50 Ways to Be Romantic on the Cheap

Often my articles on family are about spending time with your kids, but today we’ll talk about another important aspect of families: couples. If you’ve got a significant other, I highly recommend you keep the spark of your relationship alive and find ways to show you appreciate each other, every week and every day, if possible.

1. Weekly dates. I recommend you have a date at least once a week with your partner. It doesn’t have to be an expensive one, but at least find some way to spend a couple hours time together. If you’ve got kids, like I do, find a babysitter.

1. Communicate. Romantic gestures don’t take the place of real communication. Take time to talk about your goals, your dreams, your plans for the future, your current lives, things you’re happy about, things you love about the other person, things you’d like to work on, things you’re grateful for.

1. Inspiration. This list contains a lot of obvious stuff — you could probably come up with twice as many good ideas yourself. But the list doesn’t aim for originality — it aims to be an inspiration. Pick and choose some good ideas, or use it to spark some of your own. Sometimes we just need a little reminder.

1. Forget Valentines. Boycott Valentine’s Day, as it makes people think they should be romantic on special occasions. Instead, pick one of these ideas and do it any day of the week — no need for a special occasion.

1. Write a poem.

1. Cook a romantic dinner.

1. Give a full-body massage.

1. Pack a sunset picnic.

1. Pick wildflowers on the way home.

1. Burn a CD with love songs.

1. Give dark chocolates.

1. Read poetry together.

1. Prepare strawberries with fondue chocolate.

1. Snuggle together on a rainy day.

1. Leave little love notes everywhere.

1. Send a love email every day.

1. Take a moonlit walk on the beach.

1. Snuggle together while watching romantic movies (Casablanca, Audrey Hepburn are my favs).

1. Get good wine, watch shooting stars.

1. Take a bath together (use bubbles!).

1. Bring home good coffee or a decadent sweet.

1. Take a walk down memory lane — visit some of the special places from your early days of dating.

1. Make warm chocolate cake for dessert.

1. Make a scrapbook with photos, mementos, and little notes from you lives together.

1. Kiss in the rain.

1. Ride a ferris wheel.

1. Sneak away from a party and make out.

1. Bring home great take-out, and light some candles.

1. Fix something or fix up the house just to make your partner happy.

1. Slow dance to romantic music.

1. Take a nap together.

1. Kiss slowly, touching his or her back and neck and nape — slowly.

1. Make a list of everything you love about him or her.

1. Write a love letter.

1. Clip or email things that make you think of him or her, every day.

1. Go to a movie, ignore the movie, and make out like teen-agers.

1. Groom yourself, and try to look good for your partner.

1. Take some quiet time and talk about your day.

1. Write little notes, one for each way he or she drives you crazy.

1. Feed each other grapes.

1. Recreate your partner’s favorite romantic movie scene.

1. Pretend you’re going on a first date — show up at the door with flowers, all dressed up, with your car washed and cleaned, looking spiffy. Recreate the first time.

1. Create a little box with a bunch of your partner’s favorite things inside.

1. Paint each other with flavored body paint. Be creative!

1. Try some sexy role-playing. Get dressed up, be daring, have fun.

1. Give a little token to your partner to wear, and say it’s to remind him or her all day that you love them.

1. Sing a favorite song to him or her. Only do this if you can sing fairly well.

1. Have dinner on the roof, with some candles. This doesn’t work if your roof slopes sharply.

1. Hold hands, and walk somewhere with lots of pretty lights.

1. Say I love you. In a different way, every day.

1. Blindfold your partner. Use a feather. Slowly.

1. Declare your love, very publicly.

1. Fruit or berries and freshly made whipped cream.

1. Play Sade. Do what comes naturally. Slowly.

Look for little, inexpensive ways to be romantic, and it will pay off for your relationship in innumerable ways.

Why inexpensive? Well, you could rent a limo and take your love to a snooty French restaurant, or whisk him or her off to a trip to the snow-capped Alps, or rent a stadium and have theThree Tenors sing love songs for you while the New York Philharmonic plays in the background. I don’t know about you, but I can’t afford to do that kind of stuff more than a few times a month. The rest of the time, I have to resort to cheaposity.

