How to Create a COOL Company Name

How to Create a COOL Company Name-Birthday Cakes Delivered

The cashier swiped my credit card.

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She looked closely at the name.

"HELLO, my name is Scott...?" she said, "What is that?"

"Oh, that's the name of my company," I smiled.

"Really? So what do you do?"

"I wear a nametag all the time."

She furrowed her brow and tilted her head.

"Are you serious?" she chuckled.

"Yep! And I write books, speeches and training materials on approachability."

"Ohhhhh," she nodded. "I get it - that is so cool!"

She handed the card back to me. I thanked Susie for her help and headed out to my car.

And by the time I got back to the office, the lesson was obvious: cool names work!

Not cute. Cool.

Smart. Fun. Eye catching. EAR catching.

HERE'S WHY: In a world of infinite choice, it's impossible for customers to keep all those company names straight.

That's why you need to try extra hard.

Because acronyms suck.

Because nobody notices normal.

Because the world is crying for uniqueness.

SO, HERE'S YOUR CHALLENGE: when naming your company, make it cool.

And make it unconfusable.

Because creativity is magnetic.

Because monograms are NOT brands.

Because generic names generate generic business.

Also, remember this:

Acronyms are worthless.

Acronyms are nothing.

Acronyms say nothing.

Acronyms aren't rational.

Acronyms aren't creative.

And what you'll discover (especially in conversations) is that cool company names tend to follow a three-step pattern of dialogue:

FIRST, someone says, "Huh?"

But wait, this is good! Because of your cool company name:

1. You've surprised them.

2. You've broken their patterns.

3. You've attracted their attention.

And the best way to capture someone's attention is to B-R-E-A-K their patterns.

What's more, you've created a hint of anxiety in the air. And this is the best time to give someone new ideas.

SECOND, you articulate your company's value.

Your USP. Your value statement. Your positioning statement.

Make sure it's clear, concise and emotional. No more than ten words. Leave no doubt in the other person's mind what you do and how your company delivers value.

Consider the formula described in John Jansch's Duct Tape Marketing:

Action Verb (what you actually do)

+

Noun (target market you do it for)

+

Benefit (the result of what you do)

For example, "I teach nurse practitioners how to provide more empathetic patient care."

JUST REMEMBER: Surprise attracts attention, but only interest keeps attention.

THIRDLY, you await the "Aha!"

At this point in your conversation, you've already attracted someone's attention. You've already delivered your value statement.

Now comes the best part.

You've heard of the "Aha moment," right?

Well, the challenge is framing your conversation in a way that supports it.

See, the only reason the "Aha!" is effective is because you FIRST got the person to say, "Huh?"

That's the magic of these three steps, when used properly. Huh?, then value, then Aha!

THE BEST PART: when you sandwich these two emotions (Huh? And Aha!) around your value statement, three things happen to your conversation partner:

1. You become awfully hard for her to resist.

2. You become awfully hard for her to forget.

3. You becomes awfully hard for her (not) to tell other people about.

AND LET'S FACE IT: the only time companies are successful is when people are actively and positively talking about them.

SO REMEMBER:

If you break patterns, you get noticed.

If you get noticed, you get remembered.

If you get remembered, you get business.

Do yourself a favor. Get a cool company name.

LET ME ASK YA THIS...

What's the coolest company name you've ever seen?

LET ME SUGGEST THIS...

Share how you reacted when you first saw it.

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How To Make Fondant Icing Roses For Cakes

How To Make Fondant Icing Roses For Cakes-Birthday Cakes

*If you are not accustomed to working with fondant icing or have not made roses before then make sure you buy enough fondant for several attempts- practice makes perfect.*

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Method 1

These instructions once perfected will give you perfect roses commonly used on wedding cakes; this method is tricky and it is recommended you practice making the roses before the day of preparation.

Break off a small piece of the fondant and roll it until you roughly have a 1" diameter ball. Shape the ball into a cone by pinching one side of it; ideally you want the cone to be 1.5" tall.

To make a petal roll a ball of fondant roughly a quarter of the size of the previous, do not worry too much about size, if in a later stage you are finding that the sizes of the petals are too small then start again.

Once you have your ball we want to flatten it to form a petal; use your thumb and press down on the ball. You want to create a circle that is 2" in diameter, it is important that the petal is about ¼" thick on the bottom and thin on the top.

*For a more realistic look ensure that the petal tips are paper thin.

Having created the first petal, apply to the base of the cone, carefully wrapping it around finishing with a furl at the top to create a bud.

It is best to start by applying the thick side of the petal to the base of the cone then carefully wrap the thin 'petal' around- slightly bending it over itself to create a bloom effect.

Do the same with the three remaining petals; applying them from the bottom bud and delicately shaping the thin top to replicate a rose's petal as it unfurls from the bud.

Make five more petals, this time slightly larger than the originals but ensure you still keep the tips as thin as possible. Apply these final petals lower down on the base than the previous petals, spread the petals evenly round the base layering them up and curling the edges back a slight bit more to create more bloom.

Continue layering the petals on until you are satisfied with the fullness of the rose.

Method 2

Here is an even simplified method for creating a less detailed rose, although in my opinion it is a more modern look. This method will give you a rose that if kept pure white with perhaps a small silver sugar ball placed on top of the bud will be suitable for wedding cakes; however, if used with bright coloring they will be perfect for birthday cakes. This method is easy to change and I recommend experimenting to create variations on the basic rose.

The method is as follows.

Roll out your colored fondant icing till it is 1.5cm in thickness, 15cm in width and 20cm in length. Arrange the rolled out icing in front of you so that the 20cm length is the side closest to you.

Take the top of the fondant rectangle, pull it towards you and fold it on top of itself to create a smaller layered piece of fondant that is 3cm thick and 7.5cm wide. Do not flatten or squeeze the two layers together at all, try to leave a small cavity of air/space in the fold to create volume in your petals.

Cut off 1cm of length from each end of the rectangle.

Take one of the short ends of your rectangle and begin to roll it up like a swiss roll; however you do not want the rose to look like a log so to create a bud pinch the base end as you continue to roll the fondant length around itself. This should create a basic rose shape.

After cutting off any excess icing carefully push back and separate the layers to give the flower more shape. To finish cut little leave shapes out of green icing and stick to the underside of the rose.

If you want to create the side of your iced cake make several of these flowers and link them by the green leaves creating a rose chain around your cake.

To completely change the finished look of the rose cut the folded over icing and pinch to create a two layers of thin petals; once rolled splay the thin layers out to create a carnation style flower.

Method 3

Here is a third method for creating flowers, this time small buds, that when made in quantity can be used to create a bouquet effect or simply used to decorate cupcakes by themselves.

Take a small ball of fondant around 2cm in size and roll it into a 0.5cm thick sausage shape using a small rolling pin roll out the icing until it is of a really thin consistency.

Using your fingers apply pressure and pull the icing at one side so that this side becomes thinner than the other, further thin it out by using a cocktail stick as a rolling pin.

