Parkdale Brass, a Canadian smokeware company. At Parkdale Brass, we cater to the professional smoker.
www.parkdalebrass.com
Any smokers who are staying at home right now can appreciate the design, durability and beauty of this pipe. Not to mention that it will help stretch your stash, which is very helpful during quarantine.
Here’s a bit more about our pipe, The Brockton:
High Quality Smokeware
Design and craftsmanship that won’t let you down. Our pipe delivers an elegant and unique smoking experience unlike any other you’ve had before.
Pure Solid Brass
Brass is beautiful and non-toxic. Don’t let the shine fool you, the brass we use in our pipe is durable and can stand the test of time without breaking or shattering.
Upgrades Your Smoke Session
You deserve products that match your lifestyle. We create exceptional smokeware that breathes life back into the ritual of smoking. Our innovative design and undeniable style fuse together to create exceptional accessories for those looking for a luxurious smoke.
Here’s what some customers have said about our pipe:
“What a nice and simple pipe.. It’s a fine design, simple, and machined nicely of solid brass. It has a thick bowl that keeps incredibly cool. Produces a nice, clean smoke. You light it from below and keep the top closed which prevents a hot burn. Really a nicely thought-out design. Should last you forever! Worth twice what they’re charging.”
– Steve F.
“Love the solid brass weight and finish of this pipe. So fun to try smoking with something that lights from the bottom. It hits super smooth too!” – Sandy J
“I love this piece! I am notorious for breaking all my glass pieces and the Brockton puts a stop to that. The sturdy design and bowl cover creates the perfect piece for clumsy people like me. I love the way you use it too, by heating the bud instead of directly burning it you get a much smoother and less harsh hit. All in all, love it!” – Lauren M.
Masterpiece By Numbers.
We sell paint by number kits for adults. Our company is in Florida and we have thousands of customer reviews on our website and our Facebook page. Many of our customers gift paintings to family members, especially during the Covid-19 lockdown.
mastepiecebynumbers.com
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Sam & Nala
www.samandnala.com
Why not send your loved one something to use on their daily walk with their best friend. We offer some great items for pets and the people that love them. Some great ideas for ideal gifts to send are Dog Bandanas or poop bag holders!
Casual Dog Bandanas
Our casual bandanas begin their journey as new fabric that was handwoven by members of a women’s cooperative in the highlands of Guatemala. We work with the artisan weavers to bring their art and imagery to the fabrics we use. We then take these custom fabrics to a small family-run sewing shop outside Chichicastenango, Guatemala to transform them into wearable fun for your pup. By setting their own wages and prices, weavers and sewers have the opportunity to express their creativity while carrying on the tradition of weaving and earning a fair wage.
Sam & Nala works with artisan-entrepreneurs to design and create inviting and unique items for pets and their people. Our global handmade goods are not only beautiful and spirited but also catalyze the power of our artisan partners to create meaningful change in their communities.
Please see attached photos and Links to each item on our website.
www.samandnala.com/collections/dog-bandanas/products/purple-gray-striped-dog-bandana
www.samandnala.com/collections/dog-bandanas/products/heirloom-blue-dog-bandana
www.samandnala.com/collections/dog-bandanas/products/heirloom-black-plaid-dog-bandana
Bag Holders
These novel little bags start their journey as new fabric that is hand-woven by members of a women’s cooperative in the highlands of Guatemala. They are then hand sewn by a small family-run sewing shop outside Chichicastenango, Guatemala. By setting their own wages and prices, weavers and sewers have the opportunity to express their creativity while carrying on the tradition of weaving and earning a fair wage.
Just as each pup has its own personality, each weaver’s design is unique. No two fabrics are the same
www.samandnala.com/collections/bag-holders/products/heirloom-black-plaid-waste-bag-holder
Simple Goodness Sisters’ syrups. At home bartending has soared in popularity during the Stay Home guidelines, and Simple Goodness Sisters farmto bar drink syrups are for anyone who loves to enjoy a great tasting drink athome, with minimal effort.
Whether it be mocktails, sodas, or cocktails you’re mixing, Simple Goodness Sisters is simply the best choice.
Their farm is the world’s first cocktail farm, growing herbs, fruits, and edible flowers for our delicious beverage brand. Any ingredients for their drink syrups that they do not grow themselves, they source from ethical family farms to make whole fruit, herb and spice syrups that are full flavored and have no preservativesor added chemicals.
The syrups are uniquely full flavored, incredibly easy to use, and pure and natural. In addition, the beautiful recyclable packaging is great for gifting.
They are currently also offering cocktail kits with everything needed to make a favorite drink, at home.
www.simplegoodnesssisters.com
Xpand is the original no-tie elastic shoelace system that allows you to turn any shoe, sneaker or boot into slip-ons. Xpand ensures that you never have to tie your shoelaces ever again!
xpandlaces.com
The Xpand Lacing System works on all kids and adults shoes including sneakers, running shoes, boots, high-tops. There are over 40 colors to choose from, including reflective laces and glow-in-the-dark.
Xpand is the top-rated shoelace system on Amazon.
Here are some facts about Xpand:
Loved by athletes, parents, kids whose laces keep coming undone, pregnant moms, seniors with limited mobility and everyone in between
Over 1 million pairs sold worldwide since 2015
Featured product on QVC
Available in retail stores in over 30 countries
Official Shoelace of Tough Mudder Toronto
Received invitation to appear on Shark Tank
Awarded Amazon’s Choice for Best Lacing System
Xpand has been featured in:
The Today Show
Ellen DeGeneres
BuzzFeed
Good Morning Washington
CBC National
Eh Bee Family
Donovan Bailey
NFL
NBA
Xpand is a universal yet innovative product.
Sawinery.
