The Legend and Charm of The Tooth Fairy

The legend and myth of the Tooth Fairy is a delightful part of
our modern family culture. Kids dream about receiving a
special gift or money from this charming, magical fairy.
Adults fondly remember the Tooth Fairy as a wonderful
childhood fantasy of their youth, and they pass on the
mystery and charm to their own young children.

In most households, the Tooth Fairy operates under cover of
darkness, coming to visit after a child loses what are
commonly called baby teeth. Parents help perpetuate the
fantasy by showing their children how to place the lost tooth
under their sleeping pillow or in a special holder or pillow
made just for the Tooth Fairy. Then, the Tooth Fairy herself
visits during the middle of the night, exchanging the tooth for
a gift or monetary reward.

The Tooth Fairy is a lovely fantasy, but how exactly did she
originate?

FAIRIES, FAIRIES EVERYWHERE

The beginnings of the Tooth Fairy probably began many
centuries ago in a culture that encouraged folklore, legend,
literature and the arts. Historians believe that this would
have been a culture where the concept and myth of fairies
was widely accepted -- possibly in Ireland or England.

We do know that the word fairy is derived from the French
spelling of faery. In a general sense, the mythical fairy dates
back to medieval days and was quite widespread,
especially among the Celtic peoples. References about
magical fairies -- both good and evil -- can be found in
numerous paintings and literature that predates Christianity.

Centuries later, the concept of the fairy became popular
during Shakespeare's day, as he and other writers of that
time period gave them prominent roles in their plays,
poems and other writings.

A MAGICAL MYTH BEGINS TO EVOLVE

So how did the Tooth Fairy as we know it today begin to take
root? There are several theories.

Among the Nordic people, it is widely believed that the
Vikings had a "tooth fee," that was paid to children when
they lost a tooth. Once paid for, these teeth were probably
strung together to make a necklace or some other type of
adornment that the Viking warriors wore into battle.

In Medieval Europe, it was common to bury a child's tooth in
the ground, usually in a garden or a field close to home.
Supposedly, the tooth was buried so that a new one would
be free to grow in its place, and it discouraged the evil
witches from finding the tooth and putting a curse on the
child.

When Europeans and others began migrating to the New
World in great numbers during the 17th century, they
brought their superstitious beliefs with them. But as towns
and cities took shape, people found that they sometimes
didn't have a place to bury the teeth. Instead, the lost tooth
was often placed in a small planter, perhaps on a window
sill or just outside a door.

No one really knows what prompted parents to begin putting
the tooth under a child's pillow or when the practice of
leaving a gift became widespread. However, it probably
began to be part of our American folklore sometime during
the late 19th century.

YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS, THE TOOTH FAIRY HAS ANSWERS

While everyone seems to know about the Tooth Fairy, not
everyone celebrates in exactly the same manner. And,
parents often have questions. Following are some
common questions concerning this fantasy fairy who visits
in the night and leaves presents and money.

Why did a fairy become associated with losing a baby tooth?
Many old cultures marked the loss of a child's baby or milk
teeth. Some ancient cultures placed the lost tooth in a tree
or threw it to the sun. Other rituals involved having an adult
swallow the tooth or burn it.

Why is the Tooth Fairy so popular?

The Tooth Fairy is a whimsical concept that helps both
parent and child mark the transition from infancy to
childhood. It's a rite of passage that is not attached to any
religion or holiday, which accounts for its widespread
celebration.

When does the Tooth Fairy come to visit?

Although it varies, children generally lose their first baby
tooth between the ages of 5 and 7 years.

Why is the Tooth Fairy traditionally female?

As a popular culture figure of relatively modern times, the
Tooth Fairy is usually depicted as a woman. However,
some companies are now offering Tooth Fairy "Prince" style
gifts for the boys to enjoy.

What does the Tooth Fairy exchange for the child's tooth?

A generation ago, the Tooth Fairy brought only a modest gift,
perhaps a dime or a quarter. In very recent years, that
amount has increased dramatically and children now
receive Tooth Fairy gifts ranging from a dollar to five dollars
to much more. Sometimes the monetary amount is
considerably higher for the first tooth lost. Instead of cash,
some parents opt for a gift. But money remains the most
popular choice.

Is the Tooth Fairy celebrated around the world?

Throughout English-speaking and many European
countries, the Tooth Fairy tradition is widely known and
practiced. Although in many cultures, the first lost tooth is
the only one recognized by the Tooth Fairy.

THE END OF A MAGICAL CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE

Alas, a child's belief in the Tooth Fairy is all too fleeting. By
the age of nine or ten, most children have stopped believing
in the Tooth Fairy. Many kids, however, continue to play
along with their parents because they enjoy the tradition and
they like collecting the money! The last baby teeth are
usually gone by age 12, and the Tooth Fairy ceases her
visits.

What happens to all the teeth collected over the years by the
Tooth Fairy?

Some parents tell their children that the teeth become the
countless shimmering stars in the sky. Others say that the
Tooth Fairy is building a fabulous castle for herself using all
of the "donated" teeth. Today, there are numerous books
available about the Tooth Fairy that offer their own version of
what happens to the countless lost teeth.

In the end, the magic of the Tooth Fairy is perpetuated by
parents who make up their own stories and create their own
rituals. This only adds to the magical charm that we call the
Tooth Fairy.

