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Whether you have one child or five, the children's birthday party circuit can get downright expensive!, When you have a couple kids constantly being invited to birthday parties, you might be thinking you need to take out a loan just to get by! The good news is that you can give great and creative birthday presents without breaking your budget.

Having your kid show up empty handed, without any type of gift is just plain poor behavior. After all, the party giver(the parent!) is offering to entertain and most likely offer food to your child, and it is only proper to offer some token of appreciation to the birthday child in return. So how do you survive the endless stream of kids birthday parties without going crazy?

My first bit of advice is to reserve a special place in one of your closets, and stock it with 'birthday gifts'.I use a top shelf in our hall closet (one my kids can't reach). Keep this shelf stocked with books, art supplies, toys, and other kids birthday gifts you findon sale throughout the year. Then, the next time an invitation to a birthday party arrives, the first place to shop is your gift shelf.

You should always keep your eye out and shop for clearance deals throughout the year. Planning ahead and being patient can help you save a lot of money. You can pick up incredible deals on end of season toys that are put on clearance. There is nothing wrong with these toys, but the retailers need to make room for all the toys for the next season, so they mark these toys way down!

Depending on how close your child is to the birthday child, your spending budget may change as well. For your kid's best friend, you might be willing to spend up to $20, while for a classmate with whom your kid doesn't play with outside of school, your budget might be $10 or less.

The thing is, you really can get a fun kids birthday present for $10 or less, such as

• Sidewalk chalk
• Hot wheels cars
• Art supplies
• Sand or water toys
• Flashlights
• Beauty supplies for girls, such as hair items, lip gloss, fingernail polish, etc
• Books - always one of my favorites

If you are really stumped, or don't know the child having the birthday party very well, consider asking the child's parents for ideas on what their child might like!

The bottom line is, with some planning ahead and creative thought, you will no longer need to dread the next kids birthday party [http://www.kidsbirthdayideas.net] invitation that comes in the mail!

Employee Newsletters and Workplace newsletters are powerful tools and the most effective way to insert behavioral change information into the lives of employees who are moving at a fast pace on the job. Properly constructed with management goals and employees' well-being in mind, these productivity tools can help resolve issues with problem employees, reduce risk to business customers, and even improve the ability of a smart insurance producer to build better relationships to sell insurance and improve marketing of risk management products. Corporate newsletters are grossly misunderstood as marketing tools, risk management reduction devices, troubled employee helpers, and productivity boosters.

When I first began writing the work-life-productivity newsletter for the 12,000 employees of the U.S. Congress, my mind was on entertaining and educating employees, and helping ensure that I would please the reader. Satisfying the host organization was the mission, but I soon discovered how to do that and much more.

Today, after authoring newsletters for over 50,000 companies, I believe it likely that your corporate or work-life wellness newsletter is under-powered and under-utilized. Here is how to make your newsletter an instrument of change and directly responsible for doing everything you can imagine, from improving customer service to preventing workplace violence.

Step #1: Divide the editorial planning of your employee/work-life newsletter, corporate newsletter, or planned newsletter articles into 12 topic areas. These will include:

1. Improving Coworker Relationships
2. On-the-job Worker Productivity Tips
3. Balancing Work, Family, Home, and Community
4. Improving Personal Fitness and Effectiveness
5. Alcohol and Drug Education, Recovery, & Intervention
6. Team Building
7. How to Get Help Now (put information at end of articles)
8. Hot Work-Life Topics in the News (Seasonal depression, back-to-school, etc.)
9. Stress Management Tips
10. Improving the Relationship with Your Supervisor
11. Workplace Safety, Injury Prevention, and Recovery
12. Customer Service Improvement and Relationship Enhancement

These topics are the ones that I have discovered meet the most essential needs of employees and business managers in any company large or small.

Next - NEVER have a company newsletter of four pages. Employees will lose focus or become distracted after the first two pages. You will waste money, energy, trees, and not be able to impart as much information to them. So, give them what they want--less, more frequently. That's the secret. Give them a two page newsletter. Make your newsletter monthly. This is an easy thing to do with a customizable newsletter service. There are several such services. Copy and past the following and Google: Customizable Editable Employee Newsletters - to find vendors.

Next - Distribute your newsletter by PDF. Employees without computers can get (print) hard copies by your photocopying the newsletter PDF. Make hard copies available in strategic locations.

