It’s time once again for the dreaded New Year’s Resolutions. Most of us make them; few of us keep them for more than a few months. New Year’s resolutions range anywhere from loosing weight to being more organized to finishing your education and the list goes on. But, have you ever thought about resolving to get your life back? “What does this mean?” you ask.
Getting your life back means taking control of your life—Making deliberate choices about how you spend your time, so that you can have a balanced lifestyle. If you often feel stressed or hurried, this may be a good sign that you need some help with managing your lifestyle. A balanced lifestyle means having the time to choose doing the things you enjoy, rather than the things that you have to do! You may want your family and friends time to come before the errands and the cooking and the business project and the driving, but you just don’t know how to balance it all. If so, here are some tips that are easy to stick to and will help you get your life back.
- Learn to say No! One of your problems may be the inability to say “No” to projects or things asked of you. Before you say “Yes” to any added task, say that you will need some time to think about it. This will allow you to make a list of pros and cons and see if you really have the time for the task. If the list of cons outweighs the pros, give your “nay” assertively. You will free up your invaluable time and the person asking will be grateful that you gave the task consideration.
- Learn to delegate! Delegation of things to those living in your household is always an option. After all, they live there too! If things like errands or cleaning take up your valuable time, there are plenty of services out there that can help. For a small fee you can get the convenience of getting time back by delegating the grocery shopping and the post office runs. Hire a Personal
Assistant! Twin Cities Errands is one of those errands services that can help you with the tasks that take your time away. They service the Minneapolis – St. Paul Area. Their website is www.twincitieserrands.com or they can be reached at 612-207-3135. Errands services can also refer you to handypersons and cleaners!
- Cut out what is not important! Make a list of your schedule and put your tasks into two columns: essential tasks and non-essential tasks. Make the resolution to take away all non-essential tasks so that you can spend that time on other things.
- Make time for you! You say, “I have no time for me”. Well, do whatever possible to change that. Spend one hour a week doing some sort of stress relief activity like reading, having a quite time of reflection or doing your hobby, even if it means waking up an hour early. It is worth it for your peace-of-mind and stress reduction is healthy. You will notice that adding this enjoyment to your life will change your mood and outlook.
- Get organized and clean! So many of us spend so much time cleaning because we let it pile up before our eyes. Instead, do damage control. Take 30 minutes each day to clean as much as you can, or organize as much as you can. Set a timer to help you out. You will notice that being consistent in this will free up your time and make you feel better about your surroundings.
Take these tips and figure out how to take back your life. Fight for a balanced lifestyle! Take the time to enjoy and do what matters most to you! It’s a New Year’s Resolution that you CAN keep.
About The Author
Melissa J.A. Carey is owner of Twin Cities Errands, a service that gives people back their time. She also has corporate training experience on stress reduction. She is married and dedicates her time to her husband, family and friends as well as helps others in lifestyle management. For more information on Melissa J.A. Carey or Twin Cities Errands, go to www.twincitieserrands.com or call 612-207-3135.
It’s holiday time again and what should you get for him? He has everything, so what else could there possibly be? Don’t give up yet because there are plenty of unique ideas for the man who’s difficult to shop for.
Gift Idea For Him #1: Naming a Star in His Honor
If the man in your life is also a star in your eyes, let him know with the perfect Christmas gift idea. There are many online novelty stores, which offer star naming kits. For a set price, you can have a star named after the man in your life. The complete kits come with a certificate, a map so that he can locate his special star and other information about star naming and astronomy. You can also select a date in which the star was officially named. Maybe it’s an Anniversary or Birthday. Perhaps, it’s in honor of Christmas. The star naming service will imprint any date that you choose on the certificate. Many of the stores offer custom framing, or you can find a frame at a local department store. If he’s into astronomy, of just to let him know that you think he’s a star, this is a great gift. In addition, it’s unlikely that most people would already have a star named after them so this would be very original.
Gift Idea For Him #2: A Watch
If you want to let him know that you love it timeless, buy him a watch. It’s practical, thoughtful and carries a wonderful meaning. Slip a note inside the watch box, which reads “Time flies when I’m with you.” Gold watches are nice and they don’t always have to be expensive. Shop around at some of the online stores and browse their huge selection of watches.
