Get Sun Smart

It’s hard to believe that Summer socialising can cause long-term damage to our bodies, but with a little planning, you can help protect yourself from premature ageing and skin cancer – enjoying yourself even more along the way.
This summer, follow these simple steps to protect yourself from skin cancer:
1. Invest in a gorgeous broad-brimmed hat
2. Wear clothing that offers plenty of coverage – we love long summer dresses & kaftans
3. Sit in the shade – you’ll feel better for it after a long day
4. Wear fitting, UV-protected sunglasses
5. Apply SPF30+ sunscreen at least 20 minutes before heading out in the sun. Reapply every 2 hours
6. If possible, stay out of the sun between 10am & 3pm
7. Sunbeds are a big no-no. If you’re after a gorgeous tan, there are plenty of great tanning creams on the market
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Christmas Entertaining on a Budget.

Strapped for cash this holiday season, well here are a few tips on ways to throw a great party without breaking the budget!

* Send out online party invitations, myinvites.com.au has hundreds of designs to choose from and allows you to join and send up to 100 free party invitations. They also have some fantastic party planning tips available on their webpage.

* Buy in bulk, it is much cheaper to buy large quantities of food or party supplies if you shop around for wholesalers.

* Bring a plate, there is nothing wrong with asking guests to bring a plate of food or their signature dish to a party. This will not only save you money but will save you time.

* Handmake your own table decorations, gifts and wrapping paper where possible. Guests will appreciate the effort taken to hand make gifts and decorations.

* Make your party BYO alcohol, or to cut costs, purchase clean skin wines or a keg of beer instead of cans or bottles.

* Organise yourself and allow plenty of time for you to decide the best way to create a great Christmas party without stretching the credit cards.

Click here to start planning your party and invite someone to celebrate with you!

Shop Under The Stars

If you fancy avoiding the sun altogether, cruising your local night market is a fabulous way to spend a balmy Summer evening with friends. Packed with great food stalls and interesting gift ideas, night markets offer great alternative Christmas shopping ideas. Enjoy the energy & entertainment of buskers, bands and bustling stall holders. Our favourites are below, or check your local papers for other options close to home:   

·        Melbourne – The Suzuki Night Markets kick off on Nov 26

·        Sydney – Chinatown’s Colourful Night Markets open on Dec 5

·        Brisbane – Visit the Southbank Night Markets every Friday from 5-10pm

·        Adelaide – Adelaide Central Market – Open till 9pm every Friday

·        Perth – Joondalup Sunset Markets open on Nov 21

 

Invite your mates for a night of shopping under the stars here.

Surviving The Party Season

We all await this time of year – the chance to let the hair down and enjoy a few more long lunches than usual. If your social calendar is overflowing  and you’re wondering how on earth you’ll arrive at Christmas in one piece, here are some handy hints for surviving the party season.

 

·         You don’t have to attend EVERYTHING. Decide what’s important, and gracefully decline the rest

·         Don’t drink on an empty stomach

·         Boost the vitamins to supplement your Christmas party diet (vitamin C is great for the immune system & hangovers, and vitamin B boosts energy levels)

·         Gentle exercise works wonders for busy bodies

·         Schedule some time out

·         Enjoy! Remember to view this social time as a joy, not a chore

 

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Grab your Dancing Shoes

If your big day is looming, and you’d like to impress with some fancy footwork on the dance floor, look no further than the new Dance Take The Floor® DVD. Learn to dance with the professionals from Dancing with the Stars – in the comfort of your own home. Highly recommended for brides and grooms-to-be, Myinvites is offering 10 lucky members the chance to win their very own instructional Dance DVD.

 

For your chance to win the Ultimate Wedding Dance DVD, click here.

Create your own personalised invitations

Whether you have an office party to plan, Christmas dinner to host, or a New Year celebration to organise, why not create your own invitation? A fabulous personalised invite is as simple as choosing a background, uploading a photo, and working your own magic to inspire your guests.

To create your own invite, click here.

Christmas is coming to Sydney!

 

Take the kids down to Martin Place this Thursday between 6.30 – 8.30pm and join the Christmas celebrations. Sydney marks the beginning of its Christmas festivities with a free children’s concert featuring The Hooley Dooleys, Play School Live and the Australian Youth Choir and the lighting of the Christmas tree. The night will conclude with a visit from Santa and spectacular fireworks.

 

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Hosting Christmas

Deck the halls this Christmas with some gorgeous ideas for decorating and entertaining from Ikea.

• Ditch Grandma’s ornaments, and adorn the house with new colour-coordinated decorations (check out Ikea’s huge range for inspiration).
• Hang stockings from the mantelpiece.
• Create a festive mood with a gorgeous range of decorative candles. Click here to see a fantastic range of Ikea’s decorative candles.
• Decorate the table with a colourful table cloth or runner, napkins & flowers.
• No longer does Christmas need to be confined to red and green. Try gorgeous Blues & silver, or other less-traditional combos.

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Camping.

Looking for a great way to spend the Summer Holidays with your family or loved ones, then camping is the way to go. It’s cheap and requires minimal preparation. Whether it’s car camping, tent camping or an overnight hike, camping offers you an affordable way of seeing some of our countries usually hidden surroundings, without breaking the budget.  Grab yourself a tent and a few sleeping bags and your off, bring the fishing rods and hopefully dinner wont be too far away. Why not click here and invite someone camping these holidays.

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The Festive Season

The Festive Season is well upon us and now is the time to organise your social calendar and start sending out those Christmas Invites. Myinvites has a great range of new Christmas Invitation Designs, whether it’s for after work drinks, a Christmas lunch or a family frolic on Boxing Day, use Myinvites to help organise your social diary this Christmas and save time and money!

 

Design and Send Free online Christmas invitations using MyInvites, click here!