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by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Your baby has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death. It is an essential part of healing.
You are beginning a journey that is often frightening, painful, overwhelming and sometimes lonely. This article provides practical suggestions to help you move toward healing.
- Allow Yourself to Mourn
Whatever the circumstances of your baby's death, you will need to share your grief outside of yourself. Whether you were pregnant for a brief time or many months, delivered a stillborn baby or your baby lived for a longer time, you have every right to grieve.
The death of your baby may have come suddenly, without any warning. You have been given little, if any, preparation for this experience. You will grieve in your own special way. Try not to adopt assumptions about how long yor grief should last. Consider taking a "moment-to-moment" or "one-day-at-a-time" approach that allows you to grieve at your own pace.
- Expect to Feel a Multitude of Emotions
The death of your baby affects your head, heart and spirit. So you may experience a variety of emotions as part of your grief work. Confusion, disorganization, fear, guilt, relief or anger are just a few of the emotions you may feel. Sometimes these emotions will follow each other within a short period of time. Or they may occur simultaneously.
As strange as some of these feelings may seem, they are normal and healthy. Allow yourself to learn from them. And don't be surprised if out of nowhere you suddenly experience surges of grief, even at the most unexpected times. These "griefbursts" can be frightening and leave you feeling overwhelmed. They are, however, a natural response to the death of your baby. Find someone who understands your feelings and will allow you to talk about them.
- Allow for Numbness
Feeling dazed or numb when your baby dies is often part of your early grief experience. This numbness serves a valuable purpose; it gives your emotions time to catch up with what your mind has been told. You may feel as if the world has suddenly come to a halt. Your plans and dreams for the future have been assaulted.
You may feel you are in a dream-like state. As one mother said, "It's like running headfirst into a solid wall. I was stunned and didn't want to believe the words I was hearing. I wanted someone to wake me up and tell me this wasn't happening." Feelings of numbness and disbelief help create insulation from the reality of the death until you are more able to tolerate what you don't want to believe.
- Slow Down Important Decisions
Some people may try to hurry you into decisions to protect you from beginning to feel sadness and loss. They often mean well, but they are also potentially complicating your healing. You should not make any major decisions until the initial pangs of shock and numbness begin to lessen.
If possible, attempt to make decisions with your spouse or a compassionate friend. Realize that you will probably have differences of opinion. That's all right; your grief is unique. If you do disagree, respect each other's right to do what feels right individually. For example, one of you may want to see and hold the baby, while the other does not feel the need to.
If you need time alone to begin to make some decisions, let people around you know this. While some people may be offended at your need for privacy, this is your baby and you should do what is best for you.
- Seeing and Holding Your Baby
Only you can decide what your needs are related to seeing and holding your baby after the death. But, one thing is certain-you should be given the option. Many parents value this opportunity to say goodbye (and sometimes hello if the death was a stillbirth or premature delivery.) There is nothing wrong with wanting to see, hold and touch your baby.
Don't make quick decisions about this. Take your time and think it over. If you have fears about what your baby might look like, ask the doctor or nurse to describe your baby's appearance. Should you decide to see and hold your baby, spend as much time as you need with him or her. Even a short time will go a long way toward helping you heal.
- Give Your Baby a Name
Even if your baby never lived outside the womb, he or she deserves a name. If you had already decided on a name, keep it. This name truly belongs to this unique child. Having a name for your baby allows you to talk about your loss in a personal way. You are openly acknowledging that you have loved a child and will always remember him or her. Later on, you will find it easier to embrace your memories if you can refer to your baby by name.
- Gather Important Keepsakes
Memories are one of the best legacies that exist after a baby dies. You may want to collect some important keepsakes that help you treasure your memories. While some hospitals automatically offer to provide you with ways of remembering your baby, not all do. So, be certain to request any items that you want to be able to keep.
Examples of keepsakes you might want include the following: a picture of your baby (even if you don't want it now, you might later), a birth certificate, a set of footprints, the plastic arm bracelet from the hospital, the blanket your baby was first swaddled in, or a lock of hair.
You may want to create a memory box to store these special keepsakes in. Then, when you are missing your baby, you can open up the memory box and embrace these special memories. The reality that your baby has died does not diminish your need to have these objects. They are a tangible, lasting part of the special relationship you had with your child.
- Make Use of Ritual
The funeral ritual does more than acknowledge the death of your baby. It helps provide you with the support of caring people. The funeral is a way of giving testimony to the life and death of your child. Most importantly, the funeral is a way for you to express your grief outside yourself.
You might have some people tell you, "It will be easier (or better) not to have a funeral." Actually, choosing not to have a funeral is a decision many parents later regret. You and your baby have a right to have a funeral. The funeral is one thing you can do for your child at a time when you feel so helpless.
Funerals do not have to take place right away. Take your time and decide what will best meet your needs. Whatever you do, don't have a funeral that excludes the mother. Wait until she is out of the hospital and can be included in the service that remembers your baby.
- Be Tolerant of Your Physical and Emotional Limits
Your feelings of loss and sadness will probably leave you fatigued. And your low energy level may naturally slow you down. Respect what your body and mind are telling you. Nurture yourself. Get daily rest. Eat balanced meals. Lighten your schedule as much as possible. Caring for yourself doesn't mean feeling sorry for yourself, it means you are using survival skills.
