Decorating A Boy's Room

By Forest Talbot

Whether he has outgrown the nursery or perhaps developed a very strong interest in a particular subject, the idea of re-decorating a boy's room can be as exciting as it is overwhelming. This is one of those decorating projects where you want strong individual input and you will not be too concerned over the impact on other family members or on visitors. This will be his room and his wishes concerning the dcor will be paramount.

The first thing you need to figure out when going to decorate your boys room is what kind of theme you want the room to be in. But remember that if your boy is old enough he should be able to pick a theme for the room. This is a great way to do a project as a family and to have your young one feel like they have accomplished something. Maybe the theme will be a favorite cartoon of his or even a movie whose characters he loves. Whatever it is make sure the theme is set before beginning the project.

If not, you may have to help him decide among a multitude of options. Whatever theme is selected, the marketplace stands ready to provide you with an impressive array of offerings that are theme related. Paint colors, bed coverings, wall coverings, rugs, lamps and bed lights, furniture, desks, etc. can all be themed and coordinated.

When you have figured out the theme you can now go and clear out the room and begin buying the new items. Not the bed of course, since your child will still be sleeping in the room but the other wall hangings from the old theme and all that. Remember if you can to include your child in this step too they may find a perfect picture that goes great with the theme.

How about a jungle theme you can get those walls and paint them in some nice greens or browns; adding in some borders that have jungle pictures on them or a bedspread that has some animals from the jungle on them. Don't forget to add a nice jungle themed rug to the room.

With a theme like sports, his walls can be covered in college and professional player posters, his lamp can be a football, his rug can be a gridiron.

You have too many themes that will be possible to do the boys room in, so you most likely will have several different ways that you can go about adding to the theme and decor of the room.

Something that will be unique would be to hire someone to paint on the walls of the room. Or maybe if your child is old enough they can make their own work of art. This will allow your child to express his creativeness and will create a room that will absolutely be one of a kind. Make sure that the bed covers you get go with the theme and the other colors in the room.

It will great fun planning such a themed room but it will be even greater fun to see the expression of joy on your son's face when he realizes that he is going to be living in a room that he helped to create, in a make-believe world that he chose.

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A Breakdown of The Top Bass Fishing Lures

By John Andrews

More bass has probably been caught due to the plastic worm more than any other kind of bait out there. They are versatile and you can skim fish as well as bottom fish with these handy lures.

The plastic worm comes in sizes from 3 inches to over 10 inches long. They are available in array of colors. What ever the size or color you choose they all do the same thing and that is catching bass. They can be rigged different ways to make it more interesting when trying to catch the big one!

Another well known popular lure is a Crank-bait. They take a similar look to a crawfish. These handy little lures will work in all types of water conditions. This is one reason why there so popular.

Spinner-baits are known to catch a great deal of bass and they are very good bait for covering a lot of water quickly to find fish. In addition they tend to catch much larger bass than other lures on the market. They vary in style and come in an assortment of blades, colors and sizes.

If you are looking to catch some seriously large bass the jig could be the choice for you. A jig and pig is one of the best ways to catch big bass, allotted to fishermen worldwide.

A good percentage of tournaments are won with a jig and pig due to the fact that they catch very big bass. The lure resembles a crawfish when you are working the lure from the bottom and bass love crawfish and will eat them like there is no tomorrow.

The buck-tail Jig is your basic common fishing lure designed specifically to catch bass. This lure is so effective at catching bass; many survival kits include this lure and have saved many lives. Some of these come in a straight line and others come in a corkscrew type configuration. This lure catches bass under a wide assortment of conditions and very well could be your best friend if you find yourself in a tricky situation.

For excitement fisherman use Topwater Plugs for the fact that fish will nearly jump out the water for this lure. The splashes the fish make is exciting to anyone. You will find yourself depending on this lure the more you use it. These lures also come in a variety of colors and sizes.

If you're looking to catch big bass in deep water then a tailspinner is the choice for you. These handy little lures are perfect for enticing the bass out of the deep water.

Its clear that though there are many choices out today all will give you the excitement and thrills your looking for when it comes to catching the biggest bass every year.

About the Author:

John releases recommendations and articles on his discount fishing gear site online, and he outlines deals on freshwater and fly fishing gear on his website.

