Radox Bath Smoothie review

"Radox have released 3 new Bath Smoothies which smell heavenly Each of the Radox Bath Smoothies has a thick creamy texture with a delicious scent which is guaranteed to transform your boring old bath time to the ultimate 'me time' relaxation session.

Radox Bath Smoothies have taken the natural products found in the Shower Smoothies and blended them into a luxurious smooth cream designed to deliver a sumptuous bathing experience that will leave you smelling good enough to eat.

Choose from three tantalising variants based on the Shower Smoothie Range; Spirit booster, Soul Soother and Tropical Tranquillity and create your own perfect bath time.

Spirit Booster is a rich and creamy mix of yoghurt, cranberry and elderberry to boost body and mind.

Tropical Tranquillity is a divine combination of coconut, crushed almonds and myrrh to indulge the senses.

Soul Soother incorporates chamomile, blackcurrant and cranberry to calm the mind.


The Radox Bath Smoothies produce a lot of bubbles , you really don't need to pour alot in to produce s symphoney of bubbles ike this.

Awwwh cute Rubber Ducky aka @mummybarrow

The only down side I think I would like to see a more Man friendly option the only one of the three is neutral and that would  be the Tropical Tranquillity. 

On offer at  Tesco at the momennt for £1.99 usually £2.99 but you can't put a price on luxury can you? . So there no excuse not to go and buy yourself some, then run yourself a nice hot bath, put some music on have a glass of wine, and then the world unwind around you. Then when you are relaxed, you can go to work on your husband and convince him you NEED that handbag and you NEED those shoes!.


Give your skin the yummiest of treats with this rich and creamy range of Bath Smoothies. It’s like food for your skin. All thick and creamy, indulgent and yummy. Your skin will thank you.

New Air wick Odour Dectect Review

I love think that make my life easier especially when I am on my holidays. I was given the chance to review the New Air Wick Odour Dectect.

Now as my friend was going to come and look after my cats for the week I was away I felt same in the knowledge that this was fragrancing my home whilst I was away. And that my friend didn't have to come into pongy house and feed my cats.

The new Air Wick Odour Detect is rather clever( shame it can't do the DIY really) it actually seeks out the smell and zaps a spray into the air.

Sweet as they look cats can smell.

A new survey released today by Air Wick, for the launch of the NEW Air Wick Odour Detect™ air freshener, reveals that 79% of people notice unpleasant or distinctive odours in someone else’s home, that’s almost a whopping 4 out of 5 people! Picking up on the stink isn’t where it ends though, over half of the people surveyed (51%) admitted to judging a person’s cleanliness because of it.

The survey also revealed the following:

·        82% of people are embarrassed by bad odours in their home when guests are around with 43% of people revealing that their most embarrassing moment would be if their bathroom was left smelling less than fragrant.

·        66% had noticed unpleasant odours in their own house and 39% worried about how clean their house was as a result.

·        43% of people would apologise for unpleasant odours in their home when guests were over with a further 20% of people admitting that they couldn’t relax in their own home

·        76% of people surveyed noticed distinctive pet smells. The top three worst odours in the home voted for were: the kitchen bin, the bathroom after someone in the house has used it, the kitchen after you have cooked. 46% of people actually said that a smelly bin was their worst kitchen nightmare

·        82% of people said they felt happiest and most relaxed when their home smelt pleasant with 43% of people feeling most proud when their home smelt its best

NEW Air Wick Odour Detect™is the FIRST air freshener that uses odour sensor technology to automatically detect and overcome unpleasant odours, meaning you don’t have to worry about it!

Now you can be confident knowing that your home will always be welcoming and pleasurable for family and unexpected guests. So if your pet let’s off an unpleasant odour, your partner uses the bathroom or last night’s dinner smells linger longer than you would like, you don’t have to panic!

A result of 5 years of research and development, NEW Air Wick Odour Detect™ uses the same technology found in high end cars such as BMW and Mercedes. The Odour Detect can sense thousands of odours so you can be confident knowing this clever device is taking care of your home and making sure it always smells good.