- Talk About Your Grief
Express your grief openly. Sharing your grief outside yourself allows for healing. Ignoring your grief won't make it go away; talking about it often makes you feel better. Allow yourself to speak from your heart, not just your head. Doing so doesn't mean you are losing control or going "crazy." It is a normal part of your grief journey.
Find caring friends and relatives who will listen without judging. Seek out those people who will "walk with", not "in front of" or "behind" you in your journey through grief. Avoid people who are critical or who try to steal your grief from you. They may tell you, "You can have another baby" or "You never even got to know this baby!" While these comments may be well-intentioned, you do not have to accept them. You have every right to express your grief.
- Develop a Support System
Reaching out to others and accepting support is difficult, particularly when you hurt so much. But the most compassionate thing you can do at this difficult time is to find a support system of caring friends and relatives who will provide the understanding you need. Find those people who encourage you to be yourself and acknowledge your feelings–whatever they may be.
- Embrace Your Spirituality
If faith is part of your life, express it in ways that seem appropriate to you. Allow yourself to be around people who understand and support your religious beliefs. If you are angry at God because of the death of your baby, embrace this feeling as a normal part of your grief work. Find someone to talk with who won't be critical of whatever thoughts and feelings you need to explore.
You may hear someone say, "With faith, you don't need to grieve." Don't believe it. Having faith does not insulate you from needing to talk out and explore your thoughts and feelings. To deny your grief is to invite problems to build up inside you. Express your faith, but express your grief as well.
- Allow a Search for Meaning
You may find yourself asking, "Why did this baby have to die?", "Why this way?" "Why me?" This search for meaning is another normal part of the healing process. Some questions have answers. Some do not. Actually, healing takes place in the opportunity to pose the questions, not necessarily in answering them. Find a supportive friend who will listen responsive as you search for meaning.
- Move Toward Your Grief and Heal
To love is to one day mourn. You can't heal unless you openly express your grief. Denying your grief will only make it more confusing and overwhelming. Embrace your grief and heal.
Reconciling your grief will not happen quickly. Remember, grief is a process, not an event. Be patient and tolerant with yourself. Never forget that the death of your baby changes your life forever. It's not that you won't be happy again, it's simply that you will never be exactly the same as you were before the baby died.
The experience of grief is powerful. So, too, is your ability to help yourself heal. In doing the work of grieving, you are moving toward a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in your life.


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Within the neck lies the cervical spine, the upper most portion of the spinal column. The cervical spine is structurally and functionally unique from the other areas of the spinal column.
Structurally, the cervical spine is composed of 7 moderately small and unique vertebrae including associated muscles, ligaments, joints and nerves.
The cervical spine has many important functions which include providing support and mobility to the head and neck, providing essential information for the balance and coordination of the body, and protection for the upper spinal cord and associated spinal nerves.
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The cervical spine is the most flexible region of the spine, providing the most generous amounts of flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation.
The 1st and 2nd cervical vertebrae, known as the atlas and axis respectively, have highly unique structures which allow them to form a pivot joint. This joint alone provides approximately 90 degrees of rotation in the cervical spine. These same vertebrae also contain special receptors within their joints which provide the brain with important information essential for the maintenance of balance and coordination. As you will see in "Causes", injury or irritation to these mechanoreceptors results in balance disturbances and problems with coordination.
The remaining cervical vertebrae also provide large degrees of motion but mainly in flexion, extension and lateral flexion (side bending). Unfortunately, there's an inverse relationship between mobility and stability. Thus, the cervical spine is more susceptible to injury compared with other areas of the spine.
Nervous System Protection
The cervical vertebrae immediately encase and protect the spinal cord as it descends from the skull.
The spinal cord travels through small holes in the rear of the cervical vertebrae, giving rise to spinal nerve roots at each vertebral level. These nerve roots exit through the small openings formed by adjacent vertebrae called the intervertebral foramina (IVF). The IVF is the "exit" out of the cervical spine as spinal nerves make their way to the head, face and arms. The IVF is a common location for nerve irritation and can give rise to a variety of head, neck and upper extremity symptoms in the cervical spine.
The Spinal Nerves
The nerves exiting the cervical spine are delicate and can become irritated or injured, giving rise to a number of different signs and symptoms.
The 1st through 3rd cervical nerves exiting from the cervical are responsible for providing sensations to the head and face. When these nerves are compressed, stretched or irritated they will cause pain and other altered sensations in regions of the head and face. Researchers have found irritation to the 2nd cervical nerve (the greater occipital nerve) to be a major source of head and face pain. The nerves from the mid and lower cervical spine combine to form the brachial plexus, a collection of nerves which innervate the arms. Compression, stretch or irritation to these nerves commonly cause pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in the arms.

