Life has been stressful and tense for all of us over the past month – but we must remind ourselves that the current situation will eventually improve. Unbelievably, there have been a few upsides. People are looking out for each other more – becoming more community-minded and charitable. Being in lock-down means we’re being more creative in the things we do – on our own and with our families.
We have a lovely collection of goodies from Manchester Candles that will definitely improve your stay-at-home experience. Sarah makes all of her candles and melts by hand; in small batches using quality vegan soy and rapeseed wax from sustainable sources and the finest cruelty-free fragrance oils.
The choice of mood-enhancing fragrances are:
- Breathe – Sandalwood & Musk
- Awaken – Citrus & Herb
- Grounded – Frankincense & Myrrh
- Sleep – Lavender & Chamomile
- Stretch – Lemongrass & Ginger
The Manchester Candles bundle we have on offer consists of a candle, a diffuser, a room spray, a pack of wax melts and a burner. Choose a single scent or a mix.
To enter, simply tell us what you do to help you keep calm and relaxed. Me, it’s a hot, deep bubble bath with the lights switched off and a scented candle flickering… maybe with a glass of wine in hand as well!
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A long walk, preferably along lanes. Followed by a big mug of tea.
I like to read or take a hot bubble bath.
I love my embroidery and patchwork to keep me calm.
I like a warm caffeine free drink and a good book
Read a book
I enjoy a walk in the countryside. There is something about walking that clears the mind and relaxes the body. I always come back feeling better than when I started.
I take a long walk whilst listening to my mellow playlist. Gives me time to think and relax.
I do yoga,,meditate and light candles
I like to read and crochet
Reading & hanging out with my cat 🙂
A nice long shower with my music playing x
I like to read with a glass or two of wine.
Lots of things, gardening, walks, playing with the children and having a few beers.
Reading my book in the bath with lots of bubbles and candles!
a long hot soak in the bath or a camomile tea & book
Only going outside to walk the dogs and only looking at the news about Covid-19 once a day as it just winds me up
I go walking with the dogs on the moors in Cornwall
Reading a book with a mug of chamomile before bed, it’s the best feeling ever 🙂
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A walk and some nice fresh air x
I love hot shower, scented candles or aromatherapy diffuser and camomile tea
I like to read in my summer room, it’s bright and light and looks on to the garden, very relaxing
A nice warm bubble bath surrounded by candles and scents
The easiest way for me to relax is in a hot bath with bubbles, salts, and a bath bomb 🙂
I must admit that a wee single malt sipped carefully always works for me!
Practice Mindfulness
a nice hot bubble bath
Making sure i get some ‘outside’ time in the garden or taking a daily walk
Bath bombs and a scented candle in a nice relaxing bath ahh bliss
I love a bath and a glass of baileys!
Bubble bath and a good book
Read a book
I have just taken up yoga or I do some of my crafts or read.
To relax I close my eyes and daydream.
Read a book
Drink pleanty of tea.
been using my diffuser a lot , it can be really calming
A bit of gardening x
I love to enter competitions and prize draws as it takes my mind off things and helps me relax 🙂
Reading, drawing and good music keeps me calm and relaxed.
Fab prize
I love to have a nice relaxing bubble bath before bed
A nice evening walk followed by a candle lit bath with soft music
I like to read with a glass or two of wine.
Yoga and ,editation
I like to play some relaxing music and sit and meditate.
A bath with my favourite oil and candle, a cup of chamomile tea and my book – pure bliss for me!
At the moment a long walk and a cup of tea followed by a glass of wine in the evening
I like to play my uke or embroider.
drawing, reading or cat cuddles!
Walk the dogs
I’ve heard of dalgona coffee but never tried it
A coffee and a good book.
For me it has to be doing yoga every day of the week
Love gardening and watching the wildlife x
a long walk, bubble bathh a read then lavender tea!
A hot bath and a good book.
comping, gardening, reading!
Sewing kids clothes for charity
I suffer anxiety and struggle to keep clam but manage it by connecting with nature and walking .
Yoga
I do a lot of reading especially at night when I can’t sleep it makes me less stressed
It goes a little something like this, the evening to myself, the house is fairly clean, clean bedding, a pamper shower (a shower where I shave myself and exfoliate!), moisturize, clean PJ’s, a takeaway, diet cola, movie of my choice! WOW !
I have a hot bath and read a good book
I like to play my uke or embroider.
A cosy night in, candles burning, a quality movie, and a cup of hot chocolate
Gardening or reading a good book.
I practice mindfulness, doing competitions and if I’m feeling very stressed I declutter or clean
I have a long bath with a good book and candle 🙂
I love to curl up in my armchair in my pyjamas with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate :o)
Go to a local beach
I like to light a candle, curl up with a good book ♥
Have a lovely long soak in a bubble bath with lots of candles and wine
I cross stitch to help me relax
When at home, I have a soak in an aromatherapy bath. When I’m out and about, I use an aromatherapy pulse roll-on
A long hot bubble bath with quiet music and candles.
