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Tips for Smart Shopping on the Internet

November 18, 2010 By Karen Hiser Leave a Comment

Whether you have the shopping bug  or not, the online shopping craze is here to stay. The convenience that online shopping has provided us to unparalleled to anything of it’s kind. It is mind boggling to say the lease what technology has done for the mass markets of retailers and e commerce. With so much ahead of us, there is no way to tell what will be available in the future for this market. The ability to shop online allows the consumer to shop around the world with just a click of their finger. Amazing. Although with that advantage there comes opportunity for the average consumer to be taken advantage. To avoid any unsightly instances, there are a few tips for smart shopping on the Internet.

  • Do your research. The first tip for online shopping is to understand what you are buying. especially for any major purchases. Know the retailer that your buying from  and the product. Comparison shop to know the approximate price of your item. You can view many different retailers for price checks. Once you have an idea of the pricing you can then look for the best price available .
  • How you pay. Online shopping obviously involves electronic methods of payment. Know where your entering your payment information. If the site you are using does not have a trusted payment source do not enter your credit card number.  Many sites will show if their website is secured . Pay attention to the information available where your shopping online. If the site  doesn’t look professional, be cautious.
  • Don’t click right away. Before ordering, check the company’s return policy. Always keep a record of the name, address and phone number of the company, goods you ordered, date of your purchase, amount you paid (including shipping and handling), and method of payment.
  • Pay close attention to what your being asked for. Never give out your credit card number or personal, financial or employment information unless you know with whom you are dealing.

When you enter personal information on a public computer, you’re putting yourself at risk for identity theft. Hackers can easily break into unsecured networks and steal information. In addition, many computers save personal information entered into a form as a convenience. This might be convenient at home on your personal computer, but it’s a big risk on a public computer. If you have the urge to splurge, wait until you get home to do it. Online shopping can be a fun way to get the things you want, either for special occasion or “just because”. It is definitely something to keep doing as long as you know your limit and where to spend it.

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10 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

October 20, 2010 By Karen Hiser Leave a Comment

The holiday season is fast approaching and so is the weight gain that accompanies it. Here are a few tips to help keep the weight gain in perspective.

Tip One – Keep Up at the Gymholiday diet

Many times the holiday seasons come, and we fall off the wagon. There is an air of relaxation with the holiday season and we take it to literally.  Try not to get off track as your “derailment” will be the cause of an excess weight gain. Just because you don’t have to get up and go to work , doesn’t mean you don’t have to get up and go to the gym.  Keep the momentum going!

Tip Two – Avoid Extra Eating

All to often the holidays are riddled with extra eating. There is the holidays parties, the office gatherings and the social get together. This means many extra little tasty treats to sample, with delectable offerings that you would otherwise not be eating. Keep these tom a minimum. You don’t have to sample everything, at every party. Get more into the social aspect and less into the eat aspect and you should avoid those extra pounds.

Tip Three – Too Many Drinks

We forget that those extra beverages can catch up with us. Several cocktails later, while you may not have eaten all those holidays treats, the extra glasses of beer are having the same effect.  Conversation can be the replacement for drinking, so try to nurse your drinks and keep the conversation flowing.

Tip Four – Watch Your Carbohydrates

Nothing says holidays more, than mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner rolls and pies. Sure they are wonderful to eat but they do catch up with you. Try eating one or the other instead of opting for ALL. The extra carbs your eating at a  holiday meal along with your breakfast and lunch carbs just might be the overload that tips the scales.

Tip Five – Outside Activities

Staying active might help your holiday bulge. Try snowshoeing, cross country skiing or even ice skating to keep fit over the holidays. These activities are in keeping with the season, letting you enjoy your holidays with friends and family all while staying fit. You couldn’t ask for a better compromise.

Tip Six – Eat Light In Between

With your plate overflowing in holiday gluttony, it is imperative that other meals be small. You do still need to eat to keep your metabolism going, however make it light. Salads, fresh veggies and fruit are great options to feel full without the calories.

Tip Seven – Say No to Desserts

It gets overwhelming with how many desserts and sweet treats are being offered to you during the holidays. Why not just say no? If you finally feel that you have had enough don’t be afraid to say it. Enjoying one or two is quite enough for the holidays otherwise you will sucking in to do up your pants in no time.

Tip Eight – Replace Specialties Coffee

Holidays make it almost irresistible to indulge in the treats the season gives us. Specialty coffee’s while delicious are calorie overloads. Why not pass on the added calories and just have a black coffee instead.

