Birthday Greeting Cards: 2007

Monday, December 31, 2007

Gifts for Aquarius

People born within Jan 20-Feb 19 are independent, intellectual, individualistic with a sense of humor but tend to be unemotional at times. They would always love something uncommon or very much individualistic as a birthday gift, true to their nature. So, even if you give a Aquarian a photo album then you can personalize it with a poem or with a monogram. It will make him or her happy.

The Aquarius lady are big readers, so books can be a good option. Otherwise, Aqua Glass Pendant,unique paperweight, keyring, jewelleries, stylish bags, trendy clothes or anything that is different. One can give a Aquarius male latest gadgets like iPhone, slick digital cameras, the latest iPods, cool T-shirts, sports watches, golf gift baskets, unique souvenirs or anything that is not common. For any person whose zodiac sign is Aquarius, the most important thing is the depth of feelings with the gift. Even if you give a flowers bouquet, try to make it special by selecting the most uncommon precious flowers.

Anyways, Happy New Year.

Friday, December 21, 2007

Christmas birthday party ideas

Preparing for a birthday on Christmas or during the holidays? It is easy to decide for the theme of the birthday party when it is on a special event - set the mood of the party according to the event.
If you have to arrange for a Christmas birthday party then here are some tips to make it a rocking event-
Since the house was already decorated for Christmas one does not need to add anything more for the party decorations. At the most, streamers and some balloons can be put on the wall, especially in cases of kid's birthday party. To make something different, one can take photographs of oneself dressed in Santa dress with candy canes and put them in the walls after turning them into poster size.One can put some scented candles which will fill the rooms with nice fragrance.
Play some Christmas carols in the cd player in low volume to create the ambiance of festive season.

The main course of the dinner can include soups, crustless Peanut Butter and Snow (Marshmallow fluff) sandwiches, ham sandwiches, bowls of marshmallows with milk, and white chocolate cover pretzels, hot cocoa and hot apple cidercookies .
If it's going to be some teen or children birthday party, then the other children of the house like the brothers and sisters of the celebrant can be dressed as elves. Presence of Santa is must if it's going to be on the Christmas day or Christmas Eve.

Games can be played to have some more fun in the party. I found few games online like -
Dig in the Snow- This game is really easy to set up. A piece of gum is put at the bottom of a giant platter of whipped cream. One has to find the bubble gum with no hands and blow a bubble, first to do it wins!
Christmas Carol game- There will be 20 clipart images which depicted a well-known Christmas Carol. The guests have to guess each Christmas Carol. The winner of the games can be presented with a nice gift.

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Saturday, December 15, 2007

Happy Birthday poems

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The easy way to personalize a birthday greeting card is to write a short poem or we can even engrave something on the birthday gift. I found some free birthday poems online which are short and nice and can add a special personal touch to your gifts.

Another Year

I’m wishing you another year
Of laughter, joy and fun,
Surprises, love and happiness,
And when your birthday’s done,

I hope you feel deep in your heart,
As your birthdays come and go,
How very much you mean to me,
More than you can know.

By Joanna Fuchs

Over The Hill Birthday

It’s birthday time again I see;
Another year's gone by.
We’re older than we used to be;
The thought could make me cry.

For getting older is not such fun,
When there’s hurting in your back,
And it’s agony if you have to run,
And a pleasure to lie in the sack.

Yes getting older is quite a bore,
But to not get old is worse.
So "Happy Birthday!" let’s shout once more,
And to heck with our ride in the hearse!

Hooray for getting older! Happy Birthday and many more.

By Karl Fuchs

Birthday poem for sweetheart

For you, my love,the happiest of birthdays!
Let this be a day your soul shall sing,
Rejoicing in the pleasure that this one day
Must to all who love you surely bring!
You, who give so much, should now be taking
What affection a poor soul can show.
Understand this little fuss I'm making
Is only what one mortal can bestow,
Touched by love too beautiful to know.