Carefully roll up the length of the icing like a Swiss roll. Take the little icing roll which should be around 1-2cm diameter and smooth the edge in the outer layer with the aid of the cocktail stick.
Pinch the roll 3-4cm from the 'bloom' to get rid off the unused icing and to encourage the outer layers of the roll to splay out.

Very gently with your index finger separate and furl back the layers of the roll to create the effect of petals. It may be useful to use your cocktail stick or a tissue covered cocktail stick (to protect the shape of the icing) to slightly separate the layers of the roll and shape them backwards to create the effect of a bloom.

Take catering scissors (ordinary sharp scissor will also do) and cut the roll so that it is only 1.5-2cm of the bloom is left.

This leaves a small flower that when produced in bright colors look brilliant on top of iced cupcakes and birthday cakes; turning a celebration cake into something special!

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Green Tomato Pie Recipe, Have You Tried Green Tomato Pie?

Green Tomato Pie Recipe, Have You Tried Green Tomato Pie?-Cakes Delivered

Here is a traditional southern pie that has long been ignored. But no more. Green Tomato Pie is making its comeback!

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The tomatoes for this pie should be truly green. You might find them at the grocers, but chances are you'll have to grow your own or go to the farmer. I think that the difficulty of finding the green tomatoes is the reason that this recipe has been ignored for so long. Hopefully you have a pick your own fruit farm nearby. Be sure to tell the farmer that you want green tomatoes before you begin picking, he may direct you to a different area. While you're there get a few extra for Fried Green Tomatoes as well.

The flavor of green tomatoes is very tart. The sugar counteracts the tartness for a truly tasty pie filling.

Green Tomato Pie

4 c. green tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4 or 5 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. vinegar
dough for 1 double pie crust,(top and bottom) unbaked
1/2 c. raisins
2 tbsp. butter in small pieces
2 tsp. lemon extract
Additional sugar and cinnamon

1. Mix the sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and flour together. Set aside.
2. Add the vinegar to the thinly sliced tomatoes and combine with the dry ingredients, stir well to blend.
3. Add the remaining ingredients except for the butter.
4. Put into the unbaked crust, dot with the butter pieces and put the top crust on.
5. Seal the edges and cut slits in the top crust.
6. Sprinkle with additional sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 425 degree for 60 minutes or until the tomatoes are done.

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Personalized Birthday Packages - What Are They?

Personalized Birthday Packages - What Are They?-Birthday Cakes Delivered

Is your family one who celebrates birthdays with lots of decorations, parties and gifts? Or are you more laid back having just family with dinner at home and the birthday cake as dessert. However you celebrate birthdays they are a day to celebrate with your family and child.

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Another great addition to birthdays is a personalized birthday package for your kids. This sort of birthday package contains a birthday letter which has your child's name, age, the city and state they live in along with the names of two to four friends or family members. The package can contain many different things some of which might be coloring sheets, birthday poems and word finds all of which can be personalized along with stickers, pencils, small toys not to mention other things.

The birthday package can be mailed directly to your child adding to the excitement of receiving mail in their own name. Then the opening of the package and receiving all of the exciting items personalized just for them making them feel special; the star of their very own birthday package. Guaranteeing a smile on their face and a giggle of glee!

If you live far away from the birthday child a personalized package is a great way for you to let the child know you were thinking of them and how important they are to you. The contents in the package are usually enough to make the perfect present. With high quality the items are special and unique enough so you can be proud of the items. All of this leaves the child feeling special seeing that it was made just for him and he will think of you while he spends time with the specialized gifts from the package.

No matter if you live just across town or clear across the county, disappointment can come when something is delivered through the mail and does not match what was advertised. That is the greatness of a personalized birthday package! When you order make sure it states exactly what you will be receiving. The letter should have all the personalization on it that was stated, as should all the other paper items that come in the package. If other items were promised make sure they are in the package as well. While personalized items can not be returned just because you changed your mind, most reputable companies are more than happy to work with customers if there is any trouble with the personalization, by re-sending any product were the company made mistakes.

So, birthdays can be celebrated many ways but a great addition to any birthday celebration is a personalized birthday package. The excitement for the child can begin at the time of receiving the package in the mail, kids love to receive mail especially if they think it might contain surprises! The excitement builds through the opening process as they pull out the special letter made just for them and the other goodies and gifts. You can be sure of the surprises in the package because it should all be listed were you bought it. So make sure to do a through job of reading and understanding everything that will be mailed. That way you can know for sure that the special child in your life will get a great gift from you and think of you as they spend time with their personalized birthday package!

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Great Ways to Say "Happy Birthday"

Great Ways to Say "Happy Birthday"-Birthday Cakes

The old-fashioned birthday card is losing steam, and newer ways to wish your friend a Happy birthday are replacing them. Sometimes, simple well-wishes on Facebook or a birthday email are enough but oftentimes we want a more creative way to wish our friends a New York Happy Birthday. There are lots of options for simple but interesting ways to recognize a friend's birthday.

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You can quickly and easily send an online greeting card with funny animations, music, and a cute message. Online greeting cards are available at a variety of websites, including evite.com, 123greetings.com, bluemountain.com, and egreetings.com. If your sense of humor is more snarky you should check out someecards.com for more tongue in cheek humor. On all of the e-cards websites you can sort through greeting cards based on the recipient or the type of card (for example, funny cards or top picks) and the site will allow you to customize the card with a personal message and then email the card to your friend.

Another more creative way to deliver a message is through writing on baked goods. In New York, Mrs. Fields offers delicious cookies of various sizes with custom messages written in icing. Who wouldn't want a giant chocolate chip cookie topped with icing? Or, NYC Cookies by Design will deliver a custom bouquet of cookies with a message to your friend. Their cookies come in a variety of sizes and styles, so you can get flip flop cookies for your friend who loves the beach, guitar cookies for someone more musical, or car cookies someone who likes the racetrack. Cookies by Design also offer large cookies, similar to those offered by Mrs. Fields. And if cookies aren't your first choice baked good, you could always opt for buying a cake with a happy Birthday message written on top. Famous New York bakeries like Veniro's in the East Village or Magnolia Bakery in the West Village offer great birthday cakes or pies.

Another option is to order a champagne bottle online with a custom-printed message on the label. This way, your friend gets both a nice bottle of champagne, and your personal message! For the artistically gifted, you could print out your own label to stick on the champagne bottle. This idea could also work with a great bottle of wine instead of champagne.

If you only have time to quickly stop by a store, you could send your friend a "Happy Birthday" balloon either by itself, with a card, or with a gift. It's also a popular NYC tradition to embarrass a friend at work with a big helium balloon waiting at their desk the morning of their birthday.

The possibilities for wishing someone a Happy Birthday are endless. A traditional card is becoming a thing of the past; there are many more original ways to share your birthday wishes. A friend's birthday is a chance to be creative and show your friend that you thought of them on their special day!

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Green Tomato Pie Recipe, Have You Tried Green Tomato Pie?

Green Tomato Pie Recipe, Have You Tried Green Tomato Pie? Here is a traditional southern pie that has long been ignored. But no more. Green Tomato Pie is making its comeback!

