Cordless Skype
Do you find you have less and less time to spend with your parents and siblings? Are you working crazy hours and going out solo, or spending a lot of time with your spouse and children, and feel you are losing some connection with your family?
The amount of time available to spend with your family of origin may be limited, or you may be growing distant as a result of living apart, having different interests or dealing with conflicts over how you should be living your life. The question is: How can you maintain and/or build your family relationships in order to have a close relationship with them, in spite of these varying stumbling blocks?
1. Use technology to stay in touch. If you don’t get to see your family as often as you would like, there are many ways to stay in touch using technology. I recently set my parents up on Skype with a webcam so that they could chat with my brother’s kids over the computer while getting to see their faces! I use Instant Messaging software to chat with my cousins and now, with the advent of Facebook, I can see quick updates of what my cousins are up to and provide them with updates on my life, as well. Although technology can seem impersonal, it can be a great tool for quick interactions or to catch up with family members when you cannot see them in person.
2. Reminisce together. The more you remember the good times together and/or grieve the hard times together, the closer you and your family members can become. By remembering old stories, you can laugh together, share stories and remember the times you shared with your immediate and/or extended family and friends. By bringing up the past, sharing old stories and remembering fun times, you can rebuild relationships and remind yourselves that the fondness, understanding and fun can be experienced again.
3. Express yourself. Sometimes, family bonds can be strained when one person’s feelings are hurt by something that was done or said by another member of the family. In order to maintain close bonds, express your concerns or your hurt feelings. Family members often don’t know that what they said or did was hurtful. If it is a recurring problem, learn to set boundaries. For example, if a family member continues to berate your work, let them know that this is upsetting to you, and that you would like to avoid that topic in the future. Expressing your feelings, hurts, anger and happiness with family is a way to be authentic with them and share who you really are so that you can be close and enjoy the time you spend together.
4. Spend quality time together. Spending time together is one of the easiest ways to maintain close ties with your family. Although time with family can sometimes be stressful, it can also be fun, encouraging and full of laughter. If you live close to your family, dedicate one night a week to a family dinner; if you don’t live close enough for weekly visits, figure out a way to visit each other once a month or once every couple of months; and if you live even farther apart, try to arrange an annual reunion. No matter the avenue you decide to take, spending quality time with your family will allow you to build or maintain the close relationships you are looking for.
5. Create family traditions. Create some memorable family traditions that can be passed down to future generations. Whether it is a family vacation to the beach each year, baking Christmas cookies together each holiday season, fun summer picnics, Sunday dinners, or an annual family reunion including extended family, find something that will be memorable and fun, and be sure to follow through on making them traditions. The more effort you put into these traditions, the more you will want to honor them, as they will become something to look forward to.
Family relationships and bonds can be hard to maintain as we get older, go our own ways and as our lives gets busy. Every family has their share of stress and conflict, but if you remember the importance of the great things family can bring to your life – connection, love, stability, laughter and joy – you will see that the good things far outweigh the bad. Spending some time either visiting, calling or sharing will help keep the bonds strong, and allow you to have healthy, positive relationships with family members for years to come.
Monica Thakrar is a life coach focused on helping clients live a more balanced, joyful life. She helps clients achieve “wellness from the inside out.” Take a free “How Stressed Are You” Quiz and receive 9 Stress Management tips FREE by signing up for it at http://www.joyfulsoulcoaching.com. Also sign up for a free Stress and Health Tele-summit at: http://joyfulsoulcoaching.com/fabulousinsights.html.
