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FTN : Wholefood Stem Cell Recovery Drink.
Blue-green algae, green tea and blueberries are just a few of the highly nutritious super-foods you will find in a 60ml bottle of FTN. This new nutraceutical wholefood drink is taking the world by storm. One fitness enthusiast after another are recommending this drink which has its backing in very convincing research. Fans can be found world-wide, and I simply have to mention a few of the more famous fans – Cardiff Blues Rugby, Adrian grant, Michel Salgado and Nicola Hobbs! Not only is FTN an exceptional drink for athletics, but it is also perfect for people on the go.
FTN will reduce fatigue and speed up recovery following exercise.
‘Free from artificial chemicals, stimulants and fully NSF and WADA approved, FTN is a patented blend of five wholefood ingredients designed to provide your body the protection and nutrients it needs to support its natural repair and renewal process.
Developed by a team of top researchers over six years, and backed by a wealth of published independent research data, a single 60ml shot of FTN is jam packed with all the essential vitamins, amino acids and nutrients that your body needs to support it’s natural repair and renewal process. Rich vitamin D and super nutrient rich blue-green algae, the proprietary blend only found in FTN has been shown, in five independent research papers, to help support the body’s natural renewal process of stem cells, aiding in promoting quicker recovery throughout the body, slowing down ageing and increasing overall vitality and health’ (FTN)
There are many supplement drinks on the market which claim to boost energy and contain the vitamins our bodies need. However, not many can also claim to be totally free from artificial chemicals and stimulants. FTN contains natural ingredients which work in harmony with our body nurturing, repairing and supporting stem cells.
‘The wholesome and natural ingredients in FTN work together to support the life and growth of the body’s adult stem cells, providing the nutrition which stem cells need to flourish:
Green Tea extract helps support the health of the digestive and respiratory systems and enhances the proliferation of cells within the skin
Wild blueberry extract further promotes maintenance of healthy brain, cardiovascular, vision, joint and urinary tract function
Vitamin D supports adult stem cell renewal and helps these cells become immune cells for naturally fighting infection
Organic blue-green micro-algae contains protein, essential fatty acids, chlorophyll, beta-carotene and a vast array of micro-nutrients that supercharge the body’s ability to maintain superior overall well-being
Organic fruit juice to help deliver the healthy daily dose in a refreshingly cleansing taste’ (FTN)
But how does this taste? Very good actually! I enjoy my FTN in the morning and find from I have been taking this daily, I no-longer crave sweet treats between meals. I have tried both citrus and raspberry flavours and could not pick a favourite, they both taste fresh and super fruity.
Pampered Presents readers have the opportunity to win a month’s supply of this natural wonder drink. Visit the link on Facebook to enter.
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Give Plenty – Hampers, Boxes and Bags.
I have searched high and low for this years Valentines gift for my hubby. After 15 years together I am finding it hard to surprise him with a special gift and after 3 kids, I am finding it even harder to afford a special gift!!
When I first spotted ‘Give Plenty’ I scanned through the site and soon found the Valentines suggestions for men.
This box retails at £20 and looked well. A beautiful red box full of goodies I know hubby will love:
Fairfields Farm Lightly Sea Salted Potato Crisps 40g
Great Uncle Cornelius’ Ginger Beer 25cl
Greek Olives Marinated and Mixed Olives 220g
Linden Lady Rum & Raisin Fudge 200g
Linden Lady Milk Chocolate Buttons 100g
Joe & Seph’s Smooth Goat Cheese & Black Pepper Popcorn 90g
The box arrived a few days later and the presentation was a treat for the eye. The red box looked even better in reality, closed with a red bow at the corner. The items were presented well and supported by crinkle paper, exactly as described. I think I have found a brilliant solution to my problem of buying for hubby. I can’t wait to present him with this on Valentine’s day and believe he will be delighted with all these luxury ‘manly’ foodie items.
The ‘for her’ box looked just as impressive, as does the other boxes and hampers on site.
Give Plenty use the finest locally sourced ingredients many of which are produced by family run businesses. A real pleasure to feature on Pampered presents – thank you!
For further information visit www.giveplenty.co.uk
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Wildabout flowers and Lindt Chocolates for Valentine’s Day.
Flowers or chocolates? Or maybe flowers AND chocolate? I would prefer the latter!
Between Wildabout and Lindt, they have Valentine’s day sorted this year. They are working together to create the ultimate Valentine’s gift and I am so impressed. A variety of combinations are available to suit a selection of budgets and I can’t think of a more pleasing gift. Flowers are so popular on Valentine’s Day and these sets combining beautiful Wildabout bouquets with the superior chocolatier Lindt’s creations, this is surely at the top of my wishlist.
The Ultimate Bliss.
