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[AD] COSY NIGHT IN WITH JACK'S THIS VALENTINES DAY




It's safe to say Valentines Day is going to be very different this year, especially with the restaurants and bars being closed but that doesn't mean Valentines is cancelled. Jack's have everything you need for a cosy night in and even better, you can do it without breaking the bank. 

Jack's have everything you need for the most romantic at-home date night and best of all you can get everything whilst doing your weekly shop. They currently have a Valentines Day Dine In deal which is perfect and an absolute bargain! For just £10 you can get a starter, main and desert! The deal includes;
Le Rustique Camembert
Jack's Bake at home Baguettes
Jack's Tender 100% British Beef Steaks
Jack's Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Jack's Green Vegetable Medley 
Jack's Melting middle Chocolate Sponge Pudding

All for just £10! They also have some great offers on drinks too, Bosford Rose Gin is just £14 or Canti Proseccco Spumante is currently on offer for £6.50 or Prospero Leggero Secco Rosato is just £5.50

They also have a beautiful range of bouquets to meet all budgets starting at just £1 for a single rose or you can opt for a dozen Luxury roses for just £8,!! Jack's have a great range of different flowers and they all have a 7-day freshness guarantee!  You can also grab a box of Chocolates to go with the roses, there's loads to choose from. I grabbed a box of my favourites whilst I was in store. They also have a middle aisle which is full of seasonal gifts so there really is something for everyone. 


I popped into my local store and was amazed at the great quality products they have on offer! They stock Britain's favourite brands at amazing prices as well as their own brand products which looked great! I decided to go for the Valentines day dine in deal as £10 is just outstanding value for money! I made a couple of tweaks and got some Jack's Parmentier Potatoes instead of mash and I went for mushrooms and a Jack's Peppercorn sauce to go along side our steaks! 100% of Jack's fresh Chicken, Beef and Lamb is British, so is their Milk. So you know you are getting great quality for your money. 

I picked up the bake at home bread and Camembert for starter as it was part of the Valentines Day deal so amazing value for money I also picked up the Melting middle chocolate sponge cake and a tin of custard Mmm 

I couldn't resist the roses so grabbed a couple of bunches as they were such a great price and some yummy chocolates too! I'm not drinking right now so I picked up a bottle of Jack's Sparkling Apple and Elderflower Presse and a bottle of beer for Clint.

Whilst I was in store I grabbed a few bits for the week such as milk, cheese, chicken and beef mince and a few cupboard essentials too. I was super impressed with the layout of the store, they have a number of measures in store to keep customers and staff safe at this time. They are following social distancing guidelines and limiting numbers into the store. The aisles are wider than other supermarkets to allow an easier shopping experience. I also noticed plenty of hand sanitizer in the store and markings on the floor to ensure social distancing. 

So we popped on the fireplace youtube video and lit some candles and had the most wonderful night in, it was so nice sitting at the table and actually talking and enjoying each others company as we ate our delicious food! I was so impressed with the quality and value for money. You will be amazed by how much you can get at Jack's for £30! 













[AD]  Paid partnership with Jack's Supermarket and I was kindly gifted a voucher for the products.
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GIFT IDEAS: VALENTINES DAY GIFT GUIDE



So Valentines Day is a week away so I thought i'd pop together a few gift ideas ready for next week.
I know not everyone buys gifts for Valentines and Clint and myself don't normally go all out, we usually have a small budget for eachother so i've picked out some affordable gift ideas. 

First up is Lush goodies, I love lush and they are a really affordable gifts that most people will be really happy to receive. I've picked up a few of my favourites from the Valentines collection. I got Ladybird bubble bar which i'm so excited to use as its a floral scent filled with sweet geranium oil and peppermint oil to give a menthol hint to the mix. 
I also picked up Loverlamp which is a bath bomb, with orange, vanilla and cocoa butter it is just perfect for me, I can't wait to have a bath with this one.
I also got the Cupid bath bomb which is a rose and violet leaf scent. 


I got sent some gorgeous new bras sets from Freya! I love getting new Lingerie and freya are one of my favourite brands. I'm loving the Freya Fancies longline in candy which is this gorgeous pink shade, I've already got the longline in Black and it's such a comfy bra and it's soo pretty. I love the new Retro Bloom range too, I have the plunge style but this also comes in a longline version. The print is lovely and perfect for Valentines. 

