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INTERVIEW WITH JUSTBE FOUNDER GAIL BRYDEN Gail has created JustBe Botanicals, an all natural feel good range that includes multiple award winning skincare, sensory spa treatments, herbal teas and aromatherapy chocolates. Each wellbeing journey starts with the simple question ‘how would you like to feel?’. Using positive intent and our sense of smell, there are…
FEMALE EMPOWERMENT: WHICH BRANDS ARE LEADING THE WAY? In 2020, there is now great demand from modern consumers for brands to champion inclusivity. Some brands go above and beyond to ensure that both their staff and their customers feel supported. Whether that’s through the initiatives that they support, employee benefits to ease the strain on…
I have had a rough few days, after weeks of fantastic moods, I came crashing down. It all started with me realising that my alcohol ban was ruining my social life; I know it’s sad to say but I don’t think I am the only one who would say that alcohol is a big part…
A mood-boosting podcast to help Scots unwind while they walk has been released to the public, Mind to walk. The ‘Mind to Walk’ podcast, narrated by DJ and presenter Edith Bowman, talks you through a walk that will relax your mind as you move your feet. Launched by Scotland’s walking charity, Paths for All, the audio…
New Wazoku research reveals how UK businesses are delivering on employee engagement since the coronavirus crisis began • 61% have been involved in discussions about whether and how their company could pivot• Yet 71% admit to feeling cut off from the wider workplace community during the coronavirus crisis• 80% say coronavirus is the biggest challenge…
LEARNING TO PLAY WITHOUT TEARS – The Benefits of Learning to Play a Music Instrument at the same time as your child Yamaha Music London, the UK’s leading Yamaha music retailer, is championing the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument at the same time as your child. After a hard day, it can…
I AM YOUR FRIEND BY BILLIE BACALL – PLUS AN INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR. I was sent a new book to review a little while ago, its sounded interesting and I really wanted to give it a try. I Am your Friend by Billie Bacall helps bring mindfulness during those moments you feel down. And…
UNDER LOCKDOWN, PARENTS ARE DISCOVERING THEIR CHILDREN ARE LGBT AND DUMPING THEM ON THE STREET by Patrick Studwick LGBT parents are suffering homophobic and transphobic abuse from their own children during the lockdown, a charity has revealed — while young LGBT people are being thrown out onto the street by parents who discover their child’s…
NATIONAL WEANING WEEK REVEALS EMERGING TRENDS AND TOP THINGS ON PARENTS’ MINDS Before beginning weaning, parents can find themselves bombarded with conflicting information on how and when to wean their little one. Weaning Week in association with Organix, recently ran a survey on Your Baby Club, the UK’s fastest growing online community of new parents, to…
Scotland’s biggest bus operator has created and launched a brand new online educational resource to support the home-schooling efforts of parents and teachers during the ongoing national Coronavirus lockdown. A Scotland-wide initiative, First Bus has teamed up with teachers from across the country to develop a resource pack for schools, with the aim of providing…