tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79314347671621046592024-03-05T07:22:10.377+00:00Frugal CookieLifestyle blog, all about savings, coupons and freebies relating to every day items from food to beauty, household items to service providers, anything and everythingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387363139784950068noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434767162104659.post-89937777416335744432017-04-17T13:28:00.000+01:002017-04-17T13:28:06.300+01:00Nutribullet Pro 900 Vs Nutri Ninja Auto IQ<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In September 2016 I made the decision to take the plunge and buy a smoothie blender, after doing my research I settled on a Nutribullet pro 900. What's more that model was on offer, down from £129.99 to £89.00, that sounds like a great deal right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The description of the blender was all singing and all dancing, and it even claimed that the device could blend ice with ease. This isn't something I tried, however I did try a few times with frozen fruit which according to the instructions was what the machine is designed for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So you can imagine my surprise when 7 months down the line I decide to make a morning smoothie using soft fruit, strawberries, raspberries, banana and some cashew milk to blend. I clipped the blade into place, it starts rotating and then seconds in I hear a horrible crunch. It being early, I nearly jumped out of my skin. It wasn't a great morning, I was left with a half blended smoothie, a mess and an irreparable machine on which the plastic component of the blade had shattered. Not what you need just before work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I must stress that the machine hadn't been overused, perhaps once or twice a week. And I had been very careful to look after it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The search began for the receipt, seriously, I am very good at keeping these things, where was it? Finally, I came across it in a drawer for safekeeping. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I waited for the weekend and returned to curry's with the blender and my receipt in hand. I made a beeline for the smoothie makers to see what my options where. The Nutribullet was now back up to £129.99. Within a few seconds of looking at the blenders I was approached by a sales assistant who greeted me and couldn't recommend the Ninja enough and had nothing nice to say about the Nutribullet. even referring to it as 'that muck'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When you return something the expectation is that you can have like for like, yes the product was on offer when I bought it, however it wasn't my fault it had broken, At the returns desk I was advised I would most likely have to put the difference towards the cost of the product which had shot back up. This I can understand if I exchanged for a different like a more expensive model, but not for the same item, so I think that policy stinks if that really is the case.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I went over for another look at the blenders, this time with no salesmen. We had a good look at the blade and its components in each the Nutribullet and the Nutrininja. The plastic component in the Ninja did seem better quality and less brittle. I then looked at the Nutribullet Rx NBLRX, which is the upgraded model and retails for £169.00, low and behold the plastic component in this new machine has been upgraded and is now the same as those found in the Nutrininja, in addition the pro 900's are no longer boasting on the tickets that they blend ice. That gives me a very strong feeling that this plastic component has a habit of breaking, otherwise why else would it have been changed in the newer model. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I asked the staff in the store if they see them break a lot due to the plastic piece, the salesmen didn't say yes, but he also didn't say no. He said yes with his expressions and body language however. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The lady on the refund desk said mine was the first one that had been returned, however I struggle to believe this. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bearing in mind all of my findings within the store, I decided to give the Nutrininja (straight swap as it was the same price I paid for the Nutribullet initially) a go and so far I am getting on well with it. There are some features which really outshine all of the Nutribullets, even their newest model. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When you click the blade into place it doesn't automatically set off, which the nutribullets do, meaning if its not clicked into place quite right this would be detrimental. The Nutrininja clicks into place and then you have options to pulse, blend, or use an ultra blend setting for ice and harder stuff. There are timed settings or you can blend ad hoc and the timer counts upwards to give you an indication of how long your taking which is great for future reference. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Having researched both machines now in much more detail it is evident that these types of blender aren't built to last, perhaps a couple of years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In which case it may be worth sampling the cheaper alternatives out there. but for the moment I am really loving my Nutrininja.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">I found a really helpful comparison on the 2 machines </span></span><a href="http://kitchengearpro.com/nutribullet-pro-vs-nutri-ninja-auto-iq/" target="_blank">here</a> if you are considering one of these. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Also I found they are cheaper on Amazon than curry's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The one I have is £74.99 on amazon, there is also a large one designed for couples and families, which is only £94.99 and the one that the salesman in the shop said he had and worked for him is the cheaper Nutrininja, coming in at only £39.95! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Perhaps due to the nature of these and the expected lifespan it's worth considering options and going for something a little cheaper? I have heard good things about the Breville's, and they are some of the most reasonably priced smoothie makers I have seen on the market at just £19.50 for the standard blender and £25.00 for the VBL096</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope you found this interesting, I just wanted to share my experience with you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please let me know in the comments if you have tried any of the products mentioned and what you thought?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cookie x</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387363139784950068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434767162104659.post-36627372208906258072017-04-04T19:48:00.000+01:002017-04-04T19:48:45.597+01:00I'm Back!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi Guys,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So. I have been away for a little while now. I'm sorry it's been so long. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Several reasons have kept me away, but I do miss writing a lot so I am determined to make a come back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm not going to say I'll blog every week but I'll certainly be making more of an effort. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The main reason I've not been writing is technical, and has been ongoing for some time. My laptop keyboard doesn't work normally. I cant use the space bar, enter and several other keys.. it's a nightmare!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And what's new for me you ask?