Adam asked me if I would iron his new jeans this morning. No problem at all apart from the fact I couldn’t find the iron because ironing is something I avoid unless it’s absolutely essential, and running my hair straightners over the item of clothing won’t be sufficient!
Anyhow, as I began ironing, I had a flashback to my Dad ironing a pair of jeans for me when I was about 17yrs old. I remember standing in the kitchen with a look of absolute horror on my face as he held them up beautifully ironed with a perfect crease down them!!
‘What have you done to my jeans?’ ‘What do you mean?’ ‘Jeans don’t have a crease down them!!’ ‘Well you want to look smart don’t you?!’ I can hear this conversation right now as clear as day. I’m laughing about it now and its made me smile.
A memory so small that means so much, thanks Dad~I needed that today, further proof that those who we lose never go away they always here in one way or another. Happy Sunday~may you’re ironing pile be small and you’re coffee strong.❤️x
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Final – The Mother’s Day Gift Guide Giveaway from Top UK Bloggers
Time is flying by as usual and we are speeding towards Mothers Day already!
So why not take 5 minutes to pause and enter this fabulous giveaway, where you could be in with a chance of winning some awesome gifts.
There is certainly a wonderful selection of goodies just right to spoil someone you love on Mothers Day.
So don’t delay, get entering today.
Good~luck.❤️x
KEEP SCROLLING DOWN TO ENTER AND FOR THE FULL LIST OF AMAZING PRIZES! This is not only a giveaway but also a great Mother’s Gift Guide.
The Prizes
AN ADULT MICRO SCOOTER AND SAFETY HELMET
Micro Scooters are renowned for producing the most robust scooters for all the family. From toddler ride ons, three-wheeled wonders, 2 wheel scooters for older kids plus their multi award winning adult range, there is something for every member of the family.
Founded and run by two mums, Micro are B Corp certified. Their range of eco scooters and accessories made from recycled bottles means more families can tread lightly on the planet.
Hopping on a 2 wheeled adult scooter whether it’s to do the school run, journey to work or for weekend family time makes it easy and fun to get from A-B. Exploring the world on wheels is a greener, cleaner and cheaper way to get around.
THE PRIZE
Any adult Micro scooter
Any adult Micro scooter helmet
Total prize value of £215
Cocoonzzz Silk Pillowcase and Eye Mask
At Belledorm, they understand the importance of a good night’s sleep. For over 45 years, the family-owned company has been dedicated to providing UK customers with Exceptional Bed Linen that helps them rest easy.
They don’t just sell bedding – they offer a solution. Sleep is the foundation of our daily lives, and the right bedding can make all the difference. That’s why they are passionate about providing soft, cozy, and luxurious sheets, pillowcases, and duvets that make you feel like you’re sleeping in a dream. From the moment you slip into bed, you’ll experience a sense of comfort and calm that carries you through the night and prepares you for the day ahead.
Here we are offering the chance to win a Cocoonzzz Silk Pillowcase and Eye Mask Bundle made from 100% pure mulberry grade A silk. Unlike cotton or linen, Silk glides over your face and reduced the stretching and pulling that causes lines on the skin. Sleeping on silk has proven beauty benefits: Reduces lines and wrinkles, wake up with a hydrated glowing skin, hypo-allergenic and temperature regulating.
Treat yourself or your mum to the best!
Buyagift: Treat Her Gift Voucher
Not sure what to get your mum? Look no further than Buyagift! The Treat Her Gift Voucher or Experience Box is the ideal gift with a selection of over 2,955 afternoon teas, relaxing spa days and adrenaline adventures for her to choose from. We have one Treat Her Gift Voucher for our lucky winner.
Framed Best Selling Print of your choice from ink&drop
Win a framed Best Selling Print from ink&drop! Our lucky winner can choose a bestselling print of their choice in 50 x 70cm size.
There’s an incredible selection of unique prints to choose from in a range of different styles, from vintage antique prints, cheeky altered art paintings, pop art, dark decor, and street art graffiti prints.
