< Previous50 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYSCHILDREN’S GIFTS1. The WOW Activity Table– This is an amazing wooden, multi-purpose activity table (£64.99) withplay scene, set at the perfect height for little girls or boys. It features a cute and colourful roadscene graphic and is ideal for use with any toy. It’s easy to clean durable surface makes it greatfor a host of other fun activities too. Suitable for ages 3+. www.wowtoys.com2. Chuggington Double Decker roundhouse- This exciting playset (£29.99) means children canrecreate favourite Chuggington episodes or imagine whole new adventures. Fans of the hitCBeebies show can take Chuggington everywhere with the Double Decker Roundhouse. Comeswith Brewster engine, roundhouse, track layout, engine lift and even includes a sliding 360° spinning turntable! www.tomy.co.uk3. Tiny Tatty Teddy My 1st Christmas Scented Bear - Part of the Me to You Tiny Tatty Teddy rangethis My First Christmas scented bear (£19.99) would make a unique festive toy for any baby. Thecharming plush with over-sized head and bright red bow smells strongly of soothing lavender –perfect for calming baby down, especially at bedtime. www.borngifted.co.uk4. Roaring Raa Raa - Fans of Raa Raa the Noisy Lion can now recreate the amazing world of theJingly Jangly Jungle in their own home! Little ones can help Raa Raa (£29.99) practise his bestroar for hours of interactive fun. Simply push down on cuddly Raa Raa’s head to make himroar – the harder you press on his head, the louder he’ll roar! www.tomy.co.uk5. Cuddly Turtle Tunes- Featuring brightly-coloured fabrics and textures designed to stimulatebaby’s senses, Cuddly Turtle Tunes (£22.99) has touch-sensitive, colour-coded patches on hisshell that each play a different note, so little ones can make their own music! The colours helpdevelop baby's vision and the musical sounds create auditory awareness. 6. Night Night Poo – This is a magical interactive bedtime feature plush (£29.99), perfect for creating a soothing bedtime routine. Choose from ‘night light’, ‘lullaby’, or ‘interactive’ mode.In interactive mode, one of five lullabies plays, Pooh’s candle glows, and he speaks to baby tosoothe them to sleep – helping to create a stress-free bedtime routine.Simply blow out the candle when it’s time for sleep!www.tomy.co.uk7. Pic ‘n’ Pop – The Pic ‘n’ Pop is the perfect toy (£19.99) to get totson the move! Pop and scoop for tons of run-around fun and brilliantplay. Click the button to launch a colourful ball from the chute, then simply rollover the ball with the popper unit to magically pick it up, ready for the fun tostart again. www.tomy.co.uk8. Motorbike Max – This friction powered motorbike is Motorbike Max (£11.99). He comes with a realistic enginesound and flip-open picnic hamper. It’s a five-piece set thatkids will love! It’s part of a wider range of fabulous characters that all go together, including the WOW tablewe are giving away! www.wowtoys.com12345678048-063:Layout 1 12/11/12 11:01 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY 51910111213CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS9. The Sith Infiltrator easykit – Darth Maul’s personal space cruiser (£26.99) as featured in the first three episodes of Star Wars, this is a kit suitable for any fan of theiconic series. In 35 parts it will keep any sci-fi fan busy for the Christmas holidays,guaranteed! www.revell.eu10. Pikachu – Everyone knows Pikachu by now, but this plush toy version (£29.99) islovely. One of the enduring characters from Pokemon, he’s sure to raise a smile!Sadly doesn’t come with a pokeball, but he’ll look just as good wrapped up underthe tree (if his ears don’t give him away!) www.tomy.co.uk11. Starplayer – This is an action-packed board game (£27.99) for children and adultsalike, you can play a full 90 minutes or simply a 45-minute half game! The race is on towin the Starplayer Cup and you’re the manager of a top-flight football team. With bigdecisions to make, it’s full of drama and excitement!www.inspiredgames.co.uk12. Orchard Toys- have given us a bundle of some amazing games from their rangeto give away. We like the child-friendly and educational feel of these games. They remain fun while teaching children cognitive skills such as colours, pairs andhand/eye co-ordination. We have Round and Round (£15.95), Giant Road Jigsaw(£13.95), Jungle Express puzzle (£9.75) and Doodlebugs (£7.50) so Christmas will be afun one! www.orchardtoys.com13. Logo What Am I?