Wasgij Original 22 Studio Tour Jigsaw Puzzle Review
Over the past year I have been lucky enough to review Wasgij puzzles. As many of my readers know I adore completing Wasgij puzzles and I am always up for a brand new challenge. This Christmas I was lucky enough to get my hands on the new Wasgij Original 22 Studio Tour Jigsaw Puzzle. The Wasgij Orginal 22 Studio Tour puzzle is the first ever 1500 piece Wasgij jigsaw puzzle and I was looking forward to seeing if the changes would affect my ability to completing it.
The image printed on the front of the Wasgij box depicts the grand opening of the brand new tourist attraction - The Wasgij Studio's. Puzzlers from across the globe have turned up in their hundreds to be the first to step through the doors. As the happy Wasgij puzzler's enjoy their day by riding on the open top Wasgij Tours bus and walking around the Wasgij Towers, a crowd is building at the front of the viewing area to witness something magical… but what could that possibly be? That is the image you have to piece together.
I set about putting the puzzle together immediately. I found it a little harder than normal but in the end I managed to get past this and I managed to complete the puzzle, it took a few more hours than it normally would take me when doing a smaller pieced puzzle.
As always I was impressed with the quality of the puzzle and once the puzzle was complete I adored the picture that the puzzle showed, the picture was quite funny and it raised a smile in our household. I will not ruin the surprise of the completed picture however I feel it is a tiny bit different to the usual puzzles I buy from Wasgij.
The Wasgij Original 22 Studio Tour Jigsaw Puzzle (1500 Pieces) can be purchased off Amazon at the present moment for just £10.99.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the product for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Bissell Vac & Steam Review
The floor has been getting quite muddy in our kitchen recently due to it being at the back of the house, when Ben, I or Maxwell go into the garden and through the back gate to the car we often traipse mud back through. Mud can sometimes be a pain to get off the floor and I can often end up sweeping the mud and then washing it and rewashing the floor again just so the floor is clean.
I decided to use the Bissell Vac & Steam cleaner in my kitchen to start off with. The Bissell Vac & Steam cleaner is said to do the following things so I was excited to try it out.
Bissell Vac & Steam Features
Powerful cyclonic action
Steam on Demand. Targets dirt and eliminates germs in 15 seconds
Dirty Tank Technology
Built to last with a 2 year guarantee
Easy Empty dirt bin
Ready to use in up to 30secs
The Bissell Vac & Steam came in a box, inside the box there were instructions, the main unit, water cup, mop head and tray and a spare mop head. Both of the mop heads had different textures therefor the heads would give you 2 different lots of results.
I found that the cleaner was easy to put together and it only took me a few minutes to do so.
Once the device was up I decide to fill the water tank with water, I used two jugs of water and this filled the tank up. I then went on to plug the device in and had to wait a few seconds for the cleaner to be ready.
I thought that the Bissell Vac & Steam would leave my floors wet after I had cleaned them and I was dreading Maxwell slipping over on the floor as he loves to race around our house however the floors dried quickly which meant Maxwell was not put at risk of slipping over.
A few small niggles which I had about the Bissell Vac & Steam were that I did not find the Bissell Vac & Steam to be lightweight, this is a shame as I would often enjoy using the cleaner upstairs in my bathroom however I will have to wait for Ben to be around so he is able to take the cleaner up and down the stairs for me. Another small niggle I had was that I found the cap on the water tank to be hard to open, I hope it gets easier to open over time but after the first few uses I have struggled to the cap.
The Bissell Vac & Steam retails at £149.99 which I personally think is a little high, I would be happy to pay £115 for this item instead. I would have loved to have seen a hand held type of steam cleaner built into this steam cleaner and as before I had a few little niggles about the device however this said the cleaner does do what it says on the box, it cleans floors well, leaves them damp instead of sopping wet and has the built in vac option which is very handy.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Hi-Tec Dubois 200 Waterproof Women's Winter Boots
Saturday, 29 November 2014
At Christmas I always love to receive new shoes. In the past I have always been after shoes which are stylish but are not practical to wear on a daily basis. Since Maxwell is set to attend preschool a lot more in January, this Christmas I have been in search for a pair of shoes which will protect my feet in the colder weather. Recently I was lucky enough to receive a pair of Hi-Tech Dubois 200 Waterproof women's winter boots.
Hi-Tech pride themselves on producing lightweight, quality, comfortable footwear. They also produce a wide range of footwear to suit individual needs. When creating footwear Hi-Tech focus on styles that are practical, stylish, colourful and great value.
I decided to pick the Dubois 200 Waterproof women's winter boots due to there fabulous features. I was impressed with the colour of them and the style of them. The coal and charcoal colour goes with most of my outfits that I wear and due to the boots being dark in colour I do not think they will show any mud or dirt up easily. I liked the style of the boots as they were the perfect style to allow me to tuck my leggings in and they were also the perfect style to keep my feet warm and dry in bad weather and icy and snowy conditions.