Ink & Drop’s incredible posters will look amazing on any wall and best of all, the prize will arrive already framed, ready to hang straight on the wall!
HOME SPA FACE & BODY WITH COSMETIC BAG – MIMOSA & PETITGRAIN
Treat your mum with this gorgeous home spa face and body gift set which comes with a beautiful cosmetic bag. This gift set includes a luxurious combination of Pure Lakes Facial and Body Skincare products for an indulgent home spa experience which includes a Face Mask, Salt Scrub and Body Butter. The Mimosa & Petitgrain blend has both a sweetness and woodiness that balance beautifully to really infuse the senses. The set includes:
Bentonite Clay x 25g
Rosehip Seed Soap Free Facial Cleanser x 30ml
Neroli & Geranium Flower Water Toner x 30ml
Mimosa & Petitgrain Salt Scrub x 80g
Mimosa & Petitgrain Shea Body Butter x 80ml
Collagen Shots from Rejuvenated
Indulge mum this Mother’s Day with Rejuvenated’s multi-award-winning Collagen Shots. The brand’s multi-award-winning collagen drink contains the perfect blend of hydrolysed marine collagen (10,000 mg,) antioxidants, vitamins and hyaluronic acid to plump, smooth and hydrates the skin. The amazing formula also helps to promote healthy blood sugar levels, strengthen connective tissue, alleviate menopausal symptoms and support joint health. We have 30 servings collagen shots for our lucky winner.
Bamboo Underwear Set from Positive Outlook
Help all mums feel extra special this Mother’s Day with Positive Outlook. We have a gorgeous bamboo underwear set for our lucky winner. Our winner can mix and match bamboo briefs and bralettes in their desired size and colour for the perfect fit and style of their choice.
Positive Outlook’s underwear is not only extra comfortable and super stylish but they are also kind to the planet, making it the perfect gift for any mum who wants to secure a bright future for the planet and their children.
Crystal Candle from Wakuda
This crystal candle was lovingly made to awaken your feminine energy and celebrate all that is beautiful within us. With the beautiful home scent of aqua blossom and coral this inner goddess crystal candle smells divine and instantly teases your senses, lifts and makes you smile.
~Snow Quartz~ This stone is known for its soft feminine energy that will align your chakras and balance your yin yang, a stone that represents purity and helps you to connect and appreciate your inner goddess.
~Rose Quartz~ The stone of universal love and self- love, connecting to the heart chakra the rose quartz will promote inner healing and feelings of peace while dispelling negative energy and replacing it with loving vybz.
Signed Copy of Coming Home
One lucky mum can win a signed copy of Coming Home: A Guide to Being Your True Self. This gorgeous book aims to help readers break free of self-limiting beliefs and the expectations of others. It will help you rediscover your passions and pursue becoming the person you really want to be. A combination of Gillian’s own story, she gives practical exercises for readers to try, Coming Home tells the story of how one ordinary woman completely turned her life around and how others can do the same too.
The Gift Guide and Giveaway have been organised by My Balancing Act, a busy mum’s guide to getting the most out of your days, in collaboration with the family finance blog, Savvy Dad.
The amazing UK blogs behind this giveaway all offer fantastic content from parenting, finance and recipes to travel, days out and much more! Check their blogs out below for top tips and inspiration.