Next - Never make articles long and comprehensive when they are associated with mental health issues. Instead make them motivating and captivating. For example, if an article addresses anger management--DO NOT make articles so comprehensive that employees "self-diagnose" and begin treating serious problems themselves. This can increase your risk because employees will take half measures and avoid the hard introspection and persistence it takes to remain motivated and treat a condition properly. It takes a professional to keep this process going much of the time, especially with serious mental health issues, anger management, alcoholism, or troubles associated with personality disorders. So what do you do?

Instead, provide enough information to motivate the reader to take the next step and get help from the company EAP, or other resource (preferable a live health/counseling/mental health professional) who can work with the employee. Use this person's face in your newsletter during the year. It will improve the likelihood of this person being utilized as a helping resource. Do you see how doing this can reduce organizational risk? A person struggling with anger issues, who might be the next person to go "postal" in your company could be helped by a newsletter that "sells" help in this manner.

You can apply the above model of information and enticement to lots of person issues that employees struggle with. Use your EAP, wellness program, or occupational health clinic as the target source for referral of employees with health and wellness conditions.

Philippians 4[19] But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.3John [7]Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. Psalm 62 [5] My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

We are entering the season perhaps few dread because of the traditions and pressures to show love through giving and the hard-to-resist marketing of items and offers for consideration. Indeed, this is the month that cries spend; spend more and a little bit more. Give... give more...give a little more.

I often wonder the perspective of Jesus... who as a baby received gifts from wise men...only to become as He grew the ultimate gift poured out to and for all of mankind. God also said the silver and gold is already His and so cannot need what He already has. I do not want to speculate where the tradition of gifts and seasons celebrations really began as there are hardly scriptural references of saints celebrating birthdays. Rather ominously - in the Bible, birthday celebrations were mentioned only twice. Pharaoh's birthday (Gen. 40:20) at which his chief baker was hung and Herod's feast (Matthew 14:6 & Mark 6:21) at which John was beheaded. I plead to someone reading...do not sabotage your finances or decapitate your future in this period as you seek to make an impression. Inappropriate collections to ministry can also lead to early termination... spiritually initially. Let God finance His work.

It is however a good time to tell people about Jesus and reflect on the approach of Jesus Christ to giving and Bible directions to inform financial decisions. It is a time to model His ways for the world to see. What would Christ have done differently in this season as He lived the recession-proof life? For all He needed was indeed provided. Consider the following seven areas for examples.

1. God does not need your money but needs more of you and your repentant heart. Be not under pressure to give to ministry if not led by the Spirit of God. Rather pay all your debts - be sure the basic needs of your family, care for parents, wards etc. are covered and seek the Holy Spirit's guidance to give...Only give joyfully.

2. God is your source, therefore make your financial needs known to Him and do not be dependent on man or be expectant or excited in receiving from men. Do not form the habit of making your needs known to men. Do not leave an obvious hint of your need to the well-dressed neighbour in the church.

3. Be cautious of gifts you receive...never put any under pressure to give or be compelled to accept and consume every gift. As you seek God's face in giving, do the same in receiving. Do not put yourself under undue influence as a result of significant receipts. If it seems very rude to return an inappropriate gift it may be easier to openly redistribute or channel these gifts to a known charity (office gifts are best handled this way...do not be seen taking inappropriate gifts from suppliers home). Remember, Abram rejected the gift from the King of Sodom. Gen. 14 [22] And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, [23] That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich

4. Never be elated or excited at receiving money /gifts...you may just be a channel and it may not be for your consumption...seek God's direction. Similarly do not be upset if you lack or lose money...make your needs known to God. A gift is often a test...be joyful when you have passed. Christ received from men and ministered His life to all. Do not be a random receiver collecting from those who do not receive your ministry. Be sure you are giving out more even to those you receive from. Abram rejected the gift from the King of Sodom. He passed the test. Gen. 14 [22] And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, [23] That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:

5. Never purchase impulsively. Being able to afford an item does not mean you can go ahead to buy it. Far more good may be done by considering alternative possibilities as God leads you. Do not purchase love with money (true love is not for sale) or pressurise others to spend to prove love. Most giving can be selfish "investments" in disguise as it expects something directly in return from men....and God stops being your source. Prayerfully plan a budget for the season and adhere to it. Never use credit to show love as you buy gifts, spend to improve lifestyle or to entertain.

6. If in ministry, be cautious not to squander money collected from those poorer than you for your own personal luxurious lifestyle or family leisure use. God hates oppression of the poor. There will be accounts required of us.

