With the long nights of February, you have the perfect opportunity to call the day early and get your full 7 to 9 hours of rest. Don't shortchange yourself here. Lack of sleep can cause memory issues, a weakened immune system (think fighting off colds and the flu), and high blood pressure. Stay healthy! Get to bed early when you can!
We all do it. That box of Valentine's candy is too good to resist (and it's only one day out of the year, we tell ourselves). Now, though, it's time to burn it off. A good first step before attacking the treadmill is to hydrate. If 8 glasses of water a day seem excessive, do what you can. Lethargy and headaches ... gone! Then, out the window with those extra pounds. Yes!! You've got this!!
Start your Valentine's Day blowout prep today. Cookies, decorations ... now's the time to assemble. You can prepare dough and pop cookies in the fridge or freezer to bake on the day, or go for it now, let them cool, and be one step ahead of the game. Knock it out of the park, and your family will enjoy their family Valentine event!
It's easy to relegate Valentine's Day to school events, but what kiddo wouldn't love arriving home to find their kitchen or living room filled with hearts and cookies? Take the extra step this year. A card just for your kiddo, perhaps a bag of candy hearts. "Love Ya!" "You're Best" "My Sweetie" Bring back memories? They will be special for your kiddos, too.
It's never too early to start on your spring garden, even in February, and it's a good excuse to get outside, too. Start pruning your woody plants and small trees now, before the buds swell on trees. A good test for trimming time? Frozen ground. If yours is, START TRIMMING TODAY. Plus, you'll get in a good day of EXERCISE!