Great Christmas Gifts For The Fitness Fanatic

Go Fit Cross Extreme Ab Wheel

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The GoFit Ab Wheel is an excellent way to obtain a more defined toned set of abs. The rolling action of the Ab Wheel trains both the upper and lower abdominal walls. The Ab Wheel has dual wheels and non-slip foam grip handles.

  • Excellent to obtain more defined toned set of abs
  • Trains both upper and lower abdominal wall
  • Dual wheels
  • Non-slip foam grip handles
  • Combine with cardio program for washboard abs

I loved this. I do a lot of HIIT and this great workout tool takes your work out to a whole new level. 

From bodybuilding.com

 

ProSource Total Upper Body Conditioning Multi-Grip Pull Up Bar

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Finally, The heavy duty Multi-Grip Pull-Up Bar is made with high grade steel for a sturdy design that’s built to last. The multiple grip positions allow you to perform wide, hammer, and close-grip pull-ups and chin-ups, and hanging abdominal exercises. You can also place on the floor to use for push-ups or triceps dips. It slips easily onto any standard doorframe and can hold up to 300 lb. Convenient for at-home workouts, it’s easy to assemble and built to last – a perfect workout accessory to strengthen your entire upper body in the comfort of your own home.

Features

  • Ideal for pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, dips and leg raises
  • 12 cushioned foam grips
  • Work muscles from a variety of angles
  • Fits onto standard door frames 24”-36” wide or can be wall-mounted
  • Portable design that is quick and easy to assemble

 

A great bar to reach your peak fitness. It brings the gym into your home.  A great tool that lets you train like a pro at home. Highly recommended. A great gift. 

From bodybuilding.com

 

Polk Boom Bit Wearable Speaker 

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Polk BOOM have launched this truly wearable ‘Ready for Anything’ Bluetooth Speaker. Combining music listening and hands-free phone convenience in a ruggedized enclosure that is sweat, dirt, sand and shockproof, BIT is the perfect accessory for anyone who lives an active lifestyle. Measuring only 7 cm x 3 cm, BIT’s robust clip can be secured to any item of clothing, backpack or cycle helmet, whilst its three-hour play time is ample for even the most ardent of commutes, rides or workouts.

 The Polk BOOM BIT is available in Black, Sport Blue, Volt Yellow, Lava Red and a two-toned Grey/Mint

Griffin Survivor Adventure 3 cases in 1

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A fantastic phone case which fits the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 6 and 6s. Survives an 8ft drop on concrete. Is a thin case with 2 extra backs. A great case that protects your phone while you get fit.

Griffin Survivor Adventure Case for iPhone 7/6S/6 is available here.

 

Arnicare Bath & Massage Balm

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For those who like nothing more than to relax and unwind after a busy day, Nelsons arnicare arnica Bath & Massage Balm, is a dual purpose balm enriched with Evening Primrose and rich Sweet Almond oil to naturally hydrate the skin. Designed for massaging into tired muscles or for use in a relaxing bath following a hectic day, the natural properties of Arnica Montana extract and sweet scents of Lavender and Grapefruit essential oils help calm senses and relax the mind.

Great for a post-workout bath or massage. Helps with muscle aches. Stick it in a stocking as it is great stuff. 

From boots.com and hollandandbarrett.com

 

Arnicare Cooling Gel

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With more people than ever now interested in health and fitness, and with such a variety of exercise classes on the market, we all know someone who really works hard when it comes to training. Nelsons arnicare arnica Cooling Gel is ideal for massaging into tired and over-worked legs, to help cool and revive them. Combining the natural benefits of arnica with the refreshing sensation of grapefruit oil and menthol, it could even be the gym bag essential for those fitness resolutions in the New Year.

Really helps when muscles are aching. If you buy this for a fitness-obsessed friend they will be very grateful. 

From boots.com and hollandandbarrett.com

 

The Best Books For Children This Christmas

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Five of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved tales with new covers, notes and endpapers from influential fashion designers including Henry Holland, Preen and Orla Kiely. The perfect stocking-filler.

The Tales of: Squirrel Nutkin, Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck
£6.99 each

We particularly loved The Tale of Tom Kitten, designed by The Rodnik Band and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, designed by Preen. Gorgeous covers and classic stories. 

The Tale Of Squirrel Nutkin and the other Beatrix Potter Designer Editions are available here.)

#beatrix150

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My Encyclopaedia of Very Important Things. For little learners who want to know everything. 

A really wonderful book that entertains and educates in equal measure. Perfect for inquisitive children, it has great photography and illustrations. It also supports the KS1 National Curriculum. Divided into six sections: my planet, places, animals, people, me and other very important things. A great book.

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is available here.

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Lego Star Wars Build Your Own Adventure 

A real treat for the over-8s. Lego Star Wars Build Your Own Adventure includes a rebel pilot mini figure and exclusive Y-wing Star Fighter. It also has tips and ideas on how to build other LEGO Star Wars models. It has over 50 building ideas. Will make your child’s eyes light up on Christmas day.

