Babyblooms Bouquets

The arrival of a new baby often heralds the arrival of many bouquets of flowers from well wishers.  Lovely though they are, perhaps a more practical alternative for a new mum would be a beautiful baby clothes bouquet from Babyblooms.  Just as pretty as a bunch of flowers, the  Babyblooms bouquets have a truly unique and unusual twist.

The buds are made from hand rolled  items of baby clothing such as bibs, socks, bodysuits and hats.  These are then hand tied with delicate silk flowers and foliage to create a beautiful and practical gift, that will last long after real flowers have wilted!

The clothing is suitable for babies 0-4 months old and is available in pink, blue or natural.  The specially designed  baby garments are made of 100% supersoft or organic cotton and embroidered with the Babyblooms logo.  They are machine washable.  However if you can't bear to dismantle the bouquet to actually use the baby clothes, you can keep forever it as a lasting keepsake.

The Babyblooms Bouquet arrives in a stylish presentation box along with a personalised gift card.  The box fits securely into the delivery box and can be lifted out easily with the enclosed ribbon. The stunning bouquet will not fail to impress! Details of what items have been used are included on the box.

Sturdy Packaging

Details of your Babyblooms Bouquet contents on the inner box.

I received a gorgeous Natural Cream Bouquet from Babyblooms.  I was very impressed with the packaging and the care that had gone into shipping the item.  The cream coloured arrangement consists of pretty and delicate silk roses and freesias, silk and velvet foliage and the organic cotton baby clothes buds.  I personally could not believe how much is incorporated into the display.   Four pairs of socks, a sleepsuit, a bodysuit, a hat and a bib are all included in the bouquet!  It is beautifully presented and looks stunning.  It will make a lovely display to put in a baby's nursery...unless you want to unroll the clothes to use.  Decisions, decisions!

The bouquets would be a perfect gift for new mums,  for baby showers or christenings.  They start at just £3.95 for a single flower bud made from a pair of socks.  You can buy a multi-coloured bunch to pop in a vase.  The bouquet I received is priced at £55, which for the organic baby clothes alone is a reasonable price, before you even consider the workmanship involved and the gorgeous display it gives you.

I love the Babyblooms Bouquets and know how delighted I would have been to receive one after Fred was born.  Babyblooms do other amazing baby clothes gifts such as baby cupcakes and ice cream cones.  They also provide Gift Baskets that include the baby clothes gifts alongside cuddly toys and treats for mum and baby.  They sell a host of other presents for mums, dads, grandparents, pre-schoolers and children.

If you are looking for a unique gift for an expectant or new mum then take a look at the Babyblooms website.  You can also like their Babyblooms Facebook page to keep up to date on news and competitions.                                                            

B Record Plus Trial

When I was offered the opportunity to trial the new energy drink B Record Plus, I thought I was going to be sampling a bottle of fizzy pop with added caffiene that would give me wings!!  When the 10 day supply arrived I realised that this was something quite different.

The medicinal package contained 10 vials of the energy drink, one of which is to be taken every morning on an empty stomach.

B Record Plus is specially formulated with amino acids and vitamin B12, which help your body produce energy to support you both physically and mentally.

If taken for ten days it can provide a much needed energy boost for new mums, busy women, people recovering from illness or injury or stressed business people.  In fact anyone who could do with a dose of extra energy.  Results should take effect after 2-3 days.  The specific blend of micronutrients support the metabolism, helping you meet the demands of a busy life.

A survey of 1000 women showed that 75% of them kept their tiredness a secret for fear of appearing a failure.  71% admitted to feeling the stress of everyday life and motherhood.  I'm happy to tell everyone that I am exhausted much of the time, running around after my toddler and doing school runs!  I guess I'm in the minority!!  Nell McAndrew is the poster girl for B Record Plus endorsing the positive effects of this liquid food supplement.

I started taking B Record Plus following a throat infection, so I was quite low.  I have taken the full 10 day supply.

Did I feel more energetic?

This is a tricky one to answer.  Because I was recovering from an infection I don't know how tired I would have been had I not taken it.  I won't say that I felt full of life because I didn't, but I certainly didn't feel any more tired than usual.  I didn't have the debilitating fatigue that I sometimes feel first thing in the morning following being poorly, so that could well be down to the B Record Plus.  It is always tricky to quantify the effects of a food supplement.  However, knowing that I was getting micronutrients and vitamin B12 was really reassuring. 

It is good to know that it was caffeine free as it is a chemical I try to avoid.  The energy boost with B Record Plus is more sustained and not short lived like the hit you get off caffeine.

From a completely personal point of view, I really didn't like the Wild Cherry flavour which was very sweet and concentrated, which was a shame for me.  I love the idea of an energy supplement but the taste just didn't work for me.  I did persevere by knocking it back in one gulp...all in the name of the trial.  If it had been available in a different flavour I'm sure my experience would have been more pleasant...but I do stress this is down purely to my own personal taste.  (I don't even like Blackforest Gateau because of the cherry layer!!)

B Flavour Plus currently retails at £12.99 for a ten day supply.  

It is completely natural, vegetarian and suitable for ages 12 and up (perfect for teens taking exams!)

Nell McAndrew said:

“I’ve definitely felt the benefit from using B Record Plus. Unlike energy drinks, it helps build sustainable energy and all the ingredients are natural.”  

Find out more at brecordplus.com