Truffle Trivia Competition Giveaway

Spring has sprung and it’s time for me to launch some more giveaways. How long has it been? It seems like forever that I have not had a giveaway on my site. Well I can start putting that right here and now:)

This Truffle Trivia Quiz Box is so much fun. It looks just like a box of scrummy chocolates, ideal to take to a dinner party. Surprise surprise it is a quiz box set perfect to give the hosts and have some after dinner fun!

Without further ado, you can enter now and be in with a chance to win this fab prize.

Enter the giveaway here…

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Good luck! Open to worldwide entries.

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5 Top Reasons to Service Your Car

And how this will help you keep safe on the roads.

The weather has certainly taken a colder direction and now when I’m going out in the mornings I’m having to add an extra 10 minutes to defrost the car fully. I find it really scary when I see those cars going past who haven’t taken snow off of their roofs or back window and they can hardly see a thing. As a parent I know that when I am driving there are enough possible distractions with the kids asking for things, playing and fighting – yeah all kids do it, not just yours;) That and the little darlings needing a wee by the time I get to the end of the road mean that I need to have peace of mind that my car is not going to let me down.

It doesn’t have to mean that you have the newest car on the block, it just means that we work with what we have and keep it well looked after. One of the most important ways is having regular services. To highlight this I was contacted by Calmac Tyres in Northampton to raise awareness of how important this is. If you are lucky enough to live near them then contact them for advice and book in for a service to keep your car in tip top condition.

5 Top Reasons to Service Your Car

  1. Prevention is better than a cure. Spotting problems before they become major issues will save you time and money.
  2. Keeping a good value to your car. If you are thinking of selling in the future then prospective owners will be more inclined to buy a car that has evidence of being well maintained.
  3. It’s a time for all core operating pieces to be inspected, giving you peace of mind that a qualified engineer has given it the thumbs up.
  4. Regular servicing helps the cars efficiency. Properly cleaned filters, sufficient and correct engine oil increases the longevity of your car.
  5. Safety for you and your family. A well checked car and tyres is going to ensure that your car doesn’t let you down.
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Make sure that your garage has good reviews and is VOSA approved. Looking into the garage to find out if it meets your needs, i.e. does it have disabled access, is it child friendly, have comfort facilities etc will make it a much smoother experience.

Car servicing in Northampton like never before. Book yours from Calmac Tyres Autocentre.  If you are looking for a full service or an interim service then it’s best to speak to the garage to look at the full comparison of checks for each service. Generally an interim service is carried out at 6 months or 6,000 miles and a full service at 12 months or 12,000 miles. Your interim service will check all the fluid levels, lights, brakes and bodywork whereby your full service will be a thorough check of all the mechanics of your car, plus the standard fluid levels, brakes, performance and advisory information.

What are your experiences of going to the garage? Do you have regular services for your car?

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Childcare provision made easy with Childcare.co.uk

One of the biggest decisions I’ve had to make as a mum of 2 has been finding the right childcare for my boys. There isn’t anything more daunting than putting someone else in charge of caring for your children.

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As a working mum I know how much peace of mind it brings to have the right childcare in place that isn’t going to let you down. To have a one stop site to go to is amazing and shows how far childcare provision has come over the years. Over 1,800,000 people have used Childcare.co.uk to find childcare or childcare work since they launched in 2009. 

childcare.co.uk make the searching easy for you.

What is Childcare.co.uk?

If you haven’t heard of Childcare.co.uk before, it is the UK’s largest online community of parents, childcare providers, household helpers, schools and private tutors. They make the task of finding the right support for you easy. The list of specialised carers is vast, you can choose from babysitters or childminders through to nursery nurses and private midwives, with a bit of everything in between.

So, what can you expect when you visit the site?

What struck me most was the large range of services you can get. I tried the search function which is where you put in what you are looking for, which for me was ‘babysitters’. Now you state within how many miles of your postcode your search can cover, then you have the filter button which for ‘babysitters’ bought up a huge list of different types of babysitters. I was so surprised that there were so many! On offer were; 24hr babysitters, male, female, hotel babysitters, babysitters with special needs experience as well as babysitters with newborn experience, the list went on and on. What this really helps with is not thinking that you have found the right person only to be told that they don’t have the specialist experience that you are looking for.

