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Win a Father’s Day Chocolate Bar

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It’s Father’s Day in the UK on 20th June and I’m offering one of my UK readers the chance to win a special Father’s Day bar of chocolate in my latest give away. This competition is not sponsored by Cadbury’s but I am a Cadbury affiliate so if you click through to the site and make a purchase, I may earn a little money at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog, and for this I am able to offer you this chance to win a gift in return.

Father’s Day Chocolate Gifts from Cadburys

I choose Cadbury’s a lot for my gifting, we love the chocolate and live very near the place where George Cadbury built his factory and village. (And Cadbury World)

I’m going to gift one lucky ready a special edition Father’s Day Dairy Milk Bar.

Cadbury No 1 Dad Father's Day Chocolate Bar.
Cadbury No 1 Dad Father’s Day Chocolate Bar 850g

Just fill in the widget at the end of the post to enter, it’s real easy.

Before you do though, let’s take a look at some of the other products you can buy from Cadbury’s Gift Shop for Father’s Day (or any day, or anyone….go on treat yourself!)

The perfect gift to thank your dad this Father’s Day! A Cadbury gift box filled with a Cadbury Dairy Milk 200g bar in a special ‘No 1 Dad’ gift sleeve alongside a NEW Heroes Share gift box and a selection of milk and dark chocolate bars.

Box of chocolate treats
Father’s Day Gift £20

Send a thoughtful Dad’s Chocolate gift of St Peter’s Ales with a variety of the nation’s favourite Cadbury Dairy Milk bars. Special ‘No.1 Dad’ ‘Gift sleeve on the Dairy Milk Bar.

bars of chocolate and bottles of beer
Bars and Beers box £23,50

Cadbury chocolate Dairy Milk football in a presentation box. Featuring top six football UK clubs.

chocolate football
Football chocolate 256g £6.99

Cadbury chocolate gift and a bottle of red wine! Cadbury Gifts Direct unique two layered Cadbury Selection Box with a bottle of Shiraz Cabernet in a Cadbury gift box. A celebratory gift for all tastes because they deserve it!

red wine and chocolate selection
Red wine and chocolate selection £27

The Competition

There are plenty of other gifts over on the Cadbury Gift Shop, not just for Father’s Day. Take a look at the sale for some bargain buys.

So now for my competition, here are the Terms and Conditions:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • The competition prize is a bar of chocolate sized 850g
  • The winner must be living in the UK
  • No information is collected other than for contacting the winner
  • The prize cannot be exchanged for cash
  • The competition starts on 12th May and ends on 8th June
  • Prize winner will be selected from the widget.
  • Not all parts of the competition need to be completed, but you need to have completed the part you have been selected for if you win.
  • Winners will be contacted by e-mail
  • Raisiebay is responsible for the prize and a substitution of equal quality may have to be made.

Here’s the widget to enter:

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Manor House Murder, Foul Play – Game Review

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There has been a murder in the Manor House and this fabulous new card game is here to help you solve the crime. I was thrilled to be sent a pack of cards to play with my family. We all love a good murder mystery.

foul play card game pack
Foul Play Game Card Pack

What’s in the Pack?

In this very portable pack of cards you get a selection of game play cards and instruction cards.

The game cards set out

The cards include the suspects, the evidence, crime scene cards, clue cards and the red herrings. Everything you need for a good crime solving kit.

How to Play Foul Play, Murder in the Manor House

There are two ways to play, Good Cop or Bad Cop. We decided to go for Good Cop and the first step was to sort through the Evidence cards and pick just three. The rest were put away (Without looking) and not used in the game. The game reminded us of playing Cluedo, but rather than having a board it’s played with a pack of cards. If you think of the three cards in Cluedo that are chosen in secret and put in the envelope, these are the three pieces of evidence at play in this pack. Once you have all three then you can identify the murderer in the manor house, but you have to have the murderer card in your hand to win the game.

card game set up

After choosing your three pieces of evidence, all the cards are shuffled. Nine Cards are placed in the centre of the table in a grid, this is now the crime scene. Then each player is given five cards which become their hand. The remaining cards are placed next to the crime scene and are now known as the evidence locker. Cards that are played are then put in the discard pile on the opposite side to the evidence locker. Once the evidence locker is empty, the discard pile is put back in play.

example hand

Here is an example hand. You can have anything in your hand from evidence to suspects. When it’s your turn you choose which card to play and put it down for all to see. Then once you have carried out the instructions on the card you put it into the discard pile.

The object of the game is to get to see all three pieces of evidence which are in play, and then once you’ve identified the murderer you need to have them in the hand before announcing that you have the suspect in custody and are making your arrest. Then if you are correct you have won the game.

What we Thought of Foul Play

It took us a while to figure out how to play. The rules were simple enough, it just seemed confusing at first. I think maybe if there hadn’t been two different ways of playing we may have understood better. But neither way of playing is particularly complicated once you get the hang of it.

