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		<title>The Start Of Mixed Media Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clara Berta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everything we know today as mixed media art started in the early twentieth century, when artists in search of an alternative to what they saw as hidebound academicism started including objects as well as images that were not regarded as art elements in their works. Samples of daily materials being a part of ceremonial or aesthetic objects can be found dating back to prehistory, but these were made with different motives, and provided a very different social purpose than the items known as "art."]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everything we know today as mixed media art started in the early twentieth century, when artists in search of an alternative to what they saw as hidebound academicism started including objects as well as images that were not regarded as art elements in their works. Samples of daily materials being a part of ceremonial or aesthetic objects can be found dating back to prehistory, but these were made with different motives, and provided a very different social purpose than the items known as &#8220;art.&#8221;</p>
<p>In 1912, Picasso included a piece of chair caning into 1 of his works. While this act seems tame nowadays, it was quite radical at that time, when the idea of art needed a removal from the everyday world. By linking the partition between paint and reality, Picasso helped to bring on a time of revolutionary change in art, when rules were thrown out and materials of all kinds began to be seen as capable of becoming art. Five years later, in the year 1917, Marcel Duchamp displayed a urinal in an art show. Regardless of whether he was attempting to make the point that everything is art, or that nothing is art, has been the topic of debate ever since. Duchamp&#8217;s uncovering of the &#8220;readymade,&#8221; as he named the urinal as well as other things that he chose, removed the line between art and life even more completely than Picasso had accomplished.</p>
<p>In the 1920s, members of the Dada movement involved newspapers, detritus off the street, and pieces of wood, dressmakers&#8217; dummies and many other things in their artwork. Although Dada was a self-proclaimed anti-art movement, their continuation of Picasso&#8217;s as well as Duchamp&#8217;s use of &#8220;non-art&#8221; objects in the artistic context helped to promote the development of mixed-media art, inducing the continuation, rather than the destruction, of art.</p>
<p>In the 1950s, Arman became very flourishing as an artist primarily by assembling large numbers of things in a single place. His signature style was a collection of items like wrenches, cutlery or shoes contained within a plexiglass box. Many have viewed his art as either a condemnation or a celebration of mass usage, the real beauty of it being that it could be either. In the 60&#8242;s, Jean Tinguely created sculptures from pieces of steel and various metals, found things as well as gears. The unique characteristic of Tinguely&#8217;s masterpieces was that they&#8217;re animated and self-destroying. When Tinguely had finished a work, he&#8217;d organize a performance to which numerous individuals would come and see his chaotic creations break themselves into oblivion.</p>
<p>Mixed media art is any type of art that mixes 2 or more mediums in one work. Assemblages and collages are varieties of mixed media which have been popular in the twenty-first century. The combination of painting media such as oil, acrylic and watercolour in one work has become a popular practice among artists. The mixture of different drawing media, along with the mixture of drawing with media such as painting, is yet another common form of mixed media art. The mixture of printmaking techniques, such as lithography and woodcuts, carries a long history, and developments in technology have encouraged printmakers to experiment with mixing traditional techniques with digital printing as well as photography.</p>
<p>Clara Berta is one of the best <a target='_blank' href="http://bertaart.com">mixed media</a> artists on earth. She&#8217;s in demand for her excellent <a target='_blank' href="http://bertaart.com">mixed media art</a> that reveals a whole world of imagination. She absolutely doesn&#8217;t disappoint!</p>
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		<title>Photo Manipulation West Palm Beach &#8211; Pros And Cons</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Faye Elliott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Considering the stunning countryside of this city, the <A href="http://www.creativememories-favorites.com">photo manipulation West Palm Beach</A> is of noteworthy importance. There are a number of professional image capturers offering their skillful photography services accompanied with experience and sophisticated expertise. They confine the most representational and natural imagery in a remarkable and astounding method. This subject involves several factors which in a straight line relating to the photojournalism in this city.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Considering the stunning countryside of this city, the <a target='_blank' href="http://www.creativememories-favorites.com">photo manipulation West Palm Beach</A> is of noteworthy importance. There are a number of professional image capturers offering their skillful photography services accompanied with experience and sophisticated expertise. They confine the most representational and natural imagery in a remarkable and astounding method. This subject involves several factors which in a straight line relating to the photojournalism in this city.</p>