/Logo The Best of TV and Movies – Here’s a great bundle ofgames! Do you think you know logos? Well here’s your chance to find out! Play LogoWhat Am I? (£24.99) and Logo The Best of TV and Movies (£29.99) this Christmas forhours of family fun! www.drumondpark.com048-063:Layout 1 12/11/12 11:01 Page 4What’s your Best, worst & dream gift?Every year, the kids presents are always the best gifts. The sentimental value of these presents reallysums up the Christmas spirit for me. While not the worst present I’ve ever received, it’s safe to say givingSarah a fridge freezer for Christmas wasn’t one of my best ideas despite my good intentions. As for adream present, a starring role in Downton Abbey (or similar) would be quite niceJonathan Pass, Charlotte House Hotel, Lincoln““CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS14. Sophie’s House – This is a really pretty, 3-storey doll’s house (£89.99), painted in pastelsinside and pretty in pink all over. It features plenty of space for dolls and has two opensections to let you get inside. The dolls and furniture are sold separately but you’ll lovechoosing what goes inside!www.dollshouses.co.uk15. Hulk and Cinderella costumes – Do your kids like to dress up? Of course theydo! There’s some fantastic costumes available, all of the Marvel Avengers areavailable, so you can be The Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor orSpiderman (£22.99) and equally a range of princesses are available too! Becometransformed into Cinderella, Rapunzel, Belle, Sleeping Beauty or Snow White(£14.99)! We have a Hulk and Cinderella to give away!www.smythtoys.co.uk and www.argos.co.uk16. Dear Zoo Elephant– This little elephant (£13.99) fits in his box justright and it means you can take him everywhere! A perfect gift for all occasions, we have one elephant to give away, the sign says ‘Veryheavy!’ but don’t worry, we’ll cover the postage!www.dearzooshop.co.uk17. Blue Miffy – Miffy is an old favourite for a reason, known as the‘cute little bunny’ this is perfect for a newborn, we have a babyblue version (£9.99) to give away, so get in touch!www.miffyshop.co.uk18. Octopals - These water-friendly toys also make fantasticgifts (£12.99), featuring a mummy octopus pourer and eight little squirters, Octpals means eight times the fun! The baby octopus squirters can stick to the side of the bath or to the tiles –tots can even play a number matching game at bathtime, aseach octopal has its own number which matches the right placeon the base. www.tomy.co.uk141516171852 LINCOLNSHIRETODAY048-063:Layout 1 12/11/12 11:02 Page 5CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYSCLOTHING1. Oliveira range – This range of footwear is both practical and stylish! Oliveira is a new designer shoe brand that brings unique style to all the places you are going this season. Thefirst collection of nine ‘toe post’ shoe designs and fabulous Olivellies boots is available throughOliveira’s online store. We have one pair of boots or shoes to give away, so send us your shoe sizeand if you want the Colombo style (£90) or the Star boots(£60).www.oliveira.uk.com2. Helen Rochfort handbags – Helen Rochfort bags come in a metallic finish and are scentedto give you a hint of what’s on the design. We have a sweet-smelling Candy Queen bag(£65) that’s just gorgeous. With a chunky diamante clasp, pink satin interior and silver ribbon surround it will turn heads! www.helenrochfort.com3. Jack Brodie Cashmere Range – This 100% cashmere knitwear would make a perfectChristmas gift for women - being such basic styles in neutral colours means they are suitable even for those more difficult to buy for! We have a beautiful grey cardigan(£89)to give away! www.thestylestandard.co.uk 4. Alfa Romeo Pocket Squares - Alfa Romeo has launched a new campaign in aid of Heart ResearchUK, encouraging fashion conscious members of the public to ‘get smart for hearts’ by wearing