get at the party may not look anything like what you had hoped or paid for. Always ask, which performer will be attending your party and ask if there is a picture of her on the website. That way you ensure you know what you're paying for. Also, don't feel afraid to ask detailed questions. If they say they will sing at the party, how many songs? And will they sing the entire song? Some princess party companies only sing a verse or two of the song, which is kind of false advertising because it leaves the kids feeling a little disappointed.
Another reason why looking up reviews is a good idea is because a lot of companies show pictures on their website of their costumes and wigs when they are brand new. But by the time they are performing at your party, they are worn out and not looking so great. You can find really great companies who are not unreasonably expensive, but also remember, sometimes you get what you pay for so finding that middle ground is my recommendation.
In conclusion, there are many great reasons to hire a princess party performer for your child's next birthday. It takes away the stress and anxiety that parties seems to create and your child will be glowing and talking about the princess for weeks. But just remember to do the research and always be willing to look and see if you find a better company out there. Ask lots of questions and have high expectations. If the company you hire doesn't meet those expectations, you can always look for someone else the next year.
Charming Princess Parties is a newer business to the market which is why we strive for perfection. We know we have to look better, sing better, perform better in order to build the business and keep our customers happy year after year. That is why our costumes are one of a kind and handmade for Charming Princess Parties by a professional seamstress. We didn't want a costume that would look fake or not fit well. That is why ours are designed to fit our performers perfectly and we also take our costumes into the seamstress for monthly touch-ups so you are always getting a brand new looking costume.
As a child, I loved the Disney Princesses. Every year a new movie would come out, a new princess would emerge to look up to and want to be like, and thus, a new princess I wanted to come to my birthday party. Year after year, it never got old, I would have Ariel, Belle, Pocahontas, and Jasmine look-a-likes come to my birthday and make me feel like I was a princess myself. I used to believe they were the real live character come to life for my birthday party. But as I got older, I began to realize that they were just ladies portraying my beloved characters. But somehow it didn't seem to matter. Regardless if they were real or not, I still wanted them at my birthday party and my mom always found a way to get one there.
Since, as a child, I had princess birthday parties myself, I can tell you it relieves about 1-2 hours of stress for the birthday girls' mom. My mom was always much more relaxed when she hired entertainment for the party, rather than trying to do it all herself. She didn't have to worry about anything for the portion of time that the Princess was at the party. Children weren't bored, they didn't demand attention, they didn't even want to eat or drink half the time. All they know is that there is a "real live princess" at the party and they don't want to miss a second of it. The princesses and characters can face paint, do princess makeovers with makeup and hair, tell stories, sing songs from their movie, play games, teach the girls a dance or etiquette lessons, etc. Needless to say, there is something for everyone. And the parents usually sit and enjoy watching the performance themselves.
So now that you know why you should hire a princess performer for your child's birthday party, you should know that it's best to do your research. Don't just pick the cheapest one you can find unless you have thoroughly looked at their website pictures, Yelp reviews etc. Some companies have pictures on their website that are over 10 years old! That's a definite surprise when they arrive at your party and you realize that you aren't getting a young princess but a much older looking princess. Also, some companies have multiple performers and they may have their best looking girls displayed on the website but what you get at the party may not look anything like what you had hoped or paid for. Always ask, which performer will be attending your party and ask if there is a picture of her on the website. That way you ensure you know what you're paying for. Also, don't feel afraid to ask detailed questions. If they say they will sing at the party, how many songs? And will they sing the entire song? Some princess party companies only sing a verse or two of the song, which is kind of false advertising because it leaves the kids feeling a little disappointed.
Another reason why looking up reviews is a good idea is because a lot of companies show pictures on their website of their costumes and wigs when they are brand new. But by the time they are performing at your party, they are worn out and not looking so great. You can find really great companies who are not unreasonably expensive, but also remember, sometimes you get what you pay for so finding that middle ground is my recommendation.
In conclusion, there are many great reasons to hire a princess party performer for your child's next birthday. It takes away the stress and anxiety that parties seems to create and your child will be glowing and talking about the princess for weeks. But just remember to do the research and always be willing to look and see if you find a better company out there. Ask lots of questions and have high expectations. If the company you hire doesn't meet those expectations, you can always look for someone else the next year.
