How to Travel Stress-free with a Toddler-Part1

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Travelling especially for a holiday should be stress-free. However, time off with kids can be a little too difficult. Ben Pure hands out some interesting and useful tips to make travel stress-free with kids.

Book in Advance

Nobody likes to wait especially children. For children waiting is boring and waste of time. Wherever, you are travelling, book tickets, cabs, and hotels in advance. Last minute bookings for destinations may be expensive and you may not be able to grab them which will increase your stress and disappoint a child.

Packing Bags

Before you travel, make a list of things that you want to take with you. Nappies, nappy bags, cleaning wipes, their favorite toy, crockery, and books are just some of the things that you will need. Check the weather forecast of the place you are travelling to and pack accordingly. Change of clothes while travelling is another useful thing as is a magic scribbler. Buy a toy camera to keep the children engaged. Benjamin Pure advises that while you click your own pictures, let children also ‘pretend click’ the pictures of the places and things they like. Also, do not forget to pack important medicines. A new place, different foods, getting out of routine, and being jet-lagged can make children sick. Carry medicines that are easy to swallow. Carrying plasters and thermometer is also a good idea. Also, a hand sanitizer can be very useful to keep germs at bay.

Remain on Guard

Plan small activities that you would be able to do with your toddler in case there is a delay in flights. For instance, handheld puzzles, small sticker, and coloring books are safe options that would not be too heavy and would also keep the children engaged. Ben Pure also suggests keeping small snacks like breadsticks, rice cakes, raisins, fruits, and malted loaf handy in case children get hungry at a place where there is no arrangement for food. Stick labels on children with their name and your mobile number in case they get lost. Happy travelling!

Which Winter Boots to Buy? Suggestions By Benjamin Pure – Part2

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This is a continuation of a comfortable journey with nicely fitted winter boots by Benjamin Pure. Comfortable shoes make winters look a lot better. A good pair of winter boots even makes snow-shoveling look good. Wet winters seem like a breeze with comfortable shoes. There are many different options available in the market. So which one is the best?

Fitted or Fashionable?

Women often like to look for shoes that are a combination of both-a good fit and shoes that are in. However, the first thing to keep in mind while spending money on good boots is the purpose they are going to solve. Sturdy, warm, and waterproof boots work best for cold regions where it snows or where the winters are wet. This is especially true for walking around the town. But, if you are going to wear the boots just while driving to work and then sit inside in radiators, you can go in for something stylish and less warm. However, if you plan to go hiking, fashion should take a backseat. Look for waterproof and warm boots for hiking.

Long Boots or Ankle-Length

People residing in wet and wintry climates should definitely go in for long boots as they will be warmer and more water-resistant. However, Benjamin Pure feels that long boots are not suitable for hiking as they are difficult to remove. People living in tropical climates like India where there is rarely any snow and not as harsh winters, can go in for ankle-length boots.

Whichever winter boots you choose, just keep in mind that you do not forget their purpose. Boots can be high on style but should not cause any kind of discomfort. Benjamin Pure stresses always to keep water resistance and warmth in mind if you live in wet and wintry weather. Always check the make of the shoes, the material used, and the design of the foot-bed before doling out money. Just think and buy whichever shoe fits your lifestyle and needs the best.

Guide to Buying a First Home by Benpure – Part 1

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First time buyers have a lot of questions in their mind before they spend their hard-earned money on a new home. Benpure feels that buying a house is a big financial commitment. The journey from searching a house to actually start living in it can be very long, frustrating, and time-consuming. With all the right information and the right guidance, buying that first dream home can be a breeze.

Finances

Buying a house is a big decision and the money needed for buying is also big. A buyer has to be realistic and determine how much he can actually afford and how much needs to be borrowed. Apart from just buying the property, money has to be spent on the solicitor’s fees, home décor, and registrations to name a few. Then there are other factors like how much will be offered by the lenders will depend on a person’s present circumstances. For instance, professionals may be offered more or childless couples may be able to borrow more as compared to couples with children.

Search for the Right Place

A place is right if it is right for you. For some people, the location of the house does not matter at all, while for others a house’s distance from their work place, nearby schools, or transport links matters a lot. Choose a place that suits you the best. Benpure suggests being little shrewd and asking questions from agents/property owners about title deeds and leasehold information.

