The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: Spring

  • Spring, Is That You?

    Hello Honeybees,

    It seems like January took a long time to move out and February played the “I don’t know what season it is” game. I am so over cold weather. I am over wet weather.

    Cold weather really makes me hibernate but I am committed to getting out. I need all the God given vitamin D that I can get.

    Memphis usually gets snow in February so the January snow this year threw me off. The back & forth weather of February was enough to keep people sick, especially during this horrible flu season. The winds are enough to keep me looking like an old lady with a scarf wrapped around my head to cover my ears. But I found a way to keep the wind out and stay stylist.

    As we venture into March it really is starting to feel like Spring in Memphis. We are still dealing with some rain and wind and some chilly days.  It’s kind of hard to know how to dress but of course we figure it out. To help prepare for Spring I have linked up with some of my favorite local bloggers to share some Spring looks.  Bianca at Curvaceouslybee, Ashley at Big World Huge Style, Chasity at Sweat In Mascara, Sherill at Sherill SMILEs, Desire at Mocha Divas , Faith at Faithfully Yours, and Almetria at Fit and Finally Free. Hop over to their blogs to see what they are wearing for Spring. We are sharing Spring trends all month long. Make sure you follow all our blogs so don’t miss anything.

     

    Shirt- Mens Izod-Goodwill, Pants-Old Navy, Jacket- Harolds-Goodwill, Shoes-Nine West, TJMaxx, Head wrap-Thrifted

     

    I can’t wait until Spring when I don’t have to bundle up to go out. I can’t wait to feel the warm breeze of Spring and sun on my skin.

    So Spring please come quick and stay awhile

    Beewisdom-In winter I plot and plan. In spring I move

  • You, Me and DST

    Hello Honeybees,

    It’s THAT time of year again.  We reset our clocks and SPRING FORWARD.  I have never liked springing forward. UGH!!!!  It takes my body months, yes months, to adjust to losing that hour.

    Give me my hour back!!

    I like having the extra sunshine, but why oh why can’t I have my cake and eat it too?  I am a true hermit when it’s cold and dark outside.  So yes I will be out more enjoying nature’s vitamin D.

    Spring Collage

    Do you how did daylight savings time began?

    In a 1784 essay Benjamin Franklin wrote that adjusting the clocks in the spring would save on candles. Not something we have to worry about now but saving energy is still connected to the reasoning behind daylight savings time.  In 1966 the U.S. adopted the Uniform Time Act of 1966.  States do not have to comply, Arizona and Hawaii do not observe daylight savings time.

    Hawaii for the win!!!

    Hawaii

    It seems that this year my body is already adjusting to the time change.  I’m waking up an hour earlier. That has never happened before but I’m totally embracing it.  Anything to help me deal with the loss.

    Here are a few helpful tips that can make the transition a little easier.

    • 2 weeks out start to make gradual changes…..whelp.. we missed that boat. Go to bed & wake up 10-15 minutes earlier daily. The slow change is not such a shook to the body.
    • Try to keep your schedule. Stay consistent with eating, social & exercise times. Don’t workout within 4 hours of bedtime.  This raises your bodytemp and can make it harder to fall asleep.
    • Have a nighttime ritual…..it’s not just for the kids anymore! Slowly wind down, take a warm shower or bath, dim the lights and turn off ALL electronics…that includes the tv. This one is hardest for me, the tv helps put me to sleep.
    • No long naps – you might feel like you need that midday nap but DON’T DO IT. Step out into the sunshine- it stimulates your body & helps to retain your inner clock.
    • Last thing… work the hour change into your schedule. The closer you stick to your normal routine the faster your body will adjust to the clock.

    I hope this information helps you adjust this weekend.

    For the first time EVER I’m actually looking forward to Springing Forward.  What tips do you have for adjusting to Daylight Savings Time?

    Belinda Bee pic

    Beewisdom-  “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”- Ben Franklin