Can you imagine anything more beautiful than Grand Prix Roses, ranunculus, hypericum, berries, bouvardia beautifully presented among foliage and accompanied by a box of Lindor Milk Truffles?
The Style Icon.
This bouquet has a pink feminine theme and is accompanied by the Lindt Master Chocolatier Collection – my favourite collection! Avalanche roses, carnations, double lisianthus and cymbidium orchids heads make this a truly special gift for your valentine and an excellent choice for Mother’s day.
‘The Ultimate Bliss’
Small bouquet + with Lindor Chocolates £60
Medium bouquet + with Lindor Chocolates £80
Large bouquet + with Lindor Chocolates £100
‘The Style Icon’
Small bouquet + Lindt Master Chocolatier Collection £60
Medium bouquet + Lindt Master Chocolatier Collection £80
Large bouquet + Lindt Master Chocolatier Collection £95
These gifts and other combinations are available to purchase (for UK-wide delivery) online and in store now.
For further information visit:
http://www.wildabout.co.uk/exclusive-collaboration-between-lindt-and-wildabout/
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M&M’s World Chocolate.
If you are looking for a fun and tasty way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, this is it! M&M’s World have a printer – yes, a printer, for M&M’s! The little chocolates can be personalised to suit your needs and all within 2 minutes! I would love to have a go at this and plan for a visit to one of their London stores in a few months – watch this space..
For now, I will have to settle for a sample of the chocolates – yummy!
I love M&M’s and so does my hubby. This Valentine’s Day he will be receiving a bag of personalised M&M’s printed with little slogans to suit the occasion.
The sweets are red and white, printed with ‘14th February’, ‘Be Mine’, ‘Smooches’ and other romantic sayings. They look really well and come nicely presented thus a great gift idea.
Aside from Valentine’s day, M&M’s can also be personalised for birthdays, and other special occasions. A choice of 15 colours is offered along with hundred’s of clip art options to create your unique M&M’s. They are designed from a touch screen in store and I can’t think of anything more fun for my children, they will love this and ‘mummy’ is rather excited as well!!
(A full review of this process with images will be available at the end of April on Pampered Presents).
Personalised M&M’s are available in different cup sizes starting at £15.99
For further information visit www.mmsworld.com, www.facebook.com/mmsworld or www.twitter.com/mmsworldstores
The Personalised Printer can be found on the lower ground floor of M&M’S World store, located at 1 Swiss Court, London, W1D 6AP. The store opens daily from 10am to midnight, and from 12pm to 6pm on Sunday.
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Nordic Oil.
Are you getting your Omega 3? With recent research serving to emphasize how important this question actually is, the quest to find a high quality non-toxic omega 3 supplement is a priority for many. For those of you who are unsure as to why this fatty acid is so important, the benefits are well documented and very impressive. To give a brief summary:
‘Omega 3 are essential fatty acids, which are important in the maintenance of good health and vitality. As such, they have been shown to help with; reduced risk of sudden heart attack and cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, depression and alzheimers.
They have been strongly linked to good skin, hair and nails, see below (an informative video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvXCWbZGKYQ (Nordic oil)
Nordic Oil ticked all the boxes for me. The source of fatty acids found in this supplement is natural and non-toxic and the research and ethos behind the company impressed me. I was more than happy to take this supplement for a 2 month trial period.
About Nordic oil:
‘Nordic Oil was founded in 2010 by James Slade who was frustrated by the low quality of many Omega 3 supplements found on the high street. With an extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and experience as a chiropractor, James was in a good position to develop and launch Nordic Oil as the premium supplement brand that it is today.
Nordic Oil aim to supply top quality products made from the best ingredients, at an affordable and competitive price. The oil is produced from carefully selected fish sources from the deep, clear waters, including sardines, anchovies, and mackerel, species that are characterized by especially low levels of environmental impurities. Nordic Oil is produced at the state-of-the-art production facilities in Northern Europe.’ (Nordic oil)
I prefer to take a capsule but this supplement is also available in liquid form to drink. My children are taking the liquid form with no complaints.
Nordic Oil launched a new website in September 2013 which I find easy to navigate, informative and packed with information. Excellent offers are available and these vary monthly, including multiple purchase offers and a flexible p&p rate. Next day delivery is available for those who prefer not to wait on products.
‘Nordic Oil is a premium quality, third party tested, zero-toxin omega 3 supplement, derived from the most purified and highest-grade fish oil. The choice of professional triathletes Tamsin Lewis, Eimear Mullan and Ritchie Nicholls, as well as world record holding ultra-runner Mimi Anderson; Nordic Oil is fast becoming an integral part of an effective training and racing routine.’ (Nordic Oil)
NORDIC OIL High Grade Omega 3 Oil (500ml) £27.00
NORDIC OIL High Grade Omega 3 Capsules (60 capsules/1 month supply): £9.99
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Laphroaig 10 Year Old Whisky.
