Archive for August, 2010
The scrub. While the lab coat get’s the glory in the medical field, the scrub get’s little or no attention. In a way, it makes sense: a lab coat is universally known as the “official” wardrobe of a smart sophisticated doctor. We see our favorite (and most attractive) television stars wear them in our can’t-miss medical dramas and when we think of a doctor with think of them in a long, flowing lab coat. Men’s and women’s scrubs, on the other hand, are just kind of there. There are what nurses wear and while we like our nurses, they aren’t our doctor, right? The thing is, though, ask any medical professional, and they will tell you: the medical scrub is one of the, if not most important, part of their medical wardrobe. And they aren’t just for nurses either.
The medical scrub has a variety of uses in the medical field. Besides its almost universal use by nurses, scrubs are also the primary, if not mandatory, dress for surgeons. In fact, it is almost impossible for a surgeon to wear anything other than a scrub due to the movement and cleanliness limitations of any other sort of medical wear. In addition to nurses and surgeons, most people who work in a doctor’s office or hospital setting wear scrubs from those who work in a lab setting to those who take your blood.
Here’s the thing about medical scrubs: they aren’t as basic as they look. Not only are medical scrubs made specifically for a man or a woman, but they are also made with state of the art fabrics and features which people pay good money for. Since you’re going to be around a lot of bodily fluids and medical waste, most good quality medical scrubs features fabric which are not only stain resistant but also eliminate odors. In addition, since a medical professional is always on the move, the fabric is designed to draw moisture such as sweat away from the skin. Even more attractive for those who wear them is the fact that the scrubs are designed to be form fitting without being constrictive. That is a big deal for anyone who is on their feet as much as those in the medical field.
For a medical professional, a scrub is much more than just a piece of clothing; it’s an important medical tool. Because you’re in a high pressure, fast moving industry, you want your clothing to work with you. Having a form fitting, comfortable piece of clothing that repels stains, sucks away sweat and stays fresh isn’t something that you want, but instead something you need.
Author Kimberly Green has a respect for the versatility of women’s scrubs.
In any celebration, the invitation is a very important part of the equation. It not only tells you the what and the where, but also sets a theme that is expected to be followed for the actual celebration. Let me put it this way: remember when you were a kid and you would get a birthday invitation from a friend which had princesses all over it. From the minute you got the princess invitation you expected the party to have a princess theme, and if it didn’t you would be very disappointed. It’s like having false advertising. As we grow up, while we might not have themed princess parties, we do allow our invitations to set a mood for our eventual party.
For example, let’s say you’re sending out baby shower invitations. People are going to read into the invitation whether you want them to or not. Say that you send out a really fancy initiation with cursive writing and a simple black and white coloring: people are going to think that you are throwing something quiet fancy, and because of this they will dress to the nines. Say you go the complete other way and send out invitations that have funny cartoon animals and a whimsical style: don’t expect people to dress up too much as the invitation says light and fun.
What I’m getting at is that you want to be sure that you are picking the right type of invitation for the right type of party. With so many different types of invitations out there, finding one you like it just half the battle, you have to make sure that it matches the theme and mood of your party. Unless you give detailed instructions as in what type of dress to expect and what will be done, expect the guests to the information from where they can get it: the invitation. It’s like someone reading your body language if you don’t tell them what you want from them.
Of course, with that wide variety of baby shower invitations out there on the market, chances are you can find something that perfectly matches your shower and its theme. Try looking online as there are a variety of websites that specialize in baby shower invitations and supplies. If you can find anything there, check out specialty of even large chain stores as they might have invitations more to your liking. It’s not exactly rocket science, but it is something that you need to consider when getting ready for your celebration.
Kimberly Green wants everyone to know the importance of good baby shower invitations.
Here is something you might not have realized: men have a part in a wedding too. I know, it’s shocking. After months of doing whatever the bride wants, as well as whatever the bride’s family, brides friends, brides acquaintances and brides work friends want, the idea that the groom has anything to do with the actual wedding might seem a bit shocking. My friend told me once that he felt like all he was supposed to do is show up at the wedding, stand there, say I do, and get out of the way of the bride. He said that it took the bride years before she didn’t refer to it as her wedding and not their wedding.
The thing about a wedding, though, is that as much as we want to diminish the grooms place in the planning of the whole ceremony and reception, he is still in charge of picking out the most important part of the ceremony: the rings. And not just the women’s ring either, but also the men’s ring too. That’s right, mens wedding bands: the other wedding ring. While the women’s ring gets all the oooooo’s, most of the awww’s and a good amount of the attention, a men’s wedding ring is still a huge part of the ceremony. And while the women’s ring may have more bling to it, there are things to consider when getting a men’s wedding band too.