Tip Nine – Drink Lots of Water

Try to continue to keep hydrated. Water is an essential part of your daily intake, especially if your going to be eating calorie induce foods. Flushing out your system and keeping a steady stream of fluid intake will also help you feel full throughout the day, letting you eat less.

Tip Ten – Portion Control

Keep it in perspective. Just because it’s there, doesn’t mean you should eat all of it. Try selecting small portions which will enable you to try a little of everyone but not over it. Portion control helps you feel as though you can enjoy the whole meal without feeling guilty for eating to much. This is always the key for maintaining a healthy weight.

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Wedding Food Tips

October 19, 2010 By Karen Hiser Leave a Comment

Some may say it’s the ceremony , some  may say it’s the dress that will leave every talking. The item that will leave a lasting impression on all your guests will be the food. Food is a central part  of your wedding and must be carefully thought out. The bride are groom are the best decision makers on this item. Not because a wedding planner wouldn’t do, but because only the bride and groom know their guests the best. Sure there is a flow to the wedding that should be kept in mind when choosing your meal, but take into consideration who your guests are. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but along the way you will find tips to help the process along.

Time of Day

What you serve at your wedding should be in keeping with the time of day. If you have opted for an evening ceremony, a full course meal that begins at 9pm isn’t the optimal choice. Try to look at a light buffet. When a buffet is suggested it is usually thought of as cold meats. There is no reason to keep this stereotype going. As said earlier, know your audience. Perhaps an antipasto bar would be in order, or a fondue of cheese, meat , breads and then a chocolate fondue for dessert. Your food should also be relevant with the size of your wedding.

A full course dinner should be served at the dinner hour. If your ceremony is taking place  in the early or late afternoon  you may wish to have a cocktail hour to transition from the pictures to the dinner or you may want to omit it. This is up to the bride and groom. A typical dinner should consist of an appetizer( salad) main course and dessert. You can opt for soup or salad to start, and usually there are two options for dinner. Poultry and fish are a safe choice.  The side dishes you choose can be an option of two choices  as well, same with the dessert menu.

How to Choose

When planning for a small or large wedding  it is still important to know what you are serving. This can be the best part of the planning, taste testing! Don’t be shy to sample what’s going to be served at your wedding, after all you are paying for it. You can consult with as many caterer’s as you wish to get an idea of what options are out there. Don’t make your decision in haste, comparison shop for menu and price.

What’s the Cost

Again, size will determine what price range you are in. If your setting out with a budget in mind, stick to it. There will be a a solution to get you the food you want at the price you need. If your wedding is set to be an intimate affair, look at a private chef. This will be an elegant solution and leave your guests talking. Keep in mind you may have to compromise, but it is very important  to comparison shop this market. Always sample the food, and look for references to ensure you are dealing with a reputable company.

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Computer Buying Tips

October 15, 2010 By Karen Hiser Leave a Comment

Like everything else in today’s world of technology what one person has, some one else has better. With technology advancing so rapidly, it’s hard to keep up with the latest versions when they rapidly become so obsolete. There are some good guidelines to go by when your thinking of purchasing a new computer.

Establish want versus need. Don’t purchase a computer because you think you ought to. If it’s something that isn’t going to be used, that can be an expensive paper weight. If a computer is something that you may occasional use, and only for pleasure make sure you give yourself a budget and go on down to your local electronic retailer. Don’t get caught up in the fancy names or catch phrases with what it can do, state your purpose and get it and get out.

If purchasing a computer is something you need for work, establish what programs will be running on it, how much memory it will need ect. Don’t go over board, but make sure you get something that will make  you fully functional. Also decide on whether or not you will need to be mobile. Have the laptop or PC debate to decide what will suit your needs. Also look at what your needs will be in three years time. Upgrading every year isn’t feasible for most people.

Prioritize.Look at where your needs are based and then decide in which order they fall. Sure you need music or photo space let’s say, but if your work is geared to office , documents and spread sheets then it’s best you purchase the relevant programs to those. Make more RAM (random access memory) your main priority with any PC.

When a computer has too little memory, it doesn’t tell you, it just starts using part of the its hard drive space as a poor form of additional memory known as swap space or virtual memory.  It’s a clunky, slow way for a computer to run but it at least keeps things going.  Much better is to give a computer the RAM it needs, 2GB at least if you want to run any of the latest operating systems with all their features.Also if you can look past the bells and whistles and purchase what will get the job done, you will save a bundle.

