by Glotime | Dec 22, 2021 | Featured, GloWellness
As we enjoy copious amounts of food and wine over the festive season, and generally push the boat out and abandon ship where our diets are concerned, let us spare a moment to think about those less fortunate, whose only hope of a Happy Christmas is the generosity of a friend, neighbour or complete stranger.
Friends of mine who are very well off spent half of last Christmas day serving food to the homeless at their local Shelter, and said it was one of the best festive holidays they could remember. You don’t have to turn up in person to help, just donate what you can to the Charity as the money will go straight to a counsellor or family and could turn around a life in a heartbeat. If you go onto the Shelter website, there are numerous cases of how lives have been destroyed, often by unseen circumstances, but can be turned around by our own contributions and good will.
I have recently been aware of the food banks in my local supermarkets and am pleasantly surprised at the amount of food and gifts that generous shoppers have donated, but it isn’t enough – we could all be doing more. Perhaps like me in recent years, you have been so hell bent on a perfect family Christmas, you have forgotten to consider how others are suffering with little or no hope of any sort of celebration at all. Guilty as charged, but it is not too late to change.
I am not saying we should all take ourselves down to the local food bank, but remember what Meghan Markle used to do in LA with the leftover food from a film shoot – which was quite a pioneering gesture at the time. She even extended it to helping to support victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy by cooking with its charity members in their multi-cultural kitchen.
We all know that Princes William and Harry have carried on Princess Diana, their mother’s legacy, of supporting the homeless, and are regular visitors at Centrepoint in London.
It doesn’t even have to be someone who has lost their home, It could be an elderly neighbour who is too proud to tell you they will be lonely, or someone suffering from depression who could benefit from even a phone call, let us all give one minute of our time. So never mind Brexit or our own economy, the world would be richer and a far better place if we just paused for a moment amidst all the mayhem, and considered how we could help improve someone’s life this festive season and extend it well into 2022.
by Glotime | Dec 15, 2021 | Fashion, Featured
A new place to shop for little ones this Christmas !
At www.stylemykid.com you will find a beautiful range of clothes, accessories and gifts for babies and little children often not found on the normal high st! With stunning outfits, luxury kids play & home items and many unique and organic lines, it’s the perfect place to shop for awesome gifts this Christmas!
www.stylemykid.com is a wonderful online shop (run by 3 mums and a dad) offering ‘on trend’, great quality products ranging from newborn organic swaddles to best selling zippy sleepsuits (loved by parents all over the world), to super fun soft play items and loads more.
They are proud to stock many trusted baby brands including the award winning ergoPouch sleepwear, Lulujo muslins & swaddle gift sets, Scandi chic brand Fabelab and the colourful and fun Zoocchini collection of clothes and accessories – all of which have a passion for gorgeous, organic and bamboo, child safe, sustainable items for little ones! SMK offer free delivery on all orders over £25 (in the UK) and get fantastic customer feedback for products and service.
Here are their top gifting products to make a very happy time for both kids and parents!
Moonie Humming Friend Nightlight & Sleeping Aid with Smart Cry Detector, Natural Sounds, Light modes & USB charge – £64.95 – Available in four bunny colours – Sky, Powder, Cream and Cloud
Zoocchini Wearable Hooded Animal Fleecy Oversized Blanket – £24.95 comes in Koala, Bear, Dog, Fawn & Bunny!
Lulujo Milestone 1st Year Bamboo Swaddle Blanket and Date Card Set –– Dream Come True Rainbow – £19.95. Perfect for new parents – lots of designs to choose from.
Potwells Long Hot Water Bottles – Plush Dino/Zebra/Unicorn – £29.95 (currently on sale from £39.95)
Fabelab Organic Big Buddy Large Huggable Toys – Made with Organic Sherpa Fabric and measures 54cm long! £49.95 – Available in Pink Bunny, White Unicorn, Black Sheep and Ochre Bear
Zoocchini Hooded Animal Towels – For ages 2+ and come in several different wonderful designs including Shark, Lion, Bunny, Unicorn, Pirate & Flamingo – £29.95
Micador Easy Carry Portable Art Studio – £34.95
Kabode Organic Quilt and Duvet Bedding Set in Robot or Rainbow – Crib, Cot & Cot Bed sizes available – Prices from £34.95
ergoPouch Organic 2.5 TOG Sleepbag Suit – Converts from sleeping bag to sleepsuit with legs using a very clever zip system! Available for children from 8 months to 6 years and in a choice of 3 colours – £62.95. Perfect for toddlers who are walking, and pre-schoolers transitioning to a big bed.
Zoocchini Sherman the Shark Set – Balaclava and matching Mittens – £17.95 & £11.95 -Also comes in loads of other animal and creature designs!
SMK Zippy Sleepsuits – Over 30 eye-catching, beautiful designs to choose from with double zip feature and both hand & feet cuffs – £12.95 each or in a bundle deal 2 for £24, 3 for £33, 4 for £44 etc.
Perfect stocking fillers –
Baby Wisp Glitter Headband – Pink, White & Gold – £8.95
Micador Jr Besties Marker Mates – Dino – £11.95
Micador Early Start Make & Play Kids Art Craft Set – Princess £5.95
Juddlies – Organic Soft Rattle Comforter Toys– from £12.95 – Part of the Juddlies premium organic and bamboo baby clothes and accessories collection
For more information, please contact Julie.harriss@stylemykid.com
Please note that they are open until the 24th Dec however to guarantee delivery in the UK before Christmas day orders should be place by 1pm on the 21stDec for standard delivery or 22nd Dec for express delivery.
www.stylemykid.com
@stylemykid1
by Glotime | Dec 9, 2021 | Featured, Glo Arts & Entertainment
It’s been quite a year for London singer-songwriter Michael Armstrong who, having released his 3rd studio album ‘Ojai’, found himself at the top of the US Indie Music Singles Chart for a 4-week #1 run.
This Christmas see’s the release of a new remixed version of his 2016 hit ‘Little Girl (Bells of Christmas). The song was originally released as the official single for the 60th Birthday of Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club and has now been updated as the venue celebrates its imminent 65th Birthday. The track features legendary drummer Brian Bennet from The Shadows.
To top the year off in style and to start 2022 in the vein that he means to go on, Michael will be performing at the prestigious London New Year’s Day Parade on 1st January, alongside the likes of Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle.
Organisers have confirmed that the event will be beamed across the globe with a viewing audience of some 600 Million people!
Further details can be found here – https://lnydp.com/
The Story Behind the Song…
In 1967, the owner of Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club, and friend of The Beatles, Alf Geoghegan wrote and recorded a song for his daughter, Debbie, for Christmas. For close to half a century the song remained unheard outside of the immediate family.
Several years ago, Debbie and her husband Nigel met singer/songwriter, Michael Armstrong and became huge fans of his music, even organising Michael’s debut album launch at The Cavern, plus the opportunity for him to perform a Beatles set there too (The Beatles and Paul McCartney are among his biggest musical influences). It was a huge thrill and a dream come true to say the least!
In 2015, Debbie presented Michael with a copy of her father’s Christmas song and gave him the permission to work on and update it. The result was a brand-new recording, produced and arranged by Warren Bennett and Michael Armstrong and featuring legendary drummer Brian Bennett of The Shadows – a band who remain one of the most successful and influential bands of all time. Brian himself even performed with the band at The Cavern in its 60’s heyday.
Upon learning of the unearthed song and the brand-new version, owners of the Cavern Club immediately came on board announcing it as the official single for their 60th Birthday. Now, as the club is set to celebrate 65 years, the track has been updated and remixed for a very special Christmas 2021 release.
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