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50 Simple Ways to Be Romantic

Ok, so maybe Valentine's Day isn't for another month, but that doesn't mean you can't show your partner some special attention now. In fact, I invite you to join me in this experiment. The plan is to show your love for your partner in a small and different way each day for a whole month and see what magic happens.

Here are a list of 50 things you can do to express your love. If things aren't good between you and your partner right now, this might be just the thing to slowly melt the ice between you both. If things are already good, this will strengthen your relationship further. By the way, there is nothing expensive on this list so there is no excuse not to give this a shot.

1. Write "I love you" in the steam on the bathroom mirror after he takes a shower.
   


2. Offer a back massage with some good smelling lotion.
   


3. Write a poem. Then use Google Translator to translate a poem into either French or Italian. Then handwrite it out with the translation on the back side. Or better yet, greet your partner at night and read it to them with passion and then hand them the translation.
   


4. While in public, declare "I love you, Matilda!" (not Matilda, but your partner's name.)
   


5. Make a CD with a few songs that are meaningful to your relationship.
   


6. Invite him to take a bath complete with bubbles, champagne, candles, and maybe a little Barry White. (the music, not actually Barry White in your tub.)
   


7. Surprise her at work and take her out to lunch, maybe take-out food in the park or maybe to a little diner, for a midday romantic interlude.
   


8. Put together a little gift on his pillow: chocolate and a note that says "Your love is like chocolate: sweet and delicious."
   


9. If your partner has a work presentation at an off site location, have flowers and a note of support delivered there.
   


10. Dedicate a song to him on the radio and send him an email telling him when to listen.
    


11. Cook a special love meal of your partner's favorite foods. Play his favorite music and turn the lights low for a romantic dinner.
    


12. Give your partner a pedicure and foot rub.
    


13. Send a text message or email that says "I love you!"
    


14. Mail a card and inside write down the top 10 things you love about your partner.
    


15. Give him a picture of you for his wallet that says "I love you."
    


16. Leave a love note in her car telling her to have a great day.
    


17. Carve your initials in a tree.
    


18. When your partner least expects it, give him a great big kiss, even if it's in public!
    


19. Go see a romantic movie, sit in the back row, hold hands, and cuddle.
    


20. King for a Day/ Queen for a Day. Declare that you will dedicate a particular day just to your partner to do whatever they want. Maybe start with breakfast in bed.
    


21. Buy a tree and invite your partner to plant it with you explaining that this tree represents the love between you both that will grow over the years.
    


22. In the midst of talking about how your days went, the chores that need to be done, etc. interrupt and say "I have something important to tell you. I love you and here's why." Then list 5 things (or more) that you really appreciate about your partner. Finish with a kiss and say, "Ok, so you were talking about the water heater."
    


23. Write an old fashioned love letter and mail it. Be romantic and lavish. Have some fun with it.
    


24. Before going to a party together come up with some secret code words you can use during conversation. You can be telling each other "I can't wait to get you alone tonight!" without anyone knowing!
    


25. Find a hotel that has a jacuzzi and book it for a one night getaway somewhere close but fun.
    


26. Place an ad in the classifieds declaring your love. Then take the newspaper, wrap it in a bow, and put a little note on it saying what page to look on.
    


27. Blindfold surprise. Blindfold your partner and drive them to the place where you had your first date, and have that date all over again!
    


28. Write a love poem for her.
    


29. Make an early valentine. Cut out some paper in the shape of a heart. Write something sweet on it in red and put it in her purse or his briefcase.
    


30. If your partner is going on a business trip secretly hide a love note inside their luggage.
    


31. Offer to help them with some dreaded chore they must complete and make it into a fun time maybe with some music. (cleaning out the basement, raking the leaves, shoveling after a big snow storm, giving the dog a bath, washing the car, etc.)
    


32. Do something romantic and spontaneous, like picking a flower and giving it to her right on the spot.
    


33. Invent a meal and name it after him or her.
    


34. Buy some body paint and write your love message on your body.
    


35. Record yourself reading a romantic love poem for your honey. Then give your partner a CD and tell them to play it in the car on their way to work.
    


