Friday, December 16, 2011

!±8± Winnie Hides Greenie

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

!±8± Stuff: What's in my 'purse'?!

be aware, the volume is really low...... because of some unknown reason. sorry! but ya, it's pretty self-explanatory. my friends and i took a study break and decided to youtube it up. yaaaaaaaaaa, it's just stuff in my duffel bag. clearly not a purse. lawl but i guess it was my "purse" for this study session.

Stuff: What's in my 'purse'?!

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Disney Stuffed Animals To Play With And To Showcase Your Favorite Character

!±8± Disney Stuffed Animals To Play With And To Showcase Your Favorite Character

Toy manufacturers have now admitted that the single most important and largest chunk of buyers are kids and they are willing to create everything they fancy. Popular Disney characters have now become household characters -- thanks to stuffed animal manufacturers. Now you can have your kid's heroes right in your hands in the form of a life size stuffed Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and cutie Minnie Mouse. Cartoon character stuffed animals are an extension of the ever-gaining popularity of cartoon shows on television.

More over Disney happens to be an old player when it comes to serving entertainment to children for years together. In spite of rapid increase in number of cartoon shows we have today, Disney has already secured its place as the evergreen most popular cartoon show. Hence no doubts that the staffed animals and toys that are manufactured based on Disney cartoon characters are also relatively more in demand. These stuffed animals are found in almost all sizes including miniature toys that come along with attachable toys with items like key chains, caps etc. There are medium sized toys that more poplar and are mostly bought as gifts for children. Also are the large life size stuffed animals that are again an interesting gifting option but they qualify more as collectibles than play toys.

Another reason for the popularity of the Disney toys and stuffed animals, is that it has wide range of characters and each child will find at least one favorite character among them. Disney characters have found place in hearts of children all over the globe and so have the Disney toys and the stuffed animals created based on these characters. One of the best ways to explore more about the available variety of stuffed animals is to explore the Internet and the websites of the manufacturers of the Disney toys. You can order from any part of the world and at your own convenience.

Disney stuffed animals have become popular kids with the advent of movies based on Walt Disney characters. Almost every other year there is at least one Disney movie released and hence ever growing fans of Disney characters. Some of the Disney stuffed animals that have been popular with kids since ages and are still adored by them include - Lion king, characters from the jungle book- Baloo, Bagheera, Simbha, Winnie the Pooh, characters from movies like Finding Nemo, Bug's life, Tarzan, Lion King etc

Another good part is despite its popularity Disney stuffed animals are available at wide range of prices. You can buy a miniature snuggly Disney stuffed animal for anywhere between five to twelve dollars. Of course if you would like to but those huge stuffed versions then you will have to pay little extra but then most of the huge stuffed toys are bought as collectibles that one can keep it in the collection for showcase. In general it's a good idea to have numerous cuddly stuffed animals as play toys for your children and probably one or two larger stuffed animals as collectibles.

Disney Stuffed Animals To Play With And To Showcase Your Favorite Character

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Disney Pooh and Friends Crib Bedding Set

!±8± Disney Pooh and Friends Crib Bedding Set

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Meet the Faculty: Paras Dutta

!±8± Meet the Faculty: Paras Dutta

Paras specialises in Digital Sculpting, Texturing and Creative Supervision. With over 7 years of experience in the field of animation. He has worked on various projects like Tak and the power of juju, Mickey mouse clubhouse, Tigger and Winnie The Pooh, Tinker bell, Harry Potter, The Simpsons, Need for speed, Burnout, Black..to name a few. Studios like Disney, EA, Nickelodeon have praised and apreciated his artistic capabilities. Recently he has worked as Lead Modeler and Textrng Artist on Arjun, The Prince Warrior and The Dream Blanket, movie for UTV and Prime focus.,where in again, his Artistic and technical role was Praised and Apreciated. Paras won The Best CG ARTIST award at Data Quest, Hyderabad. He has also played a major role in the Creation and Development of the EA facility for Data Quest. Paras Dutta is Head of the Department: Modeling an Texturing at FX School.

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Finding Baby Crib Bedding in Online Stores

!±8± Finding Baby Crib Bedding in Online Stores

I think before I mention anything else, I should bring up a fact that a lot of parents look over. Baby bedding is incredibly cute, and if you are a new parent you might think that it's an absolute necessity. However, there have been some instances where babies have died from SIDS or suffocation. To prevent SIDS, many families use firm mattresses with tight-fitting sheets in cribs or bassinets. The families do not allow pillows, stuffed animals, or fluffy bedding in the cribs. In cold weather, the families dress the infants warmly in well-fitted clothing.