Try to Negotiate

Try to negotiate with the seller. You never know you might be in for a bargain. Also, remember to offer a little less than what you can actually afford. If the seller doesn’t agree in the first place you can put in an offer of a little more amount. Whatever you do, make a quick decision as sought after properties do not take long to sell.

These are just some of the things to keep in mind while buying that first dream home. There are other factors like mortgage and solicitors to keep in mind before paying for the first home. More tips and tricks from Benpure will be listed in another of these series to these blogs.

Benjamin Pure Offers Tips on Maintaining a Pre-owned Car

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There are many reasons why people buy pre-owned cars. The most important stimulus to go for a used car according to Benjamin Pure is value for money. You can buy a car in reasonably good condition at almost one third of the price of a brand new car.

First time buyers are skeptical about their driving skills and prefer to go for a second hand car. Once they have developed enough confidence, then they plan to purchase a new car.

Car manufacturing companies are constantly introducing new models and upgrading the existing ones. Customers are tempted to buy these models by selling their used cars. It is found that people sell their sparingly used cars to buy upgraded models, according to Benjamin Pure.
These are few of the reasons why the market for second hand cars is growing at such a phenomenal rate. The foremost is customers can plan to purchase second hand cars at very cheap prices.

A used car needs to be maintained properly and also requires more care than a new one. Nowadays established dealers offer certified cars to ensure that buyers are not cheated. Ben Pure insists that buyers of pre-owned cars must look for dealers offering certified cars only.

There are many tips offered by car experts about keeping your second hand car in excellent condition. It is worth noting that a used car needs better and timelier maintenance than a new car.

Oil is essential for good running of your vehicle. Therefore, you should check the oil levels and fill up the oil if needed. If you have the habit of tuning your car periodically, then you can expect to improve the mileage considerably.

Time schedule of oil change must be adhered to precisely. If there is need to change the oil, then it should be done immediately. Many car owners are disinclined to check the tyre pressure. You should make it a point to check the pressure in tyres at least once in a fortnight.

The car must be treated and cared for just like a human being, adds Benjamin Pure. If you want better life expectancy then you must ensure good health and regular checkups.

Benjamin Pure Shows Ways to Deal with Deadly Habits of Smoking and Alcohol

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Nicotine and alcohol are the two most deadly habits that are affecting our teens, as observed by renowned behavioral scientist Benjamin Pure. These habits have wide ranging repercussions including economical, social, and most importantly, physical ones.

Millions of people succumb to diseases caused due to these habits. You can attribute a large number of deaths caused due to lung cancer and liver disorders to these habits. It is better not to try these even once because your body starts craving for more and more. You become an addict within no time.

Do not play tricks with your health

There are many ways you can try kicking off these habits. You should understand whether you are getting rid of the habit or just replacing it with some other form. Ben Pure feels that e-cigarettes are almost equally harmful as conventional cigarettes.

Unfortunately, e-cigarettes are wrongly promoted as a safe alternative to smoking, observes Benjamin Pure. These are nothing but vaporizing devices. Nicotine containing fluid is heated by means of batteries and vapors containing nicotine are inhaled by users.
Dangers of alcoholism

Alcohol consumption is unfortunately considered to be a status symbol and is regarded as a sign of sophistication. This is a very disturbing fact, considering the immense addictive potential of alcohol.

Alcohol can slow down your reflexes. You can refer to disturbing figures of drink and drive cases that result in fatal accidents. People who are addicted to this deadly habit suffer physically as well as economically.

It can also lead to poisoning, if consumed in excess. Teens consume alcohol in different forms such as beer and so forth. Consumption of alcohol in any form can lead to addiction.

Dealing with the evils of addiction

It is always better to stay away from the dangers of addiction. If you find yourself addicted to any of these dangerous habits, then you must make up your mind to free yourself from the evil habit.

It is never too late to decide, because most of the physical and psychological effects of alcohol and smoking are reversible in nature. After all, you only live once. We have no right to spoil our precious lives by becoming slaves to these habits, concludes Benjamin Pure.

Benjamin Pure Highlights Factors That are worth Considering while Selling Your House

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There is information explosion in every field due to presence of internet search engines. This makes it extremely perplexing for a common man to extract the right information about whatever he is trying to know or understand. Benjamin Pure offers salient information that is a must-read for anyone who is planning to sell his house.

