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hi, I am a 40+ year old who loves jewellery and all things sparkly. I also enjoy trying out and reviewing new makeup products, finding stylish walking sticks, reading and writing book reviews. I will review anything from bird tables/ hedgehog houses to the latest fashion! My Instagram account is @sparkling_magpie

Friday 25 March 2022

Review: Lords & Labradors plus Purina One Kitten/Junior Food Chicken and Whole Grain 3KG

I have several hedgehog houses (with residents) in my back garden and I have cared for them for several years, putting fresh water and food out, taking them for treatment when needed and providing shelter: I and they were disappointed when Tesco stopped making their Kitten chicken dry food and replaced it with a new and supposedly improved variant where cereals rather than chicken is the main ingredient- no good for hedgies or kittens. Several hedgehog rescues suggested Purina Kitten Chicken dry food as a great alternative which Horace and co love. The pieces are small and fit in their weirdly shaped mouths and the bowls are always clean.  It is, however, relatively expensive compared to the 79p boxes of Tesco food. A 800g Purina bag costs around £5 and a 3kg bag between £13-15. My hedgies get through 2 of the 3 kg bags a month so I am always looking for special offers.

Lords & Labradors is a website that sells dog, cat and wild bird related items including food. They sell the 3kg bags for £9.99 plus postage £5.47 with DHL who I find provide a great service. My kitten food was delivered within a week and the packaging was great ( I have already used the cardboard box as storage for Christmas decorations). The website is easy to navigate, I didn’t get swamped with choices, their selections are pared  down  and easy to scroll through and the loyalty points scheme looks great value. I shall definitely keep using them for my kitten/ hedgehog food and I do fancy getting the Peckish Secret Garden Dual Feeder for my birds. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own. 

Tuesday 15 March 2022

#Win Couture Kingdom White Gold Plate Perdita and Pongo 101 Dalmations Pendant and Earrings


Win these #couturekingdomuk white gold plate Perdita & Pongo kissing dogs pendant and earrings in this month’s Rafflecopter competition. 

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Tuesday 8 March 2022

Review: Edinburgh Jewellery Tiny Lucky Frog Charm



Edinburgh Jewellery  is a popular Etsy jewellery seller that sells quirky yet affordable jewellery and accessories such as the tiny frog charm (£3.90).  I purchased the charm as part of a cheering up gift for someone I don’t know particularly well so I didn’t want an over the top flowery card, just something to show I was thinking of her and her family which would make her smile. 

 The card features a tiny metal smiling frog face which can be removed from the card. He measures 7mmx7mm. The card’s verse isn’t flowery or over the top which is great as it is perfect for many different occasions. The envelope costs an extra 50p which is worth it as the card would be too small for most card envelopes. I also got a frog card included with the charm which is cute and an unexpected bonus. 

The customer service was great and my item arrived within 3 days of ordering. I would recommend this company and will use them again in the future.


I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own