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The guys finished the heavy-duty work (laying the tile, moving and reinstalling the toilet, installing the vanity) last week. That left the weekend for J and me to finish the rest -- painting the underside of the tub, painting the walls and building and installing the tall cupboard -- and then clean up and admire our handiwork. The results are beautiful. It looks exactly like I wanted it to.
|Ew. Dingy and ugly.
|Double ew. I fucking hate that burgundy color.
|Who doesn't line the sink up with the mirror? Morons, that's who.
|Oy. Words fail me.
|Disgusting industrial carpet GLUED TO THE FLOOR.
|Who goes to pick out tile and bathroom accoutrement and comes home with this?? Morons with no taste, that's who.
|Pretty and bright. I adore that tile.
|Hey! Look at that! I can stand in front of the sink and see myself in the mirror!!
|So clean-looking.
I finished the Ultimate Reset!
I survived 21 days of super-clean eating (it was vegan the last two weeks), plus taking supplements to boost my oxygen levels, get my system to its natural alkaline state, get rid of toxins, and promote the growth of healthy flora in my digestive system. There were definitely days when it was very difficult to stick with the program, not because I didn't enjoy the food I was eating (it was DELICIOUS), but because occasionally I grew tired of the regimen and I just wanted a bagel. But I stuck with it, and my results were awesome. In addition to losing 9 pounds, 2 inches off my hips and 1 inch off my waist in 21 days, I have more energy, my digestion is better (more regular, very little gas, etc.), my sleep is deeper and more restful, and overall I feel healthier and leaner. And I learned how to prepare simple, incredibly nutritious, flavorful and satisfying meals using ingredients and seasonings I had never cooked with much (who knew jicama was so good? or tempeh? or roasted beets?).
Going forward, I plan on continuing to use many of the recipes from the meal plan, though I will not eat a fully vegan diet. I enjoy my eggs and greek yogurt, and I rarely eat meat anyway, so having it occasionally (in combination with lots of fruits, veggies and whole grains) is fine. I will continue to take the oxygen, alkalinity and metabolism-boosting supplements, because I felt they were highly beneficial. And I will do a full 3 week reset 2 or 3 times a year. It was so worth it, y'all. If you're interested in trying it or have questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Zeke ditched the training wheels!
When my dad was visiting last month, he bought Zeke his first big-boy bike. Zeke had been using a balance bike without pedals and had gotten great at it, so he was unquestionably ready for a real bike.
But at the bike store, all of the kids bikes come with training wheels attached, and Zeke went with my dad to pick out the bike. As soon as he tried riding it around the store, he was hooked. I was dismayed, because he didn't need the training wheels, and I told him so.
"Honey, you know how to balance without the training wheels! You did it on your Skuut all the time. Let's take off the training wheels."
I didn't want to make the bike a point of contention, and I knew that he would get rid of the training wheels eventually, so J and I didn't push the issue (much).
Then this past weekend, we met up with Zeke's friend Connor at the park. Zeke took his bike with the training wheels. Connor came on his bike that doesn't have training wheels. After a few minutes of riding around and seeing how Connor could really zip around corners, Zeke asked, "Connor, can I try your bike?"
So I took Zeke out into the middle of the field, where there is grass that would provide a soft landing, held the back of the seat as he started to pedal, and then let go. His muscle memory kicked in and he took off, balancing perfectly. I think his big, wide grin might have been visible from space (as was mine, I'm sure).
As soon as we got home, we took the training wheels off of Zeke's bike.


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Marguerita McManus is co-author of the best selling book Crazy Shortcut Quilts (in its 7th printing); Finish (almost) Any Quilt; Quilt As You Go {reimagined}; T-Shirt Quilts, and Sew & Quilt in Comfort. She transitioned from traditional publishing to self publishing and now makes a comfortable living from self publishing – in print and for electronic readers.
Her instructional and promotional videos have garnered over two million views, and over thirteen thousand subscribers on YouTube. She is a YouTube Partner, sharing in the ad revenue generated by her content and making lifelong friends with every view of her videos.
Marguerita travels nationally to teach her quilt-as-you-go techniques in classes, workshops and retreats. She lectures on quilt-as-you go and comfort and ergonomics for sewing and quilting. She speaks professionally at trade shows about the advantages of self-publishing and video marketing. She mentors and video records other crafting professionals.
Her quilting website is www.crazhshortcutquilts.com her publishing website is www.loosefibers.com.

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|3D Glow Solar System Stickers
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Stick these plastic planets on the wall or ceiling for a 3D solar display. Adhesive included. This is great for visual stimulation!
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|Balance Blox Slackline Kit
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|Counting Pogo Jumper
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|Who can jump the most?! The new counting pogo jumper digitally counts every hop as it squeaks! The stretchy bungee fits any height and the pogo jumper supports up to 250 pounds, so mom and dad can join in too! Replaceable button cell battery included.
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Draw and erase as many times as you'd like. Doodle any creation on the 10 1/2" x 7" board. Includes tethered pen and carrying handle for easy transportation.
|Geo Shape Lacing
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|Let's Jam Keyboard
|Geo Shape Lacing is a colorful, geometric new look for a classic lacing activity toy. Set includes 3 over-sized geometric lacing boards and multi-colored laces. Children can experiment with color, patterns, letters, and pictures within the...
Made from soft, durable foam. Stretchy bungee accommodates any height and can support up to 250 pounds. Fun for adults too! Built-in squeaker squeaks with every hop. Comfort grip handle. Great for indoor and outdoor play.
Portable keyboard with 37 keys features 8 sounds/rhythms, 6 demo songs and 4 percussion/animal sounds. • Volume and tempo control • Requires 3 AA batteries (demo batteries included) • Record and playback modes
|Monkeying Around
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|Ready Spaghetti
|Each player spins to see how many monkeys to place on the tree. Choose carefully or the tree will topple over. The first player to hang all of his or her colored monkeys on the tree wins! Includes: crocodile swamp base with spinner tree trunk...
|Travel sports goal is great for the backyard or park. Take out of case, pop open, unfold sides and fasten, secure into ground with 4 included metal stakes. Sturdy strong construction. When it's time to go home, pull out stakes, unfasten sides,...
|Be the fastest player to untangle your spaghetti and find it up on your fork! Includes: base plate 4 forks and spoons "spaghetti" cord 28 "topping" pieces 1 die Light strategy action board game, no reading required • 2-4 players
|Sand 'n Splash Activity Table
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|Snack Shack Numbers and Counting Game
|Sturdy table with separate sand and water compartments for tons of outdoor fun! Includes: table, cover, plastic rake, shovel, boat, bucket and sand mold. • Pieces store inside table • Snap on lid and removable legs
|This multi-tasking Sensory Stacking Blocks set encourages tactile discrimination and sensory exploration while encouraging environmental design and dramatic play. The 12 chunky building block shapes with various inset textures, suggest houses and...
|Develop pre-math skills including counting along with fine motor skills The Big Idea It's a number and counting bone-anza! This preschool counting bone-anza is a summer day trip to a dog beach! Shelby buried bones in the sand and needs your...
|Stacking Train
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All aboard!!!! Lets get those little hands stacking and little minds learning. Featuring fifteen colorful pieces that slide onto sturdy pegs, the train can be configured over and over again.
|The Star Wars ultimate weapon Death Star is now The Perplexus® ultimate 3D maze! Hold the power in your hands, twisting and turning the Death Star to maneuver your marble along the track and make it to the end like the Jedi survivor you are!...
|The yellow SWIMTRAINER "Classic" provides a methodical progression towards swimming with no swimming aids. This SWIMTRAINER "Classic" is designed for small children with an approximate weight of 45 lbs to 80 lbs and is suitable only...
|Switch Pitch Flipping Ball
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|Toss it in the air and watch the colors magically flip! Handheld, magical color-flipping balls make a fun, portable toy. Collect all four cool color combinations. Color shipped varies. Toss just one or try to juggle with three! Ages 4 & Up.
