Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Bridal Jewelry

Tis the season...wedding season, that is. Brides the world over are gearing up for the most important day in their lives, and, naturally, want to ensure that everything goes according to plan. One of the most overlooked parts of wedding day planning is bridal jewelry. To that end, here are some tips to help you choose the perfect pieces, from coordinating with your dress to choosing something for your bridesmaids.

Does my wedding jewelry need to coordinate with my dress?

Yes. Just as you'd choose a veil or tiara to complement your hairstyle, bracelets, earrings and necklaces should be chosen to complement your dress. A single strand pearl bracelet or multiple-strand pearl bracelet looks best when paired with short sleeves or sleeveless dresses so they don't compete for attention with the dress. A dress with a high neckline looks best with a collar, choker or princess length necklace. A low neckline will accommodate many choices from a choker to a very long strand, called a "rope." Try several lengths to see how they complement your dress, and keep in mind that if you have too much skin between the necklace and the neckline you might be better off with a longer strand. If you're tempted to choose a very long strand, be aware that it might get in the way during the reception--you don't want to smear your pearls with icing when you lean over to cut your cake! A pearl necklace should be shorter or longer than the neckline of your dress; pearls that touch the neckline will compete with the dress. When choosing pearl jewelry, consider, too, the complexity of the dress. A simple, elegant dress can look terrific with a classic single strand or a substantial, eye-catching piece. An intricately-beaded dress will generally look better when the jewelry stays simple and doesn't compete. As far as color goes, classic creamy white pearls complement most skin tones, although some brides' skin tones are best flattered with pearls with rosy overtones. Whether you want classic pearls or something a bit funkier, try several different looks with your dress. If you take your time and find a look that works for you, you'll be enjoying your pearls long after the honeymoon is over.

Is there such a thing as too much wedding day bling?

Yes! You want your bridal jewelry to enhance your look, not overpower it. The most important consideration is that people notice you on your big day more than your jewelry or dress. Everything in your wedding ensemble should work harmoniously. That said, you can choose one standout piece of jewelry, just make sure it's not so outrageous that it's distracting. And keep the rest of your look simple. For example, if you choose chandelier earrings, skip the necklace. If you choose a dramatic necklace, leave your wrists bare. If you want to wear a necklace, bracelet and earrings, choose something less flashy and make sure they work together--buying a pearl jewelry set ensures that you're getting bridal jewelry that works well together. Remember, bridal jewelry should accent you, not overpower you.

What jewelry is appropriate for a beach wedding?

For beach weddings, we like pearl jewelry, shell jewelry and mother of pearl jewelry. With their nautical connotations, these styles are highly appropriate. Just choose something breezy, not formal, such as a tin cup necklace rather than a pearl strand, or a mother of pearl or shell bracelet rather than a four-strand pearl cuff. As long as you keep jewelry toned down to reflect the informal atmosphere, you'll look wonderful.

What jewelry should I wear for my black tie wedding?

Here's where you can go all out. Tiaras, four strand pearl bracelets, four strand pearl necklaces, chandelier earrings...they're all appropriate at the black tie wedding. Choose something that works with your dress, and keep it formal, formal, formal. Think classic pearl jewelry or diamonds.

Is faux jewelry a faux pas?

Not at all! Whatever fits into your budget and makes you feel beautiful is always appropriate. If you love the look of diamonds but can only afford CZs, no one needs to know but you. And with freshwater cultured pearls being very affordable today, almost any bride can fit these traditional gems into her budget. If your wedding dollars just can't stretch to include real jewelry, dig into your mom's or grandmother's jewelry box and make your wedding jewelry your "something borrowed."

I'm going for a vintage look. How do I choose vintage-looking jewelry?

With all the styles out there, it's easy. Decide on what look you like and do an Internet search. You don't have to splurge on real vintage jewelry when vintage-looking jewelry is available in abundance.

I have wedding jewelry from both sides of the family. How do I choose what to wear?

If the pieces are in the same family--say pearl earrings and a necklace, they'll typically look great together. But if your mom and his mom each want you to wear her pearl necklace, consider twisting the strands, or even wrapping one around your wrist to make a bracelet. Another alternative is to wear one strand during the ceremony and one at the reception, or wear one during the rehearsal dinner. Remember, this is your big day, not your mother's or his grandmother's. Express your appreciation and gratitude, but wear what makes you feel good.

