Shake it Baby

As with most things you buy for your home, you will need to think about comfort, style, comfort, cost and of course style when selecting bedding.  You’d think it would be quite simple.  What’s difficult about bedding I hear you ask.  But when you consider that there are blankets, bedspreads, comforters, sheets and pillowcases suddenly you head will start to ache.

Think: integrated.

Like other furniture for your home, bedding will need to compliment each other.  Think of it as creating a meal.  Some foods go great with each other whilst other combinations could only be stomached by pregnant women!

Some people have a natural sense of style and will select items that go great with each other.  Luckily those of you who aren’t naturally gifted in this department as long as you follow a few simple guidelines.

First of all think about colour.  Don’t simply look at colours in isolation.  In other words, think about how it will fit into the entire colour scheme of your room.  Colours can leap out at you or sit quietly depending on the shade and intensity.  Some colours will be bright and vivid whilst others will be natural and muted.  Decide what type you like and stick to it.  A muted russet will look horrific next to screaming pink.  Also think about what colour you want to dominate a room.  You may just want whites and creams with the occasional splash of colour.  Alternatively you may have a more bold and vivacious sense of style.

Pattern can really make or break bedding.  Some patterns such as op art from the ’60s can make you feel dizzy, whilst natural forms can make you feel peaceful.  Think about what emotions you want to create with your patterns.

Luckily many shops sell sets of bedding which are designed to go together and suit any taste.  Of course, you will need to think about what type of bedroom furniture you have and what size of bedroom you own.  If you live in a Georgian property with high ceilings then you may want to look for natural, heritage colours.  Whereas if you have a contemporary loft apartment you can afford to go for something a bit more cutting edge and daring.

You also need to be practical because there are lots of people who have allergies to such things as dust mites and fleas.  Yes that’s right, you might have a flea allergy.  If you have fleas in your bed you will need to use certain products to get rid of them.

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So many people who feel over-worked or stressed turn to coffee for an energy boost.  But is this the best option?  The caffeine in coffee often makes people suffer from the “jitters” so they’re now turning to other drinks instead.

Yerba Mate

Yerba mate (pronounced yerba-mateh) is believed to be another alternative.  The leaves of the Yerba Mate’ tree are dried along with some of the twigs. After the leaves are dried they can be steeped in hot, not boiling, water. The taste is similar to green tea with a more herbal, bitter flavor.

What is Yerba Mate?

The Yerba mate tree is found in South America and is part of the holly family.  It has long green leaves, whitish flowers and bears a small red berry.

Health Benefits of Yerba Mate’

If you take a daily multi-vitamin you may want to consider taking Yerba Mate instead as it is packed with loads of vitamins and minerals such as A, B1, B2, B3, B5 and C, potassium, magnesium, iron, sodium, and phosphorus.

Caffeine is in Yerba Mate’

OK, so there’s caffeine in Yerba Mate but it’s been found that people who are sensitive to caffeine are not so with Yerba Mate’ even though it does have caffeine in it.

Mate’ also is easier on the stomach then coffee and some teas. This added with all the nutrients it has makes it a great alternative to coffee beans.

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Teenage girls are pretty much obsessed with two things:  boys and fashion.  The latter they spend as much as mum and dad’s money as the can on.  The love to go out with their friends to the local shopping mall to see what the latest trends are.  Unfortunately many teenage girls feel left out simply because they are plus sized.  They find that buying a basic pair of jeans can be a struggle, let alone anything cutting-edge.

Despite many fashion outlets cater for plus-sized adults, younger people have been a bit over-looked until recently.  You have always liked Japanese clothes but they might not fit you.

Because clothes manufacturers have woken up to the fact that teenagers have so much spending power, they are now starting to cater for the better.  Because image is so important to people of all ages and sizes, clothing for plus sized teens are now trendy as well as well-fitted.

Big bold flowers often appear on adult plus sized clothing, if a teen doesn’t want this simply go online.

What Your Clothes Say About You?

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