Frost Loves: Mad Beauty’s brand-new Disney AW25 collections

We love a little spark and fun in life and Mad Beauty always delivers it in droves.

Mad Beauty’s brand-new Disney AW25 collections – a playful line-up designed to bring a little extra magic to everyday routines.  

Disney Stitch – a pamper-themed range of bath and skincare must-haves for the ultimate relaxation.


Disney Winnie-the-Pooh – with three new additions, including a refillable hand & body wash, honey lip oil, and a 24-day advent calendar.

With prices ranging from £3.99–£24.99, these collections make the perfect self-care treats, stocking fillers, or thoughtful gifts.

Disney and Pixar Toy Story Lotso – plush teddy accessories and pampering treats, full of fun and personality.

Mylee’s Halloween Gel Nail Wraps Have Landed And We Love Them

We love a good nail and Mylee make it super easy. These are the perfect way to get into the spooky season.

This Halloween slay your spooky season look with Mylee’s limited-edition Gel Nail Wraps – the ultimate shortcut to flawless, head-turning nails in minutes. Available at mylee.co.uk | Price: £13.99

Vegan, cruelty-free, and HEMA-free, these pre-designed wraps offer trend-led nail art and up to 14 days of high-gloss wear – no UV lamp required.

Choose from two bewitching designs:

  • Patchwork Pumpkin: Bold oranges, bats, and a jack-o-lantern charm.
  • Black Widow: Moody purples, cobwebs, and a touch of glitter.

From Vitamin D Deficiency To Increased Risk Of UTIs: How The Menopause Is More Than Just Hot Flushes

Currently in the UK there are around 13 million women who are in the peri or menopausal stages of their life. That’s around a third of the entire UK female population.[1] But, this significant life change, which is the consequence of huge hormonal shifts, often makes itself very known. In fact, there are more than 30 recognised symptoms of menopause and three in four women will experience symptoms.[2]

But, while there are several symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety, mood swings and sleep disruptions which are commonly known, there are in fact, many other, often debilitating symptoms, which can be caused by menopause.

Women’s health specialist GP Dr Janine David, advisor to Berkeley Health says: “With October marking World Menopause Awareness Month, there’s no time like now to increase awareness around this key life change. Menopause, marked as the time when there have been no periods for 12 consecutive months and no other biological or physiological cause can be identified, tends to occur between the ages of 45 and 55. Perimenopause, the period leading up to menopause, is when you have symptoms of menopause but your periods have not necessarily stopped. Perimenopause can go on for several years, as can the symptoms of perimenopause.”[3]

In other research, more than a third of UK women admitted that menopause affected their work life while 36% said that symptoms impacted their social life. Plus, a high 42% said their menopause symptoms were worse or much worse than they suspected.[4]

Explaining the hormonal shifts during menopause, Dr Gill Jenkins says: “Oestrogen is a hormone which will have been present in a woman’s life for the entirety of her reproductive years, but it starts to decline pretty rapidly during perimenopause, which usually fuels the menopausal symptoms. 

But menopause does not have to be a difficult stage of a woman’s life. It’s all about good symptom management and self-awareness to help make it a fulfilling and satisfying time.

Dr Janine David continues: “To empower women and allow them to feel more in control of their health, Berkeley Health – the smart brains behind clinically backed self-care medical device testing solutions – has released a range of at-home tests which offer answers in minutes. This means women can better understand what’s driving their symptoms and discover if they are in fact menopausal. The Berkeley Health tests are all accredited by GenM too which means they are menopause friendly, trusted by retailers and they meet the MTick criteria on the grounds that the products are backed by authorised health claims under the medical device law.” 

The Berkeley Health range of self-care tests for women going through the menopause include:

50% of women don’t seek medical advice about their menopausal symptoms

A high 50% of women aged 45 to 65 who have experienced the menopause in the past 10 years, had not consulted a healthcare professional about their menopause symptoms[5].

Dr Gill Jenkins adds: “This could indicate that women are unsure about what’s happening in their body or perhaps they’re unsure if help is even available. Although the Berkeley Health tests are not a replacement for medical advice, they can give women information to take to their GP or specialist. It allows them to advocate for their own health, rather than waiting years for symptoms to be recognised, whether they’re cause by menopause or not.”

The Berkeley Health Menopause FSH is the main menopause test offered by Berkeley Health. 