7. There are many inexpensive things that are valued and leave far more endearing memories than money...your time spent with family and loved ones, an apology in a thoughtful note, a five minute call just to show you remember and truly care, rekindling of neglected relationships e.g. with your teenage daughter, a word of appreciation to your pastor etc...these may cost almost nothing.

Enjoy the season...remember after all they call it Christmas...should we not be most like Christ at this time? And one most important thing...when we give as we must - remember we are to be generous to others especially the less privileged and not over-indulge ourselves...

Proverbs 11[25] The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Proverbs 22: [9] He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. I Timothy 6[8] And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

And you can give your life to Jesus Christ this Christmas...indeed the best thing you can give...

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Bali may be one of the smaller islands in Indonesia, but it is by no means limited in terms of family fun. Bali holidays can be packed with experiences and adventures that will keep every member of the family amused. These are just five of the many family activities that come highly recommended on a family holiday in Bali.

1. Take to the Trees

The jungles of Bali are rich with wildlife and wilderness, but convincing young children that they want to wander through them for a day may be something of a challenge. Why not suggest to them that they can explore the jungle from above? The Bali Treetop Adventure Park is home to various obstacle courses, consisting of cargo nets, zip wires, rings, bridges and for the bravest - rope swings. With six different circuits, designed for all ages and levels, there'll be no need to keep your feet on the ground on Bali holidays.

2. Take to the Skies

If you enjoyed seeing the jungles of Bali from above, you can also get a birds eye view of the Indian Ocean as you take to the skies and try your hand at paragliding. See the stunning Balinese shoreline and marvel at the coral reefs that are visible through the clear green waters of the lagoons. You needn't even worry about remembering to steer yourself, as instructors can take you on a tandem flight, leaving you free to sit back and relax, with the knowledge that you and the rest of your family are in safe hands.

3. Take the Plunge

If you found the waters beneath you particularly tantalising whilst paragliding, you'll be more than ready for a swim. However, on Bali holidays, there are only so many beach trips that can be taken before they begin to lose some of their excitement. When it comes to fun for the kids, the Waterbom water park is perfect. With nine exhilarating action rides and flumes, they will never want to leave. Not forgetting the parents, the more sedate lazy river ride will provide endless entertainment and, when your appetite for aquatic adventure has been satisfied, you can head towards the spa for a relaxing massage. Take your time indulging yourself, as with water blasts, pleasure pools and climbing walls, you can be sure the kids will be in no hurry to leave.

4. Take them to the zoo

Indonesia is full of exotic and unusual wildlife, but it can be difficult to spot many of the animals. The Bali Zoo can solve this problem for you, with an enormously diverse collection of animals, from crocodiles to monkeys to a whole array of beautiful, rare birds. You can buy food for the animals and mingle with wallabies, gibbons, orangutans and many others as you hand-feed them. With the help of a member of staff, you can even interact with lions and crocodiles at feeding time. For the youngest members of the family, pony rides and a petting zoo all make for a great day out.

5. Take to the dance floor

Finally, after the kids have gone to bed, take some time out for yourselves and try the tango! Bali holidays offer such a rich and diverse culture, and the best way to experience this is to try it for yourself. Treat yourself to dinner in one of the many Balinese cafes, and then take to the dance floor; with classes for beginners through to all levels, you'll be surprised how quickly you can pick up the steps. Your dancing will never embarrass the kids again once you've mastered these fiery moves.

With such a variety of activities and sights to see, Bali holidays are fun for all the family. Whether it's land-based, aquatic, wildlife-orientated or even air-born, you will certainly be spoiled for choice in Bali.

Getting married, or the honour of being the chief bridesmaid, and got a hen party to organise? But, no-one's got any money due to the credit crunch, or whatever else you want to call it. What to do? The idea of going to Barcelona, Prague, Dublin etc for the weekend is old news. Everybody's done it, been there, and got the dodgy pictures to prove it. So why not save your money, and your friends too, by having a hen party at home. (It doesn't necessarily have to be your home either).

Here are some ideas to host a fabulous hen party at home, without it costing the earth, and still letting everybody let their hair down and have a really good time and a night to remember. Don't forget the video cameras, and photos.

You could make it a pyjama party and have a sleepover too. Sleeping bags essential to kip on the lounge floor.

