As human beings, we are easily affected by our surroundings. Because of this, creating a tranquil and peaceful environment allows for ultimate relaxation and calm nerves amidst all the madness. Sometimes, after a particularly tiring day, the spa is your one-stop destination to unwind, but since we don’t exactly have that option readily available at the moment, here’s an alternative. Why not bring the spa experience into your home? Once considered a luxury, proper self-care…
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While this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebrations will be more low key and in smaller gatherings compared to previous years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the silver lining is that it will make the festivities more intimate and special. With our apartments and villas — whether rented or owned — having become our safe havens even more so than ever, create a warm, inviting and hospitable home for your Eid guests on Saturday May 23 with…
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Enjoy more than 100 free virtual workshops and masterclasses from the comfort of your own living room, with a new ‘stay at home’ initiative that includes mindful flower arranging, nutritional cooking advice, kids’ crafts, business advice, and yoga for all levels.  Running for two weeks from Monday 11th May, people from all over the world can tune in, watch and interact with experts from a wide range of industries, including fitness, food, interiors, fashion, beauty,…
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With many of us now working remotely from home thanks to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Feng Shui can be an effective restyling tool, helping to make this lifestyle change at home a more positive and less stressful experience. Here, discover five essential Feng Shui tips for creating a more supportive home workspace, courtesy of our Feng Shui and home wellness expert, Simone Osswald of SO Feng Shui Design. Above: Simone from SO Feng Shui Design…
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We can’t quite work out if the short distance to the kitchen convinced us we’re all pastry chefs, or if it was the barrage of unavoidable drool-worthy content on social media these days… Either way, let’s not kid ourselves! Nothing beats a seriously good dessert from the real deal, be it a fluffy sponge cake or a gluttonous banoffee pudding. No more finding flour footprints on your newly cleaned rug, or smears of icing on…
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There’s power in numbers and when you’re an expat, there’s an unlimited amount of wisdom in a Facebook community group. It is safe to say that in the UAE, community is everything. From international cuisine inspo’ of foodie obsessed residents to Earth-conscious sustainable life hacks, we’ve gathered some of the best and most useful UAE based Facebook groups! Check them out and give them a follow; you’re likely to find a space kept just for…
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The present pandemic facing large parts of the world has created unprecedented situations and challenges, and which has resulted in people, companies and government authorities having to deal with rapidly evolving situations, with very serious consequences. If a person has had their employment terminated or their salary reduced as result of the affect of the pandemic on their employer, it naturally becomes more difficult or even impossible to make payments due on mortgages or rental…
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Lockdown life has me steaming through our storybooks night in, day out. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is doing nothing for my waistline and I’m slowly going mad reading Green Eggs and Ham. But at the same time, there’s no better time to invest in a local, homegrown business like Peekado, than now. And their awesome Book Subscription Boxes put an end to storytime ‘groundhog day’. Curious? Read on to learn more and see how we…
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Ok, it’s time for me to admit something quite geeky here, but I absolutely LOVE meal planning and batch cooking! I know for some people it can appear to be a little over the top, but for me the entire process is very rewarding and helps me to stay on the right track, nutritionally, during busy times. When I was expecting my baby late last year, my batch cooking went into overdrive as I prepared…
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Are you not quite sure how to feel right now? Or finding yourself overwhelmed and trying to keep it together? Maybe you’re not even sure how to spend your time? Or totally lost as you try to manage the kids being at home and maintain your workload. You could be loving the additional time you have at home, while feeling concerned about family and friends who don’t live near you. Journaling is a great way…
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