This is ideal to use if you have friends visiting too. For our wedding in May we have lots of relatives making the journey from other parts of the UK and from Germany. This service is ideal for our friends and family to enjoy our weekend wedding and make the most of travelling without any stress. Imagine being able to go to a family wedding for the day with the kids and then have a babysitter come to your hotel so that you could also have an evening out with the grown ups, it’s a win win for the whole family. I gave it a thorough testing with different requirements and it kept coming up with a wide selection and availability.

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It is free to sign up for an account and to make it even more user friendly you can download the app from either the apple app store or google play. Most of my planning comes when I’m on the move and my phone is where everything gets done so an app is crucial to me.

What do you think of Childcare.co.uk? Have you used them before? What are your experiences of arranging childcare? I’d love to hear your views.

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Dating with Style Plus Dinner on us!

Today I have for you the chance to win a 6 month membership to Old Style Dating and a whopping £50 voucher to dine out when you go on your first date! What a way to start on your path to love.

How refreshing it is to find a dating site which focuses on old style respect and manners, you won’t find one night stands here but instead people looking for a meaningful relationship.

dating with style

So much emphasis seems to be put on people flashing everything they have and leaving nothing to the imagination that you could easily think that the good old days of dating and finding out what really makes someone tick has just gone out of the window.

This is where Old Style Dating has come to save the day. The founder Dennie has created a wonderful place to go to find that special someone. Dennie is passionate about promoting real dating for people looking for respect, manners and commitment, with some old style romance thrown in.

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How would you like the chance to win a free 6 months membership which gives you complete access to the whole site? This could be the start of something wonderful and a great way to see in the 2019. Valentine’s day is just around the corner and you could be joining someone special to celebrate this day of love!

Competition Time…

Enter here for your chance to win a 6 Month Full Membership to Old Style Dating. Plus £50.00 Dinner Voucher for your first date!

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Good luck and let me know how you get on and if I should start looking for a new hat!

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Elsa from Frozen Toy Giveaway

To kick of the year I have the Elsa toy to giveaway.

Last year I enjoyed working with Hallmark on their range of Itty Bitty toys. The itty bitty collection is made up of a whole host of well known and adorable characters, from the Frozen favourites; Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Sven to Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.

To win the Elsa toy just enter in the rafflecopter widget below and this snuggly toy can be yours.

Good luck!

Enter here for the Giveaway!

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You can see the full Itty Bitty review here.

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An Introduction to Cherry Crumble

Over the years I have been immersed in the world of boys clothes while keeping up to date with the latest trends for my two growing lads to wear. Whether its running round the garden or going out in their best party gear, the birthdays are getting bigger and the fashion interest is definitely growing.

When Cherry Crumble asked me if I would like to have a look at their range and review a favourite piece I was delighted. My boys at 9 and 12 are now very aware of their fashion tastes and love new clothes. Most of you know my youngest son G who is now growing taller by the second and blossoming into his fashion sense, taking the lead from his big brother. It’s great how he can go from being the  football mad muddy boy into style king!

Cherry Crumble California ranges come in sizes to fit and suit newborns to 12 year olds. Drawing inspiration from sunny California the designers are committed to producing clothes which shine out with style and are super comfortable for our little one to enjoy wearing.

After spending a long time, even for a nine-year old I was surprised at how interested G was in looking through the designs he liked. The range of soft organic cotton t-shirts were popping out of the page with their different colour choices and caught our eye for a long time.

However, as you can see from the pictures, he had his heart firmly set on this yellow and blue check, reversible jacket. The fur side is so soft you just want to snuggle up in it. The collar stands up slightly and keeps the back of the neck warm. The jacket is a slim fit and as G is tall for his age I went for a size up so it fits great and keeps that all important bit of growing room too.

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What do you think? Are you always on the look out for new brands and clothes to buy for the kids or grandkids?

 

 

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Go Ape for Christmas!

The myrealfairy Christmas countdown continues here with an adventure for all the family.

Your ticket to adventure – Why gift things when you can gift memories?

