Mar 01

Send Flowers to Russia on Women’s Day with an Expanded Selection of Gifts from RussianFlora.com

Russia’s own world-renowned gift-giving experts RussianFlora.com announces its newest catalog overflowing with gorgeous flowers, delectable gourmet treats, and memorable gifts sure to melt her heart on Women’s Day.

RussianFlora.com, the experts in flower and gift delivery throughout the Former Soviet Union, today announced the launch of an expanded online catalog full of stunning flower arrangements, decadent chocolates, delicious wines, and unforgettable gift baskets just in time to commemorate Women’s Day, the time-honored Russian holiday.

Celebrated on the 8th of March, Women’s Day stands out as one of the most romantic, effusive, and love-filled holidays of the year. Similar to a combination of Valentine’s Day and Mother’s day, Women’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate the wisdom, beauty, patience, and unconditional love of the special women in your life – mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, and even colleagues – by showering them with attention, admiration, praise, and – of course – presents. This year, RussianFlora.com is making it easy for spouses, sons, fathers, friends, and business owners to follow tradition and bestow heartwarming gift baskets upon their special ladies.

Women’s Day celebrations date back to the ancient Romans who honored women with a similar holiday. Once each year matrons (free-born married women) received presents from their husbands and enjoyed their love and attention. Female slaves were given gifts as well and were allowed to have a day off. The women would dress in their best attire, adorn their hair with fragrant flowers, and visit the temple of the goddess Vesta, the beautiful – and wise – guardian of the hearth and home.

“The Roman Empire has fallen and many years have passed, but the fire of Vesta’s hearth still burns in Russia where the tradition of honoring women on the March 8th is still very much alive,” says Dimitriy Pereg, Chief Flower Officer at RussianFlora.com. “In Russia, there’s no better way to shower your precious lady with love, thank her for everything she does, and orchestrate an enchanted evening than to present her with gorgeous flowers and gifts from RussianFlora.com for Women’s day.”

At RussianFlora.com customers can opt to follow tradition by sending red tulips that represent the renewal of spring, the strength of friendship, and the power of love. Another common choice for Women’s Day is the bright yellow mimosa which stands for vitality, joy, wisdom, and warmth. But don’t let tradition tie you down this Women’s Day; any spring flowers that will catch her eye will do for a Women’s Day Bouquet, and at RussianFlora.com you can combine flowers and build the perfect bouquet or romantic basket.

Don’t forget that flowers only complement your Women’s Day gift to Russia. Along with plenty of positive compliments it is customary to give delicious chocolates, adorable plush toys, and striking gift baskets with women’s favorite items such as sweets, perfumes, cosmetics, and gourmet treats. Men: No matter what you want to send your beloved this Women’s Day, RussianFlora.com has the perfect gift for March 8th. You’ll find a huge variety of holiday gift baskets for family members and business associates that are sure to warm any heart and titillate any tastes. Some men struggle with finding the perfect gift for a woman, but they don’t have to worry when they order a fabulous gift basket from RussianFlora.com because hardly any woman can resist a gift of succulent fruits, high-quality gourmet treats, mouthwatering chocolates, delicious wine, and lovely flowers.

Women’s Day Gift Baskets from RussianFlora.com are specially designed to show your passion, gratitude, friendship, and love with elegance, beauty, and unmatched quality not only this Women’s Day, but also on any romantic occasion. You can order Women’s Day flowers and Women’s Day gifts to make this Women’s Day the best she’s ever had.

About RussianFlora.com

RussianFlora.com is a BBB accredited company based in the Former Soviet Union that specializes in delivering superior quality gifts to Russia and all over the world. By maintaining professional relationships with established, local florists and gift delivery companies in each region, RussianFlora.com has become renowned for its incredible selection of fresh, beautiful flowers and stunning romantic gifts as well as its ability to guarantee delivery in Russia within 48 hours, and its dedication to providing high-quality customer service. Learn more about the company at www.RussianFlora.com.

