Amazon has popped a bunch of Melissa & Doug items on sale this week and the discounts range from the very big to the sweet and nice. You can net some ace savings if you take the time to look through the rather impressively long list of Melissa & Doug products.

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Some of the items on offer include the Melissa & Doug Flower Power Bead Set that was on sale of £5.99 but is now £3.59, the Friendship Stamp Set that was £9.99 but is now £5.99, the See & Spell that was £19.99 but is now £11.00 and the Magnetic Hide & Seek Board for £7.79 instead of £12.99.

Other Melissa & Doug items with reduced prices at Amazon include the Latches Board for £17.99 instead of £19.99, the Play House Sticker Pad for £4.98 instead of £4.99 (that one is a bit rubbish), the Cutting Food Box down to £7.87 from £13.13 and the Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie set that is £13.96 instead of £14.99. Happy shopping!

Thanks to shoptilyoudrop at HUKD!

Save 20% on selected baby and toddler toys from Mothercare! This Race Around Garage which was previously £35 is now selling at just £28! That’s a saving of £7 thyat can go towards buying something for yourself for a change! Standard UK delivery costs £2.95 and take between three to five days however if you have a Mothercare near you, in-store collection is free.

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Keep your toddler busy for hours as he drives his Whizz cars around the Race Around Garage and discovers lights, sounds and more. It consists of two ramps to race down, three sound-effects, lights triggered by moving the lift and the essential AA 4 Pack batteries. Also included in the package are two chunky, easy to grip cars which help strengthen little fingers.

Little ones will love pushing the cars around the garage, lifting up the barrier and driving through the car wash, refuelling at the petrol pumps, triggering lights and sounds by going up the lift while adding their own sound effects. While he’s having fun, your little one is actually developing his hand-to-eye coordination and fine motor skills and imaginative play.

Save 46% on these trendy sneakers with canvas uppers at La Redoute. Previously £11 La Redoute have marked them down to £6! Deliveries are charged at £3.99 and an additional £1.99 if you want your goods the next day. So check out La Redoute’s site and check out the thousands of items for £10 or less.  And with free deliveries you can take a chance and try things on at home without worrying about whether you’ll be re-imbursed if it doesn’t fit.

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These low ankle jogging shoes look cool with jeans or Bermuda shorts and are perfect for Summer! With canvas uppers and rubber soles these sneakers promise to be comfortable as well as good looking. Available in red, navy blue, black, chocolate and charcoal grey, they’re perfect for the teen who is fashionable yet not trying too hard and for under a Tenner you just can’t go wrong!

La Redoute also stocks girls and boys flat shoes for under £10 so have a look at their website – you wont be disappointed.

Amazon is selling the Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kit for £35.97 instead of £49.99. This is a saving of £14.02 off the original price and you are also eligible for free super saver delivery.

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This is a pretty cool Lego kit and it amazes me that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are still here today. They disappeared for a while and now they seem to be back with a vengeance! This Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kit features a Turtle video game station with flat screen TV, skateboard ramp, rotating training dummy, opening manhole cover and an exploding wall.

The accessories include two skateboards, TNT, pizza, trash can, lamp post, spiral staircase, ooze canisters, and dripping ooze elements. You get 10 weapons and a turtle catapult and some of the turtles themselves in the case – I think you get Master Splinter too, but there is little information on the minifigures in the product description.

Thanks to proevo21 at HUKD!

The free competitions for today are just awesome. Actually, they are always awesome, but the ones on offer today are just so scrummy that I wish I could win them all. First, let’s start with the chance to win your child the chance to voice the Christmas TV advert for Playmobil.

The toy giant is scouring the nation for a young fan to voice its nationally broadcast Christmas TV advert. A dream job for any little fan under the age of 10. Playmobil is accepting short videos featuring entrant’s voices from Friday 07 June and the winner will get some awesome prizes. First they will be whisked off to a professional studio and then they will receive £250 of Playmobil toys.

The competition closes at midnight on 04 August and to enter you need to film a short video of your little one talking on camera and either upload it to YouTube and email a link to playmobil@onechocolatecomms.co.uk or email the video file to playmobil@onechocolatecomms.co.uk.

Next up we have a divine summer holiday in the Austrian Alps courtesy of the Sunday Times. To enter the competition you need to answer the question below and read their terms and conditions. Again they seem to think that it is silly to tell you when the competition closes – a rather weird trend I’ve noticed – so enter now just in case.

Q: Who was the landowner?

A: Hugh Locke King

Q: What is the name of the second village?

