People may be spending more time at home these days, but that's certainly no reason to deny themselves a little pampering. Instead, this may just be the perfect time for some self-care. If you're looking to cheer yourself up after all that social distancing – or are searching for a gift idea for a close friend – you don't even have to leave the house. Simply sign up, and let these boxes of happiness find their way to you or a friend.
Self-care kits by Tania’s Teahouse
The Instagrammable cafe is on a mission to bring some cheer over to everyone through tea-themed self-care kits.
Customers can opt for the Quarantine Cookies box, with 10 freshly baked cookies with quarantine-themed slogans for Dh100. Looking to cheer up a close friend? Their Miss You, Bes-Tea box features a mug, bracelet, three wellness teas and two quarantine cookies for Dh150. Finally, for these looking to go all out, there's the Immuni-Tea Booster, with a mug, tea steeper, five wellness teas and two quarantine cookies for Dh275.
Orders can placed at order.chatfood.io/i/tanias-teahouse
Wasted UAE
This new initiative features eco-friendly gift boxes. That means all the products within the boxes are sustainable, ethically-sourced, and, for the most-part, from local brands. It also means that it has zero-waste packaging, using cloth scraps as package fillers. Finally, because it follows a no-waste policy, each box is customised with products customers need and want. Some of the products that can be chosen within the box are: soy candles, natural lip balms and body butters, handmade pouches, bracelets and bath bombs, and mugs.
Prices vary according to products selected. Orders can be placed through www.instagram.com/wasteduae
PJs Every 30 Days
Perfect for the current situation, when being in pyjamas all day, every day is looking like a very temping option, this month saw the launch of a pyjama subscription service. Customers have the option of choosing a package for one, three or six months, with a box then being delivering right to their doorstep. Each box contains one pyjama set (the design is kept a surprise), alongside four pampering products (think bath bombs, scrunchies, face masks and other such treats). Great for anyone looking to spruce up bed and bath time.
Prices start at Dh250, www.pjsevery30days.com
Ramadan Box by Namshi
If you’re wondering what to get a make-up and beauty lover or are just thinking of treating yourself, online retailer Namshi has put together a Ramadan Box featuring 30 beauty treats.
Customers can expect hydrating moisturisers and other skin and haircare treatments from L’Occitane and Aveda, and beauty and make-up essentials from M.A.C, Pinky Goat and fragrances from Ajmal.
The beauty box is available for Dh499; www.namshi.com
Beauty box by Lookfantastic
This online beauty boutique offers more than 14,000 products across 450-plus brands, withhair, skin and make-up products, so customers are bound to feel spoilt for choice.
Unsure of what to get? There is a beauty box subscription, with one, three, six and 12-month packages available. Each box is filled with international brands, both in full and sample sizes. As to what exactly you will find within, well that's a surprise, of course.
A one month subscription is priced at Dh120; www.lookfantastic.ae
Sun jukebox
Rufus Thomas, Bear Cat (The Answer to Hound Dog) (1953)
This rip-off of Leiber/Stoller’s early rock stomper brought a lawsuit against Phillips and necessitated Presley’s premature sale to RCA.
Elvis Presley, Mystery Train (1955)
The B-side of Presley’s final single for Sun bops with a drummer-less groove.
Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two, Folsom Prison Blues (1955)
Originally recorded for Sun, Cash’s signature tune was performed for inmates of the titular prison 13 years later.
Carl Perkins, Blue Suede Shoes (1956)
Within a month of Sun’s February release Elvis had his version out on RCA.
Roy Orbison, Ooby Dooby (1956)
An essential piece of irreverent juvenilia from Orbison.
Jerry Lee Lewis, Great Balls of Fire (1957)
Lee’s trademark anthem is one of the era’s best-remembered – and best-selling – songs.
The specs
Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh1.05 million ($286,000)
Five famous companies founded by teens
There are numerous success stories of teen businesses that were created in college dorm rooms and other modest circumstances. Below are some of the most recognisable names in the industry:
- Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg and his friends started Facebook when he was a 19-year-old Harvard undergraduate.
- Dell: When Michael Dell was an undergraduate student at Texas University in 1984, he started upgrading computers for profit. He starting working full-time on his business when he was 19. Eventually, his company became the Dell Computer Corporation and then Dell Inc.
- Subway: Fred DeLuca opened the first Subway restaurant when he was 17. In 1965, Mr DeLuca needed extra money for college, so he decided to open his own business. Peter Buck, a family friend, lent him $1,000 and together, they opened Pete’s Super Submarines. A few years later, the company was rebranded and called Subway.
- Mashable: In 2005, Pete Cashmore created Mashable in Scotland when he was a teenager. The site was then a technology blog. Over the next few decades, Mr Cashmore has turned Mashable into a global media company.
- Oculus VR: Palmer Luckey founded Oculus VR in June 2012, when he was 19. In August that year, Oculus launched its Kickstarter campaign and raised more than $1 million in three days. Facebook bought Oculus for $2 billion two years later.
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Infobox
Western Region Asia Cup Qualifier, Al Amerat, Oman
The two finalists advance to the next stage of qualifying, in Malaysia in August
Results
UAE beat Iran by 10 wickets
Kuwait beat Saudi Arabia by eight wickets
Oman beat Bahrain by nine wickets
Qatar beat Maldives by 106 runs
Monday fixtures
UAE v Kuwait, Iran v Saudi Arabia, Oman v Qatar, Maldives v Bahrain
Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
De De Pyaar De
Produced: Luv Films, YRF Films
Directed: Akiv Ali
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Rakul Preet Singh, Jimmy Sheirgill, Jaaved Jaffrey
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
