House of Colour Haywards Heath, Crawley and Lewes

21/11/2023

Please join me at my final open day on Saturday 2nd December from 9am!

Our Gift Guide is here!   Open morning on Saturday 2nd December, 9am - 12.30pm Hi MARGARET  My compliments of the season to you! A reminder that my final open morning will be on Saturday 2nd December

11/10/2023

My final open day on Saturday 2nd December due to my retirement.
Plus House of Colour's new Winter coats & boots catalogue!

Shop Now!   Open morning on Saturday 2nd December 09:00 - 12:30 Hi MARGARET, I hope you are well? I shall be retiring from House of Colour at the end of the year. If you would like a re-grade on your

13/08/2023

13/08/2023

🩹 Does your paediatric first aid certificate need updating?

🌟 Our next course is;

🗓 Saturday 16th September in Epsom

🌟 Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

✅ Blended learning course (6 hours online and 6 hour practical day)
✅ 3 year certificate
✅ Course meets all EYFS/Ofsted requirements and is CPD accredited

🌼 Book directly at www.bookwhen.com/daisyfirstaidepsom or email me on [email protected]

13/08/2023

🐝 Have you noticed wasps starting to become a bit of a pain over the past week or so?

❓ Have you ever wondered why they don’t bother us until later in the summer?

🐝 The reason for this is that in spring, the queens wake from hibernation and build their nest laying eggs and raising their first brood of female offspring. These worker wasps cannot produce fertilised eggs, so they spend their time helping their mother to expand the nest and raise more young.

🐝 Another job they have is searching for soft-bodied invertebrates to feed to the larvae. Due to their thin ‘wasp waists’ they can’t digest the food they catch themselves so they chew it up and feed it to the larvae who in return, produce a sugar-rich spit that feeds the workers.

☀️ The colony will go on expanding throughout the summer until the queen decides to produce males and new queens. After these reproductive wasps have left the nest, the old queen stops laying eggs. This means the workers no longer have access to larvae and therefore any food source. This is the reason they only really become a pest in late summer.

❓So, what should you do if your child gets stung by a wasp?

- wash the affected area with soap and water
- apply a cold compress (such as a flannel or cloth cooled with cold water) or an ice pack to any swelling for at least 10 minutes
- raise or elevate the affected area if possible, as this can help reduce swelling
- avoid scratching the area, to reduce the risk of infection
- avoid traditional home remedies, such as vinegar and bicarbonate of soda, as they're unlikely to help

👨🏼‍⚕️ The pain, swelling and itchiness can sometimes last a few days. Ask your pharmacist about medicines that can help, such as painkillers, creams for itching and antihistamines.

🚨 If you notice the following symptoms ring 999 immediately:

- Wheezing or difficulty breathing
- A swollen face, tongue or upper airway
- Feeling or being sick
- Fast heart rate
- Dizziness or feeling faint
- Difficulty swallowing
- Loss of consciousness

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05/07/2023

27/04/2023

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21/03/2023

😁 It’s International Day of Happiness so today we thought we’d give you some tips on raising your happy hormone levels…

🏋🏻 Exercise – You don’t have to go for a 5 mile run every day but regular exercise for at least 30 minutes each day improves overall mood. Research has revealed that long-term cardiovascular exercise boosts serotonin levels in the brain.

🌳 Spend time in nature – Research shows that as little as five minutes outdoors in a natural setting can improve mood, increase motivation, and boost self-esteem. The amount of time spent in sunlight correlates with serotonin and dopamine synthesis. Even a brief walk in the park can improve your well-being.

🧘🏽‍♀️ Meditate – Evidence has shown that meditation increases the release of dopamine. It can relieve stress and create feelings of inner peace.

😌 Practise gratitude – Scientific research has shown that gratitude affects the brain’s reward system. It correlates with the release of dopamine and serotonin. Gratitude has been directly linked to increased happiness.

🍋 Use essential oils – One study found that bergamot, lavender, and lemon essential oils are particularly therapeutic. Using your sense of smell, they prompt your brain to release serotonin and dopamine.

✍🏾 Write achievable goals – When we achieve one of our goals, our brain releases dopamine!

🤔 Think of happy memories – Researchers examined the interaction between mood and memory. People reliving sad memories produced less serotonin than those focusing on happy memories.

🧠 Seek out new experiences – The brain reacts to new experiences by releasing dopamine. You can naturally increase your dopamine by seeking out new experiences. Any kind of experience will work!

🍅 Eat well – Many fruits can help boost your mood by boosting serotonin levels. Kiwi, sour cherries, bananas, plantains, plums, pineapples, and tomatoes are all high in serotonin.

Source: Good Therapy