Forty (ish!) and fabulous coffee lover. Follow me as I share the highs and lows of life,parenting and of course that crazy little thing called love.
How can 5 years feel like 5 mins ago.
I can’t quite find the words today Dad.
Cheers to you~love you and miss you endlessly.
You were and always will be a true legend.
💔 All my love, All my life 💔
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🎄Christmas is coming, and so is you know who,
I can’t find the sellotape, so I’m contemplating using glue to wrap all the presents that I still have to buy.🎅
🔔It’s the same date every year but still creeps up on me. Why, oh, why oh why.🎁
There’s crackers to get and lights to string and a list of a thousand other things.
Anyhow, do not fear for the Christmas Giveaway is back this year with gifts to suit everyone.🎅
🌟So ignore the rain that’s falling hard, get stuck in, and write some cards.
Put your feet up and get ready to enter today, and all the gifts could soon be coming your way. 🎄
We are back for another Christmas Holiday Giveaway and Gift Guide! Some of the best UK bloggers have united to bring you the most incredible 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 hundreds of pounds worth of holiday goodies and gifts!
In order to be able to bring you this incredible giveaway, some of the UK’s top bloggers got together and contributed. A massive thank you to our bloggers! The bloggers taking part are:
My Balancing Act | Joanna Victoria | Life with Jupiter and Dann | You Have To Have a Laugh | Best things to do in Cambridge | Two Plus Dogs | The Financial Wilderness | Jenny in Neverland | Pounds and Sense | Lisa’s Notebook | Suburban Mum | Stay Positive | Wotawoman Diary | Catch Up With Claire | Synderella Slims | Make Money Without A Job | The Festive Feelings | My Frugal Wife | At Home With Alice | We Made This Life | My Life Your Way | We Made This Vegan | Diary of the Evans-Crittens | Cats Kids and Chaos | My Money Cottage | Clean Plates All Round | Suitcase Memories | Retro Vixen | Boxnip | Stapo’s Thrifty Life Hacks | The Strawberry Fountain | Craving Christmas | In Home Insights | Everything Enchanting | Life Loving | Missljbeauty | Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Hannah and the Twiglets | The Geordie Grandma | Home in the Pastures | Socially Rach | My Tunbridge Wells | Edinburgers | Discover Kent | Real Girls Wobble | Lifestyle Original | Dog Friendly Things | Cheeky Gardener | Twins Tantrums and Cold Coffee | Afshanesque | Anything and Everything Else | Cyprus Property Blog The Money Making Mum | The Property Investor Blog
You have a chance to win the powerful Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1, featuring an i5-10210U [Quad] 1.60GHz processor, a stunning 13.3″ FHD IPS TOUCH screen, HDMI and USB-C ports, a whopping 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a speedy 256GB NVMe storage. This premium laptop is all you need for your work or play!
This prize is brought to you by Tier1, your destination for affordable and eco-friendly tech gifts. Why are Tier1 gifts perfect for Christmas? It’s simple – they’re good for your pocket and good for our planet. With Tier1, you get top-notch tech without breaking the bank, contributing to a more sustainable future. Their products are professionally refurbished, assuring quality and reliability while reducing electronic waste. So if you thought you couldn’t afford to buy tech gifts for your loved ones, head on over to Tier1 for affordable gifts with the wow factor to make your holidays bright and green!
Get ready for a festive feast with our Christmas Giveaway! Enter now for a chance to win the Hairy Biker’s 1.6L Family Sized Soup Maker with Integrated Scales. This 1000W powerhouse is all you need to whip up delicious, heartwarming soups this holiday season.
Why is this soup maker a must-have in your kitchen? It’s not just about the delicious soups you can create. It’s also about saving time and money. With its integrated scales, you can easily measure ingredients directly into the soup maker – no need for extra dishes. Plus, it cooks up soups quickly and efficiently, giving you more time to enjoy with your loved ones. But that’s not all. Making homemade soup means you control what goes in, helping you avoid the high salt and sugar content often found in canned soups. You can use up leftovers, reducing waste and saving money.
So don’t miss out on this opportunity to make your Christmas cooking easier and healthier. Enter our Christmas Giveaway today and bring home the Hairy Biker’s 1.6L Family Sized Soup Maker as part of your prize!