The tomatoes for this pie should be truly green. You might find them at the grocers, but chances are you'll have to grow your own or go to the farmer. I think that the difficulty of finding the green tomatoes is the reason that this recipe has been ignored for so long. Hopefully you have a pick your own fruit farm nearby. Be sure to tell the farmer that you want green tomatoes before you begin picking, he may direct you to a different area. While you're there get a few extra for Fried Green Tomatoes as well. The flavor of green tomatoes is very tart. The sugar counteracts the tartness for a truly tasty pie filling. Green Tomato Pie 4 c. green tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 4 or 5 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 2 tbsp. vinegar dough for 1 double pie crust,(top and bottom) unbaked 1/2 c. raisins 2 tbsp. butter in small pieces 2 tsp. lemon extract Additional sugar and cinnamon 1. Mix the sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and flour together. Set aside. 2. Add the vinegar to the thinly sliced tomatoes and combine with the dry ingredients, stir well to blend. 3. Add the remaining ingredients except for the butter. 4. Put into the unbaked crust, dot with the butter pieces and put the top crust on. 5. Seal the edges and cut slits in the top crust. 6. Sprinkle with additional sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 425 degree for 60 minutes or until the tomatoes are done. Green Tomato Pie Recipe, Have You Tried Green Tomato Pie? Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo

The Marketing Plan and the Four P's

The Marketing Plan and the Four P's The Marketing Plan section of the business plan demonstrates how a company will penetrate the market with its products and services. The Marketing Plan should include "the four P's" - Product, Promotions, Price, and Place.

Products and/or Services The first "P" stands for Product, but includes all products and services that the company offers. This section of the business plan should detail all the features of the products and services, how they work, their unique/proprietary attributes, etc. For products that are patented and/or technical in nature, drawings and backup materials should be presented in the Appendix. Most growing companies offer certain products and services today but expect to offer more in the future. It is important to mention both current and future products/services here, but to focus primarily on the short-to-intermediate term horizon. Promotions Promotions include each of the activities that induce a customer to buy the company's products and services. Promotional activities could include advertising, public relations (PR), free samples, discounts, direct mail, telemarketing, partnerships, etc. This section of the business plan discusses which promotions will be used and how they will be used. For instance, if partnerships will be used to secure new customers, the plan must explain which companies are partners, how they will be able to provide new customers, how the partnership will work (from operational/ financial standpoints), etc. This section must be as specific as possible, particularly as it relates to discussing future promotions. To say that a company is going to generate PR in trade magazines is simply too vague. Rather, the plan must explain the type of article/feature that may be written about the firm and why, which specific trade journals that will be targeted and/or the projected publication dates. In discussing how the company will promote itself, it is important to discuss how the company will position itself. This positioning statement details the attributes that customers will assign to the company, its products and services. The choice of promotional activities must support this positioning. For example, discounts might not be consistent with a desire to be considered an upscale brand. Price This section of the plan should detail the price point(s) at which the company's products and services will be sold. If the products/ services are sold as bundles, these should be detailed in this section. Rationale for the pricing should be given when applicable (e.g., why the company has chosen an initiation fee plus monthly membership fees versus a one-time lifetime membership fee). Place The final "P" refers to "Place" or "Distribution" and explains how a company's products and/or services will be delivered to customers. This section is crucial because if customers cannot access products and services, they cannot purchase them. This section is especially critical for high-growth, capital-constrained companies. Attaining profit-effective distribution channels is often the most vexing challenge for these businesses. Examples of distribution methods include retail locations, website, distributors, wholesalers, direct mail catalogs, etc. Many companies have multiple distribution methods to deliver their products and services to customers and each should be detailed here. Detailing the "the four P's" in the marketing plan is critical in proving to investors that your company will be able to efficiently and effectively penetrate its market. The Marketing Plan and the Four P's Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo

How to Make a Halloween Graveyard Cake

How to Make a Halloween Graveyard Cake This cake or cupcakes are perfect for kids halloween parties and make a great presentation for classroom parties as well.

Graveyard Cake Ingredients 1 (18 1/4 oz.) package Devil's Food Cake Mix9 x 12 inch Baking Pan 10 ozs. Chocolate Filled Cookies (Oreos), crushed or Gingersnaps 6-10 Oval shaped Butter Cookies (Pepperidge Farm Milanos)1 can prepared Vanilla FrostingAssorted tubes of Cake Decorating Gel in Halloween colors (orange, yellow, brown, etc.) 1 cup Candy Corn or Pumpkin Shaped Candies 1/4 cup Colored Sprinkles or Colored Crystal Sugar in harvest colors (orange, yellow, brown, etc.) Ghost shaped marshmallows (Halloween version of Easter peeps) Click here to view a photo of the finished Graveyard Cake. Method: Bake cake according to package directions or recipe. Let cool completely.Spread frosting evenly over finished cake. Using gel frostings, write silly spooky sayings on the top half of the Milano cookies such as "RIP", "BOO", "B.A. Ghoul", "M.T. Tomb", "Justin Time", and "Yul B. Next". Press the cookies halfway down into the cake here and there to resemble standing tombstones. Arrange the ghost marshmallows and candies around the tombstones. Top with colored sprinkles or sugars. Serves 8-12. Options: You can use other cake flavors, if you pair them with a complementary cookie topping. For example, if you use a pumpkin flavored cake, you might want to use vanilla frosting and crushed gingersnaps. If you can't find marshmallow ghosts with the Halloween candy in your local store, you could use dollops of whipped cream instead. Remember they should be piped on just before serving, or keep the cake chilled to prevent the ghosts from sagging. Add a couple of mini chocolate chip eyes to each whipped cream ghost. Variation: Make individual ghost or tombstone cupcakes. How to Make a Halloween Graveyard Cake Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo

Is It Possible to Win 5000 a Week for Life? Answers Here!

Is It Possible to Win 5000 a Week for Life? Answers Here! Is it impossible to earn ,000 without lifting a finger and just waiting for it to fall like a fruit on a tree? To you, who have not discovered Georgia Win for Life Lottery yet, this is undoubtedly impossible. However, for those who have already gotten out of their caves and discovered the wonders of winning this lottery, they surely think that it is possible to win 5000 a week for life.

