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The Sparkles of a Wedding

*This is a guest post* Wedding Cake,Wedding Planning, Wedding Cake Design

When a couple is preparing for their wedding day they do not want a bland wedding, or just an ordinary wedding. The couple will want a wedding that they will remember for years to come. Everything in the wedding has to be perfect. The colors of the dresses for the bridesmaids have to be just right, so the tuxedos for the men will be the right colors to match the dresses. Once the brides dress has been chosen and fitted properly and her veil has been picked out, the next item to consider is to spruce up the wedding more by using bouquet jewelry. The beautiful, sparkling jewels are not anything like what is bought in a regular craft store. These particular jewels are of actual rhinestone and can be placed on everything that is in the wedding. The jewelry stays on securely with the sticky part attached to the item that is to be used in the wedding ceremony.

Many wedding dresses often have a sash or some pretty belt around the waist area and to bring out the sparkle of the wedding dress a beautiful rhinestone decorated buckle can be added. The buckle with the silver rhinestones will be the talk of your wedding. As you look back on your wedding day you will remember the beautiful colored jeweled rhinestone that made your wedding sparkle. After the wedding ceremony is over and all the guests have been greeted it is now time for the wedding reception. The wedding cake is a symbol of how wonderful your day has been. As people walk into the wedding reception the first thing they will see is the wedding cake. You will feel proud when the guests are not able to take their eyes off of your wedding cake that has one of the many monogram cake toppers that you and your new husband looked at, before making your final decision. There is so much to do in planning the perfect wedding. When the right help is available with the right type of wedding products, it makes the planning of your wedding so much easier, so the couple can remember their wedding day with fond memories.

5 Survival Tips For Family Travelers To India

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Family holidays are a time for bonding, spending time with your loved ones and a general time to relax and unwind from your full time commitments. Many families travel overseas for a holiday. This is generally a great idea as it educates your family on new cultures and allows you to explore the diversity of a different country. Especially for the kids, this is a great learning curve as they get to experience another country’s way of living. In many instances, when travelling to less fortunate countries, this would be beneficial as it allows them to be grateful for what they have and it really opens their eyes to see the poverty and struggle some nations encounter. If you are considering a family trip to India, a third-world country, there are a few things to consider prior. Take note of these 5 survival tips for your Indian travels:

Take out Travel Insurance

If travelling to a third-world country, such as India, travel insurance is a MUST. To ensure the safety and security of your family, taking out insurance will ensure any unexpected injuries or illnesses will be financed through your provider. Travel insurance also protects your personal belongings. In a less fortunate country, there are many ‘pick pockets’ that may steal your wallet or other personal possessions. Acquiring insurance prior to your travels is a necessity and will protect you from unexpected, costly problems.

Speak to Your Doctor

It is highly beneficial to visit your doctor prior to departing your home country. Especially when travelling to Asian countries, you may require injections to become immune from infectious diseases . India is prone to diseases such a polio, typhoid, hepatitis and meningitis. Therefore there may be a few immunizations required to protect you and your family from these harmful diseases. Be sure to check these prior.

Check Government Websites for Latest Information

There are some government websites that supply insightful information for people considering travelling to any country. The Smart Traveler website provides advice on local travel laws, health, security and entry and exit information. This will give you quality understanding of what to expect and prepare for prior to even confirming your initial travel plans. The site also provides handy information on locations and overall summaries of countries, such as India.

Pic Up a Multi-Currency Card

There are providers that supply handy and safe currency cards, such as a ‘Cash Passport’ card. This is very convenient and ensures the security of your personal cash. You can simply upload cash to the card online, prior to your travels, and avoid carrying your credit cards. The convenience of your Cash Passport card allows you to withdrawal money from most ATM’s and it converts the currency exchange automatically. It is also pin-protected for added security. It is essentially a debit card that is not linked to your personal bank account.

Extra Research – Travel Tips & Hints

In conjunction to sourcing information from government sites, do some extra research through blog posts and traveler reviews to try and pick up some handy hints and tips on India. People that have been there have obviously experienced the country first hand, therefore will provide you with some quality insight. It will be beneficial to gain some of this valuable information from experienced travelers.

Some of these tips are a necessity prior to travelling to India, some are a mere suggestion. Nonetheless, be sure to prepare your family before departure to ensure your holiday is as safe and memorable as possible.

Written by Marni Atkins
Marni has been travelling around India for 12 months with her 2 year old boy. Their next destination is Cambodia and Laos.

The Significance of Earth Day

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On April 22, 2013, there will be 474 cities though out the world holding official Earth Day celebrations. In addition, most public schools and many organizations will strive to raise awareness on the problems facing our planet. Even as we celebrate our affection for our life sustaining world, one of only a few in the known universe even remotely capable of such a feat, we have to acknowledge how fragile her balance might be.

Mother Earth has already endured quite a lot from her human passengers. Her water supply is threatened by pharmaceuticals, fracking, and even nuclear waste. Her atmosphere is becoming clouded by factory waste and auto emissions. Even her body has been littered with hundreds of tons of plastic bottles, aluminum cans and sandwich wrappers. Her natural oils are being drained to fuel even more of this pollution. Her minerals are being ripped from her mountainous breasts with strip mining.

Huge and uncaring corporations are ravaging, even raping our earth, and profiteering shamelessly from her bounty. They penetrate her surface and steal her riches. They are mining resources that are finite with reckless abandon, and we are consuming it, not just for necessity, but also for selfish whims of fancy. 

Isn’t it time to consider her beloved face, on which we must live, breathe, eat, drink and rely on? Is it really smart to just keep taking and taking and never give? We as children of the earth should appreciate our mother, the source of our life. Without her we are nothing, so it only makes sense to protect her in every way possible.