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Panasonic 5.8GHz Accessory Skype Phone USB Adapter 575 Panasonic accessory 5.8GHz USB telephone adapter for Skype – For use with Panasonic 5761/5766/5771/5776/5777 – Must install Skype software to computer and register this unit with base unit before Skype feature can be used – To use Skype, the USB adaptor KX-TGA575S must be connected to a computer which is active and connected to the Internet using broadband connection – For more information on… |
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VoiP Skype Cordless Phone Kit Get cordless handset convenience when you use Skype!… |
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Philips VOIP3212G/37 Skype Cordless Dual Handsets $89.99 10-22-2007 – Brand New Item. Description – PHILIPS VOIP3212G/37 DECT 6.0 VOIP SYSTEM DUAL PHONE BUNDLE (2-PHONE BUNDLE)… |
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Linksys iPhone CIT300 – Cordless phone / USB VoIP phone – DECT – Skype $149.98 Get cordless handset convenience when you use Skype! Now your don’t have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends. The Linksys cordless Dual-Mode Internet telephony kit comes with the handset, charger, and a USB base station that plugs into your computer. Dual-Mode capability lets you choose whether to make calls over a standard telephone line or with the Skype applic… |
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Linksys by Cisco Refurb Skype Cordless Phone $39.99 Get cordless handset convenience when you use Skype! Now you don’t have to sit in front of your computer when you want to talk to your friends. With the included Skype program running on your PC, the handset can read and display your contact list on its built-in illuminated display. Just choose who you want to talk to from the menu, press a button, and get ready to talk.Of course, the handset supp… |
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USB Cordless/VoIP Phone Support MSN Yahoo Messenger $36.95 USB Cordless/VoIP Phone Support MSN Yahoo Messenger… |
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Philips VOIP1511B/37 Skype Travel Phone $25.99 Skype travel phone LCD screen for viewing contacts Roll-it cable management Hands free via PC speakers Skype voice mail alert PC and Mac compatible… |
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Panasonic KX-TGA450B 4-line 5.8 Ghz FHSS Handset 3 Pack Kit $249.95 * Three Panasonic KX-TGA450B is the 5.8GHz Gigarange accessory additional handset color matched for use with the Panasonic KX-TG4500B expandable cordless small business phone system. * 5.8 GHz Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Technology. * Call Waiting Caller ID. * 30-Station Handset Caller ID Memory & Dialer. * 50-Station Handset Phone Directory & Dialer. * 2-Way Intercom/Paging. * … |
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IP Phone: IP Phone, Voice over Internet Protocol, Public switched telephone network, Session Initiation Protocol, Skinny Call Control Protocol, Proprietary … Skype, Telephone, Cordless telephone $38.00 An IP phone uses Voice over IP technologies allowing telephone calls to be made over an IP network such as the internet instead of the ordinary PSTN system. Calls can traverse the Internet, or a private IP Network such as that of a company. The phones use control protocols such as Session Initiation Protocol, Skinny Client Control Protocol or one of various proprietary protocols such as that… |
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Skype Microphone $9.99 Skype Microphone |
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Thomson Skype Cordless Dual Mode Handset $64.13 GE 28301EE1 Expansion 2-in-1 Internet and Standard Handset |
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Radian SkyTone for Skype USB-Telephone Adapter – 1 x , 1 x PSTN $53.48 This Skype compatible USB-Telephone Adapter enables the user to make free calls anywhere in the world from their current phone and switch between regular (PSTN) and Internet calls. The unit works with any regular or cordless telephone. |
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FVTouchCam N1 for Skype silver $119.99 FVTouchCam N1 for Skype silver |
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Skype Hacks $16.27 If you’ve heard about Skype–and who hasn’t with all the recent media attention devoted to Internet telephone services–chances are you’ve been mighty tempted to try it out. Skype Hacks tells you what all the Skype hype is about, explains the basics, and shows you more than 100 clever tips and tricks for tweaking and tuning Skype to make it do just what you want and more. Millions of people (48 million and counting, in fact) have opted for Skype, which uses peer-to-peer (P2P) technology to turn any PC, Mac, or Pocket PC into a telephone. Skype offers free calls between computers and extremely cheap calls to old-fashioned phone numbers (landlines and mobile phones). The sound quality is excellent, and end-to-end encryption means the connection is private and secure. But if you really know what you’re doing, Skype can accomplish a whole lot more than that. Software developer and author Andrew Sheppard recently converted his entire house to Skype and uses it for all his personal and business calls, even when he’s traveling. In Skype Hacks, he shows you how to do things with the technology that even the engineers at Skype probably never intended. Skype Hacks shows you how to: Get started with Skype Figure out how much money you’re saving and maximize your savings Cut the ties to your old phone company Optimize your Skype configuration Integrate Skype with desktop tools like Microsoft Office and your web browser Set up a Skype-based call center The book offers ideas for creating and organizing a contacts list, using Skype to transfer files, taking advantage of chat and voicemail capabilities, turning a PDA into a mobile phone, and automatingSkype for even greater efficiency. So whether you’d simply like to give Skype a trial run, you want new Skype ring tones and fun on-hold music, or you’re considering wiring your home with Skype to get rid of regular phone service altogether, Skype Hacks is your ideal guide. |