With vouchers from just £10  if you’re looking for a unique secret Santa present to impress employees or a thrill-seeker package for all the family, Go Ape has got it covered. Go on. They’ll love you for it.

go apeGo Ape are firm believers that outdoor experiences make people happy. Whether it’s zipping through the tree tops, whizzing along the forest floor, or bouncing on our super springy bounce nets – at Go Ape there’s an adventure for everyone.

go apeWith 33 locations to choose from in the UK, your loved ones are in for one memorable experience.

Go Ape

The locations are so impressive, our local Go Ape is deep in the forest. When we have been on walks in the local area we have all looked up in awe at the tree top obstacles swaying above us. Being able to gift this experience at christmas is great and I can’t wait to see the look on my boys faces.

Go Ape

 

If you are wondering where your nearest Go Ape location is you can quickly find the nearest or furthest (if you are really looking to maximise the adventure!) one for you is right here.

Have fun with your tribe and have one more Christmas pressie wrapped up and ready to knock the socks off your chosen one.

Let me know how it goes and also if you have been to Go Ape before, share your experience in the comments section.

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Christmas Gift Guide Part 2 – Work Wonderland with Giveaway

Continuing on my Christmas countdown where I am looking at new and unusual gifts for you to try I am so pleased to bring you this gift idea.

Running around after my family and juggling the normal demands of being a mum means that sometimes it feels that there are never enough hours in the day. Well here you have an inspiring way in which to buy that ideal present without any worry. I’m sure that you know people or indeed are the person who wants to get out of what they are doing with their day-to-day job but have no idea on how to make the change. We all need guidance on how to focus on what steps we need to take and Alison has found a way to help people make a clear plan with her unique way of supporting people towards their ideal goal.

Work Wonderland

Why not gift someone, or yourself, a new career direction?

Work Wonderland is an online coaching course and web application that  helps you identify your ideal career in the context of your ideal life and develop a plan to achieve it.

It’s proven to work for people of any age seeking a career change or
second career, return-to-work mums, graduates who want to identify a
career path, and students choosing course options.

Why not gift someone, or yourself, a new career direction?

The course has 14 simple exercises to complete and at the end, you’ll  have a clear picture of the right direction and some concrete steps to make it happen. What better way to help someone on their way to making their dream become real and supporting their aim to have a fulfilling career.

I’m delighted to tell you that we also have a full course for you to win today. This prize is amazing and is a real treat to be able to share with you. You can see how to enter further along in the post.

Work Wonderland comes in a branded presentation gift box that includes:

  • A welcome card personally signed by Alison explaining what Work Wonderland is and how it works.
  • A beautiful gift card encased in velvet covered foam.
  • The gift card holds a unique serial number and information on how to receive Work Wonderland joining instructions
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Testimonials for Work Wonderland

Over the past year, Alison has helped me to challenge and overcome the real and perceived barriers to my career development. Her practical and personalised advice has been pivotal in helping me to get on the right track and secure a new opportunity to further my career. I continue to find Alison’s support really valuable and thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking to develop or change their career. Chris White

For anyone who is a little lost in life, get ready because you are about to realise what makes you happy and I say this with zero exaggeration – your life is about to get infinitely better.

 

I was at a complete loss with my career path, doubted my own abilities and even doubted my capability to make a decision that would be right for me. Alison helped me realise that I had my own unique strengths and values that until now, I hadn’t even really acknowledged on a conscious level. Uncovering these really helped bring them to the forefront of my mind. I found that I could make decisions with more confidence.

 

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Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts

Scratching your head wondering what to buy the person who has everything? This will give you some ideas to bring a smile to the faces of kids and adults alike.

We have started to think about what to buy people this Christmas and I must admit it’s so easy to get stuck on certain people who either have one of everything or are so busy running around that you have no idea what they could possibly like.

I am over the moon to be able to bring to you a great site which has those quirky unusual gifts that really do make you grin and light up.

Wicked Uncle has gifts for babies right through to adults so I was spoilt for choice when I went on to choose something for my brood at home. The thing was which gifts to buy for whom as I know that both of my boys love things which are a bit unusual.

Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts

My eldest is really into his music and videos now so the portable bluetooth speaker with dancing water jets is ideal. When the music starts, the lights and water move  in time with the beat. Such a great idea, he’s going to love it.

Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts
He won’t be expecting something quite like this.

Jokes too?

