Oriflame has built up their reputation and sales through a great army of self-employed beauty consultants selling their products to their customer's door to door. They are looking for new consultants all the time and it's a great opportunity for the modern woman to be their own boss and fit work in around their busy lifestyle (men can apply as well though!)


And are the products any good? Well if it is good enough for Demi Moore then it is good enough for me!

I tried the Bioclinic Fade Away active essence. It glided onto the skin and felt delicious on. It has a light floral fragrance and really feels as if it is doing your skin good. It is a concentrated cream that reduces pigmentation and evens out skin tone. As I am in my early 40's I am always on the lookout for the next great thing in skincare.  I look forward to seeing the results in 8 weeks!

The Marcel Marongiu Lip Gloss was very glossy and tasted fruity. For a lipgloss, this is well priced at £4.95 now on special offer.
The beautiful Marcel Makeup palette has a range of stunning colours and it a perfect gift or a treat for yourself :) Priced at only £15.95 it is a great palette with lots of lovely neutral colours, and great to keep in your bag and to take your makeup from day to night.

* I have been given a selection of products to try in exchange for an honest review.

Incrediwear are one of those brands you may not have heard of, but as soon as you wear their products you wonder why you haven't heard of them before! They produce a range of high-performance socks and braces with the emphasis on technological comfort.

Incredisocks are ideal for athletics, hiking, sports and also everyday activities, and perfect for diabetics they are a must have product for the winter season.  




Unlike ordinary socks they increase circulation with improved blood flow allowing more oxygen to the tissues. This helps to reduce inflammation and give the skin a healthier colour. 

Incredisocks have a high thread count which makes a superior comfortable sock. Their unique 3-d design provides excellent cushioning and keeps your feet absolutely dry. Another benefit is that they have a natural antimicrobial that kills the odour causing bacteria as they are made of a bamboo charcoal.

I was given some Incredisocks to try and chose some suitable for my husband who has just taken up running. He found the socks very comfortable and of a high quality, with great cushioning for running.




You can buy Incredisocks from their website - with prices from £12.95. You can buy ladies socks, special outdoor socks and diabetic socks amongst others. The ladies socks look lovely perfect for exercising in particular. I think I may order some for Zumba!

To recap these socks are great comfortable and have a range of benefits, why don't you try some now, I don't think you will be disappointed.

What do you buy the lady who has everything on Valentine's day?

I know I always appreciate jewellery- it means something so special and feels like a real treat at anytime of the year, and especially on Valentine's day.

Boursin the cheese brand has kindly sent me some delicious cheese to review. I love soft cheese and now with the new Boursin light I don't have to worry about watching my waistline either! I find Boursin can add a creamy tastiness to any food, so I couldn't wait to try the Boursin light variety.



Containing 78% less fat than Boursin original garlic & herbs, Boursin Light offers the same delicious taste and creamy, crumbly texture without the added calories, so you can indulge in your favourite soft cheese guilt-free; perfect enjoyed spread over crackers, warm bread, or stirred into pasta and served with fresh salad leaves for a light lunch.


So I decided to have a go and make this creamy Boursin omelette with the Light variety. Here is the recipe

Healthy Boursin Omelette

Ingredients:

Melt butter in small non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat. In small bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper, until well combined.

Slowly pour egg mixture into heated skillet, swirling eggs around pan. With spatula, gently draw egg mixture away from sides of skillet into the center, allowing egg mixture to flow towards sides of skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until eggs are set.

Crumble Boursin onto half of omelette. With spatula, gently flip the omelette in half, keeping cheese-side down. Cook for another minute or until Boursin is melted and omelette is golden brown.

The omelette has a hint of Garlic and added some great flavours to an otherwise plain omelette.




Another cheese I tried was the Boursin Fig and Nut. I tried this simply spread on crackers. The sweetness of the fig was very pleasant with the texture of the nut. I really rate this flavour, so I am glad I went out of my comfort zone,  it was different to what I have tried before and very tasty.


The last flavour I tried was the Boursin Minis Garlic and Herbs. These mini cheeses are perfect to jazz up a jacket potato or to spread on crackers or toast. In a resealable pot they are a great idea to keep in the fridge.

Before I leave you, have a look at this recipe which I am dying to try!


Ingredients: 

2 kg mussels
50g butter
2 – 3 leeks, shredded
2 sticks celery with leaves, sliced
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1 clove garlic,
chopped freshly ground black pepper
300ml vermouth
1 x 150g packet Boursin garlic & herb
fresh chopped celery leaves and flat leaf parsley, to garnish

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 12 mins

Method:

1.Fresh mussels should always be tightly closed, if not tap with the back of a knife and if it does not close, discard. Discard any with cracked shells. Under cold running water scrub mussels to remove barnacles and beards.