Gift Idea For Him #3: Tools
If the gentleman in your life is also the home’s handyman, consider a toolkit. There are some terrific kits, which contain hundreds of items, which are available and make wonderful Christmas gift
ideas. When searching for the perfect toolkit, keep in mind what he likes to do. If he prefers to build things, look for a kit with the tools necessary for building. If he likes to repair, look for a kit with a lot of fix-it tools and spare gadgets. You know what they say – busy hands are happy hands.
Gift Idea For Him #4: Unique Sports Items
If your guy is a sports nut, consider the ultimate unique gift. Log on to his favorite team’s website and read about any construction or new projects being built for use by the team. Many times, during construction of a new facility or building, the teams will sell customized bricks to help with financing of the project. You could purchase a brick used for construction, have it engraved with his name and present a certificate to let him know that he will forever be a part of his favorite sports team. If his favorite team is building a new stadium or other brick structure, the brick would be used and forever remain as part of the facility. Talk about a homerun, this will be it! A better Christmas gift idea, for a sports fan, would be difficult to find. If he’s a race fan, check out the Auto Racing Hall of Fame & Museum in North Carolina, where you can purchase actual race-used tires from some of NASCAR’s top drivers for less than $100.00, which includes the Certificate of Authenticity.
Gift Idea For Him #5: A Gift Card
If you’ve looked all around and still can’t find the perfect gift, consider a gift card. For the man that is truly impossible to shop for, let him do the shopping for himself. Gift cards are great because they give the recipient an opportunity to buy anything in the store, as determined by the value of the gift card, without spending a dime.
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The origin of Halloween is fascinating and anyone interested in finding out about the history of Halloween and where this American tradition was founded, will find the information in this article to be eye-opening. Knowing the history of Halloween can help many people decipher what to let their children take part in, and what to keep their children away from. Knowing the origin of Halloween can also help Christians view the adult, youth, and child activities associated with Halloween celebrations under the light of Christ’s truths. The history of Halloween has been a mystery for too many years, and the origin of Halloween has confused many.
For years now, families have struggled with ever-increasing bad effects of a night spent exalting horror. Hospitals and authorities advise that parents examine or x-ray treats and that people be in their homes by 10 pm. Candies are poisoned, properties damaged, and vandalism has increased, all in the name of an ancient spiritual custom, the origin of Halloween. But, not so ancient is the modern day Halloween practices of occults and satanic worship that happen on the frightful fall evening. The modern day Halloween has become a mixture of several religious practices and a children’s holiday. Take a look at the history of Halloween, and see how mixed up this confusing holiday has really become.
The origin of Halloween dates back before Christ. The Celtics’ mythology taught that with the coming of winter, a season of the dead, came a night in which the spirits of the dead could freely roam about with humans. Some of these spirits would inflict suffering and violence upon man. To appease the spirits and the gods that were worshipped, the Celtic people would put out their best food offerings on the doorstep.
Celtic priests would also offer sacrifices, animal and human, to the gods to ask for a return of the sun and in hopes that the gods would chase away the evil, frightening spirits. Often, the Celtics would wear dreadful costumes, hoping to fool an evil spirit with the disguise. There are practices from the history of Halloween that are still being practiced today. Click the links below to take a Halloween Quiz.
While the history of Halloween explains much about where modern day Halloween customs come from, (the origin of Halloween customs were brought to this country in the 1800′s by the Irish) what about the modern day practices of the occults? Occults find their rituals associated with the same source, a time when the dead can easily communicate with the living therefore making divinations and sacrifices during the fall season opportune. In truth, the origin of Halloween has its root in Satan, the author of deception. “…. for he (the devil) is a liar and the father of it.” (John 8:44)
It is interesting how much the modern day American practices and the modern day witchcraft have in common with the ancient beliefs of the Celtic people. Considering that Satan is the father of lies for all time, it can be seen how we are continually deceived. “There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through fire, or that useth divination or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.” (Deuteronomy 17:10) Study more about the history of Halloween and how the origin of Halloween negatively affects how we honor God today.
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Everyone loves to look and feel good, right? Well, why don’t you shake what your mamma gave you, and find a sexy Halloween costume that will knock the socks off of everybody!