Babies blankets should also not be placed over their heads. It has been recommended that the infants are only covered up to their chest with their arms exposed. This will help eliminate the chances of the infant moving the blanket over their head. Some parents will want to use something else called a bumper for the baby crib but unfortunately there have been instances of babies also posing a hazard. Just be extra safe and extra cautious with your baby, read information online, read e-books, read baby information books, etc. Obviously you want to take care of your baby for as long as possible but the first 6 months are the most critical times.

All kinds of baby bedding are available for your old baby or toddler, usually you can find bedding sets that include everything in the set. This is nice because then you don't have to buy everything separately! There are also bed set themes which include themes such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Carebears, Monsters Inc, Winnie The Pooh, Disney, Scooby Doo, Hulk, Thomas The Train, Tonka, Spiderman, Nascar, Dumpy, Diego and more. Yea, you really do have quite a lot of choices to choose from! Sets also include designs, colors and other things. Really if you can't find it, then it probably doesn't exist!

People that don't have kids often ask if the parents know the babies sex, and if they don't know the sex what color they plan on painting the room. Any parent or any person that knows about this kind of stuff knows that if you are having a baby or know someone that is having a baby and they don't know the exact sex of the baby its a good idea to stay away from blues and pinks! Stay with neutral colors such as green, yellow, and orange. These are all good colors for the baby, it doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl!

To find more information on the things listed in this article you can try visiting the following websites:
SIDS Organization
Wikipedia
Kids Health
Baby Mania
Baby Bedding
Wal-mart

Good luck in your search for the perfect baby bedding for your child! Thanks for taking the time to read this!

Finding Baby Crib Bedding in Online Stores

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Personalized Gift Baskets - How To Make Your Own For A Baby Shower

!±8± Personalized Gift Baskets - How To Make Your Own For A Baby Shower

It is a wonderful gesture to personalize a baby's gift. It makes the gift distinct, different, special and often times cherished by the parents and the child themselves as they get older.

Yet, many people are still unsure of the child's name and no doubt the child's birthdate. One option is to give a gift certificate along with the gift to be personalized for either an engraving or etching design. After the big day arrives and things have relaxed a bit, they can take the certificate and get it finally done.

What Can Be Engraved?

Listed below are some things that can be engraved:

- Cups
- Picture Frames
- Jewelry
- Cutlery Set
- Books

An wonderful gift that can be embroidered with the baby's name with his or her name meaning is a blanket. Remember Linus in the Peanuts cartoon? He had a blanket he loved since he was a baby. No doubt this gift would do the same for the baby as he got older.

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There is no doubt that gift baskets are very popular in this age. There are several ways a gift basket can be done. Either purchased ready-made or made to order or one where you do the work by yourself. You will place all the necessary items you think the baby would need.

How to Make a Gift Basket

There are eight things to consider when making a baby gift basket by yourself.

- Be sure you know the size of the basket you want to use. A large basket might seem to pick and too little of one and there isn't enough room, so a medium sized basket will do and is highly recommended. Many craft stores like Hobby Lobby sells baskets in many different shapes, sizes and colors. Things that make great fillers for the bottom are raffia and shredded tissue paper like paper towels. Laying the baby towels and blankets in top of these can make it look inconspicuous.

- Should you choose the large basket, be sure to get large items such as crib comforters, a stuffed toy, pillows and baby crib bumpers.

- Baby's gender should be taken into consideration when putting together a gift basket. The first baby will need many items. Should the mother have a gift registry, using that as a guide can help fill your basket up. If there is none set up, ask the mother directly on what else she needs for the baby.

- Use a theme. If you know the sex, you can load it with everything pink or blue. Or you can have it as a Winnie the Pooh basket or even a Cars design. Perhaps a bedtime basket filled with plenty of bedtime story books, a music CD, blankets, pajamas; so on and so forth. Be creative when you let your imagination go.

- Instead of using a basket for the gift "basket" use a small laundry basket, trunk and a diaper bag. Even a baby tub will work especially if the mother does not have one yet.

- Baby tubs can also be filled with towels, shampoo and soaps as well as lotions and oils. Do not forget the all important baby powder.

- A trunk can be used to fill it with the baby's keepsake items whether they are books, heirlooms, receiving blankets and monogrammed outfits or other items.

