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Everyone has labored and sweated to uncover an unusual present for a special person. Many times, we’ve ended up buying something way over our budget- or, more bad, something we’re not even sure our intended cares for- out of total despair. In an age where holiday revelry means everything,
the heaviness to find the right presents can create a lot of stress.

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The earliest sign of pregnancy in a Shih Tzu is often behavioral
changes. She may demand extra attention or she may become
depressed, lethargic and withdrawn. In these cases, try to give
her as much emotional support as possible to help her retain the
pregnancy. Gestation last about 63 days.

Other changes you may observe might be in the way she walks or
carries herself. She may appear to move differently once bred.
Her appetite can change rapidly, sometimes within a few hours of
breeding and conceiving. She can show either an increase or a
decrease in appetite as signs of pregnancy. She may even
suddenly become very picky about what she eats.

The vet can perform a variety of tests to determine whether or
not a female has become pregnant. Puppies can usually be felt by
palpation by 21 days past conception. Puppies will feel round
and enlarged like eggs. In some of my dogs I have been able to
feel movement as the pregnancy progresses. Ultrasound is a
successful method of determining pregnancy. The best test is
that of “time.”

Once conceived, it is possible for a matron to “withdraw” her
pregnancy by either a spontaneous abortion or absorption of the
fetuses during the early stage of development. Females can also
show all the signs of pregnancy and it actually be a “false
pregnancy.”

In most cases, however, pregnancy does occur when bred, and goes
along quite normally.

The pregnant matron requires a higher volume of food intake. As
she progresses toward the end of her pregnancy term, she will
usually demand to eat more and more. I use HealthyPetNet Life’s
Abundance All Natural Premium Dog Food. The quality of the food
given to a Shih Tzu during pregnancy is much more critical than
at any other time in her life. You must use the highest quality
of dog food you can find. I have found this kind of quality in
the Life’s Abundance food. I say this not as a gimmick to sell
the food, as I am a distributor as well, but it is true, Life’s
Abundance has produced healthier moms during pregnancy, whelping
and nursing and healthier puppies for me. Mom’s skin and coat
does not suffer, and I did have this problem especially during
times of nursing with other dog foods I fed. I do not recommend
raw meat for any Shih Tzu at any time in its life. Hard boiled
eggs is a good treat most Shih Tzu enjoy during this time. After
the litter is whelped, I like to give a very special treat to my
females. Most of them like cottage cheese with rice or hard
boiled eggs. Feed soft, mushy types of food for the first 2 days
after whelping. My dogs also like Pedigree Canned Puppy food
right after whelping. After the first 2 days, I begin to mix
back in the Life’s Abundance with the Pedigree Puppy Canned food.

Do not allow your pregnant Shih Tzu to become overweight.
Overweight matrons may have more difficulty delivering puppies.
Do try to exercise your pregnant Shih Tzu. If she is reluctant
to run and play on her own during this time, take time to walk
her on a leash. Exercise can help her to maintain energy and
good muscle tone during whelping. Inertia (just plain shutting
down from fatique) is one of the greatest cause of sillborn
puppies. Moderate exercise during pregnancy is very important.

I don’t feed anything more than HealthyPetNet Life’s Abundance
and the Daily Supplement to my pregnant Shih Tzu. I feed no
other supplements during this time.

As long as your pregnant Shih Tzu’s appetite is good, don’t be
alarmed if she does become a little depressed or withdrawn. Most
usually the behaviors are from hormonal changes rather than
something going wrong with her or the pregnancy.

Most pregnancies progress along normally and without adverse
incidents. Most Shih Tzu are free whelpers.

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Throughout the ages different civilizations have pierced their bodies. Sometimes we start to think that this trend just started a few years ago when we started to see the popularity in mainstream western culture. However, ancient cultures like the Egyptians and Indians pierced their bodies. Sometimes they did it for beauty and decoration like we do, but other times it was to denote the social class of a person. Although body piercing is now more popular, body jewelry costs have remained steady.

Body jewelry costs you in two areas. First, you have to pay to have the piercing. This is an area where you don’t want to skimp. If you get your piercing done with un-sanitary equipment you could have some major health repercussions like tetanus or even HIV. After the piercing is done, you have the cost of the jewelry that you put through the piercing. There is quite a diversity of types of jewelry you can wear. Different types of metals like gold, silver, titanium and stainless steel are available. Of course the costs differ between the metals, and you want to make sure you pick some decent jewelry that won’t get your piercing infected or tarnish. Silver is typically not the best choice because it will tarnish more easily and leave deposits on your skin.

