Monday, November 19, 2012

How to Create Personalized Christmas Gift for Mom?



Christmas gift for mom need not always be expensive sometimes it is more special when it is personalized so this article will help you in this goal.

How to Create Personalized Christmas Gift for Mom
Christmas is a very special occasion for anyone, a big holiday with no work and the New Year arriving soon. All this fills a kind of happiness and joy in our life. The city gets brightened up with lights everywhere and the malls are full of Christmas gifts. In such a special occasion, buying a Christmas gift for mom is a wonderful idea to make her happy.
Mother-child relationship is a unique and wonderful relation on this earth. Her care and support is always with us whether it is a good or bad time. She loves us without any expectations and always motivates us to the right path when we are in doubt. This is a very special and unique bond.
Mothers like the personal gifts more than any other gifts. So if you are planning Christmas gift for mom and are confused try to give her any handmade thing prepared by you. It could be a sweater or a collection of good family photographs. Jewelry is another good option for Christmas present for mom. If she is likes to go for parties, then evening wear can also be a good gift.

If your mom likes crafting, then knitting tools, scrap booking are good option. If she is housewife and likes cooking, cleaning and gardening, then you can gift her with home appliances, home cleaner or gardening tool. Vacuum cleaner, coffee maker, crockery set is always a good choice for gift. If your mother likes reading books, then her favorite author's best collection can be gifted. Collection of good songs and videos can also be a gift if she likes listening music and have interest in watching videos.
Other than all these gifts one best Christmas gift for mom would be the collection of best moment's family photograph. She will be very happy to see all those old pictures which you have collected from long time. So some of the ideas for Christmas gift for mom are:
* Perfume bottle
* Kitchen appliances
* A Leading spa voucher
* Collection of photographs
* Jewelry
* Books

While selecting a gift for your mom, keep in mind her age and choice. While selecting perfume bottle, make sure that the smell of perfume should not be too strong. A trendy and smart bag can also be a good gift. A bag should be strong and trendy in look. Giving a spa voucher of any top spa will make her a day special and relaxed. This she can enjoy for relaxing and makeover. At least one day she will get time to relax and enjoy. A diamond pendant or earrings is also a nice gift, if your pocket allow to spend that much of money, otherwise a cookery book and a card with your own thoughts written on it will be a very special and wonderful gift for her.

Another nice and less expensive idea is to make a family tree of photographs. While selecting the Christmas gift for mom, keep in mind her taste and likings. Anyways, moms like anything that we gift her; she looks the love in gift and not the value of gift. Whatever is the Christmas gift for mom, she is going to preserve it for years.

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I am Jennifer Green. I've always believed that motherhood is the most wonderful phase in a woman's life. This is why I believe in best new moms gift and that every mom deserves all the wonderful gifts in the world

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Strain Between Release Management (ITIL) and Project Work (PMBOK) - A Case Discussion

This is a discussion of the tension and its mitigation between ITIL Release Management and Application development (projects) and enhancements from a particular real world occurrence.

Background While working for a major global manufacturing company they elected to re-outsource with a new model in the middle of last year. This was managed in a coherent program fashion, but of course not all the details could be fleshed out and integrated in advance as they are a huge organization.

There was a fundamental schism in the re-outsourcing between Services (Infrastructure and operations) and Systems (application support and projects for applications). Each side of this schism placed contracts both for the front line performing suppliers, but also for a higher level set of integration services.

On the Services side of course there was bed rock written into the agreements to employ ITIL processes. And of course the integrating supplier on the services side arrived with their own vision and tool(s).
On the Systems side these contracts brought a standard approach to a considerable portion of the legacy application sustain (break / fix) and small enhancements. Vendors were organized by sets of applications the performed a band of business process functions.

However the integration was meant to occur with two layers of vendor, and the over arching did not get to a standard or common approach on application enhancements quickly. As a result different organizations defined by bands of functionality executed somewhat differently for application support.

Mechanics for governing changes were vague, but in the space in which I worked discretionary (not the break / fix) enhancements were set up with service level wording that clearly required their management change by change, item by item. Additionally, more because of history, governance was set up to support the dialogue about when each change could be made with the end user or business partner.

The company was far more standard on macro co-ordination of application projects. There were a set of different cases but all of these were derivatives of a recognizable PMBOK (Project Management Book of Knowledge) approach.

For our purposes I will put projects into two groups. First there were waterfall projects (Plan, Define, Design, Construct, Test, and Deploy) and then there were iterative, or cyclic (RUP) kinds of projects.
There were numerous variants, such as splitting off the plan and define from the construct through deploy. Often in these cases one plan define might launch several construct through deploys. And also often the plan and define parts might get shelved and require a refresh before going into the true construct through deploy.
 
