August 30th, 2010
We recently ran across this cartoon, and thought you would appreciate the chuckle. And if you don’t, then you can have your people post a comment here on this blog. Enjoy!
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August 11th, 2010
Welcome back to the second installment of our Back to School organization tips. These next simple tips will help you start the school year on the right foot.
3. Plan a wardrobe.
Unless your child attends a school with a mandatory uniform, shopping for back to school clothes can be an annual battle between you and your student. Fortunately, a few minutes of thoughtful planning can go a long way in saving you time and money, as well as ensuring that your child gets the clothes he or she wants, to display their own style and fit in with their classmates. Take some time to go through your child’s current wardrobe to see what still fits, what is still in fashion, and what needs to be donated because of excessive wear and tear. Take stock of what he or she has, and look to see what’s missing (jeans shoes, long sleeve tops, etc.). Be sure to check the school’s dress code policy as well, to ensure you’re making wise wardrobe purchases. Shop the sales to ensure you get the best deal and stick to your list.
 4. Attack the closet.
Closets are breeding grounds for unwanted “stuff” so it’s a smart idea to purge your closets at least once a year. Trash, sell or donate unwanted (or outgrown) clothing, toys, sporting equipment, musical instruments, shoes, etc. File or ditch excess papers (which will also keep the silverfish away), replace cedar planks or other scented accents, vacuum the floor (especially if you haven’t seen it in awhile!) and organize the remaining items for efficiency and ease of use. This is sure to help your student start the year off on the best possible foot. Remember to check under the bed, too!
Join us next time for the final installment of our Back to School organization tips. In the meantime, it’s not too soon to begin planning a back to school party – keep the kids’ spirits high and have one final fling to celebrate the end of summer. Click here to rent an LCD projector starting at just $99 for the whole weekend.
August 9th, 2010
It’s that time of year again – the time when parents across the country give a sigh of relief and school age children give a groan while parents and children alike scramble to prepare for another school year. Here are some tips to help you get organized and get ready for “back to school.”
 1. Score your school supplies early
Sure, it’s tempting to wait until the last minute to collect school supplies, but within a couple of weeks of the resumption of school, the school supply aisle in most stores looks like a cyclone tore through it. Prices may be low, but so is the stock level, and good luck finding those odd or unusual items on the must-have list. The couple of bucks you’d save on waiting for school supplies to go on sale will quickly be eaten up in the extra gas you’ll use driving from store to store to find what you need. Be smart…shop early and get your supply lists finished.
2. Let someone else do the shopping.
You can save time and effort by using a service like http://www.edukitinc.com/ Edukit connects with your school, gathering up school supply lists for each grade level and assembling a fixed-price kit that includes everything your child needs. When you order early enough, Edukit will even deliver your child’s kit to his or her classroom on the first day of school. How’s that for convenient? Think it’s expensive or riddled with unnecessary markups? Think again – our staff tested Edukit this year and found they paid the same or only a couple of dollars more for school supplies purchased on sale vs. school supplies delivered by Edukit. Visit their website to see if your school participates (and if not, you can offer to liaison between Edukit and your child’s school).
Be sure to come back for part 2 of our segment on Back to School Organization tips. In the meantime, why not celebrate the end of summer with a family movie night complete with a rental projector from Projector123.com? Weekend rates start as low as $99. Click here to reserve your rental projector today.
July 5th, 2010
When it comes to sun safety, prevention is the key. But in the unfortunate event that you or someone in your household does get sunburned, here are some natural remedies to soothe the pain. (Plus you could always rent a projector to keep the whole family entertained while sunburns are healing!)
Aloe vera application – use freshly harvested leaves to squeeze out drops of aloe and apply to the sunburn. Alternatively, use an aloe vera prepared product and apply topically to affected areas.
Apple cider vinegar compress – sure it stinks, but it works miracles in taking the heat out of a nasty sunburn. Soak a cotton ball and apply directly to affected areas, or soak a washcloth to cool larger areas. Helps prevent blistering/peeling.
Baking soda bath – add about a cup of baking soda to a lukewarm (or cool, if you can stand it) bath and soak affected areas. Alternatively, dissolve in water and make a cool compress.
Cucumber spa treatment – fresh cucumber slices will cool and soothe sunburns.
Epsom salt soak – dissolve 1-2 cups Epsom salt (available at any local pharmacy and most groceries) in a tepid bath, or make a cooling compress with a wash cloth or soft rag.
Oatmeal spa soak – oatmeal has a remarkable cooling and moisturizing effect. Add some to your bath water and soak; alternatively, fill a clean soft sock (one you don’t intend to wear again) with oatmeal and tie the open end closed. Soak thoroughly until the oatmeal softens and use gently as a soothing compress. Also works miracles on eczema. Rinse off the oatmeal residue with cool water before drying your skin.
