Tea Anyone? A Fathers Day Giveaway CLOSED

 

 

Do you have any plans for Fathers day? Will you be celebrating over a special lunch, going on a day trip? Perhaps you might start the day with your little ones taking Dad breakfast in bed or just simply a good cup of tea! As it's Fathers Day maybe that extra special  brew would be a nice touch.

www.britishtealovers.co.uk is a recently launched site specialising in a variety of high quality leaf tea, they have created their very own bespoke little tea gift as a Fathers Day present.

 

 

 

Here's a couple of reasons why tea makes a great gift...

 

 

    Tea is the number two drink in the UK. Only second to water

      Tea consumption in UK – 165 million cups of tea consumed by UK population daily

Why British tea lovers tea?

1.      Premium quality leaf tea

2.      Our tea is made with carefully selected young tea leaves

3.      Our tea comes from world’s best tea gardens – Ceylon Tea

4.      Our tea is delicate, light and refreshingly crispy

5.      Our bespoke design makes an ideal gift item for our Special Father’s

So what are you waiting for? Enter the giveaway to win your own bespoke Fathers Day tea!

If you can't wait head over to the website and enter code DAD150 for a discount. If you sign up to their newsletter you'll also get an additional 10% off(Two discount codes per order).

 

 

 

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Polagram Personalised Calendar Review & Giveaway CLOSED

 A few  weeks ago I was contacted by Polagram and asked if I'd like to review one of their products. If you haven't heard of Polagram they are a company that print photos directly from your smartphone, it really is as simple as that! I'm always taking photos on my iphone whether it's to the camera roll or to upload to Instagram or other social media sites, so this sounded like the perfect option for printing those photos easily.

Once you've downloaded the app you can choose what product/s you'd like to order. You can choose from a selection different sized prints, including polaroid style prints, the polaroid prints are also available in a giftbox of 36 prints. A poster is another option which displays 35 images, along with iphone cases and a photobook. Seeing as it's coming up to the end of the year I decided to select their personalised calendar to review.

Once I'd selected the calendar option I needed to choose 12 photos to upload. I gave permission for Polagram to access my Instagram and Facebook account, this enabled me to have a larger range of photos to choose from.

I chose a photo from that month the year before (if that makes sense), they are mainly of Eliot! I found the easiest way to select the photo for the month I wanted was to choose the pictures in order. So the first picture I selected would be January and so on. It does also give you an option to organise you photos once you have selected your images.

Once I'd done this I chose four photos from my selection that I wanted on the front cover. Polagram gives the opportunity to 'shuffle' these until you're happy with the four photos. Once you're satisfied with your calendar layout you can add more products or go through to the checkout.

When the calendar arrived I couldn't wait to see it! Unfortunately there was an issue as there had been a problem with the printer so another one was sent out.

When I received the amended calendar I was really impressed with the finished product, the quality of the calendar is great and I love all the photos I chose!

December is a few days away which means Christmas is almost upon us! If you're still thinking about a gift for someone the personalised calendar would make a perfect pressie. It can be personalised and tailored to an individual/couple/family in a few simple steps. You can purchase for £16.90 and other currencies are available to pay in.

I do have one personalised calendar to giveaway to one lucky reader! You will need a smartphone to be able to download the app. Just enter the rafflecopter for your chance of winning!

If you can't wait though here's a code for £2 towards Polagram products PG5EL1FO

*Disclaimer I was sent a personalised calendar in exchange for my honest opinion



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Organix Weaning Bundle Giveaway! CLOSED

I've teamed up with the lovely team at Organix to give not one, not two but three lucky readers the chance to win an Organix weaning bundle!

Win an Organix weaning bundle, including the new Organix Little Book of Weaning

Just when you and your baby are in a confident routine with milk feeds, along comes weaning.  To help you we’ve got 3 amazing Organix weaning bundles up for grabs, a tasty selection of organic baby foods, plus a copy of the new Organix Little Book of Weaning.

Weaning provides the perfect opportunity for developing a healthy and balanced diet for your baby, giving them a healthy start in life.  It be might be messy and challenging, but weaning can also be exciting and full of fun.  