Feb 23

Celebrate Freedom the Kosher Way with Purim Gifts from Gift Baskets Overseas

World renowned gift delivery company Gift Baskets Overseas invites the world to celebrate victory against oppression with sweet treats, fine foods, and delicious drinks—all guaranteed to meet the strictest dietary laws—for Purim this year.

Purim is upon us, and to celebrate Gift Baskets Overseas—the experts in International Gift Delivery—has launched a new online catalog showcasing a wide variety of beautiful—and delicious—Purim gift baskets for delivery in the United States and Israel. Every year Jewish people gather together in dazzling costumes to share wondrous feasts and to remember a time when their people’s existence was at stake, but this year they will celebrate with the help of Gift Baskets Overseas’ dedication to delivering gifts that comply with strict Kosher laws.

Purim is celebrated each year on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar (during leap years it is Second Adar or Adar II); this year the celebration will begin at sundown on Sunday, February 28, 2010 and will last two full days until March 1, 2010. This day of Purim, or “lots,” is observed in memory of the day after justice prevailed over the enemies of the Jewish people during the time that they lived under the rule of King Ahasuerus of the Persian Empire. As it is recorded in the Book of Esther, Haman, the vizier to the king, plotted against the Hebrew people and tricked his king into allowing him to murder them all. According to the story, Haman was allowed to cast lots to determine the day that his evil plan would come to fruition. But Esther, the King’s wife, who was secretly Jewish, foiled Haman’s plans, exposed him for the unjust person he was, and replaced him with her own cousin, Mordecai.

In memory of Esther’s bravery, victory over oppression, and God’s deliverance of the Hebrew people, Purim is a day full of bright clothing and costumes, dancing, and Kosher feasts. In addition, people remember the story through public readings of the Book of Esther as well as by remembering those who are in need. Jewish tradition mandates that on Purim everyone should send at least two gifts of food and sweets to people who are less fortunate than themselves. This year Gift Baskets Overseas is making sure there is no excuse not to celebrate this amazing moment in history by offering delightful confections and guaranteeing compliance with Kosher laws in their stunning Purim gift baskets.

“This Purim we’re offering Kosher foods, delicious sweets, and wonderful gifts to people in the U.S. and Israel so they can spend their time sharing costumes, feasting, and reading the Book of Esther rather than worrying about how their gifts are getting where they’re going,” says David Skol, Chief Gift Officer at Gift Baskets Overseas. “We want to bring people closer together—even if they are on opposite ends of the earth—by sharing gift-giving practices and making it easy to participate in them. This year we’re offering a wide selection of delicious, fun, and Kosher gift baskets. We invite everyone to send gifts to their Jewish—and even non-Jewish—friends; we offer parents the opportunity to teach their children about diverse cultures; and we make it easy for corporations and business-owners to be sensitive to the religious practices of their employees.”

Purim Gift Baskets from GiftBasketsOverseas.com are designed to meet your dietary needs, make an unforgettable impression, and share your victories with quality, beauty, and elegance—not only on sacred days, but anytime you need to send a special message of hope. Take a look at the new catalog and find the ideal Purim gifts for your special celebration today.

About Gift Baskets Overseas

Gift Baskets Overseas is a BBB accredited company based in the United States that specializes in delivering superior quality gifts all over the world. By maintaining professional relationships with established, local florists and gift delivery companies in each region, Gift Baskets Overseas has become renowned globally for its ability to provide online ordering convenience as well as multilingual customer service, and its dedication to providing secure payment options. Learn more about the company at www.giftbasketsoverseas.com.

Feb 18

ASOS.com Launches The Green Room in Support of Social and Environmental Awareness

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ASOS.com is launching The Green Room, an online marketplace which brings together and highlights brands that promote people and the planet. Launching in February, The Green Room will be housed in its own section on the ASOS website.