<p>These experts have highly advanced and integrated technology enhancements. They have the abilities of capturing the most enchanting and landscaping beauty of the beach. The special effect features add to the gorgeousness of the beach and to the shadows of the exquisite palm trees.</p>
<p>The camera work sounds a simple subject but yet tricky, it needs lots of mechanics and functionalities. It should clearly portray the overall setting of the site and entice the observer about the realism of the theme. These capabilities and talents are practiced at West Palm Beach where many professional camera workers are present to serve up their clientele.</p>
<p>These skilled professionals are always ready to put forth their skills and abilities to provide the state of the art and technology rich image quality to their customers. The only thing you have to make sure that you are employing an experienced and quality service provider.</p>
<p>There are various types of picture management services in Florida. Their diverse categories engage wedding, event image capturing and photography of different functions. The wedding image capturing is of major importance as it needs an excellent quality and originality to amaze the family. The extraordinary services are desirable in case of opening and award festivity ceremonies. In these kinds of events, the groups are employed for the picture capturing purposes.</p>
<p>In journalism, the exploitation of the imagery is well thought-out to be very serious and essential bearing in mind the nature of the occupation. Sometimes, certain changes and equipment usage is a must do thing. In this profession, the image taking is done by exceedingly practiced experts. The major cause for that is the implication of the topic and global level problems and events. The picture should be factual and describe the desired notion.</p>
<p>Picture exploitation is a scientific subject and needs a perfect combination of a variety of aspects like style, art, reporting, unique picture capturing, and the idyllic grouping of the spirits and thoughts. It relates directly to the skills of the camera person that how they handle to difference between optimism and realism.</p>
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		<title>Something For Everyone On TV Hunting Shows</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Faye Elliott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A wide range of TV hunting shows are viewed each day. They are simultaneously informative and entertaining. Each program looks at the sport in a different way. Such shows have been on the air for many years and have changed with the times. As popularity increases, more and more hit the air.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A wide range of TV hunting shows are viewed each day. They are simultaneously informative and entertaining. Each program looks at the sport in a different way. Such shows have been on the air for many years and have changed with the times. As popularity increases, more and more hit the air.</p>
<p>Stalking and catching or killing animals predates historical record. It necessitated the important developments of tools and control of fire. It was one of the primary contributers to the food supply for early humans. Practicality led to the use of virtually every part of an animal&#8217;s body for some useful purpose.</p>
<p>Almost everyone, whether they actually hunt or not, are supportive of the legal practice. Governments support it as well. Millions and millions of tax dollars in the United States are funneled its way each year. State agencies are funded to develop and take care of wildlife management operations. Land is purchased and educational and safety programming is provided.</p>
<p>There is no single way to practice the sport of hunting. Targets vary from big game to fowl to deer. Methods vary from stalking to using a stand. Seasons and locations of choice vary.</p>
<p>There are also multiple types of weapons, tools and attire used. A shotgun may be needed for one situation whereas a bow may be right for another. There are camouflage clothes and safety orange. Will a tree stand be used? Will a call or bait be needed?</p>
<p>This plethora of potential topics has led to a wealth of television program ideas. Many have found great success on the airwaves. For over twenty years, The American Outdoorsman has been a staple of outdoor oriented TV. This program features exotic places along with general information. Hunters of all levels can relate to the episodes.</p>
<p>On North American Hunter, viewers go on adventures around the world with the host. This show has also found a home on the internet as well as regular television. A show that is centered more on practical tips and strategies is Remington Country.</p>
<p>TV hunting shows have been and will continue to be popular among those who love the outdoors. Hunters of all ages have made this a hot genre. More and more viewers are tuning in thanks to the option to watch through the internet. As audiences continue to grow, programming will as well. </p>
