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As I have referenced previously, I have had involvement in Calvary Chapel since in and around 1995. I attended their Bible College for a year in 1996-97; attended the flagship church of Calvary Chapel, founding pastor Chuck Smith's church in Costa Mesa, CA (for four years); and more recently we attended Calvary Chapel, Vancouver (WA), now Calvary Downtown for a couple of years. Before all of this Calvary Chapel stuff came into my life—as most of you know by now—I grew up in the Conservative Baptist Association (CBA), my dad as one of this denomination's ordained pastors. Currently we attend Columbia Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, WA; this has become a better fit for us (my wife and I), theologically (and the church, and in particular the senior pastor, Dr. Fitz Neal, has a great sense of the Spirit's koinonial presence). That said, I am still very intrigued and interested in the politics and the goings-on in the Calvary Chapel movement. I am still friends with the pastor at our former Calvary Chapel here in Washington, and am able to kind of stay aware of how the movement is going. The reason I am writing about this right now is because today is the kick off day for the 2013 Calvary Chapel Senior Pastor's Conference (which goes from today 06-03 through Friday 06-07). The rest of this post will be a description and reflection on the polity, politics, theology, and church government that defines Calvary Chapel as a movement.
History and Inception
Here is how the Calvary Chapel Association (and by the way, this 'Association' language is rather new, Calvary prides itself on not being a denomination [point of fact, they are one of the most denominational non-denominations you might ever encounter]) describes the history and founding of Calvary Chapel by Chuck Smith:
[I]n 1965, Pastor Chuck Smith began his ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa with just twenty-five people. From the beginning, Pastor Chuck welcomed all, young and old, without judgment, placing his emphasis on the teaching of the Word of God. His simple, yet sound, biblical approach draws 25,000 people weekly.
With a sincere concern for the lost, Pastor Chuck made room in his heart and his home for a generation of hippies and surfers; generating a movement of the Holy Spirit that spread from the West Coast to the East Coast, and now, throughout the world.
What began as a small local church has now grown into an international ministry of over 1500 fellowships throughout the world.
Here in our website, we invite you to find out more about who we are today, what we believe, where we are throughout the world and we invite you to join us as we meet and worship our wonderful Lord and Savior, study His Word, fellowship together, grow in His grace and desire to make disciples and go into all the world. [website]
So this movement really started when Chuck Smith opened the doors of his church to the hippies and surfers (and this whole kind of 60's culture) when nobody else really would. From there the Lord did radical things in the lives of many many people, and most of the most prominent (and even less) Calvary Chapel pastors today can trace their lineage back to being saved out of the drug and free-sex culture of the 60's and 70's under the leadership of pastor Chuck Smith; in fact the common refrain among most Calvary Chapel pastors today is that Chuck Smith is their pastor. Interestingly, this kind of clues you in to the kind of implicit hierarchical 'episcopalian' style of church government that gives the Calvary churches their shape (Chuck=Pope, his inner circle of big named pastors=the college of cardinals, the regional leadership they have in place=archbishops, and their local pastors=bishops) (you can read more about the kind of fall out this government has been producing of late in the Calvary movement in general here).
By and large, Calvary Chapel (given its background in Foursquare ecclesiology and theology) is broadly what can be called 'semi-charismatic'. They believe in what some have called the 'second-blessing' (which they would repudiate this language), or what they call 'the baptism of the Holy Spirit'; this is a post-conversion experience and event, wherein a Christian person needs to be baptized with the Holy Spirit in order to accomplish the work of the ministry, and to experience a powerful life of sanctification where victory over personal sin is the sign; along with this 'baptism', they like other charismatics believe that a sign of this will be speaking in tongues (in the charismatic understanding of this)—unlike other charismatics, they do not press that a person needs to speak in tongues, and they restrain speaking in tongues from happening in the main church service (they have what is called 'after-glow' services where such "gifts" can be practiced freely).
As far as their doctrine of God; they are typically Evangelical, and affirm that God is triune, and that He has incarnated Himself for us in Christ, dying for all people (so universal atonement) to forgive them of their sins and reconcile them unto God.
Their view of salvation is essentially Arminian (but I would argue that the way it is usually communicated in most Calvary Chapels, incidentally as it is, that it actually tends more towards a historic understanding of semi-Pelagian); they believe and teach (and I generalize, because there is a range of belief here among the various pastors; I base my generalization on the teaching of pastor Chuck Smith who is the pastor's Pastor) that essentially a person could conceivably fall away, but they usually caveat this with the qualification of "but why would a true Christian ever fall away'? This teaching can be quite unnerving the contemplative type.
Ultimately, Calvary Chapel, in line with their heritage (Foursquare) is anti-intellectual. One example of this from my personal experience is this: I told my fellow students at Calvary Chapel Bible College that I was going to be leaving there to attend Multnomah Bible College (where they had real doctors for faculty etc.); their instant and unanimous response was "oh brother, be careful that you don't quench the Spirit!" I have also heard multiple times from various prominent pastors in Calvary Chapel that one of the real dangers facing the Calvary movement is intellectualism; the only caveat they have for this, is that they will appeal to sanctioned intellectuals (mostly from Dallas Theological Seminary), who meet the snuff relative to their heavy heavy dependence upon classical Dispensational theology. And this leads me to my next point; if they do have a theological approach and hermeneutic, it is classical Dispensationalism.
Calvary Chapel is known (even in the State of Israel itself, i.e. the leadership of the nation of Israel) for being Christian zionists, and this is a result of their internalization of dispensational theology, and the "literal" reading of the text of Scripture. They have, as I've heard, directly sent financial support to the nation of Israel (because if you bless Israel God will bless you cf. Gen. 12.1-3ff); they see Israel as the key to interpreting Scripture and Biblical prophecy (instead of Jesus, by implication); and they see all of this support correlate with a proper Pre-tribulational, Premillennial, Dispensational reading of Scripture. Indeed, this is their theological way.
Current Events
So what is interesting to me, currently, is that given all of the above background, what is happening right now in the Calvary Chapel movement is something of either death thralls, birth pangs, or both. The founder, who still tightly holds the reigns of the doctrinal direction of Calvary Chapel as a movement (or now an association), Chuck Smith, is determined that any Calvary Chapel who diverges from a strict Classical Dispensational (so you can't as a Calvary Chapel pastor even be a Progressive Dispensationalist) reading of Scripture is essentially (and this is not too strong!) a heretic (or someone who does not take Scripture seriously at all). Beyond this, anyone who might even hint at being less Arminian (which they don't even call themselves Arminian, which illustrates Calvary's de-emphasis on doing theology) in orientation, and instead Reformed (meaning 5 point Calvinist), or worse, Covenantal (although I have never come across any Calvary pastor who is this far removed from the Calvary way) is basically anathema.
