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Happy Friday!

It has been a little quiet here at That’s Noice this week…Rah and I have well and truly caught the cake decorating bug after our class this week (post to come on that) and we have been able to think of little else. But regular posting will resume next week ;)

So..Friday again and time for Noice-ities. We’ve decided to make it super easy for everyone to join in, all you have to do is write a post..or leave us a comment telling us something noice from your week. Over at my blog I have decided to share some noice and not noice..cause everyone loves a bit of the not noice LOL

Despite the quietness this week, we have had our best month ever here at That’s Noice..a bit of Noice for us this week…very chuffed! (see what I did there, a hint that we get shit loads of traffic, so you really do want us linking to you *hehe*)

So..go forth and share and we will linky to you here when you’re done :D

(wow, don’t think I could have fit the word noice in that post one more time if I tried :P)

Everyone knows about the benefits of working your muscles for health and strength, but the trend to flex your mental muscle is on the rise, with trend spotters predicting a ‘global brain health movement’ this decade, as people become more aware of the importance of taking care of their grey matter. Good health isn’t just about taking care of our bodies, it’s also about taking care of our minds.

Sunraysia has developed a 7-Day Brain Fitness Challenge to encourage Aussies to take seven days to stretching and strengthening our grey matter. Or 7-Day Brain Fitness Challenge comprises seven quick activities – such as doing a crossword puzzle or learning a phrase in a different language – designed to be easily incorporated into your busy day along with drinking Sunraysia Blueberry Juice.

Why Blueberries? Widely referred to as “brain berries”, this super fruit has been dubbed by nutritionists as an antioxidant powerhouse with studies showing blueberries can boost your memory, improve your eyesight, look after your heart, and protect your brain. Recent emerging research has even revealed that drinking blueberry juice every day can help improve memory function by 40 per cent in adults!

If you jump on over to the Sunraysia site and are one of the first 300 to sign up for the challenge, you will receive cash back on two 750mL bottles of Sunraysia Blueberry Juice.

We also have a copy of Dr Kawashima Train Your Brain book to give away to one lucky reader, just let us know in a comment bellow…What is the worst thing you have forgotten?
It’s that easy. Entries will close Friday 7th May.

Happy Friday everyone, and doesn’t the public holiday Monday make it even noicer!

Time for Noice-ities….this week we are asking What is your favourite winter recipe?

Nothing better than warming comfort food on those chilly winter days. Although with the lovely warm weather in Sydney of late you wouldn’t think winter is on it’s way.

By the way, have you check out some of the great recipes we have on That’s Noice?

If you missed last week Noice-ities (i.e. niceties, but noice!) is a new weekly meme/blog carnival/attempt to get everyone out of the woodwork.

Basically, it’s a chance for our friends to share their noice finds – every Friday with a new theme. Something that you can all get involved in, even if you don’t have a blog of your own!

If you have a blog, you can write a post and share the link with us in the comments below. But even if you don’t have a blog, tell us about it in the comments below! As we go along, we’ll add you all to the bottom of this post as well.

• Liz shares her Liz and Jarod  special dinner pie
• I shared some of my fav packet recipes as well a potato and ham pie
• Rah – A Donna Hay Corned Beef
• Kay- Rubbed in the the lack of winter in QLD and shared her sort of winter Chilli Con Carne
• Alivicwil shared a Jamie Oliver recipe for baked lamb shank

Highkey has a great range of funky camera straps, you can even have one custom made with your own logo or design.

These look great!  Nice wide band, with durable woven fabric on the front and a full backing of “gecko grip” rubber on the back, so there is little chance for your precious camera to slip off your shoulder.

Choose from their range of designs, priced from $29.95US (without postage starting at only $5US to Australia)

Or you can download the template and make your own design for $34.95US

These would make a great gift for photography loving friends and family…or yourself ;)

Highkey, check them out.

Won’t be long now, and we will be dragging out the winter woolies. It always seems that changing the clocks brings the chill in the air.

Cold hands, have to be one of the worst parts of winter, so hard to warm them up.

