Perfect and Personalised Gift Ideas from Wrappz

Its another period of celebration, holidays and of course gifting again; Easter is here and I just love the thought of being able to shop online for a variety of gifts devoid of all the the stress of shopping in store especially with the kids.

Speaking of which, I thought I would tell you about Wrappz, an online store which provides beautiful personalised gifts which you will find perfect for birthdays,anniversaries and every special moment worth being celebrated.

Wrappz Online Store Logo
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All of the products they offer are produced right here in the UK, which I think great for factors such as:
Print quality
-Only high quality materials which means you get a premium product.

Skilled Artistry
-You get to purchase beautifully designed products which have been designed by super talented artists.

 Speedy delivery
-You can purchase an item/items knowing that it will be delivered as promptly and safely as possible.

Of course you can also put your own spin on things and put your imagination to work by generating your own preferred designs using your own texts and images or should you wish there is an array of easy to use templates to help you get started and make things easier with personalising your choice of items,you only need to add your texts and images to give you a nice looking instant collage!

If you are still searching for that ideal gift for that special person then you might want to try the personalised phone cases from Wrapped which comes with a 20% discount for a limited time only.

To claim this offer simply head over to the Wrappz  online store HERE  , and apply code  FBFAN20 at checkout to claim your 20% discount!  The code is particularly for personalised phone cases but can be used anywhere on the website at checkoout.

Have a look at some personalised items from Wrappz:

Thermal mugs: Wrappz Personalised designs
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Personalised Faux Leather Phone Case:Wrappz
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Sky Hardware Skins:Wrappz Personalised Designs
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Personalised Gaming Skins: Wrappz  Designs
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Find out more for yourself by visiting the Wrappz website HERE , and don't forget to use the discount code  FBFAN20  at checkout.

Happy Easter Lovelies! Enjoy the holidays xxx

Review: Brainwavz S1 Earphones

Over the weekend I received a fantastic pair of in ear monitors or if you would prefer earphones to try from Brainwavz.

The Brainwavz S1 earphones is described as a dynamic in ear monitor that uses dynamic driver speakers housed in an all-metal shell which have been tuned for a powerful bass,sweet vocals and accurate sound reproduction.

Brainwavz in ear monitors

My initial reaction on seeing the package was one of positive surprise because to be honest I was not expecting it to come in any form of fancy packaging so that helped me to form an initial opinion not only of the product but the manufacturer in itself.

 It's not every day you come across a product whose packaging has been painstakingly designed to help you form a positive first impression. I know there are quite a lot of products which rely on their packaging to sell for them whilst the contents in itself isn't exactly great. On the other hand, there's also products that come in very modest packaging but offering great quality content.

Brainwavz earphones: great packaging

I could not wait to find out which category the Brainwavz earphones  would fall into. I have had quite a few earphones in the past and being someone who relies on listening to music or a podcast or some inspiring messages on my commute to work to help me set the pace for my day there is always an ear piece or two in my bag. Just recently  I was pressed to let go of my second earphone which I kept as a spare in my bag just in case I forgot or misplaced my IPhone's earphones. I was looking out to replace my spare earphones so you can imagine just how pleased I was when I got offered the Brainwavz S1 earphones to try.

Brainwavz S1 earphones

Brainwavz:  ergonomically designed earphones

Having talked about the packaging, the product in itself looks great and the design is quite aesthetic,superior and ergonomic. It is designed to be worn over the ear for good sound isolation and of course comfort. I absolutely hate struggling to keep earphones that keep slipping out of the ears in place so I love this.

In terms of performance, I am really impressed. The sound input is rich and well balanced, just the way I like it. I noticed that it filters sounds quite well and equally picks the slightest of sounds which I really appreciate as it just makes the whole listening experience worthwhile.

Whilst I will not be drawing any comparisons between this earphones and any other brand making similar, my opinion of this product is that it is up to par with other high quality ear phones you will find out there.

I also like that it comes with a zip enclosed pouch or hard carrying case which means the ear piece can be safely tucked away when not in use. For someone like myself, I can at least save myself the hassle of not only emptying my bag in a bid to get to my ear phones but I can save myself some time trying to get my ear phones untangled as the carrying case will help to keep it nice and tidy for next use.

Brainwavz S1 over the ear earphones

Brainwavz:hard wearing case for ease and comfort

The Brainwavz  S1 earphones also comes with other accessories to include an airplane adapter,comply foam tips, silicone  bi-flange and tri-flange ear tips.

Brainwavz:contents and accessories. 

The Brainwavz S1 earphones is compatible with IPods, iPhones, MP3 players,computers,laptops and other audio devices.

You can purchase the Brainwavz over the ear  earphones for £37 by following the link  https://www.amazon.com//dp/B00G4UQ6U8/

**Brainwavz S1 earphones sent to me for review purposes. All views and opinions expressed are entirely mine**

Health and Lifestyle: Lets Talk about that Back Pain

Quite a number of people experience back pain at one point or the other. For some it might be an occassional thing perhaps due to a specific reason which they have been unable to identify but for some other people Back pain is an issue that continues to linger on with its effects impacting on the quality of their lifestyle and overall well being.

