Category: corona lockdown

We had lots of video chats with family and friends, cooked and cleaned and played 'threes and fives' with the boys. And we laughed. And we cried.

Lockdown Day 7 (and 8) – it’s been emotional

March 29, 2020
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This weekend was probably the first one I can remember that we didn’t go out for a walk as a family. Instead, we ran around in the garden, played endless sessions of hide and seek and tried to...

Lock Down Day 6 – Every day is a (home) school day!

March 27, 2020
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When we were told that schools will shut last Friday, it seemed all very surreal. I mean, really? Me? A teacher? I am usually the dedicated art and design assistant for my kids. Book in a box, home...

home schooling

Lockdown Day 5 – Clap for our carers

March 26, 2020
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Annemarie Plas shared the idea for an event that united the nation. 8pm was the time to make some noise for our carers – 2m apart of course – to show how thankful we are for all they are doing right...

Lockdown Day 4 – What brands do in a crisis

March 25, 2020
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Another day in isolation, another day where brands are being made or broken by how they react, how they communicate and how they connect to us during this outbreak. I get really annoyed now by all...

attitude, brand loyalty, brand management, Brand Managment, brand message

Lockdown Day 3 – How to stay sane working from home

March 24, 2020
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If you are usually working in an office, motivated by your team and the structure put in place by your managers, working from home can be quite a daunting experience. It can be easy to feel that...

attitude, business, corona crisis

Lockdown Day 2 – working from home – with your significant other

March 23, 2020
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We are living in crazy times right now, that’s for sure. No matter what your working circumstances are, it’s going to be a wild ride before anything gets to be the new normal. One thing...

attitude, business, corona crisis

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