• competition - reviews - Tech!

    iPad apps for toddlers (and giveaway)

    *****competition is now closed***** Edward loves using our iPad so we were really pleased to try out some new iPad apps for toddlers with him whilst we were away on holiday. We tried Caillou’s World, based on the hit PBS children’s show; Richard Scarry’s mobile app debut Busytown; as well as a major Peekaboo Barn update, all from Night & Day Studios. Caillou’s World helps children learn and improve their phonics, letter recognition, memorization, and spelling by identifying objects that begin with a specific letter, tapping on them to color them in, until the whole scene is colorfully complete! There…

  • clothing - competition

    (CLOSED) Ellos and giveaway

    *****the competition has now closed and the winner notified***** Edward was asked if he would like to try some clothes from Ellos, a new retailer in the UK. They’re a Scandinavian brand who are as big as Very.co.uk and Asos in Scandinavia. He was sent some lovely new tshirts and a 2 piece outfit featuring Snoopy. He has worn the dinosaur tshirts a couple of times and they fit really well and, more importantly, wash well. He’s also worn the Snoopy outfit as pyjamas as they are lovely and warm and he has a habit of throwing his duvet off…

  • beauty - competition

    (CLOSED) Tanatomicals giveaway

    Just because Autumn is here you don’t need to lose your summer tan! You can now bronze with attitude thanks to Tanatomicals! This range is exclusive to Superdrug and features four fabulous fakers which will leave you with natural-looking, flawless results in no time. Quick and easy to apply, each tanning treat is pH balanced and packed with moisturisers to ensure a streak -free finish. Priced at an affordable £6.99 each, these super sunless tanners are infused with a fresh tropical Pina Colada fragrance that leaves skin lightly scented.   Get A Tan Without Looking Like Your Gran Body and Face…

  • competition - pregnancy

    (CLOSED) WaterBaby giveaway

    A couple of weeks ago I reviewed WaterBaby, a brilliant drink for women who want to conceive, are pregnant or breastfeeding. This every day drink has been fortified with just the right amount of Folic Acid and vitamins to ensure women get everything their body needs. The water has a slight citrus flavour and is a great way of ensuring you stay hydrated and there’s no need to worry whether you took your vitamin tablets or not! WaterBaby have kindly offered readers of the gingerbread house one weeks supply of WaterBaby. To enter: Simply answer the following question and fill…

  • beauty - competition - eczema - reviews

    (CLOSED) Products for treating eczema

    *****the competition has now closed and the winner notified***** As Edward has suffered from eczema since birth I’m proud to help spread awareness of National Eczema Week 2011 which this year runs from 10 to 18 September. National Eczema Week was set up by the National Eczema Society as a way to make people aware of what eczema is and how it can affect sufferers on a day-to-day basis. We use a variety of products to help keep Edward’s skin soft as there are a broad range of brands, including Dexeryl, Barefoot, Avène and A-Derma, available for treating the skin…

  • competition - days out

    Winnie the Pooh

    Do you know a child who doesn’t like Winnie the Pooh? I have fond childhood memories of the Winnie the Pooh stories so was delighted to be asked to a special screening of the Winnie the Pooh film at Disney HQ yesterday organised by HUGGIES. When we arrived we were greeted by very big models of Pooh, Piglet and Tigger which Edward spent a happy time running around. He’s never still for a second these days so I haven’t uploaded any of the photos I took of him which were all blurred. We were ushered into a screening room for…

  • competition

    Clarks Back to School competition

    As thoughts are turning to the end of summer and the inevitability of back to nursery or school I’m excited to team up with Clarks to bring you a great competition. Clarks understand how important it is to find the perfect pair of school shoes for your kids and this year they’re continuing to ensure you get the best value for money, most durability and latest styles all in one place. Every pair of shoes in the 2011 Back to School range goes through up to 50 punishing wear and tear tests before production so you know they’re fully schoolproof.…

  • baby products - competition

    Baby and All Bag giveaway

    Do you remember a couple of weeks ago I reviewed the Baby and All Bag? This is a brilliant changing bag which can also be used as an infant carrier. I am excited to announce that readers of the gingerbread house have the opportunity to win a bag for themselves. Giveaway: I have one Baby and All Bag up for grabs. To enter: Simply answer the question below. If you need a hint check out my review. [competition_6] For additional entries (please leave separate comments for each action): Follow my blog on Google Friends Connect Leave a comment on a…

  • baby - competition - parenting - reviews

    Baby’s First Year: A Parent’s Guide

    *****Competition has now closed and the winner has been notified***** Shanta Everington is the author of ‘The Terrible Twos: A Parent’s Guide’ and she has just published her second book, ‘Baby’s First Year: A Parent’s Guide’, which has just been published (available from Amazon, Need2Know Books and all good bookstores). Shanta kindly agreed to answer some questions. What inspired you to write this book? When my son was born five years ago, like most new parents, I didn’t know what the hell I was supposed to be doing. I read a lot of parenting books but none of them really spoke…