This Little Mission, The Christmas Gift Edit, I hope will bring you those gift solutions for the special people in your life, without breaking the bank or hurting the planet. I try and support small businesses as much as possible, so I hope this Gift Edit will introduce you to some brands you’ve not met before and that you’ll love as much as I do too.
Ready? Grab a cuppa, a mince pie and let’s dive in!
Gifts For Your Coffee Lover
Your coffee lover will always enjoy an introduction to a new coffee or a brand new mug. Of course if you’re feeling really generous, the De’Longhi coffee maker is currently on offer. Whether it’s your best friend, work colleague or family member a coffee lover can never have enough mugs or coffee!
I love The Kitch Hen and have been a customer for a few years now. Caroline makes the most perfect edible gifts for those who need a little hug from afar, a well done, congratulations, a thank you and the perfect host gift too. I especially love the new Christmas collection, perfect for this Christmas gift Edit, and adore the Robyn design and the Christmas Eve Treat is brand new for this season, isn’t it fabulous?
Despite the fact we know we should look after ourselves better and make time to relax in this ever busy world, gifts for well-being really are such a treat. I’ve been a lover of Hoof and Paw Candles for years. The Christmas Candle is a yearly ritual (sorry now sold out but put a note in your diary for next year!) The Amethyst Crystal Candle is always burning when I’m working. Madeline at Hoof and Paws has recently launched a brand new range, the Chaka Collection which I know will be amazing. I have ordered the Intuition Candle ready for 2024 and can’t wait to light it. I know you’ll love these candles, they are the perfect table gift or gift for your host as well as your friends and family who adore candles and feeling good. .
Working with the magic of nature to enhance our wellbeing, mind and soul. Natural essential oil candles blended to work with the energy of our chakras.
Hoof and Paw
What’s better that to aid your wellbeing than with a fabulous good nights sleep? You will love these gorgeous eye masks that gently warm up once they are placed over your eyes, banishing tension and helping you to let go of the stresses of the day, simply sit back and relax!
The masks contain iron powder which allows them to warm up once they are out of the pouch. Each pack contains 5 silky smooth single use masks. You could give the whole box or gift one face mask with other items, making a little gift package. Maybe a lip balm and chocolates or whatever you wish. There is currently a special offer on until December 19th, buy 5 boxes and receive one free, valid when ordering the blue jasmine boxes only. Maybe keep a box for you, you deserve it!
This 7 day pill case from Tabuu has a separate compartment for every day each holding up to 14 500mg paracetamol caplets and labelled with the day of the week to help keep things organized. It has a mirror built in so it’s one less thing to throw in your bag.
Each individual lid compartment is removable so it’s nice and easy to keep clean and cases are around the size of a smart phone so slip easily into coat pockets or bags! Love mine for when I’m travelling.
Gifts For Your Outdoor Lover
For the 2nd year in a row, Go Outdoors have partnered with the mental health charity, Mind, for Hats on For Mind. Last year, they raised over £233,000 for Mind and raise awareness of the impact spending time in the outdoors can have on your mental well-being. This year we have new ambassador hat designs and all new ambassador flasks. What a perfect gift whilst, let’s get our hats on for Mind!
You know I love getting outside and walking on the SW coast path and Dartmoor and hope one of these might find its way under the tree with my name on! Aren’t they gorgeous? x
“It is not about how much we give, but how much love we put into giving”
Mother Teresa
Gifts For Your Garden Lover
The Blog is about finding the little gifts for the people you love without breaking their bank and preferably from a small business. These aged terracotta look planters tick that box! Fill with compost and spring bulbs, or flowering white narcissi, add a ribbon and your garden lover has a pot to keep for a lifetime and flowers they can enjoy too.
The Gardeners Handbook is a gift I’ve bought for a few of my Gardening friends and they’ve been really well received. The fabric covered gardening book is designed to last the great outdoors. Mark tips with the ribbon, write your to do list & stick photos on the recycled pages. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener, journal your veg & garden plants with this organiser. Record seeds planted, growth & the garden tools use with this notebook
Penny aka Penny Albertella Jewellery, is a spiritual jewellery artist and is drawn to the vibrations and healing properties of crystals, gemstones and precious metals which the earth offers up and I love and am inspired by the natural beauty of nature and Italian design.