Release Management Release management at a company wide level was really rather new thinking. It has begun before the re-sourcing had occurred, but was planned for a functionally phased implementation.
The first steps had already occurred without tension. A set of applications had been identified as the target scope. Logically this was things like the more important applications in business terms, and the SoX controlled applications. Schedules for when these applications would allow for changes to be promoted to productions were developed and communicated to a central production control team. The intent of course to be able to manage these between various dependent application changes and together with server and infrastructure changes.

Also in the early and less controversial implementation was the development of policies for these applications regarding release management.

And since a full ITIL vision was being pursued Change Management had been partially implemented. It was in fact the "back end" that was put in place. The gate keeping for promote to production was put in place with Change Authorization Boards (meetings) supported with a tool. Each change was submitted in the tool, reviewed at the meeting for being acceptable, and tracked into production and acceptance.

The "Rub" Now the tension showed up when the logical next step was taken, which was the concept of mapping the "what" was going to change to the "when" it could change in the already defined schedule. 
Trouble began when they wanted release plans with scope well defined.

In all cases the vision called for Release Plans that had a 2 year horizon, of which 12 months was firm, and 90 days committed or "locked". Clearly for application development and support staff striving to be ever more responsive to the end users and business customers this thinking just isn't going to fit. We are talking about an organization with a stated goal of delivering value (code promotion) every 90 days in the big picture. This is a company that conceives and wants to execute a marketing program to react to real world pressures in 30 days or less. Bottom line - no way, no how was locking 90 days going to work. Nor was there going to be much more than a 6 month horizon to what could be foreseen.

Another layer of difficulty arises with the more traditional projects being executed. The conceptual framework includes drilling down or elaborating to arrive at discrete requirements. There is seldom a bank of back logged, crisp changes to be pulled into a group to define a release. (Sometimes when a more robust plan and define moved into design before being shelved or put on hold they might exist.)

Throughout the life of the project the "onion was peeled" and requirements became clear. But once clear there wasn't going to be any delay in getting something built and deployed. There was no appetite to put in a schedule out more than 90 days on the horizon.

Iterative projects evidenced a mix of symptoms. To some degree when in the second or later iteration there were crisp changes that had been defined and purposefully held for later iterations. Very similar to release planning required. But the kicker was, the joint application development flavor meant that something new may well arise in working with the users from one iteration that would take precedence of all other things and go into the next. This once the occasional exception. This was meant to be. Constantly resurfacing the more important needs and not emphasizing a locked or firm horizon. It wasn't a case of doing out in the next open release, but constant review for including the highest value changes in the next iteration.

With the small enhancements the problem was the management required for them one by one. They were not bundled for coding and testing but executed individually. They were planned for a release schedule date, but the plan and management wasn't for a bundled release, but needed to be item by item. Including the entries in the change and release management tool. In turn, this matched the service level of the contracts more exactly.

Mitigation So the trick to mitigating these arrangements conceptually around at least the projects is rather easy. Soften up on the targets for locked and firm schedules of scope and allow for the elaboration of information around what is in what release as things are known.

Pretty clear that what duration should be locked and firm should vary by business condition, by application.
What got in the way in this instance was the tool. It was designed with two layers. One a set of well defined detailed change records and a collector release record. As a result the only way to elaborate change in terms of how much was known to revise the descriptions as things were understood.

In a large and complex environment where the project management and tracking tool doesn't interface with the change and release management tool this becomes considerable duplicate effort. And worse, it is a structure and mode that isn't natural to project teams.

So, not only would I advise that the tools be integrated, but that the release management tool might be constructed with multiple layers. The top set of records could be just defining the dates or windows of opportunity for promote to production. A next layer could provide some definition of scope, but less detailed. This would equate to a "firming" and have a horizon appropriate by application. One would define what the firm horizon should be in the policy for the application.

Then of course the final set would equate to committed. These would be well defined changes. However, allowance should be made to allow recording these and moving them when known. Rather than a fixed horizon targets for how many of the changes were recorded at this level how far out would make more sense. For instance:

95% should be known 30 days out

80% known 60 days out

60% known 90 days out

The small enhancements were in fact mapped to target release schedule dates for promotion to production. Again it was the tool that got in the way. It was the concept that they would be bundled and managed through code and unit test as a set.

The solution would be to manage them from approval to execute through code and unit test individually. They would "committed" records as above once approved. What would be different is that status and tracking would be preserved at this lower level, not at the release level, until the release or bundle was ready for integrated testing and promotion to production.

A better solution So what I carefully avoided above was the fact that there were sustain or application managers for the small enhancements handling changes. At the same time there were project managers handling major development efforts for sets of functionality to the same apps.

On the project side you had rotating project managers and teams for the same application. Often losing continuity of oversight for an application over time.

To really make this work better, you need to make organizational change and shift from assigned by project teams in conjunction with sustain teams to product teams with release managers that comprehend both the small enhancements and the project work equivalent executed as releases. Unfortunately that is far from trivial.

