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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…
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…
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…
3 ECO-FRIENDLY DIYS TO CRAFT AT HOME Expressing creativity through simple and sustainable handmade crafts is a productive and positive way to relax after long hours of working from home. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at FurnitureChoice.co.uk, shares 3 eco-friendly DIYs that are easy, enjoyable and impactful. DIY Kids Memo Board Focus on interiors has soared…
HOW TO COMBAT THE LONELINESS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 Many employees are now being forced to work from home and physically isolate themselves from friends and colleagues, this has resulted in loneliness for many. However according to new research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) there are ways to stop us from feeling…
More than three million children in the UK could be struggling with poor mental health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health. Nearly a third of parents (29%) revealed they have seen a negative impact on their children’s mental wellbeing since the outbreak of the virus, whilst…
After the Prime Minister’s announcement that the lockdown is set to be gradually lifted this month, Britain is getting back to work to begin the process of rebuilding businesses, careers and the UK economy. Yet, people are worried and concerned that by returning to their places of work, they may be putting themselves and their…