Christmas Giveaway – Macaroon Personalized Cellphone Cover

Posted on November 25, 2013 by anasilvasimoes

I’m so excited – the team from Macaroon would like to offer one lucky person the chance to personalized a Cellphone cover to the value of R 350.00

All you need to do is follow two easy steps, LIKE Macaroon’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/macaroon.co) and email ana@hrangels.co.za your Name and Contact details.

Giveaway ends Friday 29.11.2013 and the Winner of this Giveaway will be notified on Monday.

The Covers area available for the following cellphones:

iPhone 5
iPhone 4 / 4s
Blackberry Bold: 9900 / 9930
Blackberry Z10
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S2

Have a look below at all the awesome covers you can pick from!

http://www.macaroon.co/macaroon/content/en/macaroon/cell-phone-covers

Some T’s and C’s – Only SA residents residing in SA may enter – Winner will be selected via Random.org

Good Luck and Enjoy!!

Christmas Gifts Guide Part 3 – Men

Posted on November 21, 2013 by anasilvasimoes

This was a pretty hard task for me – I cant stand the cliche soap on a rope or socks and ties as gifts for men.The other difficult feit was that mens gifts tend to be a little more on the expensive side …….their wants not their need to haves that is!

These are just a few of the “gadgets” I came across:

Top of my find list is this awesome Husqvarna Automower this little baby is fantastic.Watch the video attached http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMg2XrN_gU&list=PLBGCY-3OzO0b-yW6YkIQLrkkW7DwRffb4

For prices and dealerships in South Africa Click on the link to view the closest stockist - http://www.husqvarna.com/za/dealers/dealer-locator/

I man who wears Cuff Links is perfectly finished in my opinion Personalized (R 590.00) or fun (R 240.00) excl their delivery prices.

http://www.hellothula.co.za/products/engraved-initial-cufflinks & http://www.mantality.co.za/style/cufflinks/iphone-rhodium-cufflinks-set.htm

This gadget has been around for sometime now and its also be on my hubby’s list for a while – ideal for office games like Minute to Win it over lunch – Prices vary R300 – R 500 Available @

http://www.mantality.co.za/stuff/fitness/nsd-neon-powerball-pro-red.html
http://www.fruugo.co.za/nsd-powerball-fusion-pro/p-1881107
Cape Union Mart
Caves – Eastgate
Sportsmans Warehouse

Cool Beans Design makes the most amazing art prints,be it personalized or creative.Ideal for the young bachelor in your life who has great taste.

http://www.coolbeansdesign.co.za/custom-prints/

Cool Beans Design will be giving a 20% Discount to everyone who goes and likes their FACEBOOK page- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cool-Beans-Design-Agency/140760239299227?ref=br_tf

and order prints no later than next week Friday (29.11.2013)

For the James Bond in every man this Secret Safe is his for (R 250.00 excl delivery) http://www.mantality.co.za/stuff/home-and-office/book-safe.html or at Crafters Market http://www.craftersmarket.co.za/ourstores.php

If the man in your life has a 2nd love and by that I say his cars , bike , 4 Wheeler ,Off Road Bike , Jet Ski etc then this is the perfect gift for him and I’m pretty sure you will use it to.The Karcher High Pressure Cleaner.The above two are currently on special at Makro, the basic model is now selling for R 799.00 and the K 3.150 is currently on special for R1399.00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qVwswkKrkE&list=TLkz15MpcBMtEjoU1ZksehucKtisU4Xg6P

Add to their already collection – the new GTA5 has been out since late September, the best price on this game was from Kalahari.com for R 649.00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xHcvug3WI

Happy Shopping

Christmas Gifts Guide Part 2: Woman

Posted on November 13, 2013 by anasilvasimoes

Our family is pretty open and easy-going when it comes to our gifts – over the years I’ve realized that keeping a mental note of my wish list is a good thing and encourage my family to do the same – we avoid unnecessary unwanted gifts.Yes it is the thought that counts but with the pressure of this time of the year we might be so fed up that buying every female the exact same gift set so we get out the stores quickly makes us miss the mark and frankly spend unnecessary money. When the time comes to do the shopping we usually ask if anyone has anything on their Christmas list – taking into account that times are tough and its got to be budget friendly.(Remember I only need to buy for a select few in my family)