When it comes to a wedding band, most men like to take the less is more approach. This means that flashy diamonds and other precious stones are out, unless, you know, that’s your type of thing. What we’ve seen in recent years is an explosion in the use of different types of metals in the wedding ring business, especially for men. Men’s rings used to only be available in gold, silver, platinum and bronze. Now, you can find a wedding band in such metals as palladium, tungsten, and titanium. What many men like about these newer metals is that they look both classy and industrial giving off a personality all their own. You can even get gold, silver and even diamonds on the bands, which means that you don’t have to completely rule out tradition for a new look.
While wedding bands may play a small part in the overall scope of the wedding, when the reception is done and the presents have all been open, the rings are the most lasting symbol of your eternal bond together. It’s not just for the bride, or just for the groom, it’s for both of you.
Author Kim likes to make sure men get the same attention to their mens wedding bands.
Every women loves jewelry. If she says she doesn’t she is lying to you. Oh sure, there are different degrees to loving jewelry and some love big expensive diamond rings while for other it’s really the thought that counts, but every girl out there has at least one piece of jewelry she adores. Furthermore, they love it when their significant other gets them a piece of personalized jewelry. I had this friend who once told her man that she didn’t want a piece of jewelry for Valentine’s Day. The man, skeptical, asked her again a few days later. She replied: “No, that’s fine you don’t have to get me jewelry for Valentine’s Day, get me something else”. Then, when Valentine’s Day came along, she complained to me that she didn’t get jewelry. That, guys, is what you are up again.
I don’t know why as women we just can’t come out and say that we want jewelry. I do it too, I’m not proud of it, but I’ll admit it. It’s just something in us that we can’t admit that we want it. Maybe, at least for me, I just feel too greedy asking for it. Like I’ve become that girl that I’ve always hated. Then, when it comes time for the gifts, I still get disappointed that I didn’t get at least a small little necklace or something. Oh yeah, I know that I told my husband not to get me jewelry, and I really don’t need it, but still: here I am, disappointed.
Maybe it’s the whole personalized aspect to it. I don’t expect, nor, frankly, would I really want a huge, blinged out diamond necklace. To me, that is just an utter waste of money and if he ever spent that on me I would be quiet angry. But to me, there is something great about a small piece of jewelry that really means something. Like something with a small heart on it, or something that is engraved with a saying or our names. Jewelry to me is something very personal. Everything that I have I wear at least a few times a year. I’m not a big collector nor am I someone who enjoys showing of. What I do love, though, is wearing something that if someone asks me about I can tell them a story behind it.
For my last birthday, my husband finally caught on and bought me this heart ring he found at Tiffany’s. Sure, it’s not the most expensive ring in the store (at Tiffany’s it’s not even in the top 99% of expensive rings), nor is it really showy, but he remembered it from a magazine I showed him almost a year before. To me, that is the best kind of gift of all.
Author Kim Green feels that no gift is as neat as personalized jewelry.
The baby shower. What comes to mind when you think of one. Is it about fun? Presents? Friends? Family? Chinese catering? How about games and prizes? Yes, to those who have experienced it, a baby shower is many things. To a mother to be it is an important day, a day where your friends and family celebrate your soon to be little miracle. It’s about togetherness, maybe seeing some friends you haven’t seen for a while and some family who flew in from the opposite coast for the occasion. For someone who is planning the event, though, some different words come to mind: stress, drama, late nights and, depending on how far it spun out of control, nightmare.
There is an old saying that says the more something looks like it came together seamlessly, the harder it was to put together. If you went to a baby shower that seemed to work perfectly with not a hint of drama, there are probably a few friends who are not talking to each other for a little bit thanks to three weeks of trying to put it together. If you think about it, planning a baby shower is like planning a small wedding: there are guests to book, food to track down, favors and decorations to find, flowers to ready and of course a cake that doesn’t look like it’s going to be there on time. And all of it has to come off perfectly, or you get the wrath of a soon to be mother that has a few extra hormones racing around.
There are steps to take to make sure that your baby shower planning is less stressful, though. The first thing you need to do is get a list going. Might sound basic, but it’s easier to tackle 25 things one-by-one then 25 things at one time. Next, try and get the big things out of the way first. The guest list is typically the biggest stress item, so make sure you get RSVP’s right away. If you need to, hound them to get an answer. You don’t want 30 maybes the day before the party. If you can get the catering, cake and drinks done fairly early in the process too, that means less scuring around the week before.
When it comes to stuff such as favors and decorations, the internet is always a great place to get these items. There are entire websites dedicated to getting themed favors and decorations, so look for multipacks that can take care of both in one purchase. Remember the more stuff you get done right away the less you have to deal with in the days leading up to the party.
Author Kimberly Green has seen the difference planning makes in the success of a baby shower.
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