Jewelry Arts Expo in Wilmington, Delaware

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

If you're the type of person who is into making jewelries and stuff like that, then this article is for you to read. Nowadays, people that are looking for ways to earn extra are doubling in numbers. It is because of our economy's present situation and the unstable market. If you're a talented person that can make jewelry crafts then maybe you can start earning extra by setting up a crafting business.

It has been said that having an entrepreneurial spirit can save us out of financial trouble. Why so? Although it is good to be an employee, you will have to live from paycheck to paycheck which is well, not a bad thing unless you are 55 years old and looking forward to retirement. Establishing your own business has many benefits like more time and the freedom to do anything else you would like to do (because you have more time). Having your own business means being your own boss.

As a crafter who would like to plunge into the crafting business, the Jewelry Arts Expo is the right place for you to go to. In here you can meet and greet with your fellow jewelry crafts aficionados and enthusiasts. It is also a great venue to meet with jewelry crafts suppliers to keep you updated on the new trends in jewelry making. It is also a great time to bond with friends and activity partners and share stories and design styles with them.

The Jewelry Arts Expo in Wilmington will happen on April 24. All jewelry enthusiasts and aficionados are encouraged to attend. There will also be a precious stones and minerals exhibition for public awareness on precious minerals. By coming at the Expo, you will be amazed at the wide range of beautiful jewelry crafts laid out before you.

Be present at the jewelry arts expo, especially if you're a jewelry lover you'll definitely enjoy this event!

About the Author:

Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as the Delaware craft fairs will open ones spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home's borders. If youre staying in Delaware, the author suggests checking out the Delaware craft shows for entertainments to make your stay memorable.

A Refreshing Easter!

By Jacky Lee

You must be thinking of what you should do in your joyful Easter holiday and you must be in great holiday mood already, right? First wish you a very wonderful Easter! It has been a long time since we have a nice break during Christmas time (did I have any holiday after that? I forget, my life is in a mess), Easter is really a savior, at least for me it it, it saves me from my tension and stressful working days (from days which I sleep around 11:00pm, nice right? But I need to wake up at 3am for finishing my work!)! How nice is Easter holiday! But Easter should not holiday, huh?

Thousands of years ago, God made his son Jesus Christ come to the world as his representative in order to save us from our wrongful behavior. Through his death and rebirth, Jesus sacrificed for sweeping the evilness of our sins away. "Feliz Semana Santa" is a Spanish phrase meaning "Happy Week of the God". Even though people in Spain only have a holiday of three to four days, but they celebrate Easter for a whole week! (I think those who know how to prolong their holiday like the Spanish know well how to create ecstasy for themselves, right? Glad that they can feel happy even though their holiday is still, that short! So "feliz" they are!). But if I am not a follower of God, how does Easter relate close to me, except that it is a vacation period and that I can enjoy tasty Easter eggs?

When Jesus reborn, he bought for us rejoice, forgiveness and rebirth. Easter is a period that allows us to review our past and to forgive those who ill-treat us and those that we do not like. By these, we refresh ourselves.

Even for non-Christians, Easter brings us a peaceful feeling, love and harmony. It gives us good blessings. By doing self-reflection and forgiving those we dislike, we give ourselves chance to experience rebirth, psychologically and spiritually.

Every time we accept our mistakes and try to do better, we improve ourselves by a great deal; every time we accept our enemies and try to forget our hatred towards them, we feel relieved by a whole lot.

Easter is filled with love and blessings, no matter for Christians or non-Christians. What should we do to make this Easter a more lovely one?

We should share the blessings with our friends and relatives, by whatever methods you like, giving decorated Easter eggs, sending emails and very well-designed Pencake ecards to show our love towards our beloved ones.

So, in this happy Easter, enjoy your Life, and after that, be a brand new you and go on with your fruitful life without hatred. Best wishes to you my friend!

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On Concrete Polishing and Its Use Outdoors

By Sive Iver

With the imperfection property that concrete has with its crack and uneven cement. This gives us a appealing and a unique design for concrete polishing. This design or look is not as costly as other materials can be just like a wood, tile a stone is.

Concrete polishing is fast become the trend for home owners, business owner, designers and contractors. Most of the concrete polishing is us on the floor that we constantly walk on. Contractors are not contented on just polishing your concrete but have added color and design to make it more attractive.

From the beautiful polished concrete flooring designers and contractors are starting to use this concrete polishing on counter tops. They have used the same technique used on concrete polishing floors. Aside form the unique design that concrete has like minor crack, contractors can mold your counter top to your specific needs and wants.

