Bulgarian Properties

After much deliberation and financial evaluation, I dipped my toe into the prospect of purchasing a holiday home in Bulgaria. I've been to the country many times over the course of the past few years, and have really seen a big growth in tourism and holiday appeal. I've wanted to own my own villa for some time now, but have only just believed it to be financially viable for me.

I began looking on the Internet for an appropriate company, and came across The Vines quite quickly. They're a branch of McAlpine Homes, who were offering some really great-looking brand new Bulgarian properties. I was only planning on using the villa for myself along with a friend or two for holidays, so I checked out their range of two bedroom Bulgarian villas.

I found a cracking property at a great location in the heart of the Bourgas countryside. It really didn't take me long to make the decision to go for it and arrange to get out there and see it with my own eyes. The villa was beautiful; very new and contemporary-looking. I was sold immediately and began the paperwork almost instantaneously.

The sale is about to go through officially and I couldn't be more excited.

Downloadable Text Books

A friend had recommended a website that provide a range of downloadable text books for students. After becoming frustrated with showing up to the same section of the library every week to see the familiar sight of an empty shelf, I decided to check it out.

TechBook Solutions offer a wide and diverse range of downloadable text books at a much cheaper cost than it would be to buy the physical book in a shop or online. Their fantastic website is simple and effective and very easy to use.

They provide text books on a wide range of subjects from law to languages; all efficiently downloadable, and all affordable. The company are conscious of the environment too by actively trying to lessen the impact that paper printing and delivery methods have on the publishing industry's carbon footprint.

TechBook Solutions have found a great solution to what I know is a very common student problem.

France Cottages

France had always been a holiday destination that interested my girlfriend and I, being lovers of French cuisine and wine. We really wanted to get a true feeling of rural France, and so began looking for cottages in France to stay in.

We found French Maison to be an excellent website for French holiday accommodation, with a range of privately owned cottages, gites, villas and farmhouses across the regions of France. After picking a beautiful-looking cottage in Brittany, we made contact with the owner to discuss details.

The correspondence we had was very positive and enjoyable, arranging our dates, prices and circumstances in a warm and friendly manner. We arranged some flights and everything was set.

The cottage was easy to find, and everything we'd hoped for; well kept, very clean and homely. Our stay was extremely enjoyable, taking in some French culture, some delicious food, and gorgeous warm nights drinking local wine on the patio.

Thank you French Maison for helping us towards our best holiday ever.

Canon Ink Cartridges

When looking for a good stockist of ink cartridges, after finally refusing to pay ridiculous supermarket prices, I found Mister-Ink to have unbelievable prices compared to what I was used to.

I run a small ecommerce business and currently have four Canon printers in operation in the office. With the amount of invoicing, correspondence, and records we file, the company gets through its fair share of ink throughout the year.

To account for this I was spending up to three times what Mister-Ink was quoting for the same products. I placed my order quickly before I found out it was some sort of mistake, but to my delight I have been back several time to restock my printers at the same low price.

Now, Mister-Ink is the only place I would consider for my Canon ink cartridges, and I have successfully recommended them to some of my business associates who were just as grateful as I was.

Hairdressers Bath

After becoming frustrated with my childhood hairdresser's patronising approach to the condition and styling of my hair, I decided to look elsewhere to get exactly what I wanted.

I searched the Internet for hairdressers Bath, and found Network Hair Specialists on Green Street. They had recently been renovated and looked really modern and fresh. The stylist I was booked in with was absolutely lovely and really took the time to take-in and clarify exactly what I had asked for.

My styling was amazing, and gave me a totally new and contemporary look. The price was fantastic as well, far less than some of my friends are willing to pay for something they're not completely happy with.

Network have been a saving grace for my hair, and I shudder when I think of the state I was in before I found them. Network are now able to offer further beauty treatments to their already stellar hair styling. Hair extensions are soon-to-be introduced following the introduction of eye lash extensions.

