I have a ritual before going to bed that really helps get me in the "zzz" frame of mind: brush teeth, wash face, change into pyjamas, put lotion on hands/feet, and do one game of Sudoku. It might sound quite boring and mundane to you, but for those of us who tend to have sleep troubles, establishing a nighttime pattern helps to give your body cues that it's time to hit the sack. Some might argue that I learned it from my daughter, as we do the same nighttime ritual with her every night, as all the books suggest routines are good to establish for a (hopeful!) good night's sleep.
Last night I tried one of our new products that we're carrying at Shak-Shuka, from a company that I've written about before - Erbaviva. This time instead of the "schpritz" deodorant, I replaced the Refreshing Foot Balm in my nighttime routine. I was pleased to find a gentle scent (but enough to relax me), smooth as silk application, and low-and-behold: I didn't have to wait 10 minutes before slipping my feet under the covers like I did with my old foot lotion! Anyone who uses foot lotion regularly will feel my pain: instead of the lotion being absorbed, it just "sits" on top of the foot for a LOOONG time so you're rendered motionless until it sinks in. Thank goodness for Erbaviva's Refreshing Foot Balm so that now I can sneak in another 10 minutes of beauty rest instead of dangling my feet over the side of the bed! And with the ingredients being nearly 100% organic, I can slather it on at will and know that I'm doing myself (and the planet) some good......zzz......
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