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Regrets of The Dying By Georgina Scull Book Review

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I took a breathe before I started reading this book. The concept is brilliant but I had a few near-death experiences not along ago, which is probably why it resonated so much with me. I read this book in a day, unable to put it down. It has twenty-one stories looking at all aspects of life and has ten tips to live a less regretful life.
I could not be more happy that I read this book. There are some heart-breaking moments but, ultimately, this book is about the joy of life. Georgina Scull is a fantastic writer and she pours herself onto the page. Each subject is treated delicately with care and respect. Regrets of The Dying is a life-affirming book which shows us what is important in life. I loved it and I cannot recommend it enough.This is a beautiful book full of hope.

A powerful, moving and hopeful book exploring what people regret most when they are dying and how this can help us lead a better life.

If you were told you were going to die tomorrow, what would you regret?

Ten years ago, without time to think or prepare, Georgina Scull ruptured internally. The doctors told her she could have died and, as Georgina recovered, she began to consider the life she had led and what she would have left behind.

Paralysed by a fear of wasting what seemed like precious time but also fully ready to learn how to spend her second chance, Georgina set out to meet others who had faced their own mortality or had the end in sight.

The people she met taught her what it feels like to know you’re running out of time, what tends to stays with you, what you should let go of, what everyone wishes they’d done differently and what it means to have a life well-lived.

Regrets of the Dying is a powerful and hopeful meditation on life and what really matters in the end.

The 5 second breakfast solution from FOGA, giving busy people their daily RDA

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British wellbeing brand FOGA, have just launched their new range of freeze-dried ‘just add water’ food-state multivitamin plant-based smoothies that contain the full RDA of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients – making them one of the easiest and most cost effective ‘fast-food’ breakfast or snack solutions for busy people.

FOGA’s new range of all-in-one food-state multivitamin smoothie blends are the ultimate, healthy breakfast or snack solution for busy people

Just add water and in 5 seconds you can enjoy a delicious, and nutritious organic fruit, veg and superfood smoothie that provides all your essential daily requirements of vitamins and minerals
Simply add water and whizz your FOGA in the FOGAMATIC USB charge portable blender, and enjoy anywhere at any time. It’s the ultimate on-the-go health solution.

smoothies, busy, quick.
Forget shop-bought, sugar-laden smoothies – FOGA has a healthier solution.
Many people have little time to make healthy food, so FOGA have created a new wellness solution that suits everyone, from busy mums on the school run, to time poor office workers.

Made in seconds by whizzing with water (in a FOGAMATIC personal blender, or any other blender), the shakes combine over 150g of freeze-dried organic fruits, vegetables, and superfoods with FOGA’s new food state multi-nutrient complex – an innovative technique of infusing vitamins into organic buckwheat sprouts to create food state nutrients for easy absorption and maximum bioavailability.

FOGA smoothie blends are free from sweeteners, flavourings, and preservatives of any kind, and are fully plant based (and including B12 and D3) and contain no gluten ingredients.

No fruit? No problem!
Available in 20 delicious flavours, including Peach & Cayenne, Banana & Turmeric and Passionfruit & Papaya, a FOGA smoothie in the morning is a super easy way to boost your daily fruit and veg intake. Just enjoying one daily FOGA plantshake can increase your fruit and veg to up to 30 portions a week – as well as now ticking off all your vitamin and mineral needs. No matter how busy your day gets or how tempted you get by other deliciousness, you’ll know that you have your daily nutrients covered. Just add a pouch to water and whizz for an enjoyable food solution that supports your health across the board.

No blender? No problem with the new FOGAMATIC portable blender!
You can worry even less about how to get your goodness on-the-go, no blender at the office? No problem. FOGA have launched the new FOGAMATIC a portable blender. This handy handbag sized USB charge portable powerful blender whips up FOGA shakes to silken perfection while retaining maximum nutrition and flavour. No plug-in cable or batteries needed, the FOGAMATIC is ready whenever you are – take it to work, pop it in your gym back, pack it for your commute – be that train, plane, or car journeys – it’s so quiet that you could even use it in the library! Available in Matcha, Coconut and Strawberry colour – take it with you wherever you are and keep your health goals on track.

Frost Loves LAIBA and Maxim Schulte

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LAIBA Special Edition #01, a cocktail set created by world-renowned Maxim Schulte, formerly of The American Bar at The Savoy and currently the head bartender at KOL Mezcaleria, London.

In just 30 seconds, start to finish, you can make a delicious cocktail; just shake, add ice, serve and enjoy – the easiest way to be your own bartender.

