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  • MixingOut’s Guide to Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Your New Friends

    If you’re on ‘advent calendar’ time then you’ve probably worked out by now that there isn’t many chocolates (erm, we mean days) left until Christmas. Hopefully you’ve got something exciting lined up for the festive season, someplace fun to go and lots of new friends to meet up with. But have you sorted out your Christmas prezzies?

     

    Seeing as though it’s the time for gift giving and exchanging presents, we thought it might be a good idea to go through a few really cool, really fun gift ideas for everyone. After all, what better way to celebrate friendship and fun times than arranging a secret santa for the big Christmas meet up!

     

    Tabasco Spicy Chocolate: For the guy who’s crazy enough to eat anything

     

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    You know which guy we’re on about. Every time you go for something to eat, he’ll order the hottest thing on the menu, or order the craziest round of shots at bar. Well these Tabasco Spicy Chocolates will put the heat into his Christmas treat!

     

    Mojito Lip Balm: For the party girl who likes to look her best

     

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    If you’re heading out on the town this Christmas, then she’ll want to look hot (as always) so why not give her this deliciously soothing lip balm with a fresh and nourishing mojito aroma.

     

    Grow Me Beer Monster Kit: For the guy who loves a pint

     

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    Packed with everything needed to grow your own beer hops, this will be the most memorable drink anybody buys him this Christmas!

     

    Best Hot Chocolate Kit Ever: For the girly girl who loves chocolate

     

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    Bag up a personalised batch of hot chocolate powder and mini chocolate chips for the richest, creamiest mug of hot chocolate, alongside a bundle of mini marshmallows to pop on top. Yummy!

     

    Super Nintendo Cartridge Soap: For the gamer with dirty hands

     

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    Because gamers need to keep their hands clean and soft (and preferably scented) why not take soap to the next level with these really cool Game Soaps designed to look like iconic game cartridges. Groovy!

  • MixingOut’s Good Night Out Checklist: 4 tried and tested tips to consider before going out to make new friends

    So you’re on your way out, revved up and rearing to go – excited to meet up with loads of folk and ready to make new friends along the way… but are you sure you’ve got everything?

     

    Spontaneity is all part of the fun of going and and meeting whenever you feel like it. After all, the best nights out are the ones you never plan. But sometimes it’s a good idea to do a double-take and make sure you’ve got everything you need – and the ditch the things you don’t – because you’re going to want to make a super good impression with any newbies that are going out!

     

    So with that in mind, we thought it a great idea to share with you some tried and tested tips taken from our MixingOut community members, who have learned one or two things along the way to meeting new people and making friends.

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    Be prepared to take photos…

     

    Oh yes, a nice easy one to start with. Charge up that smartphone and make sure you’ve got plenty of free memory, because taking photographs is the perfect way to get to know each other, whatever you’re doing.

     

    It doesn’t matter if you’re out on the town, dressed up to the nines, or caked in mud and splattered with paint. Take plenty of pics to commemorate the occasion and make sure to get anyone you don’t already know to tag themselves on social networks. It’s a fab way to stay in touch with people you’ve just met and an even better way to prompt another get together.

     

    If you’re hitting the town, grab a bite to eat before you go…

     

    We don’t want to sounds like everybody’s mum, but having some food in your tummy before a big night on sauce will reduce the risk of that dreaded hangover the next morning. And if you don’t listen, then you’ve only got yourself to blame!… Okay, that does sound creepily like everybody’s mum.

     

    Ditch the ‘ice-breakers’ before you head out…

     

    Conversation Starters have been done to death. The best way to get to know somebody is new is the same way you’ve been doing you’re entire life… just by being your fun self. You’re outgoing, friendly and you’ve already got loads to chat about, so don’t force it.

     

    Dress to impress (or at the very least, dress for the occasion)

     

    Wear the right clothes. You have no idea how many times we hear of people (usually the fellas) not getting into clubs because they were wearing the wrong shoes. C’mon guys, we’ve yet to hear of any girls turning up for paintball in their high heels – so get it sorted!

  • MixingOut’s Guide To A Spontaneous Night Out With New Friends

    We’ve all been there; planned the ultimate night out with new friends and watched it deteriorate miserably as each passing moment fails to live up to your expectations. How many times have you hyped something with your friends, being like “This night out is going to be INSANE. It’s going to be EPIC, OMG I CAN’T WAIT…” blowing more and more hot air, until the whole thing bursts in your face like a cheap party balloon.

    Don’t Expect it

    You should know by now the most memorable nights happen spontaneously. Things may start off unremarkable, but all of a sudden they take a step in the right direction, almost completely out of the blue, and everybody follows suit. There’s really no explaining it. Other than taking note that the major key to having a great night out is to not expect it.

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    Shake things up (without even trying)

    If you try too hard to have a really great time, then you’re going to set yourself up for massive failure. It’s that simple. Instead, think of ways you can shake things up gradually, without putting too much emphasis into it.

    This could be anything from moving on to the next bar to staying put and playing a round of pool, starting up a friendly competition and slowly building the group’s level of participation. The more everyone’s engaging with one another, the better the night will be!

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    Have an (emotional) one night stand

    No not that kind… Nothing cements a truly awesome night out than sharing it with someone else on the same level. When you’re out and about with huge groups of people, there’s plenty of opportunities to make a connection with somebody – even if it’s only for that one night – and having a great time together, chewing the fat, and putting the world bang to rights!