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A Valentine?s Dinner That?ll Knock His Socks Off

by: Michaela Scherr

A few years ago I wanted to do something really special for my husband on Valentine?s Day.
I didn?t want anything in return, only that the evening was fun and enjoyable, and that was how it turned out.

The look on my Valentine?s face when he came home for dinner was priceless and shall remain with me forever.
I?d never seen his eyes or smile so wide!

I?d like to share this special Valentine?s Dinner with you now, it had the effect I wanted including an evening filled with laughter and great conversation.

What you?ll need:

A white table cloth

Approximately 20 silver balloons

Silver ribbon for the balloons

Selection of white candles of differing shapes and sizes (unscented)

Several sheets of red cardboard (thin enough to cut)

Blu-Tack or other safe, removal adhesive

White platter for prawns (substitute if you prefer something else)

Small white plates

Ice and lemons for prawn platter

Two servings of French Fries

Seafood sauce for dipping

Bowl for prawn shells

Finger bowl with lemon slices (to wash fingers when peeling prawns)

Red paper napkins

Forks

Small Gold Stars

Ornamental opaque glass pebbles

Small posy of flowers (in case he forgets)

Small vase

Aromatherapy oil burner

Aphrodisiac essential oils of rose, jasmine and mandarin

Cool, sensual music (soul music is great)

Setting the mood and table

Blow up all balloons, tie with silver ribbon around chairs, ceiling, anywhere in the area you?ll be dining.

Cut out as many love hearts as possible from the red cardboard and stick with blu-Tack (or other safe adhesive ? read instructions first) wherever you can and where you can easily removable it.

To set the mood place water in your aromatherapy oil burner and add some aphrodisiac essential oils; add 3 drops rose; 3 drops jasmine; and 5 drops mandarin.
Light the tea light candle approximately 30 minutes before arrival.

Put tablecloth on table.

Using panache strategically group some candles together at one end of table.

Always use caution with lit candles - never leave the room unattended when burning candles, this applies to aromatherapy oil burners.

Strategically place the remaining candles around the room.
(I loathe being a killjoy but please ensure candles are not close to any flammable objects)

Position large white platter in centre of table; shell bowl next to platter then finger bowl with lemon slices.

Place red napkins and fork on top of smaller plates and positioned where you?ll be sitting.

Bring out vase and flowers.

Place opaque glass pebbles around candle display on table and several around white prawn platter.

Sprinkle a small amount of gold stars on table for effect.

His gift:

A selection of fine chocolates

Bottle of red wine

2 red wine glasses

Red ribbon

Valentine?s Day Card

Tie the two red wine glasses stem up, with red ribbon to the top of the wine bottle and place with Valentine?s card on table.

Scatter chocolates on table

Just before he arrives:

Light candles

Check aromatherapy oil burner

Place prawns on platter as well as some ice and lemon wedges

Place seafood sauce on table

Have French fries almost ready to serve and waiting in the oven

Turn on the music and program to repeat

Take off apron

Take a few deep breaths and reeellllaaaxxxxx

If this doesn?t impress him, he may be asleep, unconscious or he?s finding a reference point of what is before him!

Here?s to an evening filled with laughter, fun, and romance!

You can visit Michaela Scherr at http://www.michaelascherr.com

About The Author

Michaela Scherr

Copyright requirements are that it remains with Michaela Scherr and for the link to be clickable or ?live? at http://www.michaelascherr.com

Michaela is a Transformational Coach, certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), writer and intuitive who is totally committed to helping others create positive and action oriented changes to their lives.

Michaela is the author of several e-books and publisher of a monthly newsletter called From My Desk, and Inspirational Musings, short fortnightly emails to inspire and give food for thought.

How to Make Sea Shell Candles

How to Make Sea Shell Candles

by: Patricia B. Jensen

Make sea shell candles in advance and scatter them over the party table for a unique nautical decoration.

Or, with a little adult assistance, kids can make these beautiful candles to take home as party favors.

A great kids craft activity for a Spongebob party, Luau, Beach or Pool party.

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When completed, scatter sea shell candles about your party table along with other beach souvenirs, such as starfish and sand dollars. Larger shells can be used as unique centerpieces, or accent pieces in the bedroom or bath.

The perfect souvenir for a seaside-themed party.

What you?ll need:

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You can even make a wide selection of these from the kid?s construction box.
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The Bulletin Board

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Include some pictures of family members of the students in a class for a great look.
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WOMEN (What We Are)

by: Dorothy

WOMEN are a good thing!

WOMEN are soft!

WOMEN are sensuous!

WOMEN are sexy!

WOMEN are sweet tasting!

WOMEN are fun to play with!

WOMEN are pleasing to the eye!

WOMEN are strong!

WOMEN are child bearers!

WOMEN are much needed mates!

WOMEN are an emotional species!

WOMEN are the passion of men!

WOMEN are beautiful to men!

WOMEN are temptresses!

WOMEN are curvaceous!

WOMEN are mistresses!

WOMEN are wives!

WOMEN are friends!

WOMEN are bitches!

WOMEN are behind every successful man! (wink)

WOMEN are comfort!

WOMEN bleed!

WOMEN cry!

WOMEN are what make men tick!

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How to Make Sea Shell Candles

How to Make Sea Shell Candles

by: Patricia B. Jensen

Make sea shell candles in advance and scatter them over the party table for a unique nautical decoration.

Or, with a little adult assistance, kids can make these beautiful candles to take home as party favors.

A great kids craft activity for a Spongebob party, Luau, Beach or Pool party.

The perfect souvenir for a seaside-themed party.

What you?ll need:

Bar of paraffin

Wicks

Metal...

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Bridal shower favors are keepsakes from a special day. Though not necessary, they are always well recieved.

Most people keep items like this forever. So, give your bridal shower favor some extra thought.

Looking to your theme is a great place to start. If you brainstrom with others, you'll be surprised at some of the creative ideas you'll
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Here are some bridal shower favor ideas:

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