WIN 1 of 2 Bubbles the Dragon Books

This wonderful rhyming story from author Alison Thomas, is the perfect read to teach your children about the importance of being kind to others, accepting their differences, and learning to love who you are. The book really promotes positivity, inclusion and diversity in a way that appeals to the younger generation with fun illustrations to match.

"Bubbles is a dragon who is a little different from the others. The other dragons laugh at him from afar because he looks a little different to them. However, although Bubbles knows what they are saying about him, he isn’t going to let that stop him from doing what he loves to do - Zooming around the sky!

One day the other dragons suddenly see Bubbles zooming up high above the clouds and even though they start out with making fun of his appearance, slowly they start to see a strength within him that ignites a new emotion - acceptance!

WIN a Collection of Children's Books

With the 6 week summer holiday now upon us, keeping the kids entertained may sometimes be a challenge. It's a wise idea to stock up on a few toys and games or plan some trips out but adding some paperbacks to the bookshelf may also help! 

These new releases from Macmillan Children's Books and Two Hoots are great for little ones aged 3 or above - and you have the chance to win them all below...

WIN an Outdoor Adventure with Steve Backshall and The Brave Bones Club

At the weekends you can often find us climbing trees like Tarzan, rummaging through fallen leaves looking for bugs and searching for fairies among the bluebells. We love the great outdoors as a family and if we aren't exploring forests and woods in the UK we are playing in sand and splash pools abroad, just like we were last week in Zante!

If you too enjoy the fun and fresh air of being outside this competition is probably ideal for you. Steve Backshall has teamed up with The Brave Bones Club, (an initiative set up by Cheestrings and Yollies) which encourages people to have safe but brave adventures and this is the perfect way to build confidence while making magical memories outside. 

Check out the video below for more details...

McBusted Announce Forestry Commission Concert (PLUS Your Chance To Win)

McBusted have announced a West Country date as part of Forest Live, organised by the Forestry Commission, where acts perform in spectacular woodland locations around the country. The band will be the sixth and final headline act to appear at Westonbirt Arboretum this summer. 

Have you got your tickets yet?

McBusted formed in 2013 when Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd from McFly joining forces with James Bourne and Matt Willis from Busted. Together Busted and McFly have sold over 15 million records worldwide and chalked up 14 number ones, 20 top 3 singles and 27 top ten singles. The popularity of the new supergroup was reflected in them playing the UK’s largest arena tour of 2014, to a staggering 350,000 people across 35 sold out shows culminating with headlining in London’s Hyde Park. Their unique Forest Live date at Westonbirt will see the band perform a powerhouse of hits such as: ‘Five Colours In Her Hair’, ‘Obviously’, ‘All About You’, ‘What I Go To School For’, ‘You Said No’ and ‘Crashed the Wedding’.

WIN a Ballerina Doll and Pettiskirt Duo

If you're looking for beautiful and unique children's fashion, look no further. My Petit Boutique has some lovely items, just for the little princesses in your life, with everything from floral baby grows and frilly knickers to stylish tees and rose covered sandals. 

These are just two of the items from the website and there is a chance to win them both below!

This adorable Ballerina Rag Doll has been made with removable clothing of a pink ballerina wrap over top, pink tulle ballet dress and pink bloomers which makes it ideal for washing. Her hair is styled in a perfect ballerina bun which is finished with a lilac ribbon and pink rose. 

Craft Subscription Packs From toucanBox (PLUS Your Chance To Win)

Do you ever have the urge to get crafty with your children, but don’t know where to start when it comes to getting materials? It’s difficult to remember to save every gloopy lolly stick, especially when you’re out and about.

If this sounds like you, then toucanBox is the answer! 

They make craft boxes for 3 - 8 year old children which are filled with everything required to ignite their creativity and transport them to another world. Each box contains a unique project to complete with the support of an adult... although if you’re anything like me, you’ll enjoy it just as much as your little one.

We are giving you the chance to win a 3 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION to the TWO CRAFT Grande box.

This contains:

Toast Your Way To The Top with Breville (PLUS Your Chance To Win)

As one of Britain’s favourite breakfast choices, with millions of slices consumed daily, a perfectly toasted slice of bread is the Holy Grail for many… Introducing the NEW ‘Breville 2 & 4 Slice Toaster – The Perfect Fit for Warburtons®’, which promises to toast loaves from Britain’s number one bread brand completely to the top, and just the way you like it!

The UK’s leading kitchen appliance brand, Breville, has collaborated with the number one bakery brand in the UK, Warburtons, to launch the first toaster of its kind that is ‘the perfect fit for Warburtons® ‘Toastie’ bread’.  The Warburtons ‘Toastie’ loaf is the UK’s best-selling branded loaf, with millions of consumers selecting it as their preferred bread of choice. And a great loaf of bread deserves a great toaster, one that can truly toast to the top and deliver perfectly golden brown slices for the breakfast of champions.