Penny designs and hand makes a collection of pieces and in addition, to order the makes special bespoke pieces made for clients to mark and celebrate those very special occasions and relationships. If you are looking for a special piece this Christmas, I know Penny will look after you.
Gifts To Share and Celebrate Life’s Special Moments.
The St Andrews Hamper Company make perfect presents luxury hampers and gifts filled with gorgeous eco and organic goodies to celebrate life’s special moments. These special hampers and collections are filled with lots of lovely gift ideas to share with family, friends and colleagues, or to enjoy on outdoor adventures, celebrations and special get togethers.
Alison and team are proud to be helping to turn the tide on plastic pollution by minimising single-use plastic throughout the business. Whilst some of their products, such as chilled foods, are plastic wrapped to ensure their quality and integrity, they never wrap their hampers in plastic and all our hamper and gift box packaging is recyclable – even their tissue paper is acid free!
Their Luxury Gardener’s Hamper is one of their most popular gifts in their unique gardener’s collection with 11 gorgeous gifts combining style, practicality and top quality. With mirror polished stainless steel, FSC registered hardwood handles and solid brass ferrules, the Sophie Conran tools are as good as they look at tackling tasks around the garden and come with a 10-year guarantee for added peace of mind. Includes a trio of eco products to cleanse and care for hands naturally. All beautifully presented inside a traditional woven trug-style basket and including a personalised message. Ideal for all kinds of gifting occasions, it’s perfect for keen gardeners and beginners alike at Christmas and any time of year.
If you follow me on instagram and read previous blogs, you’ll know I adore CharlesTed Interiors and have many pieces in my home. First establish in 2017, their mission is to help people create a more effortlessly stylish home with simple key pieces and to this day and we won’t ever stock anything they wouldn’t have in their own homes. I’ve shared three pieces which I adore and think you or your Interiors Lover will adore too.
Country Abodes is a country boutique offering unique luxury home ware and accessories. The quintessentially British collection includes roman blinds, curtains, cushions and lampshades, hand made from the most beautiful fabrics. They also offer a bespoke service for those who are after that extra special something, made to your own unique theme. I think you’ll agree, they really do Christmas very well!
I love a practical gift and these jars are a two in one type of gift. They are really reasonable at around the £3 mark, fill them with whatever you like, chocolates or bath salts, for example and they can be enjoyed long after the Christmas tree decorations have been taken down.
The Festive Candle from The Range is a perfect White Company dupe. Again it retails at around the £3 mark so won’t break the bank . It’s perfect for any “just in case gifts” for surprise visitors.
“I realised that Christmas is … is the time to be with the people you love.”
Bill Nighy, as Billy Mack in Love Actually
So there you have it, my Christmas Gift Edit for 2023. I really hope this Edit has helped spark some inspiration with the perfect gift solution for the special people in your life, Christmas or any celebration. Do let me know in the comments. I’ve tried to keep costs down to a minimum. Which is your favourite?
This little hike from South Milton Sands to Hope Cove along the South West Coast Path in South West Devon is one of my favourite walks. It lies in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with the stunning views, you can see why.
This walk is a 1.6km moderately easy route, with an incline of 52m. (We love to walk into Hope Cove and back again, which equates to approx 3km)
The South Milton to Hope Cove is route popular with bird watchers, hikers and walkers. The path is mostly exposed so be mindful of the Devon sunshine and winds in the cooler months.
Getting There
By Train: The closest stations are Ivybridge 14 miles away and Totnes 17 miles away.
By Bus: Buses to South Milton and Thurlestone run from Kingsbridge. The 606 TALLY HO! service runs from Kingsbridge on the hour, taking around 6 minutes and dropping passengers 1 mile outside of South Milton.
By Car: 4 miles outside Kingsbridge. From Kingsbridge take the A381 towards Salcombe. Turn right to South Milton village, then turn left (signposted) to the beach. Please note, the approach road to the beach from the village of South Milton is a narrow lane with limited passing places.
