Cook Clarissa Dickson Wright appeared on the BBC’s Breakfast programme to talk about her new book A Greener Life, which she co-wrote with Johnny Scott.

A Greener Life by Clarissa Dickson Wright and Johnny Scott covers many green and money saving sujects such as making your own soap, home brewing, growing vegetables, making delicious meals and knitting. Clarissa argues that we can all do something to be a bit more self-sufficient and save ourselves some money in this recession.

Click here to buy A Greener Life by Clarissa Dickson Wright and Johnny Scott as seen on Breakfast

Dr Hilary Jones joined GMTV in 1993. He is the resident GMTV health and medical advisor, and today he took part in a feature regarding the difficulty some older people have using and understanding the internet. Aside from his GMTV work, Dr Hilary Jones has produced a number of CDs and books on numerous health-related subjects including CDs on Sleep, Perfect Weight and Ultimate Relaxation, and a book on how to survive the menopause.

Click here for more info on CDs and books by Dr Hilary Jones, as seen on GMTV

Liz Earle appeared on Working Lunch today to talk about her business, Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare, a leading skincare brand. Liz revealed that their advertising was minimal, that the reason for Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare’s success was mainly down to word of mouth and recommendations. Liz emphasised the importance of quality and service for any skincare company. She also said that they had a Facebook group with around 4000 members.

Because of Liz Earle’s policy of no advertising, she is able to spend more money on the final product, improving the quality of what goes into the skincare jar.

Click here to view a range of Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare from John Lewis

The Human Touch I-Joy Board was the second of this week’s Something for the Weekend gadgets. Seema Palmer told Something for the Weekend presenter Tim Lovejoy that the Human Touch I Joy Board was a portable fitness machine. When you stand on the skateboard sized platform it vibrates and wobbles you around, forcing you to constantly shift your centre of gravity in order to stay on the board. The experience feels like surfing or snowboarding but from the comfort of your own home, and the Human Touch I-Joy Board provides a great workout of many different muscle groups. A really fun way to keep fit, we think.

The Human Touch I-Joy Board has 3 levels, from Beginner to Advanced. Speeds can be changed whilst using the I-Joy Board with the supplied handheld wireless remote control. It works on your core strength, but also your inner thighs and buttocks.

Click here to buy a Human Touch I-Joy Board as seen on Something for the Weekend

Mel B appeared on Loose Women today to talk about her new fitness DVD, Totally Fit. Loose Women presenter Andrea McLean asked Mel B whether her new Totally Fit DVD was the reason behind her very fit and extra glamorous look. Mel B said that results can be visible after just 4-5 weeks of consistent workout.

Click here to buy Totally Fit, the new fitness DVD by Mel B as seen on Loose Women

Diet guru and TV personality Gillian McKeith appeared on Loose Women today to talk about her new book, Gillian McKeith’s Boot Camp Diet. The Loose Women quizzed Gillian on the content of her new book. It is a fourteen day plan designed to help people change their diet and turn their lives around as everyone starts to feel the after effects of all that Chrismas binge eating. Gillian McKeith’s Boot Camp Diet also contains delicious and healthy recipes to help you achieve your goals.

Click here to buy Gillian McKeith’s Boot Camp Diet as seen on Loose Women

The Naughty but Nice Lip Gloss was featured on LK Today recently. They may look like delicious mini cakes, but pop them open to reveal a good enough to eat flavoured lip gloss in each one. Flavours of lip gloss in the Naughty but Nice Lip Gloss set include Raspberry cream, Strawberry cream and Chocolate cream.

Click here to buy Naughty but Nice Lip Gloss as seen on LK Today

Cozy Feet microwaveable slippers were featured on The Gadget Show Christmas Special. At only fifteen quid they would make a great stocking filler. Simply pop Cozy Feet in the microwave for 2 minutes and you’ve got a pair of comfy cozy slippers that stay warm for ages.

Click here to buy Cozy Feet Heated Slippers as seen on The Gadget Show

Mark Constantine, MD of Lush Cosmetics who produce items such as bath bombs, soaps, shower gels and other cosmetic pampering products, appeared on Working Lunch today to talk about his company. Mark revealed that the secret of the success of the products produced by Lush, in particular the signature bath bombs, is in the minimal packaging, which is why they smell, and then sell, so much. The lack of packaging has the added benefit of being good for the environment.

A Lush outlet works much like a bakery in that the products need to be fresh, so they are made nearby by hand and then quickly transferred to the store. The largest market for Lush cosmetics is Japan where they enjoy huge success, but the UK market is pretty big too, and most Lush Cosmetics products including all sorts of bath bombs, shower products etc can now be bought online with ease.

Click here to purchase some products from Lush Cosmetics as seen on Working Lunch

The Gadget Show did a feature on their Top 5 Men’s Razors yesterday. Presenter Jon Bentley was initially given 17 of the most popular razors on the market, and told to whittle them down to a shortlist of five after a thorough testing period. Jon assessed the razors for comfort, convenience and speed of shaving. After some exhaustive testing, here are the top 5 razors as decided by The Gadget Show, from 5 to 1:

5. Braun 370 Pocket Twist Plus

In fifth place was the Braun 370 Pocket Twist Plus Shaver. The razor is battery-powered and very portable, the way the Braun twists shut allows you to easily transport it around in your pocket without needing a separate case. It struggled slightly with thick stubble, but could be ideal for someone with a lighter beard.

Click here to purchase a Braun 370 Pocket Twist Plus Razor

4. Panasonic ES8249 Pro-Curve wet/dry razor

This Panasonic Pro-Curve impressed The Gadget Show presenter Jon as a dry shaver, but it also doubles as a wet shaver, where it also impressed Gadget Show presenter Suzie Perry and the guy they employed to test it on.

Click here to purchase a Panasonic ES8249 Pro-curve wet & dry razor

3. Wilkinson Sword Quattro Titanium Precision Razor

The Wilkinson Sword Titanium Precision shaver comes with a small beard trimmer at the ‘handle’ end of the razor, a handy addition. It did take some time to cut through two-weeks’ worth of beard, but Suzie Perry remarked that as a wet shaver, the Wilkinson Sword Quattro Titanium Precision razor really comes into its own. The Gadget Show’s razor tester said that after using it, his skin felt ‘pretty good’ and that it was better than his regular shave.

Click here to purchase a Wilkinson Sword Quattro Titanium Precision Razor as seen on The Gadget Show

2. Philips RQ1095 ARCitec Rotary shaver

The Philips ARCitec Rotary shaver has triple track shaving heads which, together with a flex and pivot action, provides close contact in the curved areas around the face according to Gadget Show presenter Suzie. The tester of the Philips RQ1095 ARCitec Rotary said that the razor was ‘very comfortable and very smooth’.

Click here to purchase a Philips RQ1095 ARCitec Rotary shaver as seen on The Gadget Show

1. Gillette Fusion Power Stealth

Top razor honours according to The Gadget Show is the Gillette Fusion Power Stealth, which also came top when Jon Bentley tested razors back in 2007. The five razor blades in the Fusion Power Stealth combine with micro-pulses generated by an AA battery in the handle generate a very close and comfortable shaving experience. There is an extra single blade on the other side of the razor for precision shaving.

Click here to purchase a Gillette Fusion Power Stealth Razor as seen on The Gadget Show