Three ideas for gifts that people in isolation can appreciate receiving:
A framed pick-me-up: Facing a global pandemic with the end nowhere in sight is hard enough, but being isolated in the middle of it all is extra hard. Give someone you care about an instant pick-me-up with a daily reminder that they are appreciated and loved, or a quote of strength to get through each day. Make it extra personal with a DIY frame which you can do with paint and some wood.
A plant: If a loved one is stuck in a dim home, then isolation can be more depressing. Give them a small gift of life in the form of a plant. They may not be able to enjoy the outdoors in our current situation, but you can bring them a piece of nature with a plant. Caring for one does not have to be overwhelming for them, though—pick a plant that is easy to tend to for beginners and can be put by a window.
DIY planters: Have a loved one express a desire to be more self-sufficient? Give them planters for home-grown plants, and eventually, food! If you can work with some power tools and wood, you can create a small and simple planter in a minimum of an hour, and paint it with bright or happy colors. These are pretty flexible gifts as planters can be put in many places, as well as convenient as the receiver would not have to dig their yard.
www.sawinery.net
Jurassic Apparel
Gifts to Send for Those Staying At home!
The dinosaur apparel website they have products geared for kids through adults.
Dinosaur Hoodies – jurassicapparel.com/collections/dinosaur-hoodie
Dinosaur Shoes – jurassicapparel.com/collections/dinosaur-shoes-dinosaur-sneakers
Dinosaur Mugs – jurassicapparel.com/collections/mugs
Thinking of gifting A Loved One Who Is In isolation! Jungle Straws create sustainably stylish, eco-friendly products which are reusable and kind to the planet.
www.junglestraws.com
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Gifting during the COVID-19 pandemic whilst being at home.
Jungle Straws create sustainably stylish, eco-friendly products which are reusable and kind to the planet. They are all designed to cater for both daily life and travelling (when that day finally comes!)
Bamboo Safety Razor (unisex)
The Jungle Culture bamboo safety razor is the perfect zero waste swap for a plastic-free shave! Available in three different natural colour grains, each razor is 100% unique with slight variations in the bamboo handle. The handle itself is perfectly weighted making the entire shaving experience extremely satisfying. What’s more – ditching the plastic razor is such a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint, whilst saving money at the same time. Each razor comes with its own little hessian travel bag which makes it convenient for travel. All razors are presented in a plastic-free gift box and additional razor blades are available separately on our website. Suitable for both men and women.
RRP: £16.59 / $20
Reusable Bamboo Straws by Jungle Straws (Set of 6)
Our stylish organic bamboo straws are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic straws which harm the environment. This particular set contains 6 reusable straws plus a handy travel pouch which is available in a variety of beautiful colours. The provided brush makes it easy to keep the straws clean and hygienic. They can last a lifetime with the correct level of care. This pack of 6 is perfect for individuals, couples and families to share whilst on the road.
RRP: £6 / $7.50
Bamboo Cutlery Set by Jungle Straws
This portable bamboo cutlery set is an earth-friendly alternative to the single-use cutlery provided with your takeaway food. Crafted with care from the tropical climes of Vietnam, this organic bamboo set is durable, hygienic and lightweight.
RRP: £9 / $11
Coconut Bowls & Spoons
Our organic coconut bowls are made from reclaimed coconut shells sourced from Southern Vietnam. Usually, they would be burnt once the coconut flesh is harvested but we have found a zero-waste use for them. Completely handmade, the bowls are BPA free – no chemicals or pesticides are used to grow our coconuts. Each kit contains 2 coconut bowls and 2 coconut spoons which are available in a choice of 4 designs.
RRP: £17.49 / $22
All of Jungle Straw products are provided in plastic-free gift boxes and so make for ethical presents for everyone, whether stuck at home during Coronavirus or free to roam! We sell via our online store, Amazon, Etsy and wholesalers.
Websites: www.junglestraws.com | www.jungleculture.eco
MEAL DEALS ON WHEELS
JUST EAT AND DELIVEROO RIVAL, FOODHUB, HAS SAVED CONSUMERS £1.9 MILLION ON THE COST OF THEIR FAVOURITE TAKEAWAY MEALS DURING LOCKDOWN
Want to save 15% off the cost of your favourite takeout meal?
Foodhub, the online takeaway app and website, has estimated it has saved takeout fans a huge £1.9m off the costs of their takeaway meals during lockdown.
Launched in 2017, Foodhub is unique in that it does not take a commission from the food establishments for each order placed or charge a fee to the consumer. This enables them to offer better prices and deals to customers than other online food platforms – making them 15% cheaper for the same meal from the same takeaway restaurants than their rivals.
Foodhub has already received more than 1 million app downloads and there are more than 12,000 nationwide takeaway & restaurant partners currently featured on its website.
And during lockdown Foodhub takeaway orders have seen a 33% increase, as more and more people are signing up for the cheaper option.
Philip Mostyn, Foodhub Chief Operating Officer, said: “In the 7 weeks of lockdown we estimate that we’ve saved consumers, when compared directly to the prices of our rivals, £1.9 million* on the cost of their favourite takeaway meals*.
“Moreover, compared to other delivery services who charge takeaway establishments commission for use of their service, we can save the average takeaway partner £2,550** a month by not charging them commission – that’s £31,025 extra in their till every year.”
“It is common for many food delivery services to charge takeaway restaurants a commission for using their service and also charge consumers a fee.
“We believe this is wrong and actually inhibits the growth of the industry by punishing those at its heart – the takeaway restaurants – with huge charges that are unnecessary and punitive.
“Here, at Foodhub, we’ve been committed to a non-commission-based business model from the outset.
“Now, more than ever, it is important that takeaway businesses are encouraged and helped to thrive. These are challenging times for everyone – with a potential recession on the horizon. We’d encourage other food delivery services to follow our lead and introduce a non-commission-based model.”
As part of its commitment to support the food industry, Foodhub are now offering restaurants/cafes to sign up to Foodhub totally free of charge for 3 months – https://signup.foodhub.co.uk/ so they can offer a take-out service too, enabling them to generate more revenue and save jobs.
