Ten tips ladies should keep in mind when going on a first date.

Going on first dates can be a bit of a challenge so here are some tips that you can jot down when you are ready to start dating someone new.

1. TO BE RELAXED ON THE FIRST DATE DO SOME PAMPERING
Getting pampered is the best way to relieve all your stress and make you feel like a whole new woman. Set up an appointment at one of your top salons to get a facial, or your nails done. You can even do your own facial and paint your own nails if you are on a budget. The goal is to just feel relaxed during the day so you don't freak out about your date.

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2. GET YOUR HAIR DONE 
Most girls get their hair done for special events, so why not get your hair done for a first date? Now I am not talking about getting your hair done all fancy like you are going to a wedding, but something casual, bouncy, cool, and sassy that will make your outfit standout!

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3. PUT TOGETHER A STYLISH AND GLAMOROUS OUTFIT FOR YOUR DATE

On your first date not only do you want to have your hair done in a nice way, but you also want to choose a great outfit for your date as well. If you are going to a restaurant with a bar, then I suggest that you do a nice skirt, or one with sparkles and a nice tank. 

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If you are going to a casual lunch, or doing an outdoor activity then I suggest you wear jeans and a nice simple top. Your outfit depends on the type of date you are going on and in order to know which outfit is appropriate remember to ask the person you are going out with. 

4. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW INFORMATION ABOUT HIM BEFORE THE DATE, ASK HIM YOURSELF DON'T HAVE YOUR FRIENDS, AND ETC. DO YOUR DIRTY WORK
When you go on your first date of course you want to know information about who you are meeting, but you should be brave enough to ask him yourself. Don't ever have your friends do like a behind the scenes profile on the guy because your date will go terrible.

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5. MAKE SURE YOU ASK SIMPLE GET TO KNOW YOU QUESTIONS ON THE FIRST DATE
On the first date you want to make sure that you get to know a little bit about the person by asking them simple questions like did they go to college, what are their favorite hobbies,and etc. It is always a great idea to ask these type of questions because you can find out if you have some things in common and they are also great ice breakers.

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6. TRY AND HELP TO PAY FOR THE DATE
On a first date it is important to at least try and help pay for the date. Even though most women think that men should pay for the date, the man will have a higher amount of respect for you if you offer to help pay for the lunch, or dinner.

7. GIVE THE PERSON YOU ARE ON A DATE WITH FEEDBACK ABOUT HOW YOU FELT DURING THE DATE
If you had a great time on your date, tell him that. If he feels the same way, he will most likely ask you if you would like to go on a second date with him. On the second date you can get to know him even more, which can lead into a possible relationship.

8. TRY NOT TO KISS ON A FIRST DATE, UNLESS HE GOES IN FOR ONE

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On a first date you want to take things slow and by that I mean try not to kiss the person after the lunch or dinner you had with them. Now if you really like the person and he goes in for a kiss, then by all means feel free to kiss them back. RULE: MAKE SURE THAT IT IS A SIMPLE KISS AFTER THE DATE.

9. DON'T CONTACT HIM AFTER THE FIRST DATE
After the first the date you will probably have an urge to contact him, but give it some time. Let him reach out to you. Don't sit by your phone waiting hours for a phone call, and then verbally debating in your mind if you should call or not.

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Some men like a woman to take charge, but most men want to relax after a date and then call you like the next day. If you call him a lot of times, he will think you are a weirdo and not hang out with you again.

10. GOSSIP WITH YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE DATE 

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After conquering your first date, gossip with your best friends about it. Tell your friends the activity that you did and etc. They will be happy for you and excited to eventually meet the person when the time is right.

Hope these tips help you to have a successful first date!

Steps on how to create your own food and dessert chart for the week!

Losing weight becomes an easy process if you keep up with your constant workouts and eating healthy, but in order to keep up with your amazing progress here are some steps to keep in mind when creating a food and dessert chart for the week.

1. Have a notebook, paper, or planner near your mirror with a log of the foods you ate
In order to keep track of all the food you ate in a day you need to write it down on a notebook, piece of paper, or a planner. This helps you see what foods you need to eat more often and etc.

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2. Have a column sectioned off for dates in the week
On your paper make sure that you have a section with dates listed for that specific week. It should begin on Monday and should last until Sunday. If you don't have dates listed on your paper, then you will get confused on which foods you ate in one day.

