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Tegstove Camping Stove
The Tegstove is a camping stove that does so much more than cook your food. Using butane gas, a clean burning eco friendly energy source, the Tegstove will allow you to charge your devices, cook and store energy yet in a very compact and portable way.
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Micro Suspension Scooter for Father’s Day
This Micro Suspension Scooter is top of my list for Father’s Day – I can’t think of a dad who wouldn’t be delighted with this!
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Poppy’s Dogrobe !
Anyone who has a dog should not be without one of these marvellous creations. If you have ever washed your pooch and tried desperately to wrap them securely in a towel before they can shake water everywhere, you will know what I mean.
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The Radisson Blu Hotel Belfast Valentines Day Escape
The Radisson Blu Hotel Belfast is the ultimate Valentine’s Day location for a perfect romantic get-a-way.
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Clayton Hotel Belfast
If you are heading to the big city of Belfast there is no better time to do so than at Christmas. We ventured to the Belfast Christmas Markets and stayed overnight at Clayton Hotel Belfast which turned out to be an excellent choice.
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Dogrobes
I have to admit I may not have discovered Dogrobes as quickly if my sister had not rang me up one day ranting and raving about these fabulous towelling robes to put on the dogs when they are wet!! I am so glad she did though, I love my Dogrobe and so does my dog.
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Varta Camping Lantern and LED Lipstick Light
Well, It’s coming to that time of year again, when we are thinking of taking our tent down from the attic, dusting it off and checking for holes, not to mention locating all the camping equipment that we hurriedly put away at the end of last summer, sure that we would remember exactly where we put everything 6 months later…
Well, if you need to further invest for the coming season, don’t think twice about buying Varta’s 3Watt LED outdoor sports lantern. It’s indispensable for all those upcoming camping trips and we wouldn’t be without it.
It has a dimming function and nightlight mode, perfect for those midnight toilet trips… It has apparently survived a 2metre drop test, which testifies to its sturdiness. It is even water resistant, which will come in handy camping in our country. Most importantly, it has a hanging hoop top and bottom so it can be suspended either way if needed. The Varta camping lantern battery life lasts up to 130hrs, so it should last for several trips and it takes 3 D batteries, which are simple to replace.
Very highly recommended, priced at £21.99 on Amazon UK.
Varta LED Lipstick Light – A perfect little gift for mum this Mother’s Day.
I’m not sure why this is called a lipstick light, could be for 2 reasons… 1 , it looks like a lipstick tube, It’s small and comes in either blue or pink, or 2, it’s because it can be used for reapplying lippy when you’re out at night! Either way, this is a very useful handbag torch. I use mine to find the key slot in the car or to help find the lock on the front door at night. It’s about 4 inches long, so it’s very compact and fits easily into the smallest handbag. The beam distance is a surprising 25m, the light is 0.5 Watt LED. The beam width can be adjusted by twisting the cap. It takes one AA battery, which lasts approx. 3 hours and is simple to replace. This would make a lovely gift for any teenager or older lady and, of course, for mum this mother’s day. Let’s face it, we should all have a handy little torch like this in our handbag. It’s available on Amazon in blue or pink priced at £4.99.
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Thermos Dual Compartment Food Jar and King Flask.
If your hubby is the ‘outdoors’ type he will really appreciate these 2 items from the high quality well known brand Thermos. I have quite a few of their products and they have stood the test of time and the test of ‘surviving’ in our household as well! The dual compartment food jar is perfect for taking both hot and cold foods on your travels accompanied with the king flask – you simply cannot go wrong with these two products.
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iFit Classic
The new iFit Classic fitness tracking watch is really something. Its a watch first and foremost and it looks like a watch, however, its also a brilliant fitness tracking device.
iFit claim to have the world’s leading fitness platform, connecting their fitness devices to smartphones, treadmills, stationary bikes etc. IFit offer comprehensive information, personalised training and connection to a massive community of users – over 30million miles were logged in one year by the iFit community, wow, imagine having that support behind you! I think this could be the motivation I need so I am now an iFit ‘addict’ and loving it.
