Ever since I announced my pregnancy, one of my less-cheery colleagues would daily tell me to enjoy whatever I was doing in my spare time, because 'you'll not get a chance to do that again for 18 years'. He reckoned reading a book stopped with parenthood ("you'll never get past the first chapter"); ditto listening to music ("it's Twinkle, Twinkle from now on..") and even enjoying a bath ("there's always someone else who wants the bathroom...")
Well, parenting a newborn certainly is busy, and I don't know how single parents cope, and struggle too to consider how people do it *whilst looking after older kids too*... But there are still the odd moments in my life for reading (whilst feeding), music (my tiny man loves One Direction as much as I do, and I'm not embarrassed to say so..) and bathing.
And the latter relaxation time is where this competition comes in. It's a stonker: a chance to win a brilliant Pamper Hamper from Serenata Flowers, including:
- A Lavender & Chamomile Aromatherapy Set
- Salted Toffee Truffles
- Caramelised Butter Fudge
- White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- and Higher Living Organic Licorice Tea
All boxed up in a pretty willow hamper, that I'd definitely fill with baby sock / nappies / bath toys after use.
Here's how to win:
Because it might inspire everyone to give me chance to use it! ;)
ReplyDeleteI need a pamper as I have a cold - already!
ReplyDeletebecause i never get a chance to relax with 2 kids
ReplyDeleteAshleigh
I don't myself, but my wife does! She is brilliant and does so much and works so hard, I'm always looking to treat her!
ReplyDeleteMy Hubby deserves it more than me because he works so hard and I'd love to treat him.
ReplyDeleteBecause I would share it with my family & they deserve a treat because it's been a tough year
ReplyDeleteBecause I am moving house in 3 weeks or so while looking at universities for my daughter. Stress!
ReplyDeleteI don't but my wife sure does
ReplyDeleteBeing a stay at home mam with a husband who works away, plus elderly parents, I don't get much time to pamper myself. If I was fortunate enough to win. This would motivate me to relax and spend more time on myself
ReplyDeleteI need a pamper hamper because I've had an incredibly stressful few weeks.
ReplyDeleteHazel Rea - @beachrambler
because im in need of some me time
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely! I would love to win because I can't remember the last time i have pampered myself or relaxed properly for that matter.
ReplyDeleteat the moment i seem to be doing the work of everybody so need a rest and a pamper
ReplyDeletei'm pregnant with twins and it hasn't been easy, babies due on Christmas day and I cant wait. would love this yummy hamper as I gave up all caffeine food till I have my babies xx
ReplyDeletefor all the encouragement and support I give others it would be nice to treat myself once in a while
ReplyDeletetaking care of 5 children leaves me very little time for myself, this might just motivate me to take a little time out for me
ReplyDeleteWhat mummy doesn't need this beautiful hamper?! It is so nice to have some relaxing time to myself but with this hamper - it would be my cheeky excuse to!
ReplyDeletebecause i need a treat after all the sress of my upcoming wedding!
ReplyDeleteI have a 4 year old & a 6 month old....don't all mummy's deserve some pampering!?
ReplyDeleteBeen working a lot of hours.. pamper please.
ReplyDeleteI would share it with my grandma as she always deserves a pamper :)
ReplyDeleteI deserve one as ive been really busy lately decorating my new house to move into and would like a bit of relaxation and pampering
ReplyDeleteI have a very active 3 year old and work full time at a day nursery. I don't think I need to explain any further.
ReplyDeleteomg! this would be bliss for me, 4 kids of my own and a full time childminder this would be ideal x
ReplyDeleteI'd like to treat my sister to a pamper as she's had a rough time recently
ReplyDelete6 day weeks and a 9 month old puppy have left me in dire need of a pampering session!
ReplyDeleteOne newly walking toddler and one disabled 4 year old are killing me off slowly lol x
ReplyDeleteI think everyone deserves a little treat including me.
ReplyDeleteAs I work super-hard in the week and it would be nice to have some goodies just for me to relax one weekend!
ReplyDeleteMy partner deserves this hamper as he works so hard for me and is pushing himself physically to get fitter as well.
ReplyDeleteCurrently recovering from surgery and have more to come this year. A bit of pampering would go down very well indeed.
