1) Breastfeed. Studies show that at the age of six children who were breastfed for six months or more score an average of 6 points higher on IQ tests than formula fed children. And breast milk is FREE. Formula costs a family on low income a great deal of money…and it limits your child’s mental capabilities.

2) Talk. From about 26 weeks a foetus can hear in the womb. Studies have also shown that children who were talked to in the womb and as babies have better verbal skills. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to give your child a running commentary on your activities. “We need to give you a bath now. Let’s take your little pink shirt off. Out come your arms. Now let’s pull it over your head.” I have gotten a few strange looks on the Tube of course, but my daughter’s intelligence is more than worth it.

3) Let them explore. We have all heard the expression…kids will be kids. But often one of a baby’s first words is “No,” because they hear it so often. Clearly some things like sticking things in electrical outlets must be “No,” but other things can be made safe for your child. For instance, our lower kitchen cabinets are always child proof. We keep the plastic ware and canned foods in them. It is a skill that I learned from my great-grandmother. Even as an adult, I fondly remember sitting on her kitchen floor surrounded by cans of food. I would build towers. I would play store. Those cans were wonderful FREE toys…and it allowed me as a child to safely explore the adult world. As parents/carers our job is to create a safe world in which to allow our children to explore…and learn.

4) Test their limits. We never learn what we are capable of accomplishing if we are not allowed to try. It is natural for parents/carers to want to protect their children, but sometimes by watchful waiting we can allow them to develop a sense of accomplishment. My daughter could ‘climb’ the stairs before she walked. We of course had safety gates at the top and the bottom so that she never could attempt this new skill without the watchful eye of an adult, but we often would put her down at the bottom and allow her to crawl them. We were only a step or two behind of course should something go wrong. She has taken that same determination into other tasks as well…tackling the jungle gym at the ripe old age of two.

5) Expand their horizons. In most large UK and US cities there is an abundance of exciting and educational activities for young children. Living in London, we are lucky that our museums are FREE. But even when we lived in the US, we found that by purchasing annual memberships to the local zoos and museums we could provide the relatively cheap entertainment for the whole family. The Los Angeles Zoo for instance offered a family membership for around $50 that admits 2 adults and up to 4 children under 18. Most US attractions have similar offers. If even this paltry amount is too much for your tight budget, we have asked for memberships as gifts from grandparents.

6) Read. You can never begin reading too soon…even before birth your child can hear you. As small babies, brightly coloured cardboard books that they can touch and even chew are wonderful. Older babies and toddlers enjoy books with flaps or texture which they can touch and explore for themselves. My 2 year old loves to ‘read’ her picture books to Mummy now. And don’t forget the value of your child seeing you read. Our daughter often demands her own ‘paper’ on Saturday morning as she eats breakfast and reads along side Daddy. If she sees me reading on the couch, she often brings an arm load of her own books for me to read to her.

7) Listen and learn. Sometimes as parents we forget that our children have a great deal to teach us as well. Their open and loving attitude has much to teach adults, who can so easily get caught up in inconsequential tasks. One of my fondest memories was the sheer joy of jumping in a puddle with my daughter. To enjoy such priceless moments we must take the time to listen to our children with our hearts as well as our ears. We must also free ourselves from fears and convention to realise just how much we have to learn from these little treasures.

Terri O’Neale is the mother of six; ranging in age from 3 to 22. She has been both a working and stay-at-home mother at various times in her life. She was also a single mother for almost five years, before re-marrying the love of her life at the age of forty. Obviously, she has a life-time of training in raising a family on a tight budget. In addition to these real life experiences, she possesses a bachelors degree in health education and a minored in environmental management in her masters programme.

Terri feels strongly that this is one of the most challenging times in history for the family, but she also believes that families with the will and resolve to address the pressing issues of saving money, becoming greener, leading healthier lifestyles and spending more time with one another can endure these challenging times and come out victorious in the end.

It is frequent today to see people walking around wearing graphic fun t-shirts bearing very attractive drawings, cartoons and statements that take us back in time. Some are witty; others are stimulating and some bear well-liked phrases or logos. All of these t-shirts have one thing in common they are vintage t-shirts, which feature fashionable themes that were in style decades ago.