Heliot Steak House x Tom Hixson Meat Delivery Box
Third-generation master butchers and supplier to London’s most prestigious restaurants, Tom Hixson of Smithfield, has joined forces with London’s favourite steak restaurant* Heliot Steak House to launch a premium fresh meat box for free UK-wide delivery.
Curated in collaboration with Ioannis Grammenos, Executive Chef of Heliot Steak House London and the world’s first Meatologist™, the box has been specifically designed to bring restaurant fine dining to your home kitchens while restaurants are closed during lockdown. Jam-packed with over 22 premium grade steaks, the new lockdown boxes feature Ioannis’s favourite steaks to serve at Heliot’s in normal times, including 2.5KG of Argentine Black Label Ribeye, 1KG of deluxe Wexford Valley Chateaubriand and 1.2KG of Angus Pichanha.
With an RRP of £124, the box is competitively priced at just £100, with free chilled delivery within two working days anywhere in the UK also included.
B Bagel Brunch Delivery Box
Bored of banana bread? Sick of sourdough? Then take a break from your Instagram feed and let Fulham favourite, B Bagel, take the ache out of bake with its brand-new brunch and grocery box delivery service.
Freshly baked, traditionally made bagels come additive-free, but flavour full and arrive straight to your doorstep alongside everything you need for that flat lay-worthy brunchtime spread. For aspiring Nigels or Nigellas, B Bagel has also joined forces with Chelsea Farm to deliver jam-packed fresh grocery boxes to Londoners staying home.
Mariage Frères: teas for nation-wide delivery
Iconic French tea emporium located in the heart of Covent Garden – is ensuring customers can still get their favourite teas via the online shop while its doors are closed. From their renowned Marco Polo Blue (a calming blend of fruits and flowers from China and Tibet) to etherial and seasonal Sakura (green tea with a flowery aroma of cherry blossom sprinkled with delicate rose petals), Mariage Frères are bringing your favourite blends straight to your doorstep thanks to nation-wide delivery.
Moore House Cocktail Company – Bringing the bar to you, Moore House Cocktail Company debuts three classic pre-batched, handcrafted cocktails using only the highest quality ingredients, available in a generous single 100ml bottle serving (from £8.50) or 250ml bottles, easily providing three cocktails (from £16).
All you need is your favourite glass, ice, shaker, and garnish – orange peel, maraschino cherries or coffee beans – for that perfect pour. Choose from an Espresso Martini (espresso, Kahlua, vodka – ABV 19%), Manhattan (bourbon, Cocchi Di Torino and Carpano Antica vermouths, bitters, a drop of Luxardo cherry juice – ABV 33%), or a Classic Negroni (Tanqueray gin, Campari, Cocchi Di Torino – ABV 28%) and inject some style into your #StayHome happy hour.
From clever storage wins to multi-functional layouts: life in a post-pandemic kitchen is changing
We’re all spending a little more time at home these days and with the kitchen being at the centre of family life, the way we use this space is adapting and not just for the short-term. As we transition to a new normal, it may be time to make some alterations in the kitchen. With restaurants not as accessible, home cooking is becoming ever popular and the kitchen is likely to change in the following ways:
Appliances – Larger fridge freezers and even second freezers in a pantry or utility room will become more common. New technology previously only available in commercial refrigeration is entering the domestic market, with consumers investing in appliances that help keep food fresher for longer. With home baking on the increase, ovens with technical features such as moisture injection and precise temperature help produce professional end results
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Wine fridges and wine racks – when you can’t get to the pub, the popularity of the home bar is on the rise. Glazed gin display cupboards, wine racks and wine coolers will be a must-have where space will allow in larger kitchens.
Open shelving will be another must-have, providing storage for cookbooks and a place to grow fresh herbs from scratch.
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Storage – from deep wide drawers and pull-out shelving replacing standard cupboard interiors to cleaning cupboards becoming pantries for tinned goods, open shelving for jars bottles and spices, the kitchen will be organised like never before.
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With small appliances such as mixing aids and coffee machines much more commonplace since pre-lockdown, clever design features such as bi-folding breakfast cupboards enable them to be hidden away yet still easily accessible.
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Layout – As whole families spend more time at home, dining spaces will become the norm again. The living room will become an extension of the kitchen even more as designers look to create fluid living spaces where the whole family can interact in harmony.
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George Forsyth of Drew Forsyth Kitchens comments, “As a result of the pandemic the design process is changing considerably too, with a shift to virtual design consultations that enable homeowners to achieve the space of their dream while always keeping our customers and our staff safe.
“The kitchen has always been a big investment, but now more than ever customers are recognising the benefits of opting for bespoke, achieving a space that is tailor-made and enables them and their families to live together comfortably.”
For more information see www.drewforsyth.co.uk or call 01422 842206
7 BATHROOM CLEANING HACKS TO TURN
YOUR BATHOOM INTO A SPA ROOM
Fed up with cleaning the bathroom after the family have been in there at what feels like a constant rate? With everyone staying home together a lot more, the bathroom is taking a pounding in terms of use and it can be difficult to keep on track of lifting wet towels from the floor and putting the toilet seat back down.
RAK Ceramics has put together seven bathroom cleaning hacks that will have your bathroom looking sparkling in no time, leaving you free to enjoy the closest thing to a spa experience that you’ve had since pre-lockdown.
1) Baths and basins – rinse them out after use to help fight against grime. An all-purpose bathroom cleaner and a damp cloth will do the trick. Make sure you clean around the plug hole and taps as these are areas where dirt and germs most like to linger.
2) Avoid grubby grout – use an old toothbrush to clean and some diluted bleach to clean up discoloured grout. If you’ve a new bathroom in mind, consider large format tiles or a mega slab for your walls to reduce that grout problem even further.