For the woman in our lives I came across this items:

I love these so much they even on my Christmas List this year – retailing for R275.00 – Click below for their Facebook page to view the other colours.There is also stunning Flipster flats ideal for all the Year end Functions underway.With its little bag its perfect to keep in your bag /clutch when those stunning heels become killer heels / or if you attempt to pull a Kim Kardashian move and do your Christmas shopping in Sky High Heels I guarantee you , you going to want theses

https://www.facebook.com/FlipstersSouthAfrica/app_270990276335591

Personalized Diaries for that busy someone – this is the 2nd year I will be gifting myself one of these beauties – I use mine daily and I couldn’t live without my gorgeous diary – every page is personalized with the names of those in your family so you can diarize your day and the kids …..the last space is for meals.At the end of each month there are a few pages printed with your name on it, you can utilize these to write last minute notes for your kids teachers .It’s definitely a can’t do without item.I love mine.Priced at R 500.00 they perfect for a mom,wife or sister.

For the Fashionistas in my life who just got their new mobile phones , I’m thinking personalized cellphone covers.The Photo portrait cover is ideal for Grandmothers.

Price R 350.00

House Rules – Ideal for New Home Owners or Newly Engaged /Married Couples this is an awesome gift. R 100.00

ALL THE ABOVE ITEMS ARE FROM MACAROON – see link below

http://www.macaroon.co/macaroon/content/en/macaroon/home

Gold Side Cross ( R 499.99 excl delivery) – all the rage at the moment and they look beautiful around the neck.Unashamed Christian Jewellery & Gifts - Available anywhere in SA , have an amazing collection of personalized items the Side Cross being def my favourite.

http://www.unashamedchristiangifts.co.za/Name+Necklace & https://www.facebook.com/unashamedchristiangifts

From - http://www.hellothula.co.za/ranges/personalized-jewellery – these beautiful personalized rings under the Christmas tree would make any woman smile from ear to ear.This website offer so much more,also has beautiful Cuff Links for men that you can personalize but I’ll chat about that in Part 3 of our Gift Guide.

Now if you have a look I haven’t even moved from my chair – all these items can be purchased online and delivered to your door avoiding the shopping maze at the malls.Be sure to notice how long items will take to be made or delivered to avoid disappointment.

BeautyByLeanneRoux( http://www.youtube.com/user/Beautybyleanneroux)just came across this Must-Have product , no matter what age it’s a must have , use whatever nail polish colour you want to follow instructions on the video and you will have salon gel nails for 10 days how great is that value for money? – Available at Dischem Stores – Costs just under R 300.00 for the lamp and the gels etc are about R 40.00

Click here to see how easy it is – http://www.essence.eu/nailcollege/en/gel-studio/step-by-step/colour/

I could spend the whole day adding to this post and I will probably add to it as I find more wonderful items.

Enjoy!

Gearing Up for the Festive Season – Christmas Decoratioins – Favourite Finds

Posted on November 12, 2013 by anasilvasimoes

This time of the year rolls by and I start counting the days.Its a family thing – we love ,love Christmas, and I want this to continue with my children.

Set up and decorating the Christmas tree (which usually happens on the 1st December) was a major family do.As I got older I’d visualize a colour theme for the year and we would all decorate.I’d step out to get the drinks and snacks only to find that every Christmas decoration had been placed on the tree by my dad,even the old falling apart ones – you know the kind where velvet Santa seems to be disappearing , would make it on the tree.I ‘d be all……..” dad whats this it’s not part of the colour scheme?’ my dad would say it just looked nice with all of them on.I think back and wonder if it was a sentimental thing for him seeing as those decorations were their 1st after my mom and dad got married- I salvaged a few of them a few years back and they go up on my tree every year.Lol I really miss my dad most at Christmas time.

The only year we didn’t set up the tree was the year he passed away – the saddest Christmas I’ve ever had.My children have brought back my joy for Christmas and all the festivity that comes with it.

We are currently looking for the most awesome Christmas tree to invest in, however Christmas Decorations are a annual shopping adventure all on its own.I add to my collection every year.