Fairy Princess Face Painting Design

There are a lot of children and even adults who like to do face painting. It is one way that you can do to make one special occasion more special and enjoyable. One of the coolest designs apt for face painting is the one after that of a princess. Girls will surely love this idea. There are some tips that will guide you in creating this design in the face painting activities that you have at home or anywhere.

The first thing that you need to do is to position the child in a comfortable place. You need to sit in front of her. Try to get the brush that you will use and dip it in water. Rub the brush to the paint that you will use and make sure that it is fully covered with the paint.

You then need to stabilize the child in her position so that you will be able to start painting. Try to draw the outline that you want by starting on the eye area like her eye brows. Make sure that you will let her close her eyes to avoid any injury. Try to draw a diamond on her forehead with her chosen color.

You then need to use a more pale paint such as white. This will surely enhance the overall effect of the design. Try to paint dome designs on the outer part of the eyes. A tea drop design on both sides will surely make her look like a princess. You can also paint some jewels on both sides.

You then draw a long swirl and a hook on the forehead. After, try to paint the lips area to imitate the look of a princess. You can actually use glitters provided that the child is already old enough. Try to maintain safety as much as possible.

There are some simple tips that you can use to be able to do face painting with a princess inspired design. It needs not to be perfect. What is important is that you enjoy doing it and the child appreciates it. Try to remember the tips mentioned.

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Assessment 2 for my video class. Had to make an advert on a product of your chosing. You had to sort of pay homage to something to. So I picked another drinks ad and sorta came up wit the idea tarantino style.



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A Fairy Story

Once upon a time there was a factory that produced nuts, bolts and washers. There was a highly efficient production line dedicated to each, and each production line ended in an area called Assembly. In Assembly were a group of workers who put the nuts, bolts and washers together before they were despatched to the customer. Each worker sat at a bench. In front of them were three boxes, containing nuts, bolts and washers. They took the components, put them together and then dropped them into a fourth box situated on the floor behind them.

One day the factory recruited a consultant. Some people thought of him as a Work Study engineer. Others saw him as a Time and Motion expert. But, judging by his daily fee, he really was a consultant. This chap reviewed all of the operations. There was nothing he could do to improve the production lines; they were already very efficient. But when he arrived in the assembly department he had an idea that would make things better.

The consultant arranged to have holes drilled into each bench. These were special holes. At the bottom they were in the shape of the bolts. Above that they widened out to accommodate the washer. This meant that the assembly workers could put the nut, bolt and washer together using just one hand. Or, as the consultant explained, the assemblers could now do two jobs at the same time, which meant that they only needed half as many people. This was used by the consultant to justify his big fat fee. He took his cheque, thanked the management and left.

Some time later the factory management were talking to a CRM expert. He said that the most important asset they had was their customers. The CRM expert wanted to talk to the customers. In fact, what he really wanted was for the factory managers to go out and listen to their customers, but he had to sell the idea first. So, off he went to the biggest customer. In order to see the supply chain at first hand he decided that he should travel with the van driver who made the deliveries.

When they got to the customer's factory he was introduced to the warehouseman, the buyer, the production engineer, the design team and the works manager. They had a long chat about the quality of the products, the timeliness of deliveries, the accuracy of the invoices and the layout of the quality certificates.

He was then given a guided tour of the works. They had one big assembly unit and one small pre-assembly shop. In the pre-assembly shop sat a group of workers at a big bench. On the bench sat one of the large boxes that the van driver had just delivered and three smaller boxes. Each worker was taking units out of the box, unscrewing them, and then placing the nuts, bolts and washers into each of the three smaller boxes.

But this is just a fairy story. Why? Because CRM and the whole Customer Relationship Management idea has been hijacked by the database manufacturers. What was once the simple but highly effective philosophy of getting feedback from your customers is now just another computerised three-letter-acronym database being sold by the likes of Oracle and Sieble. The database lineage probably began with MRP (material requirement planning), which begat MRPII (manufacturing resource planning), which begat ERP (enterprise resource planning) with SAP on the side (and nobody even knows what SAP stands for). It's a fairy story because a "CRM expert" would never suggest listening to the customers.

Many years ago, back in the '70's, I worked for a firm that supplied M&S with clothing. It was the most successful company in its field, supplying M&S when it was at its height. Each week the boss would go into the stores and watch the ladies shopping. When one picked up a blouse, looked at it and put it back on the rail he would pounce and ask her "why". And when someone decided to buy he'd pounce again. He knew what they were buying and why, and what they weren't buying, and why. My boss didn't do this just in the UK. Once a fortnight he and the head designer (there were over 100 people employed in the design studio alone) flew to New York on Concorde to see what the Americans were buying. He knew the customers and boy, did it show in our figures.

In my job I get to meet senior people who think that you can commission an outside agency to go out and listen to consumers. "But its so easy" I tell them. "Get out of your office, go to the tills and talk to the shoppers - those who are buying and those who aren't".

In b2b it's a bit more complicated. Instead of having a point-of-sale (a blouse rack for instance) where decisions and transactions are made, there is a much more complex interaction between the supplier and the customer. Designers, production engineers, buyers, planners, logistics, marketing support, installation and service engineers, managers, sales reps and accounts are all bringing their influence to bear on the relationship. We've all seen a case where, after months of hard work by everyone, initiated by strategic marketing and business development and carried on right through the operation involving the production and quality people, the relationship with the new customer goes sour because of something that was said or done by the finance department - all because when the customer finally arrives in Accounts they magically transmute into a debtor and are treated accordingly.