Pile on the scoops for learning fun! Listen carefully for what color and how many scoops to stack next. Reinforces color recognition, number sense, counting, motor skills (stacking), and social interaction Includes 16 colorful plastic ice cream...
|NEW! Lightly weighted TwiddleNathan helps youngsters and oldsters find that "just-right zone" for maintaining attention and appropriate behavior for tasks and activities and assists in developing or regaining fine motor control and...
|Water Play System Pre Order
|Aquabeads Refill Set
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|A portable multi sensory system that provides for interactive sensory responses to touch, sight and sound. The WaterPlay Sensory Station r17 contains one full sensory unit. The unit arrives assembled and ready to use. The unit is double boxed for...
|The Classic Bead Pack is a refill set with 800 classic beads featuring 8 colors: black, white, light blue, light green, yellow, red, orange and pink. With colorful Classic Aquabeads, beautiful creations are simply a spray of water away! This set...
|The Aquabeads Starter Set is designed not just for the beginner, but also for all who love creating amazing bead art. With the Starter Set, you can watch your creations take shape. Included are templates to make Froggy, the Aquabeads mascot, a...
|Balance Ball
|Balloon Powered Vehicle Set
|Basketball Goal
The heavy duty balance ball is 30"w x 20"h inflated. Designed to develop coordination skills as the child balances on the ball. Multi-colored nylon cover assures durability and stability of child. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Easily...
This set includes everything you need to have a Balloon Powered good time! Includes two Balloon Helicopters, two Balloon Racers, 31 Rocket Balloons and an 11.5 inch pump.
No backboard = no banking Players can shoot from all sides Promotes higher scoring for younger participants Sturdy, tubular steel Portable and lightweight 36" base and 18" hoop Easy to assemble For use indoors and out 4' Basketball Shooting Goal
|Beginner Pattern Blocks
|Beware of the Shark Game
|Bow Tying Board
Brightly colored geometric shapes complete the pictures and can also be used for color and shape matching activities. Everything stores neatly in the sturdy wooden storage box. Dimensions: 3" x 11" x 11" Packaged Recommended Ages: 2+ years A set...
|Small and gentle Fish are swimming lazily in the middle of the sea. All of a sudden, the Fish see a Shark ready to grab them. They move quickly, but so does the Shark....Have fun in this game of quick reflexes. The Shark will try to grab as many...
Individual boards of masonite covered in heavy duty cotton blend, encourage children to practice basic skills (11.5"l x 9.5" w each). Colors may vary.
|Bowling Set
|Bristle Block 113 piece set
|Bristle Block 56 piece set
Play indoors or out with this new plastic bowling set. Set includes 10 colorful pins, 2 bowling balls, and a yellow carrying bag with handle.
|These super 113 piece bristle building block sets include 104 interlocking building pieces and nine figurine pieces. Each set is packed in a 14 x 11 inch plastic storage case with handle. Price is for a pack of two individually packaged sets....
These building sets include a total of 56 interlocking bristle pieces in a variety of shapes and colors. Each set is packed in a 9 x 12 inch box. Price is for a pack of four individually packaged sets. This is great for tactile and sensory issues.
|Buckle Board
|Build A Bird Feeder
|Button Board
Manual dexterity boards not only help develop fine motor skills, but also offer a confidence booster second to none. When integrated into a daily sensory routine, with only 20 minutes a day of practice, your child's basic skill level will soar.
Build and paint your own birdfeeder using the included pre-cut wood pieces, nails, glue and hanging hardware. Comes with 4 paint pots and paintbrush. Completed bird feeder measures 4.5 x 6 x 5.5 inches.
Manual dexterity boards not only help develop fine motor skills, but also offer a confidence booster second to none. When integrated into a daily sensory routine, with only 20 minutes a day of practice, your child's basic skill level will soar.
|Camo 30 inch Beamo Flying Hoop
|Carry Along Keyboard
|Catch and Balance Band Set
Easy to throw and fun to catch. Beamo's soft foam ring and resilient spandex sleeve make this must toss toy lightweight, safe and durable. Watch them fly over 100 feet for boundless fun at the park, beach or in your yard! They float too!
Portable keyboard with 24 keys, flashing lights, eight rhythm buttons, eight instrument sounds, four percussion sounds, volume and tempo adjuster, record and playback. Three "AA" batteries not included.
|Teamwork is a must for this fun activity! Participants must work together to move the included ball down the parachute chain and back without dropping it on the ground. Included in this set are six 13.5" diameter parachute bands (each with 4 straps) and 6 foam balls with nylon mesh cover.
|Catchy LED Kendama Game
|Chain Letters Game Only Three Left
|Chess and Checkers Oversized Set
This classic game of skill lights up to play in the dark and mesmerize any sensory seeker. Proven to improve concentration in children with ADHD and other developmental delays. Snap-on top keeps everything in place. Assorted light colors....
|Sure, you can think of a word to spell, but can you find the letters you need and hook them together without dropping your chain? Liveliness and skill combine to make Chain Letters a unique word game that the whole family will enjoy. Everyone...
|Play indoors or out with this Chess/Checkers Set. Game includes an over-sized vinyl mat game board, size 59" x 59" (1meter) which makes this game fun for all! Flat Ball Chess/Checkers. Great for gross motor skills and group play. Includes bag for easy storage.
|Chicken and Egg Stackers
|CPS Mini Rollercoaster
|Create A Scene Magnetic Pet Shop
This eight piece set features 4 colorful egg cups which are perfect for stacking and nesting. Teaches baby fine motor skills as they learn to match the tops and bottoms. Stacking up and knocking down teaches cause and effect. Age: 6+ months
|The CPS Mini Rollercoaster provides a smaller alternative to our traditional rollercoaster toy. It provides a bright and cheery outlet for children to play as well as develop their hand-eye coordination, visual tracking and color recognition....
|Children will exercise their imaginations for hours with this magnetic playset that encourages storytelling, promotes problem-solving skills and builds skills in sequencing. The 18" x 14" play board folds in half and is sealed with a clear,...
|Create A Scene Magnetic Zoo
|Critter Lights
|Crochet Kit
|Children will exercise their imaginations for hours with this magnetic playset that encourages storytelling, promotes problem-solving skills and builds skills in sequencing. The 18" x 14" play board folds in half and is sealed with a clear,...
