Mangle and Wringer Kitchen Cleanser - Cottage in the Hills

Here at The Amazing Blog we love all things natural, from beauty to food and beyond. We’ve found Mangle & Wringer, an all-natural home cleaning products company and we received their kitchen cleanser to enjoy. 

Mangle & Wringer’s founder Vanessa Wilde wanted to create traditional, non-toxic remedies that are effective yet safe to use. The Kitchen Cleanser comes in a tin and the grey and white label has an old-school feel. The cream is thick and you have to work it with a damp cloth. However, once on the cloth, it glides over work top surfaces, microwaves, oven hobs and the fridge. The formula’s main ingredient is sodium bicarbonate, a great natural cleaner which you can use all over the house. It’s mixed with calcium carbonate, coconut oil soap, glycerine and sodium carbonate to form a multi-purpose, antibacterial cream. We love the idea that these are normal ingredients that you can find in an everyday kitchen. The good thing about using a cream over a typical spray is that it isn’t wasted by going anywhere you don’t want it to; you can simply spread on and wipe off. 

We acquired this all natural kitchen cleanser from the wonderful Cottage in the Hills, and it’s unsurprising that they would sell Mangle and Wringer products as they fit in perfectly with the company’s eco ethos. Cottage in the Hills is a homewares website and company that aims to help you to create your ideal, stress-free home and sanctuary. Situated in the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, Cottage in the Hills are dedicated to helping you create a stylish, practical and eco-friendly home. It’s definitely worth having a scroll through their website, as we thoroughly enjoyed browsing the hundreds of charming, organic and natural homeware products that they supply; ranging from organic soaps to organic fabrics and even organic pet beds! We’ve definitely found a new website to use to furnish our homes.

To purchase Mangle and Wringer's kitchen cleanser for £5.80 click here

Hot Drinks Feature - Friday Favourites

Struggling to make it through this winter? Here at the Amazing Blog we have been trying to combat the gloominess with some warming hot drinks. We are sure you'll agree that when it's as wet and grey outside as it is today, there is nothing better than curling up with a tasty and comforting hot drink. So, we thought we would round up some fun and unusual winter warmers, that are guaranteed to make you feel cozy and comfortable.

Akesson’s is a brand that passionate about cacao. Today Akesson’s has grown from a single plantation to haveing buisness with plantations based in Madagascar, Brazil, and Indonesia. The company produces undoubtedly one of the finest forms of cocoa, which they supply globally to famous chocolatiers and chefs.

We loved trying Akesson’s exclusive line of chocolate and we particularly enjoyed the Choco-Tea Cacao Infusion. The tea is a natural product made from cacao nibs and their shells, producing a rich and warm flavour that lifted our spirits after exposure to the damp weather. The cacao in this comes from the Sambirano Valley, in the North-West of Madagascar, and has a wonderfully expressive chocolate aroma, with subtle fruit and citrus notes. The tea is organic and rich in polyphenols, antioxidants, iron, magnesium and Vitamin D, making it a very healthy and natural drink.

We infused half of one large teaspoon for five minutes in hot water. We liked the fact the tea is not overly sweet, but of course, if you like your tea sweeter adding a teaspoon of honey or sugar can help round out the flavour to match your cravings.

Try Akesson’s sumptuous Choco-Tea here for £6.95.

Pure Chimp’s Super Tea specialises in matcha green tea, a nutritional powerhouse produced in Japan. This tea is different to regular green tea, as it's partially grown under cover helping to fill it with extra goodness. Equally, matcha tea also differs from normal green tea as it has higher levels of theanine and chlorophyll. Theanine offers a wonderful energy boost without the crash that usually follows after a cup of regular caffeinated tea. The higher chlorophyll gives this tea a lovely soft and smooth flavour that we can’t get enough of. 

We love the versatility of this product. You can add it to hot water, juice, smoothies and even bake with it. Our favourite combination was to simply add hot milk and drink it as a matcha latte! The product is also suitable for vegans so everyone can enjoy the health benefits of Pure Chimp Super Tea.

Try Pure Chimp’s Super Tea here for £4.95.

Next is PHROOTI, a UK based brand which has created the perfect product for those of us who don't like tea but still enjoy the tradition and comfort that a good hot drink can give. The founders of PHROOTI were frustrated with conventional flavoured teas that smell incredibly fruity but lack any real and discernable flavour. The brand thus decided to reinvent fruit tea to give the people what they want, and we can't thank them enough as the result is delicious. PHROOTI consists of 95-97% natural and dried fruit powder and contains no traces of tea. This gives the product an intense fruity flavour that is guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds!

The faux-tea is caffeine-free, low calorie, and free from added sugar, making it a delicious and guilt-free treat. PHROOTI currently comes in three fabulous flavours, including Sour Cherry and Cranberry, Blackcurrant, Blackberry and Blueberry. Our favourite was Raspberry and Strawberry. This is the perfect option for those who don’t enjoy tea but love fruity flavour infusions.

Try PHROOTI here, you can buy 6 packs for £17.70.

We thought we would end today’s feature on a more traditional and classic note, simply, tea. Here at The Amazing Blog, we love tea and love to try out new and exciting flavours. Tea Shirt is a new UK brand founded by a tea-obsessed couple with a passion for discovering high-quality teas and unearthing original flavours.