Brilliant Beauty Buys (PLUS Your Chance To Win)

I'm on a bit of a mission this year (as I mentioned in my beauty haul post just here) to boost my confidence and take care of little old me a little bit more as I approach the big three zero - EEK. Therefore I've been treating myself to the odd beauty product baskets full and I've become dedicated to my daily skincare routine since January. Panda eyes from last nights makeup is not a look I've seen in quite some time, thankfully, and I'm looking and feeling so much better for it.

I've even received quite a few lovely items from companies to put to the test recently and here are some of the latest ones I've been using...

Time Bomb Black Ops Dark Circle Rescue - £36

This is shaped perfectly for easy application around the eyes although you can apply a small amount to your fingertips to gently rub in if you wish. It is to be used twice a day, focusing on the darker under eye area and the corners and it really is quite magical! It reflects light well, with a shimmering look, even underneath makeup, so your imperfections and bags are minimalised. Perhaps a bit pricey for the size but it definitely does what it says on the packaging! It is ideal for hyper-pigmentation too.

Family Friendly Holidays with Sykes Cottages (PLUS Your Chance to Win)

Sykes Cottages are the UK’s leading provider of self-catering holiday homes with over 5,000 handpicked cottages to choose from. With a range of cottages stretching from the glittering Cornish coast to the magnificent Scottish Highlands, their selection provides something for everyone.

If you come from an active family then why not visit one of their isolated cottages which are ideal for walking? With many of these cottages set in the heat of a National Park, you can spend a day trekking the hills before returning to rest your tired feet by the open fire. Or if you’d rather spend an afternoon playing amongst the surf, then don’t worry as they cater for this too with hundreds of sea-front cottages- perfect for that all important summer BBQ!

Save Money With HomeGroceries (PLUS Your Chance To Win)

The weekly shop can set you back quite a few pennies, especially if you have a large family, but with HomeGroceries you can buy branded food and drink at wholesale prices without the need to buy in bulk. You don't even need to leave your home, as you can get it all delivered to your door, saving you both time and fuel so it might be worth getting your membership today.

This family run business stocks all of your essentials from cereal and sauces to soft drinks and chocolate (that's a necessity, right?) and they have a variety of cleaning products and health and beauty goods available too. You can shop 24/7, whenever is convenient for you, and the website is very easy to navigate. It's also handy that you can pay with PayPal.

The Children's Book Tour Continues (PLUS Your Chance To Win)

I always encourage reading, whether it's a fun bedtime story, the latest book from the school library or a magazine as it really is so beneficial to the Mini Mes. Minxy is really enjoying the David Walliams collection at the moment whereas Jamster is captivated by the adventures in the Beast Quest series. There are so many great authors to explore and with great deals available on websites like The Book People and Red House it's definitely worth building up your own bookcase for at home.

The Essential Baby Care Guide (Plus Your Chance To WIN)

Of course babies don’t come with a manual, but the Essential Baby Care Guide really is the next best thing: four DVDs, Online Courses or Apps (Appstore/Googleplay), including 160 clips, narrated by Professor Robert Winston and featuring leading experts presenting courses on:

•    Feeding

•    Care and development

•    Sleeping

•    First aid and accident prevention

Each Course follows expert advice from:

- The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

- UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative

- St John Ambulance

- The Child Accident Prevention Trust

- The Meningitis Research Foundation

- The National Literacy Trust

- Consultant Paediatricians, Midwives and more.

Have an Egg-ceptional Easter with Guylian (and your chance to WIN)

In keeping with tradition, Guylian, the world’s favourite Belgian chocolatier, has a delectable range of Easter gifts that are sure to delight the taste buds and make this Easter eggs-tra special. 

Below is the new Guylian 2015 Easter range which is perfect for sharing or treating yourself - 

and you can win the entire collection in my giveaway!

WIN a Star Wars Command Bundle (featuring more than 90 different figures and vehicles!)

The new Star Wars Command line lets kids (including the young at heart) finally take command of the greatest battles in Star Wars history! Kids can pit huge armies of collectible-sized figures and vehicles against each other to determine the fate of the galaxy. Combining classic army play with collectability and innovative action features, Star Wars Command puts control of the Star Wars saga in kids’ hands like never before!

Star Wars Command Millennium Falcon Set

Take control of one of the most iconic vehicles in the Star Wars universe, the Millennium Falcon, and launch it into battle! The Star Wars Command Millennium Falcon set comes with 24 permanently posed and collectible-sized figures which includes 22 soldiers and two specially detailed Generals - plus six vehicles on stands and two special Strikers that kids can rev-up and release!

Also included in the bundle is:

• Star Wars Command Epic Assault
• Star Wars Command Sandtrooper Strike
• Star Wars Command Death-Star Strike
• Star Wars Command Final Battle

Chillipeeps - Convenience for Kids (Plus Your Chance To WIN)

If you have ever been out and about and a little unprepared for feeding, you will understand how upsetting and frustrating it can be while you wait to get home to sort a bottle or queue in a store to purchase a sterilised disposable one. Founded by Claire, following a real Eureka moment when driving to a party with her hungry baby, the Chillipeeps adapter attaches to bottles or cartons to feed your child with ease while on the go.