UK entries only The giveaway will run from 11:59am 07th March 2023 to 11.59pm 19th March 2023. The winners will be notified by email from rowena@mybalancingact.co.uk The winner will have 7 days to respond after which time we reserve the right to select an alternative winner. This prize draw is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, BlogLovin or Pinterest. Prize open to over 18s only. Age verification may be required to receive some prizes. If any prizes are out of stock then we will do our best to find a suitable replacement. but can not guarantee it. The prize for the Innovative Utensils only includes what is listed and not the full set on the picture. Anyone who unfollows before the giveaway ends or doesn’t complete the required entry action will be disqualified. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for monetary value. We may be using a parcel service or RoyalMail for some of the prizes and their standard compensation will apply in the event of loss or damage. Some items may be sent directly by the supplier and we do not have responsibility if these go missing and we cannot replace these. In the unlikely event one of the companies withdraws a prize we cannot offer an alternative. The winner’s name will be stated on some or all of our blogger’s websites and announced on Twitter and other social media channels. It will also be displayed on the Rafflecopter Entry. By entering this prize draw you give your permission for this. Please note the winner may have the same name as you so if you see your name displayed, be aware that you are not the winner unless you have been notified by us. The prizes won’t arrive in time for Mother’s Day and there may be some delays in receiving prizes.
How to Enter
You can enter the Giveaway by completing as many Rafflecopter widget entry options below as you like. All entries will be collected and one winner will be randomly chosen. Good luck!
After a night of dreams that you are so pleased to awake from~I could of and absolutely should of gone to the gym. However I compromised with a long walk along the beach and of course a coffee.❤x
I’ve brought my menopausal self out for some much needed fresh air. I’ve got a podcast in my ear and a coffee in my hand. Menopause is so much more than hot flushes and night sweats~as if they aren’t bad enough!❤️x
The tree is up,the baubles are hung and its starting to look a lot like Christmas. shopping has begun and lists have been written. That said a helping hand is always appreciated and along with some other fabulous bloggers we have a wonderful festive giveaway for you. With prizes from beautiful candles to an adorable baking set. The list is packed with something for everyone, there simply is no time to waste. So get your sparkle on, sit back, relax and check out the absolute cracker that is the fabulous’ festive bloggers giveaway’.
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We are back for another Festive Giveaway! Some of the top UK bloggers have united to bring you the most amazing holiday bundle of prizes. Last year’s giveaway proved to be very popular and this year is just as exciting with so many prizes for one lucky winner to make your family Christmas dreams come true. In fact, we have over £800 worth of festive goodies and gifts!
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KEEP SCROLLING DOWN TO ENTER AND FOR THE FULL LIST OF AMAZING PRIZES – We’ve saved some of the best to last! This is not only a giveaway but also a great holiday gift guide with ideas for the whole family this festive season.
The Prizes
PAJ GPS ALLROUND Finder 4G, a GPS Tracker for vehicles, cars, people and objects
The PAJ GPS ALLROUND Finder 4G will help our lucky winner protect what they love! The small and handy device has an SOS emergency button and alarm. Splashproof, it offers flexible use with a battery that lasts about 20 days with an active tracking time of approximately 1h/day and up to 40 days in standby mode!
The Online Tracking Advantages include:
Real-time location and live tracking. Its location will be updated every 30 seconds (even sooner if the tracker is changing direction)
365 days’ route information
SIM card will always search for the best available network
Tracking in over 100 countries
Built-in vibration sensor. As soon as the tracker is moved, an alarm will be sent via email or as push notifications via the app
We have a PAJ GPS ALLROUND Finder 4G as part of our prize bundle.
Jurassic World REAL FX Baby Blue Dinosaur Toy
This is the must have Christmas Toy this year for any dinosaur fans and we have one Jurassic World REAL FX Baby Blue Dinosaur Toy from WOW! STUFF for our lucky winner! The hyper-realistic Real FX Baby Blue makes genuine Velociraptor life-like roars, chatters, snarls and purrs, just like in the Jurassic World Dominion movie. She also replicates the actual size from the Jurassic World movies. You can hold and control Baby Blue and activate protect, lunge, battle and bite actions. Simple to operate Real FX Baby Blue makes an incredible gift for Jurassic World fans of all ages, from kids to adults!
Merlin Theme Parks Anytime Choice Voucher from Red Letter Days
Get set for an exhilarating day to remember! Our winner can spend a fun-filled day out for two people with anytime entry to a Merlin theme park with a Merlin Theme Parks Anytime Choice Voucher
from Red Letter Days. The prize includes entry to either: Alton Towers Resort, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort or THORPE PARK Resort.
