The best product to help you get a good night’s sleep
Trying to drift off to sleep can be a nightmare, you can count sheep, listen to rain music, open the window, close the window and nothing ever seems to work. It can be even worse during this time of year and the current heatwave when sleep just seems to end in hot, sticky, frustration, but now you can drift off to dreamland with a firm favourite of Lush customers everywhere, their Sleepy body lotion.
Made with oatmeal, relaxing lavender and soothing tonka, this heady body lotion has helped hundreds of people tackling everything from insomnia to crying babies that just won’t settle and helped them all feel ready to snuggle down to sleep and rest easy. You’ll also sleep even better knowing it contains fair trade, organic cocoa butter for super soft skin with super strong ethics.
In this current glorious heatwave it can be very tempting to set up a towel in your park and lie soaking up the sun all day, but not only are there the obvious risks of burning and increasing chances of developing skin cancer to contend with, but developing sun stroke which may people don’t consider. Here are some of the ways you can make sure you enjoy the sun safely!
Dr Emma Wedgeworth, Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson says “The medical definition of sunstroke (also known as heat stroke) is a core body temperature of over 40 degrees Celsius. The reaction is more to the heat than to the sun itself. Whilst the skin on the outside shows signs of sunburn, inside your body, organs can be damaged as well.”
When you realise just how dangerous sun stroke can be you need to know what to look out for, so here are some of the most common symptoms.
Red sore skin, this may just be mistaken for sunburn but keep an eye out if it happens with any of these others
Dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
Throbbing headache
Muscle weakness
Milder effects can also include feeling fatigued or even fainting from overexposure to the sun. If you do have sun stroke this is a medical emergency and anyone affected should seek medical attention as soon as possible while moving to the shade and cooling the body down by removing excess clothing and applying cool water to the
The hand-luggage essentials you need for your holiday
It’s summer which means if you’ve got a holiday booked the ‘what shall I pack question’ may pop into your head sooner than you think. While throwing your entire wardrobe into a suitcase may be easy, choosing what to pack in hand luggage if you’re going on a plane can be a nightmare. With airport regulations and a maximum bag size to comply with you may not have a clue, but here are some of the top hand-luggage essentials you need for your holiday.
Important documents
This one should go without saying but never pack any important documents you may need into your general luggage. It will only cause chaos and panic when you’re rifling through two weeks of clothes to find your boarding card at the check in desk and cutting down on stress will keep you in a relaxed holiday mood.
Extra clothes
We don’t mean a week’s worth of outfits but you should prepare for the worst case of scenario of your luggage getting lost or delayed and by keeping a couple of spare items folded in your hand luggage you know you could always last a day or two until everything gets sorted. If you’re going to a hot location pack a dress or shorts, a spare t-shirt and a bikini, and if you’re on your way to colder climes think warm wool and no matter where you’re going a few extra pairs of underwear is a key.
Phone charger and an adapter
Again, worst case scenario but you don’t want to be left stranded in another country with 5% charge and the only options of going off the grid or paying a small fortune for an overpriced one at your destinations airport.
Neck pillow
Even if you’re only going on a relatively short flight comfort is key, you will already be squished up with the world and his wife in cramped seats, the last thing you want is to start your vacation off with a bad neck! This is extra important is you will be sleeping on your flight to prevent your head bumping against the window when you nod off, or even worse landing on the shoulder of the person next to you!
Makeup remover or a refreshing spray
Check your airline’s guidelines for the amount of liquid you can pack in your hand-luggage, but flying can wreak havoc on your skin leaving it drained of moisture. If you don’t mind going bare-faced try taking your make-up off before a flight and slapping on a rich moisturiser, or if you prefer to fly with a full face, choosing a refreshing spray will wake you up and also give the makeup you’ve been travelling in for 10+ hours a boost.
Everything you need to know about the Love Island finale
This series of Love Island has been the longest ever and for eight weeks we’ve laughed at Iain Stirling’s catty comments, cried when our favourites have been scorned by their love interests and vented our frustrations on twitter, but now the finale is on our doorstep. Here’s everything you need to know before the big day.
When?:
Monday 30th July
What time?:
Starts at 9pm finishes at 10.35pm
What do they win?:
Most obviously bragging rights for being in love, whether you believe in it’s legitimacy or not and £50,000 cash.
The sun is shining but who knows how long for, so it’s time to make the most of it with a leisurely brunch in some of London’s best brunch spots.