Help! I don't have pierced ears. Are there earring options for me?

You're in luck! While clip-on earrings can be hard to find, we have many styles of classic pearl clip on earrings.

What does pearl bridal jewelry say about the modern bride vs. other jewels?

There is no doubt that diamonds are popular and gorgeous, but pearls have symbolized romance and sophistication for centuries. Nothing says understated elegance quite like a classic strand of pearls--the gems just have a pure allure that complements any wedding gown beautifully, and creates a softer, more classic look than diamonds or other gemstones. Modern brides who don't want to wear traditional pearls can still capture the gems' elegance by choosing a unique piece or by choosing colored or irregularly-shaped pearls.

I want to wear pearls. Are they affordable?

Yes! Fortunately for pearl lovers, there's no better time to buy pearl bridal jewelry. Compared with many other gems, pearls are very affordable. (At Moon River Pearls, an AAA quality 18" necklace made with 6.5 mm pearls is $135.) Simple pearl studs, a single-strand pearl bracelet and a single-strand pearl necklace made with 6.5 mm cultured pearls are all affordable options; many stores and websites offer pearl sets for a discount.
Whatever your budget, keep in mind that, unlike your wedding shoes or tiara, you can wear pearls for years to come, and even pass them on to future generations, so spending a little extra for a quality piece is worth it. Of course, another option is to ask your mother or grandmother to loan you her pearls, and wear them as your "something borrowed."

BRIDESMAIDS

Should my bridesmaids' jewelry match?

Absolutely not! In fact, it's fun to choose different jewelry for each woman based on her style and personality. That said, if you want each piece to match, that's fine too. If you do decide to choose something different for each woman, for the best look, choose pieces in the same jewel family, like, say, all pearl jewelry or all peridot jewelry. For example, you might give your maid of honor a beautiful 18-inch pearl strand, and your bridesmaids matching tin cup pearl necklaces or pearl drop earrings. Or give each bridesmaid a different pearl pendant and matching pearl studs. Just keep in mind the neckline of the dress--you don't want a necklace to hit right at the neckline--and whether her hair will be up or down (long hair will hide dainty studs). Have fun with it...there are lots of styles to choose from.

Can I give jewelry as a gift to my bridesmaids?

Not only can you, it's pretty much a tradition! Chances are, your maids are shelling out big bucks for their dresses, shoes, and hair, and perhaps even accommodations and travel. By giving them jewelry to wear during the wedding ceremony and reception, you'll eliminate one more detail they have to worry about. Plus, what girl doesn't love to receive jewelry? Tip: Save big with pearl jewelry sets.

When is an appropriate time to give my bridesmaids their gifts?

Ideally, before they go out and buy jewelry on their own! Traditionally, brides give gifts at their bachelorette parties or bridal showers--some even at the rehearsal dinner. Depending on the timing, you want to make sure you're giving the jewelry early enough so that they know not to purchase their own. Most bridesmaids' dresses are ordered 8-12 weeks in advance. Once you know what the dress will be like, you can choose the appropriate jewelry.

Should my maid of honor get something special?

If she's the one planning your shower and going above and beyond to help with all your wedding day details, then yes, it's appropriate to give her something extra. If, for example, you're giving your bridesmaids a necklace, you might want to add a pair of earrings for your maid or matron of honor (Moon River Pearls gives free pearl studs with every $150 purchase) or perhaps throw in a manicure/pedicure gift certificate.

Help! My bridesmaid/maid of honor has tattoos/dreadlocks/gauges.

Celebrate it! Just as you have your unique style, your bridesmaid has hers. It's more that she's standing up there with you, lending support, rather than what she looks like. But if you absolutely can't tolerate the buzz her full back dragon tattoo will generate, don't choose a backless dress for her. Similarly, you can ask her to cover her tattoos with makeup; surely she's come across less-than-positive reactions to her tats before. As for dreadlocks? Not much you can do except give her too many champagne cocktails at your bachelorette party and shave her while she's passed out. Kidding. Just ask her to keep them neat. Ear gauges? Rather than take out the gauges and leave those big, floppy holes, do a Google search. We've found delicate silver and CZ gauges that are perfect for a wedding.

