Etsy House - London Pop-Up Event

Still working on your Christmas shopping? There's no need to panic just yet! We here at The Amazing Blog have discovered the perfect event to find items from all over the world and finally get that Christmas shopping taken care of.

After a successful pop-up shop in Soho, New York last year, Etsy.com, the world’s most vibrant handmade and vintage online marketplace, has announced its first UK pop-up shop in Covent Garden this weekend.

Etsy House will be open for three days, selling a selection of the best handmade and vintage gifts from over 100 independent creative businesses across the UK. With handmade presents, home decorations, jewellery, stationery and more for sale, Etsy House will provide customers with a convenient online shopping experience mixed with the fun and surprise of discovering something new in person.

Visitors will be able to watch live crafting by Etsy artisans, take part in workshops led by Etsy designers and have gifts customised by makers in store. It's the perfect place to shop for those 'hard to buy for' friends and relatives, who seem to already have everything.

Etsy House will open in London from 5th -7th December at 5 Great Newport Street, London, WC2H 7HY (nearest tube Leicester Square) from 10am - 8pm on Friday and Saturday and from 12pm - 6pm on Sunday. So if you're looking for a little inspiration this Christmas, pop down to the pop-up event. You're bound to find a unique gift for your loved ones.

Easy Bean - Chickpea Crispbread

Have you hopped on that gluten-free bandwagon yet?

Whether you’re into the gluten-free fad or still iffy about it, we here at The Amazing Blog suggest you give Easy Bean’s new Chickpea Crispbreads a try.

You do not have to be a gluten-free lover to enjoy this delicious snack. These crispbreads are a UK first. They are handmade at a bakery in Somerset and contain nutty-tasting chickpea flour rather than wheat flour and buttermilk from local farms. The seasoning and toasted seeds on top give it that extra flavour and crunch. You have a choice between Moroccan Spice, Seeds & Black Pepper and Mung Bean & Chive.

Christina Baskerville, the founder of Easy Bean, says the crispbreads are, “perfect for snacking, lunching, dipping and sharing … particularly good served with a bowl of soup at lunch time.”

If you’re still a little unsure about whether any kind of gluten-free snack can actually taste good, just know that these snacks have already won TWO Gold Great Taste Awards. If that doesn’t make your taste buds jump then I don’t know what will!

Chickpea Crispbreads are available nationally from many independent stockists, or you can purchase them here for £3.00. 

Hello Spray

Have you ever gone on a date, ordered an eye-catching meal and then realised you now have bad breath? Here at The Amazing Blog we understand your dilemma, which is why we set out to find a great product to help freshen up your breath. Say hello to Hello Sprays!

All you have to do is spray and voilà! Your breath is as good as new.

Hello, a new oral-care company, prides itself on its intention to create products without alcohol, artificial sweeteners or artificial colouring. It focuses on natural ingredients while still tasting great. You can buy flavours, such as Mojito Mint, Pink Grapefruit Mint and Supermint. 

Now you never have to worry about your breath throughout the date. Just excuse yourself, go to the toilets, use your Hello Spray, and you’re good to go. Just make sure you don’t leave it at home!

Visit Hello's website to see a list of companies that supply these tasty spritz-on-the-go products  and all of your bad breath problems will disappear. 

Popbands

We can all relate to the moment where you become so tired of your hair falling in front of your face, you finally decide to just throw it up into a ponytail. Depending on your hair type, some bands unfortunately do not get the job done right. We at The Amazing Blog have had this happen plenty of times, but thanks to Popbands, all of our pony problems are over.

Popbands are soft, stretchy and they don’t leave dent marks in your hair. Now you don’t have to be embarrassed about letting your hair down after a couple of hours in a ponytail.

Popbands do what they are supposed to do. As someone with long, thick hair, I have a hard time finding a band that can keep my hair tight in a ponytail for an entire day. I hate having to fix my hair every couple of hours. With Popbands, I never have that issue. They hold my hair perfectly in place for the entire day. Another benefit? I never have to deal with those thin black hair bands that always rip my hair out when I let it down. My hair never gets caught in my Popband.

They also come in bright, fun colours and are cute enough to wear on your wrist as an extra bracelet. The more uses you can get out of a simple product, the better!

You can purchase individual hair bands here, or if one band isn't enough, you can buy multi packs here. It’s time to smarten up your locks.

That Protein - Pumpkin Powder

Although Halloween is usually associated with tasty treats and candies, we at The Amazing Blog have recently been looking for a healthy way to indulge in all of our favourite Halloween flavours.  Once we received a sample of That Protein's Pumpkin Protein powder, we were pleased to discover that it is indeed possible to cease our sweet tooth and watch our diets.

By using the company's “I Heart Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder” along with Chia seed mix, the nutritionists at That Protein have developed the perfect Pumpkin Protein “Healthy Halloween” super food shake powder. Never thought of combining these two unique mixtures? Well, the combination of the two is what makes this product both utterly unique and extremely effective.

This protein powder contains high doses of Fibre and Omega 3. That means by mixing it into your daily shakes and other liquids, you can enjoy a sweet and refreshing pumpkin flavour while staying full for a longer period of time. Say goodbye to all of those candy and chocolate cravings, because with this tasty and healthy treat, there is no need for snacking! Thanks to our friends at That Protein, the act of snacking and savouring at The Amazing PR office has been completely redefined.

This tasty pumpkin product, along with other That Protein products, can be bought here for £14.99 for 10 servings. Not a fan of the pumpkin flavour craze?  Not to worry, the company provides a wide array of other flavours as well, including Happy Happy Hemp Protein Powder and Blissful Brown Rice.