Buckfast Tonic Wine for Christmas

Buckfast Tonic Wine... for Christmas?

But why not? Those clever Benedictine Monks from Buckfast Abbey know a thing or two about the production of wine, and their Buckfast Tonic Wine is a full-bodied red wine with a subtle hint of something a little bit different about the taste.

It's chock full of caffeine, so obviously it's not an ideal bedtime drink, but for a mid-morning pick-me-up (ideal if you have been hit by those irksome little bugs that seem to love to attack us at Christmas time) for example, it is ideal.

Yes, we are fully aware that Buckfast Tonic Wine is no longer able to claim any medicinal benefits from people drinking it, but my wife was introduced to it by an elderly gentleman who had been drinking it for many years.

She hadn't been feeling well and he gave her a bottle to try. Try it she did, and she tells me  she's not looked back, since!

Serve it to your guests with mince pies or Stollen or secrete the bottle in a safe hiding place and bring it out when the last guests have gone. either way, it's all good!

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POM Wonderful is wonderful for Christmas, too

There's sometimes a temptation to forget the important things in life over the mad and exciting rush of the Christmas and New Year period.

Whilst we make sure there's plenty of beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks available for your guests it's vital not to forget about you and your needs during this fraught, yet fun, period of the year.

One thin that you must not forget is stuff that does you good yet also tastes good, too. In fact why not source some for you and your guests?

You need a super fruit super drink that not only has the potential to do you good, yet also tastes good too.

What are we talking about? POM Wonderful.

POM Wonderful is made from 100% California pomegranates, which are grown in  the orchards owned by Wonderful, so they know exactly where the fruits came from.

You should refrigerate POM Wonderful, before shaking it and sharing it amongst your guests who want something uniquely tasty. 

You and your guests will find it just as drinkable as our taste team did!

There's an advisory notification on the bottle warning you to drink it within five days of opening, well, good luck with that, because if it last longer than five seconds before the bottle is empty, you'll be lucky!

It comes in three varieties, Pomegranate, Blueberry or Cranberry flavours, all equally delicious.  

It also makes some super cocktails, too! All of which you can find, here: http://www.pomwonderful.co.uk/pomegranate-cocktails/

Serve baby's Christmas dinner in style with Placematic

Mealtimes with toddlers can be tricky at any time but Christmas Dinner is a whole different and potentially even more stessful ball game!

Trying to keep little ones still at the table when they are so excited by Christmas is no mean feat so treat them to the Placematix range of children's tableware.

The high-quality unique interlocking tableware is designed for both function and fun. Not only does it feature a large non-slip placemat, plate, bowl, spoon and fork, the Placematix Gift Set is all about fun.

It's ideal for fussy eaters, the range features brightly coloured, highly durable, food safe tableware that makes mealtimes more enjoyable for children (and mums!).

And here is what is even more amazing, each piece is compatible with Duplo, Megabloks and other brick construction sets!

So if you like to linger at the table long after the Christmas Pudding has been devoured, the Placematix tableware will keep your toddler entertained and inspire them to eat all their sprouts!

Priced in the region of £24.99, the Placematix Tableware set is available from Jo Jo Maman Bebe and www.goldbug.co.uk.

Lots of fantastic Christmas games from SAMBRO

Top of its game (if you'll pardon that expression!) UK toy firm SAMBRO has a wide variety of games to entertain the whole family this Christmas.

Get toddlers in a spin with the brand new Spin Off Mickey Mouse and Spin Off Minnie Mouse games. As Mickey spins, hang various items on him such as keys, an umbrella, a watch and a mobile phone...but do it quickly before the timer runs out and all the items pop off. Whoever hangs the most on Mickey wins.

Little girls will love Spin Off Minnie...watch how she spins in her pretty pink polka dot dress and hand as many co-ordinating items onto her before the timer runs out. Place cool shades, a pink handbag, a lollipop and much more. Priced at around £25 and available from ToysRUs.

For spooktacular fun, the Zed the Zombie Unrest in Pieces game is a sure-fire hit. Activate the timer on the base unit and then race against the clock to put Zed's body parts and accessories back together.

Hit the stop button before the time runs out - fail and Zombie parts will fly everywhere! Yuck! Priced at around £25 from ARGOS & ToysRUS.

Poochie Bag will make it a great Christmas

The US mini celeb sensation has reached our shores just in time for Christmas!

Poochie&Co is a collection of the cutest handbags that will certainly make it onto your little fashionista's wish list.

These aren't just any old handbag - the Poochie&Co Handbags feature the cutest dogs covered in sequins. Choose from loveable Yorkie with her pretty pink bow and pink sequin body and co-ordinating strap or why not carry your goodies in the super-strokable Golden Labrador bag who has a sparkly gold sequin body.  From pugs and poodles to terriers and spaniels. Whatever breed of dog you love, there is a Poochie&Co handbag just for you.

Seen on some of the most high-profile young celebrities in Hollywood, including 9 year old Oscar nominated start Quvenzhané Wallis, the Poochie&Co range of handbags are the must-have bag for girls and dog-lovers in 2015.

Priced at around £14.99 each, the Poochie&Co Handbags are available from Amazon.

Make Christmas come to light this year with Cool Circuits

Everyone is always on the lookout for the perfect game to play on Christmas Day (and beyond, too!)

