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Want Soft Skin for Your Honey? 2008-01-18 10:25:43 I came upon this great site devoted to natural, homemade skin products that you can make on your own called Nature’s Bath & Beauty. All of the recipes are free! Can’t beat that. Here is one that I’m certain to try: This is made primarily for normal to oily skin! 2 tablespoons grated beeswax 2 tablespoons shea butter 2 tablespoons distilled water 1/2 cup almond oil 1/4 cup rose water 4 drops rose essential oil Melt the beeswax with the distilled water. When it is melted pour into a blender put it on a low speed and slowly poor in the almond oil, rose watter and the rose essential oil. Poor the lotion into a glass jar use sparingly, the shelf life is from 3-4 months. ...

Bad First Dates: Car Talk Over Buffalo Wings 2008-01-17 09:50:55 Last summer my friend Jess went on a date with someone she met on SinglesNet.com. True to any first date she was nervous and anxious to get it over with, but also psyched about meeting this hotty for real. His profile looked great and she was optimistic about at least having an interesting conversation about all his travels to South America, where her family is from. She was also looking forward to the excellent food at the sports bar where they agreed to meet. Her favorite. Unfortunately, though, he wasn’t that interested in talking about his travels at all. He was much more interested in the car she drove, where she drove it, and what she’d prefer to be driving. Jess, not really knowing much about cars and not even having a “dream car,” decided out of nervousness to tell him about her insistence to not use air conditioning because it uses too much gas. This did not sit well with the car enthusiast and so he went on to tell her that the drag created by having t ...

Hilary Clinton Responds to Husband’s Affair on Tyra 2008-01-15 11:44:33 Whether or not you choose to vote for Hillary Clinton in the upcoming election and whether or not you think Bill’s affair with Monica Lewinsky (and who knows who else) even matters, it is interesting to read and hear what Hillary has to say about the affair. As reported in People Magazine, Clinton appeared on the daytime talk show, The Tyra Banks Show, as part of her current media tour and even agreed to discuss the Lewinsky affair. She’s spoken about this a little bit on other shows as well and it’s nice to finally hear that she was ticked off about the whole thing. “The momentary feelings — you know, you are mad, you are really upset, you are disappointed — all of that goes through your mind …” Clinton said. “I have found you really shouldn’t make decisions in the heat of those moments.” Although her comments are refreshing, it sure would be nice to know what she said to the man. But I suppose that’s none of my business. Points to Hillary for f ...

Dating as Defined By Wikipedia 2008-01-13 18:26:39 Un-friggin believable. Dating has a proper definition on Wikipedia, and not a short one either. I’m particularly impressed by the reference to “virtual dating” and “text messaging.” Here’s part of it: “Dating is the act of going out on dates whereby one person socializes with a potential lover using a process that involves scheduled, usually exclusive, meetings of two people with mutual interest in one another. Typically a person may date different partners (this does not include or indicate the sexual relationship) during the same time period in order to have the best chance of finding their most suitable and available partner for an intimate relationship. A date involves going out to do something together (like having dinner, visiting the theater, or having a picnic at a park or beach), while dating involves the continued communication and courting between dates, such as meeting on-line (also known as virtual dating), chatting on-line, sending te ...

The Cougars of Glendale 2008-01-10 15:03:37 There is a strange little town within the City of Denver that has always struck me as odd. Its name is Glendale and I’ve never understood why there needed to be a town within a town that is only 1 square mile and filled with strip clubs and adult toy stores. Recently this place became even stranger after I was somehow put on the mailing list for its monthly newspaper, The Glendale/Cherry Creek Chronicle. It all started last month when I arrived at home to find the newspaper sitting squarely on my kitchen table reading: “The Cougar Bars of The Cherry Creek Valley” on the front page. “What kind of news is this?” I asked myself as I sat down to read the article word for word all the while feeling morally depraved of my intellect. I’ll admit I was somewhat entertained, but also a little disgusted that the part of town I refer to as sleazy had just become that much sleazier. And all in an attempt at writing an expose about a well-known reality everywhere ...

There’s No “T” in Wedding 2008-01-07 21:37:00 I know that the nuptials aren’t really an appropriate topic for DatingTales, but since it is engagement season I thought it was appropriate. Here are three bits of information I really must share. 1) One of my favorite bloggers has created a new blog, appropriately titled Wedding Idea Source, which is completely dedicated to wedding ideas. The content is classy and worthwhile. None of that wedding mumbo jumbo you read everywhere else. 2) Speaking of mumbo jumbo, you won’t find any of it at the Offbeat Bride either. Whether you are planning a wedding or not, this site is entertaining and inspiring. I’m almost (almost, but not really) embarrassed to admit the number of hours I’ve spent looking at all the cool pics. 3) DatingTales has also developed a new Web site dedicated to Skin Fitness. We just recently posted an article about the timing of facials and other skin treatments before a wedding or other big event. Check it out! www.skinfitnessfacts.com The “T ...

Double Dating: Torture or a Treat? 2008-01-06 20:09:37 I’ve never been on a double, first date so I can’t say. But I have heard both horror and successful dating stories from friends. Answer the DatingTales poll and let us know what you think about a double date the first go round. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. And if you’re interested in finding a double date, believe it or not there are online dating services devoted to the topic. They really do think of everything, don’t they? ...

Grandma’s Rolodex 2008-01-04 09:52:26 My friend Anne recently travelled to New York state to spend Christmas with her boyfriend and his family. Having been with her boyfriend, Rick, for well over a year she felt confident that the trip Upstate for eight great days with his family, grandparents and all, was a milestone in their relationship. She says everything went great and that meeting all the family members has made their relationship stronger. But it also made her realize that she wasn’t the only one to be close to her now bf. On the first awkward afternoon, Anne was helping his Grandmother in the kitchen when she looked over to see a rolodex on the counter that happened to be opened to Rick’s card. She couldn’t help but notice that her name had been penciled in (oh so small) beneath another woman’s name that had been crossed out. Anne recognized the name to be that of Rick’s ex-girlfriend. Anne’s not naive and understands that he has had girlfriends before her that, of course, have ...