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Cranberry Glazed Pork Roast
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I love the taste and flavor of pork, as well as the ease with which it can be prepared. Chops and tenderloins are perfectly sized for today's smaller families and even the larger loins can be cut to prevent endless leftovers. Pork is also inexpensive. Our warehouse store sells large single loins for about $2 a pound. Most of the loins weigh 8 to 9 pounds each and can be cut into meal size portions that are more appropriate for today's families. I usually divide these loins into thirds and freeze them for later use as whim dictates. Unfortunately, I usually spend the money I save buying meat this way on ingredients with which to sauce it. When I prepare a loin for roasting, I tie the meat into a cylinder of uniform size and brown it before roasting. I cook my pork loin to an internal temperature of 140 degrees. When I take it out of the oven, I tent it in foil and let it sit for another 15 minutes. The roast continues to cook and at the end of the rest period it will reach 150 - 155 degrees, a perfect temperature for pork. I've been experimenting with cranberries lately and I wanted to use them to make a glaze that could be used for pork or chicken. I finally have come up with one I think is acceptable and a somewhat different than standard fare. It is a bit pricey, but it is wonderfully flavorful and will give your palate a joyful jolt. I've left the berries whole for the photograph, but the sauce can be strained and you may actually prefer to use it that way. Here's the recipe for cranberry glazed roast pork.
Cranberry Glazed Roast Pork...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
1 (12-oz.) bag fresh cranberries
1/3 cup chopped fresh ginger
Zest and juice of 1 large orange
1 cup sugar
1-1/4 cups cranberry juice
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1 ( 2-1/2 to 3 pound) center cut boneless pork loin
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided use
4 teaspoons coarse garlic salt
2 teaspoons coarsely cracked fresh pepper
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1) To prepare glaze: Combine cranberries, ginger, sugar, orange zest and orange and cranberry juices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and cook until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes. If you wish, strain through a fine mesh sieve and allow to cool. When cool add orange liqueur.
2) To prepare roast: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Using kitchen twine, tie roast at 1-inch intervals to form a cylinder of uniform circumference. Rub all surface of roast with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Rub cylinder with all of salt pepper and marjoram. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large, heavy ovenproof skillet. Add pork and sear all surfaces well. Brush pork with glaze. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes. Brush again with glaze and cook for another 20 minutes, or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees. Remove from oven. Brush again with glaze, tent with foil and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Yield: 6 servings.
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51 comments :
- Pondside said...
Our son is allergic to poultry, so every year I cook a turkey for everyone else and some other sort of roast for him. He really likes port, and I'll often do something with a pork loin roast - this would be really special.
- December 7, 2010 at 1:13 AM
- Lucie said...
I can only imagine the great flavor pairing between the pork and the cranberry--delicious! And a wonderful, different alternative to the ubiquitous Christmas turkey here in France!
- December 7, 2010 at 2:14 AM
- Ginny Hartzler said...
This is very festive looking. I've never cooked a pork roast, shame on me! I just like to eat them at friend's houses!
- December 7, 2010 at 2:28 AM
- Diane said...
We love pork roast this looks extra special. Diane
- December 7, 2010 at 2:36 AM
- fuat gencal said...
Hayırlı günler, ellerinize, emeğinize sağlık. Çok leziz ve iştah açıcı olmuş.
Saygılar. - December 7, 2010 at 3:16 AM
- Martha said...
Your glaze looks yummy and so perfect for this time of the year . . . or in January to use up the last of the cranberries!
- December 7, 2010 at 4:33 AM
- Jeannie said...
That looked very festive! Love the color of the glaze on the roast, am sure it was very delicious!
- December 7, 2010 at 4:57 AM
- Chiara said...
this looks gorgeous and tasty! Wonderful idea for Christmas, thanks for sharing, a hug...
- December 7, 2010 at 5:03 AM
- Sinful Southern Sweets said...
So lovely! I think I have everything I need to make this. This will make a stunning dinner tonight! Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
- December 7, 2010 at 5:54 AM
- Lynn said...
This sounds (and looks) just great, what a perfect holiday meal:@)
- December 7, 2010 at 6:23 AM
- From the Kitchen said...
A timely recipe! I have a pork loin (portion) defrosting right now. I'll only need to pick up some cranberry juice. I try to extend our cranberry enjoyment as far as possible when they are in season.
Bonnie - December 7, 2010 at 7:00 AM
- GLENDA CHILDERS said...
Hi Mary,
I prepared your chicken skillet recipe (posted last week) for my family. We all loved it.
Glenda - December 7, 2010 at 7:11 AM
- Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen said...
What a great idea Mary. I adore cranberries and always freeze some for use later in the year. Your cranberry glaze is to my liking - not too sweet and I think the addition of the orange liqueur would bring a lot to the table.
This pork would be spectacular for Christmas dinner.
Sam - December 7, 2010 at 7:16 AM
- What's next said...
I love cranberries, this will be on my list to try...
- December 7, 2010 at 7:23 AM
- Big Dude said...
This looks delicious Mary and I've been keeping an eye out for recipes using cranberries. Our local markets regularly put loins on sale for $2, and I buy one then carve into thin and thick chops, and a couple of small roasts, one of which is in the freezer awaiting this recipe.
- December 7, 2010 at 7:47 AM
- Ann said...
That looks like a beautiful holiday pork roast. I love cranberry on anything. That is a wonderful flavor combination.
- December 7, 2010 at 7:57 AM
- Kim said...
I bet this pork roast is quite tasty! Plus it's quite good in this holiday season!
- December 7, 2010 at 8:10 AM
- Unknown said...
I love pork...and with a cranberry glaze, I just know it's going to be amazing!
- December 7, 2010 at 8:12 AM
- Unknown said...
