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Fenjal Christmas Classics Range Review

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fenjalreviewWe reviewed some of the fennel’s classic Christmas range, starting with their Crème Bath Oil. This bath oil smells amazing, it is very high quality. It is relaxing and leaves your skin as soft as a baby’s skin. Their body lotion smells just as great and is very hydrating, it leaves skin looking fab. The body spray is an easy way to pick yourself up, hydrates skin and smells great. This trio of products are true decadence. They would make a brilliant present.

This festive season, fenjal’s classic skincare range allows you to bring the rejuvenating qualities of the spa to your friends and family.

With a selection of luxurious bodycare products, developed with over 40 years of Swiss beauty expertise, the fenjal classic range provides pure indulgence making it the perfect pamper gift.

Products from the fenjal Classic range evoke the soul-soothing experience of a luxury Swiss spa, transforming the bath and bedroom into a pleasurable pampering haven for a much-needed dose of escapism during the captivating chaos of Christmas.

fenjal Classic Crème Bath Oil – Nourish and Relax

fenjal’s Classic Crème Bath Oil contains natural plant extracts and soothing soy oil, which absorb deep into your skin to lock away essential moisture. Pour this iconic product into a running hot bath for a truly opulent way to relax and revitalise weary bodies after strenuous shopping expeditions or even just a hectic day.

fenjal Classic Body Lotion – Hydrate and Replenish

For optimum skin softness, fenjal’s Classic Body Lotion is a deeply moisturising blend of body-beautifying vitamins E, C and B to help repair and replenish parched winter skin. The ideal Christmas stocking filler for those with a love for that silky-smooth, spa-like feel.

fenjal Classic Sensuous Body Spray – Fragrance and Moisturise

Spritz yourself with the lightly moisturising mist of fenjal’s Classic Sensuous Body Spray and envelop yourself in a delicate cloud of floral fragrance. Perfect before that long-awaited festive soiree where smooth, scented skin is a necessity.

Fenjal products are available here.

 

 

 

Hampstead Tea Review & New Cocoa Green To Revitalised Organic Range

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Hampstead Tea welcomes new Cocoa Green to revitalised organic tea rangeWe are quite obsessed with tea at Frost so we jumped at the chance to review this Hampstead Tea range. We reviewed:

Velvety Cocoa Green – a velvety smooth blend of equatorially sourced cocoa and premium whole leaf Darjeeling Green Tea that will satisfy even the most passionate of chocoholics with its deliciously rich taste. This is amazing and unique. As smooth as it says and just chocolate enough. 

Pure Darjeeling– Hampstead’s signature award-winning tea is an easy drinking aromatic tea with gentle, floral, muscatel tones. An exquisitely rounded and mellow tea, the Darjeeling autumnal flush is delicious with a slice of lemon or on its own. A delicious tea and a superior Darjeeling. 

Strong English Breakfast– a full strength tea combining both Assam and East African tea leaves, this bold blend is rich and rousing with malty tones. A favourite of our editor. This English Breakfast will be a huge hit with tea fans. Full strength for a proper brew, rich and satisfying. 

Dreamy Jasmine Green – young jasmine flowers harvested in Asia are blended with special bergamot from the Reggio Calabria region of Italy, renowned for its bergamot fruit, to scent this seductive floral tea. Perfect for fans of green tea. Fruity and floral as it is yummy. 

All the teas are organic, bio-dynamic and fairtrade. Celebrity fans include Deliciously Ella and Gwyneth Paltrow.

 

Pioneering tea brand, Hampstead Tea, is at the forefront of a tea revolution. Bio-Dynamic, organic and Fairtrade, its range of premium teas have been revitalised to deliver exceptional taste and style for every cup.

Staying true to the purity of the source, Hampstead Tea’s stylish and modern new look is as crisp and clean as the new tea range itself. Single-estate sourced from The Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling, the world’s first Bio-Dynamic Demeter certified tea estate, Hampstead Tea use only tea leaves grown in total harmony with nature and in an environment free of chemical pesticides. Delivering delicious flavour with peace of mind, the new range of refreshed and trend-setting blends is set to inspire tea drinkers to join the Bio-Dynamic movement.

Leading the pack is velvety Cocoa Green, a UK-first whose unique and innovative taste profile is perfect for those looking to indulge. This decadent smooth blend of equatorially sourced cocoa and premium whole leaf Darjeeling Green Tea will satisfy even the most passionate of chocoholics with its deliciously rich taste.

