Gifts Just 4 Mum!

No more horrid bubblebath and talc, we would love to receive this great gifts so hope they help you with some hints!

Choc Chick Kit £9.99 reviewed by Mandy from Hampshire in February 2010

"At last a way to make really nice and "healthy" chocolates yourself.  The cute bag comes with everything apart from the moulds so I used ice cube trays which made chocs in an interesting shape but rather nicer that the normal contents of the tray.  Not to be added to your gin & tonic though!  You can also add other ingredients to make different types of chocolates but I didn't as I couldn't wait that long to make them.  The end results were lovely, a real grown up chocolate, although my little boy enjoyed licking the whisk.  This is a great present for any chocolate lover especially a friend that is hard to buy for."

Visit www.chocchick.com for more details and use the code CHOCwhatson4 to receive a 10% discount until 30th April 2010.

Jackie Love Songs album & For The Best Mum In The World...Ever album reviewed by Sam in February 2010

"These are both feel good compilation albums, and great gifts.  The Jackie Love Songs 3CD album is mainly 70s songs, all classics.  For The Best Mums in World 2CD album is more of a mix from 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s - I did prefer this one because the 70s is a tiny bit early for me (yes honestly!) and I'm not as keen as the other decades.  My hubbie who is the other side of 40 had a look at both of them and made lots of reminising noises about the tracks on Jackie Love Songs which I think says it all!  Jackie Love Songs also has cool retro sleeve notes with pics and info about all the 70s heartthrobs.  I will be putting both albums in my car and singing very loudly!"


Radox Bath and Shower products by Sam from Hampshire in January 2010

"I haven't used Radox in the bath since I was a teenager so used trying them out as a great excuse to escape for a long soak!  The bubbles are great and stayed for the whole bath, I preferred the Time Out Bath Therapy to the Moisture Soak Bath Therapy as the latter was quite perfumed.  I've also tried the shower smoothie and the exfoilator.  I really liked the smoothie but the exfoilator was a little tame for me, I prefer more "grit" in an exfoilator but a good one to try for a beginner!"  Visit www.be-selfish.co.uk

AmaZene Bath Soak reviewed by Emma from North Yorkshire in November 2009

"Wow. This was lovely.  I had Cocoa and Copaiba bath soak, and a toddler that wanted to drink the water. It was a fantastic guilt free pleasure that helped me relax in indulgence. It would make a fantastic Christmas present for anyone. Fully organic and formulated to protect and nourish skin. I certainly felt nourished. Check out the web-site. A little pricey, but lovely for a treat.  For me that is after a week and work, when my little one is in bed."

Visit www.amazene.co.uk

FingerPrint Jewellery reviewed by Sam from Hampshire in November 2009

"I had a bracelet created with Alice's fingerprint a couple of years ago so I jumped at the chance of having another piece of jewellery made for me!  I opted for a silver ingot with one fingerprint and I'm absolutely delighted with it!  The whole process was easy and fun, from receiving the kit from Lisa to the emails at every stage keeping me informed accurately of the progress.  Alice really enjoyed doing her fingerprints in the putty!  The ingot arrived today and is bigger than I thought but I love it.  It's quite heavy as is the chain which is great as you can tell it's a quality piece.  I know I will treasure this forever.  Thank you Lisa!"  Visit www.fingerprint-jewellery.co.uk for the full range.

I Want a Poem reviewed by Sam from Hampshire in November 2009

"I actually won a competition on www.iwantapoem.co.uk to have a poem written for Alice!  But it's such a good idea for a special present, or for a wedding, christening or other family occasion, I thought I would include the details on this page too.  Amy asked me for some details and special things I wanted to include and three days later she sent me my 10 verse poem!  Although I won the poem it's a unique and very good value present, just £5 a verse.  So judge for yourself, here is my poem to Alice...."

Montagne Jeunesse face masques reviewed by Becky from London in November 2009

"These are almost good enough to eat.  I loved the white chocolate masque the best because it was creamy and just smelled gorgeous.  These masques are perfect for a little "me time" and come in handy single use sachets.  Best of all they are less than £1 each!"

Visit www.montagnejeunesse.com

"Never Kiss a Man in a Canoe" by Tanith Carey, not reviewed yet but we thought this book sounded such a good pressie we've added the details for you now. 

“Never Kiss a Man in a Canoe” is a  collection of the funniest- and most bizarre  - agony aunt advice from the 1850’s to the 1960’s  and  a fascinaating glimpse into our past.