</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have signed up for an American express card to get some avios points</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've taken on a Saturday job, which gives me extra income and some great benefits, plus it's fun and I'm really enjoying it</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have stared looking at bargains on Aliexpress and I have to say I'm hooked, I've bought makeup brushes, stationery, kitchen accessories and other small home wares and they have got so much to choose from!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My mortgage is nearly up for review, so I am starting to look at the rates and keep an eye on them.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What's coming up? I have tried lots of new products and I have been desperately been trying to get through products and use things up so I have lots to talk about on that front and I really want to start doing some reviews. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have anything you would like me to write about, please let me know either in the comments or email me on: rebellious_cookie@hotmail.com </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks for reading xox</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387363139784950068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434767162104659.post-16283762558355142702016-09-30T12:00:00.000+01:002016-09-30T12:00:10.277+01:00EGYPTIAN MAGIC CREAM | REVIEW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As someone on a budget and also someone who prides themselves on organisation I LOVE anything that has more than one use. I am a lover of anything that is efficient and can help save space and also money.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This product has some pretty bold claims, first off it's called 'MAGIC' cream, so it does have a lot to live up to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's a little information about this cream and the brand before I give you my opinions.</span></div>
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<u><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Background</span></b></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This cream has been on the market since 1991, it has a built a solid reputation over the years and their mission has been to continually provide a professional skin care product, that offers multiple purposes whilst being made from 100% natural ingredients. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This cream is said to have healing properties which is attributed to the natural ingredients which include Honey, Olive Oil, Bees Wax, Bee Pollen, Bee Propolis, Royal Jelly and Divine Love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It doesn't contain any additives, added preservatives, parabens or GMO ingredients, it is also not tested on animals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because of natural yet effective formula it has increased popularity and has grown by word of mouth to be one of the most popular and widely endorsed skin creams in the world. It has become a beauty favourite among celebrities such as Madonna, Gisele Bündchen, Cameron Diaz, Eva Mendes, and loads more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is a very comprehensive list of 20 fantastic uses for this cream, this can be found here - http://egyptianmagic.com/best-uses/</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The uses that are most relevant to me are as follows:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Moisturiser</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For burns, cuts and scrapes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fading scars</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eczema </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Conditioner</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lip Balm</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aftershave</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Makeup remover</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hand and cuticle cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Makeup Primer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Face mask</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cracked heels and elbows</span></li>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My thoughts </span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wanted to use this for as many things as possible before posting up my final review, however there are just so many uses that it would mean a great delay in providing you with my opinions, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a really thick oil based cream, I have been using a small plastic spatula to get this out, I just scrape a little bit out and then rub it between my fingers which melts this into a rich, thick cream. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So far I have used this as a general body moisturiser and on my elbows, it wasn't long before I noticed an improvement there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As a lip balm this is very oily and doesn't have any added scents or flavours so it is a very basic lip balm. It's great for deep conditioning and leaves lips kissably soft, the pot would last me for years if I was to just use it for this one purpose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've tried this on scars, so far it has made the skin in those areas feel very soft and more supple, however as they are quite old I am not expecting miracles in terms of them fading. However it has certainly made them feel a little softer and flatter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One use I have tried which isn't listed above was to tame my eyebrows, usually I use a brow gel, but this worked a treat, I filled them in and then popped a little of this cream on a spoolie and worked this through to tidy them up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All in all I can agree that this cream is very multi use and I have it on standby for any skin emergencies in the future. What's great is it's suitable for sensitive and delicate skin so it's ideal,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you tried this amazing cream? I'd love to hear your thoughts.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387363139784950068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434767162104659.post-37169496968641609952016-09-23T12:00:00.000+01:002016-09-23T12:00:09.689+01:00COCOFINA | COCO AVOCADO BROWNIES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This has got to be my favourite use of coconut to date, a simply delicious, indulgent and gooey brownie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took the recipe from <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/fudgy-avocado-brownies-with-chocolate-fudge-frosting/" target="_blank">here</a> and I did make some amendments to the ingredients, for instance I didn't add any icing or frosting as I really didn't think it was necessary, I also replaced the almond flour with coconut flour, so below are the ingredients that I used. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't feel to naughty eating this from time to time and I have loved cooking with the cocofina ingredients and taking myself out of my comfort food, there are so many coconut based products that I am planning to try!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you ever tried coconut flour? It's similar to almond meal but finer and so so versatile. Perfect for pancakes and well, brownies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was recently in contact with cocofina, who specialize in coconut based products and I must say offer an extensive range of products that have really opened up my eyes to the possibilities. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In among the fabulous bounty (sorry, I couldn't resist) of goodies they sent me where these pre workout snack bars. Don't let the name put you off, I snacked on these and forgot to do a work out and I'm OK. I got these in 3 different flavours and they are lush!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are quite possibly my favourite out of all 3 bars, they are so dreamy. If you like ferrero rafaelo's then these bars are right up your street. