More Chocolate? well, not quite as above but you can give Chocolate to your Mum that is good for her, 100% calorie free!
The skincare range from Ikove, pleasingly, again uses fairtrade chocolate as one of its ingredients in this wild natured skincare range. Straight from the Amazon along with Acai, these products deliver astonishing results. Acai is the latest must have health superfood, renowned for its anti ageing and nutritional properties.
I was sent the Açai Chocolate Age-Resisting Serum (£19.36) to test. The 100% plant derived concentrate uses nutrition-rich rosehip oil to protect against the negative signs of ageing and environmental damage while nourishing the skin. It performs really well, easy to apply, good absorption and really positive results.
The range is unique and quirky enough to be considered a great gift, some more examples of the range below.
Açai Chocolate Body Polish A gentle yet effective skin buffer using cocoa butter and babacu oil to hydrate newly revealed skin
Açai Chocolate Body Moisturizing Lotion This lightweight organic lotion is formulated with the powerful antioxidants of açai and chocolate along with potent rainforest botanicals that nourish and revitalise the skin
Açai Chocolate Shampoo Adds vitality, shine and natural nourishment
Açai Chocolate Conditioner Anti-ageing and nourishing it works especially well on damaged and/or coloured hair. The ultra rich formulation detangles and hydrates using capuacu butter, babacu oil and cocoa butter. Açai and vinegar help revitalise
Priced from £6.63 - £19.36, a fantastic, alternative Mothers day gift.
Guylian Seashell chocolate collection is a perfect gift idea for Mothers day on a budget.
Hand selected Mediterranean hazelnuts are roasted and caramalised before finest Belgium chocolate is blended into the mix. The quality of the chocolate and nuts shine through.
Shaped into seashells and seahorses, these will delight all who receive.
These beautifully boxed chocs are available at Asda and Tescos, both retailing under £4.
Your Mum will be happy, so will your pocket.
Thorntons, dare I say the leading Chocolatier, have really stepped up for this Valentines day. From 99p Chocolate Valentines Lollipops to the complete gift, the Red Continental Heart (£11.99), there is something for everyone’s budget and tastes.
The Heart gift box contains 24 dark, white and milk chocolates of a European variant. The box is gorgeous (Chocs aren’t bad either!) and can be used as a keepsake box for years after.
I would strongly recommend an additional purchase of Thorntons Praline Melts (£3.99). To be crude, they are gob sized – just right to fill your mouth. If you have the patience and control to let these melt you will enjoy an astounding taste experience. After my first, I giggled – what does that tell you?!!
Thorntons have on offer so many other inspiring valentines gift ideas – such as Filled Milk Chocolate Hearts or the Heart message Milk Chocolate Plaque.
Still at a loose end this Valentines? No, I didn’t think so…
Chocolate pizza? Are you mad!
When this was first floated around, I was interested to see the Pizza in the flesh, or in the Choc as would probably be correct.
The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza arrived in an authentic Pizza box and as soon as it was opened, I understood. This is a Pizza like no other….
7” Belgium chocolate base (delightfully chunky), topped with red rainbow drops, milk and white Chocolate honeycomb, milk chocolate curls and finished with Hand crafted Belgium chocolate white and Milk chocolate hearts. The best Pizza I have ever tasted!
The Pizza cost £9.50 and is delivered to your door.
Imagine pairing a stunning bottle of Rose with 12 miniature chocs from Green and blacks – The ideal valentines gift is with us!
Bonterra organic Rose is a fruity, delicate Rose, with aromas of strawberries and cherry blossom as well as hints of Elderflower. This fresh Rose is already enough to melt the heart of your loved one.
When this is coupled with 12 mini milk and dark chocolates from Green and Blacks, you get a really nice package. These chocolates will confirm the love that you are feeling on valentines. Green and Blacks are passionate about their fine chocolates.
A price of £15 is most welcome in these hard times. Two gifts for the price of one! This lovely gift pack is available at Booths and www.ocado.com