Halloween is all about letting loose and having fun, so let your wild side show this year! Go ahead and buy that Playboy bunny costume, or that tight Spiderman bodysuit! The possibilities are endless…and they’re all here for you to explore!
When you hear the word “sexy” you may feel a little uneasy, but you owe it to yourself to go out there and have fun with it! On All Hallows Eve, you can flirt with anyone and get away with it!
Ladies, whether you choose to be a nurse, a French maid, a cowgirl, or a cheerleader, you’ll pour on the charm and make the guys putty in your hands! And guys, which woman doesn’t love a rugged pirate, a fireman, a doctor, or a policeman? You’ll have ladies lining up waiting to meet you!
Find countless sexy Halloween costumes and accessories
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Men and women will find a large variety of hot accessories like sexy shoes and dresses, fishnet stockings, chaps, lingerie costumes, wigs, togas, makeup, corsets, and boas, to name a few. The ease of conveniently finding everything online for your sexy costume will have you coming back for more!
Enjoy yourself this Halloween; get into character and show everyone your hot and sexy side! Girls, practice walking around in those stilettos, and guys, get used to those tight pants because you’ve got a fun and exciting night ahead of you! Adults deserve to have fun on Halloween too, and what better way to do it then finding your perfect costume for one of the most exciting nights of the year!
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With the holiday season in full swing and parents making choices for what to buy their children, it is time to stop and think about what you are buying. As a parent it is frustrating enough walking in to any store and finding all the “must have” toys are either $49.99 or $99.99. First what kind of message are we sending when we buy toys that cost that much? Why must we stretch ourselves to the limit to satisfy our child’s wishes. Will we really be a bad parent if we don’t give in and chase all over town for the hot new toy?
The price of toys has just gotten out of hand. But it goes beyond that. Toys plus accessories. It is bad enough paying $49.99 for something but then to have to buy another $100 worth of accessories to go with it. Isn’t it exciting that all these items can be expanded with “addons”. The list goes on and on–video game players need games, dolls need accessories, “collect the whole set!” Lego sets for $100, dvd collections, ipods need itunes downloads.
First case in point, the new Flypen. It is a computer pen that retails for $69.00. I guess it can do all sorts of things as long as you have the “flypaper” “flygames” and all the other “fly” stuff. Is a gadget worth it if you have to buy special paper? Second case in point. As I was walking through the toy isle at Target, I saw a Easy Bake Oven on sale. Since I have a boy, not something I normally look at. But what really blew me away is all the food mixes you can buy for it. Mac and cheese for $4.95! Please! Teach your child a real lesson, take them to the grocery store and
show them how many boxes of mac and cheese you can buy for $4.95. And then buy them and donate them to the local food shelf.
They will always get us coming back for more. This is not something new, it has been going on for a long time and not just in toys. This is why you can buy a $100 printer for your computer and the replacement ink is $79.00. You go to buy a new car and the extras drive up the price a few more thousand. Upgrade, addons and extras are draining our pocketbooks. What a wonderful life lesson you can teach your child to explain if they buy that item, all the extra things they will need to buy to go with it. Teach them that they will probably get bored with that $100 toy after a short time.
The best gift you could give your child this holiday season is the gift of time. Buy something you and your child can do together. Buy a $100 worth of art or craft materials for projects you can work on together. Take your child to the store and have them pick out toys for children who don’t have any and then drop them off at Toys for Tots. Buy a family season pass to your local zoo or museum. Save money for a family vacation or even a weekend in a hotel with a pool. As parents we don’t need to fall for the must have, hot, way overpriced toys. We can say no. Teach them now so someday they will know how to say no to what will probably be the $500 toys for their children.
One more thing–batteries not included.
TJ Smith is the owner of several websites including http://www.giftideacafe.com. Free gift idea articles and links.
It is that time of year again when Thanksgiving rolls around and we become more aware of the goodness and the blessings in our life. I love this holiday and I only wish it would carry on throughout the year.
