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5 Reasons to Start a Photo book Now

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Most pictures today never get to be printed anymore because people prefer to store them in digital form instead. But why hide your pictures when you can share your precious moments in a photo book? These picture books can be placed at your coffee table or library where friends and loved ones can easily access them. With the help of the best photo book maker around you can easily create a book for every special moment with your loved ones. If that is not reason enough to start printing your photos now, then here is more. 1. Nostalgia . Printed photos may be outdated but they are not extinct. There are still people who keep scrapbooks and photo albums with printed photos in them. These people will tell you that a printed picture offers a different kind of joy compared to its digital form. So why limit yourself to digital pictures when you can experience the nostalgic joy of digital prints?   Not just that, you can also share your nostalgia with your loved ones by browsing th

Newborn Essentials for First Time Parents

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Preparing stuff for a baby on the way is truly a gruesome task. You have lots of things to consider but thanks to some thoughtful friends who prepare Baby Showers , you’ll have a shorter list to complete before the big day comes. Just recently, I have to recall all the baby essentials I needed with my sons when they were born so that I can give my friend a practical gift that she can use for her baby. As first time parents, they have a long list of baby stuff and essentials to prepare and buy. For me, here are some essential things that should make a priority on your list. Photo credits: Lars Plougmann – commons.wikimedia.org First is the bassinet or a crib. Most new mothers can’t get enough of holding their baby and sometimes choose to co-sleep with their baby on their side. But sooner or later a crib will come in quite conveniently.  Boppy pillows are also functional and practical to have especially with a newborn. Expectant moms will find comfort with this when used

Feeling the Winter Doldrums? Consider Giving to Charity

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If you are feeling a bit blue this winter season, then you might want to consider volunteering. While many go into projects firmly believing that they are giving to the community, many soon discover that the community blesses them more than they could ever give away. Here are some of the ways that you may want to volunteer. Share a Talent There are many ways that you can share a talent that you have with your community. For example, despite being confined to a hospital bed and on Hospice, 91-year-old Morrie Boogart has knitted over 8,000 caps to give away to the homeless. Others, choose to work in a soup kitchen sharing their cooking and baking skills. If you are a musician, then you might think about sharing your musical talents through an organization like Sing For Hope that teaches music in New York City's inner-city schools. Donate Goods Almost everyone has things of value that they can donate. For example, when Bertis Downs who was the lawyer for rock band R.E.M. d

Changing Up Your Beauty Routine – and Growing Old Gracefully

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So you've arrived at that age where you feel like you don't have to try so hard anymore – not in terms of your external appearance anyway. But au contraire! There's plenty you can do to  look and feel young , while still growing old gracefully. All it takes are some small changes, like exercising, socialising, or changing up your beauty routine. There’s no reason why you can't maintain that youthful feel! At 52, natural look is timeless Use Argan Oil It's never too late to enjoy the benefits of argan oil. Some rely on it for all their beauty needs: on the face instead of anti-wrinkle cream, on dry hair, as a body moisturiser, as lip gloss, as cuticle oil... the list goes on!  You can  shop this miracle oil  online to get a great deal and best value for your hard saved money. Update Your Hairstyle You may have greys now but,these days, grey is the new brunette. Or blond, or red, or black…Plus, a really graceful way to stay current is to have your hair