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6 Practical Tips For Minimizing Your Jet Lag
Jet lag is a common, but unwelcome companion for long-distance travellers. Caused by a disruption to a person’s natural sleep-and-wake cycle while travelling to different time zones and environments, this temporary disorder can manifest as symptoms like insomnia, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and even digestive issues. Severe jet lag can get in the way of your normal routine, and it can also keep you from enjoying the activities you’ve planned for your out-of-state or out-of-the-country trip. Knowing that, here are six tips for minimizing the brunt of jet lag and guiding your body through a healthy adjustment to your new surroundings: 1) Make Gradual Adjustments to Your Sleep-and-Wake Cycle One way…
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A New Kind Of Skincare With Depology
Our skin, and the way it looks and feels, is super important. There are a great many sayings linked to our skin, including love the skin you’re in, and you only have one skin, and whilst these are true, it is also true that our skin needs to be looked after carefully, right from an early age, and this only becomes more important as we begin to get older. Whatever your skincare regime, adding new products can be a great thing, as your skin can get used to products if you use the same things all the time, and that is why it is great to discover new products that…
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Why Did We Lose The Art Of Dressing Up?
I t was my wedding anniversary recently. Hubby booked a table at a smart Thai restaurant in the centre of Birmingham which gave me the opportunity to have a nice night out without being covered in chocolate and baked beans courtesy of baba. So I dressed the part. channelling the spirit of Audrey Hepburn with a touch of Michelle Obama for good measure, I chose a lovely fifties style monochrome floral print dress with a full skirt and tie waistband ( a charity shop bargain for £6), and accessorised with my favourite red office peep toes and red bow clutch bag that was a present from my sister. Chandelier earrings…
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What Will Happen At A Child Playdate?
A playdate is good for children and parents to get to know one another, and is a worthy social experience to get children communicating in their unique ways. The environment should be safe, and open, as well as friendly and a fun learning opportunity for everyone. To learn about what often happens at a playdate and how to prepare, here are some elements that usually occur. Plenty of games Depending on how old your child is there will be a lot more games to play and try out together. This is where a good friendship can form with new people and even among parents. If it works out well for…
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A Gorgeous Bracelet From Xander Kostroma
I was lucky enough to be introduced to the gorgeous jewellery of Xander Kostroma last Christmas. His beautiful designs use semi-precious stones and are then finished with either 925 sterling silver or 14k gold plated components and findings. As a fan of unusual, exquisite jewellery, I absolutely love his pieces, the intricate use of semi precious stones in a range of striking colours that give the jewellery a modern look that catches the eye and scream ‘statement piece’. These are designs that both work well when worn for a evening out with your most stylish black dress, or worn casually with your jeans and tee. The Gold Tone Curb Chain…
