CANADIAN LIVING NOVEMBER 2019 | 13P il low Tal k 10
Finding your perfect level of plush can
quickly turn into a Goldilocks situation,
so here’s some advice in finding one
that’s just right the first time.
»»» What’s your sleep position? Side-
sleepers should choose a high-loft,
firm pillow while back sleepers bene-
fit from a low-loft, thin version to
keep the spine aligned. Sorry, stom-
ach sleepers—experts say you should
try to avoid this position. Your back
will thank you.
»»» To fill or not to fill. Cotton, synthetic,
foam and buckwheat are among the
most popular fills, but the most well-
rounded is down feathers.
CASPER Down Standard Pillow,
$175, casper.ca.
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Leave it to a Canadian brand
to truly understand our pop-
ulation’s dry-skin woes and
create a product that nour-
ishes and cures flaky, irri-
tated skin instead of just
covering it up. In just a few
years Edmonton-based
brand 1’Lux has developed
a devoted following for its
award-winning Velvet Drops
body lotion. The blend of
organic shea butter, hydrat-
ing aloe gelée and rosehip oil
melts into skin and leaves a
soft matte finish.
1’LUX VELVET DROPS Daily Botanical
Body Lotion, $27, 1luxbeauty.com.12
Sandwiched between the bustle of
Thanksgiving and the chaos of Christmas,
November days can fly by. This year, take a
minute to slow down and give some of your
time or energy to people and causes you might
not think about year-round.November 6 — Wear purple for
Osteoporosis Month.
November 11 — Make sure you donate and
pin your poppy for Remembrance Day.
November 25 — International Day for the
Elimination of Violence Against Women and
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Ask your local women’s shelter about its
current needs. Some items that often top
the list include toiletries, feminine hygiene
products, detergent and baby formula.DAYS TO REMEMBER