To help parents make sense of all the information Organix has launched its Little Book of Weaning. It aims to simplify things so parents and little ones can enjoy their weaning journey, and to encourage mums and dads to help their babies mash, lick, squash, squeeze and play with new foods.  From advice on how to tell when your little one is ready to start weaning, to top tips on making every mealtime fun, The Organix Little Book of Weaning is designed to help at every stage of this exciting time.

Your prize also includes weaning foods – Organix stage 1 cereals and fruit pots in simple tastes and smooth textures to help get you started, and stage 2 foods so you can add more tastes and textures at mealtimes as your baby’s confidence grows and you and your baby become more adventurous.  Plus, finger foods in a great range of shapes, textures and tastes to help your little one learn the skills they need to feed themselves.

If you’re not lucky enough to win you can download a free copy of the Organix Little Book of Weaning at www.organix.com/littlebookofweaning

Just enter the Rafflecopter for a chance of winning!

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Organix Little Book Of Weaning GIveaway-CLOSED

This week Organix are launching 'The Little Book Of Weaning'. They have been speaking to parents to find out their main concerns and worries when it come to weaning their babies. From that they have come up with  their 'The Little Book Of Weaning'.

Weaning can be a daunting time, I remember buying bits and bobs in advance and thinking about whether to go down the puree or baby led weaning route. In the end we started with purees but moved on to more baby led weaning. I think you need to experiment with what works for your baby and family but only what you feel comfortable with.

The Little Book Of Weaning is available as a free download but I've teamed up with Organix to offer not one but three lucky readers a chance to win a hard copy! All you need to do is enter the rafflecopter.

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Mum Kind Review & Giveaway-CLOSED

A few weeks back I was sent some 'Water Our Way' and 'Soothing Ginger & Chamomile Lozenges' from a new pregnancy nutrition brand called Mum Kind. They have recently been launched in over 300 stores and Amazon.

Mum Kind's mission is...

 'to make it easier for women to take care of themselves, and therefore their growing babies, whilst juggling life in the real world'.

There are currently a selection of products available, nutrition bars, a bedtime drink, along with the water enhancer and lozenges.

Mum Kind have secured backing from a number of nutritionists and doctors including Dr Emma Derbyshire PhD RNutr, who is an established nutritionist and active researcher in maternal nutrition.

The Water Enhancer...

It's berry flavoured with added B vitamins and has 10 servings in the handy sized bottle. It doesn't contain any caffeine, artificial colours or flavours which is perfect for expectant mums. The added B12 helps reduce tiredness and fatigue and B6 helps regulate hormone activity. All you need to do is squeeze some into a glass/bottle of water.

I love the fact it comes in a small portable bottle which is easy just to pop in your bag if your out or taking it to work.

Personally I love water and I was lucky enough not to be put off it with pregnancy symptoms when I was expecting Eliot but I would've loved to tried this back then to see if it helped with tiredness. I think it's ideal for women who aren't keen on water and/or  are looking for a drink minus any artificial additions.

I've been trying it out myself and really like the fruity berry flavour. I can't comment on whether it's helped with tiredness as I think the tiredness you experience during pregnancy and being a new mum is different! It is refreshing and I would definitely try it again if we have another baby.

The Ginger & Chamomile Lozenges...

Contain soothing properties of natural ginger and chamomile, come in clear wrappers and a reusable tub that is freezer and microwave safe.

They can be taken whenever you like to help and again are free from any artificial flavours or colours.

I am not keen on ginger, unless it's in the form of a biscuit which I believe has a very different taste to when it's used in its more natural form. Therefore I didn't really like the lozenges, it is just a matter of personal taste. I'm sure those of you who do like ginger would enjoy them very much!

For one lucky expectant or new mum I have a 'Water Our Way' and  'Soothing Lozenges' to giveaway!

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Bio-Kult Infantis Giveaway-CLOSED

Welcome to day two of my blog birthday giveaways! Today you have the chance to win a three month supply of Bio-Kult Infantis!

Bio-Kult Infantis is a unique multi-strain probiotic formula which has been specially designed for infants, toddlers and young children. As 70% of the immune system is located in the gut, a balanced gut flora is essential to stimulate the immune system for improved health and wellbeing.

