Better health

With cosy feet, happy skin and a hot cuppa you’ll be ready to settle in with a great new book

TIPS 4 COUPLES Relationship expert Gad Krebs shares four key tips for a successful relationship:

Don’t listen to advice – everyone is different and what works for one couple may be disastrous for you.

Never say “you never” – criticism becomes toxic when a specific issue becomes an identity.

Ask for directions – conflict is inevitable, but don’t go on suffering unnecessarily, seek professional help.

Don’t compare – couples can look happy, but in private they’re not. Build your own happiness. SUPER SLIPPERS These soft, lightweight and slip-resistant slippers won’t just keep your feet warm, they’ll also help improve your posture and balance. They have a built-in orthotic that aligns to the posture of your foot, and an antibacterial microfibre lining. You can even pop them in the washing machine and dryer. Archline Orthotic Footwear, $59.95. For more details, go to mcgloins-supertex.com.au or call (02) 9836 1000. FABULOUS READ This is the story of a woman who feels happiness has slipped through her fingers, and her transition from boredom and dissatisfaction to fulfilment. Her journey to find joy and happiness is full of escapades and meaningful lessons as she transforms her life and realises her dreams. You’ll love reading Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One, by Raphaëlle Giordano (Penguin Books, $29.99). skin saviours The sun, cold and wind all take their toll on your skin, so it needs constant care. Look no further than QV Skincare. It offers a range of solutions with no soap, fragrance or other common irritants. The products will help to restore and maintain healthy looking skin and they’re safe for the whole family, including babies. To see the range and for more information go to qvskincare.com.au. KEEP ME CUP Reusable, lightweight and entirely shatterproof, it’s no wonder the Sttoke coffee cup has won an award. Crafted with stainless steel, it has a spill-proof lid and is lined with a water-based ceramic to ensure every coffee tastes great and stays warm for up to three hours. Available in black and white for

$39 from sttoke.com.