Editor’s Letter

EDITOR’S LETTER DOG DAYS

And we’re back! We took a short break last month to focus our attention on some other exciting Liv projects (which I’ll get into shortly), and even though it was a restful and much-needed break, I’m so happy to be back with this issue!

One big reason why I’m so thrilled to be back at my desk this month could have something to do with March’s cover story. Anyone who knows me knows I’m a complete sucker for dogs (I’m super allergic to cats, don’t @ me). My love and affection know no bounds when it comes to woman’s best friend - and I have fostered the earthly reincarnation of Cerberus in my home, so trust me, I have been tested thoroughly in this regard.

Fixated as I am on good boys and girls, I happened to notice that there has been an uptick in alternative pet care products and treatments in the last couple of years. From treats made with Chinese medicinal herbs to various kinds of alternative therapies for ailments, looking after your fur baby isn’t limited to just a trip to the vet anymore! We explore some of the different alternative and complementary wellness for pets right now on p.16.

About those exciting new projects I mentioned... here at Liv, we got to talking one day, and came to the conclusion that we could all use something fun to pull us through the winter doldrums. So we put our heads together and came up with... the Liv Well Challenge! This is a seven-day online challenge, promoting wellness, healthy habits, and community. Find out more about this new initiative on p.22.

We also sample some of the tastiest CBD treats in town (p.10), ditch the packaging in our beauty products (p.28), and get the full hotel staycation experience from the comfort of our homes on p.30.

It’s good to be back!

CARLA THOMAS

EDITOR

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Zoe Belhomme shares her top picks for the best kidfriendly masks on p.32.

Kate Springer checks in at home with goodies from Hong Kong’s top hotels on p.30.

Jo Robinson finds her bliss with CBD-infused snacks and treats on p.10.

Sarah Fung discovers the lifechanging magic of hoovering up with her review of a Hong Konginspired vacuum on p.14.

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