We woke to a very dark morning today. The kids had to double-check with me that it was actually morning. I guess it would take us some time to get use to the dark autumn/winter mornings. This season is all about self-care. I will be spending more time indoors naturally, so I intend to make the most of it. Here are a few things I will be doing this season.
Manicures/Pedicures
I will be getting my nails done at home, thanks to these lovely LOLA Neptune and Gothica Nail Vanishes. I really like the shades. They are great for the season.
These LOLA’s nail polishes have been formulated with Expert Gel III technology which is especially engineered to deliver fluidity, as well as high gloss and resistant wear. I love how easy it is to apply these shades. I am usually not a nail polish lady, but I am making an exception with these beauties. Plus, it is a way to give myself a little loving this season.
Good Sleep
With the longer nights and shorter days, I know I will be sleeping more this season. I am usually sleep deprived most of the time because I work late into the night once the kids are in bed. When I do get to bed, usually past midnight, I sometimes struggle to fall asleep and I wake up feeling very grumpy.
I have been taking Benenox just before bedtime and it has improved my sleep greatly. I wake up feeling refreshed and ready to make the most of the day. It is a great sleep aid. Just like an overnight recharge.
Benenox is great for anyone who struggles to get decent sleep. A 15ml of Benenox is all you would need to aid quality sleep. It comes in Blackcurrant and Lemon & Ginger flavours. You can grab yours on Amazon or at Tesco.
Good Food
I plan to do a lot more cooking and baking this season. Prior to having kids, I baked a lot but I kind of fell out of love with baking. Maybe because I am usually too drained to bake! I have a few baking recipes I will be trying in the next few weeks, thanks to the many food blogs I read.
I have been using this Tiana Cooking Butter for some days now, and I am loving it. We used it while grilling some potatoes the other day, and I must confess it is one of the best cooking butters I have used in a long time. It is a great substitute for cooking oils. I love the smooth creamy texture and the fact that it has no coconut taste at all!
What do you think of these products? Have you used any of them? How will you be having some self-care this autumn? Please share your ideas in the comments section below.
Thanks for reading.
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I’m permanently sleep deprived, I definitely need this in my life and even more so in the winter months when its so dark all the time!
I know what you mean. I always need more sleep.
I must admit I love the Autumn and winter time for the dark nights and mornings, because I’m such a home bird and always find something to do inside but like you have fell out of love with baking since I had my son , I love the colours of the nail polish xx
Thanks Danielle xx
Long and dark evenings during the autumn period definitely encourage me to put more attention to self care! I love to take long and hot baths and have a little “spa” evenings. And your idea with “good food” is really important too- it gives us more energy!
Yea it does. Thanks Kat.
Super post
Thanks Duska.
Ooh! I’m interested to try the Tiana Cooking Butter. I have been looking into substituting cooking oils recently.
Oh nice. You will like this cooking butter then.
Ask me to fall asleep in the afternoon and I have no problem, but by bedtime my head is raving with everything I didn’t achieve that day so lay there desperately trying to fall asleep
I know exactly what you mean. I get so tired during the day but struggle to doze off at night.
Loving the sound of Benenox – I am struggling with sleep at the moment and no idea why
Sorry to hear that Kara. This product may help.
Great tips. I’m doing pretty well with food at the min but my sleep is dreadful.
Thanks Kerry.
Really good post. I’m certainly feeling tired at the moment. Don’t know if it’s the time of year, but I might take it as a queue to slow down and chillax 🙂
Thank you.