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Stackers Jewellery Roll

Birthday Gifts, Christmas, Gifts for Her, Jewellery, secret santa, Stocking Fillers, travel, Valentine's Day Gifts, Women

Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own

I love wearing jewellery and when it comes to going on holiday, I like to take a few favourite pieces with me to accessorise my outfits. The big problem though is keeping everything organised. There’s nothing worse than opening your suitcase to discover your necklaces have tied themselves into an impossible knot, or finding a favourite pair of earrings rattling around at the bottom of your bag. I’ve tried individual pouches, but I still find myself spending ages untangling jewellery instead of enjoying myself! When I saw the Stackers Jewellery Roll on the Very website, I knew straight away that this would be a real gamechanger when I’m travelling. Designed with travel in mind, it’s a neat, oblong case that slips easily into hand luggage or a travel holdall without taking up too much room. The jewellery roll is available in a variety of gorgeous colours, including forest green, red, burgundy and lavender, so you can choose a shade to suit the style of either your luggage or recipient.

Open it up and you’ll find a gorgeous mushroom-coloured interior with a soft, velvety finish. It’s all about clever organisation, with dedicated spaces for different types of jewellery. There are four necklace or bracelet holders, each with a press stud to keep pieces in place, plus an elasticated band and a pocket at the bottom to keep longer necklaces secure. There’s also a zipped pocket for extra bits and pieces, an earring holder and a ring holder, so everything has its own little home. One of my favourite features is the removable velvet drawstring pouch, which I found particularly useful for storing solid bracelets.

Measuring 24.5cm deep, 10.5cm wide and just 3cm high, the jewellery roll has plenty of room without being bulky. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I could fit inside, including my watch, which means I no longer have to leave favourite accessories behind because I can’t work out how to transport them safely. Now, everything stays together, protected and ready to wear when I arrive. Best of all, I can say goodbye to wrestling with tangled necklaces before I’ve even unpacked!

The Stackers Jewellery Roll (RRP £30) would make a lovely Christmas gift for anyone who loves travelling and wants to take their favourite accessories along for the ride. It’s also a great Secret Santa idea if you’re working to a £30 budget and want something useful and stylish that feels a little more special than the usual festive offerings.

You can find it at Very, which has a fantastic range of Christmas gifts this year, with ideas for all ages, tastes and budgets. Whether you’re shopping for a frequent flyer, a weekend-break enthusiast or someone who simply loves their jewellery, this handy little organiser could be just the ticket.

Rabanne Ladies EDP 5ml Mini Gift Set

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Disclaimer: we received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own.

If you’re anything like me, perfume is always near the top of the Christmas wish list. You can never have too many fragrances, can you? And if your other half needs a hint about what to put under the tree, I’d be more than happy to point him in the direction of the Rabanne Ladies Mini Gift Set! With four gorgeous fragrances it’s a little box of luxury that offers plenty of bang for your Christmas buck.

This gift set brings together four of Rabanne’s fragrances, each with its own personality. Lady Million arrived in 2010, bringing plenty of golden glamour, while Olympea followed in 2015, inspired by the idea of a modern-day goddess. Fame joined the party in 2022 with its contemporary, playful feel, and Million Gold for Her arrived in 2024 to add yet more golden sparkle. With four different scents to explore, there’s a good chance you’ll find one that makes you feel like the queen of the Christmas party.

The miniature bottles are little versions of their full-sized counterparts, making them lovely to display on a dressing table as well as practical for everyday life. They’re ideal for popping into your handbag for a quick refresh, tucking into your wash bag for a weekend away or taking on holiday without sacrificing precious luggage space. After all, there’s only so much room in a suitcase once you’ve packed the shoes!

They’re also a brilliant way to experiment with different fragrances without committing to a full-sized bottle. You can choose something glamorous for an evening out or a scent to suit your everyday mood. And if you discover a new favourite, you’ll know exactly what to ask for next Christmas!

Available from Very, the Rabanne Ladies Mini Gift Set would make a lovely present for a mum, sister, daughter or friend who enjoys a little pampering. Very has plenty of other Christmas gift ideas to browse, too, so you might even manage to tick a few more names off that ever-growing list. Just don’t forget to drop a few hints about what you’d like yourself!

123 Hampers Traditional Family Basket

chocolate, Christmas, Drinks and Mixers, Food & Drink, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, snacks

Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own.

Filled with delicious festive treats, a food hamper is one of those gifts that’s just as lovely to receive as it is to give. Who wouldn’t be delighted to open a basket packed with tempting food, drinks and a few extra surprises? 123 Hampers has a fantastic selection to choose from, and the Traditional Family Basket, priced at £125, would make a wonderful gift for friends or relatives this Christmas. Having seen what’s inside, though, I wouldn’t blame you for keeping it for yourself!

First things first, let’s talk about the basket itself. I know you’re probably thinking it’s what’s inside that counts, but this is a rather impressive bit of wickerwork. It’s sturdy, well made and fastens securely with two buckled straps, while the blue fabric lining gives it a smart finish. This isn’t destined for the back of a cupboard once Christmas is over, I can see it being put to good use in many homes as a stylish storage basket. But enough about the basket. Let’s get to the good stuff!

The presentation was excellent, with plenty of protective packing keeping everything safe during transit. There’s something rather exciting about lifting out the goodies from the top layer and discovering what’s hiding underneath. We were very impressed by the variety of items in the hamper, there’s a good balance of sweet and savoury treats, along with drinks to suit different tastes, making this a hamper designed for the whole family rather than just the adults.

Those with a sweet tooth were immediately drawn to the Valley Bakery Shortbread Festive Shapes. Buttery, crumbly shortbread is a classic for good reason, and these seasonal shapes make a lovely addition to the biscuit tin. The children were particularly taken with Grandma Wild’s Gingerbread Reindeer Decorating Kit. This is a brilliant way to keep little ones entertained during the holidays, giving them the chance to decorate their own gingerbread reindeer before eating them!