The Dubois 200 I Waterproof boot feature Thinsulate Insulation which traps in the heat to keep your feet warm during the colder months. This is one of the best features for me as I often get cold feet in the winter and I end up not being able to feel my toes. The boots feature Dri-Tec waterproof membrane will keep you feet and socks dry, this feature is perfect when it is snowing and raining, I find there is nothing worse than having to walk around with wet socks. The boots lastly feature winter traction outsole which help you stay grounded in wet or icy conditions. This feature is great, in the winter I have to walk through a walkway which is often filled with leaves. I have recently slipped more than once on these leaves so I am glad that I now have a pair of shoes which will help me stay grounded.
Since wearing the boots I have been extremely impressed. Not only do I wear these boots to preschool but I have also worn them around the New Forest when out on walks and I have also worn them to the shops and to visit relatives. When the colder weather settles in I will be wearing these every time I go out.
These boots are priced at just £69.99 which I think is impressive. I personally would be happy to pay more for these boots due to their fabulous style and features. When Hi-Tec made these boots, I honestly believe they thought of everything. I have found that these boots are not just great for walkers but they are also great for Mums on the school run, on the supermarket trip and the busy Mum who is on her toes all day.
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The Dubois 200 I Waterproof boot feature Thinsulate Insulation which traps in the heat to keep your feet warm during the colder months. This is one of the best features for me as I often get cold feet in the winter and I end up not being able to feel my toes. The boots feature Dri-Tec waterproof membrane will keep you feet and socks dry, this feature is perfect when it is snowing and raining, I find there is nothing worse than having to walk around with wet socks. The boots lastly feature winter traction outsole which help you stay grounded in wet or icy conditions. This feature is great, in the winter I have to walk through a walkway which is often filled with leaves. I have recently slipped more than once on these leaves so I am glad that I now have a pair of shoes which will help me stay grounded.
Since wearing the boots I have been extremely impressed. Not only do I wear these boots to preschool but I have also worn them around the New Forest when out on walks and I have also worn them to the shops and to visit relatives. When the colder weather settles in I will be wearing these every time I go out.
These boots are priced at just £69.99 which I think is impressive. I personally would be happy to pay more for these boots due to their fabulous style and features. When Hi-Tec made these boots, I honestly believe they thought of everything. I have found that these boots are not just great for walkers but they are also great for Mums on the school run, on the supermarket trip and the busy Mum who is on her toes all day.
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I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Rockface Men's Competition
Friday, 28 November 2014
Last week I posted a review on the Rockface Men's Range. You are able to read that review here. Just in time for Christmas I thought it would be a nice gesture to my readers to offer them the chance to win 3 items from the Rockface Men's Range. The 3 items which are up for grabs are:
Anti-perspirant Deodorant
A freshly citrus fragranced anti-perspirant spray deodorant which provides protection for up to 48 hours. 150 ml
Face and Body Scrub
New Rockface Face & Body Scrub contains a blend of crushed walnut shells and ground rice to produce this unique multitasking scrub - fine enough to exfoliate your face and rough enough to exfoliate your body. Use Rockface Face & Body Scrub once or twice a week for a really deep clean. You’ll feel refreshed, invigorated and your skin will sparkle. Infused with the fresh citrus Rockface fragrance, this hard working scrub is all the exfoliator you need. 150 ml
Shave Gel
The ultimate shave gel for a friction-free shave, this gel delivers an extra-thick creamy foam with active cooling and moisturising ingredients. 200 ml
These items will make the perfect stocking filler this Christmas. Why not share these items with a the one you love, a family member or a friend? To enter this competition all you need to do is enter the simple rafflecopter below. Good luck!
Scholl Velvet Smooth Luxury Pedicure Set Review
This Christmas I was sent the prefect gift. As a busy Mum I rarely get any me time or pamper time however when I do I love to relax, light a candle and focus on making myself look and feel better. This Christmas I was sent the Scholl Velvet Smooth Luxury Pedicure Set. This set has been on my Christmas wishlist since it hit the shops so I was excited to try it.
When the Scholl Velvet Smooth Luxury Pedicure Set arrived I was greeted with a bright blue box which had 6 items in. The items were presented nicely and it was clear to see what was inside the box. Inside the box you will find Scholl Velvet Smooth Pedicure Beauty Bag, Velvet Smooth Express Pedi Electronic Foot File, Scholl Velvet Smooth Microfibre Towel, Scholl Velvet Smooth Glass Nail File, Scholl Velvet Smooth Cuticle Sticks and Scholl Velvet Smooth Toe Separators.
For a few weeks now I have been using the Scholl Velvet Smooth Luxury Pedicure Set and have had great result. My feet are looking great and come Christmas, I know my feet will be looking super in a pair of open toed wedges.