Now outdoor concrete does not have to be boring anymore. Home owners, designers and business owners are polishing there outdoor concrete. Contractors will not only polish your concrete but will also add color and design to another wise boring cement.

A contractor does not even have to be confined in staining and adding other natural materials to make outdoor concrete polishing attractive. Concrete engraving is another option or design used to beautify your concrete. Concrete engraving is a more permanent design that can handle any traffic and harsh conditions.

What does concrete engraving mean? It is a concrete polishing with color stains applied on it after which engraved design is made on it. The engraving will create a path on the color stain leaving a path with no colors.

What contractors will do first to create concrete engraving is to clean and repair the surface. If there are dust and dirt that needs to be cleaned or major cracks that needs to be fixes. Then they will polish and apply a color stain on the concrete. The third step is to carve a design on the concrete. This design is then cleaned again and applied a sealer.

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Making Your Golf Swing Great

By Mitch Durkin

It is possible that you aren't developing the right skills. Maybe it isn't your technique that is the problem, but rather the mental aspect of golf. Give me a chancea wise man once said "To be something you've never been, you're going to have to do things you've never done." Maybe it's time to look at some other aspect of your game to improve to create a better game.

Let me ask a few pointed questions:

1) What is your pre-shot routine? Do you have one? 2) What part does ego play in your game? 3) Are you working on balance before swinging?

These may sound a little off topic, but hear me out. It's a fact that professional golfers all have pre-shot routines to follow. They have spent time developing some type of ritual that allows them to be peaceful and relaxed before they shoot. What is yours? Have you found it? Take a look at some routines and see if they work for you.

Also, ego can play a big part in your game. If you're more worried about looking bad to the people you're playing with, you may be hampering your own game. It's important to give yourself a chance at nonjudgmental play. Look at it this way: when you're practicing, you somehow let go of the pressure to perform and just enjoy the moment. That's the state you want to get to when playing a game.

Finally, is your shot balanced? When you're swinging, you should be able to pick your right foot up, if you're shooting righty. Try it out and see if you can. If you can't then you aren't balanced. Your weight should be totally on your left foot, to the point of being able to lift up your right foot off the ground. If it isn't, then you aren't balancing right.

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Keep your pet safe in hot weather

By Cheryl L. True

Dogs, like people, feel the heat so it is their human companion's job to ensure that they are safe and comfortable in any extreme weather. Our pets are valued and loved members of the family for which we are responsible. If we live in a hot climate or during the summer months, we need to keep our pets safe from the heat. Here are some tips on how to do this.

Dogs, just like their human companions, can become sunburned which is uncomfortable for them and can lead to damaged skin or skin cancer. Use a sun block that is at least SPF 15 on their sun-sensitive areas such as ears and nose and dogs with short hair and exposed or fair skin. Apply this at least fifteen minutes or more before your pet goes outside, as this makes the sun block more effective.

This is extremely important during the high sun times, which are between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Speak to your vet if the sun block contains zinc oxide, as some experts feel you should not use this on dogs. If your pet does get sun burned, giving them an oatmeal bath or using aloe Vera products sometimes helps but always contact your veterinarian.

We have all read in the newspaper about pets left alone in a car during hot weather. People mistakenly believe that parking in the shade or leaving the windows down will prevent the inside of the car from heating up. Unfortunately, many people have learned too late that this is just not true. Never leave your pet in a parked car, as within minutes the inside temperature can reach over a hundred degrees, even in balmy weather. In an emergency only where you must leave your pet in the car for a few minutes you should:

Leave the car air conditioner running, make sure you can see your car so you know it is still running, put the emergency brake on, make sure the dog cannot reach the car controls, lock the doors but take an extra key with you and leave fresh, cool water out for the dog.

If you ever do see a dog or pet trapped inside a car on a hot day, immediately contact the local police, humane society and if in a shopping mall or store, the store or mall management.

Never let your dog out to play during the hottest times of day, which is usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Take them for walks or out to play in the early, cool hours of the morning or in the late evening. They can suffer overexertion or heat stroke, so exercise and heat do not go well together. Make sure there is always cool, fresh water available. If your dog is not afraid of you spraying them, carry a spray bottle full of water to use on the dogs paws or head if they get a little too warm.

Are you losing your pets to accidents? Do they wander and never return? Show them that you care. Keep your pets safe from harm with the petsafe wireless containment.

About the Author:

Cheryl L. True is a Manila-based freelance writer who writes on a variety of topics.