#1 Gift for Singles is a Date for the Holidays

Today on Cyber Monday, The New York Post published an article, Best Holiday Gift is a Date.

On a day where shopping frenzy is at an all time high, singles are more worried about finding a date. The Match.com poll mentioned in the article, showed that finding a date for the holidays is the number one stress for singles now.

Whitney Casey, Match.com‘s Relationship Expert and a recent guest on Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert Radio Show told the Post, “No one really wants to spend New Year’s alone,” Casey said.

Cyber-Dating Expert 2010 Holiday Gift Guide

Ho, Ho, Ho, It’s Here! The Cyber-Dating Expert Holiday Gift Guide

We’ve selected our top 10 favorite romantic gifts for the Cyber-Dating Expert Holiday Gift Guide to take you from the kitchen to the bedroom.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Jewelry for Her

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Return to Tiffany Bead Bracelet
Inspired by a Tiffany key ring from 1969, this celebrated collection bears a hallmark that reminds one that there’s no place like Tiffany. Small heart tag in sterling silver on a black onyx bead bracelet. 7.5″ long. Beads, 8 mm.

Price: $250.00

Jewelry for Him

He’ll Always Know Where to Find You With These Compass Cufflinks

Actual working compass will send him home right into your arms.

Price $33.99

Fragrance

It’s Still Chanel

My favorite cologne for decades will never go out of style.
If I had ten stockings this holiday season, I’d be happy with ten bottles of Chanel No. 5.

Price $72.00

Music

Michael Buble – Let It Snow

Winter, spring, summer or fall. Michael Buble’s music is wonderful all year long. This CD will certainly get you in the mood for the holidays.

Price $6.00

In the Kitchen

Flirting While Dining

These hand-painted lipstick-red rimmed plates read, “hey, handsome!” and “hi, beautiful!”
They are meant to stir those butterfly feelings from a couple’s first in-home dining experience.

Flirty Little Dinner Plates: Price $70/set of 2

A Candle for a Scandle

A Scandle? Why Not?

Back by popular demand! The Scandle is a candle that burns at 2 degrees above body temperature to produce a soothing oil for romantic massage.   Made with 100% natural ingredients, it’s an ideal gift for a romantic setting and is a gift couples can share.

Cost $ 22.95

For the Flirt in You

2010 will go down in history as the year of the flirt cards. Here are my top picks when just a flirt and smile will do.

Cheek’d cards. 50 Cards. 1-month membership. Cost $25.00

Flip Me Dating 20 cards. 3-month membership. Cost: $24.99

Single Tease 12 cards. Cost $12.00

Naughty or Nice?

No need to worry about getting coal in your stocking this year. The Naughty weekender kit will be enjoyed by the two of you, after the holidays are over. Kit includes chocolate warming massage oil, sizzling body candy, sensual body balm, satin eye mask, four mood setting tea lights and a spinner game. With sexy scenarios and suggestions just a spin away, this kit will ensure any couple has a weekend full of sensual pleasures. Contents: Spinner game, massage lotion, tea lights, sizzling body candy, satin eye mask, bliss balm & satin storage pouch “

Romantic Gift – Naughty Weekend Gift Basket

Price : $42.00

Books for Love

For the Hopeful Romantic in You

We’d be remiss if we didn’t suggest our online dating book, still on the Amazon bestseller list for 22-months.

Buy it on Amazon. Cost $11.53 -$13.22

Buy it on Barnes and Noble. Cost $15.25

Lovely Lingerie

You’re Still a Baby….Doll

This baby doll eyelet lingerie by Victoria’s Secret in holiday red is guaranteed to steam up the bedroom.

Price: $35.00

Happy Cyber Monday

SOLD OUT!

It’s Cyber Monday and we are celebrating at Cyber-Dating Expert Headquarters. Many singles took advantage of our offer on Black Friday for our dating coaching programs and are on their way to finding love online already.

My very generous business coach is insisting that I offer 30% off irresistible profile and coaching programs on Cyber Monday from midnight to 12noon Pacific Time. That’s 12-hours to sign up for our Flirt, Going Steady, or Totally in Love Packages.

*Plus! All new coaching programs include free of charge, an autographed copy of my bestseller, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online.

Save up to $250 on our popular programs and up to $1000 on private ongoing dating coaching sessions.

