I have a friend who is a bit clueless when it comes to the dating scene. So I've been helping her with a the following tips. If you know someone who's clueless or maybe you are a bit too, then here's some ways to get flirted with!
- Enjoy whatever it is that you're doing (like walking through the park, reading the back of a book, smelling a flower, whatever) because it's human nature to find out what is making you smile, and it makes you much more approachable.
- Dress casual, people are less intimidated when you dress down
- Be in public solo because most people won't approach a group of people, especially to flirt with you!
- Have no expectations, I know this is annoying advice, but when you go looking for love it won't happen, in the moment you least expect it is when it pops up
- Have a friend flirt with you and walk away for something, it will peak others interest as to why you were being flirted with and why they're not flirting with you
- Stay in one spot for a bit. Moving targets are hard to approach. if you just chill, they have time to observe you, get together their courage and approach you.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
How to make BBQ'ing safer
One characteristic of summer in Canada is the rich scent of BBQ lingering through our neighbourhood at supper time!
But one of my friends told me that grill marks on BBQ'd foods are actually carcinogenic, and it's true! So here's some tips for safe BBQing!
-Avoid pouring marinade on meats while grilling as excess liquid drips can burn and cause flaming and charring. Instead, marinate overnight and pat dry with paper towel before placing on the grill. It’s best to use homemade marinades with citrus, spices and herbs such as rosemary, oregano and turmeric, because the sulphur and antioxidants in these ingredients can help reduce formation of HCAs during cooking.
But one of my friends told me that grill marks on BBQ'd foods are actually carcinogenic, and it's true! So here's some tips for safe BBQing!
-Avoid pouring marinade on meats while grilling as excess liquid drips can burn and cause flaming and charring. Instead, marinate overnight and pat dry with paper towel before placing on the grill. It’s best to use homemade marinades with citrus, spices and herbs such as rosemary, oregano and turmeric, because the sulphur and antioxidants in these ingredients can help reduce formation of HCAs during cooking.
- Wrap foods such as vegetables and potatoes in tinfoil before putting them on the grill to avoid direct contact with the flames.
- Cover your grill with perforated aluminum foil to prevent flare-ups.
- Thoroughly cleaning your barbeque with a proper grill brush and oil will remove left-over charred bits that could be harmful.
- The key to healthy barbequing is to avoid charring and prolonged direct contact between the food and the flame.
Although there is no established measurement that determines what level of charred food consumption could cause cancer, balancing the frequency of barbequed meats with other cooking techniques like baking or steaming is a good approach.
Monday, August 16, 2010
How to help your child succeed this year at school!
Found on MSN lifestyle
It's hard to believe that kids are going back to school so soon! So here's some great way s to help your child succeed this year, advice from teachers and child development pro's from across the country.
Attend back-to-school night or take your child on a tour of the school and the classroom they'll be attending. It helps to reduce anxiety in kids on the first day of school.
Introduce yourself to the teacher. The most important thing you can do is be engaged in your child's education. When you build partnerships with teachers, administrators and other parents, your child reaps the benefits, from improved grades to stronger self-esteem."
Keep the learning going outside the classroom.
Build up your child's self-esteem. Praise your child's efforts, listen when they talk, celebrate their creativity, applaud good behavior, leave notes of encouragement in their backpack and make every effort to build confidence.
Establish a school routine. A week or so before the first day of school, start getting your children used to the upcoming weekday schedule with earlier bedtimes and more consistency in the evening routines. Start keeping all routine items—like the child's backpack and shoes—in the same location so there's no panic over misplaced items, and set up a station where your child can put all important papers, notices, letters, tests and permission slips once school starts. Doing this now will help your child feel more prepared and confident when the first day rolls around.
It's hard to believe that kids are going back to school so soon! So here's some great way s to help your child succeed this year, advice from teachers and child development pro's from across the country.
Attend back-to-school night or take your child on a tour of the school and the classroom they'll be attending. It helps to reduce anxiety in kids on the first day of school.
Introduce yourself to the teacher. The most important thing you can do is be engaged in your child's education. When you build partnerships with teachers, administrators and other parents, your child reaps the benefits, from improved grades to stronger self-esteem."
Keep the learning going outside the classroom.
Build up your child's self-esteem. Praise your child's efforts, listen when they talk, celebrate their creativity, applaud good behavior, leave notes of encouragement in their backpack and make every effort to build confidence.
Establish a school routine. A week or so before the first day of school, start getting your children used to the upcoming weekday schedule with earlier bedtimes and more consistency in the evening routines. Start keeping all routine items—like the child's backpack and shoes—in the same location so there's no panic over misplaced items, and set up a station where your child can put all important papers, notices, letters, tests and permission slips once school starts. Doing this now will help your child feel more prepared and confident when the first day rolls around.
Set realistic expectations. Every parent wants their child to succeed, but setting your expectations too high can be detrimental to your child. When children are pushed beyond what they're ready for, they lose confidence in themselves and become afraid to take risks.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
For house hunting!
The process of buying a new home is incredibly intimidating. Here, via apartmenttherapy.com, a handy checklist of all kinds of things a potential buyer should be mindful of:
1. Check the drains to make sure they’re not backed-up. To test, do a load of laundry, fill up the tub and sinks, and try to drain them all at the same time.
1. Check the drains to make sure they’re not backed-up. To test, do a load of laundry, fill up the tub and sinks, and try to drain them all at the same time.
