Win Handmade Baby Clothes & Hat From CobWebKnits

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Frostie

We loved CobWebKnits’ cute lamb hat that we recently reviewed that we were thrilled when they offered one of their adorable hat and bodysuit sets for a competition. Their original, quirky and contemporary hand crafted knitted baby hats are designed and lovingly made by hand in their studio where their beautiful other knitwear and kids’ clothing is also made. Choose from fruit, veg, flowers or animals in their range inspired by nature. Or one of their stripy hats with the added appeal of tassels, tails or mop tops. And for those looking for something a bit different, check out their ‘Hats for Heroes’, including policemen, firemen, knights, gladiators and Vikings. Ideal gifts, their hats are stylishly packaged and CobWebKnits have an excellent reputation for their speed and standard of service. But most importantly everything is machine washable so practical too. Visit www.cobwebknits.co.uk to see their full range of hats, blankets, hampers and clothing.

For your chance to win a hat and bodysuit in the style and size* of your choice all you need to do is go to the CobWebKnits’ homepage and choose a hat and bodysuit and then enter by following @Frostmag on Twitter or Instagram, or like us on Facebook. Alternatively, sign up to our newsletter. Or subscribe to Frost Magazine TV on YouTube here: http://t.co/9etf8j0kkz.Then comment below saying what you did. Competition finishes at the end of May.

*Choose one of the designs from our hats in a range inspired by nature, wildlife, heroes and stripes in size newborn, 3-6 mths or 6-12 mths.

iWhite 2 Instant Teeth Whitening Review

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Frostie

Ah, whiter teeth. They really do make a difference. The professional route tends to cost a bomb though. So what to do? Home whitening of course. No, none of that awful bleach stuff and nothing that will affect your health negatively. We reviewed iWhite 2 Instant Teeth Whitening. On the packet it says it is 100% safe. Here is how we got on…

First of all, it is easy to use, if not a little uncomfortable and weird. You just put the pre-filled trays in your mouth for 20 minutes. That’s it. The product can be used for 5 consecutive days.

The results? It does whiten teeth. Not sure about 8 shades whiter but definitely whiter. Results will vary from person to person. We do think it removes stains and it also restores enamel. For the convenience, price (£34.95) and results we say it is worth the money. Especially if you have a big event coming up.

iWhite Instant Professional Teeth Whitening Kit is available here.

27th Annual Sunday Times Rich List 2015 Who Made It?

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Frostie

Frost did not make it onto the Sunday Times Rich List this year. Oh well, there is always next year. Still touring at the age of 72, Sir Paul McCartney is the wealthiest entertainer in Britain and Ireland with a £730m fortune which is boosted by the personal wealth of his wife Nancy Shevell, who has a £150m stake in her family’s US trucking business.

The fortunes of the richest performers and composers – old and young – are revealed in the 27^th annual Sunday Times Rich List – the definitive guide to wealth in Britain and Ireland – published this weekend, on April 26, in a special 128-page issue of The Sunday Times Magazine.

Newcomer to the top 40 music millionaires chart is Dumfries-born DJ Calvin Harris, aged 31 and worth £70m. Harris is reported to earn up to $1m a night as the world’s highest-paid DJ, appearing in clubs and at festivals from Las Vegas to Ibiza. Last year, he became the first UK solo artist to clock up more than a billion Spotify streams, worth £4m, and his track Summer was the number one iTunes download in 40 territories.

The four members of Dublin band U2 – Paul Hewson (Bono), 54, Adam Clayton, 55, Dave Evans (the Edge), 53, and Larry Mullen, 53 – have made most of their £431m fortune from touring. Guy Berryman, 38, Johnny Buckland, 37, Will Champion, 36, and Chris Martin, 38, the four members of Coldplay are each worth £52m, giving them a combined fortune of £208m.

The wealth of Phil Collins, 64, is down by £5m this year to £110m because the Geneva-based former drummer and singer with Genesis, who has sold 250m records, has announced that he has given some of his fortune to his children.

