Afternoon Tea For Two

Everyone has one of those friends for whom presents seem near impossible to buy. Not only does she have a wardrobe fit to burst with the latest designer clothes; she also has a dresser adorned with lotions and potions galore, enough books to fill a (modest) library and the most sumptuous home decor around.

Everyone at The Amazing Blog has at least one of these friends, who make both Christmas and birthdays something of a nightmare. Thankfully, help is at hand... Afternoon Tea For Two may help you with this mission. Their range if afternoon tea experiences and branded vouchers are the perfect treat for the girl who has everything.

On the Afternoon Tea For Two Website you'll find hundreds of afternoon tea ideas - from really high-end London hotels to relaxing country retreats. You just have to choose the experience you think she'll like and book it. It's that simple. However, if you're not sure about whta your friens prefers, you can always buy a branded voucher and allow her to treat herself to her gift of choice. You can't go wrong with Afternoon Tea For Two vouchers, there are over 350 tea experiences nationwide. All Afternoon Tea for Two vouchers and gift cards are available in either e-format or as physical vouchers and gift cards. They include a personalised message and a unique voucher code, which can be redeemed against any experience your loved one fancies.

At The Amazing Blog we think Aternoon Tea For Two offers the best tea experiences and gift ideas - especially if you have one of those friends that literally, has everything.

MILA Candle "Chiara"

At The Amazing Blog, one of our favourite parts of the job is finding new, home grown brands to introduce to our readers. One such brand we've come across recently was Mila's Luxury Fragrance.

Specialising in luxury lifestyle fragrances that embrace the best of British craft and creativity, Mila Luxury Lifestyle Fragrances was built on a family history of trading in essential oils that inspired the founders to further the tradition and offer a modern take on olfactory craftsmanship. With the two founders so intimately involved in the developmental process, it gives them full control over the ingredients, ensuring that only the very best are used to create their luxury range of home fragrances. And as we're always on the hunt for the latest home fragrance to evoke a sense of mood in our humble abodes, Mila's Luxury Home Fragrance are the perfect find. Available in two carefully blended scents that balance the timeless with the new, they're the perfect addition to any room - be it your bedroom or your office.

The Chiara fragrance perfectly captures the fleeting glow of first light with its sense of ritual renewal, while the powdery top notes give way to deep, exotic nuances creating a unique and deeply complex and musky fragrance. And if that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, why not try The Scuro scent? Embracing the moment of nightfall, the earthy undertones bleed through soft, velvety top layers that evoke a sense of mystery intrigue, perfect for a night-time fragrance. We tried the Chiara Candle...

Available in candle, diffuser or bath oil format, Mila's Luxury Fragrances are a decadent treat for the senses and are available to buy online.

Honestly Healthy

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to have a healthier lifestyle? You can start by cooking and even eating healthier. We at The Amazing Blog came across a cookbook that would be perfect for you. Honestly Healthy: Eat With Your Body In Mind, The Alkaline Way by Natasha Corrett and Vicki Edgson gives a clear explanation of alkalizing foods and their healing and preventative properties by a gourmet chef and nutritional therapist. It is the best of both worlds, combining the advice of both a chef and nutritionist. The book features 100 delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes that help you rebalance and rejuvenate from breakfast to dinner. The book not only has great recipes, but also fantastic photographs of some of the finished meals to go along with them.

This book is filled with interesting facts and advice such as how to enjoy a glass of hot water and lemon in place of coffee in the morning. The book is divided into two sections. The first section deals with the basics, such as the principles of healthy eating and information on the different food groups. The second section features mouth-watering recipes from smoothies in the morning through to delicious pizzas and desserts. There is a variety of foods to choose from that will satisfy anyone’s daily cravings. Each recipe in this section takes you step-by-step through how to prepare one of these delicious meals that will leave you feeling ‘honestly healthy.’

Honestly Healthy is a refreshing cookbook and lifestyle guide promoting balanced and healthy living. The book retails for £20 and can be bought on their website here. This book will literally change your life, not just your eating habits, but your mindset about living a healthy lifestyle. Honestly Healthy also has a detox program called Cleanse. These ‘fridge fills’ are delicious energy-boosting alkaline vegetarian foods that are delivered to your home weekly. Cleanse will help you naturally get rid of toxins leaving you in a balanced state to lose weight in a healthy way. There are two levels of intensity: Cleanse and Cleanse Lifestyle. Both levels include tasty dishes, snacks, and drinks that will leave you feeling good all day! For more information about this phenomenal detox program visit their website here. These Honestly Healthy products are by far some of The Amazing Blog’s favourite finds!

UnBEElievable

With winter fully in gear I have been feeling more under the weather than usual. At The Amazing Blog we found an UnBEElievable product used for immune support. Bee Prepared contains a powerful combination of anti-oxidants, bioflavonoids, and natural anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.

There are two immune support formulas you can try: Daily Defence and MAX Strength. Daily Defence immune support contains a variety of high quality natural ingredients. It is recommended that you take one daily to maintain a healthy immune system. MAX Strength is a more concentrated version for when your system needs a bigger boost. Both supplements work wonders and can even help you get over an illness more quickly. The Bee Prepared supplements are great for colds, the flu, before & during travel, during exams, or even if you just feel run down. These amazing products have even won awards such as The Best Supplement and ‘Highly Recommended’ Best New Product of 2011. They are also safe for children (in lesser doses) since there are no artificial ingredients. And best of all they will keep you 'buzzing'.

The Daily Defence supplement retails at £9.99 and the MAX Strength retails at £11.99. You can purchase them at at various stockists and independent health stores. You can also check out their website here for more information. We at The Amazing Blog love these supplements. They are not only easy to take once a day, but also work miracles in keeping your immune system healthy- so far I haven’t been sick since I’ve tried them! We also love the way the UnBEElievable help to promote awareness of the plight of the ever decreasing population of British bees.  Please sign the Avaaz petition to help stop a particular neonicotinoid pesticide from being produced - which is killing all the bees.

Creative Nature Detox Box

Now that Christmas and the New Year have come and gone, I know I am ready to begin my lifestyle changes for 2013. My New Year’s Resolutions usually revolve around eating healthier or exercising more to lose or maintain my weight. One of my resolutions this year includes a body detox after all of the delicious treats I indulged in over the course of the holiday season. We at The Amazing Blog have found the perfect detox program from Creative Nature.

To celebrate their partnership with expert food writer and nutritionist, Sarah Flower, Creative Nature decided to re-launch the 100% raw and natural Detox Box. Included in the box is Sarah’s detox guide outlining the benefits of each product and giving some advice on how to best incorporate each one into your daily diet for the most effective results. The different products that come in the box include Great British Hemp Protein Powder, New Zealand Barley Grass Powder, Hawaiian Spirulina Powder, Ningxia Goji Berries, Himalayan Crystal Salt, and TeaTox Herbal Tea. All of these products are made up of all natural ingredients that will aid in cleansing your system. They can easily be incorporated into your daily diet and will leave you truly invigorated.

Creative Nature’s Detox Box is all about giving consumers products that are no fuss and easy-to-use to encourage you to take on a healthy eating lifestyle. The Detox Box retails for £49.99 and can be purchased on their website here. You can also go on Creative Nature’s website for more healthy tips and superfood facts. We at The Amazing Blog love Creative Nature’s Detox Box and know you will too! What better way to get a head start on those New Year’s resolutions then with this amazing cleansing program.