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FATHERS DAY GIFT GUIDE – FOR THE DAD WHO HAS EVERYTHING Although your dad may say he doesn’t want anything for Father’s Day this year, you know that showing up without a present isn’t really a possibility. After all, he’s the guy you looked up to (quite literally) all these years, and it’s only fitting…
FANTASTIC FEMALE – CECILY HENDERSONCO-FOUNDER OF POMPOM Running a business with 4 children under 4 is tough. Running it across an 8 hour time zone difference makes it tougher. And, along with the rest of the world, working through the juggle struggle of Covid-19 has made it toughest of all! It is lovely to meet…
AUTHER LULU WOOD TALKS TO MUMFORCE ABOUT HER NEW BOOK, MILKSHAKES FOR THE ALMOST DEAD Milkshakes for the Almost Dead is the first in the trilogy of the Girls and Monsters Trilogy and Lulu Wood’s fifth book, available on Amazon now. Lulu Wood is a British author known for her novels The Perfect Ten, Toasting Eros, Boyfriend in a…
Born from the fashion industry SEAMS Hand Cream was created for couturiers and seamstresses to help mend, moisturise and soothe dry pin-pricked hands. Karen J. Gerrard Founder SEAMS says – “Whilst taking part in a millinery course at The London College Of Fashion, my hands got burnt, cut sore and dry, I wanted to buy…
8 EXCEPTIONAL AND UNPUTDOWNABLE YA BOOKS TO READ DURING PRIDE 1. You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson Release date: June 2, 2020 What it’s about: In this adorable contemporary YA rom-com, Liz is running for prom queen, but not for the reasons you might think. Her town takes prom pretty seriously and offers a scholarship…
Plastic is NOT fantastic according to Yummikeys, an eco-friendly baby toy brand that is saying “no” to single-use materials. With over 90% of toys ending up in landfill, founder Elspeth Fawcett’s mission was to make a toy that was not only un-put-downable for baby, but also a treasured keepsake for parents; a family heirloom to…
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…
REUSABLE NAPPY SALES ARE UP -TOTSBOTS TotsBots, the reusable cloth nappy company, have reported a 20% hike in sales and new customers doubling in the past week alone. This figure accounts for an 80% growth on last year. TotsBots started selling at 440 Boots stores nationwide in February and with the increase in panic buying…
CRIEFF HYDRO RESORT – REVIEW At the heart of Perthshire for 150 years. Crieff Hydro: the hotel, the myth, the legend. Roll up our drive and into a different world: fresh air, friendly people, epic views. Bring the dog. Bring the kids. Get everyone outdoors, in the spa pool, round the table – do stuff…
If you ask any local parent in Edinburgh where is THE place to get your children’s shoes, they will say without a doubt – head to Maddie and Marks!