Irrespective of whether you are planning to buy or sell your property the market always belongs to sellers. You only need to find the failure rate in selling properties to know that merely 40 houses out of every 100 are sold in a span of six years.
We can clearly see the ineffectiveness of home selling strategies that are followed by a majority of the sellers. This is also because many sellers use traditional methods for selling properties.

The Internet has opened up fresh opportunities for selling virtually anything that may have any kind of demand. Why not make use of this technology for selling houses? You should be aware of search engine optimization and state-of-the-art search tools that are commonly used by online entrepreneurs.

There is a recent survey that establishes the fact that buyers depend on internet search to gain the latest knowledge, according to Benjamin Pure. You may try to get more information from your agent in terms of what kind of internet marketing he uses to advertise homes for sale on the internet.

Then there is another aspect about understanding the needs of buyers. Imagine that you are a prospective buyer and then think about different priorities you would list while buying a dream property. Value for the hard earned money can be the most important of all priorities.

You should also try to find out who are your target customers that can be approached by way of internet or telemarketing campaigns. Before setting out to find buyers for your property you must decide to sell your house. This may sound strange but it is also true that there are many house sellers who are not at all serious about selling their properties.

If you are interested in selling your house then use the latest technologies such as internet and social media marketing to achieve success, concludes Benjamin Pure.

Interesting Gift Ideas by Ben Pure that Add Personal Touch to Your Emotions

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Birthdays are one of the most special occasions in everyone’s life. These are also occasions to get together for renewing acquaintances. If you are hunting for birthday gift ideas, then Ben Pure recommends choosing personalized gifts.

Gifts that underline your feelings

These individual gifts are more appreciated for their emotional value. The person who receives such personalized gifts is sure to get impressed with the idea. It also underlines the extent of your closeness and emotional attachment with the person.

One of the most favorite gifts to be personalized is a rosewood box that is designed to contain jewelry or a poker set. The box carries the name of the owner and is intricately carved for an impressive and antique look.
Photographs can be used to design amazing gifts that are personal. Calendars with personal photographs are in great demand because these can be put in office as well as living rooms. Personalized photo calendars have the facility of changing photographs every month.

Add touch of exclusivity to your gifts

Smart phones offer unique gift ideas such as a personalized smart phone cover with the recipient’s photograph. These can also be used for including a birthday message, according to Ben Pure.

If you are planning a gift for an elderly person who is fond of playing cards, then a pack of cards with pictures of pets is a brilliant personalized gift idea.

Text messages and e-mails have almost replaced the practice of sending handwritten letters. However, some folks write letters to their pen pals or to pursue their hobby of stamp collection. You can also think of gifting stamps with the photograph of the recipient. It is sure to be a great hit.

Instead of simply presenting a nice looking pen to your friend, you can get it engraved with his or her name to add a personal touch to it. Gifting writing pads or letter-heads with the recipient’s photograph is a brilliant gift idea.

Necklaces and bracelets with a small photograph of near and dear ones is one of the most charming gifts that the person will carry with him or her for most of the time.

Modern technology has given birth to some of the most interesting gift ideas such as a digital photo frame. These photo frames are in huge demand although a bit costlier than the regular ones, adds Ben Pure.

Effective and Useful Tips by Ben Pure for Implementing Organizational Change

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Managing the change is nothing but an art of dealing with the inevitable according to Ben Pure, a renowned management guru. This is because, of all the parameters that affect our lives, the only constant factor is change.

If we are trying to facilitate our staff to cope up with change, then we must try to convince them about the necessity for change.

Paving way for smooth transition

We are living in a perpetual whitewater environment. Everything is destined to change for better or worse sooner or later. Mangers must act as change agents to facilitate the process of changing thongs for better.

Management is always forced to take certain decisions to safeguard organizational interest and to achieve company goals. These decisions may not be palatable for those employees who are going to get affected due to the outcome.

The following example can help you understand the importance of involving the concerned employees in the process of change.

If we need to cut down on travelling expenses of our executives, then there are different ways to achieve this. Management can instruct the executives to travel economy class and stay in hotels that offer lesser facilities but, are more economical.

Ben Pure further states that, if the management can make the executives understand reasons for such cost cutting measures, then implementation of such measures become easy.

