Ladies, you don’t have to worry about getting glammed up to the nines and slipping on a pair of crippling heals before you head into town to discover drinks prices have gone up and clubs and bars are dead. There is just as much fun to be had at home away from the tipsy types stumbling into you and treading on your toes. You can avoid the risk of drinks spilt on your fabulous new dress and shoes. You can avoid queueing up for hours outside your favourite haunt only to realise you’ve forgotten your ID and can’t get in anyway!

You’ve all heard of the Staycation; well, that doesn’t just have to apply to holidays! If you want to have a good evening with friends, invite them over instead, crank up the music and get as dressed up as you feel like, even if that means slouching around in a pair of tracksuit bottoms all evening. There is nothing more soothing than comfortable clothes, a smooth glass of sauvignon blanc, not to mention a couple of hours of pampering yourself and your friends! Slap on the face mask, slice up the cucumber and take it easy for a change.

That’s not all you can do, either. If you feel like living in the lap of luxury for a few hours, get your hands on some fabulous new make up to do some old-fashioned, sleepover-style makeovers. Better yet, make your moody teenager’s night and let them have their friends over for a bit of fun with some brand new lipstick, eyeliner and mascara, or even splash out on a gift set or two. They make excellent birthday presents!

Good news for football fanatics: World Cup Fever is finally here! Is your money on England, or do you support one of the other 31 teams participating in World Cup South Africa 2010?

Did you know that the World Cup first began nearly 80 years ago in quaint little Uruguay, but many of the competitors today refused to travel across the blue oceans in order to play. Still, that didn’t prevent the biggest football event the world has ever seen from flourishing. Since 1931, there have been an amazing 19 World Cups, this year’s making it a round 20.

So what can you do to show all of your undying and limitless support for your favoured country? You might be surprised by the ways. As the weather is gloriously warm at the moment, you can pack the kids off outside in the garden to enjoy the sunshine all kitted out in their favourite football strip, with football gloves and footballs included for some added authenticity (someone has to be goalie, afterall!)! That’s not to say you can’t head outside to get involved, too. Playing football provides an excellent way to keep you and your family and friends fit, healthy and active, so there is really no excuse not to get involved.

We know that some of you out there do prefer to watch sports rather than play them however, and there are still plenty of ways for you to show support. You can fly a football flag from your bedroom window, stick it on a pole in the garden or hang it from your car (so long as you don’t end up obstructing your own or another driver’s view, of course!) You might be surprised how many smiles and honked horns you get. There is masses of football memorabilia out there too, from football badges to football flasks (something very handy to take with you to all of those World Cup football games!)

So, there you have it! Make sure you’re properly prepared to celebrate the 2010 World Cup by taking a look at adflyer’s huge range of football collectables! There is so much to choose from and something for everyone!

Now we’re well into summer and have seen a fair few days of sneaky sunshine, you are probably thinking about all of the weekends you’re going to spend having a few drinks with friends and family at the pub, or lazing in the garden enjoying the weather while it’s glorious. Of course, we all want to look our very best all year round, but during the summer months especially we suddenly have this undeniable drive and motivation. Dieting, eating healthily and exercising suddenly seem so much easier than they did during the chillier months of the year. So why is that? Studies show that a high percentage of UK dwellers suffer from a condition known as SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder – during the coldest months, usually December, January and February. Theories suggest the amount of sunlight we get affects the number of nerve messages sent from the eyes to parts of the brain, thus affecting the production of certain chemicals such as serotonin and hormones such as melatonin which are used to trigger mood.

Unfortunately, not very much is known about this disorder. On the plus side, a lot of people suggest that keeping fit and eating well can help to boost the serotonin and melatonin levels in the brain, which is why it’s such a good idea to get yourself a piece of exercise equipment to help keep you in shape. If you can manage it, using a peddle bike to get to work is one of the very best ways to stay healthy. It gets you some fresh air, gets your body moving and will help keep your brain active throughout the rest of the day. If, like many of us, the distance is just too great, there are some excellently priced stationary exercise bikes available, not to mention treadmills and crosstrainers. You don’t have to stop there, either. If you really want to build up your muscles or just tone up for the dreaded bathing suit, a multi-gym can provide all of the muscle group workouts you need.

You might not think it when the sweat is dripping off you and your muscles are crying out ‘no more!’, but getting half an hour of exercise once a day can give you a real boost. You will find yourself with much more energy, something that we all need to help get us through the day.  You don’t need to buy an expensive gym membership; in the long run, purchasing your own fitness equipment will save pounds not only in your purse, but around your waist, too, so shape up for summer!