Sometimes life gets you down. You hit a rough patch and it seems like the darkness is closing in. Sometimes you can weather the storm, sometimes you need a little help.
We all handle stress differently and we approach a crisis in our own unique ways. But one way that is almost guaranteed to lift you up when you need it the most, is to smile.
You might not feel like it, but force your mouth to turn up at the sides. Research has shown you can trick your brain into thinking you’re happy, by going through the physical motions of appearing happy.
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Want to keep little ones occupied when the weather is far too miserable to leave the house but don’t want the hassle of a massive clean-up? These no-bake Christmas recipes are perfect!
Chocolate Cornflake Wreaths
Pretty and delicious, these are cornflake cakes with a twist! Instead of using standard melted milk chocolate, use white chocolate with one or two drops of green food colouring until you get your desired shade of green. Add cornflakes as normal and then form into wreath shapes on greaseproof paper – you can even add red sweeties on top for holly or sprinkle stars and then pop in the fridge until firm and easy to remove.
Marshmallow Reindeers
These sticky santa’s helpers are delicious and adorable too! Place rows of two pretzels side by side on greaseproof paper before dipping marshmallows into melted chocolate. Place one coated mallow upright on top of two pretzels so they look like a pair of antlers from above and add chocolate drops to the mallow for eyes and a red sweet on the end for a nose. Place in the fridge until set and then enjoy!
Digestive Christmas Puddings
So easy but so effective, all you need for these is a packet of chocolate digestives and coloured icing. Using a piping bag, pour wavy white icing to one side of a digestive biscuit and while the icing is still wet, pipe green holly leaves on or cut these out of green sugar paste using a cookie cutter. You can also pipe or add red holly berries in the middle of the leaves for an extra festive look!
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Men’s Winter Wardrobe Staples
Summer is long behind us and with the wind getting stronger, rain pouring down and the worry of snow in the back of everyone’s minds you definitely need some warm and stylish wardrobe staples. Here are three of the most essential.
A Peacoat
This sleek and smart coat is perfect for going from the office to a crisp evening walk around Christmas markets or breezy weekends and will make even a jumper and jean combination seem effortlessly stylish.
A parka
Long-gone are the days or giant padded parkas that your mum forced you into before school saying “don’t worry about being ‘cool’ you should worry about being cold.” Now there are plenty of parkas that are smart and stylish, with removable hoods for milder days and clever designs to maximise heat without adding to bulkiness.
Phone-friendly gloves
Your hands shouldn’t suffer this winter just because you’re permanently glued to your phone. There are plenty of gorgeous gloves now that are smartphone friendly, and such designs can be found in wool, navy or cotton so you have plenty of choice. Never suffer the one warm hand, one cold phone hand problem again!
Whether you take your pooch with you to a cozy cafe or you both venture out on a hike in the countryside, there is a chance she’ll get wet or muddy. An absorbent Siccaro coat will get your dog dry in 15 minutes and allow them to stay warm – all without having to interrupt the adventure! The coats use Wet2Dry fabric, a special layered viscose blend that absorbs over 7 times its own weight in water. Thanks to antibacterial properties of the fabric, the Siccaro coat also helps prevent wet dog pong.
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How to survive rush hour in the city
If rush hour, both morning and evening, breaks you out in a cold sweat and induces the Sunday night fear, here are a couple of tips for surviving rush hour in the city:
Break with tradition.
Entertain yourself, no one else is going to.
Try standing on the wrong side of the escalator for 5 seconds.
Strike up a conversation with a stranger.
Smile at a stranger. A smile is contagious after all.
Cycle.
If you really can’t handle rush hour, find alternative means to get to work.
Can you cycle? It’s easier than you think. Plus it’s free (both in terms of commuting and free phys – no gym membership required) and you can bank the calories burned for a celebratory glass of wine that evening.
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