As we are about to spend more time at home, practicing social distancing and helping Australia to get the Coronavirus under control, we've been thinking about how we will spend more time at home.

We all have our 'Senior moments', we forget a word, can't find our keys or can't recall a familiar name.  

Memory changes are common, but the good news is that there are plenty of things we can do to keep our brains active and keep those annoying memory lapses at bay.

There's good basic health habits we can practice.

• staying physically active
• making sure we're getting enough sleep
• don't smoke
• maintain social interactions
• limit alcohol to one drink a day
• eat a balanced diet low in saturated and trans fats.

There's also fun things we can do, like crossword puzzles and sudoku.  With this in mind, we have added a

https://tulio.com.au/pages/daily-crossword to our website.  Visit each day for a new one and keep that brain active!

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Planning your Christmas menu?

At this time of year when we begin to wrangle the fairy lights, thumb through the Women’s Weekly with newfound determination, and wonder what exactly verjuice is (Maggie Beer could not be reached for comment), creating a Christmas menu can be a daunting prospect.

Remembering a few key tricks when planning your feast, however, might just keep the stress at bay and get us one step closer to being Nigella for a day.

Let location be your guide

Christmas at home brings with it the confidence of knowing the quirks of your cooktop, the available fridge real estate, and how many appliances you can run simultaneously without courting a state-wide blackout. But if you’re heading to an outdoor or unfamiliar venue for Christmas, banish uncertainty by focusing on simple dishes that can be prepared or cooked in advanced, transported easily, or served cold, lest you encounter a dodgy oven and deflated pav.

Don’t be afraid to delegate

Missing a classic catch in the backyard test because you’re stuck at the stove is no fun at all. Whether you visit, Skype, or Facebook your fellow diners before December 25, get together as early as you can to create your complete menu and negotiate the to-do list, so everyone has a chance to bat on the day (or sip champagne with their feet up). Remember that Christmas is a team effort, and you can never have too much ice.

Stock up on nibbles

Pigs in blankets? Devils on horseback? Wombats in track pants? Ok, that last one is possibly made up, but there’s no reason not to get creative and invent some nifty new nibblies to tide the hungry crowd over, with the help of kids or grandkids at your table. When in doubt, nuts, antipasto, and seasonal fruits, are easy and delicious options that never fail.

Do it your way

Every Christmas is as unique as every family, and as in fashion, there are no hard and fast rules. Whether you have your heart set on a seafood buffet, vegetarian smorgasbord, or five-course pudding degustation, what truly makes Christmas special is sharing the experience with those we love.

Things may not always go to plan, but never forget there are few dishes that can’t be salvaged with a generous application of gravy (or custard), and a culinary disaster usually makes for a good story at next year’s Christmas.

With the menu taking shape, it’s time to choose your Christmas outfit! Check out our new arrivals for chic and comfortable looks to have you feeling fabulous this festive season.

Do you have any tips, tricks, recipes, or holiday hacks to recommend? We’d love to hear them!

Tulio x

We thought we'd talk about bras. Do you hate them? The consensus here at Tulio is that we'd love to be able to go bra free! We bet it's the first thing you whip off when you get home.

It't so difficult to find one that is comfortable to wear all day long, and looks great too.

It’s a fact that 80% of women wear the wrong bra size, 70% wear them too small, and 10% too big. This can affect us in many ways.

1. It can ruin the look of a favourite top, causing lumps, bumps and unsightly bulges.

2. It's bad for our health. An ill-fitting bra can cause many health issues including, headaches, back pain, shoulder pain, indigestion, poor posture, abrasions and breast pain.

It is really important to go and be measured by a specialist fitter when purchasing new bras. Most big department stores will have qualified staff to help you. Our biggest tip; allow time, you will probably have to try many on before you get the right one for you. Don’t be shy either, the fitters have seen it all before and should make you feel really comfortable.

Here are some of the tell tale signs your bra isn’t fitting you well: 

1. It’s uncomfortable.

2. The centre panel doesn’t fit snugly against your skin.

3. You’ve got several small boobs bulging out, or you end up with a one big                   boob in the middle – aka the mono boob!

4. The cups wrinkle and there’s space between the cup and your boob.

5. The straps dig in, or fall off the shoulder.

6. If you’ve had the same bra years, you probably need a new one, as the bra will be stretched and there’s every chance your shape will have changed too.

If you are top heavy and slightly chunky around the waist, you can look a bit like a barrel shape, just by having a bra fitting and wearing the correct bra, will separate your boobs from you belly and give you the waist you have always dreamed off, without stepping foot in the gym! So ladies, our advice is go and get fitted; then when you buy your beautiful new Tulio dresses and tops, they’ll hang perfectly on your body, showing you and your clothes at their best.