Saturday, January 29, 2011

Review: Nip + Fab Tummy Fix

I was asked to review this product and I must admit initially I wasn't very keen. My natural reaction to a so-called 'miracle' cream that claimed to help tone, smooth and tighten the tummy area was to think that this must contain some nasty ingredients and the thought of using such a cream frightened me somewhat. I trawled the Internet, read all the leaflets accompanying the product and at last my mind was laid totally to rest. The cream works as it contains a potent combination of fat-burning ingredients, including citrus aurantium amara – bitter orange extracts – and synephrine, both of which are known to act as a catalyst in the breakdown of body fat.

More trawling led me to several online posts such as the one below from Mumsnet. I also found more on sites such as Cosmopolitan and More boasting how well the cream and worked and so being very excited by my findings I avidly applied the cream day after day. It's now four weeks since I started using the cream and I am impressed.



OMG, my Nip + Fab Tummy Fix...

(21 Posts)

... is working shock shock shock!!

I've only had it for just over a week and I can really really see a difference.

I had thought my tummy was a lost cause (really crepey and wrinkly, lots of over stretched skin) and it is starting to look like a normal chubby belly and not an old man's scrotum sack (as someone wrote on the tummy tuck thread grin). I don't think has taken away any chub but then I wouldn't expect it to and that would be a bloody miracle.

And I've tried it on my wobbly turkey neck and it seems to be helping there too.

Just off to order another couple of tubes in anticipation of an MN stampede.


So four weeks on and here are my findings:
  • A lovely consistency to the gel which doesn't make your stomach area feel sticky.
  • Smoother skin (the stretch marks which I have on my tummy are much less pronounced and I am convinced that with continued use of this product they will become even less noticeable.)
  • I'm not fat and only a size 8 so I can't comment on whether this really reduced my abdominal girth but I just noticed that it made my tummy look more toned and I could almost consider wearing a bikini again - something which I have not even considered since having my two boys.
  • It costs £18.95 and so therefore I am more than prepared to buy another tube of this because I am confident that this will improve my tummy area with further use.
Overall opinion: As close to a miracle cream as is realistically possible. Great results with one tube but my impression is that it takes more than one tube to get more noticeable results. Much cheaper than liposuction and has certainly made me feel more confident about my tummy area.

For more info please visit www.nipandfab.com

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

RAZ Balloons on a Stand - Just Arrived at Trendy Tree!

Great new party decorations from RAZ that can be used over and over again! Metal balloons that are assembled on a stand. The set includes three different balloons ranging from 19" in ht to 25".
Balloons on a Stand from RAZ


The balloons are easy to assemble, just place each balloon in it's circular holder.

balloons on a stand

The base of all the balloons are 5" in diameter. Each balloon has metal "ribbons" that are flexible. The balloons are a plain solid color on the back. Balloons have a slight curved shaped.

The 19" balloon is green with blue, yellow, orange, pink, and white stripes with blue, yellow an red polka dots. The width of the balloon is 8" and ht about 6 1/2"

The 22" balloon is a golden yellow with a starburst like pattern in red; circles of white, blue, red, pink, green, and purple. Balloon width is about 7" and ht 8 1/2".

The 25" balloon is blue (aqua like shade) with a flower like design in white, yellow, red, pink, purple and red dots. The balloon is 6 1/2" in width and about 12" in ht.

From the RAZ Childhood Menagerie Collection

Never throw away party decorations again! Great decoration for a child's room too.....but place out of reach of small children due to sharp edges.

Visit us at Trendy Tree to see more fantastic party decorations from RAZ!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Review: Love is... calendar from www.itsyourstory.co.uk


I have just found the sweetest calendar ever and if it wasn't for my camera breaking down then you could have a look at my personalised copy, but for now you will have to feast your eyes on the standard images from the www.itsyourstory.co.uk website.


The front cover has a picture of the central characters and underneath you have the names of you and your partner.

Inside you have the option of personalising the calendar with up to 30 special dates you need to remember throughout the year. This is a particularly handy feature for me as I have an awful memory.

I think this is a lovely gift to give to your partner as it shows the thought you have put in to the things you do as a couple.