Just how can you do this? It does not take a lot of hard work, really. Publishers Clearing House has its official home on the web and all you have to do is fill out some lines with real information. Once you have completed those, you can go ahead and submit your info. This takes just about a minute or two so this is obviously just a piece of cake. You just need to make sure that all your inputs are correct to not lead the people responsible for delivering your prize to the wrong way. They absolutely need your right mailing address for your prize to be delivered as soon as possible and without mishaps. If you still doubt the legitimacy of this offer, you can go ahead and check the website yourself. A lot of sweepstakes scams are done on the web so it is just normal for you to have doubts whether this gig is real or not. To assure you that this is in no way an online scam, you would not have to pay for anything. Everything will be free. Filling out the information and waiting for your lucky day are the only two things you would have to worry about. If you are one of the few lucky people to receive the price, you would be awarded with weekly winnings of ,000. The money will be given to you every week for the rest of your life. That would mean regular earnings of roughly 0,000 a year without bothering to get a job. With this amount of money, bringing your family to vacations would no longer be a problem. You would not ever need to worry about cost of living again. Everything will be taken care of for you. You will also be able to afford the luxury cars that you have always wanted for yourself. A brand new house also sounds good. You can buy the biggest, most expensive house you have in mind because the money that will be given to you will just never end. It will be for as long as you live! There is a high chance that you have not seen the previous winners of this wonderful sweepstakes but Publishers Clearing House has been around for decades and their winners have appeared in TV, magazines and different ads. The evidences of their winnings have been shown, proof that the money Publishers Clearing House is real. You are just a few steps away from becoming one of those people so do not hesitate to make your move now. Is It Possible to Win 5000 a Week for Life? Answers Here! Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo

Making a 3D Cake At Home

Making a 3D Cake At Home Making a 3D cake at home can be as simple or complex as you like. For my daughter's birthday, she wanted a dinosaur cake, and I didn't think the simple pan cake with a picture or figurines would do. I researched different cake styles, pans, ideas and came up with building my own cake.

Using simple box cake mix, with a few tweaks to make it stand up to a lot of icing and a little imagination, I was able to come up with a real hit for her birthday celebration. It all comes down to cutting basic round cake layers and I make a rectangle pan cake and have found that the small egg shaped pan works very well to add some shaping to the cake for legs, facial features etc. A crumb coat layer is essential in building the cake and using the icing to stick the layers together. I actually get something to look at for the shape like a toy or picture for inspiration and draw out a sketch of how I am going to use the cut pieces and put them together on my cake board. I then actually put the pieces together and move them around until I get exactly the scale and shape that I want. When that is done, glue them together with the icing and prepare to frost, which is the most time consuming aspect. Using a basic butter cream frosting recipe, frosting bag and basic tips (star tip and round tip), color gels for coloring and a lot of patience you can bring your shape to life. There are many resources online for inspiration and help. Making a 3D Cake At Home Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo

Designing Novelty Birthday Cakes

Designing Novelty Birthday Cakes When you hear the phrase "novelty birthday cakes", what do you see? Many people think that this describes some sort of humorous cake, or one meant to be a bit of a joke, but there are many novelty designs that are far from just a joke. For example, there are cake decorators who are able to make cakes that look just like piles of gifts, cell phones, cars, trains, fruit and vegetables, cartoon characters, pirate ships, letters and numbers, and so much more!

The thing about cakes that are made along a novelty theme is that they are most successful when they also reflect the skills and individual style of the baker or cake decorator. For example, if you are a master with fondant, then the cakes you make should always use fondant in clever and novel ways. This means that you won't just want to color the fondant beautifully and then wrap the cake with it; instead you will want to make sculptural features to enhance the cake and make it really distinctive. This is the essence of novelty, and it does require some practice. It also requires the baker or cake decorator to have analyzed their personal design preferences and to select a very custom look to use for almost every design. Need an example? Let's say that you love to use your piping bag and star tips to create images in the icing of your cakes, this means that the designs you use must work well with such an approach to cake decoration. Often this means you will want to have also selected a format or "silhouette" for your cakes that can partner well with such a design choice. What does that all mean? It means that you must decide if you will use specialty baking pans that put the cake into a recognizable shape or image which you then adorn with frosting, or it can mean that you rely only on tiered cake designs that use stacks of cakes to create dimensional scenes and images and which are heavily adorned with stars of frosting, or it might mean that you stick with sheet cakes that use a large range of colors to create unique designs and styles. Usually, someone who makes cakes that have a sort of novelty appearance may also own a lot more decorating supplies than more traditional cake decorators. This is because they are likely to rely on a much broader palette of colors, a lot of different baking pans, and even more delicate tools that can include air guns and paint brushes as well. Before rushing out to invest in such devices, however, it might be a good idea to understand if these tools will really help you to meet the needs of your distinctive designs. Even the most famous of TV "cake celebrities" often keep their equipment to the most minimal levels imaginable, and they are often asked to make cakes with all kinds of novelty themes. These professionals, however, have long since determined their own style and this is the reason that they always have the supplies that they need on hand. Designing Novelty Birthday Cakes Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo

Diaper Cakes Make Ideal Cute New Born Baby Gifts

Diaper Cakes Make Ideal Cute New Born Baby Gifts I am curious about these diaper cakes. Do you know what these are? Are these real delicious cakes baked in an oven and decorated with beautiful and artistic designs of icings? Are these the ones we put on the center of the table during special occasions? These cakes may look like and arranged like a real cake, but no, these cakes are not real and they are not meant to be eaten.

These particular cakes are made of diapers and these are the latest and I can say the best gift to give to babies in all kinds of special occasions. This can be the best gift in town for mommy's little angel during christening, and baby's birthday and can also be given as a welcome gift for the baby on her birth. Moms will be very delighted and amazed to these unique diaper cakes. They are not just simply a stock of diapers arrange to look like a cake. They are also adorned with some of the baby's essentials like baby powder, baby lotion, baby soap and bubbles too. These diaper cakes are so useful for mommy's little angels. Grab one now and give it as a gift for your own little angel and you will see the face of amazement and appreciation of the ones who will receive these diaper cakes. These cute, attractive and delightful diaper cakes are not just impressive gifts to give but also a practical one. We can choose from the different combination of items and products from the different designs they are made from and it is an all- in- one gift. You need not trouble yourself on how to combine the different baby items in stores so you can produce a wonderful gift all you have to do to is buy a diaper baby cake and you can hand it directly to the one you intended to buy the gift for without even worrying on how to wrap your gift because these diaper cake of your choice itself already looks like a perfect gift package presentation. Can baby's diapers really made into cakes? Surprise! Surprise! Yes, mom and dad, baby diapers can be made into attractive diaper cakes and you will love to look at it and will feel the urge to acquire one for your baby. Though these baby diaper cakes cannot be eaten you will still love to see one on display in your baby's own room. However creative intricate minds are needed to make these amazing, wonderful, attractive and delightful items. The perfect choice of combining the items needed for decorations of these diaper cakes should be made by an expert. These diaper cakes can also be made with a personal touch; we can always suggest whatever theme we like to put on our diaper cakes just like when we order our real birthday cakes. We can choose from a lot of different themes to put on our diaper cakes. We can put on some cartoon character toys for decorations and a lot more to choose from. Diaper Cakes Make Ideal Cute New Born Baby Gifts Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo

Yummy Baby Shower Cake Ideas

Yummy Baby Shower Cake Ideas Baby showers are becoming more extravagant than ever before! One of the highlights of the day remains an adorable, delicious cake! And if you're looking for baby shower cake ideas, you're in luck! Some of the best ideas to ever be served at a baby shower are below!