Start the New Year on a high with two life coaching sessions from Lauren Jane Coaching. Lauren helps women invest in themselves, find clarity and balance in their lives, and be at ease with themselves at home and in their careers. She coaches from the inside and allows her clients the space to get truly honest with themselves, helping them to hit the pause button, get more clarity in their lives, move forward with purpose – and feel really good about it! What better way to start 2024?!
Being stressed out, overwhelmed, out of balance, anxious or stuck in any area of your personal, business, or career world can make life feel like hard work, especially following the busy holiday season! Lauren is offering two free sessions to help our winner build on their inner belief, confidence and sense of self-worth until they shift and tune into a new
perspective for themselves and their life.
When you join our special Christmas Giveaway, you will have a chance to win an elegant Set of 4 Liiton The Peaks Whiskey Glasses. This is an incredible gift that’s perfect for the festive season.
The Peaks Whiskey Glasses Set is a dream come true for any whiskey lover. Each glass is crafted using X1 Crystalline and features a true precision glass sculpture of iconic mountains Denali, Mont Blanc, K2 and Mt. Fuji. Weighing in at 1lb each, the glasses have the Patented Chill-Charge System™ which chills down your drink in just 18 seconds. They not only look stunning, but if you swirl the spirits gently around the faces of the Peaks, you will unlock the beautiful whiskey aromas.
This set of 4 glasses ensures you’re always ready to share a toast with friends or family during the holiday season. Made from high-quality materials, these glasses are durable and beautifully crafted, making them a standout addition to any home bar or drinkware collection.
Join our exciting Christmas Giveaway and stand a chance to win a FinaMill! This unique gift is an excellent addition to any kitchen, especially during the festive season.
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A FinaMill is more than just a kitchen tool. It’s a game-changer for any home cook or chef. With a Sleek, minimalist design, this mill effortlessly grinds spices and herbs at just a touch of a button, releasing their full flavour and aroma right when you need them. Whether you’re preparing a holiday feast or baking Christmas cookies, this Finamill can help elevate your dishes, making every meal more memorable. Plus, its stylish design adds a touch of sophistication to your kitchen decor.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your cooking experience this Christmas. Enter our giveaway now for a chance to win this Finamill in Stone along with other amazing prizes!
Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Giveaway and stand a chance to win a truly unique gift – the Rectangle 3-D Crystal Photo Gift from Forever-Always in size medium (9cm W x 6cm H x 6cm). This is a special present that’s perfect for capturing cherished memories.
The Rectangle 3-D Crystal Photo Gift is a stunning piece of personalised decor. Your chosen photo is created into a beautiful 3-D image that seems to float inside. It’s a wonderful way to immortalise a precious moment or loved one, making it an exceptionally thoughtful gift. Whether it’s a picture of a family gathering, a beloved pet, or a memorable holiday, this crystal photo gift brings your memories to life in an artistic and beautiful way. Displayed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or desk, it adds a touch of elegance and personal touch to any space.
As part of our giveaway, we’ve got a prize from Opinel that will delight any outdoor enthusiast. The Opinel Folding Saw is an essential tool for every nature lover. Whether you need to cut firewood for a cosy campfire or prune branches for a clearer path during your forest adventures, this folding saw is your perfect companion. Crafted with Opinel’s signature commitment to quality, it offers durability, precision, and ease of use that makes it stand out in its category.
This Christmas, one lucky winner will have the chance to claim this fantastic tool as their own. So why wait? Enter our Christmas Giveaway now and make this festive season truly unforgettable. With the Opinel Folding Saw, you’ll be fully equipped for your next outdoor adventure. Let the festivities begin!
As part of our festive Christmas Giveaway, you have a chance to win the perfect item for families on the go – the Graco FoldLite™ LX travel cot.
This travel cot with basinet is perfect for those with little ones, from birth to approx. 3 years (max. 15kg) and the Bassinet from birth to approx. 6 months (max. 9kg).Graco’s FoldLite LX travel cot offers a comfy space for your baby to sleep or play, no matter where your adventures take you. Lightweight and easily foldable, it’s designed for maximum portability for when you are away from home.
Don’t miss this opportunity to win a gift that brings convenience and comfort to the little ones. Enter our Christmas Giveaway now for a chance to win Graco’s FoldLite LX travel cot, among other fantastic prizes!
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Start-Rite is a British heritage brand that specialises in children’s footwear that enables healthy development whilst creating stylish designs that appeal to parents and children. The French Navy patent Chelsea boot is no exception, and it’s the perfect footwear for your kids over the holiday season.
