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What Traits Do Men Look For in Their Future Wife?

Many men are afraid of a lifetime commitment but what is it about a woman that makes him want to take that major leap into marriage bliss? Most likely the answer is knowing that he has chosen a woman that enhances his life, allows him to be himself and inspires him to be the best man he can be. Sounds pretty simple huh? Well, often times relationships flat-line and become habitual because of co-dependency and the loss of that excitement and spark that keeps the juices flowing. When that happens, the man and the woman tend to re-evaluate a lifetime of stagnancy with a partner where the lust is lost and the chemistry is co-put!

So what is hiding on a man's secret wedding checklist? How do you get him from "I do love you" to "till death do us part"? The truth is that there are certain unique qualities and behaviors that he may be looking for in his lifetime mate. So let's check some traits out that make him want to say "I do" instead of "I cannot deal"!

To Nag or Not to Nag...that is the question!

A man does not feel very manly when he is constantly being told what to do or what he has not done right! Many of us women get irritated and consumed with the fact that we have asked for something to get done or for a behavior to be adjusted and unfortunately our wishes are not being fulfilled. Although it is frustrating it can not be the only topic of conversation. Why would your significant other want to pick up his phone if he knows all he is going to get is an ear full about how he still has not booked the plane tickets for your visit to family for the holidays! In fact, he may be feeling resentful of your bossy attitude and that is why he is not doing it! Partners have to be supportive of one another and pick and choose their battles. Sugar gets you further than vinegar and maybe a cute sticky note on his rearview mirror that says, "Hunny, please don't forget to book the flights. You're the best, Love ya" with a red lipstick kiss, is a better way to go! He will think it is sweet and want to get the job done because of the way you ask. Sometimes it is all in the delivery and a lifetime with a bossy drill sergeant is not going to get him to want to walk down that isle! Sugar and support...key components!

Get a Life!

He should have his friends, you should have your friends and then you should have couples you hang out with. A man can tend to feel smothered or lose that longing for his woman if she is constantly available and dependant on him for her entertainment. You want your man to wonder when you are coming over and miss you a little bit. Independence is an attractive quality and one that makes a man continue to vie for your attention. You should always make him feel like a priority but never lose your identity. Have a hobby or interest that you pursue often whether it is an art class, yoga, book club, gathering with the girls and so on. You want to have mutual activities and interests that you share with your partner but you also need to have a sense of self that is for you to explore and appreciate. He will appreciate it for the long term. A life of needy is not attractive but a life of appreciation for you as your own person is appealing.

Be Spontaneous in the Intimacy Department...

Spice it up and keep it exciting! No man is looking for a lifetime of frumpy t-shirts and oversized sweatpants every night of their life! Surprise him with an intimate massage or a bubble bath for two. Keep exploring new ways to explore each other and he will be happy to keep coming back for more! You never want him to think "this is it"? You always want him to think "I wonder what she will come up with next"!

Continue to Surprise him with your New Experiences and Evolution of Self.

Show him and yourself that you are multi-faceted! Take on your bucket list so you can evolve your life experiences and get excited to share them with him! Your excitement will get him excited and he will think of how amazing you are to take on life with zest and adventure. As you explore your many interests he will be seeing layers of you unfold for him to discover. He will get a thrill out of wondering what you will do next and you will feel progressive, stimulated and inspired. It leads to a mutual exhilaration.

In conclusion, men want stimulation, independence and support. They want the nurturing woman who brings them chicken noodle soup when they are stuck in bed with the flu and the adventurous woman who is constantly searching for the next life experience to explore and share with them. All good things in life flow. Notice how a flowing stream has clear crisp water as it grazes the rocks and continues to move compared to a stagnant murky pond that remains still and lifeless. It is the same with relationships, life and love; they all need the energy of the flow to remain healthy and strong.

Adventureland Marbled Spice Cake - A Recipe

At one time or another, we have all had to have our nine-to-five job. Although, we are grateful for the money that comes in, at certain points, we feel bored or maybe even down-hearted. That is when we need to find our escape point. After work, I escape to my kitchen, where I can create and (hopefully) make something absolutely terrific. My escape is even better when I can combine that with my other happy spot, Disneyland.

When I created this cake and finally bit into it, I was whisked away. It was not to some exotic jungle, but to Adventureland. After all, there are some modern conveniences and safety precautions that Disneyland offers compared to some jungles.

This cake took me to that exact spot in front of Bengal Barbecue that I and my family always sit at to watch the world go by. I can feel the roughness of jungle rope, or the feel of climbing into great heights to reach the goal of being at the top of the Tarzan Treehouse (what we once knew as The Swiss Family Treehouse). Adventurous and mystified we sit and take it all in from a chair.

People are walking by, happy, carefree, and excited by that life that has brought them to this beautiful place. I watch the Jungle Cruise where families are coming from while the kids still are laughing at the lame jokes that came from their captain. I look to the right and I see the Indiana Jones Adventure. Kids looked stunned and parents look excited and happy. You wonder if these people look this happy at home. Everyone should look this happy everyday. That's when I look towards the tree house where all the rowdy kids are acting like monkeys and getting out all their energy (at least a third of it).

Sweet and savory barbeque chicken mixed with exotic yet playful spices tantalize my senses. Over the sweet barbeque scent, I detect the smell of dew. That's right, the smell of ancient and green rainforest soaked in its own moisture (it might be the smell of the water from the Jungle Cruise, but I am still going with the rainforest story).

Children laughing and screaming in good natured fun wake me from my fantasy. For a second there I thought I was in a rainforest, but no, I am Disneyland, safe and unscathed, but feeling still very adventurous. The hooting of the tropical birds and the old-fashioned sounds of the skippers' radios complete my happy picture.