But with so many gadgets like your laptop track pad, or your iPhone needing skin contact, normal gloves are out of the question. And with normal fingerless gloves, you have 6 fingers going could that don’t need to!

Etre touchy gloves are perfect, only missing their thumb and index fingertips giving you the freedom to touch, tap, stroke, slide and pinch your devices’ controls with easy.

They come in a range of sizes and colours. Available from Etre touchy for about $37AUD incl postage.

We are big fans of personalised jewellery here at That’s Noice, we have done a few posts in the past.

We are excited to be giving away a beautiful personalised Kate hand stamped necklace and chain valued at $135 from koolaman designs, just in time for Mother’s Day.

koolaman designs has a great range of silver personalised jewellery, it would make the perfect gift with Mother’s Day coming up..or any occasion really *hint hint family*

So, you want to know how to win?

Visit koolaman designs, and tell us which item you think would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift and tell us in a comment bellow. Easy!

Competition closes Thursday 6th May 2010 at 6pm.

Streets has released a new edition to their hugely popular Magnum ice cream range…the Magnum Gold?! (yes, the product name really has the ?! just in case Magnum and Gold where not enough to get you excited?!)

Rah and I were lucky enough to get a sneaky peak sample of them this week, before they go on sale.

O M G!!!

Check.it.out! They say it is their most indulgent ice creams ever. Magnum Gold?! marries creamy vanilla ice cream with swirls of delicious golden honeycomb sauce, dipped in a think Magnum gold coating.
Is your mouth watering yet?

I have to say, I was a little worried it maybe a bit TOO indulgent for me, maybe a little too rich. But it was srsly delish, just right. That golden coating is the best bit..NOM!

Be sure to check out the My Magnum site as well, where you can upload a pic of yourself and star in an action packed film clip along side Benicio Del Toro.

They will be available in stores mid-April in single serve (RRP$3.40AUD) and in a pack of 4 (RRRP$7.79AUD)

Check out this baby, it has everything you could want in an iPhone cover o.O

Delicious noms, some bulk to make it easy to hold on to, and if you drop your phone and I am sure the said delicious noms with provide great protection. Sure, you won’t be able to fit it in your pocket, and you may have an issue with people trying to eat your phone, but the pros far out weigh the cons….surely?

It really IS an iPhone cover, I know it doesn’t look it…but take my word for it ;)

Available from Candy Deco for $50US, there are a few other colour schemes and designs to choose from, if that one isn’t quite your style.

Most definitely one for the Not Noice files!

Cardnap is a new service which allows you to buy and sell unwanted gift cards.

Gift cards seem to be the present of choice these days (I am the WORST present buyer, I love them), but sometimes you get one for a store you have no interest in shopping at. Well now you can sell it off for cash and buy something you really want.

Cardnap is an Aussie startup, by a 15yr old guy from WA..can you believe it!

Seem to be a few of these popping up, another one is Cardlimbo

What’s that noise? Can you hear it? It’s the sound of thousands of paws across the country, so it must be nearly time for the RSPCA Million Paws Walk! The RSPCA’s most popular event is happening Sunday 16 May, and 2010 is going to be the best one yet!

Every year, thousands of people and dogs nationwide walk for a cause and celebrate their love for animals by taking part in the RSPCA Million Paws Walk. From babies to seniors, Chihuahuas to Great Danes – it’s an event for everyone – two and four-legged.

“The RSPCA Million Paws Walk is always a great day out and this year there are over 70 locations across the country, with 22 of them in NSW,” said RSPCA NSW CEO Steve Coleman. “We look forward to meeting all our RSPCA Supporters and extend the invite to those without pets too. We must stress though that all dogs attending should have up-to-date vaccinations and be on lead.”

Registrations are now open and there’s lots of fun ways to get involved! Walk individually with your dog, or create a social or corporate team and pound the pavement as a group. Fundraise online and watch you or your team’s name dazzle in lights on the RSPCA Million Paws Walk Top 10 Leader board. For every $100 raised online, you’ll receive an entry into the draw to win a Hyundai i30CW SX Wagon valued at $24,000. The more funds raised online for the RSPCA, the more entries you’ll get into the draw!

