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WW Giveaway – In The Book Personalized Storybook! #Giveaway{ends 6/15}

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win a personalized storybook, space kids book, abc book, alphabet book, solar system book

Sponsored By: In The Book

 

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

Winner Will Receive Their Choice of Book:

My Book About Space   OR   Alphabet World!

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About In The Book:

In The Book has a smorgasbord of books that you can personalize with your child’s or loved one’s name. They have children’s books, books for grown-ups, special occasions, and so much more! 
 
Inside the books, on every page, your child will find their name written into the story and hidden within the images on the page. In The Book also lets you put a special dedication message to your recipient in the beginning of the book and a picture of your child in the back.
Open To WORLDWIDE entrants and must be 18+ to enter

Giveaway Dates ~ 5/18 9:00AM EST through 6/15 11:59PM EST


Disclosure: Love, Mrs. Mommy and all participating bloggers are not held responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize obligations. This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Facebook or any other social media site. The winner will be randomly drawn by Giveaway Tools and will be notified by email. Winner has 48 hours to reply before a replacement winner will be drawn. If you would like to participate in an event like this please contact LoveMrsMommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

Enriching Activities for Those Confined To Bed

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Being confined to the bed when unwell can seem frustrating at times. If you are suffering from illness or injury and are out of action for a long period of time, it is important to remain occupied to offer variety, particularly if you are unable to leave your bed for whatever reason. Here are some uplifting activities for people confined to bed, which can help them make the best use of those long hours.

Staying Entertained

Keeping entertained is obviously the main objective if you find yourself confined to bed. Try not to overexert yourself, as this can lead to further injury or pain. Taking up a new hobby, or setting out a goal of a certain amount of movies to watch can be a great way to pass the hours. Board games and card games with friends are another great way to occupy yourself. Broaden your horizons and try out new games that you haven’t previously tried. Challenge yourself while bed bound, and by the time you are better, you could be the next pro to a game or hobby. Utilize the time in bed as much as possible, as opposed to becoming massively frustrated about your situation.

Catch up with people

You may be able to find time to call a loved one who lives away or write a letter to a long lost pen pal. Try and get some admin tasks done that you ran out of time to do before. Suddenly that to do list will become far less daunting.

Riddles

Riddles are a great way of keeping someone occupied. You could look for –

  • Book of riddles

  • Quizzes

  • Word search games

  • Sodoku books

  • Arithmetic logic books

There is a saying, ‘an empty mind is the devil’s workshop.’ Being engrossed in these books certainly can help distract and occupy your mind if you are becoming frustrated with your current situation.

Art and Craft

Arts and crafts are known to be massively beneficial in terms of the therapeutic process involved. Not only does this activity help them challenge your creativity, but you are also credited with a sense of accomplishment once a particular piece has been completed. You might even surprise yourself and put this skill to practice on a daily basis! To get some inspiration on where to start, get some inspiration from sites such origami way.

Upper-body Exercises

Playing catch and toss with a balloon is a great one on one stay-in-bed exercise. Other exercises can include –

  • Lifting foldable dumbbells

  • Arm wrestling

  • Synchronized hand movements with music

Taking Care of a plant

Placing a small plant by your bedside and take care of it. This can distract and occupy you and gives you some responsibility.

Reading

Reading is another great way to distract yourself. Be it magazines, books or newspaper, spending some time relaxing and losing yourself in a book or article can be the perfect escape to fill those hours which sometimes feel never-ending. You can expand your knowledge about certain subjects too.

Everything You Need to Create a Cosy Reading Nook

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Nowadays our lives are so busy and stressful, we find ourselves constantly on the go, always under pressure and never getting a second to relax. We check our phones first thing in the morning, and we’re still checking notifications as we get in bed that night. Our lives never stop. This kind of constant stress and pressure can lead to physical and mental health problems, stress, anxiety and a feeling of never being good enough. This means that it’s more important than ever that we take a little time out for ourselves when we get chance.

Adding a reading nook to your home can give your tranquil and calming place to relax, unwind and forget about your problems for a while. This can help you to sleep better, put things into perspective and help you avoid burn-out. Here’s a look at everything that you need to create your cosy reading nook.

Space

The first thing to consider is where you want to build your reading nook. All you need is an unused corner of your home. It could be in your bedroom or dining room, away from the hustle and bustle of the kitchen or lounge. Just make sure it’s somewhere you can relax and be comfortable.

Shelving

Your reading nook will need some shelving to keep all of your books. If you are short on space, either opt for some clever storage ideas or just include some of your favourites. However, if possible, surrounding yourself with books can be a fantastic way to unwind and encourage a relaxing atmosphere.

Books

If there is one thing that your reading nook needs above all else, it’s books! Use this as an excuse to go shopping. Search for some classics and special editions to perfect your collection.

Comfort

Your reading nook needs to be comfortable. Check out Warm Rooms for some radiators to fit your space, add plenty of soft furnishings to create a comfortable atmosphere and then consider seating. Think about the area that you’re working with. Do you have room for a small sofa or comfy chair? If so, go for it. Test some out to make sure they feel just right. If you are working with a smaller area, look at window seats and beanbags.

Lighting

Your reading nook needs lighting. Especially if you are using a partition of some kind to separate it from the rest of the room. Look for bright standing lamps which offer focused ambient lighting so that you can read late into the night.

A Table

You’ll need a table, so you’ve got somewhere for a hot drink or a glass of wine. You could even use it as somewhere to put your feet up or make some notes. It doesn’t need to be large; a small side table would do. You could even upcycle your own to add a touch of personality.

Finishing Touches

To add some of your style to your reading nook, bring in some influences from the rest of your home. Add artwork, photos, a curtain, candles and anything else that helps you to relax.

A reading nook can add a valuable space which can enrich your life and increase your enjoyment of your home massively.