Suddenly, I am back in my kitchen with the cake that started it all. Deep, exotic and playful, it matches where I am with that which makes us happy.

For an exotic cake of your own that might bring your sweet escape, try this:

"Adventureland Marbled Spice Cake"*

Ingredients: 1 and ½ tsp baking powder, 1 and 1/8 cups confectioners' sugar sifted, 6 tbs softened butter, 3 tbs non-fat milk, ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup Splenda, 3 tbs molasses, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 eggs lightly beaten, 7/8 cup all-purpose flour, and a few drops of vanilla extract.

1) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour an 8 inch cake pan.

2) Cream the butter, sugar, and Splenda. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.

3) Sift the flour and baking powder together and fold into the mixture alternating with milk until combined.

4) Spoon 1/3 of the mixture into a bowl, and stir in the molasses, ginger, and cinnamon.

5) Drop alternating spoonfuls of dark and light mixtures into the pan. Run a knife through them to get the cake marbled.

6) Bake for 50 minutes. Leave in pan for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.

7) Stir enough warm water in the confectioners' sugar to make a smooth icing. Spoon quickly over the cake. Allow to set.

8) Enjoy with the feelings of your exotic sweet escape.

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* Base for recipe from Cake and then I molded it from there.

Animals Rule in Children's Literature - Frogs and Caterpillars and Bears - Oh My!

From very hungry caterpillars and penguins for every day of the year to the Kingdom of Frogavia, animals rule in children's literature. Whether used to teach numbers, colors, or more subtle lessons of morality, animals are the perfect vehicles for conveying tangible and intangible concepts in an entertaining way.

The unique not-quite-human yet not-quite-animal characters in the classic Dr. Seuss tales, paired with allegories about honor and even disarmament, set the stage for the next generation of children's books and entertainment. Endearing creatures from Sesame Street (what is a Snuffleupagus, anyway?) and puppets from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood created a world of make believe that children could call their own.

In children's literature, the story is often secondary to the lavish illustrations. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," for example, wouldn't be nearly as compelling without Eric Carle's illustrations. Likewise, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" is clever, but Felicia Bond's illustrations make the book a children's classic.

Kristin Zambucka's "Frog Knights" and "Frogavia! Frogavia!" are perfect examples of books that consist of both lavish illustrations and compelling tales. In the first book, frog characters live in their own frog world - the big pond known as The Kingdom Of Frogavia. The true frog king is unseated from his ancient throne and banished to a far, distant pond by an evil ruler. As his bullying and tyrannical rule stretch on, the Frogavian people grow increasingly restless and unhappy. Finally, a group of brave young rebels rise up and go in search of their true king. They eventually find him and he dubs them chivalry frog knights in gratitude for their loyalty. The king, along with a frog queen and frog princesses, return to Frogavia and right the wrongs of the evil ruler. In the second book, the story progresses, with one of the chivalry frog knights asking for the frog princess' hand in marriage, but she marries another. The frog knight joins his friends from the first book to continue on their mission to make good triumph over evil.

Zambucka's books are more whimsical than, say, Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Tree House series or Tony Abbott's Secrets of Droon series, but capture the magic of childhood while imparting nuggets of wisdom. The whimsy and appeal of the characters is that they come from the animal kingdom.

There's no doubt that creatures are central to today's children's literature. Whether completely imaginary, such as those in "Where the Wild Things Are," or real, as are those in "365 Penguins," or a little of both, as in "Frogavia! Frogavia!", kids are captivated by animals that cause the imagination to soar.

Novelty Birthday Cakes - The Themes Are Endless

When you start thinking about themes for Novelty Birthday Cakes the possibilities are truly endless. Making a great cake can really tie the whole party theme together and is literally the icing on the cake, so take some time to brainstorm ideas.

The trick is to really let the creative juices flow and not be intimidated by something that you think might be too hard. There is a way around everything so don't limit your thinking at the start. In reality if the theme you select does seem too hard, there is always likely to be some toppers or props you can buy to put on a beautifully iced cake. This is the simplest, but still highly effective way to make a novelty birthday cake.

So where do you start? The first thing to do is consider the birthday girl or boy. Carefully consider who you are making the cake for and list out all the things they are interested in - hobbies, sports, crafts, animals, flowers, foods, fashion etc. Also talk to them and establish if they are having a party and what the theme is. This could make deciding on cake theme very easy.

Once you have some general information to get started on you can begin to brainstorm ideas for the theme of Novelty Birthday Cakes. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Girls - Ponies, big cupcake, handbags, jewellery box, princess, fairies, castle, Barbie, flowers, butterflies

Boys - Cars, bikes, rockets, dinosaurs, sport, trains, trucks, fire engines, surfing, skateboards, guitars, airplanes, skull and crossbones, pirates

Unisex - Animals of any type (snakes, frogs, lady beetles, bugs, lions, tigers, monkeys, sharks, horses), birthday numerals, licensed characters (Dora the Explorer, Scooby Doo, Wiggles, Thomas the Tank Engine, Tweety Bird etc), ghosts, farmyards and barns, music, jungle, safari

Women - Stiletto shoes, handbags, patchwork, jewellery, fashion, music, food

Men - Golf, cars, bikes, fishing, computers, games, music, food, sport, football.

The above list is just a start of the many possibilities that are out there. Whatever theme you decide to use can be a starting point for the theme of the whole party or vice versa - fit the cake to the theme of the party that has already been selected.

Think of Novelty Birthday Cakes as something that is going to enhance the birthday experience and add to the occasion. By taking the time to consider the special guest and the occasion, the theme ideas you come up with are likely to be endless.

JEMUEL LUCIANO's RoyalEntertainmentProductions of PDAGuamUSA

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