I haven't joined in with reasons to be cheerful since the kids broke up from school for the summer. I haven't had very much time and I have had a bit of a headache, which sucks. Anyway, here are my reasons to be cheerful this week:

1) Visiting family up north! It's so lovely to see everyone, the kids really enjoy visiting family and getting to see everyone again. We had a family get together and a good ol'e catch up! Such good fun, hehe.

View of the river Thames and London eye from the coach.

2) London! I actually got to see part of London when we were on our way up north. We also had a lovely picnic in the park while waiting for our next coach. The kids and I were amazed at how busy it was (not great for my anxiety) and how big the building all were! I really want to go back and do some proper site seeing, maybe it won't be so busy in the cooler months? Ha, one can only wish.

3) We're going for a day out sometime over the next week or so, we can't wait! These Summer holidays are flying by and we are really trying to make the most of it while the weather is (semi) nice. I am really enjoying spending extra time with the kids and not having to rush around doing schools runs, uniforms, lunches and trying to pack everything into a few hours before it's time to pick the kids up from school again. It's great to just relax and not have to rush :)

How are your summer holidays going?

Sarah xXx

Jewel Candle are a company who make handmade scented candles but that's not all. Every single candle contains a hidden surprise. There is jewel worth between £10 and £250 in every single candle. As you burn the candle, the jewel will be revealed. You have the choice of either choosing a candle that contains a ring or a candle that contains a pair of earrings. There is a choice of six scented ring candles to choose from:

• Sweet Cupcake 
• True Love 
• Pink Cherry 
• Happy Birthday 
• Pina Colada 
• Passion Fruit 

Also there are nine different scented candles, that contain earrings.

• Happy Birthday
• Lemon Grass
• Watermelon Wedge 
• Strawberry Cupcake 
• Vanilla Apple Pie 
• Cuddle Candle 
• Ice cream Vanilla 
• Creme Brulee
• Hawaiian coconut 

I picked the Pink Cherry (ring) candle to review. 



As soon as it arrived I couldn't wait to open it and get it lighted. The aroma is absolutely beautiful and very relaxing. It really did smell like cherries and filled my room with a fruity cherry scent. I lit it for a few hours and then I could see the ring inside. The ring is wrapped in a heat resistant foil, so the heat doesn't damage the ring. I couldn't wait to get the ring out so I used a spoon - I know, I know, totally inpatient! In my candle was a silver ring worth £35! What a good deal! And the ring is gorgeous, too. It fits perfectly on my finger! Not only have I got a beautiful scented candle that makes my home smell all cherry-licious but I also have a new ring. What more could one want?! Well actually... I already want another one, lol! I know what's going on my Christmas wish list ;)



If your stuck for a gift idea Jewel Candles would make the perfect gift 'for her' whether it be your mum, girlfriend, wife, sister, best friend, mother-in-law, auntie, grandma etc, I think that most ladies would love a Jewel candle. I know my mum would love one of these! And at just £24.95 for a ring candle and £16.95 for an earring candle, I'd say it would make the perfect unique, special gift, you really can not go wrong. In my opinion Jewel candles are really worth it. So please head over to http://jewelcandle.co.uk for more info and a browse of there website (which is very easy to get around, I might add!) you can also follow Jewel Candle on facebook. You can read more about Jewel candle here.

Thank you to Jewel Candle for giving me the chance to review this amazing candle. 

Sarah. xXx

Note: I was sent this jewel candle for the purpose of this review.