It's 15th July, St Swithin's Day and my Mum's birthday; 'Happy Birthday Mum' :) xxx
I came across this rather good article on MSN today that talks about 10 common myths, one of which is based upon St Swithin's Day - hence the timing. Basically if it rains today then the weather system will stay for the next 40 days! I really hope not as it's pouring it down and a bit down right miserable. But it's helping out the garden so that's good and the sun is only hidden behind clouds so it's always there - blah...blah.
But anyway - check out the article as you'd discover some things you'd didn't know or had the wrong idea about, such as money is actually made from cotton not paper (and no I'm not talking about coins).
enjoy the article which you'll find here on MSN
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Monday, 5 July 2010
Tiger Balm I love you!
I really do! I read recently that this amazing Thai based product can help to soothe insect bites and low and behold I had one last night. So I popped a small amount on to the inflicted area - it didn't hurt or burn or anything.
Then I noticed whilst getting ready for my shower that the bites (which were fairly large) had gone completely bar a small red dot, which you wouldn't notice. I am v v v impressed.
It's also good for colds and acts in the same way as 4Head if you have a headache or migraine. Just be careful not to get it in your eyes!
So, if you're off to Thailand or know anyone that is ask them to pick some up - it's pennies compared to pounds here, it'll last for ages and it's uses are amazing.
Then I noticed whilst getting ready for my shower that the bites (which were fairly large) had gone completely bar a small red dot, which you wouldn't notice. I am v v v impressed.
It's also good for colds and acts in the same way as 4Head if you have a headache or migraine. Just be careful not to get it in your eyes!
So, if you're off to Thailand or know anyone that is ask them to pick some up - it's pennies compared to pounds here, it'll last for ages and it's uses are amazing.
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Are you a Cancerian or know one?
July is mostly the month of Cancer: June 22nd - July 22nd
So what are the traditional Cancer traits?
Emotional, loving, intuitive, imaginative, shrewd, cautious, protective and sympathetic
On the other side...
Changeable, moody, over emotional, touchy, clinging and unable to let go.
So what are the traditional Cancer traits?
Emotional, loving, intuitive, imaginative, shrewd, cautious, protective and sympathetic
On the other side...
Changeable, moody, over emotional, touchy, clinging and unable to let go.
Top 6 tips for keeping cool in this warm weather
I don't know about you - but I am seriously loving this warm weather we're having, although it can be a bit unbearable at times. Here's my top 6 tips to stay cool:
1. Run your wrists under cool water every few hours to cool you blood
2. Eat small meals more often. The larger the meal the more metabolic heat your body will create. Also try to avoid foods high in protein as this increases the metabolic rate.
3. Ladies - replace your usual morning & evening body moisturiser with aftersun to help lower your skin temperature.
4.Try to wear lightweight, light-coloured cotton clothes. Cotton absorbs perspiration and as it evaporates it cools you down. Light colours also help to reflect the sun's radiation.
5. Keep curtains drawn/blinds down when you're out of the house.
6. Fill a large plastic bottle with water and place in freezer overnight. When removed this will keep your water cool for most of the day.
Hope this helps :) Don't forget the sunscreen too. Try and use as a moisturiser after your daily shower.
1. Run your wrists under cool water every few hours to cool you blood
2. Eat small meals more often. The larger the meal the more metabolic heat your body will create. Also try to avoid foods high in protein as this increases the metabolic rate.
3. Ladies - replace your usual morning & evening body moisturiser with aftersun to help lower your skin temperature.
4.Try to wear lightweight, light-coloured cotton clothes. Cotton absorbs perspiration and as it evaporates it cools you down. Light colours also help to reflect the sun's radiation.
5. Keep curtains drawn/blinds down when you're out of the house.
6. Fill a large plastic bottle with water and place in freezer overnight. When removed this will keep your water cool for most of the day.
Hope this helps :) Don't forget the sunscreen too. Try and use as a moisturiser after your daily shower.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Discovered new site called Groupla.com
The premise behind it seems to be that a great deal is secured by the assumption that a lot of people will be buy it - which is why it can then be offered at a lower price.
This is what they say:
About Groupola
1) Each day we add a great deal at an unbeatable price.
2) Invite all your friends, because you only get the deal if enough people sign up!
3) Come back the next day to check out what our new deal is being featured.
"What's group buying?"
At Groupola, we call the process of getting the best deals in the city "Group Buying Power" - built on the concept of group buying, where aggregate demand helps to lower prices, we work with local businesses in offering a group discount on their services or products we like to partake in, theatre, restaurants, experience days, spas, workshops and many more activities, which will complete when a an agreed "tipping point" is reached as agreed with the merchant and only if a predetermined "tipping point" number of people sign up for the day's "Groupola"
Find out more and sign-up here
This is what they say:
About Groupola
1) Each day we add a great deal at an unbeatable price.
2) Invite all your friends, because you only get the deal if enough people sign up!
3) Come back the next day to check out what our new deal is being featured.
"What's group buying?"
At Groupola, we call the process of getting the best deals in the city "Group Buying Power" - built on the concept of group buying, where aggregate demand helps to lower prices, we work with local businesses in offering a group discount on their services or products we like to partake in, theatre, restaurants, experience days, spas, workshops and many more activities, which will complete when a an agreed "tipping point" is reached as agreed with the merchant and only if a predetermined "tipping point" number of people sign up for the day's "Groupola"
Find out more and sign-up here
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
The amazing bionic cat - meow!
I was really touched when I heard about and then saw the video footage of Oscar the bionic cat who had pioneering surgery to replace his lost back feet after an accident with a combine harvester.
Take a look at the video from the bbc.c.o.uk report here.
or view this video taken from Youtube.
Take a look at the video from the bbc.c.o.uk report here.
or view this video taken from Youtube.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Wow - Pearl Jam was amazing
I just have to shout about how good Pearl Jam were on Friday at Hard Rock Calling (Hyde Park, London). WOW WOW!! They did an amazing 2 hour set list featuring a lot of old classics that the fans were dying for. Judging by the amount of T-Shirts knocking about the place - it firms up the general regard that they are the trend setters of the 'grunge' era!
This was there set list - think it deserves a Spotify playlist.
If you're a big Pearl Jam fan, check out a review of the gig.
Pearl Jam truly deserve there own stand alone place in music and shouldn't be over shadowed by Nirvana. I love them more and more as time goes by.
This was there set list - think it deserves a Spotify playlist.
If you're a big Pearl Jam fan, check out a review of the gig.
Pearl Jam truly deserve there own stand alone place in music and shouldn't be over shadowed by Nirvana. I love them more and more as time goes by.
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