Alternative Jewelry

Tribal Planet stock a fantastic selection of alternative jewelry. If you've ever seen them at a gig or festival, you'll know that they have some of the most classical alternative design fashion products.

Now all those fantastic products from their stalls are at your fingertips, with the establishment of their online store at TribalPlanet.co.uk.

Choose from their fine range of alternative jewelry, including plugs, tunnels and bracelets. Their products look fantastic, and are affordable too.

Their designs are always cutting edge and more often than not turn into instant classics within the alternative world.

Get alternative, and get yourself outfitted by Tribal Planet.

Fire Extinguishers

As Head of University Housing and Accommodation, I have to ensure all properties are up to, and exceeding health and safety standards. After expanding into new premises, my first step as always is to equip the area with the appropriate fire safety equipment.

I searched the web for a stockist of fire safety products, and found the perfect supplier in the form of The Extinguisher Store. The website, a branch of the Attack Fire Ltd group, offer a vast array of fire extinguishers.

Choose from their range of CO2 extinguishers, powder extinguishers, water extinguishers, foam extinguishers or wet chemical extinguishers. They also stock a number of budget fire extinguishers for unbelievable prices.

A full and comprehensive service is provided by The Extinguisher Store, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction, five year guarantees on all products, and the option of extinguisher servicing at a very low charge.

Building Materials

After employing EC Maintenance's services in the past, I was glad to hear they had branched out and established their own online store.

A friend had recently begun his own property development, and was highly impressed at the building materials used, and the standard of work that EC Maintenance had done on my home.

I suggested he check out their website, materialinteriors.com to see if they stocked any materials he would be interested in using.

I'm really glad to say that he was able to purchase virtually all the building materials he was after from EC Maintenance, and he couldn't be happier with the quality of their products.

The house is really coming along now and looking fantastic. EC Maintenance turned out to stock and sell materials that are able match their unbelievably high standard of work.

Much Wenlock Pubs

If you live in the Shropshire area, or even if you don't, I would seriously advise making the effort to find some time in The Fox Inn.

The Fox Inn is the cream-of-the-crop when it comes to Much Wenlock pubs, serving a wide array of bottled beers and an extensive wine list. You must try their local ale, brewed just around the corner in Cleobury Mortimer. Hobson Town Crier is a gorgeously smooth and creamy pint, which serves as the perfect end to the day, enjoyed as you laze into one of the Fox's relaxing sofas, in front of the roaring open fire.

If you're hungry, the Fox's bar snacks are simply to die for, with a fantastic menu including a gorgeous homemade goats cheese tart, local rump steak and chunky chips, and an always fantastically hearty soup with crusty bread.

The Fox is draped in history, dating back to the seventeenth century and can now boast the additional status of being a Grade II listed building. The pub combines its rich history with a more modern decor to cater for all customers.

The Fox is a truly delightful venue to spend an evening eating, drinking and if you have too much of either (or both) spend the night in one of their gorgeously decorated rooms.

North London Care Homes

After my sister's mental health condition took a turn for the worse, we were advised that in order for her to receive the necessary care it would be best to find her some residential care.

Once the news had sunk in, I took it upon myself to ensure that she received the best care possible, and to find somewhere that she would be really happy.

I considered Connifers Care to be the best of the North London care homes that I could find on the Internet, and so made some initial enquiries.

Two months on and Sophie and I couldn't be happier with the decision we made to get her a place at one of Connifers Care. She is now staying at Beech House, just a five minute walk from our home, and absolutely enjoying herself.

The care the Connifers staff provides is second-to-none, arranging regular trips to the cinema, bowling alley and swimming baths. I, as Soph's primary carer have always been kept in the loop for decision making and care planning, which I've really appreciated.

Sheet Labels

Having lost the services of one of my suppliers when they ceased trading, I was on the lookout for a stockist of labels for my office supplies ecommerce company.