LEGO Star Wars Build Your Own Adventure is available here.

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How to be a Cat by Lisa Swerling & Ralph Lazar

Children can be a lot like cats. They love milk, always sit in boxes and love playing with string. This a fun and happy book. Great illustrations and observations. From the super successful husband and wife team Lisa Swerling & Ralph Lazar.

How to be a Cat: The Definitive Guide is available here.

 

The Christmas Gift Guide For Contentment: Books To Make You Happy

The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**K by Sarah Knight

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A game-changing life-changing book. Taking it’s cue from the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, this excellent book clears your mental clutter by teaching you how to give less fucks. It is great, buy it. For yourself and for others.

The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k is available here.

 

The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams

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A wonderful and uplifting book from two inspirational spiritual leaders.

The Book of Joy is available here.

 

The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organise and Simplify by Francine Jay

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We are totally obsessed with de-cluttering at Frost. This great book helps you live with less and declutter your home room by room.

The Joy of Less is available here.

 

Thin Slices of Anxiety: Observations and advice to ease a worried mind by Catherine LePage

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We really loved this. Perfect for anyone who is feeling anxious over the festive period and beyond.

Thin Slices of Anxiety: Observations and Advice to Ease a Worried Mind is available here.

 

Compassion, Forgiveness, Living in The Moment and Gratitude by Dani DiPirro

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A great little selection of books. They all focus on their specific topic. They have great quotes along with great tips from the author. Great books to live your best life.

The books are available here.

 

Every Day Matters 2017 Diary

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From the same author as above, Dani DiPirro. A great little diary with daily inspiration for the mind, body and soul.

Every Day Matters Desk Diary 2017: A Year of Inspiration for the Mind, Body and Spirit is available here.

 

Happiness and Other Small Things of Absolute Importance by Haim Shapira, PHD

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A great little book that will challenge your perspectives on happiness. Haim Shapira provides alternative ways to appreciate what is important. Thought-provoking.

Happiness and Other Small Things of Absolute Importance is available here.

 

Pause For Thought Foreword by Chris Evans and Vanessa Feltz

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Taken from Pause For Thought which is broadcast daily on BBC Radio 2 on the Chris Evans and Vanessa Feltz show. A great selection which really does give pause for thought, but also inspiration.

Pause for Thought: Foreword by Chris Evans and Vanessa Feltz is available here.

 

Mindfulness Moments by Emma Farrarons

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The Mindfulness colouring book has sold a million copies worldwide. Working with your hands is the best way to soothe anxiety and eliminate stress. This is a great little book. Emma Farrarons is a French illustrator and this pocket sized book is beautify embellished and wonderfully illustrated. Get colouring.

Mindfulness Moments: Anti-stress colouring and activities for busy people is available here.

 

Cocktails: The Art of Mixing Perfect Drinks by Klaus St Rainer

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Do you really need an explanation? COCKTAILS.

Cocktails: The Art of Mixing Perfect Drinks is available here.

 

Makeup Obsession: The Makeup That Lets You Personalise Your Palette

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I went to the launch of Makeup Obsession recently and now I am a huge fan. You buy one of the empty palettes and then you fill it with your own personal eyeshadow, blusher and highlighter. You can buy one that holds six, or one that holds twelve. The refills are only £2 each and can be interchanged and replaced at any time. There is a huge, great collection so you will definitely find the colours and solutions that you want. I rarely buy palettes as some of the colours always go unused, with this, you design your own palette from scratch. It is such a great idea I can’t believe no one has thought of it before. When you buy a new refill it just clips in. So handy and so easy. It also keeps your makeup fresh. Very important as old makeup harbours bacteria, causing spots and even illness.

The most important thing is the makeup of course. Is it any good? Thankfully, yes. It is highly pigmented and long-lasting. Frost loves.

#shareyourobsession @LL_obsession

 

Four Fun Gifts For Young Children This Christmas

Groov-e Kiddiez

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A pair of fun over-ear headphones designed for children. They feature volume limiters to protect young ears from hearing damage. They have soft ear pads and an adjustable headband.

Groov-e Kiddies Headphone with Volume Limiter – Pink/Purple available here. 

 

Hape Dumper Truck

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This was a huge hit. Fun and high-quality. The Hape Dumper Truck is made from tough and resilient materials. Built to last using wood from sustainable sources, and water based paints. Highly recommended.

Hape Dumper Truck is available here.

 

Jojo Mamen BéBé Sammy Stegosaurus.

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This cute dinosaur was a huge hit with the Frost toddlers. From www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk

 

Jojo Mamen BéBé Fishing Boat Shape Sorter

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Well made and with a lovely design. The children loved this. Extra bonus points for the learning aspect. From www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk

 

Sequential Drawings The New Yorker Series By Richard McGuire

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I really loved this book of drawings from Richard McGuire. Not only does it tell a story, but I also found it meditative. A wonderful book to add to any art lovers collection. 

