Blogmas day 19!

In today's post for blogmas day 19, I am announcing some changes for next year. 

This page and some others will be moved to my archives. I will mainly be posting on my WordPress sites. 

I will having a page with all the links to my blogmas posts of 2019. 

So the pages going in the Archives is:

Fashion and Beauty 
My Gallery page 

I will let you know further if there will be any more changes. 

I hope you have a good rest of the week,

Many thanks


Carrie X

Hello and welcome to Blogmas day 4! Yes that is correct. If you would like to see my posts from the last 3 days then please go to my HOME page where you see links to these blogs. 

In Today's post I am going through some great offers that you may not have seen and would be fantastic as gifts for those special people in your life that you want to buy a gift for this Christmas. 

So lets kick start the Blogmas offers and gift ideas.

First one is an offer on the website Studio, who just for today Wednesday the 4th December have the JOOP eau de toilette spray  125ml for £14.99 saving you £4.00 on the their site today, please check out their offer on this item below:
https://www.studio.co.uk/shop/en/studio/joop-homme-125ml-edt-spray-p-23398132

They have also have a Mini Me dress for girls if you have kids of your own or within your group of friends and family. The one in the link below is now available at £3.00. Beware though this item is running out of stock, so you will need to grab it fast. 

​https://www.studio.co.uk/shop/en/studio/christmas/christmas-new-in-under-5/girls-christmas-mini-me-dress/45031517?swatchColour=Red

A great gift to wear on Christmas day, and then you can pass it down to another child too, so it doesn't go to waste once your child has grown out of it. 

There is a category if you go onto the Studio website and click on the left side of the page as you are looking at the screen and you select Christmas there is some items than you can find under £5.00, plus you can spread the cost.

Disclaimer: All offers on studio I am an affiliate for so any items purchased from them via my website I will receive a small amount of commission. 

These (in the picture above) would be a great gift idea, especially if you have friends or family who tend to travel a lot. I have these and they really help with your packing as you can divide you underwear, clothes, accessories and even use as a toiletry bag. They are just so versatile. 

Groupon who my husband and I use a lot, I recently purchased a bus tour around London to see the Christmas lights for my son, and they are doing these luggage bags for £5.50 each and you can buy between 1 to 5 bags. 

A QUICK CHRISTMAS HACK: You could use these instead of wrapping paper or a stocking, these to put little gifts in for people. Example a passport holder, luggage labels, new pair of socks, a set of headphones. You name it you can do it! 

There is a limited time on these bags so if you want them you will need to get in quickly. 

This is giving you 82% off of the usual price. Please luggage bags in the link below:

https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/luggage-organiser-716703110?p=8&nlp=&CID=UK&uu=e7e37ba9-be7e-411c-8fff-e1d43f482efa&tx=0&utm_source=merchandising&utm_medium=email&sid=d4405ab6-dc0b-4711-a5dd-d45979687f24_0_20191204&t_division=national-deal&date=20190412&sender=rm&s=body&c=image&d=deal-page

If you or your friends and family mainly ladies who love a bag and a backpack then check these out. They are Anti-theft Pom Pom Backpacks on offer at £14.29 saving you 64%. 

Why not get one for yourself this year. There is nothing wrong with buying yourself a gift, I am all for that and this would be great when Christmas shopping as sadly there are especially in London those who will pick pocket and steal items from bags not securely closed and take your belongings if you caught unaware. 

I must tell you about this APP. It is called Wish and is a new shopping site where you can purchase some items for free. YES THAT IS RIGHT! And can save you loads. 

I have used this for some gifts and items for myself too. One thing I would say is though is that you can easily over spend because items are so cheap, so to be frugal allow yourself a certain amount of items at a time and have a budget like you would when shopping on other sites and on the high street, as it can all add up. 