We here at InfoQuest do b2b customer satisfaction surveys. We have a unique way of doing them, which gives our customers an average response rate of between 70% and 75%. That is, provided we are given good information to begin with. But it really frightens me how little our clients sometimes know about their customers. I'm talking about the basics here. And I'm talking about multi-nationals and blue chip businesses that the outside world might think of as being world class.

The first step in the survey is for our client to draw up a list of their most important customers. Its up to them whether this is based on biggest turnover, most profitable or greatest growth potential, but they have to be customers - not suspects, not prospects but live accounts. Then the client's most senior person writes a personal and personable letter to each one, asking for their help. Then we call them, to make sure they are willing to take part, but not there and then over the 'phone. Sometimes the comments we get include: - "sorry, we no longer buy from them"; "Mr X died three years ago"; "Miss Y left the company two years ago"; "We've never heard of XYZ Company"; "We used to have one of their machines - we asked them to quote for a new one but they never came back to us". And it's very, very frightening.

Years ago, when firms ran MRP systems, there was usually someone responsible for maintaining the Bills of Materials, to keep them up to date, to stop the buyers buying stuff that was no longer used on the factory floor. Businesses today need a similar system for their customers. I've only come across one firm that does this. The European Quality Foundation (EFQM) has a nine-part model for business. The most important part of the model (at 19%) is customer feedback. TNT, the logistics company, was the EFQM business of the year and they are the only folks I know that call their customers every three months, religiously, simply to make sure they've got the correct contact details. Why don't everybody's sales reps do this?

How To Dress Like A Fairy - Vital Fancy Dress Tips

All girls want to dress like fairies, and after princesses, fairies are probably the most popular fancy dress outfit amongst females of all ages.

In popular literature and the arts, fairies have appeared in cartoons such as Peter Pan, and movies such as Hook and Moulin Rouge. These fairies form the popular conceptions of these fantastical creatures, so imitating them will ensure that you aren't humiliated through people asking you what or who you are dressed as.

1. Wear Little Wings - all fairies have wings, often of the translucent variety. In order to be practical, they should stick out backwards, rather than to the side. To give a further impression of a fairy's small size, the wings should imitate insect wings rather than bird wings.

2. Brighten Up Your Skin - fairies are associated with bright happy things. So shimmer powder and/or glitter on your cheeks and eyelids can help to give you a bright sparkly complexion.

3. Wear A Little Dress - fairies are often depicted in small girly dresses. Be careful to choose a colour that matches your complexion. Don't wear a yellow dress if you have a pale skin as it will make you look a little washed out. Also, many depicted fairy dresses have jagged hems which imitate flowers. Creating this effect can be easily done with a pair of scissors.

Also try to choose a colour that matches the season. Bright colours go well in the summer, pastels in the spring, deep reds and oranges in autum, and white in the winter.

4. Use makeup to perfect your face - fairies should look otherworldly, and not quite human. For example, you could make your eyes stand out with black eyeliner. Makeup can be applied to exaggerate your natural skin tone, perhaps making it slightly unnaturally peach colour or pink-bluish. Think of flowers when you do your makeup.

5. Act the part - You can improve your appearance as a fairy by looking the part. Try looking dreamy and mysterious. Smiling at people will charm them, and tilting your head can add to this effect.

Fairies are part of nature, and therefore protect it. You should therefore act in an environmentally friendly way, and if people are arguing about environmental issues, then you should always side with the pro-nature side of the debate.

6. Walk in a delicate way - remember that fairies are small, delicate beings that float on the wind. So you should

7. Wear flat shoes - Fairies are small creatures, so you should accentuate your short stature by wearing flat shoes, plimsolls or strappy sandals.

Fairy Princess Party Games

These two fairy princess party games are a great way to keep the kids entertained at the party.

The first fairy princess party game is called 'fairy tales'. Before the party make up a list of different common fairy tales on slips of paper and put them in a hat or bag. Then put up a sheet of white fabric and behind it set up a light so anyone standing between the sheet and the light will cast a decent shadow. Have everyone get into groups of two or three and have each group pull one fairy tale from the hat. Tell each group that they will have to perform the fairy tale behind the sheet. And the audience or the rest of the teams will try and guess what fairy tale they are watching. You can have them perform the entire fairy tale or just a memorable scene depending on the amount of time available.

Be sure to give each group plenty of time to plan out what scene/s they will perform from the fairy tale or even do a little research on the story if they aren't familiar with it.

This next game called 'Fairy Advice Columnist' is a fun writing game that can produce riotous results at your Fairy Princess party. Get ready for a laugh. Give everyone piece of colored paper and a slip of plain white paper and a pencil. Tell everyone to describe a typical scenario that a person would write to an advice columnist about and finish it with a question seeking advice. Then they should pop that into the hat.

Mix up the questions and have everyone draw a question without looking at it. Then on their colored paper they should write down their advice for how to deal with the situation. Put the colored sheets of paper in a different hat and place the slips back in their old hat. Mix both up and have each player draw one question slip and one colored piece of paper at random, then they read each out loud to the group for a few laughs. This works best if you tell the players to try and be as vague and outrageous as they can be in their answers and you'll have a great Fairy Princess party.