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The cocoa in these has a lovely sharpness and is perfect for those of you who like butter dark chocolate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This flavour was my other half's favourite and I must admit its also pretty damn delicious. the dates add a sticky sweetness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have absolutely loved trying these and will most definitely be purchasing these in the future. They sell these in my local holland and barrett which is great for on the go or alternatively they sell them on www.cocofina.com in batches of 3.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They are a great portable snack, ideal for your bag, your drawer, the glove compartment and travelling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What's more these are made from completely natural ingredients and contain no added sugar, artificial ingredients or additives making the perfect guilt free snack - they also clock in at 162 calories or less per bar which is amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, if you are looking for something that tastes very naughty but is infact nice I would recommend these to you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll be the first to admit I don't wash my hair everyday so when I got the opportunity to try Batiste products I was pretty excited. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've always known of Batiste for their dry shampoo range, however I have discovered that they also sell hair sprays, texturising sprays and plumping powder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First things first, I think the packaging is so gorgeous, I particularly like the colours and patterns on the Moroccan themed dry shampoo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was lucky enough to be sent a style spray and a dry shampoo to try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used a dry shampoo about 10 years ago and didn't rate it at the time, it made my hair white and full of a greasy residue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My hair is long and I don't wash it every day, I wash it 3 times a week max as I don't have the time and it dries out if I wash it too much. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first thing I tried was the dry shampoo, I'll be completely honest here. The first time I tried this I did end up it grey hair and yes that did put me off a little. I built up the courage to try this again a couple of weeks after. My hair as at a point then that if I the spray didn't work it would need a wash anyway and I was in a position to do that there and then. I thought back to my previous experience and thought i'd take a different approach to using this product so I held the bottle at arms length, tipped my head over and really focused on the roots and a little on the lengths of my hair, and the results? Much better! I had a much better experience this time and managed to retain my natural brunette locks, whilst also managing to make my hair feel a little cleaner. I managed to leave the house that day without washing my hair, this product isn't something I am going to use on a daily basis, however as a mid week pep or even when my hair looks a little worse for ware and I just don't have the time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think this product will last me a long time meaning that it's fairly good value for money, I also do really love the scent, however there are so many other to choose from I feel I do need to pick another one up to try, especially tropical with coconut or cherry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This spray has a very similar consistency to the dry shampoo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My hair doesn't really lack in volume too much, however sometimes a little lift at the roots is a good thing. I was excited to use this product and yes it does work, its got a fairly dry texture meaning that the hair goes a little stiffer and therefore creating volume. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For me, I had similar results using the dry shampoo in the same way, so I think I only really need the one bottle of product as for me it does it all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This smells really pleasant, however again the scent of the dry shampoo was really lovely also, so for me the unique selling point of this (volume) isn't really there because I achieve that with the dry shampoo. That's not to say I didn't like this product, it's just that they are very similar so I feel I only need one or the other. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Welcome back lovelies, </span>today I am sharing with you something close to my heart.. Lipstick, but not just any old lippy, this is a MAC lipstick.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Firstly I wanted to say I have bought this as a little treat to myself on payday, it took about 1 week to arrive, but I didn't mind as there was no charge for postage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The lipsticks range from £15.50 - £17, which is more than your budget lipsticks, however MAC's lipstick are so popular for the colours, the formula and the packaging and of course for the brand itself,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So here's the little beauty out of it's box, it has a nice weight to it and feels like a good quality lipstick. They're very sleek, however there are prettier lipsticks on the market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This time last year if you'd asked me for my opinion on serum I would have probably thought you were talking about a hair product, one which I am no stranger to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However the product I am going to discuss in this post was a complete stranger to me at that time, it's a serum for your face. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When I think of hair serums I instantly think thick, heavy and oil based, so how can this be good to use on your face daily, especially for those of us with combination or oilier skin?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well, having now tried many many different serums over the last 10 months I can tell you they were many different consistencies, however none lived up to my initial preconceptions thankfully. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are new to face serum I will just briefly explain what it's all about, it is essentially a skin product which in terms of your 'routine', fits in between cleansing and moisturising. Serums are designed to deliver and penetrate powerful ingredients deep into the skin for effective results. During my serum journey I have noticed that there as so many different varieties containing different ingredients which all target different skin concerns such as brightening, hydradting and anti aging. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the low down on serum there is a really helpful article on into the gloss <a href="https://intothegloss.com/2016/03/what-is-serum/" target="_blank">here</a>, I would really recommend checking it out if you'd like to learn more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am now in the habit of using my serum day and night, some say to pat it or push it gently into the skin, others say gently massage which is the technique that I subscribe to. Now that I am getting closer to 30 and as I have normal to dry skin I have found that moisture is key to my skin looking fresh and healthy and I ensure that each step of my routine contains an element of hydration from my cleanser, to serum, toner and of course my day and night creams. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now that I have road tested so many serums I think I am in a good position to share my current favourites with you, so here they are, ranging in brand, price and function. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The first favourite is from the skin care brand Nourish and is part of their Balance range. This retails at £20 for 30ml of product.