Refresh your wellness routine this spring
When you start your spring cleaning, remember to include a review of your current wellness routine. These favourite items will help you feel ready to take on the season.
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With the new season comes new elements you can incorporate into your personal wellness to feel your best when the sun starts shining! Aside from the natural vitamin D that’s coming your way, at this time of year you should take inventory of your hydration habits, sun care regime, sleep schedule, and fitness activities as well. Keep reading for our top recommendations.
H2O Capsule Half Gallon Hydration Jug
SHOP NOW on Amazon.ca: Are you drinking enough water? Everyone knows it’s important to stay hydrated no matter what the season is, with the better weather coming where you’ll be spending more time outdoors in warmer temperatures, now is the perfect time to ensure you’re on top of it. Hydration jugs are becoming increasingly popular, and not only amongst avid gym-goers. This bottle will provide you with your entire daily water intake with precise measurements at half a gallon.
Key takeaways:
Leakproof, non-toxic, BPA and BPS-free
Comes with a protective sleeve featuring extra storage for your phone, keys, or cards, a carrying strap, and a removable straw
Dishwasher safe
Garnier Ombrelle Ultralight Sunscreen for the Face
SHOP NOW on Amazon.ca: Sure, you’ll still be wearing a coat, pants, and probably mitts for part of springtime, which means your face is one of the only parts of your body exposed to the sun and as the sun gets stronger, it’s even more important to remember to apply sunscreen before heading outside. This option from Garnier Ombrelle is formulated specifically for your face, plus it’s recognized by the Canadian Dermatology Association. Pack this for upcoming vacations too.
Key takeaways:
SPF 60 with Ombrelle’s patented Mexoryl Technology for filtering the sun
Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, colorant-free with vitamin E antioxidant for hydration
Absorbs quickly with no residue
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Ice Roller for Face and Eyes
SHOP NOW on Amazon.ca: If changes in weather patterns and seasons trigger your migraines, your sinuses are in pain from spring allergies, or you’ve suffered some bug bites or a sunburn, rejoice with this best-selling ice roller. While it helps to alleviate minor ailments, it can also reduce fatigue and help you relax after a long day.
Key takeaways:
Cold therapy helps promote blood circulation
Easy to use by removing the roller and keeping it in the freezer
Ergonomically designed handle for optimal comfort and grip
Neilmed Sinus Rinse Starter Kit
SHOP NOW on Amazon.ca: This is a well-used product among my friends and family members, especially as seasonal allergies start to creep into their lives. If you’re looking for an all-natural option to keep in your medicine cabinet for quick relief of sinus congestion, ‘add to cart’!
Key takeaways:
Starter kit includes one rinse bottle, one custom-designed black cap, one tube, five pre-mixed packets of the rinse, and instructions
Easier to use than a traditional neti pot for both adults and kids
Good option if you do not want to take over-the-counter medications during allergy season
Dreamegg White Noise Sound Machine
SHOP NOW on Amazon.ca: Changes in weather patterns, the time change, and the overall anticipation of all things spring and summer can cause you to have a restless sleep. The Dreamegg White Noise Sound Machine has proven to be a customer favourite in all seasons at Shop the Weather because the various sound selections help you fall and stay asleep.
Key takeaways:
Seven white noises, seven fan sounds, and 10 nature sounds
Optional warm glow night light, ideal for children
Also assists tinnitus patients, shift workers, insomnia sufferers, and people who live in loud environments get a better quality of sleep
Noise Cancelling Earplugs
SHOP NOW on Amazon.ca: For those who want silence to recharge, these noise-cancelling earplugs will help you get a more restful sleep by blocking out the early morning chirps and tweets of spring. Everyone knows to get the ideal night’s rest that your environment should be as quiet as possible and these reusable earplugs will do the trick for blocking out sounds from inside your household and out.
Key takeaways:
Ergonomic design making them more comfortable than foam earplugs
Noise reduction rating (SNR) of 25-33 dB and 100 per cent noise reduction without completely isolating the sound
Made from high-quality silicone; washable and reusable
Minimal Natural Fibre Bento Box
SHOP NOW on Amazon.ca: Your wellness also includes your plan for meals every day, so take a minute to overhaul and organize your snacks and lunches by investing in a bento box that you can easily take with you to the office, school, or even to a park on a sunny spring day! The dividers make it simple to separate different fruits or you can remove them to hold a hearty salad. This container is available from a small Canadian business.
Key Takeaways:
Made from natural rice paddy fibre material that’s food-grade with a tight silicone seal and is BPA-free
Includes a sauce container, two removable dividers, and a built-in pressure relief valve
Microwave and top shelf dishwasher-safe
SPORTBIT Jump Rope 9’
SHOP NOW on Amazon.ca: When you think of spring fitness, do you think of skipping rope on the pavement during recess as a kid? Bring back that quintessential outdoor activity with this 9 foot adjustable jump rope that’s suitable for kids and adults with a skill level of beginner to professional. Chances are you’re already using weights and bands or doing stretches and yoga, so add something that’s as affordable as this rope into your new workout routine.
Key takeaways:
Jumping rope is ideal for cardio and endurance training
Non-slip handles spin a full 360 degrees
Can be used outdoors, indoors, and easily packed for keeping up with your fitness during travel or weekend getaways
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