I started my Christmas shopping back in August. Roughly translated this means that I came across a couple of items, thought, “Ooh, I know who’ll like those,” and I haven’t bought a thing since. Nor have I bought or written any Christmas cards and the panic is now setting in. You’d think I’d learn, but no, I seem to fall into the same trap every year.

As luck would have it I recently received a newsletter from Anita Grant. 5th December marked her company’s first birthday and to celebrate they’re offering free delivery on orders over £50 until the end of January. I bought one of the Goodie Box Samplers earlier this year and the products are wonderful. They are all made from the finest natural ingredients and include yummy sounding concoctions such as deep condish treats, hair butters and skin smoothies.

As part of the sampler box I received two Lippy Pucker lip salves. Priced at £2.75 to £2.95 each, they would make great stocking fillers. And to make it even easier you can order online from www.anitagrant.com and your gifts will be delivered direct to your door.

So, you’ve rented a film for later, the wine is chilling in the fridge, the bath is running and you’re dying to get back to your paperback.

All you need now are some yummy Feto Soap products to make the evening complete. Why not try some delicious Chocolate Bon Bon Soap? Made with cocoa powder and creamy goat’s milk, they look and smell exactly like the real thing. Or, the sweet scented Lemon Soap Bars? There’s lots to choose from including Brown Sugar Scrub and Chocolate Pudding Soap.

They also do a range of candles in mouthwatering fragrances such as ‘Baked Bread’ and ‘Cake’.

Further details are available at www.fetosoap.com.

Can you believe that we’re already almost half way through the year? It’s months since January and those New Year’s resolutions. And the passing of the months has gone hand in hand with the passing of all good intentions to eat less, drink less and exercise more. Or is that just me?

If you’ve been less than scrupulous with what goes into your body, you can at least think about what goes onto your body. This is much more fun, especially with products such as Monoi de Tahiti - Whipped Body Parfait and Air Baked Bath Cookies by LaVida Given by Nature.

LaVida use almost all natural ingredients in their products and everything is made by hand. Why not start with one of their ‘Nature’s Little Gift Totes’ (above)? You can sample a range of products and choose between fragrances and the products are beautifully presented in a LaVida customised bag. To place your orders visit www.lavidagivenbynature.com.

According to Anita Grant, ‘curly, coily and Afro hair requires special treatment.’ And I should know. For years I’ve battled with beating frizz, soothing knots and taming wild, crazy curls. The high profile, high cost, high street products which claim they will transform the most chaotic locks, just don’t live up to expectations. I’ve tried most of them.

Anita Grant’s products are different. Made from the finest, freshest and purest ingredients and hand blended and packaged, they do exactly what they say on their immaculately presented labels.

Last week I decided to treat myself and purchased one of the Goodie Box Samplers. The parcel arrived promptly, with a big organza bow. Inside was a Creamy Caf? Latte, Whipped Butter, two Rhassoul Cubes and a Lippy Pucker. I used one of the Rhassoul Cubes on Saturday morning. They look and smell exactly like chocolate. You melt down the cube with boiling water, let it cool and then apply it to your hair as a deep conditioning treatment. You leave it for about 20 minutes and then rinse. And the results? Soft, glossy, easy to manage tresses that smell good enough to eat. And I’m not easy to please!

Of course, Anita Grant’s products are not just for curly girls and she also has a range of skincare products. All are mixed by hand and are beautifully packaged and presented. The majority of ingredients have been purchased from worldwide Fair Trade suppliers. All ingredients are clearly marked on the label and if there is anything you’re not sure of, you can always ask the ‘grand mixtress’!

To buy Anita Grant products go to www.anitagrant.com. You won’t be disappointed.