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Baby shower games are a must when you’re planning to have a baby shower and want to entertain your guests. A good baby shower game needs to be fun yet appropriate for the entire family and those who attend.

When planning a baby shower (or any party for that matter) you need to keep in mind the different characters of your guests. You can’t please everyone, but you can make the theme enjoyable to most. For example, baby shower bingo games are pretty popular but do you think those in attendance will appreciate it?

There are plenty of ideas for baby shower games. Unless you’re so inclined, you don’t need to spend hours creating your own baby shower games. Finding the right shower party games can be a little challenging but there are a few places where you can find help.

For instance, you can search the internet for printable activities that can be used to fill up the dead space of time between presents, cake, and snack. There’re great resources online that offer free printable baby shower games.

One of my neighbors who was planning a baby shower told me she found a site that offers over one-hundred different printable activities for party guests. You can find a variety of cool free baby shower games that you can download and print. Some require you to have Adobe Reader in order to print the stuff.

If your party is going to last for hours, it would be a good idea to include some active baby shower games for your guess just to add a little variety, and so they don’t get bored.

If you’re religious, you may want to add some religious element to the celebration by including some baby shower games that educate, inform, and entertain at the same time.

Selecting the menu and party decorations, as well as deciding the right date for the event and sending the invitations may overwhelm you, but just imagine the joy and excitement of the mom-to-be on the day of the party. Although finding the right baby shower games can be a bit challenging, it’s comforting to know that you have a selection of baby shower games and ideas available online, and many of them are free.

Posted by Susie

I think preventing a cold is easier in theory. I mean many people know what to to to prevent a cold but they still get it every so often. So what’s the problem? I guess it’s because they don’t do what they’re supposed to do. Just like knowing how to lose weight doesn’t make someone lose weight, right?

Look at me for example. I know what I need to do to prevent a cold (hey, I’m writing this post so I should know what i’m talking about, right? ;)) but like I said in my previous post I get a cold like almost every other month. Even right now I’m having the sniffles and my nose is so stuffy I’m breathing through my mouth. How ironic, huh?

Oh well, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t listen to me though ‘cos I do know a thing or two about how to prevent a cold although I may not always follow my own advice. Anyway…

I’m sure you remember your mom telling you to never walk in the rain, always wear a jacket, and never walk around barefoot when it’s cold, etc. Did you always listen? If you were a good kid you probably did but if you were a little brat like me you probably did those things anyway and you survived. So does any of our moms’ advice really help prevent a cold?

I don’t know, and I don’t think anyone really knows for sure but it kinda makes sense that when your body temperature is low your immune resistance is lowered which makes it easier for you to catch a cold.

But here’s the good news. If you’re living a healthy lifestyle like eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough rest, you’ll have a strong immune system which certainly helps prevent a cold. And if you do get a cold it usually doesn’t last long.

That’s actually the case with me. My colds usually don’t last more than a few days, a week at most. Every once in a while I’d get a nasty cold that lasts like a month or so and my snot turns thick and yellow. Ok, ok, I know it’s gross. Sorry, just couldn’t resist! ;p

Now the emphasis is on natural alternatives to prevent a cold, like taking supplements like Echinacea, vitamin C, zinc and other herbal remedies to prevent and treat a cold.

Oh yeah, what about chicken soup? Isn’t that also something our moms always told us to eat when we had a cold? Well I recently read that chicken noodle soup broth contains anti-inflammatory properties that help unblock sinus and chest congestion. No wonder it makes us feel better!

One last thing you can do to prevent a cold is to always carry a small bottle of sanitizing gel. It comes in handy when you’re out and about and can’t always wash your hands after touching different objects like door knobs, shaking hands with different people, or blowing your own nose. It helps kill the germs on your hands and prevent a cold.

Ha… hachoo! Sorry, gotta go blow my nose now. Till next time, keep warm and keep healthy!

Posted by Tanya

Prevent a cold? Is that even possible? The common cold is the most common ailment in the US and probably the entire world. On average adults get 2 - 4 colds a year, and kids get 6 - 10 colds a year. My daughter and I can attest to that. I get a cold almost every other month and my little girl… she gets it pretty much every month.

Between her colds and seasonal allergies, her nose constantly runs all year long. As you probably agree having a cold can be pretty miserable. Your nose is all stuffed up, you keep on sneezing and coughing all day. You may also get a headache and have trouble sleeping. So you wish you could prevent a cold. But you know what? My little brat actually says she likes having a cold ‘cos she gets to blow her nose all day which is fun. Don’t you just love kids? But I kinda agree that blowing your nose can be fun, haha!

