The lady I am shopping for is very artistic and not really wanting tradtional lingerie, bath & body stuff. Do you think a gift card to her fave art supply store will go over badly?
I don’t think that would be too bad of a gift but many times for special occasions such as this one, it is better to give a gift that can be kept forever, I think.
Generally speaking, I will give a giftcard for a birthday or christmas…but for a bridal shower or wedding or even baby shower I like to give something that they can use hopefully for a long time such as a picture frame or photo album…
That being said, I don’t think a giftcard would be too out of line, it just doesn’t necessarily pertain to their wedding.
I am posting below some links to websites that have unique (and sometimes traditional) gifts that might work for just such an occasion
Mixing kava is a mystery to some people. They are interested in taking advantage of the natural anxiety relief and relaxing effects that it offers, but have no idea how to do it. We hope to make this a thing of the past with giving them five simple steps. Please link back to us if you appreciate the information.
1) Get the Kava Powder! You will want it to be strong and potent. Fijian or Tongan is usually the best from what we have experienced. There are many places online from which you can this amazing product, or you can go to your local “kava house”. Just make sure that you are getting the best you can. The quality of it makes a huge difference!
2) Find a container. Many people use a cooler or bucket if they are mixing for a lot of people. If its a small amount, a large bowl will work great. Traditionally, Polynesians will use a large wooden bowl called a “Tanoa” to mix. It really doesn’t make a difference if you use the traditional bowl or any other container. The only difference is the overall atmosphere of the experience. If you are throwing a party, the traditional bowl is much more fun.
3) Get the strainer. There are many different types of material to use. I personally use women’s pantyhose (embarrassing I know, but it works great). Cheesecloth, wire mesh, and even an old t-shirt will work as well. I have found the women’s pantyhose to be the easiest. You can get two pair for about 50 cents at Walmart. I like to double it up to make sure that the kava isn’t gritty. The drawback to doing this? The kava becomes a little less potent.
4) Add the dry kava powder to the strainer. The rule of thumb is to mix 1 heaping tablespoon of kava powder to 1 cup of water, so measure out how much you will need. This is just a general guideline for you. You can “knead” the kava powder longer to get the most out of it. This is in case you need to make it stretch further.
5) “Knead” the kava powder through the water without letting the it escape into the bowl. When done lift out strainer and squeeze any remaining water out.
That is it! It isn’t a hard process and can give you some great results. Especially for those of you that are stressed out and need to relax. It has been shown to effective help with stress, anxiety, depression, “that time of the month”, sleep aide, and much much more. It is incredible that the polynesian culture discovered, and has been using, this wonderful herbal remedy for hundreds of years!
Go drink your cup of kava and enjoy your good nights rest. Kava is a great sleep aide! It will help you get to sleep and not effect your REM. Tonight may just be the best night’s rest you have ever had.
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Bridal And Wedding Lingerie: Before The Gown Goes On
Many brides put a lot of thought and consideration into their wedding dress. What about the wedding lingerie that slips on before the dress? What you wear underneath your wedding gown is as important as the dress itself. Carefully chosen wedding lingerie does more than look good at the end of the day, it enhances the outer appearance of the dress throughout the event.
Bras, girdles and hosiery all contribute to the overall effect by smoothing out everything underneath to make your dress appear flawless. Why wear run-of-the-mill underwear when you could wear sexy bridal lingerie? Don’t worry about comfort, either. Sexy doesn’t mean itchy or tight-fitting. If you choose a bridal lingerie set that fits right, you’ll be comfortable all day long.
Let’s take a look at a few of the key components for your wedding lingerie:
The Bra
It’s a fact: Most women don’t have a bra that fits properly or even know the proper way to be fitted for a bra. We’ve all suffered through bras that are too tight or too loose, or the cups are too big or way too small. The straps slip and the under wires are uncomfortable. In general, an ill-fitting bra has the potential to be as much of a torture device as anything the Spanish Inquisition could dream up.
Start by going to a good lingerie store. The saleswomen helps guide you in finding a bra that fits properly. They teach you how to take the proper measurements and find the styles of bras that flatter your particular form. Designers are well aware that women want decorative bras and want comfort too. You’ll have many styles to choose from.
Girdles
Girdles may have fallen out of fashion over the years, but they do play an important part in your wedding lingerie. A girdle helps to smooth out all the errant curves and form them where they belong to enhance the fit of your dress. Fit is important. Get the right measurements and you’ll have a garment that’s comfortable and flattering.
If you choose pantyhose, make sure the waistband isn’t so tight that it shows through the dress. This is where the girdle helps smooth out a sharp division at your waist. If you go the garter belt route, don’t go cheap. Clips on the cheap garter belts might slip. You don’t want your stockings bagging around your ankles during that all-important first dance as husband and wife.
Before closing the sale on the wedding dress, take some time to put together well-fitted wedding lingerie. Make sure everything is snug and relaxed. It should fit with the wedding dress and should be discrete enough that it saves some of the surprise for later. The right bridal lingerie can make all of the difference in terms of the overall comfort and style of the special day.
There are so many different styles out there, do your research, feel comfortable and most of all enjoy every second of looking forward to your big day, it is after all the most important day of your life.
About the Author
Amanda Cotterill has been involved in the sexy bridal lingerie
market for many years. This article outlines the benefits of choosing bridal lingerie
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