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		<title>Deciding From Furniture Stores In Winnipeg</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 07:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Faye Elliott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creating a fresh and modern look throughout the home is often considered an incredibly fun and exciting process. This has long been a process that involves various items and processes that help the home look much more modern and desired by anyone involved with it today. Anyone dealing with this type of consideration should be versed in selecting among furniture stores Winnipeg for their specific decorating ideas.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Creating a fresh and modern look throughout the home is often considered an incredibly fun and exciting process. This has long been a process that involves various items and processes that help the home look much more modern and desired by anyone involved with it today. Anyone dealing with this type of consideration should be versed in selecting among furniture stores Winnipeg for their specific decorating ideas.</p>
<p>The use of furniture in various rooms throughout the house has long served as a crucial source of decoration and function. This is usually seen as an item source that creates an amazing amount of focus within each room as well as various needs that must be met at any point in time for decoration. Those that decide to successfully deal with this purchase are often largely dependent upon the successful selection of the retailer to make it.</p>
<p>Residents within the Winnipeg area are faced with an amazing number of options when this purchase needs to be made. This offers an amazing amount of consideration for anyone involved with this process while also being somewhat confusing when an ultimate decision needs to be made. Those that know how to easily deal with the shopping process are usually able to have a very successful process in general.</p>
<p>The overall style one is going for should always be a major component in making this type of selection. The basic color and style of items desired throughout the home in mind usually ensures anyone is able to find precisely what they are looking for. This should be made available within any retailer being considered.</p>
<p>Selection is always a crucial factor in this selection. This provides the means of ensuring everything is available to purchase from. This allows any consumer to find what they are looking for with ease.</p>
<p>The use of wholesale distributors is also a major component within this entire process. This type of retailer is often able to provide an incredibly discounted pricing structure on various items of this nature. They are also usually known to have an incredible selection when one is considering them.</p>
<p>Selecting from furniture stores Winnipeg should be performed after assessing if there are any used buying programs. Many consumers are unaware of what they will do with their old items once the new ones arrive. This usually makes it easy for consumers to deal with their unused items once the new ones arrive. </p>
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		<title>The Reasons For Choosing VHS Transfer To DVD Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 07:53:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Faye Elliott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Practically everyone from the eighty's up to the ninety's barely used the DVD for it wasn't mainstream yet. Everyone had to use the mighty VHS for home entertainment purposes. And since the dawn of the digital era, the VHS transfer to DVD service is now available. This is for the younger generation to appreciate old but worthwhile movies.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Practically everyone from the eighty&#8217;s up to the ninety&#8217;s barely used the DVD for it wasn&#8217;t mainstream yet. Everyone had to use the mighty VHS for home entertainment purposes. And since the dawn of the digital era, the VHS transfer to DVD service is now available. This is for the younger generation to appreciate old but worthwhile movies.</p>
<p>The modern digital entertainment had swept everyone by storm. Since filmmakers do not need the actual film strip to make films. Each movie scene is filmed and saved on digital format.</p>
<p>This has really become a new wave in home entertainment. But every modernity has two faces. The digital media has been swarmed with people who illegally copy works of other artists. This has constantly been a protest on intellectual property rights in the realms of the artist&#8217;s world.</p>
<p>This phenomena is called piracy on a new level, not on seas but on the digital world. But still many would constantly spend quality time with home videos. This has been set up a notch by the providers of the VHS transfer to DVD service. This has been fulfilling every couch potatoes dream.</p>
<p>The major patrons of the VHS before has long been gone. Since the era of the DVD has been involved with every major aspect of the entertainment world. It also has lots of benefits, time has its durability tested for more than sixty years.</p>
<p>Some beneficial aspects of the DVD include its superb sound quality. It also has crisp graphics and images perfect for the new breed of television. Also the lightweight DVD is more functional and conventional than the VHS. Furthermore, many DVD players are sold in the market, both physical and virtual world.</p>
<p>The DVD has revolutionized home video watching through its crisp sound. It also offers high definition graphics perfect for the modern plasma and LCD television. Compared to the VHS which needs a VHS re-winder to start from the beginning. Since its digital, one can play and watch any part of the time anytime.</p>
