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Candles that Smell Like Old Books
Candles that smell like old books are a unique and delightful way to bring the comforting scent of aged paper into your home. The smell of old books is often described as sweet and comforting, with hints of vanilla and almonds. This scent is caused by the chemical breakdown of compounds within the paper, which release volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Many people find this scent nostalgic and comforting, and it can evoke memories of libraries, bookstores, and cozy reading nooks. Having a candle that smells like old books can bring this comforting scent into your home. It can create a cozy atmosphere that encourages relaxation and reading. Additionally, the scent of…
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How to Beat Worry and Anxiety
Worry We worry because we want to make sure that things turn out the way we want them to. Worrying can be a way of trying to control the future, even though we know that this isn’t possible. We might worry about the future, our relationships, our health, or our finances. Worrying can be a way of trying to protect ourselves from potential danger or harm. Here are some tips for how to relieve worry: Anxiety Common causes of anxiety include: What helps to relieve anxiety and worry? Essential oils have been used for centuries to help reduce feelings of anxiety and worry. Lavender, chamomile, and ylang-ylang essential oils are…
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Beat the Motivation Slump
Whether it be at home or work we all get a slump in our motivation. A lack of motivation can increase anxiety, stress and worry and in turn diminish mental clarity. A lack of motivation can be caused by many things but some primary things are: While these causes by and large can be remedied relatively easily sometimes we need a little more of an immediate helping hand. There are a number of short-term things that may help. Do 10 minutes of exercise, that could be a walk, a little yoga or just pulling weeds from the garden. The shift in the brain can be enough to refresh you to…
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How to Beat Cancer the Natural Way
For over 50 years now, the world has been living in the anxiety of the deadly monster, Cancer. Every day, over 20,000 people die of cancer and with such statistics, it’s totally okay for people to be scared. However, there’s one pungent remedy that has proved to suppress the fear effectively: knowledge. Doctors and scientists believe that if cancer victims can beat the illness in their minds, then they can beat it out of their bodies. Health magazines, television shows and online blogs dedicated to spreading awareness on the possible antidotes of cancer have been set up and maybe soon enough, these efforts might just pay off. Nevertheless, orthodox methods…
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Jennifer Pudney’s Fun, Colourful, Addictive Needlepoint Kits
If you are into embroidery or tapestry crafts then the Jennifer Pudney range of postcard-size needlepoint tapestry kits is perfect. I started doing these a few years back and became addicted. They are so whimsical and fun. The colours pop and just make you feel amazing. Unlike larger needlepoints that can take months to finish the small size of these really funky designs will make each design fast to finish. For those who love to travel with a craft project, the Jennifer Pudney postcard range is perfect. I always take one with me when I travel because they are small and easy to pack. What I love is they are…
