Embroidery at e4Hats.com in 9 simple steps

e4Hats.com Embroidery

Getting your custom image embroidered on your favorite hat is easy at e4Hats.com. Just follow these 9 simple steps and you can ROCK your own unique custom image on almost any hat!

e4Hats Table Tennis Club Grand Opening

Fullerton Table Tennis Has a New Home

Welcome to the newest USATT affiliate Table Tennis Club in Fullerton California. Welcome to ETTC.

The e4Hats Table Tennis Club is now officially open. Open Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM / Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM / Sunday 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM the new club has been a welcome addition to the Fullerton community.

Come check out what the Fullerton community has been buzzing about.

e4Hats Table Tennis Club Facility Tour

Take a look at the brand new e4Hats Table Tennis Club.

Welcome to ETTC

We welcome you to the brand new e4Hats Table Tennis Club (ETTC). Located at 705 S. Harbor Blvd. in beautiful Fullerton California. The club is the newest USATT affiliate table tennis club in Orange County.

--Play space is over 6,000 Sq. Ft.

--Open 6 days a week

--Private lessons are available

--Both daily and monthly memberships are available

--Grand opening Round Robin May 3rd

--Open Monday Thru Friday 5:00 PM-10:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM-10 PM

  

This entry was posted in ETTC, Videos on May 2, 2014 by Michael Ouellet.

Summer Time Sadness: Back to SCHOOL

Schoooool's Back From Summer

School is back.

That Dreaded Moment is Almost Here

While there is still plenty of summer left, that dreaded day is steadily approaching. There are three words that children of all ages dread...Back To School! Those three words put fear in the eyes of the youth of the world. However if there is any silver lining in the whole Back-To-School process it is when your parents hook you up with new clothes, a backpack, school supplies and more. Making that first day of school impression is paramount in ensuring your child has a great semester both academically and socially.

Back-To-School Survival Guide

So here you are, on the precipice of the back-to-school season. No matter how cool and how hip of a parent you think that you are, we all need a little help sometimes. This guide will help you get your child both what they need, and more importantly what they want, to send them back to school in style. Whether your child is attending their first day of Kindergarten or day one of their college experience, back-to school trends are changing. This guide will lead you through the trends and changes of the 2014 Back-To-School season. As parents you might feel sometimes that you are all alone. Don't go it alone. There is support out there.

The New Technology of Education

Technology moves about as fast as plate of brownies in front of your son's football friends. New gadgets become outdated literally weeks after they are released. Over the years the gadgets and their usage have changed tremendously. The standards are changing and it has become increasingly more important to send your children off to school with the technology and gear that is essential to their learning experience. With the influx of technology it is also important to make your children unplug occasionally and get back to traditional communication. (You know, with your mouth) The right technology gives your child all the tools that they will need to be successful in school and allow them to stand out amongst the masses in the future.

Back to School on a Budget

The economy is finally starting to show signs of growth again, but the economic downturn of 2008-2013 has birthed a new economy. This economy is frugal, this economy spends smart. Coupon usage has increased almost 40%. Shopping at thrift stores, using, coupons, and looking out for the best deals has been less frowned upon then it has been in the past. Whether you are rich or poor we have seen the frailty of our economy and have seen the result of our past economic choices. This chart above shows data from 2012 and 53% of parents had their children wear the same clothes from last year and 14.4% of Americans shopped secondhand. Flash forward to 2014, the economy is improving so parents can afford new clothes so only 42% of parents have their children wear clothes from last year but a whopping 34% of Americans are now shopping secondhand. Almost double the amount. This means that there is no shame in the secondhand game. There are offers out there for FREE SHIPPING and other great deals if you keep an eye out for them.

 Back-To-School Questions: Parents

There are several questions that arise when the Back-To-School season comes around. Both you and your children have questions as both you and you child take that next step. We polled 500 concerned The top three concerns that parents have in regards to their children returning to school are: Teachers/Education (34%), Grades(23%), and Bullying(13%). A lost art in parenting these days is communication. If you keep open that communication channel between you and your child, you will know exactly the things that your child is thinking about and can be prepared to tackle those problems when they arise. Many parents over-think their parenting decisions. That will do more harm than good. Just being there for your child during their adjustment into adult life can do wonders for your child's performance both academically and socially.

Back-To-School Questions: Kids

Parents always have a great deal of questions regarding back-to-school. However children have just as many concerns then the parents do. The top three topics children ask their parents are about grades, making friends, and bullying. Bullying has been a hot button issue for some time now. Of the parents we polled 78% believed that students should be disciplined for a new emerging form of bullying, cyber bullying. 57% of parents have had talks with their children about bullying. 33% of parents responded that their child had encountered some form of bullying. It is important to stress that your child should work hard get good grades, and be themselves and both the grades and the friends will come.

Feelings Towards Back-To-School Shopping

When we polled 500 parents we uncovered a great deal of data. We found that 67% of parents spend over $200 per child during the season. We also discovered that 54% do the majority of their shopping at a superstore. (i.e Walmart,Target etc.) A strange fact that we uncovered in our research is that 48% of the people we polled said that a backpack would be the most expensive item purchased. A frugal trend in growing in this new economy and 33% of the people we polled responded that they will give their children hand-me-downs for back-to-school clothing.

