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Seven Ways to Beat the January Blues
January is in full swing and with the excitement of Christmas fading into obscurity, we’ve all set New Year’s resolutions and it can be a hard month. To lighten the mood, we’ve come up with seven ways to beat the January blues:
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Beat the Winter Blues: 10 Ways to Spice Up February
February has arrived, and it was Groundhog Day yesterday – which made us think about how at the beginning of the year when it’s dark and cold, days can start to feel the same. So to fight the repetition and chase away those winter blues, we’ve found 10 ways to brighten up your February.
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Winter Style and Fashion Ideas for 2013
When the cold weather comes along, so do a whole new range of fashion choices – mostly involving wool, layers and looking like the Michelin man! Here is our brief guide to dressing for the cold – what to avoid and what will keep you feeling warm and looking hot this winter. 1. Avoid: Socks and Sandals One to avoid at all costs – When there’s ice on the ground, it’s time to put the sandals away. I don’t care how nice your socks are! You’re better off with some big winter boots and when it comes to socks – put two on. 2. Embrace: Faux Fur Fur is a…
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Winter Survival Tips: How to Cheer Yourself Up
We love a good quote at Red Letter Days, and have to endorse what the great American writer Mark Twain once said: “The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up” So with that in mind, we canvassed our colleagues in the office and put together some practical ways to feel cheery – not chilly – this winter, as we give you our Winter Survival Tips! Take Vitamin D It’s one of the major nutrients we lack when winter is in force and we forget what the sun looks like. Deficiency of this vitamin affects us physically by lowering our bone density and can also…
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10 Reasons You Know It’s Winter
This Friday the 21st December marks the first official day of winter. While there are many signs of the seasonal shift from the longer nights to the colder weather, it’s fair to say that some are more subtle than others. We’ve rounded up ten tell-tales signs that winter is on its merry way… 1. Mulled Drinks When the pitchers of Pimm’s retire and the cauldrons of mulled wine (or cider) get bought out, you know winter is well on its way. From the smell of the cinnamon and cloves to the seasonal spices, it’s a definite indication that autumn has ended. 2. The Twelve Days of Christmas Coffee You know…