Fudge or Candy (as it is known in the USA) is sensual, sweet and seductive which makes it the perfect gift for Valentine's Day. An even more meaningful thing to do would be to make the fudge yourself. This would show the love of your life that you truly took the time out to give them something special and you do not have to wait for Valentines Day. You can make this anytime of the year as a special treat or for Birthdays and Anniversaries

Affectionately known as "pecan candy" in New Orleans, pralines are a decadent blend of sugar, cream, butter and pecans that will excite every taste bud of your lover's mouth. Put them in a gift box along with some other presents of love and your partner will be so thankful that you will want to make them all the time. They are simple to make and it is with pleasure that I share this age old sinfully delicious recipe from the South.

This recipe makes approximately 12 pralines.

Ingredients:

2 cups granulated white sugar

1 cup of light brown sugar

18 ounces of evaporated milk

1 stick of unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups of chopped pecans

1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

In a sturdy saucepan or pot combine the sugar and milk and bring to a boil over a medium-high flame. Cook this mixture stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until it reaches the soft ball candy stage (about 235 degrees if you are using a candy thermometer or when mixture forms a soft ball when dropped in ice water). This will take about 30 minutes.

Make sure that you don't stop stirring as the mixture will thicken too quickly and burn if left unattended. After the mixture reaches the soft ball stage add the remaining ingredients (butter, pecans and vanilla extract) and turn off the heat. Stir the mixture for approximately three additional minutes adding a little milk if it gets too thick to stir. Spoon the mixture in the portion sizes that you want onto waxed paper and let cool.

About the author: Spud Larkin is an up and coming food writer and critic, already renowned throughout the north-east of England for his honest and open reviews that come straight from the heart and tongue.

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Have you heard of Great lover's Day? It falls on April 2nd every year. Every body knows about Valentine's Day, but few seem to be aware of Great lover's Day. I sometimes wonder that lovers need a day everyday to celebrate. Because when one falls in romantic love, one wants love at every moment. One wants to be with his/her darling at every moment. Since celebrating such days with flowers is becoming common, I was thinking about how lovers can celebrate such days with something from the Internet. And I thought, why not desktop wallpapers that are designed around the theme of love?

Here are my reasons. What does a lover want from his/her darling? A message of love and an assurance that love is being reciprocated in. What else? Something that can remind the lover at all times of his/her darling, and feel the love. Enjoy the romantic moments and the bliss of love. What can be better than desktop wallpaper on love?

A Desktop Wallpaper sent by the beloved will always remain on the screen. The lover will get to look at it whenever he/she works on the computer. The wallpaper will remind the lover of his/her darling and the care they have shown in selecting beautiful desktop wallpaper and sent it. The lovers would enjoy working on their computers, and would not like to stop the work mid way. The desktop wallpaper is after all on the screen.

Lovers are called crazy, because they defy all logic and conventions. Lovers live for love and to love. A lover is different than other mortals. Because love is the greatest emotion - positive and most enchanting. How about celebrating Great lovers Day with desktop wallpapers?

Writing for fun quiz cards, screensavers and free ecards is the hobby of CD Mohatta. He writes on motivation, management, nature, spirituality, holidays and more. He also writes personality quizzes and fun tests.

Oh, no, it's Valentine's Day again. Every man out there is wondering how in the world they will be able to express their feelings and tell their loved one just how much they really do love her. It's not easy and when you just do not know what to buy or say, it can be very frustrating. To help all of the guys out there to have a memorable and fun way of spending the day, here are some tips to help you.

First, start off by knowing what she likes. If you don't know this, take the time to find out through watching her. What are her favorite colors, scents books, anything that would help you. If you can't figure it out, give her friend a call and ask. Make sure that you know what it is that she enjoys; her clothing size and anything else that will help you to find the perfect give.

Suggestions:

* Make a meal. Send her to the store or anywhere to give yourself enough time to prepare a good meal for her. Make sure to dress up the table with candles and a beautiful table cloth. Put flowers into a vase and then clean yourself up too.

* Do you like the outdoors? If you both do, take a trip out to a nicely secluded area and watch the sunset. Make sure you preplan the evening including the location, bring some wine, maybe a basket with dinner in it and a blanket for cuddling.

