Hot or not?

by Ellie on January 27, 2012

You’ve missed it, right? Hot or not is back! Just in time to perk you up, at the end of a hard week!

So, where were we? Ah yes, last time Joseph Fiennes came over all brooding and dark, and quite frankly had me in a bit of a flustered state! I’ve gotten over him now though. A girl can’t chain herself to one object of unrequited lust forever!

This weeks chap is certainly raising a few pulses! He’s gone from Saturday Night Fever, via Emmerdale, to keeping the ladies (and gents) a tad misty eyed, as he skates around the ice of a Sunday evening.

Who can it be? Well, let’s find out!

Matthew Wolfenden, hot or not?

Yes, he’s wearing pink and sequins. No, I don’t give a monkey’s! This young man is the reason I’m watching Dancing on Ice, purely for his *cough* skating skills, of course!  He’s training for the show at my local ice rink. Perhaps it’s time I learned how to skate again?

It’s not my call though. You decide….

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Generations of children have grown up with the stories of Winnie the Pooh. As a child I remember reading A. A. Milnes’ wonderful books, which were beautifully illustrated by E. H. Shepard.

Over the decades, this honey obsessed little bear has been introduced to new generations of children, largely with the help of Disney, through film, and the vision of toy manufacturers.

So, relieved we were to learn that finally, Winnie the Pooh had arrived in the LEGO family! He along with his famous friends, can now by played with, by even the tiniest of toddler hands, thanks to the ingenuity of the designers at LEGO DUPLO.

The LEGO DUPLO Winnie the Pooh Range features the familiar friendly bear himself, along with Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger. The range is suitable from 18 months upwards, and as with all LEGO DUPLO sets, is fully compatible with all the other LEGO DUPLO ranges.

My 2 year old daughter absolutely adores this range. There is just something so utterly loveable about Winnie the Pooh and his friends, which appeals to her, a lot! These brightly coloured characters and their environments have been brilliantly interpreted by the folk at LEGO DUPLO, and while remaining true to the Disney images of Winnie the Pooh we all know and love, make a seamless addition to the LEGO DUPLO family.

As with all LEGO DUPLO sets, this range can be used for imaginative play, along with helping our littlest folk become introduced to the concept of counting, and introduce them to construction and colours.

We can’t wait to see what the designers at LEGO DUPLO come up with next!

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The winner of the Philips Azur GC4890 Man Iron is…..

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Darren

Congratulations Darren. I’ll be in touch shortly with details of how to claim your prize I’m sure you’ll have hours of fun *cough* with your new toy! Happy ironing!

Thanks and commiserations to everyone else who tweeted and commented to enter. Better luck next time!

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Channelling my inner Christina Hendricks – The M&S Party Dress Challenge

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You know me. I’m always attending soirées and luncheons that require me to be groomed and gorgeous. *cough* When M&S asked me if I’d like to try one of their Secret Support Party Dresses, I thought what better way to disguise all those little lumps and bumps, and make me appear even more goddess like! [...]

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Chinese Braised Beef

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Feeding my photography need with Kodak Easyshare Touch and the Big App

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Tesco Mum of the Year – Meet Julie Jones, Tesco Compassionate Mum of the Year

January 17, 2012

When my Mum passed away, my brother and I were just 3 and 5 years old. My Grandma & Grandpops moved in, to help my father cope. We were very lucky to have them. They were compassionate enough to give up their home, to help us. But faced with such a tragic situation, some children simply don’t [...]

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a ‘Man Iron’, shaped like a spaceship! – Philips Man Iron Giveaway

January 16, 2012

We all have jobs that we hate. You know, those household chores that tip you to the edge of sanity? Well, for me that task is ironing. Lucky for me, I have someone to do it for me! Noooooo, I don’t pay anyone! My husband does it, along with all the laundry. Yes, you did [...]

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