The problem facing the upper leadership of Calvary Chapel right now (well one big problem anyway) is that there is a whole new crop of younger pastors who have grown up in the Calvary Chapel movement, and are 2nd and 3rd generation (in some instances) from their 1st generation forefathers. And this newer crop of pastors have not, for lack of a better word, been as 'indoctrinated' into the Calvary way as many of their forebears. And a lot of these newer or younger pastors are much more open (just because of cultural norms) to new theological ideas that do not align, at all, with dispensational theology. The influence for many of these guys might be John Piper and/or The Gospel Coalition, which is much too 'Reformed' for Calvary tastes; or they might be being influenced by the writings of N.T. Wright, who is not dispensational, and in fact is quite Covenantal in orientation—and there are many other influences giving shape to the new direction of these younger pastors and their flocks.
Indeed, as I observe this as an informed outsider (now), what I think this current pastors conference is intended to do is to reign a lot of these younger pastors back into the fold of the Calvary way. The problem, as I see it, is that a lot of these pastors (and many of them are actually 1st generation Calvary pastors who have continue to study outside of the Calvary sanctioned scholarship) are not interested, at all, in preaching/teaching and endorsing the hard lines drawn by classic dispensational theology. Furthermore, I don't think many of these types of Calvary pastors (and most of them are outside the boundaries the hub of Calvary Chapel in Southern California) are actually willing to bend the knee to Chuck Smith (and his cohorts) on having to read Scripture in this hard core (and even idiosyncratic) understanding of Pre-Tribulational, Premillennial Dispensational Theology. And yet, Chuck Smith (and those close to him), have actually been giving these types of pastors in Calvary Chapel, as I see it, an ultimatum. That is, either you teach the Bible as I see it (Chuck Smith), or you can no longer brandish the name of Calvary Chapel—so in effect they will be disassociated. I think this kind of doctrinal fissure is already present in the Calvary movement, and so this, I think, pastor's conference might be very defining in regard to the way that Calvary Chapel is going to look in the near future. I could actually see a massive rupture or split happening in this movement; if it hasn't already happened functionally.
Last year they streamed the conference live; unfortunately this year they aren't. So I will have to wait and hear what happens, if anything. Maybe the leadership will back off on pressing their pastor's in the direction I have described, but I highly doubt it!

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I am a fan of skin brushing, well the truth is when I can be bothered to factor in the extra 5 mins or so to my daily routine. And when I read over the benefits again, I am mad at myself for not doing it more! It will certainly be one of my resolutions for 2013, especially as bikini season edges ever closer…
Dry skin brushing involves gently brushing your skin with a natural bristle brush. It's also a way you can soften your skin along with loads of other advantages so do your epidermis a favor and continue perusing below for some of the best benefits of dry brushing!
One of more obvious benefits of dry brushing is that it can exfoliate your skin. By gently brushing your body, you can literally brush off dull, dead skin cells and reveal new, smooth skin. You can use a brush with a long handle and exfoliate hard to reach places like your back that normally get neglected by exfoliating with a body scrub too!
Dry brushing your skin can stimulate blood and lymph flow to your skin, which can nourish your skin cells. Our blood carries oxygen and nutrients and also helps carry away wastes from working cells, so this is an important feature of dry brushing. Increasing your blood flow is kind of like cleaning your skin from the inside!
Another one of the beauty benefits of dry brushing skin is getting your smoothest skin ever! Dry brushing promotes soft and smooth skin from exfoliating. Some also say that dry brushing can promote a tighter look in the skin, making the appearance of cellulite less noticeable!
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Chris Henry grew up in North Carolina and has lived in Atlanta since 2004. He began his ministry at Shallowford Presbyterian Church in January of 2011. Chris is a graduate of Duke University and Columbia Theological Seminary. Upon graduation from seminary, Chris received five honors including the Wilds Book Prize, Columbia's highest academic honor, and the Harvard A. Anderson Graduate Fellowship. Chris' work has been published in the Christian Century, Feasting on the Gospels, Journal for Preachers and Covenant Connection, and he has been a featured preacher on Day One, as well as at many Presbyterian and ecumenical events. His interest in learning from and serving others has taken him on spiritual pilgrimages and ministry partnership trips to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Peru, and the Iona Community in Scotland.
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Fudge can be a tricky treat as you're working with sugar and sugar is not always a willing participant. Sugar needs to reach a very high temperature before it caramelises, but the trickiness is that it can seize/crystalise) and if this happens, I've been known to empty out the pot into the bin and start again! Frustrating!
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How to Buy an Engagement Ring
Ready to Pop the Question? Here's How to Pick the Right Ring
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Buying an engagement ring isn't just one of the most expensive purchases you'll probably make in your life – it's also one of the most exciting. But along with that excitement comes some confusion, a bit of panic, and a whole lot of little questions before you ask the biggest one of all: "Will you marry me?"
You've probably seen movies or TV shows where the guy goes into a jewelry store and leaves with a big rock ten minutes later, but that's not the case in real life. Instead, stepping into those doors and standing in front of cases upon cases of blindingly sparkly diamonds can be incredibly intimidating. With all the factors – from how much you should spend to what style of diamond you should get – you might go from feeling pretty confident to wanting to run out of those doors as fast as you came in. Sorry, but it's much too early for cold feet: You just need a little guidance.
Shopping for an engagement ring is actually a lot like shopping for a house or car, except the finished product is much smaller and much shinier. You can't really just look at one and say, "Ok, I'll take it!" You want to know what materials it's made of, any imperfections it has, if it's within your budget — the list goes on. You also don't just want to say yes to something without being sure your significant other is going to love it, too. It's a big deal and an equally big investment, so there's nothing wrong with taking your time to find something that will check off all the qualities on your list.
You might not know the difference between yellow gold and rose gold, what the 4Cs are, or the difference between a princess and cushion cut right now, though you will soon enough. Before you know it, you'll be such an engagement ring pro that all your buds will be coming to you for answers when it's their turn to get hitched. Here's everything – and we mean everything – you need to know about how to buy a ring.
How Do You Know What She Wants?
Listen up! This is a crucial step in buying an engagement ring. You have to figure out what your significant other wants because she's going to be wearing that ring for the rest of her life (so she better like it). Luckily, there are many ways to go about finding "the one."
Since it's 2018, technology will be your best friend in figuring out the perfect engagement ring. If you want some hints from the recipient herself, she might just send you a link to her private Pinterest board full of ideas she's been collecting over the years, screenshots of rings she liked on Instagram, or some inspiration from her favorite celebrities. But if you'd rather decide for yourself without her knowing, talk to her friends and family because there's a good chance she's let them in on some of her favorite looks over the years.
On the other hand, you could always consult an expert in the field to gain the best insight possible. Knowing the struggle and pressure that comes with the task, we requested the services of a true jewelry savant, Oded Edelman, who is president of JamesAllen.com, which has been at the forefront of bridal jewelry for the past decade. So, suffice it to say, he knows a thing or two about the subject.
Edelman believes modern couples are "increasingly nixing tradition," opting to shop together for the perfect engagement ring. However, he stresses that "if you're planning a surprise, consider a few things."
The Most Popular Settings:
When you're looking at pictures of rings or getting tips on what she likes from those close to her, keep two factors in mind: How will the ring fit with your significant other's lifestyle and is are they the flashy or low-key type?
Edelman shares the following: "If she goes rock climbing, for example, or if she works in a medical field where gloves are necessary, you might want to go for a setting without exposed diamonds on the band, like a solitaire or channel-set ring. "If her day-to-day is less hands on, you can consider a wider range of settings like the super-popular pave setting, which features more exposed diamonds on the band," adds Edelman.