3) Keeping showers shining – when you’ve showered leave the door to the enclosure open to help prevent mould from growing in a humid atmosphere. Wipe down wet tiles and dry off the shower tray. Use white vinegar to clean a glass screen and if you’ve got a shower curtain instead, pop it in the washing machine regularly
4) Tap into clean taps – toothpaste and soap can damage the finish on taps so make sure you wipe them clean regularly. Washing up liquid works wonders here and if you’ve noticing a build-up of lime scale opt the white vinegar rather than an abrasive cleaner.
5) Tidy toilets – As well as keeping the inside of the toilet bowl clean and germ-free pay attention to the outside too, wiping it down an all-purpose bathroom cleaner. Don’t forget the toilet handle or flush buttons. Neutralise nasty odours by pouring a cup of washing soda crystals or bicarbonate of soda down the bowl once a week.
6) Storage – pop clutter behind closed doors to create a relaxing environment. Kids toys, cleaning products and toiletries should all have their place in a cupboard and if your bathroom lacks storage it’s time to think about adding some furniture.
7) Leave this list where it can be seen and read by all the family, so they all do their bit!
THE BLUE TATAR by LN Gruer
Debut historical fiction follows five immigrant women linked by blood and history from the killing fields of Ukraine to the fire scorched Hollywood Hills all in pursuit of the American dream. TheBlue Tatar is a compelling multi-generational saga of tragedy, vengeance,love and conflict.
Everyone has their American dream. Just make sure yours doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Five modern immigrant women—five destinies, linked together by blood and history. From the killing fields in Ukraine to the fire-scorched Hollywood hills, from three-star Micheline restaurants to home kitchens, here comes a multi-generational saga of tragedy and vengeance, love and conflict, loyalty and betrayal, and above all – chasing that elusive American dream.
Flora, Russian zealot and spoiled housewife, is married to a successful American businessman. Terrified of getting old and feeling ill at ease in her new homeland, Flora is lost and angry, looking for meaning in infidelity and plastic surgery.
Oksana, mistreated shopaholic desperately wanting to escape the clutches of her thug of a husband and needing approval of her own patronizing St. Petersburg family. Naïve, romantic Oksana dreams of designing beautiful women’s shoes. Does she risk too much, having faith in an improbable love?
Gentle people-pleaser Sasha caught between a homophobic adoptive father and her American born gay son. Happily married to a hard-working Ukrainian man, Sasha worries about doing everything for everyone. Who will she choose?
Doctor Bella, the main breadwinner, is ready to walk away from her successful dental practice to focus on her passion for horses and writing. Deeply in love with her brilliant, but competitive husband, Bella is not prepared for the betrayal and changes that lie ahead.
And then there’s Maya, a real-life female “Godfather”. This wise and funny, seemingly humble manicurist with a big appetite for food and pleasure feels perfectly at home in America. Following in the bloody legacy of her Ukrainian grandmother. Maya wields surprising, ever-expanding power as head of a criminal underworld clan, Maya is no one to cross.
The past and present collide as these women deal with it all – caring for aging parents, managing businesses and careers, struggling to understand their American-born children and not always ideal husbands; and never giving up on the needs of the heart.
The Saga continues in The Red Mongol…
MyKids Gratitude Journal and Acts of Kindness Journals have been very popular recently since parents are homeschooling their kids and looking for positive focused activities. Here are the links to the Etsy shop:
Kids Gratitude Journal: www.etsy.com/listing/776943814
Acts of Kindness Journal: www.etsy.com/listing/785199880
These31 Day Journals are $5 each and are instant downloadable printables that kidscan write down what they are grateful for or an act of kindness that they havedone each day.
Etsy.com/Shop/IceBreakerPrintables
Stellar Villa
A wall art company that got it’s start with and specializes in custom pet portraits.
Our pet portraits are custom pieces so they are highly personalized. We have many customers who give these as gifts and the recipients absolutely love them. I think they would be a great addition to your list.
You can see examples of the pet portraits by visiting the url below.
stellarvilla.com/collections/custom-art
Lockdown Presents (www.lockdownpresents.com) where people can give the gift of a personalised live gig to their loved ones.
Users can book a professional musician (anything from classical cello to Ibiza sax or Disney singalongs) for a personalised 10 minute live gig via Zoom
-> Some examples would be
Surprise your grandfather on a family Zoom with his favourite classical music
Book a jazz saxophone to play your dad his favourite tunes
Friend fed up of entertaining the kids? Surprise them with a professional singer to sing their favourite Disney classics
The idea came about after I the creator organised a professional cellist friend to play a surprise virtual gig for their grandma’s 83rd birthday
The aim is to support artists and charities in lockdown – 80% of the fee goes to the artist and all profits go to charity (AgeUK, Refuge and Mind)
w: lockdownpresents.com
i: www.instagram.com/lockdown_presents
f: www.facebook.com/lockdownpresents
Vivomasks
www.vivomasks.com
VIVO Masks is a company specialising in high quality, handmade Venetian masks. We have all kinds of masks of different shapes, sizes and materials, both men’s and women’s, from under 50 USD masks to over 500 USD masks. This is one of our most popular masks, retailing at 39 USD: www.vivomasks.com/products/colombina-mezza-black
– Europe’s first combined multivitamin and CBD tablet –
– Created by professional rugby players George Kruis and Dominic Day, fourfivecbd is designed for anyone who leads an active and healthy lifestyle –
fourfivecbd, the CBD brand created by professional rugby players George Kruis and Dominic Day, today launched Europe’s first CBD infused multivitamin effervescent tablet.
On sale from fourfivecbd.co.uk now, a tube of 20 tablets costs £14.99. Each tablet contains a measured dose of 5mg of broad spectrum CBD as well as Vitamins – B1, B3, B6, B12 and C and Minerals – potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron as well as Amino Acids – L-Glutamine, HMB (Calcium B-Hydroxy-B-methylbutyrate).
