Good News: From Driveway Discos To Face-mask Fashion
We’re back again with five brilliant stories from around the world to make you smile, shoutout spectacular people and shine a light on all the good going on out there right now...
Cooking up a storm
Thinking of doing something a bit different during lockdown? Why not rustle up a restaurant-worthy dinner for the fam? Wagamama have started a new series on their social channels called Wok From Home, giving you recipes and live stream cooking for some of their staple eats! And Jamie Oliver’s Keep Cooking and Carry On series is based on useful hints, tips and recipes for the unique time we’re living in. And if you can't help craving a bit of fast food...McDonalds has released a recipe card for its famous Sausage and Egg McMuffin…
Bin up to all kinds of good
With an aim to share humour in these hard times, a trend sweeping its way across Australia has definitely caused many a belly laugh. Aussie’s all across the country are taking their bins out...in fancy dress. The bigger the better. The more colourful the better. The more outrageous the better! Take a look at the video, and why not start turning every day chores into something silly...
Corona, but make it fashion
Although shops are closed, that hasn’t stopped fashion brands across the globe from making new products. The only difference? It’s scrubs, not sneakers. Face masks, not flannel shirts. Hand sanitiser, not handbags. Burberry are making hospital gowns, Mango are making face masks, Ralph Lauren has donated $10 million to charities combating coronavirus and Bulgari are manufacturing hand sanitisers. See what all the brands are doing here.
1 + 1 = Fun!
Loads of kids are currently learning to adapt to school life at home. And when 12 year old Rylee Anderson was stuck on some maths, she emailed her teacher for help. Mr Waba replied to her email, but also went one step further. He turned up at her house, and took her through the problem - through the front door! Social distancing + learning = a great teaching moment.
Social Dis-dancing
In Bridgenorth, Shropshire, Steve Chase decided to bring a little fun to his community. He set up some decks in his driveway and got everyone out - at a safe distance of course - in their own gardens or driveways for a bit of a boogie!
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