3. Have a column sectioned off for the foods you eat (the main foods)
On your paper make sure that you not only have a section that includes the dates during the week, but also the main dishes you ate on a certain day. In this column if you ate a sandwich you should write down which type you ate, along with the vegetables that were on it, and etc. You follow the same method for the other main foods you eat as well.

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3. Have a column sectioned off for the amount of foods you eat (portions)

Next to the food column, you need to have a section dedicated to the amount of a specific food that you ate (portion amount) during one meal. If you ate one sandwich, then write that down. If you had two spoonfuls of vegetables then write that down, and etc. This helps you also keep track of the calories you consumed.

4. Last but not least have your dessert section
For all the hard work that you put in for the week, it is only right that you treat yourself to a dessert. In the dessert section you can label which dessert you had for the week and by doing this you can see which ones you would like to try during the next week and etc.

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If you make a mistake during a week by consuming too much of one food, don't worry. It takes time and practice to get used to changing around your diet. There is always a chance to make sure your health is on the right track and this chart is the major step in doing so. Hope this chart helps all of you people out there to get your body back to the way it is supposed to be.

Some of the ideal qualities most women want a man to have!

When young women watch certain popular shows like "Teen Wolf", "The Vampire Diaries", "The Originals", "Beauty and the Beast", "Hit the Floor", or  even movies like "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants", the Twilight movies, and etc. they tend to swoon over the hot men and I am one of them. The men in these movies and shows have adorable personalities that most ladies want and here they are.

1. Physical figure
One of the qualities that instantly attracts a woman to a man is his physical appearance. If a man keeps his body in shape it sends a women the hint that he likes to keep his diet under control, which is a major plus in the dating factor!

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2. Sense of humor

Another quality women want a man to have is a sense of humor. We want men to be serious at times, but we also want our man to cheer us up after a long day. 

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3. Charm

A third quality that women like is for a man to be charming. Charming in the sense that they can be flirty and sweet. 

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4. Spontaneous

A fourth quality that a woman likes a man to be is spontaneous on a date. Women like to be surprised, or just simply like to do a new activity once in awhile. 

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5. Romantic

The fifth and final quality that most women want in a relationship is a romantic man. Romance is something that gives relationships some spice and some amazing bonding time together. 

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Those are just some of the top five qualities that women want a man to have in a relationship. Men if you are looking into having a great relationship make sure you take down some notes and if you are in a relationship make sure that you try and give your woman these quality traits to mix things up and keep her wanting more. 

Five ideas to keep in mind while transitioning from college to the real world

Transitioning from being a college student to moving on up in the real world is hard to do, mostly because you are unsure about what is going to happen next. Here are five ideas to keep in mind after you finish college and are moving into the next phase in your life.

1. Take a small break to relax and have some fun

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College is not a piece of cake so to speak, so it is important that after all the years that you studied that you take a nice break to relax and just unwind. Take this time out to read a book, hang out with friends, go on dates, and etc.

2. Keep an open mind

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When the time comes to look for jobs apply to different ones not just in your career area, but regular jobs as well like store associate, clerical, server, and etc. Getting a career job takes a lot of time, so it is important to keep your options open and fill out a ton of applications to a large variety of jobs to see which one you get first.

3. Don't be afraid to work multiple jobs at once
Working multiple jobs may seem annoying and stressful, but the more you work the more money you can save up to buy essential things that you need in your life like a car, apartment, and etc.

4. Don't let anyone hold you back
I always had a "go getter" attitude and this is an important quality to have because it shows that when you want something you will do anything to get it. You want to work more jobs, volunteer, or make any beneficial changes in your life then go right ahead, don't let your partner, friends, and etc. stop you from accomplishing your goals and dreams!

5. Try something that you never did before

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Now you may think that this falls under the keep an open mind quality and it does, but by trying something new, I mean be spontaneous. If you love acting and never tried it professionally, then go right ahead and go on an audition. If you love music, play some instruments and create your own. Want to go conquer a fear and shark dive at an aquarium (people can do that and you don't have to be a trainer), then go do it!

Overall just make sure that you are ready for the new change in your life, that you try new things, and have strong determination to move on to the next chapters in your life!

6 cool workout techniques that you can try at home or outdoors!

Here are some excellent work out techniques that are fun and easy to do in order to lose weight!

1. Make up your own dance routines
Dancing is one of the most exciting exercises to do in order to lose a lot of weight. You can choose your favorite song and make up your own personal dance routine like I do, instead of taking dance classes at a gym!

