Romantic Reads

People have been using emoticons for about 30 years now. The historic XOXO has been around since the medieval times. It is proof that cute messages with flirty emoticons can initiate a romance and keep that spark alive. Many people cannot help sending a text message without inserting a smiley face into their message nowadays. Knowing when to use emoticons and when to not use them can make your love life sizzle.

When texting or writing an email, the receiver cannot hear your voice, see your smile, or hear your joking laugh. Using emoticons will help a dating potential to know you are just joking. Forgetting to use that smiley emoticon may cause a fight to blow up in your face, because of some sarcastic remark you quickly texted to them. So don’t forget to use the winking emoticon and you also may want to say you were just joking, until they get to know your personality more.

Some people may cringe if you send too many emoticons. It may signal that you are lazy. Just beware of how many emoticons you are sending out. Don’t forget that words are very powerful. Say how you really feel, instead of just texting back a smiley face or some other face.

Sending sweet text messages with little kissing or heart emoticons can really brighten someone’s day. Just let your sweetheart know that you have been thinking about her and leave a little rose emoticon or a kiss. Everybody loves sweet love notes and taking time out of your busy day to send a quick message really shows them you care.

If your love life is not as hot in the bedroom as you would like, try sending a naughty text or two with a little devil or angel emoticon. After sending a few sweet and sexy text message over a few days, they will not be able to get all of the naughty notes you texted them out of their mind. Your significant other will want to go on a date with you as quickly as possible, and things will definitely heat up in the bedroom. So keep sending the sweet texts and use the emoticons to really make your loved one swoon.

Holiday spending can often cause arguing and discontent in a family and instead of being a wonderful time of the year, it is full of stress and strife. But it doesn’t need to be that way and with some careful planning, it can be a time of giving without breaking the budget. Buying things for the people who are important and loved will bring fulfillment and contentment and when the holiday is over, it will bring wonderful memories.

Careful planning is the key. It all starts with a budget. Some people put money away every month towards Christmas and use this nest egg when the season begins to buy all the presents. It is an easy way to do it and when someone sticks to the budget, they will be able to have plenty of money for all the things they had planned for. A budget is not always a lot of fun, but with some thought, meaningful gifts can be purchased and often they are better then something that was bought quickly without much thought.

Some people like to start shopping for the holidays on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, or Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping holiday of the year. Others like to start shopping for the next holiday the day after Christmas. They make a list of everyone they need to buy for and as they see things on sale or discounted, they take advantage of it and put it away until the season begins. The trick is to not keep spending. If something is on sale and the price is great, then buy it and use it as the gift for the intended person. Just because there is left over money does not mean it is necessary to buy more. Stop after finding the right present and save the money for a rainy day.

It can be a good idea to have a couple of extra generic gifts sitting around the house for the unexpected. When the holiday arrives often there are last minute gift exchanges or someone who could use a special gift and having something on hand will not only keep the stress down, it will save money. No need to run to the store and purchase some full price item when a great gift is handy and ready to wrap.

Gift exchanges are fun and often a good way to save money and reduce stress. Encourage loved ones and family members to think about doing an old fashion gift exchange instead of buying for each loved one on the list. It is easy and most people are just as happy with one gift instead of several things. Many families are using this system and they all agree it is a great way to give something to the people who are loved and yet not spend a lot of money.

Spending money is not the only way to let someone know they are loved and thought about. If money is an issue as it is for many people, it is possible to try different types of ways saying I love you and care about you. Cards, notes, and pictures can be used as personal ways of communicating sentiment. No one should ever stress over gifts and holidays. Think outside the box and make it a pure time of joy and family without the stress of worrying about gifts. It is a better way to live and makes a lot of sense.

To look professional and to have people take you seriously, you need to have a good fashion sense. Whether you’re applying for a new job, or you’d like to look nicely dressed on a daily basis, there are some key things you’ll want to keep in mind for that to happen.

In order to have good fashion, consider these ideas below.

Dress for the occasion: Make sure you always dress for the occasion. For example, if you are meeting a friend for lunch, that would more than likely be something somewhat dressy, yet casual (assuming the restaurant isn’t too fancy.) Now, if you’re just going to get your hair colored, there is no need to dress up for this. Always dress according to the occasion, as well as the weather.

Dress your age: Most teenagers love Twilight and breaking dawn t-shirts are all the rage right now.  Teens can still get away with skirts, as well as some shorter shorts, just don’t try this if you’re a mom with teenagers. It’s important to dress your age and to dress appropriately. It’s never okay to expose too much, regardless of your age. This is also true in the sense that you don’t want to age yourself with “older women clothes” at a young age. Find clothes that fit your age group.

Choose clothes that are comfortable: In order to look your best, you need to be comfortable. When we’re comfortable and feel good about ourselves, we’re more confident and express ourselves better. Don’t buy clothes or any accessories because you think they look nice, buy them because they complement you nicely and because they’re comfortable. No one looks good in shoes they can’t walk in, or jeans that are cutting off their circulation.

Wear the right sizes: Be sure to wear your size. Though going up a pant size may make you feel depressed, no one else will know that number or even notice besides you. Always wear clothes that fit you properly. Everyone has a different body shape and circumference. So, be sure to get clothes that fit your body and only your body. When you dress in clothes that are too big or too small, you will only create an image of having your body look bigger than it is. Make your clothes complement your body and allow them to enhance your favorite parts.

Consider certain name brands: You may find that certain name brands may fit you better than others. If you do notice this, be sure to stick with that brand. Also, consider buying some nice name brand things, such as a nice designer purse and some designer sunglasses. When you pay a little bit more for quality and designer brands, you’re going to get a lot more for your money and they will also more than likely last longer.

Wear colors that complement you: Be sure to wear colors that complement your skin tone. Whether you have fair skin or olive darker skin, you may want to steer clear of certain shades and colors, as certain ones can bring out your flaws such as acne, dark bags under your eyes, or even lighter complexion making you look more washed out. When you do find a color that complements your skin tone or hair color, you will be able to tell right away. Now, if for some reason you can’t, ask for an opinion.

As you can see, there are some things you want to consider when it comes to picking out your wardrobe. Though the way you dress doesn’t change your personality, it can definitely bring out your personality. So, if you’re looking to go shopping soon, be sure to keep these key ideas in mind.