This was one of those delightful moments when the idea I had for a story absolutely came to life on the page - Best put this piece together beautifully and it’s just perfect. Suzanne, Diane and Pearl are grandmothers to children who have Down’s syndrome and in lockdown, have not been able to see their grandkids. But that hasn’t stopped them bonding, via Facetime and e-hugs. These are difficult times for everyone and we’re all looking forward to hugging in real life again - thank you to these wonderful grandmas for sharing the love! Out now in Best.
Read MoreThanks to lockdown we’re probably all thinking of ways we can make money at the kitchen table! To inspire us, here’s Mary, Jane and Penny with the stories of how they came to be the entrepreneurs that they are. Penny is an incredible artist, Jane is the creator of Sweet Revolution, a delicious range of lattes, and Mary-Rose is the founder of Skinirvana, a beauty oil which, I can tell you from personal experience, is magic in a bottle. Out now in Best!
Read MoreDo Good, Feel Good! What a simple equation. Here we are in Take a Break, exploring the benefits to mind, body and soul when we give our time to others. It’s National Volunteer’s Week, so what better time to celebrate those who do. Out now!
Read MoreThis beauty has not only lost weight but also got her Type 1 diabetes under control, as well as her BMI, blood pressure and cholesterol. Louise is a shining example of the incredible impact of losing weight and gaining the freedom to enjoy life. She radiates gratefulness, positive vibes, abundant energy and kindness. Which makes her a perfect fit for Top Sante - out now!
Read MoreWhat a lovely human being Sue is - having gone through the pain of loss, she knew how dangerously isolating and lonely lockdown was going to be for others navigating widowhood. She set up The Widow’s Arms, an online pub for members of the rather brilliant charity WAY Widowed and Young. Connections and friendship, even while we’re forced apart - another example of great things emerging in the hardest of times.
Read MoreCaptain Tom may have surpassed his expectations with his incredible fundraising achievement, but there are many other heroes in our communities - such as Victoria, who has been furloughed from her job as a receptionist so she’s busy making masks for the NHS key workers. And Karen, who has turned her home into a hub from which she builds donation boxes for new families facing financial or emotional crisis during lockdown. Incredible women rising up to do what they can during the crisis.
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