YOU'LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT!

With my Dad's 50th birthday fast approaching, I found myself asking the question 'What do I get the guy who has everything!?'  

The answer? A day of shooting... clay, nothing else!

So like proper country folk, we threw on our wellies and wax jackets and headed out into the country.

Welcomed by the fresh country air and the startling crack and bang of the shotguns in the distance we stood by and watched the professionals at work...

The guns were pretty too...

After listening to the ins and outs of stance, timing and technique, it was our turn and I have to be honest I started to feel a little nervous at the thought of having a fully loaded 7lb shotgun in my hands, and that all too familiar quote from my favourite childhood movie; 'You'll shoot your eye out' started to creep into mind! 

Dad on the other hand was a natural... which is pretty scary!

And although I was useless I think its safe to say I had a blast!

The guys at Crynant Shooting Grounds were fantastically welcoming... and patient and I really cant wait to return!

I'd even go as far to say as I've found myself a new hobby!

Happy 50th Dad, you sharp shooter you!! 

AZTEC SECRET...

Boy are you guys in for a treat... I have discovered a miracle! 

A miracle in the form of a clay mask to be precise. Not having the best skin in the world; suffering from acne, varying between dry and oily on a daily basis and having to wear a fair bit of makeup to work (as that is my job), I often find myself in a vicious circle of trying out new products and spending a heck of a lot of money in the hope to find that one star product. 

But finally I think I've found it...

Aztec Secret Indian Clay (available here) is made up of calcium bentonite harvested from Death Valley in California where it is dried into a fine powder in temperatures of up to 134 degrees. Its labeled the 'Most Powerful Facial in the World' due to its ability to remove impurities and cleanse dirt from deep within the pores.

A fine powder clay to be mixed with equal parts raw apple cider vinegar or warm water.  

Stir the mixture into a paste...

Apply 1/4 to 1/2 inch of clay evenly to the face or other areas of the body and wait for the stuff to work its magic.

Then kick back and relax for 5-10 mins for delicate skin or 15-20 mins for normal skin. A slight pulling and tightening sensation is normal - "Feel your face Pulsate"

And resist the urge to snack on that cucumber... 

Enjoy your very own spa at home...