Friday, 8 July 2016

Detox Tea Ice Lollies - Feat. Indigo Herbs*

It’s officially summer to me now the sun is shining and I can finally dust off my sandals and bikini… well I could dust off my bikini if I felt confident wearing one! How many of us planned to get fit this summer and have fallen off the wagon. I personally put my hands up, but not all hope is lost. When I was contacted by Indigo Herbs to create a recipe using some of their products I knew I had to come up with something delicious and healthy but keep with the summer theme.


Indigo Herbs kindly sent me their Super Cleanse Detox Herbal Tea and Strawberry Tea Infuser. The herbal tea is a warm blend of fennel, liquorice, nettle, dandelion, red clover and ginger. I decided that with these ingredients and a few added extras that I would make some refreshing ice lollies that don’t break the calorie bank!


Ingredients (Makes 4):
Super Cleanse Detox Herbal Tea
Strawberry Tea Infuser
50g Fresh Strawberries
Ice Lolly Moulds
800ml Water


Method:
First, add some of the Super Cleanse Detox Herbal Tea into the Strawberry Tea Infuser and add to a mug of boiling water. Let this brew for about 5 minutes, then add the boiling water to a jug of approximately 800ml worth of cold water and set aside to cool.


Chop some strawberries into small pieces and place a small amount into each lolly mould. Pour your Detox Tea mix into the lolly moulds and set in the freezer to cool for around 4-6 hours.


These ice lollies were easy to make, taste great and super low on calories. They are the perfect treat for this summer if you are trying to look your best. You can also mix up the fruit if you prefer. Try adding mango and kiwi or pineapple chunks instead of the strawberries.


Of course you can also use the Super Cleanse Detox Herbal Tea as it is intended. It contains 100% pure ingredients which is clearly outlined on the packaging and is also vegan. I love that the packaging is simple but contains all the information you need to know. There are clear instructions on the back of the packet explaining how much you need to use and how long to brew the tea for.


Will you be making these refreshing lollies this summer? Let me know what you think. Check out my other Indigo Herbs recipes if you get a moment, I have made Gingerbread Men, Banana Loaf, Tandoori Chicken and Energy Balls.

*I was provided with the items from Indigo Herbs free of charge in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not influenced in any way.
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Wednesday, 6 July 2016

My Purrfect Box June - Review*

I’ve talked about this amazing box for the past 2 months now and June’s offering did not disappoint. I cannot stress how amazing I think these boxes are from My Purrfect Gift Box and how unique the gifts are. Each month they focus on a different cat charity and donate 5% of their profits from their monthly boxes to that charity. Buying these boxes really does help support cats.

This month’s box was bright, fun and vibrant and full of amazing summer themed goodies. Every month I find myself using 100% of the items and I cannot fault anything I received. There were also a couple of gifts for Biscuit too which is lovely. I love being able to spoil him.


The first item I opened was these amazing cat-eyed sunglasses and cat print sunglasses case for them to go in. The sunglasses case comes from Etsy and retails at £23.99.


I then saw this item from Wild Rose Herbs and was intrigued. This catnip natural lip balm is unlike anything I have tried before. The lip balm does indeed smell like catnip but isn’t at all unpleasant on the lips and is very moisturising. Their product does come with a warning however – this may cause kitty snuggles! I must admit Biscuit did try and climb on me when I was applying this but after a while the scent wears off and he returned to normal. Their items are all natural, vegetarian and cruelty free. I love this item.


This Cat Candy Treat is so soft and Biscuit absolutely loves it. I was drawn in by the vibrant colours of the toy. The outer material is a soft fleece and contains a lightweight ball. The jingly bell and a dash of catnip make this irresistible fun and is available at Ruffle Snuffle for £3.95.


I then received these 2 luggage tags with an adorable black and white cat print across them. I will be using these for my holiday next year! These tags are available for £9.99 for this lovely Etsy store.



There were two more gifts for Biscuit in this month’s box. Firstly the adorable cat bowl. I have seen these for sale in The Range so it may be worth popping in if you want to pick one up. I also received some food for Biscuit from Encore. This is 100% Natural and Biscuit loved it, I will have to seek out some more!


The final item I received was this gorgeous tote bag which I have been using for my shopping ever since I opened it. This bag is perfect for trips to the beach and comfortably fits in all my daily essentials. This bag is made from 100% cotton and can be bought on Etsy for £10.95. there are some adorable cat plates for sale on there which I have my eye on.



To sign up for one of these boxes yourself or even for a friend, head over to their website now!

*I received this box free of charge in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not influenced in any way.
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