* Go ice-skating. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa afterwards.

* Build a snow couple in the middle of your front yard. Place a cute sign next to it that reads that you love her on it.

Gifts:

* Gift the gift of relaxation. Does she get her nails done or enjoy a spa? Give a gift certificate to her favorite location.

* For the loved one who loves to cook, give her a personalized apron and plan a special meal together.

* Luxury will get your far. Give her a luxurious bath robe, massage oils, and bath and body products for her to enjoy. You'll find them right online to purchase too.

* If she loves to dance but you have two left feet, visit a dance lesson several times and learn how. Surprise her with an evening out dancing.

* Purchase something that she would love to go with one of her collections, make sure she doesn't have it but would love it.

* Have her car detail cleaned, adding in a pair of driving gloves and perhaps some flowers to go with it.

* Time together. Probably the most amazing way for you two to make Valentine's Day special is through a special day together. Visit a museum, see a live show or find another way to spend time together. A nice meal at your favorite restaurant and time together can be the best way to enjoy the day.

Find a way that you two can get back to connecting with each other. This way, you can make it a much more personal day. Valentine's Day doesn't have to be difficult and frustrating.

Nicola Kennedy really enjoys Valentines Day. Its because her husband is great at thinking of fantastic Valentines Day ideas. Visit her site for more great Valentines ideas to make Valentines 2006 a special one.

Valentine candles are a great way to add to the romanticism of the holiday. Many people think of giving flowers or candy as gifts on Valentine's Day, but why not consider giving a loved one Valentine candles instead? They're unique and can be personalized to show the one you love just how much you care. It may seem odd to give a candle as a present, but why exactly does it seem so odd? Because it breaks tradition? So what? Valentine candles not only set the mood for a romantic evening together, it can also make for a very personal gift to your loved one.

Valentine's Day candles can also make for a great addition to your décor. Many people choose to decorate their homes at least somewhat for this romantic holiday so candles are an obvious choice to add to your decorative plans. You can easily find these candles in colors fitting of the holiday such as red, pink or white, or you may even find them in specific shapes such as roses, teddy bears or the word "love." Valentine's Day candles can add to the mood of your home. If you're trying to create a fun, cute environment in which to enjoy this day, you can find candles that serve this purpose. Or, if you're more interested in setting the mood for a romantic dinner or evening at home, there are most assuredly Valentine's Day candles to serve this purpose as well.

Valentine floating candles can also add to the atmosphere you're trying to create. Whether you realize it or not, floating candles are extremely elegant and sophisticated. Not only do they float on water while lit, but they also come in interesting shapes and designs fitting for the holiday. Valentine floating candles can also be scented with holiday-specific aromas to even further set the mood. Whether you prefer a subtle hint of rose or maybe even the rich aroma of chocolate, you're bound to find Valentine floating candles that suit your tastes, your lover's tastes and the conventions of the holiday.

But the truly great thing about Valentine candles is that they break convention. Rather than sticking to the same old gift ideas or decorative choices, you can now use candles to spice up your home this Valentine's Day. Regardless of the fact if you like candles or not, this holiday is the perfect day to let your softer side shine through with some fragrant and beautiful candle selections.

This article is prepared by Christy Berger who writes for CandleDecorS A longer version of this article can be found at Candle Decor Store. Main resource of this article is Romantic Heart Pillar Valentine Day Candle.

Gifts are a medium to express love and emotion towards another person. It is usually presented to people who are very close. Presenting gifts has now become a very common affair, whereas initially it was just restricted to occasions like, marriages, birthdays, Christmas, New Year etc. Today with the growth of society and with growing relationships, the frequency of presenting gifts to near and dear ones has multiplied several times.

A lot of things need to be considered while gifting somebody. Topping the list is the relationship you share with the person. Secondly, the occasion needs to be taken care of and finally, fixing of your budget is necessary.

Gifts are exchanged on various occasions, a unique gift presented with love, does not only makes the recipient happy but it also helps in the strengthening of bond.

