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The Big October Giveaway! Win a £20 Amazon Voucher

I cannot believe it is October already! This year has seriously flown by, don’t you agree? I have had a great 2019 so far when it comes to my blog and currently, I am working hard behind the scenes to figure out how to take One Frazzled Mum to the next level for 2020. I hope it brings as many big things for me as this year has!

Seeing as my summer blow out competition was a big success, I thought I would do an October giveaway too! You know the drill. But before we get to that point, I want to share with you some of my favourite posts from this year so far and let you know what to expect in the run-up to summer.

My Favourite 2019 Blog Posts.

Back in April, we celebrated the end of birthday season with a bang at Haydock Racecourse*. It was my youngest niece’s 6th birthday and boy did we have the best time ever! We followed that up with a trip to Blackpool over Easter Monday and visited two of our favourite places, Coral Island* and Madame Tussauds*.

young girl wearing glasses and a dress with a hula hoop

three women stading outside coral island blackpool with a man in a thor costume behind them

tow girls posing with a captain marvel wax figure at madame tussauds blackpool

I wrote some on-topic blog posts, which I don’t do a lot of these days and my series, The Order of the Whitening is coming to its conclusion too. I hope to have this wrapped up at the end of the year. If you like reading something different and are a fan of fiction, then you need to check out my fiction section. There is some good stuff there, even if I do say so myself!

Christmas and One Frazzled Mum.

This year, I will be putting together some gift guides and I have some lovely gift ideas. I try to keep to gifts I would usually buy myself and of course, there will be a post for those all-important aunties bags too! There may be some other bits thrown in there too and eventually, I hope to get live my post from our visit to the Warner Brothers Studios and the Harry Potter Tour! It is written up, I have over 100 images to sort through though for the post.

The Big October Giveaway!

With all of that out of the way, I would like to show my appreciation for you all sticking with me this year and host another £20 Amazon Voucher giveaway. The competition will be open worldwide and the voucher will be offered as currency equivalent for the winner eg $20 USD. The voucher will be sent directly to the winner’s email.

Terms and Conditions for the Big October Giveaway

    • The competition is run by One Frazzled Mum.
    • The prize is for one £20 Amazon voucher or currency equivalent sent via email (eg $20USD, 20EUR etc).
    • Details entered into the Gleam widget will be used only for the purpose of checking correct entries and choosing a winner. Details are not stored once a prize has been received by the winner.
    • The competition will run from 04/10/2019 until 31/10/2019.
    • The winner will be chosen within 7 days of the competition ending.
    • Please allow up to 28 days for delivery.
    • Please enter all the options correctly. Incorrect entries will be void.
    • Bulk or third party entries are not allowed. Multiple entries from the same IP address will be void.
    • Competition is open worldwide.
    • Over 18’s only.
    • The prize cannot be swapped or exchanged for cash.
    • The winner consents to their details being displayed on the widget and upon request.

october giveaway

*Items marked with a * were gifted experiences*

Comments

Kate Davies
October 31, 2019 at 11:06 pm

Christmas with all the family.



Anthony Green
October 31, 2019 at 10:02 pm

2 weeks off work



Jennifer Toal
October 31, 2019 at 9:32 pm

Being a hermit and going into hybernation early nights tucked up in bed



Gillian McClelland
October 31, 2019 at 9:32 pm

Spending time with family, getting all cosy on the couch with hot chocolate and blanket watching xmas movies



Denise walton
October 31, 2019 at 9:24 pm

I’m looking forward to Christmas I love it with my family



Jeanette Leighton
October 31, 2019 at 3:55 pm

I am looking forward to Christmas because I get to see all the family and have fun together



Diane Carey
October 31, 2019 at 12:03 pm

I’m looking forward to Christmas and doing things with my granddaughter. I’m also going to enjoy having a break from doing outdoor jobs, which will enable me to find time to catch up on other things



Helen R
October 31, 2019 at 11:22 am

Seeing family I haven’t seen for a long time at Christmas.



Sinead ORourke
October 31, 2019 at 11:06 am

spending time with my dogs.



MERYL THOMAS
October 31, 2019 at 10:40 am

Looking forward to Christmas, which is a magical time of the year



Melissa Lee
October 31, 2019 at 10:27 am

I always look forward to Christmas. This year I am hosting for the first time ever and can’t wait!



