Earth Day 2014!

Did you know that it is Earth Day today? 

If not, then where have you been... it's been happening for years, plus it's trending on Twitter, not once... but TWICE!! 

What better way to celebrate then heading out and about with the kids, take them to the local park for a game of tig or head out on a brisk walk! Whatever you do, don't forget to take along a umbrella! 

Did you know... that porridge can improve your sex life!

That's right... porridge oats can boost libido by helping to re-balance testosterone and oestrogen in the body. Testosterone drives sexual desire in both sexes. Men with low testosterone levels go off sex!!

Have you had your oats today?!

FLIPAROLO - BRAND NEW POT!

Calling all you left-handed people out there, we've got news for you... here at Grasshopper we have been developing a brand new pot just for you!

We don't want you to have to flip hands to make our Hopper Pots feel comfortable any more, that's why we have created the.. drumroll please... Left Handed Hopper Pot!

And guess what... we have 50 to giveaway!

Just hop onto our website to be in with a chance of getting one of these limited edition pots for yourself!

Looking for something tasty?

If you're looking for something tasty... then look no more!

We've got you covered here at Grasshopper... simply dive onto our website and see what delicious goodies we have to offer, and even better you can get free postage and packaging on ALL orders when entering code vip03 at the checkout.

Be quick, as this offer does end on Monday 31st March!

Family Fun

As it's now March, the Spring season is definitely around... and fingers crossed the sun will stay shining!

There is no better time then now to start heading out into the great outdoors, so we have complied a list of some activities that all the family can get involved in!

• Visit a local farm and see the animals.
• Head out on a hike/walk.
• Play tag in a local park.
• Plant some flowers in the garden.
• Jump around in puddles when caught in a downpour.
• Feed the ducks.
• Get the bikes out and go on a ride.

Some might seem silly, but will definitely be fun! Why not give them a go...

The Great British Walk Off

The weather still may be rather chilly, but that doesn't mean you have to stay inside all day, the great outdoors is a simple step away... waiting to be explored.

This is something all the family can get involved in, plus it gets everyone into the crisp, fresh air - just wrap up warm and take a coat with a hood (or an umbrella) as you don't want to be caught in a down-pour.

And, of course, walking has plenty of health benefits - it strengthens your heart, helping to reduce the risk of diseases and stroke, and also boosts your vitamin D levels... which play a big role in everything from bone health to your immune system. An added bonus is that it keeps your weight in check and tones your legs, bum and tum - hurray!

Don't forget to take a break during all the walking to fuel up... our compact Hopper Pots are perfect as they are small enough to put in your bag without taking up too much room. Just take along a flask of hot water and you're done! Easy.

A Lovely Review

Have you seen the latest review on our porridges, soups and noodles?

Well, if you missed it then don't worry, you can head over to Megan's blog and read all about what she thinks on our products!

The Porridge Cleanser!

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Cleansing your face is a skincare 'must' to help achieve healthy, cleaner-looking skin - it helps remove dirt as well as deep cleansing the pores. But did you know that you can use porridge oats as a DIY cleanser?

Oats can help relieve itchiness, irritations and redness as well as absorbing the dirt and impurities, whilst exfoliating the skin without all the harmful chemicals that some beauty and skincare products have in them, making them the perfect cleansing product. 

This is an all-natural way to exfoliate and cleanse the face. If you want to give it a go then follow these easy steps:

1. Grab a plan full of porridge oats, we suggest using our Porridge with added Cane Sugar. The sugar will help exfoliate those tough dry patches. 

2. Clench your fingers together into a fist and run under lukewarm water for around 10 seconds. The water should seep through the gaps of your fingers and be partly soaked up by the oats. 

3. Open up your first and the oats should feel saturated and soft, if not add a couple of drops/splashes of water until they do. Spend around a minute massaging them into the face. This can be quite messy so make sure you are leaning over the basin at this point. 

4. Rinse face with lukewarm water, to help remove the remaining oats and sugar, then pat face dry. Finish off be applying a moisturiser of your choice.

Add some nuts!

Porridge... it's a great meal for breakfast. It is healthy, filling and leaves you feeling warm - what's not to love?

If you love fruits then our Cinnamon & Raisin porridge is perfect for you... and why not pimp your porridge by adding in some chopped nuts for an added crunch!

Let us know how you pimp your porridge in the morning.