Shopping for a laptop online and in store will give you the options you need and the opportunity to touch and see them which can be very important considering your using it daily. You need to test drive the keyboard, mouse and monitor since they are integrated. You can always change the monitor, keyboard and mouse on a desktop PC but not on a laptop unless you have it tethered to a desk. Check the keyboard for good key action — the amount of travel from top to bottom of a key press; more usually feels better. Laptops use many different kinds of mouse pointing devices so make sure you like the one your new laptop uses.

The best tip to follow is to take advantage of weekly store specials. Since it’s your dollar at stake, amke sure you get the biggest bang for your buck! Computers are largely commodities, so chase a low price point aggressively. There are new models of computers coming on the market every few weeks and frankly they often differ very little in any meaningful way to the regular user.  So take advantage of the fact that the retailer wants to move the “old stock” by cutting prices of the remaining units in inventory. They also have other incentives for offering special price cuts, like special promotions from the PC manufacturer.  The bottom line:

There is usually nothing “wrong” with a machine that is being blown out cheaply since computers are very mature and not subject to dramatic technology improvements month to month.

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Wedding Showers Tips

October 15, 2010 By Karen Hiser Leave a Comment

Planning a wedding, can be a a fun and exciting time. It can also be a stressful one. A break in all of this planning for the bride is having a wedding shower. Wedding showers can be planned without the busy bride ever knowing that it has been done. Wedding showers can be a welcome distraction from the stressful planning to celebrate the bride and the new journey she is about to embark on. Of course no shower is complete of course without some jokes and some gag gifts.

Start your wedding shower planning by thinking of a theme. What best suits the bride? What sort of party would have all your guests talking? Think of getting all of the girls together and what would say celebrate the upcoming nuptials. If your bride loves to be self indulgent you could think along the lines of having a spa wedding shower.  If that’s not the route to take since your guests are more refined, think of a chocolate or wine tasting. A wedding shower can be anything you want it to be as long as it suits the guests and the bride herself.

When choosing to invite the guests, a unique invitation will spark an interest. You definitely don’t  have to “break the bank” on the wedding shower invitation. Depending on the guest lists you may be able to hand deliver the invitations for a more personal touch. If your guest list includes email addresses and this serves as a means for contacting everyone an intriguing e-vite might be the way to go. However don’t let convenience get in the way of  finding a memorable invite that signifies the type of wedding shower your going to throw. A trendy invite received in the mail is a great  start to your memorable wedding shower.

Consider your venue. If your having a traditional wedding shower then you will need to decorate. If you have gone a little unique and are having the wedding shower at a specific venue then decorations will not be necessary. Traditional wedding decorations can be anything from streamers and wedding bells to fresh flowers and champagne. This occasion is what you want to make it.  It can be as luxurious  or as casual as you decide. This occasion is an opportunity to plan the party that best exemplifies your bride.

The important tip in planning a wedding shower is to be sure the bride to be will enjoy herself. This wedding shower is a chance for  the bride to celebrate with her best girlfriends. Some wedding showers are themed for lingerie to get the bride ready for her wedding night. These usually induce some gag gift giving and some laughs are not far behind. Some wedding shower planners like to involve wedding games to keep the momentum of the party going. This will all depend on the venue and type of wedding shower you are throwing. Also keep in mind not all brides will like the game playing at a shower , so another form of entertainment may be suitable. The most important tip will be to make sure you keep you bride in good spirits.

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Furniture Shopping Tips

October 14, 2010 By Karen Hiser Leave a Comment

Big ticket item shopping can be thrilling!  Setting out on this adventure can be an exciting new start or it can be a difficult task. Instead of making it a chore, make it an outing that will designate the style and flow of your new house. Decorating any new space can be fraught with challenge. When it’s time to  purchase a sofa, a living room suite, dining room table or even your first bedroom set there may be a few tips you should care to look at .

One of the most essential things you can do is measure. Measure your space, and then measure again. Reason why? Furniture showrooms can look amazing , showcasing the most beautiful pieces. The problem with these showrooms is there is no scale to provide a furniture to room ratio. Unless your furnishing an extremely large home with high ceilings, you may want to bring measuring tape along.