Dr Janine David explains: “If you’re beginning to experience symptoms related to menopause such as a lack of menstrual cycles, hot flashes, sleep irregularities and obvious mood changes, this test is a great way to gain an understanding as to whether you’re entering menopause. 

“Essentially, this simple urine test helps to identify levels of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH). Menopause, which is the consequence of the end of ovary follicle lifecycle, leads to an increase of FSH, with values less than 20 mUl/mL going up to approximately 80 mUl/­mL.”[6]

If the Berkeley Health Menopause FSH test indicates an increased FSH level, the onset of menopause is likely to have started.

The lesser-known signs of menopause 

The menopause is more than just hot flushes and as a result brings with it so many other, often unknown, symptoms. These include:

  • A change in the vaginal pHVaginal pH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline the vaginal environment is. An acidic vaginal pH helps keep harmful bacteria, fungi and infections (such as UTIs or bacterial vaginosis) at bay.

A healthy vagina typically sits within the acidic range of 3.8 to 4.5 but hormonal shifts during menopause can cause this pH to change. 

A 2020 study of 173 women found that a vaginal pH greater than 4.5 had an 84.9% sensitivity for diagnosing menopause.[7]

This change in the vaginal pH can lead to problems, for example, an increased risk of infection which can lead to symptoms such as itching, a strong odour and uncomfortable discharge.

Explaining why menopause can lead to change in pH, Dr Gill Jenkins explains: “During the reproductive years, oestrogen supports the vaginal lining and encourages the growth of Lactobacillus bacteria. These bacteria produce lactic acid, which keeps the vaginal environment acidic, between around 3.8 to 4.5. But, during menopause, oestrogen levels drop and vaginal cells can thin. There’s less lactic acid production and the acidity of the vagina can weaken, which can cause the pH to rise, often into the 5.0 to 7.5 range, which is more alkaline.”

Testing the vaginal pH can be an indicator of menopausal status. The Berkeley Health Vaginal PH test can identify any pH change; it’s an easy vaginal swab test which can be done in the privacy of home.

  • Increased risk of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): UTI symptoms are common for perimenopausal and menopausal women to experience even without having an actual infection. 

Explaining why, Dr Gill Jenkins says: “The sharp decline in oestrogen levels during and after menopause can cause thinning and reduced elasticity of the vaginal and urethral tissues.  This makes it easier for bacteria to enter and cause infection. However, many UTI symptoms, such as burning, urgency, pain with urination and pelvic discomfort, may not indicate a UTI at all as these symptoms are often due to the decline in oestrogen.”

As well as this, the decline of oestrogen raises vaginal pH and reduces Lactobacillus, which normally protect the urinary tract, so without this, women may experience dryness, irritation, and discomfort without any infection present[8].

A test, such as the Berkeley Health Urinary Tract Infection test helps to identify whether your uncomfortable symptoms are an infection or a sign of menopause.

Dr Gill Jenkins adds: “This at-home test means women can be in the know and on top of their health. No matter what’s causing their symptoms, they are at least armed with knowledge, which they can bring forward to their GP.”

  • Vitamin D deficiency risk:  Vitamin D deficiency becomes more common after menopause as oestrogen, which declines during menopause, normally helps the body metabolise vitamin D.

But a vitamin D deficiency can cause problems, particularly with bones. Research has even confirmed lower vitamin D levels in postmenopausal women and a strong association with reduced bone mineral density[9].

The Berkeley Health Vitamin D test can identify a vitamin D deficiency if present. 

Dr Gill Jenkins says: “Low vitamin D increases the risk of osteoporosis, fractures, muscle weakness and low mood, so it’s vital to know if you’re deficient. Some of the symptoms are common for menopausal women anyway, so a test can clarify if there’s a further problem.”

  • A higher chance of thyroid disorders: Your thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland found in the neck. It’s responsible for producing and releasing certain hormones, predominantly T3 and T4, which control how fast or slow your body uses energy. 

Dr Janine David says: “This affects your metabolism, weight, mood and even your body temperature. Problems can arise when your thyroid stops working as it should.”

Dr Gill Jenkins adds to this, saying: “TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is made by your brain and it acts pretty much like a thermostat signal. If your thyroid is underactive and isn’t making enough hormones (known as hypothyroidism), your brain sends out more TSH. If your thyroid is overactive and making too much hormone (known as hyperthyroidism), your brain sends out less TSH to slow it down.”