My husband, meanwhile, is firmly in the savoury camp. A mountain of biscuits and chocolates simply won’t do when there are savoury snacks to be had. The NibNibs Sun Dried Tomato Big Minis were soon opened and paired with a tasty dip, accompanied by a glass of Vino De La Sierra Red Wine. It proved to be a winning combination, making an ideal nibble for a relaxed evening in.

There’s also a bottle of Belvoir Mulled Winter Punch, perfect for a warming seasonal drink, along with a box of Valley Tea Breakfast Tea. Whether you fancy something special to sip in the evening or a proper cuppa to start the day, there’s something to suit all tastes.

The Christmas cracker filled with Valley Chocolates Milk Chocolate Buttons is a Christmassy touch, combining a traditional cracker with a chocolatey surprise. And then there’s the teddy bear, quite possibly the cutest member of the entire hamper!

Christmas is a great time for snacking and very festive green and red Popcorn Shed Candy Cane Popcorn is perfect for munching whilst watching a Christmas film

Finally, no traditional hamper would be complete without a Christmas pudding, and this one contains a pudding from Valley Bakery. It’s deliciously moist, with plenty of fruity flavour and is lovely served with cream or a drizzle of brandy sauce.  

This wonderful hamper is bound to add plenty of festive flair to your Christmas festivities, whether you treat yourself or give it as a gift. With a selection of food and drink which is sure to have your mouth watering there will be something for the whole family to enjoy this Christmas.

And the good news is that free next-day delivery is available across the UK and Northern Ireland, making it easy to send a little seasonal cheer straight to someone’s door. For an extra £3.99, you can also add a personalised card featuring your own photos, making this a lovely gift for someone special. Just remember, if you order one for the family, you might need to be quick if you want to get your hands on the best bits!

Full list of contents

  • Vino De La Sierra Red Wine 75cl
  • Mulled Wine Punch 175ml
  • Popcorn Shed Candy Cane Popcorn
  • Valley Bakery Christmas Pudding 112g
  • Gingerbread Reindeer Decorating Kit
  • Charlie Teddy Bear
  • NibNibs Sun Dried Tomato Big Minis
  • Valley Tea English Tea
  • Milk Chocolate Buttons Cracker
  • Handwoven Wicker Hamper with Blue Lining

Available from 123 Hampers

Don Black’s From the Heart – West End Show

Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Birthday Gifts, Family Life, Days Out, Theatre

Aspects of Love, Diamonds Are Forever,To Sir With Love… do you recognise these songs? You might know them, but did you know these and hundreds of others were written by British lyricist Don Black. They all feature in his new West End show, From The Heart.

With narrative by Don himself, we start with 5 actors on stage including Shona Mcgarty (Eastenders) and a wonderful accompaniment of pianist (Joseph Church) and bass player (Oliver Copeland) as Don explains this is his own review of his penmanship. Actors Caroline O’Connor, Frances Mali McCann, Micheal D Xavier and Clive Rowe take it in turns to sing songs from Don’s writing, which were especially commissioned for this show. The songs in the first half of this 90 minute show are based around love and loss and although they’re not famous songs, Black’s trademark humour makes every one of them stand out and memorable. Don’t worry, these aren’t sad songs about love, more comical and loosely set around a theme of each actor. We found ourselves laughing out loud at some of the lyrics, and the animation of the actors as they’re singing the songs, with very few props, made the songs even more hilarious!

As the first section of the show end, we were then treated to a special performance for opening night. Michael Ball OBE (also known as THE Michael Ball!) came out to sing what is possible one of Don Black’s most famous songs; Love Changes Everything from the Don Black/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Aspects of Love. What a treat! I never thought I’d see Michael Ball sing on stage with what must be his most famous song, and the audience loved it.

The show finished with Don introducing a medley of his most famous work. Although I knew Don Black wrote lots of pop and stage hits, I didn’t realise how many were his work. Many James Bond themes, songs from musicals and shows and the odd Top Ten hit too. Each one was recognisable and so well performed that with each new song line, you were realising that these were all written by Don Black and you didn’t even know it.

The cast were fabulous, not only hitting every note but delivering the funny lines with panache and excellent comic timing. The evening flows seamlessly without an interval and especially by the end, there’s lots of songs to sing along to. The fact that there was so much humour involved meant that it was easy to sit back and enjoy yourself and let the songs take over.

A fabulous night with lots of songs jokes, surprises and quality showmanship.

Lee Stafford London Hair Scentsations Gift Set

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Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own.

Christmas will be here before we know it, and if you’re anything like me, the panic over finding presents for everyone will probably start somewhere around the time I realise there are only four shopping weekends to go. Luckily, we’ve found a Lee Stafford haircare bargain that could tick several names off the list in one go.

The Lee Stafford London Hair Scentsations Gift Set would make a great Secret Santa present, stocking filler or little Christmas treat for yourself. In fact, I’m seriously considering splitting the set up and putting one of the mists into three different stockings. We love a bargain here at The Review Studio, and at £17.50 for all three, this set is a real steal. With each 80ml Hair Perfume Mist usually priced at £9.99, buying them separately would cost £29.97, making the gift set an real Christmas win. Even better, it’s currently included in the Boots 3 for 2 Christmas offer, making it an even more tempting festive buy.

The set contains three of Lee Stafford’s signature hair scents: Red Idol, Caramel Brûlé and the Original Lee Stafford Hair Perfume Mist.Red Idol is probably the most sophisticated of the trio, with Jasmine, Ambergris and Woody Cedar creating a lovely fresh fragrance. The Caramel Brûlé, which smells exactly as indulgent as you would hope, has a warm salted caramel fragrance and the Original Lee Stafford Hair Perfume Mist, has the instantly recognisable Lee Stafford fragrance.