Gratitude and being thankful are the two things, that when done on a regular basis, will absolutely change your life. Just consider the warm fuzzy feeling you get during the festivities of Thanksgiving and the appreciation you feel for friends and family. What if you had this feeling all year round? What if you were to begin to appreciate and acknowledge all the wonderful people you come in contact with on a daily basis? What if you were to embrace your children everyday and tell them how special they are? How would it feel to send your friend or maybe your child’s teacher a card letting them know how much you appreciate them? What if you starting telling your spouse how proud you are of all the things he does?
The past few years I have been actively involved in practicing the attitude of gratitude. It makes me feel like my life is the blessing that it is meant to be. It doesn’t mean that I don’t get frustrated and irritable; however these feelings are always short-lived. I quickly bring myself back to a place of being grateful for the many riches I have in my life.
This Thanksgiving, make an effort to take stock of all the goodness you have in your life. No matter what past or present circumstances you have, there is always room for gratitude. After taking a look at all you
have to be thankful for, don’t allow it to stop there. Make a commitment to end each day with gratitude and appreciation whether you do it verbally to yourself or take it a step further by writing it down. There is nothing better than referring back to a journal entry and seeing all the goodness you have acknowledged in the past. Get your children involved in looking at their day as well, for signs of abundance. Each night before bed my husband, myself and our kids will tell each other one thing that we are thankful for.
Make a point of appreciating the people in your life. We take so much and so many people for granted. Start letting friends, family, co-workers, and others who may play a part in your life, how much you do appreciate them. You can do it with a card or even a simple acknowledgement of thanks or praise for a job well done.
Look for as many ways as you can to practice gratitude and appreciation in your life. Stop focusing on lack and start focusing on abundance. Make it a year long process. You will be amazed at the results. I guarantee it!!!
Happy Thanksgiving.
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2005 Peggy PorterPeggy Porter is a nurse, Wellness Coach, and author of YumME MumME Makeover-How to Balance Womanhood and Motherhood by Nurturing the Me in MumMe. If you are a Mom and want to start creating a healthier balance in your life, go to http://www.seekingbalance.ca and register for Peggy’s free monthly teleclass and Ecourse! For more info you can also email peggy@seekingbalance.ca or call 506-832-0117.
If you are like me and are a very lousy shopper and always end up getting everyone the wrong gift at Christmas time, think about a Gift-of-the-Month Club. G.O.M Clubs have all the things the lazy gift giver requires: Ease of purchase, no shopping at the dreaded mall and an almost guaranteed positive response accompanied by a monthly “At-A-Boy” from the recipient. And there are plenty of clubs to choose from for everyone on your gift-giving list.
First, you have to know your giftee. For instance, my dad is an avid coffee drinker. For him a coffee of the month club would be perfect…and there are plenty of choices. At some places, You can choose anything from flavored coffees to dark roasts to a monthly sampler.
However, coffee clubs aren’t the only types of gift of the month clubs. You can get Fruit-of-the-Month clubs for the vegetarian in your life. Flower-of-the-Month clubs are popular with husbands and boyfriends who are constantly screwing up. Sign up your significant other for any of the many Flower-of-the-Month clubs and you have a ready set apology landing at her doorstep every 30 days.
There are a number of other clubs for everyone in your life: Gag-of-the-Month clubs for the prankster in your life; Wine-of-the-Month clubs for the wannabe wine connoisseur; Beer-of-the-Month clubs for the sports fan;
Chocolate-of-the-Month clubs for the addicted; Pizza-of-the-Month clubs for the teen or college student; and Cigar-of-the-Month clubs for Granddad.
But how do you decide the best club? The Internet is always a good place to start your research. Go to any search engine and type in Gift of the Month clubs. You will find nearly 1,000 sites trying to sell you everything from DVDs to practical jokes…all shipped monthly to the recipient of your choice.
However, you need to read the payment and delivery plans carefully. Many DVD and CD plans require that you put in a lot of work, sending back a card every month telling them if you want their monthly selection. If you forget, you are stuck with whatever they send. But worse than that, the recipient of your “gift” is stuck with the bill. Is that really a gift?
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Dads have to work harder than ever to provide for their families, and may be too tired to give as much quality time to their family that they would love to give. In Oliver Sacks’ book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, the author tells a story about a brain injured man who perceives his wife as a hat. Is it really any surprise that he didn’t see her as a race car, but as a comfortable hat that he enjoyed wearing?