ReplyDeleteI suffer from chronic pain conditions and it would be lovely to have a pamper!
ReplyDeleteI have been so poorly with sinus problems for weeks now I would love something to relax me and this looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat woman doesn't, really?!
ReplyDeletei deserve this so i can pamper myself for once
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my Mother, who is my ROCK. I would love to treat her to this gift so that she can pamper herself and feel more like the Queen that she is.
ReplyDeleteWorking so much for very little...would love a pamper hamper for the weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't been very well recently this is just the pick me up I need
ReplyDeleteHubby just lost his job so wud love to pamper him to cheer him up.
ReplyDeleteMy baby is due next week and I am feeling sooo uncomfortable right now!!
ReplyDeleteBecause my 7 month old baby still hasn't mastered sleeping through the night & I could do with some serious relaxation!!
ReplyDeleteI would like to share it with my Mum - who deserves a good pamper :)
ReplyDeleteBecause I need to relax and have something for me!
ReplyDeletemy baby is 3 weeks old and came into this world via emergency c-section, she spent her first week in intensive care so we lost out on a week of at home paternity!! It has been a very rewarding but stressful month and a bit of pampering would be very much appreciated!!
ReplyDeleteI need a pamper hamper to relax and soothe my aching arthritic hips before the onslaught of Christmas shopping!
ReplyDeleteWould be nice to treat myself for a change :-)
ReplyDeleteI probably don't, but I would love to treat mum :) and I think she might share!!
ReplyDeleteBecause I am an overworked teacher
ReplyDeleteI am not sure I deserve the hamper more than anyone else but I would love to have the excuse to pamper myself. The hamper looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI would like to give the hamper to my gran in law, she is 92 and recently had a pacemaker fitted after a collapse, she could do with a bit of pampering.
ReplyDeleteJust like everyone else who deserves the Pamper Hamper ... I would be delighted to win .. to feel special for once .. instead of Work a holic by day and Mummy by night ... Good Luck Everyone xx
ReplyDeleteMy mum deserves it because she never takes any time for herself!
ReplyDeleteI deserve one for surviving life with two teen daughters
ReplyDeleteI've just come out of hospital and need to be pampered
ReplyDeleteNobody else will pamper me and I reckon I deserve it. Good luck to all
ReplyDeleteI've had a tough year health wise and hope I'm on the mend comps like this have got me through distracting me and giving me fun hoping to win ;)
ReplyDeleteby running my own business I find I never have time to pamper myself anymore so it would be very nice to get a treat
ReplyDeleteI would give it to my mom, as she is always on the go, looking after everyone in our family and very rarely does she take time for herself
ReplyDeleteBecause I don't get much time to myself with am 9 month old and baby on the way so this would give me the perfect excuse!
ReplyDeleteBecause I've had health issues for 2 years and they still haven't explored it properly and have no idea whats wrong!
ReplyDeleteSo I can send it to a friend in Derby who's having a cruddy time!
ReplyDeleteAfter running around after 3 kids constantly, think I deserve a little treat :-)
ReplyDeleteThe usual really - balancing work, family & other commitments.
ReplyDeleteneed a nice relaxing weekend break
ReplyDeleteBecause everyone deserves a little pampering. I would share this with my mum!
ReplyDeleteSo that I can share it with my lovely man who has been having a really stressful time lately x
ReplyDeleteMy daughter in law who has given me a beautiful grandson 9 days ago after 17 hours of labour.
ReplyDeleteI deserve a hamper because i ahve a 5 year old son who drives me up the wall asking question after question the thing is my son has asperges too and hard to deal with at times
ReplyDeleteI need some relax time!
ReplyDeleteI would like to send it to my Mum who is recovering from an operation.
ReplyDeleteI would give this to my daughter, mother to my 6-month old granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteI don't get much time for myself and sometimes its nice to just remind myself I need some!
ReplyDeleteBecause I spend enough time slaving over the housework all day x
ReplyDeleteTo recharge after many sleepless nights.
ReplyDeleteI don't particularly but I'd love to pass this on to my Mum for putting up with me all the time!
ReplyDeleteI would give it to my mum as she deserves it more than me!
ReplyDeleteI think my mum deserves this for Christmas.
ReplyDeletewho won?
ReplyDeleteLaura T! Well done to her.
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