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Top 5 Bridal Party Activities While Wearing Robes

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Many brides-to-be decide to purchase bridesmaid robes because they are the most affordable, practical, and thoughtful bridesmaid gift idea. However, they can also be an ideal gift due to how desirable they are for bridal party activities.

If you’ve been thinking about fun activities to do in the lead-up to your big day as a ‘thank you’ for your bridal party, you can do many of them in bridal robes. We’ve included a few helpful ideas below.

Have a Slumber Party

When was the last time you had a slumber party? It was probably back in your childhood with a few of your closest friends. Before you enter a new world of married life, there’s no harm in trying to bring back some of that childhood fun with your bridal party.

You can all wear your robes and settle for a night in your living room. You can crack open a few bottles of wine, make some popcorn, and watch some of your favourite movies. Such an activity is made even easier in bridesmaid robes because no one has to worry about stopping the movie so that you can all get into your pyjamas.

Photo Sessions

As you get older, the harder it becomes to get all your nearest and dearest together for photos to cherish forever. Purchasing bridal robes gives you an excuse to do just that.

If everyone is wearing similar or the same robes, you can gather everyone for a photo. You can then look back on it in years to come as one of those special moments before you became a married woman.

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Top Tips To Prepare Your Home For A Puppy

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Long before you take your puppy to its first day of puppy school at madamemas.com, there are many other tasks you need to undertake first to ensure their wellbeing. Examples include getting them jabbed at eight weeks, and there is the crucial matter of choosing a name for them, which we know has caused many a family argument.

Another series of tasks are for making your home ready and suitable for your puppy. There will be many aspects of your home which you currently take for granted but, when a puppy is introduced, some can become a danger to them which we are sure you do not want to see happen.

For those who have raised dogs before you may well be well-versed in how to prepare your home for a puppy although it may be several years since you did so. In case you have forgotten, and for those who have never had a puppy before, below are a few tips that will help you make your home a safe and welcoming place for your puppy to thrive.

Have A Meeting With Your Family

This applies whether you have young children, older children, or it is just you and your partner or spouse. Everyone needs to be prepared for the new puppy’s arrival, and they all must know what the ground rules are with regards to taking shares in the puppy being walked and letting them out to poo and pee. Everyone should also be aware of where the puppy is and is not allowed to go, and what dangers they should all look out for.

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7 Dog Grooming Myths You Should Dismiss

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People love their dogs passionately which is why whenever subjects like dog grooming are being discussed, their views and beliefs relating to them are often ingrained. Unfortunately, this often leads to dog owners accepting advice about dogs they have been told without checking its validity, presumably because they believe that the person relating this advice being a dog lover would surely know what they are talking about.

The problem that exists is some of the so-called advice about dogs, and particularly about dog grooming, is complete nonsense. Worse, if followed, that erroneous advice can lead to the health of the dog’s coat and skin, and potentially their overall health, being compromised. For that reason, we have decided to highlight 7 of the most common dog grooming myths in the hope that if you currently believe any of them to be true, you will subsequently know to ignore them.

Myth #1 – Short-Haired Dogs Do Not Need Grooming: Simply not true. Whilst they may not have some of the problems that longer-haired dogs have, short-haired dogs still need baths, they still need their nails trimmed, still need their ears cleaned and brushing a short-haired dog regularly is still beneficial to their coat. Having a short-haired dog might be simpler in terms of grooming them but it does not negate the need to groom them completely. You can have help with your grooming at professional places, so you know your dog is in great hands. 

Myth #2 – Dogs With Long Hair Always Shed More: Contrary to this myth, it is the type of coat that a dog has, rather the length of their coat that governs how much they shed. This is why some long-haired dogs shed very little, and some dogs with shorter coats shed considerably. The health of their skin and coat also play a significant role in shedding

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Fitness Types for Wearing Your Waist Trainer 

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Fitness Types for Wearing Your Waist Trainer 

When you buy waist trainers designed for use while exercising, you might be wondering which exercises, sports, and fitness types are going to be suitable. After all, since they can restrict your movement, not all activities are going to be okay.

Read on to learn about the best exercise types to do while wearing your new, high-quality waist trainer.

Strength Training

A huge part of getting fit and losing weight is strength and resistance training. This form of exercise allows you to strengthen your muscles while burning fat at the same time. Typically, this type of activity is not one that makes you sweat a lot. However, if you wear a waist trainer designed for fitness use, then that problem is solved.

Thanks to the combination of latex, cotton, and spandex, you can turn a moderate workout into a high-intensity one that may even produce better results.

You can use your own bodyweight as a form of resistance, or you can rely on weights. If you’re not sure what type of strength training is right for you, talk to a trained fitness instructor.

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Nets and Their Many Uses

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If you were to ask 100 people to name a type of net, given that recently we seem to be living much of our lives online, we are sure a large percentage would say the internet! Joking aside, it is likely that even if they were told we meant the type of nets you can get from specialist netting suppliers, many would struggle to go beyond ‘fishing’ and we dare say some might even say ‘curtains’.

The fact is, if you were to sit down and list every type of net you could think of you would likely end up with quite a long list, and that list would extend further if you were to include all the ways in which a net can be used. This is due to the fact that whilst a net might have been produced for a specific use, the versatility that is inherent in a net means it could be used for other reasons.

We are sure that netting which was designed for use as a pet enclosure has been used to secure the items in the back of a pickup, and also many a discarded fishing net, has been commandeered and strung up in a garden for children to climb and play on. Not that there is anything wrong with either of these changes in use nor indeed using any net for a different purpose than its original one, provided that it is done safely.