 Overlooked Accessory: The Backpack

Did you know that the proper backpack can increase your child's productivity up to 20%? A backpack is an often overlooked part of the Back-To-School supply list. This graphic below shows you what you need to look for when choosing the right backpack for your child. Each child's needs are different so you need to see what the bag will be used for and plan accordingly.  A lighter backpack about 12 pounds or lighter is ideal for children 80 pounds and below. A heavy backpack can have long term effects on a child's posture, and the health of their backs and shoulders. The weight of a backpack should be evenly distributed with the books lying flat on the bottom of the bag resting against your child's spine.

UV 50+ Sun Protection Hats

• UV 50+ Sun Protection Hats

  SPF 15+ is not sufficient anymore.

  

  
  

  With more about more data being released every single day, sun protection is one of the most important health issues facing us today. There is a 3-Step process for tackling this widespread epidemic. The first step being awareness, the second step is information and education and the last step is implementation. With the information found here and this 3-Step process, you can keep both you and your loved ones educated, safe, and happy for the rest of their lives. Some great sun protection tips can be found in this video below.

  Step 1: Awareness

  There are so many people out there who spend most of their waking moments outdoors. They claim to be informed about the importance of proper UV sun protection. But the harsh reality is that they have been fed a series of false information about proper sun care. The more people that know about the importance of the proper sun protection the better. Awareness breeds education and education facilitates change. So many of us think that we know everything about skin protection, but in reality there are many misconceptions out there. Here are some common misconceptions and myths about sun care.

  
  

  Sun Care Myths

  Myth: Tanning booths are safe as long as they do not contain UVB Rays.

  Reality: The reality is while many tanning beds say they do not feature UVB rays they do however utilize UVA rays which can penetrate even deeper and is the same if not more exposure than the sun

  
  

  Myth: You don't need sunscreen on a cloudy day, right?

  Reality: While you might not be able to see the suns harmful ray they are still present. They can even be magnified by the cloud vapor and can be even more dangerous than a sunny day.

  
  

  Myth: Do sunburns cause more damage than a suntan?

  Reality: Just because you do not burn does not mean that you are safe from the suns harmful rays. Everybody's skin is different and should be protected. Higher SPF sunscreen and the proper head wear can keep you protected all spring and summer.

  
  

  Myth: It takes years to be affected by harmful UV rays.

  Reality: Sun protection is just as important in year one than it is on year 65. Some signs might not show right away but trust us they will rear their ugly heads soon enough.

  
  

  Myth: As long as I stay out of direct sunlight I will be protected.

  Reality: Staying out of direct sunlight might help but you cannot overlook the proper protection. SPF sunscreen and the proper head wear will help you stay protected.

  Myth: You do not have to worry about skin protection if you have dark skin.

  Reality: This is the number one misconception. Dark skin is not a barrier to the suns harmful rays.

  By informing the public about the importance of skin protection we can spread awareness about the growing importance of UV protection. Tell you family, tell your friends, spread the news to your social following. If we do not act now, it will be too late.

  
  

  
  

  

  Step 2: Information and Education

  We cannot blame the public for not being informed. They have been fed myths and misconceptions for so many years. Information and education starts with you. For every person that becomes educated they will share their new found knowledge with someone else. It has to start somewhere and it starts with you. There are great resources available to you about sun care like The Doctors. There are other great resources like Skincancer.org and government support from the CDC regarding sun protection for our youth. One of the better ways to stay protected from the sun is with a hat specially designed to give you optimum protection from the sun that can be found here.

  
  

  
  

  

  Step 3: Implementation

  The last and most important step in this process is implementation. It is one thing to talk about proper skin care and sun but it is another to act on it. Changes in skin care start in the home. If you instill in you family the importance of the proper skin protection and outdoor head wear you can feel safe knowing that you protected your family to the best of your ability and you have made a huge impact on them living a long, happy and healthy life. Lead by example and take care of your own skin. If you instill the importance of skin protection at a young age, it will have the greatest impact on your children and your family's life. Proper UV protection does not have to mean that you have to sacrifice style and comfort. There are so many great new options to consider, whether it is a great hat, and higher SPF Sunscreen, basic sun care tips and techniques, or maintaining proper sun exposure limits. With this simple 3-Step plan you will have all the tool you will need. All of these factors work together to keep you and all of your friends and family safe, happy, and healthy for many years to come.

         

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  This entry was posted in Seasonal Hats, Sun and Skin Protection, Videos on April 29, 2014 by Michael Ouellet.

Talk Derby to Me: 2014 Kentucky Derby

• Talk Derby to Me: 2014 Kentucky Derby

  It is that time again.

  

  The 2014 Kentucky Derby is days away. The time to get all dressed up, adorned in fancy jewelry and over the top head wear has arrived. This is the 140th Kentucky Derby and the 140th is going to be just as raucous and rowdy as the 1st. Make sure you are dressed to the nines with some of the finest hats on the market.

  

  
  

  
  

  Finding the right Hat

  Such an event only comes around every so often. Looking the part at the 2014 Kentucky Derby can go a long way in your enjoyment of the event. Transport yourself back in time a hundred years with the perfect outfit. There are several styles available to you including  great material called sinamay. Sinamay is durable material found in the Philippines that is light weight and looks great. Don't let the women have all of the fun, don't leave the house without a handsome as hell top hat or derby hat. Finding the perfect hat can be tough but there is a elegant hat out there for everyone.

                              

  So put on that fancy dress, don your elegant hats, and enjoy one of the greatest days of the year for horse racing fans. No matter what hat you finally decide on, have fun, be safe, and for the betting folk, we hope your horse wins the big one.

  
  

  This entry was posted in Seasonal Hats on April 28, 2014 by Michael Ouellet.