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Surviving a Family Reunion

I left home at 5:00 am on a Thursday morning, and returned
Sunday evening at 7:00 pm, travel weary with feelings of
exhilaration and exhaustion…….yes, like many of you have, I
had just attended my family reunion.

It has taken me a week to recover from this one…..emotionally,
mentally and physically. Is it my age? (45) Was it the heat
factor? (100+ for four days) Was it the unfortunate
consequences of air travel? (very late arriving baggage) Or is
it merely the recovery that is necessary when you put yourself
so fully in the moment, soaking up all that you can of an
experience for me, only occurs every three years. My rational
conclusion is that it is a combination of all of the above, and
much more.

As I reflected on the weekend of memory making activities, I
begin contemplating what it is that makes a family reunion so
all consuming, so important, and yet, often so very stressful.

According to many anthropologists, the proto-type for the
American family reunion was brought over by the Scottish and
Scot-Irish when they settled in the South and mid-Atlantic
states. It is indeed a ritual, marked by the gathering of
extended family to share a large scale meal. Calendars are often
marked years in advance, or the same weekend every year, and
planners work to put together activities with the intention of
creating a wonderful experience for everyone so that more
memories are made and the circle continues.

In defining the family reunion as a family ritual, the
Anthropologists, James Bossard and Eleanor Boll contend the
following:

“A family ritual emphasizes a behavior of which a family is
proud and of which its members definitely approve. It is what
the family sees about itself that it likes and wants formally to
continue.”

I find this definition rather thought provoking, and certainly
not one at first brush I would say “that’s it.” Yet, as I ponder
its phraseology, it is. For my family, we must like the sharing
of laughter, lots of it; connecting with those whom we may not
see or speak to between times but for whom we are so happy to
have this time to share and catch up; traveling down memory
lane; and honoring those who began it all and are now with us in
spirit only. We are proud of that heritage, and yes, we want
much of what we stand for to continue down through the
generations. It is through the events that occur one after the
other during the intense 48 hours that will ensure that indeed
happens. For if our children connect with the cousin’s children,
and begin collecting their own databank of memories, they will
ensure the tradition continues for it becomes an important
ritual in their life’s journey.

To me and many I know, a family reunion is a great example of
the often touted phrase, “stressed spelled backwards is
desserts.” If we are in charge of planning and/or hosting, the
stress includes the time and energy spent planning, organizing,
and implementing, along with the often assumed pressure of
needing it to be perfect for after all, it always was when we
would go to “Aunt Jane’s house”. If we are merely attending, the
stress somehow still finds us, perhaps in the fear of
anticipating that the children will not behave or get along; or
blowing the image that you have a model’s figure or even better,
a model marriage; or the feeling that your life is not as
successful as others…….. Our challenge is to prevent these
often assumed and overly anticipated stressors from clouding our
experience so that instead we let them create an experience of
“desserts”.

>From now on, I will refer to my family reunion survival tips to
guide me as I want my future family reunions to ground, connect
and inspire me along life’s journey, as was the original intent.

Tip 1: Create my intention. What is it I want to get out of the
experience? Perhaps it is time with Aunt Sally whose health is
failing and I am anticipating this being her last one. Or maybe
it is playing with the children and making sure my children have
the chance to meet the members of their generation. Perhaps it
is catching up with Tommy for you have heard he has been
exploring a career change. Then again, maybe it is reaching out
to the one who years ago made me so angry that I no longer speak
other than to say “hello”. Whatever it is, I will give myself
time to thoughtfully contemplate what will make this reunion a
successful experience, recognizing the only one who has control
of creating my experience is me.

For me, this tip is vitally important. Over the years, I have
marveled at how easy it is to find myself slipping into that
childhood role that I held in the family so long ago and yet
not.…. the middle child with quite a few quirks and a less than
flattering figure who fiercely claimed her independence as a
single woman. And with that role comes expectations, and I seem
to gladly and easily begin to meet them. The best way for me to
prevent that is to deliberately create my intention, and then
mentally create a strategy that will fulfill it. Then I am on
the offense, and even if I switch to a defensive posture for a
moment or two, I can quickly switch back for I have intention.

