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December 2007 Archives

WEDDING & OCCASION CAKES

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 19, 2007 9:47 PM

Are you looking for a wedding or occasion cake with the "wow" factor? If so treat yourself to a visit to DAVIDS CAKES. It is like walking into a fairyland of sweetness with cakes in designs and colours that you could never imagine. If you ask Dave nicely he will usually oblige with a taste of whatever you fancy as well!!

DAVIDS CAKES 187 COLLEGE ROAD CROSBY 0151 931 3331
www.davidcakes.co.uk

PRODUCTS MENTIONED ON RADIO LANCS "G SPOT"

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 18, 2007 9:14 PM

MANDLE CANDLE - A colourful candle from JML that delights and entertains for hours by changing colours that soothe and relax you. Available Woolworths, Boots 9.99 www.jml.co.uk

WOODWICK - A really unusual candle that crackles as it burns so gives a cosy feeling of a real coal fire. In a lovely shaped glass with a lid. Lovely gift. 12.99
Tienne, Wayfarers Arcade, southport.

CLUCKY - Chicken egg timer that hatches and clucks when the time has reached.
Really cute unusual pressy. 12.00 Broadbents, Southport and widely available. www.kitchencraft.co.u,k

PAMPERED PET - If you don't want the hassle of a real pet then adopt a pampered pet. Battery driven it lies cosy in a doggie bed and looks as though it is fast asleep but you can see it breathing.Gadget Shop, Lord Street, Southport.

JUMPING BUNNY - Gorgeous white bunny rabbit that jumps along the floor with its ears flapping and nose wobbling and sqeaking Hawkins Chapel Street. www.hawkins.co.uk

TEIFOC BRICKS-Small terracotta bricks that can be cemented together to make a building then if it doesn't turn out successfully you can just dissolve it in water and start all over again.. Have been bought my wives for husbands.
Not sure of price. The Cherry tree Wesley Street, Southport.

PANIC BUTTON - Great fun as a stocking filler Hawkins Chapel Street. www.hawkin.co.uk


AROMA HOME WELLY/BOOT WARMERS.

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 18, 2007 9:19 AM

Simply heat up these scented insoles for 1 min in the microwave and then pop them inside wellies or boots to make them lovely and warm before wearing. They are impregnated with the scent of cypress and lemon grass and can be kept inside the boots when not in use to act as a freshener. Great practical gift.

Boothroyds, Southport.
www.aromahome.com

LAST MINUTE MAKE UP PRESENTS.

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 17, 2007 8:40 PM

URBAN DECAY Are you struggling with last minute female type gifts. Have a look at the Urban Decay products, they are really different sparkly, glitzy and in "eye catching" packaging. A travel size pack of five eye pencils that would easily fit in a pocket or small bag, would make a great teenage present. Available from Boots and Debenhams.

TOO FACED This brand is also great for an unusual present, They include sets which "plump your pout" "wrinkle filler" "lash injection" all good fun, but actually work. A wide range of products. Available from Debenhams.

MANDARIN CLOVE & CINNAMON PLUG IN.

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 17, 2007 8:39 AM

Do you love the smell of christmas in the house, if so rush along to Marks & Sparks and treat yourself to a plug- in that smells of clove and cinnamon, or if you prefer a candle then they are available at the moment in the same fragrance.

Enjoy them and have a lovely holiday.

MARKS & SPENCER, sOUTHPORT.
www.marksandspencer.co.uk

MORRISONS SPICED TOMATO & VODKA SOUP

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 16, 2007 9:50 PM

During this cold spell to warm yourself up I can recommend this spicy soup. I am not normally a lover of ready made soups but this just hit the spot after trawling the shops trying to find wacky xmas presents to fill my radio spot on Radio Lancs Wednesday morning 9-20 a.m. . This soup is full of deep flavour with a kick from the red chilli and is based on the Bloody Mary cocktail. Can be heated in the microwave and if necessary stored in the freezer.

MORRISON'S, SOUTHPORT.

PAMPER YOURSELF

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 14, 2007 8:13 PM

Are you into spa's, relaxation, treatments etc? If so you are in for a treat if you go along and have a look at Pamper Yourself which is at 92 Jacksmere Lane, Scarisbrick. This small haven of tranquillity has been opened in the grounds of the home of Paula and Warren Merced.
It consists of a small swimming pool, a few treatment rooms and conservatory, and the idea is that you can go along have your treatments and be pampered, and stay as long as you wish wrapped up in the fluffiest dressing gowns. To book ring 880515.

RADIO LANCASHIRE DETAILS.