These cute forest critter head lamps have adjustable bands to fit most. Bright LED lights have flashing or steady light modes. Two styles: Raccoon and Bear. Please specify in notes which one you would like. Requires two AA batteries, not included
|Learn to crochet with this fun and simple kit. Includes two plastic crochet hooks, plastic needle, seven colors of wool and a 14-page instruction booklet. Enough to make any three of these items: coaster, handbag, placemat, or belt. Great product for boys and girls!
|Cross Stitch Kit
|Crystal Mining Kit
|Daisy Shape Sorter
|Once you master the basic cross stitch techniques outlines in this fun kit, you will have a hobby to last a lifetime! Kit includes all materials, detailed instructions and patterns sufficient to create either a butterfly fashion bag or a...
Dig and scrape away at the plaster rock mountain to uncover three beautiful crystals. Digging tool included. What a great project for home or school for kids of all ages!
This classic shape sorter toy features a daisy-shaped base with seven holes in different sizes and shapes and bright colors. Little ones will learn to recognize the different shapes and then drop them into the right hole. The daisy shaped board...
|Dashboard Driving Wall Panel
|Deluxe Build A Road
|Demolition Lab Triple Blast Warehouse
|The Dashboard Driving Wall Panel provides kids the excitement and fun of driving with no license required! It features a steering wheel and horn, speedometer, and gear shift and ignition, and children use their imagination to rev up the engine...
|Use over 300 pieces to build 17 feet of track and accessories! Two battery-operated cars race around the track, fly around curves, race over bumpy road surfaces, under and over the bridge and burst through the circle of flames stunt! Easy to build – no tools required. Age: 3+
The mind blowing Demolition Lab Triple Blast Warehouse set lets kids build unlimited warehouse structures and then demolish them with strategically placed blasters - all while getting inside the science of energy, force, momentum and gravity!...
|Developmental Panel
|Disc Slide
|Dot 2 Dot Lacing Dinosaurs
Developmental Panel Includes six different skills to perfect hand eye coordination. Industrial strength hardware. CHOKING HAZARD: SMALL PARTS NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS. Ages: 3 yrs + 17"L x 17"W x 3.5"H
|This device is one of our top sellers. The Disc Slide will not only improve your child's fine motor skills and confidence, but will make your life a lot easier when it comes time for dressing. Did you ever dream that your child could dress...
|We took our classic Lacing and Tracing™ and added 2 concepts--lacing in sequence and colorful graphics--to create Dot-to-Dot Lacing™. Kids connect the dots by lacing the numbered holes in sequence to give each object its shape. All...
|Drop Shot Game
|EASe Airshow Music Therapy Game
|EASe Funhouse Music Therapy Video Game
It's a race to the top, make sure you don't drop! Roll the die ad move past the gates. Navigate vertically and horizontally up he ramp. Be the first to reach the top and survive the last drop!!
We recognize that encouraging an active child to sit and listen to music when they would rather be at play can be a challenge. Parents have regularly asked us if their child could play with toys or video games while listening to EASe CD's....
We recognize that encouraging an active child to sit and listen to music when they would rather be at play can be a challenge. Parents have regularly asked us if their child could play with toys or video games while listening to EASe CD's....
|EASe Off Road Music Therapy Game
|EASe Snowmobile Music Therapy Game
|Easy Grip Football with TACTILE surface
We recognize that encouraging an active child to sit and listen to music when they would rather be at play can be a challenge. Parents have regularly asked us if their child could play with toys or video games while listening to EASe CD's....
We recognize that encouraging an active child to sit and listen to music when they would rather be at play can be a challenge. Parents have regularly asked us if their child could play with toys or video games while listening to EASe CD's....
Inflatable foam resin construction. Not a goam coated ball. Rotational molded without seams. High tactile surface which inflates using a standard inflation needle. Set of 6.
|Egg and Spoon Race Game
|Extra Large Dump Truck
Action game for 2-4 players, ages 3+ Perfect for parties! Balance your egg on the spoon and race to the finish line. Be careful, if you drop your egg, it'll crack! Contents: 4 easy-to-grip spoons, 4 egg-shaped beanbag "yolks", 4 re-breakable eggshells.
This therapeutic riding vehicle was designed by a pediatric physical therapist. It is a safe and fun mobility device especially for children with special needs. Benefits include providing vestibular stimulation and upper extremity strengthening.
Dump Truck has a truck bed that dumps. Includes two figures. Color may vary.
|Extra Large Fire Truck
|Extra Large Recycling Truck
|Extreme Secret Formula Lab
Fire Truck features an extendable ladder. Includes two firemen.
Recycling Truck features a detachable recycling can, working levers, truck bed with liftable cover that actually dumps and 2 figures. Color may vary.
The Extreme Secret Formula Lab has young scientists concocting experiments that glow, ooze, and stink up the kitchen! This set includes beaker, mixing bowl, funnel, eyedropper, test tube stand, mix-and-measure scoop, sticker sheet,...
|Bowling Set
|Farm Friends Pop It Beads
|Farm Wall Panel
6-pin bowling set includes flat bottomed pins and foam ball. Great for indoor play or out. Set is packed in sturdy zippered bag for portability and storage. Colors may vary.
Age: 3+ years
Twelve colorful farm animals beads are the perfect size for little hands. Easy to snap together, pull apart, and can be sorted by shape, color or animal type. Develops motor skills.
Age: 6-36 Months
|The Farm Wall Panel is decorative, fun, educational, and keeps kids busy! Children are endlessly entertained as they move the wooden farm animals to travel and graze around the beautiful farm. Wooden figures include a horse, cow, goat, rooster,...
|Fidgiband High Bounce Fine Motor Builder
|Field Binoculars
|First Stacking Cups
|If your child is in need of building concentration, fine motor, or visual perception skills, Fidgiband is for them. The Fidgiband system includes one Fidgiball, 100 high intensity bands, and a sensory intensive velvet storage bag. The Fidgiball...
These durable 5.25 inch binoculars feature 6 X 35 power, and come in two assorted translucent colors. Detachable neck strap included
Great for motor skill development. Lips of cup can be chewed to promote oral motor strength.
|Flashing Orbit Ball
|Foam Strike Compound Bow
|Foam Strike Slingshot
Flashing Lights are activated for 10-15 seconds with each bounce. Intertwined translucent bands make this 2 3/4 ball eye-catching and fun!
Each foam arrow can soar over 100 feet and has a notch carved in it for easy loading and firing. Set includes one 24" bow, three 15" arrows and one 5 1/2" ammo holder.
Slingshot fun with foam ammo! Blast the four 1 1/2" foam balls over 60 feet with the 8" launcher.
|Foam Strike Switchblade Boomerang
|FunLoom Fine Motor Builder
|Funny Face Ball Set of Eight
Springs to life with the tough of a button. Folds down to fit into your pocket. The 13" diameter boomerang is soft and pliable for easy throwing and catching.