Dr Elisabeth Philipps, an expert in clinical neuroscience and CBD said, “Now above all is the right time to ensure that your body is receiving the right amount of vitamins and minerals. fourfivecbd’s new product takes the multivitamin effervescent tablets we know and adds a controlled amount of CBD. With the positive effects these synergistic nutrients can have on the immune system, this combination is an excellent additional supplement to help maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.”
Commenting on the announcement, Dominic Day, co-founder of fourfivecbd, said: “Launching our multivitamin with CBD tablet is yet a further example of how we are responding to customer interest and demand. Our customers asked us to look into the possibility of a combined multivitamin and CBD product, we researched it, took advice and have delivered a European first.”
fourfivecbd only uses the most stringent CO2 extraction methods in gathering its CBD, adhering to strict and airtight manufacturing standards. fourfivecbd ensures its customers only consume the highest quality and precisely tested products available, which is why each batch of CBD is 3rd party lab tested – guaranteed. fourfivecbd’s Broad Spectrum CBD contains all natural cannabinoids and phytochemicals whilst removing the THC – making it an ideal choice for those wishing to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.
Interest in reliably sourced CBD products continues to grow with the UK market worth £300 million, making it bigger than the combined Vitamin C and D market in the UK in 2019. The UK market continues to grow and is predicted to grow to £1 Billion by 2025.
Researched and developed using the best formulas, fourfivecbd products are guaranteed free from pesticides and herbicides and are also vegan and vegetarian friendly.
Made By Fressko
www.madebyfressko.com
These reusable coffee cups and stainless steel infuser water bottles are the ultimate gift. Keep your brew hot or cold for ours. Can be used to brew tea using the Fressko 2 in 1 Infuser. Available in a variety of sizes, colours and styles.
‘The Immunity Box’ by fourfivecbd: immune boosting products delivered to your door… Available for £39.99 (items bought individually would retail at £99.00) from www.fourfivecbd.co.uk
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– fourfivecbd teams up with health and wellness brands to deliver a nutritional box filled with supplements that boost the immune system –
– From each box sold three meals will be donated to Compassion London, a charity providing meals for frontline workers and the homeless –
ST ALBANS, UK. 13 MAY 2020 – fourfivecbd, the CBD brand created by professional rugby players George Kruis and Dominic Day, today announces the launch of ‘The Immunity Box’ – a limited edition package of immune boosting nutritional supplements delivered to your door. Available for £39.99 (items bought individually would retail at £99.00) from www.fourfivecbd.co.uk, The Immunity Box features supplements from some of the UK’s fastest growing health and wellness brands – all handpicked to ensure they contain ingredients that help to boost the immune system.
For the launch of the exclusive box, which will be available for a limited time only, fourfivecbd and supporting brands have partnered with Compassion London, a charity that is preparing and delivering thousands of meals a day, across London to a variety of groups, NHS workers, families and children in need and the homeless. From each box sold, three meals will be donated to those that need it most.
The brands that have joined forces with fourfivecbd for The Immunity Box include:
Creative Nature – Raw Cacao Powder – Creative Nature’s Raw Cacao Powder is untreated; high in magnesium, iron and can reduce fatigue. Add it to anything sweet from protein shakes to home bakes.
Inessa – Advanced Daily Biotic – Inessa’s Advanced Daily Biotic Inessa provides Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG, the most scientifically studied and best clinically documented strain of good bacteria in the world.
Wild Nutrition – Food-Grown KSM-66 Ashwagandha – This incredible herb is most well known for its ability to reduce stress and promote a calmer and happier sense of being. A growing body of evidence is being collated around this powerful herb with an impressive variety of health benefits.
Link Nutrition – Link Nutrition’s Vitamin C complex contains a unique formula of Food Based® nutrients; zinc, vitamin c and bioflavonoids. These nutrients exist alongside their naturally occurring cofactors such as fibre, glycoproteins and amino acids, which work synergistically with one another, supporting the transfer and absorption of nutrients throughout the body.
Nutrigold – Vegan Vitamin D3 – Nutrigold’s Vegan Vitamin D3 capsules contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
Pulsin – Peanut Choc Vegan Protein Bar – This delicious Peanut Choc vegan protein bar contains the optimum blend of pea and rice protein to provide all of the essential amino acids.
George Kruis, co-founder, fourfivecbd, said: “We’re very proud to launch The Immunity Box alongside all of the supporting brands we have teamed up with. The current situation has made us all more aware than ever of the need to ensure we are leading as healthy a lifestyle as possible. The Immunity Box will offer people the opportunity to try out supplements for the first time and to experience the benefits they can offer – whilst also supporting Compassion London in providing meals to the people that really need it.”
Leon Aarts, founder of Compassion London, commented: “We are delighted that fourfivecbd and the supporting brands have chosen to support Compassion London. Their efforts to champion wellness and nutrition align with our own mission to provide meals for those most in need. The donations from this initiative will contribute significantly to helping us reach front line workers, families and children, and the homeless with delicious and nutritious meals during this difficult time.”
For more information about The Immunity Box, please visit www.fourfivecbd.co.uk.
XPERT TIPS FOR TRANSFORMING YOUR GARDEN INTO AN INSTAGRAMMABLE PARADISE
The experts at Serenata Flowers share advice on how to spruce up your outdoor living space
REFRESHING your garden and nurturing the plants and flowers within it can take time, especially for those wanting to capture enviable garden snaps for their Instagram.
As the nation continues to self-isolate at home and the weather sun continues to smile down on us, people are spending and more time in their gardens. With many of us suddenly finding ourselves with time on our hands, now could be the perfect opportunity for green-fingered individuals to give their outdoor space an Insta-worthy makeover.
