4 Ways to Sweep Him Off His Feet
By R. A. Campos
Ladies, let me break it down for you. If you want to turn your man to jelly, save the sappy stuff and keep the passion plays simple. Our definition of romance is totally different from yours. Big hint: It does not include poetry or long-stemmed roses. Seriously, nothing says "I love you" to a guy like an unexpected six-pack of beer. We're that easy. Check out the other gestures that will earn you girlfriend-of-the-year honors.
Free Him from Family
Bonding with your folks is important. We get that. But once we're down with Dad, don't make us suffer through every family function. If you excuse your guy from attending a family affair every now and then (no guilt trips allowed), he'll worship you for weeks afterward. If you don't he'll end up feeling like Mike, 27, who says "Having weekly Sunday dinners with my girlfriend and her whole family has started to make me feel resentful. I wind up talking politics with her uncle when all I want is to be home, sprawled out on my own couch."
Indulge with Him
The old saying holds true: The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. But unlike you, we're not looking to be wined and dined at some fancy restaurant with entrées we can't pronounce. Nope, we just want to get our eat on with you. "I get so turned off when a woman is so rigid about her diet that she never sways from her order of grilled chicken over salad," says Tom, 28. "There's nothing more endearing than a chick who throws caution to the wind once in a while and goes for a burger with cheese."
Offer a Challenge
Guys get juiced over a little friendly competition. But facing off with your man doesn't require major athletic skills. Take us on in bowling, cards, or even a video game and we're bound to get hot and bothered. "I had a girlfriend who's invite me to play darts with her every time we entered a bar," says Tony, 24. "She'd bet me things like loser opens the winner's car door for a week. The challenge totally fueled me.
Suggest a Sexcapade
We're not averse to a romantic roll in the hay; it's just that lighting candles and scattering flower petals on the sheets doesn't qualify. Instead, why not treat your guy to steamy circus sex moves ... in costume? Okay, I tried. You don't have to be an acrobat in bed, but switch things up from time to time: Fulfill a fantasy, consult the Kama Sutra, try anything that's not routine.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Amazing Race auditions
Do you have what it takes to win the next million dollar race around the world? Then, apply now to be a part of the next Amazing Race!
The Emmy Award-winning CBS hit adventure/reality series The Amazing Race is looking for your team of two for season 14 at Festival Flea Market Mall® on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The producers are looking for teams of dynamic individuals with an interesting relationship. In addition, because The Amazing Race is totally unscripted, it is important to cast people who can verbalize their thoughts and emotions easily and honestly. People who can be themselves with the cameras rolling no matter what they might look or sound like have the best chance of getting on the show.
Each applicant is required to have a teammate in order to apply to participate on the program. Each individual teammate needs to complete an application. The applications must be submitted together, and only one package per team will be accepted. Applications should be written clearly and legibly or typed and need to accompany a videotape. Participants must be at least 21 years of age and be United States citizens and live in the United States. Please have a passport-size photo of each applicant and one recent photo of both team members together. Both teammates must be able to travel to the same city.
WFOR CBS 4 photographers will be on-hand to shoot audition video and submit application packages.
If the producers of the program select your team as one of the teams that they would like to interview as part of the semi-finalist interview process, you and your teammate must be willing to travel together at your own expense to be interviewed by the producers at one of several locations throughout the country.
Festival Flea Market Mall is situated in the heart of South Florida, north of Fort Lauderdale and south of Boca Raton, at 2900 West Sample Road, just two miles west of I-95 at the Florida Turnpike. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 to 6 p.m. The mall is also open Easter, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Group tours are welcome. Wheelchairs, strollers and valet parking are available.
For more information about Festival Flea Market Mall and casting for The Amazing Race , please visit their website or call (954) 979-4555 or 1 (800) FLEA MARKET.
The Emmy Award-winning CBS hit adventure/reality series The Amazing Race is looking for your team of two for season 14 at Festival Flea Market Mall® on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The producers are looking for teams of dynamic individuals with an interesting relationship. In addition, because The Amazing Race is totally unscripted, it is important to cast people who can verbalize their thoughts and emotions easily and honestly. People who can be themselves with the cameras rolling no matter what they might look or sound like have the best chance of getting on the show.