1. Murder Mystery Night - There are specialist murder mystery web-sites where you can choose the theme and order on-line. Each guest is given an invitation to the evening, and they play a role and dress up as their given character. They suggest a menu for the evening, who your character is and ideas for dressing up. After dinner, you then get together and solve the murder. Great fun - especially after a few drinks.
2. Employ your own butlers with a twist - Butlers in the Buff - nice to look at and helps the drinks go down.
3. Organise a beautician and have a bit of a pamper night. Very relaxing evening, with champagne and a couple of beauticians who can give facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, whatever you fancy. Tame evening but you'll look fantastic the next day.
4. Have a theme evening - tarts and vicars, western night, footballers wives, holleywood stars. All guests should decide who they are and what their imaginery lives are like. Get everyone to stay in character for the whole evening.
5. Be kids again, and have a kids party, with jammy dodgers, iced gems and jelly and ice-cream! Entertainment could be face painting, punch and judy show, pass the parcel, pin the tail on the donkey (or use your imagination!!), musical chairs and anything else that you can think of that you used to do. Prizes awarded for the winners - these can be Hen Party gifts.
6. Have a Mama Mia night - dress up as ABBA and hire a karaoke machine - sing Waterloo, Mama Mia, the winner takes it all......
7. Hire a hot tub - it doesn't need to be summer. Drink champagne and study the stars.

Absolutely essential, is a full English breakfast the next morning, with lots of strong fresh percolated coffee, followed by croissants, and danish pastries.

For further advice and information on planning your wedding, visit Weddings in Surrey at www.weddingsinsurrey.co.uk.

Teachers also face financial trouble in their daily life. They are salaried employee and that makes it possible for them to avail a short term loan. Loans for teachers are specially crafted to help teachers meet their everyday expenses. These are easily available on the internet. You can apply for these loans in few minutes by just filling an online form. Your loan application will be entertained immediately. These are quickly approved to make it possible for the borrowers to fulfill all their demands.

The best thing about Loans for teachers is that the lender never asks the teachers to go through any credit checks. Your loan is totally free from all the credit checking formalities. These are issued on the basis of your annual income. So if you are earning a regular income that is enough to prove your repaying capabilities. If you are a citizen of UK and are at least 18 years of age then the loan will be issued to you in few hours time.

These are short term financial schemes that are issued to the teachers till their next payday. They can make all the payments that are bothering them before the payday. These can fetch you an amount of £100 to £1500. You can get rid of all the pending payments by this money. The best thing is that you don't have to show any reason for the loan. You can use the money in any way you want.

Usually you will find a lot of paper work and other such formalities for the loan but in this case you are not required to fax or mail any documents for the loan. You are just required to fill an online form for the loan. Your application is free from all these formalities. Nothing comes for free so you are charged a high rate of interest so it is advisable that you should limit your borrowing to your repaying capabilities.

Mobile' is such a vast term which opens up to all kinds of technologies and interfaces and makes them portable. The convergence of technologies into this device has made mobile communications reach new heights. Dialing a call or messaging is not the only way to communicate with people. The emergence of 3G has integrated technologies, products and services into aiming at making the user communication easier, thus opening up more and more options for communications.

With business people engaged on to their e-mails not risking on their global clientele, the mobiles have started supporting various e-mailing interfaces to keep the user connected to his business. The e-mailing options have been made completely mobile by also allowing the user to attach files and documents he has worked upon in his Office applications, which are also installed onto his mobile. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), which allows users to transfer data amounting to small video clips and images wirelessly, have now advanced to EDGE technology which helps to transfer bigger files at a faster pace. Bluetooth technology has been a boon in the wireless field. Bluetooth has enabled access to larger files, applications and also made listening to music wire free. But it has its own limitations within the area it covers. With the zest to make the device more user-friendly came in the Wi-Fi enabled phones which could connect to the internet over the selected Wi-Fi hot spots. Even in India by the next decade Wi-Fi spots are being planned in colleges, campuses, coffee shops and business parks. Thus the Wi-Fi enabled phones are the next in target for the users seeking to go with time.

Entertainment too has been made wireless. Media communication is ever growing. This growing media needs users to connect with them in the easiest possible manner for they are dependent on the users and vice-a-versa. Thus we have phones which have a dedicated application of hearing online music and to download it. The list of the songs is maintained by the phone or the service provider and the various tie-ups they have. Even gamers can now connect on a gaming portal and play with different users through their mobiles. Live TV has been introduced into the phones, to bring the latest news, happenings and your favorite programs into your hands, at the click of a button and all this being just Mobile!

Many online mobile stores offer such a great range of handsets that it is never a mammoth task to find the handset of your favorite color or shape. These web-based mobile shops give you the best deals and most desirable phone right at your door step. The online mobile shops allow you to take your own time, compare rates, read reviews and then allow you to decide to buy your favorite mobile phone.