A high TSH level equals hypothyroidism, while a low TSH level equals hyperthyroidism.

Ageing and hormonal shifts, such as those seen in menopause, can increase the risk of thyroid issues, especially hypothyroidism.

So much so, that research has found that thyroid disorders are significantly more coming in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women compared with premenopausal women.[10]

The Berkeley Health Thyroid TSH tests can test for hypothyroidism and give women an indication of whether they may be entering menopause.

Dr Janine David adds: “Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism can be frustrating and many overlap with symptoms of peri menopause symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, mood changes and irregular periods. Doing the Berkeley Health Thyroid TSH test is a quick and easy way to test your TSH.”

Last word:

Dr Janine David adds: “Menopause brings with it a vast array of symptoms and many are well known. But there are also lesser-known symptoms, which can be confused with menopause or simply be a standalone health problem. 

“The Berkeley Health tests can test various elements of health. From measuring FSH, a rise of which can signal the approach of menopause, to screening for health- related health issues that commonly arise at this stage of life, including thyroid problems and vitamin D deficiency, women can feel empowered as they learn about their health.”

Testing allows women to take action early, so their GP can help them with the relevant diet, supplement or lifestyle changes.

To learn more about Berkeley Health visit: https://www.berkeleyhealth.com/

Note to editors: The following Berkley Health test kits are available at Waitrose.

  • Berkeley Health Menopause FSH
  • Berkeley Health Vaginal PH
  • Berkeley Health Urinary Tract Infection
  • Berkeley Health Thyroid TSH
  • Berkeley Health Vitamin D

A Healthy and Tasty Breakfast: Back to Better Breakfasts with Nature’s Path 

Nature’s Path, the organic cereal brand is here to help you have a healthy and tasty breakfast for all the family. Anything that makes the morning routine easier is a win in my opinion.  

Nature’s Path  cereals are made with healthy grains, nuts, seeds and fruit – with no artificial additives. Each box is created with care for both people and the planet, with sustainability at the heart of everything the brand does. From recyclable packaging and Fairtrade partnerships to reducing food waste and donating to community causes, Nature’s Path is committed to making breakfast better in every way and for everyone.  

Here are our favourites.  

Nice & Nobbly Granola 

The latest addition to the line-up, these golden-baked clusters, seeds and fruits are perfectly paired with fresh berries and creamy yoghurt. Available in all major UK supermarkets at RSP: £3.45  

Maple Sunrise 

Made with corn, quinoa, amaranth and flaxseeds, lightly toasted and drizzled with caramelly sweet maple syrup, Maple Sunrise is high in fibre with no artificial additives – making for a perfectly crunchy breakfast bowl! Available in all major UK supermarkets at RSP: £3.45 

Mesa Sunrise 

Mesa Sunrise is a delicate blend of corn, quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth and flaxseed, brought together and lightly toasted to create crisp, wholegrain flakes packed with feel-good flavour. Rich in omega 3, it is crisp and satisfying! Available in all major UK supermarkets at RSP: £3.45 

Millet Rice 

A combination of whole millet with oat bran, oat flour, and brown rice flour, Millet Rice is baked into perfectly crunchy flakes. This is a nuttily wholesome cereal that’ll show you just how good organic food can be. Available in all major UK supermarkets at RSP: £3.45 

Choco Chimps 

Featuring a delightful mascot, this nutritious and chocolatey cereal is formed from crunchy wholegrain corn balls, coated in flavourful Fairtrade cocoa. Part of the ‘Envirokidz’ duo, Nature’s Path donates a percentage of Choco Chimps sales to animal conservation efforts and global educational programmes – so far raising more than £3.7million! . Available in all major UK supermarkets at RSP: £3.45 

Gorilla Munch 

Gorilla Munch joins Choco Chimps to make up the ‘Envirokidz’ duo. This crunchy, wholegrain, corn puff cereal is moreish and nutrient-packed, with sales contributing to supporting gorillas and other vulnerable species. Available in all major UK supermarkets at RSP: £3.45 

Yes, it is OK to Take a Break: Wecasa & Ollie Locke Celebrate World Mental Health Day with a 20% Discount Treat 

  • Wecasa teams up with Ollie Locke for World Mental Health Day to champion the power of me-time with tips that has helped him cope with the mental struggle 
  • With the code OLLIE20 Wecasa and Ollie are giving all new customers 20% off all cleaning services, valid for a month 
  • The partnership with Ollie Locke aims to remind everyone that investing in a calm home and personal downtime isn’t indulgent, it’s essential and yes, it is OK!  