Various occasions can be listed when gifts are shared. Lets check on a few interesting ideas of gifts on various such occasions.

Marriage Gifts:

Marriage is a very special occasion in a person's life, and to make this day a memorable one, unique and special gifts are presented to the newly wed couple by their near and dear ones. Depending on your relationship and of course your budget, you can choose from a special honeymoon package to a remote island, to gold and diamond jewellery to present to the couple. If a honeymoon package does not suit your budget you can also arrange for a cozy dinner for the twosome in a good restaurant, which they can enjoy and make it memorable. Presenting them with a surprise gift while they are dining will be an added treat. Presenting household items to the newly wed is also a good and useful idea, if they are moving into a new home after marriage.

New Baby Gifts:

To welcome the new life in your relative or friend's house, gift them with baby stuffs, like baby toys, dresses (make sure they are little large in size, as babies grow fast), baby toilette sets etc. If your budget permits you can also present them with a small nursery setup in their home, for the new baby.

Birthday Gifts:

Birthdays are unanimous occasion to present gifts to someone. Not much needs to be thought while choosing a birthday gift for someone. You just need to pick up things that will suit the person's personality or if you are aware of something he/ she has been looking forward to buy. Surprising the birthday boy/ girl with flowers and cakes is a tried, and tested idea, which always clicks.

New Year and Christmas Gifts:

This is probably the oldest occasion in history when family members exchange gifts. There is no specification as to what you should gift. The idea of exchanging gifts on New Year and Christmas is to wish them a happy and successful year ahead. It is a great idea to present things your friends and relatives have been wishing to have. This shall make them happy. What else could beat a happy New Year start?

Gifts for Him/ Her:

To gift that special person in your life is the toughest job indeed. You always want your present to be the best for your partner. If the choice is getting too difficult, it is safe to settle for generic options. In case you are looking to gift her, pick up a good jewelllery piece, which is a hit amongst women. You could also chose from cosmetics, stuffed toys, dresses or a good ladies perfume, which she will surely like. While choosing a present for him, the best options include the eternal, perfumes, shirts, office stationeries like organizers or a good branded pen. If your partner is a music freak you could also gift them with the latest release of their favorite musician.

The custom of exchanging gift is a sweet gesture to develop relationships and to show how much you care. Gifts are a great medium to express those thoughts, which you could not phrase in words.

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Giving the perfect Mothers Day gift can be easy and inexpensive. investing your time and effort into thinking up a handcrafted gift is often the best way to show your mom that you care. Getting help from other family members can be a great way to ensure that you choose the best Mothers Day gift for your special mom.

The perfect Mothers Day gift can be found by examining what your mom enjoys the most. Does she spend time relaxing with her favorite music, gardening or watching a special television program? These favorite activities can all provide possible gift ideas that your mother will be sure to enjoy.

Most moms would love a day of pampering to relieve stress. A Mothers day gift basket always looks pretty, and you can fill up a nice basket with scented bath salts, some bubble bath, and even new makeup for her to try. Add some pretty soaps or organic shampoos and conditioners, and you have a great gift that will leave her thankful at the end of a long day. For a special touch, toss a pair of candles and a natural sounds CD into your basket.

If you have children, they may want to get in on the action and make a Mothers day gift. One idea for a creative gift that kids can make is a collage of photos of the kids. They can cut up their pictures and glue them onto a sheet of cardboard, then add a colored construction paper frame overtop. Moms love pictures, and a collage is a creative gift that is touching and fun at the same time. Kids will love making a Mothers day gift that gets put on display too.

Another creative gift is a personalized card. With this simple mothers day gift, use your computer to find free greeting cards you can download. Print one out, then add pictures to your card and write a personal message. You can even include a small poem that describes how special your mother is to you, or go one step further and write her a letter to tell her why you care about her so much.

A Mothers day gift for women who have newborns or toddlers is a break. Nothing says love more than your time, and a nice gift is to come in and take care of the dishes, laundry, and housecleaning for a day. Put on some soft music, chat while you work, and finish off your gift by cooking supper (or better yet, prepare supper in advance and freeze it to bring the day you go visit). Offer to baby sit older kids so that mom can go out for a night, or give her "gift certificates" for babysitting that she can cash in when she needs a break.