Grim Reaper Drawings - Pen to Paper Map Fairy Tale Adventure

So sad the song
Grim reaper drawings
pen to paper
colors modulated
map fairy tale adventure.

I held her picture
only for seconds at a time
because it seemed to be burning.

My blanket made of smoke
this reaper
to me the greater sacrifice
to you a cover from the dark.

He said she'd sing in the dark
grim reaper drawings
pasted in a notebook
hearing voices...
and I believed him.

I believed in her.

I pinned up her picture as my muse.
I played her music
even though there was no sound.

Such a pitiful dress now
isn't it?
Bonds to wounds
too thin to be called healthy.

I stole their weapons once
mapped that adventure
grim reaper drawings
clowns of decent
jesters.
I captured what I thought was their goodness.
It was not of course
twas only a white horse arriving in the doorway
greeted by everyone and their laughter.

Don't sacrifice till you are sure of the outcome.
Don't make any pledges
just for now
OK?
It may not be hopeless
but at the very least
we will know enough to mark the trail.

I will not shy away from such tragedies
heartaches made informal
dismissed
no matter how poignant.
Such a woeful thing
being set on the shelf
in a room made empty.

Gather all the masks then
I will not hold it against you.
I will only wash the napkins as you use them.

This meal
this monster you seem to mentor
will post the earliest retreat
pin reminders on the wall
to hide the children in the closet.

Innocence being the easiest to defeat
hopefully someday
someone
will unwrap the colors
and let them out to feel the rain again.

I will line up all my little paintings
grim reaper drawings
set them in a row and wait.
I will hold a seance
despite a child's objection:

"I am not dead as yet
tiny angels rescue me
please keep my vigil sacred
do not swallow the key
lest someone drown
and forget from where I call."

The Godfather Death, and the Fairy Godmother - Fairy Tales, and Role Playing Games with Godparents

In the world of fairy tales it is not uncommon for the protagonist to have an interesting godfather or godmother. The best known of these is the fairy godmother variant, a creature of great power the godmother would provide her godchild with great gifts as they needed it in life. Lesser known but for the purposes of RPG's perhaps more important are the godparents from "The God Father" and " The Godfather Death," for in these two stories the godparents are the devil and death himself (respectively). In both these stories the father resolves to ask the first person he meets on the street to be the child's godfather. "The Godfather Death" is in many ways the more interesting of these two stories, first because it develops the relationship between Death and his godson more then most any other fairy tale, and second because although the father has resolved to ask the first one he sees to be godfather he passes over god and the devil for he believes that both of these discriminate against the poor. Upon meeting death however he is happy for death treats all people equally, taking them as it is their turn to die.

Within role playing games we can take from this the idea that a person could indeed on rare occasions choose a godparent for their child, no matter what the parents normal disadvantages. It would be interesting to play a character with a godparent who provided them with some great gift, but who in return made demands that would be difficult to keep. In the case of the Godfather Death, the person knew how to stop Death from taking someone, but was told never to do this if Death stood at the persons head. However realizing that Death loved him the godson chose to ignore this, for he loved those who where dying. In role playing games this may not be as much of a challenge for the players for although their characters might be attached to someone the player may not be. Unless the player is able to more honestly play their character. And then what is it death might demand in return for the sparing of someone's life.

To take this idea a step further the godfather in an RPG could be an evil god, who waits until long after the character is good to provide him with his gift. Imagine the conflict of being caught between a godfather one has grown to love and the ideology and beliefs that the character holds dear. Again such conflicts require a good role player; however there is real value in such stories, for it is such conflicts that make fantasy so interesting. For within fantasy the conflict is itself invented and so is able to question much more deeply the reality in which we live just as fairy tales are.

Butterfly, Flower and Fairy - Most Popular Feminine Tattoos

Women with tattoos are very common nowadays and its even growing because of celebrities sporting them. Female tattoos are considered as sexy and attractive. In fact, women like Kat Von D and Suicide girls are the latest sensation mainly because of their tattoos. This is a proof that tattoo has indeed gone mainstream.

Butterfly Tattoo Design

Butterfly tattoos are feminine tattoos with various shapes and sizes and it is the 4th most popular tattoo design after the tribal, star and cross tattoos. These are most popular feminine design also. Butterflies are always been an inspiration for the visual arts. Butterfly tattoo can be considered as first tattoo as it does not need to be big to get noticed. A small butterfly tattoo on the shoulder or ankle can make a difference with its pretty look. Depending on the individual or the culture, butterfly tattoos have a lot of meanings such it is symbolized as rebirth and transformation i.e. it symbolizes new life and new beginning for those who have gone through rough times. This also symbolizes the delicate beauty, as the butterfly is delicate and small. It also symbolizes as freedom, soul, good luck, love, peace etc.

Fairy Tattoo

Fairies are cute little winged creatures and are a part of a more naturalistic type of religion than of a pagan feel. They have the characters in western lore, mythology and religion. They are looking similar to angels of Christian religion. But fairies are more naturalistic or nature based religion and at present they lost their significance and meaning once they had and become a popular icon that is cute, helpful, sweet and may even little magical. For getting these tattoos each individual has a reason and interpretation. They are popular because they are innocent as well as sexy, represent freedom with their wings, colorful, can be done easily, look great as lower and upper back tattoos and are mystical.