These perfume mists aren’t just about making your hair smell gorgeous , these multi-tasking mists refresh your hair, add shine and also helps tame frizz, while the star ingredient, Sunflower Extract, helps protect against the effects of heat, UV rays and environmental pollution.

They spray nice and evenly, with a light mist which doesn’t feel sticky on my hair. The fragrances last surprisingly well and I’ve received lots of compliments since I started using them.

So whether you’re looking for a Secret Santa gift, a stocking filler or simply a little Christmas present to yourself, the Lee Stafford London Hair Scentsations Gift Set is a great beauty buy.

Available from Boots

Mavala Christmas Nail Polish and Your Nail Growth Routine

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Disclaimer – We have received this item for free or on a loan basis for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

Marvellous Mavala Christmas gifts sent us two kits available this Christmas which make excellent Secret Santa or stocking filler gifts. If you’ve never heard of Mavala before, it’s a Swiss beauty company that specialises in precision beauty, meaning they like to produce the best quality products that ‘honour individuality and authenticity.’ They are an independent, family owned business with its roots going back 65 years. Their products are never tested on animals, are 100% Swiss engineered and have zero compromise on quality or safety. We were sent two of their Christmas range products; Your Nail Growth Routine and Ruby Christmas Duo.

Ruby Christmas Due contains two miniature colour nail polishes in shades called Las Vegas and Paris.  These vibrant colours are more for the adventurous nail polish wearer or for going out at night, so perfect for the Christmas season, or as a gift for someone who likes to make a statement with their nail art. Even though they’re miniature varnishes, they’re perfectly good to use weekly, not just for Christmas or special occasions. They are great for going on holiday with though, as they’re small enough but bright enough to wear with confidence!

The Mavala nail care kit; Your Nail Growth Routine is a two-stage treatment kit to help your nails grow. The first Mavaderma treatment is an oil based formula that helps nails grow healthily at the root, and contains wheat germ and sweet almond. The second treatment is pistachio to fortify nail growth in the long term. For best results, apply Mavaderma daily at night time, on clean, varnish free nails. Massage into the nail bed and leave on overnight to allow to work. Before a manicure the next day, apply Mava-Strong as a base before colour.

I haven’t been using Mavala for long, but I do feel that the Mava-Strong gives my nails the extra strength I need to keep the nails strong, and prevent splitting which is a problem I’ve had for a few months. The Mavaderma should help in the long run with promoting nail growth at the base, but it will take a few months for that to become evident.  These are both great gift sets for Christmas and can be used all year round, so by the time next Christmas comes around, your nails will be perfect!

Available online at: https://mavala.co.uk/

Barti Rum Gift Sets

alcoholic drinks, Autumn, Birthday Gifts, Christmas, Drinks and Mixers, Food & Drink, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, secret santa, Stocking Fillers

Disclaimer – We have received this item for free or on a loan basis for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

Rum isn’t generally as well known as a tipple as some other spirits nowadays, with gin, vodka and whisky normally taking top spot.  Rum is usually synonymous with the Caribbean as well, but Barti Rum is from surprisingly close to home – Wales!

A finalist in The Grocer’s New Product category for 2026, Barti Rum was started by Jonathan Williams when he moved to the Pembrokeshire coast and started The Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company. His menu originally featured seaweed heavily and the company caters for the Olympic village, Glastonbury and lots of other UK events. In 2017 however, Jonathan has the idea to combine his signature seaweed and rum. From then, the brand has continued to grow and now produced straight rum, Barti Cream and a this set of cans.

The Barti Mini Duo Pack (£13.50 online) includes 5cl bottle of Barti Spiced Rum and a 5cl bottle of their award winning plant-based cream liqueur. Whilst the Barti Spiced Rum is nicely warming and just the comfort you need for winter, the the Barti Cream is decadent and rich, and just the treat you need on a cold night.

The Barti Can Triple Gift Pack (£12.50) has three flavours; Barti Ginger & Lemon Iced Tea, Barti Sea & Buckthorn Fizz and Apple & Barti.  None of them are flavours you come across every day, but they are all refreshing, with the quiet undertones of Barti Rum. All of the flavours have the subtle warming texture of rum in them, so if you’re partial to a bit of comfort rum after dinner, Barti Rum makes a nice change to some of the other spirits out there. 

The Barti Mini Duo Pack £13.50:

Barti Mini Duo Gift Set

Barti Can Triple Gift Pack, £12.50

Barti Can Triple Gift Pack

Miller Rose Roberts – Book by Joseph Millson

Birthday Gifts, Books, Stocking Fillers

Disclaimer – We have received this item for free or on a loan basis for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

They say that the body regenerates itself every 7 years. Then there’s the 7 year itch. Then there’s the Greek saying, “Give me a child for the first seven years and I will give you the man.” Miller Rose Roberts is 7 years old when the story starts in 1983, and we visit her every 7 years to see how her life has changed. Life did not start well for Miller, in small town America where she is not in a fortunate position in her family. At 7 years old, we start to see the turn of her life, and every 7 years it turns again, with milestones along the way.

Written by Joseph Millson, this novelette is only 127 pages, and an easy read. It goes into enough depth on Miller Rose’s life that you can find empathy for her and be gripped by the twists in the story (there are several) but it’s not so heavy that you either spend months reading it or having to keep up with the multiple storylines. The storylines are entertaining through. The character of Miller Rose develops over time and some characters return too. The story is one of achievement over mental health as well as a narrative of the social history of the United States over the past 40 years, but is all the same entertaining.

It’s a great read regardless of whether you’re on the work commute, on holiday or just enjoy sitting and reading for a while to unwind.  Don’t be surprised if you end up with a tear a few times, and enjoy how well written it is.

