Slumberdown All Seasons Duvet Review

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Dragons and Fairy Dust

I am one of those people who is always cold in bed and my husband is the opposite, he is always warm. I tend to pile blankets on my side of the bed and he removes them from his. I was delighted when I received this Slumberdown All Seasons Duvet to try.

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It is called an all seasons duvet because it is two duvets of different tog ratings. There is a 4.5 tog for the summer, a 9.0 tog for the autumn and spring and when it gets really cold in the winter the two can be combined to make a really warm 13.5 tog. I really like this idea, it means I can be nice and warm in the winter but much cooler in the summer.

In the winter the two duvets are held together with poppers which prevents them slipping apart. They are easily pressed together and stop the duvets getting tangled.

The duvets are filled with 100% hollowfibre, they feel very soft and bouncy to the touch. They are actually feel quite thin, and I did wonder if they would keep me warm. The 9.0 tog duvet is slightly thicker (seen underneath in the photo below) but they are both really light to pick up.

As it is the summer I decided to try the 4.5 tog duvet out. I was a little worried about storing the 9.0 tog duvet but I found that it folded up easily and I could store it in the drawer under my bed until the winter.

The 4.5 tog duvet is quite thin but I found that it feel really warm and cosy. It seems to snuggle up around you and keep your body at the right temperature. I found I was not too cold and did not need to add extra layers like I usually do. My husband was comfortable as well and we both got a great nights sleep. I am looking forward to doubling it up in the winter and being extremely cosy. It is a definite improvement on my old duvet and will be a permanent feature on my bed.

You can obtain the Slumberdown All Seasons duvet in Argos. RRP £24.99 single, £29.99 double and £34.99 for Kingsize.

Disclosure: I was sent a Slumberdown All Seasons duvet to try out but was not told what to write and my opinions are my own.

Ozeri Precision II Bathroom Scale Review

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Dragons and Fairy Dust

I have been fed up with my bathroom scales for a long time. So much so that I gave up using them to weigh myself. My weight seemed to vary randomly and not by small amounts. I could get on them and be one weight, get off them, step back on and be a stone heavier. I have had no idea what weight I am for a long time, I just have been happy that my clothes fit.

I was delighted when Ozeri send me their Ozeri Precision II Bathroom Scale to try out as it meant I might find out my weight. I have previously tried their kitchen scales and I was really pleased with them. I was hoping the bathroom scales would be just as good.

The scales take four AAA batteries that are provided. They are easy enough to insert, you just flip the back off the battery container and push them in. The battery container is on the underside of the scale so it is not visible.

The scales look stylish and elegant with a glass and silver look. They are not too bulky either which is great as they do not take up much space on the bathroom floor. They are easy to stand on though, just the right size to put your feet on without feeling wobbly.

The scales come on immediately when you stand on them. It is really easy to see your weight as well. The numbers are nice and large meaning I can read them easily, even without my glasses. I like the blue back lighting it gives it a modern feel. The scales automatically turn off when they are not being used so it saves the battery.

You can choose to weigh yourself in kg, lb or stone. It is easy to change the setting, there is a little button on the underside of the scales which you press.

The scales will weigh up to 440 pounds (200 kilograms) in 0.2lb or 0.1kg increments. They use four 4 high precision GX sensors to give an accurate measurement.

I always choose stone as I find the others confusing. The first time you use the scales they show a C to show they are being calibrated. After this they just work every time you stand on them. I was really happy with these scales, more so since I found I had not put on loads of weight. Orzeri products can be purchased on Amazon. These scales are RRP £29.95 but at the moment they are £17.95

Disclosure: I was sent some Ozeri Bathroom scales in order to do an honest review. I was not told what to write and my opinions are my own.

Slumberdown Orthopaedic Pillow Review

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Dragons and Fairy Dust

Recently I received some quite exciting news, I was picked to be part of Slumberdown’s Panel of Mums. This means I will get to try out some of Slumberdown’s products and let you know what I think of them. I am really looking forward to taking on the challenge.

A good nights sleep is very important to me. If I do not get enough sleep I am grumpy the next day and find it hard to function. By mid afternoon I find my eyes getting heavy and it is really difficult to concentrate. With a good sleep I am ready to tackle anything. Recently one of the things that has been stopping me get to sleep is that I have been suffering with a really sore neck. I work on a computer all day at work and find this can cause the muscles in my neck to tense up. When I try to sleep I find it really difficult to get comfortable and have often woken up with my neck feeling worse than it did before. I was sent some Slumberdown Orthopaedic Pillows to try out and see if it would help.