Do you make the same mistake with your husband or Dad? Do you tend to interact with him only when you need money? Has he become nothing but a “wallet” to you?
This Fathers Day, make the time to improve your relationship and show him that you love him for all that he means to you, whether he’s your Dad or the father of your children.
It’s too easy to fall into narrow roles in a family, and Dad certainly can add to the impression that he’s only there as a meal ticket. But with a little bit of effort, you can change this around. He may the type of father who generously gives to his family, but he still needs your acknowledgement that you care about him and who he is aside from being your father or husband.
Dads are the foundation of a family, but can wind up feeling like a door mat instead.
Use Fathers Day as a kickoff for celebrating him, and follow up frequently with small expressions of appreciation. Dad will be so surprised to be seen in a new light and know that when you approach him with a smile, it’s not only for a handout.
Fathers Day gift ideas for wives
Show your husband (and your family) how much you care about Dad as a man and not only as the father of your children. You’re both so busy shuffling work and family life, you may have let the “man and wife” part fall too low on the radar screen.
- Surprise him with plans for a romantic night or weekend getaway. No shopping planned, this is just
about you and him celebrating your relationship.
- Give him romantic flowers for a change! And slip in concert or sport tickets.
- Have a trophy engraved with “my favorite hunk” or your special name for him. Make a special presentation at your Fathers Day dinner, then display in your home.
- Men are catching on that a day at a spa is a good thing. Check if any local spas have special packages for men
- Or give him a special day of pampering at home. Create your own gift basket and fill with spa goodies just for him. Don’t forget sexy lingerie!
- What’s his hobby? Pay for a seminar or private lessons.
- Make up a coupon book that acknowledges his uniquely male tendencies, such as “Two hours uninterrupted sports show viewing,” “This is my cave day” or whatever ideas he would especially appreciate.
Let your husband know on Fathers Day how much you love him for all the man he is and watch your relationship blossom again!
Fathers Day gift ideas for children
- A wallet, but fill it with something for him, such as tickets to a concert or sporting event. Slip in a photo of you and he, and write a short message of love on the photo.
- A keepsake box filled with photos or mementos of your favorite times together. Include a message about how you want to share more of these wonderful times together.
- Make up a Fathers Day presentation where each child makes a speech about a quality they especially appreciate about their Dad.
- A “Play Date” coupon book with messages about how you would like to spend time with him
- Chip in and spend a weekend away with him. Go fishing, golfing, hiking or whatever his favorite hobby is.
On Fathers Day, show him how much you appreciate what a wonderful husband or father he is. That’s the best gift idea you can give a man.
Renee Michaels uses her design, writing and life skills to develop web businesses. For more Fathers Day gift ideas visit SweetLoveGifts.
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Here we are, embarking on the holiday season, again. As you plan for the family gatherings and parties, you may also be starting to stress about what you’re going to do about the temptation to eat all those holiday goodies.
But there is something else at play here: For many people, the holiday season is a stressful and depressing time. Stressful because they’re lonely, stressful because they may start to think about what they are not accomplishing in their lives. Stressful because they have a growing to-do list. That stress can lead to holiday depression. Combine increased depression with increased occasions to overeat and the result is the average weight gain of 5-7 pounds we all hear about each year.
This would be the usual article on avoiding that holiday weight gain if I just gave you tips. However, if you do suffer from overeating and depression and stress during the holidays, I’d like to pose a new proposition to you in this article. I challenge you to not worry about your eating; you’re going to eat what you want, anyway. My challenge to you is to get some form of exercise in every single day between now and January 1.
You’ve just read the above challenge and are now laughing. But, can you seriously think of a reason why not?? Oh yea, everyone can give thousands of ‘excuses’ why they can’t fit exercise into their lives. I hear it all the time! First of all, if you are over 40 and have any health conditions, first consult with your physician. Second of all, put on your walking shoes and start walking. You can start at the mall! Wow; exercise and shopping at the same time! Imagine if you started now, before the holiday rush! Just 10 minutes per day for people who have not been doing any exercise can be a huge improvement. Or, if you have a membership to a health club and they’ve been just collecting your payments, and the staff doesn’t know you, brush that membership off and check out that gym! If you work, I bet you anything they are open before your work hours. If you have kids and a spouse, let the spouse take care of the kids while you run to the gym. Right now, just 10-20 minutes on a treadmill or stationary bike will be enough. Break a sweat. If you have exercise equipment at home, time to put away all the clothes and boxes that it’s hidden under and see if it still works.