The FunLoom is an excellent Fine Motor activity that uses bright colored rubber bands to make designs and patterns that are placed on the FunLoom. The FunLoom also assit with hand eye coordination, concentration and encourages creative thinking....
|Silly and goofy describes these soft inflatable vinyl balls. Great for Kicking, throwing, catching, and shooting. The tacky coating makes it easy for all ages to catch. Set of 8. This is a helpful tool for a non verbal child whom needs to express their feelings!
|Galaxy Kinetic Art
|Geometric Stacker
|Geyser Tube Set of 6
Spin the cone and watch five metallic orbits rotate in mid-air around a small planet in the center. Crescent stand measures 11.5 inches tall. Requires two AA batteries, not included. Wow at the visual stimulation!!!
|25 colorful wooden pieces to match and stack on three rods. Rings, octagons and rectangles, the combinations can be fascinating! Great for building early shape, color and size differentiation skills! Dimensions: 11" x 3.5" x 8.5" Packaged Recommended Ages: 2+ years
Create a spectacular geyser (up to 25 feet high!) using only the included candy and a bottle of soda. The Geyser Tube™ was created especially for this amazing experiment, and allows you to safely load and dispense the candy into the soda so...
|Giant Chalk Pencil
|Glow in the Dark Lab
|Glow Solar System Mobile Kit
Hands stay cleaner with this giant 13" sidewalk chalk pencil. Includes a sharpener, working eraser and three chalks. Sharpener stores inside handle.
Put this glow-boratory to the test with Glow-in-the-Dark Lab, and master nine principles of science, while experimenting with 20 brilliant projects! This set includes beaker, mix-n-measure scoop, mixing cup, bouncy ball mold, 2 test tubes and...
|Construct a 16.5 x 16.5 inch glow in the dark solar mobile. Kit includes planets, stencils, squeeze glow paint pen, rods, string, a fact-filled wall chart and a fun Kidz Quiz questionnaire. Who knew learning and creating your own project could be so fun!
|GoGo Rollers
|Great States Game Board
|Green Camouflage Build A Fort
|A beautiful design of unique quality without sharp edges or areas which could pinch the feet. The GO GO Roller has been created from the idea that children can give it rough treatment without damaging it. The children will enjoy how easily it...
Board game for 2-6 players, ages 7+
Contents: game board, 100 "fact" cards, 100 "find" cards, 100 "figure" cards, 100 "fun" cards, spinner, mechanical timer, game rules.
The camouflage fabric panels put the secret in secret hideaway in this incredible customizable Build A Fort™. Kids develop creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills as they use the included attachments to build a secret hut in...
|Hemisphere Stilts
|Hide the Disc
|Hilltop Climb
|New and improved quality with anti-slip rubber profile makes these Hemisphere Stilts the best on the market! Practice balancing skills with these stilts. Hemisphere stilts adapt to the child's walking movements in a natural way. Sold in a set of 3 pairs: one red, one yellow, and one blue.
|This product has been used by therapy clinics all over the world for years, but it is also a great at home device. Hide The Disc provides the same if not more results than dexterity machines and equipment that costs thousands of dollars. Great...
Designed to challenge children to reach the top by climbing up the broad steps. Ideal for use as seating. Can be used for movement-stimulating play and exercise, or as a supplement to river Stones and Hilltops. Fitted with non-stop rubber feet.
|Honey Bee Tree
|Hoppy Balls
Five "hilltops" in different height will inspire children to jump from top to top. Hilltops develop children's ability to estimate distances and make them familiar with heights.
|Players choose their numbered flower trays and then carefully pull leaves out of the honey tree, being careful not to wake the sleeping bees! If you pull out the wrong leaf or if your hand starts to shake, bees will come tumbling out of the tree...
A playground and backyard classic! These big-handled balls promote balance and coordination. Holds up to 175 lbs. Hand pump is included. Assorted colors.
|Kids Garden Tool Set
|Kids Gardening Hand Tools
|Lacing Board
Let your Little Gardener -dig- right in! These real metal tools with wood handles are sized just right for children. Each set includes: a leaf rake, shovel, garden rake and hoe. Each tool measures just over 27in tall.
Include the kids in garden time fun with these 8in kid-sized sturdy garden hand tools. Set includes a colorful trowel, rake and shovel. Metal tools with wood handles.
Manual dexterity boards not only help develop fine motor skills, but also offer a confidence booster second to none. When integrated into a daily sensory routine, with only 20 miuntes a day of practice, your child's basic skill level will soar.
|Lacing Sneaker
|Lacrosse Set
|Lemon Clock Science Kit
|I can do it myself!" Few things will give your child more satisfaction than mastering shoe lacing and tying skills. This wooden, high-top sneaker will make practicing fun and help your child reach this developmental milestone. Dimensions: 5" x 3.75" x 8" Assembled Recommended Ages: 3+ years
Includes 2 game sticks and 1 foam ball. 2 kid sized sticks that are perfect for beach or backyard fun!
Age: 5+ years
Discover the science of batteries by powering a clock with just a lemon. Kit includes clock, electrodes and instructions on package. Lemon is not included.
|Lemon Twist Set of 6 colors
|Light Show Creator
|Light Up Air Powered Soccer Disc
Lemon Twist
Use the built-in motor and your finger to create a magical light show. Create 360° Kinetic Light Shows Fun to Watch Uses 3 'AA' Batteries, Included
Can You Imagine a playful disk that actually hovers on a cushion of air and creates its own built-in light show using LEDs that never burn out? We did! Presenting the Light-Up Air Power Soccer Disk™ , the amazing new disk that turns nearly...
|Light Up Mohawk Ball
|Light Up Paratrooper
|Light Up Warp Speed Top Gyroscope
These 3" balls light up with an attitude. When they bounce, they light up!! Colors shipped vary.
Only a few left in stock! This item is on clearance!!
Throw this light up trooper high into the air and watch his chute expand as he floats down to land. Parachute measures 20" in diameter. Non-replaceable batteries
These cool UFO shaped gyroscope tops generate a colorful light show while spinning like a top. Requires three AAA batteries - not included. Assorted colors. Watch your child be amazed for hours!
|Locktagons 200 pieces
|Locktagons Battle for Mars
|Long Loop Easi Grip Scissor
|This beginning construction toy allows children to explore their imagination with freeform creations and unlimited possibilities! The three shapes and wheels have slots and plug joints that lock together to build 3D structures that are colorful,...
|Build out-of-this-world creations like space crafts and shuttles! The included assembly guide will get you started, then use your imagination to keep going. The multiple Locktagons shapes are easy to use, and the additions of wheels, connectors,...
|Ultra lightweight self-opening scissors with long loop handles for additional stabilization. Designed for use by those with weak hands or wrists or who are unable to use conventional style scissors due to swollen and painful joints. Also available for left-handed users.
|Magnetic Numbers 110 pieces
|Magnetic Sand Bug Life Table
|Magnetic Travel USA Map
|Kids will practice their counting skills, learn number recognition, formulate equations and more. The set includes a total of 110 multicolored magnets with numerals 0-9 that are 1¾" tall. Ages 4 & Up Contents: 70 Numerals, 20 Operation...
|Kids are fascinated with the magic of magnets and love moving around the bugs and critters in the Magnetic Sand Bug Life Table ! Children are endlessly entertained as they control the movements of these realistic looking ladybugs, spiders, flies,...
|The Magnetic Travel USA Map is a unique way for kids to travel and learn the 50 states! Kids use the magnetic wands to move the colored balls around the state borders to get from one destination to another. Challenges logical thinking and...
|Manual Dexterity Board Set of Six
|Marble Maze
|Match Learner Shapes and Colors
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Construct a cool metal detecting robot you can control by remote! Learn the principles behind how your robot works. The detector can be detached from the robot to use and carry on a handy key chain too. This educational and fun kit includes all...
