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DISCO GREATS Sustainable lifestyle store Slowood is branching out with a second location in Discovery Bay, spreading the gospel of slow living to Hongkongers near and far. This zero-waste concept store won the hearts of many when it opened its doors in Kennedy Town last year, offering up a fab selection of organic food, natural skincare and eco-friendly household goods. Much of the same eco-alternative products are available in DB, with the added bonus of a gardening section for anyone looking to get their hands dirty. If you’re a Disco Bay resident, make sure to check out this ecofriendly addition to the neighbourhood. Open every day from 9am to 9pm.

Shop Unit 151, 1/F, DB Plaza (Block C), Discovery Bay, slowood.hk.

THRILL OF THE CHILL You down with CBD? (Yeah, you know me…) YogaBamBam is embracing the CBD trend as it hits Hong Kong, opening the city’s very first CBD Therapy Lounge. The space, located above the yoga studio’s Shin Hing Street location in Central, will host a variety of CBD-infused experiences for small groups, offering activities like art jams, movement-based practices, sound therapy and couples’ massage. CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a natural anti-inflammatory derived from the cannabis plant that’s said to alleviate issues like anxiety and insomnia without causing the psychoactive “high” of marijuana. CBD is totally legal in Hong Kong, and is fast gaining widespread use as a global wellness trend. If you’re curious about CBD, check out one of YogaBamBam’s experiences by booking online. Prices range from $400 to $1,500 a head, depending on the number of participants and experience booked.

10 Shin Hing St., Central, 5500-3117, yogabambam.com.

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TEST RUN If you want to get a COVID-19 test done, you’ll be excited to learn about Project Screen. This initiative is led by CircleDNA, in collaboration with several others, with a goal of testing 100,000 people for COVID-19 in Hong Kong in order to help track and trace the spread of coronavirus in the community. The pricing structure is completely transparent (each test costs $985) and health insurance giant Prudential is offering a $300 subsidy for up to 30,000 healthcare workers. Want to access one? Visit the CircleDNA website to complete a short questionnaire and order online. Please note that the test is not intended for people suffering severe symptoms, so if you have severe symptoms, please contact the government for help. Due to high demand, tests are currently limited to six per order.

screen.circledna.com

SPARKLING PERSONALITY Skip the sweaty trip to your local Circle K this summer by making your own fizzy water at home in just a few easy steps. Soda Magic is a local company with their own line of at-home sparkling water machines. There are several models to suit different budgets and needs, from the Bubble ($980), a compact and easy-to-use home option, to the Smart ($1,480) which comes with a portable depressurisation bottle. CO2 cartridges last between one to two months, with replacement cartridges costing $320. Using a system like this not only cuts down on waste it also saves you a ton of money over the long term, so it’s win-win! Units and cartridges can be ordered online or check them out in person at their Sheung Wan store.

Room D, 7/F, Hollywood Centre, 77-91 Queen’s Road West, Sheung Wan, 3727-9251, sodamagic.hk.

Social Distancing on Mother’s Day Show mum you care by staying away. There’s always Zoom!

TikTok Sure, it might be spyware, but who can resist uploading a cheesy TikTok dance meme?

“Take Me Back” Photos Please don’t share your #wanderlust IG snaps from your flat in Sheung Wan. No one’s travelling right now - don’t rub it in!

The Quarantine Fifteen Jeans feeling a little snug now that you’re stuck at home, stress baking all day? We feel you!

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