Gift Reviews, Pampered Foods
Elizabeth Shaw Easter Eggs.
Easter is fast approaching and with it, thoughts of chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! I love Easter as it’s a perfect excuse to indulge, just after you’ve managed to shed those excess pounds post Christmas excesses!
My problem is not what type of egg to choose for myself – I will eat chocolate in any shape or form… my problem is when I am buying an egg as a gift and and want something that little bit different and special. Well, I am sorted this year with Elizabeth Shaw’s range of beautiful Milk and Dark chocolate eggs. These make perfect gifts and also for a little self indulgence!
Gift Reviews
Love Silver for Mother’s Day Gifts 2015.
Spring is here and it’s creeping round to Mother’s Day again. So, you want to beat your siblings and get to the top of Mum’s list? What can you get her? Definitely not chocolates and flowers, you want something different this year. Well, look no further than this website – www.LoveSilver.com
I didn’t know this was possible, but Love Silver can transfer a photo, in silhouette form, onto a silver key ring! How cool is that? Just choose a special photo that Mum would like and send it to Love Silver and hey presto!
They will send you a beautiful key ring, expertly packaged in a smart gift box. These beautiful mirror polished key rings start from just £19.99. I have included an image of 2 key rings below to show the different effects achieved from choosing a close up of a face and one of complete images. I personally prefer the close up but this is entirely up to individual taste.
If your Mum would prefer a piece of jewellery, you could opt for a beautiful engraved pendant. You will be amazed at the choice of styles available. These are also available in 9ct White or Yellow Gold. You could even choose a locket or a charm customised and personalised to fit the occasion.
If you are looking for a special birthday present for Dad or your other half, Love Silver also have a great range of men’s bracelets and dog tag necklaces. Check out this great website, you will be sure to find something for everyone. Astonishingly, once you place your order, your gift will be mailed within 3 working days.
This week Love Silver have a fab offer – buy one get one half price on all Mother’s day gifts!
Gadget Gifts, Gift Reviews, Teenage Gifts
Lente Designs.
Looking for a way to brighten up a Monday morning? Have a look at www.lentedesigns.com
The ‘about us’ page is always the first thing I read when looking into new sites to review and this has got to be one of the best ever! Not only does this give us information about Lente Design, but also information on the team and why they got together. The antics of the dog, Gus, made me laugh out loud.
For The Garden, Gift Reviews
Aldi specialbuys workshop range
I love Aldi and have been shopping there for the last few years. I pick up all sorts of bargains along with my regular weekly grocery shop. The special buys change weekly which is why I never like to miss this – from garden essentials to baby essentials, the special buys really have everything covered.
Gift Reviews, Homeware Reviews
OXO Good Grips Strawberry Huller for your Valentine.
Why have I selected the OXO Good Grips Strawberry Huller as the perfect Valentine’s day gift? Well, my hubby is always buying me kitchen and garden items for special occasions. I have received a watering can, a bulb planter, and a gravy boat to name but a few. While these items are useful, they are not very romantic! If you have a practical hubby like mine, why not let him get you something useful and romantic – the OXO Good Grips Strawberry Huller! This is red, so fairly romantic, plus, I think strawberry’s are a good fruit to associate with Valentine’s Day- they are the colour of ‘love’ and go very well with a good bottle of champagne!
The OXO Good Grips Strawberry Huller is a quick way to have your strawberry’s ready for your fruit platter.
The entire hull is removed in one movement with no ‘digging’ into the fruit and removing half the fruit with the leaves. I am like a child with a new toy!!
The button at the top opens the blades and when you push these into the berry, simply pull and ta da! The entire hull and leaves are removed.
As with all OXO products, it is very easy to clean. The Strawberry Huller is dishwasher safe and comes apart to allow for easy cleaning.
For further information on the OXO Good Grips Strawberry Huller visit www.oxouk.com RRP £7.
Gadget Gifts, Gift Reviews, Homeware Reviews
Heaven Fresh NaturoPureTM Powerful Stainless Steel Deluxe Juicer
If you have made a few ‘healthy’ new year resolutions there is no better way to top up on your vitamin intake than juicing your fruits and vegetables. Juicers were a bit of a mystery to me and it was only when I was faced with one to try for myself did I really appreciate the many uses and benefits of owning one of these super machines.
I have had a look around my local shops and on-line and have selected a juicer that is both very powerful and good value for money. You will find both cheaper and more expensive juicers on the market but I think the Heaven Fresh NaturoPureTM Powerful Stainless Steel Deluxe Juicer is a good buy for any household.
I began my ‘juicing journey’ armed with a book my sister bought me for Christmas – Smoothies and Juices. This book has numerous recipes all using a vast variety of both fruits and vegetables. Well, did I have fun? YES !
I found the Heaven Fresh NaturoPureTM Powerful Stainless Steel Deluxe Juicer easy to use and easy to clean. The latter is very important as when you have an item that is easily cleaned you will surly use it more often than something you dread the thought of cleaning.
Juicing is also made easier when you can put the entire whole fruit, not chopped, into the tube to be juiced. There are a few fruits, like a pineapple, obviously, that would need chopped smaller before juicing but apples, oranges and pears all fitted nicely into the juicer without any chopping or cutting. Another huge plus is that the blades are stainless steel and therefore very strong. Your fruit will almost be entirely ‘juiced’ leaving minimal pulp therefore more juice and less waste.