one ofsix specially designed pocket squares to support the charity’s fight against heart disease. Wehave six different designs to give away (£14.99 each). Handmade in Italy using 100% Italian silk, designers include Peter Jones CBE, Team GB long jumper ChrisTomlinson, actor Tom Ellis and fashion label PPQ and 2012 Alfa RomeoYoung Designer of the Year Janine Clark. www.alfaromeo.co.uk5. Celia Lindsell Giant Red Regency French Lavender Bag– Usethis giant and sweet-smelling bag (£14.99) to keep your clothesfresh in a drawer or a wardrobe! You can even lay it in your bedto help get you to sleep. Lavender is the most natural way todrift off and this bag has it in droves. The design is also stunningand would be a perfect decorative item too! www.celialindsell.com6. JimJamz – We’re bowled over by these cute pyjamas, packaged in pretty jam jars and presented complete with Ginghamand ribbon to make it not only a practical and much-needed gift,but also a great-looking item to unwrap for mums this Christmas. We have two designs to give away, areindeer design for Christmas and a fruity design too! www.jimjamz-gifts.co.uk123456LINCOLNSHIRETODAY 53048-063:Layout 1 12/11/12 11:02 Page 6What’s your Best, worst & dream gift?The best present was form my mum & dad when I was 8, I got a three-storey Barbie house that I had wantedall year. It was completely decked out with everything Barbie could ever need! My worst was last year, I got abag of frozen peas and a toy hamster off someone and I have no idea why! I’m a bit of a shopaholic so a walk inwardrobe with a shoe closet would be my dream present!Victoria Adams, The Lincoln Hotel, Lincoln““CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYSA GOOD READ AT CHRISTMAS1. Bond Set - For the 007 fans among you we have a set of three Bond-themed prizes here,a set of 50th Anniversary postcards (14.99), James Bond: 50 Years of Movie Posters book(£35) and Bond On Set: Filing Skyfall (£25), which covers the filming of the most recent filmin the series, Skyfall. www.dk.com 2.Top That Set- This set of books from Top That publishing are suitable for younger children.When I Dream of Christmas (£6.99), Popstar Experts Doodle (£9.99), The Froobles First Words(£7.99) and Monster Mayhem (£7.99) provide the chance to learn, doodle and draw andare sure to light up kids’ eyes on the big day! www.topthatpublishing.com3.Lego Set- Lego is still going strong as a Christmas favourite and here’s a bundle of twobooks on the famous bricks that will have kids and adults equally excited. See the entirehistory of the Lego brand since it’s invention in The Lego Book (£25) and build along with astory with the excellent Lego Friends Brickmaster book (£18.99)! www.lego.com4. So You Want To Start Keeping Chickens?– This is an eggselent little book, by localkeeper of chickens Mark Burrows. It offers practical advice for those who are new to thesubject, but also offers insight to those used to keeping hens and roosters too! Available atAmazon in e-book format for just £3.04 or in paperback for £8.95, it’s sure to give you greatsuccess in a hobby more and more people are taking up! www.lulu.com5. Dam Busters- The Race To Smash The Dams – With a local link, this historical book (£9.99)is full of insight into the famous campaign from 1943. Written by historian James Holland,it’s a fantastic way to paint a picture of the famous bouncing bombs and the way inwhich it changed the war effort. www.randomhouse.co.uk6. Egypt In England– Here’s a book for the historian in you, giving a detailed account ofthe influence of Ancient Egypt on our architecture and interior design. Chris Elliot exploresfifty Egyptian buildings to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, so it’s a real link to the past! (£25) www.english-heritage.org.uk7. The What On Earth? - Wallbook of Natural History – Christopher Lloyd and Andy Forshaw,this book (£9.95) folds out to a massive 2.3 metres to put on your wall! Charting everythingfrom the dinosaurs to modern day beasts and birds it’s suitable for any budding naturalistor David Attenborough! www.prezzybox.com8. Kiddiwalks in Lincolnshire– Want to get more active with your kids? Then Lincolnshirehas some of the