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">Nourish Balance Nutritious Peptide Serum is a refreshing, light textured and highly hydrating serum which was perfect for my dry to combination skin. It's one that I tend to keep to mornings only as it gives me a little burst of energy and the crisp apple scent is is really refreshing, importantly it leaves my skin glowing and healthy. This also had a slightly toning quality in the sense that my pores did appear to be slightly reduced after using this for several weeks. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ingredients include hyaluronic acid to help boost hydration, which is combined with tripeptides to help the production of collagen giving a smoother and more youthful appearance to the skin. Antioxidant vitamins C & E, Vitamin C3 and Vitamin B5. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jurlique is an Australian beauty brand which is available to buy on several UK websites such as Look Fantastic. This is the most expensive serum I have included in my favourites, yet there are others out there which I have tried that are much more pricey, however I currently see them to be on a par with this or not as good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At £44 for 30ml, this is not a budget product and as such it's not one that is part of my daily routine. I find this is perfect for when my skin needs a little extra, say if I have caught the sun, perhaps the wind has dried my skin or generally it's not looking as good as it could - I use this to pep it up a little and it works a treat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Although I would say this is predominantly water based I do feel like there is a little more oilyness to it than some of the other serums I have used, this isn't as quick to dry but it does sink in really well within a couple of minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This serum has made it possible for me to use certain products that have previously irritated my skin and almost works for me as a protective layer between my skin and the elements. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This Hyaluronic Acid based serum from the brand InstaNaturals retails at <span style="background-color: white;">£27.61 for 60ml (therefore £13.81 for 30ml) </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This serum contains a whole host of beneficial, natural ingredients, including Jojoba oil, Green Tea, and of course Hyaluronic Acid.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left;">The serum has a light and silky texture which absorbed really well into my skin without feeling heavy or greasy, this has helped my makeup apply flawlessly, it would appear that the texture of my skin improved.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">This smells pleasant, nothing special but I can certainly cope with it, and I have to say it is fantastic value for money.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is another at the cheaper end of the spectrum, this is sold on amazon and is pretty much always on offer, £14.42 for 30ml (current offer).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This product is great for the price, it hasn't caused any outbreaks or adverse effects, it's a great start to the morning and is very light and refreshing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here are a couple more serums that are currently in my stash to try. I can't wait to see what great skin benefits these have to offer and ultimately make a decision on which select few are going to be my holy grail serums.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And finally here are two that are on my shopping list.. well Christmas wish list perhaps!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.drunkelephant.com/collections/shop/products/t-l-c-framboos-glycolic-night-serum" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Drunk Elephant T.L.C Framboos Glycolic Night Serum </span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have heard some great things on YouTube and on Blogs about this product, I believe I saw it in one of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/KathleenLights" target="_blank">Kathleen Light's videos</a> and I have to say I was sold very quickly! There is also a fabulous article on Pixiwoo blog explaining what it's like and it sounds amazing! However I do need to mention that this retails at $90 for 30ml and as far as I could find it's not available to buy in the UK or Europe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last month I was sent some products from a lovely company called A'kin (by Purist). As a company they take great care to ensure that all of their products are free of sulphate, parabens, toxins and harsh chemicals. They are also vegan, and don't test on animals<span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, DejaVu Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.68px;">, so are the perfect natural products.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a great multi use product to be used to remove make-up and impurities naturally. It is enriched with certified organic Avocado Oil, Shea Butter and Olive Squalane. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because this is a cleanser and toner in one it saves a little time and eliminates the need for an additional toning product which is a little more cost effective. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally I finish off with this highly moisturising cream, this is a very thick and quite heavy cream yet I managed to use it twice a day everyday for 3 weeks with no break outs. I have put this aside until the winter, purely because I prefer a lightweight moisturiser during the warmer months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Earlier this year I was sent a variety of Korres products to try. In among these were the Korres Sunflower and Mountain tea hair range. I am always skeptical about trying new hair products, mainly as I am fairly happy with my original hair routine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are a really nice range, unlike most Korres shower products the scent is very light, but it is a lovely lovely smell all the same. It does stay after washing but it's nowhere near as strong as their showergels. For those of you that don't like overpowering scents I'd say you'd be fine with these. I personally love Korres products for their strong bold scents.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">Sunflower and Mountain tea, natural source of polyphenols, protect hair colour and sheen from frequent shampooing, styling and sun exposure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These all come in lovely sleek packaging, the design is good and it's easy to get the right amount of product each time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">As far as shampooing goes, this is really mild and gentle on the scalp and yet it made my scalp and hair feel super cleansed and 100% squeaky clean without drying out the hair.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">All round this is a really great shampoo and it c</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">an be purchased </span><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Korres-Sunflower-and-Mountain-Tea-Shampoo-Buy-One-Get-One-Free-250ml" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">here</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vitamin B3 and Provitamin B5 - Improves the shine, the feel and the flexibility of the hair, also protecting it against mechanical damage. In general they help make the hair more resistant to environmental stress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 1.3;">I managed to use this hair mask on each </span><span style="line-height: 20.8px;">occasion</span><span style="line-height: 1.3;"> that I washed my hair without it causing any build up. I have particularly dry hair and especially dry ends where the hair is most brittle from colouring.