Author Tanith Carey trawled the archives of newspaper and magazines for  this collection of advice from long-forgotten problem pages.   From advice on the immorality of reading a crime novel or riding a bike to Sunday school, etiquette and how to make a boy into a man, this book is a slap in the face for everyone accustomed to the politically correct advice of today. Mums will also be aghast to read how parents of the past were advised to pick their babies up as little as possible to avoid stimulating them, and to make sure their infants always slept in a cap to stop their ears sticking out. A beautifully packaged hardback which would make the perfect Christmas gift , “Never Kiss a Man in A Canoe” is a fascinating tribute to the manners of the past that will make you grateful times have moved on! It’s available at all good book shops and currently on Amazon for the special introductory price of just 5.99  - 40 % off.

Dairy Diary reviewed by Ruth from Shropshire in October 2009

"I remember my Mum having a Dairy Diary from the milkman when I was a little girl so I was intriged when I received a "modern" version to review.  It's one of those things that you wouldn't admit to owning to your friends but you'd use loads!  It's full of tons of useful information, conversion tables, first aid, washing symbols, time zones and much more.  As well as a proper diary with different recipes each page.  The gift pack comes with a mini diary and a wooden book holder to.  My Mum has tried to steal it but I want to keep it!!"  Visit www.dairydiary.co.uk 

Lavera Wild Rose Body Lotion reviewed by Juliet from Hampshire in October 2009 (more reviews to follow)

"Nice and elegant packaging, if a little old fashioned.  The first thing I noticed upon opening this cream was the fairly strong smell.  I think the smell is very "old lady" and would not consider putting this on if I was going out in public.  However, on the positive side, the cream itself feels smooth and milky and rubs in well leaving my skin feeling very soft.  Once on for a few minutes it does not feel as if you have lotion on as it is not at all sticky or greasy."  Visit www.lavera.co.uk

aquarterof.co.uk reviews by Sam from Hampshire in October 2009 (more reviews to follow)

"This a great blast from the past!  I remember the days of the corner shop very fondly and this is what aquarterof is based around.  I was lucky enough to receive a quarter of cola cubes, flying saucers, fizzy cola bottles, foam mushrooms and some packets of popping candy - which my husband wanted to have with cola!  The sweets are in a plastic bag but inside a white paper bag, a nice touch.  A treat for all the family or a gift for that hard to buy for person!"  Visit www.aquarterof.co.uk

And review by Katrina from Hampshire in October 2009

"Seriously dangerous temptation for someone with a sweet tooth. I loved it, on the net browsing and finding all my favourite childhood sweets that I'd forgotten all about. I did eat far too many but I know I'll be back again but maybe with a little more self restraint."

Breo Roam Watch reviewed by Sam from Hampshire in September 2009

"I reviewed this as something for children but I honesty think it's a  really cool gift for Mums too!  It's a rubber bracelet with a watch in it. and according to the blurb it's made of Tourmaline which is supposed to make you calm, can't say I can report that but I really love it!  They come in 25 colours and are only £9.99 so a completely affordable pressie!"  Available from www.micro-scooters.co.uk.

Dodo Pad reviewed by Paula from Yorkshire in September 2009

"I have been trying out the dodo pad for the last few weeks and so far am really impressed with it. I am usually very unorganised and have bits of paper lying around all over with appointments on shopping lists etc but I must admit even I have felt quite organised over the past few weeks. The diary has enough spaces in it for me to fill in appointments not only for myself but my husband and little boy as well. 

It also has blank pages on the other side of page that I can doodle on while I am on the phone and scribble down numbers or things I need to do. Its quite big so not the sort of organiser you'd want to carry round in your handbag (although if you have a Mary Poppins bag like me it will probably fit in nicely) so I just left ours out where we could all see it and fill in any info we needed.

My husband (who is even worse than me than remembering dates/times etc) is also very impressed with it in fact so impressed that when he started university on Monday morning for the first time I noticed that the dodo pad seems to have disappeared with him! The dodo pad is going to be ideal for him to fill in all his university commitments as well as family commitments and the interesting facts that are on most pages can keep him occupied during the more boring lectures!  All in all it is a really good organiser and although it is aimed more at students I would say that it is also suited to any busy mums out there who have trouble juggling family and work and staying one step ahead!!!"  Visit www.dodopad.co.uk for their full range.

Totally Chick Flicks reviewed by Stacey from London in September 2009

"This is a surprisingly good compliation of lots of faves and enjoyable car listening or loaded up on the ipod if you are forcing yourself to do some housework!  Quite cool songs included like The Cure - Friday I'm in Love, Lifehouse - Broken and Rhianna - Disburbia aswell as the expected ones like Gabrielle - Out of Reach and Diana Ross - I'm coming out... so not too much of a Mummy cliche!"

Michael Bolton One True Love reviewd by Julie from Yorkshire in September 2009

"I'm not a Michael Bolton fan particularly but enjoyed the album, it's easy listening.  Quite a good CD to have on whilst relaxing in the bath if you know what I mean!  Don't tell anyone I said this about a Michael Bolton CD but Lady Gaga worked on one of the tracks apparently so I've not got

too old yet!  My Mum also loves it, oh dear..."