Slumberdown orthopaedic pillows are designed to keep the head and neck supported, especially if you sleep on your side. They aim to align the spine perfectly whilst you sleep. The Slumberdown orthopaedic pillows contain a central core which is wrapped in soft Hollowfibre to provide cushioning and support whilst you sleep. The pillows are machine washable as well which is a big plus.

The first thing I noticed when I opened the packet was how big the pillow is. It is really fat and I had to really push it into the pillowcase.

It really makes my normal pillow look sad and squashed in comparison, it really is about twice the thickness.

I was a bit unsure about how well I would be able to sleep on a pillow this thick, but I was in for a lovely surprise. The pillow is incredibly comfortable. My head sunk into the cushioning but it was not too soft. It held my head in a really supportive way. I found the pillow comfortable when sleeping on my back and on my side and it was also perfect for sitting up reading in bed.

After using the pillows for around a week I have found that my neck has stopped aching. I haven’t changed anything else so it must be down to these pillows doing something clever. I am very happy with them and wouldn’t change back to my old pillows now.

You can find Slumberdown Orthopaedic Pillows in Morrisons RRP £10 for a pair.

Disclosure: I was sent some Slumberdown Orthopaedic pillows to try in order to do an honest review.

Ozeri Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale Review

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Dragons and Fairy Dust

I love cooking and find it helpful to have an accurate set of scales. I was recently sent this Ozeri Pronto Digital Kitchen Scale to try out.

They are a digital kitchen scale and will weigh things up to 11 lbs (5050 grams) and they are accurate up to 0.05 oz (1g). They come packed safely in foam inside the box. The scales are powered by two AAA batteries which are supplied. A spare set of batteries is also supplied, which is a nice touch. The batteries are really easy to install, you do not need a screw driver for this.

The scale looks elegant with its chrome weighing platform and the black inset round the buttons. The weighing platform is large enough to hold a big bowl comfortably.

There are two buttons beside the display. The unit button toggles between grams and ounces whilst the tare button resets the scale to zero. This allows you to put a bowl on the scales and then reset them so the weight of the bowl is not taken into account. When the buttons are pressed they click to confirm.

The display is clear and easy to read from different angles. The scales will automatically turn off when they have not been used for two minutes which saves the battery. The Ozeri Pronto Kitchen Scale is a nice compact size and are easy to store when they are not in use. They are also very easy to clean, which is a definite plus as when I am baking I do tend to get flour everywhere. These are a nice easy to use scale which do exactly what you want them to do.

RRP £19.95 (but only £8.95 on Amazon)

Disclosure: I was sent some Ozeri Pronto Digital Scales in order to do an honest review.

ParcelGenie Review

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Dragons and Fairy Dust

I love making my friends smile and often get them a little gift when they have a special moment they want to share or just need cheering up. It is often difficult to get time to go an choose something but ParcelGenie aims to make it easy to send a gift using your mobile. You don’t even need to know their address, you just need their mobile number.

To get started all you need to do is to download the ParcelGenie app onto your mobile phone. It is free and available for Apple iPhone, Android and Windows Phones. Once it is installed you can choose from a range of gifts in a number of different categories. You can choose from fun, celebrate, romantic, pamper and thoughtful and the gifts vary in price from £5 to £14. There is a range from chocolates and sweets to CD’s and make up so you will definitely find something that your friend will like.

When you have chosen just enter your friends mobile number and choose a payment method. You can use credit and debit cards as well as paypal. You recieve a text telling you everything has gone though and your friend receives a text telling them you have sent them a gift and requesting their address. They send this back and a few days later the gift arrives.

I chose a mini chocolate pizza and it arrived safely in a brown envelope a couple of days later. It was beautifully wrapped with a red ribbon and blue tissue paper, which I was not expecting. Needless to say the pizza was lovely.

The ParcelGenie service was really easy to use and great for sending a spontaneous gift to a friend. It would also come in handy for a forgotten birthday or Christmas present as your friend is informed instantly that their gift is on the way. Download the free ParcelGenie app and let me know what you think.

ParcelGenie have sent me a discount code to share with my readers. If you use the code 7E3HH2 within the next month,you will receive 30% off any gift so why not give it a try?

Disclosure: I was sent a voucher to buy a gift and try the service out in order to do an honest review. I was not told what to write and my opinions are my own.