Similarly, if the organization needs to upgrade the office by installing newer office automation systems, then each and every concerned employee should be updated in terms of the need for such changes.

You should always expect an early inertia to give in to any change, especially if the same is going to affect the comfort levels of employees. However it is vital on the part of the management to carry on with the process.

Vital aspects of change management

Designing a clear road map for change is very important for the success of the process. Change should be perceived as positive and at no stage employees should feel that it is being thrust on them.

There must be clarity as far as the ultimate goals are concerned. These objectives must be precise, measureable, attainable, and time-bound. Goals that do not conform to these parameters are bound to result in stress and conflicts.

These significant aspects of objectives must be explained to the employees at length. There must be an open dialogue to ensure active participation of each employee.

Ben Pure underlines the significance of a involving the people concerned for the successful implementation of change.

Car Price Comparison Software from Benjamin Pure Comes as a Savior for Car Buyers

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Car buying software makes it easy for potential car buyers to find cars that best fit their needs and budget without having to go through the hassles of finding the right brand and haggling for the best price. The software helps you get the best deal through an amazingly simple and hassle-free process, according to software developer Benjamin Pure. You just have to configure your car online, select driving distance, and use the online price calculator to find your target price for your type of car in one quick and easy step.

Works For All Brands and Trims

The online car software is heavily recommended by almost every industry expert. It can be used to identify the salient features of any car brand, old as well as established. The reasons for its growing popularity are not hard to find. Buying a car using the software program can save you hundreds of dollars, as it allows you to compare the best prices for specific brands without going through the painful process of negotiating with unyielding salesmen.

You can steer clear of dirty games that most dealers play with their customers by knowing beforehand the best prices for various brands and trims. Additionally, the vexing issue of hidden fees and other extra charges that are deceitfully added to the final bill can be neatly avoided according to Benjamin Pure. When you are aware of the lowest price for your chosen brand, you can negotiate with confidence and make the dealer come around to your asking price.

Popular Among Car Buyers and Sellers Too

Within a short period, this amazing car comparison software has established itself as a successful and fast-growing tool in both new and used car marketplace. You are spared the trouble of doing all the legwork. You get real and firm offers on the precise vehicle you want to buy without sharing your personal information with the dealers.

The amazing response that the software has been getting from dealers across Canada reflects the popularity of the portal. Dealers know they can connect with serious and qualified buyers and potentially sell more cars and that too with very little effort by knowing the lowest prices of specific brands. Car dealers can respond to request for quotes quickly and match the prices and get more clients in the bargain, according to Benjamin Pure.

Ben Pure Throws Light on Multiple Aspects of Quality Landscaping

If you are residing in a place that has hostile weather, then you will have great deal of difficulty choosing the right landscaper. Selecting an efficient landscaping professional is vital because plants and shrubs are not able to grow properly due to inhospitable weather, observes Benjamin Pure.

Budgetary considerations

It would be advisable to make a list of your priorities before you discuss what you are looking for with the prospective landscaper. One of the priorities could be the budget. Balancing between the budget and quality of landscaper requires great deal of expertise.

You should remember that expensive services do not always mean the best services. Similarly, economical landscaping services need not necessarily be ordinary. Try to get details of typical services that are offered for a particular budget.

It is better to rule out hidden costs, if any. If there are going to be additional expenses during the progress of project, then these should be discussed in advance. There should not be any element of uncertainty as far as the landscaping budget is concerned.

Getting to know your landscaper

Once you have finalized your budget, it is time to pose certain pertinent questions to confirm that the landscaper you are going to finalize is ideal. This information can be related to the provision of insurance that covers injury to the technicians or workers. The service provider must be duly covered by insurance.

Landscaping companies use different kinds of equipment. Please make sure these devices are not going to damage your property. Select a landscaping agency that uses the latest equipment because such devices are designed to reduce time without compromising precision.

Discussing and communicating is the mantra

Ben Pure advises you to plan your landscaping project much in advance to rule out unexpected circumstances that can cause delays. You should establish robust communication with the contractor and discuss the progress and prospects at every stage of the project.

Always keep good track of the work that has been accomplished. Any deviation from design must be brought to the notice of the concerned person immediately.

Choosing a landscaping contractor is the first step to the landscape project of your dreams. Ben Pure emphasizes that the contractor should be as excited as you about the project.