Why not do something different and get outdoors this Valentines Day? On the 10th Feb Go Ape in Trent Park you can go on a Blind Date with a twist as they are hosting a free singles event.
Go Ape is also offering couples 20% off during Valentines Week ( Mon 13th-Fri 17th Feb) using the code FEBPR ( mon- fri only)

I love these Mugs from Chickidee they have these fun quotes on and are perfect for couples. They are really affordable and are perfect for Valentines Day. Whether you've been with your partner for a long time or are a new couple they have something for everyone. 

How cute are these cookies from Crabtree and Evelyn, they are lovely shortbread style biscuits with strawberry and white chocolate. They sent these over with a selection of their Valentines hand creams. They have some lovely scents for Valentines and the hand creams are really good. Check out their Valentines collection here. 


What are your plans for Valentines Day? Clint and I have planned to go for dinner and we've booked tickets to watch the new Fifty Shades film which should be good! 







 * This post contains pr samples, I have not been paid for this post.
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LIFESTYLE: VALENTINES WITH BLOSSOMINGGIFTS.COM




 I love receiving flowers whether it's my birthday or a special occasion.  Flowers are a lovely gift for any occasion. With Valentines Day this weekend and Mothers Day only a few weeks away I thought i'd sharea website called Blossoming Gifts with you. They have a huge selection of flowers and gift ideas for everyone. They have some fab Valentines Packages, like this one for example. You get a gorgeous bunch of Red Roses ( my favourite valentines flowers) a cute little bear, a balloon and some chocolates. You can get this delivered out and that's it your all done and as I said they have a huge selection so head over to the Valentines Flowers Section

I love flowers and Blossoming Gifts have so much to choose from, I know not everyone loves Roses so they have some lovely alternative bouquets in their Valentines section. The Scented Lily and Rose bouquet is gorgeous! They also have a huge selection of other gifts available and it's so easy to find something using their different catergories which make it super easy to search by recipient, price, range or character.

As I mentioned above Mothers Day is just around the corner aswell so check out the huge range they have on offer. You can also have a look at their huge range of gift ideas from sweet hampers to personalised gifts for any occasion.

There's so much information over on the website and it's so so easy to order, you enter the details of the recipient and where you want the flowers to be delivered too, you can personalise your flowers with a message and pick what day you'd like them delivered. It's so so easy and if you do need a hand or have any questions you can call them to assist you with your order or check out their FAQ's

Think you've left it too late to order? Blossoming Gifts have loads to choose from and if you order before 9pm next day delivery is available if your ordering weekdays, 4pm on saturdays and 2pm on sundays which is fab and most of their bouquets and gifts can be delivered for free*

You can get 33% off a bouquet using my discount code- BGIFTS33**









* not all flowers are eligible for free delivery
** not all bouquets are included, the 'flowers by post' range is exempt from the discount
*** I was sent these flowers to review, I have not been paid for this review and all opinions are my own and honest
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GIFT GUIDE: VALENTINES GIFT IDEAS



Valentines is less than two weeks away now! If you don't celebrate Valentines, whether you don't believe in the holiday or you don't have a partner and would rather ignore the fact Valentines is fast approaching you can do two things, ignore this post or have a little read you might spot some goodies that you can totally buy for youself. 

I think shopping for a Valentines present can be a little tricky as it just creeps up and we're all just getting over Christmas. Me and Clint usually set a budget and give each other hints of what we might want.

I always think lingerie is a good gift for Valentines, providing you know your partners bra size. It's always good to pick out something you like rather than going for what they always tend to go for because that way it shows you've put thought into it and they might end up loving something new and different. This set from Freya is gorgeous, it's called Hero! It's a lovely pink shade which is just gorgeous for Valentines. Hero is a plunge style bra with side support, I think the coverage in the cups is really good so this would be a good everyday bra. It's chilly out there and i'm still tucked up in jumpers so who cares if my bra is pink! It's so comfy, I love Freya bras, they are so lovely. I have the brief but this style also comes with a thong and a short, I think I will be picking the thong up so i've got a couple of matching pairs. Check out the Freya website as they have lots more styles to choose from I really like the Icon style and the matching thong, I've already dropped a little hint to Clint. 