Mothers Day is a special opportunity to show your mom how much you care, but a special gift of love and appreciation can be given any day of the year. Feel free to give a Mothers day gift any season for any reason, just to show that you recognize the effort and devotion it takes to be a mom.

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Valentine Recipes - Delicious Puddings for your sweetheart

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Here are Recipes of Delicious Valentine Puddings for your special person coming to dinner on Valentines's Day. Try these Valentine Recipes to make this day more Romantic.

Valentine Recipe:1 HONEY PUDDING

Mix one-half cup of honey with six ounces of bread crumbs and add one-half cup of milk, one-half teaspoon of ginger, grated rind of half a lemon and yolks of two eggs. Beat the mixture thoroughly and then add two tablespoons of butter and the whites of the eggs well beaten. Steam for about two hours in a pudding mold which is not more than three-quarters full.

Valentine Recipe:2 CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Take half a cake of chocolate broken in one quart of milk and put on the range until it reaches boiling point. Remove the mixture from the range. Add four teaspoonfuls of cornstarch mixed with the yolks of three eggs and one cup and a half of sugar. Stir constantly until thick. Remove from the fire, flavor with vanilla and pour the mixture in a dish. Beat the whites of the three eggs to a stiff froth and add a little sugar. Cover the top of the pudding with a meringue and set in the oven until a light brown. Serve cold.

Valentine Recipe:3 JELLY PUDDINGS.

Two cupfuls of fine stale biscuit or bread crumbs, one cupful of rich milk cream, if you can get it; five eggs beaten very light, half a teaspoonful of soda stirred in boiling water, one cupful of sweet jelly, jam or marmalade. Scald the milk and pour over the

crumbs. Beat until half cold and stir in the beaten yolks, then whites, finally the soda. Fill large cups half full with the batter, set in a quick oven and bake half an hour. When done, turn out quickly and dexterously. With a sharp knife make an incision in the side of

each; pull partly open, and put a liberal spoonful of the conserve within. Close the slit by pinching the edges with your fingers. Eat warm with sweetened cream.

Valentine Recipe:4 APPLE CUSTARD PUDDING.

Put a quart of pared and quartered apples into a stewpan, with half a cupful of water and cook them until they are soft. Remove from the fire and add half a cupful of sugar, two tablespoonfuls of butter and the grated rind and the juice of a lemon. Have ready mixed two cupfuls of grated bread crumbs and two tablespoonfuls of flour. Add this also to the apple mixture, after which stir in two well-beaten eggs. Turn all into a well-buttered pudding-dish and bake forty-five minutes in a moderate oven. Serve with sugar and cream or hard sweet sauce.

Valentine Recipe:5 APRICOT PUDDING

Take 1 tin of apricots, 6 sponge cakes, 1/2 pint of milk, 2 eggs. Put the apricots into a saucepan and let them simmer with a little sugar for 1/2 an hour. Take them off the fire and beat them with a fork. Mix with them the sponge cakes crumbled. Beat the eggs up with milk and pour it on the apricots. Pour the mixture into a wetted mould and bake in a hot oven with a cover over the mould for 1/2 an hour. Turn out; serve either hot or cold.

Valentine Recipe:6 CARROT PUDDING

Take three or four clear red carrots, boil and peel them, take the red part of the carrot, beat it very fine in a mixing bowl, put to it the crumbs of a penny loaf, six eggs, half a pound of clarified butter, two or three spoonfuls of rose water, a little lemon-peel shred, grate in a little nutmeg, mix them well together, bake it with a puff-paste round your dish and have a little white wine, butter and sugar for the sauce.

Valentine Recipe:7 CHEESE PUDDING

Take breakfast-cupful of milk into a saucepan with a piece of butter the size of a large egg. Let it remain until the butter is melted, then pour it over three-quarters of a pound of bread crumbs and half a pound of grated cheese; let these soak for twenty minutes, then add a pinch of salt and 4 eggs, well beaten. Pour the mixture into a well-buttered dish and bake in a quick oven upto 40 Minutes.

