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How to Save Money when Shopping For Kids

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With children, the expenses increase exponentially. We are always wanting to fulfil our  child’s needs and leave no stone unturned in getting things they wish for. But this often burns a hole in our pocket. Many couples start to take up austerity measures once they have kids. But it can be said that though planning and saving is a must, you can still learn not to spend unnecessarily for your children and save more money than you imagined. Here are five tips which are sensible and easy to follow: 1. Do not buy very expensive and branded clothes: It has to be taken note that kids grow very fast, and their clothes sized keep changing. It is advisable not to buy very expensive clothes for them as they outgrow very quickly and if they already have too many clothes they hardly wear them few times. 2. Don’t splurge unnecessarily: Nowadays even accessories for kids are very expensive. And the kids always want something or the other. Don’t splurge in things which have very less...

Do's and Don'ts of Dressing for an Interview.

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  Interviews  demand the best in you, be it your intellect, professionalism or dressing. Your attire is one of the most observed aspects, so it becomes for us to dress well with appropriate clothing and show our best.  Here are few you must do in your dressing and you must not do during an interview: Dos: Test an outfit before you wear it, to make sure it suits you. Wear comforting clothes, so that they don’t disturb you during  the interview. Avoid loud and flashy colors. Use simple jewelry and subtle make up. Do wear colors that suit you. Don’ts: Don’t appear shabby or unclean, groom yourself well. Don’t just stick to black, you can wear other colors. Stay away from labels and brands that appear aloud. Make sure your clothes are simple. Don’t take it casually or dress casually. Don’t have bright nail paints or long nails. 

Connecting People with Great Local Stores

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DreamStream is a website with myriad colours. The scope and length of DreamStream is limitless. It is established with the idea of providing quality and authentic information and content to its viewers. A single login with any email address and you become a Dreamer! (User of DreamStream) As mentioned, the content is comprehensive and very informative. Users get to browse through pages and pages of information on be it any subject under the sun. Be it fashion , travel, poetry, cooking , books, automobiles, science, technology, workouts. You name it; DreamStream has it! DreamStream also gives you the option of creating your pages and posting information on it. If you are a person interested in arts be it poetry, literature, painting or anything for that matter, you can create your pages and showcase your work to the world. What more, if you appreciate any artist’s work, you can follow their pages as well. Any updates from your favourite artist will come on your pag...

A Comprehensive Guide to fashion trends of 2016

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Parties, long drives, friends, families, hangovers, clubs and what not did the New Year witness? Nonetheless, party time is over, and now everyone is beginning to fall back into reality. People have several decisions to connive, and fashion will not take the back seat. Fashion, being the eloquence of elegance and art, has its way of being on the top of a person’s priority list. What could be fashion’s new way to fabricate ideas? Let us go through some trends that might flabbergast the fashionistas this year. 1. Net is in! This year we might come across a lot of netted outfits. People will acquiesce as ‘Lacey’ clothes have always been one of the best trends. It is neither too explicit nor too dull. The perfectly netted dress will catch some attention. 2. White: Yes, white is always the most perfect and elegant, yet a dash of sexy color. Being suitable for all the occasion, white is the new black. For girls who want to steal the limelight, get a white top or...

Read a good book and Review it

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Emma by Jane Austen  One of the most famous novels of Jane Austen which she wrote when she was at the peak of her success was Emma. She wrote about the heroine that "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." In this novel, she shows the wealthy class of England and their ways of life. Predominantly she focuses on the life of Emma Woodhouse, the protagonist of the novel, who lives a luxurious life with her Dad. The story revolves around her life and how her acts of both stupidity and empathy deliver a right message to the reader.    The novel very clearly shows that Emma, thinks very high of herself, thinks she is brilliant, and the world revolves around her. She also overestimates her matchmaking skills and tries to match up most of her friends and relatives. She thinks that the marriage of her Governess was because of her. The author introduces many characters both contradictory and vice versa to the protagonist. She introduc...

The wish list that I want to share with the world

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We often say I wished I did this or did that. There’s a dream behind your eye which you are yet to see and want to see it fulfilled. That thought alone brings a smile on your face, and you almost imagine it. They are the ones that will complete you. That is what who you are. Do not run away from what you want. Get out from the comfort zone. Exploring is the best possibility of bringing out the best in you. These wishes are the ones that connect your soul. Give them wings and let it take you. Do not be afraid of the heights or the pits or the fall. Trust your instinct and go for it. Today people have realized the value of life. Since life is too unpredictable, one should not wait for opportunities. Instead, create one and take the lead. Let’s take a look at some of the crazy things that one could do in a lifetime. Pursue your passion : Many women shy away from pursuing their dreams post marriage. They get so involved in the family that they forget they too are individuals ...

How to take care of your skin in winter?

