It's the same every year - Christmas arrives and none of us know what to do. As snow hits the roads, cars grind to a standstill as everyone seems to forget how best to maneuver vehicles - a collective automobile insanity descends on society. Our elderly, the folks who spend 364 days per year refusing to leave the house, attempt to brave the weather and, inevitably, fall on icy pathways and shatter their pelvis. Kids across the land turn themselves into supergrasses on Santa's behalf as they look for reasons to get their siblings on the naughty list. They're like mini-Stasi officials but with much higher stakes.
Worst of all, and this is inevitable, none of us are anywhere near the end of our Christmas shopping lists. To add to the anarchical chaos around us, we each realise that getting gifts for others is a never ending nightmare. Jingle All The Way isn't simply a light-hearted family comedy - its a neo-realist depiction of the hell our lives have become. At this time of year there certainly is something in the air - its dread, panic and stress. (Combined with an essence of friendliness and kinship, of course, lest anyone think I am some type of Scrooge).
Thankfully, there's always good Sammaritans who understand the true nature of Christmas is the spirit of giving. The Totality, then, counts itself amongst this number as we have another competition on-site we hope can allay the concerns of at least one of our readers.
The latest giveaway here is the perfect prize for any of our readers who have a brother, cousin, male significant other, father or otherwise who they just don't know what to get for. The two item Man'Stuff bundle is exactly as it sounds - a gift set suitable for men!
One lucky winner (details on how to enter are below) can find themselves the recipient of a Man'Stuff by Technic shaving set (featuring a brush and cream) and an aptly named "Man Can" too. The latter consists of a hair and body wash, soap, nail brush, face cloth and a bottle opener also. Its an ideal stocking filler for any man to wake up to on December 25th!
To enter the competition to win this bundle of Man'Stuff products , simply log-in to the Rafflecopter form below with your name and email address - we promise not to share, or pass on, this data to any third parties but will use this information to contact you if your entry is successful.
Once logged in, you can enter the competition in up to three ways:
The first way to do this is to follow my Twitter account at @KCBFD . You can do this through straight through the Rafflecopter form.
A second way to enter is to click on the "Tweet about the competition" option on the Rafflecopter form to enter via a tweeted message.
Alternatively, or as an addition, please leave the name of what present you'd most like Santa to bring you in the comments. Whether its world peace, a Channing Tatum DVD box-set or anything else, I'd love to hear your answer..
Once you've done this, you can confirm you've left your answer by using the Rafflecopter form (click the "Leave a Blog Post" option and then select the "I commented" box).
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The winners are selected at random through Rafflecopter and will be chosen on December 7th and contacted shortly thereafter.
The prizes will be sent out upon confirmation of your win. There are no cash alternatives and entries can be disqualified at the judge's discretion. Entrants must be 15 or over and have a UK shipping address to enter. Maximum of three entries per person - one comment, one Twitter follow. one blog comment each.
Good luck to one and all!
i really hope santa brings me a nice pair of silver earrings!
Reply DeleteMy New Crown for my front tooth so literally all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth! :) x
Reply DeleteA silver necklace and some perfume, thanks.x
Reply DeleteI really hope santa brings me a bottle of gin
Reply DeleteI hope santa brings me some lovely scented candles and chocolates :)
Reply DeleteA banjo
Reply DeleteWould love something gadgety -Jan Humphrey
Reply DeleteI would really like a new pair of earrings
Reply Deletea new bike
Reply DeleteA new laptop - or a hammer to'fix' this annoyingly slow one ;)
Reply DeleteMargaret Clarkson
Reply DeleteIt would be lovely if Santa brought me some perfume
a hairbrush straightener x
Reply DeleteI'd love The Walking Dead boxset this Christmas. LOVE this tv programme.
Reply DeleteI hoping for a pair of warm sheepskin slippers!
Reply DeleteI'd really love The Walking Dead box set this Christmas. LOVE this programme.
Reply DeleteI'm hoping for a new phone!
Reply DeleteI have asked him for new boots!
Reply DeleteA new mobile phone
Reply DeleteI'm hoping for a new phone
Reply Deletesome travelogue books to read, and maybe a return air ticket to Australia!
Reply DeleteA new barbour jacket
Reply Deleteid love a nice bottle of perfume
Reply DeleteLots of books and new pj's!
Reply DeleteA National Health Service free at the point of need paid for by general taxation.
Reply DeleteIf I selected entries personally (rather than using the Rafflecopter random entry system), this would be my favourite. Excellent answer comrade.
