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How to use an essential oil diffuser at home

May 29, 2021 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , 2 Comments

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Essential oils are so handy to have at home. I use them in a variety of ways and I am forever learning new ways to make use of them. If you love using essential oils and you like your home smelling good, you should try using them in a diffuser at home. It took me sometime to get used to essential oils and I have blogged about my different experiences with different oils. However, I am now what you would call a professional when it comes to handling essential oils. I have about 10 different bottles of oils and I have read extensively about various oils and how to use them safely.

Before investing in essential oils, I would recommend you do your own research and start small probably with a lighter and easier to use oil like Lavender essential oil, and see how you get on. It is always safer to handle essential oils with care and use as few drops as possible to start with.

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Before we dive into how to use an essential oil diffuser, here are some quick benefits of using one at home –

  1. The fragrance cleanses the air and freshens the room.
  2. The clean fresh air keeps you calm, focused and energised.
  3. It also boost immunity.
How to use an essential oil diffuser at home

I have an ultrasonic diffuser which uses waves and water to disperse the oil in the air. It is quite easy to use. All I need to do is fill up the compartment with clean water up to the fill line and add a few drops of essential oils (about 6 drops would do). Once it is on, it disperses all around the room and stays on for as long as I need it on (usually about 25 minutes). I like to play around with various oils. Today I used Geranium, Orange and Ylang Ylang, and the fragrance was simply heavenly. My home felt and smelt like a spa, it was so relaxing.

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Have you tried these essential oils before? Do you have an oil diffuser? Please sound off in the comments section below. Thanks for stopping by.

Keeping Sun Safe: How To Do It

April 8, 2021 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , 3 Comments

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The summer is ahead and everyone is hoping to be able to get out into the sunshine for the first time in a year. It’s not that we’ve been locked IN, but being locked DOWN has made it much harder to plan to go away on a fun vacation. The thing about the beach is that while it’s the most beautiful place that you can go to, it’s also the place that can be dangerous for your skin. Getting outdoors for sunshine isn’t always easy, but it’s much safer to do it when you know how to look after your skin properly.

The sun is great for your health, but in excess, it can be dangerous. The body needs the sun to produce vitamin D and getting outdoors to find things to do in the longer, brighter summer days can help you to feel calm, relaxed and make you feel as if you’re glowing! The only thing that you need to do is be very aware of sun safety and how you can protect yourself in the harsher UV lighting out there in the sunshine. With this in mind, we’ve got some of the best ways that you can protect yourself and stay safe in the sunshine.

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  • Apply sunscreen. You need to prevent your skin from burning in the sunshine and that means that you need a good quality sunshine. Think about the products with the highest star ratings, has an SPF of 30 and is water resistant. You may not be out there swimming, but your body is bound to sweat a little and you need to ensure that you don’t’ run off the sunscreen every single time you sweat. You should also ensure that it’s not out of date! Around half an hour before you go out, add in some sunscreen to all exposed areas including the face!
  • Wear protective clothes. You don’t want to go out into the hot sun and wear a ton of layers, but you do need to get comfortable with breathable fabrics that can cover exposed skin. Wear a hat – no hat, no play! – and make sure that you have a light cover up over your arms and legs to stop too much UV radiation going through to your skin. You can check how much sunlight gets through your clothes by holding them up to the sunshine. A hat protects your head and you need sunglasses for your eyes, too.
  • Keep an eye on the UV index. You want to ensure that you’re not going outside in the strongest UV without protection. So, make checking the UV reports as regular as checking the weather each day. You can find out the UV index where you are when you are on the Met Office website!
  • Stick to the shade. Where you can during the strongest rays of the day, stick to the shade and be inside. This is usually between 11am and 3pm. Avoid being out in the direct sunlight in these times, and you can ensure that your skin will be happier!

 

5 dating ideas in Los Angeles

December 16, 2020 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

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With the new social distancing rules that keep changing every time, going on a date might be a thing of the past for many, but it shouldn’t be the case. There are still ways to keep going on dates regardless of where you are. You should have to put your life on hold because of social distance laws. If you are in search of dating ideas and you live in Los Angeles, you are in luck. These 5 dating ideas in Los Angeles blog post should give you some dating inspiration.

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Head to the beach

Exploring the outdoors with your date is a great way to relax and unwind. A visit to the beach for a picnic is always a lovely idea. There is plenty of room to space out safely and the scenery will definitely put you in the right mood. Also, the distractions are minimal on a beach, so you can really spend time talking while strolling with your date, and really get to know them. There are a couple of beaches to pick in Los Angeles so you have loads of options for your date.

Go see a drive-in movie

Another great date idea is a drive-in movie. With all that we have going on, indoor experiences may not be everyone’s cup of tea but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the activities you love. The pandemic has made many activities difficult to enjoy and this has affected our dating lives to an extent. Many people don’t even go on dates anymore because they can’t think of where to go safely or they don’t have a date. It is quite tricky to meet someone new while social distancing, which is why dating sites are so handy now since they help you meet prospective dates online. A great dating site in Los Angeles is San Diego Personals. It is worth browsing the dating site if you are in that area and you are interested in meeting new people.

If you love watching movies, this date option will be right up your alley. Drive-in movies are so popular at the moment with the ongoing pandemic. If you want to see the big screen with your date, head over to a drive-in cinema. If you are in Los Angeles, you could visit Electric Dusk, Hollywood Mel’s Drive-In, and many more.

Explore a garden

Exploring a botanical garden is a great idea for dating in San Diego. Some great gardens to visit are The Huntington, Expo Park’s Rose Gardens, Poppy Reserve, and more. All you have to do is follow the guidelines and get lost in the garden with your date.

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Go hiking

If you really want to explore the outdoors and you trust your date, you could go hiking. You could head off to Malibu for a day hike at Parker Mesa. You could also go off to Runyon Canyon.

Go for a cruise in a rented convertible car

The cost of renting cars is a lot cheaper now, which makes it a good idea if you like exploring cars. Renting a cool convertible car and going for a drive is a great way to bond with your date. You can drive all over the city in a luxurious car and enjoy the amazing warm weather.

How has your dating life been this year? Do you have any tips to share? Please sound off in the comments section below. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

 

 

 

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