Wednesday, 14 December 2011

MRB Advent Calendar - Day 3 (Sponsored by Ribena)


Welcome to Day 3 of the My Random Blurb advent calendar which is sponsored by...



Up for grabs today is 4 bottles of Ribena thanks to Ribena.





I'm pretty sure most people have heard of, and indeed tasted Ribena before today. For those of you who haven't heard of Ribena before today, here are some details about them:


"As a long established and well-loved British brand, Ribena has been enjoyed by families for over 70 years now. From the beginning, we have been passionate about the berries in Ribena products. Today, all of the blackcurrants that go into our squash are grown in the beautiful British countryside by trusted growers and bottled at the Ribena factory in Coleford, in the heart of the Forest of Dean.


By working with The Wildlife Trusts - one of the largest conservation charities in the UK - we help to promote wildlife friendly farming across the Ribena blackcurrant farms. And because we love blackcurrants so much were also an associate of the Blackcurrant Foundation!"


There are many Ribena products available. Take a look at the range below:



Ribena Blackcurrant Squash 600ml

Ribena Blackcurrant Squash 600ml

Nutritional Information

(After dilution 1 part with 4 parts water)
Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 181
Carbohydrate (g) 10.5
of which sugars (g) 10.5


Ingredients (after dilution)


Water, Sugar, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (5%), Citric Acid, Vitamin C, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite), Colour (Anthocyanins). Product before dilution contains 22% juice. Contains no artificial colours, artificial flavours or sweeteners.



Ribena Blackcurrant Squash 1 litre

Ribena Blackcurrant Squash 1 litre

Nutritional Information

(After dilution 1 part with 4 parts water)
Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 181
Carbohydrate (g) 10.5
of which sugars (g) 10.5

Ingredients (after dilution)

Water, Sugar, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (5%), Citric Acid, Vitamin C, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite), Colour (Anthocyanins). Product before dilution contains 22% juice. Contains no artificial colours, artificial flavours or sweeteners.

Ribena Blackcurrant Squash 2 litre
Ribena Blackcurrant Squash 2 litre

Nutritional Information

(After dilution 1 part with 4 parts water)
Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 181
Carbohydrate (g) 10.5
of which sugars (g) 10.5

Ingredients (after dilution)

Water, Sugar, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (5%), Citric Acid, Vitamin C, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite), Colour (Anthocyanins). Product before dilution contains 22% juice.Contains no artificial colours, artificial flavours or sweeteners.


Ribena No added sugar Blackcurrant Squash 600ml

Ribena No added sugar Blackcurrant Squash 600ml

Nutritional Information

(After dilution 1 part with 4 parts water)
Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 16
Carbohydrate (g) 0.5
of which sugars (g) 0.5

Ingredients (after dilution)

Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (7%), Malic Acid, Acidity Regulators (Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate), Citric Acid, Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Vitamin C, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Flavouring, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite), Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains a source of Phenylalanine. Product before dilution contains 35% juice. Contains no artificial colours or flavours.
Ribena No added sugar Blackcurrant Squash 1 litre
Ribena No added sugar Blackcurrant Squash 1 litre

Nutritional Information

(After dilution 1 part with 4 parts water)
Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 16
Carbohydrate (g) 0.5
of which sugars (g) 0.5

Ingredients (after dilution)

Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (7%), Malic Acid, Acidity Regulators (Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate), Citric Acid, Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Vitamin C, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Flavouring, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite), Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains a source of Phenylalanine. Product before dilution contains 35% juice. Contains no artificial colours or flavours.

Ribena No added sugar Blackcurrant Squash 2 litre

Ribena No added sugar Blackcurrant Squash 2 litre

Nutritional Information

(After dilution 1 part with 4 parts water)
Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 16
Carbohydrate (g) 0.5
of which sugars (g) 0.5

Ingredients (after dilution)

Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (7%), Malic Acid, Acidity Regulators (Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate), Citric Acid, Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Vitamin C, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Flavouring, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite), Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains a source of Phenylalanine. Product before dilution contains 35% juice. Contains no artificial colours or flavours.

Ribena Strawberry Squash 1 litre

Ribena Strawberry Squash 1 litre

Nutritional Information

(After dilution 1 part with 4 parts water)
Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 191
Carbohydrate (g) 10.9
of which sugars (g) 10.9

Ingredients (after dilution)

Water, Sugar, Strawberry Juice from Concentrate (6%), Citric Acid, Extracts of (Black Carrot, Blackcurrant), Vitamin C, Flavourings, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulphite). Product before dilution contains 30% juice. Contains no artificial colours or sweeteners.

Ribena Blackcurrant 288ml Carton

Ribena Blackcurrant 288ml Carton

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 182
Carbohydrate (g) 10.5
of which sugars (g) 10.5

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (6%), Vitamin C, Citric Acid. Contains no artificial colours, artificial flavours or sweeteners and no added preservatives.



