This year saw me start entering competitions again and it has been a huge success! I first started comping way back in 2009 when I was on maternity leave and I was quickly hooked due to the great prizes that were on offer. I have always said that winning competitions is a numbers game - it is all down to probability and if you enter regularly and enough you will get lucky and win. However, others believe that I am naturally lucky and I would … [Read more...]
What I Won in September: Competition Chat
A few months back I started entering competitions again. It is a great hobby and I've always been lucky. I spend about an hour a day searching for and entering competitions. I will share my wins each month as I think it is inspiring and motivational for others plus it keeps me grounded when I look back and see how lucky I have been! Creative competitions have far fewer entrants than those requiring an email address. This month, the creative … [Read more...]
Lost an hour? Spending time with children and walking are top priorities
When the clocks go forward on 26 March, we’ll lose an hour of time. This prompted Lemonade Money to ask people what they would most like to do if they could recoup that hour. The shared top answers were ‘playing with the kids’ and ‘going for a walk’, closely followed by ‘making a cup of tea and reading a book’. It’s great to see family and traditional pastimes taking top priority, yet there’s still that pressure to connect online; the third … [Read more...]
Win a Unicorn Bundle with Mums Savvy Savings
Today we are launching a new competition on Mums Savvy Savings to win this fabulous Unicorn Bundle. Unicorns are the stuff dreams are made of and as such it is great gift for children everywhere. The prize bundle has been put together by Gratisfaction UK who are a freebie and voucher codes site. I have shared my love of freebie sites many times over the years. I like nothing more than getting samples through the door of products to try. The … [Read more...]
How to save water and win a water pack
Did you know 25% of your energy bills is spent on heating water? And cutting your family’s showering time by only one minute each can cut £120 a year from your energy and water bill? This is a huge saving for very little effort. We need to be aware of just how much water we are using and how we can reduce this. I have been looking at how we can save water in our home. Only fill the kettle with what you need. It is easy to over fill the … [Read more...]
Win with Mint Velvet and pinterest
There is a great competition over at Mint Velvet this month where someone will win £250 to spend. Now I like entering competitions and could really do with the win as I need a new outfit for the MAD Blog awards that I am a finalist in next month. I have a dress for the evening award ceremony but I am meeting a sponsor for lunch and also having afternoon cocktails so I need something befitting of the occasion! Therefore I have put together a … [Read more...]
A Teen Retreat
If you could have an extra room what would you use it for? I have been seeing more and more adventourous garden rooms or sheds. These have been named as man caves, or she sheds. This outside shed could just be what you need in your life. Therefore when I saw that the lovely Amanda from The Ana Mum Diary was hosting a competition to let your imagination go wild and create your own shed I knew exactly what or who mine would be for. I would opt … [Read more...]
Win a BING gift bundle
Bing is one of the programmes that has taken children's TV by storm and I like many parents are now familiar with the characters and their exploits. To celebrate today's launch of the DVD Bing Storytime ... and other episodes I am running a wonderful competition that is sure to delight your little people. You can win a bundle that includes: Bing Panda Plush Toy Bing’s Busy Day Sticker Activity Book Bing Storytime…And Other … [Read more...]
Win £100 Wayfair voucher
It was my birthday yesterday and a bit like the world of work I thought I'd treat you, my readers, on my birthday. A bit like when you take cake into work except this is me giving away £100 Wayfair voucher. What could you buy with £100 voucher? Here are a few suggestions. This would all be on my wishlist and all of these products are under £100. What a fab start to summer any of these goodies would be! To enter just … [Read more...]
Win a Fujifilm POP BOOK. What would you put in yours?
I am forever snapping photos on my phone, I love using instagram to catch those minute details that otherwise might be forgotten or missed. The photos of a skyline or even a snap of our shadows on the walk home from school. My daughters will take selfies on the phone or ipad - how is it that a teenage girl can take the best selfies? If we have a family trip out Chloe always takes charge and gets a great group shot. I love that it means we … [Read more...]