Snuggle Slipper: Navy blue suede NSPCC rainbow slip-on slippers from Start-Rite
To mark Start-Rite’s 230th birthday, they’ve partnered with the UK’s leading children’s charity, the NSPCC to create an exclusive Snuggle slipper with a joyful rainbow design. The traditional moccasin style slipper, Snuggle, can now help to support thousands of children across the country and for every pair of Rainbow slippers sold, Start-Rite will make a donation to the NSPCC.
Crafted from a navy blue suede upper, with a bright rainbow motif and lined with snuggly faux fur, these slip-ons are sure to keep your little ones’ feet comfy and warm around the house. Our lucky winner can choose a Snuggle Slipper in the available size of their choice and you can check out the full range of slippers here.
A Swimsuit and Goggles from Halocline
You’re going to love the new styles from Halocline Swimwear! You can get your New Year off to a fresh start by winning a swimsuit and goggles of your choice. Pick your favourite design from their new range of ladies’ swimsuits at Halocline and team with a pair of goggles.
Many styles in Halocline’s collection are made from Econyl® recycled nylon yarn, which is created using waste plastics that would have otherwise ended up in the ocean.
You’ll love the fit of a Halocline swimsuit – there are styles for all shapes and sizes. There are longer length styles for the taller swimmer, swimwear with bust support, plus size swimwear and, for those looking for a bit more coverage, they even have legsuit and kneesuit swimsuits.
Not only that but the lovely people at Snow Windows are also giving our lucky winner their new One Snowy Night Scented Candle. The candle has a delightful scent of myrrh and tonka bean. Tom at Snow Windows designed the beautiful imagery . And there’s even a QR code in the candle box so you can see a video of him hand spraying the design in snow spray! Keri at Snow Windows worked with the fabulous team at Molecule to create the fragrances to stimulate your senses, create a festive mood and provoke festive memories for years to come.
Individually hand poured with love and care in a farmhouse workshop using a blend of coconut and rapeseed wax, essential oils and botanical perfume oils. They contain absolutely NO nasty phthalates, paraffin, palm , beeswax or artificial additives. The slowly burning candle features a crackling wood wick.
Milk and White Chocolate Christmas Jumpers from choconchoc
The clever folk at choconchoc have managed to combine two of our favourite Christmas traditions – the Christmas jumper and chocolate! The artisan chocolatiers have combined the two to bring you their festive Chocolate Christmas Jumpers Gift Box. These festive treats are made from a blend of the finest dark, milk and white Belgian chocolate. Each box contains four chocolate jumpers featuring Christmas reindeer and penguins and we have one box for our winner to enjoy.
Personalised Fleece Blanket from VistaPrint
Our lucky winner has the chance to get cosy with their own unique personalised fleece blanket, worth £45.00. Whether you’re looking for a fun yet practical gift or just want to add something new to your home design, personalised fleece blankets are a memorable keepsake and VistaPrint has a wonderful selection to choose from, all of which can be easily customised with your own personal messages and photos of your friends, family or even your pets!
NEW LIFE PRO Frying Pan 20cm
This is the perfect gift for any kitchen lover. It will also help you make the Christmas dinner in style! The NEW LIFE PRO frying pan is more environmentally friendly than most frying pans. It’s made of high quality 100% recycled aluminium from Europe and is produced with up to 95% less energy than conventional aluminium pans.
Produced in Switzerland, the thick base stores and distributes heat perfectly. The durable 3-layer non-stick coating reinforced with ceramic particles, is ideal for low-fat frying. It has an ergonomic stainless steel stay-cool handle and it is suitable for all hobs, including induction.
The easy cleaning saves time and water. The packaging is made of 100% recycled paper. NEW LIFE PRO from Kuhn Rikon is a range of pans produced with the aim of creating a greatly reduced impact on the environment.