Bad Cop

When you play Bad Cop you don’t take out the other evidence cards, but you need to have three pieces of evidence and the suspect in your hand to make your arrest and win.

As you get used to the game(s) you soon learn tips and tricks that help you to play better.

The game is fun and although confusing at first it does get easier once you have played once or twice. We honestly didn’t enjoy the first game, but once we knew what we were doing we became very competitive. We wanted to be the first to solve the crime and our investigative skills became more honed.

Good Cop is definitely my favourite version to play, but it’s nice to have another option to change things up a little.

The cards are good quality and look great. The pack is small and easy to transport. It will definitely be in our suitcase for when we are on our travels. If you are a fan of Cluedo then you will love Foul Play.

Here are the clues and all the suspects…..can you work out who did this manor house murder?

You can buy Foul Play for just £8.95 from their website.

I was sent a copy of Foul Play in return for my honest review. You can read more of my reviews here, and my Disclosure and Privacy Policy here.

Win an Art Kit of Your Choice From Craft Ease

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I’m so happy to be bringing you a competition where you can win an art kit of your choice from Craft Ease. You can choose from painting by numbers or diamond painting and I’m sure you will delighted with whatever you choose.

And if you’d like to purchase a kit I can offer you a fabulous 20% off with the code: RAISIEBAY20

Craft Ease Art Kit

Craft Ease actively promote art therapy by providing craft kits so that anyone can enjoy creating something beautiful in the comfort of their own home. They are committed to providing top quality art making kits that bring a lot of satisfaction to their customers.

Craft Ease collaborate with artists, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talents by producing beautiful paint by numbers and diamond painting kits to share with their customers.

All of the kits come in a gift box so they are a delight to receive and make a lovely present. Each box contains everything you need to make your piece of art including all tools from brushes to glue to paint pot holders and a diamond tray depending on which kit you choose.

Paint By Numbers

Painting by numbers is a really popular way of creating your own piece of art. The kits from Craft Ease are really lovely, take a look at a sample box.

craft ease paint by numbers art kit

There are many types of paintings to choose from that are very beautiful and unique and I’m sure there will be something you love. I really like this amazing Jellyfish painting.

Diamond Painting

Maybe you would like to try something a little different like diamond painting. The kits also contain everything you need to create a perfect piece of art.

craft ease diamond painting art kit
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With these tools and a little patience you can create something beautiful like this:

diamond painting art kit fancy flowers.

Competition to win an Art Kit of your choice.

Would you like to win one of these kits?

All you have to do is fill in the widget and cross your fingers. Take a look at the Craft Ease site and see what kit you would like to win.

Don’t forget, if you would like to purchase a kit you can get 20% off with my code RAISIEBAY20 at checkout!

Good luck!

Read on for Terms and Conditions

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Terms and Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • The competition prize is an art kit of your choice from Craft Ease
  • The winner must be living in the UK
  • No information is collected other than for contacting the winner
  • The prize cannot be exchanged for cash
  • The competition starts on 21st April 2021 and ends 12th May 2021
  • Prize winner will be selected from the widget.
  • Not all parts of the competition need to be completed, but you need to have completed the part you have been selected for if you win.
  • Winners will be contacted by e-mail
  • Prizes are the provided by Craft Ease and will be sent directly from them.
  • Raisie Bay is not responsible for providing the prize

Raisiebay Reviews and competitions

Moosoo 4 in 1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Review

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I have been looking for an extra vacuum cleaner to keep upstairs to save having to carry ours up and down all the time. Then I was asked if I’d like to review the Moosoo 4 in 1 Vacuum and I was really excited.

The Moosoo is a cordless vacuum at a fantastic price. Here is what I thought about it.

What’s in the Box?

I was really surprised when my Moosoo Vacuum arrived as the box was really small. It was really well packed though and not very heavy.

Moosoo Vacuum cleaner in box

I opened the box and made sure I had everything that should be there. Here are the contents.

contents of the Moosoo Vaccum box arranged on the floor.

Contents include:

  • Telescopic aluminium alloy tube
  • host header
  • LED turbo electric floor brush
  • slot nozzle
  • round brush
  • wall mount
  • 2200maH battery
  • plug
  • cleaner brush

Highlights

Hightlights:

☞24K/8K Powerful Suction

☞250W Brushless Motor

☞12/30 Mins Running Time

☞1.2L Large Dust Cup

☞4.5 hours Charging Time

☞Less 72db Sound-level

☞4 LED Indicator Lights

☞Telescopic Metal Tube

☞Removable Washable components

My Review of the Moosoo Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

The vacuum was super easy to put together and it’s also easy to take a part to use as a handheld cleaner.

hand held version of the Moosoo vacuum cleaner

It works great as a hand held cleaner, with a trigger action button you can run it over your furniture and clean up in no time. From crumbs to cat hairs, it really works well. It’s also great for the car. Being extremely light weight it’s good for people like me who find heavy vacuums difficult to use.

