Review: Learning with BBC Maestro

Collaborative Post¦ You’re never too old to learn something new. I’m currently in my 4th year of studying for a social sciences degree (specialising in geography). However, that doesn’t entirely … Read More

Review: Xavier and His Magical Blueberry Muffins

Sponsored Post¦ If you’ve heard of Anges de Sucre, you’ll know that this London cake shop are synonymous for their intricate designs and selling “the best cakes in London”. In an exciting new venture, they have just brought out their first StoryBake cook book! Aimed at 2-6 year old children, this book tells the story of a young boy called Xavier. He loves to bake, dream and dream about baking. Children will be so excited to watch Xavier bake, then follow the recipe to make the exact same muffins as he does!

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Review: Chill Factor Slushy Maker

Gifted¦ I still remember the childhood excitement of being allowed a slushy at soft play or the sweet shop. Would I go for red, blue, or BOTH? (All the cool kids went for both, obviously). Now the fun of slushies can happen at home, whenever you want and in whatever flavour you want! Keep it basic or concoct a slushy cocktail or dessert. The power is in your hands with the Chill Factor Slushy Maker!

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Natural Beauty From Your Kitchen Cupboard

Sponsored Post¦ When you go shopping for beauty products, there is such a wide variety of choice. Some of these products cost the earth. When you have problematic skin, it can be tempted to fork out for them, thinking that more expensive products will give you the youthful complexion of your dreams. However, sometimes it’s better to keep things as natural as possible. You can often get amazing results from things you already have in your kitchen cupboard, such as olive oil! Of course, this is far more affordable too. Let’s take a look at what to use and how:

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Swizzels sweets: The taste of childhood

Sponsored Post¦ What’s the first sweet you think of when you hear “Swizzels”? For me it’s Drumsticks, but I love all their other sweets too. It evokes childhood memories whenever I spot them in the shop. I used to feel like I’d won the lottery when I left with a Double Dip – the pack of strawberry and orange sherberts with the iconic Swizzelstick for dipping. In the 90s, it wasn’t a kid’s birthday at school if you didn’t come home with a pack of fizzers or a fruit pop lolly. I might have just turned 30, but I felt like a big kid when it came to trying Swizzels sweets again! Yet, there were a couple of things I was worried about…

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