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Friday, December 7, 2007

Christmas birthday cake recipes

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Do you know anyone whose birthday is on Christmas or during the holiday season. To keep the mood of the festivity on the birthday party, you can surprise your guests by making the birthday cake in the shape of a Christmas tree. Betty Crocker has an easy recipe to turn an ordinary rectangular cake into Christmas tree cake. Also I have another recipe for Chocolate Eggnog layer cake. Here is it:-

Ingredients

2 cups cake flour, 3/4 cup cocoa, plus 3 tablespoons extra for the pans, 2 teaspoons baking soda,1 teaspoon baking powder,1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar,1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled,1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 cup dairy eggnog.

Preparations

Mix together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and set oven rack at upper middle level. Grease lightly 2 9-inch springform pans. Dust pans with the extra cocoa and shake out excess. Sugar and oil are beaten together . Eggs and yolks, one at a time, are added beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chocolate and coffee. Vanilla extract to eggnog is added. Beat flour mixture and eggnog mixture into chocolate mixture a little at a time, alternately. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat again, briefly. After dividing the batter evenly between prepared pans, bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly pressed in the center or when cake looks almost black and glossy.Remove pans from oven and allow to cool on wire racks for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cake from pans and allow to cool completely before frosting:

Chocolate Eggnog Icing

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened cocoa, 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, 1 8-ounce brick cream cheese, 2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled, 3/4 cup dairy eggnog, 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract.

Preparations

Mix together the cocoa and powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Cream together all other ingredients. Add cocoa mixture a little at a time. Beat on highest mixer setting for several minutes, pausing to scrape down sides of bowl occasionally. Ice the cake and serve. Frosting is enough to generously frost 2 9-inch or 10-inch cake layer.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Christmas Countdown begins!

Christmas is only thirty days away and I am making an early start be decorating my place. I'm starting off my 'blog decor' with this cool Christmas count down widget. I'm so exicted. I love the holidays- the whole decorations, dressing up, and yes, even my grandma's badly designed sweaters for gifts. Hey, it's the thought that counts right?

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Top ten Birthday quotes

As I was surfing the net I found some great quotes by famous people on birthday. I felt like sharing with you all. Here are they:

The best birthdays of all are those that haven't arrived yet. ~ Robert Orben

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. ~ George Santayana

A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age.
~ Robert Frost

The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age. ~ Lucille Ball

With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. ~ William Shakespeare

You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely. ~ Ogden Nash

Age is not measured by years. Nature does not equally distribute energy. Some people are born old and tired while others are going strong at seventy. ~ Dorothy Thompson

In a dream you are never eighty. ~ Anne Sexton

It is lovely, when I forget all birthdays, including my own, to find that somebody remembers me. ~ Ellen Glasgow

Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
~ Jack Benny

Our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time. ~Jean Paul Richter

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Monday, November 19, 2007

Cookie Recipe for Birthday on Thanksgiving Day

My friend Sandra is going to have a gala time on this Thanksgiving Day. First of all there will be family reunion to celebrate Thanksgiving as well as the birthday of Sandra's niece who will turn five on this Thanksgiving Day. So, this year besides the turkey with cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes there will be burgers and cookies and a big cake will be included into the menu.

She shared with me recipe of the Lollipop Flower Pots that she is going to make.

Ingredients:

1package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
36small lollipops
36caramels
1cup chocolate cookie crumbs
Green gummy fruit slices or candy spearmint leaves

Preparation: 1. Oven is to preheated to 350°F. 36 mini (1-3/4-inch) muffin pan cups are lightly greased. Shape dough into 36 balls; press onto bottoms and up sides of prepared muffin cups. 1 caramel is placed in center of each muffin cup.
2.Bake 10 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cookies are made to cool in pan on wire racks. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
3.Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cookie crumbs into center of each cookie. Flatten gummy fruit slices slightly; press into leaf shapes. Push each lollipop stick through 1 or 2 leaves as desired. Push 1 lollipop with leaves into each cookie cup.

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Monday, November 5, 2007

Birthday gift idea

I am really in a hurry and don't have time to write a big post. Tomorrow evening I have to attend a birthday party and I still haven't got a gift. Actually it is my colleague's birthday and I could not figure out what to give her. I am thinking of giving her a photoframe or handbag. I know it's very traditional but I can't think of anything else. Can anyone please help me with some unque birthday gift idea?