My favorite item in the whole set is the Velvet Smooth Express Pedi Electronic Foot File, the results which it gives are amazing. The Foot File takes any dead skin off of your feet in seconds and leaves your feet feeling smooth. The head of the file does not hurt your feet when in use and instead tickles your feet in places. The foot file is easy to handle and is comfortable to hold.
I found that the towel was useful after washing your feet before using the set and I found it useful to keep my feet on and to collect debris whilst I was using the set. The toe separators were another useful item as they helped and allowed me to paint my toes with nail varnish quickly.
The set is ready to use from the word go, thanks to the Velvet Smooth Express Pedi Electronic Foot File coming with batteries. When not in use the Velvet Smooth Express Pedi Electronic Foot File can be kept together safely thanks to the beauty bag it comes in. It can be easily transported with you if you are going round a friends house to get ready for a girly night or if you are going away on holiday.
This Christmas I believe this will make a perfect gift for any beauty lovers out there. At the present moment you are able to purchase it from Boots at a price of just £34.99. I think £34.99 is very reasonable for this set seeing as there are lots of bits in the set to use.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Tobar Wooden Farm Set
Thursday, 27 November 2014
For a while now Maxwell has enjoyed doing lots of imaginary play. Maxwell loves imaginary play and we are sure Maxwell's speech is progressing due to it. Recently I have been wanting to get Maxwell a play farm set, I figured Maxwell would find it easier to identify animals when they were sat in front of him and I also thought a farm set would be a great way to teach him animal noises. This Christmas Maxwell was sent a beautiful wooden Tobar farm set.
As soon as the farm set arrived, we were overwhelmed by it. It was everything I had expected and more. I was generally very impressed with it and to date it is one of my favorite items that I have featured in our gift guide this Christmas.
The Tobar farm set is a farmhouse carry case which can be used to transport all the wooden farm pieces around in. The farmhouse opens up and forms a beautiful play set which any child would love playing with. Inside the farm set there are two trees, a carrot patch, a cow, pig, horse, sheep, duck, chicken, two farmers and a pair of fences.
A lot of detail has been added to this farm set, from fluffy carrot tops on the carrot patch to the farmer carrying a bucket, there is something which everyone will love to see. All the pieces in the farm set are bright and child friendly however due to small parts I would not reccomend this toy to anyone younger than the age of 3.
All the pieces in the farm set are a good size and are the perfect size for Maxwell to clutch in his little hands. The pieces are well designed and are able to stand up on their own. Maxwell and I enjoyed trying to create scenes with the farm set. We loved getting the two wooden farmers to look after their animals, feed their animals and even take them for a ride in their own cart.
I adore the Tobar farm set and I believe it is one of the best toys Maxwell has at the present moment. The Tobar farm set can be found here and will set you back around £15. Not only is it the perfect present for a child, it would be a great idea as a stocking filler.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Claim Money Back On London Tube This Christmas
From time to time you may find yourself visiting London. Whether you are on a shopping trip, visiting family, sightseeing or even going to work, many people end up using the tube to get around. One thing many people do not know is that you may be owed money in refunds.
Sadly we live in a world where not everything runs on time or goes to plan. However if you use the Tube in London frequently and your tube is delayed you can claim your money back for the full cost of the journey that you have encountered issues with.
If your tube is delayed by more than 15 minutes, you can get a refund for the full cost of the journey as long as you keep your ticket to prove that you tried to make this journey. If you are looking to try and get a refund for a tube journey all you need to do is download or fill in an application form from the Transport for London website within 14 days.
In 2011 over 10 million people did not claim refunds on there tube tickets although they were entitled to refunds. If your tube was delayed once every week and the travel ticket you purchased was £5 you would be down £20 a month which is over £240 a year. Please make sure you are claiming what you are owed. As frustrating as it may be to fill out simple paper work, you could end up being that little bit richer and being able to afford that extra little treat at the end of the year.
Do you use the tube? Have you ever got a refund for a tube journey?
Sadly we live in a world where not everything runs on time or goes to plan. However if you use the Tube in London frequently and your tube is delayed you can claim your money back for the full cost of the journey that you have encountered issues with.
If your tube is delayed by more than 15 minutes, you can get a refund for the full cost of the journey as long as you keep your ticket to prove that you tried to make this journey. If you are looking to try and get a refund for a tube journey all you need to do is download or fill in an application form from the Transport for London website within 14 days.
In 2011 over 10 million people did not claim refunds on there tube tickets although they were entitled to refunds. If your tube was delayed once every week and the travel ticket you purchased was £5 you would be down £20 a month which is over £240 a year. Please make sure you are claiming what you are owed. As frustrating as it may be to fill out simple paper work, you could end up being that little bit richer and being able to afford that extra little treat at the end of the year.
Do you use the tube? Have you ever got a refund for a tube journey?