Earth Day celebrations should be respectful. This is no occasion for scattering plastic cups, discarded shopping bags and waste paper. It’s also no occasion to celebrate for only one day and then walk away and forget it all. We must learn to use those reusable and custom recycled bags from www.CustomEarthPromos.com every day, not just on Earth Day.

We need to take our message of defending and protecting our Earth to the streets. Each day we should be thankful for her continued survival in the face of an all out attack. It is time to show our support for her cause. We should wear our all renewable materials custom made lanyards, commemorating Earth Day, every day. See more on them here. We should remind others of the importance of the Earth. We must support our planet each and every day.

Top 4 Family-friendly Destinations For The Ultimate Animal Encounter

Nothing is quite as memorable as when you can experience the wonder of Australian wildlife with your family. Fortunately, there are some family-friendly destinations which provide fantastic opportunities to have the ultimate animal encounter, if you know where to look. Here are the top 4 that are sure to impress the whole family.

Meet the Dolphins

The opportunity to meet wild dolphins in a stunning and pristine natural environment is a truly magical experience. Monkey Mia is one of the world’s best places to interact with wild dolphins, and is located approximately 800km north of Perth. For over 40 years, dolphins have been visiting the shores of Monkey Mia, and make daily trips for feeding.

Researchers from around the world gather here to study these incredible animals. With shimmering turquoise waters and stretches of pure white beaches, Monkey Mia is a truly beautiful place to take your family for this unique experience. Best of all, this amazing opportunity is entirely free!

Great Barrier Adventure

Treating your family to a spectacular animal adventure is guaranteed when you travel to the Great Barrier Reef. Listed as one of the natural Wonders of the World, the Great Barrier Reef is comprised of almost 3000 individual reefs and 880 islands. It is teeming with an abundance of wildlife, including over 1500 species of colourful tropical fish, as well as a collection of marine turtles, sea snakes, flocks of birds and more.

It’s a great place to see the wonder of natural diversity first hand, and is home to over 30 individual species of whales and dolphins. To make the most of your adventure, consider the option of taking one of the many tours in Great Barrier Reef, it’s a worthwhile investment to truly explore everything that the reef has to offer. 

Up Close and Personal

Taking a trek to Australia Zoo is a fun day-trip for every family. Made famous by the late Steve Irwin, the likeable Crocodile Hunter’s family have done a wonderful job with keeping the Zoo a vibrant and educational place to visit. Their passion for wildlife is evident in all of the shows, and in the immaculate enclosures and upkeep of all of their animals. If you’re visiting the Sunshine Coast, taking a detour via Australia Zoo is definitely worth the effort.

Island Retreat

If you’re planning a trip to South Australia, you simply must take a few days to explore the iconic Kangaroo Island. Some of the local island animals include kangaroos, echidnas, goannas, koalas, possums, bandicoots and more. Your children will love the chance to stand on the boardwalk merely metres away from majestic sea lions as they cavort on the beach in huge colonies.

Taking a tour is highly recommended, particularly since most of the island’s inhabitants like to come out at night. You and your family will be taken to special tour-only access areas, and will be able to share your guide’s expert knowledge on everything to do with Kangaroo Island’s diverse animal population.

Sometimes seeing the best when it comes to wildlife often means trekking to exotic and diverse places, many that simply aren’t suitable for families. These 4 great destinations are guaranteed to be fun and family-friendly, and all will allow you to get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most amazing animals!
Written by Jasmine Poole
Jasmine has travelled across 30 countries in the last 18 months with her 10 year old girl. She is currently in Darwin, Australia.

5 Ways to Promote Your Local Mothers’ Meet Up Group

*This is a guest post*

Being a parenting is both a wonderful and trying experience. You want to share the joys and the difficulties with other people who are in the same situation; therefore, you have either started or joined a local mothers’ meet up group. What are some of the ways you can promote your group?

Through the School
Even if your children are only in their toddler years, they might be going to a pre-nursery school program. Posting advertisements here promises that you are quite literally reaching your exact target audience. Be sure that the program is not in competition with the school’s program though. If they are, you’ll likely be unable to post.

Through Your Church
Another place where families tend to gather is at the church. Whether you have very young children or slightly older ones, you probably attend mass together as a family on a weekly basis. You may already have some friends at the church, and you can guide them toward the signs about your mothers’ meet up group. They will likely be delighted to have another activity in which they can participate on a regular basis.

Be Clear Who The Group Is For
A mothers’ meet up group could have a couple of different meanings. For example, it might mean that the mothers and children get together once a week or so to sing songs, make artistic works, play musical instruments and so forth. However, it may also be a group designed to allow moms to get a little bit of a break. They could chat about books together, go out for a glass of wine or two or participate in a cooking class together. Being clear about the details of the group promises that you’ll have better success.

Choosing Appropriate Days and Times
Your promotional efforts are going to fail if no one is ever available for any of the sessions you’re offering. A lot of mothers work during the day, so it is not always the best idea to have such a program in the middle of the morning. Try to get a sense of what the general work situation is for mothers in the community, and base the meet up schedule around that. Of course, both stay-at-home moms and working moms want to have some sort of social activity in their lives, so you could have success with either endeavor.

Show Pictures
When looking at promotional ads, people want to be able to visualize for what they are signing up. Post pictures that show the mothers and/or children participating in adults. Before you post any pictures, however, you absolutely must have the permission of the people in the photos or the parents of the children in them.
These types of meet up groups can really be a lot of fun for individuals. In order to get people involved, use these aforementioned tips to promote the group.

Written by Charlie Wesley

Charlie is an expert in small business marketing and runs his own consultancy in Sydney Australia. He offers the best priced services in leaflet delivery Sydney has to offer.