London, United Kingdom
– The Green Room will include a line-up of fashion and beauty brands, ASOS.com own-label collections and a series of ASOS.com collaborations with artisans and small producer groups – all with the aim of supporting social and environmental awareness.

The launch coincides with Fairtrade Fortnight, The Fairtrade Foundation’s annual two week awareness campaign which this year runs from 22 Feb – 7 March.

Brands on offer will include shoes from Beyond Skin, Terra Plana and Swedish Hasbeens, clothing from Bassike, Slow Motion and People Tree and accessories from Made and Matt and Nat. Beauty brands available will include Caudalie, Green & Spring and Neal’s Yard.

ASOS.com will also be the exclusive UK online stockist of a range of organic cotton t-shirts from Borders & Frontiers. The t-shirts feature designs from some of the most influential fashion bloggers including Susie Lau of Stylebubble and Rumi Neely of fashiontoast. Borders & Frontiers is a new London based label with an emphasis on environmental and ethical approaches. In addition, ASOS.com is excited to have been chosen as the first exclusive online partner for the launch of the Emma Watson for People Tree collection launching in February.

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Model shots of the ASOS Africa range

The first of ASOS.com’s own-label collaborations for The Green Room will be ASOS Africa, a capsule collection of clothing and accessories designed, sourced and produced in collaboration with several small communities in Africa. ASOS Africa will offer contemporary silhouettes such as jumpsuits, playsuits, blazers and cropped trousers all re-worked using African kangas – the vivid printed cottons traditionally worn throughout Eastern Africa – as well as handmade leather accessories. ASOS Africa launches on the 22 Feb with clothing prices ranging from £15 -£75 and accessories from £18 -£32.

ASOS.com’s collection of own-label Fairtrade cotton jersey tops will also sit in The Green Room. Featuring vests and tees in a variety of styles including printed, cropped, and embellished designs, each piece carries the FAIRTRADE Mark1 which provides a guarantee that the cotton used was produced and traded in accordance with international Fairtrade standards. Vests are priced from £10 and tops and tees from £14.

Customers will be able to follow the journey of the ASOS Africa products and find out more about The Green Room brands on ASOS Life, the ASOS.com online community.

Caren Downie, Buying Director, ASOS.com said: “The Green Room is about fashion first but with a conscience. It is really exciting to be able to offer our customers beautiful things and also the opportunity to make a positive choice to impact the environment and the lives of people in underprivileged communities.”

http://www.asos.com

THE GREEN ROOM BRANDS LIST

Fashion

  • Bassike
  • Borders & Frontiers
  • Emma Watson for People Tree
  • Kuyichi
  • Pants to Poverty
  • People Tree
  • Slow Motion
Accessories & Footwear
  • Beyond Skin
  • Made
  • Matt & Nat
  • Melissa
  • People Tree
  • Swedish Hasbeens
  • Terra Plana
  • Toms
Beauty
  • Anatomicals Naturals Collection
  • Body America
  • Butter London
  • Caudalie
  • Cowshed
  • Cowshed Spa
  • Crazylibellule
  • Elemis
  • Figs & Rouge
  • Green & Spring
  • Holistic Silk
  • Korres
  • Korres Colour
  • L’Occitane
  • Louise Galvin
  • Mama Mio
  • Mop
  • Naturaleve
  • Neal’s Yard
  • Ole Henriksen
  • Silkskin
  • SteamCream
  • This Works
  • Tigi Love Peace & the Planet
  • Tommy Guns
  • Yes To Carrots
  • Young & Pure

1 The Fairtrade Mark is a certification mark and registered trademark of Fairtrade Labeling Organisations International (FLO) of which the Fairtrade Foundation is the UK member. The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer guarantee of a fair deal for farmers in developing countries. For more information visit http://www.fairtrade.org.uk

About ASOS.com
Established in June 2000, ASOS.com is the UK’s largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer. With over 35,000 branded and own label products available and 1,500 new lines added each week, asos.com is rapidly becoming the market leader in the UK online fashion world. Aimed primarily at fashion forward 16-34 year olds, asos.com attracts over 6.9 million unique visitors a month and has 2.9 million registered users.

