Although the technology available today is much better than that which was made available to our parents and grandparents, all electronics equipment comes with disadvantages. When it emerged, everyone raved about the digital experience and how much greater it was than analog. As the years went by since its inception, people have realized that there are negatives tied to digital signals that weren't experienced with analog technology. There...more
So your best friend that you've known practically forever is going to have a baby. The little one is due any day now, but you haven't yet gotten a gift for the baby. Oh no! You've been stalling, not sure where to get the gift, or how to choose a present.You need to find the best newborn baby gift, and you need it now! Whether you're giving the gift for a baby christening or baby shower, you want something special, something that the mom (your...more
When you learn to write a children's book, you will hear many people talking about their plot, like the fact that their plot is bogged down, or that their plot is coming along well. The plot is essentially the idea for a novel/story and the action for your book. The plot basically answers the question of, "so what is your book about?" Unless you have a good clear idea about what your plot is, you are going to find yourself lost and writing a lot of wasted words. A good children's book is going to be one that has a tightly worded and well-organized plot. It might be silly and it might be off the wall, but it is going to be there!If you want to learn to write, you are going to get to know plots very well. The thing to remember about plots is that they are not very easy. Sometimes, some plots show up and you work with them for ages only to find that they are not going anywhere. Other times, it feels like they are not going anywhere until you finally sit down to write them, and then they turn out quite well. As you learn to write and as you get more experience in the field, you will find that you are in a place where plots and putting them together get more and more easy for you, so...more
Every parent knows that children are the most difficult people to shop for. With their non consistent and highly volatile, ever-changing choices in almost everything, selecting a gift for them is a very testing experience. Toys are the most obvious choice, but their interest in a new toy, however costly, is of a limited duration. The second most...more
It is no secret that college students generally have major credit card issues. This is usually a result of the enticing offers that many college students may encounter during their college years. While it is understandable why many college students turn to credit cards, there is obviously a trend of mismanaging their newly found line of credit. The...more
Just as with any other piece of electronics you can buy, there are various different brands available on the market for you to choose from. When it comes to a digital baby monitor, this is no exception. With plenty of television commercials, newspaper advertisements and word of mouth from friends and family, it can be difficult to make decisions regarding what brand or model you should purchase. You've likely already decided that you are going to get a digital baby monitor because it is the latest and greatest in technology for these products, but which one of the dozens available are you going to settle on? This article will review three comparable models from three different brands.First we have the Safety 1st Sound View Monitor, which carries a price tag around one hundred dollars. This product is comprised of one transmitter and one receiver, which you can use to survey one child or room. The transmitter is small, so finding space for it to be placed is no issue. The receiver is small, too, and can be transported with you due to its handy belt clip. It has a low battery indicator and sound level indicator lights, so it makes use of visual as well as sound signals to...more
The technology available in today's world far surpasses that which was around when your parents were children. Now that you are an adult, different things are available to you that your parents didn't have, and when you have children and they grow...more
When it comes to children, parents are very protective. New parents are especially watchful over their newborn child, not only because parenting is new to them, but also because they don't want to miss any moment of their child growing up. Whether...more
With electronics technology as it is in today's world, things are able to become much smaller than their predecessors. Think about cell phones, for example. When these first emerged on the market, they were extremely bulky, not very reliable, and...more
When most people think of Judaica, they picture sterling silver menorahs, Kiddush cups, Seder plates, and books, books, books. Of course, all of these items fall under the Judaica umbrella, but it's important to remember the Judaica products designed...more
While the main focus of a child's bedroom has always been their bed, to improve the bedroom and make it into a space that your child will love, as well as provide a sense of function, there are things that can be added to the room to make it a...more
Whether you are looking for a Nanny or you are a Nanny looking for the right position, it can be done with success! There are more working families these days who are willing to pay top dollar to have someone reliable to come and help raise their...more