Hey mary,
That looks lovely...been a whle since i had pork...:)
http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com - December 7, 2010 at 8:28 AM
- The Words Crafter said...
This looks so delicious! It would be great at a Christmas dinner!
- December 7, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- Tasha said...
Mary, this looks beautiful and absolutely perfect for a special occasion. The cranberry glaze topping sounds so wonderful.
- December 7, 2010 at 9:44 AM
- Flavia Galasso said...
Tuor recipes are always fantastic... I like pork flavor ....too much, hugs, Flavia
- December 7, 2010 at 10:07 AM
- Southerncook said...
Mary, The pic of the pork looks sooooooo yummy. It made me very hungry. It looks and sounds delicious. I can't wait to try this recipe, probably this week. Thanks for sharing.
Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook - December 7, 2010 at 10:21 AM
- Claudia said...
How pretty is that? I never think of using marjoram but it's just perfect with the pork.
- December 7, 2010 at 10:25 AM
- PeggyR said...
Oh gosh we just had a pork roast last night. This sounds yummy.
- December 7, 2010 at 10:33 AM
- RamblingTart said...
I adore pork too, Mary. :-) Roast pork with crispy skin, ground pork mixed with ground beef and grated onion for Danish frikkadellar. And THIS glazed pork - delicious! :-)
- December 7, 2010 at 10:35 AM
- Keeley said...
I love pork loin and I purchase it in bulk like you do and I divide it up for future meals. This looks really good. I once had a cherry-topped pork loin and this looks similar.
- December 7, 2010 at 10:50 AM
- Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes said...
What a perfect roast for a holiday dinner. I have a recipe similar to yours from the "Frugal Gourmet" do you remember him! His name was Jeff Smith - that's a blast from the past. Like you I love pork with a glaze or flavor! Sometimes I'll even use jam! Have a great day.
- December 7, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- Sushma Mallya said...
yummy,lovely presentation mary
- December 7, 2010 at 11:01 AM
- StephenC said...
Your internal temperature judgment is spot on. A whole roast for only two of us would yield to much by way of leftovers. But you're right, just cut it into suitably sized pieces and freeze what you don't use immediately. I love the cranberry glaze idea.
- December 7, 2010 at 11:07 AM
- Carol said...
Cranberries and pork, fabulous combination, looks fantastic!
- December 7, 2010 at 11:09 AM
- Pam said...
I love fruit with pork so I am certain to love this cranberry glazed pork roast. It looks lovely Mary.
- December 7, 2010 at 11:23 AM
- FOODESSA said...
Cranberries and orange liquor on pork...what a feast. My Mom this year is actually thinking of changing up our traditional Christmas lunch. One of her selections was pork roast ;o) I'll send her your recipe.
Have a great day Mary.
Flavourful wishes,
Claudia - December 7, 2010 at 12:28 PM
- Priya Suresh said...
Woww wat a festive food..
- December 7, 2010 at 12:32 PM
- Pamela said...
If I had the ingredients I would make this for dinner tonight. I love anything cranberry and the pork would be delicious with it.
- December 7, 2010 at 12:51 PM
- Monet said...
My mom adores cranberries and pork roast...what a wonderful holiday treat this would be for her. I'm eager to make it over my time home. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you have a festive Tuesday!
- December 7, 2010 at 1:03 PM
- Joanne said...
Pork is far and above my favorite meat and I'm constantly in the mood for cranberries! This sounds delicious.
- December 7, 2010 at 1:16 PM
- Unknown said...
Hi Mary. The pork looks so delicious and very festive. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Have a great day. Michael
- December 7, 2010 at 1:48 PM
- Faith said...
What a lovely, flavorful glaze, Mary. It looks so festive and is just perfect for the season!
- December 7, 2010 at 2:10 PM
- ♥ Kathy said...
oh I bet that is so good! I made loin chops last night :)
- December 7, 2010 at 2:20 PM
- teresa said...
i love fork for all the same reasons too! this looks delicious, cranberry sounds like such a perfect pair for pork!
- December 7, 2010 at 2:36 PM
- tasteofbeirut said...
I still have a bag of cranberries in the fridge and I know this pork roast will be glazed with the cranberries! Thank you for a wonderful recipe, with flavors that I crave.
- December 7, 2010 at 5:05 PM
- penny aka jeroxie said...
I love cranberries. I made something like this last year with cherries.
- December 7, 2010 at 6:53 PM
- Biren @ Roti n Rice said...
That's a great looking pot roast! I love the glaze. I will try this roast soon as I have some cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving.
- December 7, 2010 at 7:15 PM
- test it comm said...
This would be a really tasty way to do a pork roast!
- December 7, 2010 at 10:36 PM
- Rhonda said...
I still have cranberry sauce leftover....I see a way to use it up!
- December 7, 2010 at 11:42 PM
- My Little Space said...
Oh my, this glazed pork looks so mouthwatering. Should go perfectly well with HK broccoli. yummm....
Kristy - December 8, 2010 at 3:35 AM
- Valérie said...
Truly a thing of beauty! Wonderful!
- December 8, 2010 at 3:38 PM
- Claudia said...
Cranberries make the prettiest sauces. I love the orange in it...and the orange liquer. A feast fo flavors and I think I'm going to do it!
