insideKENT Magazine Issue 70 - January 2018 | Page 14

THISMONTH
THISMONTH…
We’re reading…
THE POWER BY NAOMI ALDERMAN
An instant classic, in Naomi Alderman’s fourth novel, The Power, the world is a recognisable place:
there's a rich Nigerian kid who larks around the family pool; a foster girl whose religious parents
hide their true nature; a local American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. But
something vital has changed, causing their lives to converge with devastating effect. Teenage girls
now have immense physical power - they can cause agonising pain and even death. And, with
this small twist of nature, the world changes utterly… A gripping story of how the world would
change if power was in the hands of women.
£6.99, www.waterstones.com
We’re eating smart with…
MEALKITT
Portion control and food prepping continues to be one of the main reasons why we
continue to struggle with weight management, as is our increasingly demanding
daily routines, which often make it difficult to find the time to prepare healthy,
nutritious meals. MealKitt, an innovative new kitchen gadget designed specifically to
help individuals achieve their weight management goals, will revolutionise the way
you approach your ‘diet’ and manage portion control. Divided into six compartments,
each one designated to a main food group including proteins, liquid proteins, fats,
carbohydrates, oils, dried grains, pulses and oats, it helps you to differentiate between
food groups, control portion sizes and manage your daily calorie intake easily to
ensure a healthy, balanced diet..
£49.99, www.mealkitt.com
We’re coveting… We’re treating ourselves to…
'KENT' TYPE MAP PRINT IN SHEER SLATE ADVANCED BIO RESTORATIVE
SUPERFOOD FACIAL OIL
Screen printed using a traditional method
that results in unsurpassed ink density,
this 50cm x 70cm screen print charts Kent's
cities and towns in type. You can have your
print professionally framed and ready to
hang - hassle free! The frames are custom
made in Cambridgeshire, by accredited
framers (Guild of Certified Framers) and
there are three finishes to choose from –
black, white or bare oak. Artworks are dry
mounted on a backing board and framed
with scratch resistant acrylic glazing (phew,
no glass breakages in the post), and the
finished framed artwork is carefully sealed
and has a sturdy hanging cord attached.
£45, www.boldandnoble.com
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Family-run business, The Tartan Blanket Co.
is introducing the world to the Scottish version
of hygge this winter: colsie. The Old Scots
word for cosy, colsie (pronounced kol-zee) is
defined as ‘the habit of embracing winter
darkness and finding comfort and warmth in
life’s simple pleasures’, one of which is this
gorgeous collection of oversized scarves in
cashmere or lambswool. With designs
incorporating shades of forest green
reminiscent of Scotland’s dense woodlands,
frosty quiet greys, warm shades of creamy
oats, and cobbled stone streets, the aim of the
collection was to make the colsie feeling
tangible and they’ve achieved it tenfold. If you’re
looking for a
powerhouse
of a product
to matify and
diminish fine
lines and
wrinkles,
Advanced
Bio
Restorative
Superfood
Facial Oil is it.
A silky
smooth facial oil that protects your
skin against daily stress and irritation,
it’s rich in ingredients including
papaya extract, olive, sweet almond,
raspberry seed, cucumber and
coconut oils. Papaya extract works to
heal the skin and protects it from the
effects of daily stress and irritation,
while the elixir of oils, rich in essentials
fatty acids and vitamins, has effective
anti-ageing properties, fortifying and
energising the skin as well as being a
rich source of nutrition. The added
bonus of skin saviour, vitamin E,
protects the skin from weather,
pollution and UV damage. More than
worth its price tag.
£32, www.tartanblanketco.com £85, www.avant-skincare.com
We’re keeping warm with…
THE COLSIE COLLECTION