The Only Valentine's List You'll Ever Need
1. List of romantic songs ? if "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You" by the King won't do. http://www.inspirationpoint.com/ipmusic.htm . 2. List of romantic movies to rent ? "Casablanca," "Princess Bride," "Ghost" ? http://www.inspirationpoint.com/ipmovies.htm .3.
The heart-shaped griddle or frying pan ring for your Valentine's pancakes and fried eggs, just $5.49: http://www.romanticgifts.com/RomanticGifts/njscat.nsf/adminCatalog/E329061D73D3165188256A31001EE646!OpenDocument&15.+Kitchen+$+Dining . Add a few drops of red food coloring to the pancake dough.4. "Love Ya" Little Guys Lunch: heart-shaped sandwich in the lunch box, strawberry jam and cream cheese. Put "Love Potion" in the thermos ? Hawaiian punch, but tape on a new label! Pop in some Hershey's kisses and candy hearts for dessert.5. Family Valentine dinner ? put that meatloaf in a heart-shaped pan.
(Stainless steel heart-shaped baking form: ( http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=189433 ). When its done, frost it with mashed potatoes and put some Xs and Os on it with squeeze-bottle catsup. Alternate version: Slice potatoes thin and parboil. Mix with raw hamburger and tomato soup and put in individual heart-shaped ramekins. When cooked, pipe mashed potatoes around edge and sprinkle with cayenne or paprika.
6. Serve a "red" dinner for the kids ? heart-shaped pasta with tomato sauce, make pizzas shaped like hearts, red kool aid, cinnamon hearts in hot cocoa and of course red jello hearts!7. How to set the mood for your Valentine's dinner for two: http://interiordec.about.com/library/weekly/aa020900a.htm .8. Two fabulously romantic menus with recipes: http://entertaining.about.com/library/weekly/aa020700a.htm?once=true .9. How about the "Arise My Love" cocktail? Or a dry martini shaken to waltz time? Go here: http://cocktails.about.com/library/weekly/aa012501a.htm .10.
Food alleged to be aphrodisiacs? Go here: http://entertaining.about.com/library/weekly/aa013100a.htm .11. How to make a simple Origami heart to place on someone's pillow: http://dev.origami.com/images_pdf/heart_sc.pdf .12. Slip an origami note-pocket heart in your honey's lunch box or suit pocket. Here's how to make one: http://www.netguides.org.uk/guides/origami/heart.html .13. How to make the "goblet fan fold" napkin for your table ? yes, it's the one you want to use! http://interiordec.about.com/library/bl_napkfold004.htm .14.
Valentine's neck ties, socks and braces for the guys: http://interiordec.about.com/library/bl_napkfold004.htm . (Hey, women like this stuff!)15. And don't forget the bright red cummerbund and bowtie: http://store.yahoo.com iebar2/solcolcumbow.html .16. Need some finery for your furry friend ? rabbit, small dog, cat, or ferret. Scarves, ties, vests, bows and boas! http://www.cosettescloset.com/valwear.html .
17. "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways?" and other great Romantic poetry: http://www.inspirationpoint.com/ippoetry.htm .18. Want to have an emotionally intelligent Valentine's Day? Take the EQ Course: www.susandunn.cc/courses.htm .19. On the other hand, would you rather rant and rave and carry on? www.zinos.com would love to hear from you, and probably a lot of other people would too! And ivillage has just the quiz for you to let it all hang out: http://quiz.ivillage.com/relationships ests/feelvalentine.htm . 20.
Not in a partnership this year and looking for great ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day? Check this out: http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/article.cfm?articleid=17382&wherefrom=LOGIN .Happy Valentine's Day.
Barclays tell how the UK is a hotbed of hidden talent for entrepreneurial ideas
People across the UK want to throw off the shackles and start putting money into their own pocket rather than their employers.
According to Barclays research published today almost 40 per cent of people come up with ideas to start your own business, with holidays or major life events tending to spur people on.
However a whopping 73 per cent of people never turn their ideas into a business venture mainly due to lack of confidence plus the fear of losing the security of a regular income.
In order to nurture the UK's budding entrepreneurs, Barclays has joined forces with the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies to offer a programme of 500 brand new seminars across the UK.
The ?Let's Talk Business Ideas' and ?Let's Talk Starting in Business' seminars are available free of charge.
John Davis, marketing director...
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Quick Tips for Mirrors and More
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt
Decorative Mirrors
Mirrors are best used when they will reflect something worthwhile.
Too often they are considered a quick fix and reflect an empty wall or stairwell.
They are not to be used as a stop gap. Think about that fireplace and before you put the mirror on the mantel, have a seat and really look at what might be showcased, too often it is the ceiling fan and wall beyond!
In the case of your dining room, rather than a vast empty table, dress it with a runner, a floral arrangement and candleholders.
Have it reflect abundance.
If you want a more contemporary look, a collection of ceramics or even art glass could be created for reflection.
Bath Mirrors
Mirrors in the bathroom are too often frameless, endless expanses. Consider adding picture molding (if attached to the glass with double stick foam tape, it won't affect the walls adversely when removed...
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How to Make a Lovely Baby Shower Cake
Baby shower cakes are terrific centerpieces for showers. Guests always laugh when they see one and the expectant mom is thrilled to receive a very useful gift. They're also called diaper cakes because diapers are the main ingredient. It is quite easy to make one. Check out the detailed instructions below.
The ingredients for your baby shower cakeHere's the list of items you need for your cake:
- Naturally, you'll need disposable diapers. How many? Assuming you want to make a medium size diaper cake, you'll need around 45 -- 55. You can't be sure of exactly how many until you make the cake. Any diapers left over can always be handed over to mommy-to-be.
- Your baby shower cake needs a base.
Get a platter of metal, cardboard, or other materials that are reasonably stiff. Choose one that's about 14" -- 16".
- Buy a 10 foot length of 1" wide ribbon and about 60 to 80 feet of narrower ribbon. The latter is for tying individual diapers into rolls.
- Every diaper...
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Foot Care Expert Offers Tips to Caregivers of Elderly, Disabled
(ContentDesk) July 12, 2006 -- According to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than 50 million people provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year.
The value of the services family caregivers provide for "free" is estimated to be $257 billion a year -- twice as much as is actually spent on homecare and nursing home services.
Foot care is ranked as a top concern for these caregivers, who often find it a challenge to provide the proper care, or to find products that are cost-effective and easy to use.C. J. Buck, M.I.A., CEO of Xenna Corporation, (www.xenna.com), a distributor of natural foot care products, says "Proper foot care is a challenge for those caring for the elderly or disabled.
Aging can result in yellow, discolored toenails or callused, rough heels, as well as dry skin on the foot, due to poorer circulation."Buck adds, "Though a person...
Foot Care Expert Offers Tips to Caregivers of Elderly, Disabled
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Refinance mortgage loan
A refinance mortgage loan can help you get cash for the equity in your home. Home equity refers to the value of the house that has already been paid for. This will include your down payment and the all the monthly payments you have been making. Once you have built up a substantial investment in your home, you can use that to get a refinance mortgage loan, which will give you cash on your equity.A refinance mortgage loan, like most other loans, will have to be paid according to a monthly amortization...
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