The Hot Chocolate Kit | Gees Grotto

Cooee, 

So as part of Gee's Grotto, I decided to write about another gift idea which can also be a decoration after used. ( Explained after)

Look back for previous Gees Grotto Posts as I have been doing them all weekend

I got inspiration for this on Pinterest but I have changed it so it suits my friends. I made 6 in total , 5 large pots and 1 little pot ( secret santa idea). 

I made hot chocolate kits with a little something , a homemade hot chocolate stirrer. Once the hot chocolate has been made , you stir in the chocolate stick to create a extra chocolate taste or it can just be eaten on its own.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED- The kits;

Jars ( I used Coffee and Nutella)
Hot Chocolate Mix (Powder)
Marshmallows
Biscuits TIP; Make sure they will fit in the jars.
Chocolates

DECORATION;
I used washy tape , ribbon and bows

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED- Chocolate Stirrer; MAKES 15

Chocolate mould case (Poundland have loads)
Chocolate bars ( 300g)
Decoration; Sprinkles
Sticks or Straws
A Small amount of the hot chocolate powder *Optional*

READY!

THE KIT
Made sure that the jars are washed and I would decorate them first as if you do it after the layers would be ruined.

Measure equally the hot chocolate powder into the jars. TIP; Make a cone shape item (could be Paper).

Add the Marshmallows.

Add the biscuits; TIP- Place them around the outside so you can see them.

Add the chocolates; I choose reindeer to make it christmassy.

You can leave them there or..

Add The Chocolate Stirrer;

TO MAKE; 

Wash the mould to make sure it is completely dried.

I used a water bath to melt the chocolate which I found was best but could use a microwave.

Add the decoration first to the mould

Spoon the melted chocolate into the moulds; the neater the better.

Add the sticks/ straws
(IF USING STRAWS) Cut the straws to how long you want the sticks; TIP- Remember they have to be long enough to use in a mug/ cup.

Sprinkle the how chocolate powder over the top for decoration


Place in Fridge/Freezer and leave to set.

Then add them to the hot chocolate kits.

DECORATION USES; 

They can clean the kit out and because you have decorated it , they can add a candle. Then they have a christmas tea light. *BEWARE OF THE ADD DECORATIONS*

So Thats my kits all ready for christmas.

Let me know if you make them and how they go

Gee x

Ideas For Mums | Gees Grotto

Cooee,

So if you don't know I'm doing a Christmas weekend special called Gees Grotto. Here are Fridays and Saturdays links;
Friday
http://geegrain.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/ideas-for-dads-gees-grotto.html
Saturday
http://geegrain.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/diy-personalised-christmas-decorations.html


So ideas for mums; NOT MY IMAGES

The Baking Mum;

Baking equipment are always a good idea. Boots always do ranges of baking items by chefs and cooks.

LINK

LINK

Beauty Mums

Beauty kits are always round. All different prices.

LINK

LINK

Fashion Mums;

Winter. Summer. All Year Round Fashion.

LINK

LINK

I hope this helped you with ideas. I found shopping for my mum really hard at Christmas as she likes certain things.

Gee x

DIY Personalised Christmas Decorations | Gee's Grotto

Cooee,

So Gee's Grotto is all about Christmas , this includes mainly present ideas and decorations ideas.

So I love little DIY's and I got the idea while searching for presents for my friends. However, I didn't find anything that I thought was worth buying.

I decided to make them personalised tree decorations that they will keep forever.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED; 

Scrabble Letters ( EBAY LINK) Tip - Check the amount of letters that you will need before buying.

Glue Gun or Strong glue

Ribbon or String

Scissors

1) Arrange your letters so that you don't waste time.

2)Start gluing the letters together. If you are using a hot glue gun please be careful! Also you may need to hold the pieces together while it dries a bit

3) Do this for all of your names

4) Measure your ribbon beforehand so that it forms a loop

5) Using the glue make close that it ribbon is looped

6) Using the glue again, fasten the ribbon into place. I pushed the ribbon into the middle square of each name.

