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DATING & ROMANCE
Five Fabulous Summer Dates
Happy couples put a
lot of work into their relationships, making efforts to establish
communication, support, respect and acceptance. But sheer enjoyment
is at the foundation of all romantic relationships, whether the
couple is years into a marriage or days into a summer romance.
Dating expert Courtney Cooke encourages couples to take advantage of
the leisurely pace of summer and throw some fun into the mix.
"Relationships take a lot of work," says Courtney Cooke, author of
"Create a Date." "That's why it's particularly important to give
yourself a break and have fun together, too!"
"Create a Date" is Cooke's book comprised of 52 romantic and fun
things couples can do together. She advises that the following dates
may ignite a spark hotter than the summer sun.
Attend a ballgame.
You'll have fun
eating hot dogs and peanuts, drinking beer, cheering for the home
team and singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the
seventh-inning stretch.
Tip: Call in advance and ask the stadium staff to put a romantic
message for your sweetheart on the scoreboard.
Go to an amusement park.
There's nothing like
eating corn dogs and cotton candy while getting delightfully dizzy
on the loop-de-loop rides.
Tip: Visit the park or fair at night. Enjoy the view from the Ferris
wheel.
Go antiquing.
Make a pilgrimage to
various antique shops, garage sales or flea markets. Look for
artifacts from your childhood, such as baseball cards or Barbie
dolls. Also keep an eye open for romantic paintings or cozy quilts
so you can feather your nest together.
Tip: Antiquing will spur a trip down memory lane. Be sure to swap
childhood stories as you shop.
Stargaze.
What could be better
than sitting under the starlit sky, holding each other close? Be
sure to wish on shooting stars.
Tip: Do a little research to find out when a meteor shower may be
taking place. Bring binoculars along!
Relax.
Have a romantic movie
or music festival. Feed each other yummy snacks and cozy up to one
another on the couch. Allow each partner to select one move or CD.
Tip: Be sure to feast on aphrodisiacs such as chocolate, apricots,
oysters or strawberries.
Cooke reminds couples that dates need not be fancy or expensive, so
long as both partners find enjoyment. "Be friends first and
foremost. You'll be having so much fun, the romance will follow."
RECIPES
Chocolate Fudge Drops
Directions:
1 1/2 oz Pkg milk chocolate morsels
1 1/4 c Granola cereal
1 c Salted peanuts
Garnishes: candied cherries
Candy-coated chocolate pieces
Directions:
Place milk chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl, and
microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 2 minutes. Stir in cereal and
peanuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper-lined cookie sheets.
Garnish, if desired. Chill until firm.
Yield: 4 dozen
Recipe Courtesy:
Chocolate Cookbook.
Visit us for more chocolate recipes.
CRAFTS
5 Easy Summer Craft Projects for Kids
Are you looking for ways to keep your kids busy during their
summer holidays? Keep them creatively entertained for hours with
these easy, yet engaging craft activities:
1. Painting Rocks: Your kids will love staying outdoors in your
garden or backyard busy painting rocks of garden stones. Supply them
with acrylic paints and brushes and let them use their own creative
ideas. They could either paint little objects and scenes on larger
rocks or paint smaller stones in single or multi colors.
2. Photo Frames: Photo frames can be made and/or decorated in
many different ways. Ask kids to choose their favorite summer photos
to be framed and supply them with plain plastic or wooden frames.
Now ask them to embellish each frame with a theme that matches the
photograph. A picture taken on the beach can be displayed in a frame
embellished with sand and seashells. A birthday photo can have a
frame embellished with birthday clipart, cutouts or stickers.
3. Wrapping Paper: Let your kids make different types of wrapping
for use throughout the year to wrap presents for their friends' and
teachers' birthdays. Give them paint and different household
supplies that create various patterns on paper. For e.g. sponge, cut
vegetables, carved buttons, jar lids etc. They can also make and
store some for Christmas.
4. Bead Crafts: Assorted beads in different colors, shapes and
sizes make for interesting craft supplies. Kids can create themed
jewelry, bead art, pins and little decorations by stringing beads on
to wire and then bending wire to create shapes.
5. Playdough: Homemade playdough is one of the oldest and still
the most effective of keeping kids busy. Give the kids a 'summer
project' to complete before the day ends in which they can make a
summer scene or a number of summer themed objects.
Giving these crafts a 'summer' theme will not only give the
projects an interesting twist, but it will also make your kids enjoy
the season and wait for it to arrive soon next year!
For many more
crafts for
kids,
homemade gift ideas and
free craft projects, visit
http://www.iLoveToCraft.com
FASHION
Flattering Dress Styles
Every time you look at a dress at display that makes you go 'ooh'
and 'aah', you need to remind yourself to diet and lose weight in
order to not let it pass the next time you see something like that.
Didn't your frustration lad you to wonder if there were any
flattering dress styles out there which really made you look
gorgeous without having to get in shape. Thankfully for all of us
who don't have the perfect 10 figures, there are quite some options
for dresses that flatter our less-than-perfect figures and hide our
problem areas. Here are some of the best choices:
1. Ruched Dress Styles: Dresses that are ruched at the neckline
and allow for a cinched waistline help in concealing heavy breasts
and bulging tummies and look very classy as well.
2. Jackets: Pair small jackets with your dresses to hide a heavy
bust. Choose jackets that go well with your dress. Choose a
patterned jacket with a solid colored dress and a solid colored
jacket for a patterned dress.
3. Animal Prints: You can follow the fashion trends and look
great by choosing animal prints. The confusing patterns are in vogue
and also take away the attention from all your problem areas.
4. Jeans: Choose a pair of jeans that complements your body shape
and you will never need to think twice to decide what to wear.
Choose from classic and relaxed styles in dark monochromatic colors
to find your perfect fit and stick to it.
5. Pleats: Just like ruched dresses, pleats in dresses and tops
can hide a bulging tummy. If you are heavy on the upper side go in
for these styles and pair with capris or pants that accentuate your
slim lower body.
6. Empire Waist Line: Empire waists are a boon for all body shape
problems starting from the tummy. If you are in need for a formal
dress for a wedding or prom, choose gowns or dresses with an empire
waist. Even for everyday use, you will find smart, trendy tops with
empire waists.
7. Shirred Waists: Another great look like ruching and pleats is
the shirred look. Light shirring at the waist will take attention to
the slimmest part of your body and take away attention from problem
areas.
8. Wrap-Style Tops: For almost all upper body problems, go in for
wrap tops. You will look trendy as well as slimmer.
9. Three-Fourth Length Sleeves: Tops and dresses with
three-fourth length sleeves will make your arms and the entire upper
body slimmer.
10. Flowing Fabrics: Flowing fabrics such as charmeuse, lace,
satin, silk etc. are very forgiving and hide all your lower body
flaws depending upon the waistline you choose. Go for one of these
fabrics for occasion and wedding wear.
Looking for more fashion advice? For more
fashion trends,
hairstyles and
fashion advice, visit us at
http://www.RampToStore.com
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