Tammy Neal
October 31, 2019 at 7:02 am

Having the family altogether x



A S,Edinburgh
October 31, 2019 at 5:23 am

I’m mainly looking forward to the days starting to get longer again! That always makes the second half of winter a little more bearable.



Lynn Neal
October 30, 2019 at 9:41 pm

Christmas cooking!



greig spencer
October 30, 2019 at 6:05 pm

Looking forward to lots of family time at Christmas



paula cheadle
October 30, 2019 at 11:39 am

Seeing my grandson in December haven’t seen him since July



Sheri Darby
October 29, 2019 at 8:13 pm

Christmas – it is always so much fun



Christine Caple
October 28, 2019 at 4:20 pm

Christmas and cosy nights in.



James Travis
October 28, 2019 at 2:12 pm

Christmas and the festive football



Kim Neville
October 27, 2019 at 6:11 pm

The run up to Christmas and family do’s



Mel Pennie
October 27, 2019 at 1:50 pm

Two weeks off work!!!



Helen Arlow
October 26, 2019 at 5:39 pm

Cosy nights in 🙂



Tracy Baines
October 25, 2019 at 3:27 pm

cozy nights in with a takeaway, a good film and my partner Carl to snuggle up to



Julia Linsley
October 23, 2019 at 1:17 pm

I am hoping that it will snow as we get cut off in our village and I love it!



Maria F
October 22, 2019 at 9:41 pm

Seeing family that I haven’t seen for ages!



Nikki Hayes
October 19, 2019 at 11:35 pm

As always I am looking forward to the build up to Christmas, will be starting my Xmas shopping very soon. Wondering which advent calendar to treat myself and the husband to this year 😀



Janine Atkin
October 19, 2019 at 12:29 pm

i love lighting candles on the dark nights



Shelley Jessup
October 18, 2019 at 10:43 pm

Being able to dress in my luxury comforts like cashmere scarves & socks. I love being nice & snuggled.



jo liddement
October 18, 2019 at 2:15 pm

Any sign of snow in the winter and i will be outside taking photographs and making snowballs with my son.



Sophie Roberts
October 18, 2019 at 7:43 am

Spending my first Christmas in my first home!



Carole Nott
October 16, 2019 at 9:14 pm

meeting up with my family over the holidays



jules eley
October 16, 2019 at 11:29 am

Watching Christmas movies with the kids and putting the Christmas tree up!



Karen Usher
October 16, 2019 at 10:17 am

Bday, Xmas and for once Im getting the fire place sweeped and Im going to actually use the fireplace for the first time!



Fiona jk42
October 14, 2019 at 11:39 pm

I’m looking forward to Christmas and New Year’s Eve, but generally I hate winter as I don’t like cold weather.



Jodi Hill
October 14, 2019 at 9:38 pm

It’s my daughters 3rd birthday on Halloween and we’re surprising her with a trip to Disneyland paris, I’m beyond exexcitec )



Emma England
October 14, 2019 at 1:28 pm

Christmas! I can’t wait to get the tree up and start the Christ shopping. I’m always more excited for Christmas than the kids!



Susan Smith
October 13, 2019 at 6:28 pm

Snuggling up with my family on the sofa, watching Christmas movies



Lorna Ledger
October 13, 2019 at 6:23 pm

It will soon be Ilkeston Charter Fair and I love it! I love the food and all the excited faces!



Angie McDonald
October 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Celebrating my nephew’s 1st birthday and my niece’s 2nd birthday!



Susan B
October 10, 2019 at 5:51 pm

Not a lot as I am not keen on the cold and I worry about wildlife struggling in bad weather.
However, some winter mornings are delightfully clear and crispy and undeniably beautiful. I like to start the day having a hot coffee and looking at the cold frost melt.



Julie Howarth
October 9, 2019 at 10:38 am

Looking forward to lots of family time at Christmas



William Gould
October 9, 2019 at 7:57 am

I always look forward to the colder nights. Makes sleeping a lot easier and better. I hardly sleep at all in the hot. humid summers we have!



Sally Collingwood
October 8, 2019 at 10:02 am

Not working, I retired last year, so no more standing around on bus stops in the freezing weather



charlotte isobelle
October 8, 2019 at 9:57 am

We are due a baby in November so it would be lovely!



