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  1. Cubic Zirconia Bracelet – A Good Choice? by Sturat Purden

    If you’re trying to find the next piece of jewelry to add to your collection – perhaps just for fun or because you have a particular function to attend. However, with all the choice out there it can seem like an unending task. If you’re on a budget, consider a cubic zirconia bracelet. You might first balk, but when you consider its merits, you might change your mind.

  2. Bracelet Watches Available For Women of All Ages by Ian Stathem

    A diamond is a girl’s best friend!” This popular song lyric says it all. Jewelry and women have been associated with each other over centuries.

  3. Affordable Style of Watches by Ian Stathem

    Style now comes with affordability, as watches can be purchased at much lower prices. If you are looking for affordability with stylish designs, then the new era of watches are the perfect options. There is an array of timeless automatic mechanical beauties available in watches.

  4. Facts About Turquoise Jewelry Earrings You Should Know by Pierre Smith

    Turquoise is essentially the most excellent form of opaque stone. It has the combination of green, blue, and yellow green color which makes it really appealing. The green color is in reality due to its aluminum content while the blue hue is because of its copper substance and whereas the yellow green hue is caused by the zinc’s presence in the stone.

  5. Handcrafted Jewelry – Handmade Earrings and Unique Bracelets Make Perfect Unique Gifts by Jennifer Hisir

    Do you have that person on your list that is always hard to buy for, the person who already has everything? You spend hours scouring the stores to find perfect unique gifts for them every year. What you might not have thought of is handmade jewelry. Handmade earrings, unique bracelets and handcrafted necklaces make gift giving easy.

  6. Benefits of Shopping For Gold or Silver Personalized Jewelry by Jennifer S Cook

    For the most of us, our personal styles are guided by what our favorite stars wear. Stars usually ignite hot fashion trends. Reading about what Celebrity wears in terms of personalized jewelry will helps us make safe fashion choices.

  7. Pandora is Both Beads and Charms by David K Fox

    There are many different jewellery items on the market. These items come in all different shapes and sizes and can be in the form of earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets. However, there is one item that has become extremely popular of late. The item? Charms and beads.

  8. Set Apart From the Rest by Choosing Handmade Silver Jewelry by Pierre Smith

    In today’s world, people are used to mass production. They do not mind having one of the many items produced by the machine as long as they are affordable. But some things remain to be special. Some things are meant to have more importance over other items, which mean they demand a certain premium.

  9. Understated But Innovative – Movado Bangle Ladies Wristwatches by Tina Richard

    The fine Swiss watch manufacturer is renowned with its precious timepieces in extremely modern design and superior quality. Watches from the Movado Museum Collection are all about durability and classiness, even they are regarded as the most iconic Movado watches.

  10. Girls Jewelry Boxes – How to Make Personalized Jewelry Boxes by Hadyn Tanner

    Sometimes, an object is more precious when it is not bought from a store but made by your self. This is true especially when it comes to gifts because you, as the giver, are able to personalize you gift in a way you know that the recipient will like. Because jewelry box is one of the favorite things to be given on any occasions, especially to women, here are some ways on how to make your own jewelry box.

  11. Men’s Silver Rings – How to Choose a Classy Style by Krissy Klien

    Men’s silver rings are a part of masculine jewelry which is meant solely for men and are made either entirely of silver or any other metal which is coated with silver. Since men’s jewelry now occupies a prominent place in the fashion world, men’s silver rings are found in a variety of designs which can act as accessories to formal as well as informal attire.

  12. Stylish Titanium Mens Jewelry is the New Gold by Oscar Acosta

    Looking at quality mens jewelry is always a fun time for most men who have developed an appreciation for such decoration, especially when it’s something like titanium men’s jewelry. As an exotic metal, titanium has a beauty and durability that is without compare these days. And titanium combined with gold or silver and jewelry has a rare beauty to it.

  13. Things You Should Know About Silver Jewelry Earrings by Pierre Smith

    The real beauty of a person comes out naturally. But this does not mean that you do not have to do anything already just to make yourself beautiful because if you really want to feel and look beautiful then, you have to find ways on how to accentuate your natural beauty.

  14. Wholesale Jewelry Makes One Look Fashionable and Rich by Tatyana Arie

    Wholesale jewelry can make individuals suppose that they are wearing real plush jewelry. These days, more and more individuals choose to buy wholesale jewelry items due to the cost effectiveness and cheapness. Now that this jewelry can function just as luxurious and is also cheaper, individuals have no grounds not to opt for wholesale jewelry.

  15. Timeless Mens Casio Watches by Paul Wise

    In the world of Mens Casio Watches the Casio Databank is a very capable wristwatch that was released in the 1980s but is still a bestseller to this day. The Casio Databank was the first of Mens Casio Watches that provided a way to electronically store vast amounts of data on one’s wrist. These watches soon became much more than electronic notepads, however, with even one model going so far as to serve as a universal remote control for one’s cable box, television set, and videocassette recorder!

