Choosing a Wedding Date – When You're Feeling Indecisive by Blake Kritzberg He – or she – asked, and you answered. Now's the time to bask in the romance, and enjoy the first phase of your new life together. But soon, you'll need a response for that timeless question: when's the wedding? For some couples, it's easy – they know just when they want to tie the knot. For others, it's less clear. After all, you have a lot of options. Even more than you might think, since it's really not necessary to get married on a Saturday. Friday and Sunday afternoons are good choices too, ... Are You Fit To Love? by Allie Ochs Are You Fit To Love? is the most important question you’ll ever ask yourself. As we get closer to our sunset-years our love relationships become more important. Sadly, they are often the cause of pain. Increased relationship dissatisfaction, climbing divorce rates and growing singlism among the 50 plus generation are proof that our attitudes are counterproductive. Our expectations have become highly unrealistic. Rarely do we look in the mirror and ask: Am I fit to love? It is time we made a poi ... Wow, Grandma Is Dating! by Allie Ochs When Lena, 52, began dating, her son, Paul, joined the same dating site. Together, mother and son set out to find love. Lena’s family was concerned for her. After 30 years of marriage, she was very vulnerable. What did she know about dating or sexually transmitted diseases? Lena knew one thing: love does not have a best-before date. Lena is one of many fiery over 50 dames with lots of life. The idea of dating put a sparkle into her eyes. After a few unproductive “let’s meet for coffee” dates, s ... 10 Great Websites for Women by Yolanda Shoshana The web is now full of websites that are targeted for women. What is a girl to do, so many websites, so little time? Here are great ten sites that you should be sure to check out: 1) www.4woman.gov - A health website for women. Start to pay attention to what you are eating and your exercise habits, feel the difference in your natural energy. 2) www.Womenandco.com - A great website for women to get a financial life. It is never too soon or too late to take control of your financial future. Turn t ... Congratulations On Your 6Th Month Of Pregnancy! by Blooming Marvellous You are now entering the second trimester, some mothers find this the most comfortable stage of pregnancy. It's a very exciting time, you've got a lot to look forward to in the coming months so it's important that you keep yourself fit and well by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly. Your baby is now approximately 31 centimeters in length and weighs about 800 grams. Eyebrows and eyelids are now developed and your baby can open and close its eyes. The lungs have filled with amniotic f ... 8 Questions Brides Ask About Setting up a Wedding Registry by Blake Kritzberg In theory, setting up a registry is simple. You decide on one or several stores, create a registry online or in person, select various items, and get the word out to your guests. In practice, things are a little more complicated -- but only a little! With that said, here's the real deal on setting up your wedding registry and getting the word out without offending your guests. Remember that retailers can be an enormous help to both you and your guests. At the same time, you can’t take everythin ... On a Diet During The Holidays? Okay, Knock It Off! by Kenia Morales While surfing the net submitting my articles, reading, shopping etc. I stumped in to many articles title how not gain weight during the holiday’s, low fat holiday recipes, holiday Diet, blah, blah, blah.. I can not help but ask; on a diet during the holiday’s? Oh, knock it off! Are we missing the point here? All I remember for the holidays were Christmas decorations, family gatherings, gift exchanges, and last but not least GREAT FOOD. In fact food it’s so important during the season that almost ... The Rape Complex by Tushar Jain The primary rule of being an intellectual is appreciating the opposite sex, and the secondary rule is to be wary of those whom you are likely to appreciate. Everyday, as I sieve a newspaper to gauge the circumstantial world, somehow one page has the brandished opinions of a volatile feminist’s ire over the umpteen of rape cases that garner up every other day. A particularly intriguing one was endorsed with the following (I shall not provide both, the name suffused in the byline and the exact con ... The New "Power Suit" by Sandra Mahoney There’s something to be said for the ‘power suit’. The name alone speaks volumes. Think confidence, strength, attention getting. Now apply the same principle to workout apparel. What