John R Ashman PMP jashman@ix.netcom.com

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Christmas gifts for Grandparents

Christmas gifts for grandparents have to be suitable and beneficial to your grandfather and grandmother. This is due to the fact that your grandparents are old people who have gone through so much in their lives. So when you are getting them a Christmas gift, it has to be something that will help them in their elder years. It can be health related gifts or gifts that would help them relax. They also lived through many Christmases so they have seen a lot of gifts, so you will have to think of something unique and new to surprise them, a gift that they did not get before. This is why you will have to think it through so you can come up with unique and suitable gifts for people in their elderly years. If you need some tips and gift ideas, keep reading as we will provide you with some ideas for Christmas gifts for grandparents.

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Buying The Perfect Christmas Gift

Getting the perfect present for that somebody on our list is not as hard as it may seem but of coarse we should always take in to consideration that perfection takes on a different meaning in everybody's mind. For instance there are those whose love for winter sports make them the perfect candidates to receive a lovely new pair of skis or poles however if I be the case then this would be the furthest thing from my desires as I do solemnly detest anything that may have the slightest connection with winter sports. This I say not with intension of offending those who ski or even winter sports as it maybe my foolishness that prevents me from enjoying them but with the aim of giving an example of how "one man's trash is another man's treasure". Naturally this philosophy may also be applied to the female gender not only the males because in short what is perfect for one will not by necessity be perfect for another.

Once we have accepted this simple truth it is then that we can proceed by taking another factor in to consideration when getting that specific someone the perfect gift and this being that the present we are giving is not to ourselves but to another person. It is this fact rather then opinion that should allow us to understand that it is not important for us to like the present but for the future receiver. For instance the fact that we do not like or wear ties should not dissuade us from getting a tie for someone we know does like ties any more then the fact that some of us may like opera should not propel us to give opera CDs or DVDs to someone we know does not like opera. Naturally with some presents such as clothes we can not avoid using our own taste may it be good or may it be bad and then again there are those who tell us in so much detail (for instance a bottle of "Kenzo" "Jungle" 100 ml or "Star Wars 3" on DVD) that we need not fret.

Some people worry weather or not taking the direct approach is appropriate. The direct approach being the one in which we ask the person what is his or her heart's desire. To this concern I reply that since the present is to be not for ourselves but for that person then we should ask if there is anything specific that person wants or perhaps needs. This makes shopping more efficient though some may say this rules out the element of surprise which is a lovely one but a risky one for we may end up buying some one who does not smoke a very exclusive pipe or a book in a language that person does not speak. I do not rule out surprises but we should go about it with caution when we attempt to pull one off for this may backfire on us if we end up spending a lot of money on a present that receiver will have no use or liking for.

When we ask there are those who may say that what ever we choose is fine or that they wish to get what their eyes see when they close them. It is these people who are the most difficult or perhaps the easiest because they by virtue of having held their peace when asked forfeited their right to complain if they do not get something that is to their liking. With concern to what to get these people then I suggest getting them anything but not for the sake of satisfying them but for the sake of satisfying the need in ourselves to be generous and to give. For if the present pleases not the receiver may the act of giving bring joy to the bearer after all "tis the season".

We should always remember that a gift maybe practical but does not need to be fore if practicality were the sole issue then all would be made simpler as we could just get our loved ones some roles of toilet paper and have it done with. After all it is this kind of paper which is useful to all living human beings but who in truth wishes to get even 100 roles of toilet paper for Christmas. When I say a present need not be useful this should not to be interpreted that it can not be as a present might be both useful as well as decorative. For instance sweaters are both useful as most people wear them specially in cold countries and are not difficult to get in the right size as they mostly come in Small, medium or large. Of coarse a present has the right to be completely without practical use for instance a bottle of Champagne which in the event the receiver does not drink he or she may always serve to his friends who do or simply pass this present on to others. Let's not forget that we give presents to others for them to do with them as they see fit.

As an additional word of advice I would like to add that if we are giving ornaments for the house such as paintings or other items of the sort we should be sure that they are to the person in question's taste because if they are not then that person might be left in an awkward position of having to display in his or her home what that person does not like.

There are many strategies to follow when buying Christmas presents but mine (which is presented in part in my book "New York's Opera Society") is the following:

1) Make out a list of all those we wish to make happy with our presents.

This may not be necessary for those whose list only includes a very small number of people but for those who have more to give to it is a way of not forgetting not only those we have to get something for but even those we do not have but should get something for.

2) Next to each name put down two figures, one a minimum and the other a maximum of how much our budget or generosity will allow us to spend. This might be a good idea for those of us who shall we say only posses the kind spirit to give Ferraris, diamonds and such lovely presents but not the unlimited funds that being so generous requires.

3) Decide based on the amount of capital pledged whether to get that person one present or more. In some cases it may be nicer to give more then one present even if they be more humble for the physiological reason of allowing that special someone (effect might be greater on a child) to see more gift paper wrapped boxes under the tree. The sight of many bejeweled boxes is to my way of seeing things the true spirit of Christmas as it not only represents beauty but the spirit of giving and sharing with those who are dear to us.

