Of course, buying gifts for one another is traditional and allows you to show that special someone that you care by picking something you know they particularly enjoy. Most men will be more than happy to receive a bottle of their favourite
wine or
spirits, or even some of their preferred
beer. Ladies can be trickier to buy for, but a box of
chocolates or some tasteful toiletries are rarely unpopular. If there’s something else you have your eye on, you can give hints or mention it before the day to help your partner out. Remember that a great gift can be something that has a shared meaning for the two of you – the chocolates you had on your first date, or maybe a type of food that reminds you of a holiday you took together.
Presents certainly aren’t the only way to make the day a memorable one, though. This year, Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday, which means that you and your loved one can put aside relaxed time to spend together over the weekend.
Breakfast in bed can be a great start to the day – whether it’s
eggs and
bacon or
toast and
tea, it’ll help you both to start the day on the right note. If you’re able to spend the day together, then work out beforehand what you’d most like to do, whether it’s relaxing at home or going on a day trip. In the evening, set time aside for a romantic meal for two.
Champagne and
strawberries can help set the mood, as can gentle lighting from
scented candles and a table full of anything else you both especially enjoy.
This year Valentine’s Day happens to fall at the same time as Chinese New Year, so if you’re stuck for ideas about what to make, you can always base it around a Chinese theme.
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Do you worry about staying well in winter? We all know the sinking feeling you get when you feel your throat getting sore or hear your child start coughing in the night. Wrapping up warm and getting plenty of sleep will help you all stay well, but diet is also crucial in keeping healthy in the cold months. It’s important to make sure that you and your family eat regular meals during the winter, to help give your bodies the strength to fight off all the bugs that are going around at this time of year.
To ward off nasty colds, and to help yourselves to quick recoveries if you have one already, you should drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. This can be a challenge for many of us, so try to make it a regular part of your daily schedule, and send your children to school with little bottles of
water or
juice. To encourage them to increase their fluid intake, you can give them their favourite juices, or add products like
squashes and
cordials to add flavour to the water.
It’s also a good idea to take lots of Vitamin C, which you can get from many different foods, for example
broccoli,
orange juice,
peppers,
tomatoes and even
potatoes. Of course, the vegetables also count towards your 5 a day, while orange juice can be added to other drinks, like
tea or
red wine (in mulled wine), which are themselves high in useful antioxidants.
If you do end up with a cold, there are a variety of
medicines you can take to relieve the unpleasantness of the symptoms, and which you can include in your weekly shop with mySupermarket.co.uk.
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Capri Sun 100% Orange Juice (5x200ml) - Was £2.09,
Now £1.50 from ASDA
Bassett’s Soft & Chewy Vitamin C with Zinc Orange Flavour (45) - £3.50 for 1,
Now any 3 FOR 2 from Tesco
Whether you’ve been enjoying the recent snow or wishing that the sun shone more often, including ‘winter warmers’ in your weekly shop can help make sure that however cold it gets outside, you and your family will stay warm within. The occasional warming treat can pick up your mood and make you more cheerful about facing the day ahead. By shopping with
mySupermarket.co.uk, you can indulge a bit without worrying about the cost at the end of the shop.
It’s easy to make warm dishes part of every meal of the day. You can start off with things like porridge or oatmeal – if you’re worried that the kids won’t be keen, you can add things like
jam,
honey or
dried fruits to make it more appealing. For later in the day, there are options like
meat pies, or roast meat with potatoes. You can also make
rice,
pasta or even toasted sandwiches for quick and simple meals.
Don’t forget to include
vegetables – boiled, roasted or steamed, they’re a nutritious addition to the plate and also count towards your 5 a day.
Winter warmers can come in the form of seasonal treats, too – try making mulled
wine for an evening with friends, or relax with a mug of hot chocolate at the end of the day.
What’s your favourite type of winter warmer? Let us know in the comments.
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New Covent Garden Food Co. Carrot & Coriander Soup (600g) – Was £1.94,
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Knorr Pasta Ragu Range - Was £1.69,
now 84p at Sainsbury’s
Waitrose Trimmed Green Beans (200g) Was £1.68, now
99p at Ocado