Problem: Article: When the contract is ready, send it to the other party. The other party will examine the contract to ensure that the terms suit them. In some cases the other party will sign and return the contract right away. More often, he or she will respond with a counteroffer. If there is a counteroffer, be sure to read any changes carefully and decide whether they are acceptable before you sign. If you want to speed things along, you can include a date by which the contract should be either accepted with signature or rejected. Without such a stipulated date, the other party is obligated to respond "within a reasonable amount of time," but this is highly subjective. You can revoke an offer that has not yet been accepted. For example, if you present someone with an offer, and he is considering it but has not accepted the offer, you can tell him that you have changed your mind. However, once the offer has been accepted, you've entered into a binding agreement. It's common for parties to pass a contract back and forth making changes until both parties are satisfied with the terms. The parties are welcome to change the contract in any way they want, so long as the other party sees the changes and has the opportunity to respond. Make sure that you are completely satisfied with the terms before signing the contract. It is very important to read through the whole contract just before signing it to ascertain that there are no changes added without your knowledge. After signing, you are legally obligated to perform under the terms of the contract. After signing the contract, you are legally bound by its terms. If one party does not do what is specified in the contract, the other party has legal remedies and can sue. The courts can either try to enforce the contract or award monetary damages. Any ADR options listed in the contract are also available to dissatisfied parties. The legal system will usually support contract terms, however, and can be used against a violator.
Summary: Make an offer, and consider any counteroffers. Negotiate until an agreement is reached. Understand your liability.

Problem: Article: You don't have to shoulder the burden of work and life by yourself. Talk to your family members. Tell them when you are stressed or when you have a problem at work. They probably won't mind listening to your issues, and you'll feel better afterwards. Everyone needs support networks. If you feel overwhelmed with responsibilities and obligations, your family or friends may be able to help take on some of the burden. For example, you might ask your parents to watch the kids some evenings so you can have time with just your spouse. Whenever you can, set aside a little time to spend with the people who are most important to you. For example, if you are married, you might make it a goal to have a date night with your spouse once a week. Try to spend time with family members individually and as a group. For example, if you have kids, do things together as a family, but also try to spend one-on-one time with each child. . Prioritize it. You may be up against deadlines or have dozens of time-sensitive tasks to complete. Without sleep, your brain won't be able to function on a level needed to take care of all of those problems. Get a solid 7-9 hours of sleep a night, every night. . It is tempting to grab fast food while you rush from the office to your home. Take time to eat healthy. Healthy nutrition translates to more energy, which you'll need to maintain a balance. xercise. Working out, walking, going for a jog, or swimming at a pool can be great on a number of levels. You get some time to yourself. While you are working out, your brain will continue to examine problems from work or at home. Eventually, you'll discover answers. The most obvious result is that you'll feel better about yourself and feel better too. Those "gains" will make balancing work and life easier.
Summary: Rely on your friends and family. Nurture your relationships with family. Get enough sleep Eat healthy .

Problem: Article: On the day of the shower, you'll need to arrive at the venue well before the bride and guests. Ensure the space is clean and that you have everything you need. Depending on how much you have you do, you may need up to several hours to set up. . Arrange furniture, if necessary, to make enough room for the guests and set up any equipment that's needed. You should also make a spot for gifts and arrange any supplies for games or activities. Add linens and place settings to the tables, if applicable. Display any photos or art and hang banners or streamers. Set out centerpieces or floral arrangements, too. It's a good idea to prep the food the day before the shower if you are cooking yourself. Make any last-minute dishes or drinks the day of the party. Set out food on serving platters or use chafing dishes or bowls of ice to keep your dishes hot or cold, as appropriate. You'll need to arrange plates, cups, flatware, serving utensils, and napkins, too! Arrange a space for the bride to open her gifts. Make sure there's enough seating for the guests to be comfortable during this part of the shower. It's a good idea to arrange the favors on a small table or bench near the door. That way, you'll remember to hand one to each guest on their way out. Smile and introduce yourself to anyone you don't know. Thank each person for coming, and point out party necessities or let them know what to expect. For instance, say, "Hey, Marsha, thanks for coming! Go ahead in and grab a drink. We're going to eat in about 30 minutes." Alternatively, say, "Nice to see you again Joan! I'm so glad you could make it. Please set your gift by the stairwell and grab a mad lib from the table on the right." Since you're the host, you're in it for the long haul. Plan to stay late to ensure the bride takes home all her gifts and favors. You'll need to make sure the catering crew gets paid, if applicable, and arrange pick up for rental items, like linens, tables, and chairs. Decorations will need to be taken down and the space will also need to be cleaned after the party.
Summary: Arrive early to make sure everything gets done. Decorate the space Arrange food and drink stations. Set out the favors and make a gift-opening area. Greet the guests as they arrive. Stay after the shower to clean up.

Problem: Article: Resealable plastic bags make excellent piping bags because the frosting or sauce won't come out from anywhere but the point that you want it to. Select a plastic bag based on the amount of frosting or sauce that you need to apply to the top of your dish. Most packages list the interior volume of the plastic bag. This can make it easy to determine whether a bag is big enough for the recipe. A thicker resealable bag, like a freezer bag, is a good choice if you have a thicker frosting that will require a lot pressure to be applied to the bag. You can use a non-sealable plastic bag if that's all you have available, but you'll need to twist it at the top once you fill it to close it. These bags also tend to explode when you squeeze them, so they're not great for thicker frostings. Once you've added your frosting or sauce, seal your bag by running your fingers on the opposite sides of the seal and pressing it together. If you have a plastic bag with a zipper, all you need to do is slide it to the other end of the bag. Push the frosting, icing, or sauce down towards the corner that you're going to cut. You can push the air out before sealing it if you want. It'll make it easier to dispense the icing or sauce but it will also come out quicker.
Summary:
Get a resealable plastic bag and a pair of scissors. Seal the bag at the top to close it.