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|Mighty Magnet Set
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This colorful mighty magnet set includes two 3.75 inch horseshoe magnets, five magnetic marbles and 7.5 inch magnetic wand. Also includes two star-shaped magnets, two mini horseshoe magnets and two round disk magnets.
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Learn about lock structure and connecting wire circuitry while building this alarmed safe. Includes detailed instructions. What a great way to learn motor and money skills!
|Mosaic Art Garden Stone Dolphin
|Neon Window Writers
|Night Ball Softball
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Decorate windows, boards or any non-porous suragace with bright neonink. Pens are water based, water resistant, opaque and dry-erasable.
This ball lights up when thrown or bounced. You get exercise and visual stimulation at the same time!! Measures 4 1/2" diameter.
|Night Soccer Ball
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Play and practice in the dark of night! The basketball set includes 9" light up hoop and 3 1/2" foam ball. Hoop has option for consistent light or flashing effect...you choose! Assorted colors.
This is an unbelievable jump rope. Not only is this good excercise but wonderful for visual stimulation. Colors delivered vary.
|NightZone Rebound Ball
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This ball is great for visual stimulation and for sensory issues!!!! Any child would love to play with this.
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A simple but excellent way to develop coordination and balance. These sturdy plastic stilts feature a nylon cord for added stability.
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Chunky digger truck comes with one figure and features a movable digger. This item can be used alone or it is great to be used with the Viking City 32 piece road set!
|Super Stacking Tops
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|Table Top Magnetic Sentence Builder
|A new spin on an old favorite! Use the powerful wind-up handle for long lasting spin action. Stack the different sized whirling tops to create a multi spinning tower. Note - these tops do not light up. Low inventory, buy this great product soon!!!!
Excavate parts of a Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur skeleton from a mound of clay -earth-, then assemble it! Each T-Rex kit includes unearthed block, excavation tool, brush, fun Kidz Quiz facts and instructions.
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|Take Along Tool Kit
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|Tecno The Best Motor Skills Toy
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|This set is perfect for young hands and minds. The 8" square Lauri crepe rubber pegboard has 25 holes, so kids can make lots of designs. And they will love to see how high they can stack the pegs. This product is perfect for building fine motor...
|Create 3-D structures or intriguing images. Includes two types of screwdrivers, allen wrench and traditional wrench, as well as screws, nuts, bolts and a variety of basic shapes. Encourages developing fine motor skills and imagination. Age: 4+ years
|The Original Rollercoaster
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Theraputty exercise material sets the standard in resistive hand and body exercise material. Theraputty can be used in a variety of ways to create both sensory and motor exercises. (Please click photo for details.)
Recycle a soda can by turning it into a silly robot that can move! Kit includes all working parts, motor, wheels, arms, googly eyes, and full detailed instructions. Two AAA Batteries required, not included.
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Mould and paint your own keepsake box, a special place to put your lost tooth! Kit includes 2 bags of plaster, keepsake box mold set, five colors of paints, a paintbrush and detailed instructions.
Toss the beanbag and try for tic-tac-toe. Includes game base and six beanbags. Assembled game measures 17"x14".
|These fun play ring sets can be used in the yard, park, in the pool or at the beach! The big foam-ring paddles have a stretchy nylon center that make toss and catch games tons of fun. Includes both a rubber ball and a pom-pom ball. Rings can also...
|Trampoline with Enclosure Circus Tent also available
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Have indoor or outdoor fun with these oversized vinyl mat targets. Design your own rules using these two 30"H x 37" mats. Use with the 6 included fabric flying discs 7", and 6 included beanbags 3".
This 40-piece construction toy features four types of interlocking tubes made of unbreakable ABS plastic. Compatible with Saxoflute and Super Saxoflute.
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|Ultra Soft Foam Horseshoe Set
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This two-story garage includes 6-pieces of roadway and 3 vehicles. Land the helicopter on the helipad and lift the car in the elevator.
This personal desalination kit demonstrates the scientific way to extract salt from sea water. Kit contains a plastic filter system, active carbon, sand, rock, filter paper and instructions. Just add a water glass. Everyone needs to learn about weather!
|Learn to weave with this fun and safe beginners set. Kit includes a weaving loom, plastic needle, shuttle, weaving comb, an assortment of different colored yard and warp string. Comes with detailed instructions to make one mobile phone bag and three coasters.
|Wiggly Giggly Ball Large
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This craft kit is made of strong, high-quality wood, and is fun and easy to assemble! Wood WorX allows children to build something of their very own, and includes paint and stickers to make it customized! Easy-to-follow instructions included....
The Kendama, a traditional Japanese toy, is played by the young and old! Sharpen hand-eye coordination as you juggle the ball between the cups and spike. This Kendama is wood and it comes with assorted neon balls.
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Have you seen the latest issue of the Canadian Scrapbooker yet?
Check out the "What's Cool in Canada" section.... you might see a little ART PARTS creation by me in there *smirk* hehe
Pretty cool, eh! Thanks Canadian Scrapbooker for having me a part of your latest issue. You guys Rock!
The Paper - Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime
the Houses - Art Parts
the Die Cut Bird - A Sizzix Die
the heart - hand felted roving on burlap from Canvas Corp
the tree stamp - Donna Downey foam stamp by Prima Marketing
The word stamps - Tim Holtz "Stuff to Say" from Stamper's Anonymous
Feathers, eggs and nest from the studio stash :)
Have a creative day everyone! AND if you'd like a copy of the current issue of the Canadian Scrapbooker -- I only have a few left. I'll be in the studio this week (Tues - Sat) drop by, see the bird house in person and pick up your copy!!


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Think of the great moments of American public policy: the creation of land grant colleges, the G.I. Bill, providing student loans -- all directed toward increasing access to higher education.
In Congress, one of my top priorities has been to continue the work of making college more affordable and accessible. In 2007, I helped write the law that lowered interest rates on federal subsidized Stafford loans to 3.4 percent, saving today's typical student borrower a couple thousand dollars.
Yet if Congress fails to act now, interest rates will double to 6.8 percent on July 1, 2012. This would apply to any student taking out a new loan after July 1, whether to start college or to stay in school.
We have 57 days left to prevent this -- 57 days to prevent students from facing higher costs when they start classes next year, 57 days to prevent 143,892 New Jersey students from paying an additional $115 million in borrowing costs over the next year alone.