Ribena Blackcurrant 4x200ml Cartons

Ribena Blackcurrant 4x200ml Cartons

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 182
Carbohydrate (g) 10.5
of which sugars (g) 10.5 

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (6%), Vitamin C, Citric Acid. Contains no artificial colours, artificial flavours or sweeteners and no added preservatives.


Ribena Blackcurrant 10x200ml Cartons

Ribena Blackcurrant 10x200ml Cartons

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 182
Carbohydrate (g) 10.5
of which sugars (g) 10.5 

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (6%), Vitamin C, Citric Acid. Contains no artificial colours, artificial flavours or sweeteners and no added preservatives.


Really Light Ribena Blackcurrant 288ml Carton

Really Light Ribena Blackcurrant 288ml Carton

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 16
Carbohydrate (g) 0.5
of which sugars (g) 0.5 

Ingredients

Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (7%), Malic Acid, Acidity Regulators (Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate), Vitamin C, Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Citric Acid, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Flavouring, Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains a source of phenylalanine. Contains no artificial colours or flavours.

Really Light Ribena Blackcurrant 4x200ml Cartons

Really Light Ribena Blackcurrant 4x200ml Cartons

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 16
Carbohydrate (g) 0.5
of which sugars (g) 0.5 

Ingredients

Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (7%), Malic Acid, Acidity Regulators (Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate), Vitamin C, Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Citric Acid, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Flavouring, Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains a source of phenylalanine. Contains no artificial colours or flavours.

Really Light Ribena Blackcurrant 10x200ml Cartons

Really Light Ribena Blackcurrant 10x200ml Cartons

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 16
Carbohydrate (g) 0.5
of which sugars (g) 0.5 

Ingredients

Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (7%), Malic Acid, Acidity Regulators (Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate), Vitamin C, Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Citric Acid, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Flavouring, Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains a source of phenylalanine. Contains no artificial colours or flavours.

Ribena Strawberry 288ml Carton

Ribena Strawberry 288ml Carton

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 191
Carbohydrate (g) 10.9
of which sugars (g) 10.9 

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Strawberry Juice from Concentrate (6%), Citric Acid, Extracts of (Blackcarrot, Blackcurrant), Vitamin C, Flavourings. Contains no artificial colours or sweeteners and no added preservatives.


Ribena Strawberry 4x200ml Cartons

Ribena Strawberry 4x200ml Cartons

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 191
Carbohydrate (g) 10.9
of which sugars (g) 10.9 

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Strawberry Juice from Concentrate (6%), Citric Acid, Extracts of (Blackcarrot, Blackcurrant), Vitamin C, Flavourings. Contains no artificial sweeteners or artificial colours and no added preservatives.


Ribena Strawberry 10x200ml Cartons

Ribena Strawberry 10x200ml Cartons

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 191
Carbohydrate (g) 10.9
of which sugars (g) 10.9 

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Strawberry Juice from Concentrate (6%), Citric Acid, Extracts of (Blackcarrot, Blackcurrant), Vitamin C, Flavourings. Contains no artificial sweeteners or artificial colours and no added preservatives.


Ribena Apple 288ml Carton

Ribena Apple 288ml Carton

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 176
Carbohydrate (g) 10.0
of which sugars (g) 9.9 

Ingredients

Water, Apple Juice from Concentrate (31%), Sugar, Flavourings, Malic Acid, Vitamin C. Contains no artificial colours or sweeteners and no added preservatives.



Ribena Orange 288ml Carton

Ribena Orange 288ml Carton

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 147
Carbohydrate (g) 8.2
of which sugars (g) 8.2 

Ingredients

Water, Orange Juice from Concentrate (12%), Sugar, Citric Acid, Vitamin C, Stabiliser (Acacia Gum), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Colour (Beta Carotene), Flavouring. Contains a source of Phenylalanine. Contains no added preservatives.


Ribena Raspberry 288ml Carton

Ribena Raspberry 288ml Carton

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 183
Carbohydrate (g) 10.4
of which sugars (g) 10.4 

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Raspberry Juice from Concentrate (4%), Citric Acid, Vitamin C, Flavourings, Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners and no added preservatives.


Ribena Juiced Up! Raspberry 180ml Wedge Carton

Juiced Up! Ribena Raspberry 180ml Wedge Carton

Nutritional Information

Typical Values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 177
Carbohydrate (g) 9.7
of which sugars (g) 8.1

Ingredients

Pure Fruit Juices from Concentrate 85% (Apple, Pear, Raspberry Puree (8%), Aronia), Water.



Ribena Juiced Up! Apple and Blackcurrant 180ml Wedge Carton

Juiced Up! Ribena Apple and Blackcurrant 180ml Wedge Carton

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 176
Carbohydrate (g) 9.7
of which sugars (g) 9.1

Ingredients

Pure Fruit Juices from Concentrate 85% (Apple (60%), Grape, Blackcurrant (12%)), Water.



