In laws will always want to know that you are treating their son or daughter well. Be kind and loving to your partner, and show them you have a good relationship. Avoid fighting with, nagging, or putting down your partner when you’re around their in laws. If you have something you need to work out, save it for when you’re alone. Your in laws will want to be valued in your life. One way to show that they matter to you and your partner is to ask for their thoughts and advice. You can either give them a call to get their opinion or pull them aside for a one-on-one chat when you're all hanging out together as a family.  You could try asking them for advice on big things, like “Will you come house hunting with us?” Asking for advice on everyday things will impress them, too (i.e., “What do you think I should wear to the holiday party?” or “Do you know anything about oil changes?”). Go out of your way to keep your in laws in the loop. If you check in on them just to see how they’re doing, they will appreciate it, and you’ll score some major respect points.  It's natural to connect with family around holidays and other events. Try calling or texting your in laws once in a while “just because.” They'll probably appreciate the gesture even more since it was unprompted. Call your mother in law, for instance, and say something like "Hi, I just wanted to call and see how you're doing! It's been a hectic week for me, and I bet yours has been long, too." Bring one of your in laws’ favorite dishes when you come over, or make it when they come to your house. This can be considered very thoughtful. They will be impressed that you took the time to learn about what they like. Even if they say you didn’t make it perfectly right, the gesture will still be appreciated!  If you aren't sure what they're favorites are, ask your partner. Casually ask them in conversation what they enjoy eating. For example, ask them "What kind of food do you enjoy?" or "What's your favorite dessert?" Gift-giving times, like holidays and birthdays, can be great opportunities to show your in laws how much you care. Try to give them things you know they’ll love. They’ll be impressed with your thoughtfulness. For instance, if you know that your mother in law collects things with farmyard motifs, giving her a set of hen and rooster salt and pepper shakers will probably mean more to her than a gift card. Some families like to take vacations with their in laws, and this can be a good bonding experience. But quality time doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. Everyday things like going shopping with one of your in laws or inviting them over to watch the game are really meaningful.

Summary: Respect your partner. Ask for their advice. Talk to them often. Make their favorite foods. Give them thoughtful presents. Ask to spend quality time together.


Try to eat small, bite-sized pieces of food that require minimal contact with your lips. If you anticipate needing to snack, try to bring something small--like nuts or crackers--which will be easy to eat with little lip-contact. If eating something large and unwieldy (like a burger) is unavoidable, you may be better off blotting away your lipstick before digging in; it will likely be removed anyway. Minimizing lip-to-glass contact will keep your lipstick from smudging. If you must drink straight from a glass, try licking the edge you’ll be drinking from, and only take sips from that spot. Be careful not to subconsciously chomp down on your pout; doing so is sure to smudge and mangle your lipstick. If your lipstick does end up smudging while you’re out, you can easily touch up your coat or cover over smudged edges.

Summary: Eat with care. Drink with a straw. Don't bite your lips. Keep some extra lipstick and concealer handy.


Will all the clothes you are planning to take fit? A pile of things you must take A separate pile of things you want to take Another pile with things that you could live without Try to lay them flat, next to each other. You will need to take shampoo, toothpaste, shower gel and anything else you use on a day-to-day basis. Try to buy small bottles of your preferred products or put small quantities into clear bottles. Your underwear - items like this can be stuffed into socks and it doesn't matter if they get creased. Swimming costume - You can roll this up into a little corner, if required, as it does not crease easy. You should consider taking two costumes. Pyjamas - one pair should do and you should really only need a pair of shorts and tee. You will need around seven outfits. Choose first from your "you must take" pile and working down to the "you could live without" pile. You don't have to take your whole wardrobe with you!  Fold articles of clothing into squares, ironed. You may not need full outfits if you are on a beach holiday - mix and match shorts and tees will be good enough for lounging, and you can re-use outfits of a night-time.  These items should be things required on a plane journey or immediately as you get into your new country. For example, pack a book to keep you entertained; a cap to keep your head protected on arrival; sunglasses to prevent glare; something to eat on the plane to save purchasing something; a bit of money in your destination's country. You want something comfortable and cool, that still looks smart. Enjoy your relaxation time.

Summary: Open up your suitcase so every bit of packing space is visible. Get out all the clothes you want to take and organize them like this: Put your shoes in one section. As a suitcase usually has two sides, use the side with your shoes in for extra little bits - your toiletries: The next side should be for clothes. Put a label inside your suitcase, giving information of an address to return it to, just in case. Anything extra should be taken in hand luggage. Choose clothes for travelling in carefully. Have a great holiday!


The Master Cleanse is great for cleansing, but it has also been used as a weight loss method.  It has been in use since 1940, but it does have some known adverse effects, such as vitamin deficiencies, blood sugar changes, muscle breakdown, and frequent bowel movements.  Always consult a physician before doing the Master Cleanse. You should not do a Master Cleanse for longer than four to five days. If you are pregnant, nursing, under 16 or over 50, or have chronic heart, kidney, liver or digestive conditions, you should not use the Master Cleanse. The traditional Master Cleanse has a set recipe. Start by freshly squeezing the juice of one lemon into a cup, which should be about two tablespoons. Next, add two tablespoons of pure, organic maple syrup. To this, add a pinch of cayenne pepper, which is about 1/10 of a teaspoon. Pour 10 ounces of purified water on top and stir vigorously. Once it settles, drink the whole glass. Drink a minimum of six to 12 glasses throughout the day whenever you are hungry or feel you need a colon cleanse. In addition to these other cleanses, you can try tea cleanses before bed. Try teas with laxative-like qualities, such as herbal detox teas or senna tea. Herbal detox teas contain ingredients that will help cleanse your system and energize your as well. Senna has been used as medicine in Arabic and European countries since 800 BCE, mainly as a laxative. You can buy these at your local heath food stores.  To make herbal detox tea, boil a tablespoon of the loose leaf tea, or the tea bag, in eight ounces of water for 15 minutes.  Let cool, strain, and drink. To make senna tea, take one teaspoon of dried senna or three tablespoons of fresh senna leaves. Add the leaves to eight ounces of boiled water. Steep for five to 10 minutes, strain, and drink.
Summary: Learn about the master cleanse. Make the Master Cleanse. Try laxative tea cleanses.