FLOWER GIRLS

What style of jewelry is appropriate for a little girl?

With their traditional and demure reputation, we love pearl jewelry for flower girls! Choose a tin cup style, pearl bracelet, or dainty earrings if she has pierced ears. You can sweeten the formal look of pearls by giving her pink pearls.

What size should I choose?

Most children's necklaces are 12-14 inches and fit the average girl just fine. When in doubt, look for necklaces that have extenders--typically a one-inch chain that allows for an adjustable fit. Bracelets for girls are sized at 5 or 6 inches; these should easily fit most girls and even some small-wristed teens.

What jewelry is appropriate for a junior bridesmaid?

Any jewelry that is similar to the rest of the bridal party's style. Just make sure if she's small to size it down, perhaps by buying something from a children's jewelry line, or buying jewelry that has an extender. Or consider earrings. They fit everyone!

A graduate of the Gemological Institute of America’s Graduate Pearls program, Amy Drescher is a fashion writer and accessories buyer for http://www.moonriverpearls.com She welcomes your questions. Reach her at bridal@moonriverpearls.com for personal recommendations.

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Getting A 21st Century Education

Introduction

The current practice of today's generation looks at different lifestyles that one would like to follow suit. Usually, the lifestyle models are successful philanthropists who seem to find money on trees; literally. There is definitely a charm that endears a financially free lifestyle. However, most people consider financial freedom as a dream that is impossible to realize.

Unfortunately, this sad pessimism to life is the norm rather than the exception. We go about our days and years thinking that we can never be free from our debts or from the weight of different bills and cost. We continue to live our lives knowing this sad thought. Yet this idea cannot be further from the truth. Acquiring a new perspective, philosophy, and practice that reflects an optimistic view of our financial health is the heart of 21st Century Education

Defining 21st Century Education

The revolutionary yet simple mindset offered by this kind of education centres on the possibility of wealth creation and living a financially independent lifestyle. While this is the ideal result of a person who fully understands the heart of this kind of education, getting it is not easy. However, the standard is worth the investment. The sudden change of perspective will not only change our lives but will also change how we look into the different trends today.

Getting a 21st Century Education

The value of this kind of education hinges on certain learning components to help people make money instead of people working for money. The main goal is to create new methods to create wealth far removed from the standard wealth creating practices. While the wealth creation involves making opportunities, this concept finds new ways to make opportunities from a different standard ahead of our time.

The principle teaches financial rationality removed from our emotional decisions. It states that consciousness in making financial decisions is a function of how we react to different circumstances. By doing, the smart move despite what our emotions tell us, we are able to develop a way to control the way we react to events.

This concept also involves looking at the same thing differently. This enhances our problem solving skills as we think of creative ways to conclude different tasks. As an example, there are different ways to peel a banana yet we end up peeling bananas in the most common way. Sometimes, we readily see different solutions to a problem. However, we still insist on the standard solution. This principle breaks traditional problem solving methods in order to force us to be creative.

This kind of education also emphasizes the value of efficient communication, negotiation, and priorities in fast times. These skills will help us enhance our skills to turn ideas into reality. With efficient communication methods, we can readily converse with different people and share our profitable ideas. Having an idea is one thing, while applying it with good communication and negotiation skills is critical. Remember, everyone has ideas while making ideas work is not for everyone.

The concept hinges on a system of results, purpose, and action. While this principle is not new, the new perspective brought about by this kind of education tackles this system differently. A result focused, purpose driven, and action oriented persons are usually the successful people. This kind of education is the product of developing these traits.

Finally, financial freedom and getting a 21st Century Education involves planning a positive framework for your life. In the end, this is not about the value of money. Instead, it is the manifestation of our happiness. Having a list of priorities that will make you happy will give you an overview and a viable life structure. This is a holistic approach to financial freedom and designing our lives to help us live up to our potential. While getting a 21st Century Education is an investment, it is definitely what everyone needs.