Parking
Park at the National Trust car park at South Milton Sands. Remember your National Trust Card if you’re members and you’ll be able to park for free. It’s a small car park and can get really busy especially during the holidays, so plan your arrival time.
Maps
The route (below) can be found on the Ordnance Survey maps. Ordnance Survey have created an app so you can have unlimited OS Explorer and Landranger maps on any device making it easy for you to explore the great outdoors. (It even works when you are out of signal – perfect for our South West Coast path hikes!)
I’m an old fashioned girl and love the option to print out your own custom routes and maps to take with you so you are never stuck without a map. You can choose the scale, orientation and size that suits you. Always with a waterproof carrier, the Devon weather can be interchangeable! Find out what else I take with me on my hikes here.
The Route
The walk from South Milton Sands to Hope Cove, starts along the beautiful South Milton Beach or along the little main road if you prefer and is clearly signposted. Grid Reference: SX6769 4142
If you decide to start along the beach, be sure to take a look at the well known Thurlestone Rock. It’s a spectacular rock off the coast in the shape of an arch.
Follow the path, keeping the sea to your right. As the road comes to a bend veering left, follow the path to the right which takes you towards the sea and back to the coast path. You’ll be guided through a kissing gate and along a single file path past a house. (see below)
As the sea comes back into view, the path takes a gradually incline where the views become even more outstanding. this area is known as the Great Ledge. Looking back along the path, you’ll be able to see Burgh Island and the famous Burgh Island Hotel and on an extremely clear day, out to see you’ll be able to spotthe lighthouse right out to sea.
The South West Coast path is narrow at times so single file is required. As you head out of South Milton you’ll notice a slow gradual incline, maxing 52m. There are a couple of stunning benches along the way should you wish to stop, take a breather and admire the view.
As you continue towards Hope Cove, there is a little decline before your final little climb which brings to to your first sighting of beautiful Hope Cove. Here you’ll start the gradual decline down the coastal path towards Outer Hope. The last few metres of the path take you down some steps and onto the pavement leading to Hope Cove itself.
Hope Cove
Hope Cove is a beautiful seaside village, full of thatched cottages, two sheltered beaches and stunning views. It’s what springs to mind when we think of the old fashioned “chocolate box” . Here you’ll find rock pools, kayakers and stand up paddle boarders, together with a couple of places to quench your thirst and take care of your appetite, before either resting and taking in the view or heading back to South Milton Sands.
This walk from South Milton Sands to Hope Cove is forever a favourite of ours and I hope you can see why. Have you ever walked this part of the South West Coast Path? I hope I’ve inspired you visit this beautiful stretch of the Devon Coastline. I’d love to know in the comments.
Imagine relaxing here! Image credit: The Garden Company
A Little Mission – Refresh your Garden for spring so that you can enjoy your outdoor space as much as you would any room in your home.
Funny isn’t it how you can kid yourself that there can’t be too much to do in order to get the garden into a place ready for entertaining. I spent a lot of time in the garden last year but taking a look this last week, I have a “to do” list longer than I had anticipated.. Mainly because, just like the previous Blogs in this mini series, I was looking with fresh eyes, new ideas and my creating brain started whirring!
Discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes
Marcel Proust
I’m not an expert gardener by any stretch of the imagination, but I hope that by sharing what has worked for me from an organisational point of view, might help you too. I’m learning every day and enjoying that process. Can’t beat a good Mission hey!
There’s something quite special about bringing flowers into the home straight from the garden.
We have a little family joke that looking after the garden is like outdoor housework and I guess in some ways it is!
Much like a Spring Refresh in your home, a plan is good. Remember you don’t need to do all the jobs in one day! Take that pressure away! Sometimes we can overwhelm ourselves with the prospect that a job will be BIG, time consuming, expensive and then we procrastinate..
With any project, home, garden, work or life; break it down into bite size chunks. Knowing the tasks ahead of you means you can plan a Power of an Hour or two to get started on your Spring Refresh – Garden Style!