A spokesperson for Air Wick said:‘As the statistics from the survey prove, it’s not just the look of our homes that is important, smell plays a vital role in how we feel in our own homes and other peoples. A huge 82% of people feel embarrassed by bad odours in their own home when guest are around, with over half saying they judge people because of it. Air Wick Odour Detect automatically detects smells so if you have become accustom to them or just don’t have time to maintain a pleasant smelling home, the product will overcome the whiffs for you so you don’t have to feel embarrassed or be judged because of it!’ 

NEW Air Wick Odour Detect™ Compact will be available to purchase from July 2011 at all major supermarkets,with the NEW Air Wick Odour Detect™ Max being available from August.

 

Air Wick Odour Detect™ is available at all major supermarkets

·        Air Wick Odour Detect™ is available in the following sizes:

    Max(21cm tall x 8.5cm wide) RRP £13.99 –for larger rooms such as the Living Room

       Compact (13cm tall x 6.5cm wide) RRP £9.99 –for smaller rooms such as the Bathroom

·        Air Wick Odour Detect™ starter kits contain:

      Air Wick Odour Detect Compact starter kit – 1 Compact diffuser, 1 fragrance spray (choose from Cool Linen and White Lilac or Sicilian Lemon and Ginseng) and 3 AA batteries

       Air Wick Odour Detect Max starter kit – 1 Max diffuser, 1 fragrance spray(chose from Cool Linen & White Lilac or Smooth Satin & Moon Lily)and 3 AA batteries  

·        Refills for both the Max and Compact are available in a wide range of fragrances RRP £3.49

·        For more information visit www.airwick.co.uk

And I came back from holiday to a lovely smelling home with no whiffs and lingering smell. This is different from those air fresheners you plug in because it is stand alone. I shall be buying one for up stairs and placing it in my son's room as I am sure there is something starting to grow in there. !!! So for cooking your Chicken Tikka meal to the smells and whiffs family life creates, this is a product I think is great.

Behaviour mangement in children a short guide.

Why do children misbehave at home or at school?

• Because they are bored- reported in TES that a third of schools bore their pupils. I suspect the same can be said of us parents !.

• Poorly explained and maintained boundaries.

• Lack of respect.

• Inappropriate teaching/learning or parenting style.

• Problems at home.

How do we change?

• Make the curriculum at school and activities at home  more interesting.

• Remember that boys in particular learn better when they are doing something that is more physically involved.

• Boys need competition to thrive.

• And for those of us that teach - it is an idea to have a no hands up policy, this prevents the same children answering all the time and encourages others to be involved.

• Meet and greet children as they arrive in the class-set the scene as the day starts- look for signs of unhappiness and try to sort before the lessons start. This can be the same if you are a parent and about to either go shopping or perhaps attend a big event like a wedding.

• As it often case of school every lesson is treated as a clean sheet. At home you can move onto a new activity and treat this as your clean sheet.

• Break your lesson /parenting day into small chunks- quiet and still/ physical - ie use hand clap game to brain storm ideas/ share knowledge in pairs. And if you are a parent at home perhaps a game of i-spy?.

• Agree firm fair boundaries and be consistent.

• Respect is a two way street.

• Maintain a child's self esteem .

• An activity that is fun will get done

When things go wrong 

• Deescalate the situation.

•  Gentle reminders- praise then a quiet reminder.

• Use child's name, maintain eye contact, say thank you but not please as this suggests you are asking them or pleading.

• Be aware of everything that is happening.

• Ask child- What should you be doing?Do not tell. A child's attention is maintained and they are taking ownership of the situation and their behaviour ( it is helping develop self awareness)

• Do not disagree with child- this causes an argument and leads to confrontation.

• Humour can sometimes deescalate a situation.

• Give child choices- right choice = praise, wrong choice = consequence.
  
  
  
  

Personal development

• Always seek help and advice - it is OK to say you need suggestions / help.

• Be critical of your own performance and teaching of your lesson if you are a teacher. If you are a parent it is pretty much the same really!.

• Observe other parents and observe your child's teacher if you help in their, class or another class or year group.

• Share knowledge and experience.

• Look for solutions to problems.

• Children can see if you lack confidence- appear confident and remember body language.

I don't have all the answers to behaviour management in children these are just a few useful tips. Your parenting style is up to you and no one can  tell you how to bring up your own child. Do what is right for your child at each stage in their life and take it easy and don't stress over things. Parenting is for life . It is a honour to be a parent and should not be seen as a chore.

