I am an absolute sucker for a bargain but… Only if it’s a ‘good one’ and by that I mean quality over everything. I see no point in buying something that looks the part but which will fall apart tomorrow so my thrifty shopping doesn’t happen every day. However… I am a massive fan of Poundland and this Christmas they really have pushed the boat out when it comes to money saving AND quality!

I have lost all snobbery when it comes to shopping in cut price supermarkets! I used to turn my nose up but now I see the products are often better quality and the money saving is immense so… Why wouldn’t it be the same at places like Poundland? It’s not!

I have been working on a #CrackingValue Christmas project with them and boy… I’ve found some amazing bargains. Along with a team of professional bloggers we’ve been tasked with showing you all what beauty you can get for you home decor this Christmas by spending one mere Great British Pound and I have to say… Task it was not!

My job was to create a table fit for a family of Kings on Christmas day and I am SO pleased with every little thing I bought I know they will become things I get out year after year! Take a look at my festive Chrimbo table!

And while I was stocking up on batteries I also managed to bag myself all the wrapping paper I will need. I got in a muddle because they do 3 rolls for £1 and I thought they were that price each so I had to run back in and pick up something else to make up the money of my vouchers… I bought a couple of packs of fire wood which usually is quite pricey but you get a big pack in Poundland for £3… There’s nothing more lovely after the Christmas lunch than to sit in front of the T.V with the family and this year we will be doing it in front of our wood burning stove – how cosy is that!

And I couldn’t resist one more purchase… While most things cost £1 (of course), they do have lots of offers on higher priced items. One which astounded me was 110 Finish Dishwasher tablets for £8, I have NEVER seen them cheaper than that anywhere else but… We’re talking festive here so I didn’t make that purchase for this shop. Instead I bought a snowman shaped pass the parcel filled with goodies, jokes, family forfeits and fun. They say it’s an alternative to crackers but I thought we’d just have both, why not?! The pass the parcel snowman costs £4 and one little Jimmy was quite miffed that we didn’t get to play with it properly and have to wait for Christmas day… Look at his face!

So… As you can see I got some amazing things and everything looks wonderful! I’m thrilled with my purchases (Aside from spending my vouchers I also spent a bit more and bought some fantastic stocking fillers which I can’t wait for the children to see! I’ll tell you more about those at our #CrackingValue Twitter party which is going to be this Friday at 12.30-2pm! Join us to talk about all the bargainous things on offer at Poundland and maybe bag yourself one of our fab prizes! We have 5 x £25 Poundland vouchers to give away during the party so make sure you’re there and in it to win it. Follow #CrackingValue and see you then!

To see more of the beautiful Christmas offerings from Poundland please visit the #CrackingValue team:

Katy from Modern Mummy

Kara from Innocent Charms Chats

Carissa from Little Likely Lads

Donna from What The Red Head Said

Danielle from Blog By Baby

Hannah from What Hannah Did Next

Sabina from Deep In Mummy Matters

Liz from Missie Lizzie Me And My Shadow

Emma from The Joy Of Five

T&Cs for Poundland’s #CrackingValue Twitter Party:

Poundland’s #CrackingValue Twitter Party Prize Draw Follow @Poundland and reply or retweet with the hashtag #CrackingValue to be in with a chance of winning.