Tip 2: Practice letting go. This of course goes right along with
tip #1, for to honor it, I must let go of my historical self
image and familial role. However, it takes it a step further,
for it also letting go of my perceptions of others, and letting
me experience them anew fully in the present moment of the
reunion. For after all, don’t I owe them that if I am expecting
the same? And perhaps they will prove that the best predictor of
current behavior is past, and then again, maybe they will dispel
that myth. I have faith.

Tip 3: Plan, even if you are not the official reunion planner.
The creation of a powerful experience and the fulfillment of my
intention requires planning. Making sure my accommodations will
be comfortable. Talking to my husband and kids about what is
planned, what they want to do, and helping them create their own
intention. I want to give them choices, and share with them my
intention, appreciating that they are just beginning to build
memories, while I am steeped in them. I want to help alleviate
their fears and anxieties, and help them identify what they can
do to have a wonderful time. By reviewing old photos, I usually
remind them who is who, and who belongs to whom so that they
feel prepared, lessening the chance of overwhelm when they find
themselves in the swarm of fifty. I also talk about the new
members of the family—new spouses; children; grandchildren,
and the importance of welcoming them as they were once welcomed.

Tip 4: Keep it simple. Relax. In much of life, I have a tendency
to make things far more complicated than they need be and have
worked diligently to change that habit. Remembering the heritage
of family reunions —an extended family gathered together to
share a meal, reminds me the value that comes in keeping it
simple. Relaxing. Not trying to make it more than it is; me more
than I am or my kids more than they are. Nor denying that
everyone is getting older, and sometimes that is the most
difficult realization to accept, and yet all the more reason to
keep it simple for with age it is not all about the glamour and
glitter, it is about the time together—plain, pure and simple.

Tip 5: Carve out time for you to rejuvenate. My family reunion
lasts 48 hours, and I tend to think two short days and its over;
therefore, I have to make “hay while the sun shines” as the
saying goes. Yet, when I take the time, even if just a few
minutes to take a walk, exercise, rest my eyes, breathe some
fresh air, or just “chill”, I stay on track with fulfilling my
intention, am able to stay in the moment and take experiences
for what they are without reading into them, and then I truly
value each and every opportunity.

There you have it —five easy tips to follow to make your
family reunions memories of desserts rather than stressful
times. You owe it to yourself, to your immediate family and to
your ancestors who instilled in us the importance of connection.

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The best of the city’s restaurants are thought to be some of the foremost anywhere. Aficionados will move mountains to feed in any of these venues & regularly you can be made to book yourself a table beforehand to get a place, or at the very least to be amenable to pass some time in the bar area for a handful of drinks till a dinner table is available. A prominent spot to sup at is the Ping Pong restaurant - this restaurant is an attractive, contemporary venue to eat at. This exquisite & sumptuous spot dishes up some of the top Dim Sum cuisine you will ever try, an outstanding collection of delicious teas & stunning cocktails. If you revel in Dim Sum meals, this restaurant surely is one of the foremost spots to feed in. Find out about all of London restaurants with Time Out.

Nobu is a fresh and new Japanese venue. This restaurant is Nobu’s inaugural English undertaking and it has done brilliantly. Nobu’s dining is magnificent & even if the courses are occasionally small, this should not be any trouble, because you will almost certainly get several dishes - adore the superb standards rather than simply the quantity. In the main, this spot presents super nosh, has pleasant personnel & a great service.

The Electric Birdcage found in Saint James Str. is somewhere in which one’s imagination may go all over the place. In this fresh new place their dishes are based upon new Asian dining and has been described as the place to go to - the bar’s cocktail drinks are similarly magnificent and it’s specialities have to be savoured by all. This metropolis benefits from scores of costly, attractive places to eat, but for all that, keep in mind it also comes with heaps of cheap hotspots, and often these are considered our city’s comfy and concealed gems.

Our capital, as is broadly appreciated, is currently one of the most interesting towns in the world - however keep in mind it is sometimes quite high priced. If you’re trying to find wonderful, low priced snacks then you’re in a splendid setting to buy it, if one is searching around the correct place. The capital has heaps of incredible outlets - pizza grills, cheap Italian cafes and thousands of healthy hotspots. Gourmet Burger Kitchen is a superb burger restaurant influenced by legions of high quality burger houses found around Great Britain. You’ll find each and every mix of burger you can imagine, and that means it has got something for every person. GBK is pretty inexpensive, and of course their portions are colossal, there’s absolutely no requirement to purchase extras at this restaurant. Masala Zone’s a pioneering chain of contemporary Indians. These spots are all reasonably priced and have Indian Street foods, brilliant for days when you must feed, however your time out mustn’t persist overly long, or alternatively pleasing for periods when you are about with a group of buddies and you’re looking for a venue with awesome eating and also the ambiance to match.