​https://www.wish.com/feed/xparam-5de695f0ac2ad769b5fba398?utm_campaign=5de6959bac2ad769b5fba397&uuid=144081ccafab41eda8daa6d757008eda&cmpgnid=5de6959bac2ad769b5fba397&ee=Y2F6emFjaGFsbG9uZXI0MEBnbWFpbC5jb20%3D&email_section=core_cids_0&rerank=5bbb3a857b65e01718c4d062&exzpl=ctp-2&filter=xparam-5de695f0ac2ad769b5fba398&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Wish+Discount&recvuid=5dd0a2e6f18c1103d1bd287b&iscommerc=1

​So there you are some offers and gift ideas for Christmas and I will post more as I continue with Blogmas, and remember to check these links below for some more of my content I post regularly and will be posting during Blogmas along with my Pinterest and social media sites too:

https://everyonecanbuildacastle.com/
https://everydaylivingandlifestyle.wordpress.com/
https://theparentingadventurestipsandtricks.wordpress.com/
https://theparentingadventuresthebirthofmyson.wordpress.com
https://sportsandfitnesspassion.wordpress.com/

Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/carriesrealworl/
 
Social media:
https://www.instagram.com/cazzasrealworld/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/carriesrealworld
https://www.facebook.com/Carries-Everyday-Living-and-lifestyle-261704010959953/
https://www.facebook.com/czavonuk/
 
Twitter
https://twitter.com/carrie82434764

Many thanks for reading, 


​Carrie X 

It is that time of year again where I have a lot of birthdays coming up, and I wanted to do some great gift ideas for her, because last month it was my birthday and that's where I got my inspiration from. Check out my blog post "My 41st birthday", if you wanted to find out what I got and what I did. 

Each year I do find it harder knowing what to buy. However today, I was watching an interview of an ex-footballer turned actor, see my blog post I published today called "We should love more/A lesson for us all" and in part of it he talked about what he always got his wife for her birthday and it was, he would fly her friends over to LA and that was her birthday gift every year. 

So this got me thinking. What are some of the best gifts you could give to those ladies in your life, whether it be a girlfriend, wife, sister, mother, auntie or bestfriend that would leave forever lasting memories and would really brighten up their day.

This is what I came up with. 

This doesn't mean spending your life savings, but why not if you like shopping, and yes I am talking to men aswell, as some do like shopping (not all of them stand there tapping their feet in impatience)  treat them to a shopping trip. If you are a lady who is wanting to do a good gift and have a day out with another lady friend or female family member, have a ladies day out and go to your favourite shops and have some retail therapy. 

If she asks why tell her, I want to take you on a shopping spree for your birthday. You can make a day of it. Find a local park to walk through and have lunch in (when the weather is good). My husband and I over the weekend just gone, had a lovely time up at the #southbank in London. 

A brilliant place to go for a day out. Not many shops, but many bars, theatre's, a cinema and some famous UK attractions.  

You could book a lunch or dinner table at a local restaurant after you've been shopping, to talk and reflect on the day you have had.

Take a selfie to remember and other photos. 

Or you why not get her pampered at a local spa or pay for them to get their hair done. There are loads of ideas on sites such as:

Buyagift.co.uk 

Virgin Experience Days 

Groupon

Nowadays there are plenty of music festivals, concerts and shows out there.

Does your girlfriend, partner, bestfriend or sister for example, love music?

Why not treat them to a summer music festival or concert. 

If you are on Facebook, keep your eyes open to the events advertised on there, as they often will do a sale price on events and you can click on the event and click going, and you will be sent a reminder via Facebook of the event coming up. 

Also if you log into your account and search local events on your page making sure you have added your location on Facebook, it will give you a list of all the events coming up in your area. 

Check out:

https://guides.ticketmaster.co.uk/gifts/

Exactly what it says. Why not if you are on a low budget invite your friend who's birthday it is to your house and cook them a nice meal, watch a movie and have a good old fashion sleepover. 

