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Here's a list inspired by Pamela Eyring's article in The Sydney Morning Herald. I think we've all been guilty of breaking one or two (or all) of these social rules regarding mobile phones.  
1. Don't text or take calls when you're face-to-face with someone else (let voicemail do its job).
2. Don't yell or raise your voice - the whole train carriage does not want to know what you did on the    weekend.
3. Put your phone on silent in restaurants, movie theatres, concerts, the Library etc.
4. Don't make staff wait - at the checkout or a restaurant.
5. Don't use your phone while driving.
6. Watch your language.
7. Don't use your mobile phone in the toilet - gross!
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In the latest Girlfriend Magazine, editor, Sarah Tarca, shares her fashion rules.
1. Glitter is a neutral.
2. Know your body type.
3. But if you really love it, wear it anyway.
4. You don't have to stick to one style.
5. Good shoes are everything.

I would add:
6. Dress to the size you are, not the size you want to be.
7. Know your colours.
8. Leave something to the imagination (I'm not getting the neckline to your navel thing).
9. Have some fun (I love colourful socks).
10. Own something leopard print.
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Today is R U OK Day.  Over 2100 Australians take their lives each year.  Ask the people in your life today if they're ok.  If they're not, the official website has a list of how to get help.
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From September 7-11 it's Love Your Body Week - time to embrace your shape, no matter what shape that is. To get involved you can post your positive body mantra to social media and tag #loveyourbodyweek.

You can also head to the Butterfly Foundation website and take the pledge.

Sportsgirl is the major sponsor.  They are also selling merchandise and the proceeds of these sales go to the Butterfly Foundation which helps those suffering from eating disorders and helps promote a healthy body image.
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Love this no sew t-shirt halter.  I'm a no-sew kind of girl so this is my kind of sewing. Check out the instructions on the WobiSobi blog - they have lots of other great ideas too.
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There's only four sleeps till Father's Day.  Are you a bit disorganised or a bit broke?  Here are some gift ideas for Dad:
Beach kit - beach towel, hat, thongs, sunscreen (if you're really broke shop at k-mart or just buy one of the items)
Magazines - grab a couple of his favourites (cars, fishing, camping, four-wheel driving, men's health or sport)
Character t-shirt - Big W, K-Mart and Target have plenty of Star Wars and Superhero gear
Hamper of some of his favourite foods
New BBQ tools
Steak knives
Movie tickets
Board game
Car cleaning kit with a voucher to clean his car

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To relieve period pain or cramps, you can try these remedies:
1. Exercise - I know it's the last thing you feel like doing but gentle exercise can help because it releases endorphins (happy chemicals).  Try going for a walk or these Yoga Poses from Popsugar.
2. Use a heat pack on your belly or lower back.
3. Have a hot drink - caffeine can worsen your symptoms so avoid coffee.  Herbal tea is recommended but I'm not a fan.  I'll be reaching for the Milo.
4. Use pain relief from your supermarket or chemist.
If your period pain is bad enough to keep you home from work or school, see your doctor.
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According to the National Secondary Students Diet and Activity Survey, 82% of teens are not getting the bare minimum of daily physical activity.  Australia’s Physical Activity Recommendations for 12-18 year-olds are that adolescents engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.*  So get off the couch and get moving!
*Department of Health and Ageing. Australia’s Physical Activity Recommendations for 12-18 year olds. Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. 2004.
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August 23rd - 30th 2015 is National Op Shop Week. It's the perfect time to take everything out of your wardrobe and only put back the items that fit into and that you actually wear.  You can take the rest to your local op shop - mind you they ask that you'd only donate items that you'd be happy to give to a friend.

You could also pick up a bargain. You can find more details here.

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