Enter Cool Circuits(tm) from Maps Toys. – It’s an award-winning puzzle that will challenge every member of the family and is guaranteed to light up your Christmas...quite literally!

Cool Circuits(tm) features a chunky white circuit board and eight fluorescent 3D puzzle pieces.

All you have to do is solve the 40 different challenges! You can begin with an easy challenge then when you think you are a Cool Circuits(tm) whiz move on to practically impossible!

Choose a puzzle card and create the circuit loop shown and watch the board flash and illuminate with lights and music if you join each circuit correctly.

Cool Circuits(tm) emphasises abstract thinking and spatial reasoning and we defy you not to get hooked by Boxing Day. It should cost £24.99 and it is available from Prezzybox.

Let your kids celebrate Christmas with the world’s most famous caterpillar!

Every child knows and loves the Hungry Caterpillar. And in this, his anniversary year, the famous caterpillar is more popular than ever.

This Christmas treat the smallest member of your family to some of the cutest Hungry Caterpillar products around.

Goldbug launch the stunning Hungry Caterpillar Neck Support. The vibrant, soft and cuddly character caterpillar not only looks cute and loveable but also provides a brilliant support for your child's neck when travelling - perfect for all those long Christmas journeys to see the family. Priced at around £9.99.

The range also includes a cool window shade that will help protect your child from the Sun's rays all year. It will also make mum's car look pretty special too! RRP £14.99.

And for an extra cuddlesome Christmas journey, treat toddlers to the Hungry Caterpillar Seat Belt Covers. Soft and snuggly, the covers make travelling more comfortable and children will love having their favourite companion along for the ride! Priced at around £6.99.

The Hungry Caterpillar range brought to you by Goldbug is available from Amazon or www.goldbug.eu.

The ultimate action toy for Christmas!

Seeking out what’s got to be the ultimate action toy for this Christmas?

Looking for a present that Mums, Dads and Grandparents will love to play just as much as the kids?

Well you need look no further, because That’s Christmas has found that ideal toy for you!

It’s the brand new Hover Shot from Maps Toys. This amazing game will test your shooting skills with pinpoint accuracy and bring out the competitor in everyone. Challenge yourself or another player but most of all have tons of fun!

The Hover Shot includes a battery-operated base which features five stands on which you place balls. Turn on the airflow and watch as they bob up and down in the air ready for you to fire at. You can control the airflow of the base to challenge players even further.

But what makes this game really fun is that when you turn the lights out and turn the game on to night mode, the balls appear like glowing stars in the air – awesome! Each gun can hold 3 foam darts and you just pullback, shoot and reload. The game is perfect for 2 players so pit your wits against every member of your family.

Expect to pay somewhere in the region of £24.99. Available from Amazon.

Give your kids the moon on a stick this Christmas!

Remember when you were a child? Taking a peep to see if you could see Santa's silhouette pass in front of the moon?

Well this Christmas, Brainstorm allows you to bring this most fascinating of all our solar system neighbours into your child's bedroom.

The Remote Controlled Illuminated Moon is an authentically detailed model of the moon that you can hang easily on your child's wall like a picture or cool wall art.

This wall art is unlike any other though as your child can control the moonlight with their very own remote control. Children will love changing the moon to light up through twelve illuminated lunar phases.

It's a stunning way to learn about the moon and makes a fantastic night light.

You can also use the manual function to set your own moon so it looks just like the moon in the night sky - from a new moon all the way to a full moon.

It features an auto shut-off mechanism to preserve battery life and making it an ideal way to light a child's room when they settle to sleep.

It's powered by just 4 AA batteries in the Moon and 2 AAA batteries in the remote; there are no fussy wires and it is super-easy to install.

The RC Illuminated Moon also comes with a detailed colour education booklet containing fascinating information about the moon. This Christmas Gift will not only look great in your child's room but will also inspire them to learn more about the world around them.

The RC Illuminated Moon will cost you somewhere in the region of £29.99 and is available from Amazon, Argos, Toymaster and all good toy stores.

Make sure your kids are well and truly Frozen this Christmas!

The unprecedented popularity of Disney's Frozen shows no sign of slowing down, and SAMBRO has a range of unique Frozen goodies that will make your very own little versions of Elsa or Anna the envy of all their friends.

The collection includes lots of arts and crafts entertainment for children of all ages including the Frozen Filled Backpack which is a must-have for any fan of the film.

Featuring the amazing characters, the bag contains a notebook, pencil case and pen so back to school after Christmas will be a doddle. Priced at around £15 available at Argos.

House getting filled with Frozen artwork?  Well why not harness and channel their inner artist with the Frozen Colouring Table?

The self-assembly table includes chunky coloured crayons and a 5 metre colouring roll which features illustrations of the Frozen characters which little girls can spend endless hours colouring in. Priced around £12.

The ice-cool Frozen Large Magnetic Scribbler will allow your children to create fun art on the go. It features a magnetic pen and two themed magnetic stamps. The scribbler also comes in medium and small so perfect for stocking fillers for every Frozen fan you know! Prices start from £2. The large Scribbler is priced at around £10.

Little girls will adore their very own Frozen Sparkle Station - a cushioned desk with its very own light so you can illuminate your artwork. It features six themed colouring sheets and six coloured markers for on the go arty fun. Perfect for long journeys to see family during the holidays. Around £15.

The collection also includes art cases, coloured pencils, a colour wheel and funky Colour your Own Frozen Bag sets starting at around £5.



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