Whatever the adventure, this stylish boot from Start-Rite will carry little feet through any day in comfort. The inside zip fastening is useful for getting boots on and off quickly and with ease, and the durable sole is ready for any adventure. Crafted in elegant French navy patent with check elastic, the Chelsea French navy patent boots will make any outfit complete. Our winner can choose the size and receive this as part of their prize!
Get ready to supercharge your memory this holiday season with our Christmas Giveaway! This year, we’re excited to include the Learning Resources Brainbolt® Genius in our prize bundle. Brainbolt® Genius is a mind-challenging game that tests your memory skills to the max. It lights up different sequences, and your job is to remember and replicate them.
It’s a fun and exciting way to keep your brain active and sharp. Whether you’re playing alone or with friends and family, Brainbolt® Genius keeps the competition lively and the fun rolling. It’s compact and portable, perfect for on-the-go entertainment during holiday travels. So why not give your memory a festive boost? Enter our Christmas Giveaway now and stand a chance to win the Brainbolt® Genius, along with other fantastic prizes. It’s the perfect gift for keeping minds active and engaged over the holiday season!
Get ready to add a dash of elegance and convenience to your holiday baking with our exciting Christmas Giveaway! This festive season, you stand a chance to win the exquisite SAVEUR Selects® Artisan Non-Stick Loaf Pan – 10″ as part of the prize bundle. This isn’t just a baking essential, it’s a gift that promises to make your kitchen experiences more delightful and your festive goodies more delicious.
The SAVEUR Selects® Artisan Non-Stick Loaf Pan is a coveted item for any home baker. It’s not just a baking tool; it’s a craft of art and functionality combined. This pan, crafted from high-quality, durable materials, boasts a non-stick surface that means your baked loaves slide out perfectly every single time. No more worries about your bread sticking or crumbling!
Whether you’re planning to bake a traditional Christmas fruitcake filled with rich, dried fruits and nuts, a moist and luscious banana bread, or perhaps you’re in the mood to experiment with some new, creative recipes, this loaf pan is your perfect partner. Its generous 10-inch size ensures you can create substantial loaves to share and spread the festive cheer among family and friends.
So why wait? Enter our Christmas Giveaway now for a chance to win this premium Loaf Pan, along with other fantastic prizes! This could be the perfect opportunity to elevate your baking game this festive season. Let the aroma of freshly baked loaves fill your home and hearts this Christmas.
Light up your holiday season with our Christmas Giveaway! This year, we’re thrilled to include Little Brian’s Paint Sticks Christmas Window Kit in our prize bundle. This fantastic kit lets your little ones bring the magic of Christmas right into your home. It includes a range of vibrant, mess-free paint sticks and stencils that make it easy for kids to create festive window decorations. Whether it’s snowflakes, reindeer, or Santa himself, your kids can paint their favourite Christmas motifs directly onto the windows.
The paint sticks are incredibly easy to use and dry quickly, leaving no mess behind. So why not add a dash of creativity to your Christmas celebrations? Enter our Christmas giveaway now for a chance to win the Little Brian’s Paint Sticks Christmas Window Kit, along with other exciting prizes. Unleash your child’s artistic talent and fill your home with festive cheer this holiday season!
We’re thrilled to announce that a charming EUGY Christmas Elf is part of our prize bundle. This delightful elf, brought to life by EUGY, is more than just a cute decoration. It’s a symbol of EUGY’s commitment to protecting the planet. Made from recyclable card and printed with natural eco-friendly ink, this little elf is as green as it is adorable. What’s more, it’s assembled with non-toxic glue, making it safe for kids and adults alike. It’s a fun, creative, and sustainable way to add a touch of magic to your holiday celebrations.
So why wait? Enter our Christmas giveaway now for a chance to bring home this eco-friendly EUGY Christmas Elf along with other exciting prizes.
We’re excited to announce that a delightful Elf Toy from Elf for Christmas is part of our prize bundle.
But here’s the best part – the winner gets to choose their very own elf! These charming elves are not just toys but a wonderful addition to your family’s Christmas celebrations, bringing joy, wonder, and a touch of elfin magic to your home.
So don’t miss out – enter our Christmas Giveaway now for a chance to welcome a new elf friend into your home this holiday season!