So here's the finished product;

I hope that you liked this little DIY, Let me know if you make them and if they worked for you.

Gee x

Ideas For Dads | Gee's Grotto

Cooee,

So Gee's Grotto is all about Christmas , this includes mainly present ideas and decorations ideas.


So I'm always struggling for ideas for presents for my dad. But this year , I actually had a few this year which surprised me. Here are some;

1) Box of Treats

My idea is to do a box full of my dads favourite things. These would include his favourite sweets , films and Cd's. That way you know that your dad will like it. I plan on putting useful things such as socks ( My Dads classic want) , also, some fun items that will humour him.

Also it can be as expensive as you want. (LINK)
 *IMAGE SCREENSHOT FROM LINK*

2) Band Tickets

When my dad was younger he always went to see bands. I know that some of his favourite bands are touring so I have found tickets which I can get him. You could look at this like a daddy and daughter/son day. Treat your dad this Christmas.



3) Wallets

Every dad needs one. Perfect as a last minute gift as watches. (LINK)

4) This is not a gift but a helping tip.

Listen and remember everything he says. For example, I knew about my dads favourite bands because we had a conversation about one of their songs randomly.


I hope that this gave you some ideas. I will link some websites which helped me;

http://www.marksandspencer.com/c/flowers-and-gifts/gifts-for-him
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/gifts/shop-by-recipient/for-fathers


Gee x

BBC MUSIC AWARDS GRWM - Taylor Swift Inspired

Cooee,

So I was lucky enough to get tickets to go to the BBC Music Awards. It was amazing night and I'm writing this while watching the awards on my TV.

I thought that I would do a get ready with me. I went for a Taylor Swift inspired make up look from her video Blank Spaces. If you read my last favourites you will know that I have been loving this song.

Make up;
I will list my makeup below the images. Sorry for the lighting but I was on the train also most of this is High End.

MAC NC15 Studio Fix Foundation

MAC NW20 Studio Fix Powder

Collection Concealer in Warm Medium

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

MAC Charcoal Brown ( Eye Brows)

No7 Stay Precise Eyeliner

Benefit They're Real Mascara

Topshop Lipliner Deception ( I searched for it but I cant find it- Its a deep red/purple)

MUA Lipstick Shade 1

Outfit;
As you can tell I love H&M at the moment

H&M Dress (LINK Similar)

H&M Cape (LINK Similar)

H&M Shoes (LINK)

Hair;

I used on the ends of my hair the night before BEE Strong Leave in Conditioner from Herbal Essences. (LINK)



So that was my look for the night and it was so amazing. Also I got to see such amazing acts live that I never thought I would see.

I hope that you like the look

Gee x

Benefit make over

Cooee,

So as a Christmas present to my best friend , I took her to Benefit and we got both our make up done and got all the tips and tricks. This was an amazing day and was topped for with lots of shopping. Perfect idea for friends who love makeup. 

We had a lovely Lady whose name I sadly can't remember but she had amazing purple and blue ombré hair. I thought that I would show you the look she decided to go for. She asked about my skin type and told me the best products to use. Also she went for a everyday look which can be build up to a night look. 

Here are my before and after images as well as listed below all the products. I will try and find the links to all. 

                                                                    Tripe moisturiser (LINK)

Ultra Radiance Mist (LINK)

Porefessional (LINK)

That gal primer(LINK)

Big easy bb cream (LINK)

Hello flawless powder(LINK)

Lemon aid eye primer(LINK)

Brow zing (LINK)

Big beautiful eyes (LINK)

They're real mascara (LINK)

Sugar bomb blush (LINK)

Balm(LINK)

Rockateur lip gloss(LINK)

I don't really feel that I can comment on the products much as I didn't apply them and I only wore the look for that day. I think that I would wear this look every day if I had the time in the mornings.

I brought from the day a Christmas Balm set which I will be doing a review on as soon as I have tried all the products.

Gee x 

November Favourites

Cooee,

It feels like I haven't done one of these in a while. So I will start with my makeup favourites , I have been trying to change my everyday makeup recently and I think that I have found my perfect routine. I have chosen a couple of m favourite products from this.