To mark World Mental Health Day (10th October), Wecasa – the at-home mobile cleaning, wellness, beauty and home services app – is joining forces with TV personality, actor and father to twins, Ollie Locke, to highlight the importance of protecting “me-time” as a cornerstone of good mental health.  

In a world where busy schedules, long to-do lists and constant juggling of work and home life dominate, carving out time for yourself is no longer a luxury – it’s essential. Wecasa is on a mission to make me-time more accessible by delivering professional wellness, beauty, and home services straight to your door. Whether it’s a massage after a long work week, a cleaner to lift the load, or a haircut that boosts confidence, Wecasa empowers people to reclaim moments for themselves – guilt-free.  

Ollie is a man who truly knows the juggle trying to balance a busy home life with young children and a hectic work schedule adding to the mental load that follows us all around – making him the perfect ambassador for Wecasa. Speaking on the partnership, Ollie said: “Life can feel like a juggling act, especially as a parent. We often underestimate how much the little things, like cleaning or folding laundry, weigh on us. Giving yourself permission to hand those tasks over, and carving out time just for you, can make all the difference to your mental wellbeing.”  

Ollie’s Top Tips to Support Mental Health  

Wecasa as a company truly believes that mental wellbeing starts with making space for yourself – and that includes outsourcing what you can. Whether it’s getting a massage, booking a cleaner, or finally treating yourself to a beauty appointment at home, it’s not indulgent – it’s essential for mental health. With the code OLLIE20 Wecasa and Ollie are giving all new customers 20% off all cleaning services, valid for a month.  

It can be difficult to know where to start when trying to balance the daily juggle and mental load however, Ollie has learned from his own experience and these are the coping mechanisms that work for him: 

  • Outsource to lighten your mental load: Sometimes the smallest things, like cleaning the kitchen or folding laundry, can weigh the heaviest on our minds. Don’t feel guilty about outsourcing these tasks. By letting someone else take care of the housework, you free up space for rest, connection, or just a breather.  
  • Create small rituals of self-care: You don’t need a whole spa weekend to feel better. Even a 30-minute massage, a haircut at home, or simply taking the time to slow down with a treatment can reset your mood. Build these rituals into your week so you never feel like you’re running on empty.  
  • Schedule ‘you-time’ like any other priority: We’re quick to put meetings, errands, and everyone else in our diaries, but we forget to put ourselves in there too. Book yourself into your own calendar. Whether that’s a facial at home, or even just an hour with your phone off, protecting that time is vital for your mental wellbeing.  

Pierre André, co-founder at Wecasa adds: “Me-time is not selfish – it’s a form of self-preservation. When we pause to prioritise ourselves – even for an hour – we recharge, reset, and show up better in all areas of life. At Wecasa, we’re proud to have Ollie on board to help spread the word of our mission for World Mental Health Day. It’s important to remember that our homes often mirror our state of mind. A tidy, calm environment makes it easier to relax and focus on the things that really matter. By outsourcing cleaning and home tasks, you’re not just freeing up your time—you’re also protecting your headspace.”  

With Wecasa’s flexible services – ranging from home cleaning and laundry support to massages, hairdressing, and beauty treatments at home – the partnership with Ollie Locke aims to remind everyone that investing in a calm home and personal downtime isn’t indulgent, it’s essential.  

The Wecasa Club Makes Wellness More Affordable    

Wecasa always strives to give customers easy access to what they need, seven days a week, whenever it suits you. The Wecasa Club launched late last year offering up discounted services and benefits from a monthly subscription.     

Now offers on the Wecasa Club continues to expand with customers who book in for regular cleans with Wecasa professionals getting the benefits for free without paying the £9.90 monthly subscription – the benefits include:      

  • 25% off on all wellness services all year around, all funds go to the professional with Wecasa taking no margins on these services      
  • Money back from your first wellness order     
  • Priority access to Wecasa’s customer service      
  • Throughout the year, Wecasa will offer you exclusive content, offers with other brands and invitations to events     

Wecasa is your go-to online booking platform for mobile at-home cleaning, wellness, beauty and home services, seven days a week. Visit www.wecasa.co.uk for further information and to book now.     