THE SUNDAY TIMES RICH LIST 2015

THE TOP 40 MUSIC MILLIONAIRES IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND

2015 rank	2014 rank	Name	2015 wealth	Wealth increase, unless indicated
1	(1)	Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell	£730m	£20m
2	(2)	Lord Lloyd-Webber	£650m	£10m
3	(3)	U2	£431m	£3m
4	(4)	Sir Elton John	£270m	£10m
5	(5)	Sir Mick Jagger	£225m	£10m
6	(6)	Keith Richards	£210m	£10m
7	(7)	Michael Flatley	£195m	£2m
8=	(9)	Ringo Starr	£180m	£10m
8=	(8)	Sting	£180m	£0m
10	10)	Roger Waters	£160m	£0m
11	(11=)	Eric Clapton	£155m	£5m
12=	(13)	Sir Tom Jones	£150m	£5m
12=	(11=)	Sir Tim Rice	£150m	£0m
12=	(14)	Rod Stewart	£150m	£10m
15=	(15)	David Bowie and Iman Abdulmajid	£135m	£0m
15=	(17)	Robbie Williams	£135m	£15m
17	(16)	Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne	£130m	£0m
18=	(18)	Phil Collins	£110m	Down £5m
18=	(19=)	Brian May	£110m	£5m
18=	(21=)	Charlie Watts	£110m	£10m
21=	(19=)	George Michael	£105m	£0m
21=	(21=)	Roger Taylor	£105m	£5m
23=	(21=)	Jimmy Page	£100m	£0m
23=	(21=)	Robert Plant	£100m	£0m
25=	(25)	Enya	£90m	£2m
25=	(26)	David Gilmour	£90m	£5m
27	(27)	John Deacon	£85m	£10m
28	(28)	Noel and Liam Gallagher	£77m	£3m
29	(29=)	Nick Mason	£75m	£5m
30=	(new)	Calvin Harris	£70m	(new)
30=	(29=)	Mark Knopfler	£70m	£0m
30=	(29=)	Pete Townshend	£70m	£0m
33=	(32=)	Gary Barlow	£65m	£0m
33=	(32=)	Engelbert Humperdinck	£65m	£0m
35=	(34=)	Barry Gibb	£60m	£0m
35=	(34=)	John Paul Jones	£60m	£0m
37=	(37=)	Kylie Minogue	£55m	£5m
37=	(36)	Sir Cliff Richard	£55m	£0m
39=	(37=)	Guy Berryman	£52m	£2m
39=	(37=)	Jonny Buckland	£52m	£2m
39=	(37=)	Will Champion	£52m	£2m
39=	(37=)	Chris Martin	£52m	£2m

Singer and songwriter Adele, aged 26, heads the list of young musicians with a £50m fortune, up £5m on last year. Each member of One Direction has seen their personal wealth grow by £11m in the past 12 months, giving the four current members of the band – Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson – a combined fortune of £100m. Zayn Malik, who left One Direction last month, is also worth £25m.

At £45m, Arctic Monkeys are the second wealthiest young band, with Matt Helders and Nick O’Malley each worth £10m, while Jamie Cook shares a £12m fortune with his wife Katie Downes, who has made £2m from her career as a model. Alex Turner, who has other music interests, is worth £13m.

Mumford and Sons, worth a total of £37m, are the third richest young band in Britain and Ireland, aged 30 and under. Band members Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett and Winston Marshall are each worth £8m, while Marcus Mumford is jointly worth £13m with his wife Carey Mulligan.

Although no longer performing, the four members of JLS have a combined fortune of £30m. JB Gill, Aston Merrygold and Oritse Williams are each worth £7m, while Marvin Humes shares a £9m fortune with his wife Rochelle, who is a member of the Saturdays.

The only newcomer to the Young Musicians Rich List is 22-year-old singing sensation Sam Smith. The Cambridgeshire crooner, who writes his own material and won two Brit Awards and four Grammys last year, already his £12m to his name on the strength of album sales and future tours.

