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Twelve steps to a perfect Fall evening

Published October 9, 2011 | By Debra

Here are twelve ways to perfectly and properly pamper yourself this Fall evening: (pay attention very closely now!)

1. Put on some nice jazz music,

2. Pour a glass of red wine, and

3. Have fun cooking and trying a new recipe tonight: perhaps a Fall soup or pumpkin bread?

4. Light some candles and enjoy a nice dinner with your family.

5. While your sweetie or children are cleaning up, draw yourself up a nice hot bubble or oil bath with some relaxing and pleasing scents.

6. Rejoin your family to watch a movie together (a few movies that we have watched recently that I can highly recommend are: A Dog year, Limitless,
The Town, Shadows In The Sun, and Something Borrowed)

7. While you are watching the movie you can be exchanging back rubs with your spouse or partner or cuddling up close with children and pets.

8. Come to bed to freshly laundered linens (which you did earlier today in preparation for this wonderful night)

9. Make love or

10. Read something inspirational and relaxing. A few titles I am thoroughly enjoying and you will find on my bed stand are: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, The Power of Decision by Raymond Charles Barker, Heart Centered Marriage by Sue Patton Thoele, and Secret The Power by Rhonda Byrne

11. Finally, write a few things in your journal that you feel blessed about and thankful for.

12, Always remember that you are safe, you are loved, and that you are enough!

Lights off.

Good night!

Debra

Zzzzzzzzzzzz

Good scents equals good sleep: Two body lotions to use at bedtime

Published August 28, 2011 | By Debra

Research says that good smells promote good sleep. We want to do what we can to keep our bedroom and linens fresh and clean. I like to end my day with a hot bath and then lather my body as I am drying off with a high quality body lotion that has a nice relaxing scent.

I have tried many lotions and here are two I really like:

1. Bath and body Works AROMATHERAPY SLEEP Body Lotion Warm Milk & Honey

This wonderful lotion has cinnamon and clove essential oils in it and it is a wonderfully warm and cozy fragrance. There is also a pillow spray with the same fragrance. If you drift off to sleep surrounded by this smell you will sleep deeply, guaranteed!

Please note that I visited Bath and Body Works website and could not find the Warm Milk & Honey formula. There were other Aromatherapy formulas available and I am sure worth a try. It could be Warm Milk & Honey has been discontinued. I did, however, find this product on Amazon.com

2. Another lotion I highly recommend for right before bed is Kiss My Face lavender shea. The soft lavender scent is so relaxing. This high quality “ultra Moisturizer” will leave your skin silky smooth too. Simply wonderful

Ten things that cause insomnia and ten things to do to get better sleep

Published May 12, 2011 | By Debra

Ten things that cause us to lose sleep:

1. Worry

2. Anxiety

3. Pain

4. Snoring parnter

5. Active mind

6. Active bladder

7. Active pets

8. Young children and babies

9. Uncomfortable mattress

10. Too much light or noise

Ten things you can do to get better sleep:

1. Meditate

2. Write in your journal.

3. Read something positive and spiritual before turning off the light.

4. Take a hot bath.

5. Don’t drink too much before bed.

6. Gently encourage partner to seek help with his/her snoring

7. Exercise during the day. Take a walk after dinner.

8. Focus on the good that ocurred during your day and what you have to look forward to in the morning.

9. Wear socks.

10. Invest in high quality linenes, pillows, and pajamas that you feel positively dreamy in.

In peace,

Debra

Fifteen things to get you on the path to a good night’s sleep

Published April 22, 2011 | By Debra

Do these things to get you on the path to a good nignt sleep:

1. Do things that have meaning for you during the day.

2. Exercise

3. Read things that spiritually uplift you and nourish your spirit.

4. hang out with kind, supportive, and loving people.

5. Refrain from criticism and judgment as much as you can.

6. Limit caffeine later in the day.

7. Don’t worry about your sleep or having insomnia.

8. Focus on your blessings and the peace you enjoy right now.

9. Think of God or whatever has meaning for you spiritually as you turn in at night.

10. Have a comfortable sleep space. Consider your bedroom as a personal sanctuary.

11. Any worrisome thoughts get out on paper in your journal and then release them.

12. Take a hot bath before bed.

13. Don’t drink too much liquid in the evening.

14. Wear socks.

15. Go to bed with a thankful heart.

In Peace,

Debra

You are REALLY cranky. Now what? Ten ideas…

Published January 9, 2011 | By Debra

There are days when you just feel cranky. Perhaps you did not get enough sleep. Maybe you feel overworked or overwhelmed. Your spouse said something to irritate you. Who knows? There are many reasons why we get grumpy. So you are cranky, now what?

10 Choices for you:

Do nothing. Know that this too shall pass. Just wait it out. Your more cheerful self will inevitably show her or himself back up again.
Get moving! Take a brisk walk around the block. Head out to the gym.
Take a nap.
Ask your sweetie for a back rub.
Drink a glass of wine.
Do something that pleases you
Laugh. Yeah, I know you are cranky and don’t want to. But fake it till you make it applies here. So try it.
Do something nice for someone else to get out of your grumpy old self for a while.
Take a bath.
Plan a trip or a fun adventure. Anticipation is a great mood enhancer.

To a happier state soon,

Debra : )

Ten essentials to getting a good night sleep

Published December 17, 2010 | By Debra

Ten essentials to getting a good night sleep:

Do all you can to feel good about yourself and your life.
Wear socks! Yes, I know there are those of you out there who just don’t think wearing socks to bed is very cool or sexy- but get over it. If you want a good night sleep, keep your feet warm.
Decide to make peace a higher priority than being right. It is actually a good feeling to tell your spouse ” you have a good point” or “I’m sorry”. Being humble leads to good sleep. Making the ego boss leads to sleepless, angry, tormented nights- you choose!
Sleep on a high quality mattress. Good sleep and your back will thank you.
Don’t overdo caffeine or alcohol at night.
Don’t eat overly heavy foods too close to bedtime.
Nurture your spiritual life. Prayer, meditation, and journal writing really works.
Make love. Good hormones. Good sleep.
A hot bath is a very relaxing thing to do before turning in.
Clean comfortable sheets and pillows.

Sweet Dreams My Friends..Zzzzz…

Debra

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Instead of counting sleep, do these seven things…

Published October 7, 2010 | By Debra

When you are ready to sleep tonight, instead of counting sheep, do this:

Think of all of your successes today. Yes, you were a success in some way! If you made just one other human being smile today, you were a success.
Take a hot bath or shower.
Read something spiritual or relaxing.
Write in your journal.
Breathe
Do gentle stretching exercises
Make love

Sweet dreams.

Debra : )

The Top 5 Songs To Take A Hot Bath To

Published September 25, 2010 | By Debra

Taking a hot bath is a great way to relax and pamper ourselves. Candle light, a glass of wine, good smelling bubbles and soap….Mmmmm… nice.

What about music to enhance the bathing experience?

Our local newspaper yesterday had an article posting the “Top 5 Song To Take A Hot Bath To”.

I thought this would be a fun list to share with you. The song ideas come from Devin Balara (wjct.org/radio) who hosts a locally produced radio show (here in Jacksonville, Florida), “Indie Endeavor”.

Here are the songs:

“Red Hot Drops” by Chad Vangaalen
“Let’s Be Still” by Yo La Tengo
“Slow Motion” by Panda Bear
“Bad Dream” by Lake
“I Am Trying To Break Your Heart” by Wilco

Feel free to comment with any music ideas of your own to share….

Source: The Times-Union Heather Lovejoy September 24, 2010

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