Utensil Set from Mason Cash
Another wonderful gift for anyone who loves cooking, the gorgeous range of kitchen utensils from Mason Cash will put a smile on any home baker’s and cook’s face! The winner will receive the following from the set:
Innovative Kitchen Turner & Rack Grabber: Ideal for turning meat and vegetables in pans or oven trays, the slots allow liquid and oils to run free when stirring or lifting food. The handle is specially designed to pull out and push in oven racks when checking on bakes.
Innovative Kitchen Solid Spoon & Jar Scraper: The Baker’s Spoon with Jar Scraper is ideal for beating, stirring and blending. This 3-in-1 utensil features measurements for 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon and 1/2 teaspoon on the spoon head and a silicone jar scraper and spatula on the handle.
Innovative Kitchen Slotted Spoon: The Slotted Spoon with Egg Separator is a specially designed 2-in-1 utensil. The spoon is ideal for stirring and draining food in water, sauces or oils and the slots on the spoon head are designed to separate egg whites from yolks. The grooves on the back of the spoon handle allows the spoon to sit on a Mason Cash Mixing Bowl or Pudding Basin, making separating your eggs easy.
Innovative Kitchen Spatula: The Spatula is perfect for stirring mixes and scraping bowls and pans clean. The head can be removed and used as a bowl scraper and the small spatula is perfect for spreading frosting onto cakes and scraping the inside of jars.
Innovative Kitchen Whisk & Reamer: The Whisk and Reamer is a specially designed 2-in-1 Utensil. The stainless steel balloon whisk is perfect for whisking eggs, cream and cake mixtures and the reamer handle is perfect for juicing lemons and limes.
NORDIC WARE Cosy Village Pan
This lovely cast aluminium non stick cake tin features six unique cottages. The intricate cosy village cake pan detailing makes them fun and easy to decorate so your guests and family will love having their own mini cottage cake. The cast aluminium non stick cake tin is made to last so you can use time-after-time. The interior non-stick coating on the muffin moulds pan makes for easy release and quick clean up time after baking.
Opinel Gardeners Gift Set
This 3pc Opinel Gardening Set makes a beautiful Christmas gift for any garden lover. Presented in an attractive wooden display box, the set includes a folding saw, garden knife and pruning knife, all with beautiful beech handles and VIROBLOC safety locking ring.
Kids Against Maturity Card Game
Are you ready to laugh out loud with your kids this Christmas? Good, because this game will have the whole family in stitches! Kids Against Maturity is the perfect way to spend quality family time together. Made and played by parents, the game includes age-appropriate toilet humour and funny innuendos for the adults. It can be enjoyed by the whole family and is the ideal game to keep everyone entertained on Boxing Day!
The Fuzzies Game
The Fuzzies is the must have game this Christmas! Create gravity-defying towers out of the fuzzy little balls. The aim of the game is to not knock over the tower as you skilfully remove the colour of fuzzy that you’ve drawn from the cards using either tweezers or your fingers. Sounds simple right?! Wrong! The rules state you can not get out of your seat! Once you’ve removed your fuzzy you can stick it anywhere higher on the tower. The Fuzzies is so much fun for all ages.
Mickey’s Christmas Carol
Another fantastic game for the whole family to enjoy, Mickey’s Christmas Carol is both festive and fun! Focusing on simple gameplay and collaboration, players work together to complete their story tableau – Christmas Past, Present and Future from this timeless classic. Puzzle tableaus depict iconic moments from the story, and players must complete them in order before Scrooge wakes on Christmas morning. The game includes a wooden Scrooge mover to track your progress and six beautifully illustrated scenes inspired by the Disney classic.
RAINBOW Notebook from Belly Button Designs
This lovely RAINBOW notebook is perfect for writing down all your dreams and ambitions for 2023. With a gorgeous rainbow on the front cover and the words Dream Big, it makes a lovely gift for Christmas.
Christmas Robins China Mug
This beautiful new bone china Robins Mug from Belly Button Designs is perfect for Christmas. The lovely robins will get you in the festive spirit. We have one gorgeous mug for our lucky winner as part of the prize bundle.