The cleaner itself is also super light weight and great for someone who can’t use a heavier model. It’s just what I was looking for.

It’s great that it comes with a wall fitting so I can just pop it against the wall on the landing. It doesn’t need to be near a plug socket as you can remove the battery and charge it elsewhere.

The vacuum is lightweight and so easy to use. When fully charged it cleans really well, the suction is great. The vacuum holds a lot of dust and mess before needing emptying. My only gripe would be that the battery doesn’t last so well and after about 10 minutes on full power, it doesn’t continue working so well and will need re-charging. It’s not a bad thing though. Most rooms can be cleaned in 10 minutes. If the floor isn’t too bad you can turn the power down and it will last around 20 minutes.

I wanted a cleaner for upstairs and the Moosoo is ideal. It sits out of the way on my landing and I can pick it up and use it anytime to keep the landing clean. The bedrooms can be done regularly too. Keeping them clean daily is now so much easier.

It’s a good cleaner and holds a lot of dust and dirt. It’s powerful when fully charged, and really lightweight. I love the convenience of the Moosoo vacuum and it’s perfect for my bedrooms. It’s not as good as some of the well known brands of cleaners, but if you are looking for something much cheaper than gets the job done then the Moosoo could be the answer for you.

The Moosoo vacuum is only £84.35 plus P&P and is widely available. It’s great value and if you want to check it out more you can find all the details here. For a cordless vacuum at a very reasonable price it’s a good buy.

I received the Moosoo Cordless Vacuum in return for my honest review. Please feel free to ask me any questions in the comments.

You can read my disclosure policy here.

Luxurious Flower Bouquet and a Fabulous Competition

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I love having flowers around my home and there is something really special about receiving a wonderful bouquet on your doorstep. It doesn’t just have to be for Mother’s Day, but The Flower Shop are holding a fantastic competition to win a luxurious Bouquet worth £100 to show someone special how much you care. The competiton is open until 10th March and you can read all about it on the website. It’s easy to enter so why not give it a go.

luxurious flower bouquet


The Flower Shop

The Flower Shops has built a network of some of the finest florist shops around the country where you can choose a delivery from a local business from one place. Their mission is to bring their customers fresh and beautiful same day delivery flowers which are provided by a passionate florist who wants to provide the best bouquets possible. They are a family run business who have made connections with a growing network which is currently over 200 florists all around the UK. All bouquets are hand made and delivered within 24 hours for the freshest most beautiful blooms.

bouquet of flowers

My photos are take from the flowers as soon as they arrived and I put them straight in a vase. I’ve received bouquets in the past which have needed at least a few house of being out of the box before looking anywhere near as fresh and beautiful as these. I have received bouquets which have taken days to bloom because they’ve been packed and sent as buds. It was so nice to open my bouquet and see it straight away in it’s full beauty. I’m sure they have plenty of life left in them too and will look just as beautiful for a long time.

They arrived in a box but were not squashed up. The flowers where in a cellophane bag full of water which was tied up and then wrapped in brown paper. As soon as I took them out of the box they just looked amazing, no arranging needed. I popped them into a vase with some fresh water and the packet of feed and they went onto my sideboard. They make the room smell delightful too. An added bonus is that the flowers are mostly purple and I have a purple themed living room…perfect!

How You Can Win a Luxurious Bouquet worth £100

We all have different feelings about Mother’s Day. I, for one, don’t have a Mother, and even when I did, we didn’t have an easy relationship, so I fully understand. But there are other women in our life who also deserve a treat and this competition is open to all. Not only can you win the amazing first prize, The Flower shops are also giving away runner up prizes so it’s really worth an entry. So how can you enter this competition?

  • Visit our Facebook page, The Flower Shops.
  • In our Mother’s Day Competition post, share in the comments the funniest memory you have with your mum, nan, or the maternal figure in your life. Add a photo for extra attention!

Terms & Conditions

Our Mother’s Day 2021 Competition starts on 1st March 2021 and closes on 10th March 2021 at midnight. 

The winner of the £100 worth luxurious bouquet and runner-ups will be chosen and decided internally by The Flower Shops team.

The competition is open to UK residents who are 18 and over.

The winner will be contacted by The Flower Shops on Facebook and announced on The Flower Shops page on Friday 12th March 2021. If the winner is ineligible, or cannot be contacted, or does not reply within 24 hours, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.

The competition is in no way sponsored or affiliated with Facebook.

Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at contact@theflowershops.co.uk

So, what are you waiting for? Let me know if you enter and I wish you the best of luck!

win a luxurious bouquet for Mum 2021