Ribena Blackcurrant 330ml Bottle

Ribena Blackcurrant 330ml Bottle

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 181
Carbohydrate (g) 10.5
of which sugars (g) 10.5 

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (6%), Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains no artificial colours, artificial flavours or sweeteners and no added preservatives.


Ribena Blackcurrant 500ml Bottle

Ribena Blackcurrant 500ml Bottle

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 181
Carbohydrate (g) 10.5
of which sugars (g) 10.5 

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (6%), Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains no artificial colours, artificial flavours or sweeteners and no added preservatives.


Really Light Ribena Blackcurrant 500ml Bottle

Really Light Ribena Blackcurrant 500ml Bottle

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 16
Carbohydrate (g) 0.5
of which sugars (g) 0.5

Ingredients

Water, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (7%), Malic Acid, Acidity Regulators (Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate), Vitamin C, Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Citric Acid, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Flavouring, Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains a source of phenylalanine. Contains no artificial colours and no added preservatives.

Really Light Ribena Raspberry & Pomegranate 500ml

Really Light Ribena Raspberry & Pomegranate 500ml

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 12
Carbohydrate (g) 0.5
of which sugars (g) 0.5.

Ingredients

Water, Fruit Juices from Concentrate (8%) (Raspberry, Pomegranate), Citric Acid, Vitamin C, Acidity Regulators (Calcium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate), Extract of Black Carrot, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K), Flavourings. Contains no artificial colours and no added preservatives.

Ribena Strawberry 500ml Bottle

Ribena Strawberry 500ml Bottle

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 191
Carbohydrate (g) 10.9
of which sugars (g) 10.9 

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Strawberry Juice from Concentrate (6%), Citric Acid, Extracts of (Black Carrot, Blackcurrant), Vitamin C, Flavourings. Contains no artificial colours or sweeteners and no added preservatives.


Ribena Raspberry 500ml Bottle

Ribena Raspberry 500ml Bottle

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 183
Carbohydrate (g) 10.4
of which sugars (g) 10.4

Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Raspberry Juice from Concentrate (4%), Citric Acid, Vitamin C, Flavourings, Colour (Anthocyanins). Contains no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners and no added preservatives.


Ribena Sparkling Blackcurrant 500ml Bottle

Ribena Sparkling Blackcurrant 500ml Bottle

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 182
Carbohydrate (g) 10.6
of which sugars (g) 10.4

Ingredients

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Blackcurrant Juice from Concentrate (6%), Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Anthocyanins).



Ribena Sparkling Raspberry 500ml Bottle

Ribena Sparkling Raspberry 500ml Bottle

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100ml
Energy (kJ) 182
Carbohydrate (g) 10.4
of which sugars (g) 10.4

Ingredients

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Raspberry Juice from Concentrate (4%), Citric Acid, Vitamin C, Flavouring, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Anthocyanins).



Show your love for Ribena by becoming a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/RibenaUK or become their follower on Twitter @RibenaUK.



Tuesday, 13 December 2011

MRB Advent Calendar - Day 2 (Sponsored by Seed Parade)

Welcome to Day 2 of the My Random Blurb advent calendar which is sponsored by...



Up for grabs today is 20 packets of seeds of your choice thanks to Seed Parade.

Seed Parade offer a massive variety of seeds - so, whether you're looking for vegetable seeds, herb seeds or flowering seeds, you are bound to find something for you at Seed Parade.

Seed Parade offer the most competitive prices I have seen. I am actually a grow your own gardener (albeit still a fairly new one), and after seeing the extremely cheap prices at Seed Parade, I wouldn't consider using another company to buy my seeds from in all honesty.

Seed Parade choose only the finest quality seeds from around the world which are then sent to you in a padded envelope, so they arrive fresh and ready to sow. They don’t go overboard on packaging, which means they can offer first class Royal Mail postage within the UK for only £1.29.

Below are a few examples of some seeds you can buy that are extremely good value, and if you win, you can choose them for free:


Lupin Russel Mix 80 Seeds - just 99p!

Tomato Black Cherry 100 Seeds - just 29p!

Sweet Pea Parfumiere Mix 30 Seeds - just 99p!

Tomato Roma VF 100 Seeds - just 29p!

Monday, 12 December 2011

MRB Advent Calendar - Day 1 (Sponsored by Ecover)

Welcome to Day 1 of the My Random Blurb advent calendar which is sponsored by...



Up for grabs today is a selection of cleaning supplies thanks to Ecover consisting of:
  • Ecover non-bio concentrated laundry liquid
  • Ecover camomile & marigold washing up liquid
  • Ecover limescale remover
  • Ecover amongst the flowers fabric conditioner


For those of you who were not aware of Ecover prior to today, here is some more information about the brand and their products:


For the second year running, eco-friendly cleaning brand Ecover has been awarded the prestigious Prima Baby Platinum Award and has been recognised as the Green Brand of the Year.



