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What makes him so irresistible?

mssinglemama — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:22:33 +0000

Just floating thoughts in my head of what makes a man sexy (to a single mom, and therefore eventually to all women because most of us will be mothers). This man, by the way, is a figment of my imagination. And while I have dated different men who possessed at least one or more of these qualities I have yet to find the entire package.

But there’s definitely still hope – major hope! I’ll never lose that. If I compared this to my Sexy list pre-Benjamin days I think there would have been some big differences.

So here goes…

My Top 10 Things that Make a Man Sexy

1. The sight of him doing the dishes, sweeping the floor or mopping. Seriously, works like a charm.

2. Even better, him repairing broken things around the house or assembling Christmas toys or new furniture without complaint.

3. Making me laugh.

4. The simple worn flannel shirt never fails.

5. Boxer briefs or boxer shorts – NOT tightie whities (this, I believe, is universal).

6. Picking up the check but having the confidence to let me grab it every once in a while.

7. Creative play ideas for kids (this is THE real winner).

8. Ability to express emotion and feelings without losing his cool.

9. Just a subtle splash of cologne (don’t kill me please).

10. Listening skills coupled with just a dash of empathy (I know it’s tough for men but just a dash, that’s all).

That’s my list. What would be on yours?

Notice… not a bad boy feature listed. Good stuff! I’m telling you. Progress, my friends, I’m making major strides. Bad Boys Be Gone! Ha.

And here’s some advice on where to meet men. One item that’s not on here: New Year’s Eve parties (assuming you can find a sitter, always the tricky part). And this is all assuming you even want a man. Remember the key is wanting one not needing one.

[Photo: Some random HOT Patagonia model, buy the shirt here - sorry, he's not for sale]

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And, without further ado….

Kick Ass Christmas Contest Winners:

The winner of the strangely robotic cyborg toothbrush is: Candy, who is going to name hers the Blanchinator. Here is her comment:

Mine would be… the Blanchinator… (blanchir – in French – means to whiten…)
And each morning and evening after I brush my teeth, I’ll warn him in my most Arnoldy voice that… “I’ll be back!”
Hee hee… corny, I know… but if I win, I can’t wait to tell my French students stories about him!

Ooooh… and she speaks French. I took foreign accents off of my sexy list after my ex-husband, but it definitely used to be on there.

And the second place prize – the $20.00 Macy’s Gift Certificate goes to…. Rebecca!!!

[I chose the winners by shutting my eyes and scanning my cursor down the page of my post. There were well over 70 entires between the blog and Twitter. So thanks everyone! I wish I could give you all a prize. Seriously, one of these days I will - I'll think of something.]

Online shopping – my only option.

Where Can I Meet Quality Men?

mssinglemama — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:38:15 +0000

Question #2 from my readers and my video response.

(I’m all sick but managed to get through without passing out or coughing). Enjoy.

For Question # 1: How do I get over my ex? Click here.

And here are some follow up posts on the very hot topic of finding men to date (not like you need them, but since you want them):

Single mom for sale!

mssinglemama — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:50:47 +0000

It’s not easy to meet good men, especially for busy single moms.

I barely have time to shower, let alone go man hunting. We can’t go out three nights a week like our childless counter parts and if we do meet a man in the coffee shop, at the park or on a fluke night out we usually have to wait at least one week before we can squeeze in a date.

A single mom, so desperate for a “prince charming” (her words) is actually auctioning herself and her home off on eBay and Craigslist. The price? $500,000. Deven Trabosh, 42, has two daughters ages 14 and 21. After years of being single she’s thrown in the towel and has decided to sell herself, a bonus to buying her house in Florida.

“I’m struggling…I don’t want to lose my house and I want to find somebody. So I came up with this dream plan because I’ve always dreamt about being a fairytale princess,” she says.

I love the internet and everything it brings us … connecting all of us, allowing us to sell just about anything – but selling yourself? Being a single mom isn’t that bad, is it?

eBay forced her to take her ad down but she’s still getting plenty of responses including one from an Italian who is flying in to meet her. Check out the entire story here.

What do you think? Her 21-year-old daughter says she doesn’t mind but the 14-year-old is embarrassed by her mom’s actions. I wish her luck, I really do … if someone wants to find a husband than more power to them – but selling yourself and your family?

P.S. Anyone want to put money on the fact that Devon Trabosh will have a realty TV show soon?

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[Photo credit: Associated Press]