Lumie launches Bedbug to help children sleep

Children struggling to sleep? Light therapy specialist Lumie has launched a new children’s sleep aid called the Lumie Bedbug which has been designed to promote a calm bedtime and good night’s sleep for babies and young children The manufacturer claims it is unique because it combines a reading light with a sunset feature and nightlight. The fully adjustable…

4 benefits of having pets in the office this #BringYourDogToWorkDay

Today (Friday 23rd June 2017) marks national Bring Your Dog to Work Day. Obviously if you work as a bus driver or in a hospital that might not be particularly practical. But for a lot of office workers taking a dog into work can add to the positivity and productivity of your workplace. Personally I've always…

The stylish accessories that any new mother should have

It used to be that fashion for pregnant women lagged about 40 years behind fashion for everyone else. People took frumpiness for granted in pregnancy, and new moms didn’t get it much better. Now, thankfully, the big brands are catching up. Thanks in part to the arrival of some innovative newcomers who realized that having…

3 Ways to enhance your fitness routine

Getting in shape is not only about hitting the gym and sweating it out. It’s also about feeling good about yourself. There is no doubt that exercise is good for you but there are just times that you can’t commit enough time to your fitness routine. When this happens, some people tend to become sluggish…

How to get your wardrobe Spring & Summer ready

Here in the UK we’re pretty unfortunate when it comes to the weather and its predictability (or lack thereof).  One minute we have glorious sunshine and the next it’s torrential rain – we’ve all been caught in a downpour wearing sandals, right?  Therefore knowing what to wear isn’t as simple as corresponding outfits with the…

Top 10 ways to overcome the fear of flying

Christopher Paul Jones, otherwise known as The Breakthrough Expert specialises in helping people let go of their fears, anxieties and even their phobias. As holiday season approaches, he talks to ShinyShiny about how to overcome the fear of flying "Our logical brains tell us flying with airlines like British Airways is the safest way to travel and…

Top 3 ways Bluetooth headphones can be used by fitness enthusiasts in 2017

While it seems that everyone has a set of bluetooth headphones slung around their necks or pushed into their ears, most people don’t give much consideration to how they can actually use their headphones in a way that goes beyond listening to music. For fitness enthusiasts, a good quality, reliable set of bluetooth headphones can…

How tech is changing all aspects of fitness

The digital revolution has affected every aspect of our lives, from the methods which major companies use to conduct business transactions to how we order a pizza or chat with our friends. Of course, all the time that we now spend staring at a screen means that physical fitness is more important than ever, and…

Strava now available for Apple Watch Series 2

Strava, the social network for athletes, has introduced a newly developed app for the Apple Watch Series 2. Strava athletes can now take full advantage of the watch’s GPS capabilities by recording their time, pace, distance, speed and heart rate without having to use their iOS device. Athletes already running Strava on their Apple Watch…