MUMMY TO THE MAX

The most frustrating thing can occur when a strong wind blows and you are unable to light the BBQ. This Fathers Day why not treat your  Dad to a Zippo Flex Night Utility Lighter? Zippo have cleverly thought out the design of this lighter and have included many fantastic features which enable you to have a stress free BBQ this Fathers Day.

Having lived with Ben for over 5 years now, there is a lot I know about him. One of his favourite things to do is to get his hair cut, his other favourite thing to do is making sure he looks well presented. Recently we were sent 2 Braun mens items for him to review, just in time for Fathers Day. Having moaned that his beard was looking messy and unkept along with moaning that his hair was growing long on the sides, the Braun Series 5 Shaver and Braun Cuzer came at the perfect time.


Braun Series 5 5040s Wet and Dry Electric Foil Shaver I knew as soon as Ben saw this trimmer and clipper set, he would want to use it straight away. It is a item which he has wanted to use and try out for a long time however he never got around to purchasing a set for himself. He was thrilled when he finally got the chance to review the set. The cruZer 6 Beard & Head comes with a completely sealed body, which prevents dust or water from entering the shaver and allows you to easily clean the trimmer under running water. 

Fathers Day is just around the corner. If you saw my post from earlier today you would have seen that I love personalised gifts, this Fathers Day why not get your Dad something special from the lovely people over at Truprint? Their gifts have great meanings and they are available to buy with any budget.

I find that my Dad is difficult to buy for, he is the type of person who has everything or likes something specific which can be a nightmare to find. Luckily there is a few things that he loves in the world and this Fathers Day I thought I would go the extra mile and create him something that he would have meaning to him, I also thought of making him items which would include his hobby. My ideas steamed from his love of boats and Maxwell.



Upon browsing Truprint's website I found a great range of gift ideas to suit many fathers this Fathers Day however I did find a few items which I adored and found myself creating and buying my Dad. The 2 items which I choose to make for him were a keyring as well as lovely note pad.

On the keyring I included a picture of Maxwell on it. I did struggle to find a picture that would fit the frame that Truprint wanted me to use however once I had found the correct picture, the process of ordering the item was easy. When the keyring came, it was brilliant quality. The keyring was very thick and the picture was very sharp. I was so pleased with the quality of it, I decided to order a few more for more of our friends and family.

On the note pad I wanted to add a picture that I had recently taken of a large cruise ship in Southampton. Behind it you could identify a few passing boats as well as the famous Southampton docks which have been in my life since I was a child. When the notebook arrived, there were plenty of pages in the notebook and I felt that the notebook was of fantastic quality. The picture looked sharp and the notebook was held together with a spiral binder.

Along with my order, we also created Ben a card. Maxwell is very much looking forward to giving it to his Daddy this Fathers Day. We also created Ben a picture frame,

If you are looking to treat your Dad this Father’s Day and would love to order some of the items which we ordered, remember to use the code: LOVEMYDAD at checkout before the 15th June and you will save up to £30 off your order.

Go over and have a peek at what Truprint have to offer. Are there any gifts which capture your eye?

Nike Roshe One Breeze £70 - Ben is a huge fan of shoes.  He has a large collection that tends to get bigger every month. Ben has recently shown a interest in owning a pair of Nike sports shoes due to them being in fashion and men wearing them for day to day purposes instead of sporting purposes. I love these shoes as they look a comfortable fit. Another reason I love these shoes is because they are a great colour and will hide a lot of dirt that Ben often moans about on his white trainers.
Fred Perry Laurel Tape Track Top £49 - Ben has wanted one of these Fred Perry tops for several months. I often like investing in these type of tops for Ben as not only do they keep him warm in the winter, but they are practical for warm summer nights when there is a light breeze. The colour of this top would work well with a lot of trousers Ben owns.
Fred Perry Crew T-Shirt £25 - Plain white T Shirts can be teamed with many outfits and are a great addition to add to any wardrobe. I love this T shirt as the fitting is quite straight, this is the fitting which Ben often buys. I feel this top is reasonably priced and would work well under the Fred Perry Track Top which I have already selected.
Original Penguin Rocks Fragrance Gift Set £25 - Ben owns many fragrance sets. Fragrance sets are a easy type of gift which I feel I can give Ben on special occasions. Although they are a easy gift, I often find it hard to find a scent which I feel he may like so I often guess what he may like. This set is fantastic as not only does it come with fragrance's but it also comes with a shave balm and a shower gel.

Guylian - I Love You Chocolates 
Guylian have bought out a beautiful box of chocolates this year, the perfect gift to give your loved one this Valentines. Guylian I Love You Chocolates come in a bright red eye catching heart shaped box. The box contains individually wrapped chocolates which are wrapped in golden foil. The presentation is unique and something which I would love to be gifted this Valentines. Upon opening the foil you will be greeted with a perfect heart shaped chocolate which is filled with roasted hazelnut praline.  The chocolates taste delicious and give a melt in the mouth experience.To add that extra romantic touch this Valentines each chocolate has "I love you" engraved on the back. Guylian’s Valentine’s Day chocolates are available from all major supermarkets and via Guylian’s UK web shop. A box is priced reasonably at £3.99. You can buy Guylian Chocolates here.
For anyone who has a sweet tooth, these Jelly Bean Heart Sweets would be the perfect gift idea to share with a loved one. Packed in a small tube, coming in a heart shaped design there are 9 bright juicy flavours to choose from.  From Sour Lemon to Rasberry Jam there is a flavour to tickle any taste bud. For the extra wow factor, you can impress your loved one by telling them these beans take 14 days each to make! A lot of love and care goes into making them! Priced reasonably at £1.99 per tube they are a fun gift to share. You can buy The Jelly Bean Factory Heart here.

Since having Maxwell I have always found it a little difficult to buy presents for Ben on Valentines day. Me and Ben used to enjoy going to the cinema, the panto or going out for a meal however we now have Maxwell to look after so I have found for the past few years that I have needed to come up with special present ideas for Ben to enjoy on Valentines Day.

This year instead of buying Ben items which I think he will enjoy and may not need, I have come up with useful gift ideas for him which I know he would need and use thanks to SportsDirect.com. The ideas I have come up will not only be useful for Ben at home but also at work and in his daily life.


Fabric Diamond Onesie - £17.50 - I thought Ben would enjoy this gift as he has been moaning that he needs a new onsie. Not only will it keep him warm in bed it will also be perfect for him to lounge around in after a hard day at work.
Nike Velox Football - £17 -  Ben is always saying he want's to have a kick about at the park so this Valentines day he will get the chance to. Not only will he be able to have fun with his friends, he will also be able to include Maxwell in his football fun.
Firetrap Pop Wallet - £9.99 - For a while now Ben had been saying to me that he is need of a new wallet. I think Ben would like this Firetrap wallet due to its simple style yet its stylish look. The wallet has enough compartments and slots so this would be perfect for Ben.
Smart Sky Genius Helicopter - £10 - Ben is a big kid at heart and would love nothing more than to fly his toy helicopter around our local park. This gift would be perfect for Ben to enjoy on his days off.
Nike Turtle Neck Golf Baselayer Top Mens - £19 - Although Ben does not play golf, this baselayer top is the perfect gift for him this Valentines day. Ben works in a very cold freezer at work and often says he gets cold at night so this would be the perfect gift to keep him warm at work.