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Sunday, August 5, is National Friendship Day.
Best. Cheesy. Holiday. Ever. Show appreciation for that buddy who always knows
when to pull you away from the karaoke mic—usually
just when you’re feeling brave/buzzed enough to sing “Halo”—by treating
her to a movie and sharing an enormous tub of buttery,
salty popcorn.
If the greenery
doesn’t perk you up,
the cute pups will.
Postmovie, hit
a cool lounge for
girlie drinks.
Start Your Weekend Off
Like This New research shows that
hanging out in nature lowers your level of the
stress hormone cortisol. Had a particularly rough
week? Ease into a relaxed mind-set by
getting up on Saturday morning, grabbing some
coffee, and heading to a nearby park
to sip it as you stroll.
Spoil Your BFF
WeekendCOSMO LIFE
Nineties-inspired styles are ruling runways, and this hot accessory just may be our fave: big old-
school headphones in a bright neon color. Throw these on before you run errands this
weekend. While we can’t promise they’ll make the line at the drugstore any less rage-inducing,
at least you’ll look cool while you seethe. Find them for as cheap as $15 on Amazon.
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August 2012 | COSMOPOLITAN 207
Yup, that
medium-rare steak
snapped him right
out of his funk.
Suggest an activity that requires
concentration—like cooking the perfect
steak for dinner. Men’s brains aren’t wired to multitask, so grilling will quickly take his
mind off job woes.
He has the blues. Worrying about
Monday puts the best of us in a funk, but
experts say it’s even worse for men
because they don’t deal with stress as
well as we do.
THE PROBLEM
SOURCE: JEREMY NICHOLSON, PHD
The Weird Thing That Happens to Guys
on Sunday
Mash a handful of blueberries with a fork into
a 1 cup of Greek yogurt.
Give Him a Fun + Flirty
Wake-UpM to F, there’s barely
time to grunt good-bye to your guy in the a.m.
Use extra weekend time to wake him
in a more rousing way.● Blast a silly song (like
LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It”), and do a
panties-only dance on the bed.
● Put his phone close to his head and text:
“Get up! There’s a frisky girl next to you.” ● Bring fried bacon to the bedroom. He loves
greasy meat the way you love shiny gifts in
small boxes.
COSMOLIFE
Smooth it over your feet and slip on a pair of socks. Leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing off.
Stir in 2 teaspoons of
honey.
Make Your Feet Feel Like Buttah
Wearing sandals 24/7
takes a toll on your soles.
While you catch up on your DVR, treat your feet
to a foot mask. Try this blueberry recipe—the fruit is in peak season,
and it’s brimming with antioxidants.SOURCE: ORGANIC FACIALIST STAR KHECHARA
By Malia Griggs, Amary Wiggin, and Lauren Panariello
◼ Head for the bathroom. Run a paper towel under cool water, and lock yourself in a stall.
◼ Chill out. Blot your forehead and neck with the towel. Relax on
the seat for three minutes to let your bod cool down.
◼ Stinky? Use soap and water on your underarms (at this point you’ve already sweat off your deodorant, so you just need to get rid of the odor-causing bacteria ).
SOURCE: DEE ANNA GLASER, MD, COFOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL HYPERHIDROSIS SOCIETY; DAVID PARISER, MD, PROFESSOR OF DERMATOLOGY AT EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL AND OFFICER OF THE INTERNATIONAL HYPERHIDROSIS SOCIETY
Can’t Stop Sweating Predate?It feels like an armpit outside and you’re running late on
Friday night—literally running—and consequently sweating everywhere by the time you arrive. These easy
steps will help you stop perspiring so you can present your sexiest self to that hottie waiting for you.
THE SOLUTION
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