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The free product testing service Triyit have sent me another box of beauty goodies to try, this time from Beauty Kitchen’s new product lines. A nice mix of beauty products that are all natural and sustainable.
Sea Plankton 60 Second Manicure ★★★☆☆
The 60 second manicure promises to help rough hands and nails. When I used it I rubbed a generous amount into my wets hands as instructed and washed it…
Simple and quick to make, these little biscuits are great with an afternoon coffee or tea.
Makes around 40 mini biscuits
Ingredients
112g butter at room temperature
55g caster sugar
138g plain flour
1tp of vanilla extract
50g icing sugar
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170c/gas mark 3 and prepare a baking tray with grease proof paper. L
2. Cream the butter in a large bowl. Add the sugar and beat…
This month I saw that the beauty box ‘Pink Parcel’ had an offer of your first box for £1. I have been curious about beauty boxes for a while and had wanted to try one. They always seem like good value considering what you get inside and the Pink Parcel also includes sanitary products and food items.
Pink Parcel is designed to be delivered around your period and includes your months supply of sanitary pads and/or tampons (you can also choose between brands as well). I received 15 daily pads, 5 night time ones and 5 panty liners. The box also includes a pre-paid bag for you to send back any unused tampons or pads, which are then donated to charities who provide sanitary products for women who cannot afford them.
It also includes a food item, normally in the form of chocolate or some sweets, and a tea or in this months case a coffee bag.
Each months box contains over £40 of beauty treats so the £12.99 per box is great value for money. The box was also delivered by Royal Mail and arrived on the date that I had picked.
Now let’s get into the beauty products you get!
Laritzy Cosmetics Dew Pot – Colour: Fine – Retail Price £20.00 (Laritzy site)
A multi-purpose product that can be applied to cheek, lips and eyes. In a subtle but shimmery rose shade, this can be built up to provide a metallic look or sparingly for a blusher.
English Laundry No7 – Retail Price £25.00 (English Laundry site)
A handbag size bottle of perfume with top notes of pear, jasmine, melon and apricot. Middle notes of gardenia, jasmine and almond. Base notes of sandalwood, vanilla, whipped cream and musk.
Oryza Beauty Dewy Glow Balm – Retail Price £11.95 (Oryza Beauty Site)
This dewy glow balm is another multi-purpose product that can be used as a highlighter or glossy balm for lips, skin and nails. The balm is enriched with jojoba oil, shea butter, vitamin E and has UVA/UVB protection.
Sebamed Mattifying Cream – Retail Price £5.69 (For 50ml) (Sebamed Site)
This cream is specially designed to target oily skin and breakouts. It is enriched with aloe vera and hyaluronic acid to help prevent spots and blackheads.
Spacemasks Self-Heating Eye Mask – Retail Price £3.50 for one (Feelunique.com)
At first I thought this was a face mask but it is actually a self heating mask for your eyes. With heat lasting for about 15 minutes, this mask helps to relax your eye muscles and has a delicate jasmine scent to help you relax.
This months food treats…
Lyons Coffee Bag No3 – £2.70 for a box of 18 bags (Waitrose)
Instead of a tea bag, this months is a coffee bag! Just brew the bag in hot water for 4-5 minutes for a fresh cup of coffee.
Candy Kittens Eton Mess – Retail Price £1.00 (Waitrose)
A summer favorite in a cat shaped sweet! I normally don’t enjoy gummy sweets but I do like candy kittens and this flavour is a delicious sweet strawberry (and vegetarian too).
Overall…
I really enjoyed getting this box and for £1 it was great value. I liked all of the beauty products that came with it and it’s great getting all of your period supplies sent straight to your door. I also really liked the sweets and coffee bag but I wish they had the option every month to pick between tea or coffee. I would definitely buy another Pink Parcel if I saw items that I liked in the box or if they had another great offer.
Pink Parcel – August Box Review This month I saw that the beauty box 'Pink Parcel' had an offer of your first box for £1.
Easy-to-make chocolate medallions make great Birthday presents and can be customised for any taste. They can be expensive to buy but are relatively cheap to make. Here’s the recipe I used.
Makes around 12 per 100g of Chocolate
Total time: 40 mins
Total cost: £2.54 (excluding gift box)
Ingredients:
100g Milk Chocolate
100g White Chocolate
100g Dark Chocolate
To Decorate:
Jumbo Raisons
Cranber…
I was on a day trip to London on 19th August and took some pictures from the Thames river and around Paddington Station. Unfortunately the sun stayed behind the clouds but at least it didn’t rain!
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London From the Thames I was on a day trip to London on 19th August and took some pictures from the Thames river and around Paddington Station. Unfortunately the sun stayed behind the clouds but at least it didn't rain!
Paying festival fees are another cost to add to any budget of any filmmaker and can often seem like your paying for nothing if your film doesn’t get selected. As someone who has had their films shown in festivals (8 to date) I have compiled a list of ways to get your film into film festivals for free.
1. Look Out For Any Local Film Festivals or Screenings
In your local town or city look out for…
A few months ago I signed up to a new product discovery club called Triyit. I was matched the other day with their latest box. Here’s what arrived in my box!
Urban Fruit Coconut Chips ★★★★☆
Although I don’t like Coconut, the person who I gave them too said they were a nice mid-afternoon snack and a much easier way to eat coconut.
Crooked Raspberry and Lime Alcoholic Soda ★★★★☆
Modern and sleek…
A few months ago I signed up to a new product discovery club called Triyit. I was matched the other day with their latest box. Here’s what arrived in my box!
Urban Fruit Coconut Chips ★★★★☆
Although I don’t like Coconut, the person who I gave them too said they were a nice mid-afternoon snack and a much easier way to eat coconut.
Crooked Raspberry and Lime Alcoholic Soda ★★★★☆
Modern and sleek…
Back in February of this year I made a late new years resolution list. On that list was to write to Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot and Olivia de Havilland. Three of the few remaining stars of Hollywood’s golden era. I figured that there was no time like the present and seeing as these ladies are into their 80’s (apart from Olivia who recently turned 101 years old) I should write to them whilst I…
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre is one of the most iconic buildings in Hollywood but, has a surprising history and legacy entwined with the history of Hollywood itself.
Wedding dresses of Old Hollywood actresses from 1920-1960
The wizard of oz is the definition of a classic movie. It’s appeal has spanned over 75 years and entertained millions for generations. For many, Judy Garland will always be Dorothy Gale from Kansas, skipping down the yellow brick road in her ruby slippers. But the role was almost given to the biggest child star of the 1930’s and would have changed the film forever.
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre is one of the most iconic buildings in Hollywood but, has a surprising history and legacy entwined with the history of Hollywood itself.
The wizard of oz is the definition of a classic movie. It’s appeal has spanned over 75 years and entertained millions for generations. For many, Judy Garland will always be Dorothy Gale from Kansas, skipping down the yellow brick road in her ruby slippers. But the role was almost given to the biggest child star of the 1930’s and would have changed the film forever.
Wedding dresses of Old Hollywood actresses from 1920-1960
Wedding dresses of Old Hollywood actresses from 1920-1960