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Come winter and along with it comes Dry skin and discomfort of having rough skin, itchiness and also in extreme conditions rashes. It is possible to make your skin look healthy and supple even in harsh winters. Here are a few tips:     • Moisturise thoroughly: as the skin is robbed of its moisture content, apply a good moisturiser, at least, three times a day.     • Take a warm water bath: it is nice to have a hot and steamed bath during winter, but it is advised to have a warm water bath to lock the moisture.    • Drink lots of water as it hydrates the skin. Even if you don’t feel like drinking water, drink fluids like green tea, warm water and the like.     • Also, don’t forget to take care of your hands and feet. Apply a good hand and foot cream. It is the overall care that matters.    • You can also massage your face and body with warm coconut or sesame or olive or...

Steve Jobs – One of the most famous CEOs we have seen

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The co-founder and CEO of Apple Computers, Steve Jobs , is one of the legendary entrepreneurs world has ever witnessed! He was someone who was hungry for a revolution in the field of computer technology. This hunger of his showed the world how one can be different in doing the same. Apple bought about a revolution and made people realize that there is another world with some much grandeur and vivacity. Who knew that a dyslexic, college dropout will find and chair one of the biggest companies in the world! The Apple! Steve believed that the primary agenda of the company was to build products, and he surely gave us some fantastic gadgets that have changed the definition of technology; the IPod, IPhone, IPad, MacAir are some examples. These gadgets are wanted by everyone and are perfect competition to the others in the field. Steve Jobs was the CEO, and he took forward Apple to a whole new level. Not only Apple Inc. but also the founder CEO of Pixels animation and Next...

Secrets of a Happy and Productive Workplace

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We spend most of the time in the cubical shell working among people from different cultures. Working is a great relaxation apart from the joy we get from earning a salary. It’s a different bond that we share in the workspace. We work as a team understanding the needs and requirements of a particular project or assignment. We exchange ideas and thoughts; make things happen and enjoy the results.  Do you realize that we often neglect the importance of bonding and interactions in the workspace? Workspace kills the boredom, and the pain life gets us into. Unknowingly one forgets about the issues concerning with his family or his troubled thoughts. The 7-8 hours at work is sheer fun achieving targets and small goals on a daily basis. Hence, it’s essential to keep the bonding going without having any rifts with anyone; else it can turn out to be torture and hamper our productivity Just the way we try to maintain the peace in the family the same rule has to be adapted in t...

Tips for Doing a Successful Photo Project

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Here are some tips that you could use to have a successful photo project: 1.Retain your copyright Retaining your photos copyright is imperative if you are going to make a successful photo project and get it seen. You must also be aware of the fact that if you give up your copyright, that image could be used in places that you necessarily don’t want it to be used. 2.Take your camera everywhere. The most important aspect of a photo project, always! Always have your camera with you. You can never be sure when the perfect moment might appear. Don’t wait for it to happen, life is all about unexpected events that you could just miss in the blink of an eye. Try to invest in proper equipment so that you can carry your everyday essentials along with your camera and you wouldn’t have the fuss of carrying two bags. 3. Your photos don’t need to be perfect Sometimes you wouldn’t have the kind of best photos that you expected to turn out, but hey. That’s li...

The ultimate survival guide for cold and flu

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Colds and flu are both viral infections. However, they have different symptoms. With a cold you a runny nose and a sore throat. Flu symptoms come on suddenly and may include fever, body aches or vomiting. Having a cold or flu disrupts your daily work schedules, and you feel more irritated and restless. We bring you some simple treatments and remedies for these. 1.Drink lots of fluids: This tends to ease the congestion in your nasal cavity and to keep mucous membranes moist and to help relieve dry eyes and other common flu symptoms. Fluids also help thin mucus so that it’s easier to expel. 2.Steam: Buy a steam pot from your local chemist. Do steaming at least thrice a day to feel better with the nasal passage cleaning up. You can also add a drop of eucalyptus oil as its aroma will ease the congestion and make you feel better. 3.Practice yoga: There are some asanas mainly dedicated to breathing. Doing pranayama and other breathing exercises not only relieves your ...

Beat the Fear and Become a Better Public Speaker

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No matter whether it is your 1st speech or your 100th speech, that unsettled feeling in your gut is always going to be there. Great established speakers also fear and take some time to become comfortable before giving a speech.  Most of us fear of being ridiculed and also ‘what if I forget’ syndrome. This is normal. If you want to be a good speaker and moreover, if you want to be comfortable and efficient while giving a speech, here are some simple steps you can follow: 1.Know your audience: Before you start preparing your speech, make a small research about your audience. If they are a novice, they need to be treated differently from those who already have some knowledge of the subject. 2.We approximately take 10 minutes to speak out 2000 words. Based on this, prepare your speech. 3.You can write down some key points and carry it with you during the speech. This way you will not miss out on anything important. 4.Do not have eye contact with only on...