Championed by legions of celebrity fans from Gwyneth Paltrow to Deliciously Ella, Green Tea is known for its detoxifying properties and antioxidants which deliver that extra boost to the immune system. With dark chocolate and Green Tea proven to be the most effective combination for an energy boost[1], Hampstead Tea are setting trends by taking the well-known cleansing properties of Green Tea  to a new level of taste.

Tapping into the growing popularity of more powerful teas, Hampstead Tea’s black tea range now includes Strong English Breakfast for those who prefer a more robust drink. A full strength tea combining both Assam and East African tea leaves, this bold blend is rich and rousing with malty tones and the perfect wake me up on a cold winter morning.

Hampstead Tea maintain the fine quality of its award winning whole leaf Bio-Dynamic teas, whether they be white, green, oolong or black, by sourcing them from one single estate – a rarity amongst tea brands – making no compromise on quality at any stage in their production. The company works in partnership with The Makaibari Tea Estate, India, to grow all the teas according to Demeter standards and in harmony with the surrounding ecosystem. Hampstead Tea pay a premium for their tea direct to the estate, directly contributing to the quality of life of the workers living on the plantation.

All ingredients blended with Hampstead Tea’s Demeter certified Teas have a clearly defined origin and are sourced from Bio-Dynamic farms. It is this attention to purity which ensures Great Taste Peace With Peace of Mind across the Hampstead Tea range.

Hampstead Tea have upgraded the taste profile and packaging across the whole range of their Black and Green Teas so as to continue to deliver premium quality and inspire a new generation of discerning organic tea drinkers to select Hampstead Tea as their brand of choice.

 

 

Amanda Holden Struggles With Nerves on First Day of Shoot

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Amanda Holden struggles with nerves on first day of shootHaving last appeared on stage in the nationally acclaimed ‘Shrek the Musical’ back in 2011, Amanda Holden made her long awaited return to the stage in what could prove to be her toughest role yet.

 

In a behind the scenes video documenting her latest acting role, Holden is seen to struggle with nerves and even forget her lines on two occasions in front of impatient directors.

 

But as is always the case in show business, all is not as it first seems.

 

Holden, a mother of two children herself, was actually filming a spoof advert in her latest role as the face of Pebli Town, a revolutionary new pre-school toy that fuses traditional play with the latest technology.

 

With Holden reciting her lines to a team of directors made up of three children, Pebli Town is designed to give youngsters full control of four traditional play pieces and a physical play board that in turn interacts with a tablet to bring the toy to life.

 

“As an actor, it’s not often you’re asked to perform poorly in front of directors that are a similar age to your own children,” said Holden.

 

“What has impressed me most about Pebli Town is that children are really the directors of their own show. It’s also a toy that allows parents to be more involved whilst accommodating for all key developmental and educational needs a parent would want for their child.”

 

With four exciting interactive game modes, Pebli Town is designed to help develop children’s problem solving skills and hand eye coordination whilst sparking creativity, imagination and self-expression.

 

“As a performer myself, I think it’s really important that children are given the opportunity to express themselves and show their creative side at play time,” admitted Holden, who is mother to nine-year-old Alexa and three-year-old Hollie.

 

“I know from my experiences that children can be incredibly creative if encouraged in a fun way.”

 

As an established actress, singer, presenter and judge, the daily juggle between career and family life remains an admittedly challenging one for Holden.

 

“Like every mother, sometimes it feels a little like the time you have to spend with your children is going, it’s slipping away. It’s about finding a balance and making sure you get to spend the right amount of time with your family and my current workload absolutely allows me to do this.”

 

“It’s scary how quickly your children grow up so its important parents spend as much time with them as possible.”

 

“Even physically, Lexie went from a size two to a three in two months and she has gone to school with a sort of side, low ponytail and there’s no Alice T-bar shoes anymore, she has got slip on shoes. Because Holly is three and a half and looks up to her big sister, she tries to dress the same and appears more mature than an actual three and a half year old. You can even have a full conversation with her.”

 

With Pebli Town representing a new age of toys being brought to life through technology, the current trend of parents allowing their children to have unfettered access to their own tablets and mobile devices is growing, with children now spending an average of two hours 56 minutes in front of a screen every day.

 

According to a recent survey by ComRes, 84 per cent of parents believe there are educational benefits in their children having access to tablets and smartphones, a statistic Holden supports.

 

“It can only be a positive thing introducing children to technology in a way that is safe, controlled and benefits their educational development,” said the 44-year-old.

 

“Pebli Town has got the balance right as 99% of all game play is still done on the board so you avoid having your children glued to a tablet.”

 

As for Holden’s future career ventures for the rest of 2015, her relentless workload doesn’t look as though it will ease up just yet.