All the different types of engagement ring settings might be making your head spin, but these are the ones you'll see the most:
- Solitaire: A solitaire ring is exactly what it sounds like: a single stone. With that stone, you can choose how many prongs — aka the claws that hold the diamond in place on the band — you want, which is typically 4 or 6.
- Vintage: Vintage rings come in many different styles from certain eras — such as Victorian and Art Deco — and they each have a very distinct look.
- Gemstone: Instead of a diamond, it's common to pick a gemstone as the center stone, like sapphire or aquamarine.
- Sidestone: Perfect for someone who wants a little extra bling without being too in-your-face, sidestone engagement rings have a line of pavé or a halo that makes the center stone stand out more.
- Halo: Instead of having just a solitaire diamond, it's common to choose to put a halo of smaller diamonds around the main stone.
- Three-Stone: Instead of having a solitaire stone, some couples go for three-stone engagement rings for what they represent: the past, present, and future.
The Bands:
The band of the engagement ring might not seem like a huge deal compared to the stone, but it makes all the difference in how the ring looks and feels. The first thing that plays a big role is whether the band is thick or thin. How wide the band is can totally transform the look of a ring, and it's really a preference thing. While thicker bands used to be more common, thin and delicate bands are now becoming increasingly popular.
Next comes the material. There are many different directions you can go in, but these are the most common choices:
- Platinum: a silvery hue
- White Gold: looks similar to platinum, but is made of a mixture of gold and white metals
- Yellow Gold: pure gold mixed with other metals for a yellow hue
- Rose Gold: gold mixed with copper for a pinkish hue
While platinum stands alone, white, yellow, and rose gold all look slightly different depending on which karat you choose: the higher the karat, the purer the metal is. These are the most common choices you'll see:
- 14k white gold
- 14k yellow gold
- 14k rose gold
- 18k white gold
- 18k yellow gold
- 18k rose gold
The Styles:
The styles of engagement rings are seemingly endless, but there's something to match everyone's personality. While some women prefer a simpler look, others love vintage rings that take inspiration from different eras with intricate details.
"Like with diamond styles, look at how trendy your SO is on the day-to-day, says Edelman. "Some helpful guiding questions: Does she like to keep up with the latest fashions? Is she somebody who likes to read all the fashion magazines and blogs?" If they happen to fall in this category, Edelman recommends going "for a more daring setting, like a romantic vintage engagement ring or a hyper-modern tension ring." In the case they're a more low-key jewelry wearer, "opting for a simple, more classic style" ring is the way to go.
You might instantly think a diamond is the way to go, but don't forget about gemstones: Kate Middleton is rocking a blue sapphire ring, after all. There are many different gemstones to look at, but the most popular options are the following:
- Sapphire: deep blue
- Emerald: green
- Ruby: red
- Moissanite: looks very similar to a diamond
- Morganite: pinkish
- Aquamarine: light blue
- Amethyst: purple
It's also possible to get diamonds in different colors, from the timeless yellow canary diamond to incredibly rare red and blue diamonds. The only problem? They can be even more expensive than colorless diamonds depending on the size, how vibrantly colored the diamond is, and other factors. One exception, though, is the black diamond, which is becoming more and more popular but remains much cheaper than other colored diamonds.
If you're still feeling a little unsure of what to get your significant other, you'll be happy to know the decision doesn't have to be 100% yours. Edelman says there's no harm in asking your partner what they like: "When it comes to fancier shapes, such as a heart, a pear, an oval, marquise, etc., always ask if she's mentioned that she likes that specific shape." Or you can always stick to the "more classic diamond shape, like round, princess, or cushion cut diamonds."
"You don't want to be in a situation where you pick out something that she doesn't like at all," says Sarah Behar, diamond and social media advisor at Lauren B Jewelry in New York City. "It used to be where the significant other had no idea what to expect, but now we usually see couples coming in together. That way everything will be done to their liking and there's no room for error."
How to Find Her Ring Size
Edelman shares that "an engagement ring should fit comfortably — not too tight, but not too loose either." "The perfect ring fits loose enough to slide over your knuckle and tight enough so that it cannot fall off your finger," he adds. If you don't have your significant other's ring size and don't want to ask her, it's OK. Just know there are some sneaky ways to go about figuring out what it is without her suspecting anything at all.
- Option One: Find a ring she already wears all the time and have someone check the size based on that. From there, Edelman recommends using an online or plastic ring sizer to determine size. JamesAllen.com also allows customers to have their purchased ring resized one time at no extra charge within 60 days of purchase.
- Option Two: Ask one of her friends or family members if they know her size. If they don't, find out what sizes her sister and mom wear; they might have the same finger size. Edelman says, "People that popped the question in the last year were 3x more likely (66%) to ask friends/family about ring suggestions than the 21% who proposed a decade ago."
- Option Three: If you're really desperate and have ran out of all other options, you can always pull the string trick. If your significant other is a heavy sleeper, try to tie a string around her finger while she's catching some zzzs, then take it with you when you go to the jewelry store, says Behar.
The great thing about engagement rings is that there's something for every budget, no matter how small or how big it is. "One of the reasons we love collaborating with couples looking for engagement rings online is because it's a sure-fire way to find an affordable engagement ring," says Edelman. "The simple reason is this: online jewelers have less overhead, so they can sell the same products — and usually a much bigger selection — for less than brick and mortar stores."
According to Behar, the average amount spent in the U.S. on an engagement ring is a little over $6,000. But in bigger cities like New York, she finds people are spending closer to $10,000. "People aren't specifically going by the 'one month's salary' rule anymore, but it can sometimes happen coincidentally that that's what they end up spending," she says. "Most people are sitting down and saying 'What can I feasibly spend?" or "What do I personally feel is the appropriate amount to spend on something like this?"
Really, there's no right answer or rule: You can get a beautiful $500 engagement ring, or a beautiful $50,000 engagement ring. But when you're deciding how much money to fork out, pay close attention to the 4Cs, which can make a huge difference in how much bang you get for your buck.
Lastly, in terms of budget, Edelman claims you should look for a "money-back guarantee (no restocking fees), free ring resizing and 24/7 customer service." This will help you as a buyer feel "secure with your purchase, knowing exactly what you're getting before it arrives safely at your door."
So you're probably wondering what the 4Cs everyone keeps talking about are. To put it simply, they're the four very important aspects of how the diamond looks and just how big and shiny it is: carat, color, clarity, and cut.
The carat refers to the diamond's weight — not the size, like most people assume. The range differs depending on where you buy your ring, but you can typically find something as small as .25 carats to something as large as 5 carats and up. It all depends on preference (and your budget): some women prefer something dainty, while others want something that really stands out.
Obviously the bigger the ring, the more expensive it gets. Luckily there's an easy way to make a diamond look bigger without increasing the carat size. "The most common size is going to be a little larger than a carat, and the best way to make it look bigger is by adding a halo around the surface," Behar says. "You're taking a diamond that's one carat in the middle, but you're giving it the surface area of a two-carat diamond simply by adding that extra perimeter around it. When the halo is done seamlessly, you really can't tell where the diamond in the center starts and ends."