If you are looking for a special Valentines day gift this year and don’t want to go down the usual road of socks, chocolates and phone covers, why not try this great tasting traditional whisky from Laphroaig. This classic drink has a most unusual taste – believe it or not, there are notes of seaweed detected! I know it sounds salty, but no. This is a delicious sweet, yet smoky, whisky which will certainly be well received this Valentine’s day.
‘This is the foundation of the iconic Laphroaig range and makes the perfect Christmas gift for fans of the unique peaty character offered in any of Laphroaig’s signature expressions.’ (Laphroaig)
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Ardmore Traditional Cask Whisky.
Tradition, undeniably the secret to a good whisky. There are many brands of whisky on the market today but few which have the prestige of Ardmore whisky. This distillery continues to produce their whisky the traditional way and the awards they have won demonstrate the results.
Ardmore single malt has been produced traditionally, exactly the way it was produced in 1989. The Ardmore Traditional Cask whisky has a distinct creamy peaty taste, one which only adds to the unique experience of sampling this drink. Vanilla undertones accompany the taste experience, making this a very ‘drinkable’ whisky. The packaging and presentation make this the perfect gift for whisky lovers. This is sure to impress your loved one this Valentines Day.
Despite the superior taste, a bottle of Ardmore Traditional Cask whisky retails at only £32. Available from selected stores including Asda and all good whisky shops (RRP £32).
For further information visit www.ardmorewhisky.com
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‘Garden Of England’ Foods.
As a busy mum, I dream of the day when I shall potter about quietly, making jams and preserving my home grown vegetables. However at the moment, I mainly buy them and get the odd, much cherished, jar from my own mother. Quality is always forefront in my mind and I really like to know where my food comes from so I love these delicious treats from Garden Of England-English Pickled Shallots in Sherry Vinegar, English Pickled Walnuts and English Quince Preserve.
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Garden Of England produce a lovely array of condiments, chutneys, pickles, compotes and preserves that are made with British seasonal ingredients of the highest quality to capture the taste of the English Harvest for us all to enjoy. And enjoy them I will, with lovely fresh bread, lots of cheese and a cheeky beer!
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They would also be lovely as cooking ingredients-Quince Preserve makes an apple crumble really special and Pickled Walnuts are amazing in a warming beef casserole….if they last until dinnertime!
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For further information visit www.gardenofenglandfoods.co.uk
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Guylian Chocolates.
When you are out shopping for your Christmas chocolates this year, you are probably thinking of taste, familiarity and choosing something well packaged and nicely presented. The last thing on your mind would be conserving sealife? Yes, thought so.
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This was news to me too, but when you buy a box of Guylian Belgian Chocolate Sea shells, you will have all the qualities you are looking for. However, you will be helping save seahorses and the seas.
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‘Project Seahorse is dedicated to preserving seahorses and other marine life throughout the world. Guylian provides vital long term support for this crucial work and has been a major partner since 1999. Seahorses function as flagship species for a wide range of marine conservation projects. These magical but fragile creatures are a good indicator of healthy coastal ecosystems, meaning that saving the seahorses = saving the seas! See more at www.projectseahorse.org.’ (Guylian
The selection of fine chocolates from Guylian is extensive, from Trufflina to Opus, all unique and tasting fabulous.
I adore truffles and have paid well over my budget on truffles which were handmade at craft fairs and local events. However, when I taste Trufflina from Guylian and they are so economically priced – why pay more for no better quality?
Guylian produce excellent quality chocolates in Belgium and import these all over the world. They have been in the chocolate business since 1960 and still use traditional recipes from those times.
To keep up to date with Guylian news, competitions and offers on a daily basis see http://www.facebook.com/GuylianChocolates?ref=ts
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Sainsburys Christmas Hampers.
Sainsbury’s have a gorgeous range of hampers in store which make shopping for Christmas gifts a ‘piece of cake’.
Have a browse if you have some last minute gifts to get. The hampers are well presented and there is a good variety.
The ‘Nordic’ hamper is beautiful, the gifts are arranged in a traditional style basket with ribbon detailing. Inside you will find a selection of foods complimenting each other very well.
Greek olives, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and flatbread come packaged with a luxury candle holder shaped as a house. This would make an excellent gift for mum’s or a special friend and excellent value at £25.
They also have a gorgeous ‘Taste the Difference Champagne Truffle Set’ which will definitely be on my ‘wish list’ this Christmas. RRP £15
Visit your local Sainsbury’s store or have a look online for further products from the Christmas range.