 

“I am filming something for the BBC now and doing a load of stuff for Text Santa. As for acting, there is a possible musical in the running but I can’t tell you too much at this stage. Watch this space!”

 

 

Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2015
The new vintage Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2015: Now in the UK

We are very partial to a Sauvignon Blanc at Frost, and this one is no exception. Fruity, zingy and zesty, this wine is refreshing and delicious in equal measures, with flavours of melon, passionfruit and grapefruit. Good stuff indeed. 

 Each year the eagerly awaited newest vintage of Villa Maria’s Flagship wine, its Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc, displays the results of that year’s harvest – the most exciting but often the most challenging time of the winemakers year.  Villa Maria Group Winemaker, Nick Picone, invites you to try this recently released 2015 vintage to taste the results for yourself.

Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2015, 13% abv

Vintage notes:  Nick sums up the vintage in Marlborough:   “We experienced it all this season – a long frost in spring, along with very strong winds followed by a perfect storm of dry, hot weather (with very warm nights) that lasted without any relief for over two months through to mid-February.   The dry weather continued throughout the whole growing season and while there were some weather threats over the harvest period none ended up significantly disrupting fruit flow in to the winery. This allowed measured harvest decisions and a relatively stress free vintage for growers, vineyard managers and winery staff.   Wine quality has proven to be very good across all varieties and the line- up of wines this year is one of the strongest ever.”

Fruit: The fruit for this wine was sourced from both the Wairau and Awatere valleys – the Wairau valley is warmer so the fruit contributes richness and ripe tropical flavours while the Awatere fruit provides the zingy acid structure and pungent herbal aromatics.

Winemaking: After a short period of resting on yeast lees post fermentation the wine was filtered and bottled to capture its vibrancy and freshness – the essence of quality sauvignon blanc.

Tasting notes: With vibrant aromas of fresh peas, zesty limes and freshly picked herbs this is a wine of great intensity and vitality.  On the palate, juicy acidity is balanced with flavours of melon, passionfruit and grapefruit with a touch of richer herbaceous characters.

RRP:  £11.25, Asda.com, Coop, Majestic, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose.com, Morrisons, Oddbins, Budgens, Wine Rack, Nisa, Spar

www.villamaria.co.nz

@VillaMaria_UK

 

 

Entertainment For Your Lunch Hour

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sandwichMany people say you should use your lunch hour productively, but the most happy workers spend an hour chilling out or having fun. Overworking will affect your health and happiness, making you less able to do your job. Gordon Gekko may think lunch is for wimps but here at Frost Magazine we know the truth: it should be spent having fun. Switching off for an hour will make the rest of the day go better as you will be happier and more relaxed. Whether you want to have a sandwich at your desk, or spend an hour in Pret on your phone, here are some suggestions.

Reading a Book

Getting lost in a book is one of life’s great pleasures. No matter what your interests are, you will find a book that you will love. We review lots of books at Frost Magazine. Books don’t need to be expensive, you can even get books from the library for free.

YouTube

Two words: cat videos. There are few things that are more worthy of your time than a cat video. If you are more of a dog person, there are videos for you too. There are also plenty of vloggers making great videos on a wide variety of subjects.

Online Games

There are many fun games online. A Frost favourite is online bingo. Many of us have played bingo with family members and it is a relaxing and fun way to spend an hour. It is very satisfying when you win a game.

A Catch Up With a Close Friend

Either meet up for lunch or a walk in the park. Alternatively, phone your most fun friend and have a good gossip. A good catch up with a friend will leave you feeling more energised and happier. Just make sure you choose a good, fun friend. You don’t want a negative person putting you on a downer for the rest of the day.

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Magazines

Yes, we know we are online but we still love print. There is great satisfaction in reading a magazine from cover to cover and there are hundreds of magazines to choose from on any subject you can think of. Relaxing and fun, pop into a newsagent for some escapism. There is a magazine on everything from trains to cycling. We can generally be found in the women’s lifestyle section.

Or Read Some Amazing Articles For Free.

We love The Huffington Post, The Pool and glamour.com. Plenty of amazing writing from talented writers on each of these sites. A fun hour can easily be spent browsing high-quality content. Another great way to spend your lunch hour is to browse Frost Magazine and read our amazing articles. Yes, we know, but we had to get that in there.

So there are our ideas on spending some time out from thinking about work in your lunch hour. From reading to gaming and catching up with friends. Add your own suggestions and comments below. How do you spend your lunch hour? Let us know.