Magic and Cheer Luxury Scented Christmas Candle
You will be transported to a festive wonderland with this lovely citrus led scented Magic and Cheer Candle in a tin from The Copenhagen Company. The fragrance is entwined with a blend of delicious Christmas spices including cinnamon and cloves, sweetened with a touch of vanilla and held together with the warm and woody notes of sandalwood and cedar.
CARDOLOGY Peter Rabbit Christmas card
This lovely Peter Rabbit keepsake Christmas gift from the iconic Beatrix Potter stories will make Christmas extra special for your little ones. This officially licensed handmade 3D pop up Peter Rabbit Christmas Card brings to life, all of the characters, like Peter Rabbit, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, Jemima Puddleduck and Mrs Tiggywinkle as they decorate the Christmas tree.
This is a beautiful Christmas card that can be kept on display long after the event and can be brought out year after year as a Christmas decoration. A keepsake Christmas gift for the memory box, especially with the addition of a pull out notecard insert so your message won’t be on show when the card is displayed. The packaging cleverly reverses to become a beautifully designed gifting envelope, making it a lovely gift and card for a loved one.
This card is produced under licence from Penguin Ventures.
Forever Living – Smoothing Exfoliator
This smoothing exfoliator won the Woman & Home Beauty Award 2021 in the Best Exfoliator category. It is eco-friendly using natural jojoba and bamboo – no nasty plastic microbeads. It combines ingredients that gently reveal healthy, glowing skin. Round jojoba beads massage the skin and penetrate hard-to-reach places for ultimate cleansing while sustainably sourced granules of bamboo delicately remove dead skin cells.
Natural extracts including bromelain, papain and lemon essential oil help regenerate the skin. Bromelain, an enzyme obtained from pineapple, destroys keratin, a protein in dead skin cells. Papain from papaya is rich in vitamins A, C, E as well as pantothenic acid, better known as B5—a water-soluble vitamin crucial for healthy skin. Lemon essential oil then richly moisturises and hydrates the skin for a youthful glow.
Grape juice extract and other antioxidants ensure effective and gentle exfoliation to reveal glowing skin. Designed to be used 2-3 times a week, exfoliated skin feels silky and smooth and is primed for better absorption of subsequent skincare products.
This stylish pink handbag from Amazon Fashion makes a beautiful gift for someone this Christmas. Amazon Fashion have the perfect present, whatever your budget.
You can enter the Christmas Giveaway by completing as many Rafflecopter widget entry options below as you like. All entries will be collected and one winner will be randomly chosen. Good luck!
UK entries only The giveaway will run from 11.59am 03rd December 2022 to 11.59pm 19th December 2022. The winners will be notified by email from rowena@mybalancingact.co.uk The winner will have 7 days to respond after which time we reserve the right to select an alternative winner. This prize draw is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, BlogLovin or Pinterest. Prize open to over 18s only. Age verification may be required to receive some prizes. If any prizes are out of stock then we will do our best to find a suitable replacement. but can not guarantee it. The prize for the Innovative Utensils only includes what is listed and not the full set on the picture. Anyone who unfollows before the giveaway ends or doesn’t complete the required entry action will be disqualified. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for monetary value. We may be using a parcel service or RoyalMail for some of the prizes and their standard compensation will apply in the event of loss or damage. Some items may be sent directly by the supplier and we do not have responsibility if these go missing and we cannot replace these. In the unlikely event one of the companies withdraws a prize we cannot offer an alternative. The winner’s name will be stated on some or all of our blogger’s websites and announced on Twitter and other social media channels. It will also be displayed on the Rafflecopter Entry. By entering this prize draw you give your permission for this. Please note the winner may have the same name as you so if you see your name displayed, be aware that you are not the winner unless you have been notified by us. We cannot guarantee the prizes will arrive in time for Christmas and there may be some delays in receiving prizes.
Crazy Little Thing Called Love 