I'll give you a few examples of the captions through the calendar:

  • JANUARY - Love is .... making a shared New Year Resolution, to spend more time together. (You have the option of personalising this with your personal New Year Resolution).
  • FEBRUARY - Love is ... making sure Justin gets the message.
  • MARCH - Love is ... what puts the spring in Sarah and Justin's step.
  • APRIL - Love is .. being Justin's Easter bunny
  • MAY - Love is ... arriving at *our address* with wine and roses.
  • JUNE - Love is ... a barbeque for two at *our address*
  • JULY - Love is ... giving Justin a sneak preview of Sarah's new bikini.
What I love about this calendar is that it's romantic without being over the top. It adds a humorous twist to all the things you enjoy as a couple.

The A4 size calendar leaves you with enough room on the page to add in notes about things you have to do on selected dates as essentially the character illustrations don't take up that much space. Each page is a different colour which allows you to refer to other calendar months with ease.

I know you don't usually give calendars as gifts on Valentine's Day but this one could most certainly be an exception.

For more info please visit www.itsyourstory.co.uk

$50 Shopping Spree on Trendy Tree!

Get your name in the hat for a drawing on Trendy Tree for a $50 shopping spree!

Just visit our Trendy Tree Facebook page and click on the "like" at the top of the page. Once we reach 500 "likes" we'll draw a winner from the list!

Count is at 451 today......not much further to go! Visit the Trendy Tree Facebook page today!

Friday, January 14, 2011

RAZ Multicolor Curly Sprays

New item just ordered from RAZ and arriving soon! Multicolor curly spray. Great for party decorations and multicolor Christmas decorating. These will sell in a set of 5 sprays for only $22.50. Very reasonably priced.
Set includes a yellow, blue, green, pink, and orange spray. They measure 26". The curly sprays are from the Childhood Menagerie collection and you'll find them in our Party Decorations category on Trendy Tree!



Wednesday, January 12, 2011

RAZ 2011 Christmas Collections!

Still waiting on the new 2011 RAZ Christmas items, but here are the names of the collections coming out soon!

An American Autumn
Black and Bling
Christmas Fairisle
Christmas Tapestry
Evergreen
Festive Forever
Frostyland
Gnome Holiday
Greenery
Gumdrops and Jellybeans
My True Love
No Peeking
Noelle
Over the River and Through the Hills
Puttin on the Ritz
Santa Approved
Simply Christmas
Twas the Night After Christmas
Welcome Home
Winter Palace

I’ll add more information just as soon as I see the collections!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Can't Sleep - Count Sheep!


Pair of sheep with boots from the RAZ Cottontail Toile Collection. New for 2011 and arriving any day at Trendy Tree. Adorable pair of sheep with skinny legs and big feet. Perfect centerpiece or table decoration for Easter.





These little lambs are made of paper hydrangeas, have sweet pink faces and pink boots. Both are exclusive items from the RAZ designers.


Visit us at Trendy Tree to see more of the whimsical spring and summer collections from RAZ.

Cottontail Toile Collection from RAZ

Great items from the Cottontail Toile collection from RAZ will be arriving at Trendy Tree any day now!


Several choices in the very popular hydrangea bunny will be a part of this collection this year.
 This bunny is 27" tall and made of green and cream color paper hydrangeas. It has a green bow around its neck. It will also be available in pink and cream.

The smaller bunny is new for 2011 and measures approximately 9". It will be sold in pairs on Trendy Tree and also will be available in green.

More bunnies!

 This unique bunny has the longest ears! He is white with pink trim and has a green bow around his neck. Great decoration for Easter. Kids will love it! He measures 21.5" X 12" X 8"

Visit us at Trendy Tree to see more great items from the RAZ Cottontail Toile collection for Easter!

Saturday, January 8, 2011

RAZ Hydrangea Dog Centerpiece Party Decoration


The RAZ hydrangea Easter bunny decorations have been so popular in the past and will be available at Trendy Tree again this year, but we’re really happy to stock the new RAZ Hydrangea Dog. These will be great party decorations! They will be available in two sizes. Both are a spring lime green and have white polka dots. One size has a pink bow and the other has an orange. We will have the 17″ and 22″ in stock and they should be arriving any day now. These great centerpieces are from the RAZ Childhood Menagerie collection and new for 2011. Visit us at Trendy Tree to see more great party decorations from RAZ!