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Other types of Stair lifts

By Flemming Andersen

A stair lift is some thing that is going to help a person with a disability or a handicap does the same things that they once did. There are many kinds of stair lift that you can get. There are other forms of chair lifts that will make anyone’s life a lot easier.

Another type of stair lifts if the kind that attaches to the stairs in a home. This is a great way for someone with a disability or handicap to get up and down the stairs without having to worry about falling. This is a great idea for elderly people that live a lone. This chair requires the person to sit in the chair and then it will lift them up and down the steps. This is a great investment for anyone that has this type of problem.

There are many manufactures and places that you can purchase a stair lift. You can get them through most of the medical supply companies around. Most of the time, a doctor will write a referral to the person that needs the stair lift and they will be able to get it easier so that they will not have to wait.

A professional that will know how to do it properly installs the stair lift. You want to make sure that you have a company that does this all the time and will be able to do it right. You do not want just anyone to install your chair lift. Some times, you can buy the chair lift separately and install it yourself. When this is the case, you should hire someone to do it for you. This is important so that you know it is done right.

With the proper installation and the right stair lift, a person who has trouble getting up and down stairs will have the perfect ride when they need it. They will be able to depend on this stair lift in order to make their life a lot easier and to give them back their freedom that everyone deserves to have.


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A Little Known Fact When Quitting Smoking And How To Stay Quit

Have you ever gotten yourself in a situation where you have quitted smoking for perhaps 1, 2 or 3 weeks, sometimes even months or years only to find yourself crawling back to square one as it if it was a snake and ladder board game?

You find yourself picking up the cigarette and lighting it away again? I have to admit. I did. That is because I was lacking of something, of which I had to learn the hard way. And maybe this is perhaps why I am sharing my experience with you so you could avoid this mistake in the future.

I’m sure you would know that most of time, smokers use the excuse of “releasing stress” to smoke. For some reason, this “release stress” has become a reality which in fact is not. The only reason you feel relaxed are due to the soothing of the nicotine addiction. The fact is... you do not need cigarettes in your life!

The problem: Many have associated cigarettes can actually release stress that it became the truth.

So after awhile, when a person which is going through the process on quitting smoking is incapable of handling stress, guess what he turns to? Cigarettes!

The solution for this is, not only must you quit smoking, you must also:

Find The Alternatives For Relaxation And To Release Stress!

When you have established this simple concept, you are more capable of handling stress from other methods rather than turning back to the dark side of the road.

Among the ways of alternatives for relaxation and releasing stress are:

• Exercise
Somehow people get turn off this word alone. By nature, did you know that our human body needs exercise regularly at least twice a week? But somehow in this modernize world, exercise is deemed uncommon. My personal favorite is swimming. It really relaxes me to the full potential and enables me to get a good night sleep without disturbance.

• Meditation
Meditation techniques such as Tai Chi and Yoga has been proven for hundreds of years to have positive effect and to boost one’s energy

• Take A Hot Bath
Pamper yourself by taking a hot bath with light music at the background at dim lights.

• Reading
A good way to “escape from reality” for a moment and to entertain yourself.

• Listen To Comedies
Have you not known by now that laughter is the best medicine?

• Massage And Spa
Splendid way of relaxing and releasing decades of stress accumulated.

I’m sure you get the picture by now. Whatever it is, make sure you have an alternative to relax and release stress instead of finding “the” excuse of turning back to cigarettes. It may sound simple, but very effective. Try it and you’ll be surprised how all those can help you on the journey to be smoke-free forever.

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General information on hearing aids

Hearing aids have been manufactured and designed for people who need assistance to make sounds accessible. They cannot correct hearing loss but can enhance and help you to improve your lifestyle. Not only could they improve on hearing sounds but may help with your speech.

Hearing aids are electronic and are operated with a battery sensing devices which can improve all levels hearing needs by adjusting the appropriate signal. Majority of hearing aids today have two appliances which work independently. The hearing aid could help with your speech as you should hear clearer and how the words are spoken.

When you go to choose a hearing aid the audiologist should look at your hearing ability, take into account home and work situations, medical conditions, any physical limitations and cosmetic preferences which should provide them with enough information and understanding to suggest the best hearing aid for you. Remember you must be comfortable with the hearing aid and be able to ask if you need a different one.