Available online for £9.49 at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miller-Rose-Roberts-Joseph-Millson/dp/1066844402 or see the official Instagram page: @millerroserobertsbook

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Women’s Verglas Down Vest from Helly Hansen 

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Sleeveless jacket, gilet, padded vest; whatever you call them from wherever you are, the sleeveless jacket is back in fashion. Versatile for both casual and sportswear, the Verglas Down Vest from Helly Hansen is made with a waterproof, toughened fabric that doesn’t tear easily. It also squashes down to almost anything so can be in the side shelf of the car, in a backpack or even condensed down into a pocket. 

Speaking of pockets, there’s two zippable pockets on the chest which is great for dog walking or as an addition to sportswear because they’re incredibly deep. There’s enough room for a phone and keys in each pocket and still ample left for anything else.  I wear a size 16 and this is a size XL which does up easily on the zip from top to bottom. It keeps you nice and snug too with the down filling evenly quilted throughout. The high neck is also useful in winter but you can of course wear it without being done up to the top so you have more freedom.  The waist is toggled so you can draw in if it’s too big for you and need to reshape it or if it’s really cold and need the protection. 

This gilet isn’t just for casual though, it can be a base layer with skiing or under winter sports gear.  It only comes in black at the moment which is probably the mos versatile colour and doesn’t show up any marks. There’s also a zipped inner pocket on the chest and some deeper inner pockets too so if you’re skiing, they’re super useful.

As winter comes in, and autumn becomes cooler this is a great vest to use with layers, out running or even for commuting and around the house. I think I’m going to enjoy the freedom it gives with not having to wear a coat all the time, especially with all those pockets!

Women’s Verglas Down Vest, £180  https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/w-verglas-down-vest-20-63384?color=290002

Hotel Chocolat Everything 9-Piece Boxed Selection

Birthday Gifts, chocolate, Christmas, Father's Day, Food & Drink, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for teachers, secret santa, Stocking Fillers, Valentine's Day Gifts, Women

Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own.

We all have those friends and family members who seem to have everything, making Christmas shopping a little more challenging than we would like. When I’m stuck for ideas, I usually buy a nice box of chocolates, as you really can’t go wrong with a box of luxury chocolates.

Hotel Chocolat was originally a mail order business specialising in chocolate that was a little more exciting than the usual supermarket offering. Founded back in 1993 they have grown into one of Britain’s best-known luxury chocolate companies, with shops across the UK.  

The Hotel Chocolat Everything 9-Piece Boxed Selection costs £14 and contains a great selection of chocolates. With a mix of milk and dark chocolate and nutty, fruity and boozy chocolates there should be something to suit all tastes.  

The chocolates are beautifully presented in a stylish brown and gold box. Lift the lid and you’ll find pictures and descriptions of each chocolate, so you know exactly what you’re about to enjoy. There’s also a handy guide for anyone with specific dietary requirements.

The nine delicious flavours are Peanut Butter, Raspberry Smoothie, Passionfruit Heart, Classic Champagne, Pistachio, Billionaire’s Shortbread, Dizzy Praline 70%, Dizzy Praline 40% and Caramel Cheesecake. Ordinarily when we have a box of chocolates there are a couple that are left because nobody likes them but there wasn’t a single chocolate in this box that I didn’t like! My favourite was the Raspberry Smoothie which was very tangy whereas my husband who is a white chocolate fan preferred the Passionfruit heart.

Whether you’re looking for a special Christmas present, a Secret Santa gift or simply a ‘just in case’ box for someone who deserves a little treat, the Hotel Chocolat Everything 9-Piece Boxed Selection is a deliciously easy choice. And if you buy one for someone else, nobody says you can’t buy yourself one too – it is Christmas after all!

Available from Very.  

Women’s Sorrento 2.0 Winter Boots from Helly Hansen

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Disclaimer – We have received this item for free or on a loan basis for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

You can never be sure what the weather in Britain will do, so a pair of winter ankle boots is usually a good bet. In the cold, they work brilliantly for the school run, or commuting to work, but work equally well with jeans and a jacket .  Helly Hansen have the Sorrento 2.0 Boots in their winter range this year, and as soon as I put them on I didn’t want to take them off!

These Sorrento boots come in a tan colour which is 100% leather. There are lots of other colours too including black and various shades of grey, plus different colours of fur lining and soles.  There are different colours of laces for each colour of boot too, but the rest of the design is the same throughout the range. The outer material is highly protected so you don’t need to add any extra sprays to it in order for the boots to be waterproof or windproof. The boots are treated with various Helly Hansen technologies such as Spray Tech, Pro Guard, Max Grip and Surround-Grip. Inside, the fake-fur lining is made of polyester and even the collar is padded. The sole is made of vulcanised rubber, so with all of these creature comforts and premium components, what’s not to like?

As soon as I tried these on, my little feet were in heaven! They’re so comfy, especially with the fur lining and you can feel how warm they are instantly.  They come pre-laced which is useful, and the soles are super sharp when it comes to walking. It’s not icy yet, but I can imagine them being very sturdy. When walking, they feel like a triangle – wide base but lighter on top, making them very easy to walk in no matter the weather.

I don’t normally have winter boots which are actually meant for winter, but if this winter is going to be as brutal as the summer was, I am sticking to my Helly Hansen boots.

Women’s Sorrento 2.0 Boots £145 – https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/w-sorrento-2-12044?color=602621

Women’s Verglas Hooded Down Jacket from Helly Hansen

Autumn, Birthday Gifts, camping, Christmas, Fashion, Gifts for Her, Winter

Disclaimer – We have received this item for free or on a loan basis for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

This women’s duck down and duck feather lightweight jacket is perfect for autumn right through to spring.  The lightly padded Verglas Hooded Down Jacket is super light, meaning you can pack it for any adventure or even leave it in the car for dog walk or the school run. It’s especially useful for skiing or as a base layer and when it gets wet, it’s hydrophobic because it’s treated with DWR so works even better when it’s raining.