Organix Christmas Selection Box
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Maxwell is the type of child who does not like to eat much chocolate. At Christmas this can be a pain when it comes to buying food gifts for him. This year Organix have a wonderful selection box which offers healthy fruit alternatives rather than chocolate alternatives for your child to enjoy at Christmas. Maxwell was recently sent a Organix selection box to try.
The Organix selection box contains 5 bags. The bags are in a box which is Christmas themed. The box is bright, colourful and shows what products come inside the selection boxes.
Organic Fruit Stars Blackcurrant & Apple - These were Maxwell's favorite item out of the whole box. The fruit stars actually reminded me of sweets and they were a great alternative to chewy sweets which Maxwell normally loves to nibble on. These will be a item which I will continue to buy.
Organic Fruit Moos - Raspberry & Apple - These were a little like the fruit stars however Maxwell did not seem to enjoy the flavorings of these as much. Once again they reminded me of chewy sweets and would be perfect for your little one to nibble on and eat as a tasty treat this Christmas.
Organic Raspberry & Apple Soft Oaty Bar - These bars were nice and soft for little ones to chomp on. Maxwell would enjoy eating these as a afternoon snack. I was surprised to find that these bars did not crumble like most of the fruit bars Maxwell tends to eat.
Organic Mini Gingerbread Men - These were a great item to include in the selection box. They felt like they were the most Christmas themed item in the box and Maxwell adored eating them. The biscuits were a good size for Maxwell to hold and there were plenty in the packet for Maxwell to enjoy.
Organic Alphabet Biscuits - Maxwell loved telling me the letters on these biscuits. They are a great learning tool however at the same time they are a healthy treat. There was a reasonable amount of biscuits in the bag and I would buy these again.
The Organix selection box has a RRP of just £2.50 which I think is a great price for something which would make a great stocking filler or a great add on to any Christmas eve box. I think it would be a nice idea for Organix to roll out a different set of selection boxes next Christmas, it would be a great idea to do 3 different boxes, with different products in each.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
A Week Of Learning And New Experiences
- Maxwell had his first parents "evening"
- Maxwell loves Daddy's new car
- Maxwell is being helpful in the home
- Maxwell and I went shopping for party bits
- Maxwell has missed going outside due to the cold weather.
Today we went to Maxwell's first parent's "evening". Recently we have seen such a change in Maxwell and he has been coming on leaps and bounds, especially in the speech area. He has been learning new things daily and at the present moment he seems to be like a little sponge which absorbs everything which is said to him. Today has been a proud day for Ben and I as parents, we were told that Maxwell was doing great and in actual fact he is a little clever clogs. We were told that he enjoys doing his own thing at preschool and has his own mind, he doesn't like to follow others. We were also told that only a month ago it was recorded that he liked playing on his own however over the past few weeks he loves playing with the other children. We have learnt he enjoys going outside a lot, loves playing with the dolls house and he is not afraid to get a preschool teacher if there is anything wrong. They have very little cause for concern as long as Maxwell's speech continues to improve and progress.
This week Ben got a new car. Maxwell adores the new car, mainly because he is able to see out the windows a little better than our old car as it was quite low to the ground however he also loves it due to it being a little more spacious for his legs and the fact that the windows are tinted so the sunlight will keep out of his eyes come summer. As a family we are really happy with our new car, it is a great treat to have just in time for Christmas.
Over the past week we have had bits and bobs done to the house. Maxwell has coped well with all the changes and has loved having visitors here. Maxwell continues to help me tidy and he has also learnt which hangers he needs to give me when we do the washing together, how to turn the hoover on so Daddy or I can hoover the house and he also loves to be involved in putting the washing machine on. Maxwell is a great helper around out home.
It is Maxwell's birthday in a few short weeks and I wanted to get prepared as I know we will have family over. This week we shopped in Tesco and saw that a lot of there party bits were reduced. Maxwell is a huge fan of pirates and all there sea themed products were half price so I knew I needed to pick some bits up. We are looking for one last item which is a new cake stand - I hope we are able to find one in time for Maxwell's Birthday.
Maxwell doesn't hate this weather but he dislikes it. Over the last few days we have been rained on and it is hard to explain to a little boy who loves to explore outside that he is unable to go and play because the weather is cold and wet. Maxwell has a cold at the present moment so on the wet, colder days he has been wrapped up warm and has been playing inside. I hope the weather brightens up a little this week so Maxwell is able to go and play.
Yankee Candle Advent Calendar
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Throughout the year I do not get many treats instead I adore buying Maxwell lots of treats however there is one thing which I adore and buy often, my guilty little pleasure is Yankee Candles. This year I have accumulated enough candles to fill every room in my house. In some rooms there are more than 3. There scents are simply magical and I feel the candles bring each room together. I would be lost without my Yankees. One thing which I wanted this Christmas was the Yankee Candle Advent Calendar and I was extremely lucky to get my hands on one.