BARGAIN ALERT: Boots 'Treat Street'





*Please note that this is not a sponsored post*



I LOVE being able to earn and then more importantly spend Boots points so I was over the moon to find out that Boots have just launched a new scheme whereby you can earn Boots points if you buy items from a wide variety of other oline shops.



Some of the participating stores which really appeal to me are:

Apple Store

Dorothy Perkins


Early Learning Centre

Lakeland

ASOS

eBay

lastminute.com


LEGO

Thomas Cook


Boden


Figleaves


Miss Selfridge

Mothercare

Toys R Us


New Look

Play.com

The White Company




The scheme basically works by giving you a point for every £1 you spend. This leaves me with lots of scope when I go to buy something for Valentines Day. My favourite picks being:



Arena Flowers
Be My Valentine Bouquet

Be My Valentine Bouquet from Arena Flowers

This bouquet is bursting with valentine colours, roses, carnations, lilies and gerberas perfect for sending to your valentine.Please note this product doesn't include the vase.




notonthehighstreet.com
'I Love You' Valentines Gift Personalised Art
£25.00Collect 25 points
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Buy Now


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Large Bone Wing Necklace, Valentine's Gift
£130.00 Collect 130 points
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What will you choose to treat yourself with on 'Treat Street'?



For more info please visit http://www.treatstreet.boots.com

Thursday, January 6, 2011

RAZ Birthday Cake Centerpiece

RAZ 24" Standing Happy Birthday Cake Party Decoration

  • Multicolored
  • Made of Tin
  • Measures approximately 23" X 8" X 5"
  • RAZ Exclusive
Stop throwing party decorations away! Whimsical metal standing birthday cake party decoration. Colorful centerpiece decorated with stripes, polka dots, swirls, lollipops and candles. Great decoration that can be used party after party.

RAZ "Childhood Menagerie" Collection


Arriving to Trendy Tree soon! Visit us at Trendy Tree to see more whimsical RAZ Party Decorations.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Multicolor Flocked Christmas Trees

RAZ Multicolor Flocked Christmas Tree Set of 3
  • 3 Assorted styles
  • Set includes one of each style
  • Multicolor, Pink, Blue, Green, Red, Orange
  • Made of Tin
  • Measures 16.5"
  • RAZ Exclusive
Whimsical metal Christmas trees decorated with glittered polka dots, stripes and diamond shapes, topped with a curly metal bow.
From the Santa's Workshop collection of RAZ Imports.
January Clearance SALE!

GIVEAWAY: Earth Friendly Baby Shampoo/Body Wash


You may have read my recent review on the Earth Friendly Baby products. If not you can find it here. I absolutely LOVED the products! They were amazing!

Anyway I have great news, I have 5 bottles to GIVE AWAY- that's one for five lucky winners. To be in with a chance of winning one all you have to do is:

(a) Follow my blog and then leave a comment below saying that you have done this.

(b) Like the Earth Friendly Baby Facebook page
http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Earth-Friendly-Baby-Earth-Friendly-Kids/161241400573714

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE YOUR FACEBOOK NAME SO THAT WE CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU WIN!

Good luck! Hope you like the products as much as I do!

Competition closes on the 1st February 2011.

Monday, January 3, 2011

RAZ Glittered Twig Bundles

The RAZ Green Glittered Twig Bundle makes a great Christmas decoration for table tops, dressers, mantles etc. Each bundle of twig is unique. They will stand alone or can be placed in containers. Very glittery and whispy.

These bundles are on sale right now at Trendy Tree!

RAZ Childhood Menagerie Collection

Great new Party Decorations from RAZ! The whimsical party decorations from the Childhood Menagerie will fill all your party decorating needs. Many item are perfect for Princess parties and  there are many colorful birthday party creations.
These RAZ Cupcake place card holders will make any tea party a delight! They can also be used for holding photographs, messages, etc on your desk.

Multicolored battery powered tapers are perfect and safe for birthday celebrations!

What little princess wouldn't love having a tea party with these adorable RAZ Crown chair decorations. These items are for making those memorable childhood celebrations unforgettable.

To see more of these great party decorations from RAZ, just visit us at Trendy Tree and browse the Party Decorations section.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

January Clearance Sale at Trendy Tree!

Browse the January Clearance category at Trendy Tree to see many of your favorite RAZ Christmas decorations on sale. Some up to 50% off!