Sweet Gifts for Fathers Day

As Father's Day is just a few weeks away, aside from beauty and grooming gifts, I have something, well two ideas that are perfect for the Dad who has a sweet tooth, so if you like a traditional looking hamper or something with the wow factor, I have both.

A sweet bouquet takes on that traditional gift for someone with a sweet tooth and adds a whole new dimension to wow and one company who offers that wow is The Sweet Bouquet.

Each beautiful bouquet is crafted by hand here in the UK by a team of experts and when your bouquet arrives, you can see just how much hard work has gone into the creation and the packaging to ensure it opens up in one piece. The Sweet Bouquet offers a wide range of different styles of bouquet with each one featuring a mix of some of the most popular chocolate bars and sweet brands.  I have the huge Skittles Bouquet which is perfect for my pops because he isn't a fan of chocolate, but does love his sweets.

Described as being a bouquet which is bursting with Skittles, it features a whole mixture of Chewy Crazy Sour Sweets, Skittles Chewy Sweets, Skittles Chewy Tropical Sweets, and Skittles Chewy Wild Berry Sweets - I had no idea there was so many varieties, but now I do and here with 24 packets of sweets to work through, he will be busy for some time!  Priced at £36.95 it is a lot of fun and makes a great gift.

If you prefer something more traditional, then the Sweet Hamper Company is one to look at.  Described as being the one stop shop for all goodies, treats and candies, they offer an array of sweet hampers, boxes, cones, bouquets as well as everything from pick ‘n’ mix to retro sweets, traditional sweets and American classics.

If you fancy building your own sweet hamper, then you have that option, but I was kindly sent the Huge Sweet & Chocolate Bar and my husband has held it hostage since it arrived. Featuring a mixture of everything from chocolate and candy to a few classics.

Inside the box, everything is so neatly packaged you have no idea what you might find hiding beneath the bags of labelled sweets, which for me, are definitely the star of the show, nothing like a few retro bits of pick 'n' mix offerings to make your day.

As you can see, this box is huge and packed full of so many amazing sweets and these photos don't show everything that was hiding inside the box, but as an example, you can find a list here of what you might find.  Priced at just £32.50 

So there is two different kind of Sweet Treats for the man in your life for Father's Day, or to treat yourself!

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Boots Premium Father’s Day Skincare Box 2023

Father's Day here in the UK is June 18th, so plenty of time to find that gift. Boots have just launched their Boots Premium Father’s Day Skincare Box 2023 and it is fantastic value for money, just as the previous boxes from Boots have been already this year.

The Boots Premium Father’s Day Skincare Box 2023 is said to be worth over £122.36 but it is on sale right now for priced at just £38.00 and it features no less than 8 brands with their products and 5 of those are full sizes.

What’s inside:

• Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash 30ml
• Patchology FlashPatch Restoring Night Eye Gels Single Pair 13 g – FULL SIZE
• Grown Alchemist Polishing Facial Exfoliant 75ml – FULL SIZE
• REN Skincare Evercalm™ Gentle Cleansing Gel 50ml
• Liz Earle Mens Shave Cream 100ml – FULL SIZE
• Fenty Skin Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum 10ml
• Elemis Daily Moisture Boost 50ml – FULL SIZE
• Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Purifying Plastic Free Sheet Mask 18g – FULL SIZE

As you can see, The Boots Premium Father’s Day Skincare Box 2023 is fantastic value for money and it is on sale right now for priced at just £38.00, another box which will no doubt sell out!

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John Lewis Beauty Box Edits May 2023

If you don't have the John Lewis app nor are a member, you need to be because they have just released two new Beauty Edits for May 2023 and by being a member (which is free) you get early access to both via the app right now.

On occasion, John Lewis has released some pretty amazing edits and these two are up there with some of the best value for money offerings.  Both the Haircare Edit and the Travel Edit are worth £130 and inside you will find brands such as L'Occitane, Evolve, Aromatherapy Associates and more.

Starting with the John Lewis Haircare Edit 2023 which is worth £130 and priced at £39.00

This edit is full of amazing brands and with everything from scalp care and hair masks, for just £39 it is a bargain.

