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Hi there, Welcome to our January edition Happy New Year everyone! I'm so thrilled to be starting another new year writing our little welcome page to our amazing readers. I can't stress enough how much we appreciate you supporting our magazine but more importantly the small businesses that advertise in it. I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and see in the new year, in memorable but sensible fashion. Fingers crossed 2020 is a prosperous year for us all. As always we have tried to source some interesting articles for you to enjoy. This month we have a very simple but effective recipe for you. Bacon and Mushroom Risotto. Not too many ingredients or steps but the end result leaves you feeling like Gordon Ramsay. For any of you that had to take on more responsibility on the New Years resolution list, that also happen to be animal lovers we have a fantastic article about adopting a furry friend this time of year.
Last months quiz winner was Emma Davis from Windsor Gardens who won a Dora the Explorer DVD. Congratulations and please remember to send all your details! In the kids quiz this month your child has the chance to win a copy of Toy Story 4.. Don’t forget you have to be in it to win it! If you would like to advertise with us, the last day to get your advert in is 15th January. We can design your ad for Free and a Month’s Advertising to 20,000 homes costs from as little as £45. You can contact us on 01268 330271 or email at sales@eblmagazines.co.uk We do not vet our advertisers and take no responsibility for anyone who advertises with us. Please stop by and like our Facebook page (Essex Business & Leisure)
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A New Year's resolution is a promise for the new year. Regardless of what resolution you commit to, the goal generally is to improve life in the coming year. Resolutions can come in many forms. Some people make a promise to change a bad habit, such as quitting smoking or eating less junk food. Other people make a promise to develop a positive habit, such as starting an exercise program, volunteering in their community, or recycling more. The tradition of New Year's resolutions dates all the way back to 153 B.C. January is named after Janus, a mythical god of early Rome. Janus had two faces — one looking forward, one
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On December 31, the Romans imagined Janus looking backward into the old year and forward into the new year. This became a symbolic time for Romans to make resolutions for the new year and forgive enemies for troubles in the past. The Romans also believed Janus could forgive them for their wrongdoings in the previous year. They would give gifts and make promises, believing Janus would see this and bless them in the year ahead. And thus, the New Year's resolution was born! What is your promise for 2020?
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