Whether you’re a landscaping pro or brand new to the gardening experience, the experts at the UK’s leading independent online florist, Serenata Flowers, have got you covered with top tips for making your garden a picture perfect landscape and to help you rake in those likes on Instagram:
Clean Up
The first step to a garden refresh is cleaning the area and discarding any damaged or unwanted items, such as tattered furniture or plants and flowers which have surpassed the pinnacle of life. This will instantly revitalise the look of your outdoor space and make room for new purchases. Use a stiff brush to give patio areas and paths a good clean and also remove any unwanted weeds to make the area look fresh and tidy. For a #nofilter effect you can even take the cleaning one-step further by using a power-washer to blast dirt, stains, and moss from your paths and patios to give them a new lease of life.
For those with a lawn, help it prepare for a healthy year of growth by mowing, fertilising, and watering the grass so it can thrive over the coming months. By cleaning your outdoor space in these ways, you are giving yourself a blank canvas to work from and can then utilise the area more successfully.
Choose A Colour Scheme
To ensure your garden is picture perfect, pick a colour scheme to work to. This could mean using a few shades of complimentary colours, opting for a range of pastels or even going for bright and beautiful with vibrant yet contrasting colours. Bring a touch of you to your garden by opting for colours that reflect your personality. You are going to be the one spending the majority of time enjoying the space, so it is important to ensure you feel calm and relaxed with your surroundings. Staging photos in your garden is like sharing a window into your personality and lifestyle, so make sure your surroundings represent who you are.
Pick Suitable Plants and Flowers
It is important to consider the season when you come to buy plants and flowers for your garden and to learn how best to care for them so they can grow and flourish. Springtime is a fantastic time to refresh your garden as this time of year offers a beautiful range of flowers and plants to choose from, all of which are guaranteed to transform your garden from its lifeless Winter state to a bright and blooming canvas that’s ready for Instagram.
Pansies are a great option as they can be planted in pots or hanging baskets, which are ideal for those with a smaller outdoor living space. Tulips are also perfect for spring planting and come in array of beautiful colours to give that wow-factor. Lily of the Valley will make another stunning addition to your garden with their delicate white buds – these can be planted all year round as long as the soil is well primed.
There are also a wide variety of plant choices available, including Instagram favourites such as contemporary potted plants, hanging baskets and wall plants, which can provide a colourful yet simplistic accompaniment to the area. Remember that not all plants are the same; be sure to do your research to find out what each one needs in order to give them the best chance of flourishing.
Buy suitable furnishings for the space
Outdoor furniture is subject to a lot of wear and tear over the years, so make sure to invest in quality furnishings which are strong, durable and will survive the varying weather conditions. Do not forgo comfort though, as there are a range of different furniture options which are comfortable and stylish as well as practical. Rattan furniture is a brilliant buy as it is strong and durable and will also freshen up the look of your outdoor space. Opt for outdoor furniture in light colours such as white or cream for a feeling of luxury, or why not go for a classic industrial look with elegant metal pieces?
Add the finishing touches
For the perfect Instagram-worthy finishing touches, liven up your outdoor space with some beautiful accessories, such as hanging festoon lights, lanterns or stylish throws placed over your patio chairs – these additions are a simple yet effective way to bring a splash of imagination to the space and add a stamp of your style. You can even follow in the footsteps of popular influencers by installing a fire pit in your garden to make a real statement that oozes luxury.
If you want your garden to be bang on trend, then try bringing a splash of this year’s Colour of the Year – Classic Blue – into your outdoor living space. Whether repainting your garden fence in Classic Blue or dressing up your outdoor furniture with Classic Blue accessories, don’t forget to add the #ClassicBlue to your snaps and watch those likes roll in.
Lucia Polla, Marketing Manager at Serenata Flowers, adds: “It is more important than ever to make your outdoor living space an area you can relax and enjoy, creating the perfect escapism from self-isolation at home.
“Refreshing your garden doesn’t need to break the bank, as there are simple yet effective changes to be made with little cost associated. Painting your fence panels or adding some accessories are a great way to freshen up the feel of your garden and make it a space you want to spend more time in.
“These simple steps will help make your garden a space you can enjoy throughout the year and will make it the envy of all on Instagram as you showcase what a true outdoor paradise looks like.”
North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Isolation options, the charity has launched an online store where people can buy a virtual journey on a steam train, virtual tour of a footplate, or even just a bacon buttie, (which is calorie-free as it’s a virtual experience). All money raised is in aid of its ongoing crisis appeal to keep the heritage attraction on track, and help it secure a future and prices start at just £3 www.nymr.co.uk/pages/category/virtual-shop
There’s also the option to buy gift tokens (from £10) that can be exchanged for a journey through the stunning North York Moors on a heritage steam locomotive, or a pullman dining experience for two: shop.myonlinebooking.co.uk/NYMR/shop/product-list.aspx?catid=3
DASHEL
Dashel offers a range of slim, ventilated, lightweight cycle helmets manufactured in the UK. With a distinctive urban feel Dashel Helmets are made from recyclable materials – ensuring that they are low impact at the point of manufacture and produce very little waste at the end of life. The new Re-Cycle helmet will be ground down into new helmets at the UK factory when it is finished with. The helmets are portable, sold packaged in a handy rucksack that means there is no superfluous packaging. They come in an array of classic colours. Choose from black, blue, sage green and red. Dashel helmets are £79 and available from all good cycle shops and online at Dashel.co.uk
Web: www.dashel.co.uk
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HILL & ELLIS
Hill & Ellis produces a range of high quality, stylish cycle bags. Each bag, designed in the UK, is created to transition perfectly from home to bike to boardroom to bar. They are functional, fashionable, hard wearing and inspired by the best cycle rides in London. There’s plenty of space inside for a laptop and other essentials, and each bag comes with patented pannier clips that fit almost any bike, allowing you to clip the bag on and off quickly and easily.
Web: www.hillandellis.com
Twitter: @hillandellis
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HillEllis/
Instagram: @hillandellis
First Sip Brew Box
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Staying connected during these times is what keeps us going. Showing your friends and family that you are thinking of them is a great way to lift up anyone’s spirit and continue to stay positive together.
