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Five Tips For A Cozy Movie Night With Your Partner

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It’s that time of year when the evenings start to get darker earlier on and the colder weather starts to draw in. It’s the season of pumpkins and Christmas trees, so it’s time to cancel any social plans and have a movie night with your loved one. Here are five tips for a cozy movie night with your partner.

 

Pick out a movie ahead of time

First and foremost, make sure you’ve got a movie picked out ahead of time. There’s nothing more time-consuming than picking out a movie, especially when you happen to like different genres. It’s important to find a compromise so that you can enjoy the film together, rather than just being one person who is enjoying it.

 

With that being said, consider picking out a movie ahead of time so that it’s ready for when you’re on the couch, wanting to press play. Whether it’s a classic from this list of Christmas movies or it’s a new one you’ve not seen before,

Think about cooking a themed meal

If it’s a particular movie that you’re watching, whereby there’s a theme to it, perhaps you could think about cooking a themed meal. For example, if it’s Harry Potter, you might want to seek some inspiration from classic dishes served in the film.

 

You’re likely to find something within the movie that you can mimic whether it’s a delicious meal or an unusual one. It’s a great way to start off the evening and to get you in the mood for the movie itself.

Set the mood with low-lighting

To help get the vibes going for your cozy movie night, make sure you’ve set the mood with low lighting. Low lighting is ideal for when you’re having a movie night. There’s nothing worse than having your main lights on and having glare on the television screen.

 

Think about low lighting like fairy lights and candles, rather than putting on any ceiling lights. Table lamps might be a good in-between too but try to keep it as low as possible when it comes to lighting choices.

Prep some snacks for the evening

Snacks are a great option to have when it comes to your evening. There’s nothing better than having a mixture of snacks to graze on as you make your way through the movie. Chances are, the snacks will be finished before the first 10 minutes of the movie are underway. However, that’s no surprise for many!

Prepping the snacks is important because you want all of the movie staples, whether that’s chocolate to popcorn, slushie drinks to fizzy ones.

Make sure you have plenty of throws or a duvet available

Finally, and most importantly, make sure you have plenty of throws to hand or a big fluffy duvet to get lost under and curled up in with your partner.

A date night with your partner doesn’t need to be much, especially when it comes to making it meaningful. Spending the night together over a good movie, some tasty snacks, and perhaps a cheeky tipple or two is a wonderful way to enjoy an evening in. 

 

Happy Mamma, Happy Baby – Making The End Of Your Pregnancy More Comfortable

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You’ve battled through the morning sickness, the need to pee constantly and the constant hunger cravings. And now your pregnancy is entering its biggest, and thankfully, final hurdle. While reaching the end of your pregnancy is an exciting time with a baby on the way, it can also be one of the most challenging, as you enter your most uncomfortable phase of pregnancy. 

While you may not be able to make all of your aches and pains go away, there are things you can do to help you feel a little more comfortable as you get ready for your baby’s arrival.

 

Keep moving

While it may not always sound easy to keep moving at the end of the pregnancy, it can work wonders for your body, and your mind. Exercise is one way to boost your energy levels, and it can help alleviate some of your pains. Before doing any form of exercise, make sure you speak to your doctor first and monitor how you’re feeling throughout. If something doesn’t feel right, stop what you’re doing and speak to your doctor.

 

Walking and swimming can be low-impact forms of pregnancy that will help you stay active. You can also check out specialist pregnancy workout classes like pre-natal yoga and Pilates for programs that are designed around you.

Visit a chiropractor or try a pregnancy massage

If you’re dealing with pelvic pain, back pain, and other forms of pain caused by pregnancy, then a pregnancy massage or visit to the chiropractor can work wonders. The Webster’s Technique benefits include helping to reduce pain and discomfort, as well as helping with fetal positioning, better pelvic balance, and more. A visit to an expert who deals with pre-natal cases can help you get dedicated advice to help you feel more comfortable at this stage of your pregnancy.

Try a pregnancy pillow (or an alternative)

Pregnancy pillows can be used throughout each stage of your pregnancy, but many people find them most useful in the final stages. They can help support your bump, back and other parts of your body to help take the weight off for a more restful sleep. 

You can try various techniques to help with sleep during your third trimester, or you can consider finding a more comfortable spot to sleep in – whatever works best for you!

Dress for comfort

Your clothing can make a big difference to how you feel day to day during the end stages of pregnancy. Opt for loose clothing that keeps you at a comfortable temperature – you don’t want to feel trapped in anything too tight. If you’re going to work, you may want to take a change of clothes to wear if you start feeling too uncomfortable.

It’s normal to struggle with the last stages of pregnancy, and many women will share your misery. Finding ways to be more comfortable can help you enjoy these last weeks, so that you can get excited about what’s to come. Hang in there, mamma, you can do it!

Bababoo & Friends Wonder Tree Shape Sorting Clock

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Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

Early childhood development is very important. I am always looking for products that promote this initiative. I was impressed with Bababoo and Friends Wonder Tree Shape Sorting Clock.

While playing hide and seek in the flower meadow, Bababoo and Pippa come across a wonderous tree that effortlessly teaches you how to solve a mess of numbers correctly!

The unique sorting and learning clock teaches children much more than just reading time. The number blocks with their different shapes and colors enable the child to play, sort, and recognize relationships. The pieces develop logical thinking and hand-eye coordination and are provided with magnets to help them stay put. Sorting the individual block of numbers into the appropriate form gives your kiddo a sense of achievement.

The number blocks with their different shapes and colors enable a child to play, sort, and recognize the different shapes. It also allows them to develop logical thinking and hand-eye coordination.

The multifunctional sorting clock helps the child to recognize connections in order to further advance their cognitive abilities. This makes a great gift for the upcoming holiday season.