4) Learn about the person whom we are trying to buy a present for if we are not already familiar with that person by this I mean find out what does the person on our list like. What hobbies if any does this person have so that we might get them something related. For instance if we know a person likes a certain kind of alcoholic beverage that would be an idea.

5) Of coarse asking perhaps eliminates the surprise factor but can also serve as a method that would avoid us getting somebody a present they may like but already have. For example what use would it be to anybody to have two copies of the same film on DVD, naturally there are those items where this would not matter like having two bottles of "Absolute" vodka for we could empty one first before starting on the second.

6) With children then the wise man's or woman's approach would be to ask the parents' of the child if they are not us not only what would make content the child's heart but what we can get them so the child will not get two of the same computer game or doll, making it seem as if Santa had committed an error.

7) a method a gentleman or lady might use to get a perfume or any other such item that requires knowledge of the person's taste is by telling the person whom they intend to give to that they are looking for a perfume for another person. For instance a man could tell his girlfriend he is seeking to buy a perfume for his sister or a female cousin and needs advise on what perfume to get. Naturally his girlfriend will mention the name of the perfume she likes and by doing so tell what perfume she herself would like to get. This making it easy for her boyfriend to know what perfume to get her while still keeping the element of revelation.

8) last but not least we should remember that the aim of giving presents is to let someone know they are special to us. This concept is simple in theory but is often forgotten as people in their attempt to impress a certain someone loose sight of the idea that it is the thought that counts.

As a final word I might add to those who feel guilty about receiving what they themselves would classify as overly expensive presents that if a person of his or her own free will is able to give something that is exclusive then why for any logical reason should the receiver hold feelings of culpability. The reason for my believe is that Christmas is a season for giving but for giving to take place somebody has to receive and if a person gives whose large funds should match his large heart then why should another be ashamed to let that person give. Should not being able to match the presents we receive dollar for dollar because our financial position does not allow us to do so prevent us from accepting costly presents? I claim for myself and those who care to heed my counsel that it should not fore those who give should do so only with intension of pleasing the spirit of giving and nothing more.

However to those whose feelings of guilt go beyond all reason then I suggest to them not to return that Ferrari, diamond necklace or those 2 million dollars worth of shares in Microsoft as this will surely offend the giver beyond measure. To them my recommendation is to pass on their feelings of guilt on to me for I by taking these items will relieve them of the ill feelings that taking them would have brought upon them.
I am the author of many an article to be found on the internet along with the book "New York's Opera Society". My works also include the books "What Should Not Matter", "Love Your Sister" and several others which still remain unpublished though I am presently looking to change this.

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Friday, September 21, 2012

How to personalize gift ideas for dad

Gift ideas for dad are an important thing to think of whenever your father’s birthday is near. This is due to the fact that your father has worked and spent a lot of time in order to feed you and to put clothes on your back. Also you need to remember how it felt like as a child whenever someone gave you a birthday gift as this is exactly what you want your father to feel. This is why you have to plan ahead and think of amazing gift ideas for dad in order to make him feel as you felt as a child.

As a child, you surely remember some gifts more than others. The ones that you remember are the ones who were personal gifts as they are the ones that stick to your memory. This is why you should think of personalized gifts when buying your father a gift for his birthday. So if you want to know some personalized gift ideas for dad, here is some examples that would help you out.

Personalized gifts for dad

The first idea for personalized gifts for dad is a homemade trip down to memory lane. You can do that by making a book of memories that involves your favorite memories with your dad. You can get old pictures of you and your father along with the family and glue them to the pages of an empty book. Under each picture you can write what happened on that day and what is the thing that you remember it with. This way your father will see how much you appreciate him and appreciate the times you spent with him.

Another amazing idea is to get your favorite picture that you had with your dad and have it printed or engraved on a coffee mug. This way your father can see this picture everyday he wakes up and goes for the morning cup of coffee. This will make him remember that you love him and appreciate him as your father.

Gift ideas for dad also include the very famous gift basket. A gift basket is basically a basket that is filled with various gifts that your father likes. This way you can combine more than one gift. You can get him season tickets and his favorite bottle of scotch among other things. This gift basket can be bought online or you can do it yourself. It is recommended to do it yourself in order for the gift basket to be as personal as possible. These are only a few examples of personalized gift ideas for dad.

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60th birthday gift ideas for dad

Gift ideas for dad is what you should be thinking about as soon as Father’s day or your father’s birthday is only a few week away. You cannot buy your father a gift in the last minute because men have complicated taste in gifts unlike women. As for women you can easily buy chocolate and flowers but for men it is a lot more complicated. This is why you have to plan ahead and think about many gift ideas for dad weeks ahead.