First Sip Brew Box is a fantastic gift for many occasions. We are a Pittsburgh based craft beer subscription box company that doesn’t ship beer. We aim to expand your horizons by bringing top breweries and small businesses that know their hops to your door. Every month we feature a different brewery and fill your box with beer gear, branded glasses, stickers, and other amazing swag to build your collection. You will also receive items made from malts and hops. Every month is a different surprise. This unique subscription service provides the perfect addition to every beer lovers collection. Enjoy these great products from the comfort of your home.
First Sip Brew box is also a perfect gift for Father’s Day. This is a great option for any dad who loves beer or the beer industry. This unique gift is a fantastic way to show your appreciation for your Dad, and make him feel extra special on this Father’s day. Choose from three different exciting boxes to find the perfect fit for your Dad!
Additionally, to demonstrate our support and create awareness for our frontline workers, First Sip Brew Box is launching a new campaign titled, “Support The Front Lines”. This campaign focuses on the positive, amazing people that make up this country. We have included three separate designs that will be featured on three separate shirts. The designs showcase support for Firefighters, Nurses, and Police Officers. In addition to being a fantastic gift for fathers day, these shirts provide an opportunity to support the current environment.
Forrest Nation
The unique thing about these gifts is that we plant a matching tree for each tree gifted
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OAKHOUSE FOODS DELIVERS OVER 350 DELICIOUS MEALS DIRECT TO THE HOMES OF CUSTOMERS NATIONWIDE
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Oakhouse Foods is there for those in need of complete meals delivered direct to their homes
Meals can be booked, and delivery scheduled up to 12 weeks in advance
Oakhouse Foods is a long-standing, trusted and established food delivery service, with over 25 years of experience delivering an extensive choice of delicious, quality frozen meals direct to homes through a nationwide network of friendly, local teams.
With the current climate, for some a trip to the supermarket may not be possible and supermarket to home delivery slots can be difficult to come by. Naturally, friends and families of people living on their own or of those unable to leave the house are concerned about what their loved ones can purchase and consume.
Now, more than ever, Oakhouse Foods has adapted to offer the same vast range of delicious meals with free*, quick, no-contact deliveries** – still with friendly, regular local drivers dedicated to providing a personal service, from order through to delivery. Online booking has also been extended, with people now being able to order up to twelve weeks in advance for peace of mind.
The products
Oakhouse Foods offers a range of over 350 high-quality and great-tasting meals, with a team dedicated to providing food that’s comforting and reliable, all of which can be viewed on the website. A full-colour brochure is also downloadable via this link and can be delivered to homes, nationwide and free of charge.
They also provide something for everyone, no matter the size of appetite, dietary needs or personal preference. Meals for those following special diets such as gluten-free, low-sugar, low fat or low salt alongside pureed or bite-sized ranges are available, with more than 80 well-known recipes also provided as mini meals for those with smaller appetites. The Oakhouse Foods team can also create bespoke meal lists, whether for allergens or preference, which outlines the dishes which suit personal diets.
From comforting classics to a wide range of vegetarian meals, a teaser of some of the most popular products can be found below. Each of which can be placed in the freezer and cooked in the microwave or oven.
Lunch
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This crispy baked potato skin is filled with light and fluffy mashed potato and topped with a lightly spiced beef chilli sauce and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese. Potatoes also come with vegetarian toppings. £3.15
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These quiche slices are a lighter lunch option, made with cheddar cheese, ham, onion and bacon baked into a savoury custard and shortcrust pastry base, perfect served with a simple side salad. £3.75
Dinner
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No need to miss out on one of the best meals of the week, this beef roast contains sliced topside of beef, coated in gravy and served with crispy roast potatoes, roasted parsnips, carrots and a Yorkshire pudding. Also available in smaller sizes and with different meat and vegetarian options. £5.60
A plate of food on a tableDescription automatically generatedChicken Korma
Get your Friday night takeaway for less, this curry contains chicken breast coated in a mild, creamy korma sauce with onions, flaked almonds and basmati rice. There is a roasted vegetable and chickpea curry for vegetarians too. £4.75
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Got that Friday fish feeling? This must-have classic features haddock and salmon flakes with prawns and peas in a delightfully creamy, cheese and parsley sauce. £4.75
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If a Chinese dish is more your thing, this exciting dish is packed with flavour, combining chunks of chicken breast, onion and pineapple pieces in a sweet and sour sauce. £3.85
Mini Meals
For those with a smaller appetite, Oakhouse Foods has a great range of Mini Meals, with the nation’s favourite dishes available in a smaller portion so nothing is left to waste.
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Comfort food at its finest, the Mini Cottage Pie is packed full of flavour, with minced beef, diced carrots and perfectly fluffy potatoes. £2.80
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Enjoy a taste of Italy for less with this creamy cheese pasta dish, mixed with a range of fresh and nourishing vegetables. £2.75
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This mini meal has chunks of chicken breast with apricots, pineapple and sultanas in a mild and fruity curry sauce, it comes served with basmati rice and is low in calories and gluten-free. £3.30
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Your meals don’t have to end there, Oakhouse Foods also delivers puddings and cakes to your home such as the Treacle Pudding with Custard (£4.10) or Black Forest Gateau (£4.75)
For more information on Oakhouse Foods or to request a free full colour brochure, please visit: www.oakhousefoods.co.uk
Great gift for the “Home Bound”
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Get on your bike: KANDESENT launches new technical & stylish women’s cycling collection
ACCORDING TO THE UK GOVERNMENT:
Public transport will be reduced to just 10% of its capacity and if the remaining trips move to private cars there is potential for gridlock and increased air pollution.
Cycling is up by 70% due to: enforced time at home, quieter roads and almost 50% of commutes being less than three miles.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, plans to increase cycling in London tenfold with a rapid construction of a strategic cycling network.
