Kokova Magazine

Fairtrade Fortnight runs from the 23rd February through to the 8th March 2015. And you can find everything you need to get your community involved at www.fairtrade.org.uk/fortnight Since the first Fairtrade Fortnight in 1995 things have come so far - from educating the public on why to choose Fairtrade to increasing sales on Fairtrade terms for marginalised producers. Over the past 20 years the Fairtrade mark has become the biggest and best known ethical label in the UK.

New Year starts with many resolutions and for some people this will invariably mean a new diet, a crash diet, a detox or a radical change to what they eat. But for 2015 the best resolution you can make for your body this January is to include more healthy options in your diet, exercise more and make changes gradually, making it more likely to lead to success.

The fourth annual FreeFrom Skincare Awards open next month, on the 2nd February 2015. With entries closing on the 15th March, this allows time for thorough testing of all products entered before the final judging sessions take place in May. Run by skincare health site Skins Matter, the Awards celebrate the best skincare products that are free from allergens and other ingredients, which many consumers now look to avoid.

Dark nights and the cold winter chill descends, meaning many of us will be reaching for the dial to add a little more heat to the home. But for our skin this can be a big problem, along with snappy winter days, adverse weather and lack of moisture. So now is the time to make sure your regime is working, to ensure you protect your skin throughout the colder months.

Are your baking and cake decorating plans already under way for Christmas 2014? As well as tasting delicious, festive bakes need to look the part too and you can get ready with a little help from Squires Kitchen - with edible gold leaf, modelling chocolate and cookie cutters in fun, festive shapes. It's all about presentation for the party season - from a dusting of sparkle to a gold-leaf covered Christmas cake - and the leading sugarcraft experts at Squires Kitchen can show you how to create a festive spread to impress.

Gemma Cook puts the Nutri Baby to the test, as she begins the task of weaning with her son Sam. The Nutri Baby can make fresh baby food suitable for babies in every stage of development. As you can switch between making pureed baby food for younger babies and chunkier baby food for older babies, you can be sure in the knowledge that you are in control, and will know exactly what you are putting into each bowl. Give your baby the best start when it comes to weaning, with the Nutri Baby.