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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Halloween Celebrity Birthdays!

Tomorrow is Halloween and everyone is geared up for the occasion. I know someone whose birthday is also on Halloween day. So she is going to have double celebrations tomorrow! Do you know how many well known people were born on this day? I was surfing the net and got a list of the celebrities who were born on the last day of October.

John Keats (1795) English Poet
Dale Evans (1912) Actor
Peter Jackson (1961) Filmmaker
Dunga (1963) Brazillian footballer
Vanilla Ice (1968) Singer
Steve Cox ( 1974) Athelete
Justin Chatwin (1982) Actor

and many more.

Here is a poignant poem written by John Keats on birthday whose 202nd birthday anniversary would be celebrated tomorrow.

To My Brothers
John Keats
Small, busy flames play through the fresh-laid coals,
And their faint cracklings o'er our silence creep
Like whispers of the household gods that keep
A gentle empire o'er fraternal souls.
And while for rhymes I search around the poles,
Your eyes are fixed, as in poetic sleep,
Upon the lore so voluble and deep,
That aye at fall of night our care condoles.
This is your birthday, Tom, and I rejoice
That thus it passes smoothly, quietly:
Many such eves of gently whispering noise
May we together pass, and calmly try
What are this world's true joys, -ere the great Voice
From its fair face shall bid our spirits fly.

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Monday, October 29, 2007

History of the "Happy Birthday Song"

Do you know that the song “ Happy Birthday” is under copyright? Did you have any idea that originally this song was done to wish good morning in classes?
It might make you astonished, but there are many interesting facts behind this timeless universal birthday song without which any birthday celebration is incomplete.

The origin of Happy Birthday song dates back to the early 1890's when two American sisters, Mildred Hill and Patti Hill composed the song. While Mildred is believed to have made the tune Patti put the lyrics “Good morning dear teacher, good morning to you”. It was meant for classroom greeting song as both the sisters were related to the field of education. While Patty was a schoolteacher developing the "Patty Hill blocks" and was a faculty member at Columbia University Teachers College, Mildred was also an educator who later on became a composer, pianist and organist. The song "Good Morning to All"can be found in the book Song Stories for the Kindergarten which was written by the sisters and published in 1893.

It is still unclear who changed the lyrics to “Happy Birthday to you” and for what reason, but it was first published in early 1920's

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Birthday Song

I found a birthday song by Sir Paul McCartney. Paul, who once had been part of the Beatles group later used to sing solo after the break up of the group. Enjoy!

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Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Birthday Party on Halloween

Are you still scratching your head for the ideal recipes for the Birthday party of your close one which incidentally falls on the day Halloween. Well,when you have two events on the same day then the best thing is to combine both the themes while selecting the menus. So instead of the regular strawberry or chocolate birthday cake, surprise the celebrant with a spooky goofy cake or can order the ghost shaped or graveyard looking cake from any online store.

Then in the main course some traditional Halloween items like Vampire Punch , Bat Wing Soup ,Jack o' lantern pizza along with the usual birthday treats like Flapjack Party Stack and Apple Salad.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Birthday Gift for Boss

Today is Boss's Day. What if it is your boss's birthday too? Then there is no better way to thank him than presenting him nice birthday gift like a nice photo frame, personalized business card cases or a chic leather notebook along with a nice birthday card. After all we all feel special if we are showered with gifts on our birthday, especially from an someone we don't expect.

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Monday, October 15, 2007

Gifts for 30th Birthday on Halloween

Isn't it a coincidence that when I was writing about birthday celebration for 30th birthday, I heard that my colleague's wife will turn thirty on this Halloween. My colleague is going to give a surprise Halloween birthday party for her and has invited me. I was looking for some gifts for adults which will serve the purpose of both Halloween and birthday.
I found some unique accessories like necklace with a pendant of pirate skull , Costume boots which can be great Halloween birthday gifts. Then there are the pumpkin shaped treat filled Cookie Jars or the Haunting Halloween candle sets. I am in dilemma whether I should go for the cookie jar or the Halloween votives!!