Register online now and receive a discount, then gear up with official RSPCA Million Paws Walk merchandise including tees, caps and pet accessories.

For tickets or information on where your nearest walk is head to www.millionpawswalk.com.au

And for all the cat people, we haven’t been forgotten. Million Purrs is on again this year, so all the cats can get involved as well.

iTunes has released a new feature which allows you to gift the purchase of an app. Love this idea!

Give it as a present, or maybe there is an app you’d love a friend to try..or you’d like to play against them. You can send the gift by email or print the gift for IRL giving.

It is how ever limited to only giving to those within your country, so you couldn’t buy from your Australian account and give to someone in the US for example…which is a bit of a shame.

Cool tool none the less.

Autumn style advice from Henry Roth, Specsavers Style Ambassador

• Frames are fashion. Think of your frames as a fashion accessory – match them with your mood and personal style. You add a burst of colour to a neutral outfit, or transform your wardrobe from day to evening with a change of frames.

• Specs 2010 to be seen. Spectacles are the must have fashion essential, worn not to blend onto your face, but more as a stand out look.

• Accessories are fashion’s best friend for 2010. Accessories, including spectacles, are fantastic for when you need to spruce up your wardrobe for autumn, but can’t afford a complete overhaul.

• Adventurous accessories. Be adventurous with your spectacle selection. Choose a classic pair for work and a more bold design for evenings and weekends.

• Autumn 2010, mix it up. Don’t be afraid to mix silver and gold jewellery/accessories – this autumn’s all about style with attitude.

• Sexy secretary is in. For girls, this autumn’s look is flirty, feminine with a touch of Euro sexy style. Pencil skirts, patterned leather belts and high pumps. Look for gold, bright pink and orange accessories, jewellery with bling and rimless spectacles with colourful arms.

• Here comes Superman! For guys, this autumn sees the return of the classic nerd – Clark Kent style. Clean crisp shirts, tailored suits, preppy jackets and lace-up shoes, teamedupwith oversizedplasticblackordarkrimmedglassesandslickedbackhair to complete the look.

• Avant-garde, fashion forward look. Opt for accessories that are bold and dramatic. For a night out, match your little black dress with bright and funky accessories like chandelier earrings, studded cuff bracelets or colourful frames.

• To balance a prominent nose. If you have a long nose, look for glasses with a low set bridge to shorten it. For shorter noses, select a style with a high set bridge in line with the top of the frames.

• To balance a square face. If you have a square face, choose oval frames as they’ll help soften your jaw line. If you have a round face, opt for angular or geometric frame styles.

Now you can bake cupcakes where ever you are, for that quick cupcake fix.

Cupcakes! lets you bake, decorate, eat & share yummy cupcakes right from your iPhone. Pick your cupcake liners, fill the pan with cake batter, pop it in the oven. Shake your phone to get the cupcakes out of the pan and then choose from an amazing array of frostings and candy toppings, to build the perfect cupcake.

The combinations are endless, with all the different wrappers, batter and topping choices.

The kids are loving it, and I don’t have to clean up the mess afterwards.

To hell with normal cats, I want a hover cat!

This has to be the most awesome picture on the internet EVA, I think it might be photoshopped though? Still LOVE it!!

(via cute overload)

I’m sure most bloggers have beeen there, you have thought of something amazing to blog, making a mental note for late..yes must blog that!

Only, you sit down to actually blog..and it’s gone *poof* Mental notes aren’t too reliable unfortunately.

With this super handy Blog topic to post list, you will never forget those awesome posts again.

Available over at Vale Design as a free download and print yourself.

You must check out her other printable freebies, some really great stuff in there!

Because everyone needs one at this time of year, right!

One of our fav bloggers (and not just cause she comments here a lot, and makes us feel loved :P)

Fiona over at Little Lioness is giving away a this beautiful purple Jesus in all his sparkly goodness.

Head on over to Fiona’s blog to get yourself in the draw for this must have prize.