Valentine Recipe:8 DATE PUDDING

Melt three tablespoons of butter, add one-half cup of molasses, one-half cup of milk, one and two-third cups of flour sifted with one-half teaspoon of baking-soda, one-quarter teaspoon of salt, one-quarter teaspoon each of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to the above one-half pound of dates, stoned and cut. Turn into a well-buttered mold. Butter the cover also and steam two and one-half hours. Keep at a steady boil. Serve with any kind of sauce.

Hope you will enjoy these Valentine's recipes. Happy Valentine's Day!

Amy Tylor is the Author of Pudding Recipes E-book: 

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To you, Valentine's Day may be a day to spend with your significant other or to spend out on the town. But, don't forget about the kids. You should insure that you think about them on this day and find a way to express your love for them too. While they may have a party at school even giving each other fun Valentine's cards, they still need to know that you are thinking about them on this day of love.

For many parents, there is a fine line between spoiling and showing that they care. That said, it is still important to demonstrate your love to them and what better way to do this than through Valentine's Day? Here are some suggestions for gifts and things that you can do based on the age of your child.

Preschoolers, Up To Age Four

At this age, even this young, they should be able to see the value in giving a gift rather than just receiving one. Allow them to do something for others. For example, make a batch of cookies for the day (or purchase them) and allow them to decorate the plate providing a piece of paper for them to decorate. Make sure to reward them with a plate of cookies for themselves after they have delivered their gifts. Talk about why it is important to show love like this.

Gifts for this age group that you can give them include:

* Stuffed animals, perhaps personalized with their name.

* Books to read and color, perhaps with a theme of loving in them.

* Take them out to lunch at their favorite restaurant.

* Start a tradition such as a visit to the zoo on this day each year.

Young Children, Ages Five Through Seven

Now, they can do much more. Perhaps have a cookie making party and invite their friends and mom's to help out. Have them make the cookies, decorate them and then help to pass them out. Perhaps taking them to a children's hospital or a nursing home to help share the love of Valentine's Day is a great solution. Provide them to neighbors, friends or even Grandma.

At this age, kids love to make things. This is the perfect project for them! Have them make cards, filled with great art supplies and stickers. Make sure to provide them with a reward for all of their hard work too.

Gifts here include:

* A stuffed animal, here think about their personal favorites.

* How about a movie?

* If you don't want to take them to see a movie, instead purchase one that they want.

Older Children: Ages Eight And Up

The same activities of making cards and cookies together will still work here. They will likely take more pride in their work and the results will show it. Also, think about incorporating scrap booking into this activity. Kids can make a memory book of all their favorite adventures and memories to share with special people.

Another great suggestion is to remember to send pictures and cards to the troops overseas. Make sure to allow them to send their own messages and perhaps they'll get a pen pal out of it too.

Afterwards, spend some time as a family with a pizza.

Nicola Kennedy enjoys spending Valentines Day with her husband and children. Visit her site for more great Valentines Day ideas to make Valentines 2006 a special one.

One of the best ways to express your love for your beloved ones is by giving gifts. Different gifts signify different things to different people. One of the best things to gift someone is by giving the person a candle gift basket. You can gift a candle gift basket to communicate different feelings. You can use it as a Valentine candle gift basket, unique candle Gift basket, Yankee candle gift basket or may be a wedding candle gift basket.

Candle Gift Basket creates relaxed atmosphere. Candle Gift Basket comes is available in both scented and non-scented categories. This Gift Basket not only contains candles but also non-candles gifts. Candle Gift Basket is one of the best gifts to create ever-lasting memories. One of the best features of this gift basket is that it is cheaper and can be afforded by all.

Candle when burns bring out a feeling of peace and harmony. Therefore it is necessary that you spread the message of peace and harmony among your dear ones. Gifts like Candle Gift Basket are always a perfect and unique choice. These Candle Gift Baskets are beautifully wrapped and contains a message that you want to convey to a person. These gift baskets are available in different shapes and designed in such a way that they leave a long lasting impression. The candles in the gift basket are made up of pure wax, which is absolutely eco – friendly. This candle burns for a longer period of time as compared to the ordinary candles.