If your after something a little more affordable there are some lovely lip products out there at the moment, these Burts Bee's Lip Crayons are gorgeous! They come in a selection of shades and are so creamy but have a matte finish. They are only £8.99 each and you can get them from loads of different places like boots, department stores and Marks and Spencer.

These Balmi Lip Balms are really handy too, they are only £4.99 and again you can get them from loads of different stores like boots and Superdrug. 

This I Love Pink Marshmallow Bath and Shower Creme is sooo good, it smells amazing! It's a really lovely gift idea, you could pick up a selection of the I Love .. products and some of the lip products from above and make a little pamper gift set. 

If you like the idea of putting together a little pamper set then you need to head to Lush because no pamper set is complete without some bath bombs and bubble bars. The Valentines collection from Lush is amazing!! I'm loving the Unicorn Horn Bubble bar and the Lover Lamp bath bomb, Lush also have a selection of Valentines Gift sets which are another fab Gift Idea! 

















http://www.freyalingerie.com/lingerie/hero/bey15/side_support_plunge_bra.aspx?colour=berry






*this blog post contains pr samples, I have been honest in this blog post and all opinions are my own, I haven't been paid for this blog post.

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FOOD: STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM VALENTINES SANDWICH


The lovely people at Roberts Bakery and nutritionist Dr Carina Norris have put together this special romantic valentines sandwich using Roberts Soft & Fluffy White bread.

What you will need 

Roberts Soft and Fluffy White Bread*
Strawberries
Rocket 
Cottage Cheese or soft cheese
Black Pepper

First of all lay the rocket on the bottom slice of bread, then drain the cottage cheese and layer on the cottage cheese and place the strawberries on top. Then season with the black pepper and pop on your top piece of bread. I've used a cookie cutter to make them into hearts to make them more Valentines themed. 

I think this is a really simple quick idea for Valentines Day, perfect if you only have a short time to spend with your partner. Or they have to work, why not make them a packed lunch? 

www.robertsbakery.co.uk



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GIFT IDEA FOR VALENTINES: THE BODY SHOP SMOKY POPPY


Here's one of the latest releases from The Body Shop, I thought i'd show you guys these new releases as they are very Valentines themed. Theres a huge variety of products in the range including a massage oil, perfect for Valentines. This really lovely lip and cheek stick and body scrub.

I've only used the products once or twice so i'm not going to review them fully just yet but I really wanted to share this range with you before Valentines day.

First of all as you can see from my photo the lip and cheek stick* looks abit strange because the product looks black however when you apply it to your lips its a nice natural looking shade, its soft and really easy to apply and the finish is a really nice matte finish.

The Smoky Poppy poppy seed scrub* is sooo lovely. Its really soft and gentle, the poppy seeds gently exfoliate the skin. It smells amazing,and leaves the skin feeling soft and clean.

Finally the massage oil* seems runny but its quite a dry oil which I prefer, it smells really nice. It's slightly more subtle than the scrub making it perfect for special occasions and for every day. It dries into the skin really quickly and easily. It's a lovely product and suitable for all skin types.

So far i'm really impressed with the range, the smells are really natural and smell amazing. I'm so happy with the products, as I mentioned i've only used them a few times so i'll feature these again for a more in depth review.








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VALENTINES: DENMAN D3 KISS 7 ROW BRUSH


ORDER THIS BRUSH NOW FOR ONLY £5

I've been using this brush from Denman this last week or so. I have a few different styles of brushes but nothing like this one. The bristles are firm and hard which helps detangle hair and get through any knots. The anti-static rubber pad controls the hair when blow-drying. 
I love the colour, the pink is really nice and the lips make it cute. I think this would be a really good gift idea for Valentines Day. 
The brush is a really nice size and really easy to hold. I have really bad hair, its knotty and becomes all curly and a big mess through the night but this brush gets through my knots and detangles very easily. I'd try not to whack yourself to hard with it! As I mentioned the bristles are hard so that hurts a little as my sister found out haha. 
You can get this gorgeous brush right now for just £5 and i'd say its so worth the money. It's such a sturdy brush, it's going to last a very long time. 





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