best walks available! This book (£7.95) is suited to those with little legs asno routes exceed 3 ? miles and rarely scale hills or climbs. Get out there over the Christmas break, especially if it’s snowing! It will be a magical day out. www.countrysidebooks.co.uk1234567854 LINCOLNSHIRETODAY048-063:Layout 1 12/11/12 11:02 Page 79. Annuals – It’s that time of year again, the annuals are out and kids will want theirfavourites to go with all their others! We have the 2013 annuals from everyone’s fave boyband One Direction (£7.99) and a pretty in pink Hello Kitty annual (£7.99) to give away.These look great and would make a great addition to your little one’s pile of presents!10. Mary Berry’s Complete Cookbook– You’ve seen her judging other people’s baking,now take a look at over 1000 recipes from Mary’s personal collection (£25). You mighthave had enough of cooking by Christmas but perhaps Mary can inspire you! We like thesound of her cakes, yum! www.dk.com11. Ustar Novels– For a book with a difference this Christmas, why not go for a personalised novel (£16.95)? Your child’s name and other family/friends can be added tofamous novels including Alice In Wonderland, The Railway Children and many more. Wehave five copies to give away, so get in touch! www.ustarnovels.co.uk12. 500 Shakespearean Sonnets– Enjoy the work of the bard in poetic form. You mighthave seen the plays, but have you ever explored his varied and sometimes racy verse?Here’s your chance with 500 gathered sonnets (£14.99). www.duckpaddle.org13. When the Siren Calls– This novel by Tom Barry (£7.99) focuses on a woman who appears to have it all who gambles her life on the siren call of passion, excitement andlust in the Tuscan sun. Fans of erotic thrillers will love this and is a great introduction to thework of a promising young writer. www.tombarrywrites.com14. Mr Men and Little Miss Glitter Collections– Here we have a collection (£23.92 each) ofthe infamous and popular Mr Men series, join Mr Nosey, Mr Tickle, Mr Happy and manymore of the Mr Men and the Little Miss gangs as they have fun at Christmas! We have oneset of each to give away, but readers can also get each set for just £10 plus postage fromwww.kidsiqbooks.com by following these instructions: 1. Register an account on the website. 2. Place the item in your basket first and go to ‘Checkout’. 3. Enter MRGLITTER orMISSGLITTER in the green discount box and the price will change automatically!15. Harper Collins Set- This set covers all ages in style! From the classics like The Hobbit(£7.99) and Winter Story (£6.99) to the modern hits like This Moose Belongs To Me (£11.99),Ruby Redfort (£12.99) and The Octonauts (£12.99) it’s a great addition to any children’sbookshelf! www.harpercollins.co.uk16. Penguin Set – Here’s a set that will suit parents searching for that special literary gift forprimary school age kids with advanced reading skills. Penguin have sent us the amazingHeroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena (£12.99), the poetic and thrilling Reached (£9.99)and The Empty Stocking by Richard Curtis (£6.99) all of which will keep kids quiet well intothe new year! www.uk.penguingroup.comCHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS910111213141516LINCOLNSHIRETODAY 55048-063:Layout 1 12/11/12 11:03 Page 8CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYSSTOCKING FILLERS1. Blend collective unwinding candle - Made from 100% natural soy waxcombined with pure essential oils, this relaxing blend of sandalwood,Frankincense, cedarwood and neroli essential oils has been carefully puttogether for its deeply relaxing, sultry tones (£25). The brand was nominated for a packagingaward earlier this year and you can see why. This would be the perfect stocking filler.www.blendcollective.co.uk2. Pugs might fly! – This is a new product that is getting some attention from celebrity pug loversJonathan Ross and Brix Smith-Start! On first look, these look like flying pigs in the classic pigeon positions on a wall, but look closely and these are cute winged pugs! Available in several colours(£50), we have a set of the black pugs to give away! www.pugsmightfly.co.uk3. Boxed Nativity scene– We love this tiny, yet