A: Stoke d’Abernon

Finally, the last free competition is the chance to win a summer of festival tickets courtesy of The Guardian. This is an awesome prize that is open to people over the age of 18 in the UK. The competition closes at midnight on 14 June so you do need to hurry! The festivals included in the prize are Eden Project, Silent Disco, WOMAD, Wakestock, Standon Calling, Boardmasters, Green Man, In the Woods and Bestival.

Thanks to ak-wf1 and andywedge at HUKD!

Castaluna has taken up to 60% off their end of season stock in their new sale. The event started on 07 June and ends on 13 June, so not a lot of time available for you to get the discounts. You also get free delivery if you spend over £75, including on sale items.

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There are some lovely items included in the Castaluna sale including an A-line printed cotton blouse that was £45 but is now only £18. Or what about the gorgeous Anne Weyburn tunic that was on sale for £27 but is now £13.50?

For those of you who need some great trousers for work, these linen cropped trousers with an adjustable waist are now £18 instead of £45. And this embroidered openwork shirt blouse was £45 but is now £22.50.

No matter what your taste, you should find something in the sale to take your fancy. I do love a good discount, don’t you?

This is a seriously cool price for the Transformers 3 Cyberverse Ark set. It was originally on sale for £33.97 and then it was reduced to £17 and now it is only £15. That is a nice saving of £18.97 off the usual retail price for a very big toy.

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Uncover the secrets hidden inside the Transformers Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Autobot Ark. The Ark brought the Autobots to Earth, and now holds the secret to defeating the Decepticons. Starting off as a spacecraft that bristles with guns, the Transformers Ark opens up to transform into an exciting space station play set that lights up and has its own battle sound effects.

The space station has extra firearms, space for your other Autobot action figure and even a holding cell to stash captured Decepticon prisoners. It features a pair of gun turrets with firing missile weapons, whether used as a spacecraft or battle station. The Cyberverse Ark also comes with an exclusive Autobot Roller action figure that transforms into a lunar exploration vehicle. The set asks you to feed it two AA batteries and it’s really for kids over the age of five.

Thanks to marzi145 at HUKD!

Delights is busy making and creating tons of cool personalised Father’s Day cards for the upcoming celebrations on 16 June. Have you sorted out your Father’s Day goodies yet? Got Dad a card? If not, then this may well be the solution you need.

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The cards on sale at Delights are from £2.99 for a personalised card and the price includes free first class delivery. They have 1000s of cards to choose from so you should be abler to find something that appeals to you.

The various brands they have include Tatty Teddy and Toonstar, or you can look for your card using their Top 40 Cards selection. You can even upload a photo of Dad to create very personal cards that show him with his little ones in a special moent.

These are pretty cool cards and the price is quite sweet considering that they are including free delivery in the overall cost.

BHS has decided to drop the price of all wedding and menswear by 20% and some items are even reduced by as much as 50%. You can grab gorgeous gowns and lovely lines by popping into BHS this weekend, or taking a drive past their website.

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It is the season of weddings and holidays and outdoor dining. It is time to show off your shoulders and grin in the warmth of the evenings. And to celebrate BHS is taking an extra 20% off their entire wedding collection, ready-to-go holiday wardrobes and 20% off full priced dining.

They are also remembering Father’s Day and the need for Dad to be spoiled rotten and they have taken 20% off menswear too. So instead of buying Dad a pair of socks or a shaving kit, why not take a look at some of the lovely stuff on offer at BHS and get him something special this Father’s Day.

Save 20% on this Father's Day Shaving bundle! Buy the Sandalwood shaving cream with the matching Sandalwood after-shave balm for only £10! Deliveries on orders of £29.99 or less will be charged at £2.50. However if your order exceeds £30.00 and is sent to one address it’s free! Deliveries usually take between 3 and 5 working days.

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This Father’s Day (Sunday 16 June!) check our Crabtree & Evelyn’s fabulous Father’s Day bundles. Their luxurious shaving cream is infused with the aromatic scent of Sandalwood and blended with nourishing almond oil and (my favourite antioxidant) vitamin E. Because it’s alcohol-free it calms and soothes the skin and leaves it feeling comfortable and subtly scented with warm, woody aromatic sandalwood.

Crabtree & Evelyn also offer the following Sandalwood products to compliment the Shaving bundle:

-       100ml Sandalwood Eau de Toilette for only £25

-       100g Sandalwood Shave Soap in a bowl for just £14

-       100g Sandalwood aromatic soap (3x150g) for £16

So order today and make your Dad even more lovable!