THE SUNDAY TIMES RICH LIST 2015

THE 20 RICHEST YOUNG MUSICIANS

IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND (Aged 30 or under)

2015 rank	2014 rank	Name	2015 wealth	Wealth increase
1	(1)	Adele	£50m	£5m
2=	(4=)	Niall Horan	£25m	£11m
2=	(4=)	Zayn Malik	£25m	£11m
2=	(4=)	Liam Payne	£25m	£11m
2=	(4=)	Harry Styles	£25m	£11m
2=	(4=)	Louis Tomlinson	£25m	£11m
7	(23=)	Ed Sheeran	£20m	£13m
8=	(23=)	Ellie Goulding	£13m	£6m
8=	(12=)	Jessie J	£13m	£3m
8=	(9=)	Leona Lewis	£13m	£0m
8=	(11)	Katie Melua	£13m	£1m
8=	(9=)	Marcus Mumford and Carey Mulligan	£13m	£0m
8=	(14)	Alex Turner	£13m	£4m
14=	(23=)	Jamie Cook and Katie Downes	£12m	£5m
14=	(new)	Sam Smith	£12m	(new)
14=	(12=)	Florence Welch	£12m	£2m
17=	(23=)	Matt Helders	£10m	£3m
17=	(15=)	Olly Murs	£10m	£2m
17=	(23=)	Nick O’Malley	£10m	£3m
20	(23=)	Marvin and Rochelle Humes	£9m	£2m

THE SUNDAY TIMES RICH LIST – 128 PAGES ON APRIL 26

The 2015 Sunday Times Rich List – the definitive guide to wealth in Britain and Ireland – is published on Sunday, April 26. The 128-page special edition of The Sunday Times Magazine is the biggest issue of the Rich List ever published since it first appeared in 1989. It charts the wealth of the 1,000 richest people in the UK and the 250 richest in Ireland. The list is based on identifiable wealth, including land, property, other assets such as art and racehorses, or significant shares in publicly quoted companies. It excludes bank accounts, to which the paper has no access.

The Sunday Times Rich List is compiled by Philip Beresford, the leading British expert on wealth, and edited by Ian Coxon. The complete list will be available to all the paper’s digital members and will be fully searchable online at thesundaytimes.co.uk/richlist

Source: The Sunday Times Rich List

Win Tickets To The Baby Show And a Gorgeous Loveyush Nursing Scarf

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Frostie

Frost Magazine is five years old and to celebrate we have teamed up with The Baby Show to giveaway some tickets and a gorgeous Loveyush Nursing Scarf.

The Baby Show with Made for Mums, the UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event, will be returning to Birmingham NEC from 15^th-17^th May 2015. With fun for all the family, this is a great event for young families to attend with children’s entertainment as well as a crèche and soft play area all included. The Show, now in its 13^th year, will be showcasing the very best baby and infant essentials alongside innovative and exciting, not-on the high street brands with amazing discounts exclusively for visitors.

Standard tickets are priced at £20 and we have 3 pairs to give away…

If that’s not enough 1 lucky winner will also receive a gorgeous nursing scarf from exhibitor, Loveyush, worth £34.79

This nursing scarf provides a practical solution for discreet breastfeeding whilst also being a stylish scarf. Easy to wear and put on with just one hand. Provides full coverage for completely discreet breast-feeding. The trendy design adds an elegant touch to any outfit. It can also be used as a sunshade for car-seat or a pram. The pure cotton loosely woven fabric makes it breathable and light. It’s also reversible with a different pattern on each side.

Enter now for your chance of winning this fantastic prize, follow @Frostmag on Twitter or Instagram, or like us on Facebook. Alternatively, sign up to our newsletter. Or subscribe to Frost Magazine TV on YouTube here: http://t.co/9etf8j0kkz.Then comment below saying what you did. Competition finishes at the end of May.

Product Competition Terms & Conditions

No purchase necessary. Entrants must be aged 18 years or over. Competition is open to UK residents only.
Entry into this competition confirms your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and your agreement to be bound by the decisions of The Baby Show.