There are a variety of colours for the Verglas Hooded Down Jacket including Bright Blue, Alert Red and shades of mustard and purple, which are great for when you’re out at night and want to be seen. The front zip does right up to the chin and encloses the hood around your face, whilst the zips fasten to prevent you losing items in the pockets. There’s a toggle on the waist too and everything compacts into a packet about the size of A4.

I wear a size 16/18 and this jacket does up on me at a size XL. It was a bit snug, but true to the sizing guide on the website. You can see that I was sent the black jacket, which is versatile for what I would use it for – day to day errands, going to the gym and short distances outside. It’s also a premium sports jacket for just about every type of outdoor winter pursuit, and the duck feather and down will keep you warm when you need it to, but also helps regulate your temperature when you’re doing aerobic exercise outdoors as it’s natural fibres. It’s thin enough to carry anywhere too, or pack into a backpack or even a school bag.

I will be using this jacket this winter for the urban and ski life, and knowing that it can be used for so many different activities, the kids will love it too.

Women’s – Verglas Hooded Down jacket, £250 –  https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/w-verglas-hooded-down-20-63382?color=301324 

Tower Cavaletto Mirage Kettle and 2 Slice Toaster

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Disclaimer – We have received this item for free or on a loan basis for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

The Tower Cavaletto Mirage Edition a very elegantly designed matching kettle and toaster set. If you are modernising your kitchen appliances, then this kettle and toaster should be very serious contenders!

The Mirage Cavaletto Set by Tower came in matt black. Very upmarket looking and would match most modern kitchens styled in white or grey. They both felt very light weight and a little flimsy, surprising for Tower, but once in situ, this wouldn’t be a problem.

To the actual test – does the kettle fill easily, heat water and pour adequately? The answer is yes. Fill from the spout or lid and the actual spout is nicely shaped so there’s no splashes or random water dripping out. The kettle does have some nice features. A clear capacity indicator that’s easy to read. Below this is a small digital display near the base where you can set the heat temperature, from 40 to 100 degrees, in increments of 5. This is also the on/off and was a little fiddly to use and would take a little getting used to. It also shows you the current temperature as it heats up and after it has boiled. Very useful if you walk away for a few minutes. If you are a herbal tea or matcha drinker you can get water at exactly right for these brews at around 80 degrees, with no more guessing. Additionally, coffee should be brewed at about 90 degrees, so this kettle lets you choose the right temperature per beverage, with a little research! It also has a keep warm feature for those of us who may need a second cup.

The only downside I found was that the kettle is very wide at the base and narrow at the top, a design feature that means that the minimum amount of water they tell you can boil is 0.8L. This seems wasteful. However, on the box it states that it can boil 1 cup of water in 45 seconds. So I tried and it can without the minimum water cut off kicking in. I’m not sure therefore whether the minimum is 0.8L?

Overall though I found this to be a very good kettle and I liked the digital readout/display.

Now to the toaster. Confession time – I love toasted things. I bought crumpets, toasting waffles, rye bread, mini pancakes and pitta breads to test. The toaster itself looks quite high tech. It has a digital readout and control panel, countdown timer and options for white bread, bagels, G/F, muffins and waffles! It also can defrost frozen breads, reheat items and has variable ‘browning’ levels from 1 (light) to 6(very toasted) on the control panel. The panel is at one side of the toaster and illuminates when in use. I found you had to keep the panel to ne side, which was a little awkward to read, as the electric cable was too short to have the panel front facing and towards you.

I toasted a waffle, some wholemeal bread (using the white bread option), pancakes, multi grain crumpets and frozen pitta breads. Like all toasters it took a little time to get the hang of how much it toasted and what level to set. Hands up – I burnt a piece of bread and the first crumpet was a bit too soggy. But it really didn’t take long to have a feel for how to set the browning levels and what function to use for say pittas and crumpets, which weren’t an identified option. And it coped really well with the frozen pittas. My current toaster tends to dry them out if I put them in frozen. The Tower Cavaletto toasted them perfectly.

Finally, a toaster that properly toasts. And a kettle that can heat water at the correct temperature for different drinks. In conclusion I would highly recommend this toaster if you like all things toasty like me. The kettle, only if you drink anything other than builder’s tea/coffee.

Lily O’Briens Chocolate Luxury Collection

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Lily O’Brien’s is an Irish chocolate company. You wouldn’t think that most of the ingredients are locally sourced but Mary Ann O’Brien, who started the company in the 1990s, wants to keep it as local and indigenous to Ireland as possible.

The Chocolate Luxury Collection box is a firm favourite of chocolate lovers and available all year round, but especially at Christmas. The box contains the flavours Zesty Lemon, Crispy Biscuit Crunch, Dart & White Duet, Gianduja, Truffle Decadence, Coffee &Almond Biscotti, Rapturous Raspberry, Sea Salted Caramel and Caramelised Biscuit Bliss. 

As a family, we can all enjoy this box because it has such a range of flavours but they’re also child friendly.  The Sea Salt Caramel flavour is a particular favourite of mine because of the flavour, but I also like the Zesty Lemon, which has the texture of the little lemon meringue pieces on top, which pop in your mouth as you eat them!  You can taste the quality of the chocolate as you eat them, they’re very more-ish and easy to eat, but not too rich that you can’t enjoy more than a few at a time.  You may find that you are fighting with other family members over them though…

Available for £12.50: https://lilyobriens.co.uk/luxury-collection-270g

Lily O Briens Chocolate Christmas Desserts Collection

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We love having some chocolates after Christmas lunch, sitting in the living room and watching TV. It’s amazing how much chocolate you can eat even though you’ve had the biggest meal of the year…

Lily O’Brien’s bring you chocolate by the box year round, and especially at Christmas you can sample their festive range. The Lily O’Brien’s Christmas Dessert Collection contains 8 different dessert flavours in their selection which includes dark, milk and white chocolate. The flavours included are; Key Lime Pie, Lemon Posset, Hazelnut Torte, Black Forest, Orange & Cranberry Panettone, Festive Carrot Cake, Spiced Latte and Creme Brûlée.