Makeup;
So the first favourite is BB Cream Rimmel. In my products wars post (HERE), I said that it was quite dark for my skin. But since I have a tan from my holiday , I have been using it as it suits my skin colour more. My skin has got some angry blemishes recently from the stress of A-Levels and this product helps them. I would recommend this product if you hate the feel of foundation as it has more of a lighter coverage.

 

My brush favourite has to be Real Techniques Powder Brush. I love how it packs just the right amount of powder on my face without looking cake-y. I used to use an AVON brush for powder and I love it but now it's left in my brush holder.

Avon Eyebrow Pencil, I usually use powder but since I have become more lazy with my brows, I have been drawing them on with a pencil. This was my first pencil that I used when I started dealing with the brows and I forgot how much I loved it.

Fashion;

So I only have two favourites for fashion for this month. My first is a crop top from Miss Selfridge. It's got a daisy floral pattern and has a collar. I wore this to school the other day and I got people asking where I got it from. I was worried that it was too loud for me but obviously not.( Sadly I cant find a link)

 

Next I have been leaving in black jeans and I never thought that I would be a person to wear black jeans. I love how they go with everything and my most worn pair have to be from New look. They are a jeggings but demin material.

Music;

Taylor Swift- Blank Spaces- (LINK)
 I love Taylor. I still haven't got her albums yet but I have heard amazing things. I'm hoping that I get it for Christmas! 

One Direction- Four (LINK)
This album! I love the boys but sadly I only like the second half. I feel like a horrible fan but some of the songs annoy me. God I feel horrible for saying that. My favourites have to be Clouds , spaces and act my age. 

Let me know your favourites of this month. 

Gee x

School Photo Drug Store Makeup

Cooee,

Last week I had the dreaded school photo. I'm in sixth form now so I don't have to wear uniform. So I dressed smartly and I thought that I would go for flawless makeup. Then I thought that I would help others out and say what products I used.

I'm going to list them below the picture and they are all drug store apart from a little cheat but I have a drug store copy.

Foundation; Bourjois Healthy Mix SHADE; No53 Light Beige
Powder; Rimmel Translucent powder
Bronzer; Benefit Hoola (DRUG STORE; Sleek Face Palette)
Eyebrows; Avon Colour trend (no label but I believe it was that)
Eye; MUA Eye palette MATTE
Crease- Fade & Chino as well as a touch of Truffle
All over- Unwrap
Mascara- Max Factor False Lash Effect Waterproof ( which was likely as it was raining quite bad)
Lip; Maybelline New York Colorsensational 630 Velevt Beige


I hope this gives you some ideas for your school photo makeup. This isn't my everyday makeup but it could be yours.

Gee x

BodyShop Lip & Cheek Doll Special Edition REVIEW

Cooee,

So my mum brought two of these from the body shop for her friends but she doesn't think that they would like them so she said about my friends for Christmas.  ( I know my friends read this and sadly this is not a clue as to what your getting!) I already have my friends presents sorted and all I need to do the buy them. (Post coming soon!!!)

I tried one of the stains and I love it. It gives a natural look to your lips and doesn't make your lips look covered in lipgloss or lipstick. If you don't like the feel of either than I would recommend a lip stain.

One Application

Second Application

This is special edition for this Christmas so I would grab it fast. £10 is reasonable so the product I think as you don't use a lot and its buildable if you want a stronger red. Sadly they don't come in different colours but Body Shop if you want to do that , that's perfectly fine with me!

I love the cute bottle and I love the doll look. The brush is sponge like ( and I know the name but I cant for the life of me remember what it is even with the helping hand that is Google!) and makes applying the product easy. It applies smoothly and is very moisturising to the lips.

When reading about how to apply to the cheeks, it says "Apply a small amount of our
Lip & Cheek doll to the apples of your cheeks BEFORE your base". When I tried this , it was easy to blend and gave a natural blush look. It was not too strong and is easier buildable.

Lip & Cheek Doll (Link)

I hope you liked this little review as I really liked this product.

Let me know what you think..

Gee x