These ingredients will add excess oil to your skin and make oily skin worse. Read the ingredients listed on the moisturizer packaging before you buy. Look for moisturizers labeled oil-free and that contain dimethicone rather than petroleum. Moisturizers that contain dimethicone will help create a matte effect while petroleum containing moisturizers may make your skin oilier. No matter what moisturizer you choose, make sure that the packaging says that it is non-comedogenic or non-acnegenic. Moisturizers that are labeled non-comedogenic or non-acnegenic contain ingredients that are less likely to cause pimples. Apply a thin layer of moisturizer at first and then decide if you need more. Only dispense a chickpea size amount onto your fingertips and only add more if your face still seems dry after applying it. Just because a particular moisturizer works well for someone else with oily skin does not mean that it will work the same for you.  If a friend recommends a product or you read rave reviews about a moisturizer, try to get a sample before you buy it. Makeup counters in department stores often provide samples of their products if you ask nicely.

Summary: Avoid moisturizers that contain oils like petroleum or shea butter. Choose a moisturizer that contains dimethicone. Choose a moisturizer that is non-comedogenic or non-acnegenic. Use moisturizer sparingly. Try a variety of moisturizers until you find what works best for you.


Before you leave the house, take a hot shower or a long soak in the tub. Be sure to scrub yourself thoroughly from head to toe, and don’t forget to wash your hair. For best results, use products with pleasant natural scents to keep yourself smelling fresh for hours.  No matter what the rest of your pre-date ritual consists of, bathing is non-negotiable! Personal hygiene plays a huge part in preparing for any date. The last thing you want is for any offensive odors to spoil the mood. . Pick out some clean, comfortable clothes that fit well and accentuate your best features. If you can’t find anything you like, go shopping for a new outfit just for the occasion, or ask a friend to borrow something of theirs. When you look good, you’ll be more likely to feel good, too. Make sure your attire is appropriate for what you’ll be doing. You’ll look underdressed wearing a t-shirt and jeans to a nice restaurant, while a suit and tie may be a little much for a walk in the park. Once you’ve got your look together, spritz yourself with cologne or perfume or dab on some essential oils to put the cherry on top. At the very least, apply a layer of deodorant. Smell is one of the most powerful senses, so it’s one of the first things your date is likely to notice. Try not to overdo it with the perfume or cologne. A little can make you more alluring, but too much can be overpowering. A pack of gum or some mints can be a lifesaver after you’ve just finished off a plate of linguine and clams with extra garlic. They’ll also help prepare you for a goodnight kiss if things go well. Stash your breath fresheners in your pocket so you’ll have them close at hand whenever the need arises.  It’s a good idea to brush your teeth or pop a mint before you and your date get together, even if you’re not doing dinner. Bad breath is one of those things you don’t notice about yourself that can none-the-less be very unattractive.

Summary: Clean yourself up. Dress to impress Make yourself smell good. Bring along a breath freshener.


Any branches that are discolored, bare, or limp need to be removed. Take the branch in 1 hand and use your other hand to cut it off at the base of the stem with your pruners. If the base of a stem is particularly thick or tough, try using larger shears or a small hacksaw. Wipe down the blade of your pruners with rubbing alcohol after you cut off a diseased branch. This will help prevent the disease from spreading to other branches. Some branches of the bush will most likely have grown quite a bit longer than the others. Use the pruners to trim these back significantly, so that they’re closer to the size of the adjacent branches. Once all the overly long branches have been trimmed, you should be able to see the natural shape of the plant more clearly. There will probably be some areas that look overcrowded with branches, especially near the bottom of the bush. By removing about one third of this wood, you’ll give your bush a cleaner look. This also makes room for new branches to grow in.

Summary: Cut off any damaged or dead branches. Shorten overly long branches. Remove one third of the old wood at the ground level.


In the final round, all of the clues will be used by the players. Make sure they understand the clue before the round begins. Make sure it has sound so it will buzz or beep when the time is up. This round is similar to Charades, as the player can only use actions and movements as hints. They cannot speak or make any noises. Once the team guesses the clue correctly, the player can choose a new clue and act it out. For example, if the clue is “Dance party,” the player can perform dance moves and pretend they are dancing with others. When the timer goes off, tally up how many clues the team guessed correctly. Then, put the pieces of paper that have been guessed to the side, not back in the bowl. Let a player from Team B choose a clue and act it out for their team. They will then act out as many clues as they can successfully for 1 minute. Keep switching between teams until there are no more clues left in the bowl. Once there are no more clues left in the bowl, count how many points each team earned for all 3 rounds to get a grand total. The team with the most points wins the game! For example, if Team A has a total score of 12 points and Team B has a total score of 15 points, Team B wins. If you want to keep the game going for 1 more round, get a blanket or sheet and drape it over a player from Team A. Then, have the player act out clues under the blanket or sheet for their team to guess. Time them for 1 minute and then switch teams. Alternate between each team for 1 minute at a time until all the clues in the bowl are used.  Remember that the player cannot speak or make noises while they are under the sheet acting out the clues. Add up the points earned by each team for the bonus round 4 and declare the team with the most points the winner.
Summary: Place the clues back in the bowl and mix them up. Have a player from Team A select a clue from the bowl. Set a timer for 1 minute. Have the player act out the clue without speaking. Count up Team A’s score at the end of 1 minute. Alternate between teams until all the clues have been used. Tally up the scores for all 3 rounds and declare a winning team. Play a bonus round 4 for added fun.