October 7, 2019 at 9:06 pm

Curling up under a blanket with a cuppa and a book whilst the weather howls outside



Nadia Josephine
October 7, 2019 at 3:00 pm

I am really looking forward to spending my first christmas inour new home! I will be making lots of memories



Michelle Smith
October 7, 2019 at 12:58 pm

I’m looking forward to the Christmas holidays



Dee Dunn
October 7, 2019 at 11:47 am

Love your photos!!



Andrew Ricketts
October 7, 2019 at 11:01 am

I’m looking forward to building a snowman with my kids



Ruth Harwood
October 7, 2019 at 9:48 am

getting away for a few days on my own, literally just me myself and I to visit some museums and art galleries xx



Fiona Paley
October 6, 2019 at 9:55 pm

I’m going to be moving to the countryside so I’m looking forward to some lovely snowy views.



Carol Thomas
October 6, 2019 at 9:05 pm

I know. Time flies by so fast! Even young people say it. Such a fast world we live in now.

I shop for Christmas all year round as too bigger family and affording it means I do it in the sales and throughout the year.

Means I can relax a bit more and not be broke



betsy ferguson
October 6, 2019 at 3:47 pm

a winter time caravan holiday with park homes in devon and a winter boat trip



Hazel Rea
October 6, 2019 at 11:10 am

Well since I broke my arm on Friday I’m looking forward to being able to cook etc. two handed again. I’m also really looking forward to Christmas.



Laura Pritchard
October 5, 2019 at 9:13 pm

Spending some time with my boyfriend when he finishes navy training.



Angela Kelly
October 5, 2019 at 3:26 pm

I’m looking forward to snuggling down on the dark nights.



Lindsey Stuart
October 5, 2019 at 2:43 pm

I am really looking forward to being a family of 4 instead of 3! We are expecting a baby in 7 weeks time! Very exciting!



Alison Johnson
October 5, 2019 at 2:09 pm

Having my garden winter ready for once. Planting winter pansies & primroses for colour & bulbs for the spring. Also seeing my son at Christmas as he started University 160 miles away from us & we wont have seen him for over 3 months.



Rebecca Nisbet
October 5, 2019 at 11:58 am

being able to have the log fire and and getting to wear my big wolly cardis!



Irene Gilmour
October 5, 2019 at 10:24 am

looking forward to my mum and dads 70th birthdays



Calvin
October 5, 2019 at 4:25 am

Looking forward to being snowed in.. cozy.



holly harmsworth
October 4, 2019 at 11:35 pm

Being able to wrap up warm and cosy and preparing for christmas my favourite time of the year



Gemma Hendry
October 4, 2019 at 9:42 pm

im most looking forward to christmas day and seeing my daughter open all her presents



Caroline Tinsley
October 4, 2019 at 8:58 pm

I’m looking forward to the winter birds returning and the leaves falling from the trees so I can see them!



Anthony Harrington
October 4, 2019 at 8:53 pm

I am looking forward to taking my little Grandson to some Christmas Fayres



Ellen Stafford
October 4, 2019 at 8:06 pm

Spending Christmas with my boyfriend x



Donna Loxton
October 4, 2019 at 6:35 pm

I haven’t made any winter plans as yet but I’m looking forward to some cosy nights in watching movies.



Iain maciver
October 4, 2019 at 6:07 pm

cosy nights in



Sheena Batey
October 4, 2019 at 4:58 pm

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire



Ritchie Dee
October 4, 2019 at 4:44 pm

Pumpkin spice baking



Solange
October 4, 2019 at 2:10 pm

I’m looking forward to our skiing holiday.



Margaret Gallagher
October 4, 2019 at 2:07 pm

Parties – halloween and Christmas – great way for all the family to come together



Catherine S
October 4, 2019 at 12:54 pm

I’m looking forward to firing up our log burner



Annabel Greaves
October 4, 2019 at 11:16 am

Lots of fun cosy family evenings watching DVDs



Sandra Fortune
October 4, 2019 at 10:55 am

Has to be Christmas love spending time with my 5 year old grandson it’s just magical when they’re little



clair downham
October 4, 2019 at 10:53 am

christmas





Priscilla Stubbs
October 4, 2019 at 9:56 am

I’m looking forward to Christmas. It seems to break the winter up with all the celebrations and family get togethers



Tracy Nixon
October 4, 2019 at 9:51 am

Christmas! I love it!



Felicity Williams
October 4, 2019 at 9:34 am

Watching episodes of Peppa Pig with my grand daughter Danielle in the warm sipping mugs of hot chocolate xx



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