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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.
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Mother's Day Blessings to you all.
You can catch me reading some poetry and telling some light-hearted jokes on Radio Kidnappers today (Sunday) at 1:30 pm. (AM 10431 or FM 104.7 or go to their website and listen live)
I hope you have enjoyed the poems this week.
Here is today's … View moreMother's Day Blessings to you all.
You can catch me reading some poetry and telling some light-hearted jokes on Radio Kidnappers today (Sunday) at 1:30 pm. (AM 10431 or FM 104.7 or go to their website and listen live)
I hope you have enjoyed the poems this week.
Here is today's one.
Bright Blessings on you all
Rhonda
My Mother Kept A Garden
My Mother kept a garden,
A garden of the heart.
She planted all the good things
That gave my life its start.
She turned me to the sunshine
And encouraged me to dream.
Fostering and nurturing
The seeds of self-esteem.
And when the winds and rain came,
She protected me enough.
But not too much because she knew
I'd need to stand up strong and tough.
Her constant good example
Always taught me right from wrong.
Markers for my pathway
That will last a lifetime long.
I am my Mother's garden.
I am her legacy.
And I hope today she feels the love – Reflected back at me.
Credit: Real Simple Website
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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!
Chicken coop Aliminium frame won't rust.
Has nesting box . Screen door. Fully enclosed . Will have to be unscrewed from base post to be removed. Will need to have truck or big trailer. Not sure if weight . So will need a few people to lift it.
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.
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We are thrilled to introduce our new Havelock North store Manager - Erin Nimon to the team at the House of Travel. A Havelock North local, Erin brings a wealth of experience to our store and looks forward to meeting you and planning your next adventure 💜
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!
Paint and Sip Class, including a glass of wine, soft drink, or tea /coffee.
Tuesday 26th April - 6pm until 9pm (12 spaces available)
Wednesday 27th April 10am-1pm
(12 spaces available)
Come along for a fun filled class and take home your masterpiece.
No experience necessary, I will guide you … View morePaint and Sip Class, including a glass of wine, soft drink, or tea /coffee.
Tuesday 26th April - 6pm until 9pm (12 spaces available)
Wednesday 27th April 10am-1pm
(12 spaces available)
Come along for a fun filled class and take home your masterpiece.
No experience necessary, I will guide you through every step of the way.
50% deposit will be required for bookings.
Hope to see you there,
Cheryl 😊
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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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