A Spring Fling?

Spring Clean your house and get a revival of energy in return! (source: Word Constructions)
Spring is considered the best time of year to sell your house by many people. If you're thinking of selling or buying, this real estate guide could be just the ticket!
Save time guide to house interiors may help you add a spring look to your piece of earth.
Look after yourself, too - how about a spring clean for YOU?

Enjoying the warmer weather safely 
 

Safety out and about, whether on a bike or scooter or just walking around the local area, is something we need to teach our children.

Spring into Safety! It's great to tidy up the yard and house after winter's pummelling , but please make sure you do it safely.

Insect Repellents and children are a common mix during warmer weather.

But which are ones are safest and most effective for our children? Dr Iannelli explains in this article about Spring Time and Children's Health.
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Playground and outdoor safety is an important step in making the most of the beautiful Spring weather.

This season's dangers include poisons. Here are some common spring poisons so you can keep them away from children. (source: Queensland Poisons Information Website)

Spring into the garden
 

Save time guide to spring gardening will help you know which plants to feed, move or prune this spring.

Don't forget to check tree heights before you plant them, especially if near the house and/or power lines.

If pruning high trees, be careful where you place your ladder. And don't prune trees that are overhanging or touching power lines - call your local electricity company for that.

Try some Horticultural therapy to brighten either your life or someone else who needs help.

Birds are a lovely part of spring, and many people attract them to their homes with feeders and baths. Make it safe for the birds with these tips from the US National Wildlife Federation.

Buy some binoculars so you can view the birds and tress near or far. Or keep the kids quiet with an Xtreme Bug Listener (yes, you can listen in on the bug world!)

	Watch and learn about butterflies, and even breed your own with the World Alive Butterfly Kit. What an amazing activity for children and adults alike!
	You might also like to relax in the sunshine with a good read...try Zen Gardening from Gifts Australia. "Like a restorative balm, Zen gardening is an antidote to the stresses of busy modern lifestyles. A Zen garden can create a feeling of space in the smallest of city-centre plots, or impart a sense of order and spirit of tranquillity and calm.

Spring Bride

Glowing Beauty tips for Brides to consider

Beautiful wedding accessories to set off your day.

No matter how busy wedding plans are keeping you, keep some romance alive by spicing up every meal.

Easy Weddings is a great place to chat to other brides-to-be for ideas and support

Our Wedding Gift Guide has accessories for the bridal party as well as ideas for gifts to bridesmaids and other special people who help make your day wonderful.

Our Valentines Day guide may give you some romantic ideas for your wedding, your fiancée's gift or even the wedding itself.

Save time Guide to Relationships may give you ideas to keep things happy as you plan your big day

Spring Racing Carnival

The Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne is a hive of fashion and horses throughout the city.

Spring Fashion Week  

Beauty of Spring

Spring is in the Air  

Asthmatics can cope with spring with a bit of common sense and thought. For more information on asthma all year round, check out this introductory article.

Allergy Free aims to improve the quality of life of people suffering from allergies, intolerances and chemical sensitivities

Allergies and children - do you know the difference between sneezes caused by a cold or an allergy? (source: Paedeatrics.about.com)

Allergy directory lists a number of websites with information about all sorts of allergies. Note: the directory is US based so not many included sites are Australian, but most information is still relevant. (source: diseasedirectory.net)

The Allergy library has some great explanations of the basics about allergies - what they are and how to recognise you are allergic. (source: my DNA.com)

A Touch of Spring

If you are after a touch of spring inside your house, you can't go past a beautiful bunch or arrangement of flowers ...

     

Add some rechargeable Triple Ball Mood Lights for atmosphere in the evenings. 
Display a beautiful Frangipani Bouquet (Karen Foley) to your room without moving to the tropics!