Amplification can be a reasonably effective treatment for people who are hard of hearing but it has been met with resistance. Amplification can assist with speech understanding even in a busy and noisy location.

Most people don’t understand loss of hearing whether it be sensor neural or conductive, they tend to speak slower or louder thinking this will help the person hear and understand. With a hearing aid no one will need to be treated any different which could save uncomfortable and embarrassing situations especially with strangers and help you to lead a normal life.


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Alcoholism as a Disease, Not a Weakness

Alcoholism is a disease in which drinkers have lost the ability to control their drinking, leading to physical and mental harm and loss of ability to behave in a socially acceptable manner. Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive, pathological condition that affects the nervous and digestive system, caused by the inability to stop drinking despite adverse consequences such as loss of job, family, and health. The disease is potentially fatal, however the most disturbing and debilitating part of alcoholism is the loss of self-respect, the possible job loss, and the toll it takes on the alcoholics family. There is also indication that there may be a genetic component with alcoholism.

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence defines alcoholism as characterized by "impaired control over dinking...and distortions in thinking, most notably denial." This means that for many alcoholics, they are unable to make a decision to stop drinking without the help of others.

Symptoms of the disease include but are not limited to sneaking drinks, lying about the amount consumed, irritability when alcohol is not available, mood swings, loss of appetite, a puffiness of the face, job loss and a high number of traffic tickets.

Family members need to develop an awareness of the disease and talk with the alcoholic. Most alcoholics are in denial and talking to the person about their disease can be very difficult. Choose a time when the person is sober. In addition, talking to the person after an alcoholic problem as occurred, such as a family argument, or a drunken driving ticket, for example, may be a good time to talk. Unfortunately waiting for a problem to occur from alcoholic behaviors can have serious consequences.

Family members coping with an alcoholic or addict can cause a great deal of stress in the family life. Therefore, there are support groups for Al-Alteen for children and teenagers. Al-Anon is for the spouse or loved one that has to cope with an alcoholic. These groups teach family members on how to cope with the alcoholic and process their emotions.

There are studies that want you to believe that alcoholism is not a disease. They are wrong. Alcoholism is a disease and while there is no cure, it is treatable. If it were not a disease, insurance companies would not pay for treatment.

For more information, visit: http://www.AlcoholismInfoCenter.com

Living with an alcoholic is a very fragile existence, the relationship always undermined by a breach of trust or a potential breach of trust. Find out at http://www.livingwithanalcoholic.org on how to deal with it.

Hypnosis and Communication Skills Development

Using hypnosis to develop your personality is something that has come into use of late. There are many of us who feel tongue tied at an interview for a job. Others may have serious problems to socialize with people and make new friends.

And there may be many more such other situations where people face trouble in interacting with others or showing a good body language and speaking skills. While practice can get these problems out of your system and make you an expert on these issues, there is hypnosis to consider as well.

The Role of Hypnosis

A big reason for people not being able to speak or interact with the others effectively can be due to lack of confidence in oneself. Now the only way one can improve their confidence level is by believing that they can achieve what they think they will not be possible to do.

One way to go for it is facing the problems or the situations and then checking out the results. The more you meet people and interact with them, the better will be the chances of understanding that you can actually be involved with others socially, and people do consider you with importance and respect.

However this is not always as easy as it may sound. This is where hypnosis comes in. Hypnosis can be a great way to enhance your confidence levels and self respect. Through hypnosis you can make your subconscious self believe and understand that you are a great speaker and a great company for the others around you.

How Hypnosis Works

As I have already pointed out, a lot depends on what your mind believes about you. Now if you can make your mind believe that you can achieve something, you will probably be able to achieve it. This can be better speaking skills, a better personality, more friends, meeting your career goals, and so on.

Now it is important to understand that you need to make your mind BELIEVE that you CAN do it, and not THINK that you MAY be able to do it. Your statement should be “I will do it” and not “I will try”. Now this can only be achieved through utilizing the powers of your subconscious mind.