- December 9, 2010 at 6:26 PM
- Jamie said...
Wow! I don't cook pork but about "à years ago I made a cranberry-glazed turkey and every year I promise myself to make something similar. I will take your recipe, replace the pork with fowl and make it! Fabulous recipe, Mary!
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Hi Mary. Oh, what a wonderful giveaway! I would love you to enter my name and if I won, would get some earrings to give to my daughter.
Thank you so much.
be a sweetie,
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Willika - Detailed Meaning
Your name of Willika intensifies qualities within you of independence, positivity, and restlessness. It gives you the desire to be a leader, to pioneer new undertakings, and to try new ideas in practical, creative occupations. This name gives the urge to leave home early in life. It makes you self-sufficient and self-reliant. Your great initiative and driving power could lead you into sales and promotional positions. Unfortunately, this name makes it difficult for you to concentrate and to finish what you start because, once your interest in a project wanes, you begin to look for something new, something different to challenge yourself, anything to avoid monotony and the handling of details. You attend to tedious responsibilities only when you have no other alternative. You expect a great deal of yourself and of others, and you are seldom satisfied with your accomplishments. You often feel you could have achieved even better results. Over-intensity is your challenge; you put a great deal of effort into your activities, but often fail to take time to relax, to view your plans objectively, and perhaps, to consider the opinions of others. Therefore, if anyone interferes with your activities or offers unsolicited advice, you are inclined to react defensively and express your feelings in a blunt and, at times, caustic manner. If, for some reason, you cannot carry out your plans, you can experience deep moods of depression. You work best alone and are happiest when expressing your many ideas creatively in an area that offers flexibility and challenge. You rebel at restrictions and are resourceful in unexpected circumstances. Because of the restless qualities within your first name, it is very often difficult for you to find pleasure in ordinary congeniality. You tend to express yourself in an opinionated, candid, and matter-of-fact manner. Generally, you do not like to waste time on superficial conversation. As it is difficult for you to express the little attentions and niceties that appeal to more sensitive natures, you attract misunderstandings with those who do not appreciate your forthright manner. Your love for others is shown more in your loyalty and sense of fair play rather than in any overt demonstrations of love and affection. Lavish displays of emotion tend to embarrass you, making you feel self-conscious and inadequate. When you are annoyed, you must guard against a strong temper and the expression of intolerance and criticism. You could experience a great deal of pleasure in outdoor physical activity or sports. You appreciate nature and the freedom associated with being in a natural environment. Exploring new areas on your own, or with a few close friends, holds definite appeal and offers a constructive outlet for your restless energy. The repression and frustration that you may experience at challenging moments in your life cause nervous indigestion and, in the worst cases, could result in ulcers and severe stomach problems. Intensity affects the senses of your head as well, whereby you could suffer with migraine headaches, sinus problems, or throat and swallowing difficulties. This name spoils relaxation and contentment, the mental qualities necessary for good health.
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Your date of birth defines your unique core purpose, the reason for your life. In living your purpose, you will find your greatest happiness, contentment, and success.
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I'm a huge believer in having a clothing budget. I've had one for going on five years, and I can indubitably say that it has made me a better dresser, given me peace of mind, and saved me tons of money. I post a recap of everything I buy each month, with an explanation of why I bought those items. (You can see those budget posts archived here.) I do this to encourage you guys to spend wisely, to set a budget and to stick to it. Today, let's talk about how to set one, but first let's talk about why!
Why Have a Clothing Budget?
- Clothing is a necessity. The first and best reason to have a clothing budget? Clothes are a necessity, because you simply can't leave the house without them. *wink* Every personal budget includes clothing, so it's important to not overlook this category if you are organizing your finances.
- It relieves guilt. The first thing I noticed when I created a budget is that it relieved buyer's guilt. I am my father's child, and I absolutely hate spending any money on clothing, even though I love fashion. This dichotomy and guilt used to eat me alive. Having a budget though, can actually be great medicine for this, because if it is in the budget, it is fair game. I don't let my conscience guilt me any longer!
- It creates family peace. Along the same lines, if you are married or sharing your finances with someone, having a set budget can be a great way to bring peace to your home. You don't need to discuss purchases with your spouse, and you don't need to hide your shopping bags. If it's in the budget that you mutually agreed upon, then it is fair game.
- It helps with purchasing decisions. Another one of my favorite reasons for having a clothing budget is that it helps with purchasing decisions. If you have $200 to spend on a shopping trip, then you can view potential purchases as a piece of that pie. An $80 blazer that is marked down from $300 might seem like a steal, but if it's almost half your budget, then it may not be the best use of your money at that time. A huge part of being a well-dressed person is being a smart shopper in my opinion, so having a budget can certainly help your style!
How to Set a Clothing Budget
- Your income. Most financial planners recommend to set aside between 2-8% of your take-home income for clothing (because, again, clothing is a necessity). This is a great starting point for computing your personal clothing budget. This can actually be a pretty large range though, so how do you decide which number to go with? Keep reading for more factors to consider.
- Your family. The first thing to consider is that the budget includes everyone in your family – so if you have children, then their clothing also needs to come out of this budget. If you are single, then the budget is just for you.