DeleteSome slippers
Reply DeleteA Pandora bracelet
Reply Deleteim behind the times so i want an e-reader
Reply DeletePeace would be Wonderful. So maybe a nice quiet weekend away :- With delicious food, Spa facilities etc.
Reply DeleteRachel Craig
I'd love an iPad, but I'll probably get lots of books instead!
Reply DeleteA bike
Reply DeleteI am hoping for a new Jacket
Reply DeleteI hope santa brings me health and happiness. More important then anything that money can buy :) x
Reply DeleteI would love a DVD player
Reply Deleteopted for a santa beard this year instead of november, so gonna need some attention with these tools come january 1st
Reply Deleteid love a carpet for my lounge
Reply DeleteA new laptop would be splendid
Reply DeleteSome new perfume :) x
Reply DeleteI'm hoping for some new clothes.
Reply Deletei know i am too old but i really want a hatchimal x
Reply DeleteI hope santa brings me some chocolate!
Reply DeleteI'd love a new compact camera - I'm a blogger, and sometimes my phone just isn't good enough!
Reply DeleteSome new bed linen would be nice
Reply DeleteHopefully a lovely new watch
Reply Deletedvd boxsets
Reply DeleteSome new perfume, I'm on the last dregs of my current one!
Reply DeleteSome slippers (really boring but needs must)
Reply DeleteI'd love a IPhone but its not gonna happen haha 😂 x
Reply DeletePerfume
Reply DeleteI hope he brings me a slow cooker!
Reply Deletea nice laptop....
Reply DeleteAn iPad
Reply DeleteA new mobile phone!
Reply DeleteA light sabre would be cool...
Reply DeleteI would like a new FitBit as mine is slowly fading away!
Reply DeleteI'd be happy enough with some new pj's and a box of chocolates!
Reply DeleteSome new PJ's, a good book and some chocolate x
Reply DeleteA cozy dressing gown
Reply DeleteA new phone
Reply DeleteA diary and a charm for my bracelet :)
Reply DeleteLove to win
Reply DeleteA COAT!
Reply DeletePurely mercenary, I would like to please win a top prize Premium Bond.
Reply DeleteI'm hoping for an eternity ring :)
Reply DeleteI would love a toaster. And any form of alcohol!
Reply Deletea skype call from new zealand...that works good
Reply DeleteMy favourite perfume
Reply DeleteI hope santa brings me perfume
Reply DeleteI hope santa brings me something shiny and sparkly like a glam dress or jumper
Reply DeleteI'd like and an Apple watch - but I'm prepared for socks
Reply DeleteSome nice warm UGGs
Reply DeleteAn Iphone 7 in Rose Gold - In reality what I'll get is some shower gel!
Reply DeleteI would love a new perfume!
Reply DeleteI would like a Take That calendar.
Reply DeleteI would settle for a few days off!:)
Reply DeleteI would love some new hair straightners!
Reply DeleteA pair of new trainers and some perfume
Reply DeleteA new charm for my bracelet
Reply DeleteUnderwear, socks and smellies
Reply DeleteI hope santa brings me a terry towel dressing gown/bath robe :)
Reply DeleteI hope Santa brings me some very dark chocolate.
Reply DeleteHazel Rea - @beachrambler
I'd love some new running gear, specially some trainers!
Reply DeleteMan’Stuff Christmas Bundle for my hubby
Reply Deletehoping santa brings me some lovely smelling perfume xx
Reply DeleteA kitten!
Reply DeleteA guitar so that I can learn how to play x
Reply DeleteSome tickets to the Men's 100m final at the 2017 World Athletics Championships would be incredible. I really wanna see Usain Bolt's fairwell. x
Reply DeleteI'd love a Lumie clock to help me get out of bed on a morning.
Reply DeleteChocolate would be lovely or a new dressing gown
Reply DeleteI'd love a new coat
Reply DeleteSome new clothes.
Reply DeleteNice bottle of malt whisky
Reply DeleteA new fitbit would be fantastic.
Reply Deleteid like a tablet
Reply DeleteA new car!
Reply DeleteI'm hoping Santa brings me some new slippers!
Reply DeleteA pair of boots
Reply Deleteto be home from hospital x
Reply DeleteHope you get that too Hayley - sending my best wishes to you x
DeleteI'd love a hotel chocolat goody bag!!
Reply DeleteSome flights to Belfast to see my new nephew!