- A laundry basket could filled with baby slippers, diapers, combs, brushes, booties and clothes.

All these items are things a mother will use eventually. Let your imagination go wild and see what becomes of your gift basket.

Personalized Gift Baskets - How To Make Your Own For A Baby Shower

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Halloween Activities for Young Children

!±8± Halloween Activities for Young Children

Celebrate the annual Fright Night with these seventeen fun (and not so scary) ideas, especially for young children.

1. Try your hand at face painting, or allow your children to paint each other's faces with washable face paints.

2. Make your own goodie bags. Set out some brown paper bags with the standard art supplies or embellish an old pillowcase with fabric paints. You can even spring for blank canvas baggies from your local discount store or craft store without spending a lot.

3. Tie-dye some T-shirts or socks using orange and black fabric dyes.

4. Make ghosts. Fold a piece of black construction paper in half and let your child squirt white paint inside. Squish the paint between the paper, let dry, then embellish the white ghost with paints, markers and other craft supplies.

5. Make homemade slime. This is always a popular activity. Here is a great recipe from Family Fun Magazine: http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10684

6. Watch a Halloween movie. Make popcorn, cuddle up together in blankets, and take in some spooky cinematic sights. Harry Potter, Dracula, or Ghostbusters are great choices. For younger children, choose Heffalump Halloween, starring Winnie the Pooh or The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad by Disney Classics.

7. Eat creepy cuisine. Cut sandwiches or tortillas into Halloween shapes with cookie cutters. Create a ghoulish look with almost anything by mixing in a little green or red food coloring.

8. Play "Guess How Many Pumpkin Seeds." Each family member or party guest gets to take turns guessing how many pumpkin seeds are in a jar. The winner gets a prize.

9. Go apple bobbing. Fill a bucket or tub with water and apples and see how many apples each contestant can snag.

10. Make masks. Set out the art supplies and see who can make the scariest mask with a paper plate, construction paper, yarn, and markers or paints.

11. Create a family costume. Come up with a costume theme that the whole family can participate in. One year, we were all Star Wars characters. Maybe you will all be people from the Wild West or fuzzy forest animals.

12. Have a pumpkin seed spitting contest.

13. Roast pumpkin seeds. Clean the pumpkin seeds and toss them in just enough melted butter to lightly cover the seeds. (One tablespoon of butter is generally enough for the seeds from a medium sized pumpkin.) Salt the seeds, then spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 250 degrees until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

14. Play Pin the Tail on the Black Cat (or Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin.) Any variation of Pin the Tail on the Donkey is fun for young kids.

15. Make a Scare Tape. Record you and your family members making spooky sounds. All you need is a tape recorder and a little imagination. Include footsteps, slamming doors, creepy howling werewolves, and crazy cackles. Play the tape from your front porch on Halloween.

16. Give each child an inexpensive disposable camera for the big night. This is a fun way to see what Halloween looks like from their perspective. I love to give my kids a blank journal and let them tell the story of memorable events, such as Halloween. This is a great tradition and really helps them to tell their personal stories, which they will cherish for many Halloweens to come.

17. Once Halloween is over, make sure to shop the post Halloween sales for fun additions to your dress up closet, which your young children are sure to enjoy year round.

Happy haunting!

Halloween Activities for Young Children

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Ridin' Solo - remake

!±8± Ridin' Solo - remake

This video is a remake of Jason Drulo's Ridin' Solo... stick around till the end because it is funny! I am with my friend Meghan.. she is the nerd with the red Winnie the Pooh blanket on and I am the pearson on the bike. This is my first video so please no bad comments. But otherwise I hope u like it! :D

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Easy First Birthday Themes to Build Your Baby's Party Around

!±8± Easy First Birthday Themes to Build Your Baby's Party Around

You can plan a stress free party by choosing first birthday themes that are easy to prepare and built around simple things that your baby loves such as a favorite color, special toy, or television character. Although your child's first birthday is important to you, they are not going to remember the celebration, no matter how expensive or extravagant it may be. To make your little one happy, you do not have to spend weeks planning the event of the year. After all, birthdays should be about creating memories and spending time with the guest of honor. So, keep the food and decorations basic and the activities to a minimum so that you can relax, visit with guests, snap lots of photos, and truly enjoy your baby's special day.