Potato shreds – When all you have in the house is a potato, never fear. Simply grate the potato and apply to affected area. The starch draws out the heat and soothes the burn.
Witch hazel works wonders – soak a compress and apply to affected area for quick soothing of a nasty sunburn.
While it’s fresh in your mind, why not take steps to prevent a sunburn next time? Stock up on sunscreen and place extra bottles of sunscreen in your car, your purse, near your back door (for playing in the back yard), near your front yard (for fun in the front yard), your pool/beach/gym bag, in the kids’ sports bags, and wherever else you enjoy time outdoors. Send a bottle with each child to day camp, and remind camp counselors to apply sunscreen before your child plays outdoors. If you have sunscreen with you, you’re much more likely to remember to apply it regularly. Be safe and have fun in the sun!
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June 28th, 2010
We recently ran across this article with lots of links to other articles and useful information to help you keep your kids safe this summer. This article is courtesy of About.com: Pediatrics. Remember, plenty of fun and safe summer activities are at your fingertips with an affordable rental projector from Projector123.com.
Keep your kids safe and healthy this summer season by learning about sun safety, fireworks, water safety, and avoiding insect bites.
Since bites are itchy, even without any worries about health problems, like West Nile Virus, it is a good idea to try to protect your kids from insect bites by learning how to apply an insect repellent properly.
Many parents overlook the fact that kids can get sick from the germs in the water of pools, lakes, and water parks, etc. In addition to basic swimming safety, learn how taking some simple steps can help to keep your kids and everyone else safe and healthy while swimming.
Review when you can start using an insect repellent on your kids and get help choosing an insect repellent that is safe and provides good protection against mosquito bites and other bugs.
Although you should make every effort to keep your kids safe year-round, it is especially important in the summer when most kids are out of school. Review these summer safety tips to help keep your kids safe this summer.
Are you keeping your kids safe from the sun? Take our Sun Safety Parenting Quiz to see if you know everything you should to keep your kids safe from the harmful effects of the sun.
Review the hidden dangers of kids being left or getting trapped in hot cars, which can lead to heat stroke and death.
Learn how to prevent and treat children with Swimmer’s Ear.
Mosquitos and Mosquitoe are common misspellings for mosquitoes and mosquito.
Although fireworks are a summer tradition for many families, injuries from fireworks don’t have to be if you follow these fireworks safety tips.
Kids often get afraid when a thunderstorm rolls in. Because of the damage that severe thunderstorms and tornadoes can cause, many adults have a healthy fear of them too.
Take our Summertime Safety Quiz to test your knowledge of summer safety, including water and fireworks safety and using sunscreen and insect repellents safely.
A primer to help you keep your kids safe this summer, including helping you learn about avoiding sunburn, insect bites and stings, treating poison ivy, heat illness, and poisonings.
Learn what you can do to avoid and treat sunburns in your children, including limiting sun exposure and using sunscreen.
Learn to avoid accidental poisonings this summer, including those caused by kids who accidentally ingest sunscreens, berries, cleaning solvents, insect repellents, pesticides, plants and mushrooms, and hydrocarbons in the form of gasoline, kerosene, and charcoal fluid.
Review how to avoid chiggers and treat chigger bites, which are common in late spring, summer, and early fall.
Learn what you can do to prevent and treat rashes caused by exposure to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
Review what you can do to avoid bites from mosquitoes and ticks and avoid illnesses like Lyme disease and the West Nile Virus.
Learn to avoid and treat heat illness and heat exhaustion.
Review the basics of preventing food poisoning during the summer at picnics parties and family cookouts.
Learn to avoid burns from fireworks and barbecue grills.
Learn what you can do to avoid and treat bee stings, including how to get the stinger out.
Summertime hazards can pose risks to your children’s health and safety. Learn to take precautions to protect your kids and promote water, sun and fireworks safety.
For many people, summer means fun in the sun. The kids are out of school, adults are on vacation and it’s time for outdoor activities like riding bikes and hosting barbecues. However, summer also is the time of year kids are most likely to be injured
Fireworks safety is important because fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries, even blindness. Learn to prevent fireworks related injuries by leaving fireworks to professionals and learn state regulations concerning the use of fireworks.
When can I start using sunscreen on my baby to protect her from the sun?
Pool Safety tips to prevent drownings in your children and promote water safety when swimming around pools and spas, plus info on diving safety.
Answers to your questions about the use of insect repellents with DEET on your kids to protect them from mosquitoes and other insects.
Foodborne illness and food poisoning do increase in the summer months, when the weather is warmer, allowing bacteria to grow faster, and more people are having picnics, barbecues and camping trips. Learn food safety tips to keep your children safe this summer.
Tips for treating and avoiding insect bites.