- Your job. Your job is going to be another huge factor in deciding how much money to set aside for clothes. Some jobs, such as working in a law office or a fashion magazine, are going to require clothing that is higher quality and of more variety, and therefore you should create a larger budget. A job with a uniform, however, should save you a considerable amount on clothing since you only need clothes for weekends and fun occasions.
- Your financial goals. This is another huge factor to consider. Are you saving money for a house? Are you paying off credit card debt? If you have significant financial goals or stressors, then you will want to reduce your clothing budget as much as possible to make room for these other (more important) categories. I don't recommend completely doing away with your clothing budget if at all possible though – because if you completely close off the category that can actually lead to irresponsible and/or sporadic spending.
- Your values. You may value other things in your life more than clothing – such as traveling, or donating to charity. These can be reasons to reduce your clothing budget and move those funds into other categories that mean the most to you.
- Your shopping habits. Another factor to consider – do you tend to shop often, or only a couple times a year? For someone who shops often, I like to suggest a monthly clothing budget. If you tend to shop in one or two big chunks every year or when you have a big life event such as a new job, a clothing budget just for your shopping trip might be a better route.
How to Stick to a Clothing Budget
- Keep track. I'm not great with math, but even if you are, it can be difficult to keep track of your spending. If you don't write it down, it can seem like you are spending way more than you actually are, or vice versa. The best way to keep yourself honest is by simply writing it down.
- Carry over. If you have a monthly clothing budget, don't ever pressure yourself to spend it that same month; I definitely don't recommend a "use it or loose it" mentality. If you want to save up for something big, then carry over the budget you didn't use from the previous months. Or do what I do and save some of your budget for the best times of year to score great deals – right after Christmas, and in late June/early July (when the clothing seasons change).
- Return overages. Let's face it, sometimes our eyes are bigger than our wallets. No biggie. Whenever this happens to me, I go through my purchases that month and pick a few things to return. If I really, really love them, then I take them out of next month's budget, or I simply go back and buy them next month.
Overall, I think there is a wide spectrum when it comes to clothing budgets – some of us may be entering overspending territory, and a clothing budget can help you scale it down. Some of us may be too frugal (yes, there is such a thing, I was this person!), and a clothing budget can help you gain the confidence to invest in quality clothing that is more appropriate for your job and lifestyle. A clothing budget helps us find balance, and as I experienced – helps you become a better dresser, brings peace of mind and saves you time and money.


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Your car battery seems to run a little rough, with multiple starts needed or stalling throughout your drive. Or, you find your car won't start at all — and you're miles away from home.
Making an appointment for car battery replacement services seems like the most logical solution. But, when you're stranded, you need service now — no waiting, no calling for a friend to pick you up, and no coordinating with a towing company to get your vehicle to the closest auto shop.
For the Bedford, OH area, 1-800-Battery provides fast mobile car battery replacement and install services. We build off our status as the largest batter marketplace in North America to offer just-in-time and precise car battery installation. When you need us, we're there, accompanied by our wealth of knowledge.
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Yes, we offer car batteries for sale among our more than 10,000 products. But, 1-800-Battery is more than just a retailer; we provide our customers with white-glove car and truck battery installation, too. What can we offer you, whether you need car battery replacement now or in the near future?
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6×6″ Taggies was born over a decade ago when a mom noticed her child's fascination with satin tags. This idea blossomed into a world of treasured products.
Little ones are mesmerized by rubbing these soft, satin loops. Exploring Taggies textured tags can provide tactile stimulation that babies crave for development and have an amazing calming effect on little ones. Discover the secret too!
Taggies books are winning awards for their combination of stimulation (squeaker and crinkle paper inside) and soothing features (eight Taggies ribbons and textured fabric covers). Each book tells a short, sweet story in eight pages with Velcro® closure.
– 6×6″ Soft book featuring Taggies Painted Pony in a fun, calming, short bedtime story
– 2-dimensional book with 3-dimensional details
– Fabric applique cover
– All-emboridered details
– Lots of Taggies ribbons
– 8 pages
– Velcro® closure
– Crinkle paper and squeaker inside
– Coordinates with the Painted Pony collection
– Machine wash, air dry
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We ship to the United States only. All US orders ship via Standard Shipping 3 – 7 business days starting at $8.99. To place an order via telephone, please call us at 1-800-451-4387 Monday – Friday, 9am – 5 pm EST. If you are shopping outside the United States, please get in touch with our International Distributors directly to learn about Mary Meyer products sold online or in-person near you.
Standard domestic shipping (excluding Baby Mats and Stick Horses):
Up to $29.99 = $8.99 shipping
Up to $59.99 = $10.99 shipping
Up to $99.99 = $15.99 shipping
Baby Mats, Stick Horses, Simply Silicone, and Leika Wood ship at $16.99 each. Each additional Baby Mats, Stick Horses, Simply Silicone, or Leika Wood ship at $8.99 each.
These are just some of the examples of why a Mary Meyer toy is safe, no matter which toy it is. Our 5 step approach to safety:
Design – Exceeding ASTM standards is the mantra of our experienced designers. Getting it safe right from the drawing board is the key. Whether they are specifying how items are sewn or which fabrics and components to use, our designers constantly make decisions that keep our toys among the safest in the industry.