Before we get into the list, let’s look at a few notes on how to use the list:

OK, enough talk. Let’s look at some ways to be romantic without breaking your budget (note to my mom: don’t read this, as there are a couple of sexy-time things later on):

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Tom Cruise visits daughter Suri in New York

(CBS News) Tom Cruise was reunited with his daughter Suri in New York on Tuesday.
The actor was photographed carrying the 6-year-old in Manhattan on Tuesday morning.

Pictures: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

Pictures: Suri Cruise

Cruise, 50, flew overnight from California, where he's been shooting the film "Oblivion," to New York to see his daughter, according to Us Weekly.
This is believed to be the first time Cruise has visited his daughter since he and Katie Holmes announced their divorce settlement on July 9. People reports the actor has not seen Suri in person since mid-June, though the two have spoken frequently since the split.
According to the magazine, the father-daughter duo plan to spend several days together in New York.
Separately on Monday night, Holmes and Suri escaped injury when the car in which they were riding collided with a sanitation truck in New York, a police source said.

Happy New Year-2011 to Everyone from IdiotsNepal.

Highest Grossing movies in Bollywood.

1. 3 Idiots (2009): Rs. 189,38,74,729
2. Ghajini (2008): Rs. 117,48,22,756
3. Dabangg (2010): Rs. 106,00,00,000 (STILL RUNNING)

 
4. Raajneeti (2010): Rs. 94,89,66,316
5. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008): Rs. 73,52,37,848
6. Dhoom 2 (2006): Rs. 83,51,87,981
7. Om Shanti Om (2007) Rs. 69,96,01,108
8. Gadar:Ek Prem Katha (2001): Rs. Rs. 65,00,00,000
9. My Name is Khan (2010): Rs. 62,08,89,048
10. Housefull (2010): Rs. 67,74,94,585

About Sex in America.

Sex is everywhere we look.

It's in movies, music videos, television shows, advertisements and on the Internet. Interviews with over 600 young people from across the United States have revealed that these con.Sex is everywhere we look.

It's in movies, music videos, television shows, advertisements and on the Internet. Interviews with over 600 young people from across the United States have revealed that these constant messages are having a dramatic effect on their lives.

Here's what some of them had to say:"I know kids who have had sex in school. During school, after school, in the bathroom, stuff like that. On teachers' desks, I know people who have had sex on teachers' desks."

"Everything we like doing has some kind of thing to with sex. We like to listen to music - they talk about sex. We like watching movies - they talk about sex...that's why it's in our minds all the time."

"We don't get the right information. We get confusing information and different stories in every ear and in every corner of the hallway. I want to know the truth. I want to know what really goes on."
Stant messages are having a dramatic effect on their lives.

Here's what some of them had to say:

"I know kids who have had sex in school. During school, after school, in the bathroom, stuff like that. On teachers' desks, I know people who have had sex on teachers' desks."

"Everything we like doing has some kind of thing to with sex. We like to listen to music - they talk about sex. We like watching movies - they talk about sex...that's why it's in our minds all the time."

"We don't get the right information. We get confusing information and different stories in every ear and in every corner of the hallway. I want to know the truth. I want to know what really goes on."

Prom Night - Talked to Your Kids About Sex Lately?

April 12, 2002 - Prom season is here and parents need to take the time to talk about sex with their teens, says the National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families, a non-profit organization that works to educate the public of the harms of today’s sexualized culture.

"On prom night, millions of American teens decide whether or not to give it up for the first time," said Jack Samad, vice president and producer of Sex & Young America: The Real Deal, a video and guide for parents. "With the constant sexual pressures teens face today, it is so important for parents to take an active role and have an influence on that decision."