  16. White Gold Chains – Perfect For Special Occasions by Hadyn Tanner

    Remembering special occasions of our loved ones such as our family and friends bring wonderful memories to treasure every year. Special occasions that involve gifts would be birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and recognition days of your brothers or sisters and nephews or niece perhaps, Christmas, and Valentines or merely showing how grateful you are to another person. These are some situations where in we spend time thinking what to give as presents and spend our penny for it.

  17. The Hopi and Their Jewelry by Abd Laziz

    The Hopi silver overlay technique is well-renowned. It developed from the tradition of silversmithing of the Native Americans, started by the Navajo and Zuni. It created a style of its own. The technique was the creation of Hopi silversmiths Paul Saufkie and Fred Kabote in 1938 and was a breakthrough in Native American jewelry making and design.

  18. Pandora Charms by Rio Regio

    Pandora is the most unique jewelry company you will ever find. What makes this company special is their production of Pandora Charms which are sold separately. By being able to purchase the beads and the charms individually, the consumer has the choice of the theme, color and style of what beads and charms would be included in the jewelry that they are to wear.

  19. 12 Gifts of Birthstone Jewelry by Deena O’Daniel

    Everyone has a birthstone, and birthstone jewelry is a thoughtful and unique gift for anyone who enjoys wearing their personal stone. Traditionally, each month of the year has a gemstone associated with it. Where did the custom come from? Encyclopedia Brittanica states that “Supernatural powers have long been attributed by astrologers to certain gemstones. Wearing the gem associated with one’s birthday is commonly thought to bring good luck or health.”

  20. Teen Jewelry Boxes – Protect Their Valuable Belongings by Lisa Peeno

    It is great training for your teen to have a central location for all of their most important items. A jewelry box is a great place to train them to keep their most precious expensive and inexpensive belongings.

  21. Storing Your Jewelry Safely by Lisa Peeno

    Your jewelry is an important and valuable part of your life. There are simple steps that can be taken to ensure that it has a long life without damage or loss.

  22. Men’s Charging Stations and Jewelry Boxes by Lisa Peeno

    Men often carry their most important belongings everywhere they go. These items are often lost or misplaced easily at the end of each day. There is a great way to solve this dilemma.

  23. Tungsten Carbide Wedding Bands by Levi Moreno

    If you are soon getting married and want to buy a wedding ring that is as elegant as gold and platinum, but don’t have the budget for expensive rings; what is your alternative to expensive wedding bands without looking like a cheapskate? The answer is tungsten carbide wedding bands, which are wedding rings made from the chemical compound of tungsten carbide.

  24. Customized Photo Jewelry by Danny Ricks

    Photo jewelry is definitely now becoming a fad in this new generation. Many of this young generation find these kinds of jewelries so adorable for varied reasons. These fashionable jewelries are definitely among the hippest stuffs to reckon with in the market today.

  25. Finding Jewelry Making Patterns by Gary A Capps

    Jewelry making is very popular today; growing numbers of bead enthusiast are creating noise in business industry. If your one of many aspirants in making your own jewelry, and perhaps owning all ready to use material, then you’re almost there taking your first step. In making jewelries, first thing you will need to find is your materials, and one of the most important tools is the jewelry making pattern.

  26. How to Take Care of a Jewelry Box by Lisa Peeno

    The wooden jewelry box is a beautiful keepsake that should last for many years and can even be passed on to future children and grand children. Here are some simple steps to caring for your jewelry box.

  27. Jewelry Boxes For Young Men and Boys That They Will Love by Lisa Peeno

    Often boys and young men are left to hide their jewelry and other precious items in their sock drawer or in a mug left on the dresser. This can easily be amended with a jewelry box.

  28. Jewelry Stands, Chargers and Boxes Are a Great Way to Stay Organized by Lisa Peeno

    Jewelry boxes are a beautiful way to store and preserve your all of your jewelry. Every piece of your jewelry may not be as valuable or expensive but they are each valuable to you. Here are some optional ways to protect those valuable pieces.

  29. Men’s Modern Jewelry Boxes by Lisa Peeno

    Jewelry boxes are an essential item necessary for every man’s organization. When men consider the need for a place to store their jewelry they often avoid a traditional jewelry box because they automatically think of pretty glass mirrors and fancy boxes. This is however not true of men’s modern jewelry boxes.

  30. Celtic Tungsten Ring Meanings by Gary Camphausen

    Celtic tungsten rings have symbolic meanings that represent more than just the standard love, happiness and life. Being educated about the meanings will help many make the right choice of a Celtic ring.


Babies Onboard.

When it comes to taking a baby on a cruise it may seem like a daunting experience, but just like every other holiday, it pays to research, plan and be organised. To start with, all cruise lines have minimum age restrictions, and these do vary greatly.

Disney Cruise Line will accept infants from 12 weeks, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America, Princess and Carnival will take babies over six months. You may find however, for Transatlantic, Hawaii and South American cruises, children are required to be aged at least one. It is always best to check with your cruise agent, in order to get the most up to date information.

Choosing your cabin can be a bit more tricky when travelling with an infant, having a balcony may be beneficial, being able to sit outside whilst your baby catches up on its well needed afternoon nap, means you can still sit and relax and enjoy the weather, or fresh air, or maybe even just a bit of peace and quiet.