36. Make a small postcard sized love collage. Then cover it with clear packing tape. Write a love message on the other side and mail it!
    


37. Keep a box with mementos of fun things you've done together. Later when the box is filled, arrange them on a board and have it framed.
    


38. Buy some underwear with special messages on it. Or buy your own and paint a special picture or message with fabric paints.
    


39. Make a donation to charity in the name of your love for your partner. Give your sweetheart a card that tells how grateful you are to share your life with her.
    


40. Keep a box with special cards, letters, photographs, and other mementos. On your anniversary or on Valentine's day take a little time to share fond memories together as you review the contents.
    


41. Create a mindmap of all the things you love about your partner and make it into a card.
    


42. Take a walk on the beach together. Run up ahead and write a message in the sand, and then call your partner to see what you "found."
    


43. Say "I love you" often, slowly, and with feeling.
    


44. Play hooky together. You work hard. Now today take a day to work easy at just sharing some fun time together. Call it an "I love you day."
    


45. Send an e-card to your sweetie to brighten his day. Here are free e-card resources: Apple iCards, BlueMountain, Hallmark.
    


46. Make little "I love you" posters with either crayons, markers, collage, paint, whatever. Post them in surprising places: the bathroom, the closet, the car, under her pillow, on her pillow.
    


47. Create a small website or blog dedicated to your partner. Write a short love message each day for a month...or forever.
    


48. Complete that chore or favor that your partner has wanted you to do for a long time.
    


49. Be super kind for a whole day. Act like you would with a new love, a child, or a frail person. Show lots of kindness, generosity, and love no matter what for a whole day.
    


50. Take an interest in your partner's interests. For a woman it might be watching a football game with your guy. And for men it might be going to see a chick-flick. Do it with a spirit of enthusiasm and love. Have fun.
    

via [DumbLittleMan]

How a Double-edge Razor Can Change Your Life

Alright guys, the fellas over at Zen Habits came up with a pretty informative article on how changing your razor could help not only yourself, but the environment too. They also teach you how to use a double-edge razor just in case you didn't know how which is good for me because I didn't have the slightest clue.

1. Improve Your Health. By far, the predominant reason men find traditional wet shaving is the promise of healthier skin. Fed up with razor burn, ingrown hairs, redness and bumps, many are searching for alternate methods to achieve a smooth face. Not only can wet shaving help with shaving problems, your face will thank you for the extra attention. Whereas the normal canned goo and aftershaves are made with chemicals and low cost ingredients, traditional products are full of nutrients and skin-friendly moisturizers. Your face will look better and feel healthier.

2. Save Money. I was drawn to wet shaving for the economical benefits after being increasingly frustrated with the multi-blade cartridge racket. Outside of the $100 initial investment, the daily consumables cost pennies a day. For instance, where a marketing driven cartridge razor can cost over $3 a piece, a typical double edge blade costs a quarter, a savings of over $140 per year on blades alone.

3. Reduce Your Environmental Impact. With traditional wet shaving, the only waste is the lather you wash down the drain and a simple metal blade, which is easily recycled. Shaving soap bowls can easily be reused if you buy refills. Even the lather down the drain is friendlier to the environment as it’s just soap rather than chemical ridden goop. Try a straight razor (yes, they’re still used) if you want to reduce your footprint even more.

4. Improve Your Wellbeing. It is well known that when you look your best, you feel better. Starting the morning off with an excellent shave, followed up by a quality aftershave leaves you feeling clean, professional, and smelling good. It consistently amazes me how good my day starts when I take a few minutes to treat myself to a good shave. I feel awake, more energy, and confident to tackle the day.

5. It’s fun! I had to add one more reason. It may be surprising, but for the reasons above, you may even find shaving to be fun. Scrubbing your face with a badger haired shaving brush with nice smelling lather is luxurious every time. You may also find yourself proud of learning to use traditional shaving items, which do require some skill to use correctly. You may even venture into the world of straight razor shaving and learn to shave the way your great-grandfather shaved, bringing to your life a sense of tradition and connection to years past.

