Podcast Summary
Celebrate extraordinary moments and people with thoughtful gifts and adaptations: Express love for moms with Blue Nile's pearls and gemstones, save on Burrow's outdoor furniture, and adapt to challenges with new strategies
This Mother's Day, express your love and appreciation for the extraordinary women in your life with a thoughtful gift from Blue Nile. With a wide selection of exquisite pearls and mesmerizing gemstones, fast shipping options, and up to 50% off, Blue Nile makes it easy to find the perfect piece. Meanwhile, Burrow's outdoor furniture, built to withstand the elements, offers a 15% discount for Memorial Day and up to 25% off outdoor furniture. Amidst the challenges of the past few months, many of us have had to pivot and adapt. The Friday 5 is back with more regular episodes, and we invite you to share your experiences and how you've been coping. In summary, whether it's through a meaningful gift or finding new ways to adapt, let's celebrate the extraordinary moments and people in our lives.
Magazines face challenges due to pandemic: Publishers shift towards digital and subscription models due to pandemic-related disruptions, offering discounted subscriptions to Lazar Well-being Magazine on Readly
The publishing industry, specifically magazines, has been significantly impacted by the global pandemic, leading to a decline in sales and an increase in waste. Many magazines were left unsold and eventually recycled due to store closures and priority given to essential supplies. This situation forced publishers to reconsider their distribution methods and focus on increasing subscription capacity. Lazar Well-being Magazine, for instance, has partnered with Warner's for subscriptions and offers a special deal through the digital magazine subscription service, Readly. This shift towards digital and subscription-based models will likely continue to be a trend in the publishing industry as businesses adapt to the changing landscape. Additionally, now is an excellent time to subscribe to Lazar Well-being Magazine, which currently offers a low price and access to back issues on Readly.
Discover new magazines with Readly and support ethical British brands through Lizar Well-being: Readly offers a month free for new subscribers to explore a wide range of magazines. Lizar Well-being's 'Liz Loves' section highlights small, ethical, and sustainable British brands, allowing you to discover new products and contribute to positive social initiatives.
Readly is a cost-effective and convenient way to access a wide range of magazines digitally. For £7.99 a month, you can enjoy unlimited access to various magazines from around the world. Even better, by visiting Lizar Well-being's website, you can get a whole month free. This offer allows you to try out the service risk-free and discover new magazines without leaving the comfort of your home. Moreover, Lizar Well-being's website also features a new section called "Liz Loves," where Lizar highlights small, ethical, and sustainable British brands. In exchange for a discount code, Lizar promotes these brands on her website and social media channels. Some of the brands she's discovered include Solkham Dairy, a family-run chocolate maker in Cornwall, and New Ground Coffee, a socially responsible coffee roaster in Oxfordshire. By supporting these brands, you not only discover new products but also contribute to positive social initiatives. So, in summary, Readly is a fantastic digital magazine service that offers a month free for new subscribers, and Lizar Well-being's "Liz Loves" section is an excellent resource for discovering small, ethical, and sustainable British brands.
Businesses Making a Positive Impact on Society: Shop from socially responsible businesses like Holos Kombucha, Aspiga Fashion, Blue Nile, Bombas, 1800 Flowers, and Burroughs Furniture to support worthy causes and enjoy unique, high-quality items.
There are numerous socially responsible businesses making a positive impact on society, from Holos Kombucha employing victims of sex trafficking and modern-day slavery, to Aspiga Fashion working with disadvantaged women's groups in Kenya and India. These companies deserve recognition and support. Another takeaway is the convenience of shopping for unique, high-quality items online, such as custom-designed rings from Blue Nile or comfortable essentials from Bombas, which also come with the added benefit of contributing to worthy causes. Lastly, companies like 1800 Flowers and Burroughs Furniture prioritize delivering happiness and quality to their customers, making every purchase an opportunity to spread love and comfort.
Memorial Day Sale at Burrow and COVID-19 App Update: Burrow offers fast free shipping and a Memorial Day Sale with up to 60% off. The COVID-19 app, now with estrogen reporting, anonymously tracks symptoms and helps researchers. Female users reporting periods, contraceptive pill use, and HRT may provide beneficial data. Vitamin D is another protective factor against COVID-19.
Burrow, an online furniture company, offers fast free shipping and currently has a Memorial Day Sale with up to 60% off. Meanwhile, in health news, the COVID 19 app, which can be found as a dark blue square with a blue and purple "C" on the app store, is a symptom tracker that anonymously reports symptoms to help the NHS and researchers track COVID cases. Doctor Louise Newson, a menopause expert, has joined forces with the developers to investigate the potential protective role of estrogen in COVID-19. Users of the app can now report whether they still have periods, take the contraceptive pill or HRT, as early data suggests that having a healthy supply of estrogen, getting plenty of vitamin D, and not being overweight may be protective factors against the disease. The app helps build a real-time response to the pandemic, and while it's still early days, the data does suggest that being female and having a healthy estrogen supply could be beneficial. Additionally, vitamin D, which has been in the news for its anti-cancer properties, is another protective factor against COVID-19.
Vitamin D's role in cancer protection: Studies link higher vitamin D levels to lower overall cancer risk, boosting immune system's cancer-fighting abilities. Natural sources include sunlight and animal products, while supplements and insurance plans can help access them.
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in protecting against various types of cancer, including colon and blood cancers. Studies suggest that higher vitamin D levels are linked to a lower overall cancer risk, which may be due to the immune system's enhanced ability to fight cancer with the help of vitamin D. Our bodies naturally produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, and we can also find it in animal products like oily fish, red meat, offal, and egg yolks. The British government recommends taking a daily vitamin D supplement, and there are flexible insurance plans, like those offered by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Plans, that can provide budget-friendly coverage for medical, vision, dental, and more. For Mother's Day shopping, Whole Foods Market offers unbeatable savings on premium gifts, flowers, and desserts, with Prime members saving 33% on all body care and candles.
Affordable Luxury for Mother's Day: Quince offers high-end merchandise at reduced prices with ethical manufacturing practices and free shipping, making it a socially conscious choice for Mother's Day gifts.
Even when we're on a budget, we can still treat ourselves and our loved ones to high-quality, luxurious items. Whole Foods Market offers affordable alternatives for Mother's Day celebrations, with reasonably priced tulips and other special treats. However, for those seeking even greater savings on high-end goods, Quince is an excellent option. Quince provides stunning, top-tier merchandise at significantly reduced prices, including cashmere sweaters, Italian leather bags, and more. Additionally, Quince ensures ethical and responsible manufacturing practices, making it a socially conscious choice for consumers. To take advantage of free shipping and 365-day returns, visit quince.com/style.