We are planning a missionary trip to Guatemala this summer. Do my kids need any special shots or medications before we leave?
Summertime infections can be caused by viruses, food poisoning, mosquito and tick borne illnesses. Learn simple precautions that can help your children to have a safe, fun and infection free summer.
Should your continue your child’s ADHD medicine during the summer when he is out of school?
This is a guide to some of the directories and listings of summer camps available for children with disabilities.
My 8 year old has ADHD, inattentive type and she is doing very well on Concerta. Does she need to continue taking her ADHD medicine all summer when she is out of school, or can I give her a break from it?
The West Nile virus has been spreading westward across the United States, causing infections in some people who are bitten by infected mosquitoes. Are your children at risk?
Sunburns are a little different than other types of burns, but the treatment is very similar. Learn how to treat a sunburn before you need to.
Summer is near, and there are lots of fun baby products in stores that will make your trip to the pool or beach safe and exciting for baby. Take a look at the top baby products for the pool or beach, chosen by your Baby Products Guide.
April 21st, 2010
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March 17th, 2010
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
We thought you might appreciate a bit of social media humor on this luckiest of days. Enjoy!
December 25th, 2009
Have a safe and wonderful Christmas today — and enjoy a laugh from your friends here at Projector123.com
December 23rd, 2009
It’s getting down to the wire now…do you still have an unfinished gift list? Here are some last-minute gift ideas that just might save the day (and your sanity) while keeping you out of the harried pace of the malls and the bumper-to-bumper holiday traffic.
Gift Cards
While it’s true that a gift card is only slightly less impersonal than cash, it’s still likely to be greatly appreciated by the recipient. Just be sure to choose a gift card that fits the person, and select a thoughtful card to go with it. And think outside the store — perhaps the person on your list would love to receive a gift pack of movie tickets, or gift cards for greens fees, restaurants or other services.
Food Deliveries
Though you’ve likely missed the cut-off date for paying anything less than an arm and a leg for the shipping of perishable items, there’s still hope. Many companies (such as http://HarryAndDavid.com) feature email notification of the shipment of gifts — in other words, you can still order a gift basket or food items today, and though the company won’t deliver until after the holiday, the recipient will get an email card explaining that a gift is on its way. In these cases, it’s best not to send holiday-specific items (in other words, nobody wants to receive Christmas decorations or Christmas cookies on December 27th). Stick with fruit, sweets or the classic wine-and-cheese selections.
Music
The gift of music is always appreciated, and the iTunes store allows you to send electronic notification (i.e., email) about gift cards or MP3s purchased for someone on your list.
Looking for a truly unique gift for a family or couple? Why not consider a projector rental from Projector123.com. Starting at just $99 for a weekend rental, you can give the gift of togetherness — imagine how much fun they’ll have creating their own film fest weekend, family movie night, nostalgic digital slide show or big-screen gaming weekend. Click here to order now.
December 15th, 2009
A screen-door is great for keeping the bugs out but it wouldn’t have the same positive effect when placed between a client and your slideshow.
All digital projectors are susceptible to a pixelated image. It’s also known as “the screen-door effect” or “fixed-pattern noise.” This visual artifact makes the whole screen look like there’s a small rectangular or hexagonal grid of black lines running throughout the image.
Whether it’s an LCD or DLP machine, pixelation is simply a matter of how the unit shoots each dot of information at the screen. The tiny electronics that surround each pixel deep inside the projector are what block the light from shining perfectly evenly.
The first digital projectors (in the 80s) had quite a problem with fixed-pattern noise, but technology has improved, making it much less noticeable. Still, the screen-door effect can be as distracting as letting a fly in. Here are four remedies:
Go DLP: DLP projectors are much less susceptible to the tiny black grid compared to LCD models. While there will be some minor pixelation, it’s not as perceptible as with the LCD counterparts. Luckily, Projector123 only offers DLP projectors.
Choose a higher-resolution projector: Resolution is a matter of how many pixels your projector unleashes on the screen. (You can read more about resolution here.) Higher-resolution projectors (like our 3000 Lumen model), display more pixels at once. More pixels may mean more lines — but it also means that those lines are much smaller.
What if you already have the projector? Try these solutions:
Move viewers away from the screen: The farther your audience is from the screen, the less they’ll be able to see the individual pixels and the lines between them. Afterall, every digital image looks pixelated at a very close distance.
Adjust the focus: A sure-fire way to reduce the screen door artifact is by playing with the focus a bit. This will cause the lenses inside the projector to optically blend pixels together. Start with the projector perfectly focused – so that the screen effect is crisp and visible – then move the focus ring ever so slightly. You want the pixels to blend together without intersecting, which will blur out the black lines in between. Be careful, though, because this ever-so-slight blur can cause eyestrain for viewers over a long period of time.
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