Cotswolds Distillery, World’s No 1 English Whisky Producer Launches ‘Bold and Expressive’ Limited Edition

 World’s No 1 English Whisky Producer Launches 

‘Bold and Expressive’ Limited Edition

This whisky is a huge hit in the Frost office.

The Cotswolds Distillery, producers of the world’s best-selling English whisky Cotswolds Signature Single Malt, today launches an exclusive limited edition of 1,500 bottles.

Cotswolds Wychwood Harvest Single Malt Whisky is the latest in a series of whiskies released by the Distillery to celebrate the English harvest and is named after the ancient Wychwood Forest, near Witney in Oxfordshire.

Cotswolds Distillery was the first English Whisky Distillery to sell 100,000 bottles of English Single Malt Whiskyglobally and is available in more than 30 markets, including the US, Japan and Europe. “With the world spotlight on the Cotswolds region and many people relocating here from the US in particular, we feel the time is right to continue our global expansion, not only with our best-selling Signature English whisky but also introducing exciting new limited editions,” says Cotswolds Distillery Founder, Dan Szor.

Alice at 25 years old, is one of the youngest female distillers in the UK and has been personally involved in the Port cask selection which makes this whisky such a distinctive expression, with its deep red colour and depth of flavour.  Alice has crafted this release from a rare parcel of Port and selected Bourbon casks, laid down nearly 10 years ago. 

Under Dan’s guidance, Alice has been given free rein to innovate and experiment with different cask finishes and maturation lengths. It is Cotswolds Distillery’s most accomplished tribute to Port cask maturation to date and shines a spotlight on Alice’s innovative and creative mindset. 

Commenting on this launch, Alice Pearson says: “I am really excited to introduce this latest Harvest expression both to UK and international consumers. We wanted to create a whisky that celebrates the traditions of the farming community which is bold and expressive.”

A new Harvest Series expression is released once a year and celebrates the Cotswolds scenery through the art of painting and whisky selection. The region attracts artists and craftsmen from around the world who are drawn to the area by the beauty of the Cotswolds.  The design for the presentation tube for this fourth release was produced by Oxfordshire-based artist Andrea Bates. Taking inspiration from the Cotswolds landscape and a nod to the farmland that produces the harvest, it depicts a stunning farming landscape set against a cloudy sky.

Tasting Notes

The liquid offers deep crimson hues from being aged in the Port casks and delivers a concentrated dark fruit character with structure and depth, featuring notes of stewed berries, blackcurrant, and dark fruit compote. These layers are complemented by soft vanilla from carefully selected bourbon barrels, with a gentle wisp of peat.

ABV: 50.0% | RRP: £100 for 70cl bottle. Available from the Cotswolds Distillery and other fine retailers around the world.

Christmas Gift Guide For Babies and Toddlers

The Nappy Gurus, an eco-friendly independent brand making reusable products.

The Portable Changing Mat (£15.99) is useful for so much more than nappy changing. New parents can use it as a playmat, perfect for tummy time or nappy-free time, a bath or swimming towel, a picnic blanket, or under high chairs to catch spills. This mat is double-sided and made with a waterproof layer sandwiched between absorbent bamboo towelling on one side and a super soft plush pattern on the other side, preventing any moisture leakage.

Plush Bamboo Reusable Face And Hand Wipes (£26.49) are super strong and gloriously soft on the skin. They’re absorbent and naturally antibacterial, making them perfect for cleaning up little hands and faces while ditching single-use wipes.

SMARTMAX | My First Safari Animals | RRP: £19.99 | Stockist: SmartToys&Games

These were a huge hit with the children. This Christmas little ones 1-5 years will love mixing and matching with their very own first safari animals!  Easily build and play with these delightful, zoological creatures to create the craziest combos! The safe and soft animals simply click together, meaning they are ideal for teeny tiny fingers. 

Maped Paint by Numbers | RRP: £14.99 | Stockist: Amazon

A true classic the Maped Paint by Numbers Set allows little ones to create masterpieces using clear lines and numbers. Thoughtfully designed for beginners aged 7 and up, this set makes it easy and fun for children to take their first steps into the world of art.

 Infantino Rainbow Foldable Foam Mat | RPR: £35 | Stockist: Amazon

The Infantino Rainbow Foldable Soft Foam Mat is compact, light, and has a fold & go design, making it ideal to take on-the-go or pop up in the living room when mum is trying to cook Christmas dinner. The soft texture mat gives a bit of cushion while creating a perfect spot for learning new skills like rolling, crawling and sitting. With unique pop-up sides, it stops toys from rolling away and the double-sided boho-inspired design helps keep it visually fun for baby. With its wipeable surface, it is ideal to shake off any crumbs or clean any spillages!

