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Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people
who have the most live the longest. - Larry Lorenzoni
A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey
around the sun. Enjoy the trip. - Unknown
A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday
but never remembers her age. - Robert Frost
Our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time. -
Jean Paul Richter
Real birthdays are not annual affairs. Real birthdays are
the days when we have a new birth. - Ralph Parlette
Men are like wine. Some turn to vinegar, but the best improve
with age. - C.E.M. Joad
When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether
it happened or not. - Mark Twain
The man who views the world at fifty the same as he did
at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life. - Muhammad
Ali
A man of sixty has spent twenty years in bed and over three
years in eating. - Arnold Bennett
You can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get
older. - Anouk Aimee
The most effective way to remember your wife's birthday
is to forget it once. - Unknown
No wonder I'm unhappy - My twin forgot my birthday. - Jerry
Dennis
I remember when the candle shop burned down. Everyone stood
around singing ' Happy Birthday .' - Steven Wright
Youth has no age. - Pablo Picasso
Women deserve to have more than twelve years between the
ages of twenty eight and forty. - James Thurber
One should never trust a woman who tells her real age.
A woman who would tell one that would tell anything. - Oscar
Wilde
The lovely thing about being forty is that you can appreciate
twenty-five-year-old men. - Colleen McCullough
What could be more beautiful than a dear old lady growing
wise with age? Every age can be enchanting, provided you
live within it. - Brigitte Bardot
From birth to age eighteen, a girl needs good parents.
From eighteen to thirty-five, she needs good looks. From
thirty-five to fifty-five, she needs a good personality.
From fifty-five on, she needs good cash. - Sophie Tucker
Nature gives you the face you have at twenty, but it's
up to you to merit the face you have at fifty. - Coco Chanel
My Birthday! what a difference sound
That word had in my youthful ears;
And how each time the day comes round,
Less and less white its mark appears. - Thomas Moore
Sing a song of Birthdays
Full of fun and cheer
And may you keep on having them
For many a happy year. - Anonymous
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| Birthday
Parties |
Designer Crackers
Birthday parties are something that we all look forward
to from the time we are very young. When we are young it’s
the cake, presents, and the party favors that get us going,
but as we get older we typically just look forward to the
social aspect, and hopefully some great food. You are never
too old to have a great time at a birthday party, no matter
what the theme may be and even who the company is.
Planning A Birthday Party
Planning a birthday party may be even better than having
your own birthday parties when you were young. There are
a lot of great birthday party ideas to get your inner party
planner going. For younger children all you need to do is
take a trip through a discount party supplies store and
you’ll have more ideas than you know what to do with.
Once you have an idea of what your child’s favorite
characters or colors are you can buy birthday streamers,
favors, and other supplies that will turn any location into
a true birthday party atmosphere. The great thing is that
you don’t need to break the bank to plan your child’s
birthday party because you can get quality supplies at discount
party supplies stores that will help save you money while
providing your child with the birthday parties of his or
her dreams. Birthday parties are fun for kids, but even
more fun for parents to plan!
Birthday parties during the teen years might be lower key
than they were when your kids were young. Paper streamers,
party poppers, and party sparklers may be a thing of the
past, but you can still help your child plan a great birthday
party. Party stores typically carry age appropriate items
for everyone that even your teen will like, so encourage
your child to let you in on the party planning and then
let your child enjoy his or her birthday parties while you
stand back and just enjoy their happiness.
If you are planning a party for someone that is older,
there is still a lot of excitement in it! Party stores usually
carry party theme supplies for 30th, 40th, and 50th birthday
parties where paper streamers, party poppers, and other
party decorations become perfectly acceptable again. If
it’s a surprise party you’ll want to buy some
confetti to throw as well as birthday balloons and anything
else you may associate with birthday parties. Of course,
food and drink is a favorite at most birthday parties so
you’ll want to have all of the birthday girl or boy’s
favorite foods available for all of the guests.
Birthday parties are an excuse to cut loose and be silly
no matter how old you are. Planning parties for those that
you love and care about is exciting, and though it may change
over the years you can still take a trip to the party store
and ensure that everyone will have a great time! Remember,
it doesn’t matter how old you are, birthday parties
are a great reason to have a good time, celebrate life,
and even get a little bit goofy!
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| How
You Can Throw an Unforgettable Kids Birthday Party |
Kids take their birthdays very seriously,
and are extremely disappointed if their birthday parties are
anything short of spectacular. Throwing an unforgettable kids
birthday party can sometimes seem like a task better suited
for a professional event planner. But with the proper party
supplies, a little know how and a lot of imagination, you
can throw a birthday party that the kids will be talking about
all year.
Before you let your inner party planner take over, make
sure that throughout the process you consult with the birthday
boy or girl, unless of course the party is a surprise. Kids
have their own ideas of what makes a party fun, and if the
kids don’t have a good time the party is a bust. Discuss
possible theme ideas, party games, food, and favors with
them to ensure everything is kid friendly. If you are planning
a surprise party you can ask siblings or friends for ideas
and opinions.
Theme Party Ideas
A successful kids birthday party starts off with a great
theme. There are many great party themes you can choose
from, everything from your child’s favorite toy to
their favorite movie genre. The possibilities are endless
and a good theme can really help pull your entire party
together.
Some possible themes include:
- Western (complete with cowboy hats)
- Princess (tiaras for all the girls)
- Cartoon characters
- Disney
- Carnival (clowns and plenty of games)
- Toys (Bratz, Barbie, Hot Wheels, etc)
Once you have your theme chosen, planning out a kids birthday
party becomes much easier. Try and get everything from the
decorations to the food to tie into the theme. For instance,
if you are throwing a Western theme party get cowboy birthday
banners and serve up barbequed burgers, chili, and hot dogs.