Adding a seating area where you can enjoy a morning coffee or a glass of some chilled in the evening, need not break the bank.
First things first!
Grab a notebook and take a wonder around your garden, making a note of :
Paintwork that needs updating – fences, garden furniture, sheds and gates etc.
Any repairs that need doing; maybe a latch on the gate needs replacing or some paving has come loose.
Pots and tubs – do they need some attention? Are there any cracks or need an upcycle with a lick of paint before you plant out your seedlings?
Paving and walls – do they need some attention? Again, like your tubs, are there any cracks? Would they benefit from a powerwash or deep clean or your walls a paint?
Grass – that first cut is always a highlight and makes a world of difference instantly! As does redefining the edges that may have become scraggly over the winter months.
Service! This might be a time to give the lawnmover, strimmer and any garden tools a service or bit of TLC, depending on how organised you were at the end of last Summer!
This list isn’t exhaustive obviously, remember we are talking about a Spring Refresh in your garden, not designing a new outdoor space. However, creating this list, helped me plan what needs doing and when I could block out some time (and weather depending) when it could fit into my diary.
Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’
Robin Williams
Mission Spring Clean!
I was introduced to a product a couple of years ago now which I love. Wet and Forget – literally does what it says on the bottle! If you have a delicate area that wouldn’t withstand a powerwasher or like us, you don’t have one, this is for you! Simply spray on the patio, driveway, walls etc and forget about it.
Within days, you’ll start to notice the area becoming cleaner and brighter. Give the patio, driveway area a good brush with a hard brush and you’ll notice any moss and weeds will come loose too. It’s quick, simple and more importantly works! It’s saved us a fortune – we’ve not needed to repaint the house!
Before: wall to the left vs the wall & the step 3 days laterWet and Forget, magical powers! This is the “before” and “after” just a couple of days.
Mission – Refresh Your Garden For Spring!
Paint work, especially on fences, decking and your garden furniture will certainly benefit from a little freshen up. There are hundreds of paints and treatments available, depending on your preference. Many have a preservative treatment within the paint, helping to give a longer life to your furniture.
Top tips from Cuprinol
Preparation: All surfaces should be clean and dry. If your area to be up cycled has been previously coated, loose, flaking paint should be stripped back to bare wood. Test a small area first for colour and adhesion.
Colour: The final colour will vary depending on the surface and number of coats. Should adhesion be inadequate on previous coatings, lightly sand before application. Make sure wood has been pre treated with appropriate wood preserver to prevent wood and decay.
Apply: in dry conditions, above 5 degrees Celsius and when bad weather is not forecast, minimum of 2 coats required.
Brush: Stir thoroughly, before and during use. Brush on product, evenly, along the grain.
Spray: Stir thoroughly before pouring contents into the Cuprinol sprayer. Refer to the Sprayer user guide for full instructions before every use. Cover any nearby surfaces in case of overspray. Any overspray should be cleaned up immediately (whilst still wet) with water and household detergent.
Dry: Cuprinol Garden Shades will be touch dry in 1 hour under normal weather conditions. On areas subject to wear, such as garden furniture, allow a few days before heavy use or contact with soft furnishings. Believed to be safe, once dry, for use on wood which pets, wild animals and birds come into contact or gnaw.
Even a small space can have a big inpact. The planters are from The Basket Company
Mission: Spring Refresh your Entertaining Space.
Regardless of how big or small your garden is, a little space where you can enjoy the a coffee morning sun or a chilled glass of wine in the evening, is magical. Enjoying our outdoor space, is invaluable.
There’s something quite special about enjoying a cuppa and conversation outside.
Inspiration
Google, Pinterest and Instagram are a great place to start when looking for inspiration but be warned – it’s so easy to get sidetracked! There’s a variety depending on budget or you may be inspired to make your own! I hope they inspire you.
Our garden furniture was a gift when we moved into our first home together. We’ve not yet decided on our seating design or brand but I’ve shared some of my favourites finds for you, should you be looking too.
It really is hanging on by a thread or maybe the many layers of paint we’ve used to get “just another year” from it, for both sentimental reasons and also financial. Anyone slowly but surely renovating their home will know, there is a list of priorities!