Each flavour is subtle, with an added texture such as dried cranberries on top, or a soft flavoured centre. The Lemon Posset has crunchy meringue pieces on top whereas the creme brûlée has caramelised sugar on top, to mimic the crunch when you dive into a full sized dessert creme brûlée with the back of your spoon.

The little cup-like chocolates are easy to eat, and there’s several of each variety in the box.  These are great as presents or to add to a hamper, but I think the Lily O’Brien’s Christmas Dessert Collection is best saved for Christmas Day with the family. Which one is your favourite?

Available from £15 at: https://lilyobriens.co.uk/gifts

Women’s LIFA Merino Midweight Crew Base Layer from Helly Hansen

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I am loving these base layers from Helly Hansen now that it’s colder in the mornings! I work from home most of the time, so a run or going to the gym in the early hours is imperative and it’s much colder at 7am than it is by lunchtime, even in September. The Helly Hansen base layers are designed for extreme temperatures, but thanks to the merino wool in these tops, they’re super soft to wear at home too, especially in the cold.

The 40 year history of LIFA Merino Base layers at Helly Hansen have a unique construction of 2 layers which include a 100% merino wool exterior layer, to wick away the moisture as well as keep you warm.  The LIFA Stay Warm Technology layer which is closest to the skin was designed by Helly Hansen and keeps you more comfortable. 

These are a size XL and they fit me at a size 16. I like how they’re long sleeved as well as high neck to wear under ski suits or jackets but you can just as easily wear them to pilates or yoga, although they’re likely to keep you a bit too warm unless your yoga studio is particularly frosty!  They’re so unbelievably soft though that you can wear them round the house and doing the school run. Despite being made of merino wool, they’re super thin though, so a jacket on top or even a jumper if you’re especially cold will help keep you warmer still.

Available in a range of colours, the are in Opal Green and Hot Pink.

Women’s LIFA Merino Midweight Crew Base Layer, £90 – https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/w-lifa-merino-midweight-crew-49378?color=634565 

Women’s LIFA Merino Knitevo 3/4 Trousers from Helly Hansen 

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For winter sports, Helly Hansen has it all, including bright blue, 3/4 length activity trousers for winter sports such as skiing, hiking and outdoor pursuits. 

These are in size XL, which is suitable for size 16, or 35” waist. A length of 3/4 means that there’s enough stretch that they come down to just above the ankle, so you can wear them with winter socks, or they fit under a ski suit easily.  The colour design means you can team it with almost any other blue or black and wear these trousers around the house or for running errands. 

The LIFA Merino Knitevo 3/4 Trousers are made of merino wool outer shell to help wick away moisture but to also give a softness of fabric, and keep you warm. There’s an elasticated waist and no buttons or fastenings.  There are panels on the back of the legs for managing sweat (great when you’re in the car too) and there are ribbed ankles which help keep the shape long term, especially as the material is really elasticated all over. These are lightweight trousers, but not the lightest on the market so you can wear them on their own or with a ski suit on top. They’re mega comfy though and I love this blue colour for the winter!

Women’s LIFA Merino Knitevo, £110   https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/w-lifa-merino-knitevo-3-4-pant-49511?color=290002

Women’s Alphelia Gloves from Helly Hansen

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We might not want to think about it yet but winter will be here, and some of us will be skiing in that time. Even if you don’t ski though, a snug pair of ski gloves goes a long way in the cold! I have had ski gloves for several winters now and I won’t be without them. Helly Hansen have a range of gloves for women including these Alphelia gloves in the colour snow.

The Aphelia glove have 4 layers of material for keeping your hands cold in extreme and prolonged lengths of time in the cold. The outer shell fabric is waterproof but also breathable thanks to the Helly Tech professional layer underneath which wicks away moisture whilst exercising. Perfect for outdoor sports where you work up a sweat in winter. There’s also insulation layers underneath and then the soft lining.

To wear these gloves, I have a size Large but my hands are really little for an adult, but these are a bit snug. I would say to go up a size at least if you want lots of room or if you have long nails! The gloves come over your wrists and are elasticated, with a snap clasp to hold them together. There’s also a lead to attach them to your ski suit.  Even if you don’t ski though, these gloves will keep your hand toasty warm in winter, or if you are exposed when taking the pram out, running, driving or just walking the dog, they’re a must have for about 4 months of the year!

Women’s Alphelia Gloves, £120 https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/alphelia-glove-67637?color=290002

Edifier R20BT Speakers

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The Edifier R20BT speakers are a compact pair of desktop speakers designed to give your laptop, tablet or PC monitor a worthwhile sound upgrade without taking over your desk. If, like many of us, you have been relying on the rather tinny speakers built into your monitor, these are certainly worth considering. 

The R20BTs feature 2.75-inch full-range drivers, with each speaker producing 2.5W for a total 5W RMS output. That might not sound particularly impressive on paper, and I certainly wasn’t expecting them to turn my desk into a nightclub, but they actually produce surprisingly good sound for such a compact set.

The MDF cabinets help reduce resonance and distortion, while the bass reflex ports do their best to add some much-needed depth to the lower frequencies. The result is clear, enjoyable audio with considerably more presence than the speakers built into most laptops and monitors.

The first thing I did was plug them into my Android phone (as it was the first USB-C device I thought of) and the sound came through immediately. It was very easy to connect, with no complicated setup required.

