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Poppet Creations Cake Topper Giveaway

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017by thejoyoffive91 Comments

Cake toppers have become a hugely popular over the past year or so and give a really special feel to the simplest of cakes.

One lady has got these down to a tee and whether you are planning a special birthday or the birth of a little one, celebrating your wedding or getting the festive feel for Christmas then Poppet Creations has everything you need.

The lovely Tania runs a fantastic small business whilst juggling life as a busy Mum creating stunning cake toppers from single sided glitter card that make a real statement on any cake.

You can simply choose your wording and colour from the drop down menu on the site and your very own personalised topper will be ready within only 24 hours..perfect for last minute people like me!

If it was something a little different you were after then Tania can also create bespoke designs to fit to your specific needs.

If these toppers have caught your eye as much as they have mine then I am offering one lucky reader a chance to win a cake topper of their own.

Simply let me know what the toppers are made from in the comments below and the winner will be picked by random and announced on the 15th November.

Good luck!

T’s&C’s – The competition closes on 15th November 2017. The prize is non-transferable and nocash alternativewill be offered.

Children, Families, Family Life

Star Wars Spanning The Ages:R2-D2 Giveaway

November 21, 2016November 26, 2016by thejoyoffiveLeave a Comment

Star Wars has made a big come back over the past few years and much to my husband’s delight my youngest boys are now massive fans.

My husband loves everything about them and was so happy that the boys have taken on his love for the classic films too.

A few months ago after an afternoon of watching the newest film they took a trip to my mother-in-law’s to pull out all of his old toys from the loft where he found a huge box of treats that he had enjoyed as a little boy.

My husband is real hoarder – much to my annoyance but it’s times like this that I love his inability to get rid of anything.

The boys sat there playing for hours with familiar figures that have stood the test of time as much as the films have.

As the films have moved with the times so have the toys and the most exciting Star Wars toys I have seen this Christmas are the BB8 and R2D2.

The BB8 is just like having the real thing at home, with some many functions it really is a fantastic toy.

The remote control not only allows forward, backward and side to side motion it also rolls and spins around.

The BB8 has 20 droid speaking phrases and can even show emotions such as happiness, sadness, excitement and worry.

If this wasn’t enough there are some great sound effects, and a moving head. This is all done by voice activation.

The more well known character who has been around from the first ever film has been brought to life as a fantastically interactive character.

He is a activated by remote control and can spin, walk and produce great sound effects.

There is even a projection that allows you to see an imprisoned Princess Leia.

Here is a little snip it of them in action!

With Christmas fast approaching what better time than to join in with a great giveaway I am running for your chance to win one of these fabulous R2-D2 toys then click below and enter.

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If this wasn’t enough I am also co-hosting a Twitter party on the 30th November between 1-2.30 where we will all be having a chat about the R2-D2 and the BB8 with the chance of winning some Toysrus voucher which I sure will come in very handy at this time of year!

Children, Families, Family Life

DC Super Hero Girls Giveaway

April 22, 2016April 22, 2016by thejoyoffiveLeave a Comment

We may have had Cat Woman and Super Woman, but let’s be honest there have not been many ladies at the forefront of the Super Hero world.

That was until now as DC Entertainment have bought us the fabulous new animated series of DC Super Hero Girls.

They are a dynamic group of Super Heros on a journey to discover their own individual super power.

The series that is easily accessible by their YouTube channel has been a big hit in our house with both the boys and the girls loving the adventures they get up to.

I’m sure you will love the series as much as we do so please do take a look.

Along with this launch there is the chance for you to enter a fantastic giveaway of £100 Visa Giftcard. Please enter the Rafflecopter giveaway for your chance to win.

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Children, Festivals

Camp Bestival Advent Calendar

December 16, 2015by thejoyoffiveLeave a Comment

We’re are only a few days off of Christmas now but you still have a chance to open the doors of Camp Bestival’s super cool advent calendar for your chance to win one of their fabulous prizes!

There are so many prizes up for grabs from a holiday in the Isle Of Wight to a brand new washing machine.

The prize that I would put top of the list though is a family ticket with VIP upgrade to Camp Bestival 2016. What a wonderful Christmas present would they be!

Click on the link above to enter for your chance to win one of these spectacular prizes.

Baking, Cakes, Food, Reviews, Uncategorized

Baker Days Cake Review And Givaway

August 22, 2015August 23, 2015by thejoyoffiveLeave a Comment

With our anniversary only a week away I was so happy to be asked by the fabulous Baker Days to review their ingenious letter box cakes. There was a large range of designs to choose from and lots of yummy flavours. I opted for a personalised cake so that I could have one of our wedding pictures on the top.

When I first read that the cake would be sent in the post and simply popped thought the letterbox I must admit I was a little sceptical on what it would look like on arrival. I was amazed that when I opened the box and the pretty tin it was presented it there was a lovely, perfectly intact cake inside.

The image covered the entire cake and not just a topper like you normally get. It was perfect for a reminder of our special day.

We are a greedy family but this would easily give you four good sized portions. The cake itself was soft and moist and the icing was wonderfully sweet.

I will definitely be using Bakerdays in the future and would be very interested in trying out the personalised cupcakes as I find these a good option for children’s birthday parties as they save on the fuss of party bags.