Entry is strictly limited to one entry per person. The winner will be notified by email or phone call once the competition closes. Depending on the winner the prize can either be collected at The Baby Show from the 20^th to 22^nd February 2015 or alternatively it can be posted to their chosen address. The winners will be selected at random from all the correct entries received before the closing date and time. All prizes must be accepted as offered. There can be no alternative awards, cash or otherwise. There is no cash alternative to the stated prize. The Baby Show reserve the right to offer a similar prize, or a prize of equal or greater value, if the stated prize is unavailable.
Your data will be treated in confidence and will not be disclosed to third parties.

Purepotions Scar Oil Review

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Frostie

Rosehip oil has been known to heal scars and stretchmarks for a long time now. Its celebrity fans include Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham and Rosie Huntington-Whitely. Supermodel Miranda Kerr says: “Rosehip is full of antioxidants and really works to rejuvenate the skin.” She is not wrong. With that in mine we tried Scar Oil with Rosehip 50ml, £18.99 from Purepotions.

The oil is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Vitamin A is known to promote healthy skin cell rejuvenation, so it’s great for skin damaged by scarring. The Vitamin C in rosehip oil reduces the appearance of dark spots and aging spots. The powerful moisturising effects of the oil are ideal for dry or mature skin, which can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Purepotions is made from 100% natural and organic ingredients to help soothe and repair skin in a completely natural way, with no parabens or perfumes. The original skin salvation intensive moisturising ointment is suitable for people prone to eczema, dry itchy skin, psoriasis, dermatitis or for any little skin emergency.

The original Skin Salvation was first developed in Natalie Balmond’s kitchen 12 years ago, after she found that absolutely nothing would help her daughter’s eczema. She started to read up on herbs and traditional remedies to help with skin problems, and with much determination and experimentation, she developed a natural salve.

Made with oils, herbs and essential oils, it became an overnight sensation with people in the UK and around the world inundating her with emails and letters saying how effective it has been.

What did we think? We were very impressed. It does fade scars and stretchmarks. Add in the fact it is handmade and 100% natural and we really are fans. Frost loves….

Frost Loves…Monster Powercard Ultra Thin Smartphone Charger

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Frostie

Running an online magazine is a full time job, so this good-looking yet convenient portable charger has been a lifesaver.

Why we love it:

Size does matter- far from being bulky, this ultra thin PowerCard is fully portable and weighs practically nothing. The ultimate in convenience. You can even put it in your purse or wallet.
Charge whatever you want. The PowerCard is universal and can power any device that requires USB or micro USB charging.
It gives 5+ hours of power – thanks to a Li-Polymer battery. Which is pretty impressive for a compact charger.

Monster Mobile PowerCard Portable Battery is available here.

Top Books: What To Read

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Frostie

Now in paperback, The White Russian by Vanora Bennett is a deeply romantic and escapist read. It is well-researched and is a book which gives hours of enjoyment.

From the author of Midnight in St Petersburg, a novel of love, art, music and family secrets set amongst the Russian émigré community of Paris in 1937.

Evie, a rebellious young American leaves New York in search of art and adventure in jazz-age Paris, where her grandmother lives. But on arrival, her grandmother’s sudden death leaves Evie compelled to carry out her dying wish: to find a man from her past called Zhenya.

The quest leads Evie deep into the heart of the Russian émigré community of Paris. With the world on the brink of war, she becomes embroiled in murder plots, conspiracies and illicit love affairs as White faces Red Russian and nothing is as it seems.

With Jean, a liberal Russian writer by her side, Evie finally seems to have found the passion and excitement she’s yearned for. But is she any nearer to discovering the identity of the mysterious Zhenya, or the heartbreak of her grandmother’s past?

Kids Don’t Come With a Manual – The Essential Guide to a Happy Family Life is a brilliant all-round book which is easy to read and is based on hard evidence and the latest research. It offers a fresh perspective and practical tools. It is a brilliant parenting book which is easy to digest. A good, pragmatic and fun read.