Hypnosis, like meditation, is a great way to interact with your subconscious mind. Through hypnotherapy you can actually program your mind to believe that you are a great speaker, and you have ten times better communication skills than you actually had. The more effective the hypnotherapy is, the better will be the results for you to see.

Hypnotherapy is no myth. Millions of people have experienced the role of hypnosis in their success stories, and you can be the next in the line too!


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What Are Valuable Business Directories?

Good online directories are true assets to search engines because they are able to provide good linkage which drives their spiders or web crawlers towards websites which at value to the online community. With the ever-increasing number of websites, more and more people are interested in the building and search engine optimization services however, not everybody is able to create legitimate websites which offer true value to visitors, this is where the spam problem begins.

Spamming the search engines is not a beneficial practice because it ends up degrading the quality of the content which is being indexed and the rewards are not as high as the risk which is taken. It has been said many times that the best SEO practice is to create content which is worth linking to, in other words you would kill two birds with just one stone by creating such content which will be indexed as the original version will bring visitors time and time again.

With the degraded value that reciprocal links now have the search engine strategy of choice seems to be directory submissions, providing your information to online directories will effectively increase your back link count, all the links that you get from these sites are called one-way links, these have an inherent higher value when compared to reciprocals simply because they are harder to obtain and are created in a more natural way.

As a webmaster the best way to get high-quality links is to evaluate the way the directory indexes links, you need to pay close attention to their categories and subcategories in order to determine whether or not the site is letting its index gets spamed, you'll also to take in consideration the navigational structure and the amount of advertising which is shown in each and every page.

As a visitor the most important factor is relevance, if the content your browser is not relevant to your search or query that you are very likely to leave the site within the first few seconds after your arrival, savvy webmasters can learn from this experience in order to optimize their content more people instead of web crawlers.

Another very important factor which adds value to online communities is the niche which the site targets, general directories will definitely provide some value to the end user however, those which are geared towards a specific topic will ultimately have more weight in the search engine results pages and provide more value to visitors.

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Bad Credit Card- Offered By Many Companies

Check-books and paying with cash is becoming less frequent as more people are using plastic to pay for purchases. Checkbooks are being replaced by debit cards and the use of credit cards is rising. Online shopping has helped fuel the need for a credit card. Unfortunately people with bad credit are normally not approved for a credit card. It is not hopeless, there are avenues for those with bad credit histories to enter or return to the world of plastic.

Bad credit - credit cards are offered by many companies. This became a necessity since individuals with low incomes or credit problems would be declined for a low interest, no fee credit card. Many of these companies use what is called Risk Based Pricing. What this does is they have several types of offerings with different interest rates. The rate they offer is based on your credit score. So if you apply for one card you may get declined but offered a card with a higher rate. This is an excellent way for someone with a bit of a negative credit history to be approved for a bad credit, credit card.

So what about those individuals with no credit or extremely negative credit? They may need to look at another type of bad credit, credit card. There are several companies that target these types of people. They offer what is called a starter card. This type of card has a very high interest rate and very low credit limit. There are also a substantial amount of fees normally connected with these cards.

These cards pale in comparison to the more normal type of credit card offers but the acceptance rate is high. By using, one of these bad credit, credit cards and keeping with the terms of the agreement, making payments on time in a period of time your credit rating will be more positive. This will allow you the opportunity to apply with a better chance of acceptance for a lower rate and more favorable term credit card.

There are some individuals with such critical credit problems, a recent bankruptcy for instance, that a starter card would not be an option. If this is the case the only solution that would be left is a prepaid credit card which is sometimes called a secured card. The fact they look like a credit card it the only similarity. They need to have funds deposited to use them. You are virtually guaranteed to be accepted for this type of bad credit, credit card.

They work the same as any Mastercard or Visa but you can only spend the amount of money you have deposited. This leaves very little risk to the card issuer since you can not incur any debt with them. Because the issuer of the card will not be making any money on monthly interest rates for the balance they make their money in other ways. The can charge a fee for applying, a annual fee, an administration fee even a small percentage for every time you purchase something with the card. You will want to research several companies before applying for this type of bad credit, credit card since these fees can vary greatly.

Basically what all this means if even with a bad credit rating, nearly everyone can find a bad credit, credit card. It may take some research but it can be accomplished.