Garden Trading CompanyCox and CoxPinterestPinterestNeptune Cox and Cox
The Little Touches!
The fun bit!
Plants, lighting and soft furnishings can really add the finishing touches to your garden or “outdoor room”. Balcony or grand estate, a Spring Refresh, there are hundreds and thousands of ideas that will turn your space into a sanctuary you’ll truly love.
I really hope that you are well and able to enjoy some time outside and that really hope this has helped you get motivated and inspired to get on with your Big Spring Refresh – The Garden.
How we long for long, warm summer days, the sound of laughter and the clinking of glasses as we welcome friends and family back into our gardens.
I really can’t wait for the warmer days now can you?
Are you spending this weekend tackling the garden jobs?
What’s on your Mission list to refresh your garden For Spring?
I’d love to know what garden projects you have planned this year. Let me know in the comments below and join in the conversation on Instagram The Dartmoor Village Garden board on was created for my White Garden inspiration if you fancy taking a look..
Looking hearward from you.
Much love
PS Alice Blount Designs and I wrote a blog about Gardening being good for the soul , it’s still available on the Blog should you wish to take a look.
My book, the Green Smoothie Lifestyle will help you add the essential greens into your lifestyle with minimum effort.
We live in a very hectic world today where everyone is focused on building a successful career and raising a happy family. We can often place our health on the backburner, thinking that we can exercise and eat right later on, when the “to do” list is done. I know I’m not alone in this!
It’s easy to procrastinate exercise, waiting until you’re successful or have time to spare, opting instead for quick, unhealthy meals because they have no time to prepare well-balanced meals.
“If you don’t make time for your health, you must make time for illness.”
Does this sound familiar?
We all know what we need to do to live a healthier life, but by making small changes to your health by drinking more water, less caffeine, adding more greens can make a huge difference to not only your long term health but how you feel..
Today, more than ever, we need to focus on our health and well-being. It is crucial. Our lives are filled with deadlines, meetings, work demands and stress. There is lots of overwhelm when it comes to what to eat and when and quick and easy foods after a busy day at work can often be high in calories but low in nutrients.
Green smoothies are a massive shortcut to excellent health & vitality.
This is why I’ve added my favourite collection of green smoothies together and produced them in this simple to use ebook. It’s easily downloadable to your smartphone or tablet so you’ll be able to read it on the move.
My book also contains a shopping list of the ingredients you’ll need to make introducing the Green Smoothie Lifestyle into your world without it becoming overwhelming or you already feeling like it’s too much to get started..
To help you with menu planning, shopping lists and lifestyle organisation, I’ve added a series of tools, free and delivered straight to your in box. You can find them here
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I drink some in the morning, post workout and to avoid my mid-afternoon cravings.
These smoothies have helped me increase my vegetable consumption dramatically.”
Nikki
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Yes – if you’re guilty of having neglected your health for a while. Cast your fears aside. Your health and body constantly seek to improve and get better. You just need to assist them.
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What else do I cover in the book..?
I’ve kept it really simple and answered all these questions:
Why green smoothies?
What are the best greens I should use?
What are smoothies and how to make one?
Are there benefits of adding Green Smoothies to your life and what are they?
Are smoothies safe and how to avoid the common mistakes?
How to make green smoothies part of your life.
All these questions will be answered together with 7 fab recipes for you add to your lifestyle..
Welcome to the first of 12 months of Missions for DKMS! Februarys’ Mission 50 starts with a bang with a month long Random Acts of Kindness Raffle, with the draw happening on 1st March. I have a small matter of a 5km race to do too.. As you may have seen from my Instagram posts and Strava, this is no mean feat for me, but that’s the point I guess!
There have been over £1650 of incredible prizes donated to the Random Acts of Kindness Raffle, I’m so very thankful to everyone who’s supported.
As a proud Ambassador for DKMS_UK and former Oncology nurse, I feel very privileged to be celebrating my 50th birthday in February 2022 – that got me thinking! What if I could do something to raise awareness for DKMS around the number 50??