I asked some business assiciates and searched the Internet and found a great company called Trade Labels. Their website allowed me to buy in bulk the products that I was now running out of stock of, and receive discounts and free delivery for doing so. What's more, the price quoted was cheaper than my previous supplier.

Trade Labels stocked all types of high quality printing labels including laser, inkjet, Avery and sheet labels.

My order was completed and delivered in no time at all, with some great customer service along the way. I have now established a friendly and mutually beneficial relationship with the company, which I hope will last for a long and successful time.

Business Solutions

After a year-long period of rapid expansion and a huge increase in staff numbers, I came to the conclusion that I should really cover myself, and my team in terms of legality and benefits.

After a quick Google search, I came across a company called Porter HR Business Partners, who seemed to offer the kind of business solutions I was looking for.

After our initial meeting where I thoroughly explained the business, and the level I wished to get to, a business plan was presented to me outlining what Porter could do for me. Their proposal had my specific needs at its forefront, and they expressed their strategy of working alongside my staff and I to achieve a greater working efficiency.

I am now fully aware of, and in accordance to all employment law and legislation, acting responsibly to offer my staff the best possible care and conditions, and I have even seen a reduction of costs and improvement in profit margins.

Porter have done a fantastic job, alongside my staff, to ensure a bright and profitable future for the business.

Bridal Lingerie

As my fiancee and I had both previously been married, I was looking for the perfect something to make our special day one that would be vividly remembered for the rest of our lives.

A friend had told me about Satin and Silk after she had bought some adult costumes there for fancy dress parties. She had suggested that I take a look to see if there was anything they provided that would fit the bill.

S+S offered a lovely range of gorgeous lingerie, hosiery and accessories that looked immaculately made. I browsed the site until I came to the bridal lingerie section, which simply took my breath away. This was exactly what I had been looking for.

I found a sublime white corset and thong set that I knew would give me and my soon-to-be husband a lasting image of our day.

I placed my order, which I very happily received two days later. The outfit was even more gorgeous and intricate than I remembered, but after trying it on I put it away for another three weeks.

Our wedding day was spectacular, with everything going to plan just as I had pictured it. When we got up to the hotel room however, the look on my husband's face told me that the wedding night I what would stick in my memory forever.

Junior Hockey Sticks

My son had asked for a hockey stick for christmas after playing the sport in PE for the first time after moving up to secondary school. He found that he really enjoyed it and joined the school team.

Although I'm more of a rugby fan, I was really pleased that he'd found a sport that he loved, and something I hoped we could share together in the future.

I did some research into junior hockey sticks, as I didn't know too much, and began browsing online stores for a good fit for Leo. After finding out what was important for beginners, and what kind of length was best, I tried to find a good design.

Nedstar really stood out from its competitors with its modern looking site, and striking design of their products. I hoped to score some extra cool dad points by picking the junior pro model, which had an awesome flame design.

I placed my order and hid the package on arrival until christmas eve. Leo absolutely loved his stick and couldn't wait to play with it as soon as possible.

Herbal Supplements

As a smoker of more than thirty years, I have virtually given up on ever being able to quit, but want to ensure that my body is fed important nutrients that my smoking depletes.

In order to do this I began taking herbal supplements a few years ago to at least do something to counteract the damage that smoking is doing to my body.

VitaminsForLife.co.uk offer a superb selection of herbal supplements and more for a variety of circumstances and needs. They supply all the best brands such as Pharma Nord, and my personal preference BioCare.

Taking regular supplements can give you a real lift in terms of health and how you feel, which I would strongly recommend to anyone.

Tools

After weeks of endless nagging from my girlfriend, I'd finally had enough and made some time to get the jobs around our new place done. I'd done my fair share of DIY in the past, but came to the conclusion rather late that I didn't actually have any tools.

Having had maintenance provided in our previous flat I had never seen the need to buy my own tools, but having recently moved into our own house, the time had now come for me to make that infamous investment into becoming a man and buy my own set of tools.