Connectivity is one of the R20BT’s strengths. You can use USB plug-and-play for both power and audio, Bluetooth 6.0 or the 3.5mm AUX input, so there is plenty of flexibility depending on what you are connecting.

As I have come to expect with Edifier speakers the Bluetooth pairing was completely painless. The speakers support multipoint pairing, allowing two Bluetooth devices to be connected which is great as I can switch between my phone and laptop without having to go through the whole pairing process every time.

There is also an app, of course, because apparently these days even a pair of speakers needs its own software. The EDIFIER ConneX app and TempoHub desktop software allow you to customise the sound and lighting, including choosing between three built-in EQ modes: Classic, Dynamic and Vocal, or creating your own EQ settings.

Personally, I found the app more of a nice extra than a necessity. Most of the everyday controls are conveniently located on the speakers themselves.

The touch control panel gives you access to the power, volume and input selection, as well as the ambient lighting. The lighting effects can be customised to suit your setup and, thankfully for anyone who doesn’t want their desk looking like a small music festival, they can also be switched off completely.

The speakers are impressively compact, measuring just 12.1cm deep, 8.3cm wide and 17.7cm high, so they don’t demand much desk real estate. A 1.8m cable between the speakers also gives you plenty of flexibility when positioning them, while the 1.5m USB cable provides a decent amount of room for connecting them.

THe speakers are available in either black or white and with their smart, understated appearance they will fit easily into most home-office or entertainment setups.

My only gripe is that they’re powered from a USB-C port rather than the more common USB-A. I know this is the direction we’re heading in but my laptop only has a single USB-C port and that is in use for charging. Maybe the solution is to supply a simple adapter that could allow connection to an alternate power supply? 

Verdict

Overall, the Edifier R20BT speakers are a neat little pair of speakers that offer a noticeable improvement over built-in laptop and monitor speakers without taking up too much desk space.

The sound quality is better than you might expect from such compact speakers, while Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C audio, AUX and multipoint connectivity give you plenty of options for connecting your devices. The EQ settings, app controls and customisable lighting are useful extras, although you certainly don’t need the app for everyday use.

For anyone looking for an affordable, compact sound upgrade for their desk, the R20BTs are a very capable little package. They may not shake the windows, but they don’t need to. They’re designed to make everyday music, videos, gaming and general computer use sound considerably better, and they do exactly that.

Lily O’Briens Chocolate Elf Berry Bites

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Here’s a lovely festive chocolate gift from Lily O’Briens.  These Chocolate Elf Berry Bites are gorgeous, individually wrapped chocolates have a berry filling, with the texture of cheesecake pieces. Each bite is both chocolatey and refreshing and reminds me of Christmas with the berry flavouring.

These would be great as after dinner chocolates, sitting on the dining table or whilst watching TV after dinner. At £5 each though for the festive looking 8 chocolate bites, they could be excellent stocking fillers or Secret Santa gifts. I’m not sure how you would wrap the box though, the triangular shape makes it impossible to wrap paper round it!

Available from £5 at: https://lilyobriens.co.uk/gifts

The Large Honey Jar Gift Box from Black Bee Honey

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I love honey.  Honey has had a bad reputation in the past few years with the scandal that so many brands are using sugar syrup instead of honey, and the real honey has become really expensive with climate change making honey harvesting more unpredictable. I am delighted to say that the British honey from Black Bee Honey is homegrown, available to buy in plenty and isn’t as expensive as you might think. Black Bee Honey sent us this completely unexpected gift box of honey. 

The gift box contains 4 jars of honey which weigh 227 grams each, so yes, this is a heavy gift box! The honey is sourced from the 4 seasons of the year, which explains why each jar is a different colour and a different texture. For example, spring is light cream colour, and is harvested when rapeseed, hawthorn and plum blossom are in bloom in Somerset, Yorkshire and Northamptonshire. The honey is soft and opaque so suits being used in baking to add sweetness. The summer honey, even though it’s harvested just a few months later, is transparent and resembles more like what we think of as honey. It’s sourced from all over the country in the summer so could come from any source of blossoms and flowers.

I use honey for so many meals and dishes. I make salad dressings from it, use it as a substitute for sugar and even use it for medicinal purposes. I only ever buy British honey because I have ridiculously bad hay fever and I can’t take over the counter medicine without falling asleep at the drop of a hat. So I take British honey every morning in some form, even if it’s just a teaspoonful and it gets rid of 80% of my hay fever symptoms, but can be taken as often as needed throughout the day.  With this in mind, I love having honey around and I know my honey flavours! The idea of having seasonal honey is unbelievably useful to someone with hay fever who needs to have the antihistamine properties available throughout the year, depending on what causes the allergy.

As for the taste of the honey – well, it’s real honey! Each jar has a slightly different taste to it above the sweetness, whether it be a slightly more floral, or a delicate blossom flavour. I love this gift as a great idea for anyone who loves honey, or who cooks, has a family of honey lovers or likes using British homegrown products.

Available for £32.95 at: https://www.blackbeehoney.com/collections/the-honey-shop/products/the-4-seasons-large-honey-jar-gift-box

Matcha Tea from The Matcha Yaad

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Matcha lovers will love the range of matcha tea from The Matcha Yaad this Christmas! We were sent some strawberry and peach flavoured premium matcha to try, along with a sample sachet of chocolate (my favourite!) so how did we get on?

Premium matcha  from The Matcha Yaad can be used for making matcha tea, or added to smoothies lattes, ice-cream, lemonade, cakes or much more! Try putting it over the top of a dessert like tiramisu or making a milkshake out of it.  With a product like matcha, there are lots of different ways you can use it and make dishes more interesting. I first started using it as a tea but then discovered that the best way to use it was as a supplement flavour for other foods, and that’s when I discovered adding it to smoothies and ice cream!