One of the most popular types of these shirts is t-shirts. These shirts are carbon copies of those worn in the 70’s and 80’s and carry phrases such as Instant Genius. These t-shirts dreams are springing up fast. You will feel good inside and look overwhelming on the outside. These t-shirts will be right up your pathway. Quality clothing and fun crazy hilarious t-shirts will make you the center of interest or create your own t-shirt or any type of t-shirt that will become an essential part of your clothes! Fun T-shirts are here to stay, let your t-shirt do your talking for you. Make an impression your friends and stranger’s a like everyday by letting these great yet reasonably priced tee shirts does the talking. You can even get some free drinks when you wear the Hello my name is buy me a drink t-shirt. Funny graphic t-shirts and an energizing beverage, it does not get any better than that. These items can create magical memories for a lifetime.

These can be a large selection of;

•athletic team wear

•sweatshirts

•tees for men, women,

•Children

Tips;

Just as mentioned before; your fun t-shirts should be something you truly consider as in style. If you do not believe in your brand; how do you expect anyone else too? Make sure your t-shirt is visibly communicated. Every thing about your shirt should communicate your attitude. It is said that it takes up to 12 times of a person bearing in mind, hearing, or reading of your brand for it to really make an impression. Find as many customs as you can to fashion your t-shirts visible to potential clients. Have a well built, well distinct logo that symbolizes your shirt. Also have an overall flattering design for the whole thing about your clothing line. Keep the shirt alive. Follow these tips and you should be on your way to developing loveable t-shirts that will build your business.

Those are available in a variety of styles and colors. It starts with your overall idea. What is your brand all in relation to? What does your brand stand for? Then think about your brand as its own body, separate from yourself and your business partners. How does your brand talk? How does it act? Who would it hang out with on a Saturday night? Most likely, your fun t-shirts will be a lot like yourself, and that is the way it must be. It would be pretty hard to try to construct a brand you do not truly consider in. If you are a computer geek, you absolutely should not try to create a punk rock brand. Well, unless you get pleasure from jamming to punk rock too, and in that case, a punk rock tech geek design would be quite fascinating.

Rock and roll in general has affected our way of life, generation after generation. Our personalities have been honed because we have too much exposure to media, and our preferences dictate what kind of path we go to with our choices. Bands are inevitably labeled as status symbols specifically because of how they can influence billions of people, or worshiped for a better term. Thus, people become prone to over liking to the point of buying whatever merchandise they can get a hold of by such bands. This is the reason why punk rock shirts are also very famous buys.

With the fashion of rock and roll instilled paired with that attitude that varies from subdued to all out, apparel is fast becoming a statement that there are even characteristics for each genre as they are all unique on their own. Pop can border around funky prints and mainstream madness, gothic more into the blacks and chains and punks for then leather jackets, ripped jeans and boots. There are just so many styles to play with that experimentation with merchandise can be very fun, including tees.

Since there is so much hype in proudly wearing the name of the band you support, business for the sellers is proven to be good as well. It is easy to market such products because the bands can carry them all the time, from road shows to tours and radio station visits. Fans would willingly buy one for themselves as well, no doubt about that. Wearing punk rock shirts also entitles the wearer to a certain moment of glory, that time in which admiration for what they call musical geniuses is hyped up to the nth level. Also, this kind of gesture can be so influential, especially since most people are followers of mainstream media thus the bandwagon effect will surely encapsulate them.

For the record though, it is understandable that people have different tastes and preferences, and there will always be bashing among fans as to who is the better band and what genre should be worshiped highly. However, despite the differences in opinion and likes, they all feel the same degree of respect towards whoever they are idolizing. That alone is enough for us to understand that indeed, music will always be a crucial part of living.

So whether or not you are a hardcore fan, it is fun to note that apart from seeing the bands perform their trademarks sound, you can still get to keep of a reminder of them through the merchandise you can purchase for your keeping. Punk rock shirts are great to pair with anything of grunge-y feel, so be fashionable while at it and wear it proud. After all, what you wear reflects who you are and what your personality is. So it best to show them what you’ve got even without trying too much to impress. Just be satisfied with the fact that you know how to show good taste without slamming it into their faces.

Whether you are stepping out for office or preparing yourself for a party, you need to give much attention to your looks and to do this you need to have an impeccable dress sense. A good dress sense and right choice of clothes reflects a lot about your personality. So, you need to act wise while dressing up. So here are the tips that will allow you to dress well and look smart.

When it comes to selecting men’s costume, special attention should be given to the quality of the fabric. Style is also an important issue that needs to be considered while selecting apparels for the guys. One of the favorite and popular items of the men’s fashion wardrobe is shirt. There are varieties of shirts available in the market. They come in different designs, styles, colors and sizes. Polo shirt is one of the popular brands of shirts and with this shirt you can never go wrong.

