The PERFECT night in

 After a long week of working or revising, life can get pretty tough. In order to maintain that happy lifestyle we all need to take those couple of hours to ourselves to just sit and relax, eat chocolate, watch TV or maybe read. Here are some of my top tips for the perfect night in!

1. Put on your Pj's!

Nothing is better than coming home to your nice warm pj's -sometimes here is a little tip, it's nice to (especially in Winter) put your pj's on the radiator ready for you to come home to!

2. Light a candle or two

Candles, candles, candles! What I'd do without them, I do not know. Candles not only smell great but they're soooo good when you want to wind down and relax. Pick out your favourite scent or maybe even colour. (keep in mind not all candles are scented)

3. Have a hot bath

This has to be my favourite part! Bubble bath, bath bombs, body scrub, what says pamper night better than these words right here?! Go get yourself some bath goodies, treat yourself! Sometimes if I can be bothered I try to read in the bath however this does take a bit of skill trying not to drop the book into the bath-trust me, been there, done that! (ha ha ha-woopsies!)

4. Face mask time!

Slather on a nice cool face mask, it will do wonders for your skin especially after a hot bath because it opens up all your pores! I like either the body shop face masks or the ones from lush! (The ones from lush are made from real fruit and make my skin super soft!) Remember to tie your hair back properly unless you want face mask hair.. and that is not a good look.


5. Grab a good book!

Whether it's a mystery, action, romance or thriller! Whatever takes your fancy! Personally I'd choose an action/mystery/romance type book but that's just me. If your brain is saying no, try reading a calm happy book however if it's being brainy (ok shhh i know i know.. brains are always brainy but you know what I was getting at..) then maybe go for a mystery of some sort.

6. Indulge in some chocolate

Yes, the rumor is true, chocolate does make us humans happy! 'Part of the pleasure of eating chocolate is ascribed to the fact that its melting point is slightly below human body temperature; it melts in the mouth. Chocolate intake has been linked with release of serotonin in the brain, which is thought to produce feelings of pleasure.'  Aha! Now there's one to tell the dentist!

7. H20

Water is a great way to combat blemishes! Drink plenty of water! Also it's cool and refreshing for you if you want to take a healthy side on the 'night in'. Also along with being healthy you could grab some fruit or even go all out there and make a fruit salad! Go ahead! Knock yourself out! (not literally please, ha ha!)

8. Listen to your favourite tunes

I personally love listening to my iPod when I'm trying to relax, If you don't own an iPod maybe go on YouTube and search for your favourite songs! Or perhaps if you have CD's! Don't play it too loud- don't want to upset the neighbours! (or your ears)

9. Movie time!

Watch one of your favourite movies! Comedy? Romance? Again...whatever takes your fancy! If you want to chuckle your heads off I would recommend Stepbrothers! One of my all time favourites!

10. Last but not least...

Snuggle up in your duvet... lights out (remember to blow out the candles) have the perfect nights sleep!