Category: Competitions

1. The Mum Challenge : Finding the bottom of the laundry basket

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 4th Apr 2018

   It is half term here. There are no school runs for a couple of weeks, it is time to wind down, kick the nine-‘til-five in the shins, crack open a bottle of wine and spend the time … tackling the never-ending pit of dirty clothes, in an attempt to reach the allusive abyss that is the bottom of the laundry basket.

   

   Over the years I have actually wondered whether the bottom of the laundry basket even exist? Is it actually a thing? If anyone’s ever witnessed its existence, you know where the comments section is. Let us know!

   I am joking obviously. 

   What we need to do to get us through the monotony of the family's washing, is to dream of more enjoyable tasks. Mix it up a bit. It’s a mind-over-matter coping strategy that makes doing the laundry a dream.

   No, honestly, stay with me.

   From one mother to another, we know that the washing isn’t on the top of your ideal weekend to-do list. You work all week, battle over hump day, and reach the weekend falling asleep on your feet, only to be greeted with a laundry basket to rival Mary Poppins’ handbag.

   So, how do we get through it? Focus on the good stuff. Half the problem with weekend chores is feeling as though the take over your weekend. Don’t let that be the case. None of us want to be tied to the washing machine when we can be spending time with our children, so what we need is a laundry service and dry cleaning with free pick-up and delivery that can turn our laundry round within 24 hours. That is exactly what they do at Laundryheap, they come to your address, pickup your clothes and take them to their facility. Less than 24 hours later they bring clean clothes ready for action back to you. It's simple, affordable and convenient. Some call it magic, I am just seeing it as common sense.

   

   If you fancy a day of doing the whole ladies who lunch thing with your friends, while the kids enjoy the soft play, Laundryheap means that you don't need to be tied to the house, you can send it off to the washing fairies, which means you can also let the kids play longer (and have a longer lunch).
   

   There are so many challenges that we face as a Mum but freeing up a little more time to spend with the children over half term (or indeed every weekend) gets a big thumbs up from us. We will definitely be trying the Laundryheap service and if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to put towards their services, all you need to do is enter below:

    Laundryheap

   •  The Prize : £20 Voucher to redeem at Laundryheap.com
   • It is a discount offer of £20 for a single winner of the competition. If you provide me with the winner's e-mail address, once the competition finishes, he/she will be contacted with the details of the offer and how to redeem it. Once the winner places an order, £20 will be deducted from the winner's account for authorisation purposes but this will be refunded to him/her. £20 will be deducted from the final billing amount. The winner may exceed the billing amount of £20 or choose additional services, in which case any amount in excess of £20 will be charged to the winner's account. The winners will be chosen at random by the random winner generator and notified within 7 working days by email

   • There is no monetary equivalent.
   • Little Lilypad Co take no /responsibility for loss or damage in the despatch of prizes
   • If the prize is unclaimed within 7 days we reserve the right to redraw the winner.
   • UK Entrants only
   • End Date 02/05/2018 at 12am
   • This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook.

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2. Miximals Series 1| Review & Giveaway

   Posted on 9:00pm Thursday 15th Mar 2018

   As you may have seen, we have gone a little bit collectable crazy recently (although some may say we have always been more than a little crazy) but we were really excited to hear about the new and exciting collectable, Miximals.

    

   Anything goes in the mixed-up, dreamed-up world of Miximals..……with possibilities as far as your imagination will stretch! In the world of Miximals, you can dream of any mixed-up animal – as wild as your imagination will take you! Maybe a bunny with an elephant trunk… a Bunnephant! Or perhaps a Cheetah that flies and sings like a Parakeet? Hello Cheetakeet!! How about a cute Panda with Octopus tentacles — meet Pandapus!

   It might sound a little bonkers but the characters are a great idea and half of the fun is trying to work out what they are a mix of. Take a look at our unboxing video to see more ..... 

   We got the chance to open up one of the Triple Surprise packs which contains the Miximal you can see in the centre and TWO surprise ones! I don't know a child who doesn't love a blind bag, so this adds to the excitment.

   It is worth noting that getting the Miximals out of the plastic packaging isn't the easiest thing for a 6 year old, so despite her being intent on being a YouTuber it is always best to supervise the unboxing! 

   

   The Miximals themselves are solid little characters but they do come with cute little accessories that wouldn't be suitable for very young children and babies, so it makes sense that the products are targeted at the 4+ age range.

   The Triple Packs retail around £12.99 and at that price point, make an ideal gift for school friends for the multiple parties they get invited to in Key Stage 1. 

   We were also thrilled to try out one of the vehicle sets that accompany the Miximals characters. They are actually really well made (not sure why I was surprised by that) but they are sturdy and would definitey stand the test of time. 