I read a book
At the moment to keep calm and relaxed I plan plan plan what I’m going to do with my children in the day and I have lots of cups of tea.
Have an early night with my little ones
read my crime thriller books whilst enjoying a mug of Ovaltine
Lots of things – boxing, colouring, reading and a long soak in the bath
My favourite thing to do to keep calm and relax is to listen to music.
Relaxing in front of tv with a good series and a nice bottle of wine!
i love rambling, walking is great for mind and body
I keep clam by just walking along the beach, fresh air solitude always is a winner for me
Cuppa tea and a good book always helps me relax.
I find knitting relaxing
I love reading so a good novel on the settee is really calming
I like a good book and and my dog snuggled up on the sofa with me!
Taking my two lovely dogs for a walk by the River Usk is the best thing in the world, watching the seasons change and enjoying the odd chat with a fellow nature lover.
Being outside in the fields and hills.
Yoga, meditation, food 🙂
I either go for a long walk or I settle down to read a book.
I like to get outdoors and attend to my garden and mowing the lawns
Have a walk around the garden and enjoy the beautiful trees and flowers and wildlife!
I love a nice glass of wine in the hot tub at the end of a long day!
Vegetable gardening in the fresh air.
With my 24 hour a day, 7 day a week extremely stressful job, the best thing I can do to keep calm and relax is to take long deep breathes!
i like to take along walk along cliffs…love the sound of the sea and wind in my hair,its so relaxing
i use my aromatherapy candles and a glass of wine goes down a treat!
Sometimes just sitting on my bed away from everyone and having 20 minutes of quiet makes a big difference
I order myself something from amazon and do a face mask
I like to read on the sofa with my cats.
Yoga and cups of tea 😉
i spend time with my pets as they are always calming and uplifting to be around.They really are stress relievers and they always manage to calm me really quickly.I guess it’s because they can’t talk back.
my raised bed in our community garden in bethnal green is geting alot of attention!
I love to read or have a nice hot bubble bath when I need to relax
I read a lot, escaping into another person’s imagination and historical fiction, it relaxes and revitalises me xx
Papercrafting – stamping, colouring, collage, die cutting, encaustic painting – lots of different cardmaking techniques that get me totally absorbed so i forget any worries and stresses.
I like to read and do a spot of colouring when I get the chance.
A night in with a takeaway and a film or tv series
I love a long walk and then a nice hot bath.
Reading, listening to music and taking my dog for long walks.
Reading always relaxes me.
I watch live bird cameras on YouTube, it’s very relaxing to watch them lay their eggs and go about their lives
Definitely has to be a face mask and a good book
I love to watch tv in bed, alone. I find it really relaxing.
I like to find a quiet corner and read a good book
I feel relaxed after a long hike.
I like to go for a long walk then home for a hot bath and a cuppa.
I go for a long walk in the countryside, with my favourite tunes to listen to.
I yoga if I want to calm down and dance like no one is watching if I want to cheer up.
Get out for a long walk or read a good book with a cuppa!
I like to watch a feel good film or nature documentary and escape from all stressed for a while.
If I feel like everything is just getting too much I get in bed in the dark and try and have a really long nap. I usually wake up feeling a bit better.
Wow I bet these smell amazing and all handmade, wonderful. I read and do some adult colouring or colouring with my daughter to relax
Reading makes me relaxed
great minds think alike.. I love a hot bath, some classical music and scented candles x
I listen to Native American music and have a glass of wine once the kids are in bed xx
i like to take my dog out for a walk in the woods
Knitting, reading, walking or a bar of chocolate
I like to listen to music to keep me relaxed.
Facemask and a bubble bath.
I like to go for long walks and then come home and have a nice bath!
Never heard of Dalgona coffee but would love to try it
A hot bubble bath and a good book.
I like to lose myself in a good book
I love to have a nice cup of tea and read a book to relax
I love a warm bubble bath and a good book with a candle burning. Perfect way to relax for me x
Drinking hot chocolate almond milk while cuddling my naked cat
A lovely bath and then read a book totally relaxes me even though i read mostly murders and thrillers
I love to do a bit of gardening or yoga to keep me relaxed.
Anything with my dogs helps immediately, walking or playing with. I also love to cook, read and watch crime related programmes.
I read a good book whilst listening to soothing music
I love to crochet and garden!! https://media1.giphy.com/media/WQ6aZdVURDHyKpNeTh/giphy-downsized-medium.gif
read a book
I enjoy the escapism of reading, especially in the garden, with a cup of tea.
A nice long dog walk or getting lost in a good book
A nice walk or lavender oil.
I love a nice, bubbly bah at the end of a long day. I take my Kindle in with me, light a candle and relax.
