Fathers Day Gifts from Prezzybox

Stuck for gift ideas for Father's Day? Well look no further as Prezzbox have come to the rescue with some fantastic ideas on what you can treat your dad to!

I was lucky enough to be sent 2 of these items in return for an honest review.

The first item I received is the First Class Dad Porcelain Mug ...

First Class Dad Porcelain Mug

This gorgeous mug is 120mm high, 87mm wide and has a depth of 98mm - not huge, but large enough to provide your Dad with a tasty healthy brew! It's made from porcelain and is of extremely good quality with a stunning picture of a 1st class stamp on the front. The perfect way to tell your Dad how much he means to you.

Base of mug

Amazingly, the mug is also dishwasher and microwave safe.

I have to say that I also rather liked the packaging that it arrived in....

Packaging

..the air mail gift box is a really nice touch and makes it look that bit more special.
If you fancy treating your Dad to this First Class Dad Mug, it is available from Prezzybox and costs just £8.95 - a small price to pay in my opinion!

The second item I was sent to review is the Dear Dad - From You to Me Book....

Dear Dad - From You to Me

Opening Page

This book is a truly fantastic idea for kids to get answers to some of the questions they've been curious about but maybe too scared to ask, it's also a lovely keepsake!

Question on 1 page with plenty room to answer

On each double page is 1 question to be answered by Dad and he has almost 2 full blank pages in which to reply - you might just end up with his life story! There are around 60 questions in total so don't expect it back in a hurry!
The questions vary from 'What were your favourite childhood toys or games?' and 'Tell me about the things that make you laugh' to 'What did you think when you first saw me after I was born?' and as I mentioned earlier, there's plenty room for him to answer and even include photographs where relevant.
The journal is hard-backed and the pages are made from FSC certified paper and have a really nice, quality feel to them. You also get a pretty ribbon book-mark attached to the inside - very handy indeed!
The Dear Dad - From You to Me book costs £11.95 which is a small price to pay for such a lovely keepsake.

If neither of these takes your fancy, then pop over to Prezzybox and check out their other fantastic ideas for Father's Day Gifts - you're sure to find something as there's a huge range of gadgets and treats!

New 'LACE' from Batiste

               

LACE - The newest most elegant fashion statement from Batiste


Low down: Batiste introduce the latest must-have in their collection; Dry Shampoo in LACE*. With vintage style embroidery and lace seen everywhere from designer to Duchess this season, trust Batiste to be bang on trend with their impeccably dressed new variant with a new more sophisticated fragrance. The new scent offers base notes of white musk, cedarwood and sandalwood which are complimented by top notes of citrus fruits, nutmeg and pink pepper. The heart of the fragrance contains stylish floral tones of rose, orchid and iris with jasmine and ylang-ylang.

USP: The original beauty secret weapon for refreshing and reviving your hair between washes, Batiste, the UKs favourite Dry Shampoo has been flying off the shelves for more than 30 years and yet has never been more in fashion.

How to use: Shake the can vigorously, then, keeping the nozzle about 30cm from your hair, spray into roots, lifting sections for maximum coverage. Massage through with fingertips and then brush and style.

See the full Batiste line up at www.batistehair.co.uk

RRP Price; £2.99, 200ml

Skin Heroes - Montagne Jeunesse

Skin Heroes are a new brand of face masks from Montagne Jeunesse, specifically designed for targetting problem skin. You may remember my first review for the Dry Skin Mask, if not, you can find it here.

The second mask i'm going to review is the Break-Out Mask which is for skin prone to eruptions.

Break-Out Mask

The key ingredients are Tea Tree and Canadian Willowherb and this mask is designed for oily and combination skin.

Once again, I found it easier to seperate the 2 sachets before beginning. The mask itself had a smell which I personally found a little unpleasant - the Tea Tree being the most prominent. Being a mud mask, it was very easy to apply and felt nice and creamy on my skin. This one felt alot cooler than the last which I found quite refreshing. As the mask began to harden,  I could feel a slight tingling sensation on my skin, nothing unpleasant, it just made me feel like it was doing its job.

After 15-20 minutes, I was ready to rinse it off and see if it had made a difference. The Break-Out mask was a little more difficult to rinse, but my skin felt soft, refreshed and visibly clearer afterwards. The moisturiser was most welcoming with it's creamy texture and gentle feel, although I still struggled with the smell a little!

All in all this left my skin looking and feeling great and I would certainly recommend it for fast results.