Interviews with the over 600 teens featured in Sex & Young America: The Real Deal helped the National Coalition develop the following tips for parents:

1. Find a quiet, private place to talk.
2. Be honest about feeling uncomfortable with the conversation.
3. Ask questions sparingly – avoid an interrogation.
4. Do not allow interruptions. Show your teen the conversation takes priority
5. Ask your teen how they define sex and appropriate behavior for prom night.
6. Avoid preaching. Your teen will develop their own beliefs and values through your modeling, integrity and instruction over time.
7. Make your values clear. Tell your teen how you feel about sex and relationships.
8. Be clear about your expectations and encourage them to come to you if they ever struggle to meet those expectations.
9. Tell your teen that they can use you as an excuse not to engage in certain activities.
10. Apologize if, in the past, you have not been clear about your expectations, have not exhibited integrity yourself, or have been quiet about the issue.
11. Be prepared to answer some tough questions.
12. Most importantly, be sincere in wanting to listen to learn.

To hear hundreds of teens from across the country talk openly about today’s sex-saturated society, its impact on their behavior, and what moms and dads should do, parents can purchase Sex and Young America.

 

Worlds tallest man- a kind gentleman at heart.

Recognized as the tallest living man in the world at present, Bao Xishun is a Mongolian herdsman of world acclaim. He is recognized as being the worlds tallest man by the Guinness Book of World Records and is 7 feet 9 inches, or 2.36m tall. The title of being the worlds tallest man has had to pass through some rough patches in the last few months.

Bao’s title of being the worlds tallest man was conceded to Leonid Stadnyk, a Ukrainian by nationality, but was returned back to him earlier this year after Stadnyk refused to be measured by the Guinness authorities according to their rules and regulations. Xishun, born in 1951, is said to have measured 236 cm in a hospital at the Chifeng city in China. Two other people, both from Asia- Ajaz Ahmed and Vikas Uppal, have claimed to be over 8 feet tall, but neither of them has been able to prove their claims according to the format laid down by the Guinness Book of World records.
Bao is supposed to have grown at a normal pace till he was 16 years old, after which he experienced this sudden surge in size and ended up with his present height of 7 feet 9 inches just seven years later, at the age of 23. Bao later served the Liberation Army for a span of three years and also played in the army basketball team. After serving the army for a span of more than three years, the worlds tallest man started complaining of rheumatism and related problems, which is attributed to his sleeping in the outdoors during his childhood, rather than being unconventionally tall.

The worlds tallest man is a celebrated man all over the world. His wedding is supposed to be a famous one for his small, rather sleepy hometown. The wedding was supposedly sponsored by a dozen companies and the guests were invited from all over the world. Bao also holds quite a number of endorsement deals with companies, and spends most of his time promoting these products all over China.

Bao’s story of becoming the worlds tallest man is a rather fascinating one. When he had retired himself out of the Liberation army, after feeling the pain associated with rheumatism, Bao took quite some time to find a new job. He was offered the job of a ‘greeter’ at a local restaurant. This is where Bao came in solemn contact with a lot of people, some of whom were associated with the media and therefore, gave him the attention he had always desired and deserved.
Bao became an instant success with the media and was very popular in his own nation. It was the local media only that is believed to have applied to the Guinness Book of World records on Bao’s behalf to nominate him for being the worlds tallest man. He was measured to be taller than the previous record holder Radhuaone Charbib by about 2mm, and thus, at the age of 40, Bao was officially entitled as being the worlds tallest man.

Bao has been known as a kind man all over the world. One of the most famous incidents that have earned Bao the reputation of being a kind hearted person is when Bao saved the lives of two Dolphins in 2006. The dolphins are believed to swallowed plastic shards by mistake, which had led to a sudden deterioration of health. When the veterinarians had failed to remove those shards from the dolphins’ stomachs, Bao was called upon to help remove them. The worlds tallest man, with his 1.06m long arm helped in removing those plastic shards right from within the stomachs of the dolphins.

Everything that Bao has done in his life has been a much discussed affair, especially after he got listed in the Guinness Book of World records as the worlds tallest man. His marriage to a saleswoman belonging to the town of Chifeng-which also happens to be Bao’s own hometown-was largely discussed in the local media, especially owing to the fact that his wife was literally half his age and size.