When you think of a diamond, you probably think of something really clear. The color of a diamond is graded on the absence of color, with a scale that ranges from D, E, and F as the most colorless to Z, Y, and Z, which have a visibly yellow tint. The most popular types are colorless and near colorless, and those also cost the most.
Clarity refers to the number, size, and position of the diamond's imperfections. The GIA Clarity Scale ranges from Flawless (FL) where no imperfections are visible to a skilled grader using 10x magnification to I1, I2, and I3 (Included) where imperfections are easy to spot under 10x magnification. "The imperfections could be everything from a black dot or grey line to a cloud within the diamond," Behar says. "No diamond is really perfectly pure, but the closer and higher up it is on the scale, the more flawless it is. The goal is not being able to see any of those imperfections with the naked eye; that will take away from the sparkle of the diamond."
The cut of the diamond doesn't refer to the shape of the diamond. It's actually talking about the diamond's proportions, symmetry, and polish — aka what makes it sparkle. Cut can be a little tricky, though, because GIA only assigns cut grades to round diamonds, which range from poor to excellent.
"When it comes to a shape — like cushion cut or oval, for example — it's something where you'll have to sit down and look at the diamond's proportions and evaluate for yourself," Behar says.
Aside from the standard round diamonds, there are plenty of other cuts that make for a beautiful engagement ring that are equally dazzling:
- Round: a standard circle shape
- Princess: a square or rectangular outline
- Emerald: a rectangular outline that has a step cut with rows of pavilion
- Asscher: a square cut Emerald with a deeper pavilion
- Cushion: a square with rounded corners
- Marquise: a long and narrow football-shape
- Radiant: a square shape with cut corners
- Oval: a standard oval shape
- Heart: a standard heart shape
- Pear: a standard pear shape
How to Avoid Dodgy Diamonds
When you're looking for the perfect diamond ring, make sure you're buying from a trustworthy retailer and your diamond is certified by a reputable source, like GIA or EGL. If you get a certificate from another source, the quality of the diamond might not be as good. "If you're getting a certificate from a certifier that's not well-known, they may be more lenient. The diamond could be certified, but it could be 2 or 3 grades lower than what a stricter certifier would go by," Behar says.
Besides making sure your diamond has a reputable certificate, there are also things to look out for that your certificate won't tell you. "The certificate isn't going to tell you if the imperfection in the diamond is visible to the naked eye. It shows you it's there, but it doesn't tell you if it takes away from the sparkle of the diamond," she continues. "It's definitely important to not just go off the certificate alone. Make sure you see the diamond in person if you can."
If seeing the diamond up close isn't an option, there are many companies that have high-quality videos of the diamond you can look at online, as well as magnified and zoomed-in shots.
How to Save on Your Ring
There are many different factors that go into picking the perfect engagement ring, but one thing to keep in mind is it doesn't have to be perfect and there are lots of ways you can save money and still have a diamond that will sparkle and shine for years to come.
In place of diamonds, moissanite — a gemstone that looks incredibly similar to diamonds — is becoming more and more popular. The sparkle might not be quite the same as a diamond, but it's still beautiful and can allow you to get a bigger gemstone for a lower cost. You could also look into morganite, a pinkish gemstone that looks especially stunning with a rose gold band. It also costs much lower than a standard diamond.
Aside from using a different gemstone, you can also knock off some of the cost by cutting back on one of the 4Cs.
"If someone is trying to save a little bit and work their budget tighter, clarity is important but it's also the first place you can give up a little bit. I find that it's the least obvious to the eye," Behar says. "If you get a slightly larger diamond, don't spend the extra money on clarity; the larger diamond will show up more prominently. The same thing goes for color. If you give up a little on clarity, you can get a diamond that looks visibly whiter. When you're looking straight at the ring, you might see that the diamond has a tint of yellow to it quicker than you'd see if the diamond has a tiny imperfection somewhere."
Some other ways you can save money on an engagement ring are by going with a non-traditional design that doesn't include a center stone, looking into lab-grown diamonds from retailers like Brilliant Earth, or finding a unique vintage ring that suits your significant other's personality. You can also opt for inexpensive settings that look great, like a solitaire diamond with a platinum band. It's simple, romantic, and inexpensive depending on the size of the diamond.
Where to Shop
Ready for the fun part? When you're ready to start shopping for the perfect engagement ring, there are plenty of places you can go, both online and in-store. Trustworthy online retailers like Blue Nile, Brilliant Earth, and James Allen make it incredibly easy to choose the perfect ring from miles away. And retailers like Zales, Kay Jewelers, Jared, and Tiffany & Co. have specialists that can show you the styles in person, helping you figure out the best options within your budget.
When it comes to brands of engagement rings, some people are dead-set on a certain one, and others could care less. Some of the most popular ones to keep an eye out for are Neil Lane, Tiffany & Co., David Yurman, Tacori, and Harry Winston. Because the ring has a designer behind it, it's probably going to be more expensive. (But it will definitely be stunning.)
If you'd rather be your own designer, that's possible, too: Many places let you create your own ring, from the band to the type of diamond. If you're shopping online and have a certain setting in mind that you don't see available to purchase, it's a great way to create your significant other's dream ring without paying someone big bucks to put it together for you. Many online retailers also offer free shipping and returns, making it easy to get your money back if you're not happy with the finished product.
Insurance is something that's often overlooked, but it's probably the most important thing you can possibly get when buying an engagement ring. Sadly, mishaps happen more often than you think.
"You don't know what could happen, whether it's an accident, or your ring gets lost or stolen. You'll be thankful to not have to shell out thousands of dollars all at once to replace something your insurance could have covered for you," Behar says.
Any ring you get comes with some sort of appraisal, and you can use that document to set up your insurance. It only takes a few minutes for you to get covered, and it doesn't cost much each year to keep the ring insured. The exact yearly cost depends on how much the engagement ring is worth, but it's usually between $50-$300/year.
Our Top Picks
What are the most popular designs and styles this year? It really depends on the look you're going for. Just because something is trending for 2017 doesn't mean it has to be the option you opt for. In fact, we suggest choosing something timeless. This piece of jewelry is going to be with her for, ideally, the rest of her life. The last thing you want to do is choose a cut that will look dated once the trend passes.
Here, we've laid out a few rings to base your decision on. Simply put: keep timeless, classic looks at the forefront. That said, if your leading lady would appreciate something with a little edge, consider organic shapes such as a round cut with a swirled band or a simple stone on a multi-band ring.
Crafted in 14K white gold, this delicate solitaire engagement ring features an iconic ¼ ct. tw. princess cut diamond. Treat her like the royalty she is with this classic and affordable option, and secure her love forever.
$599.99 at Helzberg.com
The solitaire engagement ring style is timeless. It features a beautiful-cut diamond and is set in a platinum band. It is perfect for the woman who appreciates simplicity and elegance and doesn't want to compromise on sparkle.