For instance, if it is your father’s 60th birthday, you have to think of a gift that would be suitable for him, a gift that would show him your appreciation for all what he has done for you over the years. If you need some good gift ideas, keep reading as we will give you some gift ideas for dad that you can get him for his 60th birthday.

Different birthday gifts ideas for dad

Before you decide on what kind of gift to get your father, you have to put in mind what kind of man he is. Everyman has his own character traits and personality that affects his taste in gifts. This is why you have to understand your father, his likes and his dislikes so you can get him the suitable gift. For instance if your father is into golf, then the best thing you can get him is a round of gold at a nearby golf course where you can join him as well. It would be a great father-son experience. Also if you can spend some more money you can buy him signed golf clubs, he is surely going to enjoy those. Another gift idea which is also related to sports, if your father likes baseball, you can get him baseball cards of his favorite players. He is surely going to appreciate that.

Not all men appreciate sports as some of men prefer luxury gifts. If your father is one of them then you are advised to buy him a watch instead of a golf club. An expensive luxury watch that he can wear to important events would be a great gift.

Lastly, you can get your father a week in his favorite resort where he can sit back and do nothing. This is actually one of the most famous gifts ideas for dad because it allows you to pamper your father and pay him back for what he did for you when you were growing up. So after reading this article, you can choose one of the mentioned gift ideas for dad.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Nanny Share 101 and What to Expect

A nanny share is when two families engage the services of a single nanny to care for both families' children. Nanny sharing is a creative way to save money and still have a professional in home childcare provider. With child care often being the second largest monthly expense, your mortgage being the first, families find sharing a nanny to be a great solution. It is a common misconception that having a full time professional nanny is out of a family's budget, but sharing, lowers the average costs to $300-$450 a week per family. Although this sounds great, it is easier said than done! Nanny Shares have many pros and cons, and only you can determine if it is the right choice for your family.

First step: Finding the right family to work with! Just like having to interview nannies you will have to interview families first. Here are some things you need to consider:

1. Age of the children - It is probably better to have children close in age so they can play together and become friends, but think about the pros and cons of having multiple children the same or similar age or the opposite.

2. Values - How much is the other family looking to spend on a nanny? What benefits are they willing to offer? You would be surprised at how families differ on the subject.

3. Parenting Philosophy - How do you want the children disciplined? What does your child like to eat and what does their child like to eat? Does one of the children have a food allergy? What are your rules regarding television? The families must agree on these items - different rules for children being cared for together is not possible.

4. Scheduling - How often do either of the families require a nanny? If your schedules do not coordinate, how is this going to impact you? How often does each family go on vacation? How is the nanny compensated when only one family is using her? Timing is everything.

5. Activities - Do both families allow the nanny to take their children on outings to the zoo or parks? You would be surprised at how many families do not want the nanny to take the child out. You must consider how this will affect your day.

Second Step: Once you have found a possible family you would like to share a nanny with you still need to think about the following:

1. The Nanny Search - Both families should get together and write a job description, work agreement and qualities they are looking for in a nanny. They should agree on how the nanny search will be executed and determine responsibilities for each step of the way. If an agency is used: the fee amount, who pays it, and any fee-splitting arrangements should be in writing. If an agency is not being used, make sure you agree on a process for screening, background checking and reference checking. During the interview process, the nanny should have the opportunity to meet all parties before accepting the position.

2. Where will the care be given? - some families rotate; others use only one home. If care will not be given in each family's home, consideration should be given to the wear and tear which will occur in the home where the care is given.

* Is that home maintained and clean to the satisfaction of both families?
* Is the home child proofed?
* Are there pets in the home? What care must be taken to protect all children?
* Who will be responsible for supplying the toys and replacing broken ones?
* What about meals which the children and caregiver will be eating during the day - who will provide the food and pay for it?

3. Salary - When a nanny is hired by 2 families her salary is usually higher due to the more complex situation, but when split between two families will still result in a big cost savings. Consider what happens if there are days where one family's children are not being cared for - is the same salary to be paid or is a lower hourly rate ok? The same salary is recommended, but this must be worked out ahead of time. Families and the nanny should coordinate the withholding of payroll taxes and consult a payroll company (GTM) or accountant to find out how to handle this appropriately.

4. Benefits - What benefits will you offer your nanny? How do you plan to coordinate vacations? If the host family is vacationing, will the nanny be required to go to the other family's home? Full time nannies expect to receive weekly pay for every week of the year, even if a family does not need her care on any particular day or week. Typical benefits include paid federal holidays and 1-2 weeks of paid vacation.

5. Illnesses - It is important to work out what happens when the children are sick. It will be possible that the sick child will be living at the home where the care is being provided that day. Will the care be given at the other home that particular day?

6. Communication - Open lines of communication are very important. Both families and the nanny should be comfortable in bringing up any issues that might arise. Make it a point to check in once a month and give regular reviews to your nanny.