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2. Walking on trails
Walking on trails is a great workout as well. It works out not only your legs, but keeps your heart going at a good pace as well.

3. Bike riding

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Bike riding is a workout that is fantastic for getting your calve muscles in outstanding shape. It is also something that you can do with your friends or partner, which is a great bonding experience!

4. Karate

Karate is something that you may think can only be taught in classes, but that's partially true. You can learn it from an instructor, but you can also do your own karate punches and kicks like I do!

5. Yoga

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Yoga is an exercise that is perfect for not just stretching all your muscles, but perfect for meditation as well. There are different types of yoga that you can do like Tai Chi, and etc. All of this information can be found online, and you can even watch videos on youtube.com to learn the different yoga techniques!

6. Swimming
Swimming is wonderful because it helps people of all ages to get fit. It is also a great exercise to ease into after a surgery because the smooth movements you make along with the water, eases your muscles in your body!

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Tips to keep in mind for getting back into the dating scene!

Getting back into the dating scene after being in a long relationship can be difficult,but here are five tips to help guide you in the right direction.

1. Go to a club, or party (friend or family party)

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Going to a club, friend or family party will give you the opportunity to meet new people, including single people as well. If it is a pool party, you can show off your bathing suit and swimming skills to the person you are interested in!

2.  Go to a popular restaurant 

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If you go to a popular restaurant you are guaranteed to meet some single men and women, especially during certain hours like during lunch time, or dinner.  If you don't know how to approach someone at a restaurant just give them some slight eye contact, and make some conversation.

3. Plan a beach trip with your friends (and tell them to bring along some single people)

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Planning a beach trip with your friends, and asking them to bring some single friends along with them, is a perfect way to start getting into the dating scene again. Going to the beach is usually an all day type of trip and when your friends are in the water, you can make your move on the cutie you had your eyes glued to!

4. Reach out to people on social networks(after you met them in person at least once)
Reconnecting with someone that you like through a social network like Twitter, or Facebook is wonderful because you can get to know how social they are. You can also look at their pictures to see what activities they enjoy doing, and etc.

5. Go work out at the gym, or park
Working out is not only an excuse to get your body looking and feeling right, but is also a great method for meeting new people! At the gym you are bound to run into a couple of attractive single people and you also have a bigger chance in developing a conversation with them if you work on the same equipment.

In order to meet someone at the park, you have to try and not just focus on your workout, but also on the people around you. Keep your eye out for anyone that is single and working out alone, then make your move, just make sure that they are not too old for you!

Whatever dating tips/advice you follow, just make sure that what you do is safe and that the person turns out to be a well rounded nice individual!

Five beneficial tips on how to study for big exams

While you are continuing your education, there is one thing that teachers, or professors constantly give their students and that is exams. Exams can be either easy, or difficult depending on the course you are taking. Here are five tips or techniques that helped me when it became time to study for a big test like a midterm, or final.

1. Take thorough notes in your class lectures so you can have it when you study for your exam
Taking notes in classes is very important so you can keep track of everything that your professor taught on a specific day. Lecture notes also help because they break down the chapters of your textbook.

2. Highlight important content in your textbook
Highlighting important content in your textbook is a great tool for remembering content from each chapter so you can ask, or answer questions the next day of classes. It is also important because professors will ask questions on exams based on some of the chapter content from your textbook.

3. Form a study group, or invite your friends over so you can study together for exams

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If you are having trouble with some of the content in your class, reach out to a classmate so they can help you understand the material. If you have an exam review (which most professors give you), you can work on it together with the person in your group and it will help the both of you score high on your exams.

4. Make sure that you find a peaceful place to study
In order to make sure you have no distractions while preparing for an exam, find a quiet or peaceful place to study. Two places that I found great to study in while I was attending college, was the Starbucks Cafe and Library. Now you are probably thinking that Starbucks is probably a loud environment, but it was actually pretty mellow and I was able to get a lot done while studying in the cafe.

5. Make sure that you take breaks

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In order to keep your mind from going crazy with all the material that you have to cover for an exam, make sure that you take breaks once in awhile during your studying session. When I took breaks during my studying sessions I would drink an ice coffee, particularly Vanilla flavor (from Starbucks), I would eat a bagel, and just listen to some music to get me back into a non stressful energetic mode. Trust me this definitely works!

I hope you keep these tips in mind while studying for exams in school and I hope they help you as much as they did for me!