Reply DeleteI would love some Liz Earle goodies
Reply Deletetheatre tickets x
Reply DeleteI am hoping for the matching purse to go with the Radley bag I got for my birthday
Reply Deletesome scented candles , bath bombs and wax melts
Reply DeleteA Crockpot
Reply DeleteA big lotto win
Reply DeleteMy very own firestick so we don't have to have the daily battle of who's turn it is! 😂
Reply DeleteA warm pair of socks
Reply Deletea new warm coat
Reply DeleteI really hope santa brings me a new pair of ugg boots
Reply Deleteid love some books
Reply Deletea robot vacuum cleaner :)
Reply DeleteA new laptop.
Reply Deletetwo new tyres for my car would be a handy present
Reply Deletea birthday cake as its my 40th b/day on xmas day and ive never had a cake
Reply DeleteI need a new record deck
Reply DeleteI wish I could have a pile of cash this Christmas as I'm totally broke from trying to buy the kids their presents!
Reply DeleteSome makeup. But in my dreams I would love an ipad xx
Reply DeleteI would like some hair tongs
Reply DeleteA new computer , mine sounds like a helicopter taking off
Reply DeleteI hope that Santa brings a Hatchimal for my little girl, cos I cant blooming get one, that's for sure!! Come on Santa, you can do it!! XX
Reply DeleteI'd love him to bring me some more energy! But I think that might be rather impossible, so I'll settle for chocolate :)
Reply Deletesome warm fluffy socks
Reply DeleteA new watch hopefully
Reply DeleteA kindle :)
Reply DeleteA large bottle of Bacardi
Reply DeleteLots of chocolates
Reply DeleteA Hair Dryer!
Reply DeleteI hope Santa brings me some jigsaw puzzles.
Reply DeleteI really want some new running skins
Reply DeleteI hope Santa brings me a new car (I keep asking) but I doubt he will :)
Reply DeleteSnow
Reply DeleteI would love Santa to bring me lots of crafty goodies :)
Reply DeleteA fit bit would be great :D need it after the chocolate
Reply DeleteI am hoping for a FitBit for the gym :-)
Reply DeleteI would love a good book but know I won't get any as I have too many in the house already and have to declutter first before my partner will buy me anymore books.
Reply DeleteIm hoping for west end show tickets x
Reply DeleteI would love Santa to bring me Blink 182 tickets
Reply DeleteI would really love the boots from the link I sent my husband a couple of weeks ago. Very unlikely as he only opened the link today and the boots are sold out now!!
Reply DeleteA pandora bracelet
Reply DeleteSome goodies for my new home x
Reply DeleteI love chocolates and amazon gifts cards so i can buy lots of books! Im a huge reader and am halfway through writing my first book.
Reply Deletenew earrings
Reply DeleteA mobile phone that actually works!!
Reply DeleteIm hoping Santa brings me a man can to tame my partners beard and stop me from getting a rash x
Reply DeleteI would really love a radio.
Reply DeletePJ's! :)
Reply DeleteI'm hoping for a new laptop....and considering my partner is completely transparent to me....I know he's got me one....he thinks he's being clever and secretive 😂😂😂
Reply DeleteI'm hoping for some new DVD boxsets - One Tree Hill and American Horror Story!
Reply DeleteI'd really love some of those slippers you put in the microwave x
Reply DeleteI would some socks for a change.
Reply DeleteI would love a photo mug with my 3 girls pictures on it x
Reply Deletenew clothes :)
Reply DeleteI hope Santa brings me anything really, as long as my kids are happy then Im happy
Reply DeleteIf santa wants to bring me a living room makeover, i would be ever so grateful. After all i have been good all year
Reply DeleteA kindle :)
Reply DeleteWould love a massage and some
Reply DeleteTime to myself X
A new saw
Reply Deletei hope santa brings me some perfume
Reply DeleteA new face (mine's worn out) and a town house in the Dordogne would nice but I would be delighted with perfume and coffee gifts.
Reply DeleteI'm after an easy life
Reply Deleteworld peace, and a foot massager
Reply DeleteI would love a new Pandora charm for my bracelet
Reply DeleteA puppy
Reply DeleteI would love some Estee Lauder make up.
Reply DeleteI am really hoping everyone chips in for a new laptop for me and the family
Reply DeleteThe Sims 4 computer game
Reply DeleteTime to relax
Reply DeleteA new laptop
Reply DeleteI'd like chocolate, perfume and candles
Reply Deletea metal detector.....to start the great gold hunt in my garden!
Reply DeleteA new iPad to replace my broken one.
Reply DeleteI would love a new CD player.
Reply DeleteAn ipad x
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