7. Contracts - Both families should have a contract not only with the nanny but each other. This should cover all the details like salary, benefits etc, but also what happens if one family wants out of the share. Always discuss an exit strategy, including what the rights and obligations of each family are, when the relationship ends.

Pros:
* More personalized attention than a day care and for less money
* Additional duties can be done like light housekeeping and laundry
 
Cons:
* It is very difficult for two families to find a nanny they agree on
* There is the risk of being left with a nanny who was hired for a certain salary
Sharing a nanny can be the best of both worlds or more trouble than it is worth. Evaluate your personal goals and what you want to get out of your childcare provider. Can your provider meet your goals while caring for other children? After weighing the pros and cons you will be able to determine if this is the right avenue for you.

Jobs and benefits usually get lost in the mix when it comes to sharing a nanny, but Steve Krex said it best, "Help Me - Help You" and find out your benefits with several Nanny Jobs available to you by contacting the Chicago Nanny Agency.

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Monday, August 6, 2012

The importance of hiring Canberra nannies

Canberra nannies are essential and vital for any new mom and dad. When parents are blessed with a new baby boy or a girl, they will have to make sure that they take good care of him. This is why they have to ensure his safety when they are busy at work; they have to make sure that this defenseless boy or girl is safe in their house when they are not with the baby. This is why they have to hire nannies to take care of their little child. In order to find the best nanny you have to follow these simple steps.

How to find the best nanny

If you are a part of a new mothers’ club, then go and ask your club members if they know good Canberra nannies that you can hire. You can also ask your relatives, friends, neighbors and even your friends at work. This is due to the fact that at a certain time, all of these people have been in the situation that you are in. After you get a list of names from your friends, start to interview these nannies one by one in your home. Also make sure that your baby is with you. A good nanny would arrive in time and will be well dressed.

Another thing that you should do is ask these Canberra nannies to bring you a reference list. A reference list is a list that contains the names of the people that the nanny worked for previously. This way you can ask these previous employers about the nanny’s performance and how good was she with the children. It is advised to call the references while the nanny is still at your home so you can ask her additional questions if they come up as a result of what you hear from the references.

Also you have to make sure that while you are interviewing the Canberra nannies that they know how to perform CPR on children and infants. This is due to the fact that the CPR process for infants is different from the CPR process for adults. This is why they have to be certified and know how to carry out CRP on infants. Matter of fact, it is advisable to know how to do it yourself as well, alongside the other residents of the house. There are places where you can take courses to teach you how to do CPR for infants.

After you narrow down the list of Canberra nannies invite them one nanny at a time to your house. Allow the nanny to interact with your infant while you are there, so you can check how she deals with the baby. You will see what she will do when the baby is crying or when he needs to get his diaper changed. You also should see how the baby reacts to the voice of the nanny, her touch and smell. It is vital to check this interaction between the baby and the nanny before you hire the services of any nanny.

After you decide on the best nanny from the many Canberra nannies that you interviewed, it will be time for you to back to your daily work and career. It will be the first time you go to work and leave your baby with the nanny. Of course, despite the fact that you have interviewed the nanny and called the reference list, but you will not be 100% sure that she is a good and reliable nanny. Don’t worry as there are ways that would allow you to be certain.

One of the most popular methods is a hidden camera, also known as a nanny camera. This camera would allow you to monitor and view what the nanny is doing with your baby the whole time while you are not at home. Nanny Cams are the best way to monitor the performance of Canberra nannies while you are not present in the house. These are state of the art cameras that are very easy to install and use. This will enable you to monitor the nanny pretty easily.

You don’t have to worry about where to put these cameras as they can be easily situated basically anywhere in your house and they will not be spotted by the Canberra nannies. After you go back home, you can easily view the whole footage of the Nanny Cam to see how did your nanny deal with your baby while you were out of the house. These steps are vital to make sure that you have a nanny that is caring and deals with your baby with care and love. If you follow these steps, you will make sure that your baby is being handled with care and love while your nanny is with him.

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Hire a Sydney nanny

Sydney nanny is the person who is going to be with you and your loving children in Sydney most of the time. Finding a nanny is not easy task, it requires lots of time and careful analysis and selection. The person whom will be selected should be reliable, trustworthy and more caring. Because your nanny is going to be in your home almost ever with your children. You have to understand that nanny plays a vital role in your and your children life personally and sensitively. Because your Sydney nanny is going to stay with your child for long time of a day and taking more care of child. When a child is growing up affection and care-giving are very important as it determines child's future. Selecting a nanny candidate who is very hardworking, put extra care on child and expert in care-giving offers easy life for your child and you. So, let's see how to find a better nanny. If you are looking to hire a nanny in Sydney, you have to prepare a checklist, you can find some informative points to be included in your checklist by reading this article.