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asos.com
Greater London House
Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7FB

+44 (0)20 7836 1284
press@asos.com
http://www.asos.com

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ASOS.com is launching The Green Room, an online marketplace which brings together and highlights brands that promote people and the planet. Launching in February, The Green Room will be housed in its own section on the ASOS website.

London, United Kingdom
– The Green Room will include a line-up of fashion and beauty brands, ASOS.com own-label collections and a series of ASOS.com collaborations with artisans and small producer groups – all with the aim of supporting social and environmental awareness.

The launch coincides with Fairtrade Fortnight, The Fairtrade Foundation’s annual two week awareness campaign which this year runs from 22 Feb – 7 March.

Brands on offer will include shoes from Beyond Skin, Terra Plana and Swedish Hasbeens, clothing from Bassike, Slow Motion and People Tree and accessories from Made and Matt and Nat. Beauty brands available will include Caudalie, Green & Spring and Neal’s Yard.

ASOS.com will also be the exclusive UK online stockist of a range of organic cotton t-shirts from Borders & Frontiers. The t-shirts feature designs from some of the most influential fashion bloggers including Susie Lau of Stylebubble and Rumi Neely of fashiontoast.

Borders & Frontiers
is a new London based label with an emphasis on environmental and ethical approaches. In addition, ASOS.com is excited to have been chosen as the first exclusive online partner for the launch of the Emma Watson for People Tree collection launching in February.

Dec 09

Stephen Webster’s Mosquito Rings Sell Out in Record Time on ASOS.com

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Logo new Stephen Websters Mosquito Rings Sell Out in Record Time on ASOS.com
100% of the profits from the rings will be used to support the charity Malaria No More UK


London
– Stephen Webster’s limited edition mosquito rings are officially this winter’s hottest accessory after selling out on ASOS in under three hours – a new record for the online fashion store. The rings, as seen on the fingers of Victoria Beckham and Erin O’Connor, are now expected to become lasting collectors’ pieces.

Webster, famed for his originality and cutting-edge designs, was originally commissioned by Malaria Awareness Campaign to create a piece of jewellery to highlight the serious issue of malaria among UK travellers and to raise funds for Malaria No More UK. Webster responded to the brief with characteristic flair and glam-rock creativity with a one-of-a-kind fine jewel mosquito ring on sale now for ca. £15K and 660 limited edition replicas, which sold out exclusively on ASOS, at £50 each.

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Stephen Webster’s fine jewellery piece, £15k

100% of the profits from the rings will be used to support Malaria No More UK’s first investment in Africa. The project is in Botswana, southern central Africa, where the national government has set an aggressive target to fully eliminate malaria by 2015. Malaria No More UK is supporting this effort and thanks to ASOS customers who purchased a replica ring, life-saving nets will be given out to households who do not yet have one. The nets cost just £5 and protect a mother and her child for up to five years.

Stephen Webster said: “The mosquito ring is both a statement and provocative piece. Yet the message behind the ring has touched everyone who has bought it, of which there are now 660. We are delighted for Malaria No More UK. We made a commitment to fight malaria and we are doing so, one ring at a time.”

Webster’s fine jewellery ring will be sold to the highest private bidder with anticipated retail price of £15K and all proceeds going to Malaria No More UK. The striking piece is fashioned in rhodium plated 18ct white gold, set with ruby cabochons, white diamond pave wings, a silver diamond tail and a black diamond band.

To place a bid for the original fine jewel ring, contact Roz Hunt via info@malarianomore.org.uk. The fine jewel ring is also available for photography. Contact carly@stephenwebster.com to organise.