Testing – The fabrics and construction of all Mary Meyer toys are fully tested to meet and very often exceed US safety standards. If a toy fails the tests, it is either dropped before production or is redesigned until it passes all safety tests.
Production – Built-in processes during production are designed to maximize safety. Examples are:
– All toys go through metal detectors to assure no metal fragments are inside our toys.
– All plastic eyes are sonic-welded in place to assure they remain firmly and safely attached to the surrounding fabric.
– All beans are sewn into inner bean bags in case during the life of the toy, there is a seam break. The beans remain contained inside a pillow.
Inspection – Ongoing inspections during and after production are an integral part of our safety program. Not only are toys inspected for safety, they are also reviewed for quality control, design consistency, correct labeling, and package integrity.
Compliance Certification – Mary Meyer has pdf's of each toy's CPSC Compliance Certificate available to the public as required by law.
Mary Meyer does not use paint on any of our products. We test for Flammability, Small Parts, Choking Hazards, Torque, Tension among others. Our toys comply with the elimination of six phthalates in children's products, effective February 10, 2009.
Mary Meyer certifies that the products we have sold you are in compliance with all current standards. We are committed to meeting or exceeding all government requirements because safety has been a top priority with us for over 80 years. This is a third generation family business; our toys have to be as safe for our children and grandchildren as they are for yours. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Safety for Infants
Mary Meyer mandates all of our products are completely safety tested, at independent testing facilities and meet or exceed all applicable safety standards as set forth by the regulatory bodies in the United States. This includes physical/mechanical standards, as well as recent legislation regarding chemicals such as BPA, lead, and Phthalates.
All parties involved in the manufacture of Mary Meyer Corporation products are required to follow these guidelines and all tests are conducted by registered independent testing facilities.
WASHING (newer soft toys, including baby mats, those with squeakers, crinkle paper, plastic activity pieces, and rattles):
– Place your friend into a mesh bag or clean pillow case
– Tie a knot or use a rubber band to keep them safe and secure in their bag
– Wash in cold water on the delicate cycle
– All toys should be laid flat to air dry
– After drying, brush or "fluff", and ask if they enjoyed the ride
CLEANING (vintage toys, those with a sound box inside, metallic details, and long pile fabric):
– These toys should not be fully submerged
– Dampen a cloth with water and mild soap
– Wash the surface of your toy lovingly
– Allow to air dry and then brush or "fluff" the toy
Pacifier nipple: Wash the nipple before initial use: Place the nipple portion in warm water using a mild liquid soap. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove it from heat and pour into a mug. Then place the nipple portion of the WubbaNub into the water for 2 – 4 minutes to sterilize. Allow it to cool and squeeze the nipple to release the excess water inside. Now it's ready to use!
Plush: WubbaNubs are made lovingly by hand, so hand washing is the best method to preserve quality. It is also machine washable – place the WubbaNub in mesh laundry bag, wash on gentle cycle and allow to air dry. Make sure to wash the nipple before use (see above).
Sterilizer: A moist heat sterilizer unit can also be used with the WubbaNub product.
*Never place the WubbaNub in the dryer, as the heating element can affect the integrity of the silicone pacifier.
*For sanitary reasons, we do not recommend placing the WubbaNub in the dishwasher.
Make Mary Meyer your place for finding the perfect gift for the little ones and babies in your life. Give the gift of "Love you can feel" with our irresistibly soft and sweet toys.
Our Mary Meyer branded gift boxes can fit up to 3 of our toys.
Select products are eligible for Gift Boxing:
– Mary Meyer Baby
– Marshmallow Zoo 13″ & Marshmallow Zoo Junior 9″ styles
– Chiparoos
– Putty 11″ and smaller
– Smootheez
Products excluded from Gift Boxing:
– Baby Mats
– Stick Horses
– Simply Silicone
– Leika Wood
– Afrique Elephant & Zebra Soft Toy
– Marshmallow Zoo Big 19″ styles
– Cozy Toes
– FabFuzz
– Puffernutter
– Putty
– Lulujo
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FSFE Newsletter - May 2013
Document Freedom Day 2013
Every year on the last wednesday of March, Document Freedom Day (DFD) takes place: the global day to raise awareness of Open Standards, organised by the FSFE. It has been amazing to see year by year how the message of freedom and Open Standards has continued to spread around the world. This year, there were 59 events in 30 countries, and many first time participants, including Niger, Indonesia and the United States.
Highlights from Document Freedom Day include more than a hundred press articles and blogs, Libre Office's publication of a new migration guide, support from Lawrence Lessig, and a storm of social media coverage and opening up discussions.
But let's not forget: all these events were organised by local groups. Among them were many FSFE Fellowship groups, a wide variety of other Free Software community organisations, and teams of friends who care about Open Standards. So, this is a big thank you to everybody who made this year's DFD so successful! It is awesome to see how Free Software and Open Standards connect people around the world. Read the extended report online.
Free Software Legal & Licensing Workshop
In early April, we held our annual Free Software Legal & Licensing Workshop in Amsterdam. More than 70 Free Software legal experts from the Legal Network came together for two days in order to share their knowledge and discuss cutting-edge questions in the field.
Topics discussed this year included recent court rulings, patent-related developments, and transferring Free Software licensing ideas to hardware. Stefano Zacchiroli, Debian's (now former) project leader, delivered a keynote speech, describing the community perspective on legal issues.