Since the Yankee Candle Advent Calendar House arrived, it has sat proudly on my window sill. I have been waiting for December to begin so I am able to open the doors. My Birthday falls in December also, I think it will be magical opening one of the Yankee doors on my birthday and being presented with a beautiful smelling candle. Although it is not December, I have already opened 2 doors. I opened the doors to give Mummy To The Max readers a sneak peak into what is inside the magical advent calendar.
Upon opening the first door I found a Christmas Cookie candle. I found the scent to be quite sweet. Upon opening the second door I found Spiced Orange, I found the scent to be orangery with a hint of spice. The advent calendar actually contains the scents: Candy cane lane, Christmas Garland, Christmas Cookie, Sugared Apple, Christmas memories, Spiced Orange, Snowflake Cookie, and on the 24th A Christmas Eve scented votive. I can not put into words how excited I am to be greeted with all these magical scents this Christmas.
This Yankee Candle Advent Calendar House is priced at £24.99 which can be quite pricey to some however I feel that this is a bargain for any Yankee lover due to the magical December that you will have. I think the Yankee Candle Advent House will give you lasting memories, fill your house with beautiful Christmas scents and create excitement all the way through December. If the Yankee Candle Advent House is not what you are looking for why not try the Yankee Advent Calendar 2014 which is priced at just £21.99.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Win A Milo Bodysuit As Worn By Prince George
Due to Trotters great success, they are now available online which means people from all around the world are able to buy their fabulous products. Trotters pride themselves in being exclusive and yet affordable: stylish yet traditional.
This Christmas Trotters have teamed up with Mummy To The Max to offer one lucky reader the chance to win the Milo Body which Prince George was recently seen wearing.
To be in with a chance of winning The Milo Body all you simply need to do is enter the rafflecopter form below. Good Luck!
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Christmas Branch Lights from LED Hut
At Christmas I love to snuggle down on the sofa, watch old Christmas movies, eat rubbish food and get in the Christmas spirit. One thing which I love to do is decorate my home for Christmas. Recently we were given the chance to review some beautiful Christmas LED Indoor Decorative Branch Lights, as soon as they arrived they were a hit with the whole family.
As soon as we received the branch lights, we were instantly impressed. They had Christmas written all over them. The branches were decorated with silver glitter and on each branch there was a mix of faux berries and LED lights. The branches were a good size and I found that they fitted on our sideboard well in a vase or on the floor in a vase.
The lights were easy to set up and all I needed to do was simply add 3 batteries to the battery compartment which was situated just off one of the LED branches. I was then able to turn the lights on and off with a on and off switch which was on the battery compartment.
As soon as I turned the LED lights on, I was able to see the lights glisten. They gave off a warm glow and enough light to make the room look cosy. I found that they looked great on but also off due to there unique sparkle. When visitors come into my home this Christmas I know they will adore the branch lights also.
I was surprised at the quality of the branches, the branches were thick, designed well and they looked very stylish and pretty. Although we were sent the branches for Christmas, I think that the branches would be suitable to use all year round. The branches would look great next to a fire place, in a vase in the front window and even hanging down from the doorway.
Priced at just £7.99 with free delivery using the code VATFREEDEL, I think these branches are a huge bargain this Christmas. I will be looking to get more Christmas lights for my whole home on the LED Hut website.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Rockface Men's Range Review
Saturday, 22 November 2014
At Christmas I always find that men are hard to buy for. Most of the men in my family love toiletries and at Christmas they often receive many men's gift sets. Last year Ben managed to rack up 5 gift sets which is pretty impressive however all of the gift sets were the same and in the end Ben got board of using them. This Christmas instead of getting gift sets for the men in your life why not consider the Rockface Men's range?
Over the past few weeks, Ben has been trying out the Rockface Men's range. Ben is someone who often likes to try new products. Although he likes to stick to what he knows, he is always open to trying something new. He know's what looks good and he often tell's me what feels good on his skin, what scents he likes and how good the product is.
Rockface make 8 different products, all of which Ben has tried over the past few weeks.