I love a nice, bubbly bah at the end of a long day. I take my Kindle in with me, light a candle and relax.
I meditate and listen to meditation music it really does help
I exercise to keep me calm. I like skipping the most.
I like to read
Love candles
I have a nice hot bubble bath and get an early night with a good book
An hour or so working on a jigsaw is very therapeutic for me
I like to sit down with a good book or have a nice long shower!
read a book
Just started learning yoga which is good for relaxing and a glass of wine also helps me relax
Usually take out half an hour for a cup of tea and a good book
I read to relax. As long as I have a good book I can forget about the world around me
watch a movie with a glasss of red wine or 2 🙂
I haven’t tried dalgona coffee. It sounds amazing – creamy & sweet tasting. I would love to try it.
A long soak in the bath works for me.
Breathing techniques
Hello, I relax by reading a nice book – Maeve Binchy’s are my favourite. Thank you for the chance to win.
I like to have a long soak in the bath with a cup of tea. x
I read a book
I listen to music
I shut my eyes and visualise a beach with the tide lapping in and out.
I put on some music and light a candle.
I fall asleep listening to an audio story on my ipad
having a nice bath and a glass of wine
I go somewhere quiet, put on some headphones and listen to music.
A nice walk up the park having a good natter with my sister (she keeps me calm)
A candle lit bubble-bath with a face mask x
I love crafting I find spending time concentrating on one thing so calming
walk the dogs
reading or a bubble bath or crafting
Once I’ve had a nice bath, I love to sit in my towels with my cat Athena, and listen to my wall clocks – I have 15 in my room, all ticking away. Very relaxing.
I like to curl up with a good book, chocolate may be involved too
red wine 😀
I love to take my dogs for a walk and they love it to!
I love giving myself a pedicure, manicure and facial, followed by snuggling up in comfy PJs, getting a hot chocolate and a book and curling up in a comfy chair. Perfect way to relax.
Pottering about in my garden certainly helps
Pilates and walking the dogs!
I like to go for a walk or jog in the evenings to unwind x
Drinking tea and reading a book while snuggled under my favourite blanket
for me it’s a epic film 🙂
Crocheting simple things like granny squares really relaxes me. Especially if I watch The Good Place or Life in Pieces while I crochet.
Sun lounger in the garden with a good book
Usually read or listen to music
I like to go for a walk and get some fresh air
I like to read
I practice yoga and meditation
Yoga and meditation, or spending time with my dogs!
I like to put on my comfiest pj’s, light a nice candle and read a book with a cuppa – preferably when the kids are in bed.
I have a bubble bath
Nothing beats a long walk in the countryside to refresh the mind, if I can’t do that then a really deep bubble bath and a good book!
I play my ukulele
long bubble baths work for me!
I curl up with a book and my dog on my lap
going outside to walk the dogs
Going for a long walk always relaxes me
I listen to podcasts and crochet.
I do cross stitch. I find it very calming as well as enjoyable.
I love to treat myself to a glass of wine and some crossword puzzles! Chills me out
I’m similar to you – a hot bubble bath & a good book!
A long hot bath
Love walking
I go to the park and enjoy the fresh air
A good read
I like to take a walk in the park.
Reading! I don’t think there’s anything better than getting lost in a good book!
I love a nice bubbly bath with candles and low music
Got to be reading
ive not heard of it no sounds great though id love to try
I love to relax by putting on a face pack and snuggling under a blanket a reading a good book.
By taking a nice hot bubble bath, that’s what I enjoy x
I like to have a bath and read a book
Reading works for me
I like to have an aromatherapy bath which always relaxes me!
Yoga and deep relaxation exercises
I like to get engrossed in a good book
I put my earbuds in, shut my eyes and play music that takes me to a peaceful forest.
Potter round the garden
I do love a good book cuddled up with the pooch… candies on xx
Going for a walk or reading 🙂
read a book in the bath
i’ve been baking, colouring and doing jigsaws
a good sleep 🙂 xx
I tend to relax in a spa bath which is full and bubbly. Often I light candles too.
Gardening and then a long soak in the bath
Can’t beat a nice long soak with bubbles, candles and a cuppa
I love an uninterrupted bath with a book, a candle burning and a hot cup of tea!
I like to take some time out to do some yoga. Always makes me feel so much better and calmer.
get out in the garden and weed or dead head!
I like to relax by completing pictures in colouring in apps
Hot bubble bath and a good book is how I relax
Walking really helps me clear my head xx
I love to go for a long walk and then come home to cake and tea
l love to cross stitch its such a great destress for me completely takes my mind of things . Just making some tablemats 🙂 https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/1cd9f38c4924eb5d8b328f54fe2839ac20447278db0947f13673ba5948d6f538.png
I cuppa and a good book, relaxing and calming 🙂