Bad Egg
If you like your brunch with a little more punch Bag Egg is the spot for you. Expect all-you-can-eat options including Friday ‘Frunch’ with or without booze, hearty American classics like pancakes, pulled pork and peanut butter and a soundtrack that will get you raring for the rest of the weekend.
Dehesa
If delicious meats and sweet treats are the brunch staples of your dreams then Dehesa will serve you right. With a whole section of the menu devoted to fine-swine-dining, you’ll find sumptuous Spanish style hams and chorizo in all forms, while for a sugar rush you can choose churros with chocolate or waffles with caramelised apples and whipped yoghurt.
Mac and Wild
If there’s one place that will kill a hangover, it’s Mac and Wild. Full of Scottish charm and famously decadent portions like deep fried haggis nuggets, venison scotch eggs or the workings of a full Scottish breakfast inside a brioche bun will leave you with a celtic kick to the system.
Dominique Ansel Bakery
While this bakery may have gone viral for its Cronuts – a pastry hybrid of croissant and doughnut that had people queueing for hours – it also offers perfect brunch options to grab and sit with friends in the sunshine for a relaxed feel. Try a welsh rarebit croissant for a familiar yet decadent breakfast option or pressed Cuban sandwich for a hearty and flavourful way to start the day.
Looking for a watering hole that’s a little more unique than your usual haunts? Here are some of London’s most quirky bars and pubs to check out this summer.
Alfred Le Roy
It’s a bar, on a boat. We almost shouldn’t need to say more, but this floating fountain is from the Crate Brewery team and it serves cocktails while moored before taking passengers on a two hour booze cruise. Book here to float downstream and let your troubles float away too.
BYOC Camden
This bar is different to many others as it won’t serve you drinks, instead you’re responsible for bringing your own booze. This is in-keeping with the bar’s Prohibition theme and style, and those who book can be promised creative cocktails made with their choice of poison.
Callooh Callay
If you like all things weird and wonderful then get ready to fall down the rabbit hole when you visit this bar. The main parlour hides a bar-within-a-bar that’s aptly called Wonderland, meus are served in cassette cases and the toilets can be found behind secret doors. Offering a range of quirky cocktails with puns for names, you’ll feel like you’re worlds away from the every day.
First Aid Box
Do you love a drink but don’t like feeling ill the next day? Checking out First Aid Box might be just what the doctor ordered. With a medical theme thankfully verging more on the fun than the fearful, drinks here are boosted with superfoods, vitamins or even Lucozade syrup to show you that a trip to the doctors isn’t so bad after all.
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Tacos are a great meal for a summers evening especially if you have family or friends over to enjoy the warm weather. This flavourful and filling meal is great for letting everyone assemble their own and choose their favourite combination of toppings, making it a perfect choice for even the fussiest of eaters. This version is also healthier than many standard recipes, with half the fat as an added bonus.
Make the coating for the chicken by mixing the oil with the paprika and cumin before coating the chicken breasts, rubbing the mixture on them to fully cover. Lightly sprinkle some salt and pepper for additional seasoning before covering and setting aside.
Turn your grill to high for 10 minutes. Line a baking tray with tinfoil before laying the tomatoes, sliced side up, on it with the wedges of onion and quartered pepper. Brush oil over the onion segments and sprinkle pepper on the tomatoes and onion. Place the tray under the grill for 12-15 minutes, making sure to turn the onion and tomatoes hallway until they are charred. Remove the tray and place the pepper into a clingfilm covered bowl which will allow for easier skin removal later on.
Now to make the guacamole. Put the avocado into a bowl and mash lightly using a fork, but don’t over mash, some chunkier pieces will create texture. Add the spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover the grill tray with fresh tinfoil and place the chicken breasts on it. Grill for 15 minutes on high, before checking with a meat thermometer or cutting to determine that the juices run clear. As they cook scoop out the tomatoes and discard the flesh making sure that they aren’t too wet with juice as this will make the salsa runny. Remove the red pepper from its container and peel off the skin which should now have loosened. Dice the pepper and chop the onions and tomato, before mixing all of these with the lime juice, cumin, a sprinkle of salt and pepper and chilli flakes if desired.
When the chicken is cooked, remove from the grill and cut into chunks or thick slices and place in a bowl ready to serve. Heat the oven to 180c/160c/gas mark 4 and warm the taco shells or tortillas for 2 or 3 minutes. Serve the chicken, shells, Greek yoghurt, lettuce, lime wedges and coriander if desired and allow the guests to build their own tacos.
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