Victoria Beckham said: “It’s a fabulous statement piece and I’ve loved wearing it. It’s inspiring to see designers like Stephen working the power of fashion to save lives. Malaria is such an important issue, killing more children under five in Africa than any other single disease. I’m crossing my fingers this collaboration will generate loads of buzz and funds for Malaria No More UK.”

Sarah Kline, Executive Director of Malaria No More UK says: “We have been overwhelmed by the response to our first collaboration which will help save thousands of lives in Africa. I hope this project will also act as an important reminder to UK travellers to check whether they need to protect themselves against malaria as they head off for winter holidays.”

Malaria is one of the world’s most serious, preventable health crises and threatens half the world’s population with pregnant women and children the most vulnerable. In the UK, some 1,500 – 2,000 travellers return every year having contracted the disease. For more information about malaria and how you can protect yourself, please visit: www.malarianomore.org.uk and www.malariahotspots.co.uk. To find out if your next holiday destination is a malaria hotspot, text the destination to 07800 000 571.

About Malaria No More UK

Malaria No More UK is committed to ending suffering and death caused by malaria, a preventable disease. Working with governments, corporations and the public, Malaria No More UK combines a powerful blend of funding, advocacy and popular campaigning to achieve the following UN goals:

1) Ensure every man, women and child at risk of malaria in Africa has access to a mosquito net by the end of 2010

2) Put an end to malaria deaths completely by 2015

A £5 donation to Malaria No More UK will purchase, transport and deliver a life-saving bed net to a mother and her child in Africa protecting them for up to five years. 100% funds received by Malaria No More UK are used for malaria prevention and control programmes in Africa. For more information and to donate visit: www.malarianomore.org.uk

About Stephen Webster

Stephen Webster is one of the leading British figures in the fine jewellery and silver design industries. Webster’s keen eye for detail, expert craftsmanship and glam-rock attitude has given way to dramatic creations with an eternally chic aesthetic. The unmistakable amalgamation of precious and semi-precious gemstones set in specially treated metals has led Stephen Webster to a three-time win of the “British Luxury Jeweller of the Year” award and winner of “UK Jewellery Brand of the Year” in 2008. Originating from a modest background, Stephen Webster has evolved into a powerful global luxury jewellery brand with over 120 points of sale worldwide in the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, Dubai, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong and over 20 Stephen Webster boutiques internationally. Webster also continues to build his high-profile celebrity following culminating in an alliance with musical artist Christina Aguilera who appears in the brand’s new advertising campaign for Stephen Webster Silver. The Stephen Webster brand offers the consumer a true lifestyle experience — one which has been credited with unprecedented demand.

About ASOS.com

Established in June 2000, ASOS.com is the UK’s largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer. With over 19,400 branded and own label products available and 1000 new lines added each week, ASOS.com is rapidly becoming the market leader in the UK online fashion world. Aimed primarily at fashion forward 16-34 year olds, ASOS.com attracts over 5.4 million unique visitors a month and has 2.4 million registered users.

For further information, please contact:
Amy Davies
asos.com
Greater London House
Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7FB

0207 836 1284
press@asos.com
http://www.asos.com

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Nov 17

Beat Difficult School-Age Behaviour with Expert Parenting Advice

Following on from her popular audio product Surviving a Toddler, parenting expert Laura Kiln had just released an in-depth audio set called Children’s Difficult Behaviour Explained.

Developed with school-aged children’s behaviour in mind, this three-CD audio set includes real stories from parents and strategies they used to stamp out difficult behaviour before it became entrenched.

Children’s Difficult Behaviour Explained covers the core topics:

• Understanding what causes children to act the way they do

• How to get out of the house on time

• How to help children do homework without a screaming match

• Coping with mealtime madness

• Coping with meltdowns

• Getting around the supermarket

• Dealing with bedtime problems

• Dealing with everyday battles

• What is normal childhood behaviour?

