Beauty, Bargains and Beyond

I often find I avoid using bags due to the existing straps not being quite long enough, or the strap breaks after a lot of use, so I love these interchangeable bag straps from Matalan.  They come in a variety of different colours and patterns and cost £5 each (in the past I have paid £15 for adjustable bag straps from other shops). The straps are all adjustable and have a clip at each end, so they are easy to attach to any bag. I also use them to change shoulder bags to crossbody bags which I prefer.   Leigh 💜 I purchased these products with my own money

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. The  Geomag Glow Construction Set*  contains 93 pieces  along with an instruction booklet and 4 storage boxes. The magnetic rods are made with 100% natural glowing substances and when exposed to a light source, they accumulate energy. Then in the dark, they release this energy as natural light which is such a cool effect.  You connect the magnetic rods to the metal spheres and you can build anything you want to, all you need is creativity and imagination. This set is great for learning and stimulating an interest in STEM subjects. The set is suitable for ages 3-99 and is currently available for £45. The range also comes in sets which contain 25, 42 and 60 pieces.   Geomag construction sets are great to give as gifts and allow people to use their imaginations to build whatever they want.  You can also mix them with other ranges to create even bigger sets. From building blocks to complex str...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. I always like to carry a reusable water bottle with me wherever I go, to make sure I drink as much water as possible to keep hydrated, but I must admit that I am always slightly worried about the bacteria that can accumulate in the bottles, especially as many of them are not dishwasher safe (as I have found, by wrecking a good few in my time, by forgetting that they shouldn't be put in the dishwasher). The ZeroWater 500ml Steel Bottle with the UV-C LED Cap* is a great product as the cap kills 99.99% of the germs so you can safely keep hydrated on the go. The state-of-the-art ultraviolet C light keeps your bottle and water free from bugs. You simply press the lid and the UV-C light eliminates 99.99% of the germs. The cap has UV-C purification technology that automatically self cleans the contents of the bottle every hour. The cap has a magnetic, portless charging connector. To use the cap you need to charge it fully befo...

Primark is really knocking it out of the park with their beauty products right now. They are all reasonably priced, so its easy to pick up whatever takes your fancy.  Here is a selection of the products that I have bought recently. These serum ampoules are a great idea and they are really useful for taking on holiday as they barely take up any space. I picked up the Retinol serum ampoules with 0.5% Retinol complex with Jojoba oil for skin smoothing, the Hyaluronic Acid serum ampoules with 2% Hyaluronic Acid with Jojoba oil for hydration boosting and moisturising and the 3% Vitamin C serum ampoules for dull and tired skin, brightening, radiance and glow. All of them cost £2.50 each and contain 7 ampoules. I also thought I would give the Peptide moisturiser a try at £5 for 50ml. This product is enriched with a peptide complex and shea butter. I also bought these Magnetic Faux Mink Lashes and Liner. I wanted to give these a try as I am terrible at applying lashes as I am all fingers ...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. Kikkerland Crafters Image Transfer Tote Bag* is a great gift for the crafters in your life.  With the move away from plastic bags, you are probably all like me and have loads of canvas bags to take with you when you are shopping.  This is a great idea if you want to create your own design on your tote bag.           It comes with everything you need to create your own tote bag - Flower Templates, Essential Oil, Wooden Tool, Brush and Canvas Tote Bag. All you need to do is cut out the flower templates you want to use and lay them on the tote bag in the design you want.  Then just turn them over so the pattern is facing the canvas and paint over each design with the essential oil.  Leave for 2 minutes and then run the wooden tool over each of the templates and iron them before peeling off the paper and you are left with your final design.   If you prefer another design you...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. The 13-Piece Magicube Magnetic Building Blocks set* from Geomag is the perfect gift for kids aged 1-5. It allows them to create different shapes and structures with this easy to handle block building set. The blocks have magnetic connections on all sides and the only limit is your imagination.  There are 4 different block shapes to build with and the set also includes a set of wheels meaning whatever you build can be attached to the wheels, so you get to see your creations on the move. The set helps children develop their hand-eye coordination and cause & effect thinking and imagining new designs supports their creativity.   You can create whatever you want, although there are some examples on the box if you need a helping hand with coming up with different options. Its made from 100% recycled plastic (excluding rubber) and is available here for £29.99 although it is on offer at £22.49 right now.  ...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. This is a great gift idea for the crafters in your life.  Kikkerland Crafters Macrame Keychain Kit* comes with everything you need to create 3 Macrame Keychains - Split O-Ring, Cotton Cord, Red Cord, Wooden Beads & Masking Tape Dot and a set of picture instructions for each keychain. If you like to be creative or if you like to be doing something while you are sitting in front of the TV this is ideal. Kikkerland Crafters Macrame Keychain Kit* can be purchased here for €10.   Leigh 💜

I'm going on holiday to Walt Disney World in Florida this year and knowing how expensive Disney merchandise is over there (and the crappy exchange rate) I have bought a few things in advance to save some money. Primark has some great Disney products available right now, so I just wanted to show you a few things that I have already picked up. I have been visiting Disney parks for years, but I have only recently started getting into the Mickey and Minnie ears that everyone likes to wear. They are pretty pricey in the parks, anywhere from £25 upwards, so I was really happy that I managed to pick up some Disney ears at Primark. I especially love the Stitch ears as he is one of my favourite characters and for £5.50 they are really nice and I love all the sequins. The Minnie ears are so cute too. The white polka dot bow ears cost £3.50 and the red bow ears with white beads cost £4.50. As well as the ears, I also bought some bags and a lanyard. The lanyard only cost £3 and has a Mickey, M...