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Sanctuary Spa giveaway results and hi, it’s 2014

January 16, 2014

Hi everyone.

Happy New Year!

Please forgive my recent radio silence, but my life has undergone the biggest change since giving birth to Dot 12 years ago. Yes, I’m now a single mum and I’ve moved back to the country of my birth – Geordieland.

It’s been a shock and still is.

I’m sure I’ll be writing loads about life changes and experiences in the days to come.

However, now is not the time. Now is the time to announce the winner of our Sanctuary Spa giveaway – nothing like a bit of pampering to make a girl feel special and cheer her up I think.

The winner of the Ultimate Girls Night In kit, which I posted about here is…

Louise Rah.

Congratulations Louise, email me your address and I’ll post your prize to you asap.

Now that I have a kitchen table to work at and a chair to sit on, normal service will resume. I also have a beauty giveaway lined up for next week so watch this space.

Lisa x

Lush giveaway – for Valentine’s Day!

February 15, 2013

How was your Valentine’s Day? I hope it was fabulous and you’re all loved up and ready for another great 40s Chic giveaway.

Today, just to stretch out those warm, fuzzy feelings of yesterday, we have up for grabs The Kiss Lip Gloss from Lush, packed full of shea butter, almond oil and organic mandarin oil for hydration and softness. It has a fruity scent but is not overpowering so won’t clash with your fragrance.

And, because we heart you so much we also have the Lush Spa gift set, containing a Big Blue Bath Ballistic, Peace Massage Bar, Stepping Stone Foot Scrub and Full of Grace Facial Serum.

The first three names drawn at random after the closing date will win a lip gloss and spa gift set – worth together a total of £30.45 each.

The next two names drawn at random will win a lip gloss, worth £5.50.

How does that sound? What a lovely way to finish a Friday afternoon.

To enter, all you need to do is

1) Leave a comment below saying why you would like to win
2) Follow the 40s Chic Facebook page
3) Follow 40s Chic via Google Friend Connect.

You can do both of these things in the sidebar to the right-hand side here.

Please don’t forget to leave some kind of contact details, such as your Twitter name or blogger address because if I can’t contact you, you won’t win.

Have a fab weekend y’all.

(One entry per person; please leave a twitter or blog address, or some other way to contact you, but not telephone numbers and preferably not email; UK giveaway only – sorry; entrants should be over 18 years old; one entry per person; the giveaway closes on 9 March and the winner will be chosen at random through random.org. Any questions just let me know).

Kiwiherb organic remedies for winter ills – giveaway

February 1, 2013

With the forever changing weather – snow, rain, wind and (thank heavens) sun, it’s no wonder we feel under the weather at times, coughing and spluttering our way through to spring. Never fear, 40s Chic has come to the rescue with our latest giveaway, designed to get you through this tough spell in one of the most natural ways possible.

Thanks to the guys at Kiwiherbs we have a few herbal lovelies to help soothe your cough, boost your immune system and banish dry lips (the chapped look just doesn’t work).

First up from our terrific trio is Marshmallow & Mullein Syrup. This herbal blend works for both dry and wet coughs, including the chest congestion and phlegm that often go with them, relieving inflammation and irritation in the respiratory tract.

Organic and 100 per cent natural, this remedy helps in the breakdown of catarrh, it also tackles the awful wheezing and tightness in your chest that often accompany a cough, as well as fighting infection.

The syrup, which also contains manuka honey, organic apple juice and natural flavourings, is suitable for children and adults, and can be taken diluted in water or straight from the spoon.

If your lips could do with a bit of TLC then pucker up and try this organic Calendula Ointment. The high strength formulation is gentle on the skin and hydrating, thanks to the beeswax and organic sunflower oil it contains. It is effective in kissing goodbye to chapped lips, and can also be used on cuts, grazes, eczema and blisters.

Calendula has long been a skin saviour in herbal circles, thanks to its potent healing ability – it improves blood flow to wounds and encourages the body’s natural healing processes. It is antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, and is gentle enough to use on children.

Antiviral Echinacea boosts your immune system and let’s face it, we could all do with a boost now and then. Take it to ward of colds and flu, or if you’re unlucky enough to be suffering already, then try it to help fight infection and hopefully, have you feeling better in no time. Kiwiherb’s Organic Echinacea Root Extract could also be for you if you’re stressed or anxious, as these negative emotions can also lower your immune defences.

For your chance to win this great prize, simply:

1) Follow 40s Chic through GFC (you will find the link in the sidebar to the right)
2) Like the 40s Chic Facebook page (again, you can do this through the link in the right hand sidebar
3) Leave me a comment below and also tell me you have followed and liked.

Go on, what are you waiting for?

For more information about Kiwiherb take a look at their website at www.kiwiherb.co.uk

(One entry per person; please leave a twitter or blog address, or some other way to contact you, but not telephone numbers and preferably not email; UK giveaway only – sorry; entrants should be over 18 years old; one entry per person; the giveaway closes on 21 February and the winner will be chosen at random through random.org. Any questions just let me know).

Giveaway – The Best of TV & Movies game

January 16, 2013

For the first 40s Chic giveaway of the new year I have a real treat for you – and a great way to spend quality family time together, snugly warm indoors while the snow falls outdoors, brrrrrr.

Drumond Park is offering one lucky, lucky person their best-selling Logo The Best of TV and Movies game, worth £29.99. Astound your friends with your stupendous knowledge of soaps, fantastic facts about film, colossal cookery know-how and realistic take on reality TV.

There’s TV and film trivia from Coronation Street, X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing, Miranda and Saturday Kitchen… to Bambie, Shrek, James Bond and Star Trek… and more. And it’s all played out on a traditional board, with theme cards, picture cards and pot luck cards. Not a flashing light or electrical lead in sight.

The kids can join in, too, as the game is suitable for ages 12 and up.

To enter, just follow 40s Chic at GFC and like our page on Facebook – you can do both in the sidebar here in just a couple of seconds. Sweet.

Then simply leave a comment below and also tell me you’ve followed and liked. That’s it! Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

For information on this and other great games from Drumond Park visit www.drumondpark.com.

(One entry per person; please leave a twitter or blog address, or some other way to contact you, but not telephone numbers and preferably not email; UK giveaway only – sorry; entrants should be over 18 years old; one entry per person; the giveaway closes on 14 February and the winner will be chosen at random through random.org. Any questions just let me know).

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