It’s not just great gifts, they even have a joke factory on there which has given me some cool mum points when I said them to the boys when they got home! These are great for putting in home-made crackers too. You can choose the age range which is from 3 – 13+, matching their age range for toys. What better way to end the festive day after polishing off the mammoth christmas roast than with some jokes around the table!

To give you a little sample, here are a couple of my favourites ….

Q. What do you call a girl who stands inside goalposts and stops the ball rolling away?

A. Annette.

And my all time winner…

Q. Why did the banana go to the doctor?

A. Because it wasn’t peeling well.

For my youngest I had to really think about getting him something that was cool, had a function and that would suit his quirky personality. He loves reading his football programmes in bed which he gets from going to every home game throughout the season. He can spend hours going back and forth checking on what the players have been doing. So for him  The Anywhere Light – Strike a Pose! will be perfect to play with and also give him the light to read by.

Wicked Uncle Christmas Gifts

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To top it off, I treated myself to Hopping Popping Frogs. I might just share these….we’ll see.

How are you getting along with your Christmas shopping so far?

Are you a list person or even a spread sheet buff when it comes to being organised? I have friends who live by their spreadsheets, while I have my ever faithful journal to help me along.

Let me know how you are doing and what you think of Wicked Uncle.

Whatever stage you are at, enjoy and don’t over think it, keep it fun.

Feeling in the Christmas spirit now? How about a spot of Christmas inspired baking with this Easy Rocky Road recipe.

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Christmas Gift Guide

It’s nearly here and now is the ideal time to start getting prepared for Christmas. To help you along the way I have the first of my Christmas Gift Guides to showcase 3 terrific treats for your loved ones.

Santas Real Letters

My children have always loved to send their letters off to santa with their wish lists and it’s a magical experience to see them so happy at the thought of santa reading them. At Santas Real Letters you can order a fully personalised letter to your child including details such as their name, age and even their teachers name. Each contains a ‘Good Child’ certificate and come in their very own ‘North Pole’ envelope. Priced at £5.99 plus free U.K. delivery it’s a fantastic price.

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As a bonus for every myrealfairy reader I have a whopping 20% discount code for you to use. When you have placed your order pop in the code: mrf20discount at the payment page, you’ll see where to put it right at the top.

 

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Neon Moon

christmas gift guideThis is an amazing site which celebrates real women with real bodies. If you want to be refreshed and inspired when buying underwear then this really is for you. I have the triangle bra which is cute, soft and above all, feels so comfortable. There are no itchy, poking bits that have me tugging the bra down and generally fiddling with. It’s a joy to wear, I can see me buying the whole range of colours as my ‘go to’ bra.

 

The collections are varied and come in a brilliant size range. As they say on their site, the underwear adapts to fit your body, not the other way round.

Christmas Gift Guide

There are discount programmes on site for military personnel, first responders, teachers, educators and students. Neon Moon is supporting those that keep us well, safe and educate us. Thank you Neon Moon!

Hayat Founder and CEO of Neon Moon states….

“I want to change the lingerie industry for the better, make it more inclusive, shine a light on the negativity and drive it out with body positivity.”

 

 

Bag All Done

This handbag organiser is so clever. If you are like me and change handbags alot depending on your outfit, the weather and what kind of mood you are in then this is great for you! Put this on your christmas list or buy it for your bestie.

Bag All Done is a bag organiser that you put all your essentials in that you need every time you go out. You then pop this in whichever handbag you are going to take with you and you instantly have your favourites with you each time. No more having that sinking feeling when finding out you have left your purse or lippy in your other handbag.

The range comes in black, silver and red. They are all very stylish and look great in or out of handbags. Priced at £25.00 for the silver and red ones with the black one costing £20.00.  They all have 4 pockets which is ideal for compartment storing smaller items and a drawstring top.

Length x Height x Width : 21cm x 15cm x 6 cm (8.3” x 5.9” x 2.3”)

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Apply: FAIRYQUEEN at the checkout and receive free delivery for all U.K. customers. Valid until 23:59 18 November.

So my lovelies, let’s get get into that christmas spirit and I hope that this gift guide can help you with your preparations.

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How is it going so far for you? Are you staying home or travelling away this year? Stay tuned for more christmas themed posts because as you know, this is one of my favourite times of year!

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