Baby Shower Miniature Cakes If you're looking for a fun idea for your baby shower cake, consider serving miniature cakes! A miniature cake is served to each guest, and made to look like a traditional square building block. Have your baker (or whomever is baking the cake) decorate each one with the letters "B" "A" "B" "Y" and color the frosting to match your theme. Cupcakes are a great option as well, and can be decorated in more ways than you can imagine! Tiny rattles, teddy bears, booties, and pacifiers are the perfect adornment! Shaped Cakes Imagine a delicious cake in the shape of a pram! Cakes can be made into virtually any shape with a little attention to detail and know-how. While baking accessories can be purchased to suit specific shapes, you can also use traditional square or round pans and then cut the cake to work with your design (trace it on paper first for best results). Some ideas for your baby shower cake? A large rubber duckie, a crib, a baby face, sleeper or a quilt are all great options. You can even make a cake look like a large pregnant belly with a bit of creative frosting! Traditional sheet cakes can be frosted in unique ways as well. A baby quilt cake can be made quite simply; by piping different colored squares onto a square cake. Diaper cakes are a popular choice and many bakeries offer them! Spend some time talking to a baker, researching baby shower cake ideas, and talking to the mommy-to-be to come up with the perfect cake ideas for your shower! Unique Are you looking for a unique baby shower cake idea? Why not bring an ultrasound photo into your local grocery store bakery and having the photo printed onto edible icing? Or, if the mommy-to-be has had belly pics printed, you could use one of these beautiful shots. Elegant Baby A classic tiered cake is a great option for a baby shower cake. In baby colors such as pastel green, baby pink, or pale blue, these cakes could just as easily be pretty wedding cakes! Add fun details like polka dots, stripes, gingham, or a basket-weave pattern or a look that says "Elegant Baby!" A baby shower cake is a delicious way to celebrate! If you know the gender of the baby, go ahead and have "It's a Girl" or "It's a Boy!" inscribed on the cake! Remember to take any dietary concerns of the mommy-to-be into consideration! If you're planning the shower, you'll be very busy - so make sure you relax and have a slice! Yummy Baby Shower Cake Ideas Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo

The Pros and Cons of German Shepherd Dog Ownership

The Pros and Cons of German Shepherd Dog Ownership The decision to adopt any dog must be considered seriously, especially if you are thinking about a large breed dog such as the German Shepherd. As the third most popular dog breed in the United States for the last 10 years according to the American Kennel Club, the German Shepherd dog attracts attention with its good looks, intelligence, and strong personality. However, this classic and lovable dog breed is not an easy or low maintenance pet. Many pros and cons come with owning German Shepherd dogs.

For happy owners of these powerful dogs, the cons become just part of an interesting routine, but for other potential pet owners the challenges of a large breed can be prohibitive. As a German Shepherd dog owner for the last six years, I can credibly share my experience with this remarkable breed. Pro: As a large breed dog, a German Shepherd presents a robust animal full of energy that allows its owner to make a bold statement with his or her pet and enjoy companionship with a dog that adds security to the home. Con: This breed can easily prove to be too much dog for some people. They are strong, and often strong-willed, and any owner of a large breed bears the responsibility of controlling his or her dog. When visitors to your home are barked at incessantly by a Yorkshire Terrier, they would be annoyed, but visitors receiving an unrestrained barking session from a German Shepherd will suddenly feel like they are in the midst of a civil rights protest. Along with controlling the barking, you need to teach your dog not to jump on people. Getting hit in the chest by a 70 to 90 pound animal with big claws is painful. Pro: A German Shepherd is an intelligent even mischievous animal that will respond well to training and be fun to play with. You will enjoy the interaction with your dog during formal training and be proud of the learning progress that your pet displays. German Shepherds require mental and physical stimulation, which makes them an excellent choice for a person or a family that wants to integrate a pet into an active and fun lifestyle. A German Shepherd is an excellent motivator for keeping you active and healthy yourself. Con: A German Shepherd should not be left alone for long periods of time (more than a few hours). This applies to any dog, but as an original working breed, the German Shepherd dog is geared toward high levels of activity herding animals, aiding in search and rescue, and as law enforcement dogs. You must commit to exercising and stimulating your dog every day. In a German Shepherd reference by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D., the author reported that this breed was bred to move for hours across large territories. Daily walks and play sessions along with several hours of attention are essential. It is of paramount importance that you commit to training your dog during adolescence and maintain an exercise routine throughout its life. If this is too much for you or your family, then do not adopt this breed. Pro: As a German Shepherd owner you will receive countless compliments about your pet's beauty during its lifetime. They are gorgeous animals, and you will be proud of your dog, especially if you train him or her properly. You will admire and love your pet for its many capabilities and charms. Con: German Shepherds will be naughty, particularly during the first two years. My dog ate my birthday cake when she was two years old. Overall, be prepared to have things you love destroyed by chewing, digging, and rough play. Flower beds in a German Shepherd's mind look like a soft cool moist play station. Packages delivered to the front porch become chewy cardboard balls. All manner of possessions such as clothing, remote controls, books, walls, doors, and garden tools will be crunched between powerful jaws. Pro: Being a very smart breed, the German Shepherd can be steered away from inappropriate behavior. Have lots of toys and chews available at all times. When your dog chews on the wrong things, give him or her a chew or toy and positively reinforce chewing on the correct objects. Unfortunately, as far as I can tell, these strong-willed dogs will never entirely give up digging. Their taste in landscaping will not win you any home and garden awards. I've had to content myself with a dog trained not to dig up the vegetable garden. Con: German Shepherds in general are susceptible to genetic conditions that can be troublesome or even debilitating. Hip dysplasia, panosteitis, and degenerative myelopathy commonly develop in this breed, and you will need to learn about care and possible prevention. This breed can also suffer from various allergies. My dog has food and environmental allergies that took me months to sort of before she got relief. Good breeding can limit the frequency of these conditions but there are no guarantees. Thinking through how you will respond to the challenges of dog ownership before you adopt will significantly help you enjoy your pet. Dogs, especially German Shepherds, need your attention, formal training, and consistent exercise. Ignoring these needs will lead to a negative experience and an unhappy dog that might end up at the shelter. The joys and challenges of owning a German Shepherd overlap with the needs of most large breeds, but it is essential to recognize that a German Shepherd is not a mellow breed. It is an active dog that will always be looking for fun. Depending on your situation and lifestyle, these traits could be ideal or burdensome. The Pros and Cons of German Shepherd Dog Ownership

Amazing Kid Birthday Cakes

Amazing Kid Birthday Cakes Castle cake, train cake or a xylophone cake are just of few of the amazing kid birthday cakes you can create to really wow your birthday child and all their party guests.

