Mother's Day at The Amazing Blog

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Mother's Day is a celebration honoring motherhood - and also a chance to treat them to the best of the best. At The Amazing Blog we have hand selected a couple of sweet and thoughtful gifts to really show your mum how much you adore her. Every mum can be spoiled this Sunday with some small beauty gift sets or a nice afternoon enjoying some tea on the highest building overlooking London.

LUSHare a brand that we are huges fans of. They have made it easy for everyone to treat their mum with their delicate bubble bars and bath bombs. From the Mumkin Bubble Bar with a fruity, raspberry scent to a Secret Garden Bath Bomb that is infused with roses and wild oranges - there is something for everyone. LUSH Bubble Bars and Bath Bombs are freshly handmade and contains only the finest ingredients and essential oils to add that personal touch for your mother. The Mumkin Bubble Bar can be purchased at any LUSH store or online for £2.75. The Secret Garden Bath Bomb can also be purchase at any LUSH store or online for £2.50.

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Every mum loves their cup of tea to start out their morning so what could be better than treating your mum to Literary Teacup Charm Necklace. Have your mum start every morning with a smile on her face when she puts her Teacup Necklace on. This necklace is inspired by CS Lewis's famous quote, "you can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me". Along with the antique bronze tone charm necklace, you will also receive a personalized postcard with CS Lewis's quote to add a special touch behind this gift. You can buy the Literary Teacup Charm Necklace for £12 online.

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Give your mum the perfect gift set that will help her feel rejuvenated and enhance her complexion.Environ makes the perfect Mother's Day gift set that includes a range of products to treat your mum. These gift sets include AVST Vitamin A Antioxidant Facial Moisturiser, C-Quence Eye gel, C-Boost Vitamin C Clarifying Cream, Hydrating Exfoliant Masque, with a travel sized Cleanser, Toner, Hydrating Lotion and Body Oil. This gift set covers a whole range of necessities that your mum will be thrilled to receive. WithEnviron products being used in beauty salons and spas, you know your mum is getting treated well. You can purchase the Environ Mother's Day gift set for £113 online.

ark skincare

With ARK Skincare you can give your mum the gift of glowing youthful skin. After using the ARK Skincare set for a couple weeks now, this surely is the cream de la creme of skincare. The cleanser is light and you only need a drop or two of the serum to get the full effect. The moisturiser makes your skin feel smooth, leaving your skin fully hydrated. This set is the perfect solution that promotes radiance in mature skin. This age-refining set would be the perfect gift for your mum to redefine youth and let her shine with radiance. Surprise your mum with this gift set for only £64 online.

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Start your mum's day off right with something delicious to remind her how sweet she really is with Demarquettes Chocolates. These scrumptious chocolates are the perfect way to say thank you to your mum. Let her take a moment to herself and indulge in these divine pieces of homemade chocolates.  For Mothers Day, Demarquettes Chocolates offers a Cornish Sea Salted Carmel Chocolate box that is absolutely divine. The 12 beautifully hand painted chocolates that come in each box will make your mum feel completely spoiled.   You can purchase the delicious Cornish Sea Salt chocolate boxes on their website for £19.75.

flowers

Women love their flowers and Scilly Island Flowers have several unique bouquets that are sure to make any Mother's Day extra special. Take your mum by surprise with the gorgeous bouquet of flowers that smells as good as they look. These beautiful flowers could make your mum's day a whole lot brighter and keep her smiling for days. The seasonal bouquet of flowers is hand chosen by Scilly Island's farm florist, Steph. This specific bouquet of flowers have a different array of lily's, carnations, alstroemeria, and my personal favourite, chrysanthemums. Scilly Island Flowers has a variety of different bouquets specializing in Narcissi's. To purchase these flowers you can look at their options on-line or call them at 01720 422 169.

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Last month London's brand new tallest building, The Shard, opened up and they are now offering a great Mother's Day special. Treat your mum to a cup of tea and an afternoon with you, while enjoying the spectacular views of the city. Let your mom take a break from all she does 800 ft above the city that overlooks the incredible London skyline. With the staff being well informed, they can provide answers to any of your questions. After looking around on the 360 observation deck in The Shard, they take you to the Brigade Restaurant to enjoy an endless supply of delicious teas, scrumptious sandwiches, and end your day off with an outstanding array of cakes. You can enjoy this relaxing day with your mum and treat her to an afternoon she won't forget for only £99 - not like you can put a price on spending quality time with your mum.