After the endless office tea runs we've all done, you know how hard it is to find two people who enjoy their tea the same way. Whether it's an argument over when the milk goes in or type of tea, it can be a nightmare filling out those tea orders! But this isn't a problem with Tea Shirts, as not only are all their teas delicious but they have an extensive selection to choose from; ranging from the typical ‘Irish Breakfast’ to unusual flavours such as ‘Barbados Rum’ and ‘Marshmallow’ there is definitely a flavour for everyone. We personally loved the ‘Apple and Grapefruit’ tea blended with its fresh and citrus flavours, we felt completely revitalised and refreshed after a cup.

The teas are packaged in “Tea Shirts” - labels which mimic traditional textiles and embroidery from the areas where they originated. We think Tea Shirts makes a perfect gift for tea lovers or just a winter warmer by the fire.

You can buy Tea Shirts here from £1.79.

Skin Vitamins, Minerals & Botanicals Food Supplement - Laviish

Sometimes our hectic lifestyles mean that we don’t get enough essential vitamins and nutrients that we need for optimum health. Here at The Amazing Blog we have found the ultimate all-rounder when it comes to supplements. Laviish’s ‘Get the Glow!’ Skin Vitamins have a finely blended formula of 20 essential vitamins and minerals with selected botanicals for a “glowing, radiant & flawless complexion.”

Laviish is a UK based health and beauty brand committed to developing scientifically backed products that treat you from the inside out. All of their products are manufactured in the UK and contain a carefully selected blend of vitamins, minerals, botanicals and supergreens. Our modern lifestyles and diets mean that we often don’t get enough essential vitamins such as Vitamin A, C and E, and minerals such as Zinc, Iron, and Magnesium. Therefore supplements such as Laviish Skin provide essential nourishment deep inside, which topical products just can’t reach.

These supplements contain important antioxidants that are brilliant at repairing and protecting cells in the body, and Zinc, Iodine, Niacin, Vitamins A, C & E all contribute to the maintenance of normal skin, resulting in keeping skin looking young and fresh. Additionally, the product contains Sea Buckthorn – a multi-purpose ingredient that contains vitamins B1, B2, K, C, A, E, over 60 antioxidants, at least 20 minerals and healthy fatty acids.

Laviish’s Skin Vitamins pack a punch with so many skin-loving nutrients that maintain skin elasticity, strength and pigmentation to keep it healthy, young and blemish free.

If you want to enhance and maintain a youthful complexion as well as feel great inside then try Laviish’s Skin Vitamins, Minerals & Botanicals Food Supplement. Available to buy here for £24.95.

Boost Cellular Renewal, Pink Grapefruit - Boost Oxygen

As you know, at the Amazing Blog we are always on the hunt for the newest and best products out there, which is why we were thrilled when we came across two new products from the brand Boost Oxygen. In their own words, Boost Oxygen is a new generation of skincare, and this is something we can definitely confirm!

We were lucky enough to try two of their new products, the first was their Boost Cellular Renewal, which had a grapefruit and frankincense scent and was 98% oxygen!! The second product was their Pink Grapefruit Oxygen Boost, which was 95% oxygen! The main idea behind Boost Oxygen is that while we know it's important to eat and drink right, we don't always focus on what we're breathing and the importance of clean oxygen. Our air is very polluted, but the portable Boost cans allow you to get a needed and healthy pick me up, giving your brain and body the hit of oxygen it needs!  We can't think of a situation where this product wouldn't help to make you feel perkier and more refreshed; a boost in the gym when you feel you're flagging, or post flight where the oxygen levels are low, it's even a great cure for a pesky hangover.

Boost Oxygen helps to reduce stress, relax the muscles, oxygenate the skin and boost cell renewal, which is probably why it is popular with celebrities like Gwenyth Paltrow, Simon Cowell, Madonna and Mick Jagger! There are loads to choose from on the website if grapefruit wouldn't be your choice. Infused with organic essential oils or even plain, there is plenty of choice. We think we might try peppermint next as that sounds even more refreshing!

Starting from £10.50, the Pink Grapefuit Boost Oxygen is available here and from £14.99 the Boost Oxygen Cellular Renewal is available here

Skin Accumax - Advanced Nutrition Programme

Here at The Amazing Blog, we strive to have healthy and beautiful looking skin all year round. The International Institute for Anti-Ageing has discovered a way to help maximise the effects of anti-ageing with their skincare supplements. They’ve created a brand, Advanced Nutrition Programme,  which has unique and exceptional products all designed to work from the inside out.

The Advanced Nutrition Programme has a wide range of skincare products, and we were lucky enough to receive their hero supplement which is the Skin AccumaxTM and contains a super-high concentration of active ingredients for people prone to problem complexion. The sachet includes 180 capsules, which are full of vitamins and phytonutrients for your skin. They suggest taking 1 or 2 capsules a day for at least 14 weeks which will feed your skin with Vitamin A, C and E, these nutrients when combined work effectively together and are more efficient than when taken individually. These vitamins also act with an incredible ingredient called DIM, which is a clever plant compound that has been patented.  

These supplements come in sachets of 60, 120, or 180 capsules and are formulated with nutrients that contribute to the maintenance of normal skin and collagen formation. It is recommended that you start with two capsules twice a day for at least 14 weeks to get maximum results. There are a variety of different skincare supplements in the range which are all unisex and targeting certain skincare needs with a variety of vitamins and minerals. 

Unlock the secret of glowing skin straight from the scientists; you can purchase Skin AccumaxTM capsules from Advanced Nutrition Programme here for £85 for 180 capsules.