What if I made it my Mission in the year 2022 to raise as much awareness and as many funds as possible? I started playing around with ideas and Mission 50 was born!
My aim is to complete some challenges and events linking the number 5 during my 50th year and whilst doing so, raise as close to £50K as I can..
Let’s be honest – 50K is A LOT OF MONEY…
Over 12 months that’s raising an average of £4,166.66 a month.
Which equates to raising a £961.53 a week ….. with my Mission to do this by Feb 1st 2023… We can do that – can we???
Now I know this is a little crazy, but my motto has always been to #dreamitliveit!!
Even if I raise £500 and increase the numbers of conversations there are about Blood cancer and Stem Cell Transplant – then that’s a Mission accomplished..
I’ve always said if we set the thermostat in our homes, to 18 degrees, then the temperature reaches 18 degrees.. So I’m aiming high and reach for the stars or in this case £50K!!
Let’s see what we collectively can do!
Please donate what you can. Each ticket is £5.
If you donate £10, that’s 2 tickets, £20 = 4 tickets etc, etc
I am a huge fan of paying it forward and random acts of kindness and now, more than ever, I think we all need a little something to brighten our day and week.
I am beyond excited to share with you that behind the scenes I have been working on my very own Random Act of Kindness Mission in order to raise much needed awareness and funds for @DKMS_UK
I’ve called upon some of my favourite brands and friends to help me with my Mission, which in turn gives YOU a little something back too! Not only that – it might help solve a Birthday present or Mothers Day dilemma you have or maybe you’d just love a treat for you, all whilst supporting this wonderful charity..
Either way, thank you for joining me and supporting.
When considering how much you donate and therefore how many times you enter this fabulous raffle, please consider this:
❣️Every 20 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukaemia, lymphoma or melanoma.
❣️Someone somewhere in the world is diagnosed with blood cancer every 27 seconds.
❣️30% of people diagnosed find a donor match within their family, that’s why kits to find donors are so important.
I am incredibly grateful for the incredible friends and brands who have so very kindly supported me with my Random Acts of Kindness Raffle, without whom, it really wouldn’t have been possible.
The prizes include:
A Magical Experience from Blank Canvas Hire
The Winner of this incredible prize is given the option to choose ONE of the following amazing experiences:
3 day hot tub hire
Bell tent sleepover for 4 guests
Bell tent picnic experience for up to 4 guests
A 3 night stay in one of their bell tents at Hook Farm Campsite, Lyme Regis.
The hire of any of the above must take place within 30 miles of our base at EX2 9UA or at Hook Farm Campsite if this option is chosen. The hire location may be extended to cover any of Devon, Cornwall or Somerset however travel will be chargeable.
The hire can take place at any time before May 2023, all bookings are subject to availability.
The wonderful team at the Chalk Pink Linen Company, who were voted Best Linen Bedding 2020 by The Independent, have kindly gifted a duvet set in any size and colour. Aren’t they stunning?
Natural Linen is one of the oldest textiles in the world, although soft and relaxed it is 30% stronger than cotton and is incredibly durable, enhancing its resilience to wear and abrasion, making it the quintessential choice for homewares. Along with being exceptionally eco-friendly during its production, linen really is quite a unique fabric.
Linen Bedding can enhance any style of interior, it boasts an open weave structure allowing the flow of air to cool you in the summer yet keeping you warm in the cooler months.
All Linen Duvet Sets are packaged in a bespoke linen bag and include pillowcases, Single Duvet Sets contain 1 pillowcase, Double, King and Super King Duvet Sets include 2 pillowcases.
Make a minimum donation of £5 you can enter as many times as you wish, please leave your social media handle and quote “RandOM acts OF KINDNESS raffle”
India & Albert is an artisan hand crafted jewellery brand led by English/Italian jewellery designer, Penny Albertella. Inspired by nature, heritage and beautiful Italian styling, based in Devon.
Penny says, “In these days of fast fashion, India & Albert is all about ‘slow, sustainable fashion’. I love the idea that my pieces may be dug up in a hundred years or they may still be being worn by generations that came after those who bought or were given them. I love to think of the stories they will have gathered from generation to generation. The stories of what they have meant to those who have worn them.”