<p>A factor also why you should consider changing from VHS to DVD is that the latter includes easy file transferability. With the flash disk, it has been very conventional and functional for all users. Sharing file information is a thing to consider when you watch movies with a neighbor or friend.</p>
<p>In totality, whatever maybe that at the back of your mind. It is very wise and practical to ask about stores that will offer a VHS transfer to DVD service. It is a wise investment for the world is becoming digital as the minute passes by. </p>
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		<title>Jazz Guitar Players Come Full Circle</title>
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		<dc:creator>Faye Elliott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the early part of the twentieth century, the stringed instrument used in the jazz repertoire was not the guitar, but the banjo. Then as now, folk, country and bluegrass used the banjo for its timbre. But jazz guitar players found that it had a tone and presence able to compete with the horns and drums.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During the early part of the twentieth century, the stringed instrument used in the jazz repertoire was not the guitar, but the banjo. Then as now, folk, country and bluegrass used the banjo for its timbre. But jazz guitar players found that it had a tone and presence able to compete with the horns and drums.</p>
<p>Gibson produced the first acoustic guitar in 1923 with a hollow body that could be heard within an orchestra. Though mostly used for rhythm, it was making inroads as a solo instrument and the banjo was packed up and sent off to the country, so to speak. The guitar was about to become cool, a designation that still holds today.</p>
<p>In the late 1930s, the electric guitar was invented and successfully marketed and from that time, amplification ruled. Here was a stringed instrument capable of being heard in the cacophony that characterizes the jazz band. With swing, bebop, hard-bop or fusion, the guitarist now had a presence.</p>
<p>Guitarist Charlie Christian was the first to use this new amplification in his recordings with The Benny Goodman Orchestra. He was a rarity however. The big-band orchestras placed the guitarist in the rhythm section, rarely as a solo instrument. Unless you were Django Reinhardt who played a style so inventive it had to be front and center.</p>
<p>By the 1940s, things were shaken up with the advent of small combos, replacing orchestras. Quartets, trios, sextets and quintets began to dominate. With the development of the bebop style, guitarists were now soloists with name recognition. Kenny Burrell, Barney Kessel, Wes Montgomery were just a few of the players to make their own recordings. By the 1960s, they were famous.</p>
<p>By the 1970s, a new style, fusion, came to the forefront. In this, the jazz guitarist took up the proclivities of rock guitarists and turned up the volume. Inspired by the blues-styles of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck, jazz would take heavy metal and give it its own twist. John McLaughlin was the most prominent practitioner, but others followed. Like their rock counterparts, they made full use of all the tricks and distortion amplification could provide. It shrieked and hollered in the spotlight.</p>
<p>A smoother style is now the most popular. It is often fused with world music, new-age, Latin and pop genres. The sound is more commercial, less confrontational. The jazz guitar player has made a full circle. We now have a neo-traditional school that harkens back to the understated, rounded sound of Charlie Christian. Django Reinhardt is still popular for his sensuous Latin-infused compositions. The musician today can take up any style and find an audience. Even the banjo is making a comeback with numerous websites dedicated to its jazzy history and practice. </p>
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		<title>Best Henna Tattoo Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:41:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Antoine Zimmerman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Henna paste, or mendhi, takes from a few minutes to a few hours to apply depending upon the bodily location and the desired detail of the design. After the drawing with cones or syringes is finished, the paste dries to allow the color to become absorbed by the skin. While this takes only 10-15 minutes, the paste should be left on the skin for another 6 hours to achieve the most lasting affect. A sugar and lemon mixture dabbed on the dried mendhi deepens the final color. When fully dry, the crust falls off on its own. Gentle toweling removes any last bits. The tattoo lasts longer with moisture but gradually lightens through natural exfoliation of the skin. Harsh soaps, chlorine and commercial exfoliation speeds the fading of the design.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Henna paste, or mendhi, takes from a few minutes to a few hours to apply depending upon the bodily location and the desired detail of the design. After the drawing with cones or syringes is finished, the paste dries to allow the color to become absorbed by the skin. While this takes only 10-15 minutes, the paste should be left on the skin for another 6 hours to achieve the most lasting affect. A sugar and lemon mixture dabbed on the dried mendhi deepens the final color. When fully dry, the crust falls off on its own. Gentle toweling removes any last bits. The tattoo lasts longer with moisture but gradually lightens through natural exfoliation of the skin. Harsh soaps, chlorine and commercial exfoliation speeds the fading of the design.</p>