Charming Princess Parties is a newer business to the market which is why we strive for perfection. We know we have to look better, sing better, perform better in order to build the business and keep our customers happy year after year. That is why our costumes are one of a kind and handmade for Charming Princess Parties by a professional seamstress. We didn't want a costume that would look fake or not fit well. That is why ours are designed to fit our performers perfectly and we also take our costumes into the seamstress for monthly touch-ups so you are always getting a brand new looking costume.
Rabu, 05 Juli 2017
How To Select Your Baby Girl's First Birthday Dress
It is a blessing for parents to welcome a baby into the family. A toddler's first birthday is something that you will be cherished for life and it has to be a memorable party. The first birthday of your little angel holds a very important place in the heart of every parent. To make the birthday bash a perfect event, parents work hard and put in a lot of effort on the decoration, food, and most importantly the birthday dress of their toddler. The first birthday baby dress holds a precious place in the life of both parents and toddlers and therefore it is important that it should be beautiful and just right!
A one year old child is extremely sensitive so when picking the first birthday baby dress there are three very important points that have to be kept in mind. Baby dresses are extremely cute masterpieces made especially for little children. If you happen to be shopping online, you are likely to fall in love with many articles. But do not buy a dress in haste and do consider the following factors before you purchase a dress:
(1) Unique: The most important factor to consider is that the dress has to be unique. As it will be a children's party and all the parents will have their kids dressed impeccably. Therefore, you will have to put in an extra bit of effort in selecting a dress for your child that will make them look beautiful and stand apart from the rest of the kids. The foremost option for a birthday dress is a Tutu dress or a princess dress. Otherwise there are glorious one piece dresses that will certainly make heads turn. You can also add beautiful accessories to complete the look.
(2) Perfect Size: The size of the dress has to be appropriate and fit your child perfectly. It must be comfortable for the toddler to wear. If the dress is small it will irritate the child and spoil the whole birthday party for them. On the other hand if the dress is too big, it will look extremely shabby and the look will be ruined not to mention the photographs of the entire party.
(3) Fabric: Everyone knows that the skin of child is gentle and delicate. And since the fabric of the dress will be in direct contact of your child, it is important that the dyes used to color the dress are friendly on the child's skin. Further, there should not be any chemicals in them that can pose a health risk to the children. Sacrifice a dress by not buying it, even if it is the most splendid dress you have ever seen, because ultimately nothing is more important than your baby's health. Therefore fabric should also enjoy a priority when selecting a dress.
A one year old child is extremely sensitive so when picking the first birthday baby dress there are three very important points that have to be kept in mind. Baby dresses are extremely cute masterpieces made especially for little children. If you happen to be shopping online, you are likely to fall in love with many articles. But do not buy a dress in haste and do consider the following factors before you purchase a dress:
(1) Unique: The most important factor to consider is that the dress has to be unique. As it will be a children's party and all the parents will have their kids dressed impeccably. Therefore, you will have to put in an extra bit of effort in selecting a dress for your child that will make them look beautiful and stand apart from the rest of the kids. The foremost option for a birthday dress is a Tutu dress or a princess dress. Otherwise there are glorious one piece dresses that will certainly make heads turn. You can also add beautiful accessories to complete the look.
(2) Perfect Size: The size of the dress has to be appropriate and fit your child perfectly. It must be comfortable for the toddler to wear. If the dress is small it will irritate the child and spoil the whole birthday party for them. On the other hand if the dress is too big, it will look extremely shabby and the look will be ruined not to mention the photographs of the entire party.
(3) Fabric: Everyone knows that the skin of child is gentle and delicate. And since the fabric of the dress will be in direct contact of your child, it is important that the dyes used to color the dress are friendly on the child's skin. Further, there should not be any chemicals in them that can pose a health risk to the children. Sacrifice a dress by not buying it, even if it is the most splendid dress you have ever seen, because ultimately nothing is more important than your baby's health. Therefore fabric should also enjoy a priority when selecting a dress.
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