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. This sponge cost me £1.50 and was purchased from Primark, it's quite hard and not very flexible. I feel that the best application with this sponge is through dabbing, if you try to sweep you do end up fairly streaky. This washes OK and as you can see hasn't really stained too badly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. The middle sponge is the 'Beauty Blender',this cost me £16 and it is a popular blogger and youtuber favourite. It can be purchased with free delivery on <a href="http://www.beautyblender.co.uk/">www.beautyblender.co.uk</a> <a href="http://www.beautyblender.co.uk/product/beautyblender_classic_single_-_new_packaging/" target="_blank">here</a> along with a load of other interesting products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3. This sponge was purchased from Dealz and retails for £1 in the UK, the shape is different from the other two and I must say this is more awkward to use because of this. In addition it is very stiff and not very flexible. Again, like the one from primark it does tend to only work when bouncing the foundation in rather than smoothing it onto the skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And for the piece de resistance, coming in at just £5.99 from <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-Miracle-Complexion-Sponge_1389470/" target="_blank">boots</a>, this is soft but not as soft as the beauty blender. For me this is just the right consistency, it doesn't suck up all of your foundation and it works with a variety of different textured foundations and concealers. I can achieve such a light layer of foundation with this, yet it still gives flawless and full coverage. This is by far the best value sponge I have tried and I use it everyday. This washes really well and a couple of months in it still feels like new. I will definitely be repurchasing this sponge, whats more you can get it even better value, 2 sponges for £9.99 <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-2-Miracle-Complexion-Sponges_1743677/" target="_blank">here</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">OK, so I am loving this sponge, but I am still open to trying others, see below images taken from the boots website.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The first one I would like to try because it is so refined in shape and looks like it would be great for getting under the eyes and getting into any awkward little places. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The second one is another really interesting one, it's not a shape I have seen before in beauty blenders and for this reason alone I would like to see what it can do. I think this is perhaps just for fiddly areas as it's a little small for larger areas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And the final one I would like to try is cheaper than the 'Beauty Blender', however it's by the brand Dior. So in the case of this sponge I would like to know if it's Dior quality or if it's just a cheap blending sponge with Dior branding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For some time I have been interested in trying Dr.Paw Paw's multipurpose balm as I am a fan of products that do more than one thing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been using a similar product for the last 10 years, the product in question is Elizabeth Arden's 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant which at <a href="http://www.yesstyle.co.uk/en/elizabeth-arden-eight-hour-cream-skin-protectant-30ml-1oz/info.html/pid.1036777998" target="_blank">£12.90 for 30ml</a> is quite pricey. What I will say is that a little goes a long way and it's fantastic as so many different things from curing chapped lips and hands to taming unruly eyebrows and conditioning lashes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What I was looking for is something similar to the above but a cheaper alternative, perhaps something tinted as I do predominatly use the skin protectant on my lips. The most important thing I was looking for is something that smells better than the skin protectant as although it's a holy grail product for me I really dislike the strong herbal scent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was kindly allowed to try the peach pink balm by Dr Paw Paw and I only had to pay for postage and packaging (£3.95), these retail at <b>£6.95 for 25ml</b> which is cheaper than the Elizabeth Arden Skin Protectant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The order went through very quickly, I placed it on Thursday night and had the product at my door on Saturday morning in a lovely bubble envelope. I don't have anywhere local to me that sells this product so I will need to purchase this online. <a href="http://www.drpawpaw.com/">www.drpawpaw.com</a> offers free delivery on orders over £20, Lookfantastic also stocks this product with free delivery (for any spend) <a href="http://www.lookfantastic.com/dr.-pawpaw-original-balm-natural-25ml/11041967.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dr Paw Paw launched their original balm in November 2013, at which point it was the first Paw Paw balm in the UK. The original balm has no colour and is purely a multi use balm. The following year the the same product was launched in 2 colours, peach pink and ultimate red. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The above is the peach pink and I just love the colour and the formula. It's a little thicker than the Elizabeth Arden Skin Protectant but has a very similar feel. It creates a really good barrier and is intensly moisturising. It also thins a little when warmed with your fingertips and works really well as a light and natural cheek tint. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can only imagine that the original un-tinted variety of this would be perfect for many uses similar to the skin protectant, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is no scent to these products which is great because that is the main thing that erks me about the skin protectant, I can see this being the perfect substitute as it works really well on my dry lips and I love that little extra that it gives in the tint also. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The main 2 ingredients that feature in Dr Paw Paw's products are </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Paw Paw - Papaya to you and me</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 28px;">This wonderful fruit is nutrient-rich and packed full of antioxidants and minerals. It also contains vitamin B. & C which help to provide anti-inflammatory properties and add moisture whilst promoting </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 28px;">skin repair,</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 28px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 28px;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Helps to retains and restore moisture to lips, skin and hair. Promotes skin regeneration. It also is said to help minimize appearance of pore size and is a fantastic ingredient for skin cleansing and toning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm really impressed with this product, I love the colour and the application. It lasts really well and does a great job of conditioning my lips whilst also giving a nice colour and gloss to them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The packaging is really cute, and is more practical than the heavy glass jar that Elizabeth Arden's 8 Hour Skin Protectant. The tube is a great size to pop into most of my bags or even my coat pocket. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will definitely get this product again, it is nearly half the price of it's Elizabeth Arden counterpart and it smells better - Win!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A little while ago I was in Liverpool, and I couldn't resist popping into LUSH once or twice..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Miles of Smiles</b> is said to contain a mixture of 3 different mints in order to give s minty fresh taste that lasts. I have to say they certainly smell minty, however once you pop them one in your mouth and crunch it up it's not as minty as it could be. To be there was a strong taste of bicarbonate of soda. