Free Soft Play with Bassetts Soft and Chewy Vitamins

Although I try to give my kids a good balanced diet, I still like giving them vitamins to support their health and give their diets a nutritional boost.  Bassetts Soft and Chewy Vitamins are great for little ones because even the most reluctant eater will be happy to eat the child friendly pastille. They come in fruity flavours and have a chewy texture that children will enjoy.  Freddy has tried both the Strawberry and Orange flavours and loves taking his vitamin supplement after breakfast.

Children will be even happier to take their vitamins at the moment, because of an on-pack promotion that gives free entry to one of 200 soft play centres, worth up to £6, with every packet.  Soft play is guaranteed high-energy entertainment, whatever the weather which allows kids to burn off excess energy and have fun and get exercise, while mums can keep an eye on them with a cup of coffee.  As a recent survey found that three quarters of British mums enjoy treating their children to a soft play day, this promotion is a win-win for everyone!

All you need to do is visit the website and enter the unique code and a few details, and they will email you a voucher.  Take the voucher and the original label into your chosen venue and the kids can enjoy a fun soft play session for free.  You can redeem two vouchers per seven days and they are valid until 31/05/14.  It's a great promotion and I will be taking Freddy along to our local Wacky Warehouse using the voucher codes on the packs that we were sent to try.  A perfect end to the summer holidays!

TLC For Your Kids

Tender Loving Care have launched a revolutionary range of vitamin products especially for children.  Chewy Vites and Choccy Vites are the most appealing nutritional supplements that will appeal to even the fussiest-little-eaters, making it easy for parents to ensure their children are getting the vitamins and minerals they need.

Chewy Vites come in five varieties: Vitamin D, Multi Vitamin, Vitamin C, Propolis & Echinacea or Iron.  The fun teddy bear shape and soft, easy to chew texture makes them perfect for children of all ages.  They taste really fruity and are a really fun way of getting vitamins into your kids.  As they are gelatin-free, they are suitable for vegetarians so Freddy and Kizzy were very happy to test them.

We received a pack of Propolis and Echinacea Chewy Vites for the kids to try out. I was very pleased as they boost natural immunity which is really important especially with the kids going back to school.  With winter also approaching I will be glad for any extra help when it comes to keeping germs at bay!

Both Freddy and Kizzy thought they were really yummy.   The only problem was that Freddy wanted more than one, thinking they were sweets.  I had to explain that they were special and he was only allowed one a day.  Thankfully they have a safety lid that children can't open.

We also received the Choccy Vites which are available in Multi-Vitamin, Pro-Biotic and Omega 3 varieties. We had the multi-vitamin variety in milk chocolate flavour.  They can be chewed or dissolved into hot milk and are a chocolatey teddy shaped treat.  Again, Freddy needed to be told that he was only allowed one a day.  He will get used to that concept eventually I'm sure!

From the kids point of view, these are a yummy treat that they enjoy after their breakfast.  From my perspective they are an excellent and easy way to get essential vitamins, minerals and supplements into my children without any fuss.  I love that they are gelatin-free and contain no artificial colours or preservatives.  That gets a big thumbs up from me, as I often struggle to find vegetarian friendly supplements that are suitable for kids. 

As they are indistinguishable from sweets in both flavour and appearance, it is vital to keep them out of children's reach.  We will be making them part of our morning routine and I'm sure Freddy will quickly understand that they are a one a day treat as it can obviously be harmful for children to consume too many supplements. 

Chewy Vites and Choccy Vites contain the essential vitamins and minerals that children need for growth and development.  The Multi Vitamins and Vitamin D varieties are available in Superdrug with an RRP of £6.99 and the whole range is available from independent pharmacies RRP £7.99.  These really are a great solution to ensuring children get the nutrients they need.

Detoxification with Higher Nature

If this is the year that you have promised yourself that you will strive to get fitter and healthier, then you may be interested in Higher Nature.  Higher Nature, supplier of vitamins and organic foods, has a great range of supplements and natural beauty products that can help give our bodies a much needed boost.


I was sent a jar of fragrance-free Alka-Bathe detoxifying mineral bath salts to try out.  Alka-Bathe provides alkalising minerals (Potassium, Sodium bicarbonate and Silicon dioxide) for a complete detox. Cleansing and detoxifying the skin by drawing out acid waste products, it is also relaxing and soothing - comparable to a hot spring spa. Only two tablespoons are needed per bath.  The 650g clip-top Kilner jar looks great in the bathroom and comes with a wooden scoop which hangs from the clip. 

I love the design of the jar and the scoop.  It looks really lovely and would make a perfect gift. The promise of a spa treatment in your own home is very appealing.


Suggested Usage:


Sprinkle approximately two tablespoons of Alka-Bathe under the taps as you fill the bath. Re-cap immediately. Soak for at least 15 minutes, gently rubbing your body with a washcloth or loofah to facilitate the cleansing action. Preferably, do not wash your hair when using Alka-Bathe. After bathing, dry off and rest for 5-10 minutes. 


I've had a very stressful few weeks so a detoxifying bath was just what the doctor ordered.  As it is fragrance free, lighting a few scented candles helped engage all the senses for a relaxing experience.  Soaking for 15 minutes gives you a chance to forget all your worries and to get away from it all.  


The bath salts dissolve very well in the water.  The bath water didn't feel any different (sometimes bath products make you feel a bit 'slimy'), which I imagine is because these salts are very pure and natural.  As there were no bubbles or fragrance, it was a very different bathing experience. But if you just imagine that you are bathing in a hot spring spa and let the salts do their work, it is most enjoyable.  


Bathing in alkaline mineral salts promises to alkalize your body, drawing out impurities and toxins and promote healing.  It is also meant to be really good after strenuous exercise to relax and soothe muscles.  For a full detox you can use the salts in conjunction with Alka-Clear capsules or powders also available from Higher Nature.


The Alka-Bathe is vegan and not tested on animals and has a hypo-allergenic formula.


The 650g glass jar with scoop costs £20.95.   (A 450g pack is available for £14.20 but it doesn't come in the glass jar.)