Next week, the U.S. Senate will be voting on the Stop the Rate Hike Act of 2012, of which I am a cosponsor in the House. The bill would keep loan rates at 3.4 percent, and it would pay for the cost by reining in just a fraction of the taxpayer subsidies to Big Oil.
Among recent college graduates who have taken out student loans, the average borrower owes $25,000 in education debt. Meanwhile, the five biggest oil companies reported $33.5 billion in profits in the last three months alone. Who needs our support more: the student, or Big Oil?
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England will begin their campaign against rivals France, whom they have not beaten in five meetings, in Donetsk on June 11.
Meanwhile, Fabio Capello's team beat Sweden in a friendly match recently at Wembley but do not have a great record against the Scandanavians in tournament play.
England have chosen to base their training camp in the Polish city of Kraków but all their group games will now be played in Ukraine.
The Republic of Ireland, who are appearing in the championships for the first time since 1988, will open against Croatia in Poznan on June 10.
In a mouth-watering Group B, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Portugal were all drawn together, while co-hosts Poland will face Greece, Russia and the Czech Republic in Group A.
The tournament kicks off on June 8, when Poland will take on 2004 champions Greece at the National Stadium in Warsaw, with the final taking place at Kiev's Olympic Stadium on July 1.
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For the producers on a recent shoot in Yukon, OK I put together some of my favorite shots from the day to give them some ideas on how to use it all. A fun day chasing classic Mustangs through the country. And of course on the way to the hotel I got the sweetest but unrelated sign shot.
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Key customer support data for the holidays
The holiday season. Customer support. What do we know? We know you're going to be crazy busy from now until January, but we have identified key data-driven insights to help you prepare your customer support team for the peak season.
The data will answer 3 important questions:
- How much of a rise in volume should you expect for the most common queries?
- When to expect the highest volume of queries?
- How many support tickets are you likely to have for every sale?
When it comes to the holiday season, we all know that message volume will increase. Knowing what types of queries, and when to expect them, will help you to prepare in advance for the most common seasonal queries. Having the answers to these questions will inform how you will structure your support processes.
Product queries take lead position as the most common query, followed by order, shipping, cancellation, returns and negative feedback.
Product queries
According to xSellco customer support data, the bulk of an online seller's support tickets are product queries – taking up 38 percent of your support team's activities for most of the year. Over the holiday period retailers see product queries increase in volume by over 100 percent.
Manage product query volume
Product queries can include questions such as, 'How do I use my product', or 'The product I ordered is different to the store description'. With product queries, you can anticipate most of your customer needs in advance. You can speed up your response times by predicting common issues that your customer might face when they receive their product.
Send customers detailed product information and user guides in your follow-up thank you message. Improve the customer experience of your store by getting into the habit of going the extra mile for your customer all year round. Equip your customer with all the resources they need to enjoy their purchase.
Make the shopping experience easy for your customer. Display product information clearly on your webstore, and on marketplace listings, to reduce the frequency of customer contact for common queries. Give your customer the independence to self serve by providing them with answers to simple questions before they feel the need to escalate their query to your support team. You can include FAQs in your product listings, or add a knowledge base on your webstore for product user guides and how-to videos.
Shipping queries
As you might expect, shoppers get anxious about delivery dates during the holiday season. This anxiety drives a 194 percent increase in shipping-related tickets. Luckily, there are simple ways to prepare for the abundance of incoming queries.
Manage shipping query volume
When we are nearing the seasonal shipping deadline, we can predict that the rise in volume can be attributed to queries such as 'When will my order arrive?' and 'What is the last date for on-time delivery?'. Prepare some messages in advance so that you can respond faster to the questions you know will arise. We have crafted five customer support templates, tailored for the holiday season, that will help you respond even faster to common shipping queries. Simply download, copy and paste the templates into your eCommerce customer support Help Desk and use them to respond faster to seasonal shipping queries.
Timing tip: Expect the peak times for shipping queries around 19 December, when customers are worried that their parcels won't arrive in time for Christmas.
Order queries
Order queries experience a significant rise of over 50 percent during the holiday period.
Tips for handling order queries
Order queries are typically associated with uncertainty over the success of the order, 'Has my order been dispatched?', 'I have not received confirmation of my order'.
Let your customer know when their order has been dispatched. If you are selling on Amazon, you will need to send Amazon a dispatch notice 1-2 days after the order has been placed. Failure to alert Amazon of the dispatch will affect your 'late dispatch rate' and 'perfect order score' metrics.
On any sales channel, whether it is your Shopify, Magento or BigCommerce store, a sale on social media, or a marketplace order on Amazon, eBay or Allegro – don't leave your customer waiting for a dispatch notice after they have placed an order. Knowledge removes anxiety, and will reduce any queries related to uncertain fulfillment. If delays are likely, inform the customer how long the process will take within the order confirmation message.
Negative feedback
The most concerning result that the xSellco analytics team discovered was the rise in negative feedback. Last year, sellers received an average increase of 323 percent in negative feedback from customers during the holiday season.
5 Tips to reduce negative feedback
The data highlights the need to anticipate customer needs and prepare in advance for the seasonal surge of customer support requests. Let's learn from last year's mistakes and eliminate any possibility of damaging your brand reputation and lowering your seller score.
- Personalize your response, using the customer name and your own name – this will help your customer identify with you and your brand.
- Default to a positive tone – this suggests that the customer can expect a happy resolution to their problem.
- Remember to apologize and show your customer that you value their feedback.
- Combat any potential rise in negative reviews, by asking for feedback from shoppers who had a flawless experience.
- Avoid using negative language in your response.
Don't let all your hard work for the past year go to waste by getting carried away with the holiday hustle – after all, your seller ratings are for the whole year round.
Holiday peak times
The peak day for customer support is 19 December. Time will be limited for getting orders shipped in time for Christmas after the busiest day for customer support, so make sure that you facilitate your team with an air-tight communication flow with your vendors for inventory and fulfillment. Remember to include tracking on every order (where cost effective) – for Amazon sellers, tracked orders are essential to boosting your performance metrics.
Support tickets per sale
The xSellco analysts discovered that, on the busiest week of the year, leading up to Christmas sellers had one support ticket for every five sales that they made. You will see from the graph below that this has increased from the normal day of one support ticket for every eight sales to one in five. Be aware that the volume slowly decreases to one ticket in seven sales throughout January.
With this information you can calculate how many support requests you might receive over the holidays based on how many sales you make.
Pro Tip: Make sure that your message reaches its destination. When sending attachments in your responses, be aware that eBay will only take image files, whereas Amazon will send pdfs and most file types. When using e-commerce customer support help desk, xSellco, you can ensure that your message gets there in one piece by tailoring the conditions to your template responses for eBay, Amazon and all your sales channels.
Bring the Holiday cheer!
People love to talk about the story behind a purchase, more than the thrill of the purchase itself, which is very short-lived. Think long term and win your customers' hearts over with a great experience – keep them coming back for more. When you create a positive experience, people will get behind your brand. Inspire them, make them happy and be excited for their gift-giving. Be generous with your time.
By automating responses to common queries, you will free up your time to focus on creating a fully rounded welcome package for the holiday customer.