If you do prefer to go for an inside cabin, be aware of the lack of sunlight in the room, this can cause a bit of confusion for the young ones, as they do not know what time of day it is, even an outside cabin has the port hole window to provide natural light.

In most cabins you will find a mini fridge which you can store baby formula and food, it is best to check with your cruise agent for this, but cruise lines that definitely have these onboard are Princess Cruises, Disney Cruises and Royal Caribbean.

You will find that most cruise lines do not have baths in the cabins, apart from the suites. Disney Cruise Line does however have a split bath tub/shower combination. It most cases a detachable shower handle is the best alternative to ensuring your baby can still have a good wash without forcing them under the shower, which many children do not like.

On Disney Cruise Line, they have a curtain that separates off the bed areas, which is great for those with slumbering infants. It is always best to reserve a cot when you book your cruise, I know babies do tend to like their own comfortable bed and blankets; you could bring their favourite blanket with you, to make them feel more at home.

There are onboard activities for children on most ships, so you can take your child to go and play, learn and explore in their own are
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as. Disney Cruise Line has The Flounders Reef Nursery, which is designed for 12 weeks to 3 years old. With a soft play area, an activity room and even a quiet area for those who cannot stay awake through all the excitement. The parents can leave the children, they will of cause be provided with pagers, this is when the adults can go and have some time to themselves to enjoy.
An hourly rate is charged for the service, currently it stands at $6 per hour, as the service is very popular it is recommended you book up as soon as possible, to reserve your little ones playtime.

Activities will vary onboard, and you will find most cruise lines offer activities for the older children, these being 2/3 and older. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity do however; have a programme aimed at 6 months to 18 months called Aqua Babies. The itinerary and program will vary on each ship, but you and your infant can experience Musical Inspiration, Baby Gymnastics, I Love Animals and much more. These have been developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price and are hosted by trained youth staff. All children at Aqua Babies must be accompanied during all activity sessions.

Other cruise lines with great facilities are P&O, and Carnival. Both tend to have more toddler-focused activities but they do allow playtime for babies, with Camp Carnival offering set times for children under two to play, and P&O’s Ventura with their very own babies’ playroom, Tumblers. This does require supervision by parents, but is full of toys, soft play, and great fun for the infants.

Alongside daytime entertainment, you may want to have a night or two to yourself, to enjoy the shows, casino or to sit under the stars with a cocktail. Babysitting services are available on most cruise lines; Royal Caribbean offer in cabin baby-sitting for over 1’s, there is an hourly rate of $10, it is vital to book ahead.

P&O Cruises have night nurseries onboard, where parents can put their little ones to sleep; this service is available between 6pm and 2am. There is a beeper given to parents in case of an emergency, or even when the infants are playing up. This is a very popular service, and is normally offered on a first come, first serve basis.

It really depends on what sort of cruise you are looking for, some parents will enjoy the time to themselves, whereas others may want to take their infants with them to the shows, and spend time together in the evenings. Some parents take it in turn to do things onboard, giving them both a chance to see the ship.

When it comes to dining onboard, you are able to request highchairs in the restaurants; your waiter will be more than happy to help. Most families tend to go for first seating, which is normally at 6pm; you can even choose to sit just with your family if you prefer to be together.

With freestyle cruises offering flexible dining arrangements, you can choose your dining times and where you want to eat depending on what you prefer, this may suit those who have young infants and babies.

If you like nothing, more than a dip in the pool, you have to be aware of
where your baby can swim. If they are not potty trained (this would apply to most children under two), due to United States Public Health (USPH) Regulations, children are unable to go in the main swimming pools with nappies on. Disney Cruise Line is an exception to this as they have separate areas, which are filtered differently, allowing babies with swim nappies on to use the pool. You may find the shallow, or splash pools allow infants in nappies, but you cannot guarantee this, and you should check before going for a swim.

In regards to nappies, wet wipes and formula it is normally recommended to take your own, the shops onboard will have limited stock, although they can be expensive. One of the best tips I have come across, is to take all your babies things onboard in a box, this can then be disposed of at the end of the holiday, and means more suitcase sp
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ace for yourselves.

If you are worried about having to take tonnes of clothes, there are public laundries on Disney, Princess and QM2. You can however take detergent and wash any extra bits in the cabin, to ensure you have clean bibs, without having to take huge amounts with you.

In keeping your luggage down, you can hire push chairs onboard Carnival and Disney, Disney do not charge, but you do need to put a $200 deposit down, and Carnival charge $25 per week, and $6 per day. Bouncy seats and travel swings are available for rent as well.

You will be able to head off the ship when you are in port, seeing the sights with your baby experiencing new places, you may prefer to make you own plans at each place, shore excursions are an option, I would go through these beforehand and make sure they are appropriate for you and the family.

The best thing you can do is to think ahead, and try to work out exactly what you will need. Your cruise is about all of you enjoying yourself, and taking a baby onboard does not have to have restrictions. Simply planning your cruise, means as a family you can enjoy your time away from home.

By: Laura Scott

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Laura Scott, an experienced cruiser, who writes for www.insidecruise.co.uk, and on occasions for www.idealcruising.co.uk magazine.

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