Your imagination is the only limit when it comes to creating a cake for your child's birthday. Just spend a few minutes thinking about what your birthday child enjoys. A favorite movie, TV show, book, game or sport. Is your child a budding young artist, or does your child really enjoy music, skateboarding or fashion? Kid Birthday Cakes To help you get started, here are some absolutely amazing cake ideas. Artist's Palette Cake Bowling Lane Cake Bowling Ball Cake Castle Cake Pizza Birthday Cake Xylophone Cake Fish Bowl Birthday Cake Skateboard Cake Train Cake Mommy Cat and Kitten Cake Little Deuce Coupe Cake Race Track Cake Lady Bug Cake Butterfly Birthday Cake Kid Birthday Cakes Every one of the ideas I listed above has actually been made into an amazing birthday cake. At the end of this article I'll show you where you can find more amazing birthday cakes and recipes. Here's what you'll need to put together one of these amazing cakes or a creative cake idea of your own. Recipe For Amazing Kid Birthday Cakes When your special, one-of-a-kind birthday cake makes it's debut at your child's birthday party, everyone is going to be impressed. And of course your cake will taste absolutely delicious. Remember, there really are no limits to the kind of birthday cake you can create. And with just a little effort and imagination, you'll be creating amazing kid birthday cakes that everyone will be talking about. Amazing Kid Birthday Cakes

Sensational Gifts for a 19-Year-Old's Birthday

Sensational Gifts for a 19-Year-Old's Birthday Are you looking for some sensational gifts for a 19-year-old's birthday? If the answer is "yes," then pull up a chair, pour yourself some coffee, and stay tuned. Because we are about to check out the coolest birthday gifts around.

Camera - Chances are good that a 19-year-old would really like a great camera. A digital still camera with a 5X optical-zoom lens and a 3-inch LCD screen might be just the thing. An optical stabilization and 1 GB of memory helps produce professional looking pictures. The camera should be light-weight and run on a rechargeable battery. Portrait - Nineteen is the best age ever to have your portrait painted. Surely you want those flashing eyes, that firm jaw and that dashing nose immortalized on canvas. There are excellent portrait painters in every price range. You can find first class portrait artists through galleries and at art schools. Telescope - A telescope gives you a fascinating bird's eye view of constellations and stars. Most telescopes today are computerized and many come with GPS to let you know your position in relation to the stars. The built-in software makes it easy to identify celestial bodies. A gift like this can provide years of enjoyment. Jewelry or Accessories - Now here is a gift to bring a smile to the face of any 19-year-old. For a girl, a pearl necklace or a necklace of gold beads is a gift of simple elegance. Later you may want to add to this a pair of matching earrings or a bracelet. For a boy, a pair of gold cufflinks engraved with his initials might be exactly what he wants. Or, consider giving him a waterproof watch that shows the time, date and day and is equipped with an alarm. Travel Radio - This is a great "friend" to bring along on a trip. It is a welcome companion when hiking, boating or traveling. An excellent travel radio includes an AM/FM radio, cell-phone charger, and flashlight. The radio should be hand-powered as well as run on batteries and electricity. This radio should be fairly light-weight and it should slide easily into a backpack or carry-on luggage. There you have it: some top gifts for a 19-year-old's birthday. Remember that whatever gift you choose - food, a book, a camera, a calculator, a CD, or an adventure vacation - it will be a hit. Most of all, have fun at that 19-year-old's birthday party. Sensational Gifts for a 19-Year-Old's Birthday

Diabetes Diet, What Are The 10 Best Fruits And Vegetables For Diabetic Patients

Diabetes Diet, What Are The 10 Best Fruits And Vegetables For Diabetic Patients This is the question my diabetic patients always ask. Hopefully this article will enhance your knowledge about diet for a diabetic patient.

AVOID THESE FOODS If you are a diabetic patient try to avoid following list of foods. 1-Sugar, artificial sweeteners and honey. However you may take sweetener like stevia. It is difficult to omit sugar from your diet at-once, I will recommend you to decrease sugar in your diet gradually. 2-You should stop taking sweets and chocolates. If you are in a party and want to take chocolate, then preferably try to take Continental dark chocolate with at-least 70% or more cocoa solids, and try to avoid chocolates where sugar is the first named ingredient 3-Try to avoid foods containing ingredients end in (ol) or (ose) as these are mainly different forms of carbohydrates like fructose, glucose, dextrose. 4-Avoid grains like cakes, biscuits, pies, tarts, breakfast cereals, wheat, rye, barley, corn, rice, bread, pasta, pastry, 5-Avoid vegetables which contain larger amount of starch and carbohydrates like potatoes,carrots, peas, beans, parsnips, beet. 6-Also avoid fruits like watermelon, mangoes, banana, Chikoos(Pakistani), jackfruit, grapes, Strawberry, Sugarcane. 7-You may take milk but in small quantity. Avoid fat yogurts and cheese. Also be careful not to drink too much coffee or tea and add only as much sugar as in needed for taste. 8-Avoid commercially packaged foods like TV dinners, "lean" or "light" in particular, and snack foods, fast foods. 9-Avoid fresh fruit juices as these are highly concentrated carbohydrates. If you like fruit juices you may dilute one part of juice with 3 or 4 parts of water. 10-Always avoid saturated fats like fatty meat, full fat dairy products, butter, lard. Try to prefer unsaturated fats like olive oil, corn oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, soy oil. Avoid cottage cheese as it has a high carbohydrate content and very little fat You must be thinking that I have mentioned here all the stuff, and nothing is left to eat, these are foods you can eat: 1-You may take fruits like apple, Grapefruit, Lime, Peaches. You must divide your fruit and vegetable diet in five portions through all the day, by Spreading the fruit you eat through the day helps to avoid a sudden rise in blood sugar levels. 2-You must take high fibre diet. Fibrous diet is Cereals, Fruits, Nuts, Pulses, Seeds, Vegetables. Fibrous diet not only lowers your glucose level but also decreases blood cholesterol. 3-Always try to take whole grain rather than processed food and take things like whole-wheat spaghetti and brown rather than white rice(Indian Pakistani). Pakistani and Indian people do like white rice very much, but if you are diabetic, please avoid these. 4-You may take meat of lamb, beef once or twice a week. Organ meats can also be taken like liver kidneys and heart to meat your vitamin needs. 5-Try to take white meat like poultry chicken fish meat duck etc. 6-You may take Fish and seafood of all types. It is recommended to boil, steam, bake or grill fish rather than frying it. 7-Always prefer non-fatty dairy products such as "skimmed milk", non-fat cheese and yogurt. 8-You may take eggs as well but try to take whitish part not the yellow one as it may increase your cholesterol level. 9-All cheeses can be taken except cottage cheese. 10-You may take all vegetables, onion and garlic are known for decreasing blood glucose level. Generally Type 2 diabetic patients need 1500-1800 calorie diet per day to promote weight loss, however calories requirement may vary depending upon patients age, sex, activity level and body weight. 50% of total daily required calories should come from carbohydrates.One gram of carbohydrate is about 4 calories. A diabetic patient on a 1600 calorie diet should get 50% of these calories from carbohydrate. In other words it will be equal to 800 Calories from Carbohydrates, it means you have to take 200gms of carbohydrates everyday.It is better that you buy food tables with calories measurements to know more about your daily required food. Diabetes Diet, What Are The 10 Best Fruits And Vegetables For Diabetic Patients

Super Fun Pirate Birthday Party - Aaarrrh!

Super Fun Pirate Birthday Party - Aaarrrh! Ye be lookin' fer a one-of-a-kind Pirate party?