Flower Tattoo

Flower tattoos represent the beauty that is timeless and these are the popular choices among the women but are not uncommon among men. They can be placed in any part of the body from arms, legs, neck, belly, lower back, chest, breast etc. Rose tattoo is the most commonly used flower tattoo and each rose has its own meaning. Red rose stands for unity and romance, pink rose stands for keep the love secret and a white rose stand for the assurance of love. Budding rose represents innocence and youth. Water lily expresses the purity of heart and it also symbolizes survival, rebirth and enlightenment. Cherry blossom tattoos are also famous and cherry blossom has symbolic meaning and importance in both Chinese and Japanese cultures. In Chinese cherry blossom is the symbol of power and in Japanese; it represents the transience of life.

The Chronicles of Absinthe aka. "The Green Fairy" Part 2 of 5

Phil with the "Green Fairy After Effects" Part 1 (this is not joke, seems like it, but it's not. Thought he was BS'ing at first, but when we had to pick him up etc, we know it was no joke... heheh) A collection of vids of a group of friends experimenting with the Infamous well known HISTORICAL drink called ABSTINTHE aka. "The Green Fairy" !!! This is the Czech Version (La Fee) with a 70% alcohol level. Look to see what this drink does to ppl.



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EuroTrip - Absinto - Fada Verde - The Green Fairy

Cena Eurotrip - Absinto.



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Fairy Decorations Add Enchantment to Homes and Gardens

In times of austerity and economic downturn, we all need a little extra happiness and joy in our lives, and these can come from the simplest of things, such as home-made cookies, hand made gifts and expressing our creativity through our homes and gardens. Fairy decorations appeal to adults just as much as to children, evoking, as they do, buried memories of childhood innocence, stories, fun, and unquestioning faith that fairies, sprites, pixies and elves do exist to enchant our world. Their very elusiveness makes them more magical, more enticing, more fun.

Fairy baby

This is  a delightful choice of nursery theme for a boy or a girl because fairy decorations lend themselves so well to a whole range of pastel color schemes and soft lighting effects. Take your inspiration from traditional illustrated fairy stories and the work of artists such as Kate Greenaway, Cecily Mary Barker and Arthur Rackham or follow the style of icing sugar castles and bright colours used in modern cartoon fairytales.
 
Outdoor Fairy Garden

Creating an outdoor fairy garden together is a perfect way to introduce young children to the thrill and contentment of working with nature. Grow a variety of miniature plants and wild flowers, adding complementary fairy decorations such as miniature solar lights, lanterns, ornamental butterflies, birds and bees, magical runes, fairy ornaments and statues. Look for small, low growing plants and make sure there are plenty of places for your fairy visitors to shelter from prying human eyes.
 
Indoor Fairy Garden

Think about an indoor fairy garden too. Indoor garden fairy decorations could include a water feature (real or illusory using mirrors), a fairy house ornament (you'll find that many of the famous china manufacturers produce miniature cottages and even trinket boxes in the shape of toadstools and other fairy decorations that would provide a perfect home for your indoor garden fairy). You can make or buy paper or fabric flowers, use doll's house seats and tables and provide a bonsai tree for shade. Let your imagination run wild and have fun with your fairy decorations, wherever you choose to use them.
 
Fairy Wall

Another popular idea to bring some fairy whimsy to your home, a fairy wall  makes the perfect fantasy fairy decoration for your little princess. Adapt the theme to better suit the tastes of a little boy by featuring pixies, elves, wizards and woodland animals. Silver, pewter and even plastic photo frames can be found with intaglio, embossed or painted fairy decorations and you can complete the wall with shelves for all those much loved books of fairy tales. Add some twinkling fairy lights, glow in the dark stars and sweet dreams are assured!

poison green makeup tutorial part 2 of 3

look from my two faced makeup look



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Dress Up Ideas For Halloween For Girls Using Tutus and Fairy Wings!

Are you having a hard time trying to figure out what to have your child or daughter dress up in for Halloween? You are probably not the only one. It is tough to decide on the perfect, modest Halloween costumes for your daughter. There are some really easy things you can do for really not a lot of money.

First, let me suggest getting a cheap tutu. You can buy a basic tutu for $2.50. Then, pick out some butterfly wings or pixie wings. Here are some great suggestions on what to do with a basic ballet tutu and a set of fairy wings.

1. Lady Bug Costume. Get black and red combinations of tutus and butterfly wings and make a lady bug costume. Add some puff balls to the tutu for the dots for the ladybug. Put some black make up on the face. You can make a really easy headband with a plastic headband, some wire and some puff balls on the end. Or, we even have a red pettiskirt with small black polka dots to look like a ladybug.

2. Make a simple fairy costume. To do this, pick out a pastel color tutu. Get some pixie wings in a color that would coordinate well with the pastel tutu. Then all you need is some fairy dust (glitter) and to make a pretty wand. You could always add some pretty satin, organza or grosgrain ribbon to the tutu to dress it up.

3. Bumble bee costume. This one is really easy too. Much like making a lady bug costume. Get a black tutu, add some yellow strips of ribbon down it. Get some black butterfly wings, and make a simple headband like you would for a lady bug. This whole costume would cost you around $5. You just can't beat that and it would be super cute.

You can really take any of these ideas for babies, infants, toddlers or young girls. Butterfly wings are a really great addition to any tutu to make an easy, affordable and modest costume for a girl.

Just imagine going to a Halloween party with your family. You show up with even your baby dressed up as a little fairy. Everyone will think she is the cutest thing ever. She will definitely be the talk of the party. Don't forget to dress up the baby or young toddler!

