Gift Reviews, Homeware Reviews
Oven Cleaning, a Gift of Freedom!
Do you know someone who loves cooking and baking, but hates cleaning their oven? Chances are you do – data collated from surveys carried out by the Daily Mirror1, the Bristol Post2 and the Courier3 (Kent & Surrey) in 2015 revealed that oven cleaning is the UK’s most hated household chore, followed closely by cleaning the fridge, windows (especially on the outside) and the bathroom. Vacuuming (particularly stairs) is in fifth place of Britain’s most hated chores list. Other jobs that made the top 20 list of hated jobs in and around the house include:
- Defrosting the freezer, ironing and dusting
- Removing long hair from plug holes
- Cleaning skirting boards and underneath and behind furniture
- Repairing damaged tiles and polishing ornaments and silverware
- Repairing/sewing clothes, clearing out wardrobes and painting garden fences
- Repairing the toilet flush and clearing out food cupboards
- Organising garages or sheds and mowing lawns
It appears that cleaning the oven is particularly hated partly because ovens have the capacity to get extremely dirty very quickly – and because it is such a loathed job, it is put off over and over, until it seems impossible to ever get it clean again.
Make a Special Occasion Extra Special
You can make someone’s day by having their oven cleaned for them by a member of The Association of Approved Oven Cleaners (TAAOC). All members are fully trained and in compliance with Health & Safety regulations. They are also working in strict compliance with the TAAOC’s ‘Customer Charter’, which ensures all customers are treated fairly and in a professional, lawful and ethical manner at all times and services are offered at reasonable rates.
Safe Cleaning
It also means that no harmful caustic or toxic substances will be used during the cleaning process. Oven racks and shelves will be effectively cleaned in specially designed dipping tanks, which are securely and safely installed in the back of every operator’s van. Highly skilled and experienced, TAAOC oven cleaners have all the necessary tools to restore your loved one’s oven back to its glorious ‘as new’ look quickly, Eco-friendly and without putting their health at risk.
A Gift of Freedom
By arranging for this dreaded task to be performed by professionals (at a time to suit you), you will not only treat them to a shiny clean oven, but also give them the freedom to use the time doing this unpleasant task would have taken to do something they enjoy – like read a good book, go for a walk in the park or spend some precious time with their family, for example.
A Gift for All Occasions
Practical and affordable, a professional oven clean is a gift that will be appreciated by anyone on any occasion, whether it is given for a birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas or just as a thank you for all those lovely meals and cakes they make you.
Sources:
1 Daily Mirror, November 2016 – http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/slave-away-doing-household-chores-6760807
2 Bristol Post, April 2016 – http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/cleaning-oven-windows-britain-s-hated-jobs/story-26321116-detail/story.html
3 Kent & Surrey Courier, April 2016 – http://www.courier.co.uk/hated-household-chores-revealed/story-26324874-detail/story.html
Leisure Gifts, Luxury Hotels & Spas, Pampered Experiences
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo
Our stay at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sligo was unforgettable. From the moment we arrived and throughout our stay we were made feel so welcome and we were treated like VIP’s. This hotel is just the place to book if you are on the lookout for a luxury summer break in a beautiful area.
The grounds are simply stunning with the main hotel situated on an elevated site at the end of an immaculate sweeping driveway.
For The Garden, Gadget Gifts, Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty, Homeware Reviews, Pampered Foods
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2016
For Father’s Day 2016 we have really ‘pushed the boat out’ and came up with the most fantastic products for dad on his special day! We have published these in no specific order and each and every one would bring a smile to any dad’s face on Sunday 16th June.
Leisure Gifts, Pampered Experiences, Pampered Foods
Pizza Hut at the Odyssey, Belfast.
Last month we traveled to Belfast to see a show at the SSE Arena. We always plan to arrive in plenty of time to get a ‘good’ parking slot – this means one near the exit gates. I had my three children with me and we decided to have our tea at Pizza Hut on site simply as it was so handy and I have yet to have a meal at a Pizza Hut that I didn’t thoroughly enjoy!
Luxury Hotels & Spas, Pampered Experiences, Pampered Foods, Uncategorized
The Wellington Park Hotel
Last month we had the pleasure of visiting The Wellington Park Hotel in Belfast. Myself and the kids were travelling to see ‘Little Mix’ in concert and I wanted somewhere to stay that suited families and a hotel that was close to the cities attractions. I couldn’t have selected a better situated hotel – we were 2 minutes walk from our favorite place – The Ulster Museum set in the Belfast Botanical Gardens.
Luxury Hotels & Spas, Pampered Experiences, Pampered Foods
Tully Mill Restaurant.
Last week my hubby and I took some much needed time out and we booked a meal at Tully Mill Restaurant situated near Florencecourt, County Fermanagh. Tully Mill was a working mill in its day and the owners have brilliantly retained these original features giving the restaurant some real character.
Gift Reviews, Leisure Gifts, Luxury Hotels & Spas, Pampered Experiences, Pampered Foods
The Europa Hotel, Belfast.
Central location, family friendly, value for money, superb attention to every detail and exceptionally friendly staff? Yes, that’s the Europa Hotel in Belfast!
Gift Reviews, Leisure Gifts, Pampered Experiences, Teenage Gifts, Toy Reviews
Disney On Ice Silver Anniversary Celebration.
This Easter we had the most fantastic time at the SSE Arena in Belfast. The kids and myself went to see Disney On Ice Silver Anniversary Celebration on Easter Sunday. We have been to similar shows in the past and they are a firm favourite with me. The show never fails to surprise and delight both the kids and the adults. The themes and characters change from show to show but there are a few ‘staples’ that appear every time – or the kids would riot!! Read More
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty, Teenage Gifts
Memory Lockets by Noble Moments
There are moments and occasions in everybody’s lives that are not only worth celebrating at the time, but become cherished memories for life. Thanks to Noble Moments, such treasured memories can be delightfully visualised and kept forever in the shape of personalised memory lockets and charms.
Made to order, these charming, high quality glass floating lockets can be personalised in a variety of ways. To begin with, there is a choice of 13 heart-shaped and differently sized circular memory lockets in varying finishes (plain; diamond cut or with diamantes) for necklaces; bracelets, keyrings and even cuff links (prices for the basic lockets range between £10 and £30).
Leisure Gifts, Luxury Hotels & Spas, Pampered Experiences
Half Term break at the Dunadry Hotel.
Half term this year was spent at the Dunadry Hotel in County Antrim and I have to say we have never stayed in a place steeped in such a fascinating history – this was a brilliant break for the kids with a history lesson thrown in for good measure!