When I think about it, what I really want to do in late fall/winter is relax in a bath tub with a good book and my journal. But, what do I end up doing? I fill my schedule with outside obligations with friends and family, holiday-related activities, and may too much time spent at my computer trying to keep up with the extra blog posts that always land on my plate around this time of year (which I am really grateful for). Whatever ends up on your plate takes up a lot of time and energy, even if ...
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How to Sleep Better Naturally: Light Therapy Alarm Clock
It's so much easier to get out of bed when I'm woken up gently. As a night owl, it's difficult enough to wake up when I need to, in order to follow a lark's schedule. It's especially hard when it's dark in the morning and I'm feeling confused about what time it actually is. Waking up to the sound of birds chirping and the sun shining is pretty much the best and most gentle way to wake up. It’s the time of year when people are thinking about gifts to get for their loved ones; a time of year ...
Customized DIY Bubble Bath
I'm mixing up a relaxing bubble bath to help me sleep better at night. If I plan things well enough, I like to end my day with a warm bubble bath. The warm water coupled with a soothing blend of essential oils is just what I need to ease my tensions, make me feel relaxed, and bring about only the most pleasant dreams at night. DIY bubble bath is a good idea since you can choose whichever scents make you feel most relaxed. ...
How to Sleep Better Naturally: Choose Natural Fabric Bed Linens
Getting a better night's sleep depends on many different factors, one of which is the quality of your bed linens. When you purchase sheets and other bed linens for your bed, don't just choose based on colour and pattern. Choose natural fabric bed linens for a cool, comfortable night's sleep. If you've ever played the game The Sims, you'll know that buying a bed that's a 10 comfort will mean that your sim gets recharged much more quickly than they would with a not-as-good bed. As with beds, ...
Home Office Essential: Sonos Play:1 Compact Wireless Speaker
Every home office needs a Sonos Play:1. I really think that having clear, inspiring or motivating music streaming in your work space can really make your day just so much more awesome. Whether or not you're doing the boring (but necessary) work, or actually doing something enjoyable—the right music streaming from the right sound system can seriously improve things. These are my thoughts and results—I feel like there should be a disclaimer, but who amongst you wouldn't love to have a great music ...
Add Comforting Essential Oil Scents to your Home
You know how certain scents trigger different memories or associations in your life? The smell of chocolate chip cookies may remind you of your grandmother's kitchen, for instance. Lately I've used different essential oil blends to get in to different states of mind throughout the day. I've been experimenting with essential oil blends and have come up with just the right ones to use for different activities throughout my day. The best way to get the scent of the essential oil blends dispersed ...
Redbubble Gifts Under $50
Instead of going to a mall or shopping online for the same old stuff that everyone else has, why not pick out something unique for your friends and family? As I've mentioned in the past, Redbubble has a variety of products with prints created by designers and artists. It's always hard for me to choose between so many great products with lovely designs on them! Luckily, Redbubble makes things easier with curated collections. Here are 3 of my favourites: Be a Happy Camper: 10 Products to Take to ...
Customize your Self-Care with a Custom Blending Kit (With Giveaway)
Self-care is something I've talked about a few times on this blog. It's something I practice everyday, no matter how busy I am. I use diffusers to scent the air with my favourite essential oils or blends, I have baths at least twice a week (except during the summer months), and I give myself hand and foot massages whenever I remember to. Instead of using someone else's idea of what I should have in my bath water or use for massages, I prefer to DIY my blend using Escents' Custom Blending Kit. ...
Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles Recipe
Breakfast in bed. Sounds amazing, doesn't it? What if it came with a mess in the kitchen included? Somehow, it's a bit less appealing! Honestly, I have to think really hard to remember what it's like to make waffles and be left with a ginormous mess to clean up afterward. You know the kind of mess I mean: gooey bits of waffle batter stuff to the waffle maker, all over the sides and just. . .everywhere! You see, I haven't had to deal with that in a while, not since I got the new No-Mess Waffle ...
Make A Difference Everyday (M4D3) with Plan Shoes
These shoes are made for so much more than walking. How can the really adorable, comfortable and totally fun Plan shoes from M4D3 actually "make a different everyday?" There are four ways that your purchase of these shoes will make a difference: Promise: to change the lives of 4 million women by 2016. Protect: protect girls and give them the power to change the world. Educate: educate girls and help eliminate gender inequality. Walk: give water to girls and help them stay at ...