Scoobits Scooter review

Why not jazz-up your scooter ready for summer?

A fun way to personalize your scooter, the first ever collectable scooter accessory.

Scoobits are the latest accessory craze to hit the school run this year. Scoobits are a unique range of cute, colourful characters that kids simply strap onto their scooters making them their own. Scoobits personalise scooters, making them stand out from the crowd on the school run and in the playground.

Appealing to both boys and girls aged three years and over, Scoobits are packed with kerbside credibility and personality. They feature a range of popular characters to collect, swap and trade.

Scoobits simply attach to the scooter and hold firm thanks to its clever badge and strap design. Made from tough, durable 100% silicone, Scoobits do not contain UPVC and are safe, soft and squidgy for little fingers.

And don’t forget, Scoobits are not just for scooters. Children can 'scoobit' their bike, trike, or personalise school bags. So why not collect them?

Affordable at just £3.99, there are nine Scoobits characters to collect and swap. They are ideal for pocket money purchases and party bags.

I think they are a brilliant product to encourage your child not to be taken to school by you in the car enabling you to walk while they scoot!. You could always get a scooter of your own I have seen many an adult scooter reviewed on the Gadget show!

To see all the Scoobits characters and stockists go to www.scoobits.com.

Nakd bar review

With the emphasis on healthy lunchboxes now it is refreshing to have a healthy alternative to that chocolate covered biscuit. I often see what is put into children's lunch boxes as I work in a school , and they all enjoy sweet treats and chocolate covered bars( Many schools allow chocolate biscuits as it not seen as a sweet, yet they are really !) . Children seem to understand about healthy food and many school have  good policy on healthy eating. My own son is now conscious of your GDA . 

What are Guideline Daily Amounts? IGD established GDAs between 1995 and 1998 Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) are guidelines for healthy adults and children about the approximate amount of Calories, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, total sugars, protein, fibre, salt and sodium required for a healthy diet. GDAs provide companies with a consistent approach to nutrition labelling. They give consumers additional information which they can use to gain a better understanding of their daily intake of specific nutrients. GDAs are not targets for individuals to consume, but a guideline or benchmark to help them make dietary choices and balance their daily intake. For example, consumers can use them as a basis against which to judge the contribution of fat made by a particular food product to their diet.

Therefore when I was offered the Nakd bars to try I knew they would be put to good use; from J taking one to school as a healthy change from a sausage butty: to a boast after he was put through his paces at rugby.. The Nakd bars are different as they are 100% natural ingredients, they are wheat, dairy and gluten free and are full of goodness. The bars come in seven flavours Cocoa Delight, Cocoa Mint and the award winning* Cocoa Orange. Or try something a little fruitier with Berry Delight, which combines raw dates and cashews with raisins, raspberries and natural berry flavouring. Alternatively discover the delicious flavours of Cashew Cookie, Ginger Bread or Pecan Pie. Go on I can't resist saying "mmmmmm pie' and no I am not a simpson character!


"Nakd bars are a 100% natural whole food bar. A delicious blend of unsweetened fruit, rolled oats, nuts and spices. Nakd bars contain no artificial ingredients of any kind, no-added sugar and are made raw, never cooked. In fact if they were any more natural you'd have to peel them. They are a combination of natural superfoods with nothing artificial, so they are good for you in lots of ways. Rich in phytonutrients from raw plant foods to promote a healthy immune system and body function. Natural source of essential vitamins and minerals like B-vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron to help provide energy, support a strong immune system, strengthen bones, and combat stress and ageing. High fibre to help balance blood sugar levels, control appetite and aid digestion. Plant-source protein to help maintain muscle, support metabolism, balance blood sugar, and control appetite."

We were sent the entire range to try out, obviously some flavours that were more popular than other. I bet you can guess what flavours they were., yes that's right  the cocoa ones !.

Nakd bars are suitable for people who have diabetes and also people who are coeliac as they are gluten free.

There were one or two flavours J and I were not keen on and this is no way reflects on the bars in general. They make ideal snacks and are great for lunchboxes , they are also ideal if your are out walking too as they will give you a natural burst of energy. Available from most supermarkets you can find out more about Nakd on their Facebook page.

(as you might of guessed I was sent these bars to review !)