Each applicant is required to have a teammate in order to apply to participate on the program. Each individual teammate needs to complete an application. The applications must be submitted together, and only one package per team will be accepted. Applications should be written clearly and legibly or typed and need to accompany a videotape. Participants must be at least 21 years of age and be United States citizens and live in the United States. Please have a passport-size photo of each applicant and one recent photo of both team members together. Both teammates must be able to travel to the same city.
WFOR CBS 4 photographers will be on-hand to shoot audition video and submit application packages.
If the producers of the program select your team as one of the teams that they would like to interview as part of the semi-finalist interview process, you and your teammate must be willing to travel together at your own expense to be interviewed by the producers at one of several locations throughout the country.
Festival Flea Market Mall is situated in the heart of South Florida, north of Fort Lauderdale and south of Boca Raton, at 2900 West Sample Road, just two miles west of I-95 at the Florida Turnpike. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 to 6 p.m. The mall is also open Easter, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Group tours are welcome. Wheelchairs, strollers and valet parking are available.
For more information about Festival Flea Market Mall and casting for The Amazing Race , please visit their website or call (954) 979-4555 or 1 (800) FLEA MARKET.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Lower your utility bill
Find the easiest and most effective ways to control your use of electricity and help you save money. Plus see how your bill adds up with FPL’s Appliance Cost Calculator.
Learn about common causes for high bills and solutions to help you take control. Take advantage of FPL’s energy-saving programs: A/C Buying Guide, Insulation Guide, Duct System Test and Repair, Photovoltaic Systems, and BuildSmart®
Learn more at the FPL website.
Learn about common causes for high bills and solutions to help you take control. Take advantage of FPL’s energy-saving programs: A/C Buying Guide, Insulation Guide, Duct System Test and Repair, Photovoltaic Systems, and BuildSmart®
Learn more at the FPL website.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Wheel of behavior
Experience the thrill of well behaved kids overnight with this One-Of-A-Kind, Powerful New Parenting Tool!
Watch as the Wheel of Better Behavior changes the atmosphere in your home overnight. It's guaranteed! Homework gets done, clothes get picked up, arguing stops...in short, the Wheel produces great kids and a stress free environment!
The mere presence of the Wheel will have a marked effect on your kids. Chances are, you'll seldom even have to spin it!
Watch as the Wheel of Better Behavior changes the atmosphere in your home overnight. It's guaranteed! Homework gets done, clothes get picked up, arguing stops...in short, the Wheel produces great kids and a stress free environment!
The mere presence of the Wheel will have a marked effect on your kids. Chances are, you'll seldom even have to spin it!
List of camps
School is almost out....now what?
Summer Camps in Florida offer a multitude of activities for kids and teens such as horseback riding, basketball, swimming, boating, and arts and crafts in a residential camp setting.
Get a list of local camps.
More camps.
Summer Camps in Florida offer a multitude of activities for kids and teens such as horseback riding, basketball, swimming, boating, and arts and crafts in a residential camp setting.
Get a list of local camps.
More camps.
Camp questions
(Sun-Sentinel)
Parents should ask lots of questions before signing up their kids for a summer camp program, said Ken Evans, director of Camp Live Oak, located at Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale and Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach.
Here are some questions to ask:
1. What is the director's background? How long has the director run this camp?
2. What are the camp's goals and philosophy?
3. What kind of camper is most likely to have a good experience at this camp?
4. What facilities does the camp have and how convenient are they for campers to get to?
5. What is the camper-counselor ratio and what are the characteristics of most of the staff?
6. What kind of staff training is provided?
7. How does the camp transport campers on field trips?
8. What percentage of campers return each year?
9. What is the total cost of the camp including extras?
10. What are the sleeping arrangements and what toilet and shower facilities exist?
11. What is the swimming instruction program like?
12. How does the camp ensure the safety and security of its campers?
13. What is the food like and who prepares it?
14. What is the policy about food packages, letters home, TV, trips to town?
15. What medical facilities are available and what medical staff is on campus?
16. Is there a refund policy if the camper leaves early?
17. Will the director supply references?
18. What happens when the weather is bad?
19. How does the camp program meet individual needs and differences?
20. What kind of insurance coverage is there?
21. Does the camp offer early drop-off or late pick-up for working parents?
Parents should ask lots of questions before signing up their kids for a summer camp program, said Ken Evans, director of Camp Live Oak, located at Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale and Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach.