Here are a few gorgeous decor items I’ve come across….enjoy!

The above products are all available at @Home stores – I love this paper mache look as I have been thinking of …..having a “Greener” Christmas and using old newspaper and a pretty ribbon to wrap my gifts – its the only pet peeve I have over this season – beautifully wrapped gifts in expensive paper only to be torn to shreds in seconds.

We bought our 1st advent this year(shockingly at the beginning of October) – a keepsake for years to come….from Woolworths.

I got lost at Woolworths with all the amazing stuff they have available for this year’s Christmas.

The little bells are for my little boy Luca who loves anything musical ,he spent ages playing with them.The Santa Mug I’ll be spoiling myself with…you moms know what Im talking about – no rush to get them to school so a silent cup of coffee in the morning and on Christmas day the perfect time to use this Santa Mug…early in the morning when the kitchen smells of fresh Cinnamon baked cookies the kids are still fast asleep and your about to begin the rest of the Christmas menu.The calm before the storm!

If you really want to spoil yourself with beautiful ornaments John Lewis delivers to South Africa and they have beautiful stuff – http://www.johnlewis.com/christmas/c5000025.Most of the glass baubles cost ₤ 3.00 each so R 50.00 excl delivery.

I bought one of these for my little boy’s 1st Christmas – I’m Sentimental – so if you like me or just had a baby or know of someone who will have a baby close to Christmas this Villeroy and Boch Christmas Heart Decoration is a beautiful keepsake – cost ₤ 13.50 excl delivery.

Spoil the man in your life

Posted on November 5, 2013 by anasilvasimoes

My husband has a pretty life changing interview tomorrow.One we have been praying about for sometime now.

I decided to treat him to the perfect shave.The last time my husband stepped foot in a barber shop or hair salon was the day of our wedding and only because he just didn’t feel like shaving his own hair.The “haircut” cost him the equivalent of 5.00 USD and that was 11 years ago.

Through word of mouth we came across SMART in Randhart.

This is what hubby looked like before the magic:

And…..these are the steps that followed…………………………

Hubby was relaxed and looked fantastic afterwards.In his words……he will definitely be back and back often …this team is amazing…what an experience!

He’s now wants to treat his brother and brother in law to a good shave!

Below are their contact details…they are amazing and budget friendly.

Fyi – they do threading as well with a killer neck massage that will leave you instantly relaxed – I’ve had my eyebrows threaded in a few places and I was so impressed I can def call them my eyebrow guys!

@Hubby – May the Lord be with you tomorrow – we love you xxooxx

Halloween 2013

Posted on October 31, 2013 by anasilvasimoes

The boys were so exited this morning as we got dressed for Nursery School.There was a Halloween Party at school and they had to get dressed up and moms were asked to provide a small candy for each child in the classroom.

For their outfits I did a colab with Baby-X and I was not disappointed – I didn’t want a costume per se, but something somewhat versatile and wouldn’t make them sweat and feel uncomfortable.See below as to what Baby-X came up with.Their outfits look amazing.

If you would like to order please check out:

With all the excitement I kept today’s craft super easy and super quick – They made their own treat bags using stick Chalkboard paper for eyes and mouth and a brown paper bag…what could be easier than that?

Baby -X Contact details on FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Baby-X/136983122984619

Whats on the Christmas List for the kids?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by anasilvasimoes

If hubby would permit I’d set up our Christmas tree in early October , he says I’m as bad as the chain stores…but I love this season.People are happier, they nicer to one another and there is just this air of love and hope.

I start keeping an eye out for Christmas present ideas round about this time and because only the kids in our family get presents ( I have brought a complaint forward to the hierarchy of the family as I absolutely love – love unwrapping presents, small, big , cheap, expensive I don’t mind wrap up my favourite chocolate and let me unwrap it and I’m happy).So my Christmas buying list looks a little like this:

Husband
Sons
Brother
Mom
Mom In Law
Girl Cousins x 2
Boys Cousins x 4
Baby G
Baby T

Here are a few of the awesome items I’ve come across:

These products from Boon Inc are not only pretty but so functional – Available at Reggies Stores

For the perfect Bathtime – The Frog and Ladybird Pod ,Bath Toy scoop and bath product holder is too cute and functional – sticks to bath walls with semi-permanent adhesive strips, but won’t harm tile or wall surfaces.