personality does a ratty t-shirt and baggy sweatpants convey? What about track pants and a sporty top? Which says coach potato or power walker? It’s a fact, attractive and right-sized clothing make you feel good as you continue to workout. Gone are the days of the 70’s sport shorts and knee-high tube socks and the 8 ... Keep Your Thongs Looking As Good As You Do! by Bas de Baar You probably paid a lot of money for that little triangle of fabric with the almost-not-there waistband; but even if you buy your thongs by the dozen at Walmart(r) you might as well keep them looking better for longer. After all, thongs aren't just underwear, they're a statement! Thongs are a bit more delicate than the cotton granny panties that you keep around for, um, periodic purposes, so it's important to treat them with the care that they deserve. You don't really have to be concerned about ... Unique Ideas for Girlfriend Get Togethers by Sandra Mahoney Women create friendship opportunities. We suggest get togethers, shopping excursions, road trips, and coffee dates. We remember birthdays and anniversaries and make sure to stay connected. We call each other on the phone for no reason and meet for coffee, lunch, gossip and/or tears. Being a woman and a mother is not about sacrifice its about investing in others as well as yourself. Striking the perfect balance between these two involves a little or a lot of fun. And who better to share fun times ... Road Trip Anyone? by Sandra Mahoney Remember when we were younger and only one of us in the group had their driver’s license or a car? We would drive to each friend’s home to pick them up. Our intention: to be together, to explore and to laugh our heads off. If it wasn’t for a curfew, the night would never end. Fast forward some 20 years. We’re older and wiser but we still crave the desire to be together. To explore. And to laugh our heads off. You coming? Well slide over, Thelma! Jump in the backseat, Louise! We're gassing up th ... Spray Tan Basics by Valerie McDermott I miss summer! I think I suffer from season depression disorder (and it’s only November). You know what would make me feel better? A healthy glow! No, I don’t want to be one of those tanning booth tanorexics. Those days went out for me in college when, after a steady month of tanning booth visits, a really cute football player told me I was starting to look like an oompa loompa. I decided to try the new wave, the professional spray tan! I just didn’t want a Ross from Friends situation (he forget ... Lindsay Lohan to Star in “Herbie the Love Bug” Remake by Scarlett Tomei Start your engines! Herbie, that lovable Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, races back to theaters this summer, and this time Lindsay Lohan is going along for the ride. In Herbie: Fully Loaded, the classic white Bug with a knack for helping couples hook up, veers off into the world of NASCAR racing. Lindsay Lohan stars as Maggie Peyton, the new owner of Number 53, who steers the car through road trials to becoming a NASCAR competitor. Her automobile comrade has some new tricks under the h ... You’re A Mom, She’s A Mom: Being An Adult With Your Parents by Mimi Azoubel Daniel, MS, CEC On one of her quarterly visits to see her grandson, my three-year-old son, my mother ignores the available front seat of the car, crowds into the back next to the car seat and promptly unwraps a lollipop. Feeling the tension rising, I recall the numerous conversations where I so proudly tell my mother how I keep sugar away from my son. “Mom, what are you doing? Haven’t you heard a word I said?” And so it starts. The struggle of being an adult with my parent. So much is written today about takin ... Crack the Clandestine Code of Diamonds by M J Plaster Precious, brilliant and expensive—why wouldn't diamonds be a girl's best friend? When giving the most significant gift of a lifetime, most men, and even the women who receive them, know precious little about diamonds. By the time they're old and experienced enough to know about cut, shape, grade, brilliance, color, weight, and setting, they already have the diamond of a lifetime. Crack the vocabulary, and you'll be on your way to purchasing your first diamond with confidence. The Four Cs Diamon ... Star Sapphire Diffused, Information And Facts by www.kaisilver.com Diffused Star Sapphire, Is This A Real Sapphire? This is a most commonly asked question relating to the diffused star sapphire. We will answer this question right away, before going into details of the diffusion process. The gemstone used to make a diffused star sapphire is a sapphire. The diffusion process is done on the surface of the sapphire gemstone and