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Are you short of ideas in deciding a gift for your friend or relatives? Selecting a gift can be a very boring process especially when you do not find a gift as per your choice. If you intend gifting your friend with a unique gift then why not try unique candle gift.

Unique Candle Gift can be one of the best gifts that you can present to your friends on any special occasion. Giving and getting candle gift is a wonderful gift and experience that one can have. Unique candle gift offers you many categories in candles which makes your gift a unique one. Some of the categories of candles you can choose from are

• Angel Candles

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• Christmas Candles

• Fish Candles

• Wedding Candles

• Sports Candles

• Holiday Candles

• Valentine Candles

• Flower Candles

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Candles are the sign of love, faith and peace. Even though candle gifts are uniquely designed and have attractive quality it is available at a very reasonable price. Today most web sites offer candles you can buy at any store.

Unique candles gifts are available in scented as well as unscented forms. Thus a unique candle gift basket is a perfect gift not just to spread light but also spread out charming and delicate fragrance.

Candle gift can be a unique gift for moth for mother's day, father's day, wedding, anniversary or Valentines Day. Candle gifts are available for different occasions like Wedding candle gift, Christmas candle gift, Valentine candle gift and so on. These candles are not only useful to gift someone but can also make a beautiful decorative item for your home or office. Candles that are offered are eco-friendly and made up of pure wax and contain no harmful chemicals.

Unique Candle Gifts are popular because its candles last for 14-15 hours and also available in various scented fragrance. The candles that are prepared are not shaped in an ordinary mold but is shaped in excellent and sophisticatedly designed molds that further adds to its beauty.

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Valentine's Day is when most guys get their ladies special gifts like flowers and chocolates, but what about the reverse? Should you consider giving these traditionally romantic gifts to your man? Will he actually like them?

The truth is that it really depends on the guy, but in most cases, if you choose more masculine versions of these gifts, you will find that they are very well received. Men enjoy romance as much as women, but often are overlooked when it comes to Valentine's Day. However, if you feel that your sweetheart won't be completely open to receiving flowers as a gift, you can man it up a bit to make the whole thing romantic, but masculine.

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Empowered Millionaires always express vast gratitude for the abundance of blessings in their lives; whether financial blessings or the thousand and one tiny miracles that take place in our lives every day. So, for me on my journey to millionaire status, I must first display appreciation for all creation and develop a better understanding of the power of gratitude. The true nature of being gracious is found in the wholehearted gratefulness given by the human heart to everything that has ever been, or ever will be, manifested throughout the universe. Gratitude, which is giving thanks for all abundance, represents acknowledging the energy that flows through all things, bringing wondrous blessings to us in the form of the fulfillment of our desires.

It is said that there is calmness and serenity to a life lived in gratitude, solitude of the soul, and quiet joy that results from a wholehearted appreciation of our blessings. For me, when my heart is overflowing with gratitude it is in a state of gratefulness, which means its focus is on abundance. This means I am developing a prosperity consciousness. To be fulfilled, I must focus on my blessings; I must cultivate an attitude of gratitude. This is done by appreciating all things. Whenever I appreciate something or someone, I am giving value with this approval, I am increasing its worth. Therefore, from this moment forth, I shall focus on the beauty of life, becoming an appreciator of all creation.

This article looks at the Empowered Millionaire's Intangible Wealth Statement, which encompasses all the multifaceted gifts of life to be appreciative for. Intangible wealth is the riches that we are not automatically conscious of possessing, such as our choice to walk barefooted along a sandy beach or our ability to jog for a long distance without being winded.