All Skin Heroes masks are available from Mantagne Jeunesse and also Asda at a cost of £1.49 each - don't forget though, you not only get a one-use face mask, you also get a sachet of moisturiser too!

Activia Pouring Yoghurt BzzAgent Review

As a few of you will already know, I am a BzzAgent and as such, get to try a variety of new products in return for honest reviews and opinions. I was recently lucky enough to be invited to take part in one of the latest BzzCampaigns for Activia Pouring Yoghurt.

Activia Pouring yoghurt is availlable in 3 delicious flavours, Natural, Vanilla and Strawberry. My plan was to play safe and opt for the strawberry but this proved alot harder than anticipated! It would seem that it's the most popular of the three as no matter where I tried to buy it, this was the only flavour that was unavailable anywhere ....i've also chatted with a few other BzzAgents who struggled to find this one! Eventually I settled for the Vanilla flavour.

Admittedly, pouring yoghurt doesn't really appeal to me - maybe i'm just a little too set in my ways, but I believe a yoghurt should be eaten with a spoon! Despite this, I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt and i'm pretty glad I did!

You're probably thinking that this isn't a new product from Activia, and you're kind of right although the last time this was tried through BzzCampaigns, many complained that it was a little on the runny side ....maybe even too much so. Thankfully, Activia have acted on this feedback and have introduced this 'thicker' pouring yoghurt.

Now then, think what you will but in our household, we decided to try pouring yoghurt over Rice Krispies instead of the usual milk - which incidently I can't stand!
Yummy!! They were absolutely delicious .....they tasted very similar to crunch corner yoghurts so this made breakfast like a sweet treat for my kids and rather than the usual "Eeugh, do we have to have that?" I was greeted with "Can we have some Activia on krispies pleeeease?" which is a major plus in my book!!

We also tried it with a few other cereals but this was our favourite, closely followed by Weetabix with a few slices of banana added.

I will definitely be purchasing this again and would recommend it for a little bit of something different. There's no limit as to it's uses either, just check out some of the suggested recipes here.
I'm now continuing my quest to find Strawberry Activia pouring yoghurt so wish me luck and feel free to come back and share your own experiences.

With Great Power comes Great Skin

Are you having a skin problem? Do you need help? The Montagne Jeunesse Skin Heroes have landed and are ready to fight for your right to clear, healthy skin the natural way. Montagne Jeunesse face masques are your weekly essential for healthy, gorgeous skin. The new Skin Heroes range is packed with natural, beneficial ingredients to help solve & combat everyday concerns and work wonders for your complexion.
Dream teams for your skin, these Skin Heroes are the ultimate superhero double acts, complete with a
problem-solving masque plus a second stage moisturising treatment:

Problem: greasy, shine-prone skin. Skin Hero: MONTAGNE JEUNESSE SHINE CONTROL
This special mud masque has the power to deeply clean, protect, control shine and restore balance to the skin – infused with acai berries and argan oil to balance moisture and skin sebum. Follow with the sebum balancing moisturiser with light reflecting particles, rich in anti-oxidants and infused with crushed acai berries, argan oil and natural active KiOsmetine.

Problem: dry, dehydrated skin. Skin Hero: MONTAGNE JEUNESSE DRY SKIN MASQUE
This creamy soufflé masque is rich in anti-oxidants and uses its super powers to protect and replenish dry skin - packed with raspberries, blueberries and red grapes. Follow with the serum to rehydrate the skin, infused with crushed blueberries, pulped raspberries and antioxidants including natural active KiOsmetine, clinically proven to smooth the skin.

Problem: Problem skin prone to eruptions. Skin Hero: MONTAGNE JEUNESSE BREAK OUT MASQUE
This mud masque infusion has the power to help flush out blocked pores as well as calm, heal and refresh the skin - infused with anti-bacterial tea tree, calming witch hazel, and soothing Canadian willow herb. Follow with the super moisturiser, with tea tree and Canadian willow herb to help continue to tackle those problem areas.

Problem: Bothersome & Blemished T-Zone. Skin Hero: MONTAGNE JEUNESSE T-ZONE PEEL OFF
This peel off masque has the strength to lift away dirt, clear impurities and target problem areas - infused with calming tea tree and soothing Canadian willow herb. Follow with the calming moisturiser with tea tree and Canadian willow herb that helps to heal.