Don't forget the wings. They add the magical touch to any costume, or just for playing dress up. Get your baby wings now so you are sure to have them in time for Halloween! http://www.alwaysunderpay.com/babywings

Absinthe Night Take 3 Part IV

fun fun fun



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Les trois brouille-absinthe

Deux brouille-absinthe anciens Oxygénée Cusenier et la fameuse réplique moderne en action !



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Don't Call Me Charlie - Green Fairy

Download our music for FREE: www.myspace.com Find myself on the floor Don't know what I'm lookin' for All eyes on me - what's going on Anyhow I feel fine Another glass of green wine So come on sweety dance for me You really got me You really got me You really got me on my knees Oh - green fairy dance for me Oh - green fairy is all I see Oh - green fairy dance for me Oh - green fairy - yeah You're movin' nice and slow Oh girl you've got the flow I really feel it in my veins No need for a break today Today you lead my way Tonight I will dance to your tune You really got me You really got me You really got me on my knees Oh - green fairy dance for me Oh - green fairy is all I see Oh - green fairy dance for me Oh - green fairy - yeah Bit by bit the green is fading The music stops and you are waiting Oh green fairy don't stop dancing Oh green fairy don't stop swing Dear green fairy just a moment I'll get another drink



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Absinthe Ritual with a "Brouilleur"

This Video shows what a Brouilleur is and how it was/is used to prepare Absinthe.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TW9bUFc2tA&hl=en

Blowing fire with Absinth

title says it all



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Emotional Overeating - Snow White and Other Fairy Tales

So how emotional are you over food? People who are VERY food unaware can easily make poor food choices because they are just not paying attention to what they eat. They won't overeat, but nor will they choose good quality nosh. They wait till they are hungry and could almost choose food randomly. Other people regard food just as a source of fuel. They skip meals because they literally forget to eat and it will only be that gnawing hunger in their stomach that drives them to food. Read on to discover how you can feed your emotions with more than just food.

I'm assuming, if you're reading this article, that overeating might be something you do. It could be for the sheer love of food (let's not knock it; one of the great pleasures in life is eating). And we all do that occasionally - we need our family celebrations and feast days. But if you find that you eat so much that it affects your weight and your health, then emotional eating is the problem.

People who overeat because they've simply got into bad habits can usually correct that fairly quickly and once they start paying attention to their food they will shed the pounds quite easily. They have got into the habit of eating poor foods, but given new dietary suggestions they can change their eating habits quite easily. For them, their bad habits are simply a result of inattention and once they focus on their food they can easily eat well.

Bur perhaps for you, food is more than just a source of fuel and nutrients. Do you find yourself choosing a food because you "deserve a treat"? And do you need that treat every day? If you find this happening to you and if you have difficulty dieting or maintaining your weight at the end of a diet, you are an emotional eater.

You, too, wait till you are hungry before your eat. Trouble is, this is not true physical hunger. You may well feel hungry because you are getting physical signals from your body and your brain interprets these signals as hunger. But your need to eat may have little to do with calories or nutrition. So, obviously, after eating when you get that "full" signal from your tummy you may ignore it. Perhaps you have ignored it for so long that you no longer get the "full" signal. And then you can just keep on eating because your emotional hunger can go on forever.

Where does Snow White fit into this?

Well, do you eat when you are Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey or needing a Doc(tor)?

It is so easy to use food to feed the emotions when what you might need is a hug, a chat with a friend, a walk in the sunshine, a refreshing cup of tea (the British cure for a crisis), or some type of physical activity! Or perhaps you need some sleep, a good laugh, or a rest.

So... when you feel like overeating, what are you really feeling? And how else can you deal with that emotion?

Take action...and decide what you can do instead of eating. You can feed your emotions with so much more than food. And you can really enjoy your food and not feel guilty when you eat!

The Fairy Tale Stories

Fairy tales are imaginary stories. They do not exactly mean "there are fairies" but some kids and even adults associate these stories with magic, a big triumph of the characters, beautiful fairies, and life wonders. Sometimes they could be some fables and would involve animal and nature stories. The classification is huge for different cultures.

Let us peep into Storyland:

Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by the Grimm Brothers
The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde
Snow White and Rose Red by the Grimm Brothers

1. Alice in Wonderland is a famous fairy tale. It was even filmed and shown this 2010.

This girl Alice dreams of going into another land through a hole. In Wonderland she meets talking cats, rabbits, a caterpillar and other animals. In Wonderland, everything comes to be awesome: the beautiful garden, the odd funny characters, magic beyond life and where you eat something there will be changes in sizes. Alice becomes bigger and smaller just by eating cake and drinking some potion. The queen of hearts is a fascinating character, as well.

Johnny Depp starrs in the movie as the "Madhatter."

2. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

This story gives the idea of the wicked witch, the symbolic red apple, and the kind seven dwarves who are Snow White's best of friends. From the magic mirror that's full of magic and which shows the vanity of the stepmother, poor Snow White becomes part of the dwarf family. The dwarves are not-good looking creatures but their hearts are better than those people who deceive using beauty and influence.

"Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Who is the fairest one of all?"

Kids learn from the genuine love of the prince and the kindness of the dwarves.

