Here's the kids and Daddy playing with the drone we got free to test for an Amazon review.
It's great fun and we can record and watch the footage on the iPad in real time. We went out today to do a video of us all playing with the quad copter drone at a local beauty spot!
.. but I realise this is not much beauty related so let's move on to the good stuff, this heated hairbrush turned me from frizz monster to straight as you like in five minutes flat. At under £30 I think they are quite the bargain! Best used on dry, knot free hair.
Check out the results!
BEFORE...
AFTER!!!
Well there is just far too many other things I want to mention in this blog post. I've found some amazing mud masks on Amazon too! http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OPCHAB6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage priced £22 this literally made my pores pop their clogs.
..then there's this Argan oil that is a multi tasking miracle worker. I love it on my skin mostly because of how good it smells, it is pure brilliance in a bottle and smells like sweet candyfloss. At under £20 it is a total bargain!
Moving on to another form of beauty - Pilates, good for balance, chill out and core strength.
At work I do Pilates classes and the communal mats are very small and quite dirty and smelly as they are also used for bootcamp. I was desperate to get my own mat to use and the Karma Active mat seemed ideal for my needs. If the two types of mat were to have a game of 'top trumps' the Karma Active mat would be the card you'd want to own.
My observations on the mat are that it is compact and easy to carry when rolled up (the foam ones do not roll). The material is soft and smells nice (the foam ones do not!) and the material is made of a memory foam which is great for comfort and balance. It is also long enough for me to lie on and most of my length fits on it (the foam ones are the size of a bathmat!).
You're probably already convinced, but I'd say these mats are worth every penny and if they do start to get dirty you can wash them with water and tea tree oil (wipe down). It is very light to carry too and I really noticed a few envious glances at my luxury comfort mat! I suspect a few will be shopping on Amazon tonight to get one too. Definitely a great buy and one I am happy to recommend. I received a discount in return for an honest review. It is a super mat for yoga and Pilates. Buy it for £20 and you won't have any regrets.
My observations on the mat are that it is compact and easy to carry when rolled up (the foam ones do not roll). The material is soft and smells nice (the foam ones do not!) and the material is made of a memory foam which is great for comfort and balance. It is also long enough for me to lie on and most of my length fits on it (the foam ones are the size of a bathmat!).
You're probably already convinced, but I'd say these mats are worth every penny and if they do start to get dirty you can wash them with water and tea tree oil (wipe down). It is very light to carry too and I really noticed a few envious glances at my luxury comfort mat! I suspect a few will be shopping on Amazon tonight to get one too. Definitely a great buy and one I am happy to recommend. I received a discount in return for an honest review. It is a super mat for yoga and Pilates. Buy it for £20 and you won't have any regrets.
So, my last item for today is still beauty related. In the winter the central heating and air conditioning at work seems to just suck all the moisture from my skin so I have found a humidifying unit that is also a nice light that adds that moisture back in to the air and makes the room smell nicer too.
These units are priced £30 and are really great. In fact I have got two of them.
I had a humidifier in my bedroom and wanted another one for downstairs so, with an idea of what I wanted, a large water tank and multi functional mood lighting I went for the Amir wooden effect model. Setting up the humidifier is so easy, you just find a plug socket nearby, plug it in to the base and measure out up to 300ml and then place the top on (it just sits on the top, no screwing required).
There are two buttons on the front. One is the light setting and you can have this on its own if you wish. You just scroll through the colours to pick your favourite. I like the blues and purples best but can use it to suit my mood. There are different levels of the light too so you can have a dim or more vibrant version which is also a nice touch. The other button controls the timer setting from 1, 3 or 6 hours on the diffuser part. It will not work if there is no water inside as it has a sensor and it will also switch off if the water runs out so it's great as it won't burn itself out if you fell asleep or something.
I find this a soothing addition to a room if I am resting or relaxing. I like the health effects too as it will help remove airborne nasties. Beauty wise, (that is always high on my agenda!) the unit helps add moisture in to the air which stops your skin drying out with central heating and air conditioning.
There is a little maintenance required between uses, to clean out the water bowl and also not leave it standing with 'old' water in there - I find it best to 'burn' it all off in one go then you don't have to slop a half full bowl to the sink. Steady hands are not my forte.
I do think this is an attractive item to look at even when it is not switched on it is a nicely crafted wooden piece. The dual function helps make it an essential household item and I do think this would make a nice gift. You can use it to scent the house if you use an essential oil in it too and this will help with congestion if you pick something menthol or similar. I was a little worried that the constant puff of vapour from the water may make the surrounding area wet or damp but it really does not do this. You can waft your hand through it and it just disperses and feels a little cold. I find it amazing that as soon as you switch it on it starts working immediately.
I hope you enjoyed reading about some of my latest discoveries. I've got lots more I want to share so will do a new post very soon. Thanks for reading! xxx