Prize: £20 Poundland vouchers. 5 winners. Terms and Conditions Please read our terms and conditions before entering our Prize Draw. 1. These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) are the terms and conditions that apply to the “Poundland #CrackingValue Twitter Party Prize Draw” (the “Prize Draw”) as promoted by Poundland Limited (company number 02495645) whose registered office is at Wellmans Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2QT (the “Promoter”). 2. Participation in the Prize Draw constitutes acceptance of the Terms. By entering the Prize Draw all entrants will be deemed to be bound by the Terms. 3. In the event of any dispute regarding the conduct of the Prize Draw and all matters relating to the Prize Draw, the decision of the Promoter is final and binding and no correspondence or discussions will be entered into. 4. The Prize Draw is open to all UK residents aged 18 or over, excluding all employees and their immediate families of the Promoter, their affiliated brands and companies or any other persons professionally connected with the Prize Draw or their immediate families. 5. The Opening Date of the Prize Draw is 12:30pm (UK time) on 9 th December 2016 (the “Opening Date”) and the Closing Date is 2:00pm (UK time) on 9 th December 2016 (the “Closing Date”). Entries received after the Closing Date shall not be included in the Prize Draw. 6. Internet access and a valid email address are required. Entrants must have a valid Twitter account. 7. To enter the Prize Draw: No purchase necessary. Simply (Between the Opening date and the Closing Date): (a) Create a Twitter account (if you do not already have a Twitter account) at www.twitter.com. For more information regarding how Twitter uses and collects information about you, please read the privacy policy of Twitter at www.twitter.com. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for the way in which Twitter uses the information submitted by you via the Twitter site; (b) Log into your Twitter account; (c) Follow the Poundland Twitter profile at www.twitter.com/poundland; and (d) Retweet or reply to the Prize Draw tweet which will be shown on the Poundland Twitter profile (“Prize Draw Tweet”) along with the hashtag #CrackingValue. 8. Multiple entries are not permitted. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Any person reasonably suspected of having created multiple Twitter accounts for the purpose of entering the Prize Draw shall be disqualified. 9. Those entrants that, between the Opening Date and the Closing Date, follow the Poundland Twitter profile and retweet or reply to the Prize Draw Tweet with the hashtag #CrackingValue, in accordance with the Terms, will be automatically entered into the draw. Responses tweeted to the Prize Draw Tweet which are deemed, in the Promoter’s sole discretion, to be of an abusive, inappropriate, disrespectful or any other unacceptable nature will be removed from Poundland’s Twitter profile and the entry will be automatically disqualified from the Prize Draw. 10. The first five entrants drawn at random from those entries eligible for entry to the Prize Draw will win the Prize. The prize consists of 2 Poundland vouchers to the value of £10.00 (total value is £20.00) which can be redeemed at any Poundland store (excluding Dealz stores) (the “Prize”). Only 1 £10.00 voucher can be redeemed per transaction and the vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with any other voucher, offer or discount. The vouchers must be redeemed within 12 months of the issue date (shown on the front of the voucher), after which time they shall expire. In the event of circumstances beyond its reasonable control the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the Prize for an alternative prize of equal or greater value. Change 11. The Prize is non-transferrable, unless agreed in writing by the Promoter and no cash alternative is available. The winners may not substitute, assign or transfer the Prize. The Prize will only be awarded directly to the winners. 12. The winners will be notified that they have won by direct message on Twitter within 14 days of the Closing Date or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter, using the Twitter account details from which the winning entries were submitted (“Notification”). 13. The winner must claim their Prize within 48 hours of the Promoter sending the Notification, by responding via direct message on Twitter to the Promoter, providing the address to which they require the Prize to be sent (which must be in the UK). If any winner does not claim their Prize in accordance with this clause 13 or is unable to accept the Prize for any reason whatsoever, they shall forfeit their right to receive the Prize and the Promoter may carry out a further draw at random to select an alternative winner. The alternative winner will be the first entry drawn at random from all other valid entries. 14. In the event of any winner being disqualified for any reason whatsoever, the Promoter reserves the right to carry out a further draw at random to select an alternative winner. the alternative winner will be notified that they have won, in accordance with clause 12, within 7 days of the selection being made, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter. The alternative winner must then claim their Prize in accordance with clause 13. If any alternative winner fails to claim their Prize in accordance with clause 13, the Promoter reserves the right to carry out a further selection at random from all other valid entries to select a further alternative winner. 15. The Promoter will dispatch the Prize to the winners within 30 days of receipt of the winners’ messages claiming the Prize, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter. The winners must ensure that the address provided is correct. No liability will be accepted by the Promoter if the Prize is lost or delayed during delivery. 16. Winning claims are subject to a full verification process and the Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any winner if the Promoter is aware or has reasonable grounds to believe that the winner is not eligible or if the Promoter has grounds to believe that any winner has breached any of the Terms. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any winner if there is suspicion of fraud or if the Promoter has any reason to believe that the winner has acted improperly. 17. By entering the Prize Draw the entrant hereby warrants that all information submitted by them is true, current and complete and that they are of the appropriate age to enter the Prize Draw. The Promoter reserves the right to request proof as to the eligibility of entrants. 18. The Promoter reserves the right to amend, extend or terminate the Prize Draw and the Closing Date if it deems appropriate and without notice for circumstances which are beyond its reasonable control. The Promoter also reserves the right to amend the Terms at any time. 19. Personal data provided by entrants will only be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 (the “Act”). For the purposes of the Act, the Data Controller is Poundland Limited. Information provided by entrants will be used for the administration and management of the Prize Draw. The first name and home town/county of the winners may be obtained up to 10 weeks after the Closing Date by sending a request in writing along with a stamped, selfaddressed envelope to: “Poundland’s #CrackingValue Twitter Party”, Marketing Team, Poundland Limited, Wellmans Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2QT. For more information regarding how the Promoter uses and collects information about you, please read our Privacy Policy. 20. If a court or any other competent authority finds that any of the Terms (or any part of any term) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that term or part of that term shall, to the extent required, be deemed deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other Terms shall not be affected. 21. Nothing in the Terms excludes or limits in any way the Promoter’s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence or the Promoter’s liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. 22. This Prize Draw is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Twitter. Entrants shall ensure that they comply with Twitter’s rules, guidelines and policies which can be found at www.twitter.com. 23. The Terms will be governed by the laws of England and Wales and any dispute will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. http://www.twitter.com/poundland

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