So, with cycling being a far more sustainable and environmental mode of transport, what better time to invest in performance cycling apparel:
KANDESENT is built by women for women, working with female talent to produce the range.
Made in Europe, so minimising transport miles, using a sustainable business model, aiming for no single use plastics in the supply chain and using recycled materials where possible.
Riding a bike is a great way to stay active, look after your mental health and make every-day journeys. Now more than ever, cycling has become a preferred mode of transport. With quieter roads, combined with enforced time at home, cycling is up by 70% in some places, according to the UK government. The measures announced recently by the UK government reflect the place cycling has taken in our lives during the coronavirus crisis – and the key role it will play in our future. For the foreseeable future, public transport will be reduced to just 10% of its capacity and if the remaining trips move to private cars there is potential for gridlock and increased air pollution. With almost half of commutes less than three miles, cycling is the far more sustainable and environmental mode of transport.
So with this increase in cycling it is important to invest in the right activewear, for both performance and comfort. KANDESENT built their range around such requirements but focusing on women’s needs, holistically looking at what was missing in the market. Women demand the same high performance from their cycling and fitness apparel as men, but it seemed to KANDESENT that these needs were not being addressed. The apparel introduces totally new cuts, shapes and designs; together with the more familiar jersey silhouettes, paired with accessories and prints that allow the wearer to mix and match their look; like you would with any other wardrobe item.
Using premium Italian performance fabrics, designed and manufactured in Europe KANDESENT is built differently. KANDESENT is also built by women for women. Made in Europe, so minimising transport miles, using a sustainable business model, aiming for no single use plastics in the supply chain and using recycled materials where possible whilst working with female talent to produce the range.
As a starting point to the range KANDESENT re-worked the classic cycling jersey to a women’s specific design. Creating the racerback POWER T-BACK TANK TOP with a built in bust support allows riders to stay cool in the heat, by totally removing the back section. With this tank style you are going to get the benefits of a cycle specific jersey, with the style and attributes of a performance sports tank. For those chilly mornings or descents, KANDESENT also re-worked the normal waist length jacket. When arms and chest are cold, The KANDESENT STEALTH MIDI CROPPED JACKET provides a solution, and has been transformed to best fit the female form. A windproof chest area and a high neck collar helps riders regain warmth, in addition its roll up feature enables reduced bulk and will be a favourite packable essential for cyclists.
Within the range are a collection of jerseys, sleeveless jerseys and cycling pants featuring vibrant Chevron, Butterfly Camo and a bespoke Flutter design print along with solid options. KANDESENT has created unique apparel items which can be easily coordinated with each other, offering riders more exciting opportunities to look and feel like an individual. KANDESENT strives to empower women cyclists to be their very best. If you look good, you feel good and you perform better. So if you are looking to turn to cycling for your daily commute or just for some stress busting exercise, then why not invest in great kit that was built for you so you can hit the roads with confidence.
You asked, we listened.
The Lockdown Dadmin T-Shirt went down so well and we had lots of our lovely customers asking for versions for the Mamas and Kids. So we’ve launched two new designs and are still raising money for NHS Charities together
£5 of every Adult T-shirts sold will go to the charity and £3 of the Junior T-shirts.
There is an option to personalise the Mummin design with your own hastags or use our pre-designed option. For the Junior version it is only available as a personalised option. Both come in a range of colours and the Mummin tees in two different fits.
Find them here > www.dadminstore.com
GET THE T-SHIRT NOW!
Dadmin’s Founder Simon Boi says: ‘It’s great to be able to do something to help at this time. Our printers have just reopened so we’re excited to get going with this project and hope to raise some funds for this great charity”
MITSUBISHI MOTORS TEAMS UP WITH EDDIE JONES FOR SURPRISE
ZOOM CALL WITH VOLUNTEER RUGBY COACHES
From rewarding grassroots volunteers through its Volunteer Recognition Programme, to supporting England’s Senior and Age Grade teams, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is committed to supporting English rugby at all levels.
With the grassroots season finished and the nation on lockdown, coaches have time to take stock, research, develop and plan for the future. At this difficult time, Mitsubishi Motors continues to inspire coaches and other volunteers up and down the country so they are best placed to support their players off the field and ready to put them through their paces when they return to action.
With this in mind England Rugby’s proud Performance Partner Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has teamed up with England Rugby Head Coach Eddie Jones to surprise five volunteer rugby coaches with a coaching development masterclass to remember.
Tuning in from Japan via Zoom, Eddie spoke with the coaches about how their teams are faring during lockdown and discussed strategies for keeping players engaged in the current climate. Eddie also provided unique insight on what makes a good leader, citing the three key characteristics as knowledge of your team and sport; strong management skills of staff and players; and being the most enthusiastic person in your club. Eddie also recommended on-field drills for coaches to take away, ready to use when they can get back out on the field.
A short film showing highlights from the call is live on England Rugby and Mitsubishi Motors social channels, while a recording of the full conversation is available on Mitsubishi Motors’ YouTube channel.
Commenting on the webinar, Eddie Jones said: “It was an absolute pleasure having the chance to drop in on the five coaches and chat with them about their current coaching situation and provide some tips on how they can manage their teams at the moment. Volunteer coaches form the backbone of rugby in England, and any opportunity we have to give back to the rugby family should be welcomed. Thanks to Mitsubishi for organising the webinar and for the ongoing support they provide to the volunteer community.”
Jim Taylor, volunteer Assistant Coach at Haywards Heath RFC who attended the webinar, said: “What an amazing surprise when Eddie jumped on the call – it was a special moment and the smile on my face was huge! It was a pleasure to discuss different themes around coaching, selection and tips for the current lockdown situation. Eddie is someone you can listen to all day, and with his wealth of experience, I instantly knew this would be a big learning moment. I am so grateful to Mitsubishi for inviting me on to the call.”