Here are some questions to ask:
1. What is the director's background? How long has the director run this camp?
2. What are the camp's goals and philosophy?
3. What kind of camper is most likely to have a good experience at this camp?
4. What facilities does the camp have and how convenient are they for campers to get to?
5. What is the camper-counselor ratio and what are the characteristics of most of the staff?
6. What kind of staff training is provided?
7. How does the camp transport campers on field trips?
8. What percentage of campers return each year?
9. What is the total cost of the camp including extras?
10. What are the sleeping arrangements and what toilet and shower facilities exist?
11. What is the swimming instruction program like?
12. How does the camp ensure the safety and security of its campers?
13. What is the food like and who prepares it?
14. What is the policy about food packages, letters home, TV, trips to town?
15. What medical facilities are available and what medical staff is on campus?
16. Is there a refund policy if the camper leaves early?
17. Will the director supply references?
18. What happens when the weather is bad?
19. How does the camp program meet individual needs and differences?
20. What kind of insurance coverage is there?
21. Does the camp offer early drop-off or late pick-up for working parents?
Amazing race
LOCAL CASTING CALL SCHEDULED FOR AMAZING RACE 14
WHAT:
An open casting call for Amazing Race, the highly-rated CBS reality series that puts pits two person teams – friends, couples or relatives -- against one another as they race through exotic locations around the world.
WHEN:
Saturday, June 7th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
WHERE:
The Farmer’s Market at the Festival Marketplace
Sample Road and the Turnpike
Pompano Beach
HOW:
* CBS4 photographers will be on hand to shoot audition video and submit application packages
* Each candidate/team member must audition and each person must fill out a complete application. Amazing Race 14 applications and eligibility requirements can be found on CBS.com.
* Each team of two should speak for two minutes at the most. There is no minimum time amount for a submission.
WHAT:
An open casting call for Amazing Race, the highly-rated CBS reality series that puts pits two person teams – friends, couples or relatives -- against one another as they race through exotic locations around the world.
WHEN:
Saturday, June 7th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
WHERE:
The Farmer’s Market at the Festival Marketplace
Sample Road and the Turnpike
Pompano Beach
HOW:
* CBS4 photographers will be on hand to shoot audition video and submit application packages
* Each candidate/team member must audition and each person must fill out a complete application. Amazing Race 14 applications and eligibility requirements can be found on CBS.com.
* Each team of two should speak for two minutes at the most. There is no minimum time amount for a submission.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Resaurant week
Mouth-Watering Coral Gables Restaurant Week Begins
Runs June 2nd-June 8th
19 Participating Restaurants
3 Course Meals At Fixed Price
(CBS4)
First there was Miami Spice, now there's Coral Gables Restaurant Week, where food lovers can enjoy some of the best food Coral Gables has to offer for less money.
Starting Monday June 2nd and running through Sunday June 8th, Coral Gables Restaurant Week features more than a dozen popular restaurants offering fixed-price menus for lunch and dinner.
This is the first year for the event, however the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors' Bureau has been running a similar deal called "Miami Spice" for several years. That event begins in August and runs through September.
Among the participating restaurants: Cacao, Caffé Abracci, California Pizza Kitchen, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine, La Cofradia, La Dorada, Ortanique on the Mile, Caramelo, Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, Sushi Maki, Benihana, Artfish on the Mile, Two Sisters, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, Hoja Nueva Restaurant, John Martin's and Por Fin.
Meals are $22 - $35, excluding beverages, tax and tip.
Click here for a complete list of restaurants, menus and prices or call (305) 569-0311.