   

   So after all the excitement of yet another collectable on the market, we can definitely say that the Miximals are becoming firm favourites and we have already been to Smyths Toy Shop to buy another surprise set! You can also buy Miximals in single surprise packs and they retail at just £3.99 and I suspect we may be trying to get all 40 from the Series 1 collection.

   What is even more exciting is that we are able to give you a chance to win your very own surprise set and Whalekeys Banana Submarine!

   All you need to do is enter below. Good luck! 

   Miximals  

    

   Terms & Conditions

   The Prize : Miximals Surprise Pack & Whalekeys Banana Submarine

   The winners will be chosen at random by the random winner generator and notified within 7 working days by email

   There is no monetary equivalent.

   Little Lilypad Co take no /responsibility for loss or damage in the despatch of prizes

   If the prize is unclaimed within 7 days we reserve the right to redraw the winner.

   UK Entrants only

   End Date 28/04/2018 at 12am

   This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook.

    

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3. Wicks of Water Orton Giveaway

   Posted on 8:00pm Monday 12th Mar 2018

   

   We have blogged about our love for Wicks of Water Orton Soy Candles previously, especially as it is run by a local mum so, being partial to a drink or two, we were excited to hear about their new "tipsy range" of alcohol inspired candles. 

   

   Pina Colada... A luscious concoction of pineapple, coconut and bergamot which intoxify subtle violet and coriander on a rugged white rum base.

   Amaretto.... A decadent almond fragrance lifted with hints of aniseed, peach, heliotrope blooms and vanilla bean base.

   Strawberries and Champagne... A glittering aroma of sparkling champagne with a hint of juicy strawberry.

   Gin and Tonic... An aromatic blend of juniper berries infused with coriander, caraway seed and nutmeg.

   These new candles and melts compliment the ever growing range from Wicks of Water Orton and as always, all the soy candles are hand wicked, poured, and 100% natural. At £9.50 they are also really well priced against some of the high street options.

   

   So with the weather unsure what to do with itself at the moment, why not choose from the tipsy or fruity range to add a little colour and to an otherwise dismal spring. 

   

   As always, we love to share a little love with our Lilypad readers so we are giving you the chance to win one of these gorgeous candles. All you need to do is enter below!

   Good luck.

    Wicks of Water Orton Soy Candles

    

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4. BABY Secrets | Review & Giveaway

   Posted on 9:00pm Saturday 3rd Mar 2018

   My girls are big fans of a collectible, so we were excited to learn about the newest hit collectible with 50 baby characters to reveal. BABY Secrets is the new collectible on the scene and brings exciting little characters with big personalities. From painter baby complete with a paintbrush, to party baby with a sash and a party hat, but what is the secret??

    

   Yes, that's right,  you can find out if your baby is a boy or a girl simply by filling the bath tub with water and dipping your baby in to reveal a pink or blue nappy. 

   

   Whilst each single Baby Secrets collectible comes with its own adorable little bath tub, we have found that they are actually great in our own bath tub and make brilliant little bath toys. They don't hold water like some bath toys and are small enough to be stored away easily. 

   

   The BABY Secrets Activity Packs come in four different varieties: • Pram Pack • Bassinet Pack • High Chair Pack • Rocking Horse Pack The packs come complete with two exclusive babies, one surprise baby, a bath tub, three birth certificates, collector’s guide and either a high chair, rocking horse, pram or bassinet.

   At £12.99 they are really well priced and if, like my girls, your children get lots of party invites then they make the perfect birthday gifts.

   BABY Secrets are suitable for children aged 3+ (but we would say ages 4-6 would get the most out of them). Although in saying that, one of the things I noticed as a parent is that they don't have lots of small parts that little ones can swallow which can sometimes be a bit perilous with collectibles.

   

   BABY Secrets are available from The Entertainer, Smyths, Argos and Toymaster. You can find out more about the range visit BABY Secrets HQ or follow them on facebook. 

   As always, we are thrilled to give you to chance to give away a BABY Secrets Activity Pack to one lucky winner! To enter simply use the Gleam form below. Good lick! 

   Baby Secrets Giveaway

   The Prize : Baby Secrets Activity Pack (1 pack only)

   The winners will be chosen at random by the random winner generator and notified within 7 working days by email

   By entering this competition, you understand that your details may be retained for future mailings. 

   You can unsubscribe from this mailing list at any time.

   There is no monetary equivalent.

   Little Lilypad Co take no /responsibility for loss or damage in the despatch of prizes

   If the prize is unclaimed within 7 days we reserve the right to redraw the winner.

   UK Entrants only

   End Date 18/03/2018 at 12am

   This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook.

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