As you get into your second week, I then challenge you to pick it up a notch.
If you were walking 10 minutes each day, I challenge you to add a second 10 minutes to your exercise. Yes, now we can actually call it exercise. Why not? Imagine what you’re going to look like and feel like by the New Year! Let that motivate you. Every single person can find 10 minutes here and there in their day. Do you sit down and watch television at any time? What about the time you spend on the computer? If you’re reading this article, I bet you’ve spend spent more than 10 minutes at the computer, total, already. Turn off your computer, get up, put those shoes on, and walk outside. Take your watch. Walk away five minutes, then turn around and walk back for 5 minutes. Or, even easier if you have a treadmill sitting next to your TV. There is no greater escape than turning a fun, mindless TV show on and walking for 10-30 minutes. My favorite shows are the travel shows. I spend 30 minutes on my elliptical trainer while watching the secret get-aways in Hawaii for very little expense.
If you read this article in the middle of November, and December is almost upon you, you have now been exercising for at least three weeks. The parties have heated up and the stress of what the families are going to do or where you’re going to hold the business party is starting to weigh on your mind. Go sweat to relieve some of that stress. Maybe you’re really starting to feel alone and lonely. Take a walk and enjoy the sights and sounds around you. Get a walkman or iPod and listen to some soothing music while doing your exercise. But sweat out that stress and depression. Research does show that it really helps by increasing endorphins in the brain.
Then the middle of December is upon you. The parties are really hot and heavy now. You look at that yummy piece of chocolate brownie, but because you have been doing SO well with your exercise, remarkably that brownie just doesn’t seem worth it, now! There you go; the ultimate reward. Health. Health, Wealth and Wisdom, actually. Congratulations on the new you, and what a way to start the New Year!
Marjorie Geiser is a nutritionist, registered dietitian, certified personal trainer and life coach. Marjorie has been the owner of a successful small business, MEG Fitness, since 1996, and now helps other health professionals start up their own private practice. To learn more about the coaching services Margie offers, go to her website http://www.marjoriegeiser.com or email her at margie@megfit.com.
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Children love playing the happy tunes of the Christmas season. This is the time of the year to let your children play the songs they love to hear, and they will love music even more.
I know you have probably heard that Christmas song so many times before. But it’s new to your young child in piano! So let him or her play the Twelve Days of Christmas one more time. Believe it or not, this is part of the learning process for kids. My son was about 8 years old when the movie Home Alone came out, and he really enjoyed it. He must have played “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” on the piano about a gazillion times. We loved hearing it every time…well almost every time.
Here’s how you can take advantage of your child’s holiday-music exuberance. Introduce your child to more brand new holiday experiences. Take them to see a Christmas Musical or Ballet. Then continue to expose your child to valuable musical experiences throughout the year. This will broaden their appreciation for music and the study of music. In this way when their piano teacher introduces them to another great piece of music, instead of saying, “I’ve never heard that before. I’m not sure if I like it.” They’ll say, “Oh wow! I’ve heard that song before when my family went to see……”
Children love to play the tunes they have already heard and can associate positive experiences with. Familiarity
is comforting to children. It makes learning a new piece of music easier for them. The best way to broaden your child’s musical repertoire is to expand their musical experience. The more exposure they have to music, the more comfortable they will be with learning new pieces.
Here’s a great way to get the most out of your child’s enthusiasm for music this holiday season and throughout the year. Put season tickets to the Performing Arts such as the Symphony, the Ballet, or your local Children’s Theatre in their Christmas stocking! You’ll be giving them a gift that will keep on giving through the year – and for a lifetime.
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These exciting stories, games, piano lessons, and inspirational gifts feature the Piano Adventure Bears, Mrs. Treble Beary and her new piano student, Albeart Littlebud. Young students follow along with Albeart to learn what piano lessons are all about in a fun way that kids readily understand appreciate. Click here to visit PianoAdventureBears.com For a wealth of information about piano lessons, visit tallypiano.com