The iFit classic watch is available in two colours – obsidian black/platinum or frost white with rose gold tones. I have the black and I love it. The face has 3 fitness dials that track steps, calories, sleep and distance.
This is really handy if you feel you have had a good day but the iFit classic will let you know if you have not reached your daily activity goal to stay in shape and healthy.
In particular, I love that I can track my calories easily and directly and I can make decisions regarding food choices and exercise and the results are quickly checked and tracked.
However, I am not so fond of the vibration alerts when I am sitting down with my feet up watching telly. I do note them and respond – in time!
The ‘Move Ready’ technology is exclusive to iFit and its pretty amazing – with some other fitness trackers you have to change modes when you change the type of activity you are doing. With the iFit Classic, the modes change themselves as this clever tracker can detect which activity you are doing. This makes wearing the tracker so easy and hassle free.
I also have to add that the iFit classic is water proof and the battery charge lasts up to 7 days. I have tried very hard to find a negative point to comment on but I have failed miserably! The iFit classic really is fantastic and it would make a perfect Valentine’s day gift for your other half.
The iFit classic is available from www.nordictrack.co.uk for a really good price of £199
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Maui Jim Bamboo Forest Sunglasses
I will never forget my time on the island of Hawaii. The sun, sea sand and gorgeous scenery made my trip unforgettable. Maui Jim sunglasses are inspired by and made in Hawaii, what better place to make and design super cool and practical sunglasses?
Aside from looking great, Maui Jim sunglasses ARE great! They combat glare, block 100% of harmful UV rays and do not compromise on vision quality. All the colours come to life when wearing Maui Jim’s, thanks to their revolutionary ‘PolarizedPlus’ lenses. The natural vibrant colours of the island are enhanced with rare earth elements incorporated in the lenses. Impressed? So am I. Maui Jim glasses can also be made to your own prescription so we can all enjoy the brilliance of these very cool eye glasses.
I have Maui Jim Bamboo Forest Sunglasses and all I can say is WOW. They look great, and are so easy to wear. The combination of a very light frame combined with super strong scratch resistant lenses have placed these at the top of my ‘favourites list’. These come in three styles – Olive Fade, Root beer Fade and Gloss Black Fade.
Exclusive to Maui Jim, MauiFlex memory metal ensures these frames outlast any other sunglasses, retain their shape and weigh next to nothing. They are worn effortlessly and the high gloss finish screams, ‘ look at my gorgeous sunglasses!’ Well, I think they do!
I can’t say enough about them. I have never spent more than £30 on sunglasses in the past so I guess I am fairly easily impressed. However, I never fail to stop at a stand of sunglasses and have tried various designer brands in my local ‘posh outlet shops’. Maui Jim are far superior. They sit as well on the top of my head holding my hair back as they do when worn to protect my eyes from the sun. The non-slip nose pads ensure they stay in place even when running about after the kids and our little dog. These glasses do not move! I wear them every-day and it ‘makes my day’ when I get admiring glances and comments about them.
I guess the perfect test was to wear them kayaking – would they survive a trip on the water and not fall off? Yes, they did! They perfectly fit snugly to the sides of your head and don’t budge.
Have a look online, the choice is vast with shades to suit all tastes and styles.
Visit www.mauijim.com today and invest in the only pair of glasses you will ever need.
Maui Jim Bamboo Forest Sunglasses – RRP £175 with free UK shipping.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE VIEW
‘The Aloha Spirit permeates our philosophy at Maui Jim. Our “ohana” (Hawaiian for family) is passionate about creating the best sunglasses on the planet. Because at the end of the day, we want to see the world at its best – and we know that you do, too, no matter where you live. Aloha, friends!’ (Mauri Jim)