 

 

NSpa Mum To Be Nourishing Stretchmark Oil Review

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NSPA Mum to Be Nourishing Stretch Mark Oil

nspa is an exclusive skincare brand available at Asda.com. They have a Mum To Be range which includes a Nourishing Stretch Mark Oil. It retails at £6 and it’s enriched with sweet almond and jojoba to moisturise and nourish. I have had some stretchmarks for a while now and they really annoy me. I used nspa Nourishing Stretch Mark Oil twice a day. In a few months they do fade. The oil absorbs well and I really like the smell. Overall I am impressed and would continue to use it.

I would buy nspa Nourishing Stretch Mark Oil. It is only £6 and works well.

Re-Gen Oil Review | Beauty

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スロット マシンは、日本のオンライン jcb 入金 カジノで最も人気のあるゲームの 1 つです。簡単にプレイでき、戦略もほとんど必要ありませんが、何時間でも楽しめます。プログレッシブ スロット、クラシック スロット、ジャックポット ゲームなど、いくつかの種類のスロットを利用できます。日本のオンラインカジノには、これらのゲームが豊富に用意されています。これらには、人気のあるクラシック スロット、プログレッシブ ジャックポット ゲーム、ビデオ スロットが含まれます。

日本のオンラインカジノではカスタマーサポートも重要視されています。日本のオンライン カジノのカスタマー サービス エージェントは、新規プレイヤーからの質問や問い合わせに対応します。これらのプレーヤーは友好的で忍耐強いことが知られているため、カスタマーサポートスタッフが知識を持ち、ニーズに対応することが重要です.幸いなことに、多くのオンライン カジノには、専任のカスタマー サービス エージェントのチームがあります。

日本に住んでいる場合は、無認可のインターネット カジノでのプレイを避けるようにしてください。ボーナスは魅力的ですが、これらのカジノはプレイする価値がないかもしれません。常に評判の良い有名なオンラインカジノを選びましょう。 Web サイトの評価が高く、信頼できるものであれば、安全であると確信できます。

日本のオンラインカジノは、最新の暗号化方法を使用して機密データを保護する必要があります. SSL 暗号化を使用することは、個人情報を保護するための最良の方法の 1 つです。これらの Web サイトは、絶えず変化するプライバシーおよびインターネット セキュリティの規制に準拠する必要があります。さらに、ほとんどの日本のオンライン カジノは、新規プレイヤーに魅力的なボーナスを提供しています。そのようなサイトでプレイするためにサインアップした人は、多くの場合、10 ～ 25% の範囲のウェルカム ボーナスを受け取る資格があります。

カジノを選択することは重要な決定であり、プレイヤーはサインアップする前に各カジノを調査する必要があります。日本の多くのオンラインカジノは複数の言語を提供しているため、プレイヤーは自分に合った言語を選択できます.それらの一部は、プリペイド バウチャーやデジタル通貨など、アカウントに入金するための便利な方法も提供しています。ビットコインは日本では合法ではありませんが、国内の主要なオンライン カジノで受け入れられています。

日本ではオンライン ギャンブルは合法ですが、選択したカジノのすべての規則と規制に従うことが重要です。無許可の Web サイトでのプレイは、日本から禁止されているか、他の国への展開が禁止されている可能性があるため、避けることが重要です。合法性に関係なく、日本のオンラインカジノは一流のゲームを提供しています。

日本のオンラインカジノの法律は複雑です。ランドベースのカジノは国内では合法ですが、外国のオペレーターは起訴のリスクを最小限に抑えています.法律に違反した者は、小額の罰金を科される可能性があります。しかし、幸いなことに、日本のプレーヤーを歓迎するオフショア事業者がいます。日本の法律はシンガポールの法律と似ています。

Re-Gen is a range of specialised skin care products that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. Re-Gen products range are formulated using Vitamins A and E, as well as calendula, lavender and rosemary oil. They also contain PCL liquid (PCL Liquid is a laboratory recreation of the preen gland oil of ducks) which treats skin by producing a thin hydrophobic film on the area of skin treated, preventing it from drying out.

I have been using Re-Gen Oil on my stretchmarks for a while now and they are definitely less noticeable. They have faded from the angry purple they were. They are still a little pink, I am confident that they will become more silvery and less noticeable with continued use. The oil also smells nice. Considering how good Re-Gen oil is, I am impressed at how affordable it is. The RRP is £5.99 for 75ml and £7.99 for 125ml. High quality and easy on the purse: what more could you want?

Re-Gen Oil is available here. and from leading high street retailers such as Bodycare, Home Bargains and Quality Save, as well as ASDA.com