Runs June 2nd-June 8th
19 Participating Restaurants
3 Course Meals At Fixed Price
(CBS4)
First there was Miami Spice, now there's Coral Gables Restaurant Week, where food lovers can enjoy some of the best food Coral Gables has to offer for less money.
Starting Monday June 2nd and running through Sunday June 8th, Coral Gables Restaurant Week features more than a dozen popular restaurants offering fixed-price menus for lunch and dinner.
This is the first year for the event, however the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors' Bureau has been running a similar deal called "Miami Spice" for several years. That event begins in August and runs through September.
Among the participating restaurants: Cacao, Caffé Abracci, California Pizza Kitchen, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine, La Cofradia, La Dorada, Ortanique on the Mile, Caramelo, Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, Sushi Maki, Benihana, Artfish on the Mile, Two Sisters, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, Hoja Nueva Restaurant, John Martin's and Por Fin.
Meals are $22 - $35, excluding beverages, tax and tip.
Click here for a complete list of restaurants, menus and prices or call (305) 569-0311.
Money or gift
Top 5 Wedding Gift Ideas
From Nina Callaway,
Your Guide to Weddings.
1. Money – Yes it's true; while it may seem impersonal or uncreative, money is my number one recommended wedding gift. Most young couples are saving for something big – a house, a car, a piece of furniture, or are still paying back their student loans. Money may also help them have an extra-special honeymoon or let them order that extra photo for their album. While it's rude for a couple to ask for money, it is never rude to give cash. If you still want to give a personal wedding gift, combine the two: attach a check to a beautiful picture frame, a kitchen gadget, or a long letter detailing your wishes and advice for their marriage.
2. An expensive item off of their registry – Often the more-expensive items on a couple's registry are dream wedding gifts that they don't think they're actually going to get. Whether you're wealthy enough to buy such a wedding gift on your own, or you organize other guests to all chip in, you'll be making dreams come true.
3. A luxurious hotel room for their first night as a married couple – Start their marriage off right by giving them a night to remember before they take off for their honeymoon. Check with the bride's mother or the maid-of-honor to ensure reservations have not already been made, and give your gift early so that they'll be able to include it in their plans.
4. A wedding gift to stand the test of time – Whether it's a bottle of scotch or fine wine with instructions to open on their tenth anniversary, a gorgeous vase, or piece of art, give a gift on which the couple will be able to look fondly and say "Our friend John gave us that for our wedding." Other ideas include the couple's wedding invitation in a beautiful frame, a handmade quilt or tablecloth, or an antique piece of furniture.
5. Make their honeymoon extra sweet - If you've ever been to the place where the couple is honeymooning, use that knowledge to get them a gift certificate for your favorite restaurant or resort activity. You could also upgrade their plane tickets to first class, give them a camera to help them take great pictures, or give them some spending money tucked inside a guidebook of the area.
From Nina Callaway,
Your Guide to Weddings.
1. Money – Yes it's true; while it may seem impersonal or uncreative, money is my number one recommended wedding gift. Most young couples are saving for something big – a house, a car, a piece of furniture, or are still paying back their student loans. Money may also help them have an extra-special honeymoon or let them order that extra photo for their album. While it's rude for a couple to ask for money, it is never rude to give cash. If you still want to give a personal wedding gift, combine the two: attach a check to a beautiful picture frame, a kitchen gadget, or a long letter detailing your wishes and advice for their marriage.
2. An expensive item off of their registry – Often the more-expensive items on a couple's registry are dream wedding gifts that they don't think they're actually going to get. Whether you're wealthy enough to buy such a wedding gift on your own, or you organize other guests to all chip in, you'll be making dreams come true.
3. A luxurious hotel room for their first night as a married couple – Start their marriage off right by giving them a night to remember before they take off for their honeymoon. Check with the bride's mother or the maid-of-honor to ensure reservations have not already been made, and give your gift early so that they'll be able to include it in their plans.