Many a time that sofa on the sales floor looked perfect, you were sure it would fit, and yet disappointment, it does not.  This time shop prepared. Measure not only the furniture but each room you are purchasing furniture for. This will determine when you are  shopping for furniture how large your pieces should be. Even though the pieces may be smaller, too many of them may clutter your room and make it unable  to move freely. Dimensions for the room your furnishing is essential.

Decide what you need. Are there pieces in your home that you would like to keep and incorporate new ones, or are you looking for a complete overhaul of your pieces. Depending on your taste, you can mix antique with contemporary if you have some must keep pieces. There are many styles to choose from but remember if your doing this as a “two-some” to discuss taste and flow of the rooms before you go ahead and purchase . There is nothing like getting new furniture home, to find it goes with nothing in your place.  Try to create a common space with interesting pieces to ensure that your furniture reflects the image you are trying to portray.

Never, ever attempt to shop for big items like furniture without setting a budget. Talk about what you are will to spend per item, and then overall. Once you establish a bbudget you can begin to comparison shop what you are looking for. Going into a showroom without a bbudget can be pandemonium. Of course every set looks perfect, and you will impulse shop almost definitely.

Try to remember what you have set your budget out for. If you are doing a room at a time, stick to that and try not to get pulled into different directions. Focus is key when trying to stick to a budget and a floor plan of how you choose to decorate with your furniture.  Always take a few window shopping expeditions before you purchase anything, and if you think it will be a problem, leave the plastic at  home.

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Wedding Budget Tips

October 13, 2010 By Karen Hiser Leave a Comment

Weddings are a dream come true. Finally finding that special someone to spend your life with can be the most exciting time of your life. Then reality hits. Weddings need to have a budget. All the lavish trimmings and luxuries you would like to have may only come down the necessities.  It is important to view your wedding as a whole, then break down by cost would the major expenses will be. this involves some strict organization. There are some areas that you can budget that will bring you the wedding of your dreams at a cost you can afford.

When planning your wedding the venue can be one of the most costly expenses. Be creative if your playing with a budget. Of course it depends on the size of your wedding, but venues such as beaches, gardens and backyards are low costs but nature provides a beautiful yet free backdrop. A creative idea for the couple who wants to stand out , is to have your candle-lite ceremony in an old barn. This is an original take on a rustic wedding. It is sure to leave you guests talking and be a memory that will last a lifetime.

Decorations can be costly, so when your looking at your wedding see if you can incorporate any natural decorations which will be accessible and cheap. If your having a winter wedding, greenery and holly will be a classic decoration and very easy on the budget. A fall wedding can be done with a harvest theme in mind leaving you to secure cornstalks and perhaps some fall foliage as your decor. This is a cheap and lovely way to celebrate the season and your ceremony.

The most common sense way to cut wedding costs is to make sure you get estimates from several suppliers for all  your needs. This includes cake, flowers, music, reception  and ceremony site, etc. It is then that you should take the time to sit down and compare what you are getting for the prices quoted. Examine quality, quantity, price, and service. When you are satisfied with your choice,  call and book them. Don’t make hasty or spur-of-the-moment decisions which can end up costing a pretty penny. These types of decisions can cost you more when they didn’t have too if planning ahead could have avoided it.

Looking for more places to cut costs? A good place to look is the guest list. Of course you may need to face up to the reality of having a larger wedding with everyone  invited, or the wedding you really want with fewer guests. in a more intimate setting. Close friends and family are usually shoo-ins, but do you really need to invite all of your parents friends from years gone by? Unless your parents are footing the entire bill, try to keep guests to the must-haves.

In today’s society the organizers have it. We must prioritize, compromise and sacrifice to have a successful event that doesn’t break the bank. After all, you want to remember your wedding as a source of joy, not of debt.

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Cost Effective Tips for Shopping Online

October 11, 2010 By Karen Hiser Leave a Comment

In today’s society the world wide web has made shopping an event that can be done from your living room. No longer must you wait in line, battle the hectic parking lots to find the deals to save you money. Shopping online can be an efficient way to save you money while effectively saving you time. Although is it quite convenient , there are some tips that can help you maximize your dollar.

Where to Look?

When shopping online, still visit your favourite retailer’s. Most retailers today have websites to sell off their overstock. When visiting your favourite retailers online, make sure you  search the web site for the “clearance page”. Often times retailers dedicate one page where all the items that are on clearance can be sold online only. Here you will find major discounts geared for online shoppers. These little tips can save you a bundle!

How Can I Find Everything?