 

As well as being used daily to maintain a healthy gut flora, Bio-Kult Infantis could also naturally help with the following:

 

• Digestives issues including colic and reflux
• Diarrhoea
• Low Immunity
• Allergies including eczema, asthma, hay fever and food intolerances.

 

Bio-Kult Infantis comes in easy-to-use sachets which can be added to formula and solids, and can even be used when breastfeeding.

 

To be in with a chance of winning enter below :)

 

 

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Green People Giveaway-CLOSED

Today my blog is a whole year old and to celebrate I'm hosting a few giveaways starting with some fab products by Green People, one of the very first brands I worked with. They do a fantastic organic range for babies, children and adults and I've got two of their products to giveaway to one lucky reader...

A tub of their Nappy Cream Baby Balm

and some of their Sticky Hand Sanitiser

 

 

All you need to do is enter the rafflecopter :) Good luck!

 



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Tomorrow My Blog Turns 1!

I can't believe that a year ago tomorrow I published my first blog post which was all about how I discovered I was pregnant. You can read it here if you fancy it!

The time has flown but over that year I have been lucky enough to have some wonderful opportunities, working with brands, meeting other lovely bloggers, attending events. By far my favourite experience has been getting know other bloggers and meeting some of them. So far I have only experienced the 'friendly side' of blogging and I'm grateful. There really is a sense of community there and I love it!

I would love to say a big thank you to anyone that reads my blog, whether you pop by now and again, are a regular reader or have just stumbled across it now! I love the fact that I have memories to look back on that perhaps could be forgotten if I hadn't written about them on my blog.

 

As my blog is turning one I have a few giveaways planned over the next few days so pop back to see what you could win!

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COMPETITION-Toogiez Giveaway (CLOSED)

I get excited when parents themselves come up with innovative products. After all we're the ones that see what makes our kids tick, keeps them happy, soothes them, reassures them etc. So who better to design and produce new products?!
This is what happened when two mums from New York decided to set up a business together, they came up with Toogiez. It's a venture that's live over on kickstarter now.

Toogiez are the loveable toys that attach to a specially designed toogiez t-shirt with velcro, as pictured.

 There are a range of Toogiez available to suit your child's tastes and/or mood. I love the concept, as well as being changeable and interactive for children they also offer reassurance too!

I have seen lots of positive feedback from others bloggers who are reviewing the toogiez via posts and social media.

They are suitable for children aged 2-8 years so Eliot is too young for them but I do have one to giveaway!!!

So to win a t-shirt and two toogiez of your choice enter the rafflecopter below! The competition is open worldwide!

 

 

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REVIEW & GIVEAWAY - Essential Baby Care Guide DVD

 

The Essential Baby Care Guide from The Essential Baby Company was launched in Tesco back in February. There are six individual DVD's Introduced and narrated by Professor Robert Winston , Breastfeeding, Formula Feeding, Introducing Solids, First Aid,  Your Baby's First Month and Sleeping (RRP £3.99 each). The full DVD covering all of the above is also available (RRP £19.99). All are available from Tesco and the full DVD is also available from Amazon.

I was recently sent the First Aid DVD to review. I'll be honest and say I had no idea about baby resuscitation and the recovery position for baby's. The DVD shows you how to administer to babies under one. I suppose they are both things that hope I will never have to do. But none of us know what is round the corner, within family, friends or events we may encounter out in public. I am so glad that I now have more knowledge about strategies to implement should I experience an emergency!

The DVD has several sections...

• Baby recovery position
• Baby resuscitation
• Baby choking
• Bee Stings
• Epi Pens/Auto injections
• Burns and Scalds
• Baby Sprains
• Baby Wounds
• Baby Poisoning

Each and every section offers invaluable  advice. Advice in many of the sections that could save lives!

'All topics are explained clearly by experts in the field including, midwives, teachers, doctors & consultants, first aid trainers and nurses from organisations such as The Royal College of Paediatrics, St Johns Ambulance and UNICEF'

 

What I particularly found useful in the First Aid DVD was the clear explanations and demonstrations of how to carry out the first aid required.  A recap of key points at the end of each section is great too. It is helpful to hear other parents share some of their experiences.