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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

30th Birthday and ahead

Ever have this fear that you are becoming old? Especially when you turn thirty often you are reminded of the responsibilities. You are warned about the health problems, advised to make careful future plans and blah blah blah... But hey don't feel low because you are aging. Instead, hum the song “My Next Thirty Years" and dream about the future...

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Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Party ideas when turning 30

Turning 30 can be a little depressing as it gives a sense of feeling aged with whole lots of responsibilities in life. But 30th birthday party can be as vibrant and youthful as before. A common idea is to bring back the time when the person was born. Make the theme of the party be the late 70's . Ask the guests to wear the old bell-bottom pants and the jackets that were so popular at that time. Play the old chart busters and the pop music of the 70's to rock the party .For those water-loving people beach parties with surfing and scuba diving can be a exciting. Or if one plans to be a little extravagant then a party on a cruise with great food and lively music will be worth remembering.

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Monday, October 8, 2007

Gifts for 30th Birthday

Is there anyone going to turn 30 soon and still you are scratching your head for the right gift? After all everyone loves gifts and it becomes a gratifying experience if our gifts can brings a sunshine smile on the face of the birthday boy or girl. Well, "boy" or "girl" might not be the right term to use for a thirty year old man or woman but what's in a age? After all even at sixty you can feel to be sixteen. ;)

Selection of gifts for adults sometimes can be troublesome, specially if anyone wants to deviate from usual trend of presenting apparels, watches, or diaries. The first and foremost thing to remember while buying a gift is to keep in mind the taste and preference of the person.

If he or she is tech savvy then surprise them with the latest gizmos. You can check out online shopping websites to know about the new stuffs that are coming in the market. If the celebrant loves sports then the new Nike+ipod SportsKit (http://www.gifts.com/personality/the-all-star-athlete/ohMr10aicp9s) can be a nice gift. Or may be polarised Sport sunglasses.

Another gift to pamper your loved one are the spa gift baskets elegantly packaged. Souvenirs are the timeless gifts - if you are in a dilemma whether your gift will be at all useful , then stick to giving a nice souvenir . It will always remind them about you.

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Friday, September 21, 2007

Groovy 18th Birthday Party!

Turning 18 is a BIG deal. Finally you're going to say good bye to teenage hood and you're really an adult. So the best way to celebrate it is to go wild with tie dyed shirts and groovy peace signs. What am I talking about? Have a birthday party that's totally hippie. Celebrate the 60s and "groove" away on love and peace.

Ask your guests to wear tie dyed shirts, decorate the party room or house with bright 60s colors with peace signs all over. Check out 60s Party Ware for your decor and party planning.

And of course what's a birthday party without the music? I suggest you go through your old uncle Nick's or aunt Mary's collection and find a couple of the classics like The Supremes, The Dixie Cups, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Shangri Las, Diana Ross, Peter and Gordon, The Temptations, Rolling Stones, and of course Sonny and Cher! Now you'll have some romantic, some soul, and some music to rock to!

Don't for get to have a groovy time!

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Friday, August 31, 2007

Celebrity Birthdays on Labor Day: Charlie Sheen, Ashley Jones, The B. G.

Charlie Sheen, Ashley Jones and the rapper B.G. are going to be celebrating their birthdays this Labor Day so here's a Happy Birthday Greeting to them!

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Charlie Sheen is going to be 42 (already!). I love his 80s movies especially the Hot Shot series. Of course I love the Scary Movies too. He's still very very funny. I tried looking for his MySpace profile but I couldn't find it. All I could find was his profile on the 911 truth stuff. You can check it out at MySpace.

I'm not into Soap Operas but my mom is. And the soap opera star Ashley Jones is going to have her birthday. She's turning 31. Not bad for a person that age and her career going well.