$900.00 at BlueNile.com
Instant Classic
An instant classic, the princess cut will never go out of style. The simple band allows the diamond to be the well-deserved star of the show. We feel the platinum band is an obvious investment, though anyone working with a smaller budget can find other gorgeous options in different metal styles (14K – Rose Gold, White Gold, and Yellow Gold) at a more affordable value.
$780.00 at BlueNile.com
Organic Shapes
If you want to venture off the beaten path, we recommend looking to organic shape. This unique design is set in 14K white gold and features a round diamond center stone.
$2,779.00 at GordonsJewelers.com
Bold Bands
If you know your leading lady will want something more, consider a multi-band ring. While it doesn't take away from the brilliant diamond set, it lends a certain contemporary style to the overall aesthetic.
$999.95 at Reeds.com
Bear in mind that what works for one person simply doesn't work for others. And as Edelman previously stated, more modern brides are choosing to shun tradition, which can selecting a ring type even more challenging. In the case you're about to wife up someone who is more on the unconventional side, James Allen has a few unique and trendy selections to keep in mind that are growing in popularity right now.
East/West Rings
"What makes this setting special is how the stone sits - horizontally on the band, compared to the traditional vertical placement - worn by the likes of of Portia de Rossi, Catherine Zeta Jones and Kate Beckinsale." – Edelman
$1,695.00 at JamesAllen.com
Hexagonal Designs
"This modern, art-deco inspired shape offers an instant heirloom feel. Options are endless here when it comes to diamond cut or gemstones/colored diamonds." – Edelman
$622.00 at JamesAllen.com
Double Bands
"Two is always better than one, and this band style perfectly showcases any stone shape from emeralds to ovals. Modern (and budget-conscious) brides will love this option as it can serve as both an engagement ring and wedding band." – Edelman
$1,680.00 at JamesAllen.com
Floral Clusters
"Perfect for spring-time proposals, cluster rings add an additional layer of shimmer and shine to their pre-set diamonds." – Edelman
$2,107.00 at JamesAllen.com
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The White House released a ridiculous, dead-on-arrival $4.4 trillion budget proposal this morning that would explode the deficit far beyond what we already expect to see in the coming years.
Now, you may not necessarily care about the deficit one way or another, but here's someone who allegedly does: Mick Mulvaney.
The former Freedom Caucus founder warns us that our coming deficits could send interest rates soaring.
Mulvaney said the OMB is updating the 2018 budget released last year and its 2019 request, due Monday, in response to the two-year budget deal the president signed into law on Friday morning.
That agreement, which ended an hours-long partial government shutdown, boosts government spending by almost $300 billion. Mulvaney said that in his previous job as a fiscally-conservative congressman representing South Carolina, he would "probably not" have voted for the bill.
The additional spending could increase the deficit to about $1.2 trillion in 2019, and there's a risk that interest rates "will spike" as a result, Mulvaney said.
The budget proposal released today may be "Trump's budget," but it's also Mulvaney's budget. Mick Mulvaney is the White House Budget Director. The Office of Management and Budget produces the White House budget proposal. Trump's budget proposal was released by Mulvaney's office this morning.
Mulvaney told CBS News that he wouldn't have voted for such proposals if he were still just a member of the Freedom Caucus in the House.
That's odd considering that it's his idea.
Show me a Republican in Congress and I'll show you a fraud.


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ANKARA (Reuters) - Before cheering crowds, he dons the mantle of tragic hero, comparing his enemies to leeches, reciting a poem that once saw him jailed for sedition and invoking the memory of his political hero, toppled and hanged by the generals.
Turkish leader Tayyip Erdogan, shaken by a graft scandal he says is concocted by a former ally, is fighting to secure his political future in the run up to March polls. But more than that, he sees at stake the legacy of an 11-year drive to reshape Turkey, breaking the hold of a secular, urban elite.
Speaking amid a sea of orange and blue AK Party flags in the western town of Denizli, the Prime Minister moved between anger and sarcasm as he decried a campaign including anonymous online audio-tapes accusing him and members of his family of graft. Its instigators, he said, were worse than leeches.
"Leeches are more virtuous. Leeches suck dirty blood, while they suck clean blood and hold sessions cursing me, my wife, my children, my administration," he boomed, referring to followers of estranged ally, U.S. based cleric Fethullah Gulen.
The Denizli crowd, many bussed in, were core supporters; religiously conservative, most women in headscarves, some in chador, people who have to their mind achieved social justice under Erdogan. Bans on religious attire in state offices have eased and a new business elite has flourished in the Anatolian heartland.
Gulen, whose Hizmet network has strong influence in the police and judiciary, denies involvement in the scandal which began with December 17 raids that spread to sons of ministers and businessmen close to Erdogan. The cleric is generally credited with having helped Erdogan break the political power of a military that had for decades born down on political Islam.
"(Erdogan)...has a messianic complex and Turkey is too small for two messiahs. It is a titanic fight," Hakan Altinay of the Brookings Institution said.
"They will both lose, they will come away from it wounded ... But what is more disturbing is that (Erdogan) is tearing away the social fabric of this country."
Erdogan has hit back by purging the police and judiciary of figures seen as close to Gulen, whose influence is founded on a network of schools, businesses and media groups. He accuses him of building over years a pervasive "parallel state" that he has now turned against the government; something Gulen denies.
Erdogan's achievement with the 2001 founding of the AK Party was to unite a broad spectrum of nationalists and social and economic reformers as well as elements of a conservative religious party pushed from power by the army in 1997.
A child of the hard streets of Istanbul's Kasimpasa district, he provided the strong leadership Turks were seeking after a long period of economic chaos and political drift; but that strength was manifest also in what even allies in time recognised as an intolerance of criticism.
The local polls on March 30 should indicate whether the graft scandal and the backlash against his authoritarian traits are whittling support down to his core constituency - on display in the fervent crowd at Denizli.
Past victories of AK - the acronym spells out "pure" or "clean" - sprang in part from fury with traditional parties over graft and financial failure.
They might also offer some critical insight on how, by what office, he might retain his hold on power in the year ahead.
Yalcin Akdogan, one of Erdogan's top advisers, counters criticism that the government is building a police regime to protect itself, saying the Gulenists had already established one, a charge the cleric has denied.
"(They) made up dossiers on everyone, engineered politics so (they) could reach a point where they could decide the future of the country ... This kind of deep state, intelligence structures with no legitimacy, cannot decide the future of the country," he said. "Of course the government must fight it."
"The conversations of 7,000 people were monitored for years," he says. "We have something similar to an extortion gang, setting up files on everyone, obliterating private life, illegally monitoring everyone's conversations."
Some may not buy Erdogan's arguments. Erdogan has used his power to press legislation, muzzling the media and tightening AK's grip on state institutions. Turkey now ranks second to Russia in the number of European Court of Human Rights judgments brought against it, with 118 to Russia's 119.
Last summer, a bid to redevelop Gezi Park, a small oasis of green space in Istanbul, triggered more than 10 days of mass rallies against what critics see as Erdogan's relentless intrusion into Turks' private and public space, spreading to some 50 cities after riot police used force to repress them.
But while this shook Turkey and exposed Erdogan's inability to cast the diversity of citizens in his pious, conservative mould, it did little or nothing to dent his core support base.