Here’s what they’re saying about Irresistible Online Dating Profiles:

Here’s what they are saying about IRRESISTIBLE Coaching with Julie Spira

• “Julie’s dating advice has changed my life and led to dozens and dozens of dates!” ~Robin-48
• “My Cosmo Radio girls are always asking how to date online. Julie knows her stuff like no one else. She is truly the pioneer of online dating.” ~CosmoRadio
• “ I worked with Julie Spira to rewrite my online dating profile. With her help and coaching, I was able to find more quality women to write to online.” ~Dean-35
• “I couldn’t understand why I wasn’t attracting quality men online. Julie Spira looked at my profile and with her suggested changes, the type of guys that have reached out to me have greatly improved.”~Brady-25
• ” Julie helped me create a new Internet dating profile that described me in a better way to attract more quality men. It didn’t take long before I started to receive more emails from men that I was interested in.” ~Janice -56

Irresistible Profiles are available for both men and women. Isn’t it time your profile became Irresistible?

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Peril of the Week – Diaper Dan

While on a “Meet & Greet” i.e. dating ‘interview’ with a man she met online, a woman was asked the following question, “How open-minded are you?”

She responded by telling him that he should feel comfortable telling her anything. However, she wasn’t prepared at all for his response. He then shared with her that he was wearing a diaper.

The woman asked if it was for medical reasons, but he said,  ”No.”

As they were taking a walk at the beach and he was the one who was driving, she really couldn’t get out of the date at the time. He was a good looking man and a top executive at his company. Although he was genuinely a nice guy, she simply couldn’t get over this particular quirk of his,  so the ‘would be’ relationship actually ended before it even started. It was another dating disaster.

Do you believe we should be on a “need to know basis?” Did she really need to know this? Comments are always welcome.

Let us know if you have a story to contribute for our Peril of the Week.

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Weekly Flirt – Thanksgiving Edition

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Cyber Monday Special – Irresistible Online Dating Profiles

No Cyber Monday would be complete without a special offer from CyberDatingExpert.com.

To celebrate the holiday season and to show our gratitude, we are including at no additional charge one online dating personal search. That’s right. It’s a $250 value.

We’re so sure that you’ll love our irresistible online dating profiles and coaching programs, that we’ll hold your hand while looking for love online and play the official matchmaker.

Irresistible Dating Coaching Programs

You’re one step close to finding a date or a mate and having your very own Irresistible Online Dating profile.

The holidays are here, and we’ll help you find your dream date. Irresistible Coaching plans are for both busy women and men who would like to be in a relationship. Select from one of our three popular plans and you’ll be one step closer to finding the man or woman of your dreams.

1. THE FLIRT

Already online? Get an online dating profile critique and makeover that will help you become a man magnet and attract more quality dates. **Plus our Cyber Monday Special includes a free online dating personal search. Value $250.

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2. GOING STEADY

Complete brand new online dating profile, including a personal dating analysis, catchy screen name, a new bio/headline, and a profile guaranteed ramp up your dating life. Includes a private and personalized online dating search and tips on how to write an introduction email and reply. **Cyber Monday Special includes an additional personal online dating search. Value $250.

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3. TOTALLY IN LOVE

Are you ready to put all ten toes in? Totally in love is our most comprehensive package for busy singles. Includes all of the above, plus ongoing email support for 30-days, plus an autographed copy of the bestseller, The Perils of Cyber-Dating. This has become our most popular service. After all, everyone needs a little extra hand holding. Nervous about your upcoming date? Not sure what to wear? Need a list of first-date conversation starters? Then this plan is for you. **Cyber Monday Special includes an additional personal online dating search.

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Here’s what they’re saying about Julie Spira’s IRRESISTIBLE Coaching.

“Julie Spira’s dating advice has changed my life and led to dozens and dozens of dates!” ~Robin-48

“With Julie Spira’s help and coaching, I was able to find more quality women to write to online.” ~Dean-35

“I couldn’t understand why I wasn’t attracting quality men online. With Julie’s suggested changes, the type of guys that have reached out to me have greatly improved.”~Brady-25

“Julie Spira helped me create a new Internet dating profile that described me in a better way to attract more quality men.” ~Janice -56

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Love Potions – Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

It’s Thanksgiving week and never to late to add a sweet addition to your holiday menu.

Last Thanksgiving we featured Pecan Pumpkin Butter Pie, which is still one of my favorites.

This latest recipe comes from PecanPieRecipe.com and is a wonderful addition to our Love Potions.