But the thing is she doesn’t always blow her nose. Often times she would just sniffle and wipe her runny nose with her hands and go on to touch other things like her toys, books, the phone, etc. and that’s exactly how you spread the cold virus. I’ve taught her not to do that but it goes in one ear and out the other (sigh!).

So how do you prevent a cold? The most obvious thing is to wash your hands often especially during cold season. Another thing you can do to help prevent a cold is to avoid touching your nose and eyes because that’s the most common way the cold virus enters your body (through your nose and eyes).

Another important thing you can do to prevent a cold from spreading is to cover your mouth when you sneeze to reduce the amount of germs floating through the air. I have to admit I’m a bad example for my daughter in this matter since often times I forget to cover my mouth when I sneeze which often gets me in trouble with my dad.

Like one time he yelled at me, “Tanya, how many times do I have to tell you to cover your mouth when you sneeze?! You’re a big girl now, you should know better!” All I could say was, “oops, sorry!” And I saw my daughter giggling from a distance.

What else can you do to prevent a cold? Oh, have you heard of this one? Many mothers would assign each sick person in their home a bag to place their snotty tissues. When the bag is full they can put it in the trash without other people touching it.

Well, I actually have a better idea. I don’t use tissue at all. I just blow my nose in my bare hands and immediately wash them. I know, I know, some of you are screaming “eeww, gross!” But I think it’s actually cleaner than using a tissue and it’s more environmentally friendly Hey, it’s your own snot you’re touching and you wash your hands righ away. When you use tissue you can still get some snot on your hands, and you may not wash them :p

Ok, that’s all for now. Actually I have more to write about how to prevent a cold but it’s late, I’m kinda tired and my nose is running (sniff, sniff!). So maybe I’ll write another post later.

Posted by Tanya

Yoga teacher training may be of interest to you if you’re really into yoga and greatly appreciate its power. Being a yoga instructor can be a lot of fun if you enjoy teaching.

Although yoga has been practiced for centuries in Eastern countries like India and Thailand, only recently has it gain popularity in the West. More and more people are realizing the power of yoga in keeping the body as well as the mind and spirit in shape. Major fitness centers around the world offer yoga classes as more folks swear by the power of yoga which is a form of excercise as well as an art.

I’m one of those yoga fanatics. It has helped me tremendously is becoming a better person… more loving, peaceful, and joyful every day. Not to mention having a sexy body, ha ha! Well, my point is I feel good inside and out thanks to yoga. My yoga instructor also happens to be my good friend. She fell in love with yoga and decided to pursue yoga teacher training.

This lucky gal completed her yoga teacher training during a yoga retreat in Sedona, Arizona which is a very beautiful and spiritual place. She also recently spent some time in India for kram yoga teacher training. Many yoga retreats are offered in tranquil and exotic places, giving you the opportunity to integrate the concepts of yoga and the beauty of nature which will have a stronger impact upon your spiritual development. During these retreats there are often yoga teacher training classes as well.

Many of these yoga teacher training programs are for those seeking certification in teaching yoga for the first time, while other courses focus more on upgrading and teaching new techniques to those already certified.

Don’t worry if you don’t live near an exotic location or can’t yet afford to visit one. Yoga teacher training is offered in many cities for a very reasonable cost. However, you should do a little research before enrolling in a yoga teacher training program.

An extensive yoga teacher training course will normally involve at least 200 hours of instruction time. You spend some of this time in the classroom where you learn the history and importance of yoga. Then there’s the hands-on training part where they teach you the different yoga moves, integrating the physical and spiritual aspects. After all, yoga is much more than a few intricately performed body movements.

What about online yoga teacher training? Again, you should do your homework first. Although there are good internet sites that teach you the fundamental moves through videos, diagrams, and training manuals, without being in a class together with others, you’ll be missing out on a valuable part of the training experience. Online courses may be good if you just want a basic introduction to yoga. However, if you aspire to become a yoga instructor, you should seriously consider attending a yoga teacher training program in the real world.

Since there’s more and more demand for yoga training all over the world, once you’re certified as a yoga instructor, you may also want to consider starting your own business. That’s exactly what my friend and yoga teacher is thinking of doing. She’s currently teaching yoga at our local fitness center but she has higher aspirations. She’s hoping that one day she’ll be running her own yoga teacher training studio.

My friend has been a source of inspiration for me. Who knows, I may also become a yoga teacher one day. That’s what pursuing your passion is all about.

Posted by Tanya

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