What Do Bridges, Orgasms, and Hollywood Have in Common? 2008-01-01 14:33:39 A study was done over 30 years ago by the University of British Columbia in Vancouver that basically analyzed the sexual arousal of people on a scary bridge. Sounds odd and fairly simple, I know, but the results are interesting. Basically it was discovered that in moments of high anxiety we are more likely to find someone attractive, fall in love with someone, or have an orgasm. Considering the age of this study I know that much has been written about the findings, but after I read it I had a great discovery myself: Romantic comedies could actually be accurate! For much of my adult life I’ve scoffed at films like Serendipity, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Bridget Jones’ Diary, and others, but maybe I was wrong. Maybe it is easier, even likely, to fall in love with someone when you’re about to get married, your job is at stake, or when someone you’re dating is thrown through a restaurant window. Maybe all these years I’ve been narrow minded in believing th ... Hollywood

Dating a Musician: Pros and Cons 2007-12-31 14:02:13 It’s not all high notes and melodies with a musician. But who doesn’t love a sexy rock star? Figuring out what makes a good partner is important and weighing the pros and cons is a good way to do that. PROS CONS He will write songs for you Groupies The music at your wedding will be prime Most nights you’re at the bar watching him play He could get a record deal He could get a record deal Your kids will be creative He won’t get a day job Depending on what instrument he plays, he’ll be great with his hands or lips, or both You’ll have to compete with his band mates ...

Fergie and the Famous Pee Incident 2007-12-21 10:10:55 One of my best friends has a wonderful, robust laugh and a weak bladder to go along with it. One of her favorite lines is “That’s so funny I almost peed myself.” Peeing your pants can be a little funny, but it can also be humiliating. Just ask Fergie. Last summer in San Diego the singer had a little accident while on stage with her buddies The Black Eyed Peas. (Peas, Pee. Get it? A little ironic I think.) At first her reps claimed it was sweat, but later Fergie came clean about the uncleanliness. Its simple: she just couldn’t hold it.   Nothing more to report on that. Over. ...

eHarmony, For One and All. Or Maybe Not. 2007-12-18 11:24:34 There are many online dating sites, each having their own unique flavor that I recommend, however, I have a hard time recommending one in particular. eHarmony. Although eHarmony has a unique, and somewhat private matching system, a mission to counsel married couples, and also a self-proclaimed diverse pool of singles, there is one thing that they won’t do: help the gays. In May a California woman filed a lawsuit against eHarmony claiming that they would not help her find a mate because she was a lesbian. eHarmony claims that it is not opposed to offering this service it just does not do it at this time. Fair enough, but something tells me that a company founded by a minister with ties to Focus on the Family isn’t too eager to do so. It appears that eHarmony doesn’t help all heterosexuals either. A close friend of mine hesitantly went online to complete the tedious application process only to be told that eHarmony couldn’t match her. The automated response said that on ...

Dating Tip: Don’t Show Your Date a Picture of Another Girl’s Boobies 2007-12-15 19:02:52   I had an online romance a couple years back that I’m reminded of from time to time when I hear about perverts with camera phones. Sounds strange, I know, but after being introduced to a topless woman via camera phone let’s just say I’ve been a little scarred. It was our second date after a short week or ten days on phone and e-mail. I met him on EliteMate.com and we quickly had a connection. He had a great sense of humor and seemed to be really interested, at least until the camera phone incident. We were at an Irish Pub in my neighborhood enjoying a good ol’ Irish beer when he decides to tell me about his day off. He talked about how he surfs early in the morning and then naps on the beach until about 11 or so. Today, however, he was there a little longer because of this girl who was laying out topless. I didn’t scowl, I just sat and listened acting completely interested all the while wondering if he realized what he was saying. My wonderment soon ...

Writing Profiles Online 2007-12-13 11:42:25 A well-written profile is equivalent to having good table manners on a first date. If you don’t pay attention to the basics in dating either online or offline, you could miss out on a romantic connection. The analogy of table manners is the same as having an organized and logical profile. Now this doesn’t need to be an eloquent five-paragraph essay, but just like in meeting someone face to face you have only seconds to impress that person. So choose your words wisely. Avoid swearing or using slang (at least use them sparingly), stick to point, and don’t bore your reader with details. More importantly, be creative. Don’t describe yourself in a cliche or generic way. Read the profiles of ten women and men in your area with characteristics similar to yours. Research your written profile by searching out your competitors. In reading these profiles list the things those people mention and notice the pattern, for example, does almost everyone mention travel, interesti ...

What Do Drunk Men and Moving Have in Common? 2007-12-11 12:57:01 There are two situations in life where men feel compelled to flirt with women in an overbearing way. The first and most obvious is the drunk situation. A little bit of false confidence can go a long way when a guy is mustering the courage to talk to a girl. The second is when a girl needs help moving into or out of her apartment. Men often feel that by moving her dresser, for example, they’ve somehow exhibited super-human strength that she surely cannot resist. I had the pleasure of enduring both of these situations (at once) the other night while helping out a friend. My friend is moving to a faraway land called San Diego, and so she has decided to sell all her furniture. We were standing in front of her apartment building, with her couch right next to us I might add, waiting for someone off Craigslist to come by when this man comes stumbling around the corner. Now in normal life, this guy is probably alright. But he was wasted and insisted on helping us load this couch into th ...