3. The Selfish Giant

The idea of this story inculcates to children what Jesus really is, what God can be. How meek and kind, he can be as a boy. The selfish giant and his beautiful garden is enliven - the time the giant becomes a friend of the children. The selfish giant changes to be generous upon knowing the humble Christ. This creates wonder especially when the giant dies with a smile on his face. What's God like? That even the giants and kings bow to him?

4. Snow White and Rose Red

Snow White and Rose Red are sisters brought up by their mother to be good daughters/children.

When a bear knocks at their door, they help the bear which turned into a handsome prince. Later the prince marries Snow White, and Rose Red marries the prince's brother. The two girls help the bear without waiting for any reward; but usually "Kindness reaps its fruits," and "Goodness gets its rewards."

Absinthe Ritual with a "Brouille"

A little video showing how to drink Absinthe using the Brouille ritual.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I29A4hB0hls&hl=en

Plus Size Fairy Costumes - These Are Really Sweet

Plus Size Halloween costumes are now becoming very sexy and you can find so many different ideas like Plus Size Fairy costumes, Southern Belle Dress, Wicked Queen of Heart, Black Witches, Miss Krueger Plus Size adult costume remember that scary movie? Well that costume is very sexy as she is wearing fish net stockings with high boots.

What about the traditional sort of costumes like the Fallen Angels, Pumpkins!!!. Or what about going as Wonder Woman, these costumes definately come in plus sizes and that look fantastic. Just because you are carrying a few extra pounds does not mean we cannot feel sexy and look wonderful by wearing these sort of costumes.

Fairy Costumes are one of the best sellers for Halloween as they are so sweet and you can look innocent or you could be a very naughty fairy, either way I think a lot of us females like the idea of being a Fairy no matter what size we are, as it takes us back to our childhood. Wasn't that great believing all the time in wonderful things. Life seems to get on top of us all these days and really takes away the whole Fairytale theme,

So why not go for it grab yourself a Plus Size Fairy Costumes and bring back the magic in your life, why not after the Halloween party you will have to wait another 12 months before it comes around again.

Well it is that time of year again and we are all getting so excited about the up coming Holiday on the 31st October.

When Does Winter Start? A Flower Fairy Called Out, And When Does Summer End?

When does Winter start?
A fragile fairy
stood against the wind of Fall
and protested its coming.
Day Lily had worried about her timing.
Her flowers
had not been carefully covered
as yet
fore she simply could not accept their sleeping.
She would miss them so
in their repose.
She desperately needed more time
to savour their loveliness
and note their stems green lines.
The clock was surely ticking.
That's what legends and myths
charted
on the surface of her scrapbook
and noted by her
as not to be missed.

Poor little fairy
poor little dear
she wanted her treasures
to last and last
forever.

When does Fall start?
Another fairy in the garden sang forth
not realizing it was already there
losing time to gather leaves
to cover her hydrangeas
allowing them to rest
till springtime
the next calendar year.
She had lost track of time
I guess.
With so much to do
a gardens care taking
she exclaimed
was never quite through.

Poor little fairy
poor little dear.
she wanted her treasures
to last and last
forever.

Oh! When does Spring start again?
I miss it so!
Said a magical creature with wings.
It seems my fellow angels have been sleeping
as they worried bout the cold sting
that Fall
then Winter brings.
Wake up I say
as little seedlings poke their heads
above the dried up leaves
that had covered them
in their seasonal sleep.

OH! Poor little fairies
poor little dears.
They wanted her treasures
to last and last
forever.

When does Summer start?
Tis a flower fairies ball
as they dance on clouds like feathers
and send their secret calls.
Butterflies and honey bees
dragonflies and ladybugs
all decorate their days
for flowers fairies to cheer

and love.
Sunshiny smiles
from every human child
as they chime along with the magic
of a flowers faeries call.

And then?
It all begins again.
For another spring winged creature
frets along the creek
saying when should I start planning for Winter
and oh when will Summer then end?
Tis such a pitiful rhyme
for a fairy counting time
and drumming up the courage to say
when is the last day
of Summer?

And oh, oh my
poor little fairies
poor little dears
Who only wanted their treasures
to last and last
forever.

Psychedelia ~ Mojo Perry Band

I remember this night very well. We showed up and discovered that there was some type of miscommunication as to who was booked that night. Luckily, the good folks at the Cimarron in Menasha, Wi., support original live music over DJ's and Karaoke. However, we had our work cut out for us as it's tough to create an audience for yourself when you don't have help from your fans that show up regularly. Over the years, I have really come to appreciate slow/dead nights. It's like a light day at work and the benefits for me in those situations are great. I get to play songs that I typically wouldn't do and in the case of this song: just launch on a Psychedelic tangent. Some of you may think it's easy to create "noise" such as this but I assure you that it is not. Everything about the music environment is on terms to which you need to be on your toes. There is necessity to comprehend your pedals and work within the context of their flaws and abilities. Nothing in this environment is controlled. You have to pay attention to everything going on as it is always changing and is never the same from the last time you performed it. I adore it when it happens and feel blessed beyond measure when I am fortunate to have the moment captured. It's rare that someone is there to film/record it but I am grateful that my good friends Bruce and Mary Ann Rose showed up with their camera. Psychedelic Music is not dead and in spite of a few magazine articles I have read here and there, I am not spear ...



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Fairy Tribal Tattoo Designs

A touch of femininity- if that is what you are looking for in a tattoo, then you might want to consider the different fairy tribal tattoo designs. A lot of women choose to have a fairy tribal tattoo design in their body because of the sheer cuteness of the pattern. But there is more to its cuteness that makes this design interesting and appealing.