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Are you someone who impulse buys beauty products? Perhaps you buy things, try them once and then leave them in a cupboard? If this sounds like you I think you'd be the perfect candidate for a beauty box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I am trying to save money, so why buy into beauty subscriptions you say? Sounds frivolous doesn't it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The reason I started these is to have a little something to look forward to, I would be so good and not spend then I would splurge on makeup, etc. Now that I commit to these boxes I don't feel the need to splurge when feeling fed up because I know a little monthly treat is coming my way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My subscription box journey started with BirchBox and soon I was hooked and welcomed GlossyBox into my world. In all I was paying approx £26 per month for both beauty boxes, and in my experience it's totally worth it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What's great is that it forces you out of your comfort zone and encourages you to try wonderful new products which is something I've really enjoyed over the past year having been stuck in a rut with a lot of 'old faithful' products previously. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I went on the rolling contracts which was the slightly more expensive way of doing it but means you can cancel whenever you're ready. I have found that every month both boxes have contained near to double the value of the the price paid in products, sometimes more. I have had GlossyBoxes that have carried a value of over £70, which for a £10 subscription (£3.25 P&P) is fantastic value.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Both of the beauty box offer point systems which can be redeemed against further boxes and/or products in the BirchBox store Each month you get the opportunity to have your say and review the products, this gains you points. So far I have used £30+ BirchBox points on beauty treats which are great little extras.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are so many different subscriptions out there which is great, I have found that my GlossyBox has outperformed my BirchBox every month which isn't to say BirchBox isn't good, just so far GlossyBox has been amazing! I have decided to have a break from BirchBox and to try something new for a while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The wonder of these subscriptions is that there are so many to choose from to suit all budgets. The new one that I am trying is the You Beauty Box and it is the cheapest box I have seen, £6.95 including the postage and packaging, plus you get to choose your main 2 beauty treats so in all i'd say this box is fantastic value and I look forward to receiving my first one. Keep an eye on my Youtube channel for an unboxing video. I got my first box half price, so £3.48 for 2 products of my choice and free P&P can't be bad!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">If your interested in signing up for BirchBox, I would definitely recommend it - and if you use my link </span><a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/invite/FrugalCookie" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">https://www.birchbox.co.uk/invite/FrugalCookie</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> this will entitle you to £5 worth of BirchBox points!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I would also really recommend the GlossyBox too, again if your interested in signing up please use my referral link </span><a href="https://www.glossybox.co.uk/referal?CI=MjEyOTA5" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">https://www.glossybox.co.uk/referal?CI=MjEyOTA5</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have spent money on these things and yes they're cheap but sometimes it really is a case tha you get what you paid for and for this particular product that really rings true. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As I am trying out a lot of products I think it's only fair that I share my experiences with you, and you can then make your own decisions as to whether you will make a purchase. The below comments are just my personal experience and I am sure there are some out there that have had success with these products. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The first product in my series of flops is the e.l.f Studio Eye Primer & Liner Sealer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I got this product because all of the cream eye primers at e.l.f were sold out, and not I can see why.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So first of all I will talk about the primer and the whole reason that I bought this product. This is essentially a stick concealer, its very thick and doesn't glide onto the skin very nicely. I also found that it created little clumps and I would say this did't help with the application of eye shadow at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So as the primer is disappointing perhaps the other end of this stick will perform better? Nope, this is sold as a liner sealer. I tried this, I spent a long time applying my liner then started to apply this. Surprisingly it removed my liner, so I thought perhaps I hadn't let it dry long enough. So I left the liner dry for a decent length of time and tried again, still it removed the liner rather than sealing it in.</span></div>
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This palette retails at £9.99 on their <a href="http://www.w7cosmetics.co.uk/product/in-the-buff-2/" target="_blank">website</a>, so is a fraction of the price of the Urban Decay palette. I picked mine up cheaper than this, £5.99 from TK Maxx, so it was really fab value for a 12 colour palette in a neat tin. (currently on <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/W7-Colour-Palette-contains-colours/dp/B00TOJRLFK/ref=sr_1_187?ie=UTF8&qid=1459797379&sr=8-187&keywords=in+the+buff+w7" target="_blank">Amazon </a>for £5.70). So even if you pay full price for this set you get each shadow for less than a pound each and a really nice hard wearing tin that contains them, so I'd start by saying this is fantastic value.</div>
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There is a really good range of colours within this palette, they are all the same size, and one thing I will say is that for the light base colour it would be really great to have this as a larger block as this gets used the most, however to make up for this there is 2 light base colours. 4 of the colours are matt whilst the others have some level of sheen. </div>
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<span style="line-height: 24px;">Texture wise these could be a little more blendable but they are really pigmented and have great colour pay off, these as best to build up slowly rather than going in with too much from the start.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 24px;">Now that this palette has been used a lot and I've hit pan on a few of the colours I have noticed the quality has started to diminish slightly. This is still usable and does have life left but the texture has changed slightly.</span></div>