Citrine Ring – ‘FIAMETTA Value £135.oo
Fiametta is a stunning ring with a 8mm citrine gemstone texture set in a recycled sterling silver collet on a textured, halo ring shank.
The ring shank is (band) is made from 2.5 mm round silver. The shank and setting are textured to give a rustic, and very contemporary, raw finish.
She will come to you beautifully packaged in a black gift box with gold wax seal. Fiametta is a size N but Penny will make another to your preferred size.
Click on the video left to get a gorgeous view of the Fi Amelia. Find India and Albert on Instagram and their website.
About Citrine Gemstones.
They are known as the “Light Maker,” this crystal varies in colour from a bright yellow to orange; colours which reflect its equally vibrant energy.
Like Vitamin C for the soul, the Citrine crystal properties emanate positivity and joy. By connecting with Citrine, you can harness the energy of light and the energy of the sun embodied within this stone, which acts as a source of positive energy in all aspects of your life.
From your attitude and outlook to your projects and pursuits, the Citrine crystal healing properties are perfectly suited to raise your vibration and help you embrace positivity and optimism as you move through life.
Citrine is a good stone for aligning all the chakras. It focuses on balancing the solar plexus chakra, which in turn integrates the lower and higher chakras.
Make a minimum donation of £5 you can enter as many times as you wish, please leave your social media handle and quote “RandOM acts OF KINDNESS raffle”
Huge thank you to my favourite Basket Company who have kindly donated a £100 voucher to spend with them. You’ll be spoilt for choice with this fabulous prize. It will solve your storage solutions and will either start or fuel your basket obsession! Find The Basket Company on Instagram and their website.
Make a minimum donation of £5 you can enter as many times as you wish, please leave your social media handle and quote “RandOM acts OF KINDNESS raffle”
Huge thank you to Bella Jane Jewellery who have very kindly donated a fabulous £50 voucher to spend with them. You’ll be spoilt for choice with this fabulous prize. I love my stacks and know you will too! Find Bella Jane Jewellery on Instagram and their website.
Make a minimum donation of £5 you can enter as many times as you wish, please leave your social media handle and quote “RandOM acts OF KINDNESS raffle”
Bam Clothing has been very generous and have gifted the Raffle a £50 voucher and a £100 bundle of their gorgeous socks!
Their bamboo clothing isn’t just about softness. Bamboo is a performance fabric absorbing moisture and helping regulate your temperature. From running, yoga, walking and everyday cosy wear, you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice!
Bamboo socks are a real treat for your feet! Once you’ve tried their super soft and incredibly comfy socks, with reinforced toe and heel, you won’t want to wear any other type of sock. (If you’ve seen my walks and workouts, you’ll know I can vouch for that!)
Add to this the fact that BAM socks wicks moisture away from your feet and don’t get smelly, and they keep your feet warm in winter and yet cool in summer, you’re bound to become a BAM addict.
Make a minimum donation of £5 you can enter as many times as you wish, please leave your social media handle and quote “RandOM acts OF KINDNESS raffle”
Catherine makes and sell the moist stunning, unique, statement pieces designed to fit any outfit. She has very kindly donated theses stunning good hoop earrings worth £25. They are from the brand new collection; Amour Toujours. They come with beautifully handcrafted leather heart charms and red enamelled ones which you can wear together or on their own depending on your look and mood. Find Catherine on Instagram and her website.
Make a minimum donation of £5 you can enter as many times as you wish, please leave your social media handle and quote “RandOM acts OF KINDNESS raffle”
Rory and Ruby have very kindly donated a Luxury Pamper Hamper brimming with relaxing organic goodies. (Value £195. Free UK delivery) It’s an extra special treat with 9 gorgeous gifts including a traditional wicker hamper or basket. Natural, sustainable, ethically made and beautifully wrapped without plastic.