perfectly-formed Nativity scene (£19.99). Perfect for the mantelpiece or even the kitchen table, it’s a wooden and hand-crafted setthat will captivate everyone who sees it. Traditional yet contemporary, it’s one of those musthaves in our opinion! www.borngifted.co.uk4. Handmade and personalised Merry Christmas signs– We have 8 of theseamazing signs (£6.99 each) to give away all to one lucky reader. If youwant to win these, then include the 8 names you want to appear and wewill arrange it in time for Christmas! Fantastic!www.gemmajanedesigns.co.uk5. Zippo Fire Starter Kit - Impress your mates with a never ending campfirehelped by the Zippo Fire Starter Kit (£20.75). Just a flick of the wheel ignitesthe unravelled tinder stick to spark a great night under the stars. With theBritish weather being notoriously unpredictable your campfire need not bean added worry! www.zippo.co.uk6. Standeazy – These are cute and useful stands that work with smart-phones to let you have somewhere safe and stylish to stowyour phone (£4). Available in a variety of designs, we have a bunch to giveaway! www.standeazy.com7. Nelsons Arnicare bath and massage balm- Enriched with extracts of Arnica montana, known for its invaluable natural properties and addedto a bath these products (£8.15 each) can help to soothe and relax.Calendula, Evening Primrose and rich Sweet Almond Oil naturally hydrate and nourish the skin. The Lavender and Grapefruit essential oilswill help to calm senses and relax the mind, essential before headingback to work in January! www.arnicare.co.uk8.Lush goodies – We’re big fans of Lush here at Lincolnshire Today.With a Christmassy series of cosmetics, we’re proud to offer this bundle of goodies for those who like their smellies. We have theSnow Fairy gift box (£11.95), From The North Pole gift box (£26.50)and a Bubblebeard Bubble Bar (£4.95) to give away as a set, soyou’ll smell lovely well into the new year!www.lush.co.uk1246783556 LINCOLNSHIRETODAY048-063:Layout 1 12/11/12 11:04 Page 9““What’s your Best, worst & dream gift?My best present ever was a tan leather bag from my mum - that was about 18 years ago and I stilluse it now. The worst has to be a lottery number predicting ballpoint pen - it clearly didn't work! Mydream present this year would be a boyfriend – or rather a man-friend! Preferably Hugh JackmanJosie Rossington, Follie, LincolnCHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS101213119. Garden Centre Group decorations – These modern, yet retrodecorations have us captivated, with toys, animals and traditional designs included in this bundle of nine decorations,we envy whoever walks away with these. Available via thewebsite below or at many of the county’s garden centres!These will make your tree look incredible!www.thegardencentregroup.co.uk10. Spongebob Earplugs – Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?Everyone’s favourite sponge, Spongebob Squarepants of course! Here’s agreat idea (£4.99 for a set of three plugs) for kids just learning to swim, some waterproof earplugs!Swimming will no longer be uncomfortable and you’ll never lose these as they are bright,Spongebob yellow! www.boots.co.uk11. iPawd – For high-tech doggies with a sense of fun, this squeaky, heard-wearing toy is greatfun. Soft and plush, it can be machine-washed for when your dogs have salivated all over thescreen! We love Bruno’s Toybox, the people who make the iPawd as they also have a Fur-rari Bed, a ‘Sniffany and co’ blue box and a load more funny treats for petson their website! www.brunostoybox.co.uk12. Beer Bottle Chillers – It’s sometimes hard to find a great gift for a bloke,right? Well here’s a great one, a way to keep beer cold without freezingyour hand! These great beer chillers (£9.99) are a great gift that any beer-swilling man will love. Perfect for the Christmas period and forwatching the footy, it’ll become a regular household item in notime! www.cellardine.co.uk13. Topps bundle – Topps have some of the best collectiblecard games ever, their range extends to not only the PremierLeague, but WWE wrestling cards and the incredibly cuteMoshi Monsters too! We have a bundle that is sure to please kids wholove collecting. www.topps.com9LINCOLNSHIRETODAY 