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Selecting Bedding For A Dorm

When you initially start faculty you have a ton of things to think about. If you're entering into a dorm or school sponsored residence, you may not have to bring a lot of within the way of furniture. You'll have a desk and a bed already provided for you, however you'll have to get things like lamps, electronics, and dorm area bedding. This stuff do not have to cost a lot of money, however make sure you place some thought into them before you buy.

After I bought dorm room bedding for school, I did not think about what I was purchasing. In the end, I wish I had selected something different. The problem wasn't that it wasn't warm, because it was, and it wasn't that it did not fit my bed. The matter was the color. If you think that you are not going to have accidents, you must think again. Most of these accidents can be things that others do, and you'll finish up with a discolored comforter that makes you feel uncomfortable each night when you lay down to go to sleep. When you buy dorm room bedding, make positive you get a dark color.

Additionally remember to get dorm space bedding that's straightforward to clean. You do not want something that has to be dry-cleaned or you're going to find yourself spending a ton of money on cleaning, and you may have a hard time finding someone close by who can do it for you. You do not have to lay our a fortune of cash to induce good dorm space bedding, and you actually will be sensible to travel with something that goes in the laundry machine. Also remember that although you'll need one thing that is terribly bulky, it might not fit in your dorms laundry machines. You don't need something you've got to haul across city to get washed.

One last thing to consider when shopping for dorm space bedding is that you should understand what you are getting before you go. If your faculty doesn't let you know what size your bed will be, make sure you ask. Do not assume you recognize what size bed you are getting, or you will end up with a ton of dorm space bedding that merely doesn't fit your bed. This can be a huge trouble and an enormous waste of cash on your half when money is one thing you really should be worried about.

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Playing God - Landscaping Your Model Railroad Layout

One of the more fun aspects of model railroading is planning and executing the scenery and landscaping that your track and engines will meander through – for some it is almost like playing God in that you can decide and create on any scene you desire.

From fanciful hobbit themes, alien worlds or realistic recreations there is nothing that you cannot create and display, all it takes is a plan, some materials, a little skill and some time.

First and foremost you need a plan or at least a concept.

- Do you want to duplicate an existing landscape?
- Do you want a faithful historical recreation of a place now lost in time?
- Are you more inclined to creating a never-before seen or unlikely scenario to wow the masses?

Making a choice on one theme for your layout and staying true to that theme is perhaps the most important keys to success. If you change your methods and style in the middle of your landscape the result will be inconsistencies that will detract from the overall impression you are trying to form.

Ideally those you invite to view your work will see a delightful scene and the harder they look the more detail enforcing that scene they will find. Nothing is more enjoyable then hearing those delighted squeals as a viewer notices ever more subtle details as they come closer and closer … and the key to that is consistency.

Once you have a plan for the theme you need to decide on track placement and terrain. Many modelers create the terrain and then try to force the track to follow through that, just as occurs in real life – but one of the advantages of modeling vs. real life is that you can consider all aspects and requirements up front. If you know you will have a bend or a switch at certain points why design rough terrain that you will then try to overcome with 'grading' in your models at those points?

Next you should collect your materials – some items you can find around the house, others you may wish to purchase from dealers such as Oakridge Hobbies and JTT Micro Scale or your local hobby shop but always stay true to your plan. Just because you find an amazing little miniature you long to use doesn't mean it belongs in this model! Common materials you will need include:

1. Tables or Stands
2. Plywood (preferably ¾” outdoor grade) for base if using stands
3. Glues
4. Twigs, 'dirt' gravel, crushed or powdered stones, herbs etc. for plants and groundcover
5. Paints of various kinds for touch-up, covering the base and backgrounds etc.
6. Poster board, wax paper, aluminum foil, tissues etc. for texturing and shaping
7. Styrofoam blocks and sheets for shaping

Optional items you may wish to use include:

8. Plaster of Paris and / or fiberglass
9. Talcum powder, pepper and salt, cayenne pepper – for texturing and colorants
10. Corkboard and cork 'paper'
11. Roof repair tar (for road surfaces etc.)
12. Paintable caulks and adhesives for securing items in place


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