Parenting is an important job, yet parents receive little to no training. Since most of our experience is based on our own upbringing, we can feel uncertain as to whether we are doing the right thing. To complicate things further, our partner is likely to have a different parenting style to ours. Drawing on their experience in early childhood education, as Parenting Coaches, and as parents, Carole and Nadim have helped thousands of parents with their programme of practical tools designed to empower parents to:

1. Deal with everyday parenting challenges without confrontation or anger;
2. Help children to become happy, fulfilled and self-reliant adults;
3. Maintain a strong and loving connection with children throughout their lives;
4. Agree on a balanced and more enjoyable approach to parenting

Mist By Mary Fitzgerald is an escapist, interesting and different read. Engaging and enjoyable. This is the second book from Mary Fitzgerald we have reviewed. Recommended.

A girl with no home, a house in need of love… A beautiful romance set in the breathtaking Welsh mountains

Lark has been wandering the country for many years, with no real place to call home. Until she meets Matthew Williams, a Canadian who has inherited a run-down hill farm in North Wales. Young and enthusiastic, Matthew has no knowledge of farming and no experience of living in the countryside.

Entranced by the beauty and wildness of the place, Lark agrees to help, and together they throw themselves into getting the farm back onto its feet.

Until a terrible accident brings Matthew’s father over from Canada, and suddenly none of their lives will be the same.

Normal By Graeme Cameron is compelling and unforgettable. There are some comparisons with TV serial killer Dexter in this book of a ‘normal’ and likeable serial killer. The book is good and is engaging enough to be read in one sitting. Different and well-written.

“Hypnotic and chilling — you won’t forget this in a hurry.” – Lee Child, Sunday Times #1 bestselling author
He lives on your street, in a nice house with a tidy garden.

He shops at your local supermarket. He drives beside you, waving to let you into the lane ahead of him.

He also has an elaborate cage in a secret basement under his garage.

The food he’s carefully shopping for is to feed a young woman he’s holding there against her will – one in a string of many, unaware of the fate that awaits her.

This is how it’s been for a long time. It’s normal…and it works. Perfectly.

But this time it’s different…

Dark, twisted and compelling, this is the most exciting and original thriller of the year

What are you reading this month?

This Month’s Health & Beauty Picks

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Frostie

Here are our top health and beauty picks for this month.

Cawston Press Juice

Three new juices from Cawston Press. Sweet Greens, Sunshine Blend and Radiant Roots. These are a delicious and unique fruit and vegetable blend. They taste great and are super healthy. They are free from added sugar, sweeteners, preservatives and colourings. What more could you want?

£2.99 from the chilled drinks cabinet in Tesco.com

Proactiv+

A classic for people with sensitive and spot-prone skin. It leaves the skin hydrated whilst reducing the appearance of spots and blemishes. Now new and improved from skincare experts Dr Katie Rodan and Dr Kathy Fields. It’s superior Smart Target Technology is specifically developed to deliver more salicylic acid straight to the pores, leaving skin fresh, healthy and spot-free. Ola Jordan and Nicole Scherzinger are fans. We have tested it and are very impressed with the results.

Eye of Horus Husk Brow Define

Australian make-up brand Eye of Horus has just launched its own brow offering: the Brow Define. This is a brilliant brow definer. Slimline to make realistic strokes and it lasts. We were very impressed. Even better, the formula is enriched with Castor Oil, known for its hair growing properties. There is a handy brush on the other end to blend and it is long-lasting and smudge proof. It is also paraben-free. Win-win.

£15 from beautybay.com

Biotrue ONEday Contact Lens

New to the market is Biotrue ONEday, a premium disposable contact lens developed by Bausch + Lomb.

The Biotrue lens is made from HyperGel™, a new material which helps maintain eye health because it works like your eyes:

Matches the water content of the cornea

Allows optimal oxygen transmission
Mimics the protective lipid layer of the eye to eliminate friction and improve comfort

Biotrue ONEday is available from Asda.com and independent opticians.

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