And finally, with nose pore power, the final member of the Skin Heroes team:
Problem: blocked, clogged up pores on and around the nose. Skin Hero: MONTAGNE JEUNESSE DE-CLOG PORES
These ultra-deep cleansing nose pore strips use their super strength to draw out deep-rooted impurities for cleaner, less visible pores – infused with orange flower water with antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties, witch hazel, and natural clay help to cleanse, absorb excess oil and open pores.
Montagne Jeunesse – combats problem skin naturally
Montagne Jeunesse Skin Heroes (£1.49 RRP) are available from www.montagnejeunesse.com

Skin Heroes from Montagne Jeunesse

I recently noticed Montagne Jeunesse asking for reviewers to try their new Skin Heroes range over on twitter so of course, I didn't hesitate in offering my services.

Within a week I was sent the 5 products in the range to review..

The new Skin Heroes Range

Montagne Jeunesse pride themselves on the fact that all their skin care products are made using natural ingredients meaning that not only were no animals harmed during the making of them, but they're suitable for vegetarians too!

As I mentioned earlier, there are 5 products available, each one suitable for tackling common skin care problems. I decided to review each one individually, the first being the 'Dry Skin Mask'.

Skin Heroes - Dry Skin Mask

 I often suffer from terribly dry skin on my face and smother myself in moisturiser daily in order to provide some comfort. I've never used a mask specifically targeted to my skin type so was curious if this could succeed where many other products fail.

The mask comes in a single sachet which is cleverly divided into 2 sections:
Step 1: This is the actual face mask to be applied to cleansed skin and left for 15-20 mins before rinsing
Step 2: This is a moisturiser for use after the face mask to help calm and soothe the skin

This particular mask is made using Raspberry, Blueberry and Red Grape which are high in antioxidents and admittedly, smell divine!
I found it slightly easier seperating the step1 and 2 before I began - there's a crimped line across the sachet enabling you to cut along without damaging or mixing anything.
When squeezed into the hand, the mask is a nice texture ...a bit like whipped cream only with slightly more consistency and it's really easy to apply. Simply smooth over your face and neck then leave for 15-20 mins before rinsing off.
There is definitely enough in the sachet to give a good, all over coverage (I spread it over my face and down my neck) and after a few minutes, you can feel it begin to harden.
After waiting for 20 minutes, it was time to rinse off the mask! It took a little while to remove it all but once done, my skin felt quite refreshed and hydrated. I applied the moisturiser and couldn't believe the difference! Not only was my skin much smoother than usual, but it had no tightness, smelled gorgeous and I couldn't find any dry patches at all .....WOW!!

All in all I was really impressed with this mask and will definitely continue to use them.

Montagne Jeunesse new Skin Heroes range are available at a cost of £1.49 per sachet and can now be bought in Asda. You can check out more information about the whole range here and in particular, the Dry Skin Mask.

Winner of the Chic Lace Wonderbra is....

My competition to celebrate National Cleavage Day has now come to an end, and a whopping 151 of you entered for your chance to win a gorgeous Chic Lace Wonderbra in white ......i'd like to say a huge thankyou to you all.
Unfortuantely there can only be one winner, and that lucky person is......

                                                                   TRACY K NIXON


Congratulations Tracy and I hope you enjoy your prize!!

Please could you email me at sassysworld@hotmail.co.uk with your address and size details so that I can pass them on to the PR company. The bra is available in the following sizes: 32-36 A, 32-38 B C D, 30-38 DD E F G.

Celebrate National Cleavage Day plus enter to win a fab Wonderbra! - COMPETITION NOW CLOSED!

Well ladies, today, March 30th 2012, is National Cleavage day and to celebrate I thought i'd share with you a few of Wonderbra's hints to help create that ultimate cleavage ....plus a little competition so be sure to read to the end!!


How to make the most of your cleavage . . .

To help you celebrate National Cleavage Day Wonderbra has compiled the following top tips. . .
Inject some lace!
Lace and fabric trims are perfect to draw attention to areas where you want it. Spice up a plain outfit by using patterned and textured underwear that only you know about…..for now at least!
Make sure your bra is the perfect fit
When you’re browsing for a boob-boosting bra, ask to be measured by a professional fitter. Your bra should sit flat to your chest bone so that the support comes from the bra not your straps, therefore making the most of your assets while being comfortable at the same time
For extra oomph
National Cleavage Day only happens once a year, so why not go all out! Wear a Wonderbra with adjustable straps and cross them over at the back – extra oomph is guaranteed
Give your skin a bit of a boost
Exfoliate head to toe, fake tan if you feel in need of some colour and add body shimmer to areas you want to highlight for extra va-vavoom
Feel confident
Ultimately choose a style that you feel comfortable in. When you’re feeling good, your confidence will be your best asset

Competition Time
In order to help you achieve that perfect cleavage, Wonderbra are offering one of my readers the chance to win this gorgeous Chic Lace bra in their size...