A Quick How-To
Now that I have you convinced, you’re probably wondering how this all works. With apologies to the ladies, this brief guide will be directed at the gentlemen. However, fear not, the same basic approach can be used for hair removal of the female variety as well (my wife is a wet shaver!).

1. Prep Your Beard. One of the keys to any proper shave, regardless of the tools, is good preparation. There are a number of methods, but the key is to sufficiently hydrate the beard. Wet hair equals weaker hair, which means it’s easier to cut and results in less pulling and irritation. One of the easiest methods is to shave right after your shower giving your beard a few minutes to absorb the water.

2. Create and Apply The Lather. The easiest method to creating lather is to place an almond sized dollop of cream in a bowl. Take your pre-wetted brush and swirl the cream in the bowl until you get thick meringue-like lather. Use the brush to apply the lather to your wetted face using a swirling or painting motion depending on your preference.

3. Shaving the Beard. Cartridge razors are designed to remove as much hair as possible at once. This leads to a very quick shave, but also a poor one. A double edge razor is the normal razor of choice for the wet shaver, primarily due to the quality of the shave and ease of use. With a double edge razor, gradual beard reduction is the key, and typically results in 3 passes. Sure, this may take a bit longer, but the results are worth it. The key to mastering the DE razor is to use very light strokes at the proper angle. It will take a little experimenting to get it right, but anyone can learn to use one.

4. Post-Shave. Now that you have a smooth face, it’s beneficial to follow-up with an aftershave. This helps reduce any irritation that may have resulted, especially in the early stages of learning, and protects the skin during the day. Properly hydrated skin is healthier and looks better.

As I said, this guide is brief. You may very well find success using these simplified instructions. However, if you‘d like more information, there is an amazing amount of knowledge online regarding traditional wet shaving, from product recommendations to help with specific problems. One such place is badgerandblade.com, the largest online community devoted to wet shaving and men’s grooming (ladies welcome).

via [Zen Habits]

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Break your Phone? Get All The Numbers Back From Facebook

Not many people know that Facebook has built a feature into the site that allows you to easily print out all your friends phone numbers in one easy click.

All you have to do is go here and print out that page (assuming you have a facebook account), and you instantly have everyone's contact information once again. No more creating stupid groups that are entitled, "Dropped my Phone in the Toilet, Need Numbers!" Just take the numbers that you want and your all set to go!

How to Fall Asleep Faster

It's not news that many of us aren't getting enough sleep, but BBC News offers several tips from a director of Clinical Sleep Research for getting to sleep when your head hits the pillow that you may not have heard before. For example:

Tensing until your muscles hurt may not seem the most sensible way of getting to sleep, but it's a popular and proven cognitive technique. Systematically tense each muscle group in turn until it starts to hurt... and then let go. This creates a warm feeling of relaxation, and any tension should flow away. The theory is that with physical relaxation comes mental calmness.

You may have heard of this method (Progressive Muscle Relaxation) before, but there was one tip that was completely new to me:

Just repeating "the" could be the solution. It's known as a blocking strategy, another cognitive technique. The aim is to stop the mind racing.
Repeating a simple word like "the" at irregular interval blocks other thoughts coming into your head.

via [Lifehacker]

How To Avoid Trapped Arm Whilst Cuddling In Bed

This is perfect for those damn small-ass beds they give you for your dorm room...



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Maximize CoverFlow on Your iPod with iTunes

Did you know you can get all the album art for you songs in iTunes for free and really easy too!? Well, if you haven't figured it out on your own Lifehacker has put together a nice tutorial to show you how to get a nice cover flow view of your all your albums.

How to Maximize CoverFlow in iTunes

Magic Trick: Bend a Spoon

College Kids,

How do I bend a spoon with my mind?

Fred
20 Years Old
Boston, MA


Ever wonder how people could magically bend a spoon using their "mind"? Well, we got the full explanation right here on how to do it.