You can never go wrong with a book.

I’m Going To Eat a Polar Bear by Karl Newson and Nicola Kinnear.

“I’m hungry! Fish are boring! I want something new. Something soft… and fluffy!”

Meet a little penguin who is super hungry but totally bored of eating fish. An older penguin recalls hearing of a fluffy creature called a ‘bolar pear’, so the little penguin sets off on an adventurous mission to find and eat this ‘mystery’ creature.

On arrival at the North Pole, the penguin can’t see a polar bear anywhere and eventually turns back home, hungry as ever. Little does penguin know that an equally hungry polar bear is following right behind…

This story will have readers gleefully shouting ‘it’s behind you!’ as this hilarious story unfolds. The reader can follow oblivious penguin on every step of its journey as it narrowly escapes being gobbled up by the polar bear.

A fantastic and engaging story. Available here.

Original Squishmallows The Official Baking Book

Discover your new favourite treat with 50 delicious recipes inspired by your adorable Squishmallows. 

Squishmallows: The Official Baking Book is the only place you will find delights such as:

Cam’s three-colour dough cookies
Hans’s chocolate truffles with sprinkles
Lesedi’s cinnamon rolls
Bethany’s Linzer love heart cookies
Mac’s pumpkin spiced whoopie pies!

The ultimate recipes for buttercream, caramel and Squishmallows marshmallow are also included, alongside a selection of delicious and refreshing drink recipes for all seasons.

Each recipe includes a fabulous illustration of your favourite Squishmallows alongside colourful photos of each of the bakes.

Squishmallows: The Official Baking Book is suitable for bakers of all abilities and a perfect way to spend more time celebrating these loveable, super soft plush companions with family and friends.

A fantastic book full of delicious bakes. Available here.

The Story Orchestra Musical Puzzle: The Planets.

New from the best-selling Story Orchestra sound-book series: Musical Puzzles!

  • The Planets musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Holst”s original score, a perfect gift for music lovers.
  • Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cut-outs that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 11.7 × 8.3 in.
  • 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music.
  • Edutainment for ages 4–7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of Holst”s The Planets and a double-sided poster with puzzle reference image plus information about the story, music, and the composer. 

Take a musical journey through time and space with The Story Orchestra: The Planets: Musical Puzzle, an interactive adventure that turns Holst’s famous score into a creative hands-on experience for your little reader. 

This is so clever and brilliant. I cannot recommend it more. The perfect educational toy which is also fun. A jigsaw that plays music. Adults love it as much as children. Available here.

Weirdosaurus: Prehistory’s Most Peculiar Dinosaurs by Philip Bunting

Welcome to the world of Weirdosaurus… 

Meet a dinosaur with a built-in megaphone. Spot the one with metre-long, sword-like claws. Say hello to a flying carnivore as tall as a giraffe! 

This book is bursting with the strangest, silliest and downright weirdest dinosaurs that ever stomped the Earth. From frilly heads to feathery tails, toothy grins to enormous claws, every creature inside is wonderfully odd in its own way. 

Travel back in time and meet over 80 prehistoric peculiarities, each with its own vital stats, dino scale diagram, Latin name (and how to say it) and some seriously strange features. With Philip Bunting’s hilarious illustrations, cheeky jokes and eye-popping facts, every page is packed with surprises. 

With well-known favourites and dinosaurs you’ve never heard of, Weirdosaurus is the perfect book for dino-mad kids who love the weird and wonderful. If you thought you knew dinosaurs… think again!  An excellent book.

Available here.

Dive Into The Ocean. Immersive 3D Viewer.

See 30 ocean animals in incredible 3D with Dive into the Ocean: Immersive 3D Viewer.

  • Incredible 3D ocean viewer: See 30 illustrated ocean creatures in magnificent 3D.  
  • Screen-free fun for aquatic adventurers aged 3+. 
  • Learn through play: Packed with fun facts and observation games. 
  • 3D viewer box contains: 3D lenses, cards featuring 30 animal illustrations and fun facts, instruction and games leaflet; box size is 18 × 6.5 × 6.5cm. 