Process of finding a Sydney nanny begins with posting advertisements online, print media and word of mouth. With technology growth, posting online advertisements or seeking help of online nanny agencies in Sydney become more cost effective compare to other advertising media. Even, to contact people who are searching job as nanny in Sydney, you can use Google to find them or you can post job on popular online job boards or ad posting sites or even ask your Face-book friends or twitter followers to suggest/recommend some nannies for you in Sydney.

Print media is one of the traditional method to post your nanny vacancy like newspapers, magazines, job boards and etc. In Australia, there are many national and local area newspapers. If you are looking for Sydney nanny, you can use the newspapers which are being read mostly by people in Sydney. Even if this kind of advertisement cost you, the benefit is that your advertisement reaches more people than internet users and give an opportunity to get better nanny in Sydney.

Once you post ads or collected contacts who are looking for nanny jobs. You can start screening and interviewing process in order to select more suitable nanny for your family. You may get calls or emails with more inquires about your nanny vacancy like “what are hours to be worked”, “how do I will get pay” and etc. During call or email, you have got a chance to know about the candidate and their attitude. It gives you some ideas about the candidate. During interview you can ask about their experience as Sydney nanny first, and then about their background as well as how they will take care of children (think all the boundaries during preparing your questions) and etc. Ask for referrals, if they hesitate ask the reason. But, If they are good in their profession, they will not hesitate to give referral (Have this point in mind). As well as ask them details for background verifications. Discuss about good things and bad things which the nanny candidate faced in her career as nanny in Sydney or other areas. Do not forget to discuss the reasons for leaving previous employer. It will help you to understand more about your nanny candidate. Good luck to find more care-giving Sydney nanny for your children and family.

For more reading on finding nanny in Australia :

http://findananny.devhub.com/blog/920684-how-to-choose-canberra-nanny/

http://findananny.snappages.com/blog/2012/08/06/hire-a-sydney-nanny

http://findananny.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/06/13137262-the-importance-of-hiring-canberra-nannies

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Friday, July 27, 2012

Things You Need To Know To Hire A Cheap SEO Writer

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When you hire a cheap SEO writer it can make all the difference in the world to your website. The writer can actually give you content for your website that gets you more visitors and in turn more profits. Considering the amount of money that an SEO writer can bring to your website you would think that you would have to pay a really high amount to hire one. In reality you can hire a cheap SEO writer for just a small percentage of the money that you will be making.

How To Find A Cheap SEO Writer
The one reason that people do not hire a cheap SEO writer is because they do not know how to find one. They can find a lot of SEO companies, but some charge a lot of money and just give you work that you could get for much less money. To find the cheaper options when it comes to SEO writers you have to go to places where the writers compete. There are a few websites where writers go looking for freelance work. You can also find a writer by using a web search engine as a lot of writers have their own website.

Content
Your website has specific requirements when it comes to content and not all cheap SEO writers have experience with it. It is a good idea to discuss the content with the writer to ensure that they can do the job. You should also get a sample of the writing that relates to the website. Do not ask for more than one sample because some SEO writers will place a sample limit at one. That is done because some people will ask for more than one, use the content and not pay for the service that the writer provided.

Qualifications
One of the best things about finding a cheap SEO writer is that they are usually qualified. You can ask the writer for the qualifications and they will be glad to provide them. Although some writers do the SEO articles as a way to supplement their income, some actually do it as a full time job. Because of that they are willing to give references which in some cases are already available at the freelance websites. The fact that you can get someone for a small price with the right qualifications is a great choice for those looking to get traffic to their website.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Office Window Cleaning - Caring For Your Business Effectively

If they say your eyes are the windows to your soul then undoubtedly your windows are your clients' glance to your business especially if your business requires you to display your craft and creations. You may have quality and good merchandise but if you have dirt-streaked windows who have never seen the look of even a wet dishtowel, then don't hope for customers to come knocking on your door.

It is about time that you invest some time and get professional window cleaning help. It will be a good investment that you do something about those dirty windows now or if you are on a really tight budget then do the cleaning yourself. You can go on putting new displays every week but if you have hazy, dirty windows you will never be able to attract the clientele you want.

So how do you achieve squeaky clean display windows very much the same way professionals do window cleaning? Here are a few tips to help you achieve shiny, crystal clear windows.
First, you must prepare the arsenal. Buy or get the stuff you need for cleaning the windows. You will need:

1. Squeegee - A squeegee is your window cleaning best friend. It is a smooth and flat rubber blade which is effective in removing or controlling liquid flowing on a level surface. Janitorial and household supply stores sell squeegees of all types and sizes. Choose one which best suits your window cleaning needs.

2. Rags, dish cloths, and chamois - Better choose a lint-free cloth to wipe the entire window edge for that final finishing touch. Rags are also used for removing water from the scrubber.

3. Scrubbers - Looking almost like a squeegee but with a shearing coat. You dip it into the cleaning solution, wring the excess water and use it to scrub the window.