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 12, 2007 9:28 PM

All the items listed below. including stockists, are mentioned on Radio Lancashire website

AS ON RADIO LANCASHIRE "G SPOT" WEDNESDAY 9-20 A.M.

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 12, 2007 10:49 AM

The Happy Chopper - Tupperware - Size of a grapefruit which you rotate between your hands, inside there is a sharp blade which chops onions into dice size pieces easily. No batteries, plugs and washes easily sandragee60@tiscali.co.uk
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Gelli-Baff - one sachet turns bath water into goo, then another sachet turns it back into water. Great for paddling pools. Hawkins, Chapel Street.

The Money Monster - a monster toy that is a money box. When you pull its tongue it comes out with the most amazing chat. www.iwantoneofthose.com

Starz Ceilings - out of this world cosmic stargazer ceilings. Start off as a white ceiling but as night falls it become like the sky at night. Now in the form of a kit that you can do as a surprise. Also available as a poster www.starzceilings.co.uk

Voice Changer - choose robot, child, or male voice great fun www.hawkin.co,.uk Hawkin Chapel Street

Fridge recorder - Kitchenfun - activated by the fridge lights, plays your message every time the fridge door is opened.4.99 Formby Hardware Store, Formby
Musical cake server - Kitchenfun - cake slice with a press button on handle to hear happy Christmas/birthday etc. 6.99 Formby Hardware Store, Formby

CULINAIRE ON TOUCH CAN OPENER - magical automatic can opener which opens with a one touch. 19.99 Broadbents, Lord street

Inflatable husband/wife - low maintenance partner for a stress free easy life! Lots of other amazing gadgets. The Gadget Store, Lord Street (opp. Prince of Wales Hotel).
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MUSICAL CAKE SLICE.

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 10, 2007 8:02 PM

The final item that I talked about on Radio Lancashire last week was the musical cake slice which is great fun. It is very nicely packaged and has a brightly coloured handle on which are 4 buttons and when pressed they play various tunes i.e. happy birthday, here comes the bride etc. 6.99 Formby Hardware, Formby.

RADIO LANCS "G SPOT"

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 6, 2007 9:09 PM

I had great fun taking part in a programme on Radio Lancs it will be on air every Wednesday until xmas at 9-20 a.m. so if you are looking for some "unusual" gifts then tune in. The items I mentioned this week are as follows.

FRIDGE RECORDER -It looks like a can of coke but you can record a message on it and place it in the fridge. When you open the door the light activates it and the message belts out to you i.e. Leave that ice-cream alone it will mess up your diet!
Formby Hardware/Booths Supermarkets 4.99

INFLATABLE HUSBAND/WIFEA blow up person that won't upset your parents, always willing to place, no bad habits and doesn't watch footy. THE GADGET SHOP LORD STREET, SOUTHPORT.

CULINAIRE AUTOMATIC CAN OPENERAn amazing can opener that wobbles its way around the can, cuts it cleanly and lifts the lid off by magnetising it! Marvellous for anyone with hand problems. BROADBENTS LORD STREET, SOUTHPORT

REMAINING ITEMS TO FOLLOW.

ELEMIS CANDLE COMPANIONS - TWILIGHT TRIO

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 2, 2007 11:56 AM

Do you have a special someone who loves burning candles, if so there is the most wonderful gifty package available from Elemis.
It consists of a leather box filled with three shiny silver pots containing candles named Exotic Spice, Woodland Wild, and Black tea.
They are almost too nice to burn but would be lovely as a special treat and to take away on holiday.

www.elemis.com

GREEN by ST. JAMES'S GREEN HONEYBUSH INFUSION

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 2, 2007 11:42 AM

If you use green or herbal teas I urge you to try a box of these delicious infusions. They are worth trying for the packaging alone, and then when you discover the teabags thats another experience.
They are gossamer silk almost too nice to submerge in water, but if you are brave and do so the taste is lovely. Go on treat yourself!

WAITROSE FORMBY
www.waitrose.com

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 1, 2007 10:19 AM

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CLARINS COMPACTS

Posted by Sandra Gee on December 1, 2007 9:56 AM

The makeup counters are a joy to browse pre-xmas and these face, eye, and lip compacts are no exception. The jewelled lids are stunning and as usual the contents are excellent, the colours in the eye pallette are gorgeous and perfect for the party season and will make ideal christmas gifts.

Over the years I have tried so many blushers but I still return to my favourite which is BOOTS sunkissed bronzing pearls which give a really natural look. BOOTS CHAPEL STREET.

CLARINS AVAILABLE FROM BOOTS/DEBENHAMS AND MOST BEAUTY COUNTERS.

This page contains an archive of all entries posted to Check Out in the December 2007. They are listed from oldest to newest.

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