I found T2 Retail to have a fantastic range of products, with everything I needed to carry out these overdue jobs. I really needed a good drill to put some shelving up that had been sitting in the garage for far too long, and so browsed their wide selection of power tools.

The quality and price of my drill was excellent on both counts, and a really satisfying purchase. I am now far less reluctant to crack on with jobs around the house, and have now managed to turn our new place into home.

Latex and PVC

My partner and I have been using Latex and PVC products in the bedroom (and other places!)for some time now, but we wanted to take the next step. We started out with PVC underwear and progressed to sheets and toys, but were now ready for something more.

We looked to the Internet to see what was out there for us, and found the perfect website. MyPlaythings.co.uk stocked an excellent range of Latex and PVC products, as well as an abundance of toys and aids.

We decided on what looked like our ultimate fantasy. The complete body suit made from polyamide and spandex concealed the whole body and allowed for the complete consuption of the body in smooth slick rubber.

Our body suits took our sexual experience to a level we never comprehended we could reach. I would highly recommend MyPlaythings to anyone looking to enlighten themselves sexually.

Car Accessories

How often do you find yourself questioning what's wrong with you car, as you're driving with an uncomfortable ride? If like me its all too often than you care for, you'll usually find that its down to your tyre pressure. And of course, when you do realise you're a bit flat, you're nowhere near a garage or petrol station. Sod's law.

I found this awesome product on Dayga.co.uk. They're a branch of the company that used to be Tandy, now called T2 and have a really spectacular range of car accessories. The RAC Air Compressor allows you to give your tyres a lift no matter how close to a garage you are. The handy cigarette lighter plug ensures you're powered, and the extra attachment can even allow you to use it for airbeds or balloons!

The display on the base station lets you see exactly where you are in terms of psi, and the price was something I simply couldn't refuse. I strongly recommend this product for all drivers.

German Chocolate

I have absolutely no shame in saying that I have a problem. That is because I can put the entirety of the blame on German chocolate. I'm a chocoholic.

As a child my family would take an annual holiday to Berlin. Berlin is a fantastic city with plenty of history and culture. But this is where my problem began. I was introduced to German chocolate sparingly as a child, as my parents typically wanted to take care of my health and well-being, but I was hooked from my first bite.

I tasted the delights of brands such as Milka, Balisto and Ritter, and after you've tasted these you can keep your Cadbury and Nestle.

Luckily, to feed my addiction and ensure there is no end in sight, Essentially German offer a fantastic selection of all my favourite chocolates, and I've even discovered some new brands from their Austrain and Swiss products.

I have the best problem in the world.

Night Club Posters

After struggling with finances throughout my first year at university, I decided to get a part-time job at my student union in my second year to fund my now all too regular nights out. Besides the tough hours and drunk students that give you an all too clear insight into your own social behaviour, I really enjoyed the job and was quickly handed some responsibility in the form of advertising for special events.

Now you may be thinking that it doesn't take a genius to get a load of students to come to a club, but I took the role seriously, and wanted to do the best job I could.

I set about finding a printing supplier of posters for nightclubs to get the best exposure I could for some of the biggest nights in our social calendar.

I came across DJFlyers.co.uk after a google search and quickly found exactly what I was looking for. I went all out with the union budget and ordered a selection of prints in their A2 size. The process was really simple and effective, and the free delivery was a fantastic bonus.

So far we've had two of the advertised nights with six more to come later in the year. If the past two events are anything to go by, its going to be an enjoyable second year!

HOM Men's Underwear

The HOM Men's underwear offered at WhitesandSmalls.co.uk is a great range. The HOM products available come in a variety of different styles, depending on your personal underwear preference. From boxers to briefs, shorts to strings, HOM has it all, and at a great price. after being unhappy with the amount of hold and support I received from my normal boxer shorts when playing football, I took the plunge and went for something a bit different.

The HOM Midi Boxer provided me with a great deal more support, and held everything in place, even whilst sprinting. So, if you're a sportsman and aren't happy with your support and comfort, check out whitesandsmalls.co.uk.