There are three areas that comprise the Intangible Wealth Statement:

1. Gratitude Factors

As an Empowered Millionaire, I shall focus my attention on what I do have, not on what I don't have. As such, here I shall make a list of Gratitude Factors. These are the things I am most grateful for in my life at this present moment; not including those things I like (my Feel Good Factors) and my bodily blessings (my Physical Assets), which shall be written on the next two lists. For extra clarity, I should place the words "I am grateful for…" before what I write on this first list:

> I am grateful for… my power of unlimited choice

> … my ability to drive a car

> … working at a career I enjoy

> … living in the 'Information Age'

> … living in a free enterprise society

> … the love of my wife and children

> … my aptitude in surfing the Internet

> … sunshine and rain and wind and snow

> … my mother and father as wonderful role models

> … having a roof over my head and food on my table

2. Feel Good Factors

My Feel Good Factors, as the name implies, are those things that make me feel good. They may not necessarily all be good for me, but they give me psychological sunshine and bring blissful conditions into my life. These factors hold massive importance in the initial stages of designing my ideal lifestyle. For instance, there is no point in complaining about cold weather and lamenting this fact year after year, when it is my choice to live in a cold climate. Within reason, over a period of time, literally anyone can live where they want to live and do what they want to do. These factors will help me clarify what I like and what I don't like. For extra clarity, I should place the words "I love…" before what I write on this list:

> I love… being slim and fit and healthy

> … having a massage

> … looking at the stars

> … reading a good book

> … hugging my children

> … running my own business

> … listening to my favorite music

> … savoring the taste of my favorite foods

> … watching the sunset with a drink in hand

> … swimming at sandy shores on sunshiny days

3. Physical Factors

Here I shall make a list of all my bodily blessings. These are my physical attributes or assets, most of which I take for granted because it seems that almost every person has them. These Physical Factors can be as innocuous as the ability to taste ice-cream on my tongue or as significant as my ability to be a parent. This time for extra clarity, I should place the words "I am thankful for possessing…" before what I write on this list:

> I am thankful for possessing… vivid memories of happy days

> … feet with which to carry me through life

> … a heart with which I can love all mankind

> … eyes with which to see a majestic sunset

> … knees upon which I can pray to God almighty

> … a tongue with which I can taste gourmet delights

> … ears with which to listen to birds in the springtime

> … fingers with which to play a melodic piano concerto

> … feelings of happiness and sadness and joy and sorrow

> … a mind capable of thoughts that can traverse the universe

My intangible wealth is so vast as to be incalculable; giving me the personal net worth of a multi-millionaire, even a billionaire. Think of the wealthiest individuals on the planet-perhaps Bill Gates or Warren Buffet or The Sultan of Brunei or one of the Asian tycoons-and think of their vast financial wealth. And now that I have thought of their huge mountains of money, I shall dismiss this entirely from my mind.

Here on my Intangible Wealth Statement, financial worth is of no consequence. Instead, of most importance are my hidden assets, my everyday blessings. For example, if I am younger than Bill Gates or Warren Buffet and healthier than both of them, so what if they are worth billions of dollars? My 'age wealth' and my 'health wealth' exceed theirs. What about happiness and peace of mind? If I am happier than The Sultan of Brunei and have greater peace of mind than him, my 'happiness wealth' and my 'peace of mind wealth' both exceed his.

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Written by James Lee Valentine: "Empowering Author Extraordinaire"

Founder of the FREE Empowered Millionaire Institute: "The Internet's Most Value-Packed & Affordable Financial Empowerment Resource Center"

Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year but if you're single then it can be quite depressing because it seems everyone is in love except you! If you're a single woman who's feeling neglected, try spoiling yourself on Valentine's Day with a girly day pleasing the most important person–you! Here's a few ideas to get you through the day:-

1. Take the day off work; colleagues will wonder whether you have a secret lover.

2. Book a day at a health spa and pamper yourself with beauty treatments. You'll return to work glowing!

3. Treat yourself to your favourite flowers (it's a good idea to buy these before Valentine's Day to save on costs).

4. Stay in and watch girly dvds all day with boxes of scrummy chocolates.

5. Invite your single friends round for drinks and nibbles and have a good laugh at exes you're better off without.

6. Go shopping and treat yourself to a new pair of shoes with the money you saved on a Valentine's Day present.

Finally, remember that not every woman with a partner will have a romantic day; some unlucky women have unromantic partners or they receive disappointing presents. Either way, it often ends in tears for many loved up couples so take joy in the fact that you only have yourself to please on this day of the year.

Alison Edwards writes articles for a UK based dating site. Add you free profile today and find a date for Valentine's Day.