Ben is not a fan of shave gel normally as he prefers shaving foam however he got on well with this gel. This gel delivers an extra-thick creamy foam with active cooling and moisturising ingredients. 200 ml - £4.25
Shave Butter
Out of all the products, this is the product which Ben would use the least. This product is designed for softening and preparing the skin for a clean shave. 75 ml - £4.99
Out of all the products, this is the product which Ben would use the least. This product is designed for softening and preparing the skin for a clean shave. 75 ml - £4.99
Active Body Spray
Ben often enjoys freshening up with body spray before work and at the weekends, on his days off. This is a great addition to add to his collection of scents. The fragrance smells great and reminds me of a citrus sort of smell. This is the perfect product to use with Rockface 48 hour deodorant. 150 ml - £3.49
Ben often enjoys freshening up with body spray before work and at the weekends, on his days off. This is a great addition to add to his collection of scents. The fragrance smells great and reminds me of a citrus sort of smell. This is the perfect product to use with Rockface 48 hour deodorant. 150 ml - £3.49
A rich all weather moisturiser with added shea butter to help protect, energise the skin and to help reduce UV impact. This is a great product for those that work outside or enjoy sports such as sailing. Some moisturisers can be extremely oily but this is not the case with the Rockface all weather moisturiser. 100 ml - £5.49
Face and Body Scrub
This is the perfect treat for you skin which can be used once a week. When using this product you will feel refreshed. This product is perfect to clear away the dead skin cells, it will leave your skin feeling smooth and healthy. 150 ml - £4.99
Overall Ben was impressed with not only the quality of the products from the Rockface range but also the price. He found that the products met up to his expectations and he actually thought the products would be priced a little higher. Ben believes these would make perfect stocking fillers this Christmas. The great thing about Rockface is that all items can be purchased separate so you are able to mix and match the products to suit tastes, You can buy Rockface products from Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Superdrug and also online from their website.
Post Shave Balm
This smoothing balm is specially formulated with allantoin and aloe vera to hydrate and soothe skin after shaving. Ben found this was a great product, if your skin gets irritated after shaving the post shave balm will be a definite hit. 100 ml - £4.99
Anti-perspirant Deodorant
Ben loves to stay clean and fresh, he always finds it important to smell good. It keeps you fresh for 48 hours. This anti-perspirant deodrant has a nice fragrance of citrus. The smell is not over powering. It is a great product to team up with the Active Body Spray. 150 ml - £2.99
Shower Wash
This product offers 2 uses - To clean hair as well as the body. Ben head can often get irritated when using some sorts of shampoo however since using this shampoo he has had no trouble at all. This is the perfect item to add to a going away bag. 200 ml - £3.73
This smoothing balm is specially formulated with allantoin and aloe vera to hydrate and soothe skin after shaving. Ben found this was a great product, if your skin gets irritated after shaving the post shave balm will be a definite hit. 100 ml - £4.99
Ben loves to stay clean and fresh, he always finds it important to smell good. It keeps you fresh for 48 hours. This anti-perspirant deodrant has a nice fragrance of citrus. The smell is not over powering. It is a great product to team up with the Active Body Spray. 150 ml - £2.99
This product offers 2 uses - To clean hair as well as the body. Ben head can often get irritated when using some sorts of shampoo however since using this shampoo he has had no trouble at all. This is the perfect item to add to a going away bag. 200 ml - £3.73
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Goodmans Copper Canvas Radio
Friday, 21 November 2014
From a young age I grew up listening to music and enjoying it. When I was smaller I used to lay in front of the TV and watch Top Of The Pops. As I grew up I carried on enjoying music and used to love listening to the radio and practicing my singing in a karaoke machine, more recently since Maxwell was born I adore listening to the latest hits on the radio. I love listening to the radio in our home, in the car and even in the garden. Recently I was sent a Goodmans canvas radio.
For decades Goodmans has been a household name. They are known for there great quality products which are stylish, smartly designed and great value for money. From loudspeakers, radios and digital TV, it’s their business to bring innovative products within everyone’s reach.
When I received the Goodmans canvas radio I was impressed by its compact size, I thought it would sit well on my bedside table however it would also be great to take downstairs at night when I sit down to blog. The copper colour of the canvas radio was unique and I felt it matched the bedroom interior well. The radio is also available in Apple Green and Slate so there is a colour to suit everyone's tastes.
The canvas radio does not need any programming and can be used straight away. The radio can pick up either Dab Digital or FM Radio stations and as soon as it picks up a station you are able to listen clearly thanks to the great audio sound which the canvas radio features. If you do not want to listen to the radio aloud then there is a headphone socket which enables you to listen to the radio quietly.
When the radio is in use you are able to see what station you are tuned into thanks to a small LCD screen. The small screen has a back light which can be turned on which means in the dark you are able to read the LCD screen clearly.
The Goodmans Canvas Radio is priced at just £29.99 which I think is a great price for such a good quality item. Just in time for Christmas Mummy To The Max has the opportunity to offer one lucky reader the chance to win one. To enter this fab competition all you need to do is enter the simple rafflecopter below. Good Luck!
5 for under £5
With Christmas just around the corner, I thought it would be great to bring you a edition of 5 for under £5 featuring Christmas decorations. This week I am in love with all the bits I have managed to find and I have actually bought a few bits myself to get into the Christmas spirit.
I adore this sign and I have actually purchased it for myself. I thought it would sit nicely on our conservatory door on Christmas Eve. It is one of those items which can be used over and over again and I think it is a fab price.
These decorations look great to dress the Christmas tree with. I thought the set was fairly cheap and I think they would be perfect for a little tree in Maxwell's room as it is clear they would not dress a whole tree.
I thought these would make a nice activity for Maxwell and I to do together so I bought a set. I plan on hanging them in our conservatory, I think they will brighten the conservatory and make it Christmasy.