2.Melt the butter in a large deep saucepan and sauté the leeks, celery, celery leaves, chilli and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the vermouth and Boursin garlic and herb and stir until smooth. Add the mussels, stir, cover and bring to the boil. Simmer for 7 minutes, shaking pan once during cooking, until the mussels have opened. If the mussel is closed, please discard and do not eat.

3.Remove from the heat and divide between warm serving bowls discarding any unopened shells. Scatter over celery and parsley and serve immediately with fresh crusty bread. 

Calories per portion: 778 Cost per portion: £4.25


So when you are looking for some soft cheese next try creamy Boursin I don't think you will be disappointed. 

Today I am talking to you as I have been asked to review Puzzler World for the Nintendo Ds due to my interest in technology. Developed and published by Ideas Pad, Puzzler is proud to announce the latest release in its hugely popular Puzzler World series, which has just been released for Nintendo DS.


We all need to keep our memory active don't we, and what better way than relaxing with a cup of tea and Puzzler World on the DS? Whether you have a Nintendo Ds yourself or you are borrowing it from the kids, its a fun way to relax in your own home. 





I gave it to my husband to try and he was highly impressed with the whole host of puzzles and brainteasers - there's over 1200 puzzles on the software . As well as the old favourites such as Crossword, Wordsearch, Codewords, Pathfinder and Sudoku it also introduces new puzzles such as Loko, Number Jig and Maze-a-Pix and includes exciting bonus games after each Challenge Mode. 




If you are an expert, or simply want to master your puzzling skills, you’ll enjoy being challenged with the unlocked Master Mode puzzles. Do not fear those in need of help can collect handy hint tokens to help them out with the trickier puzzles or race ahead of their friends and family – collecting trophies along the way! I think it is a great game for teenagers too - excellent for improving Maths and English skills.

If you are a novice puzzler or a puzzler addict this has something for everyone. The word based games allow you to write the answers in, in your handwriting style. The puzzles also let you record your progress so you can pick it up when on a coffee break or play for longer sessions too

You can buy Puzzler World from Amazon here  at a great price of £19.99. A great present for those of all ages. Now let me kick my husband off so I can get on the DS! 

Blue Dragon- the Chinese sauce experts,  are currently revamping their products and have now revealed a tasty new restaurant selection. So you can enjoy your favourite Chinese meals and takeaways at home at a fraction of the cost.

If you are looking for some new trainers have you checked out this site?

A guest post by my friend Karen Lancaster.

Well, it doesn't seem like that long ago my lovely boy J was born. He is a great kid and really kind and caring however he does love computer games with lots of shooting and anything with Zombies. As a special treat for his birthday, he went with his stepdad to Reading to shoot Zombies. Zedevents organise a great experience in an abandoned shopping mall and he absolutely loved it. If you think you can survive a Zombie Apocalypse and have nerves of steel why don't you check out their website now?






As another treat for him, I had a picture of him Zombified for his birthday.

Ian at www.undeadme.co.uk took a photo of J, and turned it into something truly horrifying!


Me and J before



J after 


I would highly recommend www.zedevents.co.uk and www.undeadme.co.uk as both make unique presents for Zombie mad people!

I have to say I love Zumba! There I have said it. Which is lucky for me as it a fun way to lose weight and lose weight I definitely need to do.

I have a fabulous holiday planned for later in the year to the golden coast of California where everyone is a size zero. Me I'm probably a size 100! Thank god for Photoshop that's all I can say.

I want to go from this




To this 




Well I love my food so I am planning to cut out the rubbish, the extras with the meals, eat more fruit and veg and step up the exercise. I also need to drink more fluid to fill myself up.

I was lucky enough to win some Zumba Clothing recently and this will spur on my weight loss. 

My goal is to reach a size 12 in the first instance and go from there. I would like to lose a stone by the middle of April, which should be achievable as that is approx a lb a week.

I am tracking my food intake and exercise on my phone and would love a Fit Bit to make it easier to do this. The Zip wireless tracker is in one word AWESOME. It encourages you to follow your goals, tracking all exercise taken and helps push you to the next level at your own pace.

I have written this blog post to get myself motivated and also to enter the GET FIT FEEL EPIC competition run by www.moneysupermarket.com from the Yummy Mummy In Training Blog.

Money Supermarket are offering a fab prize of a Zip which is a fab little device which tracks your steps taken, distance and calories burned and then syncs it to either your computer or select smart phones so that you can see exactly how much you are actually doing per day. A great idea to keep motivated! You also get the chance to win an Aria Smart Scales which also works out your body fat and links it wirelessly with www.fitbit.com.
So please Yummy Mummy and Money Supermarket consider me. You've seen my stunt belly now help get me fit!