I think you are never too old for one of these, and me and my friends often did this before our kids came along, even in our thirties. You can each bring some food, if you are going to invite more than one friend to celebrate and put on some of your favourite tunes, put on your favourite PJ's or why not get some t-shirts designed or wear matching PJ's. Get out the photo albums and see if you recreate some of the photos from your past to add into your present time together. 

#everlastingmemories. 

Not gonna make this blog too long, so going to make this the last idea, but why not get her a handmade gift. You can get a load of craft items from Wilko, Poundland, The Works or Hobby Craft, and create a gift. You can personalise it, like a photo frame or a scrapbook with some old photos and new.

There is so much out there that it isn't about the materialistic items anymore, but about creating forever memories together. 

Why not check out my Homewares Page, as homewares are often great presents too, and my fashion and beauty page. 

If you have other gift ideas you wish to share then please comment below. I would love to hear your suggestions.

Many thank for reading, 


Carrie X  

As it is Mothers day in the UK on the 31st March 2019, I thought I would share some gift ideas. 

First of all check out Studio who have some brilliant offers for this Mother's day.
​Click on image below.

The other place I would always recommend to look is on amazon, they have some great gift ideas, check out link below:

www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_pg_2?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amothers+day+gifts&page=2&keywords=mothers+day+gifts&ie=UTF8&qid=1551620639

Looking for some gifts or new electrical items for  your home, then why not check these offers by Very 

This offer last up to the 28th February 2019.

They also got offers on Selected Winter fashion.

Offer ends until 9am 28th February 2019

Very have a big event where you get 30% off on goods. 

Up to 50% off of Selected toys now until the 25th February 2019

Looking to buy a nice gift for Easter or mothers day, why not purchase this 6 piece towel bale set  that will add a dash of 100% cotton colour to any bathroom at a price that suits everyone's pocket.

There are 12 different colours available. You get a face cloth, hand towel and towel.

Original Price: £22.99 now £4.99

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Why not treat yourself or someone to a lovely Ultra Teddy Fleece Duvet set.
Comes in Single with 1 Pillowcase or you can get a Double or King size, which come with 2 pillowcase.

Original Price: £39.99 now: £14.99 - £34.99

You can also get Ultra Cosy Teddy Fitted Sheets in Single, Double or King size

Original price was: £26.99 Now: £9.99-£12.99

​https://www.studio.co.uk/shop/en/studio/ultra-cosy-teddy-fleece-fitted-sheet-sgl

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​LOVE BRANDS!

​Check out those valentine gifts for him and for her

Between the 17th to 24th January, studio are offering discounts of 30% and 20% off selected Pierre Cardin and Skecher Boots. 

30% off the Mens range Pierre Cardin and 20% off Selected Skecher Boots. 

So be quick as this sale won't last for long. 

Great gifts for him on valentines day and some great gifts for her too, see below the studios offer on Skecher Boots

Skechers Keepsakes Freezing Temps Mid Boots was £62 now £39.99
https://www.studio.co.uk/shop/en/studio/skechers-keepsakes-freezing-temps-mid-bt/44915047
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Skechers Keepsakes Tribute Button Boots - Brown was £59 now £39.99 
nhttps://www.studio.co.uk/shop/en/studio/skechers-keepsakes-tribute-button-boot/44938187

Skechers Keepsakes Brrr Tall Boots was £67 now £44.99
https://www.studio.co.uk/shop/en/studio/skechers-keepsakes-brrr-tall-boot/44915101

Very have quite a few offers for the start of the new year.

UP TO 50% OFF SELECTED FASHION, HOME AND ELECTRICALS - FURTHER REDUCTIONS ON 100S of lines!

​UP TO 40% OFF SELECTED KIDS FASHION FURTHER REDUCTIONS ON 100S LINES 

​​UP TO 40% OFF SELECTED GIFTS, JEWELLERY AND WATCHES 

​SALE! SAVE ON SELECTED TOYS