Thar be a treasure chest full a fun with this here exclusive birthday party idea sez me. Your birthday child is going ta love this here party cause its like no other birthday party they've ever seen. First, yer gunna be makin a fun Pirate Movie! Imagine yer birthday child's excitement when you tell um their gunna set sail and star in their very own Pirate movie adventure. And just think of how excited your birthday child's ship mates will be when they find out they get to be in a pirate movie. And it gets even better! You can actually choose between two short, easy-to produce movie scripts written exclusively for fun kid birthday parties.com "The Lost Treasure of Billy Bones" or "The Great Birthday Treasure Hunt." These scripts are yours FREE and you'll even get our easy-to-follow production tips. I told you it was a super fun pirate birthday party! An ye be hoistin' the Jolly Roger on yer own sailin' ship too me buckos. Just follow the link at the end of this here article sez me fer a look at a grand pirate ship yer birthday child can sail right from yer own home. And what super fun pirate birthday party would be complete without pirate costumes. You can either make yer own or you can be visitin' the ships store online fer a pirate costume that'll make any captain er ships mate as proud as a sailor's parrot. Yer super fun party needs a very special invitation. Now any land lubber knows that a message in a bottle is grand fun. So how about writin' yer special super fun pirate party invitation on paper that looks like parchment, then rollin' it up, attachin' a bit of colored string or yarn, then pushin' yer rolled up invitation into a plastic bottle? To deliver yer very special invitation, have someone dress up in a pirate costume and hand deliver the invitations. What fun! A message in a bottle, inviting them to star in a one-of-a-kind movie, delivered by a real pirate. Imagine the excitement. Super Fun Pirate Birthday Party - Cake Fun You can easily find some absolutely amazing pirate birthday cakes online -- and you can also find pirate cake toppers that will make it super easy to decorate a ready-made cake, turning it into a wonderful 3-D masterpiece. This here super fun pirate birthday party is going to be the best party ever. So hoist the Jolly Roger an set sail fer a unique birthday adventure that your birthday child will remember for years to come. Aaarrh! Super Fun Pirate Birthday Party - Aaarrrh!

A Lovely Sponge Cake Caps Off a Birthday Treat

A Lovely Sponge Cake Caps Off a Birthday Treat Birthday presents can be difficult to choose, particularly as people get older. A good book is an ideal gift, as it can give someone a lot of pleasure over a period of time and if they truly enjoy it they can return to it to re-read it again after a period of time.

For music enthusiasts, a CD or a selection of MP3 player downloads of their favourite tunes can make their day, while for someone special, it may be a bottle of perfume, but what always can help make a birthday memorable are those little touches. It is not always an expensive gesture that lingers in the mind, but something unique or a special thought, and that, so often, can be in the way you celebrate whether that is over an intimate meal, a glass of Champagne, or a cosy shared moment. A cup of tea, a glass of white or red wine and a slice of delicious sponge cake can be the ingredients for just that moment. The softness of the sponge, the cream oozing out and the flavour of the jam within can be a taste that lingers way beyond the eating. There are some great cake shops around but you can even have your cakes delivered, or buy cakes online these days, and actually, there is something quite exciting about a cake delivery, almost in the same way that a surprise bunch of flowers turns up on the doorstep. Whether that cake is for a mother, father, grandmother, a close personal friend or even one of your children, that element of surprise and doorstep delivery can help make a birthday - or any other special occasion for that matter - special and memorable, but then it's down to the best bit... opening the box, admiring the cake and then cutting into it and enjoying it with those closest to you. It is funny how often the unexpected surprise is what truly helps make any occasion stand out in the memory and something as simple as a delicious slice of sponge cake could be just the element to make that happen. A Lovely Sponge Cake Caps Off a Birthday Treat

Chinese Wedding Speech - The Grand Tradition

Chinese Wedding Speech - The Grand Tradition The Chinese are very traditional when it comes to weddings. The tradition goes beyond the ceremony itself. That is why the Chinese wedding speech is a very important part of the reception. It is done by a hired emcee (master of ceremonies) that will officiate the whole reception.

Chinese Wedding Speech: All About Tradition The traditional speech at a wedding in China starts out just like our similar speeches. At first, emcee introduces himself and welcomes all who join the joyous occasion. Then he would congratulate the bride and groom for finding each other, and wish them good luck for their journey together. After this, he will then ask each of the important people in the couple's life to say a few words for the bride and groom. After the bridesmaids, best man and the parents of each of the couple, the emcee will ask the bride and groom to say a few words. After this, he will go to the official cutting of the cake where the bride and groom would feed each other and their parents as well. This will show solidarity among the families, and will give them a symbolic chance to unite just like their children. A wedding speech is one of Chinese traditions, and how the husband and wife should treat each other during their marriage. The parents of the bride and groom are usually the ones who give advice about family life, and how the couple should treat each other as they continue on their journey as a married couple. The traditional wedding color in China is red as opposed to the western tradition's white color. It symbolizes peace and prosperity for the couple and for their families as well. The Chinese, more often than not, include something about tradition in their speeches at weddings. This is to remind the newlyweds about how important is this to the Chinese culture. The Chinese Wedding Speech: A Window to the Eastern Soul A Chinese wedding is one of the many ways through which tradition is given importance. That is why, it is imperative for the Chinese to instill the value of tradition in their wedding speeches. The Chinese do this to pass on the great knowledge, which their ancestors have given them from generation to generation. Therefore, if you are invited to a Chinese wedding, then be sure that you know their traditions and how to conduct yourself during the occasion itself. It is done because you do not end up embarrassing the couple and yourself in front of the whole crowd. The Chinese wedding speech not only shows you how important is the tradition to them, but also how they show their love through their spoken words in the speech. If you listen to it very closely, you would not find many differences between the western and eastern wedding speeches. Both cultures take it as an opportunity to express their love and affection for the couple. It shows that love goes beyond nationality and tradition. Thank you for the time you spent with me reading this article about Chinese wedding speech! I'd also love to meet you on my blog to have a chance to tell you more about wedding speeches - actually you could start by browsing the category page for wedding speeches examples right away - you will want to share it with others. Chinese Wedding Speech - The Grand Tradition

10 Affordable Birthday Gifts Under $20

10 Affordable Birthday Gifts Under If you are looking for some affordable birthday gift ideas, you can make a beautiful present under by personalizing any suitable item for your loved one. Just by putting in a little bit of your time and effort you can transform an inexpensive product into a unique and cherished birthday gift.