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In the world of art, there is a movement called Postmodernism. If you’re not an art student, or an artist, or a professor of art, there’s really only one thing you need to know about Postmodernism. It means that you can do whatever you want. Essentially, it is a melding of things that have come before, a new take on old things. What does this have to do with baby clothes? Anything you want it to.

Perhaps you’re a young mother who is sick of the basic options of pink and blue, ruffled or hemmed with ribbon. Perhaps you’re on your second or third child and frustrated that the styles for your baby haven’t changed at and you’re tired of looking at the same thing over and over again. Perhaps you just don’t feel like shopping for baby clothes once every two weeks as your infant grows into the next size that they will rapidly outgrow. In any case, there is a solution to your frustration.

There are lots of things that are not baby clothes, but could be. Like what you ask? How about bandanas? That’s right, your baby is tiny. If teeny bopper club girls can wear bandanas as shirts, imagine how much baby can fit into one! Bandanas are great for summer time as a shirt or a diaper cover, and that can be accomplished without a bit of sewing! With a little bit of snipping and stitching, there is plenty of material for an infant sized dress or pair of pants.

Baby doll t-shirts that are made for young women are ideal as dresses for older infants or even toddlers. Sure, some of the writing on them may not be so “babyish,” but some of the more neutral styles would be much more dressy than you can find for the same price in baby dresses.

Taking your own worn out clothes, or just clothes you’re sick of as material to make clothing for your baby is a great way to personalize their style through your once loved clothing. It will save money and give you a little bit more space in your closet. Do you have a t-shirt that you once loved, but that now is stretched in an unflattering manner, or perhaps has wear spots in a specific area? If so, you’re not alone! Most of the material from the t-shirt can be salvaged and made into a whole outfit for your baby to play in with a simple pattern that can be purchased for less than two dollars.

There are lots of other household items that can be used to tend to your baby. A normal sized bath towel, for example, can, in a matter of minutes be converted into a robe for your baby to wear at the beach or when just out of the bath. When the baby is an infant, just adding some accents and a hood to the towel will make a cheaper alternative to designer robes, and is a one of a kind statement that you simply can’t buy at a department store. Let your creative mind wander before you throw out those never used scraps of material and old clothes. Your wallet and your baby will thank you.
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Kirsten Hawkins is a baby and parenting expert specializing new mothers and single parent issues. Visit http://www.babyhelp411.com/ for more information on how to raising healthy, happy children.

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Libraries offer more than books. They are places of learning
and discovery for everyone. Ask at the library about getting a
library card in your child’s name and, if you don’t already have
one, get a card for yourself.

The Librarian

Introduce yourself and your child to your librarian. Librarians
can help you to select the best books that are both fun and
suitable for your child’s age level. They can also show you the
other programs and services the library has to offer.

Books . . . and More

In addition to a wealth of books, your library most likely will
have tapes and CDs of books, musical CDs and tapes,movies,
computers that you can use, and many more resources.

You also might find books in languages other than English,or
programs to help adults improve their reading. If you would like
reading help for yourself or your family, check with the
librarian about literacy programs in your community.

Supervised Story Times

Babies and toddlers.

Many libraries have group story hours that are short and geared
to the attention spans of the children. During story hour, child
sits in your lap, and both of you can join in the story. The
storyteller also may show you fingerplays and rhythm activities.
The storyteller also may give you tips and handouts that you can
use for your own home story hours.

Preschoolers.

The library may offer these story hours more than once a week.
For these story hours, you and your child usually read several
books on the same topic. You might play games, sing songs, use
puppets, or do other activities that are connected to that
topic. You also may get ideas for books to read and other things
to do with your child at home.

Families.

Families can read together, or they may join in a story told by
the library storyteller. Some libraries also set up family
activities around the readings, including crafts and art
projects and watching movies.

Summer Reading

After the school year is over, some children may forget what
they have learned about reading. Libraries help keep children
interested in reading by offering summer programs.

Children from early elementary school to high school read books
on their own. A teacher or librarian may give a child a diary or
log in which he writes what he read during the summer. And,
because reading aloud is so important to promoting a love of
reading, many libraries offer “Read-to-Me” clubs for preschool
and younger children.

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