From the author of the widely acclaimed graphic novel Here, awarded the 2016 Prix D’or for best graphic album at Angouleme, a new graphic work that celebrates another aspect of his incomparable genius.
Sequential Drawings gathers together more than a decade of McGuire’s witty and endlessly inventive spots a veritable short-story collection each drawing given its own spread, which, in turn, assures for the reader the experience of surprise and delight that the drawings unfailingly deliver. Richard McGuire’s first series of “spot” drawings debuted inThe New Yorker in February 2005 for the magazine’s 80th anniversary issue. Spot drawings, scattered among the magazine’s text, had been a long-running feature of The New Yorker, and over the years, many artists had contributed them. But McGuire was the first to conceive them as a sequence, and his drawings were something altogether new: deceptively simple images that imbued the series with movement and narrative, telling their own unexpected stories.
With illustrations throughout and an introduction by Luc Sante.

 

RICHARD McGUIREis a regular contributor to The New Yorker. His comics have appeared in The New York Times, McSweeneys, Le Monde, and Liberation.He has written and directed two omnibus feature films: Loulou et Autre Loups (Loulou and Other Wolves, 2003), and Peur(s) du Noir (Fear[s] of the Dark, 2007). He designed and manufactured his own line of toys, and is the founder and bass player of the band Liquid Liquid.Here was based on his six-page comic that appeared in RAWmagazine in 1989 and was quickly acknowledged as a transformative work that expanded the possibilities of the comics medium.”

Sequential Drawings: The New Yorker Series is available here.

 

Sisters At War by Milly Adams Book Review

Sisters At War is the second book by Milly Adams and it is yet another brilliant piece of historical fiction. Sisters at War is like a  Sunday Afternoon. It is like one of those great BBC dramas that you watch with your family that are both entertaining but also filling. They teach you something: entertainment with substance. Warm and life-affirming; it is hard for younger people to fathom wartime. Lucky us, but the previous generations suffered, fought and sacrificed.

Sisters at War is about two sisters. Selfish Hannah and selfless Byrony. Hannah is irritating. You really want to slap her. I think we all have a Hannah in our life. Byrony is the best of humanity. A person of decency and morals. Hannah only cares about herself and stays in Jersey. Bryony is happiest amongst her family and loved ones  and stays at Combe Lodge where everyone is pitching in. The family home has filled with evacuees and Bryony has joined the ATA, helping to ferry planes across the country, whatever the risk.

Sister at War is a wonderful book. A hard to put down book which fills the soul.

 

A compelling new Second World War novel. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Ellie Dean.

Bryony and Hannah are sisters, but they couldn’t be more different, and war has brought even more of a rift between them. Bryony is happiest where her family and loved ones are – at Combe Lodge, the family home – and these uncertain times have brought them all closer together. But Hannah is young and headstrong. No one will stop her from doing what she wants – and this time she’s decided to flee to Jersey.

Even though Hannah has left, at Combe Lodge, everyone else is pitching in with the war effort. The family home fills with evacuees and Bryony is doing her bit, flying planes at the nearby Combe Lodge Airlines.

But despite all that is going on with war, Bryony knows that above everything she needs to reach out to Hannah. Only she will be able to keep her flighty younger sister’s feet on the ground. But is Bryony too late to help her? Will Hannah ever come home?

Sisters at War is available here.

 

MumsThread: On a Mother’s Love

a mother's love, parenting, It terrifies me how much I love my son. It is overwhelming. A feeling so powerful that sometimes it makes me nauseas. It makes me both weak and strong. Fearless and scared. It is something I never expected because it is so pure. There is nothing I don’t love about my son. He is perfect in every way. From his soft hair to the tip of his toes. I love him so much I would give him a kidney. I would take a bullet for my son. Hell, I would even help him bury a body. There are no limits. And god help anyone who ever tries to hurt him.

This isn’t to say I have never felt love before, or that I don’t love my husband just as much, it’s just that your love for your child feels different. I think it is because they are so dependent on you. Or maybe it’s their innocence. When I was pregnant I loved this little bean growing inside me of course, but I hadn’t met him yet. I was so thrilled to be pregnant that I kept expecting someone to pinch me and say that it wasn’t real. Then the birth was so traumatic we weren’t sure he was going to make it.

I still remember the first time I saw my son. I couldn’t believe it. The midwife brought him to me and laid him on my chest. I cried. Tears of pure happiness and relief. It was the best moment of my life. I know it sounds strange that you can be pregnant for over 41 weeks (seriously, get out!) and not believe that you are lucky enough to have your own son. When he was born my husband and I felt the same; we just couldn’t believe he was real. He is 18-months old now and we still count our blessings everyday. He is the best thing that happened to us. He is everything. He is our son.