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Robitussen Update and Frozen Fountains

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First off, an update on Fisherman's Friend from the last post. They come in a tin box similar to Altoids. They are little brown oval shapped waffers. Not very appetizing looking to be honest. But if you are a fan of Halls mints, this is for you. They have the almost overpowering nose cleansing and clearing power of a Halls lozenge. The other blog writer thought this would help her sickness but she is not a fan of the intensity. I took them home with me and use them as candy!


Second. My aunt and uncle sent me a link to this neat store in Holland. The Frozen Fountain. They sell a range of different furniture items; mostly focusing on Dutch creators. LINK. More on the hippy side if you ask me but very very neat stuff. I especially like some of the lamps. This site has more Dutch stores as it focuses on Shopping while traveling. I'll post more about the other ones sometime.


Meanwhile my Holland trip is still in the works....


Enjoy your weekend reader... whoever you are.
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  1. DenwildzeeDecember 7, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Ok, first. Who in their right mind uses fishermans friend as candy! I have hated halls cough drops since I was forced to take them as a sick child so no good memories are assosicated with the " nose cleaning power". And so no, sadly they did not help my sickness. Are you calling me a wimp co-blogger!?

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