The LAIBA Special Edition #01 is the complete cocktail experience, delivered to your door. This is the ultimate six-bottle cocktail set including three bottles of both of Maxim’s bespoke cocktails, the Oriental Reviver and the Piña Colada Old-Fashioned.

Maxim Schulte says: “My LAIBA Special Edition reflects my experience previously in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Macau, really showcasing Asian flavours and what they can do in a cocktail.”


ORIENTAL REVIVER
“A twist on possibly my all-time favourite classic, The Corpse Reviver No. 2, invented in the American Bar at The Savoy. We have gin, a little bit of Triple Sec and then we have mandarin. The mandarin replacing the citrus is connected to my past of working for a long time in Asia and really loving the continent, the people, the culture and the flavours.”
– MAXIM SCHULTE

PIÑA COLADA OLD-FASHIONED
“The Piña Colada Old-Fashioned is a riff on my absolute favourite tropical summer drink. I say, if you don’t like a Piña Colada, you have to be either allergic to coconut or pineapple. I love to have an amazing, refreshing Piña Colada on a hot day, but with this version you can have it literally any day. Rum, pineapple, coconut; a little bit of sweet and sour.”
– MAXIM SCHULTE

Priced at £59 for six 90ml bottles from LAIBA Beverages with free next day delivery.

When Dolce & Gabbana does Easter Cakes…

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Try the Easter egg alternative from Italy’s legendary luxury fashion brand. Available from www.souschef.co.uk

The colomba cake (colomba di pasqua) is Easter’s answer to a Christmas panettone! This light, buttery cake is made using natural sourdough fermentation methods, slowly proving over 72 hours to produce a fragrant enriched dough.

Sicilian makers Fiasconaro are renowned for their Christmas panettone collaborations with Dolce & Gabbana, and for the first time last year, the Dolce & Gabbana Easter colomba cake was unveiled on the catwalk of designer confections. Now, this unique and highly sought after version of a classic is back for 2022.

The stunning blue and white tins (oh so giftable!) are designed by Sicilian artists, and inspired by the traditional majolica pottery of the island.

Fiasconaro x Dolce & Gabbana Mandorle Di Sicilia Colomba 750g, £34.99
Fiasconaro x Dolce & Gabbana Mandorle Di Sicilia Colomba

The first colomba is flavoured with candied orange peel, orange purée and an aromatic, aged Marsala wine. The dough is studded with Sicilian almonds and crunchy sugar crystals. Each cake is shaped like a dove, to symbolise peace at Easter time (columba di pasqua translates literally as ‘Easter dove’).

Fiasconaro x Dolce & Gabbana Strawberry & Chocolate Colomba with Sicilian Chocolate Spread

Fiasconaro x Dolce & Gabbana Strawberry & Chocolate Colomba with Sicilian Chocolate Spread 1kg, £44.99

This slow-proved sourdough colomba cake is studded with chocolate and swirled with wild strawberry jam. Once you’ve cut a slice of colomba, simply spread with rich, silky Sicilian chocolate spread. A real Easter indulgence.

Luxe Mother’s Day Gifts To Buy Right Now.

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Helly Hansen’s W Aden Insulated Coat

This is a gorgeous coat that looks amazing on and is so well made. I love it. RRP: £98.00

www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/w-aden-insulated-coat-62649?color=624121

This classic long insulated rain jacket offers a clean look and full protection.

The Long Aden is a Helly Hansen® classic. Clean Scandinavian styling makes this an easy to wear jacket and the packable hood can be tucked in for an even cleaner look while providing full protection when needed. Our insulated version features the full Helly Hansen® Functionality: ® waterproof, windproof and breathable keeps you dry and PrimaLoft® insulation adds warmth to the colder days. A perfect piece for the seasonal transitions

Polar Unite

Love this. Looks stylish and perfect for workouts. RRP: £134.00

www.polar.com/en/unite

Polar Unite is a beautifully simple watch with personalized daily workout guidance, 24/7 heart rate and activity tracking, plus automatic sleep and recovery applications.

Chatham’s Arlington Premium Suede Chelsea Boots

These are so stylish and comfortable. The quality is amazing. Couldn’t love them more. RRP: £89.00

www.chatham.co.uk/arlington-navy-suede-chelsea-boots

A sleek and sophisticated country boot, our Arlington Chelsea boots are a chic new style in our women’s collection. Beautifully crafted in Portugal from premium oiled suede in navy, these stylish women’s Chelsea boots have elastic side panels in contrasting dark red, stitch detail and a pull-on back tab.

Byron New Burger, The Easy Cheesy

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bryon easy cheesy burger

Cheesus, what’s this?! A cheeseburger without the beef? Sometimes change can be great! This March, indulge in the tastiest, tangiest, taste bud tantalising burger you’ve ever tried 

The Easy Cheesy is a homage to cheese lovers, vegetarians and everyone in between. Byron burger launches their first vegetarian burger, The Easy Cheesy is a homage to cheese lovers, vegetarians and everyone in between.