Pic shown in black, actual prize will be in white!

Although the pic shown is black, the actual prize will be in white and is available in sizes 32-36 A, 32-38 B C D, 30-38 DD E F G and one of you will be lucky enough to win it.  


Now i'm sure you're all dying to know how you can get your hands on this fab prize so here goes, simply comment below telling my why you want to win ....easy peasy!! 


Please don't forget to leave me some way of contacting you as I wouldn't want the winner missing out!


Rules
1. Open to residents of the UK only 
2. One entry per person, multiple entries will be disqualified (I like to keep things fair)
3. Comp open till Midnight on Friday 6th April 2012
4. Winner will be notified on Sat 7th April and if I haven't heard back from them within 1 week of notifying, the prize will be re-allocated to someone else.
5. Please note actual prize will be in WHITE

Hot Cross Buns from Bakestone Bread

ENJOY A TOASTY TREAT THIS EASTER WITH BAKESTONE HOT CROSS BUNS

Friday April 6^th - Sunday April 8th 2012

Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns are the nation’s favourite sweet and spicy Easter treat, traditionally being eaten on Good Friday.

Bakestone prides itself on having one of the tastiest recipes around for these beautiful buns, using the best flour,sweet raisins and a blend of mildly aromatic spices.

You can enjoy them sliced with lashings of butter or try toasted and spread with syrup, fresh fruit and honey or strawberry jam for an extra special sweet delight.

What’s more, at only 99p RRP for a pack of four, they’re amazing value for parents looking to treat their little chicks this Easter!

Bakestone Hot Cross Buns are available from your local corner shop for £99p RRP per pack.

  

Hot Cross Bun Facts!

• Hot Cross buns were traditionally eaten at breakfast time, hot from the oven. They were once sold by street vendors who sang a little song about them.
• "Hot cross buns, Hot cross buns, One a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns."
• Hot cross buns baked on Good Friday were supposed to have magical powers. It is said that you could keep a hot cross bun which had been made on Good Friday for at least a year and itwouldn't go mouldy.
• Hardened old hot cross buns are supposed to protect the house from fire
• Sailors took hot cross buns to sea with them to prevent shipwreck.
• A bun baked on Good Friday andleft to get hard could be grated up and put in some warm milk to stop an upset tummy. 

For more information on Bakestone visit www.ilovebread.co.uk, www.facebook.com/bakestonebread or follow @Mr_Bakestone on Twitter.

Bakestone Bread

A few weeks back, I was approached by Bakestone Bread, who i've done a few reviews for already, and asked if I would like to be part of The Baker's Dozen.
The Baker's Dozen is a group of 13 selected bloggers and journalists who have been chosen to sample and provide feedback on various Bakestone products. Of course, I jumped at the chance and was soon sent my first batch of products to review...

White Hoofers

White Hoofers (2 pack) - These were absolutely gorgeous! Nice and soft and a great size too - I packed mine with a large burger, lettuce, cheese, cucumber etc and it was delicious. The bread itself wasn't too heavy which meant that although it filled me, I wasn't overly stuffed - very impressed!

Poppy Seed Nudger

Poppy Seed Nudger (2 pack) - Perfect filled with chicken tikka and salad. There weren't too many seeds which I find a problem with alot of brands, but there was definately enough to give these a great taste which both myself and my kids loved. Again, the texture of these were perfect and I loved the size of them - you can fit quite a bit in there.

Brown Nudgers

Brown Nudgers (4 pack) - I've never been a huge fan of brown bread, but these nudgers have convinced me otherwise. Far from the cardboardy taste I expected, these had a nice flavour which blended well with a salad sarnie and left me wanting more. Not too dry and nicely soft make these an ideal healthy option - even my kids were impressed!

Toothsomes

Toothsomes (2 pack) - These were my favourites of them all. Giant toothsomes which took a couple of hot dogs to fill and tasted divine. Although they look a little hard to get your mouth around, the softness of them allows you to squash them down a little and the bread is very easy to chew. I also found that the bread didn't go soggy when I put my hot dogs in which made it all the more pleasurable to eat. Perfect with all fillings too.