It is Friday already, and this week has gone so quickly!

Congratulations to Pinkapple again for her winning comment on last weeks Friday Funny. We might have to rake up a prize for you at this rate, Chris!

Here is this weeks Friday Funny.

Can you think of the perfect caption for this image? You have one week to submit them and you can submit as many as you like. All you have to do is to post your caption as a comment on this post.

Good luck.

If you are looking for some wonderful gifts then head on over to Tonic Gifts. It is end of year sale time. “For 3 days only until midnight on Friday 27 June, Tonic Gifts is offering 20% off all stock including beauty and bath products, gourmet gifts, books, toys, children’s clothing, stationery and much more.”

Visit the Tonic Gifts Blog, too, for some product reviews. It will make your shopping easier. The blog is full of tips and information, so it is a great read whether or not you want to shop.

Some days it is an effort just to get out of bed. How hard is it to find something to wear and make yourself look presentable on that sort of morning?

Here are my Top 5 Image Boosters for really hard mornings.

1. Decent Underwear.
There are two reasons for this. Firstly, nothing makes you feel better like wearing your gorgeous lingerie. It almost sends subliminal messages of confidence to the brain. On a day when you need a boost, lingerie can give it to you.

Secondly, well fitting lingerie, especially your bra, can take years off your appearance. Nothing makes you look older or more rounded than a chest that sits on your belly. It is definitely worth being professionally fitted for a good bra.

2. Bronzer.
My skin is naturally pale but some days it can look washed out. A light dusting of bronzer is enough to give me some instant health. If your skin is fair keep the bronzer light in colour. You don’t need a lot to make a difference, but you can dust it across your face and neckline to add colour. If you are scared of the thought of a bronzer at least use a little blush on your cheeks.

3. Lipstick.
I have to admit that lipstick is a lifesaver. It adds colour to your look and gives a finished look to your appearance.

4. Favourite Outfit.
When the morning is this hard, you will feel best in your favourite outfit. Sometimes a new outfit can energise you, but it can also be a bit of hard work sorting accessories to match. Stick with the familiar. It has proven itself, you look good in it and you know exactly what to team it with.

5. Jewellery.
Jewellery has many uses other than decorative. It finishes your look. Careful placement can attract the eye to your best features. On a bad day, it can distract the eye from your tired features too. Don’t go overboard with it, but select a piece with definite style and impact.

6. Perfume.
OK, I cheated. I just can’t go anywhere without perfume…… A quick dab boosts me straight away. In fact, if I can find a perfume to suit my pj’s I might skip the first 5 steps altogether!

Now get up and get going!

I have found a great little book for those of us trying to build a business in Australia. It is called Small Business, Big Opportunity and it is free! Sensis has teamed up with best-selling author Rob Hartnett to produce the Guide.

It is a really comprehensive guide covering start ups through to business building.

The chapters are:

Chapter 1: Small Business in Australia
Chapter 2: The entrepreneurial

Chapter 3: Marketing to drive
Chapter 4: Marketing
Chapter 5: How image and brand drive
Chapter 6: Developing your unique buying
Chapter 7: Finding more of the right customers

Chapter 8: Turning browsers into buyers
Chapter 9: Winning the customer’s heart
Chapter 10: Creating advertising that sells

Chapter 11: Making your message seen

Chapter 12: Local area marketing
Chapter 13: Direct marketing
Chapter 14: Driving results with directory advertising
Chapter 15: Virtual profits - an overview of digital marketing

Chapter 16: Search engine marketing

Chapter 17: Broadcast media
Chapter 18: Print media
Chapter 19: Outdoor advertising

Chapter 20: Public relations
Chapter 21: The road ahead

You can download the chapter that is relevant to you or download the whole book. You can even order a printed version to keep, and it is all free.

This is a wonderful book so grab a copy or download it now.

A woman’s lesson is a simple lesson:

Whatever life asks, answer with love.

A woman’s lesson is a wise lesson:

Whenever conflict threatens, go forth in harmony.

A woman’s lesson is a enduring lesson:

Whatever is taken from you, give back in generosity.

A woman’s lesson is a gradual lesson:

Whenever there is a storm, remain a calm center.

A woman’s lesson is a courageous lesson:

Whenever there is despair, sow a seed of hope.

A woman’s lesson is a practical lesson:

Wherever there is dryness, go and get the rain.