Friday, 30 September 2011

Insomnia and noisy babies - the bright side!

Mummy, I'm HELPING you here!

Honestly, there is a silver lining to being awoken at 3.37am, and if you hop on over to Mrs Thrifty's blog you'll find out how it can help you win prizes. Yes, part 2 of my 'How to win Competitions' is up. Yesterday was an introduction and where to find the best giveaways, and today is where I'm actually giving away secrets to ensure that it's your name getting picked out of the metaphorical hat. Do go over and have a peek if you get a chance.

Many thanks to those of you who commented here or on the first part of the guest post yesterday. It's hard writing for someone else's audience, so I really appreciate those who took the time to say something. You know who you are!

Competitions are one of my favourite things - well, more specifically winning them - so I'm linking up to Mimi and Tilly's Favourite Thing on  a Friday.

Have a wonderful weekend
Lakota x

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22 comments:

  1. ♥ Miss Tea30 September 2011 at 14:06

    guess what? i'm still in loquax hahahaha..i'm getting hooked up by these comps, now! thanks to you! xx susan

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  2. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms30 September 2011 at 14:08

    Hi Lakota, yes, I've been avidly reading your tips. You are an inspiration! I've signed up for Loquax and I fully expect it to become an obsession. xxxx

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  3. Mimi and Tilly30 September 2011 at 14:42

    I'll be lost to the world of competitions now too! Thanks for your posts, you're an inspiration. Thanks for linking up iwth Favourite Thing On a Friday too, I love seeing waht everyone has loved each week! What's your best competition prize ever? I won a softball set when I eneterda colouring competition when I was eight and I've won two gorgeous giveaways since being a blogger. Em x

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  4. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]30 September 2011 at 14:59

    Probably the Debenhams dash or Bafta awards nominees goody bag - those celebs get seriously spoilt! There was a designer handbag, massage at the Dorchester spa, champagne, flight upgrades, vodka, makeup.., and loads more.

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  5. Unknown30 September 2011 at 19:13

    Have a great weekend to, dee xx

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  6. Unknown30 September 2011 at 20:24

    omg! What an adorable baby! I have come over all coooo-ey!

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  7. Magic Bean30 September 2011 at 20:51

    Hulloo.
    Nice to meet you. Thanks for visiting MagicBeans and leaving lovely comments. Ax

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  8. Unknown1 October 2011 at 02:06

    Your guest posts were full of so many tips. I'm bound to win something now. Your tip about local newspapers is so right as well, my friend's mum used to always win the competitions in ours.

    Thanks for your comments on my posts. I wouldn't class myself as a photographer, but I do know what a few of the different settings do (who actually uses ALL of the buttons?!) and I like experimenting.

    I'll let you know if I win anything ;) x

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  9. Vintage Coconut1 October 2011 at 02:27

    Adorable baby!
    I have luck with winning contests, but it never works for the darn lottery! *If Only* lol

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  10. doradadama1 October 2011 at 13:05

    Amor,
    cute bebe!
    I sometimes have luck with winning make up I once won Morrissey tickets with lottery a few hundres ,but thats it. it helps to win stuff if your a number 5 lifepath in numerology.

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  11. Elizabeth@rosalilium1 October 2011 at 15:03

    oh my goodness, that is one adorable baby! ;-)

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  12. Anonymous2 October 2011 at 04:00

    such a cute baby!

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  13. Style Eyes Ethical Fashion Blog2 October 2011 at 07:46

    Yes I know how you feel. My youngest is 4 now but we still have our fair share of early mornings. I often blog at 5am. I love the idea of winning competitions,although have never been very successful in the past, great post, I will have to try entering some!

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  14. Jenny 2 October 2011 at 08:53

    Hi there! Thanks for the wee visit through mimi and tilly! I'm certainly glad to have "met you"!..my competition entering muscles are about to be flexed...woohoo! :)
    ps...beautiful babe x

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  15. Vix2 October 2011 at 15:38

    Those guest posts must have taken you ages, there's so much information and it's a right good read, too.
    Sorry to be so late in commenting but I wanted to read it all properly first!
    Hope your weekend's been good. xxx
    PS Found the ring..hooray! The Borrower must have got fed up with it after having it for an entire week.

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  16. hippyatheart3 October 2011 at 17:10

    what a cute pics :)

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  17. Tasha3 October 2011 at 21:32

    I've been an avid comper for about a year no, with a few little wins, nothing big tho. I've foolishly got my obsessive compulsive mother into comping as well!

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  18. Anonymous4 October 2011 at 15:06

    Hi Lakota! Yes I'd love to join! Do I just follow the link you left?

    xx
    Lizzie

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  19. Jessica4 October 2011 at 16:28

    Just had a minor heartattack thinking you had become a mum again... surely I would have noticed the last time I saw you? Love your post about competitions over on A Thrifty Mrs... I will try and take advantage of my own new mum status as you suggest :-)

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  20. my thrifty closet5 October 2011 at 14:37

    our tips actually make sense and your style of writing always crack me up. Now it's beginning to dawn on me why I don't seem to be winning anything so far

    love,mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  21. Pearl Westwood5 October 2011 at 15:27

    I am yet to win anything but I sure am crossing my fingers!

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  22. Jewel7 October 2011 at 18:55

    I just saw the beautiful tea themed biscuit jar you bought Miss Tea for her birthday! Can I be very cheeky and ask where you got it from? x

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