Today’s competitions are sterling, they really are, and not just because I have a predilection for zombies and can’t wait to see the book, World War Z, made into a movie. It will either be awesome, or a bit pants, but it still has zombies! However, before I shuffle over to the living dead free competition, let’s take a look at what Le Creuset have on offer…

You can win the GS-400 gift set from their wine accessories range if you sign up for their e-newsletter today. You need to fill in the form on the page to be eligible and you’ll be automatically entered into their monthly prize draw. There are the usual terms and conditions and I think the prize may change every now and again, but hey, you can always unsubscribe!

When you’ve finished opening your bottle of wine with your awesome new set, how about zooming about with a cool collection of Matchbox cars? I love this prize, it brings back many fond memories of playing with them as a kid. Since 1953 Matchbox cars and playsets have been bringing fun to the world and to celebrate their 60^th birthday they’ve released 24 cool collectibles.

You can win 12 of these 60^th Anniversary Collection cars from Matchbox and What’s On TV. Winners will get  carton with 12 cars and there may be duplicate designs in the prize.

Q: How old is Matchbox this year?

A: 60

And now it is time to ask for braaainnsss and shuffle on over to Real Radio as they are giving away some awesome World War Z goodies. They teamed up with Paramount Pictures to give away a tent, windscreen protector, hydration pack, first aid survival kit and a torch/charger. Runners up will get a hydration pack, survival kit, torch/charger and a first aid kit. You will need to enter before Thursday July 04 at midnight.

To win you need to answer the question: According to the trailer, when will life as we know it end?

A: 90 days

Get entering and GOOD LUCK!

Thanks pij805 at HUKD!

My favourite online shoe shop, Cloggs is offering this two-strap patent black shoe for just £9.99. A school shoe for under a Tenner? Now that’s a bargain! Plus they offer free delivery if you can wait 2-4 working days or if you need your parcel delivered the next working day you will be charged £3.95 if you order before 4pm.

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This cute girls’ Mary Jane black shoe features Patent uppers with floral front detail and a fastening strap to keep little feet safely in the shoes while they run, climb and ride bikes. The clean man-made sole finishes the shoe off beautifully.

The Works has decided to do yet another sale and this time they have dropped the prices on outdoor toys to as little as £1.99. This is rather brilliant when you consider that summer has finally decided to put in an appearance.

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You can get the Ozbozz My First Scooter for £19.99 instead of £29.99, the Hopscotch Set for £9.99, the Mookie Urban X Stride Scooter for £59.99 instead of £75.99, the Moshi Monsters Outdoor Play Tent for £19.99 instead of £29.99 and the Red & Yellow Fire Engine for £39.99 instead of £59.99.

The sale also includes games like Giant Draughts and Giant Snakes and Ladders for as little as £3.99 and some of their When It’s Gone It’s Gone products like the Benda Blaster Popshotz for £5.99. So take a look at what they have on offer and maybe stock up your outdoor toy collection in readiness for all the warm and toasty sunshine.

Looking for a way to watch both your weight and your diet? Ha! Well Exante Diet have dropped the price on their shakes by 65% and it includes a bunch of flavours and all at a great price. The deal is only valid until 11 June, so hurry.

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They are taking 65% off all their boxes of 50 Shakes including strawberry, banana, vanilla and chocolate. That’s a massive £83 off the original retail price. Just add a box of 50 Shakes to your bag and apply the code 650OFFSHAKES and you will see the money wiped away.

The offer is valid until 11 June and three shakes a day will give you 100% of your daily recommended allowance of vitamins, minerals and protein. There are no artificial colours, aspartame, monosodium glutamate, or genetically modified products, and all the ingredients are suitable for vegetarians.

Happy dieting!

This is a sweet deal for any kid who loves his or her football. You can get these short PJs for only £3.99 and you can get them for Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. These awesome pyjamas are half price at Argos and well worth nabbing several of for the years to come.

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I have to admit that the more retail stores tell us that clothes and toys are for BOYS or for GIRLS the more irritated I get. My daughter is not a fan of football, but if she was, why would she be made to feel like she is wearing “boys” clothes? She gets very upset if I have to buy her netball shorts in what she perceives as the boy section, so how about not making football just a boys sport hey? How about PJs that are gender neutral – not violent pink just so girls wear them.

Anyway, rant over, these PJs are cool, they are available in different sizes – although stock is running out – and they are half price.

Thanks to mughalprince at HUKD!