4. A wedding gift to stand the test of time – Whether it's a bottle of scotch or fine wine with instructions to open on their tenth anniversary, a gorgeous vase, or piece of art, give a gift on which the couple will be able to look fondly and say "Our friend John gave us that for our wedding." Other ideas include the couple's wedding invitation in a beautiful frame, a handmade quilt or tablecloth, or an antique piece of furniture.
5. Make their honeymoon extra sweet - If you've ever been to the place where the couple is honeymooning, use that knowledge to get them a gift certificate for your favorite restaurant or resort activity. You could also upgrade their plane tickets to first class, give them a camera to help them take great pictures, or give them some spending money tucked inside a guidebook of the area.
Cut the guest list
5 Ways To Cut Your Wedding Guest List
By Lesley-Ann Graham
You've set your wedding budget and booked a reception venue that you can afford. But there's this one little problem: your guest list keeps growing! Your parents insist that you have to invite an old family friend; your co-workers ask if they can bring their boyfriends. And then there's the common etiquette dilemma of 'having' to invite an entire group of people (rather than the few members you really like) because they would be 'offended'.
Don't know what to do? Here are some ways to get your guest list (and the cost of your reception) back under control:
1. Divide your total head count into three: a third to the bride's parents, a third to the groom's parents, and a third to the bride and groom.
2. Trim friends you haven't seen in years. You won't have any chance to really talk during the wedding, anyway.
3. Don't invite co-workers unless they're really your friends (i.e., you go out with them regularly, and would probably be just as close even if any one of you changed jobs) Ask one person out of courtesy, and you'll have to ask all.
4. Discourage guests from bringing kids or dates. A tactful way of doing this is to print seating cards ("we have reserved __ seats for you at Table __") and insert them in the invitations.
5. Switch places. Ask yourself, "Would I be hurt if they didn't invite me to their wedding?" If the answer is no, cut them from your list.
By Lesley-Ann Graham
You've set your wedding budget and booked a reception venue that you can afford. But there's this one little problem: your guest list keeps growing! Your parents insist that you have to invite an old family friend; your co-workers ask if they can bring their boyfriends. And then there's the common etiquette dilemma of 'having' to invite an entire group of people (rather than the few members you really like) because they would be 'offended'.
Don't know what to do? Here are some ways to get your guest list (and the cost of your reception) back under control:
1. Divide your total head count into three: a third to the bride's parents, a third to the groom's parents, and a third to the bride and groom.
2. Trim friends you haven't seen in years. You won't have any chance to really talk during the wedding, anyway.
3. Don't invite co-workers unless they're really your friends (i.e., you go out with them regularly, and would probably be just as close even if any one of you changed jobs) Ask one person out of courtesy, and you'll have to ask all.
4. Discourage guests from bringing kids or dates. A tactful way of doing this is to print seating cards ("we have reserved __ seats for you at Table __") and insert them in the invitations.
5. Switch places. Ask yourself, "Would I be hurt if they didn't invite me to their wedding?" If the answer is no, cut them from your list.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Empty nest
Empty Nest: Wasn’t this the goal?
When children are young, we teach them to tie their own shoes, fix their own sandwiches, and eventually how to drive and do their own laundry. Parents spend time teaching their children in hopes they will be independent, productive young adults. And wasn’t this the goal? However, some parents have conflicting feelings when the kids begin to venture out on their own.
Mom’s feelings may include a sense of uselessness. She finds herself searching for what to do with the extra time that had been spent on chauffeuring, attending school functions, hosting slumber parties, and so on. Both parents may wrestle with feelings over loss of authority. Additionally, spouses might find they have little to talk about since their children have been the focus of conversations for so many years. But this is the point in time we raised them toward.
Empty Nest: How do we fill the void?
If parents are married, this time can be used to focus on each other. It can be an amazing time to renew the intimacy you once shared and concentrate on your relationship. You may be a single parent or perhaps you need a transition period. Either way, there are many ways to lessen the feelings of loss when the nest is emptied.
Establish date nights with your spouse or spend more time with friends.
Host an exchange student. It can be very gratifying to know you are helping a young person into a new experience.
