April Top Picks: Everything we're trying and buying this month

1 April 2023, 08:00 | Updated: 28 April 2023, 14:40

Here's what we're trying and buying this April
Here's what we're trying and buying this April. Picture: BAM/MATCHBOX/Wave/Dreamland/ProCook

From yoga leggings, to phone cases, to mini golf, we've put together a list of things to try this April.

It finally feels like Spring is on the way with the weather heating up across the country.

And to celebrate, we have put together a list of amazing products and experiences we’re loving this month.

All of these products were independently selected by Heart’s digital editorial team.

Phone case

Wave phone case
Wave phone case. Picture: Wave

Wave creates biodegradable phone cases - which is a unique solution to tackling the millions of plastic phone cases that are disposed of every year.

Mini golf

Birdies mini-golf
Birdies mini-golf. Picture: Birdies

Birdies is home to London's most visually ridiculous crazy golf courses and cocktail bars, complemented by an incredible menu from Cheeky Burger.

Sushi

SushiSamba offers an incredible menu
SushiSamba offers an incredible menu. Picture: SushiSamba

The new chef-curated Taste of Samba tasting menu, features a multi-course selection of the restaurant's most beloved dishes, perfect when paired with the wine and cocktail menu.

Some stand out dishes include the mixed veggie maki and nigiri, as well as the mushroom tobanyaki which are delicious.

Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Proscenic P12 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with 60 minutes run time, anti-tangle roller brush and 33kPa strong suction
Proscenic P12 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with 60 minutes run time, anti-tangle roller brush and 33kPa strong suction. Picture: Proscenic

The Proscenic P12 cordless vacuum cleaner features upgraded green LED headlights, a large 2500mAh battery that provides 60 minutes of cleaning when in quiet mode, and is optimised for noise reduction, with a detachable design, and large LED screen that shows battery level, suction mode, and warnings for blockages.

The vacuum cleaner can even be converted into a handheld cleaner and has a five-stage sealed filtration system and two HEPA filters that capture 99.99% of dust and emit non-allergenic purified air.

Overall, the Proscenic P12 cordless vacuum cleaner offers powerful cleaning performance, easy maintenance, and versatility with its detachable design and conversion to a handheld cleaner.

Yoga leggings

Yoga leggings from BAM
Yoga leggings from BAM. Picture: BAM

BAM's feel-good activewear is made with innovative nature-based, organic and recycled fabrics and designed to perform - in saturated colours and bold, nature-inspired prints.

Earrings

Pearl earrings from MATCHBOX
Pearl earrings from MATCHBOX. Picture: MATCHBOX

These PEARLA hammered huggie feature a detachable, delicate pearl charm that dangles elegantly from the lobe.

Heated blanket

Heated throw from Dreamland
Heated throw from Dreamland. Picture: Dreamland

Dreamland’s Relaxwell Deluxe Grey Velvet Herringbone Quilted Throw is super-soft and perfect to snuggle under, you will be warm and cosy in minutes thanks to the fast heat Intelliheat + technology.

House plants

House plant trio from Interflora
House plant trio from Interflora. Picture: Interflora

A stunning trio of leafy plants, these three will bring the wonder of the outdoors, indoors. Great to celebrate a new home or for adding a little green to a home office.

Casserole dish

Procook casserole dish
Procook casserole dish. Picture: Procook

A classic round casserole made from molten iron for incredible strength and optimal heat distribution, perfectly designed for all your cooking needs.

Cookie Box

Crosstown Cookies Box
Crosstown Cookies Box. Picture: Station

Crosstown's cookies come in brand new flavours for the month. Try these delicious banana salted caramel and pistachio cookies available individually or in a box of six or twelve.

Meal delivery service

Lions Prep - Taiwanese Chilli Tofu with Smashed Carrot Mash, Steamed Greens & Nam Jim Sauce
Lions Prep - Taiwanese Chilli Tofu with Smashed Carrot Mash, Steamed Greens & Nam Jim Sauce. Picture: Lion Prep

Meal delivery service Lions Prep creates delicious, ever-changing menus, filled with flavours from all around the world.

Their stand out dishes include Taiwanese Chilli Tofu with Smashed Carrot Mash, Steamed Greens & Nam Jim Sauce, as well as Harissa Vegan Meatballs with Aromatic Cabbage Rice.

Rick Stein's Fresh Fish Box

Rick Stein's Fresh Fish Box from Cornwall is erfect gift for anyone who loves to cook with the best produce!
Rick Stein's Fresh Fish Box from Cornwall is erfect gift for anyone who loves to cook with the best produce! Picture: PH

Enjoy a lovely selection of fresh fish delivered straight to your door from Cornwall.  Eat some when it arrives and freeze some for the future - the possibilities with the contents of this fish box are endless.

Umbrella for those April showers

The Yellow Compact Duck Umbrella by Original Duckhead will keep you dry and looking adorable throughout April!
The Yellow Compact Duck Umbrella by Original Duckhead will keep you dry and looking adorable throughout April! Picture: PH

Inspired by one of nature's wonders, this yellow umbrella is a burst of sunshine even on the rainiest day.

Home furnishings from Murmur

Refresh your home for Spring with these bits from Murmur
Refresh your home for Spring with these bits from Murmur. Picture: PH

April is the perfect time for a Spring clean! And nothing finishes off a Spring clean with new bedding, sheets and towels!

Loungewear & Pyjamas from Boux Avenue

Boux Avenue have the best pyjamas and loungewear for the Spring
Boux Avenue have the best pyjamas and loungewear for the Spring. Picture: PH

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Oral B iO4
Oral B iO4. Picture: Oral B

The Oral B iO4 has revolutionary iO technology means this brush boasts Oral-B's best ever clean. It also Offers a better brushing results with real-time feedback as you brush with the pressure sensor alerts.

Or you can try the Pro 3 which has three different brushing modes - daily clean, whitening and sensitive so you can prioritise what you need on the day.

Whisky set

Whisky, glasses and stone gift
Whisky, glasses and stone gift. Picture: Hampers.com

This hamper makes the perfect gift to treat your favourite Whisky lover.

It includes a bottle of The Balvenie, two cut-glass tumblers and specialist granite whisky stones. Unlike adding ice, these help cool the Whisky without diluting the flavour.

Earrings

NU & MII Mini Flora Gold Earrings
NU & MII Mini Flora Gold Earrings. Picture: NU & MII

These gold-plated silver Flora Earrings are a dainty yet incredibly striking design.

A shorter version to the Flora, the Mini Flora has three drops of leaves. Wear Flora as a reminder of beauty, strength, and growth this season.

Perfume

Estée Lauder perfume
Estée Lauder perfume. Picture: The Perfume Shop

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess L’Eau De Lumiere is the perfect gift for yourself or someone else this spring.

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