Beauty, Bargains and Beyond

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. If you are looking for a gift for the budding little baker in your life then look no further than the Dantoy BIOplastic Bio Baking Gift Set*. This 11 piece baking set for kids contains a rolling pin, whisk, 2 bowls, a dough cutter and 6 cookie shape cutters. All designed to help kids make fun shapes with sand, clay or dough (these are not included). This is a 100% recyclable, eco-friendly toy. Its made from sugarcane, is 90% biobased and made from 100% renewable raw material which is residual product from sugarcane production. Even the packaging is made of recyclable cardboard. This is such a great toy for letting your kids creative energies flow, whilst improving fine motor skills with the rolling, whisking and cutting out shapes. This is a great toy for indoor and outdoor play and it is dishwasher safe. The Dantoy BIOplastic Bio Baking Gift Set costs £10 from Smyths .   Leigh 💜

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. The Kikkerland Solar Radiometer* demonstrates with simple physics and movement how light can be transformed into energy. The black and polished vanes are suspended in the semi-vacuum created inside the radiometer and when it is exposed to a warm light source such as the sun or a lamp, the vanes will spin. The more powerful the light source the faster the vane will spin. This works because the black side of the vane absorbs the light faster than the polished side, air pressure builds and raises the temperature of the air molecules on the back side of the vane which causes the spinning motion. Hopefully you can see how it works in the video I have included below. The Kikkerland Solar Radiometer comes in 2 pieces, measures 4 inches x 3 inches and is really easy to slot together. You can use it as a science experiment with your children, or simply display it as an interesting conversation piece. Its also quite relaxing to w...

I have wanted to get an LED Mask for ages but with prices for some of them at over £400 I just haven't been able to pull the trigger and buy one yet. So when I saw the LED Light Mask in Primark for £15 I just had to try it out.  The Primark version targets 3 different skin concerns with 3 different types of light sources. Red Light - Use for Anti-Aging benefits by helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Blue Light - Helps to remove acne causing bacteria and reduce skin  inflammation Yellow Light - Helps to improve rough skin, reduces appearance of wrinkles and skin redness To use you cleanse your face and apply soothing and hydrating products.  You can use with face cream, eye cream, facial mask, eye mask, essence, toner etc.  Press the button for 2 seconds to turn on and press again until the LED light that you want to use appears.  You then use it for 10-20 minutes.  It does advise that in case of sensitivity to use with your eyes c...

      *I received these products for free but the opinions are my own. As someone who struggles to keep my desk tidy especially as I work from home a lot of the time, these Kikkerland Tidy Pots* are perfect for keeping things organised. They help keep your desk clutter-free and stop you losing your pens, stapler etc.  They come in a set of 3 and hook onto the top of your monitor or laptop.  They can also store your remote controls (I don't think a day goes by that I don't lose my remote control down the back of the sofa).  They can also be used to hold small plants if you like to brighten up your desk. These are a perfect size to hold your pens and paperclips and they have come in really handy, helping me keep the area around my desk nice and tidy.   A set of 3 can be purchased here for £10.   Leigh 💜

      *I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. Its that time of year again where its starting to get colder, the nights are drawing in and I am more than happy to stay wrapped up inside so this is the perfect time to get the games out. Top It* is a fast thinking family game which is fun to play as you compete to get the most points.  You race to place your cones on letter discs whilst calling out examples to different topics. Any other player can Top It with another answer and place their cone on top of yours if it starts with the same letter. Only the last cone counts and bags all the points for that letter.   It really is for fast thinking people. Trying to come up with answers fast isn't always easy but its fun to try and beat your friends and family.  Its one of those games that's fun for all the family and anyone can win.  Its fun to come up with the answers and try to win the game and even better when you can ...

If like me you have naturally curly hair that you regularly straighten then you might be interested in a couple of products that help to tame my frizz when I straighten my hair.  The first one is IGK Mistress Hydrating Hair Balm. This is a leave-in conditioning balm that helps to tame frizzy ends, leaving my hair soft and smooth. You can use it on damp or dry hair and its vegan, cruelty free, paraben & sulfate free, petrolatum and mineral oil free and contains UV protection. It costs £14 for 50ml and £25 for 145ml at SpaceNK . When I blow dry my hair straight I swear by Color Wow Dream Coat. This spray is a humidity sealant which helps prevent frizz and is activated by heat. It keeps hair frizz free for up to 4 washes.  It costs £12.50 for 50ml or £26 for 200ml direct from the Color Wow website . You can also buy it at Marks & Spencer & Cult Beauty.  This product is cruelty free and vegan. Both these products help keep my hair frizz free even in the ...

