Who has tasted coconut water or heard of Cocobella kids?

Up until of late, personal I have not drank or tasted coconut water nor heard of Cocobella Kids. Have you?

It tasted really nice. Topped or mixed with a little bit of fruit juice again brings another bite to it. lately I was invited to taste a drink in a pack, one was Apple Berry and the other one was Tropical. I have to say I enjoyed the Apple Berry as I am not a big fan of Pineapple....but then that is me.

So I looked at the pack further and I realized that is made out 70% coconut water and 30% fruit juice. I thought this is a great drink to offer kids in their lunch box or as a treat instead of water sometimes. I am very aware of giving kids healthy snacks and drinks. I brought my own kids on drinking gallons of fruit juice on its own thinking I was doing the right thing, to find out later on that this is not a healthy option. But this pack diluted with coconut water is brilliant.

So here is some info for those who would consider offering their children a healthy option  instead of water sometimes.

 

Red Rooster is changing their way of thinking.....

Red Rooster realised that people no longer want fast food; they want real, nourishing food from a known source, they are making a lot of changes and adding many healthier options to their menu.

Lately I have been offered the opportunity to try one of their family meals.

 

Red Rooster Store

To tell you the truth lately I have changed my eating lifestyle, so I was  hesitant initially to try what I normally perceived as fast food. 

I do not think I have been to a Red Rooster store for a while. So anyway I went along and picked up our Red Rooster Family Meal.

This Roast chicken meal was for four people and is what you see below:

Romantic Flair Original - Teamson Giveaway

Romantic Flair Original - Teamson Giveaway

 

With the arrival of the Lovely Pirate Collection by Teamson we thought we celebrate it with a bang. Purchase any item from the Teamson range and save (On Special 28th Sept ~ 5th October)....to top it up with every purchase over $150.00 that you make, you will go in the draw to win one of the Teamson Bookends available in some of the collections..... See images below......They will be drawn on Monday the 6th October 2014. Click on the links below and it will take you to all the Collections available, on purchase please leave a comment in comment box as to which one you would like to win....

Dinosaur Collection....
Teamson Classic
Magic Garden Collection...
Princess & Frog Collection...
Sunny Safari Collection...
Transportation Collection...
Safari Collection...
Mansion Collection...
Crackle Collection...
Potty Chairs Collection
Pirate Collection
Happy Farm Collection...

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GONE GIRL

Gone Girl by Audible

Lately I have been offered by Nuffnang to download and review a copy of an audible book "GONE GIRL" by Gillian Flynn.

I looked forward to take part in this as I love listening to books ...while I am working away. Personally I was brought up without a TV and I always listened to the radio growing up. So for me listening to audio books is a favourite past time of mine. If you have never done so I suggest you should give it a try.

I listen while:

• I work
• I walk
• I drive

You know how woman are classified as multi-tasking human beings!!!

Kayla Doll house - Giveaway

Great Giveaway for all our loyal customers!

We thought of rewarding all you lovely loyal customers by creating a Giveaway for you for the month of April!

This Gorgeous Dollhouse from Kidkraft will be drawn on the 30th April. Last entry to enter this draw is the 29th April

What do you have to do to win?

All you have to do is just shop in our store and you will be on your way there.

Back to school special!

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School is back, so we decided to create a Special for you

Check out all the wonderful categories that we have under Educational resources and save!

 

All of our Educational products on SPECIAL for a limited time only, just press on the above heading and see the large selection available

The Baby & Toddler Show – 5 free double passes to give away…

Have you ever been to one of “The Baby & Toddler Show” ?

They  are held in different states in Australia. Well this time it is happening at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

 

What do you expect to find at this event?

At the Baby & Toddler Show you’ll find everything you need to get ready for your new arrival and guide you through the early weeks and years of parenting. And you can look forward to a special day out with luxurious facilities for new mums and first-class entertainment for the whole family.

‘Giveaway’ ~~ Better Homes and Gardens going LIVE 14th to 16th September 2012 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

Giveaway’ ~~ Better Homes and Gardens going LIVE 14th to 16th September 2012 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

 

Better Homes & Gardens Live Show

Once again the “Better Homes & Garden” is going live, this time at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

I personally attended the Melbourne show last February, and as I expected, I ended up gathering quite a few information on some home projects that we were entertaining to do at the time. The show was buzzing with  lot of activities and live shows with the lovely personalities we are so used to on the TV Show,  “ Better Homes & Garden”.

Lately I have been speaking to a Parrot in my travels….

As a Child next to our primary school, there used to be a cafe, who had this Parrot outside the Cafe in a cage, and as Kids we all use to stop by and say hello to Polly the “Parrot”. Polly the Parrot  used to say “hello do you want any lollies today”? 

 

I think the owner must have done a bit of training there with Polly LOL……It must have a been a great investment back then. Well lately I have been talking to another sort of Parrot, you know we have moved forward from my childhood, and I do not need to tell you how old I am now, but it has been quite awhile.

Well as you know the world of digital gadgets is a fascination these days. I have been approached lately to talk to a different kind of Parrot,  from the one I am used to speak to in my childhood years.

Initially I looked at it, it looked very fine slender piece of equipment. To tell you the truth  I have never used one of these before, so I was a bit baffled as to what I am supposed to do with it. When it comes to new technology, I seem to stay back a bit to try something new.