Research suggests that an estimated number of adults in the UK will experience back pain during their life time with attendant widespread social effects which include isolation,withdrawal and damaged relationships. Lower back pain has been identified as  the cause of disability worldwide and has been estimated to cost the UK economy over £6 billion. However, 90% of back pain sufferers stop consultation after just 3 months despite 3 in 4 people still suffering pain and disability one year later.
These findings suggest millions of back pain sufferers feel limited help is available and continue to suffer in silence.

Most people's low back pain is often described as ''non specific''. A situation that occurs when the pain does not arise from any medical condition such as,a slipped disc,fracture or even  a known disease but rather from the structures of the back and quite a handful of common lifestyle practices have been known to aggravate the problem.

I was reading a book titled ''Lifestyle change for Relief. At last'' by Dr Steven Geanopulos and I found it very helpful in terms of understanding back pain, it also contains detailed information on how to keep back pain at bay by caring for the spine and general health.

Lifestyle change for Relief. At last.
By Dr Geanopulos

The book covers key areas of interests relating to the spine, back pain and its management. These include a clear assessment of what chronic back pain means to each person, identifying causes of the chronic back pain,establishing the link between individual lifestyle and chronic pain,the role of nutrition/diet and of course a practical action plan to having a pain-free living.

What does Chronic Pain mean to you?
Lifestyle Change for Relief. At Last

What are the underlying causes of Chronic Pain
Lifestyle Change for Relief . At Last

Health and Lifestyle Choices and Chronic Pain
Lifestyle Change for Relief. At Last

Role of Nutrition
Lifestyle Change for Relief. At Last

Meditation does help improve health and lifestyle
Lifestyle Change for Relief. At Last

 The book has  opened my eyes to a lot of things I would otherwise not have paid extra attention to. For instance, I have been able to draw up an activity plan for myself to cover areas of nutrition,physical activity and of course meditation.

Action Plan! Planning is key
Lifestyle Change for Relief. At Last

As a mum and in full time work it might not be uncommon to hear me say I am exhausted leaving me no time to engage in other things really.However, I am prepared to make an effort to alter my lifestyle for healthier results as I now know that I do not really need to spend hours to achieve that.I will aim to incorporate 10 mins of exercise 3 days a week into my weekly schedule.Because of the kids I keep an excellent healthy eating plan already but I will also aim to make water my preferred go to beverage and cut back on the fizzies
(so help me God) and  I look forward to experimenting with meditation. Of course this will have to happen at a time when the kids are no where in sight, perhaps early in the morning before they get up from bed or when they are taking their afternoon nap or the whole purpose of meditating will be defeated!

 I suggest you read the expert tips and advice listed below on how best to manage the your back below. It  is very informative and helpful and  will come in handy for the management of back pain.

1-  De-Stress 
To be honest, even I need to be told and constantly reminded about this.
Prolonged stress can worsen pain due to the release of the hormone Cortisol and an increase in muscle tension. If you begin to sense and can establish you are mentally stressed ,  Addressing the state of mind by meditation or simply, quiet periods of reflection can help. Engaging in activites such as Yoga and Pilates which have been shown to help with stress and anxiety are also positive steps to take.

2- Watch your Weight 
Again, this is also something I also need to talk to myself about. I mean these are also very helpful tips that can be imbibed not just to help alleviate back pain for people that experience it but also for an optimal healthy lifestyle.
Maintaining a healthy life style is key.Ongoing poor nutritional choices and carrying excess weight can negatively impact the health on the long term and as such contribute to increased inflammation and lower back pain. Choosing to go for nutritious and well balanced diet, eating small healthy meals and snacks on a regular basis can mean you are less likely to let extreme hunger dictate  what you eat thus helping to avoid high calories and sugar options  which lead to weight gain.

3-Keep Moving
This is probably the most challenging of all. I mean when the opportunity arises who does not want to remain on the couch all day? Being a couch potato is probably the most relaxing thing ever and as a mum when I do get the opportunity to just raise my feet, I am there for as the longest time possible, sometimes as long as 5 minutes!

 Lack of regular movement can contribute to issues with the spine and degeneration of  spinal joints. So physical activity in the form of regular exercise is vital to care for the back.Controlled movement of the spine can also help those suffering from long term non specific lower back pain. A new study suggests that a device called KYROBAK which delivers a unique combination of continuous passive motion (CPM) and Oscillation Therapy(OT) significantly reduced pain scores in long term non specific lower back pain sufferers after just 10 minutes of use each day for 3 weeks.

-Source Spink Health/Dr Geanopulos

Alright then, off to start my first 10 mins of exercise. Stay Healthy!




***Copy of Lifestyle Change for Relief. At Last. by Dr Steven Geanopulos ,additional tips and advice received from Spink Health along with additional input from myself have been used to develop and write this post***