Everyone loves taking photos and I thought these were perfect for Christmas. They look like a lot of fun and I think they will help make great Christmas photos which you are able to look back on in a few years and remember the fun memories.
Color Changing Icy Crystal LED Christmas Tree Decoration - £1.81 with free delivery
I thought this would look pretty on the window ledge this Christmas. I think it would give a warm glow to passers by as well as visitors. It could also be used as a night light meaning it would be perfect for childrens rooms this Christmas
I thought this would look pretty on the window ledge this Christmas. I think it would give a warm glow to passers by as well as visitors. It could also be used as a night light meaning it would be perfect for childrens rooms this Christmas
Red Lipstick Pop Makeup Bag Review
Each product in the Sew Lomax range is designed by Emma. Emma creates all the first samples herself, by hand. The products are then typically produced with limited edition runs and are then sent to talented seamstresses in India who hand stitch each bag. Because it is finished by hand, each
product is slightly unique.
When the make up bag came it was beautifully packaged. It was presented in Sew Lomax paper and included a little card from Sew Lomax, this made it easy to identify where it had come from. Once the paper was open I was greeted with a beautiful lipstick shaped bag.
There are many make up bag designs on the Sew Lomax website to choose from this Christmas, For that extra special Christmas touch, the bag can be personalised. Sew Lomax also have a range of fabulous baby products so make sure you hop over to there website and see what they have to offer.
The Red Lipstick Pop Makeup Bag can be purchased for just £15 this Christmas which is a brilliant price for such a quality product. These bags make the perfect main Christmas present for a loved one but they are also a fab stocking filler.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Getting Personal - Mini Multi Tool Review
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Recently whilst browsing Getting Personal I saw the gift idea of a personalised mini multi tool. It stuck me straight away that this would be the perfect gift to buy Ben this Christmas. I decided to get one sent to us straight away. When ordering I was asked what I would like personalised onto the outer casing tool, I decided a simple saying would be best to add to the tool so in the end I went for the saying "The Sharpest Tool In The Box!".
Delivery of the product was extremely quick. The Personalised Mini Multi Tool came presented in a plain white box. Upon opening the box I was greeted with a small silver object. I instantly noticed the personalised words that were written onto the casing of the tool and I thought overall it looked amazing. Straight away I decided to unlock the safety catch on the tool and open the tool. Inside the tool I found 9 practical tools including pliers, scissors, bottle opener and a screwdriver to use.
The tools inside were brilliant quality and they did what they said they would do. The set is ideal for camping, fishing and outdoor activities however it's also a handy item to have in the tool box, kitchen drawer or even on a set of keys.
If I was to fault anything, it would be the box that the Personalised Mini Multi Tool comes in. Personally I plan to take the tool out of the box when gifting it to Ben and perhaps wrap the tool in some soft of tissue paper due to the box not matching the high quality of the Personalised Mini Multi Tool however this is my personal choice. Getting Personal do offer a option of sending the tool in a luxury gift box and this will cost you £5 to do.
Priced at just £19.99 I think this gift is reasonably priced and makes the perfect gift this Christmas for any man in your life. The unique touch of being able to personalise the mini tool kit is brilliant and the quality of this product overall is fantastic. I am looking forward to giving Ben this gift on Christmas morning.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Vaseline Gift Ideas
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Vaseline Make Up Bag Collection
This Christmas Vaseline have a created a lovely gift. Perfect for friends and family, this make up bag includes 2 small gifts. The lovely pink, vintage-style make up bag contains a 20g tin of Vaseline Ruby Lips and Vaseline healthy hands and stronger nails hand cream. With a RRP of just £6 this gift is not only a bargain but is sure to go down with any lucky recipient. Once the contents has been used, you are able to use the make up bag over and over again. It is the perfect size for any handbag. The Vaseline Make Up Bag is available to buy in Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys and Waitrose this Christmas.
Vaseline Original Lip TinThis Christmas give a family member or friend a special treat for their lips. Vaseline have created a Christmas treat that will impress any lucky lady. With a retro-inspired tin perfect to reuse over and over again for bits and bobs on that dressing table the tin originally comes with 3 different flavours of lip balm - Original, Aloe Vera and Cocoa Butter. With a RRP of £6.50 this is a perfect gift for the lip balm lover this Christmas. The Vaseline Original Lip Tin is available to buy in Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys and Morrisons this Christmas.
Vaseline Rosy Lip Pouch
Vaseline have created the perfect stocking filler this Christmas. The Vaseline Rosy Lip Pouch is a pouch with a simple Vaseline Rosy Lip Balm in. The Vaseline Rosy Lip Pouch is the perfect handbag accessory, the pouch keeps the lip balm protected and makes it easy to find in a busy bag. With a RRP of just £4 this small bargain is available to buy in Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Boxed Nativity Set by East of India Review
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
As a child at Christmas we always had a Nativity Set at our window. It was something which I loved and adored. Since moving out of my parents house and having created a family of my own, I have been wanting to get my hands on a Nativity Set. I have been on the look out for a wooden one that I knew would last, I was looking for one which I knew Maxwell could also enjoy and create childhood memories with.