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These days nearly everyone is a food photographer. Food photography is not only for professional photographers and food bloggers. Food photography is also for dieters, bodybuilders, those healing, and culinary aficionados. Most of us have been unofficial food photographers for special occasions, birthdays, weddings, parties or every day, like me. I don't eat a morsel of food without photographing what I'm about to eat. Yep, I'm not kidding! Well, kind of–the food has to be pretty.
Photography for keeping memory in check
Food photography is a good way to document and keep track of what we ate. One might be following a diet, preserving our culinary and savory recollections, "saving" our memories, or just maintaining a food diary–like me. Regardless of what your food photography intentions are, if you are taking the time to photograph, might as well take beautiful photos. Right? Here are some tips for taking fantastic photos and wowing your friends and family.
For some, we shoot photos to share with family and friends food pictures of a beautiful dinner at home, at a restaurant or friend's home. We share via blogs, social media, emails, etc.
Tips for food photography
Don't get intimidated by the big cameras, any point & shoot or cell phone will do. It's not about the camera but the food, light (cloudy days are best for outdoor photography including food photos), and setup (table, props). Keep your food photos simple. Below are a few videos of tips to take better photos.
Phew! You will learn a lot here! Please share your food photography tips and experiences below in the comment area.
Food Photography Without Expensive Gear – Chris Marquardt
Tips for Stunning Food Photography
Tips on Photographing Food
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I stumbled upon African Grey Designs sometime in October of last year and was immediately struck by the lovely cards. Every card depicts an animal – some domestic, some not-so-domestic – and the art is truly beautiful. Whitney Coleman, the artist and owner of African Grey Designs, captures her subjects in both a serious and whimsical manner.
African Grey Designs' cards and other items are available through an etsy store – so I ordered a couple of cards to include as part of holiday gifts. Whitney emailed me as soon as she mailed the cards and they arrived in perfect shape. The paper/card of both cards felt heavy and luxurious – what's even better is that because of Whitney's commitment to nature and animals, all the paper and envelopes are environmentally friendly.
I asked Whitney about the name of her greeting cards company. Whitney was inspired by her mother-in-law's African Grey parrot and her love for the color grey in modern designs. In addition to her animal-themed greeting cards, Whitney can do custom work ranging from notecards to illustrations and identity designs (see Whitney Coleman Designs for the later). All pictures by Whitney Coleman.
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Discussion in 'NDS - Console and Game Discussions' started by Gundam Eclipse, Oct 7, 2009.
Is this an early dump? Whens the official release?
It seems like it came out a few hours ago...
wasnt it supposed to come out soon? like this week? its just the jap game isnt it?
well according to gamefaqs, it is scheduled for release in Japan 10/08/09...
well, seems theres some nice guy in a japan that knows which games we want early...
requesting english patch nao!
Yah it's out already.
On one hand; Strange Journey. A proper SMT game. Delicious first-person dungeon crawlan.
On the other hand; Japan, and the language thereof in written form
*Starts anticipating US release*
sorry for my LACK of information about THIS game.
but, is this the same as the SMT Devil Survivor?
The same? No, it's another game. It has a better battle system, better graphics (IMHO), a different storyline, first person dungeon, different characters, a different mood... And so on.
Theres some info and videos in Law's NDS titles thread last week.
Just brief info: Its a first person dungeon crawler, kinda like Etrain Odessy (forgot how to spell it) and liek some earleir SMT games. Its different from devil survivor.
whoop thanks! for the Info.
it seems like it came out 36 hours from now
why lack of info? gbatemp did the scene release right after the game was announced
lol which was 24 hours ago
this game owns.
it's epic. try it.
after spending hours with the game
yeah..its awesome and looks like the old one
i managed to summon loki
hooo hooo hooo
so what do you guys think about the journey? is it strange?
is anybody translating?
i loved the first one on ds "devils survivor"
when is the u/e release?
this is nothing like devils survivor, other than the monsters and the fact that you can fusion them xD.
This is a sequel to the old school shin megami tensei, which is a dungeon crawling rpg. To make the enemies your friends, you have to negotiate with them, and by conversing correctly, they will be yours (nothing like devil's survivor's gay auction system).


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It does the job of lowering my blood pressure. Before it was high. I was also on Atenolol before but switched to Lisinopril/hctz 12.5 mg. While the med works I can't help but wonder how I've gained almost 50 lbs. in a year and I've followed cardio and weight lifting (Power 90) and eat primarily a vegan diet. To note, I was around 220 last year (I was 206 in 2011), also around the time I got on lisinopril/hctz but gained almost 30 lbs. in a year and it's frustrating. It seems most of what I have is water weight all the time. I don't understand. Part of the weight gain can also be from muscle gains. The only "real" fat have left is my around my belly and my arms are pretty much toned.
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The chair will be displayed with a painting of long-serving SANFL President Max Basheer, as well as other significant administrators, in the 140-year Exhibition, which will be held from June 6 until August 13 this year.
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One of the biggest fears after death is "the fear of public speaking". That is one of the mai reasons why people who manage to get past this fear are percieved as experts and top leaders in their marketplaces.
I am sure that you can think about at least somebody that seemed to become an overnight success or got to a top position in the marketplace very quickly. Think about it for a second, how did that happen? You already know the answers, you have seen him or she speaking at a ton of events in their field already!
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Easy Scholarships for Average Students
It's nice that easy scholarships for average students exist, because this means that being average is special and worthwhile and people are recognizing this today – sort of. It's not so much that scholarships for the average student exist as past accomplishments don't really matter when applying to these unusual scholarships. Yes, this is true – what you did academically is not a factor to apply. It's what you will be tested to do that really matters. In other words average student scholarships usually will give you an assignment to decide if what you were tasked to do is what the judges are looking for. This may be the most authentic way of administering scholarship awards because if you are truly talented or gifted it may come through.
Most of the average Finding financial aid without having to approach a student loan company can be an incredible hassle, especially if students do not have a perfect academic record. It can be frustrating knowing that just because a student did not get a 4.0 in their academic pursuits that they later may be penalized by having to go into debt just to get a college education. Not every student is a genius, and not every student is interested in being a master of academia. It is in fact very common for students to simply want to go to college so that they can better maximize their earning potential over the course of their life and not, despite what many professors may believe, to study and conduct research. Such students are not lazy, and they are called average for a very good reason – they fit in with the vast majority of students attending schools and colleges.
Fortunately scholarships for average students do exist because granting organizations realize that not every student wants to end up as a professor. The idea behind offering scholarships in general is not only to award high achievers but to increase access to higher education for greater numbers of students who would not otherwise be able to afford tuition costs. It cannot be denied that average students come from every walk of life, from the disadvantaged to those who just don't have a learning style compatible with their school's teaching methodologies. So, do not worry if you are an average student looking for scholarships, they are available and you should be applying to them.
