Make your garden a safe haven for robins this winter with these expert tips
Up to half of garden birds die of cold and hunger in winter. Here’s how to help them survive. ADVERTISEMENT Although Europe isn’t facing the biting cold snaps of previous Christmases, us humans aren’t the only ones who feel it when the temperatures drop. Robins and other native birds are under increasing danger due to […]
Skincare Tips for Winter: How to prepare your skin for the cold season
As the colder months approach, it’s essential to adjust your skincare routine to accommodate the harsh conditions of winter. The drop in temperature, lower humidity, and stronger winds can all have a significant impact on your skin, leading to dryness, irritation, and other skin concerns. Let’s help you know to prepare your skin for winter, […]
Roast vegetables: How to get the most out of them this winter
Timing and preparation Vegetables have varying cooking times. To ensure even cooking, cut vegetables into uniform sizes. Denser vegetables like potatoes and carrots may need a head start. Arrange them on a baking tray and roast for 10-15 minutes before adding quicker-cooking vegetables such as Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. Pre-boiling For particularly dense vegetables like […]
Why do I keep waking up during the night? Here’s how to improve your winter sleep
If you’ve noticed yourself waking up in the middle of the night more often as the months have become cooler, you’re not alone. Even subtle changes like less daylight hours and a drop in temperatures can affect your sleep. Here’s why and what you can do about it. Why do I keep waking up during […]
Chapped lips guide: What causes dry lips, how to treat them and what you should avoid
It’s the lip look nobody wants: red, inflamed, and cracked, with dead skin peeling around the edges. With winter well and truly here, chapped lips are among the most annoying side effects of the cooler air. Here we speak to Deshan Sebaratnam, a dermatologist at Liverpool Hospital, and associate professor Dan Malone from Monash University’s […]
How to protect your pets during cold Winter weather
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – When we talk about preparing for the cold, you hear the Weather Authority team talk about protecting the P’s: people, pipes, plants, and pets. EPIC Outreach, an organization that uses animals to help people, shared these tips with us on how you can better protect your pets. Tips for protecting pets from […]
How to survive Spokane’s coldest, darkest months | Arts & Culture | Spokane | The Pacific Northwest Inlander
click to enlarge When the weather outside is frightful, bike! Every year, the same dread. The sun will go down before I get off work. The temperature will barely break freezing for weeks on end. The dormant season has begun. Last year, for the first time in my 15 years living in the Inland Northwest, […]