Flora Cuisine

Tried this as part of a Bzzagent campaign.  It has 45% less saturated fat than olive oil, so is a healthier way to cook.  It's chilled, so you'll find it in the chilled ailse of the supermarket.  Flora Cuisine is a unique chilled cooking liquid made of linseed, rapeseed and sunflower oil.

Whilst this is a healthier way to cook, I think I will still stick with my 1 cal per spray cooking oils like Frylight.

Buzz ... Ribena Plus

Great Ribena taste, no added sugar

 

 

 

My next buzz test allowed my kids to take part.... my little testers tried the following flavours: 

• Refreshing Apple & Peach
• Tangy NEW Red Apple
• Luscious NEW Summer Fruits

They really enjoyed them, they found them really fruity and tasty with Apple & Peach being their favourite.

It is a no-added-sugar juice drink with added calcium and vitamins.  The plus part is:   Immunity Support features vitamins A (for healthy eyes and immunity support), C (for strong bones and immunity support), and E (a great antioxidant).

Buzz Campaign .... E45

I am still continuing wth my product testing as a BzzAgent.
Most recent test is currently underway and I am already converted.
I am trying the new E45 body lotion - Nourish
I honestly see the results just after 1 day of applying - even on my horrible dry heals!
It has brightened my skin .... hopefully just in time for our good UK weather lol!!

With four different varieties to choose from, your skin will be thanking you in no time at all for making the switch.

It is clinically proven as a 24 hour dry skin moisturiser.

E45 Nourish and Restore body lotion is light weight and quickly absorbed, non-greasy, hypoallergenic and lightly fragranced, making it perfect for normal to dry skin, and it is even a good sensitive skin moisturiser.

BuzzCampaign - Tesco Bakery - Cookies

So my next campaign was to test some of the new range of fresh cookies by Tesco Bakery.

I choose to try the White Chocolate & Canberry cookies and brought them into work to share with colleagues on oour coffee break.  

We are agreed they were yum! 

Very thick, moist and chewy with big chunks of chocolate and juicy canberries... would buy again.

£1.50 for pack of 4 but really big!

Race For Life in memory of a dear friend

On May 27th I am taking part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life event.

Please donate to this great cause and support me

Belfast Marathon Fun Run

Hubby and son ran in the Belfast Marathon Fun Run on May day. 

They raised money for Cancer Research UK - so proud of them!

At the finish line (above)

Josh & his friend Jack (below)

Naturally Powered Review

So my first campaign as a Bzzagent was to test some Naturally Powered items which are available from Tesco.

Naturally Powered is made with all natural goodies including - essential oils like citrus, eucalyptus, pine and orange; and ingredients derived from plants such as corn, wheat, coconut, palm kernel and even potatoes.

The recycled packaging - all bottles are 100% recycled- and can be recycled again.

So I was excited to try! I was sent a bottle of toilet gel and samples of washing up liquid.

The first thing I noticed was the really strong lemon scent - really lovely!

As far as the performance goes, unfortunately it didn't stand up to my usuals of Harpic and Fairy - However ... a lot better than shop own brands and a lot cheaper than the market leads.

So if you use shop own brands,I would change to this brand as similiar in cost.

As the item was made with natural ingredients, it does get points for looking after the environment.

I wouldn't rule out buying this in future.

Thanks for the test x

Premier Inn Titanic Quarter Belfast

As a treat, the boys & I stayed at the Premier Inn Titanic Quarter hotel in Belfast yesterday. 

So I decided to do a mini review of the hotel stay....

On arrival I was able to check in electronically on the express check in machine... it printed my receipt and produced the room keycards.... my type of check in!

The room was spotless, comfortable and had all the basics required.  Nice and secure also, having to swipe keycard to get into the corridor before the room.  The room had been set up with 2 single beds in for the kids but was still very spacious.

We booked a table for dinner, choosing to dine early at 5pm.  The service received was fantastic, our server Ben couldn't have been nicer!  The menu had a wide range to choose from, the food was delicious and the price was very reasonable.

After catching a movie in the next door Odyssey, we had a lovely walk around Titanic Belfast and then back to the hotel.  We ordered some snacks at the bar to enjoy in our room and then settled for the night, having a very comfortable nights sleep.

Next morning, we had breakfast at 8.45am and it was busy, so glad we went down early .  Again the staff were great, Greg talked us through everything on offer - everything was self service.  Breakfast was lovely and with kids eating free, helped the purse!

For a young family it was ideal, I didn't have to deal with reception at all - which was perfect as they always looked extremely busy! 

Kids loved it, and was a nice wee treat for the weekend x

http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/BELTIT/belfast-titanic-quarter

New Kids On The Block 2012!

So this week I got to go back to my teenage years and re-live my first boy band crunch! 

Oh they have aged well lol! 

As you can see from my photo selected, I believe one certain man has aged better than the others!

Brilliant show they put on at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast on Friday night!

Charity Lunch & Raffle

Me, my mum and my sister hosting a Charity Lunch & Raffle on Friday.

Lots of family and friends came out to support us.

Total raised at the event was £1254!!!

My employer will match funds so we have raised £2508!!!!!!

You can donate:

https://www.justgiving.com/PaulaGowdyCharityLunch-Raffle

Charity Lunch & Raffle

Myself, mum and sister are hosting a Charity Lunch and Raffle on April 20th.

All proceeds are going to Cancer Research UK

We are all affected by cancer, whether personally or through family and friends.

I lost a very good friend to the disease this year, have family members who have fought and won the battle and also family who are currently fighting it.

By raising funds for Cancer Research UK, we are able to let doctors work to find new and effective cures.

Donate on my justgiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/PaulaGowdyCharityLunch-Raffle or contact me for details of the event.

On my doorstep

Sometimes you don't have to venture too far to experience our beautiful countryside.

My first BzzAgent campaign

It’s that time of the year again, when the sun streams in through the windows (right on those dusty surfaces) and inspires you to give the house a proper spring-cleaning blitz.

You’ll be looking for products that will give you outstanding results to make your job easier, whether you’re washing the dishes, doing the laundry or giving the house a good going over. But wouldn’t it be great if the best performing products were kind to the environment too?

Naturally Powered is a brand new range of eco-friendly products available exclusively at Tesco that are as good if not better than the leading brands (as shown in a blind test) and are helping to take care of that beautiful world out there.

I will put them to the test by taking part in the Naturally Powered BzzCampaign. I will let everyone know how my Spring clean is staying green.

Watch this space!

Tips for earning money without leaving home

I have recently signed up to an opinion survey website https://www.valuedopinions.co.uk/
You are rewarded for each survey you complete - approximately £1 per survey.
Once you reach £10 you can exchange it for a gift card from a range of retailers.

Go on, money just for airing your opinion!

Getting so big

Been a while ....

...but I am gonna start posting again. I will be sharing my craft creations and photos of my gorgeous boys (no I'm not biased lol!) but also sharing new money saving promotions, good freebies I find and any product reviews I am asked to take part in.

Chat soon x

February scrapbooking

Got some scrapping in on the last day of February - determined to get some crafting done at least once a month in 2011!
This is the starting layouts of our 2010 Christmas Album, keeping it simple while I get my scrapping mojo back!

Footie season is in full swing

January crafting

Altered paintcan/Survival kit
I made this for my friend in work who recently left to have a baby.

A few cute photos of my boys from a recent trip to the cinema.

Happy New Year!

Here's to a great 2011 for us all xxxx