What does it taste like though? Well matcha is usually quite sour tasting, and not easy to drink all in one go. The Matcha Yaad make premium matcha though, so it’s authentic leaves which are infused with a flavour and most of the flavours are naturally sweet so you don’t need to add any sugar or sweetener to it. The flavours of the peach and strawberry come through subtly, but I really enjoyed the chocolate flavour the most!  If you’re making up a latte or drink with the matcha, then just add water to some matcha (a tablespoon amount will be enough for one mug) and then add cream, coconut milk or something similar, and blend. An espresso whisk will do the trick, then you can enjoy either on it’s own or add a shot of latte and some ice to make a summer tall drink!

The Matcha Yaad matcha is expensive, but it goes a long way and is for the matcha lover who wants the authentic taste. It has no added sugar and no dairy so it’s suitable for a wide range of matcha lovers too.

All flavours available online for approximately £25 each at: https://thematchayaad.com/ 

Lonely Planet Secret Wonders of the World – book

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Based on the premise of The Seven Wonders of the World, the Secret Wonders of the World book by Lonely Planet delves deeper into the hidden treasures that are out there, ready to explore. There are 385 places featured in this book, complete with photographs, which give an insight into lands unknown.  

For example, there are the Yamal Permafrost craters in Russia, Fantasy Coffins in Ghana and the Winchester Mystery House in California. There’s also sections on specific topics like Tremendous Trees, London’s Oddest Sights and Nerve-Racking Rocks. As you flick through the countries, there are more and more places to visit that are off the beaten track, or are unknown to most travellers.  The photos are gorgeous and really give a sense of how amazing some places are which you’ve probably never heard of before and countries you wouldn’t normally think of visiting.

Divided up by geographical region, you can use this book in various ways. It can either be a coffee table book which you pick up and put down at will, or children will love this to discover more about the world.  If you’re a traveller, you might like to find out if your next destination is near any of the places mentioned but I think this book is brilliant for travellers who want lots of inspiration. Some of the countries are quite far-flung, so if you like planning for unusual places, this book is for you. There is a mixture of geography, history and nature in this book, plus some really interesting cultural ideas. 

The more I flick through this book, the more ideas I get and the more involved in the stories. Some of them I’ve had to go and look up to learn more about them. It’s a fascinating read, and would make a great gift for anyone, but especially children who are interested in the world.

Available from £22.99 at: https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/secret-wonders-of-the-world?srsltid=AfmBOoqQB2sdJLY_UT-V79luc1FoETwo_kAaQ_fv9fTVw6Tdtxj6O1iz

Lonely Planet – A Kid’s Guide to Japan – book

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You don’t have to visit a place to be interested in a Lonely Planet Guide, and the Kid’s Guide to Japan is no exception. The culture in Japan is so unique, it’s worth just buying the book for children to pique their interest, but if you have Japan on your bucket list and are thinking of going, you’ll want to take a peek at this book and get some ideas. It’s not just for children!

The book is full of photos on every page, with stories, history, facts and information such as transport, art (including animé and Hello Kitty), food and geography. There’s a section on Tokyo, and details on cultural references like Geishas, snow monkeys, origami and sumo. At the back of the book, there’s some ‘What’s the Difference?’ Puzzles for children to complete, using photos relevant to Japan.

The whole book is bright and colourful with lots of photos on each page and just as much to read.  I would say that this book is aimed at children aged 7-10 years old as there’s a lot of topics to get into and a lot of interesting facts. It would take a while for a child to read the whole book, but if they’re interested in Japan, it’s something they could read over and over and learn all the facts.  I learned a lot!

The Lonely Planet Kid’s Guide series also includes books on New York City, London, Paris, Rome and Italy.

Available from £10.95 at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lonely-Planet-Kids-Guide-Japan/dp/1837587736

Lonely Planet Travel Tarot

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Have you ever had your tarot cards read? If you have, then you’ll know that travel features highly in many of the cards.  Lonely Planet have combined the original tarot card deck with their travel destinations to give a second dimension to readings. 

The Lonely Planet Travel Tarot cards are all of the usual 78 cards you find in a tarot deck, and with the same name but the symbolism is for a place in the world which is named on the card. So the Nine of Cups is Lisbon, Portugal and has a drawing of a Portuguese street. The Justice card is The Hague, Netherlands and The World card is, predictably, Planet Earth! There seems to be a play on the cards and places – for instance, the Devil is Las Vegas and Judgement is New York City.

The set comes with an explanatory book which gives a background to tarot and how it works, how these cards work and some common spreads to do with travel. You can use the tarot cards in the conventional sense, or you can take the places and the pictures of places as a different way of reading them, with the travel theme as a background to each card.

The set is beautifully illustrated and has a very comprehensive guide book to help you understand the cards and how to read them in different spreads. I like how Lonely Planet has related a hobby like tarot cards to something as wholesome as travel, allowing users a way of reading the cards or to learn about the travel destinations. It’s a really fun way to learn the cards or to pass an afternoon reading your own cards or those of your friends.

Available from £16.99 at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lonely-Planet-Travel-Tarot-Hinshaw/dp/1837586969/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ABYKWDKKMQX4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AsobIEq9SL3q1RV47PEj7Bn4b4_dViTTNR-2Ik4y4MTXgEbJ2tZSiPxB3ZLxp5z6E3MzY5XbkmlCROZHAoRj_GAC2Ok2ytaC3sks6LJGMb35m2t8SLNbAD0VmMl3KUAGjfJwez9bcRnTbYchzcoF-VCLP4U65avukJltSl5dSgEikS0gUvu3vwY0JWSKR9e3.P8VHaINOyGocXIENgIi-Eunef69XbOrI3j88haLVmls&dib_tag=se&keywords=lonely+planet+travel+tarot&qid=1787777549&sprefix=lonely+planet+travel+tarot,aps,179&sr=8-1