The B.G. is also having his birthday. The rapper who's most famous for his 'Cash is the Army' album. Here's the video of his song:

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Celebrity Birthdays Today : Michael Jackson, Joel Schumacher, Mark Morris

It's Michael Jackson's birthday today! He's turning 49. That's almost 50! I hope he starts acting his age and stop bothering kids. Joel Schumacher was also born today he's 69. If you don't know exactly who he is I'm sure you'll know the films he directed like Batman Forever, Batman and Robin. And who can forget the classic 80s films like The Lost Boys and St. Elmo's Fire. It's also Mark Morris's birthday. He's not a famous celebrity he's a choreographer. I knew about him because his company Mark Morris Dance Group is just around the corner of where I live. It's really great to see their dance performances. They have dance classes and Yoga over there too. So instead of going to the Y I go there for some Yoga classes.

A very Happy Birthday to all of them!

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Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Celebrity Birthdays Today : Shania Twain, Jason Priestley, Jack Black, Amanda Tapping, Jennifer Coolidge

So many actors and performers share their birthday today. Shania Twain turns 42, Jack Black 38, and Jason Priestley of Beverly Hills, 90210 also turns 38 (You still remember him don't you? Just in case you don't his picture is on the right.)

Other celebrities like Amanda Tapping of Star Gate fame and Jennifer Coolidge (Pootie Tang, American Pie, Legally Blonde) were born today too!

And here's Shania Twain telling us "look how far we've come". I really think they've come really far in terms of being celebrities and growing in their respective careers.

And in celebration of all of their birthdays here's a MySpace Birthday comment!

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Monday, August 27, 2007

Celebrity Birthdays Today: Alexa Vega, Mario, Ma$e

Can you believe that Carmen Cortez of Spy kids is growing up so fast? The child actor who played Carmen is Alexa Vega. I almost couldn't recognize her in the wikipedia photo. It's this one:

Did you know that she also sings? But she's not the only singer who's birthday falls on the same day! Both R&B singer Mario and Ma$e are having their birthdays today. Isn't that way cool? I found this Mario's video from 2004. Remember he got two Billboard awards for this one.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

90th Birthday Surprise

A lady in New Hampshire after celebrating her 90th birthday found out that the cottage she was living in is on fire! How's that for a birthday surprise?

Sophie Fedorowicz who's the owner of North County Cottages owe her good nose -- because she smelled the fire, looked around and then left the burning cottage. I can't imagine myself being as sharp as she is at the age of 90! Anyway happy belated birthday Sophie!

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Monday, August 20, 2007

Why can't Cheesecakes be Birthday Cakes?

Well why not! Cheese cakes should be allowed to be birthday cakes -- they're the most yummy fluffy cakes. They're also not so heavy like the chocolate cakes. And there's plenty of room to write "Happy Birthday!" You can check out That's My Home Cheese Cake recipe page or you can also watch how cheese cake are made in this video.

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Of course, if you're not willing to sweat it out in the kitchen, you can order yourself a cheese cake. If you're ever in the New York area, I recommend getting a New York cheese cake at Junior's - the world famous diner in Brooklyn. I love that place it's close to where I live too!
Cheese cakes and birthdays -- now that's going to be a blast!

Friday, August 17, 2007

Birthday Gifts for the Socially Conscious

Everyone has their own opinions and their own beliefs. Some of us choose to be vegetarians some of us choose to buy only certain kinds of products or eat only organic food. Whatever our preferences, we can respect each other and if you have a friend who is socially conscious, you can still get him or her gifts that are in tune with his lifestyle or beliefs. Here's a couple of sites that you should check out when shopping for birthday gifts for the socially conscious.

The Hunger Site store has an excellent collection from accessories to bags and clothing. The best part about them is not only will you be supporting a cause, you can actually save some money because there's a back to school sale going on!

Next stop is the Global Exchange Store they have a great collection of gifts you can give from all corners of the world. What's more, you're going to be supporting the artisans directly. Make sure you check out there kitchen and dinning ware. And the new Pet lover's section. You're gonna want to get all items in the section.

If you're going for beautiful tribal designs then Global Crafts might be the shop for you. Make sure you check out the Batiked Bone items and the Brush Animals section. Their telephone wire art and Maasai items are fantastically colorful too. Feast you eyes and happy gift shopping!

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Gifts for Friends' Birthdays : Top 5 DVDs

The best reasons to give friends DVD(s) for their Birthday is because you can take it out of the wraps and watch it together. And what better to way to bond than to watch, laugh and cry together with a couple of classics and old friends? Or even bond with new ones! Here's my list of Top 5 DVD Gifts for Friends -- and of course watch them together!