Cosy Reversible Organic Cotton Throw
Organic Cotton Hammam Towel
Organic Body & Bath Oil
Organic Himalayan Bath Salts
Natural Soy Candle infused organic essential oils
Natural Organic Atmosphere Mist
Organic Glycerine & Lavender Soap Block
Organic Terry Towel Body Cloth
Handmade in Scotland, Wildheart Organics luxury products only contain essential oils to maximise the therapeutic relaxing benefits and have no artificial fragrances. The brown glass containers are inspired by traditional apothecary bottles. Available in Escape signature aroma blend of geranium, orange & rosemary essential oils. Find Rory and Ruby on Instagram and their website.
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All On The Wall personalised graphic wall art will make a unique and fascinating statement in your home. Printed onto matt laminated aluminium, the eye-catching designs are one of a kind and an incredible talking point!
From the place of where you first met to the date of your wedding, all your special moments in words, captured in one stunning piece of art.
“For Claire’s amazing Mission 50 for DKMS, we are gifting a 60 x 60cm (or 60 x 90cm depending on the shape of your wall!)
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The fabulous team at Neptune Weybridge have very kindly
The Social Syndicate
Esther from The Social Syndicate has kindly gifted a 60 minute coaching session (via zoom) to help you create a social media strategy and build your brand the right way on Instagram! Worth £150.
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The lovely team at the Hypnotherapy and Relaxation Clinic have very kindly donated a wonderful 60 minute 1:1 relaxation hypnotherapy session to be tailored to your needs that will leave you feeling incredible, calm and stress free! Worth £90, can be carried out on zoom or face to face if in or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
“We use a variety of client centred bespoke techniques in our clinic, as we believe one size does not fit all! Everyone’s mind map is different, therefore our techniques are focussed around our clients specific needs and will enable them to achieve their best results. After all… all hypnosis is self hypnosis.
Our treatment programmes are tailored to each client and most commonly start with an in depth initial consultation. This is where we assess your personal requirements and create a unique treatment plan for you, as well as giving you the experience of relaxation and confidence boosting hypnosis.
After this, we develop a programme with you, that is specific to you and your needs. We have a range of sessions and techniques available, where we guide you to achieving your goals and reframe any unwanted behaviours you may have.”
Find The Hypnotherapy and Relaxation Clinic on Instagram and on their website.
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Antonia and her fabulous team at Tailor Made Living Store has very kindly donated the Elizabeth Scarlett Zebra Day Bag. (Value £47)
The fun and luxurious zebra day bag design was inspired by Elizabeth’s trip to Kenya for her honeymoon. Elizabeth who has been illustrating since she was little, drew the design based on the dazzles of zebras she encountered on her trip
Featuring embroidered zebra’s on a rich indigo velvet base, this day bag is the perfect companion for an escapist, ideally sized to hold all of your essentials for a day out in town.
Dimensions: 38x22cm
Material: 100% cotton velvet with cotton lining
Machine washable at 30 degrees
Embroidered with hand-illustrated Zebra Indigo
Gold zip closure
You can find Tailor Made Living Store on Instagram and their website.
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Donated by Naomi @LifeofaCountryLady who says “This is a beautiful easy to use cookbook from Jamie Oliver. I moved to the countryside this time 2 years ago and got into growing my own veggies and this book goes through the seasons with lovely hints and tips and foodie inspiration from over a 100 recipes.
Jamie’s words ‘being at home, feeling relaxed and open…working with Mother Nature in my garden and seeing all the beautiful veggies coming out of the ground’ really resonates. Friends have joked we live like the characters in The Good Life 70s TV show!
You’ve always been such a big supporter of mine Claire and my country life journey. I’m thrilled to be able to support your random acts of kindness raffle and for such a wonderful cause and your mission 50 goal. I hope someone lucky wins this prize and enjoys it and has fun with it!”
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I am incredibly grateful for the incredible friends and brands who have so very kindly supported me with my Random Acts of Kindness Raffle, without whom, it really wouldn’t have been possible.
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Have yourself A Stress Free Christmas ~ Food Edit 
One Thing That Will Help You When There Aren’t Enough Hours In The Day.
Paintwork that needs updating – fences, garden furniture, sheds and gates etc. 