The awards, voted for by readers of the magazine, have now chosen the cleaning brand as the best green brand in both 2010 and 2011. Ecover’s range of cleaning and laundry products have ticked all the right boxes for mums and mums-to-be who think Ecover’s products are a best buy for performance and best for value when it comes to being green. 


Awarded best buy because “the products work really well, while being kind to the environment” and awarded best value because “the products help make ‘going green’ easy and affordable” – the readers of Prima Baby love Ecover’s plant and mineral-based products to help make their lives that little bit easier.

Emma Bennetts, Ecover brand manager commented, “Becoming a mum often means that you re-evaluate your purchase choices – you want to make sure that the products you buy do the job and make your life easier, but without any chemical nasties entering the home. We are thrilled that Ecover products are the favourite of mums and mums-to-be across the UK – watch this space for more great products as we enter the New Year!”

For more information on all Ecover products go to: www.ecover.com or for access to their online shop go to: www.ecoverdirect.com

If you are wondering what makes Ecover so special, just take a look at this information:

Plant-astic is a 100 per cent renewable, reusable and recyclable plastic made from
sugarcane and Ecover is the first cleaning brand in the UK to use it, and will use Plant-astic across its product range in 2011. The new bottles will look and feel like the current bottles, but consumers will be able to distinguish them by looking out for the distinctive green and blue Plant-astic logo.
Ecover is effective - Ecover harnesses the power of nature to create highly effective and supremely ecological cleaning products.
Ecover is sustainable - Ecover uses sustainable plant-based and mineral ingredients. All ingredients are chosen to ensure Ecover’s products are as effective as possible whilst also achieving the lowest possible toxicity and the most rapid and complete biodegradability.
Ecover is pioneering - Ecover continually strives to improve its product range and has spent seven years developing a new ecological surfactant for use in its hard surface cleaning products. This new Eco-Surfactant means the range cleans as well as – or better than - the UK’s leading conventional brands. The products are made with fully renewable plant-based ingredients
Ecover is a truly ecological company - Ecover operates from its world-famous ecological factories in Belgium and France. The company's guidelines for environmental criteria, the selection of ingredients and manufacturing processes are far stricter that those required by EU legislation. Ecover has been recognised by the United Nations Environment programme (UNEP) for their outstanding practical achievements for the protection and improvement of our environment.
Ecover is closer than you think - Ecover’s ecological factories in France and Belgium are just 200 and 250 miles from London. This is approximately the same distance between Manchester and London, so although Ecover is not based in the UK, the transportation miles involved in distributing their products are comparable to those of UK based cleaning companies.
Reuse, Reduce, Recycle - Ecover’s plastic bottles are made from polypropylene and polyethylene which are 100% recyclable.  Both bottles and tops can be recycled together. Ecover offers a refill service through its health food store network which allows consumers to save money and plastic resources. Visit www.ecover.com to find out where your nearest refill station is.

The Ecover magazine can be found at www.the-splash.co.uk. There is also a great competition running until the end of December where you can win great prizes such as an iPad, e-bike and a break for simply uploading a photo of you with your Ecover product.

You can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ecoveruk or on Twitter @Ecover.


Sunday, 11 December 2011

The My Random Blurb Advent Calendar - Prizes

12th December - Selection of cleaning products thanks to Ecover (1 winner)
13th December - 20 packets of seeds thanks to Seed Parade (1 winners)
14th December - Selection of drinks thanks to Ribena (1 winner)
15th December - Too Late To Dye Young - Juicy Lucy Peas & Love women's t-shirt thanks to MoreTvicar (1 winner)
16th December - Food Snap game, My First Colour and Shape Snap game & sample pack thanks to BrainBox Games 1 winner)
17th December - Berry Punch drink thanks to Shloer (2 winners)
18th December - Personalised magazine cover thanks to Blue Friesian (4 winners)
19th December - Trio Colour Kit thanks to Mavala (1 winner)
20th December - Pack of Ginger Thins thanks to Acolyte Home and Gifts (1 winner)
21st December - Tommy Hilfiger mens t-shirt thanks to DapperDude (1 winner)
22nd December - Wooden Christmas Music Box thanks to Grand Baby (1 winner)
23rd December - 1 months supply Panda Liquorice Blueberry Bars thanks to Panda Liquorice (1 winner)

24th December - Selection of coffees thanks to Douwe Egberts (1 winner)

25th December - My Random Blurb mega prize bundle (1 winner) - this competition will run until 31st December


31st December - Gourmet pizza voucher thanks to Domino's Pizza  (10 winners) - this competition will run until 6th January