Mocked as he may be on Twitter or Facebook, his hold on Turkey's traditional heartland of Anatolia looks unshakable.
In more than a decade in power, he has spread wealth and involvement, as well as services like healthcare and education, roads and cheap air travel, across Turkey for the first time.
Most Erdogan backers, one European diplomat argued, see the Gulen feud as "not our battle" and view themselves as living in another world - one Erdogan has immeasurably improved.
Erdogan, in a characteristic literary flourish, referred at another election rally to a darker moment in his own career when he was convicted for reciting a poem ruled to be incitement to religiously-motivated hatred.
"The minarets are our bayonets, the domes our helmets, the mosques our barracks and the faithful our army," he said at the rally in Isparta. "I went to prison for reciting this."
For many, corruption is little of a surprise and seen as an almost legitimate quid pro quo for the dramatic rise in their living standards. They will, one European diplomat said, be receptive to the AKP narrative of a multi-layered conspiracy, hatched abroad and using the Gulenists as its foot-soldiers.
"We were in a system quite close to a colonial system, in which the 'white Turk' elites found it normal that people in the countryside were poor and in effective servitude, without the same educational possibilities," the diplomat said.
"He has introduced social mobility. I think there is something profoundly sincere in his mission here."
While enemies portray him as corrupt or as a man with a secret Islamist agenda - something he also denies - few who observe him can miss that sense of mission combined with a dark undertone of tragedy drawn from Turkey's past.
Erdogan repeatedly compares himself with Adnan Menderes, a Turkish prime minister overthrown by the military in 1960 and hanged along with two ministers a year later.
Menderes eased curbs on religion, much as Erdogan has done, allowing thousands of mosques to reopen, opened new religious schools and legalised the call to prayer in Arabic. He also, like Erdogan, was accused of increasingly authoritarian rule and stifling press freedoms.
"Their sedition brought the late Menderes and his two friends to the noose. The CHP was behind this event," Erdogan said, naming the Republican People's Party which today is the main opposition.
"They are now doing to us what they did to Menderes," he told a rally in the south-western city of Mugla, near Menderes' hometown of Kocarli. "They are coming at us with ugly slander, corruption slander, with lewd slander...Whatever role the CHP took on back then, it is assuming that same role today."
Gulen is widely believed, through his power in police and judiciary, to have helped drive from politics the military that toppled Menderes and three other prime ministers in the decades ahead. Hundreds of generals are in jail convicted of plotting coups. The top command is now hand-picked and loyal to Erdogan.
An army coup seems a very distant peril. The CHP, the party forged by secular state founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, appears also too weak to match the AKP machine at the polls. Gulen has made it clear he has no intention to form a political party.
"There is no political force to pick up the ingredients and cook a better meal, the opposition has no sense of direction," said Altinay of Brookings.
Most of the electoral map is AK Party orange and that looks set to remain true after the municipal elections, although the race for Istanbul and Ankara could be close. Losing either would dent Erdogan's aura of invincibility and, most of all, raise doubt over him mustering the 50 percent he would need to win the popular vote in a presidential election in the summer.
AK Party rules forbid Erdogan serving a fourth term as premier after 2015 general elections.
Initially, he intended to move on into a Presidency with enhanced executive powers. When that plan failed to rally enough support, his aides argued the President's role in any case had powers seldom used, such as chairing Cabinet meetings. Using those powers would be all the more justified now that direct elections have been introduced for the first time.
The risk for Erdogan, whose party won 49.8 percent in the 2011 general election, is that he may not win the 50 percent vote necessary for an outright victory at a presidential election. His disparate and weak opponents might then unite around a single challenger in a second round to thwart him.
"With his strategy of polarisation I don't see how he can get the 50 percent plus one vote," said the European diplomat. "I don't see anyone knocking him out in the first round, but I don't see how he could win in the second round."
If AK support flagged at the local polls, he might instead ask the party to change its rules and allow him to run for a fourth term as prime minister. While this would look like a real change in tune, the European diplomat suggested Erdogan could pull off such a shift without much resistance.
"It's not impossible for him to argue instead that you need a strong PM to fight the parallel state."
While even his enemies are hesitant to predict Erdogan's imminent demise, they argue the slide has begun.
"The prime minister has faced lesser but similar difficulties in the past. He has survived, in fact he has always come out on top," said Faruk Logoglu, vice chairman of the CHP and a former ambassador to Washington. "But I think this time the problem is too big even for him to handle."
Additional reporting by Orhan Coskun, Ayla Jean Yackley, Can Sezer, Ece Toksabay and Ayse Sarioglu; Created by Samia Nakhoul; editing by Ralph Boulton


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RO preps up DepEd Cavite for surveillance audit
DepEd Region IV-A CALABARZON, through Engr. Edenia O. Libranda, OIC of Quality Assurance Division, prepped up DepEd Cavite for its upcoming surveillance audit scheduled on August 3.
Libranda shared the preparations undergone by the Regional Office to fill in the gaps that resulted from AJA Registrars' ISO 9001:2015 certifying audit last year and to pass the surveillance audit recently.
She underscored that DepEd Cavite should ensure that the opportunities for improvement (OFIs) identified by AJA during the certifying audit must be addressed prior to the surveillance. She advised having stricter monitoring in compliance of all units and sections to the standard implementation of their respective procedures.
She also discussed minor details which may be overlooked in the implementation of the quality management system (QMS) procedures but could affect the whole turnout of the upcoming audit.
Libranda identified three pointers which the auditors would be looking for when they review DepEd Cavite's QMS. First is conformity to the requirements of the ISO 9001 standards which would be assessed through reviewing the adequacy of documentation. Second conformity to the written procedures. And third is active review and improvement of the QMS as a result of internal audits, management review, and the review of procedures and plans and the objectives the Division are setting.
The surveillance audit ensures that an organization or institution's continued compliance with the ISO standard and the policies and processes. Auditors will look for evidence that the quality management system is being maintained in its entirety and improved and corrected as needed.
The outcome of the surveillance audit would determine if DepEd Cavite would continue to hold ISO 9001:2015 certification.
DepEd Cavite received its certificate last September with zero major and minor non-compliance and seven OFIs. The Office targets to sustain if not improve this in undergoing the surveillance audit. (Rey Ann M. Maramag, PDO I/DIO)


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Example: A home security company is launching a new website with improved useability and customized features. Since the news is general and not talking about a specific product or service, we'll usually point the links back to the company's home page.
If you were going to write a press release about your new product, it needs to be newsworthy. In other words, nobody wants to read a press release that just says, "Hey, we made a thing!" Instead, your press release so that it includes the most unique benefits of your new product.
The Small Business Encyclopedia defines press releases — also known as news releases — as brief, printed statements that outline the major facts of a news story in journalistic style [source: Answers.com]. A press release should read like a news story, written in third-person, citing quotes and sources and containing standard press release information.
Artezio will take part in the discussion of healthcare development in the USA. The company's representatives will hold meetings with key participants of the conference in Las Vegas and share their experiences of technology system implementation.