Perhaps a student may have average scores with regards to school, but they are heavily involved in the community, clearly displaying a deep compassion and interest in involvement. A good example of an average student scholarship program students can apply for who have been heavily involved in their community is the Do Something Awards, given out annually since 2007. This average student program is offered to those under the age of 25 who have been directly involved in solving problems and leading people towards solutions. It rewards up to $50,000 in the form of a scholarship for average students and the finalist gets an all expense paid trip to New York. Those who have won the award previously maintain involvement in the organization, judging future winners and helping to select winning projects based on merit. Judges base their award decisions on how involved an individual has been in not only solving a problem but publicizing the issue, the relationships they have developed, how much they have really helped others, and how sustainable the work is over time. Submissions for these scholarships for average students are due no later than March 1, 2011.
There is the Red Vines Drawing Contest which is sponsored by the American Licorice Company where students submit drawings they created to be used in the Red Vines packages where they are fully displayed. More than one winner is selected and scholarship awards go as high as $2,500.
Other scholarships for average students is the David Letterman scholarship was started in 1985 and you have to be attending Ball State University studying in telecommunications. Winners are selected are students that exhibit they have a creative mind rather than their past academic achievements as a factor. Your project is submitted should include both written work and some type of film or video along with it. Top award is $10,000, second $5,000 and third is $3,000. David Letterman himself will decide if the average student deserves this scholarship.
Most poetry scholarships award scholarships to students who write a poem based on their selection criteria. No past accomplishments matter just enter and write your prose.
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Just because a student is average in their academic studies does not mean they are not great individual worthy of receiving financial assistance. Easy scholarships for average students very often look for those who have been actively involved in other pursuits be they sports, community work or other activities. As with any scholarship opportunities, it is important to identify what factors a student has going for them that may merit an award, and no stone should be left unturned. Identify demographic factors, personal issues students have overcome, or projects in their community in which they have been involved. Students with learning disabilities will have a wide array of easy scholarships available to them, and doers in the community will certainly have programs such as the Do Something Awards listed above to apply to. Though scholarships are often hyped as being for the cream of the crop, this is a myth that any student interested in furthering their academic interests should have dispelled immediately.
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Infrastructure at the CampThu, 09/29/2011 - 09:47 — Dale
One of the big expenses of this first cabin is developing the infrastructure that will serve for all of the rest of the project. As the first cabin nears completion, the infrastructure is moving along as well. We could not afford the sewage system at this time so we put in a septic tank for now. This will work for the first cabin or maybe too, but it will buy us time to be able to raise the funds for further developing the infrastructure. We have also temporarily brought water in from the shallow well on the current camp property.
Cabin Completion and Counseling OfficeMon, 09/26/2011 - 15:24 — Dale
This week I have been in Villavicencio as the workers tie up the loose ends on the first cabin. They have been installing the banister around the back porch and fixing leaks and other minor problems that have cropped up. The electrical engineer decided to go ahead and have the electricity installed, for my convenience, even though we have not been able raise the funds to pay of the last of the money we owe him. Together with Gordon Clifford, of Christian Mission Press, I have been staying at the cabin and using it as a base to head into town and work at the school.
Evangelism and a Hotel Room InvasionThu, 09/22/2011 - 16:45 — Dale
Over the years we have always attempted to spread the Gospel here in Colombia as much as possible. As church members have moved to new areas we often attempt to visit them and assess the possibility of using them to start a new church in that area. When one of our church family members moved to Leticia, we made plans to visit them and check out the possibilities. Together with a small group of church leaders I traveled to Leticia at the end of August for this purpose.
Camp Cabin ProgressTue, 09/13/2011 - 06:48 — Dale
I have just returned from Villavicencio where I spent two weeks overseeing the construction of the first cabin. I am here to pick up the next work crew that will be working to completely paint the cabin, inside and out. They will arrive here in Bogotá tonight and we will spend the weekend with the deaf church. Then on Sunday afternoon we will head down to Villavicencio to begin working on the cabin.
Camp CatTue, 09/06/2011 - 09:49 — Dale
Pets have always been around since I can remember. My dad always had a hunting dog and my mother had parakeets and a cat (good combination, right?). We had a dachshund for a watch dog and to kill rats when our kids were growing up in Colombia. We had a menagerie of monkeys, parrots, and armadillos while living in Colombia. When in high school Susy dragged home a stray kitten that had been dumped, while she "found someone to take him." As you can imagine, he lived a long happy life as a welfare cat in our home. So the Meade household has always been a pet place.


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Mavi Phoenix – Quiet
Just as Italy, Austria is probably not the first country that will pop up in your mind when the conversation slides towards European alt-pop music scene. Usually that crown is disputed between British and Scandinavians. So it's great to see a new Austrian act experiencing a breakthrough moment like the one is living Mavi Phoenix now. The Austrian alt-pop songstress just dropped the official video for his comeback single Quiet, a song that blends hazy synth hooks with soft electronic beats topped by Mavi's bold vocals.
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In post, U2 singer says his recent bicycle accident may have rendered his guitar days over
If you're happy 2014 is over, odds are you're not nearly as happy it's over as Hollywood is. Attendance at movie theaters was the lowest it has been since 1995, according to the Hollywood Reporter, which based its figures on preliminary estimates. (Final numbers are due out soon from the National Association of Theater Owners.) That figure is down 6 percent from 2013, when attendance topped 1.34 billion; the last time attendance dipped below 1.3 billion was 2011. Grosses, meanwhile, were around $10.36 billion, down 5 percent from 2013, marking the largest year-to-year decline Hollywood has seen in nine years. What was to blame? Under-performing sequels such as summer's "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," "Transformers: The Age of Extinction (we should call it "Who Even Cares Anymore") and the latest "Hunger Games" movie, says THR. But with the new "Star Wars" movie and the "Avengers" sequel on deck, there is hope the trend will be reversed in 2015. Because what is Tinsel Town without a little hope?
Bono addresses arm, lots of other things
U2 lead singer Bono is down and out after a bicycle accident left him laid up in recovery, which he addressed — among many other topics — in a gargantuan 6,000 word New Year's Day post on U2's website. Organized by topics from A-Z, he talked about Kanye West ("a real innovator"), Jimmy Fallon ("the second coming of the late show") and his own future as a musician following his accident. "Recovery has been more difficult than I thought," he said. "As I write this, it is not clear that I will ever play guitar again. The band have reminded me that neither they nor Western civilization are depending on this ... But then does the Edge, or Jimmy Page, or any guitarist you know have a titanium elbow, as I do now? I'm all elbows, I am." U2's 2015 tour (no Detroit date, grrr) will, however, continue as planned: "Live is where we live or die," he said. "We have some extraordinary ideas up our sleeve for this tour, I've just got to be rebuilt by 14th May."
Stallone: New Rambo, Rocky entries in works
Speaking of sequels, Sylvester Stallone is set to once again return to playing his two most famous characters. The 68-year-old actor will soon begin filming "Creed," which will star Michael B. Jordan ("Fruitvale Station") as Apollo Creed's grandson, who will be trained by Stallone's Rocky Balboa for an upcoming fight. The movie is due out in 2016. Stallone also announced on Twitter he will soon star in "Rambo 5: Last Blood," which will find his John Rambo character going up against a Mexican drug cartel in a story he has described as his version of "No Country for Old Men" — ironically, a phrase he continues to defy.
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