As a mother of four and creator of STAMP OUT parenting centre, Laura knows the ups and downs of children only too well. After helping hundreds of families deal with children’s difficult behaviour Laura said she created her audio series as a means of reaching more families.

“The Stamp Out Parent’s Survival Group audio series started with my Surviving a Toddler CD and this next set takes our strategies a step further to school-aged children, who have their own set of difficult behaviours,” Laura explained.

“School-aged children are delightful and lots of fun, but there are days when this isn’t the case and parents might feel like ripping their own hair out. However, there are many strategies parents can use to control difficult behaviour while they still have hair left!”

“One of the great aspects of this audio set is that it includes stories from parents I have worked with, showing other parents they are not alone in dealing with these difficult behaviours,” she added.

Parents of children with ADHD can also purchase the set with an extra CD, called Understanding ADHD. This CD equips them with the vital knowledge they need to effectively parent a child with ADHD.

“The Understanding ADHD CD helps parents go from having a child who can’t sit still and has problems at school, to having a child who has a healthy self esteem and is popular. I’ve used these strategies myself, as my son has ADHD,” Laura explained.

Children’s Difficult Behaviour Explained includes three CDs (or four if purchasing the ADHD set), fridge magnets outlining the Stamp Out behavioural pyramid and printed quick reference sheets covering each level of the pyramid.

The audio package is priced at AU$47 (there is no additional charge for the ADHD set) and can be purchased at http://stampout.com.au/need-help/products/

For more information about STAMP OUT visit www.stampout.com.au

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About Laura Kiln

Laura Kiln (PgDip (CBT) (Child & Adolescence), BSc (Hons), RN, RM, RHV, NP, MHN) has more than 20 years experience in working with children, adolescents and their families and she is recognised internationally as an expert in the field of parenting.

Laura lives and works on the NSW Central Coast after moving to Australia from the UK, where she worked in London at the Institute of Psychiatry and the National Specialist Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Having four children herself, Laura understands the demands and dramas of raising a family! Laura established STAMP OUT to help parents and children. She uses a variety of techniques, including cognitive behavioural therapy, workshops, groups and individual sessions, in a comfortable relaxed environment where kids and/or their parents can discuss problems away from the stigma that can be attached to seeking help.

Nov 16

The summer wedding season might be short-lived, but try to guarantee that your marriage won’t go the same way

Relationship expert for eHarmony.co.uk, Dr. Gian Gonazaga, shares his some invaluable advice on how to maintain your loving relationship post-nuptials…

As many of the UK’s 300,000* happy couples joined in matrimony each year have returned from their honeymoons, ready to settle into happy married life, it comes as no surprise that this change in relationship status takes a little getting used to, and can lead to a quite few apprehensions. However, we at eHarmony.co.uk have received some vital guidance from our own world-renowned relationship guru, Dr. Gian Gonzaga.

Dr. Gonzaga has been involved in the study of the field of relationships, and more importantly, how to make them work. An astounding two percent of all marriages in the United States – around 44,000 ceremonies, are between couples who met on eHarmony. He says of marriage: “Newlyweds have to work together with one another to make sure that honeymoon period continues to last, and evolves into a joyful, successful marriage rather than fades away”.

The good doctor has shared with us some tips, which are well worth considering for any newlyweds out there – as well as those who tied the knot a while ago!

Communicating well: As much of a cliché as it is, sharing really is caring. Don’t just share the positive – it is equally (if not more) important that your partner is aware of your apprehensions and frustrations as well as your aspirations and ambitions. If something is on your mind, it should probably be on theirs, too.

Being intimate: Married couples have even more of an excuse than unmarried couples to display their affection for one another in public, flirt with each other, and exchange words that would cause single people to feel slightly sick. The honeymoon is not the last supper for romance or  dating! Make an effort to keep the closeness of your relationship alive

Spending time together: Life can be frantic enough as it is, but your partner should never be taken for granted. Ensure that you spend that quality alone time together – if it is not possible every day, make sure that at least one day a week is dedicated to the one you love. Cook a meal together, go out and relax for a few hours, or simply enjoy each other’s company in a comfy chair. Why not browse through a dating and relationship advice website for tips!