Listed below are 10 affordable birthday gift ideas which will cost you less but will mean the world to your loved ones: 1. Birthday scroll - Instead of a basic card you can prepare a birthday scroll for your loved one. You can choose silk or beautiful handmade paper to write a note in and present the scroll with a bunch of flowers which will make one of the most touching birthday gifts. 2. Handmade pendant - You can pick up a chain with a pretty pendant and then put a personalized touch to it by inserting some pretty beads and stones in it. This will make a beautiful and affordable gift which will be received by your loved ones with excitement and happiness. 3. Autographed book - Gifting your friends or family members with a book written and autographed by their favorite author will make for one of the most special and loved birthday presents. You can always enquire in bookshops for autographed books well in advance so that they can give you a copy before the d-day. 4. Picture Collage - If you have a collection of photographs of your loved one, you can make a lovely picture Collage by mounting them on a soft board. This will make for a great birthday gift and while it will cost you under the present will be highly valued by him or her. 5. Portrait mug - A portrait mug sporting a great picture of your close one on it will also make for a unique birthday gift. You can include a birthday message along with the date which will turn a common mug into a priced memento. 6. Theme birthday cake - If you are fond of baking you can prepare a birthday cake with a theme which can be based on your loved one's favorite hobby or cartoon character. You can also order in a personalized cake from his or her favorite bakery. 7. Personalized lamp shade - By picking up a plain lampshade you can personalize it into a unique birthday gift by painting beautiful motifs or your loved one's Sun sign on it which will make it unique while costing much less than $ 20. 8. Printed tee-shirt - There are a large number of tee-shirt outlets that offer printing services for customers. You can choose a tee-shirt in your loved ones favorite shade and then print a mice photograph or the image of his or her favorite pop star over it which would make a great and affordable gift. 9. Painted candle stands - You can also pick up plain glass candle stands from the market and then paint them in bright and attractive mosaic shades. The candle stands will make for a great gift that can be used around the house and will bring back fond memories to your loved ones for a long time. 10. Teddy bear delivery - Another great way of sending in an affordable but great birthday gift is through a teddy bear delivery. All you have to do is to go online and order a suitable teddy bear which will be delivered on the birthday into the hands of your loved one and will make him very special indeed. In some ways a small gift of under can be much more valuable to your loved ones on their birthday than the most luxurious of gifts in the world as it would reflect your feelings and sentiments in a completely personalized way. 10 Affordable Birthday Gifts Under

Death by Chocolate Cake - Your Ultimate Chocolate Cake

Death by Chocolate Cake - Your Ultimate Chocolate Cake If you are a cake lover and find it difficult to resist especially the chocolate cakes, then you must be a fan of one of the most popular cakes in the world i.e. Death by Chocolate Cake. This cake has all the ingredients, which can make it extremely sumptuous and desirable. It has several layers of different ingredients that include whipped cream, caramel, chocolate, etc. and the combination makes it very delicious and something to die for. The final layer of dark chocolate spread over the sponge cake is amazingly delicious and mouth-watering. It makes the cake more exciting. The term death by chocolate is basically an advertising term used for different desserts, made of dark chocolate.

The basic recipe of death by chocolate cake is quite simple. Anyone can make this cake by correctly following the recipe. You just need to keep in mind the layers, which would be there in the cake, their order and specific ingredients. The lowest layer is chocolate brownie, followed by a layer of chocolate ganache, layer of cocoa meringue, mocha mouse and the final layer is of brownie again. There's a chocolate paste coating, which covers all the layers. One needs to take an extra care while coating. Use of spatula is suggested as it helps to cover all the corners of the cake. After the coating, you can use some sauces or fruits like strawberry or cherry to decorate the cake. A lace border around the cake by melting the chocolate and putting it in a cone-shaped wax paper can also be made. You can then draw any shape on the cake with the cream. If you want to write a message, that is also possible. In the end, chilling the death by chocolate cake is very important. You need to put it immediately into your refrigerator. Otherwise, it could start melting down and the whole cake can turn into a disaster. Make sure that you don't keep it in for a very long time. Thirty to forty minutes will do, and a delicious cake would be ready to eat. You need to make sure that your family members do not often overeat the cake, because the frequent intake of chocolate can cause many problems in which gaining weight and oral problems are pretty common, especially in children and people who are in their forties to sixties. If you mostly bake cakes at your home, you can use low calorie chocolates as well, depending upon the ages of the guests and your family members. Death by Chocolate Cake - Your Ultimate Chocolate Cake

British Christmas Traditions

British Christmas Traditions Christmas food and drink

Traditionally British Christmas food incorporates much excess in terms of both food and alcohol. Some families begin the Christmas day celebrations with a special breakfast, perhaps smoked salmon and scrambled eggs or a traditional 'full English' fry-up of bacon, eggs, sausages and fried bread. Others prefer to take things easy in preparation for the dinner ahead. For the main Christmas meal either a turkey or other roast joint is traditional, served with every imaginable accompaniment as well as bread sauce, cranberry sauce and gravy. This is often followed by a rich Christmas pudding with brandy butter, cream or custard. Many households stock up as though the shops will be closed for the foreseeable future - not the case in this day and age - with whole hams, scores of mince pies and much alcohol to see them through to the New Year. The Christmas Tree The Christmas tree is a relatively recent tradition which began in Germany around the 18th century and found its way to Great Britain through George III's wife, Queen Charlotte and also by Prince Albert during Queen Victoria's reign. The tree is traditionally an evergreen fir (usually a Silver Fir, Nordmann Fir or Norway Spruce), either cut or still with roots so that it can be replanted. It is decorated with lights, garlands, ribbons and ornaments. Many households now use artificial trees as they eliminate the eternal problem of dropped needles (which are usually still being discovered and hoovered up by the time next Christmas comes around) and can be reused year after year. Midnight Mass This is celebrated on Christmas Eve, beginning around 11 or 11.30pm and is a very traditional service incorporating Christmas carols to herald the arrival of Christmas Day. Often there is an earlier service which is aimed more towards children and features a dramatization of the Nativity (sometimes complete with wildlife!). The Queen's Speech This is traditionally called the Royal Christmas Message and is broadcast to the nation at 3pm by Her Majesty on Christmas Day. The tradition goes back to the first Christmas message which was delivered via wireless by George V in 1932. Today the Queen's message can be viewed on the internet and downloaded as a podcast. British Christmas Traditions

Beautiful Birthday Gifts For Husband and Wife Online!

Beautiful Birthday Gifts For Husband and Wife Online! Are you looking to make this birthday a special one for your husband or wife? The most beautiful gift which you want to get delivered on birthdays of your beloved is waiting for you. Don't go in the market to wander around for gifts and flowers, online shops are available day and night to serve your purpose. If there is any birthday occasion of your husband or wife and you are not near around him/her then you can easily order online the best and exotic gifts and flowers. Beautiful gift baskets, flower deliveries, chocolate hampers and other gifts are all available online to server you better. If you are looking for branded store or gift items online, you just need to search. You will have all those which you are looking for.

The relationship of husband and wife is truly based on love, affection and understanding. Strengthen this relationship with flowers. You can have best and fresh flower deliveries online for your lovely wife on her birthday. Give her a surprise be ordering these flowers for her and get them delivered in the midnight. All these special moments will add colors to your life and make your relationship more beautiful. Same goes for wives who want to make their husband feel special on these special moments of birthday or anniversary. They can send them surprise cake or wine hampers online to show how much they love and care about their husband. These beautiful moments are to be cherished throughout the life, adding wonderful experience and happy journey together. Giving support and love on these special moments makes life successful and adding flavor to these moments are those gifts which expresses your love and feelings for each other. So if you are looking for some special gifts or various kinds of ferns and petals, you need to search online. Gifts for husband and wife are available easily and with Christmas coming you will get a lot of different variety and range. With various discounts and offers choose the best gift for your beloved on his/her special moments of life. Beautiful Birthday Gifts For Husband and Wife Online!