The Boon Inc Naked 2-Position Collapsible Baby Bathtube – Made to support your growing baby in numerous ways.Recline it, expand it, drain it, collapse it and hang it up to dry – ideal because you get to pack it away when not in use.

Perfect for Nursery School or when you on the go – Boon Inc Trunk Snack Box

I absolutely adore this product because my little boys have them.It washes well and I just love them – R 420.00 from http://www.cinnamonsue.co.za

Just in time after the release of the Movie Smurfs 2 – Smurf Light at Reggies R 129.90

One of my favourite finds of the day where these Trunki PaddlePaks ideal for all those swimming party get togethers and for packing their cosi and towels for school- Available at Reggies

Pretend play is big in our household and these TMNT dress up items are great.I’ve found them at Makro and Checkers

Ideal for both boys and girls are the Tugo Toys – think Lego Tubular Lego with versatility thanks to the colab with Twinsavers.Kids can add and be creative using our recycled toilet paper rolls.

http://www.tugo.co.za/

Now if I were a kid again the little fashion designer in me would really come alive with these from TopModel available at PNA stores and Cardies – they will keep any future fashionista busy for hours

Would love to know what you have on your Christmas list ideas for the kids this year – drop me a line.

04.11.2013

LiteBrix – Retail @ R 279.00 – I was so happy to come across these toys this weekend at my local Makro.Perfect for any kid – these Lego type toys light up how cool is that?

Enjoy!

Busy Baker

Posted on October 25, 2013 by anasilvasimoes

I’ve been busy this morning with orders for clients.

Here are a few examples of the biscuits I made.

I used my secret Pumpkin Pie spice to make these biscuits and my taste testers love love love them.

If you are interested in ordering please email me: ana@hrangels.co.za

Enjoy!

Restaurant biscuits to offer with coffees

Craft – Halloween Tissue Box Creation

Posted on October 23, 2013 by anasilvasimoes

With Halloween being a fairly new holiday celebrated in this country – I’m trying to find inexpensive fun ways to keep the boys entertained and as I don’t like anything Witch, tombstone and vampire like the dear pumpkin will do.

We worked with tissue boxes in the middle of the year and the kids at the school always ask when we can do more.

I came up with my pumpkin tissue box:

What you going to need:

2x A4 Orange Cardboard Sheets
Scissors or paper-cutter
Masking tape
Double sided tape
Ribbon
Round tissue box – Twinsaver

I’ve wanted to use this style tissue box for the longest time.

On the seam of the tissue box place 3 pieces of double sided tape then cover the outside of the tissue box with the 1st sheet of A4 cardboard (you will have to snip it to size).
Use another 3 pieces of double sided tape on the INSIDE of the cardboard as you are coming to a close to neatly finish covering the container.
Cut the additional A4 into 2cm thick strips

Remove the top plastic hole and add tiny strips of double sided tape to the edge of your 2cm strip and attach to the inside of the rim ,once finished with all strips put the lid back on the top of the tube.

Remove the bottom plastic cover, using pieces of masking tape secure the bottom strips to the inner-side of the tube.Once you have secured all strips replace the plastic cover.

Cut ribbon and fold to look like a leave , using double sided tape place it on the top rim of the lid of the tissue box.

Nice and easy…..Enjoy!

These are a few of my favourite things………Summer 2013 – For the casual mom

Posted on October 17, 2013 by anasilvasimoes

It was a surprisingly looooong Winter for me perhaps becasue the boys got sick right at the end and it felt like forever.I patiently awaited the return of warmer days of Ice lollies and light clothing and happy bright colours.

Ive come across a couple of new items Im totally loving and have added to my “would-like” list.

Bag @ Woolworths R499.99

2AsSY$37cU3K0ZaKjZ6H874A7$kj

Little Summer LWD / LBD from Woolworths R 375.00

These dresses are light ,comfortable and can be dressed both up or down,Throw on gorgeous bright accessories (Necklaces from Woolworths and Scarves from Call it Spring) and you good to go!

Keep in monochrome for this season’s hot look