Cheers,

The College Kids

How to Be Just Friends With a Member of the Opposite Sex

With men and women intermingling in various spheres of life that were gender-specific in the past (home, the workplace, sports, school), people of the opposite sex are discovering new common ground and more reasons to be friends. But with the media constantly showing male/female friendships evolving into romantic relationships, many are convinced that a long-term, truly platonic friendship between individuals of the opposite sex just isn't possible. Romantic interest, physical attraction and sometimes, the jealousy of significant others can threaten to sabotage a cross-gender friendship. However, those risks can be circumvented by setting boundaries from the start. It's tricky, but it can be done.

See the steps on how to do it here.

How to Make a Beer Holder for the Shower

It's somewhat of a tradition here in our house to shower with a beer (separately) before we head out to party on the weekend. After doing it for quite sometime we got sick of having to drink the water that would find its way into our beer (because we had no place to put it but the ground). To fix this problem our good friend Greg came up with a genius way to have a beer holder for the shower.




What you need:

1 - Cup holder (found at any car parts store)
1- Suction Cup (found at local hardware store)


Break or cut the hanging piece of the cup holder










Attach the suction cup to the back of the holder














Hang it up, and have a beer!



















Cheers,

The College Kids

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via [New Launches]

Make Wicked Cool Lights for the Dorm Room

I've seen some creative things for the dorm room, but these lights take the cake. They are relatively cheap and easy to make and give your room a cool "mood" light vibe.

How to Make a Lamp out of Vodka Bottles (or any other booze)

To add on top of this tutorial:

Many of my friends and I found that if you have empty bottles lying around such as the one in the picture, you can make your room glow with highlighters and water.

All you need to do is fill one of the bottles (or several) with water and add a few drops of highlighter ink to the water. Most highlighters can be taken apart on the top. Then grab a black light from WalMart or the dollar store. Just plug the black light in, and your good to go.

Enjoy!

The College Kids

Make Your Own Guitar? For Guitar Hero!?

Alright, so everywhere I look on campus there is someone playing Guitar Hero. If you have never played it, I'd bet money one of your friends has. It's the new "DDR" if you will...

One of my buddies pointed out to me the other day that he found a tutorial on how to make your own custom guitar for the game, and all you need is an old PS2 controller (Sorry XBox).

So get to it if you want to be the cool kid on the block with a stylish custom built guitar.

Build Your on Guitar via [Instructables]

How to Build a Balance Board

Here is a cool toy to have around the dorm room or apartment. My buddies Greg and Sarah had one and it was always a hit at parties. Of course someone always has to one up the last so it would get to people chugging beers while balancing, and other times having two people on it at once.

Here is how to make one, we suggest you do...

How to Build a Balance Board

Something New and Different

One of our visitors submitted this the other day to us and we thought it would be cool to share with you guys and gals.

It's a cool little project that wont take you more than 15 minutes of your free time. The result is wicked cool and you will probably want to build more.

What you will need:
8.5"x11" page
Printer
Double-sided tape
Thick matte paper

Now pick your creation and get started!

Lucid Dreaming

Ever wondered if you could control your dreams? Well I have and I can pretty much do it now. So if I want a Cheeseburger in my dream, I look at my hand, and POOF! There it is. Basically in a nutshell you teach yourself to be aware that you are dreaming. Good Luck!

Learn how to control your dreams

How to Make the Perfect Grilled Cheese

College Kids,

I'm not good at cooking ANYTHING. How do I make the perfect grilled cheese?

Tom
19 years old
Montreal, Canada


Tom,

We found the perfect tutorial for you on how to create the most amazing grilled cheese. Enjoy!

Make a Grilled Cheese

Cheers,

The College Kids

How to be a Living Statue

College Kids,

How can I become a living statue?

Alica
19 years old
Boston, MA


Alica,

A living statue eh? Well, I happen to love these guys and gals that have the confidence and the patience to do this. I've seen my share of living statue, and I'm sure it's no easy task. I myself would probably quit after the first hour, but as you wish, here is how to be a living statue.

How to be a Living Statue via [wikiHow]

For those who haven't seen one before or have no idea what one is...

Human statues have a long history in the European street theater tradition. In Paris, you can see human statues in many a park and garden, busking for money in monochrome hues with physical patience and control that rivals most yogis or athletes. The costume is ninety percent of the battle, the physical control the icing on the cake.