We’re thrilled to include Pretend to Bee’s enchanting Gold Star Costume ‘Shining Light in the Night’ in our prize bundle.
This twinkling costume is perfect for your little star to shine bright during the festive season. It’s more than just a costume; it’s a ticket to a world of imagination where your child can become a shining beacon.
Don’t miss this chance to make your child’s Christmas extra special. Enter our Christmas Giveaway now for a chance to win this magical Gold Star Costume along with other fantastic prizes. Let’s light up this Christmas with joy and imagination!
The Family First Aid Kit from LittleLife is your must-have companion and proudly a Silver award winner, voted for parents as Best Travel Product for Under £30, in the prestigious Mother & Baby Awards 2024. Whether at home or away, this compact kit ensures peace of mind for you and your loved ones. With everything from Sudocrem, scissors, and tweezers to bandages, dressings, and antiseptic wipes, it’s the ultimate solution for any minor accidents. The Family First Aid Kit is great to take with you for any days out or travelling you do over the holiday season and we have one to give away as part of our prize bundle.
The Gibson Games Puzzle, “Every Piece of You,’’ is a captivating 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle that reminds us to celebrate the weird and wonderful pieces of ourselves in a fun and colourful style. Created by Katie Abey, this is not your ordinary jigsaw puzzle.The illustrations of the puzzle represent real people and their stories. Made from 100% recycled puzzle board and with vegetable based inks, this is the perfect gift for any jigsaw lover.
The Play-Doh Air Clay Super Colour Bucket is a fun and colourful part of our Christmas Prize Bundle. Packed with 15 vibrant colours, ten cutter moulds, two handy tools, and an inspirational sculpting guide, it’s perfect for unleashing your kid’s creativity with modelling clay this festive season!
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 via Rafflecopter. Good luck!
UK entries only
The giveaway will run from 7pm 9th December 2023 to 11.59pm 19th December 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, X, YouTube, BlogLovin or Pinterest or any other social media platform.
Prize open to over 18s only. Age verification may be required to receive some prizes.
Some or all of the prizes may arrive after Christmas and may take a few weeks to arrive. We will do our best to get them to you before Christmas but this is not guaranteed.
If any prizes are out of stock then we will do our best to find a suitable replacement but can not guarantee it.
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.
There may be some delays in receiving prizes.
Forever our hero, forever loved,
forever missed. xX Cheers Dad Xx
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It’s more than an empty chair, its a huge empty space that will never be filled.
Today you would of been 90yrs young, not old you were never old in our eyes.
Everyone who ever met you,knew you as the kindest man,always with a smile on your face.
So today lets raise a toast to our legend,I know you’ll be celebrating up there with our other angels and looking down on us all too.
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dad.
Forever loved, forever missed.
All my love all my life .
‘Cheers’
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H1 Back to School Giveaway
Those seemingly endless summer holidays with no school runs to do and no uniforms to iron are drawing swiftly to a close.
It will soon be time for alarm clocks and packed lunches once again.
Fear not, though, as we have a fantastic ‘Back to school giveaway’ just for you.
With some amazing prizes up for grabs.
What are you waiting for get ahead of the queue and enter today!
Good~Luck everyone.
Tier1, refurbishers of laptops, desktops and tablets and more are the perfect solution for parents looking to equip their kids with great but affordable technology as they head back to school. Tier1 take pre-owned devices and puts them through a rigorous process of testing, cleaning, and repairing to ensure they are in excellent working condition. Not only do these devices offer significant savings compared to buying brand new, but they also provide a reliable and efficient way for students to engage in online learning, complete assignments, and explore educational resources.
With tier1, parents can find high-quality laptops and tablets that meet their children’s needs without breaking the bank, allowing them to invest in their education without compromising on affordability. We have the Microsoft Surface Go 2 Intel Pentium Gold from tier1 for our lucky winner. Right now, tier1 have their summer sale on, making those back to school savings even greater!
Introducing the Futliit LED Backpack, the perfect accessory for those walking or cycling home after school. Safety is paramount, especially when it comes to being visible in the dark. Are you worried about your kids walking home in the dark? Don’t worry! The Futliit LED backpack is here to keep them visible to passing traffic, ensuring their safety.
Equipped with two strands of LED lights and reflective panels, the backpack guarantees maximum visibility on your journey. But that’s not all – the backpacks come loaded with features. With a spacious main compartment, a padded device sleeve, and ample storage space, your kids can keep all their school essentials secure.
