Archive for April, 2010

Happy World Health Day!

April 8th, 2010 by Amy | 5 Comments | Filed in Stuff

Actually, World Health Day was yesterday (April 7) but we were SO BUSY being healthy we forgot to post about it! Hee hee.

We should all try to be healthy every single day. Here are some tips:

  • Eat lots of fruit and veggies because they’re good for you and will keep you healthy inside and out.
  • Get active with your friends and family. Exercise is uber-fun, especially if you use your imagination… try dancing to your favourite tunes, taking your dog for a walk, going for a swim or a surf,  riding a bike or even playing a sporty game on the Wii!
  • Always put sunscreen on when you’re going outside. You can still get sunburnt on a cloudy day!
  • Get plenty of sleep each night – it’s really important for a healthy mind and body.

What are your top health tips? Leave a comment below or email us at girlpower@next.com.au

Happy Holidays

April 2nd, 2010 by Amy | 9 Comments | Filed in Stuff, food

Dearest GP readers,

Welcome to school holidays! YAHOO! No more homework or teachers for you – it’s time to relax, have fun and hang with the people you love. What have you got planned for the holidays? If you’re going away somewhere exciting, lucky you! If you’re staying at home, you’re lucky too… you can have tons of fun in your own backyard, just by using your imagination. If you’re stuck for ideas, grab the latest issue of Girl Power and get reading, we’re always thinking up amazing boredom-busting activities.

Or try these ideas…

1. Get cooking in the kitchen with a friend. Whip up some cupcakes or a batch of biscuits!
2. Do something sporty with your little brother – start a game of backyard cricket, go for a bike ride, walk the dog or make up a silly dance to your fave song.
3. Have a movie night with your whole family and don’t forget the homemade popcorn.
4. Read a book! Borrow one off a friend or hit up your local library.
5. Board games and card games are fun as – gather a posse of pals and have a games day!

Whatever you have planned for the hols, the GP team hope you keep safe and well and have LOADS OF FUN!

xx

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We’re Super Smiley!

April 1st, 2010 by Anthea | 2 Comments | Filed in Contribute, The Magazine

Hey there!

It’s a beautiful day today in Girl Power HQ, the sun is shining and we’re smiling! In fact, it would totally be a crime not to have a smile on our dial today! Why you ask? Well…

  1. It’s April Fools’ Day! A day where you are permitted to play pranks. We hope you haven’t been too bamboozled!
  2. We’re still laughing at all the jokes in the smile issue of Girl Power, which is on sale now. There is a joke on every page plus a prank guide and a super story on boosting your mood. Oh and (s)Miley is on the cover! Did you know smiling so much is how Miley got her name? Her nickname was ‘Smiley’ and it was shortened to Miley!
  3. Easter is coming up, so we can hang out with our fam and friends.
  4. All you girl powerettes are just oh so lovely!
  5. It’s Smile Day! Um. That’s kinda awesome.

Smile Day raises money for The Humour Foundation. This cool charity puts Clown Doctors in hospitals across the country to brighten up sick kids’ days. They make balloon animals, tell jokes and pull out some giggle-inducing gags. Laughter sure can be the best medicine sometimes.

Here at Girl Power, we really heart helping. Whether it is letting people know about your fave charity, or even just writing a nice note to your bestie to let them know how much they mean to you. There are SO many ways to help out and make others happy. Oh, and here’s a tip, help out and you’ll feel pretty smiley too!

We’d LOVE to hear your stories about when you’ve helped out (or you can dob in an ultra charitable friend!). Send an email and a pic of your smiling self to girlpower@next.com.au with the subject ‘I heart helping’.

Have a lovely long weekend!

Lotsa love,

Anthea xx

p.s. We still wanna hear about your best birthday ever, plus have an awesome camp rock giveaway going on!

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