Playtimes February 2015 - page 2

February 2015
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MADE TO MEASURE
There's nothing frivolous about this
mum's commitment to fashion and her
family.
51
CHILDREN'S CHAMPION
Rescuing the poorest children from life
on the rubbish dumps of Cambodia
is the motivation behind the tireless
efforts of Hong Kong mum Libby
Vaughan.
52
WILDLIFE WARRIOR
From the big screen to big time animal
rights activist, Sharon Kwok talks about
battling tradition and the fight to save
our planet's endangered species.
57
FROM BOMBS TO BOOKS
Before Joey Law was known as the
founder of FreshLodge Seafood Bar &
Shop and Booklodge online bookstore,
she had a different role: fearless senior
police officer and member of the bomb
disposal unit! Here's what makes this
mother-of-two tick.
60 THE LIFE OF THE PARTY
When this mum received a devastating
diagnosis, she took action, got healthy
and started a new adventure.
features
31
DELIVERED BY DAD
When a baby decides to arrive, there's
no way of hitting the brakes, as one
Hong Kong couple recently discovered.
32
LOVE FOR LUKE
A two-year battle against cancer will
make you realise how precious every
moment together is.
38
FAMILIES IN THE FRAME
Mum and photographer Laura
Simonsen is raising awareness
and understanding – and hopefully
acceptance, too – about the many
different kinds of families.
41
BOXING CLEVER
Tough in the ring, but kind and patient
at home, this dad has struck a perfect
balance.
42
TIME (ZONE) TRAVELLERS
Two kids and multiple time zones
require this family to keep an
unconventional schedule, but one that
works perfectly for them.
45 DEALING WITH DIABETES
When her daughter was diagnosed with
diabetes, mum Joanna Hotung jumped
into action.
65
FASHION IN THE FAMILY
With a career in finance behind her, this
mum of two is now focusing on fashion.
67
ECO ENTREPRENEUR
Hong Kong proved a strangely perfect
place for one mum to launch an eco-
friendly product line.
life/style
68
LET IT SNOW
Enjoy the ski season with cool coats
and easy does it clothing that is both
luxurious and warm to wear.
88
LAST WORD
Hiring people to endanger my children's
lives was easy, but rather expensive,
writes father-of-three Nury Vittachi.
WILDLIFE WARRIOR
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THE LIFE
OF THE
PARTY
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