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Skype for Dummies $19.42 Skype, recently acquired by eBay for $2.5 billion, allows people to talk for free to friends anywhere in the world through a broadband Internet connection. This book shows people how to download and set up Skype, create and edit a list of authorized contacts, set up a Skype Profile and Internet identity, and implement call forwarding, conference calls, and voice mail. |
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Sanwa Skype VOIP Corded USB Phone $9.95 Compufon is a peripheral device for use with computers on which the Skype software is installed |
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Belkin Desktop Internet Phone for Skype $86.24 Belkin’s Desktop Internet Phone for Skype allows you to make unlimited free phone calls to other Skype users without a computer. It also lets you call people who use traditional phone systems -using SkypeOut- at a drastically reduced rates compared to standard phone services. |
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Ipevo Cdpu-04 / Fr-33.2 B Skype(tm) Usb Lcd Handset (black) $37.95 IPEVO CDPU-04 / FR-33.2 B Skype? USB LCD Handset (Black) |
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Ipevo Cdcu-03us / Tr-10 W Skype(tm) Personal, Handsfree Speakerphone (white) $67.99 IPEVO CDCU-03US / TR-10 W Skype? Personal, Handsfree Speakerphone (White) |
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VOIP / SKYPE Headset, Silver by Eforcity $6.46 Speak freely with this hands free VoIP / Skype headset Compact design great for tossing in your laptop case for business on the road Designed for maximum mobility and minimum size Plugs in to standard 3.5mm audio jacks, for speaker and microphone Most suitable for laptops, or desktops with front mic and speaker plugs. |
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IPEVO Wifi Phone for Skype VOIP – CSPN-01IP $108.72 The Wi-Fi Phone for Skype operates via a Wi-Fi wireless Internet connection. This gives you the freedom to make Skype calls anywhere in the world, when you connect to a secure or open Wi-Fi network (that does not require browser-based login or authentication) |
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ACTIONTEC Vosky Chatterbox Plug-and-Play Speakerphone for Skype $19.59 VoSKY Chatterbox from Actiontec is the go-anywhere speakerphone solution for Skype! No software or special drivers required. Simply plug your VoSKY Chatterbox into any computer and you are ready to start talking! Make Skype Calls on Speakerphone Plug Chatterbox into your computer; and make or receive a Skype call as you normally would. Then talk to your Skype contacts; hands-free and without wearing headsets! You do not need to download any additional drivers or software. Just take Chatterbox; plug it into any computer; and you are ready to go! |
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VOIP / SKYPE Handsfree Stereo Headset w/ Microphone $7.49 This Hands Free overhead VOIP / Skype headset is great for internet phone, conference calls, video games. Fully compatible with: VoIP Skype / MSN / Yahoo / ICQ / AOL or internet calling. Stereo headset offers great bass and treble sound quality. Adjustable head band and foam ear pads offers comfortable fitting. Features with adjustable volume control on the cord. Plugs into standard 3.5mm audio jacks, for speaker and microphone. |
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PC Computer HeadPhone Headset MicroPhone for MSN Skype $15.68 This Hands Free overhead VOIP / Skype headset is great for internet phone, conference calls, video games.Fully compatible with: VoIP Skype / MSN / Yahoo / ICQ / AOL or internet calling.Stereo headset offers great bass and treble sound quality.Adjustable head band and foam ear pads offers comfortable fitting.Features with adjustable volume control on the cord.Plugs into standard 3.5mm audio jacks, for speaker and microphone. |
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GTMax 3.5mm Mini Microphone for Laptop NoteBook MSN Skype $4.99 Brand new generic microphone. Suitable for the internet telephony VOIP or SKYPE and speech recognition at the notebook. |
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3.5mm Flexible Mini Microphone for Laptop NoteBook MSN Skype $4.95 Brand new generic microphone. Suitable for the internet telephony VOIP or SKYPE and speech recognition at the notebook. sku:unihan058 |
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Actiontec VoSKY Call Center for Skype – Telephone Adapter USB07051C-01 $48.99 Make Skype calls from your cell phone, the nearest phone – any phone! Actiontec once again delivers a product that enhances your Skype experience. Before, you had to sit in front of the computer and wear cumbersome headsets for Skype calling. Now VoSKY Call Center from Actiontec takes the great sound quality and low cost of Skype calls and makes these features accessible everywhere, on any phone. |
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VOIP / SKYPE Mini Flexible Microphone – Black $3.59 This Hands Free VOIP / Skype microphone is great for internet phone, conference calls, video games and more. A flexible cable enables you to position the mic to fit your needs. Microphone filters out background noise while allowing a high quality voice transmission. Small, compact size is great for traveling, home, or at the office. |