Don’t miss out on this chance! Enter our giveaway for an opportunity to win the Futliit LED Backpack. Ensure your kid’s safety and embrace the #BeFutliit movement!
‘Motivate‘ and ‘Encourage‘ deliver the very best protection Start-Rite has to offer, and here’s your chance to win either style of your choice! These robust shoes are packed with the best Start-Rite intelligence, from Air Rite technology to biomechanical soles, reflective tabs, toe and heel bumpers, padded ankles, dyed through leather and adjustable rip-tape fastenings.
The durable designs of these two new styles launched by Start-Rite, in collaboration with ‘The Daily Mile’, strengthen the joint ambition to support healthy development and physical activity for all school children.
‘Motivate’ – available size S10 – L4 (Standard and Wide width fitting)
‘Encourage’ – available size S9 – L2 (Standard and Wide width fitting)
To browse the full Start-Rite school shoe range – https://www.startriteshoes.com/school-shoes
Keep your kid’s art and crafts supplies organised when they go back to school with the Create-A-Space™ See-Thru Storage Caddy from Learning Resources. The set comes with 4 very handy see-through storage bins on a portable base with a carry handle. It’s the perfect caddy for creative kids, and we have one to give to our lucky winner!
Going back to school with SMASH means you’re going back in style! Our lucky winner can grab their kids the following lunchtime accessories:
The water bottles have an easy carry handle and a fast-flow straw sipper. The lunch bags are not only super cool and super stylish but they are also fully insulated with an anti-bacterial lining. Oh, and super easy to clean too! If you can’t wait to see if you’re a winner, these affordable lunch bags and water bottles are all available from Dunelm.
Help your kids learn when they go back to school with Brainstorm Toys Light Up 2 in 1 Globe of the Earth and constellations. The Earth and Constellation Globe is two globes in one with a day-time and night-time view. In the daylight, the 22.8cm diameter globe shows political boundaries, oceans, equator, longitude and latitude lines, country names, capital cities and other major cities for each country in the world. By night the illuminated star map shows constellations with their common names. The globe is at a scale of 1:55,900,00, and it sits on a sturdy, stylish silver stand with a matching graduated meridian.
The Earth and Constellation Globe has an automatic light sensor, so when the globe is turned on and the surrounding area is dark, the globe will transform into a beautiful glowing globe showing the star constellations. It is a great learning tool for geographers and astronomers but also a great feature for your child’s bedroom. And we have one for our lucky winner!
In order to be able to bring you this incredible giveaway, some of the UK’s top bloggers got together and contributed. A massive thank you to our bloggers! The bloggers taking part are:
My Balancing Act | The Mum Diaries | Life with Jupiter and Dann | Mummy Fever | Jenny in Neverland | Suburban Mum | Stay Positive | Wotawoman Diary | Catch Up With Claire | Synderella Slims | Make Money Without A Job | The Festive Feelings | Thrifty Husband | A Thrifty Gamer | Mrs Pinch | We Made This Life | My Life Your Way | We Made This Vegan | Effervescent Kelly | Diary of the Evans-Crittens | Best things to do in Cambridge | Two Plus Dogs | The Financial Wilderness | Cats Kids and Chaos | Ideas For A Good Life | My Money Cottage | Clean Plates All Round | Boxnip | Everything Enchanting | Pounds and Sense | Life Loving | Spillinglifetea | Missljbeauty | A Suffolk Mum | Sustainable Business Magazine | BLUEBEARWOOD | THE TOY SCOOP | mummy and me x2 | Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Hannah and the Twiglets | The Geordie Grandma | In The Playroom | Catbaba | Birds and Lilies | The Happy Budget | Testing Time | PrettyCore | Remote Working Guru | Mummy Saver Money Maker | Moms Money Makeover | Real Girls Wobble | Lifestyle Original | Anything and Everything Else | Cyprus Property Blog
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!
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UK entries only
The giveaway will run from 7pm 20th August 2023 to 11.59am 30th August 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 or any other social media platform.
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.
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.
There may be some delays in receiving prizes.
As I stood here in the rain, I could hear your voice saying ‘ get yourself indoors babe,you’ll freeze, I mean you’re not exactly dressed for this weather are you?!’
What I wouldn’t give to hear your voice or see your face today and everyday.