57048-063:Layout 1 12/11/12 11:04 Page 10““What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?You really can’t imagine a four year old lad in a battery operated jeep to cause as much havoc as I did!I fell in a pond, destroyed the garden and crashed into a number of vehicles around the area, but mylittle jeep soldiered on. This was by far the best Christmas present by far, but my family disagree!Leon Murray, Marketing Executive, GrimsbyCHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYSCOSMETICS1. Julie Verhoeven Scarf, Body Silk Spray set - A legend in London fashion circles, Julie is fashion royalty and this limited edition piece will be perfect forany wardrobe. Few things are more alluring than beautifully smooth silken skin,lightly adorned with a delicate wrap to chase away the evening chill. The printis a Limited Edition design and comes with an amazing fragrance (£65).www.espaonline.com2. Animal Set - Animal is a funky range of cosmetics that youíll love this Christmas, adding a touch of femininity to action and adventure! We have abundle of Animal products to give away, which includes a nail varnish collection(£10) and a Freerider collection (£18) but we urge you to check out the range!www.boots.co.uk 3. True Colours- Frontcover Cosmetics take the latest catwalk trends and turnthem into ready to wear make-up collections, drawing direct inspiration fromboth beauty and clothes seen at fashion week from designers such asGivenchy, Chanel and Alexander McQueen. We have a True Colours selectionof nude shades for eyes, lips and nails (£25). www.frontcovercosmetics.com4. Leo Bancroftís gift sets - Celebrity hairdresser Leo Bancroftís gift sets are idealfor stocking fillers and under £10! Leo is the regular face of ITV This Morning, hewon The Salon, and has a large celebrity clientele. His 3 sets include his IrresistiblyShiny and Blissfully Bouncy card gift bags (£6), and the Blissfully Bouncy WeekendBag (£15). www.leobancroft.com5. RCH Set - RCH, or Royal College Hall is a range of cool and funky cosmeticswith a literary and retro look. We have the Colour Encyclopedia Face Pallette(£10), the colour library nail polish collection (£10) and the Trim and Proper Manicure set (£8), this range takes you from Beauty School Dropout to Beauty School Knockout! www.boots.co.uk1234558 LINCOLNSHIRETODAY048-063:Layout 1 12/11/12 11:04 Page 116. Merumaya set - Merumaya Integrative Effective Skincare is an evolutionary newrange, created by Maleka Dattu. With almost three decades working at the helm of market leading cosmetic brands, Maleka has harnessed her knowledge and experience to create a new concept of ëintegrative, effective skincareí made righthere in Great Britain. We have an Eye Cream (£24.50), Youth Serum (£34.50) and aCleansing Balm (£14.50) to give away. www.merumaya.com7. Lush Wonderful Christmas box - This is the motherload of Lush products! With moreproducts than you can shake a stick at, this box (£99.95) contains Snowcake soap,Cinders bath ballistics, a Magic Wand Bubble Bar, a fizzing Party Popper bath ballisticand a Midnight Massage bar as well as a host of other items. For the Lush fan, this willlast long, long into the new year! www.lush.co.uk8. Oriflame set- Oriflame has a festive collection called Sparkle in Paris, inspired bythe sparkle and glamour of Paris during the festive season. The collection includes aëSparkle in Paris perfumeí which combines the sensuality of Vetiver with the dynamicfreshness of Boysenberry and sparkling Champagne Accord. We have Bath andShower Gel (£4.95), Shimmering Body Lotion (£5.95) and a Lip Gloss (£4.95) to giveaway! www.oriflamestore.co.uk9.Sunjunkie Tan Safe Shower Gel- For those warmer months, this is an amazingshower gel (£25.98) designed to treat your skin after tanning. It is gentle, so won’t stripyour skin or harm it! www.sunjunkie.com10. Di Palomo set- This natural and sweet-smelling set includes a relaxing candle,some hand and nail cream, bath and shower gel and a body lotion that will help yourelax and uwind. (£22) www.dipalomo.com678910CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYSLINCOLNSHIRETODAY 59048-063:Layout 1 12/11/12 11:04 Page 12Next >