New Guilt-Free Pastille Candy From Australia: Slim Fruits

 

Sometimes, you just never know when hunger is going to rear it's ugly head. Often enough, it is at the most inconvenient times, like when you're in the office and can't leave. You haven't brought anything with you, and surely don't want to be heard rummaging through a crisp bag endlessly. We sometimes run into this problem here at The Amazing Blog, and we finally found a worthy solution to satisfy the hunger pains.  Slim Fruits are a new pastille candy from an Australian confectionery that we were graciously able to try and thoroughly enjoy! The packaging is compact, so they are perfect to throw in a purse or satchel so that you can enjoy them on the go! Plus, they aren’t messy like most snack food, so you won’t be frustrated on the travel home from work!

Slim Fruits are made with Acacia Gum, so they are a pleasantly chewy sweet, and the best part is that they are guilt free! They are sugar free, gluten free, and fat free, so most enjoyable for people who may suffer from diabetes or gluten intolerance. Slim Fruits are designed to deliver a ‘feeling of fullness’ when eaten, and only contain two calories per pack! Pretty astonishing right? They taste delicious too, with available flavours being Peach Melba and Rhubarb & Strawberry. While also containing 40% natural soluble dietary fibre and being 100% tooth friendly, there really is no reason to not go and grab some right now!

Although an Australian company, Slim Fruits are available at your local Holland & Barrett store. You can also order them for £1.89 a box on the Holland & Barrett website.

KOSMEA - Hydrating Rosewater Mist

Whenever we discover skincare gems, we automatically write about them on The Amazing Blog. We love sharing new bits that we love with our lovely readers. That's why today's post is on a recent discovery of ours - Kosmea's Hydrating Rosewater Mist has been one of our must-haves in our bags. We even have one bottle sitting on our desks at the office!

Kosmea's Hydrating Rosewater Mist can be used as a toner after cleansing your face or as a make-up and skin refresher at anytime of the day. It's super gentle, soothing and hydrating. I love using this Mist when my skin is having a dry day or it's looking dull. Kosmea's Hydrating Rosewater Mist can also stop your make-up from looking cakey or too powdery. For those days when your skin is looking flat because you've overpowdered it, just spray Kosmea's Hydrating Rosewater Mist and let your skin absorb it. Your make-up will have a lovely satin to natural finish.

If you're looking for a simple product that allows you to refresh your skin (and your make-up) on the go, we've found Kosmea's Hydrating Rosewater Mist to be the perfect allrounder. In fact, we're running low of this gem and we're in the urgent need of stocking up!

Mojai gets his rocks off!

It’s very hard to keep a nice lush looking garden when you have an elderly fluffy dog who likes nothing better than to spend hours having a potter. Mojai (fellow team member of The Amazing Blog) just loves to snuffle and truffle in and amongst the flower beds ‘marking his territory’ as he goes. Thus all my hard work primping and preening my postage stamp sized garden goes completely to waste... After a long conversation with a trusty friend (and dog owner), about Mojai peeing on and killing all members of plant life in the garden; she then enlightened me with her secret Dog Rocks.

Dog Rocks? How interesting, but how could some simple stones thrown into the dog’s water bowl really help my scorched grass and plants? Dog Rocks are 100% natural and are mined in Australia. The purpose of the rocks is to filter out impurities from the dog’s urine, such as tin, ammonia and nitrates, which are responsible for ‘burning’ the grass when the dog pees on it. Each pack has approximately 2/3 stones in it, and after giving the stones a little rinse, they are placed in the dog’s water bowl. The stones last up to 2 months, then they need to be replaced. Marvellously easy! Yes and they do make a difference, but at £10 a pack they’re a bit of a commitment. But if you’re a pet owner and like me you do battle to try and keep a green and fragrant garden – then these Dog Rocks are definitely for you. Available here.

Byron Bay Cookies

Yesterday was, according to reports, the day that three-quarters of people broke their New Year’s Resolutions. So in addition to having to face the fact that it was a Monday, and indeed another gloomy start to another long week at work, it was also the day that greatest amount of resoluters were most likely to skip the gym, have a crafty fag or indulge in some forbidden chocolate. And while I may not have been a direct casualty of the curse of January 9^th, having made specifically ‘vague’ resolutions, my ‘healthy eaten plan’ had certainly seen better days, particularly with the arrival of the deliciously decadent Byron Bay Cookies.

With a variety of flavours, including the mouth-watering White Choc Chunk & Macadamia Nut, Museli and Triple Choc Fudge they are the ultimate in indulgent treats and certainly not to be missed - diet or no diet!

In 1990, founders Maggi Miles and Gary Lines, inspired by the picturesque Byron Bay in Australia played around with ingredients to create the cookies that nowadays are sold all over the world. Since they found worldwide fame with their fabulous flavours, the company name officially changed to Byron Bay Cookie Company. They now bake over 50 million cookies a year that are sold in over 40 countries worldwide. In 2007 Byron Bay Cookie Company signed a deal with one of the UK most prestigious bakeries to produce the cookies in this country, which also meant they could be certified by The Vegetarian Society as they now contain only free range eggs. On their website you can also find their green creed: they now ship orders by sea rather than air and their packaging is bleach free and 100% recyclable, so all the more reason to treat yourself!

If your mouth is watering at the thought alone, you can find Byron Bay Cookies in a number of stores, including both Sainsbury’s and Selfridges. They are also available to buy at www.cookie.com.au. And you can follow them on both twitter and facebook, where you can find out more about this fabulous baker company including all their product flavours.

Wash Away Waxing Worries

Every winter I slack on my self grooming. Whether it is waxing, shaving, or moisturizing; it all seems to take a back seat to sleeping in my warm bed or shopping for Christmas presents. Fortunately, there is a product that has made me want to go out there and wax, shave and moisturize!

This wonderful company is Outback Organics. It is a complete range of Tea Tree products that contain natural, organic plants which are ethically sourced from a company inAustralia. The company financially support the indigenous people who plant and harvest the plants. The oils have been known throughout history as healing oils. They have been used for wounds, foot fungus, throat infections, and general first aid ointment. Now Outback Organics have revamped the oil to be used for the most important purpose, our beauty.

Their line includes many products that can be used at any occasion. One of my favourites is the Bush Balm (100ml £5.99). It is a fragrance-free lotion that you apply immediately after intimate waxing to help reduce redness and soothe irritation. The magic healing lotion contains cucumber and aloe vera plus frankincense extract to make any sting go away. It is intensely moisturizing and is suitable for men and women so everyone can wave that just waxed look and feeling goodbye!

Their line continues with an array of other products. They really do have it all, including Ingrown Hair Serum, Shampoo & Conditioner, Deodorant, and Face Cream. And if you aren’t sure what to get someone for Christmas, just grab one of the carefully combined kits. They have kits ready made for everyone from your teenager ready to zap zits with the Teen Kit all the way to your best friend who needs to get ready for a big date with the Pre Party Pamper Kit. Seems like shopping made easy to me.

The products are free from parabens, sodium lauryl sulphate, SLES, mineral oils, synthetic fragrance and propylene glycol. They have also never been tested on animals and are all free from harsh synthetics or man-made chemicals.

So before heading out for a wonderful holiday season this December, get waxed and grab some Outback Organics Bush Balm to make sure your ugly post waxing bumps, redness, and irritation are a thing of the past.