Every woman loves to be pampered. And most of all, we love it when our men are the ones doing the pampering! If you want to earn a woman’s affection, the best way to do it is to make her feel sexy, relaxed, and loved. Here are seven sure-fire things you can do for your woman that are guaranteed to get you results.

How about a day at the spa?

Nothing gets a woman feeling relaxed and pampered like a day full of deep-tissue massages, mud baths, and facials. A spa visit is a luxury every woman can enjoy, and you’ll be a prince in her eyes if you surprise her with oneespecially during a particularly stressful time, like the holidays or during an anniversary. Believe me, she’ll be so relaxed and stress-free after you treat her to a spa day, she’s sure to want to make you feel as good as she does.

What about a Shopping Spree?

Most women love to shop. Especially if your wife or girlfriend doesn’t indulge herself often, a shopping spree will be a much-appreciated treat. But don’t just write your girl a blank check and send her on her way. Go with her and take an interest in what she buys. Lead her into stores she loves, but ordinarily wouldn’t buy a lot of items inmaybe because they’re a bit too expensive. Pick clothes out that you think would look good on her, and compliment her on the features they highlight. Buy her a few things that are completely impracticallike a skimpy negligee instead of a new sports bra, a pair of strappy sandals instead of practical shoes, or a beautiful cocktail dress, even if she doesn’t have any fancy events coming up. You’ll make her feel like a princess for a dayand she’s sure to appreciate it.

Give her a sensual dining experience.

Any guy will take a gal out to dinner once in a while. But an extraordinary guy knows the intimate link between sex and foodand how to exploit it. Don’t just take her out to a fancy placetake her somewhere that glorifies the sensual side of food. A great place to do this is a fondue restaurant. Fondue is a melted cheese sauce in which you dip bread, meats, and vegetables. There are also delicious dessert fondues, in which you dip fruits and candies into a warm melted chocolate sauce. Dipping anything is a sensual experienceso enjoy it! Flirt with her and feed her bits of food, and encourage her to do the same. Take your time over the meal, and you’re sure to get her in a romantic mood.

Get her motor running

Ever think naughty? Share your intimate fantasies with your woman and encourage her to share hers. If you’ve never done this before, start with your most tame fantasies, and let her know that sharing hers with you is safe and she won’t be judged. Take her into a store that sells sex toys and lingerie. Let her leadbuy her anything she takes an interest in. Listen to what she likesthis will send her the message that you care about her sexual needs and want to know more about her naughty side. After you’ve bought a bagful of new toys, take them home and try them out on each other!

Whisk her away

Every woman wants to be swept off her feet. Plan a surprise weekend getaway in a romantic bed-and-breakfast. Surprise her Saturday morning by waking her with breakfast in bed and a packed suitcaselet her go through it to make sure you didn’t forget anything important. Then get her in the car and don’t tell her where you’re goinglet it be a complete surprise. Make sure you pick a place that matches her interests and personalityif she’s a five-star-hotel kind of girl, don’t plan a surprise backpacking trip, for example.

Think small

It’s true that women remember the small things we do as much as the big things. Try to do one small thing every day that adds fuel to her fire. Buy her perfumed bubble bath and leave it in the tub with a note. Surprise her with her favorite candy for no good reason. Those little things you do don’t have to be expensive, eitherthey just have to let her know you’re thinking of her. Instead of pecking her on the cheek to say goodbye every morning, give her a passionate kiss. Send her a love-note e-card from work, leave a flower on her pillow for her to find, prepare a quick meal and serve it by candlelight, or wear a nice outfit for her “just because.” The little things you do will stay in her memory for a long time to come.

Give her a personal coupon book

Nothing says “I love you” like a coupon book of little favors. Give her coupons for a night at the movies, a sensual massage, or a homemade dinneruse your imagination, and don’t be afraid to get sexy! She’ll love this inexpensive gift idea.

Making your woman look and feel good doesn’t have to be hard. Some of these tips are more work intensive than othersso pick the ones that work for you. No matter which one you use, the woman in your life is sure to be thrilled.

Janette Vince is managing director of http://www.thanksdarling.com an online company offering a range of experience days for individuals and couples. For a range of enjoyable days out visit http://www.thanksdarling.com/categories/days-out.htm.

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We take care of family, friends, work, our spouses and our pets. But far too few of us take the time and consideration to take care of the one person who keeps it all going - ourselves. Treating yourself well is not a luxury, it’s an important and necessary step in maintaining the stability of mind and mood that makes taking care of all your loved ones possible. Here are some ways you can help yourself help others:

1. If your clothes don’t fit, your couch sags and your hairstyle is shaggy and dated, then no matter how competent, how ready and how willing you are to throw your heart and soul into something, you’re likely to fizzle out before you even get going. Now, this is not to say that the possessions make the person - not by a long stretch. But self-respect requires self-care. Don’t fall into the “golden toilet” greed-and-speed lifestyle, but do take care to see that your clothes fit you, inside and out, that your health and wealth are in good hands and that the trappings of your life aren’t trapping you in depression, frustration and ennui. Take what you need from life - it’s okay, there’s plenty to go around - so that when called upon, you can give your all to those around you in full measure and with a glad heart.

2. Give up trying to make yourself perfect. It’s not working, it’s impossible and if God wanted you perfect, S/He would have made you that way to begin with. Understand that your flaws, faults, scratches and dents are part of what makes you uniquely perfect for the work you were sent here to do. Take care of yourself, sure, and take some pride in your appearance, your demeanor and your quality of life. But don’t stand in front of the mirror telling yourself that your life will be better “when and if.” The only way your life will get better is for you to show up in it, in whatever shape or form you bring along, and participate to the fullest in whatever life throws your way.

