Dummies all in the name of peace

The other day I went swimming( ie I just sat in the hot tub and J went swimming)  whilst Mr T went going at the Belfry hotel. So going through the the swimming pool reception , there was a young mum there with her toddler dummy stuck in mouth. Sure the little girl was cute enough , she said " I am going swimming " half garbled through her dummy.

So we get to the  pool and I hibernate in the hot tub and J does line swimming, and then the toddler enters with her mum and proceeds to go swimming with the dummy in her mouth!!!!!! No I am sure that this is not hygienic. You probably have your own thoughts about dummies, I don't like them myself I never used them, and as I also teach speech and language it doesn't help a child with their own letter and sound formation to have a dummy stuck in their mouth.

What are your thoughts on children and dummies?

Rollie the cat goes trick or treating with Swizzels Matlow Halloween mix

Swizzels Matlow is gearing up for Halloween with a range of ghoulish products. Its new Halloween range features treat bags and tubs, which includes Love Hearts, Drumsticks, Fizzers, New Refreshers and Fruity Pops. The new big bags for hungry trick or treaters, or families to share at parties, include Trick or Treat Lolly Mix, Monster Treats and Spooky Treat or Trick Mix. Other frightening fancies include Skulls N’ Devils, Bites and Fright Mix.

Here we see Rollie after his recent Trick or Treat adventures he has got a Drumstick lolly. Halloween is on Monday so I am stocking up as it be be answering the door getting recognized from school so there is nothing better than stocking up with Swizzels Mattlow which are in Derbyshire I am also happy to help local firms as its supports the local economy.

Swizzels Matlow is the UK’s largest family-owned independent sugar confectionery business and one of the few confectionery companies to still manufacture sweets in the UK. The company makes a range of well known products including Love Hearts, New Refreshers, Drumstick Lollies, Rainbow Drops, Double Lollies and Fruity Pops. In fact, they have been trading in the confectionery sector for over 80 years.

Swizzels’ have a new Halloween range which includes special treat bags and tubs of their perennial favourites, including Love Hearts, Drumsticks, Fizzers, New Refreshers and Fruity Pops. The new big bags for hungry trick or treaters, or families to share at parties, include Trick or Treat Lolly Mix, Monster Treats and Spooky Treat or Trick Mix.  Other frightening fancies include Skulls N’ Devils, Bites and Fright Mix.

Disclosure ( Rollie was sent these for review and yes he did brush his teeth after his lolly)

Silent Sunday

Talking Brix Autistic communication

Use one Brix for personal reminders, or attach as many as you like, creating simple, scalable communication grids. Talking Brix are thin, light communicators with built-in magnets, perfect for carrying in a pocket, or placing around the room! For table-top users, Talking Brix use an ingenious tab and slot connector to link to other Brix.

Create multi-message communicators in any arrangement you like. Straight-line layouts reinforce sequential communication or linear learning activities. L-shape and other layouts allow users to create communication grids that meet their unique physical needs. At a cost-conscious price, one, two, three or more messages.

Each pack of 3 Talking Brix includes 1 each in Red, Blue, and Green.
Dimensions: 2.56" x 2.56" x 0.6" (L x W x H)
Activation Area: 1.8"

Talking Brix feature:

• Connectable devices for customizable layouts
• Easy single-message recording on each Brix
• 10 seconds of recording time Power on/off switch

10 seconds of recording timePower on/off switch

• Rechargeable battery (built-in)
• 1.8" Activation area
• Free Snap Switch Cap included

Items like this are brilliant for autistic children or those with no speech little steps it opens up the whole world to autistic children its about setting achievable target.

Sanex Zero review and giveaway

A repost but I didn't have the prize to giveaway at the time !!

I was sent the  Sanex Zero sensitive and Sanex dry shower gels for review. I have sensitive skin myself as does J and Mr T as well. I had just been using the free shower gels you get in hotels, and the one I had been using recently was from a very expensive hotel £300 a day , which was the stay and not the price of the gel!  . So you would have thought that such a hotel would have used some quality shower gel!. It left me with a rash around the neck!.

Immediately I got the shower gel I rushed off to use it don't worry there wasn't a trail of clothes as as I rushed up the stairs i wouldn't want to leave you with that mental image to scar you forever!

The one that I tried was the Sanex Zero sensitive shower gel. there is no fragrance is just a clear gel that is kind to the kind. And its no that sort of shower gel that slips over your finger s just as you are about to apply it to yourself. I noticed within minutes that the area of irritatation I had around my neck was beginning to calm down, along with following the below tips for Sanex and using their shower gel, I am sure it will disappear completely.

Surviving winter with Sanex Zero%

Many of us take our skin for granted forgetting that it is a living, breathing organ. Understanding how best to look after your skin will help keep it healthy, conditioned and looking good.

With this winter set to be the coldest in recent years, you’ll notice a difference in your skin as the season changes. Skin will begin to dry and feel uncomfortable and itchy. Worse still, it’s a minefield when picking the best skin-care products that contain ‘no nasties’.

To help combat this, Sanex, the healthy skin expert, has five top tips to beat the winter blues and keep your skin looking and feeling great:

1. Keep your skin hydrated from within by drinking lots of water throughout the day. Herbal tea is also great when it’s really cold, and will help your skin maintain a healthy glow
2. It’s important to exfoliate your skin even in the winter months. A good body brush can help remove dead skin cells and improve circulation
3. It’s tempting to shower in hot water when it’s cold outside but in fact, you’ll dehydrate your skin even more! Use hydrating shower gels like new Sanex Zero% designed to work with your skin’s natural processes to offer: protection, moisturisation and pH balance
4. Lips become easily chapped during winter, so important not to neglect them. Soften them up with a lip balm that contains good moisturising properties and vitamin E
5. Just because summer is over, it’s still important to protect your skin from UV rays. Apply a sunscreen with at least an SPF 15 or more to protect your skin 

The new range of bath and shower products from Sanex minimise chemical ingredients and maximise benefits to the body’s largest organ - our skin.
To launch the new Sanex Zero% shower and bath range, ‘living sculptures’ performed on London’s South Bank. The performance was held to encourage people to think twice about using unnecessary chemicals on their bodies:

The new Sanex Zero% range contains:

• 0% Parabens
• 0% Colorants
• 0% Phthalates
• 0% Phenoxyethanol

Its biodegradable formulation is also proven to be better for the environment and has been awarded the European Eco Flower. This means that Sanex Zero%:
- Has a minimal impact on aquatic ecosystems
- Fulfils strict biodegradability criteria

Sanex Zero% is available in the following variants:

Normal skin, dry skin and sensitive skin RRP £1.89, 250ml

Also available: Sanex Zero% foam bath for normal skin RRP £3.19, 650ml

The Sanex Zero% range is dermatologically tested and proven to keep skin healthy.

 

The super folks over at Sanex have kindly donated a set of Zero% shower gels (1 x normal skin, 1 x dry skin & 1 x sensitive skin) to give away to one lucky winner. Thank you to Sanex for providing the prize for this giveaway.

To enter the giveaway:

Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect and leave me a comment below with a means of contacting you.

For one bonus entry

• Follow me on twitter @needaphone and tweet:"I am showering @needaphone with compliments over at http://ninjakillercat.blogspot.com/ " Leave me a comment to say that you have.

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There are a maximum of two entries per person. Giveaway closes at Midnight (BST) on 25th  November. UK entries only please. Winner will be chosen from all eligible entries using random.org.

Good luck!

The prizes were given for the purpose of this review & Sanex have kindly donated the prize for this giveaway. No other reward, financial or otherwise, was received in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.