Television Character Parties

Babies love familiarity and enjoy T.V. themed parties because they can easily recognize and identify their favorite characters. Fill your home with giant Bob the Builder balloons, hang a colorful Dora pinata, or plan a personal visit from Big Bird and watch your child's delight as popular shows come to life right before their eyes.

Elmo Party: Cut Elmo shaped faces from red paper, add a couple of squiggly eyes and a red pom pom nose, and you have the perfect invitation for your Sesame Street party. You can purchase Elmo patterned napkins, plates, and tablecloths, or simply use plain red and accent with decorations in bright primary colors. Hang a "Welcome to Sesame Street" banner and attach giant alphabet letters to the walls. Keep the little ones entertained by playing a game of Pin the Nose on Elmo, tossing beanbags into Oscar's garbage can, or dancing and singing to some of the shows most popular songs while following a leader around a Big Bird footprint maze. After all the excitement, re-energize with mini cupcakes topped with red icing or Elmo faces.

Winnie-the-Pooh: Simple invitations can be made by printing the party details onto colorful tags and attaching them to small stuffed characters from this classic story. Decorate with red and yellow streamers, balloons, and tableware and use a large honey pot as a centerpiece. Play Pin the Tail on Eeyore, put on music and have all the children bounce like Tigger, then enjoy story time in the 100 Acre Woods. Food such as peanut butter and 'honey' sandwiches, pigs in a blanket, or bear shaped jello jigglers is easy to prepare and will please every guest.

Hello Kitty: Pink, pink, and more pink - with a little green and white thrown in, will help create the purr-fect atmosphere for your Hello Kitty party. Give each little one a kitty ear headband, draw whiskers on their cheeks and then line them all up for an adorable photo shoot. Play Pin the Bow on Kitty, try bowling with large pink foam balls, blow cat shaped bubbles, then finish the day off with a huge Hello Kitty pinata. Cupcakes topped with Hello Kitty rings will look great and provide a fun keepsake for all the guests.

Favorite Toy Parties

Building a party around a favorite toy will delight your child and make planning easier since you probably already have a lot of theme related items that can be used for decorations and entertainment.

Thomas the Tank Engine: Create boarding pass invitations that invite all guests to come take a trip to the magical Island of Sodor. Design a masking tape railway track that will lead children to the party room, washroom, or food table. Decorate with red, blue, and white balloons and streamers and purchase Thomas themed tableware or use plain appropriate colored plates and napkins.

Play Pin the Smokestack on Thomas, toss black beanbags into a 'coal car', or make rail cars from cardboard boxes and let the children be the conductors of their favorite character engines. Of course, you could keep it really simple by watching a favorite Thomas the Tank Engine episode or setting up the wooden tracks and cars and letting the little ones spend some time playing. For something extra special, you can even purchase engineer hats and whistles for a reasonable price at online stores.

Teddy Bear Picnic: Almost every child has a favorite teddy bear, so why not host a first birthday teddy bear picnic? Make an invitation using a picture of your baby holding their special friend, or attach the party details to little teddies purchased at the dollar store. Continue the theme by decorating with stuffed bears wearing party hats, cover the walls and floor with paw prints, and create a bear's cave using a large cardboard box. Give each guest bear ears to wear and then gather the little cubs together for a picnic lunch of bear shaped sandwiches and teddy grahams. Go on a teddy bear hunt, have a bear dance, or keep with the picnic theme and play outside on the swings and slides.

Color Themed Parties

Babies love bright colors, so when planning a first birthday party it is a good idea to keep it cheerful and colorful.

Rainbow theme: From the rainbow shaped invites to the bright streamers and balloons, your baby will be fascinated with all the vibrant colors. Cover tables with plain paper and let the children show off their artistic skills, or use a variety of bright colored tableware to create a rainbow effect. Color rainbows outside using sidewalk chalk, build towers from multi-colored blocks, or have a crawling relay to deliver gold nuggets to a pot at the end of the rainbow. Allow the babies time to play with colorful balloons then enjoy cupcakes on rainbow shaped placemats.

Green Tractor theme: Use a tractor pattern to create an invitation from green paper and attach the wheels with fasteners so that they actually turn. You may even want to glue a picture of your baby in the driver's seat. If you want something a little easier to prepare, purchase small plastic or metal tractors and attach the party information. Decorate with green streamers and balloons, hang a few farm themed posters, and pile some barnyard animals together to build a fun centerpiece. Give each child a John Deere hat (or a plain green cap), play Pin the Wheel on the tractor, enjoy a game of hot potato using a stuffed animal, or go on a tractor treasure hunt. For an outdoor party you could even include a wagon ride or spend some time climbing bales of hay. Of course, a tractor shaped cake would complete the day perfectly.