2. Open all the windows all the way to make sure they’re able to open and shut completely—fixing them is not only a pain, but a financial drain.
3. Turn on all the faucets and make sure they’re in working order.
4. Light a fire in the fireplace. While cleaning them is pretty easy (just call a professional chimney sweeper), you should also make sure they draft correctly.
5. Taste the water. Even if the city you live in has great water, if you’ve got old pipes, they may send out debris into yours.
6. Flush the toilets. Make sure that the toilets are able to flush toilet paper.
7. Open the electrical panel. Watch out for loose wires or ones that simply don’t connect to anything, which could be a sign of live wires inside!
8. Turn on the heat/air. Not only do you want to ensure they turn out, but check to see if they heat/cool to their designated temperatures.
9. Pull the carpets back. Peel away a corner of the carpet to verify what’s underneath (often there’s hardwood under there) and to make sure it’s not mildewing.
10. Basement moisture. Check for signs of dampness, not just on the walls, but near things like dehumidifiers, which suck water out of the air.
What guys find sexiest about ladies
- They love us without make-up!
- They detest lip-gloss, saying the stickiness takes the romance out of a kiss
- Guys prefer a healthy looking woman, they don't mind the love handles
- They find our weird habits absolutely adorable, like singing off-key or knowing all the facts on Beiber
- Eyelashes are a HUGE turn-on for men
- They love it when we ask for what we wants
- Leaving your hair alone, they don't care if we straighten it or curl it, but they do care about the amount of time we spend on it!
- Men love legs, big ones, small ones, short ones, long ones, they're all good as far as the menfolk are concerned
- Your unique style, sure they'll bug us about it, but they love it secretly
- And of course, your scent is a huge turn on!
- They detest lip-gloss, saying the stickiness takes the romance out of a kiss
- Guys prefer a healthy looking woman, they don't mind the love handles
- They find our weird habits absolutely adorable, like singing off-key or knowing all the facts on Beiber
- Eyelashes are a HUGE turn-on for men
- They love it when we ask for what we wants
- Leaving your hair alone, they don't care if we straighten it or curl it, but they do care about the amount of time we spend on it!
- Men love legs, big ones, small ones, short ones, long ones, they're all good as far as the menfolk are concerned
- Your unique style, sure they'll bug us about it, but they love it secretly
- And of course, your scent is a huge turn on!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Back-to-school Saving!
Kids go back to school within weeks! So the inevitable back-to-school shopping has begun. Canadians spend nearly $2 billion annually on back to school shopping, so here's some ways to save!
- Shop in your own home before you hitting the stores! You'll be surprised at how much you may already have!
- Consult bargain-hunting websites, like RedFlagDeals.com for the latest sales and coupons
- Do your homework for significant purchases. An informed purchase means money saved, so you won't have to replace it
- When shopping, use a credit card that has rewards. This way you’ll get something too!
- Deals aren’t the only way to save money. Many tax credits are available to students and parents for tuition, textbooks, public transportation and property rentals. Check what you are eligible for.
- Use a student or junior hairdresser. These stylists to be can be found in any college or university esthetics department, and give cheap cuts and colour as a part of their program.
- Borrow books from friends or the library. If those sources don’t have the books required and purchase is necessary, check alternatives liked used bookstores, bulletin boards and online forums first.
- Don’t worry about getting everything needed for the entire year. Remember, birthdays, holidays and mid-season sales can come in handy too.
For more back to school money saving tips, visit http://www.redflagdeals.com
- Shop in your own home before you hitting the stores! You'll be surprised at how much you may already have!
- Consult bargain-hunting websites, like RedFlagDeals.com for the latest sales and coupons
- Do your homework for significant purchases. An informed purchase means money saved, so you won't have to replace it
- When shopping, use a credit card that has rewards. This way you’ll get something too!
- Deals aren’t the only way to save money. Many tax credits are available to students and parents for tuition, textbooks, public transportation and property rentals. Check what you are eligible for.
- Use a student or junior hairdresser. These stylists to be can be found in any college or university esthetics department, and give cheap cuts and colour as a part of their program.
- Borrow books from friends or the library. If those sources don’t have the books required and purchase is necessary, check alternatives liked used bookstores, bulletin boards and online forums first.
- Don’t worry about getting everything needed for the entire year. Remember, birthdays, holidays and mid-season sales can come in handy too.
For more back to school money saving tips, visit http://www.redflagdeals.com
How to make Wednesdays kick-butt!
According to research, Wednesdays suck the life out of us, so here's some ways to make Wednesdays awesome!
- Remember it's hump day (being the middle of the week)... you know you smiled!
- Make it your out-to-lunch day, trying a new place each time
- Have event alerts, shopping alerts... whatever, sent to you on Wednesdays so you have something to look forward to
- Send yourself some flowers
- Sprinkle some cinnamon in your coffee, the scent decreases anxiety and keeps you alert
- Create a Wednesday morning playlist with all the songs that pump - you - up!
- Change your desktop pic to something hilarious
- Remember it's hump day (being the middle of the week)... you know you smiled!
- Make it your out-to-lunch day, trying a new place each time
- Have event alerts, shopping alerts... whatever, sent to you on Wednesdays so you have something to look forward to
- Send yourself some flowers
- Sprinkle some cinnamon in your coffee, the scent decreases anxiety and keeps you alert
- Create a Wednesday morning playlist with all the songs that pump - you - up!
- Change your desktop pic to something hilarious
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