In honour of Father’s Day on 16 June, Littlewoods is offering this Philips PowerTouch Pro Mens Electric Rotary Shaver PT920 for just £104. Normally selling at £200, that’s an incredible saving of £96! But hurry stocks are limited and Father’s Day is around the corner!

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The Philips PowerTouch technology has produces their fastest, most convenient shave for men that also happens to be friendly on the skin. The keys are the Triple Track ultra-thin heads that offer 50% more shaving surface, resulting in quicker, more effective results. The slots in the blades catch longer hairs, while holes allow shorter, harder-to-catch stubble to be cut. This efficiency is increased by Philips' Super Lift and Cut technology, where the first blade cleverly lifts the hair while the second blade neatly cuts it below the level of the skin. The SmartPivot maintains constant skin contact, adjusting to the unique contours of his face, while a pop-up trimmer allows touching up of sideburns.

An excellent gift idea for Father’s Day, the Philips PowerTouch Pro rotary shaver provides over an hour of cordless operation following a 1-hour charge (or a single shave after just 3 minutes quick charging) and comes complete with a handy travel pouch.

Have great fun with this collapsible caterpillar tunnel from Tumble Tots. At only £14.99 your child will develop life skills whether indoors or out. The tunnel is easily assembled and comes in a carry case to store away neatly. Delivery is charged at £4.95

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This durable fabric/mesh tunnel has a light spring steel mechanism and pops out to 48 x 150cm.  Recommended for 3 year olds and older it will help instill a healthy and active lifestyle in your child and the confidence, to reach their maximum potential.

Children have an enormous amount of natural energy and with proper help and guidance it can be channelled in the right direction. If we can start children on a healthy way of life early on then it will become a habit for the rest of their lives. Remember, exercise should be about having fun and that's exactly what Tumble Tots have achieved with their great products. They also offer actions songs on DVD, CDs, inflatable balls, bean bags and sticks as well as many other items that will help your child develop her balance and co-ordination at home.

About three years ago I wrote a feature called A Sensory Room on a Budget and it had such a powerful response I thought it was worth revisiting this topic and taking a look at what special offers and ideas are available today to help parents in this situation.

A sensory room is brilliant for adults who need to relax, for children with sensory processing disorders such as autism, ADHD and Global Development Disorder, and for teens and kids who are overwhelmed and overstimulated. It provides a safe and calm place to relax and find equilibrium, to tame tantrums and control meltdowns. Here children are kept reassured and loved and soothed. So let’s set out to find a way of making one on a budget.

BusyPictures are offering a free personalised Father’s Day card with every canvas print order. This is a pretty cool offer and you can match the cost of the canvas to your budget quite easily with their clever online system.

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The BusyPictures Father’s Day offer allows you to print your special moments onto canvas to create the perfect present for your special Dad. The prints are handmade on site using their Dream colour system and use super lightweight MDF frames and 100% cotton professional artist’s canvas.

With every canvas print order you will receive a free A5 personalised Father’s Day card designed by BusyPictures using the image that you uploaded for your canvas print. It’s further boosted by the fact that they currently have a 72% off sale which will make your canvas buying decisions that much easier. So go on, spoil Dad this Father’s Day with a stunning treat.

Amazon is selling the rather brilliant Pirates of the Caribbean collection on Blu-ray for only £16.18. That is a seriously good price for four movies that are really funny. Although, some of them are not as good as the first one and it is very sad to miss lovely Orlando in the last one.

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Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl: Jack Sparrow (Depp, in an Oscar nominated performance) and Will Turner (Bloom) brave the Caribbean Sea to stop a ship of pirates led by Captain Barbossa (Rush), who intend to break an ancient curse using the blood of the lovely Elizabeth Swann (Knightley).

Pirates Of The Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest: Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is mortified to discover he owes a blood debt to the legendary Davey Jones, captain of the ghostly Flying Dutchman. With time running out, Jack must find a way out of his debt or else be doomed to eternal damnation. And as if this weren't enough, his problems prompt the cancellation of the wedding plans of a certain Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), who are forced to join Jack on another maritime misadventure.

Pirates Of The Caribbean 3: At World's End: In the third installation of the ever-popular Pirates series, Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End, we find our heroes Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann allied with Captain Barbossa in a desperate quest to free Captain Jack Sparrow from his mind-bending trap in Davy Jones' locker. Navigating through treachery, betrayal and wild waters, they must forge their way to exotic Singapore and confront the cunning Chinese pirate Sao Fen (Chow Yun-Fat).

Pirates Of The Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides: Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth and demise. When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love or if she’s a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.

Thanks to craigwhitlow at HUKD!