It's a very useful product to have for days out and travel in particular.

The case keeps the teat/spout secure and clean to use and I'd suggest having one in your changing bag or the car so it's ready and waiting for you as and when required. You never know when you will get held up in traffic or your little one gets hungry long before they are due!

Chillipeeps Adapter

The multi-award winning NEW Chillipeeps 3in1 adapter comes in a pod and is the ultimate convenience when out and about with baby.

Attaches directly to:

Tina Lobondi Designs (Plus Your Chance To WIN)

Tina Lobondi is a fashion designer with several years experience under her belt creating both classic and chic pieces for an overall look of elegance. She also offers a luxury bespoke service where you can select your fabric and style resulting in a unique finish.

Whether you are looking for something special for an upcoming event or an amazing treat for mum this March, her boutique is certainly worth viewing as the products are both beautiful and affordable. There is also the option to hire which could save you up to 95% off the retail price - that's pretty amazing.

Just a few of Tina's wonderful pieces

"Tina has had her collection grace the Catwalk at the Luxury Sofitel Dubai, Runway Dubai, as well as make an appearance at the F2FA Pan-African Weekend in NYC. Tina's clientele include Grammy Award winner and New York based singer Angelique Kidjo, London based singer Lianne La Havas and "Eastenders" actresses Shona McGarty and Hetti Bywater, The designer is on her way to become a regular name in the elite of African designers.

The designer's work has been published in various magazines and TV Channels including Marie-Claire and ELLE Magazine South-Africa, British Soap Awards, LOOK Magazine, OK Magazine, and BBC Africa."

Mother's Day Goodies from Guylian (and your chance to WIN)

Mother's Day (15th March) is the perfect time to make mum feel special and show a little appreciation for everything she does. Whether you will be providing breakfast in bed, a day out, a few homemade gifts or something a little more extravagant, chocolates are always bound to please. 

I don't know many women (or men for that matter) that don't have a sweet tooth!

These products from Guylian are a great way to say thank you.

NEW! Guylian Caramel Sea Horses 

Guylian’s new Caramel Sea Horses are filled with a soft and delicate caramel filling with a Belgian milk chocolate shell.  Created in-house using artisanal techniques and open kettles, Guylian’s caramel filled Sea Horses are a sensationally smooth addition to the Sea Horse family. 

NEW! Guylian Milk Truffle Sea Horses

Guylian’s new milk chocolate Sea Horses are filled with a smooth milk truffle filling. The creamy texture melts in your mouth and contrasts perfectly with the crisp Belgian milk chocolate shell. 

You can find out more about Guylian or purchase your treats on the website:

 www.guylianshop.co.uk

Perfect Pancakes (Plus Your Chance To WIN)

Shrove Tuesday is less than a week away and that means it's time for pancakes! Whether you are whisking up your own or planning to purchase some, it's a great opportunity to have the whole family sat at the table to enjoy a breakfast feast. You can even have some savoury ones in lunch boxes, ham and cheese are my favourite, or save them as a dessert for after dinner too.

Pancakes are great any day of the year however, and Abra-Ca-Debora provide three delicious types of pancakes to save you time in the kitchen. Each variety can be heated in the oven or a microwave for your convenience and they taste freshly cooked every time. They are moist and packed with flavour as if they had just come straight from the pan - to be honest, they are actually far better than any I've made myself!

Abra-Ca-Debora have kindly provided some goodies so you can enjoy pancakes at home this Spring.

Valentine's Day Treats from Mr Big Tops (Plus Your Chance To WIN)

I've teamed up with the fantastic folk over at Mr Big Tops to offer 5 lucky readers the chance to win a Valentine's Sweet Box for a loved one! Packed with lots of pink and red treats to match the occasion perfectly, these boxes fit right through the letterbox so the postman won't even need to knock. 

Each box contains:

Love hearts mini rolls x 4

Heart Jazzies  (50-60g)

Heart Throbs – (50-60g)

1 x Candy Necklace

1 x Candy Watch

Strawberry Bon Bons (50-60g)

Foam Strawberries (50-60g)

1 x Cherry Fizz Wiz

1 x Assorted Chupa Chup

Low Calorie, Vitamin-Enriched Drinks (Plus Your Chance To WIN)

These fresh new drinks not only contain the core essential vitamins to promote overall health and well-being, but they are also made with spring water - perfect for those thirst-quenching moments. Each drink is naturally flavoured (orange, citrus, mango & passion fruit or apple & raspberry) to ensure that taste is not compromised.

The ‘A Little More’ range can be enjoyed by children over 3 years of age and is one of the first drinks of its kind; making it an essential item for mum’s shopping trolley. The small, easy to carry bottles, complete with a convenient sports cap, make it a perfect addition to any packed lunch, picnic or a simple daily nutritious treat. The Mini Mes have taken a bottle to school each day recently and it has really encouraged them to drink more! We have taken them on a few day trips too for convenience.