This delicious deep fried halloumi burger, will set your taste buds alight, with the crunch of a deep fried Halloumi patty, the tang of pickled red onions and a crispy fried onion ring, with the spice of jalapenos and the delicious combination of smoky BBQ sauce and Byron sauce, all encased in a glazed brioche bun!

Indulge in the tastiest, tangiest, taste bud tantalising burger you’ve ever tried

Launching today, the 8th March, the Easy Cheesy will be available in all Byron restaurants and on Deliveroo, joining the already esteemed beef, chicken and vegan burger options.

For those looking for a complete cheese blowout, why not add a gooey mac & cheese on the side, perhaps some cheesy chips, or additional halloumi fries! Or simply a shake, some slaw, deep fried onion rings, or some good old regular fries!

Easy Cheesy Burger £11.99
Sides start from £3.50
Shakes start from £5.50

www.byron.co.uk 

Here Is Everything to Ponder When Buying a Knee Cushion

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Knee pillows are made to enhance comfort when you are lying down. This works to relieve pressure, assist in maintaining your body in a comfort zone, and help in spinal configuration. People like pregnant women side sleepers, and through the help of the pillow, they will support the knee cushions. When buying such pillows, take your time first and research; this will help avoid getting disappointed after shopping. Do not shop blindly but ensure you understand what your needs entail. Shopping for the first time is one of the challenging things. The following tips will help one buy a suitable knee cushion. 

Look At Firmness Level And Support

The firmness and thickness of knee pillows are directly proportional to the support given. You will find that thicker and stiffer ones do provide more support. Enormous and weightier individuals probably require more support, whereas lightweight individuals require less. Cushions cannot be compared with mattresses because they do not have ratings in terms of firmness. The manufacturers of the pillows only express that firmness in words. The best way to tell the firmness of a mattress is by trying it out. This will help you know that you will be comfortable if you get such a mattress.

Consider The Shape And Size

Such products come in different shapes and sizes. The best way to get the right size and shape of your knee cushion is by testing it out. Many of the pillows are curved to fit one of the individual’s legs. They also come in the form of cylinders and wedges, and these do function well for back sleepers who like to place the cushions in their knees. The size of the cushions applies to the individuals who don’t sleep in their homes. 

Consider The Temperature Regulations And Quality Of The Materials

Many of the pillows are made of memory foam, and they have some forms made of cloth covers. It is suitable for you to consider choosing the one with high-density memory foam that can promise excellence in durability. The customers’ reviews will help you verify the quality of the product. The way the cushion responds to the body warmth is meant by temperature regulation. Choose a knee cushion that can adjust the temperature well for it will be moderately cool for you. One may consider buying the one made of covers that have cooling features materials that are breathable to counter the temperature regulation. 

Check On Their Price

You should have a budget when you are excising to purchase a knee cushion. Different pillows come in sold at a varying amount depending on their features or the manufacturers. Consider evaluating market research in the process of buying your knee pillows. The reviews of the previous clients will help you determine the right cushion at a reasonable price. Prices also differ in different shops, and thus it is vital to consider buying from a reputable shop that deals with quality products at affordable rates. It is well to be aware that expensive does not mean quality, and cheap does not mean the best.   

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Guylian — Perfect For Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is coming thick and fast so get ready to treat your mother. We recommend Guylian chocolates. They are both tasty and pretty. A box of these beauties is the perfect way to say I Love You. 

Guylian Master’s Selection – If you’re looking for an extra special gift, hop online to find Guylian’s beautiful Master’s Selection boxes (200g), a premium assortment of Belgian mini pralinés filled with a variety of exotic flavours and topped off with the finest ingredients, making a box an ideal gift for discerning chocolate lovers. Guylian’s Masters Selection (200g) is available online from Ocado and Moonpig.

They are also perfect for Easter

Guylian’s scrumptious 285g Easter Egg features no foil, no plastic clam, and 100% recyclable card packaging, making it both eco-friendly and delicious! Available online and from most retailers including Sainsbury’s, Morrison’s and Waitrose for RSP £8. 

And of course, for those who love classic gifts, Guylian’s praliné Sea Shells – the first product Guy and Liliane created together – are ideal. Made using only the finest, hand selected Mediterranean hazelnuts, which are roasted and caramelised to perfection before being blended with premium Belgian chocolate, they’re a delight that makes life that little bit sweeter.  Available in a 250g box (22 pieces; RSP £5), or a 375g box (33 pieces; RSP £7.50).