As party favors you can give each little guests their own
cowboy or cowgirl hat to wear. Make sure the birthday boy
or girl’s hat is extra special.
Fun and Games
Games are an important part of any kids birthday party.
Games should be fun and get everyone involved. Offering
some small prizes to the winner of each game is also a great
idea for the kids. Have a variety of games, some that require
the kids to get active and some that requires them to use
their heads. This will give everyone an opportunity to win
a prize.
Some fun kid’s games include:
- Musical chairs
- Pin the tail on the donkey (this can be tied into your
party theme, for example if your theme is Disney you could
have pin the ears on the mouse)
- Relay races (you can get really creative with this one
and get the kids to do everything from run a course with
a balloon stuck between their legs to three legged races)
- Memory games (show the kids a selection of items and see
who can remember the most once you have taken them away)
Favors are one of the highlights for children at a birthday
party. They love getting little gifts of their own to take
home with them. You don’t need to get too extravagant
when it comes to party favors. Try and get some favors to
go along with your theme. If you are having a princess theme
give the girls tiaras as they arrive and a bag full of beauty
items. Hairbrushes, hair clips, nail polish, and lip gloss
are all fun and inexpensive ideas. More general favor ideas
include pencil and eraser sets, notepads, and candies.
Food for Thought
Party food is a key component to any great birthday party.
Depending on how long the party is, you’ll probably
want to offer a lunch or dinner as well as snack and treats
throughout the day. Most kids don’t have discriminating
tastes so you don’t need to go overboard with a gourmet
meal. Simple is usually better when it comes to kids.
Keep your snacks standard. Candy, chips, and pop will suffice,
there is no need to add any fancy appetizers to the mix
since they will probably get ignored. However, adding a
veggie and fruit plate is a good idea since even kids can
get sick of the sweet stuff. Be sure to have plenty of beverages
on hand, and to save your sanity try and avoid caffeinated
pops. Juice and water should be on hand as well. You can
also make a fun colorful fruit punch for the kids to enjoy.
As for food, stick with simple dishes such as pizza, burgers,
and hotdogs. These items are simple to prepare (or order)
and will be a hit with the kids. Before planning your menu
check to see if any of the children have food allergies
or special dietary needs. Most parents whose kids have serious
allergies such as peanuts will probably let you know as
soon as the invitation is accepted. However, if you’ve
got a little vegetarian in the group the last thing you
want to do is serve them a hamburger or hotdog.
The birthday cake is the piece de resistance of the party.
Everyone loves to see what type of delightful cake will
be presented and how many candles the birthday boy or girl
can blow out. If your baking skills consists of adding eggs
and water to a package mix, fear not. While a package cake
will still be a hit with the kids, there are plenty of cake
shops and bakeries that can create any cake you desire.
For instance, if you’re going
with a baseball sports theme, you can get a delicious cake
of any type shaped like a baseball. The kids will love it,
and it saves you time and frustration as well. Make sure
you know the birthday
boy or girl’s favorite flavor before you order.
While planning a birthday party can be a difficult and
time consuming task, all the work will be worth it when
you see how much fun all the kids have. Birthday parties
are monumental occasion for kids, and the more special you
can make it the better.
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| By John Lenaghan |
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| Little
Things Mean A Lot |
Each day, in the news, we read about the merging of companies,
banks and multinational corporations into ever bigger entities.
As they grew bigger, they gain more leverage, more control,
and greater monopoly of
the markets, thus assuring the slow but steady demise of
small concerns. Thus we can easily understand why most people
think big is better. So, why are we talking about the little
things?
Priority
While thinking big may be good for corporations, the same
does not necessary apply to a relationship. In a relationship,
thinking small is better.
Thinking small means paying attention to details and taking
the pain to make small gestures and actions count - something
we often ignore when we deal with people, whether they are
our loved ones, our friends or our colleagues. We forget
that little things can mean a lot. Although deep in our
heart, we know that we value them as significant people
in our live, our behaviours and actions don't reflect that.
So, while we may go out of the way to remember a customer's
birthday, we forget our spouse's birthday. We remember our
client's anniversary but forget our own. We take the extra
effort to plan for our client's functions but forget to
plan for our child's birthday. We truly believe our family
comes first, yet we behave as though our clients are more
important to us than our family. What is wrong with us?
Where is our priority?
We often console ourselves by saying that we'll make it
up to our loved ones with our next bonus, or the next holidays
but when the time comes, we never do.
Little Things Mean A Lot
Time and again we fail our family, yet they are always there
for us, no matter what. It's time we re-arrange our priorities
and do what we know we needed to do - put our family first.
It doesn't take a lot to make our loved ones happy. Very
often, small thoughtful gestures mean more to them than
monetary value. My 5 year old daughter, for example, would
chose to have me read her a story book than to buy her a
toy. My 3 year old son prefers a walk in the park. My wife
is happy with a "I love you" card which I sent
her occasionally, not just on her birthday or our wedding
anniversary.
A Powerful Lesson
I learnt the value of small thoughtful gestures when I was
18. It was the year I represented my country in a student
exchange program to USA. On a flight to New York from Los
Angeles, an elderly American sat beside me. When he learned
that I was in his country as an exchange student, he paid
for my movie on the plane. Though the gesture was small,
to me, his act represented an act of kindness to a complete
stranger. It was my first impression of the American people.
The impression stayed till this very day.
Summary
Caught in the rat race, we often forget that little gestures
can leave lasting impressions - impressions that may shape
the future thoughts and characters of our kids and loved
one. Thus it is good to remind ourselves every so often
to review our priorities and see if our actions reflect
the priorities in our life. Remember the little things -
they mean a lot to our loved ones.
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| By
Dr Tim Ong |
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