Content marketers have been turning to press releases as a way to promote their content. And why shouldn't they? Release distribution allows you to reach a wide and often engaged audience through a trusted network of websites, and can drive traffic to owned media channels.
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While some people mistakenly believe that storytelling is reserved for novels and books, it's a critical tool for a product-focused press release. The reason is simple: people don't want to simply hear the features of your new product. Instead, they want to hear why they should use it, how it will change their lives, how you came up with it, and what makes it so different from anything else on the market. Storytelling is the best way to achieve these things.
Let's stick with the theme presented in that report: you run an vitamin web site specializing in weight-loss products. Through the process described in the report, you've nailed down a nice, newsworthy topic – teenagers and how they deal with issues of weight. But that's a broad topic, not a story.
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The quote: Most press release include a quote by the most relevant spokesperson for the topic of the release. The quote provides space to add some color commentary (going a bit beyond the factual basis of the rest of the release) and can also be pulled directly from the release by journalists to use in articles.
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G. Pricing, availability and coming up. Just a line or 2 full of facts: stating the app's price, the OS requirements, countries, etc. What I like to add is a really short preview/teaser of what's coming up: the next app to come in the same app series or something exciting. Make sure you don't confuse the reader, though.
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Two years ago I felt led to pray for Nelson County. The high school's FCA chapter there had fizzled after its leader moved away; the middle school's FCA was trying to get off the ground (middle school FCA is inherently more challenging); and the county's youth sports programming was dormant.
So I prayed.
Here's what happened.
Six months later a local pastor called to say he was burdened by the county's lack of resources for kids and was interested in starting a youth sports program. We covenanted to pray together for the county and seek ways that FCA could help the effort. After that call I sensed God was up to something in Nelson County. To keep myself in fervent prayer I stuck a note on my bulletin board, "Pray for Nelson!"
Not long after that phone call, I learned that the new volunteer FCA coordinator at the Nelson County middle school was a fellow alum of my small, beloved Anderson University (Ind.). Wes and I even ran track but had never met! If you would, file that away for a moment.
Last month I received a call from Greg, a longtime investor in Charlottesville FCA. He shared that Nelson County had restarted its junior football program after an eight-year hiatus. His co-worker's son was on a team and the team was performing as you might expect after such a long break. They'd lost every game in lopsided fashion. They were discouraged and needed a boost. Could FCA help?
Greg worked with the coaches to plan a special practice. He Greg volunteered to tow in his professional-grade grill to cook hamburgers and hotdogs for the all the players, coaches, and parents. You'd think Greg owned a catering company, but he doesn't. He owns a painting company. He just loves to serve and constantly serves others. I contacted my coworker and gifted speaker, George Morris, FCA chaplain at UVA, to speak with the team and I procured two boxes of FCA Bibles to give away.
George and I arrived after practice was well underway. Greg had set up his grill before practice and was already filling the air with the sweet aroma of grilled hotdogs and hamburgers. George and I mingled with parents and learned the inspiring story of how the football program and this team began. The coaches closed practice with a challenge that George had set up with them beforehand. The coaches asked each player to throw a football into a Gatorade cooler several yards away. If no one got the ball in the cooler (a fete intended to be nearly impossible), they all had to run 10 sprints. Every player made a throw and when it came down to the last player, no one had made a bucket. Before the last player made his toss, the coaches reiterated the challenge. If the player makes it, no sprints. If he misses it, 10 sprints. The throw missed the target.
The players prepared to run, but the coach interrupted and said, "Oh, by the way. Coach CJ is going to run your sprints for you. You don't have to run." Coach CJ began to run, but the players, not understanding, started to run with him. The coach interrupted again.
"Coach CJ is the only one running the sprints. You can just stand there." As Coach CJ ran all 10 sprints, the players watched. Astonished.
As you've probably figured out by now, George never expected anyone to put the ball in the cooler. The exercise poignantly illustrated what Jesus did for all of us. After Coach CJ completed his sprints, we gathered players, coaches and parents to hear George share. As players listened (in a way uncommon for middle schoolers) they soon realized they were getting more than a pep talk about football, but also a pep talk about life. George spoke of salvation and grace and, using relatable sports terms, pointed out how our identities are not found in a scoreboard. He closed with the thought that Jesus is the One who takes our punishment—who runs our sprints—for us.
After praying George asked for anyone desiring to make a commitment to Christ to stand up. Most players stood up. And so did most coaches. Before closing George shared about FCA and encouraged players to see me if they want to be involved. Every player wanted to be involved. We then all mingled, eating our hotdogs and hamburgers. I shared about FCA with parents and answered many questions. We distributed all of our FCA Bibles and had players and parents asking for more.
When I got home I emailed my friend Wes who leads middle school FCA in Nelson County to give him a heads up, which he appreciated. The next day he was bombarded by players wanting to be involved with FCA.
It is humbling to be part of a great move of God. None of us, including FCA, had experienced anything quite like this. Moving forward, we want to be good stewards in nurturing the spiritual growth. But we need help. Wes needs a community of men to help mentor the middle schoolers. FCA Charlottesville needs encouragers, huddle leader, and coaching partners.
The spiritual awakening of an entire middle school football team started with the convergence of a prayer and a burden. This is testimony to how God works and what He uses. I'm grateful that FCA Charlottesville was in a position to be used. May it continue and may it expand. In fact, my note to "Pray for Nelson!" is still on my bulletin board.
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The 22nd Annual Chinese Auction was a huge success once again! 280 people attended the event at the Wyndham Buttes Resort in Tempe Thursday, June 17th. The "Year of the Monkey" proved to be an exciting theme with Tarzan calls, live animals and the décor was amazing! Thank you to all our sponsors that contributed to the evening and everyone who took part in the silent and live auctions. HSMAI raised several thousand dollars for the Children's Angel Foundation and the HSMAI Education and Student Fund. The Children's Angel Foundation donation will go towards Hacienda, Inc. a long-term living facility for ill and disabled children and young adults along with Los Niños Hospital, a pediatric hospital.
Every year our "Vannas" and Emcees never cease to amaze us. We had a new kid on the block ... thank you to Ernie Lawes who helped Dave Rosenbaum and Ray the DJ with the live auction. Also a big thank you to the entire committee who made this event a huge success! We look forward to begin planning for next year's Chinese Auction ... The "Year of the Rooster"! Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 16, 2005 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa.
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Twins Pregnancy?A Father's Point of View
So you're expecting twins. Congratulations!
Are you still in shock? I sure was. The thought of bringing two babies into the world at one time scared the heck out of me, especially since I was already the father of two boys (ages five and three). I remembered how much work the first year was with both of them, with all of the diapers, the bottles, the sleepless nights, etc? I wondered how in the world we were going to do it with two babies? I immediately started stressing out about all of things that we were going to go through once the babies were born. Little did I know at the time that the most stressful part of having twins was already upon us?the pregnancy.
I did not know at the time that a twin pregnancy is not at all like a single pregnancy. With our first two pregnancies, it was relatively low impact for me (I know, all of the women reading this are rolling their eyes, especially my wife). But to my wife's credit, it's true. I figured I had about eight months to play as much golf as I could before the birth of the twins, and that's when I would really have to become involved. After all, my work was already done for the time being, right? Boy, was I wrong!