A fairy tribal tattoo may be interpreted in so many ways. There are some who may take fairies as precious beings that linger around and can make your dreams come true. This might be because fairies have been important characters in children stories. For people who cling on their childhood memories, a fairy in their body might be a good remembrance of their childhood days.

Tribal fairy tattoo designs symbolize youthfulness and life. This design may have a nostalgic effect on the person, for a tribal fairy design may remind her of the things in the past-especially events during her childhood.

Innocence may also be a good attribute of a fairy, although, there are some people who may take fairies as somewhat evil and clever. So if you think you can be innocent and clever at the same time, then a fairy tribal tattoo design might just look good on you.

Fairies are interesting creatures- they can fly, they know the future and they can do something to affect it, make wishes come true, and they can cast spells. These characteristics make fairies lovable which in turn attracts many women to wear them in their body.

Fairy Tattoos

The whimsical and delicate vision of a fairy is one of the most feminine tattoo expressions that woman tend to select.

Fairy tattoos are much similar to getting a tattoo of an angel in various ways. They both showcase a creature that is gentle and respected by others.

However, fairy tattoos deliver a design that involves human characteristics that could ooze sensuality or give off the notion of mischief.

This type of tattoo can become a fun, fascinating, or flirty art of expression, which also carries a long history and deep symbolism.

When you think of a fairy, Tinkerbell may appear in your mind, yet the original fairy was nothing like this creature. Traditional depictions show fairies as free spirits, who give gifts to people just as much as they enjoyed playing impish or naughty tricks on others.

Legend has it that fairies would reward those who were kind and punished those who were disrespectful.

Over time, superstitions developed that associated fairies with luck. Fairy tattoos are very popular with women because of the natural beauty they possess.

A range of emotions are easily linked to a design, which may include happiness, joy, pain, and sadness.

While the beauty and design of a fairy tattoo can seem larger than life or quite small, it is the addition of wings that elevates this selection. These designs are also often combined with other selections, such as flowers, butterflies, and other mythical creatures.

It is not uncommon to see a fairy sitting on top of a unicorn. The personal meaning and symbolism of such a tattoo seems to never end.

While this choice is rather easy to place on the body, it is the lower back, hips, stomach, ankle, and foot that typically serve as the most popular places for a fairy design to shine.

Green Fairy: The Return of Chucky

Green Fairy Live in Montreux, Casino Music Awards Final Fiesta, Ned Music Club, October 6, 2007



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7aeFCZfADw&hl=en

The Louche of Absinthe in the Dim Green Evening

How can you have any pudding, if you don't drink your Absinthe? Watching the Absinthe louche at my condo. A nice emerald green layer as the ice water drips in...and a nice opalescent green afterwards. Sorry, no crystal flute & slotted spoon...but I had a cheap wine glass and a dinner-fork, and that did the trick. Music: 1. 'Time Has Come' remixed by UNKLE 2. 'Budge' by Morning Glory (Toronto) [Brand: Pernod 68...not the best, but better than that 'Hill's Absinth' crap.]



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3 Reasons for the Tinkerbell Halloween Fairy Costume

When you are seeking a vintage as well as well-known costume with regard to this Halloween. Check no further than the Tinkerbell Fairy costume.

This personality is from the tales of Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. This costume is in fact made up of very modest green shoes and a green dress. You can certainly include the wings in addition to the wand to add more impact to your outfit.

Here are a three top reasons to becoming Tinkerbell this Halloween.

Quite Perfectly Liked

Tinkerbell is actually one of the characters adored by just about all young children. Little females, preteens, young adults and also quite possibly grownups even now still have real love for the little fairy. Almost all of you have either viewed Julia Roberts' rendition of her in the flick Hook or even noticed the many cartoon tales from Walt Disney, or maybe actually been read the actual stories of her adventures.

Being Tinkerbell at your party is going to create a definite sensation with rapid recognition of the outfit. When it comes to making the selection of a costume intended for Halloween, you would not like to be constantly asked the question, "Who are you dressed up as?" This can certainly end up being quite aggravating as well as infuriating.

In this ensemble everyone will know, it will be simply a matter of you being the very finest Tinkerbell of all time.

Quickly Adaptable

The actual Tinkerbell outfit is definitely one of those outfits that can easily end up being created for just about any sort of celebration. Being Tinkerbell this Halloween may work for either grownups or even young children. The kids outfit would be more of a simple, basic and also straightforward look, able to create the cute fairy outfit.

In regards to the parents this ensemble can easily end up being as provocative as you really want it to be (designing your green dress to be short and sexy). Generally there are numerous alternatives in regards to you having your own Tinkerbell outfit, in the event that producing your own personal Halloween outfit is not an option. Truth be told there tend to be many web -based sites and local shops available from which anyone can obtain the costume they want.

Easy on Funds

On the other hand, in the event that you happen to be on a budget and would like to get resourceful, it's possible that you can discover that creating this particular costume is definitely a reasonably quick undertaking for you to accomplish. If you plan on trick or treating with your child or perhaps dressing your kid for a party, this kind of ensemble is the best choice for Halloween. You can certainly both go to the exact same costume party dressed in the Halloween Tinkerbell Fairy costume as well as become the actual belles of the ball.

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