<p>Celebrations, such as childbirth and birthdays, may include mehndi, but it is Indian brides who traditionally display the most elaborate designs covering their feet and hands. Applying the paste is a celebratory pre-wedding ritual to bring love and good fortune to the couple but it has neither religious nor sacred meaning. Occasionally brides choose to mendhi much of their body and include the name of their groom amongst the designs. It is his right and duty to carefully search for it on the wedding night.</p>
<p>A fascinating form of airbrush art is the airbrush tattoos. These tattoos can be applied to any part of the body and last longer than most temporary tattoos. An airbrushed tattoo will last for 7 days unlike other temporary tattoo that start to come off when you are bathing. It takes time or baby oil to remove an airbrushed tattoo. Tattoos that are done with airbrush art look realistic compared to other temporary tattoos.</p>
<p>Henna as temporary body art does last for awhile requiring time and lots of exposure to water to fade and disappear. Henna though takes a long time to hand paint onto the body. The bigger the artwork the longer it will take the artist to pain the henna design on. Airbrush art goes on quickly thus saving lots of time compared to henna as well as airbrush art is waterproof. Unlike henna lots of exposure to water still will not fade your tattoo. Where it would take an artist 6 hours to pain on a large henna design the same artist could airbrush the design on in around 30 minutes. This is a major amount of time saved for the artist as well as the recipient that must stay still during this process.</p>
<p>Another great thing with using airbrush art to create tattoos over real tattoos, is that there is no risk of infection due to piercing of the skin with a needle. There is no healing time needed with airbrushed tattoos. The great part is there is no pain involved. Real tattoos come with pain and is one of the reason that some people do not get them. So using airbrush art to create a tattoo gives people the chance to have realistic tattoos without the pain.</p>
<p>Real tattoos are permanent and you are stuck with what ever you get. The only way to remove a tattoo that you do not like is to either do a cover up tattoo or go and have laser surgery to remove the tattoo. With airbrushed tattoos you can get rid of it with baby oil or just wait about 7 days and then it is gone. No need to go and get an even bigger tattoo to cover up the offending one or go through the hassle of laser surgery.</p>
<p>To do airbrush art in the form of tattoos you will need certain products. First off you will need an airbrush gun, 10&#8242; Hoses braded hose, stencils, glass airbrush bottles and an air manifold. Then off course you will need airbrush paints that are designed for the human skin. This is usually referred to as airbrush tattoo ink. To finish up the process you will need talc powder and 70 percent alcohol.</p>
<p>The stencils are available in a wide variety of designs thus giving you almost limitless creativity when using airbrush art to create tattoos.</p>
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		<title>Celebrate Your Child&#8217;s Uniqueness</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just like a snowflake or a fingerprint, every child is unique in their own special way. Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Some children are shy, while others are outgoing; some are active, while others are calm; some are fretful, while others are easy-going. As a loving and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just like a snowflake or a fingerprint, every child is unique in their own special way. Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Some children are shy, while others are outgoing; some are active, while others are calm; some are fretful, while others are easy-going. As a loving and nurturing parent, it&#8217;s your job to encourage them to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate their individual qualities.</p>
<p>Allow your child to express themselves through their interests.  They may find a creative outlet in theatre, dancing or art, or they may be exceptionally talented in the sciences.  Encourage them to embrace what they like to do, what interests them, and what makes them happy.  Help them realize that they don&#8217;t need to worry about being &#8216;like everyone else.&#8217;</p>
<p>Teach your child to make positive choices, and praise them for good deeds, behaviors and positive traits they possess.  Encourage them to become actively involved in their community, and introduce them to activities that promote a sense of cooperation and accomplishment.  Be firm yet fair when handing down discipline for misdeeds or misbehaviors, and make certain the rules and consequences for breaking the rules are clearly defined.  Show a cooperative, loving and united front with your spouse when it comes to discipline.</p>
<p>Accept and celebrate your child&#8217;s uniqueness. Remember that your child is an individual. Allow your child to have his or her own personal preferences and feelings, which may be different from your own.</p>
<p>And finally, encourage your child to be true to themselves by doing the same.  Show your child how to make positive choices with the choices you make, and that nobody is perfect and you too make mistakes.  Show your child that mistakes can be a great learning experience, and that they should not be ashamed or embarrassed about making them.  . </p>
