Paul Lamond has some fantastic games out for this Christmas 2011. Personally, I love playing board games with my family in and around Christmas as it bring some valuable time with my loved ones. Getting everyone involved is fun and exciting for both the young and old. Here are some of my favourites:-
The New Fatal Attraction game (£17.95) is the game of magnetic action! Are you ready to play the most attractive game of your life? Well, with this electrifying and engaging game of ‘Fatal Attraction’ you could well have the most thrilling and exhilarating time! Aimed for the over 14’s, this is not a game that you can play with the little ones, but trust me, a lot of fun can be had on a night in with your mates with this one! Players must harness the magnets power to outwit their opponents. They feel the power and draw of the magnets as each player fills the board with magnetic stones, using their force to advantage to plot moves, deciding where and how to play the next magnet. A fun game of plotting and attraction! This Fatal Attraction game is an ideal gift for anyone who loves magnetics and just thrilling excitement.
If that doesn’t get you excited then what abut Perudo (£17.95)! This classic Peruvian dice game will make liars of everyone – hopefully not causing any arguments! With celebrity fans from Stephen Fry to Richard Branson and Siena Miller, this game is fit for anyone. You don’t have to be a celebrity to enjoy it, oh no, this exciting game of guesswork, bluff and luck will bring fun to all! Perudo’s versatility and addictiveness makes it suitable as an after dinner party game, a drinking game for adults, or just good clean fun for all the family. Recently, I hosted a party for my family and this game was a right winner! When the kids finally went to sleep, we carried on turning this into a drinking game. Let’s just say, it was the height of craic and things did get a little messy for some. Hilarious, addictive, fun and exciting is what you want in a game, and Perudo definitely does this! There is no board, no need to set up and no complicated rules. There is a cup, a lid and 30 dice to keep the entertainment flowing.
And now for the kiddies! New for children this year is On Safari (£9.95). This game adds to the Paul Lamond multi award-winning pre-school range of Chimp and Zee games and puzzles. It allows kids to learn through play which is what all children should be doing anyhow! On Safari is easy for parents to set up and explain so that kids can start creating straight away. This safari craft activity consists of three jungle friends to make up and place on a display panel, plus colouring sheets, stickers, a palm tree and wool to help dress up and decorate. My boys loved this game, and it made for a fun and busy afternoon which was fantastic for me! No arguments, fighting and whining with this one! Once the jungle animals are made, they can be played with, displayed and played with again. Playing alone or with other kids, On Safari craft activity teaches co-ordination, dexterity, imagination and colouring. The carry-box is presented with a useful travel-friendly handle. It is suitable for ages 4 years and over.
Visit http://www.paul-lamond.com for further information on these games and other fantastic games for us all to enjoy.
Could this be the ultimate ‘Big Boys Toy’ for this Christmas 2011? Well I certainly think so! This super new iHelicopter (available from ParamountZone) which is controlled by iPhone/Android phones is a great product on so many levels. All the way from the quality feel of the packaging, down the awe-inspiring way you can control it from your Phone. Controlling the helicopter is simple and fun for all. Anyone who like their ‘toys’, that’s young or old, will be sure to love this one. You could quite well see Daddy chasing the kiddies around the house with this one on Christmas day!
All you have to do is to download the free App (Copter Controller) from the apple App store or Android market, plug in the included IR transmitter and away you go. Download and let the fun and games begin!
You can control it from your iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch and supported Android phones including: HTC - Desire S, HTC - Desire HD, HTC - Incredible S, Samsung - 9100, Samsung - i9000, Moto - MB525, LG - P350, HTC - Wild Fire, HTC - Wild Fire S, HTC - Hero, HTC - Sensation. That’s what’s great about this iHelicopter – you aren’t disadvantaged at to what phone you have.
The helicopter can be controlled Up/Down, Left/Right, Forward/Back, and thanks to the inbuilt Gyro this is pretty easy to do. There is a Turbo button for extra speed and the motion control is so much fun. You can tilt the phone to make it move forwards/backwards and left/right – you have got to love this!
This amazing iHelicopter has just been launched in the UK and ParamountZone have got a red hot introductory offer price of £29.99 (RRP £69.99). Please buy quickly as it might sell out fast!
The iHelicopter is just one of many impressive new gadgets being added to ParamountZone’s product range this season. They could well be a one stop shop for all you gifts this Christmas. Checkout http://www.paramountzone.com for the whole collection.
Well, I had never heard of caramel vodka, but thanks to the Fabulous Vodka, I now have. And oh my, isn’t it a right treat! Caralicious is a delicious blend of caramel and the finest vodka - making it the perfect present or after dinner drink. Make this a special drink with the girls over Christmas, or just simply to share with your loved one. It’s definitely different and extremely delicious!
Fabulous Vodka was set up by Chris Spiller after many years creating new recipes for the drinks industry. He had always wanted to create his own brand and tested his products extensively in his home town of Marlow before launching them nationwide.