I also found this juicer particularly compact and quite contemporary. It looks very well and would suit both modern and older kitchen styles. The stainless steel outer is easily wiped clean and I also found it to be almost finger proof resistant.
The Heaven Fresh NaturoPureTM Powerful Stainless Steel Deluxe Juicer can be purchased online from www.heavenfresh.co.uk and also from www.robertdyas.co.uk RRP £49.99
Gift Reviews, Health and Beauty
Phytalotion and Phytaoil.
It is an absolute pleasure to publish my opinion on this wonderful lotion and oil – Phytalotion and Phytaoil. I have been using these creams for over a year and still reach for one or the other one at least daily. Phytalotion is a blend of natural plant oils including extracts from the rosehip plant, which is proven to be beneficial in the healing of scar tissue. It also contains vitamins A and E which have moisturising and healing properties and oil of apricot, lavender, geranium and lime which help keep skin toned and rejuvenated. As I’m sure you can imagine with these ingredients, this cream has a lovely fresh scent which is completely natural.
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Phytalotion has many uses, some of which are as follows. It can be used on stretch marks, to reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks and also to help prevent new ones from forming during pregnancy for example. This lotion is perfect for expectant or breastfeeding mothers as it contains no mineral oils, synthetic fragrances or colours. It can also be used as a daily moisturiser and will reduce the appearance of skin blemishes caused by too much sun exposure. I have been using this as a facial moisturiser and find it light and quickly absorbed, leaving my skin feeling soft and hydrated.
For anyone who prefers an oilier cream, this amazing product is also available in an oil form called Phytaoil, with exactly the same benefits as the lotion format.
Phytalotion is available in a 60ml pump bottle and is available fromwww.phytacol.com priced at a very reasonable £9.99. In my opinion, this is a lotion that every family should have to hand. Buy it, you won’t be disappointed!
Gift Reviews
The Art of Couples Conversation.
Couples conversation – what’s that? Sure, my hubby and I talk about parent teacher meetings, who is picking the kids up, has the dog been outside lately and what’s for tea? Running a busy household, and holding down a job doesn’t leave a lot of time for ‘couples conversation’. I was interested in The Art of Couples Conversation game when I first read the press release and thought it would be fun to try – we might even enjoy it!
‘The Art of Conversation is a best-selling range of games that have been developed to improve conversation skills, turn us into better listeners and help us get to know each other better. Created following extensive research, the games not only provide fun at celebratory nights out or intimate nights in, but have also been professionally accepted as a resource for use in therapy and education’ (The Art of Conversation)
In keeping with Valentine’s Day I have tried the Art of Couples Conversation this month as the purpose of this game is to bring couples closer together by helping them understand how their partner feels. The game also aims to help couples discuss topics that may otherwise be difficult and questions that they would otherwise never ask each other. Some examples of questions are :
- Which of your partner’s physical attributes do you like the best?
- Do you speak to each other in at least as pleasant voice as you use to your friends?
- An ideal night in is…
- When and why did you last say thank you to your partner?
- What is one change you could make that your partner would appreciate?
- How does it enhance, and how does it disrupt your relationship?
- What kind of social occasion do you find a chore?
- Name two things that you have never done with your partner that you think would be fun
The game is interesting to say the least. We have played it a few times together and also with the kids. The questions have brought back memories for me and for my hubby and the kids have had a few good laughs at us!
Why not discover how much you love your partner again with this fun, yet intelligent, card game? There are 6 variations of The Art of Conversation games to choose from and they retail at only £9.98.
For further information on The Art of Couples Conversation visit your local book shop.
Also available from www.amazon.co.uk
Gift Reviews, Pampered Foods
Demijohn Raspberry Vodka Liqueur
This has got to be the ultimate (alcoholic) Valentine’s day gift! I adore this Demijohn Raspberry Vodka Liqueur and I am crazy about the bottle! Isn’t it fab?
Demijohn are the most amazing liquid Deli ever. They are a family business founded in 2004 in Edinburgh. The family now have several shops and an online service. The products are locally sourced and some of the ingredients are even handpicked by the Demijohn staff. The company is incredibly environmentally friendly in that they recycle their bottles, use local ingredients, use recycled packaging, etc.
Gift Reviews, Homeware Reviews, Toy Reviews
Aldi Baby and Toddler range.
Putting quality and value for money first, Aldi continues to grow in popularity as more and more people choose to shop ‘wisely’.
I love Aldi and have been shopping there for the last few years. I pick up all sorts of bargains along with my regular weekly grocery shop. The special buys change weekly which is why I never like to miss this – from garden essentials to baby essentials, the special buys really have everything covered.
From 29th January they have a brilliant Aldi Baby and Toddler range in store. I have tried some of these special buys and was delighted with the quality and price.
From gorgeous super soft baby grows to the ‘designer look’ toddler outfits, there is a great variety to choose from and the quality was unbeatable.
This pack of 3 sleepsuits are 100% cotton and only £3.99 . The pop buttons make nappy changing quick and easy.
This soft and snug fleece jacket also comes in a variety of colours and is a bargain at £4.99.
A pack of 3 muslin cloths are only £3.29 and available in different colours to suit boys and girls.
A selection of books at only 99p are also included in the special buy event. Don;t wait and these items are only available while stocks last.
For further information on Aldi Baby and Toddler range and more visit your local Aldi store or shop online atwww.aldi.co.uk