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Do you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.
Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian … View moreDo you feel like there is too much light in your bedroom at night or in the morning? Too much light in your bedroom could be severely interfering with your sleep. Here’s how blackout curtains can help.
Why does light affect your sleep?
Light is one of the key signals for your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is essentially your master ‘body clock’ that takes its cues from your general sleeping patterns, light exposure and temperature. This body clock starts facilitating the release of the sleep hormone melatonin about 2 hours before ‘bedtime’.
So, reducing your exposure to light at night time may help signal to your body that it’s time for bed and help you achieve a deeper sleep. This means you should be avoiding exposure to sunlight, reducing your screen time, and dimming the lights or lamps in your bedroom. Unless you live deeply rural, you will also need to find ways to reduce light from cars, streetlights and other homes entering your bedroom. That’s where blackout curtains come in.
What are blackout curtains?
Blackout curtain or lining fabric is made from dense, tightly woven materials that do not allow light through. Because the material is dense, blackout fabrics also have great insulation and noise-cancelling properties.
How blackout curtains help you get a better night’s sleep
When installed correctly, blackout curtains (or blackout curtain lining) almost completely stop external light entering your bedroom, and so contribute to an environment that allows a deeper sleep. They need to full cover the window frame for the blackout effect to work properly, so light doesn’t come through the sides. Blackout fabrics will also help reduce your energy bill and make it easier for you to control the temperature in your bedroom – another crucial factor for your circadian rhythm.
Blackout curtains will drastically improve sleep for night shift workers
If your job or lifestyle mean you need to get your rest during daylight hours, blackout curtains are a fantastic way to reduce light exposure and ‘trick’ your circadian rhythm into producing melatonin.
If you would like to add a blackout lining to your current curtains or book your curtains or blinds in for a maintenance clean, contact the team at Curtain Clean on 0800 579 0501.
From May 20 to June 16, experience Peace on Earth: an Exhibition by Michael Angelo Burke.
Michael is a master carver and painter of wooden murals, the inspiration for which comes from the spiritual aspects of nature. In Peace on Earth, Michael presents a series of works that bring us closer to … View moreFrom May 20 to June 16, experience Peace on Earth: an Exhibition by Michael Angelo Burke.
Michael is a master carver and painter of wooden murals, the inspiration for which comes from the spiritual aspects of nature. In Peace on Earth, Michael presents a series of works that bring us closer to native New Zealand flora and fauna - transforming Feilding Art Centre into a forest of trees, flowers and birds, all carved in Michael's unique style.
Make sure you visit Feilding Art Centre from next Friday so that can discover Michael Angelo Burke's vision of Peace in Earth:
Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.
We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free … View moreBusiness is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.
We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free to use website that will help you compare NZ broadband retailers that supply businesses just like yours!
NZ Compare is here to help Kiwi businesses find the right plan, the right provider, the right fit. Go visit Business Compare now!
During challenging times, our habits and hard work can make or break us. Taking time to focus on our health and wellbeing help us build and maintain resilience. Here are 3 ingredients that we follow at NumberWorks'nWords, to achieve resilience!
Happy Mother's Day from the team at NumberWorks'nWords!
Today we honour mothers of all sorts - step mums, adoptive mums, birth mums, mothers of many, mothers of one, and every mother in between.
This modern, stylish planter finished in Resene is a great option to show off a statement plant. Find out how to create your own.
Don’t miss out on last minute gift ideas from the RED CROSS SHOP Cnr Malden and Tremaine Avenue Palmerston North
Best Wishes,and spoil your mum on Sunday.
Our House of the Week is a six bedroom family home and entertainers dream, it comes with privacy, lots of land, and even stables and a dressage arena. On offer through John and Michelle van Lienen from Sotheby's. Check out this stylish Kairanga home in today's edition of Homed!
Looking… View moreOur House of the Week is a six bedroom family home and entertainers dream, it comes with privacy, lots of land, and even stables and a dressage arena. On offer through John and Michelle van Lienen from Sotheby's. Check out this stylish Kairanga home in today's edition of Homed!
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Manawatū to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Manawatū.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Manawatū gets delivered to letterboxes on a Thursday, and also inserted into the Manawatū Standard, delivered to subscribers, and is available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Karen Baker on 021 973 105 or karen.baker@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
We are proud to begin marketing 18 Winston Avenue for Sale.
Expansive open plan living and entertaining, Sunroom, 3 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and double garaging.
Give us a call to arrange your viewing or come along to the Open Home this Sunday 2:45 - 3:15pm
Manawatu District Council is reviewing its waste management and minimisation plan and we need your help!
We are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!
It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your … View moreWe are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!
It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your availability and how you'd like to help.
If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.
Together, let's help keep small businesses busy!
Labouring work required by 53 year old Male.
Kitchenhand/dish washer, furniture removal, help with moving house or business.
Hard working and reliable.
Physically fit so I dont mind physically demanding labour.
Flexible to work any hours day or night.
If you have work you would like a hand … View moreLabouring work required by 53 year old Male.
Kitchenhand/dish washer, furniture removal, help with moving house or business.
Hard working and reliable.
Physically fit so I dont mind physically demanding labour.
Flexible to work any hours day or night.
If you have work you would like a hand with please call any time.
Available for early starts Monday to Friday.
Please note:
I have no qualifications, drivers license or transport.
If you pick me up I can be avail to do the work of digging holes, loading and unloading of materials, help to relocate or if you need a general helping hand.
I am avail for work immediately
Please phone Darrien on 02108690801
No txt messaging please
Casual Life Drawing is on tomorrow from 12pm to 2pm.
Bring your pencils, paper, and settle in for a social session of untutored drawing. An unclothed model will be your reference, presenting a range of poses throughout the session.
Entry us $20 per person. Bring a friend and they'll pay… View moreCasual Life Drawing is on tomorrow from 12pm to 2pm.
Bring your pencils, paper, and settle in for a social session of untutored drawing. An unclothed model will be your reference, presenting a range of poses throughout the session.
Entry us $20 per person. Bring a friend and they'll pay only $10.
Grab yourself a delicious Barista Made Coffee for only $4 at McCafé.
McCafé, simply good coffee.
Available for a limited time.
Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help … View moreTaking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help your child take the next step with their learning.
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