 

This is perfect for all expectant parents/parents of babies. The majority of us do not have the time to book on a first aid course and this is a informative solution that can be done in your own time at home. It is advised in the DVD that you do take a first aid course but in the meantime this gives you vital information.

 

You cannot put a price on life or health, this is fantastic resource to inform your first aid knowledge. I highly recommend adding this to your DVD collection!

 

I am pleased to be able to offer one lucky reader the chance to not just win one of the guides, BUT the entire collection, all on one DVD! All you need to do is enter via the Rafflecopter below.

Each entry will be verified and the DVD will be sent to the winner by the company, not myself.



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* The first aid DVD was sent to me I return for this review. All views and opinion are entirely my own.

'Huggy Love' by Eliot Jude, age 7 Months. ELC Valentines Art Competition

When I received an email giving bloggers the opportunity to participate in the Early Learning Centre's Valentines Art Competition I was keen to take part. I haven't really done many creative things with Eliot so I thought it would be nice for us to take part in the challenge.

I got in touch and was sent these lovely bits to use on our collaborative 'masterpiece'.

 

Let me tell you the 'Collage Toolobox' is a treasure trove!

All these bits are a teacher's dream!

First of all I put some of the card down for Eliot to pick a colour. I also put some PVA glue in an old pot but had to improvise for a spreader as I didn't have one. So it was one of the lollipop sticks from the toolkit. On closer inspection of the lovely collage bits I also found a little glue pen, perfect for small hands and less mess! I used both in our creation.

 

 

I'll let Eliot explain the rest :)

 

I'm Eliot and I'm seven months old. I love having cuddles and have just learnt how to give kisses, so mummy and I thought it would be nice to create a card that represents these things. As my fine manipulative skills are not like mummy's yet, she had to do all the sticking and cutting but I chose the collage bits I wanted to put on my special card.

First mummy put me in my high chair to get cracking on our valentines art competition entry. I chose yellow card to for mummy to stick all the bits on.

Here I am, raring to go!

'Yes I'm sure I want yellow mum, now lets get started!'



Next mummy put some foam shapes on my highchair. I liked them all so mummy stuck them all on the yellow card.

 

Helping mum pick up a foam heart.



So this is what it looked like after we stuck the foam shapes on.

After that I needed to choose which eyes I wanted to use. I chose medium, they weren't too big or too small.

 

Next we used pipe cleaner to make some 'huggy' 3D arms and some legs. I really enjoyed exploring the feel of the pipe cleaner and how it twisted.

'Huggy arms'

Then I chose a shiny pom pom decoration.



Next Mummy let me explore the foam letters and she spelt out 'Love' & 'Hug' before sticking them on.

Here's how it looked...

It was getting close to bottle time!
 



Then it was time to choose a gem to add some more detail to the card.

 

 

 

I thought it was a good idea to fill in the foam heart in the middle. The shredded tissue paper looked excellent for this. Mummy put some glue in the middle, scrunched up some shredded paper and stuck it down.

Until it looked like this! Then she used the red glitter pen to add a mouth to our 'huggy heart'.

Finally she used the glitter pen to add more detail.

And voila...we were finished!

I think I will give this to my grandparents!

What do you think?



1st GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED) VTECH 'Moosical Beads' toy

I'm very excited to be hosting my first giveaway as a thank you!

Are you a parent of a baby, expecting or know someone that does? Then this is perfect for you!

The vtec 'Moosical Beads' is one of Eliot's favourite toys he received as a gift, so I thought buying one for my first giveaway would be ideal :)

The competition is open for two weeks and will close at midnight on the 19th February.

UK entries only

Don't forget to enter daily to maximise your chance of winning! :)


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First Giveaway...

I hit 50 Bloglovin & over 600 Twitter followers this week which I'm thrilled about! As a thank you I'm hosting my very first giveaway this week!

If you're expecting, have a baby or friends and family that do, then this prize is perfect for you, keep your eyes peeled... :-D