It’s meant to be a time of good cheer, relaxation and celebration, but for many, Christmas can be supremely stressful. So, it’s particularly important to take a moment to relax, and there’s no better way to calm the mind and relax the body than by taking an aromatherapy bath. Yes, taking a good soak in…
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Bernie Rowen-Ross tells us many of the traditions we follow at Christmas have passed to Christianity from other older practices. Not everyone celebrates Christmas, and I often wonder about the traditions which have passed to Christianity from other older practices. One of those is the shortest day – the winter equinox which falls on either…
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Bernadette Petrie asks us to pay attention to how we feel at Christmas and into the coming year.. I was writing this piece, whilst sitting in a local café and took the opportunity to ask a couple of fellow customers, (who both gave me lovely smiles as I glanced up) what they loved most about Christmas.…
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Christmas is upon us and, for many, it can be a very mixed time of year. Filled with laughter, a wonder of festive delights and all things sparkly. But, it can also be a time filled with an under-current of pressure on many different levels, and if left unmanaged can mess with our routines and…
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While daily brushing and flossing will be enough for most us to keep our teeth and gums healthy, for others this might not be enough to smile confidently. According to a recent survey forty per cent of the UK population are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. If you hide your teeth when you…
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For many the thought of spending an hour in the company of a personal trainer can be kind of daunting. Running on a treadmill or waving a kettle-bell around in the air while a total stranger in top physical condition looks at you? Well, that would be intimidating to anyone. The truth is, though, if…
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Finding more time in your day can often seem like an impossible feat. This is where Distinctive Assistants can help. Distinctive Assistants has been providing a trusted virtual PA service across Edinburgh and East Lothian for over ten years. At the heart of Andrea Webb’s business, is a simple mission – to create space for…
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Kitchens used to be hidden-away work spaces, but today they’re rooms in which we spend huge amounts of time. Not only do they need to offer the preparation and cooking facilities to suit all the home’s occupants, but they must also be a stylish space, we enjoy being in. Choosing a new kitchen is one…
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There’s more to cleaning a carpet than just a once over with the vacuum cleaner. Every so often you need to give then a deep clean, and with Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to call in the professionals. Our carpets have to cope with a lot – mud, food, pet hair and worse! Nothing that…
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