There have been a lot of apprehensions about Bao and his life, but one thing has clearly stood up- that Bao is a true gentleman, who loves to enjoy the status of being the worlds tallest man.

 

Solve your question about the Bastu Shastra.

Vastu Shastra for Office

Vastu for office determines the efficiency of the work inside the office premises. Vastu principles help in the arrangement of office desk and office seating. Office is a place that has to be designed with the right procedural practice, as it gives an unbiased movement in work! If an office space is not designed as per the right vastu principles, then there will never be any balanced workout and progress. An office room that is designed without following the vastu principle will be less effective with effortless employees, disabled workman, owner might lose the power to manage or control his staffs, which leads to failure. Pursuing the vastu standards for office will ensure effective and efficient workout, and thereby proves to be a valuable asset to the company and much more.

Vastu for offices includes several different factors such as right office setup, office exteriors with respect to shape, slope, direction of various departments, location of the reception, placement of electrical gadgets, position of office desk, and many more. Apart from these, there are several other factors that you must take into your consideration about vastu for office. They are as follows:

• The direction of the office entrance way
• The right direction of the placement beams
• The right direction to fix the doors and windows
• The right direction and setup of the owner room
• The right direction for the employees to work

Set your office as per these vastu tips. It is sure that you will progress in all aspects of your work.

• The place of seat arrangement for managers, executives, and directors must be located in south, west, and southwestern direction of the office premises.
• As per the vastu principles it is really good to set the accounts department in southeast direction.
• The appropriate place to set the reception is in the northeastern direction of the office.
• With respect to vastu principles, it is good to seat the employees facing the north or eastern direction.
• The central portion of the office must be set empty.
• As per the vastu principles, it is good to place rectangular desk for the MD.
• Placing bore-well or fixing tank in the direction of south is not really recommended. This will affect the owner with less and insufficient cash flow.
• The best and right direction to keep the storeroom is on the northwest and southeast location.
• It is recommended to set the marketing department in the direction of northwest.
• Fixing of some idols or images of God and Goddess in the right location of mirrors will bring you improved financial gains.
• Setting a water fountain in the location of northeast of the office premises is really good and recommended.
• Placing an aquarium containing 1 black fish and 9 gold fishes in the location of northeast of the office premises is really good and advisable.

Individuals who have set their office besides vastu norms and principals will find themselves out from the assistance of natural forces. The principle motto of vastu is to excerpt the maximum goodness from the natural forces in order to gain improved energy levels in the every face of liveliness. 

Bastu Shastra for House

Building a house as per the vastu norms is very much essential because it brings congruent balance amidst assorted atmospheric natural energies including cosmic energy, solar energy, lunar energy, and much more. Vastu for house involves several important traits, which depicts unique style in building every room of your home. Constructing a house by closely sticking with the vastu principles will greatly bring peace, success, and opulence to the dwellers residing in the home. Moreover, a good vastu shastra will drive away the negative powers and brings holiness and supreme powers into the home. Here are some brief descriptions that describe, in which style your house and rooms should be built by closely sticking with the vastu norms.

While constructing a house you need to mainly apply the principles of vastu for kitchen, pooja room, bedroom, and bathroon.

Vastu for Kitchen:
Kitchen is a place, where you cook your everyday food. You must have to consider quite several factors, while constructing your home kitchen. You must be very considerable in placing the sink, location of the gas, refrigerator, gas cylinder, and other things.

Essential Vastu tips for your home kitchen:

• The right place to set your kitchen is in the south-east corner. If you never find an apt position, then you can avail the alternative of locating it in the north-west corner
• Building kitchen in north-east, mid-west, mid-north, mid-south, south-west or in the centre is strictly not recommended, as they are out of vastu norms
• Ensure that the cooking area never touches the sidewall of northern or eastern side
• The right location to cook food is by setting it on the direction of east

Vastu for Pooja Room:
While setting the pooja room, you must have to consider all the following vastu principles in order to achieve the holiness to your dwelling.

