The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has upended family life around the world. School closures, working remote, physical distancing — it’s a lot to navigate for anyone, but especially for parents. Even with the emergence of the COVID-19 vaccine, it will be some time before we see a return to some level of normality (or new normal). However that doesn’t mean you are helpless, to get through the...
About one of every three residents in Bermuda will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime! Early diagnosis is essential for detecting cancer in the early stages when it is most treatable. Can we do better? Can you reduce your risk of getting cancer in the first place? It may sound too good to be true, but scientists now estimate that up to 75% of cancer deaths can be prevented AND that 30 -...
When we set up home and watch our families grow, keeping them safe and cared for becomes our number one priority. With a global pandemic that has reframed what safety looks like in homes all over the world, it makes sense that what we understand as home security has itself been reshaped. With work-from-home imperatives for many and long hours away from home for others with essential roles, the...
As we all know it can sometimes be difficult to eat healthily on a budget here in Bermuda. Here are some tips to help: Try Not to Waste Food Did you know food waste alone now represents 22% of Bermuda’s total garbage? Be strict about buying only what you will eat. Plan your meals so all the ingredients on your list get used and freeze anything leftover that is due to go out of date. Write a...
We met up with locksmith Theresa Pedro for our annual “Family, Safety and Security” issue so she could unlock some knowledge for us all in 2020. After almost 20 years in the business, Theresa knows a thing or two about her trade and has been working solo ever since she took over from her father. However, just because Theresa tends to work on her own doesn’t mean she doesn’t love to help others and...
Since the soft rollout of ELEVATE Host Services in September 2019 a lot has changed for husband and wife duo, Taylor and Thoshlae Williams. They now have several vacation rental properties they are managing across the island and the couple has recently won first place in the pitch pink category for the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation Rocket Pitch Competition. ELEVATE has also been selected for the...
During this time of year, we are often surrounded by lots of lovely food and drink. Holiday parties with endless buffets, candies in the office, alcohol, mince pies, eggnog, pumpkin spiced latte – you name it, it’s around to tempt us! Did you know that some people eat their way through around 6,000 calories on Christmas Day alone? This is about three times more than the average person needs. And...