Cavalier Chocolates

As bikini season fast approaches, here at The Amazing Blog we’ve been drinking litres of water, eating copious amounts of fruit, and taking any opportunity to get to the gym (some more than others… shhh!). But as anyone dieting will know, healthy eating is sometimes the last thing on your mind, and sometimes you just want a bit of chocolate! But hold on, don’t run to the shop! We’ve found a brilliant alternative to the regular chocolate you find at the supermarket and it’s sugar-free Cavalier chocolates.

Now don’t be turned off by the sugar free aspect, because these delicious treats are made with Stevia, that all-natural sugar substitute that everyone’s raving about these days! For those of you that haven’t heard of it, Stevia is a 100% natural sweetener that has been used for centuries, and is naturally about 300 times sweeter than ordinary sugar – yes, you read that right, 300 times! Unlike the artificial sweeteners you can buy in the shops, Stevia is healthier for you as it’s natural and has no calories. Cavalier chocolates have over 20 flavours and there’s absolutely no added artificial sugar in them. Whilst most sugar-free snacks lack flavour, Cavalier chocolates taste just as, if not more, luxurious than most chocolates you can buy today. Cavalier is a family run business that has been creating their scrumptious chocolates since 1996, and has been dedicated to using the healthiest natural ingredients – so you don’t have to worry about putting any nasty artificial ingredients in your body. Their products contain natural antioxidants, fibres, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc and iron – and you certainly can't say the same for that Twix you were about to eat?! With flavours ranging from mango raspberry, orange, flax seed, caramel, praline and more, there’s an indulgent treat for everyone, and starting at just £0.99 they’re not going to hurt your purse either!

Whether you’re looking for a guilt-free treat to squeeze into your bikini or just a healthier option to snack on during the day, check out Cavalier chocolates.

Icely Done

In this unusually hot weather, here at The Amazing Blog we’ve been doing whatever we can to stay cool, and we’re not ashamed to say that we have been devouring Icely Done cocktail sticks. They’re essentially a grown up versions of popsicles, great for barbecues, parties or, at the office (if you dare). Inspired by fresh fruit drinks sold in Brazil, Icely Done cocktail sticks are a stylish and affordable way to serve an ice cold cocktail at any event. No more washing up blenders, jugs and glasses, Icely Done cocktail sticks are easy to hand out and clean up! These amazingly refreshing cocktail sticks are perfect for hot summer days, trust us, it’s tried and tested. They come in 6 exotic flavours: Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka & Pomegranate, Absolut Lemon Vodka & Raspberry, Havana Club Rum & Coconut, Havana Club Rum & Mango, Campari & Blood Orange, and Beefeater Gin & Lemon. There’s a flavour to suit every taste. For the health conscious, they’re free of additives and preservatives and taste just like the liquid cocktails that they’re inspired by. The Icely Done cocktail sticks are 80ml, 6% alcohol content, and the packaging is 100% recyclable. Just put them in the freezer, and take them out as you need them, they couldn’t be easier to enjoy!

So whether it’s a hot summer barbecue, or a relaxing afternoon with friends, at £1.50 per cocktail stick, these Icely Done treats aren’t to be missed! Available online.

Miners Cosmetics

Here at The Amazing Blog, you could safely call us girly-girls. So when we get a chance to try lip glosses, blushers, and nail polishes, you can be sure we’ll say yes! Miners Cosmetics has just released new products to their line, and their colourful additions are must-haves for you makeup bag! To start with, they’ve brought out three new summer nail polishes, these bright colours are perfect accessories to any summer outfit. Keepin’ It Teal, Mango Tango, and Sunny Side Up, are three shades that are sure to brighten your summer looks. They come off on your nail as bright as they look in the bottle, but we suggest using a topcoat to make sure the colour stays vibrant on your nail. Priced at a very affordable £2.99 you can pick up the whole collection to brighten up both your nails and your outfits!

Next in the collection is the Mood Lip Glosses, perfect for any festival girl that doesn’t want to spend ages messing about with lip liner and lipstick. These glosses react with your ph-level to create a lip colour unique to you. It comes out of the tube as an opaque white colour, and once applied to your lips you see it transform to your perfect hue. They’re available in Glastonberry and Peace Pout.

Last in the collection is my favourite, the Blusher Bricks. I can’t go a day without a blusher, and these bricks combine three shades that you can mix together or use individually, a great multitasking product to change up your look instantly! It comes in two shades, Pinks and Browns, and as you can guess, the Pinks will give you a perfect rosy glow, and the Browns are brilliant to use as a bronzer.

So whether it’s makeup for your next festival, or just a night out with the girls, check out Miners for their massive range of affordable makeup.

Steam Cream

As any on-the-go girl can tell you, products that work and  are small enough to fit in our permanently cluttered handbags are essential. There’s nothing worse than finding a must have product that comes in bulky packaging, and here at The Amazing Blog we’ve found a great product in a perfectly sized package: Steam Cream. Not only will this tiny tin of cream fit in the smallest of clutches, but it’s a really lovely cream to have on hand.

Unlike most moisturisers out there, Steam Cream uses a unique method of steaming through the ingredients, in order to create the smoothest, most effective cream, and it smells amazing too. Together, the natural ingredients and steam mix together remaining totally pure and effective. The second you use it, the light cream sinks into your skin, making your skin feel softer for longer. Ingredients like orange flower, oatmeal, almond oil, and cocoa butter, leave your skin non-irritated and perfectly moisturised. All products are handmade, using fresh and sustainable ingredients, making them beautiful, effective, affordable and ethical. Their website has tons of different tins of this brilliant cream to choose from, whether its style or substance you’re after, Steam Cream has a tin for you. You can use this cream on your hands, body and face, our only problem with it is that there just isn’t enough – there’s no pleasing us girls! And for all your travelling beauty junkies, the 75g tin is hand-luggage appropriate!

Perfect for your skin and your jam-packed bag, pick up a tin (or two) of Steam Cream for yourself as a gift, you’ll definitely be back for more!

HotCan

If you’ve ever been to any sort of festival, you know what a nightmare it is to get food on the go. The lines are long, the food is over priced, and there’s probably more vitamins in a piece cardboard. And if you’re like us girls at The Amazing Blog, you don’t want to settle for luke-warm hot dogs and soggy chips after a full day of festival activities. So we’ve found the HotCan, an amazing little self-heating can, packed with delicious food that you can take anywhere on the go. With no need for a microwave or a kettle, HotCans are simple to use and activate, stay hot for 45 minutes and are packed with good quality, nutritious food. With a quick heating time, this no fuss meal is perfect for health conscious and time tight individuals, whether at a festival or the office at just £3.99 each they’re affordable too. With seven delicious options to choose, ranging from Bangers & Beanz, Vegetable Chilli, Chicken Curry with Rice, and even a Rice Pudding for dessert, there’s something for everyone – and you definitely won’t find a menu like this at a festival! The self-heating cans are waterproof, vermin-proof and easy to transport, so you don’t need to worry about throwing them in your rucksack for a couple of days. And on the particularly cold and miserable festival days, your HotCan will warm you right up, making you the envy of your fellow festival-goers.

So whether it’s a smaller festival like this past weekend’s Camden Crawl or the massive Reading Festival, be sure to grab a few HotCans to save you the hassle and the cost of bland festival food.