What’s inside:

• Percy & Reed Time To Shine Mirror Mirror Shine Serum 50ml Full Size
• Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Treatment 75ml Full Size
• Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask With Prickly Pear Oil 75ml
• Virtue Create 6-in-1 Styler 60ml
• Christophe Robin Regenerating Shampoo With Prickly Pear Oil 250ml Full Size
• Ouai Wave Spray 30ml
• Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 30ml
• Aveda Scalp Solutions Exfoliating Scalp Treatment 25ml

The second box is the John Lewis Travel Edit 2023 and again, it is worth £130 and this time priced at just £45.00. 

Inside this box you have everything you need for the pending summer holiday with hair care, face mists, body mists, masks and creams to name a few.

What’s inside:

• Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother 20ml
• Aromatherapy Associates De-stress Roller Ball 10ml Full Size
• Hello Sunday The One For Your Lips Spf50 15ml Full Size
• Ultrasun Spf50 Uv Face & Scalp Mist 75ml Full Size
• Evolve Organic Beauty Tropical Blossom Body Butter 30ml
• Givenchy Irresistible Rose Velvet Eau De Parfum 12.5ml
• Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask 15ml
• Augustinus Bader The Cream 7ml
• Liz Earle Cleanser & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser 30ml
• Tan Luxe Super Glow Body Hyaluronic Self-tan Serum Gradual 80ml
• Origins Ginzing Energy Boosting Spf40 Tinted Moisturiser 15ml
• L’occitane Verbena Shower Gel 70ml
• Elemis Superfood Kefir Tea Mist 30ml

Both of these boxes will be available at johnlewis.com but for those with the app, you will be given exclusive access.

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Best destinations for vegans in Spain

It almost feels like Summer has finally arrived and she certainly took her time! Typically as people begin to think of those Summer Holiday bookings, the much longed for beach vacation package,  the weather here in England could not be better. One of the reasons I love to travel, other than the Sun, Sea and the possibility of freedom from laptop screens and never-ending to-do lists, is the food and one thing I love is a holiday in Spain for this very reason.

As much as I love Paella, having had Covid, my taste buds have changed dramatically, there are days when the thought of eating anything with meat turns my stomach and I feel bilious, so it is fair to say that the vegetarian/vegan option is now a must-have option.

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Surprisingly, Spain offers a variety of options for vegan travellers, with many more cities and regions catering to plant-based diets than I had initially expected to find and some of these destinations might just surprise you!

1. Barcelona: Barcelona is known for its vibrant vegan scene, with 121 vegan and vegetarian restaurants, cafes, and vegan-friendly markets. The neighbourhood of El Raval has a concentration of vegan and vegetarian eateries and this includes the option to try the likes of paella or tapas which is made with vegan ingredients.  Plus, if you are like me and love cats, a 2m-tall bronze sculpture of a plump cat, El Gat de Botero, which stands near the bottom of the Rambla, is something of a Barcelona icon and a must-see sight.

2. Madrid: The capital city and one which is described as being super vegan-friendly due to its growing vegan food scene with the neighbourhoods of Malasaña and Lavapiés being renowned for their vegan-friendly eateries, but with those two aside, there is over 40 places to choose from and not one place I have read about has been given a bad write up.

3. Valencia: Valencia is the third-most populated municipality in Spain and is famous for its mile long beaches, oranges and one food item I happen to love - paella.  Thankfully with the growing plant based options in many restaurants, you can also find vegan versions of this iconic dish too.

4. Andalusia - Andalusian cuisine is famous for its gazpacho soup alongside a few meat-heavy meals, so finding that there is a whole host of alternatives was an eye-opener. Places such as Granada, often referred to as Spain's most romantic city has a plethora of vegan and vegetarian tea houses, restaurants and cafes to choose from.

5. Canary Islands: The Canary Islands is perhaps the most popular tourist destination with places such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote all being a growing vegetarian and vegan scene with a number of vegan-friendly restaurants and cafes making your choice of meal less daunting than it should ever be.

I have no doubt there is many more popular destinations across Spain that have equally good, if not better offerings when it comes to vegan-friendly eateries, be that at the hotel you are staying in, to local restaurants, cafes and tea houses, no longer should the phrase "Tiene opciones veganas?" (Do you have vegan options) be a chore to ask for.

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