Become involved in your church youth group or a volunteer position in your community. Youth are wonderful beings, full of life, energy, and most are willing to share it with adults who take an interest in them.
This is a great time to get more involved in your church. Many churches have groups of empty nesters just like you who get together for outings, sharing commonalities, and hobby groups.
Travel or renew hobbies.
When children are young, we teach them to tie their own shoes, fix their own sandwiches, and eventually how to drive and do their own laundry. Parents spend time teaching their children in hopes they will be independent, productive young adults. And wasn’t this the goal? However, some parents have conflicting feelings when the kids begin to venture out on their own.
Mom’s feelings may include a sense of uselessness. She finds herself searching for what to do with the extra time that had been spent on chauffeuring, attending school functions, hosting slumber parties, and so on. Both parents may wrestle with feelings over loss of authority. Additionally, spouses might find they have little to talk about since their children have been the focus of conversations for so many years. But this is the point in time we raised them toward.
Empty Nest: How do we fill the void?
If parents are married, this time can be used to focus on each other. It can be an amazing time to renew the intimacy you once shared and concentrate on your relationship. You may be a single parent or perhaps you need a transition period. Either way, there are many ways to lessen the feelings of loss when the nest is emptied.
Establish date nights with your spouse or spend more time with friends.
Host an exchange student. It can be very gratifying to know you are helping a young person into a new experience.
Become involved in your church youth group or a volunteer position in your community. Youth are wonderful beings, full of life, energy, and most are willing to share it with adults who take an interest in them.
This is a great time to get more involved in your church. Many churches have groups of empty nesters just like you who get together for outings, sharing commonalities, and hobby groups.
Travel or renew hobbies.
Grad stats
Survey: Parents Let Their Own Experiences Affect Drug and Alcohol Boundaries Set for Teens at Prom and Graduation Parties
Teens Say Prescription Drug Abuse Also May Be Part of the Festivities
A new survey from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America(R) and MetLife Foundation found that parents’ personal past experiences with alcohol and drugs at prom and graduation parties may influence the rules and limits they set for their teens during this time of the year.
According to the survey, parents who drank or used drugs at their own proms or graduations were likely to be more permissive with their kids than those parents who did not. Among parents who drank or used drugs on these occasions, 66 percent set a "zero tolerance policy" for their teens. Among parents who did not drink or use drugs, that number jumps up to 87 percent of parents who set hard rules about drinking and drugs for their kids. Parents who abused drugs or alcohol are also more likely to suspect that teens will use drugs or drink at prom or graduation parties – 51 percent versus just 36 percent of parents who didn't use drugs or alcohol.
The survey also indicates that when parents talk to kids about alcohol and drug abuse teens take their parents' messages to heart – only 16 percent of teens whose parents set a zero tolerance policy reported their individual likelihood of using drugs or alcohol, whereas 45 percent of teens whose parents didn't set such boundaries reported they were likely to drink or use drugs at prom or graduation parties this year.
Teens Say Prescription Drug Abuse Also May Be Part of the Festivities
A new survey from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America(R) and MetLife Foundation found that parents’ personal past experiences with alcohol and drugs at prom and graduation parties may influence the rules and limits they set for their teens during this time of the year.
According to the survey, parents who drank or used drugs at their own proms or graduations were likely to be more permissive with their kids than those parents who did not. Among parents who drank or used drugs on these occasions, 66 percent set a "zero tolerance policy" for their teens. Among parents who did not drink or use drugs, that number jumps up to 87 percent of parents who set hard rules about drinking and drugs for their kids. Parents who abused drugs or alcohol are also more likely to suspect that teens will use drugs or drink at prom or graduation parties – 51 percent versus just 36 percent of parents who didn't use drugs or alcohol.
The survey also indicates that when parents talk to kids about alcohol and drug abuse teens take their parents' messages to heart – only 16 percent of teens whose parents set a zero tolerance policy reported their individual likelihood of using drugs or alcohol, whereas 45 percent of teens whose parents didn't set such boundaries reported they were likely to drink or use drugs at prom or graduation parties this year.
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