The price comparison sites are available to the online shoppers and they provide customers the unique opportunity to compare price of any particular product offered by different retailers. These online portals allow the consumer to browse through a variety  avenues. This process is no different than browsing through your flyer’s at home and clipping coupons.  Online has the same options usually referring to Internet coupons as “coupon codes,” “promotion codes,” “discount codes,” “shopping codes,”or “voucher codes”.” Internet coupons typically provide for reduced or no cost shipping, a specific dollar or percentage discount, or some other special offer to encourage consumers to purchase specific products or to purchase from specific retailers. This can be especially helpful if your buying in bulk of any kind . Just because your able to shop online and it’s convenient you should still be able to save money. Search the  Internet for online sites dedicated to providing a number of discounts in the category your after.

Looking for deals can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to look. Use known sites to ensure security is met and shipping can be trusted. Extra care need to be taken for excessive shipping charges for retailers slash the price of the product add up that to the shipping. Ensure to check  what the final cost  is so that you don’t have to pay any additional charge. Better still find free shipping. Sometimes shipping can cost more than your actual purchase.

Online shopping can be a great alternative the conventional methods. However there can be a certain amount of risk involved if you proceed without  knowledge . Don’t limit yourself to one website. Shop around and search for the best deals. Just because your online doesn’t mean you can’t comparison shop or try and get the best deal. Coupon codes provide great discounts if you can locate ones associated with your purchase. Don’t spontaneously click until your sure you have found the best deal!

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Natural Weight Loss Foods

September 22, 2010 By Karen Hiser Leave a Comment

Losing weight is harder than it should be. There is conflicting theories everywhere: take this vitamin, don’t take that vitamin; do this, don’t do that. The good news is that you don’t have to take any supplements or drugs to lose weight; you don’t have to starve yourself.

Natural weight loss foods are foods that speed up your fat-burning process.  These fat-burning foods, also known as thermogenic foods, naturally speed up your metabolism. Here are 10 foods that will naturally help you lose weight.

1.       Foods containing Vitamin C. Vitamin C converts fat into liquid so our body flushes it out. So drink up that orange juice! Acidic fruits contain vitamin C; add these to your daily menu.

2.       Foods with Pectin. Pectin is a fiber; it helps you feel fuller longer so that you don’t eat as much. Foods that contain pectin include apples, bananas, berries, carrots and sweet potatoes.

3.       Calcium. Research has proven that a high calcium diet from low-fat dairy products helps burn fat quicker. In studies done on mice, calcium supplements resulted in a loss of 42% of body fat, while those on a medium-level of calcium in their diets lost 60% of their body fat, and those on a high calcium diet lost 69% of their body fat.

4.       High Protein Foods. Protein is important in weight loss because they help control your appetite. Be sure to eat enough protein in your diet, but don’t add extra; an overabundance of protein can be just as harmful as not getting enough.

5.       Oatmeal. Eating a nice bowl of oatmeal in the morning is a great way to get fiber in your diet and kick start your metabolism. Military studies have suggested that eating oatmeal can raise your metabolism as much as 10%.

6.       Whole Grains. Complex carbohydrates and fiber both help pump up your metabolism by keeping insulin levels low. High insulin levels tells your body to store more of the food as fat; whole grains are beneficial because they prevent insulin spikes, thus preventing our bodies from storing the food as fat.

7.       Jalepenos. Believe it or not, jalapenos help raise your metabolism. They contain a chemical that raises your heartbeat and your metabolism at the same time.

8.       One spicy meal a day. Studies have shown that eating at least one spicy meal per day can raise your metabolism for up to 3 hours after a meal. So add some cayenne pepper dishes to your meal for an extra kick!

9.       Green tea. Green tea speeds up the brain and nervous system, allowing your body to burn fat quicker. Mixing caffeine with 90 mg of green tea can help you burn an extra 80 calories per day. This can be a great addition to the calories you’re burning through regular exercise.

10.   Caffeine. Yes, your daily cup of coffee can help you burn more calories. Caffeine speeds up your heart rate, which helps speed your metabolism. Obviously, you want to stay away from the sugary flavored coffees and cappuccinos, and go light on the sweeteners. Add some skim milk to a cup of coffee and jump start your calorie burning!