Caralicious is a blend of natural caramel and the finest vodka and although originally designed to be an after dinner liqueur it is extremely versatile. The possibilities with Caralicious are endless, and they are sure to delight the palettes of many.
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Caralicious can be mixed with Ginger wine or cordial, coffee, hot chocolate, pineapple juice, cold or hot milk, lemonade and coke. Or, if you don’t fancy drinking it, then why not eat it! Yes, this fine Vodka is also wonderful for cooking – fabulous on ice-cream, pancakes and waffles and it helps make a fantastic trifle, tiramisu or bread and butter pudding. It can also be added to double cream and whipped until almost firm and then used as a dip for strawberries, biscuits and cakes. Personally, after making a double cream with it – Caralicious is now my new favourite ingredient. I love it!
Another favourite of mine is the Caramilky – a simple shot (or large shot) of Caralicious on ice topped with milk. Yum yum, delcious and totally mouth-watering!
This will make a great gift for those who like to try something a little different, and for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Not only will it be a super present for them, but also for you! Caralicious is now available online for the first time at http://www.fabulousvodka.co.uk and retails at £19.99.
Well, Christmas is only weeks away, and it should be the time to get your stores of food and drink in preparation for the festive celebrations. So, if you’re looking for bubbles to serve at your Christmas party/celebration but don’t want to break the bank, then this Cono Sur Sparkling Brut will more than do the job!
A lot of people find it difficult to purchase a good champagne, simply because most of the time it’s just too darn expensive! Finding a sparkling wine that is truly bubbly and joyful is always great. It offers us a great alternative to traditional French Champagne. It tastes totally delicious! The Cono Sparkling Brut is juicy, crisp and refreshing, making it the perfect complement to canapés at a festive drinks reception. Or, if you’re like me, it makes for a wonderful tipple at home after a hectic week at work! Well, at a price of £9.99, why not!
Cono Sur says:-
“It combines the classic and traditional variety Chardonnay with Riesling and Pinot Noir, which not only contribute in acidity and structure, but also reflect Cono Sur’s fresh and modern approach to winemaking. It’s a lively and radiant sparkling wine, whose aromas reveal great expression of fresh fruit, mingled in with the complexity and elegance of honey, white flowers, and notes of yeast. A fresh palate, with good acidity, balance and complexity, displays an extremely elegant and delicate brut.”
So, if you’re on a budget or just appreciate a good sparkling wine, then the Cono Sur Sparkling is perfect. Check out wwww.conosurgreencooks.com for more information.
Oh, I do like a drink of Rum in the colder months! I was only introduced to it last year as Rum is a drink that never really interested me, but now I can’t get enough of it! Well, I know my limits! So when I was given the chance to try the new and latest Pink Pigeon Spiced Rum, there was no chance I would say no. And how right was I! This is indeed a tasty drink, and I have enjoyed sharing it with my girlfriends.
With its eye catching black and pink packaging, Pink Pigeon is ideal as a stocking filler for your girlfriend or as a lovely surprise for your best girlfriend /sister. It is a delicious base for cocktails or just as easy to drink with mixers. Whichever lady in your life you buy this for will be sure to thanking you again and again.
Newly launched in the UK, Pink Pigeon, The Indian Ocean Rum Company Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits were delighted to introduce the Pink Pigeon, the first super premium, spiced rum from the Island of Mauritius. They say:-
“Although complex in flavour, this mould-breaking spiced rum is fantastically easy to drink and distilled five times with the purest of spirit. Pink Pigeon is blended with hand-pollinated and hand-picked natural vanilla from Madagascar and Reunion Islands. It incorporates a rich and golden appearance with a truly balanced sweetness.”
The vanilla tones do come through quite strong, but is you like to indulge in sweet things then this Rum is more than ideal for you. I do however recommend using it to make some of the best cocktails you have ever tasted as on its own, it could be quit sickly after a while! But, whilst mixed with delicious ingredients, you will never turn your back on Pink Pigeon. I tried out the Pink Mojito and was not disappointed! Here’s what you need to make it –
• 50ml Pink Pigeon
• 8 mint leaves
• 15ml lime juice
• 10ml sugar syrup
• Soda Top, served long
• 25-50ml cranberry juice
I hope you trust me in saying that this is one bottle that us ladies could really do with in our life. The cocktail opportunities are endless and it makes a perfect drink for a girls night in! Plus the striking looking bottle and luxury feel ensures that Pink Pigeon will be the perfect addition to your night. Pink Pigeon is the only rum in the market available in a Magnum size – that, I love!
Pink Pigeon spiced Rum is available through Speciality Drinks (Wholesalers) Whisky Exchange, The Drink Shop.com, Berry Bros. & Rudd and retails at £29.00. For more detail on the wonderful Rum, please check out http://www.pinkpigeonrum.com. Happy drinking ladies!
