The first rays of sunshine tickle my nose. The world awakens in new colors. The scent of spring captivates my senses. A warm wind blows through my hair. When I'm shopping, mischievous Easter bunnies smile at me everywhere. It's spring. The long Easter weekend is approaching!My heart starts jumping up and down joyfully. And my feet say: “Let’s go somewhere!”
Do you know that too? As soon as it gets warmer, I feel an overwhelming urge to go outside. And by getting out I don't just mean taking a walk to the lake, but getting out of familiar surroundings. For me, spring means new life and new experiences. Hiking, excursion, vacation, visiting family and friends - the main thing is on the go!
However, especially as a flat knitting hero, it can't hurt to make a packing list before the trip so that everything important is included. After all, I don't want to go looking for care products on Easter vacation. So that you can optimally prepare for your next excursion, visit and vacation, we have put together a few favorites. By the way, one or two little things are also suitable for the older children's Easter baskets. ;-)
April, April…
"... does what he wants, as is well known. Because during the Easter holidays you are usually not protected from the famous infamous April weather, the sustainable umbrellas from Duckhead must not be missing. On one hand, they bring good mood - I mean, who doesn't like ducks? - on the other hand, nine plastic bottles are recycled per umbrella. Furthermore, Duckhead, just like POWER Sprotte, is a women-led company. Last but not least, they simply look damn good AND ensure that you, dear flat knitting hero:in, stay dry. If that isn't a win-win situation!"
Bring on the swag
You love the sprat swag, right? Right. Of course, you can't take everything on vacation; after all, your suitcase is full. What we think should not be missing in the Easter vacation are the Peace Beanies in mustard yellow and pink - they practically scream spring and keep you warm on those colder spring days. On such days, the “No pressure, no diamonds” loop scarf is your best friend. And since it is so thin, you can just throw it in your handbag when it suddenly gets warm again. Of course, the flat knit hero shirt must not be missing on the go. Why? Because you should always remember that you are a flat knit hero. It's that simple. And now imagine this situation: It’s really cold in the morning, you’re bundled up for a hiking tour, then it gets really warm along the way and, like Clark Kent, you rip open your jacket. Underneath, your flat knit hero shirt comes into view. Transformation successful!
Hello, Schuhlöffel!
If you want to glide elegantly into your shoes while traveling (and by the way, also in everyday life), then I can only recommend the Lymph Laces. With these, you can easily wear Doc Martens without any problems. They are particularly suitable if you are going to rehab. The elastic shoelaces bridge the range from "wearing normal socks in the shoe" to "fully bandaged in the shoe." Genius, right? Because we are so convinced of them, these game changers are now available in all imaginable colors in the shop: from gold and silver to all spring colors. Don't worry, there is also black and white.
Wash compression daily – but how?
You may have asked yourself this question more often in the last few months and weeks. At home, it can usually be done quite well in the sink, or you wash a load of laundry at the end of the day anyway. However, what can still be easily solved in a hotel becomes more difficult at the latest during camping holidays or medieval festivals. That's why there is the foldable bucket in the POWER Sprotte Shop! You can take it anywhere and easily wash your compression (and other things like period underwear) in it. After use, simply hang it up and let it dry. But the foldable bucket can do much more. It can also be spontaneously converted into a shopping bag or, which I personally think is brilliant, on particularly hot days it becomes a mini pool.
Shine is my favourite colour - and yours?
"Actually, you don't need a coffee-to-go cup on vacation. At least not in an all-inclusive beach holiday, where you can help yourself at the coffee bar all day long. But for all those who are going on city or camping trips and want to be budget-friendly, the "Shine is my favourite colour" coffee-to-go cup is a brilliant invention. With it, you are sustainable and stylish on the go and can often save a few cents. And who knows, maybe you'll be in another city during Easter and suddenly someone from the community will approach you?"
Skin care minis - small but mighty!
You are now a self-management pro and apply cream in the morning and evening. To ensure you can continue your skincare routine optimally while on the go, the POWER Sprotte Shop offers extra small trial and travel sizes. If you've ever tried to pack for a weekend trip and packed EVERYTHING in full size, then you know what trial sizes were invented for. A small suitcase fills up faster than you think when you've packed your compression supplies, hair and shower care, and all sorts of creams. That's why I appreciate the small sizes that you can also take in your handbag if necessary. Particularly noteworthy are Callusan Extra (for very dry skin) and Callusan Forte (for calluses and cracks), as well as the wonderful Care Dermal against chafing (e.g., after long hikes).
A special tip in the whole jungle of care products is the medi Day Gel which not only cares for the skin when applied but also has a pleasant cooling effect. The perfect start to your holiday day! In the evening, the skin can then be pampered with the medi Night Gel. Especially for city trips and hikes, where you cover several kilometers a day, the Leg & Calf Relax Spray from Apeiron is an absolute blessing. With valuable extracts from horse chestnut, red vine leaves, and arnica, it relieves and revitalizes tired, tense, swollen, and strained legs. Simply spray on your legs at the end of a long day and massage in. This way, you have integrated a bit of wellness into your day.
Tropical Refreshment
And since we are already talking about wellness and massage - let me mention the Pineapple Cellu-Cup at this point! This pineapple set brings pure joy to life! Because the Cellu-Cup not only looks cute, but also ensures that the tissue is massaged through even negative pressure in conjunction with the shower oil. Promote circulation with your trusted pineapple, get your tissue moving, and give the lymph a boost! (And pssssst... maybe this set is the perfect little gift for everyone at Easter who are not going on vacation and whom you want to make a small joy. ;-)
Mindfulness on Vacation
And since we're on the topic of wellness, why not integrate a little mindfulness into your vacation day? Especially when traveling, there is often the opportunity for self-reflection when the numerous tasks of everyday life are left at home. A great way to finally take some time for yourself. The undated mindfulness planner from Ein guter Plan is perfect for this. You can start anytime – and not just in January. It also includes a longer introductory section with additional exercises like the "Wheel of Life" or a chapter on the topic of "Values". If you've been thinking for a while that you want to be more mindful of your needs and feel a lack of focus in everyday life, then just take the mindfulness planner with you on vacation. And even if you only read a few pages, that's still a start. It's not about starting "perfectly" with the planner right away. Just starting is enough. As they say? One day or day one. You decide.
Also: go swimming in the morning
A real miracle weapon is morning laps around the swimming pool. Not only do they cool your body, but the movement in the water almost acts like lymphatic drainage and refreshes you for the rest of the day. The water pressure has an even greater effect on your body than the compression stockings and you can take advantage of that. But remember that the effect will only last for about 3-4 hours if you don't put the compression stocking back on afterwards.
This is also an important note for your vacation. If you feel like wearing compression during this time, get in the water at least every few hours and swim vigorously, kick your feet and give rubber!
No matter what spring brings for you - we would be happy if we can brighten up and make your adventures a little easier with the products from the POWER Sprotte Shop.
Feel free to link @powersprotte on Instagram on your travels. We're excited to see where the sprat fleet ends up.