There are many things that happened during the pregnancy that surprised me, or that no one told me about. I'd like to tell you about some of those things here, so maybe you'll be a little more prepared for what happens during a twin pregnancy than I was.
First, pre-term labor is fairly common in a twin pregnancy. I didn't even know what pre-term labor was until it happened to my wife. This was definitely the most stressful thing about the pregnancy, and it's something that I don't remember anyone warning me about. Maybe my wife mentioned it to me, but you know how it is, there was probably a ball game or something. My wife went to a routine check-up at about the 25th week of pregnancy. After being gone for an abnormally long time, she phoned me from the hospital and told me that they were keeping her overnight because she was having contractions. What a shock! I couldn't understand how that could be so early in the pregnancy. The babies were less than 3 lbs. each at the time, so we were both extremely worried. They wound up giving her medication to stop labor and kept her in the hospital for a couple of days. This was the first of four trips to the hospital to stop labor. The good news was that the medication that they gave her successfully stopped the contractions each time, and she was able to carry the twins past 36 weeks.
Second, prepare for bed rest. My wife wound up going on bed rest for about the last four weeks of the pregnancy. This is a very common occurrence for a twin pregnancy, so you need to prepare yourselves for it. We were fairly lucky because my wife was a stay at home mother, so we did not have to worry about her taking time off from her job. We were also very fortunate that my mother-in-law was able to come and stay with us during that time to help with our two boys and to help out around the house. I'm not sure what we would have done without her. My advice is to recruit family and friends if you can to help out. But however you do it, take bed rest very seriously. Make sure you're wife stays off of her feet. There's a good reason why many mothers of twins are put on bed rest by their doctor, and that's so she doesn't go into labor too early. You want your wife to carry those babies as long as she can for the health of your twins. Oh, and needless to say, golf was just not an option while my wife was on bed rest.
Third, don't expect a full-term pregnancy. It very rarely happens with twins. The goal of a twin pregnancy is to carry them at least 36 weeks. Once you reach that mark you are considered to be out of the 'danger zone'. Even though 36 weeks is the target, many twins are delivered earlier. What this means is that you have less time to get everything ready for the new arrivals. I would suggest getting the babies room ready earlier, start buying those baby items that you need to purchase, get things done around the house that need to be done. During this pregnancy, you may not have time to wait until the last minute!
Finally, you are about to embark on an emotional and stressful, next few months. It was truly an emotional roller coaster for us. I'll never forget our fourth trip to the hospital because of pre-term labor. My wife started having contractions again at around week 34. The babies were both more than 5 lbs., so we were sure that they would just let it go and we could finally deliver the twins. We thought that the twins were big enough and strong enough to be born safely, so I packed up the overnight bag and the camera and we headed for the hospital, positive that we were going to finally have the twins that day. After all of the other trips to the hospital, we were ready. Once we got to the hospital we were immediately put in a delivery room. And then the contractions stopped?all by themselves. We asked the doctor to induce labor, and he refused, for the safety of the twins. Of course he was right, but we were both devastated. We were just emotionally and mentally exhausted. My wife cried all the way home.
My best advice to you is to try to stay calm, help and support your wife (she truly is doing most of the work), and trust your doctor's advice. Remember, you're goal is to try and carry the babies at least until week 36, which will greatly decrease the chance of complications with the birth of your twins. Do everything you can to make this happen. Trust me, even though a twin pregnancy is a very trying time for the mother and the father, its well worth it once those twins arrive!
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Dan Brunkow is the owner and moderator of http://www.twinadvice.com. TwinAdvice.com is a site dedicated to providing parenting advice to parents of twins, from parents of twins.
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Fish-Outta-Water Jello Cups
During my brief absence from my blog, I've become a Pinterest-addict and it has resulted in much time spent either on my iPhone Pinterest app or glued to my laptop as I scan dozens (hundreds?) of "pinned" ideas.
It turns out that what I call, Fish-Outta-Water Jello treats, can be found widespread across the internet, and I can easily see why they're popular:
1. Jello is super easy and inexpensive to make.
2. Moms (at least this one) like a dessert which can be whipped up in 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Preschoolers love Jello. It's colorful, sweet and fun to eat.
My Pinterest-addiction promptly resulted in a trip to the market for Berry Blue Jell-O and Swedish Fish. I knew Bebe would get a kick out of these treats and it was a cute individualized dessert for her, my pre-kinder nephew and my toddler niece who had the chance to swim together over the weekend. Additionally, it was the perfect theme: "swimming fish in blue water" with swimming kiddos in the water.
All you need is water, two packs of blue jello and a handful of Swedish Fish.
Those bright red Swedish Fish always remind me of my childhood spent with my BFF. I remember at one point in our childhood my BFF loved Swedish Fish and when we walked to our neighborhood candy shop, Bel Air Sweets & Gifts (which has long since disappeared), she would always get Swedish Fish. Although I enjoyed those gummy fish, I think I preferred gummy bears, gummy bottled cokes, gummy cherries, gummy strawberries and malted milk balls.
Unfortunately, I had cavities.
Let that be a lesson learned, Bebe! Candy begets cavities! At least this was the case for Mommy. Daddy on the other hand, doesn't have a single cavity despite his love for candy. Maybe you'll get lucky and Daddy's gene's will prevail.
Getting back to the dessert, the consistency of the jello that I made is somewhere in-between a jiggler (firm jello) and regular jello (soft) but feel free to play around with the firmness by adjusting the amount of water used in the recipe. Typical ratio for soft (regular) jello is 2:2 hot to cold water. I used approximately 2 cups hot water to 3/4 cups cold water.
My only caveat for making these treats is that you need to keep an eye on the jello as it solidifies. The best time to insert the fish is when the jello is still soft and you can smoothly place the fish into the jello without it sinking to the bottom of the cup. If you lose track of the time (or completely forget about the fact that you were making jello, which is typical of me), you'll need to use a sharp knife to make a small half-inch length cut in the jello and place the fish in it. (Thanks Nene for solving that problem!)
I have one more Pinterest inspired dessert that the kiddos enjoyed over the weekend for their little swim party, which I will post shortly. Meanwhile, enjoy the fish-outta-water!
Happy Summer!
- 2 3-ounce packages of Berry Blue Jell-o
- 4 cups hot water
- 1½ cups cold water
- 16 short, clear plastic cups
- 16 Swedish Fish gummy candies
- In a medium pot, gently boil 4 cups hot water and turn off heat. Immediately add blue gelatin and mix until dissolved. Remove from stove.
- Add cold water. Stir.
- Let the gelatin mixture cool slightly until warm.
- Using a ladle, carefully fill clear plastic cup less than half-full. Place cups on trays (if you're short on space in the fridge and need to stack them as I did) and either allow them to cool to room temperature or refrigerate immediately.
- If you allowed the jello to cool to room temperature before refrigerating, check your jello for firmness after 5 to 10 minutes.
- Insert Swedish Fish, partially swimming out of the jello, while the jello is slightly solidified, or allow the jello to harden completely, make a small incision in the jello using a sharp knife and then insert the fish.
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