When our Boxed Nativity Set by East of India arrived it was presented in a beautiful wooden box. I loved the idea of the Nativity Set coming in a wooden box as it fitted in well with the design of the figures from the Nativity Set and it also created a safe place for the figures to lay when not in use. On the front of the box the simple words Nativity Set were written.
Upon opening the box I was greeted with 11 little wooden figures as well as a wooden arch. Each item inside the box stood at 4cm tall and the arch stood at around 10cm. The figures and the arch were decorated in pastel colours and each item had been hand painted. The items had also been hand crafted which was a nice added touch. It was clear to see that each of the items had been made with a lot of care and love.
After opening the box, Maxwell and I got the figures and arch out of the box and set them up by our window. The little figures fitted perfectly into Maxwell's small hands and Maxwell enjoyed playing and creating a scene with them. Maxwell loved playing with the animals, he loved mooing like a sheep and neighing like a horse. He loved marching the wise men up and down our window seal.
Although Maxwell loved playing with the nativity set, I would be cautious of smaller children playing with this set. As the pieces are small, I would be worried about smaller children putting the pieces in their mouths. If you buy this set and have smaller children I would say that adult supervision needs to happen when this set is out.
This beautiful Nativity Set can be purchased from Born Gifted at just £19.99. Born Gifted offer free standard delivery on this item. In my eyes £19.99 is a reasonable price due to the hard work that goes into making this item but also how unique it is. The Nativity Set makes a great gift but it is also a brilliant set for parents to buy. The Nativity Set can teach children the real meaning of Christmas. Maxwell is a tad young to be learning this at the present moment however in a few years time, I will sit Maxwell down and tell him the meaning of Christmas and hopefully this Nativity Set will help me to do this.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Gifts For The Food Lover
Monday, 17 November 2014
Pop a movie on this Christmas, settle down and relax! Sit back and indulge in a pack of delicious mini milk chocolate segments, flavored with real orange oil. The Chocolate orange minis are packed full of fun popping candy pieces, these are a delicious and fun treat to eat this Christmas.
Toblerone Tablet
They say all good things come in small sizes and this year Toblerone have created the perfect stocking filler for children and adults. The Toblerone Tablet is a slender triangle bar with snap able triangular segments. Wrapped up in a Christmas themed wrapping, this sure is a eye catching treat to gift someone.
Toblerone White Bar
Perfect for all the family, this creamy white chocolate bar features a taste of honey and almond nougat. A popular hit over the years the unique triangles of delicious chocolate are perfect to share or give as a gift this Christmas. There is plenty to go around which means no one will have the chance to miss out.
Godiva Christmas Stocking Filled With Chocolate
Godiva Christmas Stocking Filled With Chocolate
This little bundle of fun comes presented in a red stocking. Inside the stocking you are able to find 8 limited edition Christmas Collection sujets. There is a chocolate to tickle any taste bud and included in the selection you are able to find white, milk and dark chocolate. Each chocolate is shaped into a Christmas shape. Each chocolate has its own unique taste and will be a hit with all the family this Christmas.
Godiva New Heart Shaped Dark Truffle Biscuits
Enjoy a treat this Christmas and sample the delights of the Godiva New Heart Shaped Dark Truffle Biscuits. The 12 golden biscuits have been topped with a decadent dark chocolate truffle heart. The biscuits are presented in a blue and gold ‘passport stamped’ box. These biscuits are the perfect treat for any biscuit lover this Christmas.
I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.
Christmas 2014 Feature
Did you know there are only 34 shopping days until Christmas 2014?
Today see's us kick off our amazing Christmas 2014 feature. Maxwell and I have been hard at work creating reviews, making crafts, finding amazing competition prizes and doing lots more over the past few weeks. Over the next month we are excited to show you what we have been up to.
Last year we worked with many brands however this year we will be working with many more. We have over 20 competitions to present to Mummy To The Max readers which gives you all a great chance of winning something this Christmas.
This year we will be featuring gift ideas for Adults and Children. We have ideas for the toy lover, the food lover, the gadget lover and even the beauty lover. We really do have a mix of ideas to show you this Christmas and we are hoping it will help you decide what to get your loved one this Christmas.
A new Christmas post will feature on our blog every day up until Christmas but of course there will be other posts for you to enjoy. In December we will be celebrating Maxwell's 3rd Birthday as well as my 23rd Birthday and I of course wouldn't want to miss sharing with you money saving ideas.
We hope you will join us over the next month for lots of surprises and fun. There may even be a few surprises waiting to greet you over on Twitter and Facebook!
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