First birthday themes should be easy and simple to prepare so that you can plan a party that will thrill your child without creating a lot of stress or expense. By using favorite toys or things that are important to your child, you can make this milestone day extra special and fun for everyone.

Easy First Birthday Themes to Build Your Baby's Party Around

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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Tips for Making Diaper Cakes Fit a Custom Theme

!±8± Tips for Making Diaper Cakes Fit a Custom Theme

Diaper cakes are a perfect gift idea because they provide mom and baby with much needed supplies while still allowing you to add a little originality and creativity. Combine your imagination with the party theme or nursery color scheme, add in a few extra special accessories, and you will have a gift that will thrill the mom or mom-to-be, and be remembered for years to come. In fact, pictures of these stunning creations are guaranteed an honored place in the pages of every family's memory scrapbook.

Choosing a Diaper Cake Color Scheme:

In addition to diapers, your cake will likely include other items for the new baby's room such as blankets, stuffed animals, or picture frames. Choosing a color scheme or theme that matches the nursery will ensure that your thoughtful gifts are both useful and complementary to the decor.

You may also choose the color based on the new baby's gender or select a neutral tone that is appropriate for either a boy or girl and will fit well with any decorating style.

Cover your cake in a blanket of icing using a bath towel, quilt, or crib sheet that matches your chosen color scheme. Add complementary ribbon such as pink for a girl, blue for a boy, yellow for a Winnie-the-Pooh nursery, or green for a jungle themed room. Complete your creation with matching flowers or accessories.

Choosing the Perfect Shape for Your Diaper Cake:

Although it requires a little extra time, you can make your cake truly unique by designing creative shapes that will have guests begging for your 'recipe'. Elegant tiered cakes, stacked atop one another or separated by pedestals add class and sophistication to a very practical gift. Ice with receiving blankets and colorful sprinkles of pacifiers, baby socks, rattles, and stuffed animals.

Make a bassinet pattern from cardboard, use a ribbon to securely cover the outside with diapers, and fill the inside with baby items such as oil, powder, face cloths, and one-piece body suits. A baby blanket makes a great hood, and you can even transform your creation into a carriage by rolling additional diapers into wheels and adding a handle made from wire covered with washcloths or towels.

Cover the outside of a bushel basket with rolled diapers, line the bottom with baby blankets or crib sheets, and set a pair of large stuffed animals, rag dolls, or plush superheros inside. Make a boat pattern using diapers for the base and a washcloth for a sail. Of course, a stuffed teddy will make a great captain. Or, turn your boat into a Noah's ark, adding in a twig ladder and pairs of animals. If you have the time and inclination you can even make Noah's creatures yourself using baby washcloths and socks.

For a winter baby, use diapers to make a snowman from three different sized diaper rolls stacked on top of each other. Cover with white towels, add a scarf and hat, attach eyes and even a carrot nose - made from an orange wash cloth, of course! Wrap ribbon between each layer or glue buttons down the front to complete your personalized "Frosty".

Are you expecting a little princess. Design a pink diaper castle. Welcoming a rambunctious little boy? Why not create a diaper tricycle? Or, make a platter of mini-cakes using individual diapers rolled and placed in cupcake containers.

Choosing Your Diaper Cake Accessories:

While diapers provide the base of your creation, it is the accessories that add the unique and personal touches. Welcome a little girl with a princess cake topped with a magic wand and bejeweled crown. Or, introduce the new addition to the excitement of tea parties by attaching mini cups, saucers, and teapots.

Follow a Winnie-the-Pooh theme by choosing Pooh covered items such as pacifiers, rattles, and socks. You could even have a plush Pooh climbing the side of your cake in an attempt to reach a bouncy Tigger perched at the top.

Are you welcoming a Christmas baby? Wrap your diaper cake in holly, top with a Santa hat, and include a special baby's first Christmas ornament. Create a jungle themed cake by accessorizing with zebra print ribbon, jungle grasses, palm trees, and jungle animals. As an added touch, include a swinging monkey or a tree house.

By making diaper cakes you can give a unique and useful gift that can be customized to any theme and will receive top marks for presentation and creativity. And, for an eco-friendly option, you can even substitute cloth diapers for disposable ones and please the environmentally conscious mother-to-be.