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MENTAL HEALTH IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS WASHING YOUR HANDS “You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force.” – Pubilius Syrus As it would appear, and until we have a vaccination, the current Coronavirus crisis cannot and will not be defeated by force, but in the interim, we can defeat it by patience…
Fern Kelly, an international award-winning scientist, director of innovation and the side hustle I’ve recently launched (whilst on maternity leave), LOMIE (www.lomiebaby.com). I have always been an advocate for natural fibres and sustainable processes and practises and for a number of years, as a personal project, I’d been working towards launching an athleisure brand made…
HOW TO ILLNESS PROOF YOUR HOME: 9 POWERFUL WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY Getting sick is no fun. And with the recent pandemic of COVID-19, it’s even more imperative that we take a little extra time to keep our spaces extra sanitary. Doing so helps to prevent many germs and bad bacterias from taking hold of our immune…
LIFE SAVING APP BARBERTALK CREATED BY THE LIONS BARBERS Its Mental Health Awarenesses Week and the hair industry has been shut down for weeks already with weeks to go! Not only does the nation need a good haircut, but the hairstylists have been stripped of their skill, passion and the ability to connect with 100’s…
YOUNGSTERS COLLABORATE TO LAUNCH NHS FUNDRAISER CHILDREN’S STORYBOOK A group of youngsters from Harlington have collaborated to illustrate a COVID-19 children’s storybook in a bid to raise funds for the NHS. 19-year-old art student, Chay Winter and 10-year-old schoolgirl, Kaitlyn Powell, have teamed up with author Susie Cullen to create the enchanted tale ‘COVI, The…
WHAT HAPPENS NOW? PODCAST – Mike Oldham In mid-March, Mike Oldham started a brand-new role as Event Director for an international events company in South London. He lost his job the same day. As the COVID-19 crisis took hold, the events industry was plunged into disarray. Mike’s new employers couldn’t afford to keep him on,…
SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR KIDS ENTERTAINED DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES 2020 has certainly started with an unexpected twist. Typically for this time of year, the weather is getting warmer and the nights are lasting longer, but our doors and plans are remaining firmly shut and sealed. With the outbreak of Covid-19, the government has enforced…
Cheeky Chompers – Great stuff that helps! Cheeky Chompers products are designed by mums who really understand it’s the little things that can make the biggest difference in design and practicality for busy parents. Their 10 attachable and multiuse award winning products are developed by mums as a practical, quality and stylish solution intuitively designed…
Since the UK went in to lockdown, Mini-Epic.com, home of the ultimate online invitation, has seen a huge surge in demand. From taking moderate sales prior to lockdown, Mini-Epic.com have recorded April to be their most successful month to date. Mini-Epic.com is an award-winning online platform where customers can personalise a sensational animated invitation for…
The unique drawstring make-up bags created by Donna May London have taken the beauty world by storm, with founder and make-up artist Donna Clitheroe’s Instagram tutorials attracting followers in their thousands. We spoke to Donna about how she got started and fulfilling her ten year plan. “I have always kept a diary, not one that…