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Nothing says Christmas has started like a Goodwill evening
Gift inspiration for people you don't know well (or are hard to buy for): part 2
How to make your Christmas gift even more special with Japanese-inspired gift wrapping
You've found the perfect present - so how are you going to match the wrap to the awesome gift inside?
Furoshiki!
Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese way of wrapping everyday items which originated when people wrapped their clothes in a distinctive large square cloth when visiting a public bath so they could easily identify their belongings.
Why Painswick Goodwill Market is known as the twinkliest night of the year
"Who wouldn't love patchouli and neroli?"
Gift inspiration for people you don't know well (or are hard to buy for): Part 1
Ruscombe & Whiteshill Community Shop
The secret to getting a deep and peaceful night's sleep
Now the weather has turned autumnal, who’s looking forward to a warming soak in the bath?
Eight tips to help you fall asleep and get a great night's sleep
If you struggle to get to sleep you're not alone. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that up to two thirds of adults occasionally experience insomnia. Does not getting enough sleep matter? In short, yes, it matters a great deal.
The effects of not sleeping
There are numerous studies that show the effects of not getting enough sleep. From an increased risk of diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes, to weight gain, anxiety, and poor memory. Or put another way, the longer* and better your sleep, the better quality of life you'll have.
Try these College Green sleep tips to help get a good night's sleep:
Ten easy plastic free swaps to make during Plastic Free July
Why I'm getting in a lather about World Beer Day