      *I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. Kikkerland On-The-Go Games* is a tin of games to keep the whole family occupied when travelling.  The set includes 54 playing cards, 6 dice, a pencil, score pad and game instructions. The compact tin makes it super easy to store and carry with you. You can play traditional card games and there are also instructions for 3 dice games called Chicago, Going to Boston & Midnight. This handy little set only costs £10 from The RNLI Shop . This is a great little set which is useful to carry with you to keep people occupied when you are waiting around at airports, stuck inside on rainy days or just want to have fun with the family.   Leigh 💜

      *I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. I'm not particularly green-fingered, so I don't do any gardening, but I do love to have some plants around the house and now that I work from home as well its nice to have a little plant to brighten up my desk.  Lloyd The Llama Planter from Kikkerland*, is a super cute ceramic mini planter that can hold a small cactus or succulent to keep on my desk. Its leak-proof too so it won't make a mess. Perfect. It measures  H 3.25in x W 6in x D 5in (8.3cm x 15.2cm x 12.7cm). You can buy it from Oliver Bonas for £15. Leigh 💜  

Aldi is fast becoming one of my favourite places to stock up on everyday toiletries.  I do prefer a stick deodorant, so I picked up these 3 100% vegan Lacura deodorants from Aldi. They are aluminium, alcohol and dye free and 90% naturally derived.  They cost £2.99 each for 50g & the packaging is recyclable. There are 3 varieties - Coconut & Vanilla which has a lovely rich creamy scent, Mango for those who like a fruity fragrance and Cucumber & mint which strangely has a more masculine aftershave vibe. They all contain a blend of naturally derived shea butter, coconut oil and sunflower seed oil. These deodorants help to neutralise odour and condition the skin to keep you fresh all day. I thought they worked really well and also kept my armpits nicely moisturised. Not bad for the price. Leigh 💜 I purchased this product with my own money

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. This  Kikkerland Bird Multi-Tool* is a useful little item that is handy to carry around with you for any random little jobs that may arise.  This 6-in1 tool comprises of a stainless steel beak which is a Phillips head screwdriver, the feet are 3mm and 2mm Allen keys (or you may call them Allen wrenches) and the tail is made up of 6mm, 5mm and 4mm Allen keys. If you are anything like me and keep all your tools in the back of the cupboard in a hard to reach place, then this little bird tool will always come in handy. You can buy the Kikkerland Bird Multi-Tool f rom Amazon  for £10.18.   Leigh 💜

      *I received these products for free but the opinions are my own. The Dantoy Blue Marine Bucket Set* is a lovely little bucket and spade set which gives kids a fun sensory experience when out in nature playing with sand and water (and lets face it if you are anything like me when I was a kid mud too). The set comes with a bucket, a sieve (just in case you want to hunt for treasure in the sand), a rake, a spade, a boat and a cute little crab. It also comes in a great little string bag which makes it easy to carry and keep everything together. Its recommended for ages 2+. The set is made in Denmark, contains no harmful substances and is dishwasher safe. It costs £22 from Coolshop.co.uk . Blue Marine Toys are a range of sand and water toys inspired by sand, sea and corals. The toys are made from plastic that comes from things like nets and ropes collected from the fishing and maritime industry, which helps contribute towards a healthier ocean environment. Leigh 💜

My eyebrows are microbladed, but they need topping up every year and as its coming up to the end of the one year anniversary since I first had them done, they have faded a little bit,  so I use the  Lacura Microblade Effect Pen from Aldi to fill in the areas that have started to fade.  By the way I am super happy with how my brows turned out and would heartily recommend microblading to anyone who has sparse brows like me.  Its super simple to use as the pen has 3 prongs, so its very easy to draw on brows as you get 3 lines with every stroke. Its a nice neutral brown that matches my own brows so it looks very natural and it stays put once its on and its also waterproof. Its only £2.99 and its very similar to Benefits Microfilling Pen which costs a whopping £23.50.  So if you are looking for a product that works on your brows and is affordable then look no further. Leigh 💜 I purchased this product with my own money

*I received these products for free but the opinions are my own.   As someone who has had their fair share of problems with my teeth, when I was kindly sent some DIY Dentistry products I was interested to find out what these products do. Dentemp Loose Cap & Lost Filling Repair* is available from Boots for £6 (for 12+ repairs). If you have lost a filling, crown or you have a loose cap and can't get an appointment with your dentist then this is a temporary fast repair that helps provide fast pain relief until you can see your dentist. It is easy to use, and the formula is safe and strong, so you can eat on it in just 2 hours. Its a maximum strength formula that requires no mixing, and contains more than 12 uses per package. It also comes with an easy to use applicator. The instructions are on the box and are very clear and easy to follow. As someone that has a crown I think this is a great idea as I have had a couple of bouts of toothache one of which required a root canal...