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If I had to score this palette out of 10 I would say a good 7, there are better quality palettes, but with quality comes higher prices. I think this is really good value and is perfect for anyone on a budget or someone starting out with makeup. It's a really comprehensive palette colour wise and will create some really amazing everyday and dramatic eyeshadow looks, and even the perfect smoky eye!<span style="line-height: 24px; text-align: center;">.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387363139784950068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434767162104659.post-61355768206889714652016-04-04T12:00:00.000+01:002016-04-04T13:09:12.570+01:00Budget Beauty Brands<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Something I have been working on this year is trying different skincare and makeup items and you guessed it the theme is BUDGET.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I've always used Clarins and Clinique for skincare, and high end makeup products, so for me trying budget items is sort of alien but I am truly looking forward to trying more and of course saving some pennies along the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here are some of the brands that I have tried so far:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Collection</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Natural Collection</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">E.L.F</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And here are some brands that are on my to-do list:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">RCMA</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lottie</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Milani</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Technic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Catrice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So far I have only tried one of two items from each brand, what I aim to do is get the essentials from each which will be enough to create a whole makeup look. I will then be able to rate each brand fairly on quality and value for money and will be able to share my favourites on here with you here and on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnHOR-aHnFgiDM8FZkFGhDg">youtube channel</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made this the first time with white rice, but find it more filling with brown. You can make this even cheaper by using a value brand white rice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Using brown rice this came in at approx 0.91p per portion for ingredients alone. It's fairly quick and easy to cook and is really healthy and nutritional. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This makes an appearance on meatless mondays, and during the week for a quick dinner. Sometimes I reduce the portion a little and serve with a salmon filet, or for the ultimate veggie curry I serve with just wholemeal chapati's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">£3.36 total per meal, also this makes enough curry for 4 people so it could make 2 meals for 2 just double the rice = total of £3.64 / 4 = £0.91 per person in ingredients!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If your looking for a range of truly refreshing body care products then I have to say these are them. For stockists please click on the below headings for the link.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.debenhams.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Korres Basil Lemon Body Scrub £12 for 150ml</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18.2px;">I use this product first in my shower. It's a deep cleansing body scrub, which is ideal for sore muscles and to give a really clean and refreshed feeling after exercise or </span><span style="line-height: 18.2px;">exertion</span><span style="line-height: 18.2px;">. This helped to make me feel invigorated and energized after a work out.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">This product combines ground Bamboo with Jojoba beads which helps to remove dead skin cells. Sodium, Magnesium, Zinc and Manganese assist in restoring energy to skin cells and hydrating the skin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px;">This Moisturising body milk is fantastic for adding a little more moisture to your skin. It smells just as good as as the scrub and shower gel. The scent is a little more diluted and smells somewhat lighter. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have been so lucky to be able to try these in order to share my thoughts you all.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As you will see from previous posts I am a big fan of this brands, however I have predominantly tried their shower gels and body creams so far and haven't really touched upon their makeup much.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So here are the products that I tried along with what I thought.</span></span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wild Rose CC (Colour Correcting) Cream £26 for 30ml - Can be purchased <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/" target="_blank">here </a></span></u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last summer I tried a BB cream for the first time and was astonished with the results, I have now tried this CC cream and have been wowed once again. It's so light yet manages to help iron out the appearance of imperfections. It's not really heavy coverage but I don't wear makeup for any reason other can concealing a few freckles which is does rather well. It gives such a beautiful glowing and dewy look to the skin and has been really kind and gentle, not causing any outbreaks or sensitivity. I only apply a thin layer but I think with more of this product you can achieve a higher level of coverage should you want it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I thought I had found the one, until this mascara came along. I couldn't believe just how amazing this is, it's got one of those lovely thick bristle brushes that I love and it does a great job making each eyelash stand out and look voluminous! It lasts really well throughout the day and does need a fairly strong eye makeup remover to assist with removal.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These lip butters are really nourishing and leave my lips feeling super soft and cared for. This mango one is particularly delicious in scent and has a pleasant taste too just in case you accidentally consume some.. I really love the coral orange colour of this product which isn't too bright and gives a nice look to the lips making them really kissable.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To summarise I have loved using these products, I'd find it difficult to name a favourite of these 3 as I love them all for their individual properties. I was blown away by the mascara and couldn't believe how much volume it added to my lashes. The CC is now a regular in my morning routine and eliminates the need for foundation or heavy makeup. As for the lip butter, these are a fab everyday staple which I love to have in my bag or at my desk.</span></span><br />
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*Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387363139784950068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434767162104659.post-70828094962139056502016-02-08T12:00:00.000+00:002016-02-08T20:31:34.197+00:00A Cheap Week!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last summer I went a bit over board and spent too much, then during the months after I kept going overboard, until now. It MUST stop!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So I started with my food shop, this week my boyfriend has gone away for work so I am on my own.I still managed to spend £77 in Tesco though..I suppose it's not so bad, I got cat food and biscuits, 3 greetings cards and 3 bunches of flowers i addition to the guinea pig veggies and a little something for me (food).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I got the ready prepared chicken breasts which are on a 3 for £10 usually and are fairly low in fat and calories. These contain 2 chicken breasts each, so I am having for dinner each night and the other I am adding to pasta and salad for my lunch the next day, I had my first one last night and am having chicken Cesar salad for lunch today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My challenge to myself is to not spend any money, not to need to do any mid week shops and generally to keep my purse firmly SHUT :-) Let's see how this goes!