Allowing your personality to surface: Don’t feel that marriage means that you can now only engage in activities you both find interesting. You are still your own person, and should continue to indulge your own interests rather than resenting the loss of your ‘freedom’. Try to involve your partner, and if that doesn’t work, at least make sure you get home in time to tell them about it.

Being spontaneous: Everyday routine is a romance killer. Surprise your other half out of the blue now and again – do the unexpected. Routine is important, but everyone needs to break the mould occasionally.

Complimenting each other: Everybody likes to be complimented, especially when they know it’s really how you feel – tell your partner they look great, that you love being around them; but more importantly, mean it.

Nipping problems in the bud: Seemingly small issues can become elephants in the room if not resolved soon. You should know what annoys your spouse, so make an effort to empathise with them and avoid doing or saying those things. Take a few minutes to placate them – even if you think they are being over-the-top. If your partner likes cleanliness, tidy up after yourself – even if they will only notice if you don’t. Discuss the little problems before they get the chance spiral out of control.

Realising goals together: Marriage is an equal partnership; and tackling ambitions as one can really help you feel greater togetherness and ignite passions you didn’t even know you had. Organising a trip, taking up a new hobby – even putting together a jigsaw puzzle can bring a great deal of satisfaction to both parties.

Appreciating those little victories: Married couples should be there for one another, both in happiness and sadness. Sharing your partner’s joy at good news is just as important as being there for them when bad news rears its head – your support goes a long way to establishing greater familiarity and emotional safety.

Finding reasons to laugh: Laughing is an integral part of life, and also your relationship. Whether you get your kicks from movies, friends, books, or each other – find time to indulge your funny bone together.

Dr Gian Gonzaga Ph.D is an internationally acclaimed authority in the field of relationships and compatibility, and is available for interviews / feedback.

* over 300,000 marriages take place per year in the UK, according to the National Statistics Office.

Nov 09

Exclusive Rock Star Reward Charts from A Little Bit of Cheek

Online children’s clothing and accessories boutique A Little Bit of Cheek has teamed up with online parenting website Little Billies to produce an exclusive range of rock-inspired reward charts.

Raegan Foldesdy from A Little Bit of Cheek and Sarah Dawson from Little Billies developed the Rock Star, Rock Dude and Rock Chick charts just for the online boutique.

The charts come in a range of colours to suit every little rock star personality and are personalised with each child’s name, Ms Foldesdy said.

“The charts have taken on a personality of their own and will definitely engage the toddlers who are the up and coming rockers of this world,” she said.

“If your rock star needs taming, be sure to check out these creative and funky designs!

“Our charts are a great way to recognise and reward good behaviour in young children. Each chart has 10 squares to fill, with 3-4 behaviours concentrated on at one time. This means it will take a couple of days to complete, which teaches your child delayed gratification as well,” Ms Foldesdy added.

Little Billies specialises in products that reinforce good attitudes and behaviours in children and help make parenting as positive experience.

Parenting expert Laura Kiln from Stamp Out said reward charts worked well, if realistic goals were set for the children to achieve.

“It is important to create a positive environment for the child with a reward chart by starting with behaviour they can already do,” Ms Kiln explained.

“For the next two or three charts make it a bit more difficult, for instance behaviour they can do, but sometimes need a reminder. By the end of their fourth or fifth chart you will find they are ready to tackle difficult behaviour.

“There are all sorts of ways we can reinforce good behaviour. With reward charts we are not bribing – we are rewarding the behaviour we want to see more of,” she said.

