http://laraesblog.com Mother of Six and Vice President of Promotional Products Business Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:01:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Never suppress a generous thought.  - Camilla Kimball http://laraesblog.com/2008/03/20/generous/ I like rainbows even though I don't particularly like rain.  I like promotional umbrellas too especially this bright colored rainbow umbrella.  http://laraesblog.com/2008/03/19/promotional-umbrellas/ In church a couple of weeks ago, my neighbor shared a quote that I would like to share with all my readers: "Be kinder than is necessary because almost everyone you meet is fighting some sort of a battle." -Unknown  http://laraesblog.com/2008/03/01/be-kinder-than-is-necessary/ Promotional stuffed animals with colorful logoed apparel will enhance and broaden your brand.  Recently we had a mall purchase imprinted stuffed animals to use as an appreciation give-away to mall shoppers.  Promotional stuffed animals are also a welcome gift or a great fund raiser for schools, businesses, or hospitals. Your favorite logoed stuffed animal will bring warmth and ... http://laraesblog.com/2008/02/29/promotional-stuffed-animals/ The February 2008 Reader's Digest included 7 things to say to your kids that I feel would be beneficial to positively reinforce anyone, not just kids, when correcting them. A better way to say, "You're the best!" is "You should be proud of how hard you worked." A better way to say, "Watch ... http://laraesblog.com/2008/02/02/7-things-to-say-to-kids/ I would love to thank whoever thought of making clear accessory bags so you can actually see what's in the bag.   It makes me wonder why it wasn't thought of before.  Choose from several different sizes and shapes of clear accessory bags http://laraesblog.com/2008/01/31/clear-accessory-bags/ When my children were young I would bribe them with a treat if they would write in their journal.  My oldest son would wine and complain about writing, but he knew he had to write in his journal to get a treat.  He messily fulfilled the bare minimum requirements to ... http://laraesblog.com/2008/01/26/online-journaling-with-pyxlin/ Awhile ago, I wrote a blog about being careful with debit cards.  I recently read an article in the Reader's Digest that listed three things to avoid probable fraud when using debit cards. Clark Howard, radio consumer advocate, says to never use a debit card any place your card is taken out ... http://laraesblog.com/2008/01/24/more-reasons-to-choose-credit-cards-over-debit-cards/ I was cooking the other day, and I looked down at the front of my shirt, and I thought to myself, "I have got to learn to wear an apron more consistently".  Aprons can be a fun, colorful item as well as utilitarian product.  When logoed with clever sayings or tag lines, they are an excellent way ... http://laraesblog.com/2008/01/11/stay-clean-with-aprons/ After raising four teenagers and in the process of raising two more, I have concluded that one of the biggest confidence builders for teenagers is getting a job. I have noticed that my children receive more feedback and attention from their employers than they do their school teachers.   I feel that ... http://laraesblog.com/2008/01/09/jobs-are-confidence-builders-for-teen-agers/