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387363139784950068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931434767162104659.post-11326907236648517522016-02-05T12:00:00.000+00:002016-02-05T12:00:16.709+00:00Snack Organisation | Freeze Dried Fruits<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Before Christmas I was in touch with The Snack Organisation and they very kindly sent me some of their freeze dried fruit to try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was looking for a low calorie, healthy snack and some of the 'dried' fruits I have tried in the past have been quite calorific, pumped with extra sugars and ingredients to help preserve them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They are different because they are freeze dried, they don't contain anything other than the fruit that they are made from which is fantastic. Whats more, these packets contain less than 70 calories each which is pretty damn good!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I loved the textures of each of these, the pineapple was slightly chewy, however each of the others is very crisp and dry/almost powdery in texture which I LOVE!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've always liked freeze dried strawberries and have only had them in cereals before, I'm so glad that I can finally buy these on their own because I really want to add them to white chocolate brownies and just eat them as they are.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The apricot and apple flavours are ones I had never tried and I love them, I would go as far to say I like the dried apple more than I like fresh apples!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are so versatile and could be used in so many different ways. they are also a healthy, delicious and very satisfying snack due to the crunch. These are available in Tesco and currently retail for £1.05, this may seem expensive but this is like no other snack on the supermarket shelves currently and you need to appreciate the cost of the packaging and the process to dry out the fruit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The only slight downside is that they don't come in multi packs as I would stock up, also sometimes I don't finish the whole packet in one go and there is no way of sealing the packet, this means moisture gets in and the fruit gets sticky and spoils, so I would recommend eating all of it in one sitting, but that't not difficult as they're so tasty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A little goes a long way, and I have a feeling this product will last me a very long time. The powder can be purchased on it's own for £18 and comes in Taupe, Light brown and Blonde. I tried Taupe and I have to say that colour looked really natural for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Above is all of the fantastic brow boosting products that I received to try. Now that I have road tested these I can give you my honest opinions.With the exception of the items from the 60 seconds set, the other items come together to make the Billion Dollar Brows Best Sellers Kit which retails at boots for £49.50.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is a really comprehensive kit which means super precise eyebrows are totally achievable at home, no salons and no tattoos required. The first time I used the kit it took be approx 30 minutes to get 2 perfect brows, I have since had a fair bit of practice and have got my time down to 10 minutes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is a fabulous 2 in one product, on one side you have a concealer and the other side has a highlighter. I draw around my eyebrows with the concealer and use the below smudging brush to distribute evenly. I then go back under the brow with the highlighter and blend this out using the below brush, this helps to create a really distinct and neat brow look. These are both really easy to blend and look natural once applied.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are so many good reasons not to waste food, one of them is that it's a total waste of money!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are a few food items that at one point I wouldn't of had a use for but now I find they are sometimes the best bit and here they are:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Celery leaves - these are fantastic used in soups and stews and also to flavour stocks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Broccoli stalks - I used to chuck these, now I have found they are amazing cut into little matchstick size pieces and used in coleslaw and salads. They are also delicious chopped in soups and stews, and I also feed them to my Guinea Pigs - if they're lucky! </span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Parmesan rinds - One of my chef friends told me this little trick and I love it, these can be tossed into soups and stocks or made into a stock. I used my last one in a courgette soup and it was delicious, the rinds can also be frozen until such time as you are ready to use it, then just use straight from the freezer.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes I find things get chucked because I don't have enough to make anything substantial with it, don't bin it, get creative, here are some ideas of what to do with 1:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Potato, courgette, sweet potato - Can be grated and added to soups, stews and stir frys. Also nice in omelettes or made into fritters.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carrot - Great in salads, added to soups and stews</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">egg - Boiled and added to salad, or added to a white sauce for moussaka etc, used to egg wash pastry.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">small piece of cheese - added to pasta, salad, sandwiches chuck i in anything really or top mash potato/cottage pies, etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">small amount of corn, chickpeas, mixed beans, etc - Add to pasta or salads, make hummus or other bean purees. Add to soups and stews, or blitz with breadcrumbs or mash potato and make burgers/patties.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Meat leftover from roast dinners also is a common thing to be thrown away, here is some ideas for using it up in a creative and delicious way:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chicken - Can be sliced or shredded and used in cold salads, I particularly like doing a pasta salad for our lunched the next day, although I do love a roast chicken sandwich! Not only does this ingredient work well in cold foods, you can add it as a pizza topping and add to soups, stews and hearty meals such as a chicken, pesto and butternut squash lasagne.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Beef - You absolutely cant beat a beef sandwich the next day, I like horseradish with mine.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pork - I love shredded pork or gammon, whatever I have basically put into coleslaw, in sandwiches and salads</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leftover bones - These will make the best fresh stock which is a cut above your bog standard stock cube and so so worth the effort.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is really lightly scented and pleasant to wear. My underarm skin felt lovely and soft and most importantly it didn't feel sticky and didn't take too long to dry. This is a little more expensive than the spray I currently use, however over the past few weeks the product has hardly gone down in volume, so although it costs a little more on the outset it lasts much longer than a spray bottle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This deodorant isn't scented. It is a moist spray unlike the aerosols, it takes a similar amount of time to dry. The lack of scent is good as it doesn't interfere with your perfume like some strong smelling deodorants can. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And what's more these dont contain any nasty ingredients such as parabens SLS/SLES propylene glycol or silicone and they aren't tested on animals.</span></div>
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