Review : Travelogue scratch maps

In the Summer I bought a Luckies scratch map for my sister and her husband as a wedding gift. They love to travel and once I'd had it framed it was a perfect gift. The quality and looks of it were very impressive.

When I got the chance to review the Travelogue which was also made by Luckies of London I expected the same quality and my expectations were high.

I am pleased to say I wasn't disappointed.

The Travelogue is in a plain, thick cardboard wallet and has two sides once you open it. The left hand wallet contains your 8 mini scratch maps which each has a different region of the World. Although we aren't yet 'World' travellers as a family, we have visited quite a few places in Europe. I scratched off the places we have been and it was really easy and fun to scratch off.

It also includes a travel journal that you can write in your travel plans, record your visits, useful information and contact details. Its a good sturdy journal and I would say that it would be very robust on your travels.

This would make a great gift for anybody that like to travel or is interested in the World.  This would also be a perfect gift for my 7 year old son who is fascinated with maps, countries and travelling. It would be lovely for him to start writing about his travels and where he would like to visit next and when he is older. Its defiantly something you would keep forever.

You should really have a look at all the other Luckies products iwoot.com sell.

The only downside to the Travelogue is that it makes you want to travel more and my bank balance doesn't think this is a good idea...

*I was sent the Travelogue free to review but all opinions are my own.

Gift guide for the outdoors type

In the media there has been such harsh reports of what weather we should expect this year. I personally hate being cold, I love to wrap up over winter and keep as warm as I can. In my opinion you can never have enough scarfs, gloves and woolly socks.

I find it quite hard to find gifts for male members of the family, particularly Dads! I (and I'm sure most people) buy my Dad socks most years,  but instead of just ordinary socks I'm going to buy him some socks that are bound to keep his feet warm, a good investment, not socks that will get holes in the toes after a few wears and ones that will keep his feet snugly warm!

So with the weatherman's advice I'm hunting for warm gifts and I have put together some ideas, for the males on your gift list, Bush Wear has some excellent gifts to help keep them warm this winter.

And everyone appreciates a hot cuppa, over the past week I've seen Mums on the school run with their hot brews waiting to pick up their children. Plain black would suit a man just fine!

Zippo Hand warmer / Marque thermal mug / Insulated gloves / Sock fiberfur

I think the Zippo Hand warmer is an absolutely brilliant idea, my father-in-law has rheumatoid arthritis and suffers with cold hands and feet. This would be great to slip inside his gloves, or socks once his gets home.

Will you be buying any 'warm' gifts for anyone this year?

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Motorbike gift wishlist

Its that time of year when myself and everybody else are starting to think about the perfect Christmas gifts. My boys (this includes my husband) are HUGE motorbike fans. 

I often get dragged into the World of motorbikes and find myself oowwwing and arrring at the TV screen during Moto GP. 

I find boys so hard to buy for especially when they have everything already. Dave obviously has all the gear needed to ride a bike so I've thought about the less obvious things... things that every motorbike fan should have in their life!

As for the younger boys they have motorbike models, bikes that look like motorbikes, helmets that look like motorbike helmets and just about everything Rossi (the World's best motorbike rider... apparently) branded you can think of.

So I have thought of different things this year, possibly things that might make my life slightly easier - but nether the less things that they will like too :)

Motorbike slippers would be perfect for all the boys in my family.

Motorcycle cake mould This would make my life so much easier when I'm asked for motorbike cakes.

Motorcycle sign Great to remind me to leave a space for Dave on the drive!

Motorcycle Key holder  Perfect for Dave to put his keys AWAY....

Do your have motorbike fans in your house?

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