Echinacea is a common recommendation for when you have a cold or flu, it is also known to reduce a sore throat, cough, and fever. But did you know it has these other uses too:
For something that we spend almost one-third of our lives doing, not many of us know why this relaxing past time is essential to our survival. Sleep is a biological necessity, much like drinking water and breathing air.
Sleep serves numerous purposes:
But most importantly of all, it allows our brain to keep working. Without sleep, our brain starts to shut down. Whilst no person has been known to die of sleep deprivation, studies in animals have shown it to happen.
There’s something about the colour green; it’s an elegant colour that makes even the dreariest of days pop with vigour. Plus the fact it is a winter colour only enhances its appeal. And with so many shades to choose from, picking just one is tough.
Depending on your skin tone, choose from the muted hues of seafoam to the bright chartreuses and vivid shamrock shades.
Don’t be afraid to wear green – dare to be brave and make a statement. Go all out with a green dress combined with brown boots, or pair an oversized sweater with a mute midi skirt, or simply layer soft pieces to an outfit as a highlighter.
Gone are the relatively easy days of just you and the toddler. Now you have a new baby to contend with too.
Even though it might seem like you’ve taken a thousand steps back, you haven’t. The key is in preparation.
So many of us would love to stop the world and hop off in January, but sadly that isn’t possible for the vast majority of us.
So to try to mitigate against some of the damage caused by excess in December, start your day right with a hearty breakfast.
Combine ¼ cup oats, 2 tbsp quinoa flakes, ½ tsp coconut sugar, ½ tsp chia seeds, ½ tsp hemp seeds, ½ tsp flax seeds, pinch cinnamon, and salt.
Add ¾ cup of hot water, stir, and cover. Let sit for about 2 minutes.
1. Box clever. You can’t beat the simplicity of a big cardboard box. Turn them into cars, trains, dens or just enjoy hiding in them.
2. Drum up fun in the kitchen with saucepans and a wooden spoon. Lots of noise, limited mess, and lots of smiles.
3. Stepping stones. Spark their imagination by laying cut out pieces of cardboard in a random path across the room. Pretend the carpet is an ocean full of sharks and that your toddler has to cross the room without falling in. Mix it up when they get bored by hopping or jumping.
If you’ve over indulged this Christmas, work off those extra Christmas calories with a walk around London’s parks and gardens:
Why do we persistently love dry shampoo?
Probably because it instantly revs up second, third, and even fourth-day hair, but also:
If you’re wondering how to fill those cold January weekends, head into town and pretend to be a tourist for the day.
You’ll find the city is yours to discover as January is the quietest time of the year as the city has less tourists.
So what to do?