• Place the idols of the God and Goddess in the right direction
• Stick close with the door placement
• Strictly avoid using the proscribed raw material while constructing the puja room
• Stick with the right number of doors and windows that are described in the vastu principles

Vastu for Bedroom:
Bedroom is a place where you wind up all your worries and tensions thereby stay relaxed with pleasant memories. So, it is really essential to design your bedroom with great care sticking very much to the vastu principles. The direction, which you face while sleeping will badly affect your physical workout in your everyday activity. If you have constructed your bedroom with the inappropriate structure that stands out of vastu principles will badly disturb your sleep and make you to turn restless. Moreover, you often get clashes and misunderstandings with your better-half. Along with that, you might experience everlasting health troubles.

Essential Vastu tips for your home bedroom:

• The right direction to set your master bedroom is on south-west
• Ensure to place your head positioning towards the direction of south corner. Placing head towards north is not recommended, as it will badly disturb your sleep
• Keep your bedroom away from setting diving idols
• Constructing your bedroom with the shape of rectangle or square is dearly recommended, as it bestows peace and good fortune

Vastu for Bathroom:

Building a house as per the vastu norms is very much essential because it brings congruent balance amidst assorted atmospheric natural energies including cosmic energy, solar energy, lunar energy, and much more. Vastu for house involves several important traits, which depicts unique style in building every room of your home. Constructing a house by closely sticking with the vastu principles will greatly bring peace, success, and opulence to the dwellers residing in the home. Moreover, a good vastu shastra will drive away the negative powers and brings holiness and supreme powers into the home. Here are some brief descriptions that describe, in which style your house and rooms should be built by closely sticking with the vastu norms.

While constructing a house you need to mainly apply the principles of vastu for kitchen, pooja room, bedroom, and bathroon.

Vastu for Kitchen:
Kitchen is a place, where you cook your everyday food. You must have to consider quite several factors, while constructing your home kitchen. You must be very considerable in placing the sink, location of the gas, refrigerator, gas cylinder, and other things.

Essential Vastu tips for your home kitchen:

• The right place to set your kitchen is in the south-east corner. If you never find an apt position, then you can avail the alternative of locating it in the north-west corner
• Building kitchen in north-east, mid-west, mid-north, mid-south, south-west or in the centre is strictly not recommended, as they are out of vastu norms
• Ensure that the cooking area never touches the sidewall of northern or eastern side
• The right location to cook food is by setting it on the direction of east

Vastu for Pooja Room:
While setting the pooja room, you must have to consider all the following vastu principles in order to achieve the holiness to your dwelling.

• Place the idols of the God and Goddess in the right direction
• Stick close with the door placement
• Strictly avoid using the proscribed raw material while constructing the puja room
• Stick with the right number of doors and windows that are described in the vastu principles

Vastu for Bedroom:
Bedroom is a place where you wind up all your worries and tensions thereby stay relaxed with pleasant memories. So, it is really essential to design your bedroom with great care sticking very much to the vastu principles. The direction, which you face while sleeping will badly affect your physical workout in your everyday activity. If you have constructed your bedroom with the inappropriate structure that stands out of vastu principles will badly disturb your sleep and make you to turn restless. Moreover, you often get clashes and misunderstandings with your better-half. Along with that, you might experience everlasting health troubles.

Essential Vastu tips for your home bedroom:

• The right direction to set your master bedroom is on south-west
• Ensure to place your head positioning towards the direction of south corner. Placing head towards north is not recommended, as it will badly disturb your sleep
• Keep your bedroom away from setting diving idols
• Constructing your bedroom with the shape of rectangle or square is dearly recommended, as it bestows peace and good fortune

Vastu for Bathroom:
Similar to other rooms, you must give close attention while you construct your home bathroom. The best location to construct the bathroom is the eastern part of the home. If you never find the right appropriate place to set your bathroom, then you can avail the vastu remedy by placing geyser in the south-east corner.