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Dating Tips And Advice For Singles

June 23, 2010 By Karen Hiser Leave a Comment

Every year millions of people are entering the dating scene, whether they’ve experienced it before or not. It can be quite nerve racking when you are new to dating, but it is something everyone can enjoy. There is no such thing as a dating expert, no matter what you hear. Every single person will struggle at some point in their life with relationships and dating. Dating is a continuous dating experience, good and bad experiences. There are many things you can learn along the way. Nows your chance to get a little extra knowledge within the dating scene, continue reading to get some dating advice and tips.

Make Dating Easy and Fun

One thing people always seem to forget is that dating can be easy and fun if you want it to be. You don’t have to stress out any longer. There are many things you are going to learn while trying to enter into the dating scene including:

  • How to attract people you want to attract
  • How to bloom the initial chemistry into a relationship
  • How to not limit yourself

Honestly, there isn’t any formulas or fail proof tricks and don’t think you are going to find a way to trap that Mr. or Miss Right. There are some facts you will want to be aware of along the way. With the vast amount of dating tips available online and through others, you never know what is true, what is false and what is down right ridiculous. In the end every individual takes on dating in their own personal way, making everyone’s advice difficult to reflect on every dater. There are however some universal tips that could help benefit you with dating. Dating can be easy and lots of fun if you take it with the right grasp and are prepared for not only success, but unsuccessful dating experiences. Keep your mind open to all possibilities.

Dating Tips

Dating Tip #1 – Get Prepared for Dating

If you really want to succeed in the dating game, be ready to commit to dating. Half-heartedness won’t work. In fact, it won’t even get you half-way. If you really want to date, put some effort into it. Do some research and think about what you want out of dating. Prepare yourself for the inevitable rejection we all face at some point in dating and commit not to give up.

Dating Tip #2 – Get Your Act Together

Begin a regime of looking your best. Join a gym, read health magazines, get fit and start a diet. Get your hair cut or styled and begin a new regime of good grooming or beauty treatment. Though it will not find you a date in itself, you will feel a million times more confident about yourself, and others can sense that.

Dating Tip #3 – Go Shopping

Treat yourself to new clothes and even a whole new look. Get your image right, one that you can manage and live with, but one that flatters you. Don’t try to be someone you’re not, but amplify and accentuate your positives. Throw out those tired jeans, old sweaters or cardigans and spruce yourself up. Your date will appreciate that you demonstrated some effort.

Dating Tip #4 – Think of the Gain

Think about what you want to gain from dating and what timeframes you expect. Do you see yourself married within 2 years? If you do, then approach dating accordingly. If you are more laid back and don’t take dating too seriously then ask yourself some honest questions about why you are dating and what you hope to achieve. If it is purely sex then ask yourself if you are about to be honest with those you hope to date.

Dating Tip #5 – Surround Yourself with Support

Surround yourself with people who will support your dating aims. By following the first four tips you will feel better and be more focused. Don’t sabotage this by sitting around with friends who are negative about love and relationships (often the married ones). Start attending social functions frequented by singles. Sitting alongside couples at dinner parties in suburbia is not necessarily where you need to be right now.

Dating Tip #6 – Find the Right Match

Choose those you have a good chance of dating. Be realistic. In other words, your dating is based on the whole package you present as well as just your personality. If you are looking for a glamour girl or boy and want to date someone trendy and gorgeous, great! Just know that others will expect you to be the same.

Dating Tip #7 – Join Up

Join clubs, societies, sports events, drama groups — anything that might help you meet like-minded potential partners. You will not meet people by staying indoors and playing video games – many have tried and failed at this approach.

Dating Tip #8 – Take a Break

Take time off from dating occasionally if it’s not going well or causing dating fatigue. Recharging your batteries and keeping confidence and optimism levels high is an absolute must. We all hit rough patches, but don’t let your search for love become a death march. Date in phases if necessary.

Dating Tip #9 – Enjoy Yourself

Enjoy dating for what it is, dating. It is meeting people and socializing and spending time in the company of stimulating individuals who may or may not play a bigger part in your life down the road. The fact is, most people have something interesting to offer. While you may not be out on the dating scene looking for new friends, you may well find one or two fabulous people along the way.

Dating Tip #10 – Go Slow

Never make yourself too available. People like mystery and enigma and the thrill of the chase when dating. As part of keeping up the mystery, do not sleep with your dates early on. The longer a person is made to chase and fall for you within reason, the more likely that love may blossom. (And yes, this goes for both men AND women!) If the chemistry peaks too early, your emotions may never have time to catch up and the relationship will eventually wither away.

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