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7 Reasons Why Axe Throwing Is A Fun Activity

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7 Reasons Why Axe Throwing Is A Fun Activity

If you have never heard of axe throwing and we were to tell you that it is a fun activity we imagine you would think we have gone mad. But we have not, and today, axe throwing is not only a hugely popular fun pastime, but it is also a sport that has its own world championships.

At this stage, you might not in the slightest bit interested in becoming a world champion, but surely the fact that it offers so much fun for many appeals to you. To convince you further, here are seven fun reasons why you should try axe throwing at Axe Throwing Sydney.

  1. Meet New People

Unless your friends, family or colleagues have been talking about axe throwing, when you go to your local axe throwing centre, you are unlikely to know anyone. This is great as you will be meeting new people, some of whom will be beginners like you, and others who are experts, but willing to pass on tips and advice. Either way, it is a great way to make new friends.

  1. Family And Friends Day Out

You be thinking that axe throwing is not the sort of thing your family and friends will enjoy, but they will love it. Be assured that every axe throwing centre adheres to strict safety protocols so everyone in your party will be safe, even if it is their first time. Axe throwing provides an opportunity for a fun day out, and it appeals to all ages, although there are likely to be age restrictions with regards to younger children.

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Choosing The Right Mechanic For Your Next Vehicle Service

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Right Mechanic

If you own a luxury vehicle, then you need to make sure that you’re getting it serviced by a highly skilled, qualified mechanic. Most mechanics claim to have the skills they need to perform things like a Mercedes Benz service, but the simple truth is that most of them don’t.

Using a mechanic without experience working with and servicing luxury cars can lead to a range of problems, including a poorly done job which can negatively impact your vehicle’s performance. It’s therefore very important to think carefully about the mechanic that you’re going to choose for your car’s next service. Consider the following:

Find A Mechanic That Specialises In Your Type Of Car

Different cars are very different. Most mechanics will claim to be able to work on any vehicle, and they probably will be able to. However, finding someone who’s familiar with the intricacies of vehicles like yours will help make sure that your next service is completed to the highest quality standards.

If you’ve got a luxury vehicle like a Mercedes or a BMW, you should look for a mechanic that specialises in luxury vehicles. Sure, you might have to pay a little bit more for their expertise, but it’ll be worth it – trust me.

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How to Measure for Jewellery

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Jewellery

A local jeweller such as Diamonds and Pearls know a lot about jewellery, including styles, metals, stones, and recommended retail pricing. What they don’t know, however, is your significant other’s ring size, or how the particular sizing of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings works with your body shape and size.

Even if you plan on seeing jewellers in secret, so your partner doesn’t know you’re surprising them or you are planning wedding gift, you need to be aware of sizing. If you don’t, you may find it more challenging to pick something out they’ll like or will fit them perfectly.

Of course, when you do visit a jeweller’s store and pick out something, you can return it if it doesn’t fit or you want to resize it. However, if you can get it right the first time, you can avoid that hassle, and you or your loved one can wear that piece forever. Measuring for jewellery is easier than you think.

Necklaces

Even if you’re shopping for yourself, you may find it challenging to buy a necklace that works on your body shape. Often, it can also seem like more hassle than it’s worth to try on every single necklace you like. So, rather than pay attention to measurements, many people buy a necklace from their local jewellers then put up with the fact it doesn’t suit them.

A 400-410mm necklace is going to sit more like a choker chain with minimal give, whereas something between 430mm to 490mm will sit on the lines of your collarbone. If you prefer something a little longer, a necklace over 550mm will hang around the neckline, while over 600mm will be below it. Specific necklace styles suit different clothing and body shapes, so keep this in mind. Anything below 420mm can limit how many outings the necklace will get with apparel.

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8 Tips to Enjoy Outdoor Living

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Outdoor-Living

Most of Australia is lucky in that the warm, temperate climate makes outdoor living very pleasant and to be enjoyed for nine months of the year or more, depending on where you live. Since it is something that most people enjoy whether for entertaining or just relaxing after the evening meal, here are some tips to help you enjoy it more.

  1. If you and your family enjoy dining outdoors, create a space that does not cause a lot of work taking chairs, tables and lighting outside – not to mention food – then bringing it all back in after the meal is over. For instance, an outdoor kitchen on the deck will contain everything you need for a meal and you can even cook outdoors instead of being stuck inside tending to the meal while everyone else enjoys themselves in the cool of the evening.
  1. If the barbeque area is down the backyard, make it more usable and pleasant by adding a shade-cloth, a wind-break if wind is a problem in your area, and pavers or another flooring option to keep your feet dry and clean. That way mud and wet grass won’t be tracked back inside at the end of the meal.

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Finding a Place to Really Relax

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outdoor relaxation area

If you have ever been on a luxury yacht, especially one like Amara, designed by Sam Sorgiovanni, you will have seen just how many relaxation and entertainment areas there are.  All are a little different and many areas are designed especially for other cultures where chairs and lounges are not so important, but piles of cushions on the floor or on a large, raised, padded platform provide comfort to anyone wanting to use them.

While many furnishing trends travel from home to ship, sometimes that is reversed, with up-market homes following trends that are seen in luxury yachts, especially the really big ones where opulence is key. Almost any home can be improved with more relaxation areas that offer the ultimate in comfort, whatever that may be to the owners. If you are feeling stressed out and tired, it could be that there is no truly welcoming and comfortable space in your home that calls you in to relax.

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