The Simpsons - Collectible Bart Head Pack

I don't need to tell you what the Simpsons are all about but I found that this Bart Head Pack DVD is way too cool to miss out. It's going to be a great birthday gift for anyone!

Charmed

Charmed is all about friendship among sisters. We all have our individuality and our quirks, our moods. Friendships suffer over time when things aren't going the right way but friendships over time can develop strong bonds. So even if you're facing monsters or demons or doing just plain household chores, friendships count in the end. Charmed is a great birthday gift that all of you can get lost in the fantasy world of the three sister witches.

The OC

Think about it for a minute, I mean Ryan wouldn't survive his ordeal in the OC if it wasn't for his friends. And how you deal with problems and overcome challenges with your friends really matter in the end. If your friend is a big fan of the OC then I highly recommend getting them the Season 1-4 DVD gift set.

Seinfeld
Before there were FRIENDS there were the quirky neurotic friends of Seinfeld. There's a lot of reruns on TV but somehow you keep missing them. Having a DVD is the best way to pull an all nighter or a private Seinfeld party marathon. Besides, it's a really good classic sitcom. If you're having drinks around the house you might want to check out this game from the Bar Meister.

Scrubs

I think Scrubs are the best of TV comedy that happened recently. I love the innovative setting and the whole approach on what a series can do. You can get the season 1 to 4 DVD pack for your friend's birthday with Scrubs too. Have fun and have a very very Happy

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Cocktails for your Birthday Party 3 - Buzz Lightyear Cocktail

Now for the last installment of our Birthday Party Cocktail series -- Buzz Lightyear Cocktail! This is my favorite one because it's like the "new kid on the block" with fun attitude that anyone will enjoy at your birthday party. Check it out!

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Cocktails for your Birthday Party 2 - Dukes Cosmopolitan Cocktail

This is the second installment of How to make drinks for your birthday party. Here's a twist to the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail -- the Brits style! A Duke's Cosmopolitan Cocktail --

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Cocktails for your Birthday Party 1 - Gold Margarita Cocktail

There's nothing like having a big blast on your birthday and I'll be bringing you a series of cocktail recipes today so you can just enjoy sit back and watch... get ready for the weekend too so you can entertain your guests! Here's how to make a Gold Margarita Cocktail --

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Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Rum Birthday Cake Recipe

In commemoration of Hunter S. Thompson's birthday we're going to make a rum birthday cake! And we can cook our birthday cake either in the oven or on the stove. Nice huh?

This is a rum cake recipe that I found off Cooks here's how it goes:

For the cake you're going to need the following ingredients:

1 3/4 cup refined wheat flour
1 3/4 cup unrefined wheat flour
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoon Nescafe instant coffee
1 cup cocoa powder
2 cups fresh thick yoghurt
2 3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 shot of any good dark rum
large handful of assorted nuts or dry fruits (cashews, walnuts, raisins, etc)

For the icing you'll need these:

1 cup grated dark chocolate
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon rum
some whole milk, for blending
small handful of M&M minis (I don't mind a big handful either)

How to bake the cake -

Mix the dry cake ingredients of the cake well, after that add the rest of the ingredients. Mix them well and pour it into a well greased pan. If you're cooking in an oven, bake at 300-340°F (150-170°C) for about 30 minutes.
If you're cooking on stove, first steam the cake in a large pressure cooker at medium heat for 60-90 minutes. After the cake is cooked, set it aside for 15 minutes to cool.

How to make the icing:

Combine all icing ingredients in small pan. Mix on low heat while adding enough milk so that it's as thick as honey. Take it off the heat as soon as it's smoothened out. Spread the icing on the cake and garnish with the M&Ms before it cools. (Don't put the M&Ms in your mouth!)
It'll be ready to serve as soon as the icing cools and thickens.

YUMMY! Enjoy your rum birthday cake!