Many people love to wear Polo shirts as they are quite stylish and comfortable. They can add class and style to your personality thereby making you look more attractive. This shirt is not new. In fact it has been rocking the market for many years. It is also known as tennis shirts or golf shirts. Originally polo shirts were long-sleeved. The modern Lacoste polo shirt is short-sleeved. The idea of designing the modern polo shirt came from the brain of the Tennis genius, Rene Lacoste.

In the past, people from the sports world were more inclined towards this fashion wear. But with the passage of time, common people are also trying this outfit. Sportsperson have special fascination for this type of shirts. It has become the latest fashion statement. More and more people are trying this costume to look fabulous. If you want a sporty look, then this shirt is the best option for you.

Functionality and versatility makes Lacoste polo shirts so popular in the word of men’s fashion world. Lot of experiments have been done in designing this apparel. Though the designs have changed, but one thing is intact, comfort. It is one of the most prominent similarities between the contemporary and conventional polo shirts. Contemporary polo shirts are versatile, chic. You can wear it with shorts and jeans. It will give you a casual and smart look. With khakis and pants, you can get an official look.

There is no doubt that Lacoste polo shirts have acquired a special place in the men’s fashion wardrobe. The best part of this shirt is that it can be worn in any occasion and for any purpose.

1) Breastfeed. Studies show that at the age of six children who were breastfed for six months or more score an average of 6 points higher on IQ tests than formula fed children. And breast milk is FREE. Formula costs a family on low income a great deal of money…and it limits your child’s mental capabilities.

2) Talk. From about 26 weeks a foetus can hear in the womb. Studies have also shown that children who were talked to in the womb and as babies have better verbal skills. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to give your child a running commentary on your activities. “We need to give you a bath now. Let’s take your little pink shirt off. Out come your arms. Now let’s pull it over your head.” I have gotten a few strange looks on the Tube of course, but my daughter’s intelligence is more than worth it.

3) Let them explore. We have all heard the expression…kids will be kids. But often one of a baby’s first words is “No,” because they hear it so often. Clearly some things like sticking things in electrical outlets must be “No,” but other things can be made safe for your child. For instance, our lower kitchen cabinets are always child proof. We keep the plastic ware and canned foods in them. It is a skill that I learned from my great-grandmother. Even as an adult, I fondly remember sitting on her kitchen floor surrounded by cans of food. I would build towers. I would play store. Those cans were wonderful FREE toys…and it allowed me as a child to safely explore the adult world. As parents/carers our job is to create a safe world in which to allow our children to explore…and learn.

4) Test their limits. We never learn what we are capable of accomplishing if we are not allowed to try. It is natural for parents/carers to want to protect their children, but sometimes by watchful waiting we can allow them to develop a sense of accomplishment. My daughter could ‘climb’ the stairs before she walked. We of course had safety gates at the top and the bottom so that she never could attempt this new skill without the watchful eye of an adult, but we often would put her down at the bottom and allow her to crawl them. We were only a step or two behind of course should something go wrong. She has taken that same determination into other tasks as well…tackling the jungle gym at the ripe old age of two.

5) Expand their horizons. In most large UK and US cities there is an abundance of exciting and educational activities for young children. Living in London, we are lucky that our museums are FREE. But even when we lived in the US, we found that by purchasing annual memberships to the local zoos and museums we could provide the relatively cheap entertainment for the whole family. The Los Angeles Zoo for instance offered a family membership for around $50 that admits 2 adults and up to 4 children under 18. Most US attractions have similar offers. If even this paltry amount is too much for your tight budget, we have asked for memberships as gifts from grandparents.

6) Read. You can never begin reading too soon…even before birth your child can hear you. As small babies, brightly coloured cardboard books that they can touch and even chew are wonderful. Older babies and toddlers enjoy books with flaps or texture which they can touch and explore for themselves. My 2 year old loves to ‘read’ her picture books to Mummy now. And don’t forget the value of your child seeing you read. Our daughter often demands her own ‘paper’ on Saturday morning as she eats breakfast and reads along side Daddy. If she sees me reading on the couch, she often brings an arm load of her own books for me to read to her.

7) Listen and learn. Sometimes as parents we forget that our children have a great deal to teach us as well. Their open and loving attitude has much to teach adults, who can so easily get caught up in inconsequential tasks. One of my fondest memories was the sheer joy of jumping in a puddle with my daughter. To enjoy such priceless moments we must take the time to listen to our children with our hearts as well as our ears. We must also free ourselves from fears and convention to realise just how much we have to learn from these little treasures.