The Rock Star Reward Charts – Stage 1 include an A4 magnetised sheet, with 48 magnets to suit a range of good toddler behaviours, such as dressing themselves, helping and sharing. They are available exclusively from www.alittlebitofcheek.com.au for $24.95.

Stage 2 magnets for older children (three and over) can be pre-ordered from A Little Bit of Cheek and will arrive within the next few weeks. These charts help encourage children in life skills, such as a clean room and doing homework, and heart attitudes, such as kindness and patience.

A Little Bit of Cheek also stocks children’s clothing, gifts and accessories, which online shoppers can buy from the comfort of their own home.

For more information about the businesses mentioned visit:

www.alittlebitofcheek.com.au

www.littlebillies.net

www.stampout.com.au

Oct 19

Celebrate your memories with photo books from Vistaprint

Professional Looking Photo Books Keep Favorite Moments – Preserved for Friends and Family to Enjoy Always

Venlo, the Netherlands — October 1, 2009 — Vistaprint N.V. (Nasdaq: VPRT), the company that provides high-impact personalised products and services for small businesses and the home, today announced another avenue for customers to showcase their custom photography: professional style photo books. Photo books allow customers to attractively organise their memories for themselves or create a one-of-a-kind gift for family and friends. Vistaprint’s photo books are available in a variety of sizes and start at just £ 8.49.

Vistaprint’s photo books are customizable from cover-to-cover and allow customers to display their past events in a fashionable arrangement. Customers can select templates from an array of examples and customise the layout all from the comfort of home. Customers can also change the sizes of photos, create collage pages and truly make the books their own by prominently featuring the photos they want.

Vistaprint photo books

“Our customers take great photos that capture special memories, and these photo books are an excellent way to show them off.  We’ve made it simple and easy to create your own photo book any way you want by providing templates and suggestions to start. And of course, these books are great quality and offer tremendous value when compared to competitors,” said Tiffany Price, senior manager product marketing at Vistaprint. “Similar to our photo flip book offering, customers will find joy in sorting through their personal photos and creating great looking, personalised gifts for their friends and family this upcoming holiday season.”

Vistaprint photo books are bound together like traditional books. Customers can select from a wide variety of sizes including: 21 x 21 cm, 21 x 28 cm and 30 x 12 cm. Some book covers include the option to be hard or soft, with larger sized books available in linen or leather. Orders will be completed by a third party vendor with which Vistaprint has reached a partnership agreement.  To design a photo book, customers can simply go to http://www.vistaprint.co.uk/flip-photobooks.aspx.

In addition to photo books, Vistaprint offers consumers convenience by providing printed products they can hold confidence in. Products include high-quality and low-cost printed products such as magnets, postcards, moving announcements, calendars, and Christmas cards; promotional apparel including hats and T-shirt; and marketing services such as Websites, copywriting, email marketing, design and postcard mailing. Ordering products from Vistaprint is easy; customers just go online, 24 hours a day, design their products and order with the click of a mouse.  Most products can be designed, ordered and received in as little as three business days.

About Vistaprint
Vistaprint N.V. (Nasdaq:VPRT) provides more than eight million small businesses and consumers per year with the easiest way to make an impression at the best price. With a unique business model supported by proprietary technologies, high-volume production facilities, and direct marketing expertise, Vistaprint offers a wide variety of products for both small businesses and the home. Options range from business cards, brochures and websites to invitations, thank you notes, calendars and more. A global company, Vistaprint employs more than 1,700 people, operates 20 localised websites and ships to more than 120 countries around the world. Vistaprint’s broad range of products and services are easy to access online, 24 hours a day, at www.vistaprint.co.uk, and are satisfaction guaranteed.

Vistaprint and the Vistaprint logo are trademarks of Vistaprint N.V. or its subsidiaries. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Contact details:
Jason Keith/Jeff Esposito
Vistaprint
781-652-6444
publicrelations@vistaprint.com

Postal address:
Hudsonweg 8
5928 LW Venlo
The Netherlands