 
Choose a creature card and place it in the box, then look through the lenses to start your underwater adventure! See a great white shark’s rows of teeth, a clown fish nestled in an anemone, an orca leaping from the water, and many other aquatic favourites in three dimensions. Turn over the cards to discover fun facts about each wild and watery creature. 

The immersive 3D viewer contains 3D lenses, 30 creature cards and an instructions and games leaflet.

We loved the Enter The World of Dinosaurs Immersive 3D viewer last year. This one is just as brilliant. Available here.

Christmas Gift Guide For Her

Royal Warrant awarded Skincare brand, Heaven Skincare. Known for natural, cruelty free and responsible skincare is a great Christmas present for the woman in your life.

Three years in the making, Prism Protection SPF 50+is more than just sun care — it’s a daily treatment for radiant, resilient skin. Clinically tested to deliver SPF 53.1 protection, this lightweight, non-greasy formula shields against UVA/UVB rays, blue light, and pollution while enhancing your complexion with every application.

  • Broad-spectrum UVB & UVA Factor SPF50+
  • Soothes irritation, supports barrier repair, and provides long-lasting hydration.
  • Reduces appearance of enlarged pores, balances oil, calms redness, and brightens hyperpigmentation

Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Body Care Refill Collection.

Anything from Molton Brown is a great gift. This Fiery Pink Pepper Body Care Refill Collection is a great, eco-friendly, present. Smells gorgeous and is decadent. Molton Brown is always a high-end product. Comes with a bath and shower gel, along with a refill.

Molton Brown Baubles

In a selection of all-season-round bestsellers, these elegant hanging ornaments are the perfect little treats to delight on Christmas morning. These are gorgeous and elegant. You cannot go wrong.

Dr David Jack Your Daily Skin Heroes Discovery Set.

Dr David Jack – Discovery Set: 

This is a fantastic gift. A luxury edit of his hero formulas in a curated routine—typically vitamin C for morning, broad-spectrum day cream, and retinoid night care—so readers can road-test the brand without committing to full sizes. Smart, travel-ready, and genuinely results-driven.
Dr. Jack’s four award-winning essential formulas are now available in a beautiful gift set, just in time for the festive season. Designed as a handy travel-sized kit, it is the perfect way to gift yourself or loved ones the full experience of science-backed skincare – the best New Year’s resolution you could make for your skin.

This results-driven routine is designed to remove the guesswork and optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion over the long term. Your Daily Skin Heroes Set includes Dr. Jack’s coveted Three Step System along with the bestselling Supernova, an antioxidant cleansing gel perfect for pepping up party-weary complexions and melting away makeup, for a re-dewed New Year.

We absolutely adore the Cape Island Fragrance Candle and Diffuser from Arighi Bianchi 

Cape Island Fragrance Candles & Fragrance Diffusers – from £30 at arighibianchi.co.uk

Chic, sustainable, and oh-so-scented – six luxurious fragrances hand-made in South Africa, perfect for elevating any space with style and atmosphere. They look stylish and elevate any room.

 Subtletee 

These are gorgeous minimalist T-shirts and they carry a hidden collar blessings. The Robin Tee (comfort & connection) and Mistletoe Blessings Tee (love & togetherness) are festive favourites under £50. 

Robin’s Blessing T-Shirt | Hidden Mantra of Comfort & Hope

✨ Robin’s Blessing ✨

Carry comfort and quiet hope with the Robin Tee – a timeless piece from the Winged Blessings Collection. This minimalist design captures the gentle beauty of the robin, a bird long cherished as a messenger of love, renewal, and good fortune. Subtle yet meaningful, it’s a design that feels at home all year round, and especially at Christmas.

Inside the collar, a hidden blessing whispers:
“The robin brings comfort and hope,
a reminder you are never alone.
In every season, and at Christmas,
it carries renewal, luck, and cheer.”

This tee is more than clothing – it’s a gentle talisman of comfort, a symbol of closeness, and a quiet reminder of hope through life’s seasons. They both have a unisex fit and are 100% cotton.

Eucerin – Epigenetic Range: Epigenetic Serum 

Great skin is always a fantastic Christmas present. A science-led serum that fits neatly into skin cycling: use on “treatment nights” to target multiple signs of ageing, then buffer with a rich moisturiser on “recovery nights.” Lightweight texture, layers well under SPF, and sits comfortably under makeup—great for readers who want visible results without a 10-step routine. Dermatologist-developed and trusted. Available here.