This two-layer pie has a bottom layer of tender sweet potatoes, combined with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cane syrup and vanilla. The pecan pie filling is spread over the top with a garnish of whipped cream and chocolate curls.

Ingredients

1 Prepared Sweet Pie Crust
1 pound Sweet Potatoes, baked until fork tender, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup Pure Cane Syrup
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated Nutmeg
5 Extra Large Eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cups Pecan pieces
1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed Light Brown Sugar
pinch Salt
Chocolate Curls
Sweetened Whipped Cream, accompaniment

Instructions

1.    Preheat oven to 375 F.
2.    Combine sweet potatoes, cane syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
3.    Spoon sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pastry shell. Spread smooth.
4.    Sprinkle pecan pieces onto the filling.
5.    Beat 4 eggs in a large bowl. Add 1-teaspoon vanilla, corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
6.    Pour egg mixture over pecans.
7.    Bake 1 hour, or until pastry edges are golden brown, and filling is set.
8.    Cool on wire rack. Allow 1 hour.
9.    Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour before serving.
10.    Garnish with chocolate and sweetened whipped cream.

All of us at Cyber-Dating Expert wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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Why Women Need to Contact Men Online

At a recent holiday party, I met a single woman who came up to me asking for dating advice. She has had an on-again, off-again relationship with online dating. She was explaining to me in great detail why Internet dating doesn’t work. All of the blame was put on the men, who either didn’t write back to her after one email exchange, or just didn’t write at all.

I asked her if she considered initiating contact with men she found interesting. Her response was, “Absolutely not.” She added, “I’m old fashioned and believe the men need to pursue the women.” When I pointed out that waiting around wasn’t working for her and suggested that she send one email a day to a man she found interesting, or who viewed her profile but was too shy to contact her, she said no. That wasn’t her style. While I agree that men like to pursue women, they get tired of rejection and trying sometimes a gentle nudge, wink, or flirt is good for the male ego. She was clearly unhappy being single.

The point is she may be missing out on meeting a terrific guy who is looking for a girl just like her. Think about it. There are millions of singles online. Sometimes they may pass over your profile. Perhaps they didn’t notice you, had met their daily quota of outbound emails, or started dating someone they wanted to focus on. For whatever reason, Mr. Right doesn’t always find you online. It’s a crowded landscape.

This woman had a good enough profile, but she wasn’t taking action with her life. Sitting around waiting might result in wasting your precious youth. This may sound harsh, but sometimes tough love needs to jump in and take over. I pointed out the importance of the initial week when your profile is brand new and suggested that she initiate a simple and very short email to one gentleman daily for a week so she can get in the habit of being proactive.

After all, sometimes looking for love online is like looking for a job. Headhunters and employers don’t just find you. If you take the same attitude towards your love life, which hopefully has a longer shelf-life than a job, you may come out a winner.

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Where’s Julie – P. S. Arts – We Love You

Julie Spira and Lisa Kudrow - P.S. Arts

I truly felt like a kid in a candy store at the P.S. Arts Express Yourself annual arts festival. Having my photo taken with the iconic Target puppy dog, complete with a red-painted bullet eye, nibbling on cupcakes and caramel apples, and seeing some of the most creative arts projects for children to enjoy was a treat for those in attendance.

For 14 years, parents, kids, and big kids at heart throughout California wait for the Express Yourself celebration.  The annual creative arts fair and family day was held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, which was recreated like a circus event with art projects galore.

Laurie David, one of the founders of the P.S. Arts gala shared her passion for bringing arts back into the school systems. “I can’t imagine what like would be like without the arts,” was repeated by most of those in attendance. Sure, I remember going to art class as a child growing up while attending public school. It was one of my favorites.

Unfortunately, statewide budgets have eliminated the arts from most of the school systems. With 50 schools benefitting from this organization, kids can have the creativity they need to grow and flourish.

California celebrities in attendance with their kids included Debbie Mazur, Marcia Cross, Camryn Manheim, Lisa Kudrow, and Lisa Rinna.

Thank you to the entertainment community of Los Angeles, who joined together to make sure that the children in selected schools throughout Los Angeles won’t live an art-free life.

For more information, visit PSArts.org

How to Get Your Online Dating Profile Noticed

In my series of online dating advice videos on GenConnect.com, I tell singles not to cancel their Internet dating membership before trying some of these tips:

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