Champneys Moisture Miracle Rescue BalmBeauty by Mrs C - September 20, 2011 Oh no......my Champney's Moisture Miracle Rescue Balm has nearly all gone. I use it for absolutely everything and I love the stuff! Obviously I use it on my lips to keep them nice and moist but I also happen to rub it on my elbows when they feel dry and it's brilliant as a cuticle cream too. My heels got the Moisture Miracle Rescue Balm
A Glass of Wine or Two?Cardiff and WalesFood and DrinkRants and Raves by Mrs C - September 19, 2011September 4, 2017So this week alcohol can give you cancer! Apparently it's because ethanol is a carcinogen on certain parts of the body.Last month we were told that too much alcohol can make your blood pressure rise and your teeth rot. But hang on a minute...... in June older women were 'advised' that a glass of red in the evening was good for them. And a few
Comvita Protective Day MoisturiserBeautyShopping and About Town by Mrs C - September 12, 2011The jury's still out on the Comvita Protective Day Moisturiser which I bought last month. It definitely does the job on the moisturising front but I'm finding it a bit sticky. It seems to take ages to sink in, which is more than a bit annoying in the mornings when time is of the essence and you're waiting to put your make-up on.Granted though, on
Guerlain Terracotta Skin Healthy Glow Foundation – Yay!!Beauty by Mrs C - August 24, 2011August 24, 2011Being a freckly, fairish person I don't tend to wear foundation really in the Summer and rely on my 'healthy, freckly' look to get by. It's difficult to put foundation on top of freckles anyway without it looking way, way too obvious for my liking. But I've been trying Guerlain Terracotta Skin Healthy Glow Foundation in the 'Blondes' shade off and on over the past
What Is A Radius Toothbrush?Beauty by Mrs C - August 23, 2011I have just started using a Radius Toothbrush and am reserving judgement properly until I've been using it for a few months.Radius claim that their toothbrushes last for up to 9 months which is loads longer than ordinary toothbrushes. Apparently their bristles don't absorb water and this means they last longer. Well, we'll see!I am rubbish with toothbrushes and am forever having to buy
A Weekend Break at The Crowne Plaza in MarlowTravel, Holidays and Hotels by Mrs C - July 31, 2011July 31, 2011A weekend in The Crowne Plaza in Marlow might not be everyone's first choice for a short break but we've just come back and had an unexpectedly lovely time. I suppose it was helped by the weather but our first beer in the sunshine on The Terrace overlooking the ornamental lake was probably the best glass of beer all year and I swear I could
Top Ten Baby Names 2010The Kids by Mrs C - July 28, 2011July 28, 2011The Office for National Statistics have released the most recent list of top baby names for 2010 and guess what, surprise surprise, Oliver and Olivia are still there at the top for the 3rd year running!It would appear from the list of really traditional names for girls and boys that not many of us Brits go down the weird and wonderful route when it
Homemade Pizzas for Dinner Anyone?Food and Drink by Mrs C - July 19, 2011July 19, 2011How scrummy do these homemade pizzas from Jamie Oliver's book (Jamie's Italy) look?!I have so many cookery books which are just hanging around on top of my fridge gathering dust but a couple of them are genuinely much thumbed-through and used. Once upon a time it was Jamie's Botham Burgers which were a staple treat when the girls were much younger but I've got
energys resonance – Luxury Skincare?Beauty by Mrs C - July 2, 2011November 4, 2012Last week I tried out a new range of products from Energys. I didn't just try the cleanser and the moisturiser this time though as I thought I'd see what difference it would make if I did the whole beauty regime from start to finish.I used the: energys resonance skin purity perfect cleanser energys resonance gentle exfoliant energys resonance energy gel energys resonance exquisite eyes energys resonance essential essence light
Nine Lives by Dan FoxBooksRants and Raves by Mrs C - June 21, 2011Just finished reading Nine Lives by Dan Fox. It's a beautiful read and the author's style has a poetic, raw quality to it.His descriptions almost make you feel as if you're actually there in the thick of it, whether it's the bustling big city Hong Kong or the sleepy countryside in Southern Ireland .The book is a kind of exciting 'boy meets girl' love story