Men's Trunk Boxers

I don't know about you, but when it comes to underwear, I'm a trunks guy. Always have been, always will be.

When it comes to the essential combination of quality, price, and in particular service, I can highly recommend getting your trunks from WhitesandSmalls.co.uk.

Take your pick from a number of colours, designs, and high street brand names such as Calvin Klein, 2(X)ist and HOM. I would suggest purchasing a few pairs that will undoubtedly become your regulars, and benefiting from the free delivery charge on orders over £30.

Calvin Klein prostretch trunk

Whites and Smalls is the new website for Enzo Retail Ltd. The company specialises in supplying designer underwear for men. Based near Oxford but serving the U.K they pride themselves in offering you the best possible service before and after sales.

The majority of their range covers stylish and comfortable everyday boxers, briefs and trunks. The designs are aimed at the fashion conscious man who appreciates luxury underwear. Their other ranges include enhancement underwear and underwear for sport.
Among their best selling items is the Calvin Klein Prostretch Trunk 03 these trunks are aimed at the athlectic man. They are available in two colours and are made from soft, stretch cotton with a pouch front. Naturally these trunks also have the signature logo waistband. For their full range of items, please see their website

ROV Troubleshooting Service

Specialist ROV Tooling Services Ltd products are available on their website specialistrov.co.uk, a retail firm specialising in hydraulic engineering solutions to both offshore and onshore industries.

Specialist ROV pride themselves on their excellent customer service and will act as a broker when they don't stock a certain product they wil endeavor to obtain it for their customer and provide full support. They also offer a troubleshooting service for any engineering difficulties that may arise by sending their highly qualified team to anywhere in the world.

For more information please see the website www.specialistrov.co.uk

Bjorn Borg underwear

Enzo Retail Ltd products are available on their website whitesandsmalls.co.uk, a retail firm specialising in men's underwear.

Whites and Small pride themselves on their excellent customer service, they work to a next day dispatch delivery system so you should receive your order within 4 working days. They also offer a no quibble return policy and no P&P on exchanged items.

Whites and Smalls are convinced that you will be able to find exactly what you are looking for in their large range of well known brands and styles. They offer comfortable and stylish everyday underwear as well as fashion items in vibrant colours. For example the Bjorn Borg range includes a number of shorts in energetic bold patterns.
For more information please see the website www.whitesandsmalls.co.uk

Breastfeeding aids

Ready 4 baby has just launched it's new website www.hospital-bag.co.uk, where you can find everything you need for your stay in hospital during the birth of your child. In addition to this, breastfeeding mums can find other essential products to help them breastfeed in comfort. To see the extensive range please visit the website.

Small purses

Alex Original Handbags personally designs and creates all her handbags so that no two are the same. Each is beautiful and unique in its own way with inspiration coming from Alex' sister, an impressive artist based in Canada. Stock ranges from evening bags to shopping bags and small purses to make-up bags. All bags are practical and robust and would make ideal gifts for family and friends. To see Alex' current stock visit www.alex-original-handbags.co.uk

Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Package

Enjoy an exclusive Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Package with luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation through www.mauritiusparadisetour.co.uk. This holiday package would make the perfect relaxing escape on this stunning island. For more information please visit their website.

Children's bedroom furnishings

Sleepy Stars specialise in giving your child a magical bedroom. They stock a variety of styles which are not part of the latest trend to stop your child's room dating and being inappropriate when you toddler has become a 12 year old. They also offer accessorises to personalise the room. For more information on their Childrens bedroom furnishings, please visit their website, www.sleepystars.co.uk.

Organic baby clothes

Monkey and Mike specialise in organic baby clothing. They only stock clothes made from organic cotton and bamboo which is perfect for delicate skin because no pesticides are used in the production of the fabric. The site stocks a wide variety of clothes, including the Organic Cotton Breton Stripes Daysuit Newborn Gift Set, which would make the perfect present for a new baby.