Several talks at the conference were covered by LWN, for example those by Eben Moglen, Daniel German and Anthonia Ghalamkarizadeh.
FSFE welcomes Ceata as associate organisation
A new foundation from Romania and Moldova has joined FSFE's program of associate organisations. Ceata has been promoting Free Software and culture since 2008, and in February this year was officially incorporated. The group, based in Bucharest with local chapters in Cluj and Chișinău, organises conferences on Free Software, Free hardware, and Free culture. Ceata also develops their own applications, translates programs into Romanian, and participates in international campaigns. Fundația Ceata and FSFE will now join forces and work more effectively on promoting software freedom in Romania and throughout Europe.
Something completely different
- The German Parliament (the 'Bundestag') has voted on a joint motion against software patents. The resolution urges the German government to take steps to limit the granting of patents on computer programs. The Parliament's resolution reminds the government that, under the EU's Computer Programs Directive, software is covered by copyright, not patents. It calls on the government to finally put the directive's "copyright approach" into practice, and make German law more concrete in this regard. It also points out that the restrictions which patents impose are incompatible with the most widely used Free Software licenses.
- The winner of the election for FSFE's Fellowship GA is Heiki "Repentinus" Ojasild. The election period for this year's Fellowship GA seat ended on March 15, and proved exciting to the end. Thanks to all Fellows who participated in the process and made this a valuable experience for the Fellowship and for FSFE.
- Please welcome the latest Fellowship group, from Bari, South Italy! The way the group was formed was unprecedented in FSFE history: As a former GNU/Linux user group, 15 people joined FSFE simultaneously to create a new Fellowship group. According to the members, they took this step in order to be more active on a political level in future.
- The chancellor of the "Freie Universität Berlin" has asked all staff to use exclusively 'Apple iTunes U' for the publication of University materials, such as recordings of lectures. To access University resources therefore, students now have to use Apple iTunes, which excludes users of Free Software operating systems, and includes a variety of anti-consumer measures to lock them in to the service. FSFE has written to the chancellor explaining why University resources should be available without software barriers (German).
- As part of the Ask Your Candidates campaign, FSFE has sent out 'voting benchmarks' ("Wahlprüfsteine") for all three elections in Germany, that will be in autumn this year. The aim is to obtain public statements on Free Software policies and committments from parties which are hoping to be elected. Some responses have already been received and will be published soon.
- FSFE participated in the Chemnitzer Linuxtage conference this month. The FSFE booth received lots of attention, and many people approached the team to ask about campaigns. Free Your Android proved to be a hot topic, generating many questions and ideas. Reinhard Müller, FSFE's Financial Officer, gave a talk entitled "Free yourself: how to save the world in five easy steps", and Erik Albers, Fellowship Deputy Coordinator, gave a presentation on Free Your Android. Erik was in Freeing frenzy this month, and delivered the same talk at Cebit in Hannover, Germany. The conference organisers filmed and hosted a video of the talk, but unfortunately only in Adobe Flash.
- From the planet aggregation:
- Hugo explains why the HTML5 <video> tag has been a failure and still is. He argues that we need to weigh in to the political process which is shaping HTML5, and to fight the surrounding Fear Uncertainty and Doubt to keep the Internet a place where everyone is free to express themselves - without having to ask for permission or signing a restricted-patent-license.
- Mia Julia Eley encourages women that are interested in technology and engineering to apply for GNOME's Outreach Program for Women. "Plenty of women out there have skills that could benefit the Free Software movement and the barrier to entry should be clearly understood" she states.
- Torsten Grote reports about the latest changes in CyanogenMod's [http://www.cyanogenmod.org/] privacy policy. Before, they were collecting anonymised data for statistical purposes including the option for everyone to opt-out. Suddenly, this opt-out feature was removed and a tracking feature was added that sends the collected data to Google Analytics, too. After some days, the first decision was reversed, that means you have the option to opt-out again. But, still, if you agree that your data will be sent to CM, it will also be sent to Google Analytics. Read all details on Torsten's Blog.
- Paul Boddie reflects about "The Academic Challenge: Ideas, Patents, Openness and Knowledge" and argues why Universities should insist on freedom of knowledge instead of just defending openness of knowledge. Read why there should be no commercialisation of academia and no monopolization of ideas.
- Did you already set up your Fellowship card? If not, you might be interested in a 'How To' which was made by Jens Lechtenbörger to support the already existing Fellowship How to.
- Beside this, Jens Lechtenbörger also explains why, for privacy reasons, Ubuntu users should not update to Ubuntu 12.10 or 13.04, but instead stick with version 12.04 LTS.
- Finally, some fun: Henrik Sandklef shows how to use your calendar for artistic purposes, in this case to illustrate the Fellowship Plussy
Get active: oppose integration of DRM into HTML5
FSFE, FSF and other prominent organisations defending digital freedom have prepared a joint letter to the World Wide Web Consortium and its member organisations urging them to reject the Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) proposal. This proposal aims at incorporating support for Digital Restriction Management (DRM) into HTML5 and might become a threat to Free Software users. Please join us in calling on the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and its member organizations to reject the Encrypted Media Extensions proposal (EME).
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