I am aware of the fact that I have been come a bit of a wine snob, especially when it comes to red wine, but I still believe that you can find good quality wine at a reasonable price. Today, I am sharing a list of my Top Affordable Red Wines. [Read more…]
The Rain Book of Natural Soap Making
I recently attended the launch of The Rain Book of Natural Soap Making, at Casa Labia, in Muizenberg. I love Rain products, so I was naturally curious, to find out more about the process of natural soap making!
We were first given the opportunity to mingle and meet the other media representatives attending and a chance to soak up the splendor that is Casa Labia!
After enjoying some social time, we were then treated to a demonstration of how to make natural soap from scratch by Bev Missing, who is the author of The Rain Book of Natural Soap Making, as well as the brains behind Rain Africa.
I have used the melt and pour method in the past, to make soap for my girls school market day but the “proper” method is far more involved! Below you can see exactly what goes into making natural soap:
As it took Bev the better part of two years to perfect the art of natural soap making, I think that this craft is definitely not for the impatient person! From the detailed list of equipment you will require, most of which you probably have in your kitchen, to the to the raw materials needed, it is definitely something you need to be passionate about!
Rain Africa have also created a YouTube channel, where you can find step by step tutorials on natural soap making.
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So if you would like to find out more about the history of Rain Africa and explore the process of natural soap making, then this book is definitely for you! You can purchase The Rain Book of Natural Soap making here the RRP is R220.
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Inspired Living Joins Mumspiration Team
Hi lovely readers! I thought I would let you know about a recent development in the Inspired Living camp! We are excited to let you know that Inspired Living has joined the Mumspiration Vlogging Team. If you are unfamiliar with Mumspiration, then I will fill you in on what it is all about 🙂 [Read more…]
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Sponge-On Makeup
My most recent beauty review for the Beauty Bulletin, is of the Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Sponge-On Makeup. You may recall my review of the Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Radiance Blush, which was the first Elizabeth Arden product that I had used. I have been most impressed with the blush and was really excited to try this foundation.
I am quite fussy when it comes to choosing a foundation for myself, not only is my skin quite oily in parts but I also have pigmentaion. A foundation has to fulfill a fair amount of requirements for me – it has to give good coverage with out being too thick and pasty and while I like it to be moisturising, it cannot be overly so and make me look like an oil-slick.
I have tried quite a few mineral foundations, with not much success and liquid foundations can be a bit light on the coverage front, which is why I really like a compact foundation. Not only are they neat, easy to store and carry in your makeup bag but I find the application is much more even.
The Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Sponge-On Makeup, which I have been using is the perfect mix of moisturising and great coverage. The colour that I have tried is Cognac, no.56. I was a bit worried at first that the colour was a bit dark for my skin but I have been happy with the colour and the overall appearance of my skin after application. The end result definitely lives up to the promise of a flawless finish 🙂
The makeup comes in a neat gold compact, with a sponge applicator and a handy compartment to store it. Perfect for makeup touch-ups on the run!
Makeup application is very much personal preference. Some people prefer to apply foundation with a sponge for applicator but you can also use a foundation brush or your finger tips, to apply it to your skin. I have used the sponge applicator with this makeup, as well as my finger tips to apply it and would recommend either of these, over brush application. The main thing is to ensure that your hands are clean and that you either wash or replace the sponge regularly, to avoid a build up of bacteria!
My general routine is to apply serum, moisturiser and a bit of concealer or primer. I usually wait for approximately 10 minutes before I apply my foundation and the rest of my makeup. I have also made a video review for you so that you can see the makeup application in the “flesh” – I hope you enjoy it and would love you to subscribe to my YouTube Channel, so that you do not miss out on future reviews and tutorials!
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This product is available from all major retail outlets with beauty counters, as well as certain pharmacies and Edgars Red Square Stores.
Petitebox Gift Box
Last month I posted about the launch of PetiteBox South Africa. PetiteBox is a monthly subscription box aimed at moms – moms-to-be or new moms, and is also perfect as a gift for friends and family. This month I am reviewing one of their gift boxes, the Hospital Gift Box. A wonderful change from the although beautiful, not so useful flower arrangements you receive in hospital after the birth!
The gift box contains a wonderful array of goodies perfect for a mom’s hospital stay after the birth, which includes products such as a dry shampoo, Bennetts Nipple Cream and a wonderfully fragrant shower gel from Molton Brown {one of my favourites}, to name but a few. To find out more detail about what is in the Hospital Gift Box you can watch my video review below:
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You can order the Baby Shower, Hospital or Pregnancy Gift Boxes online at a cost R345 each.To order you PetiteBox Gift Box or find out more about PetiteBox ,click over to their website here.
*Disclaimer: The Hospital Gift Box was provided to Super Mom Blog for review purposes.