4. Extension poles - These are used to reach high windows for the uniform cleanliness.
Now that you have everything ready you are more than set to begin the serious task of cleaning that deplorable display window.

1. Get a bucket of warm water mixed with a teaspoon of cleaning solution. Use enough water to clean the windows but not too much.

2. Dip your scrubber or squeegee into this cleaning solution and squeeze out the excess water.

3. Horizontal strokes of your scrubber or squeegee are what the professional do to get the best results.

4. Overlap your squeegee strokes and move your strokes to allow water to flow towards the area you need to clean and not to the dry, clean part.

5. After each stroke, always wipe your rubber blade with a lint-free rag or cloth. A wet squeegee will leave a blade mark on the glass.

6. After you are done, wipe the edges and window sills with another lint-free cloth.

7. Do not clean your windows in direct sunlight or on an especially hot day. The glass can heat up and result to all sorts of streaking problems.

8. If you do have streaks then do not wet the window again and instead use a blackboard eraser to remove the streaks.

These are the techniques professional window cleansers use and it is to your great advantage to know each of them. You can save up on your budget by doing the window cleaning yourself. Once you get the hang of it, you might even have a new business opportunity. You can start a new business enterprise cleaning commercial and residential windows, who knows?

But for now, get those cleaning materials ready and get down to the job of cleaning your store display window and attract more customers for they can now clearly see through the glass and into your displays.

Jo is an author and publisher for 'Uniqwin Cleaning Services' (http://www.uniqwincleaningservices.co.uk), a foremost company that offers high quality commercial and office cleaning services throughout UK. If you are searching for a reliable window cleaning Liverpool that can office you the best quality of window cleaning services for every workplace setting at a fair and competitive price then you ought to check out Uniqwin Cleaning Services.

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Window Cleaning - Consider Hiring a Professional

You may be a homeowner whose house has hard-to-reach windows or a building manager whose building property has a glass façade in need of washing. In either case, you may require the services of a professional window cleaner.

In many countries, there would be an industry association setting the industry SOPs and guidelines as well as the certification of window cleaning professionals. These SOPs are essential for the proper execution of cleaning services as well as ensuring the safety of window cleaners in the delivery of their service. The latter is critical as it is often the case that professional cleaners are hired for cleaning windows located in hard-to-access or elevated areas which could be physically risky to access.  

When prospecting the services of a professional window cleaner, you can expect the following standard procedures to happen:  

Getting Price Quotes
A professional window cleaner can normally accept phone inquiries. Expect to be asked the following details: number and size of windows to be cleaned, the kinds and condition of the windows, and their location/accessibility.

If the windows are standard in size, made of standard materials familiar to the cleaner, requiring no special
cleaning, and located in very easy-to-access areas, the professional cleaner may be able to provide a firm quote over the phone. For more complex jobs, professional cleaners would prefer giving price estimates only over the phone and providing a firm quotation on the actual delivery of the service or when the cleaner has done an ocular inspection of the windows. The cleaner needs to confirm if any special cleaning solutions are required or special equipment will be needed to access windows.

How Professional Window Cleaners Price
Professional window cleaners rarely price their service based on the number of windows to be cleaned. Typically, they set a minimum basic service fee and add charges based on size of windows, difficulty of cleaning (e.g., some windows may already have extreme dirt build-up or hard water stains) and accessibility. They will also charge extra for cleaning window accessories like screens, storm windows, etc.

Prepare Area for Window Cleaners
On the day of service delivery, the homeowner should make sure to clear windows of objects that could obstruct access to window cleaners. Some window cleaners would be okay with doing this clearing but some would not be. At the same time, this activity eats up into the time of the cleaner, time better spent on the actual cleaning of the windows. In certain cases, this may require the homeowner to cut branches from obstructing trees/plants, move heavy furniture, remove curtains/blinds from windows, etc.

On the part of professional cleaners, they are required to provide temporary covering on property floors to protect them against spills from the cleaning process.   

Time Required to Complete Window Cleaning
Professional Window Cleaners will normally tell home owners to just set aside a whole day for completion of cleaning. It is difficult to put an exact number on the hours they will need to complete the job as there are many variables which could prolong the cleaning process and all of these are hard to foresee from the start.

On Window Cleaning Supplies
The professional window cleaner will have their standard cleaning solutions. However, if the homeowner may have a preference for certain brands, he may request the cleaner to use those instead. This could happen in cases where the homeowner may prefer using more eco-friendly cleaning solutions.

Hire Licensed Cleaners Only
When hiring professional window cleaners, hire only licensed and bonded professional companies so you can make an insurance claim in case of botched up jobs as well as avoid the risk of hiring fly-by-night cleaners. Window cleaning companies that are members of nationally recognized industry organizations would be most preferred.

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Find a Babysitter

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Monday, July 9, 2012

Software Testing Tutorial 23 : Bug Life Cycle

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

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Sunday, June 10, 2012

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