3. Treat yourself to a little lighthearted ranting and fuming when things get hot. Put up a dartboard with your worst problem in the center and throw darts, spit-wads and old gum at it until you can’t see it anymore. Write nasty letters to those who annoy you and then throw them in the fire. Call up your best friend when you know he or she is not there and leave a brief warning message on the machine - then hang up, call back and rant into the phone until you wind down. Your friend will understand (hopefully) that you needed to vent and be relieved that they weren’t put in a position to have to fix things - as well as flattered that you chose them as a shoulder to cry on.

4. People who only put out the best china, food and manners for guests are going about life the wrong way. Who is more important in your life than the ones you love (and the one they love - you)? Use the good china every day, regularly dine on quality “special occasion” food prepared with love and remember the simple courtesies of life that we often let fall by the wayside when lust and passion turn into contentment and comfort. Treating yourself and your family as if you really liked each other and consider each other more important than the rest of the world pays off big dividends in the long run, and makes everyday life so much more enjoyable.

5. Choose quality over quantity all day, every day. Don’t buy fast food and instant meals because they’re cheap and fast. High-quality food is more expensive, true, but then you’re likely to eat less of it so that’s not necessarily a bad thing. And with a little planning and forethought, preparing quality meals need not take much longer than the trip down to the fast-food joint. Get the expensive scent that you love, even if you have to settle for the small bottle or the scented bath powder. Buy a nice wine to go with dinner instead of a round of soft drinks. Life lived well, but in moderation beats the heck out of a life lived in wanton mediocrity any day of the week.

You only get so many years and so many chances and that doesn’t change whether you enjoy it or not. You only get one turn of the wheel at a time - you might as well go for the brass ring.

(c) Soni Pitts

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Soni Pitts is the Chief Visionary Butt-Kicker of SoniPitts.Com. She specializes in helping others reclaim “soul proprietorship” in their lives and to begin living the life their Creator always intended for them.

She is the author of the free e-book “50 Ways To Reach Your Goals” and over 100 self-help and inspirational articles, as well as other products and resources designed to facilitate this process of personal growth and spiritual development.

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One of the fastest growing industries in the United States today is the pet industry. The industry as a whole has increased 20% over the past 5 years and is projected continued growth in the upcoming years. Over the past 10 years, the pet industry has grown to a $34 billion dollar industry. This exceeds what we spend on candy and toys. The candy industry has become a $25 billion dollar industry while the toys are a $20 billion dollar industry.

Pet owners are now professional couples who are opting for pets versus children, retired couples and empty nesters. All with disposable income to spend on their furry little friend.

The fastest growing category with the most opportunity for growth is luxury for pets. After all, now we can get a massage for our pets, an aromatherapy spa treatment, doggy day care is a must in the city and you can even have them picked up by a Rolls Royce to take them for their weekly manicure pawdicure. Even luxury hotels are now offering special menus for our furry companions.

For pet retailers, it is important to understand what the expectations are of the luxury client. Who is the luxury client and what is it that they have come to expect?

The luxury client shops at Chanel, Gucci, Luis Vuitton, Prada and Neiman Marcus to name a few. She stays in 4 and 5 star hotels. She eats at the finest restaurants. She wears designer and she shops designer boutiques because of the experience. She is not price resistent. So what is the experience that she expects you ask?

1. Know her name when she enters the store. Make sure that you and your staff know and understand her lifestyle. She expects service and expects to be waited on.

2. The luxury client expects to work with knowledgable fashion oriented sales associates that understand how to sell a luxury product and are knowledgable in features, advantages and benefits. These sales associates also have an appreciation for luxury items and often purchase for themselves. Associates such as these are seen as credible sources to these clients.

3. Luxury is about an experience. The experience takes them away from their everyday world. The experience may include a glass of champagne or wine, cheese and crackers or tea and scones. A beautiful scent and soothing music as they enter into the environment helps to enhance the experience.

4. Merchandising a luxury product involves a clean presentation of the merchandise that is dust free and featured beautifully in the boutique. Lighting that highlights the product is critical to enhancing the shopping experience.

5. Follow through and communication with the client is paramount. This would include a thank you note after she purchases or stops by the store. Calling her when new product arrives. Calling her on her birthday, knowing important events in her life such as her anniversary, knowing the name of her husband and children. All are about the personal attention and care that you and your team provide.

Most importantly, understand what designer products mean in the pet world. A handbag pet carrier for example should have an average price point of $600.00+. In pet clothing, an average price point of over $150.00, and pet beds should be at an average price point of over $400.00. Too many vendors are promoting designer products which in reality are poor in quality and construction and are priced well below a designer price point. Be cautious of what you carry in your store that is featured as designer as this can very well turn away the client that you are looking to attract. Most importantly, staff your store with people that understand how to attract, sell and grow a luxury client base.

Hedy Woodrow is the CEO of Designer Paws International. Designer Paws specializes in luxury pet carriers that are fashionable for a sophisticated client. Prior to starting Designer Paws, Hedy spent 20 years in the luxury fashion business as a Senior Vice President of Retail for a major luxury brand. Her broad retail experience included managing stores, buyers, visual teams, inventory control teams and planners and distribution teams. She has traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe attending high profile celebrity events that have given her exposure to a very high end client. Her insights come from personal experience both as a leader in the fashion industry and as a client. Her website at http://www.hedymanon.com features luxury products that are unique to the pet industry.

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