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Friday, June 8, 2007

Birthday Speeches - Ten Top Tips on What Not to Say or Do

1. Don't mention age in your birthday speech unless it's a specific birthday that is being celebrated like a 21st or a 50th. Some people like to celebrate every birthday but prefer not to have their actual age mentioned.
2. Never tell a rude story. Birthdays are quite often family events and grandma might be offended whatever about the birthday boy or girl.
3. Don't mention anything embarrassing. The celebrant might not want it known to his or her guests that he/she has a drink problem and his/her family might not want it mentioned either.

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4. Never talk about deceased family or friends in your birthday speech unless the guest of honor does or it is appropriate to say that the deceased is surely there in spirit. Sometimes grief is still raw and it is better to leave such mentions unsaid rather than upset anyone at the party.
5. Don't mention sad events. Birthday speeches should be upbeat and optimistic. There may be exceptions, of course, but unless you are sure it is better to avoid anything that might awaken sad memories.
6. Don't try to be too funny. Comedians are people with excellent timing and training. Most of us cannot write witty speeches and certainly cannot deliver them. It's better to be light-hearted and genuine rather than trying to write a script suitable for a TV comedy hour.

Smiling Flowers !
A lovely Birthday wish for your dear ones.
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Birthday Wish !
Let these beautiful flowers say your wishes to your dear one.
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7. Don't call the celebrant by a pet name if it is an intimate one between you. A husband might not want all the guys in the football team to know you call him cuddly bear! Your son would be hugely embarrassed to be called mummy's baby boy. It's alright of course to call him Pat instead of Patrick.
8. Your birthday speech should not offend anyone in any way. So you don't say that John's friends are only there for the free bar. It may be true in a few cases but you should never insult guests.

Happy Birthday !
Wish your dear one in different languages.
[ Flash ]

You Are So Special !
Say Happy Birthday with this beautiful flowery ecard.
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9. In your birthday speech, don't mention things the guests don't know about or understand. If you have a secret joke with the celebrant keep it secret or explain to the guests the background to your story.
10.Don't write reams. Birthdays are social occasions and people want to party not listen to your rambling on for twenty minutes. Three or four minutes would be more appropriate
Keep it short
When you have the floor
You'll wow the guests
Have them shouting - More

Sprinkled With Joy !
Spread the cheer with this colorful wish.
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My Love !
A romantic Birthday wish for your sweetheart/ spouse.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Kids Birthday E-Cards

Birthdays are special moments that children cherish. A birthday is an occasion to eagerly wait for the wonderful gifts and birthday cards of one's near and dear. Birthday cards are attractive messengers carrying the messages of love and affection.
Usually, birthday greetings or cards are sent through direct postal mail. The main disadvantage of this medium is its unreliability and the time delay involved. With the introduction of e-cards, traditional greeting cards have taken the back seat. E-cards can be sent in real time and the whole process of mailing is made easy. With computers becoming a core part of the modern child's life, children prefer receiving birthday e-cards. E-cards are sent by means of the Internet, usually through e-mail. It is one of the best ways to send greetings to your loved kids.

Zoom Off To Fun !
Make your li'l one smile with this interactive ecard.
[ Interactive ]

A 'Sweet n Spicy' Wish...
A cute and witty ecard for your daughter/ granddaughter/ niece/ li'l sis.
[ Postcard ]

A Super-Dooper Wish !
For your son/ grandson/ nephew/ li'l bro.
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A Birthday Trick !
Spring some surprise for your kid/ grandkid/ li'l pal on his/ her big day !
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Specially designed adorable birthday e-cards are available on the Internet for children of ages 1 through 7. Kids' birthday e-cards come in colorful themes. Cartoon characters, flowers and comics are the common themes found in kid's birthday e-cards. There are many e-card companies doing a roaring business on the web. Many online birthday card sites allow you to choose a card, customize and send it to your kid, absolutely free. However, if you are a member you are allowed unlimited access to all cards on the site. Payment is accepted through credit card and by electronic check - either way your transaction is secure and simple.
As kids' birthday e-cards are gaining in popularity, they have become increasingly creative, and many incorporate audio, video and moving images and messages. Customized kids birthday e-cards and interactive birthday cards can even record your audio message.