Merumaya Skincare

We at The Amazing Blog are made up of ladies of a certain age (ahem) which means that we’re forever searching for the key to eternal youth. From super-foods to miracle eye-creams, the market is saturated with products that guarantee younger looking skin in an instant, most of which we’ve tried.

Until recently, we were pretty unimpressed with the results of such endeavours, however, having recently stumbled across Merumaya, such unfulfilled promises may now be a thing of the past. Having spent three decades working at the helm of leading cosmetic brands, Maleka Dattu has recently launched Merumaya Integrative Effective Skincare, made here in the UK. Full of active ingredients that deliver the very best results, the impressive range of products are the very best at anti-ageing. Each product addresses a number of anti-ageing issues, from skin-tone to firmness through to tight circles and minimising pores, and the velvety texture and subtle fragrance means that they’re sure to become staple items on the dressing tables of women nationwide.

We tried the Iconic Youth Serum which contains no less than ten active ingredients to diminish the signs of ageing. Promising to restore both youthful luminosity and radiance, after having used it for a week, there was certainly a noticeable difference. My skin felt much brighter than it usually does; which is quite a feat, particularly given the time of year. So whether you’re looking for prevention or cure give Merumaya’s fabulous range of products a try. Available here.

PAYOT My Payot Masque Intensive Radiance Mask

Whenever I have a fancy dinner or going out with my friends for a big night out (this is more likely to happen), I love taking my time to get ready – I lock myself in the bathroom and let the ritual begin. When it comes to skin, I want it to look healthy and glowy – I don’t tend to wear heavy coverage base products at all, I prefer packing good skincare onto my skin and use little make-up. One of the products that I’ve added to my routine quite recently and that has quickly become one of my favourites is the PAYOT My Payot Masque Intensive Radiance Mask. An orangy gel-based mask that leaves my skin feeling fresh and radiant. PAYOT have launched My Payot, a new range of products with Superfruits extracts: Goji Berry, that protects the skin from free radicals and stimulates cells’ energy; and Acai Berries, rich in plyphenols that stimulate blood circulation to reactivate skin’s radiance. Each formula of the My Payot range contains an extract of Active Bifidus that reinforces the natural defences against external aggressions. Whenever I removed the mask after 10 minutes, my skin was soothed, feeling fresh and very soft – my make-up was applied beautifully afterwards.

PAYOT describe this radiance boosting mask as the “revitalising care for the day-after-the-night-before”, and at The Amazing Blog we couldn’t agree more. Whether you’re about to go out, or feeling tired after a big night, My Payot Intensive Radiance Mask works making your skin look healthy and boosting its energy - I've found that applying it once a week is enough for my skin to see the results.

My Payot Intensive Radiance Mask retails at £22.50. In order to find a PAYOT stockist in your area, visit their official website for more information.

The Clear Skin Cookbook

With the thousands of lotions and potions on the market claiming to give you clear skin it's hard to separate the good from the bad. There's toners, cleansers, and all sorts of products claiming to clear your skin. But The Amazing Blog's going to let you in on a secret: it doesn't matter what you put on your body, but what you put in it. And the man to tell you exactly what to be putting in it is Dale Pinnock in his book The Clear Skin Cookbook. Dale's cookbooks don't just tell you what to eat, they tell you why it works and what it's going to do for you. With The Clear Skin Cookbook you get the essential information you need to be healthy inside and out, and eating the correct combination of nutrients will get you on the road to perfect skin. Author Dale Pinnock is a renowned nutritionist, chef, and health expert, and has previously released Medicinal Cookery, which gives readers insight into the more healthy foods and their effects on your body. Following the recipes in the book will help your skins healing and combat signs of ageing, from acne to eczema. The book is full of recipes from starters to desserts and even drinks! I personally love the Pasta with Spinach and Feta in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce - you don't feel like you're dieting but you know that it's healthy for you. As well as having a bunch of yummy recipes, The Clear Skin Cookbook has all the information you could ever want on how eating properly is great for your mind, body and skin! You'll be surprised how simple it is to clear up your skin just by eating the right foods.

So if you're interested in clearing up your skin, or even if you just want some great recipe ideas, pick up The Clear Skin Cookbook by Dale Pinnock!