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		<title>Treasure Those Early Memories In A Newborn Journal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[She’s brought unparalleled joy to your life, and you want to treasure every precious moment. A newborn journal can help you capture those special memories, especially during that hectic first month.   The first few weeks with a new baby go by so quickly. Busy making transitions and adjustments to your lifestyle, it’s not easy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>She’s brought unparalleled joy to your life, and you want to treasure every precious moment. A newborn journal can help you capture those special memories, especially during that hectic first month.</p>
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<p>The first few weeks with a new baby go by so quickly. Busy making transitions and adjustments to your lifestyle, it’s not easy to remember all the wonderful memories you’d like to preserve forever. That’s why it’s important to capture them as you can and journaling makes it possible.</p>
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<p>To begin your newborn journal, all you need is some paper, a pen, and your thoughts. Yes, you can actually begin in a notebook, as long as you make sure to get your thoughts down on paper. If you don’t do it now, you’ll be less likely to remember all the special details you hoped to preserve. There will be time later to transfer what you’ve written into a keepsake edition of your journal, if you wish.</p>
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<p>Make it a point to write in your journal everyday. Even if only for a few moments, record what you think and feel. The more you write, the more you’ll want to write. And if you aren’t sure just how to get started, try one of these prompts: Three wishes I wish for my baby are…; What I love most about my baby today is…; or My baby loves it when I….</p>
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<p>After you gather your thoughts from that first month, you can add some pictures and publish your newborn journal as a keepsake through companies like Cherish Bound (www.cherishbound.com) or Heritage Makers (www.heritagemakers.com). A newborn journal published like this is sure to become a treasured family heirloom, not to mention the fact that it can easily be shared with family and friends.</p>
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<p>In addition to – or in place of, many families are choosing to share their journals online. You can record your reflections of life with baby at several websites and provide access to family and friends who want to know how baby is doing. Two websites that offer online journaling services are www.myfamily.com and www.ourstory.com. The www.ourstory.com site offers a free account to help you capture, preserve, and share your memories and photos online.</p>
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<p>Whether online or on paper, your newborn journal will help you capture those treasured first moments to enjoy for years to come.</p>
<p> Sang Farquharson is a writer for Uniformhaven.com who offers <a href="http://www.uniformhaven.com/">cherokee scrubs</a>, <a href="http://www.uniformhaven.com/urbanescrubs.html">discount urbane scrubs</a> and <a href="http://www.uniformhaven.com/lab-coats.html">lab coat</a> as well as a host of other products.</p>
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		<title>Incorporate Some Color Into Your Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Incorporating color into our lives is really easy to do.  We can find colors everywhere in the food we eat, in nature, and in the cars we drive.  You only have to look at the world that surrounds you to see the vibrant shades of colors everywhere.  Colors helps our moods and energy levels.  It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Incorporating color into our lives is really easy to do.  We can find colors everywhere in the food we eat, in nature, and in the cars we drive.  You only have to look at the world that surrounds you to see the vibrant shades of colors everywhere.  Colors helps our moods and energy levels.  It can bring out that creative part of our minds and brighten our day.  There is no end to what you can use different colors for every day.</p>
<p>Here are some suggestions about how to get some more color into your life:</p>
<p>Paint with rich vibrant colors.</p>
<p>Use a colored lampshade or colored light bulbs.</p>
<p>Visualize your favorite colors in your mind.</p>
<p>Use shades that are harmonious and complement each other.</p>
<p>Meditate at a church where you can view the beautiful stained glass windows.</p>
<p>Go to a museum and take in all the artwork and the colors used in each piece.</p>
<p>Look around for natural colors.  Notice the blue sky, the blue green ocean, white moon, and the green grass.</p>
<p>Choose your favorite colors for things around the house.  Choose the shade of clothes you wear, the car you drive, the shoes on your feet, the scarves or mittens, and the sheets on your bed.  Go ahead and dress your husband in that pink shirt, he will feel much happier afterwards.</p>
<p>You have a choice in everything you do to pick colors that best suit you and your family&#8217;s moods and preferences.  There are always hundreds of shades to pick.  Painting a baby&#8217;s room is a project in itself.  Do you pick the pink or blue?  How many shades are there of these two?  Do you pick a neutral yellow which can go from Sunrise to Goldenrod and everything in between.  Have fun and enjoy the color schemes you have picked.</p>
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