How to Raise Happy Children
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Children – God’s unique gift to mankind. They can be angels or devils at the same time and bringing them up is joyful as much as stressful. With changing times, late marriages & having children after 30 years of age have a lot of positives and negatives on parenting.
Gone are the good old days when parents had a lot of time to spend with their children. The need for more than one parent working to survive the economic turbulence is the order of the day. Lifestyle has been changing so much that you get to meet family only at dinner time. The daunting task of parenting is to be dealt with keeping the welfare of the child in heart.
There is a solution to every problem. Time is what the children need most from you. Somehow in our hectic routines if we manage to spend quality time with them doing the things they like, they are content. Giving your child healthy food, keeping them occupied with books, toys and games, engaging them in extra curricular activities is what we would normally do. But beyond all that, a couple of hour’s everyday dedicated to them makes all the difference.
Here are many ways to make them feel good and establish you as a great parent:
Steps
- Find inventive ways to make them interested in a routine
- Keep your chores towards the end of the day, that ensures your quality time with them
- Hear them out – they are as honest as they can be
- Allow them to do their chores and help them out a bit
- Children feel great when you give them responsibility of things, the earlier you start it becomes a habit
- If your child is throwing a temper tantrum, be patient and leave them room – they automatically realize and come to you with a better mood – remember they have frustrations too!
- Ask their help, advice, opinions on things like help decide your outfit, buying gifts, helping you cook etc.
- Do not shout at them when they make a mistake, understand why they did it and gently explain the consequences of their action
- Don’t nag them when they don’t eat, they will eventually come to you when they are hungry
- Don’t spank your child unnecessarily, for it would raise an aggressive adult
Tips
- As long as we are patient and in a positive frame of mind, the job of parenting does not seem all that difficult. When you get stressed, take a break by watching a movie or read a book to calm down. By being able to control your frustrations, you actually make it a happy home environment.
- Think of raising children as a fantastic and a great opportunity. After all they are future adults in the making. Children are after all an empty book and what you fill in them shapes their personality.
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Budget Wedding Planning
November 4, 2009
Having a budget wedding ensures having a great fun-filled day of memories at an affordable cost!! Determine your wedding budget by listing all the must-have’s.
“Locate” the location
Location is vital in a wedding as it demands convenience and feasibility. Nail the venue and save on last-minute high expenditure.
Trim the guest list
The most important item in your check list for having a budget wedding is to trim down your guest list. Fewer guests mean less spent on expenses like food, invitation cards, etc and more money available for a luxurious honeymoon.
Consider the Time and the right Season
Deciding the date for the wedding has a high impact on the wedding budget. The most expensive days are Saturday’s. Setting the date in “off-season” saves a lot.
Maximize wedding decorations
Wedding décor comes next as the most spent item. Utilize what Mother Nature offers in Spring months and most of your décor is free!! For floral arrangements, go in for flowers of the season that will be plentiful and affordable.
Personalized look
Last but not the least, the bride and groom shell out a lot of money on the wedding attire and jewelry. There are many options now to save on that. Brides can opt to wear family heirloom – their mom’s wedding gown and/or jewelry. This creates a personalization to your wedding and you would have saved a lot (read thousands) of dollars. Also if you decide to buy jewelry, buy it in festive season when there are offers galore.
The need to look like a million bucks holds true on this day, but no reason to spend the same. Get in to fitness routine, eat healthy to get the inner glow. Hit the spa/beauty salon and ask for specials/packages.
Aim for a simply classy wedding
Keeping your wedding simple yet classy will be a focal point than elaborate and expensive. A lot rides on the detailing of the budget. Wedding cake is a very costly affair, but can look fantastic at a low-cost by shopping around. Minimal decorations must be chosen but they must accentuate the event itself.
Get help!!
Having a wedding professional may seem expensive, but you will save costs as they would ensure you stick to your budget but still get the best deal:). Their network is far and wide and their vendors suit every budget.
Have lasting memories
Photos and videography capture your memories that will enthrall you for years to come. But you need not break an arm and a leg for it. Have a professional do some of the main photos; the rest can be taken care of by family and friends that will capture the “real” moments. Music and entertainment also contribute to an expensive wedding. Have friends throw in ideas for the fun factor of the wedding.
Incorporating these ideas when planning a budget wedding is sure to make you smile when you see the grand total (fun + memories + budget)!!
Consumer Electronics in India
October 12, 2009
Consumer electronics retail chains in India have always prospered thanks to the variety of options they carry based on different budget levels.
The needs of a common man are satisfied by going to a electronics store where products ranging from ceiling fan to AC, Computer to LCD/ Plasma etc are displayed.
Here there is a mix of Manufacturer stores as well as other retail chains. Both ways the competition is tough and especially during festival season, the consumer stands to bargain a lot (best time being New Year!!). Offers pour in the form of Television advertisements, newspaper inserts, internet mode, etc.
Here is a list of top electronics stores in India:
Croma: The Tata group of companies has really set an example of how electronic retail chains in India are at par with international chains
eZone: An arm of the Future group, a stiff competitor to Croma
Vivek’s – The Unlimited Shop: One of the largest electronics retail chain, Vivek’s has come a long way. They carry all kinds of consumer electronics goods from mixer to Plasma’s.
Next: A new entrant in the retail chain, this company offers a great choice in consumer electronics and durables
This list comprises of the top electronics brands:
LG: Currently one of the top brands in terms of fast selling products including TVs and ACs
Samsung: Top brand in India in all consumer electronics products and durables. They carry Audio systems, TVs (LCD/ Plasma), Refrigerators, ACs, Washing machine & more
Panasonic India: I would say Panasonic has one of the best LCD and Plasma range
Philips: This brand has been there for a very long time and is trusted by majority of the people for reliability and budget electronics.
Sony India : Having establishes themselves quite well internationally; Sony’s India segment is also doing quite well especially ib the HDTV range
Videocon Industries: India’s own brand is doing exceedingly well in the AC and TV range
Bose India: Famous for their sound acoustics, this company specializes in audio systems and has many showrooms all across India
BPL World: Who has not heard of BPL, they seem to have their presence forever, but with stiff competitors, time to revamp is on the cards, but still hold market for CRT TVs
Onida: The devil advertises this brand and how. This brand also has been on the constant “revamping itself” effort.
Sharp India Ltd: Popular for TVs and now microwaves
Simply Chennai
October 7, 2009
Let’s now talk about the infamous Chennai weather. Just when you are about to say that you cannot handle the heat, it rains and remains overcast for the next couple of days and by the time you enjoy that the heat’s back with a vengence.
But this time the winter was good, as long as it lasted. In fact, there was so much fog in the morning, one could not even look beyond 50-60 feet!!
Chennai Sangamam, an event that has been going on for the past couple of years in January, is one of its kind showcasing all that Tamil Nadu encompasses with respect to culture, tradition, cuisine etc…. It was a fantastic event this year and the public response was trmendous. waiting for the next year eagerly.
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Would certainly improvise more after hearing from you, till then, see ya 
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