I sat down and read the instructions which to my surprise was not very hard at all to understand (in the meantime I charged my parrot)

• You can charge it directly into your cigarette lighter
• or use a USB/mini-USB cable to connect the Parrot MINIKIT+ to your computer

Sorry I forgot to mention that this very handy new device that I have is called Parrot MINIKIT+! I have to say the name suits it to "T"

Winners of Giveaway for “Healthy Family, Happy Family” by Karen Fischer

Winners of Giveaway for  “Healthy Family, Happy Family” by Karen Fischer


The lucky 2 winners to receive a copy of “Healthy Family, Happy Family” by Karen Fischer are:

Winner of the Mother’s Day $30.00 Gift Voucher is ….

Winner of the Mother’s Day $30.00 Gift Voucher is ….

I am pleased to say that the winner of the Mother’s Day $30.00 Gift Voucher is Jessie Hay.

Congratulations Jessie, please leave a comment down below to acknowledge your win.  You have till the 25th April to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed by then, I will have to redraw it.

To all of you others who have entered our Mother’s day Competition, thank you for doing so, but unfortunately there can only be one winner. Please feel free to follow us through our social networks below and also a great idea to sign up to our Newsletter where you will be kept updated.

Thank you once again. For those who missed out, orders need to be in by the 1st of May for Personalized Gifts to be finished and delivered for Mother”s Day.

For those who do not realize we do beautiful keepsakes and personalized Gifts for all Occasions. Check out our categories below, and create something special for that special someone.

Mothers Day Personalized Gifts

Personalized Gift, Keepsakes

Personalized Gifts for Kids...

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About Marthese
Marthese is the face behind:

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• Founder and editor of Blogs,  Romantic Flair Original and Christmas by Romantic Flair Original
  
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Giveaway & Book Review~~ “Healthy Family, Happy Family” by Karen Fischer

Giveaway & Book Review~~ “Healthy Family, Happy Family” by Karen Fischer

 

I have not done any serious book reading, especially this sort of reading for a while, but Karen Fischer with her book “Healthy Family, Happy Family” broke the spell for me.

We all struggle to do the right choices when it comes to eating healthy, I know I do!





Just to give a little bit of background about me for those who do not know me. In my previous life I qualified in Hotel Management. I am a mother of 2 grown up kids, and have worked with kids for about 25 years. Now you probably are making 1+1 and realize why this book caught my eyes.

Now to tell you a little bit about Karen Fischer, yes that one that we all see or saw on our TV Screens in different shows. Well perhaps you did not realize that Karen Fischer is a nutritionist, health writer and an award-winning author with extensive experience in television, radio, event hosting and print. You can read more about her over here.

Who loves Avocado's? ~~ Guacamole by FressureFoods

The latest Avocado’s products that I am sure if you like avocado's you will fall in love with!

 

Well lately attending a Bloggers event organized by Kids Business I was introduced to these delicious Avocado Spreads by FressureFoods, that just hit the Australian Market.

We all know how much Avocado's are so high in nutritional value. Well thanks to a Kiwi brilliant thinking, we have on our Supermarkets shelves these convenient packs with 2 separate sealed 100grms portions inside each pack. Each pack is equivalent to 2 avocados.

They come in 3 flavors..

• All natural Avocado Spread

• All natural Mild Guacamole

• All Natural Spicy Guacamole

 

They are delicious on toast, as an alternative to your regular spread, or served in salads, or as a base for your own dips…You can follow some great recipes that they have shared on their website.

This is what I did for myself for lunch today using one of the spicy guacamole pack

I spread the spicy guacamole on the bread

layered it with fresh spinage, mushrooms, tomatoes, ham & cheese

and viola, a very healthy sandwich for lunch………

So yes I am quite happy to recommend this delicious, healthy spread. The only thing that I found for my taste, it is a bit on the salty side. Maybe I tasted it more, as I do not use salt to cook. A suggestion that I would make is to have it available also in a low salt option, as it may hinder those people who cannot have as much salt in their diet to use it.

Thank you FressureFoods for coming up with this awesome idea. I am sure that it will find a place in my fridge and enjoyed on various occasions.

Disclosure: I was given samples to try and I wrote a review. No financial payment was offered nor accepted for this post. All opinions expressed are purely my own.

 

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About Marthese
Marthese is the face behind:

• Romantic Flair Original ( My on line Gift Shop, where I create and source out unique and special products)
• Founder and editor of Blogs,  Romantic Flair Original and Christmas by Romantic Flair Original
• Learn more about her here
• You can sign up for her newsletter
• You can now connect with her as well by pressing the below buttons

Check out our latest  Giveaway & Specials

Re Draw for Winner of Giveaway “a New Born Baby or Child - a Personalized Gift!”

Re Draw Winner of  Giveaway  “ New Born Baby or Child -  Personalized Gift!”

This prize had to be redrawn, so here is another  chance for someone who has missed out in the previous draw.

Thank to all of you who have entered, unfortunately, there can only be one winner!
 
 
 
 


The lucky winner to receive $30.00 voucher to spend on A Personalized Plate with the design of their choice is entry No 1
 


Winner No.1 is Mum Of Adult Kids.




Congratulations, you have till the 8th April to claim this price. If we do not hear from you by then, the price will be redrawn.

Those who have missed out and would like to order a Special Keepsake to treasure for many years to come…feel free to browse here and choose from one of the gorgeous designs offered.




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Giveaway: Mother’s Day win a voucher to spend in our personalized section to give to your mum, grandma or special mother’s day figure in your life….

Mother’s Day giveaway ~~ win a $30.00 Gift Voucher to spend in our personalized section to organize a special personalized gift for your mum, grandma or special mother’s day figure in your life….