Thank you for leaving us with the most amazing memories we could ever wish for.
If I’m half the parent to my two as you were to us~I’ll be very proud.
Happy Heavenly Fathers Day to the very best. I miss you and love you more than I can put it into words.
‘Cheers Dad’.
All my love,all my life.🩵x
We are already halfway through the year, the sun has finally made an appearance, and it’s almost Fathers Day~which means it’s also time for another giveaway,with some wonderful prizes for someone you love.
For more ideas and inspirations check out these blog posts The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide and Frugal Father’s Day.
Give your dad a fun and unique gift with the Treat Him Experience Box from Buyagift! Buyagift has hand-picked the finest selection of Tasty Treat, Driving Blast and Adrenaline Adventure experiences to create the perfect gift for any man. From zorbing to supercar driving, gourmet dining to overnight stays, our lucky winner can treat their dad to a wonderful experience he will never forget!
Make your dad’s life easier with this incredible prize! Not only will the Hoover Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with an anti-twist and single battery, make cleaning time quicker and easier, but it’s also a practical and useful present. With a Hoover, your dad can easily keep his home clean and tidy, without much effort. It’s a thoughtful way to make his daily routine easier and hassle-free. Plus, who doesn’t love a clean and fresh home? Our lucky winner can surprise their Dad with a Hoover, and watch him become the happiest dad with the cleanest house around!
Features:
The Opinel Picnic+ set is the ideal gift for busy dads who need to eat their meals on the go.
The set comes with:
The inserts are made of stainless steel, so they are nice and sturdy and hygienic (compatible with wooden handled N°08 knives, equipped with the Virobloc safety ring marketed since 2000). We have one picnic set for our lucky winner!
This gift set is undoubtedly the perfect present for your resident chef or culinary friend, especially if they love French food as much as we do. The Grinders contain carefully balanced mixtures of herbs and spices hand-selected by specialist chefs to impart a taste of France on any dish of your choosing, be it your homemade soupe a l’oignon or boeuf bourguignon.
The four mixes are: Herbs de Provence, Mustard & Garlic mix, Fine Herb Seasoning and French Quatre mix. Available from Amazon and donated by Dordogne Vie
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associtae I earn from qualifying purchases
In order to be able to bring you this incredible giveaway some of the UK’s top bloggers got together and contributed. A massive thank you to our bloggers! The bloggers taking part are:
Working Mum Life | Boxnip | Pounds and Sense | Jenny in Neverland | We Made This Life | My Life Your Way | We Made This Vegan | Hannah and the Twiglets | My Money Cottage | Retro Vixen | Doodle Pooch | Clean Plates All Round | Wotawoman Diary | Catch Up With Claire | Synderella Slims | Lisa’s Notebook | Twins Tantrums and Cold Coffee | Evans-Crittens | Verily Victoria Vocalises | Joanna Victoria | Cats Kids and Chaos | Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Mum Diaries | Best things to do in Cambridge | Two Plus Dogs | Everything Enchanting | At Home With Alice | Life with Jupiter and Dann | Best Lodges With Hot Tubs | A Suffolk Mum | Sustainable Business Magazine | Koody | Testing Time | Pretty Core | Remote Working Guru | Based Cooking | Starting Today | Renovation Bay Bee | Anything and Everything Else | Money Making Quick
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!
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The giveaway will run from 11:45am 04th June 2023 to 11.45pm 18th June 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.
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 Father’s Day and there may be some delays in receiving prizes.
What a difference a few weeks makes from beautiful yellow to fabulous purple just like that, in the exact same spot with time making all the difference.
I’ve spent quite some time lately thinking about how things change,sometimes without even noticing what’s right in front of our very eyes.
For example~when I first become a parent everyone talked about firsts, first tooth, first steps, first word etc.
Those big milestones which are celebrated.
No one told me about how the milestones change and evolve over time, one day its their first day at school and in the next breath you are waving them off on their first trip abroad with a friend!
I am immensely proud of my two (not so little)children. They are both growing into hard working, lovely people who are chasing their dreams and making the most of every day.
Dream big guys and go for it, the world is your oyster. You both make me prouder than you’ll ever know.❤️x
P.S~if anyone could tell me the name of these beautiful flowers, that would be awesome.
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.
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
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!
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.
For more gift ideas for your mum check out Buyagift’s gift guide here: Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2023
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!
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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