could extend to around a millimeter into the gemstone. The process is done to create the star effect on the gemstone and the gemstone is th ... Hot Wedding Trend: Platinum Wedding Rings by Donna Monday In our hungry-for-anything new pop culture world, celebrities are often the ones that can start a hot fashion trend seemingly overnight. With their heavy media exposure, they are often photographed wearing the latest styles in fashion and jewelry. Platinum engagement and wedding rings are the latest celebrity trend that has taken the jewelry industry by storm. Several high-profile newlyweds have taken a shine to the cool elegance of platinum. “Platinum is like our relationship in that it is stro ... The Bigger the Carat the Better the Wedding? by Donna Monday Ahh . . . sweet romance. The flowers. The chocolate. The late night whispers of “I love you.” For most people in love, the culmination of months of togetherness and special friendship comes down to one single moment: The marriage proposal - - featuring a simple, but elegant, diamond engagement ring. Of course, if you’re a celebrity, a simple ring may not have enough wattage to suit your tastes. Thus, we see many celebrities sporting five-carat to seven-carat diamond studded engagement and weddin ... Star Jones Nuptials: Fairytale Wedding or Diva Gone Wild? by Donna Monday In case you’ve been living on another planet for the past several months, you may not have heard that Star Jones was getting married. For the rest of us here on planet earth we couldn’t escape this joyous news unless we swore off pop culture icons like Entertainment Tonight and People magazine. Star Jones, current co-host of TV’s chat fest The View with Barbara Walters, recently married Wall Street banker Al Reynolds in an elaborate, pull-out-all-the-stops wedding extravaganza fit for a queen - ... The Engagement Ring Bling by Donna Monday How much should you spend on a diamond engagement ring? $100? $1000? How about a whopping $1 million? That’s what Donald Trump just spent on an engagement ring for his lovely wife to be, Melania Knauss. Can you imagine what it must be like to wear any ring worth that much on a daily basis? The Donald must hire beefy security guards with names like Wolfgang and Spike just to watch over Melania every time her and her delicate ring finger step out the door. Buying expensive diamond jewelry for thei ... Can't You See I'm Working? by C. J. Hayden For many working parents, telecommuting or a home business may seem like the answer to your prayers. You want to have more time with your kids and greater flexibility, so you take the leap, install a second phone line, and set up a computer in the dining room. But the first thing you may discover is that working from home includes many unexpected distractions. Children, your spouse, neighbors, and the family dog come and go. They make loud noises, ask for your help, or interrupt to ask a “quick ... Shop and Save! Then Shop More For Free! But That's Not All You Get! by Audrey King There is still time to shop and save this holiday season, you can shop online or offline and actually get back what you've spent on gifts at ClubMom! You can shop for everyone and earn rewards for the money you spend with over 100 retailers in the ClubMom online mall! Indulge yourself or buy more gifts...free. How does ClubMom do this? By bringing together millions of moms, ClubMom can do more and get more for moms. And by golly, it's about time. Best of all...membership is free! You'll be happ ... 10 Holiday Sober Savers by Connie Carpenter Holidays are loaded with triggers. Memories, family situations, and extra demands for your time are all difficult to manage. While at the same time, living in recovery, especially when your newly sober , has its own assortment of challenges.. Keep the following 10 Sobriety Savers close by as the holidays draw near. Hopefully they will be helpful as tools to assist you in keeping things on track and also when you become .... overwhelmed ..shall we say?? 1. Start preparing NOW Don't save your shop ... 14 Ways to Improve Sleep Now! by Barbara C. Phillips Sleep disturbance or insomnia is not uncommon in women starting at midlife. While this may be due to a physical concern, usually it's not. Let's discuss some things you can do NOW to improve your sleep. •Good sleep is a component of good health. Things that you do for good health are essential and will directly impact your quality of sleep. This means eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and good daily multivitamin/mineral supplements. •A healthy diet that is high in phytoestrogens such as ... | ||||||
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