We're all, each of us in the capitalist West, severely panicking right about now aren't we?
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!
ReplyDeleteMy New Crown for my front tooth so literally all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth! :) x
ReplyDeleteA silver necklace and some perfume, thanks.x
ReplyDeleteI really hope santa brings me a bottle of gin
ReplyDeleteI hope santa brings me some lovely scented candles and chocolates :)
ReplyDeleteA banjo
ReplyDeleteWould love something gadgety -Jan Humphrey
ReplyDeleteI would really like a new pair of earrings
ReplyDeletea new bike
ReplyDeleteA new laptop - or a hammer to'fix' this annoyingly slow one ;)
ReplyDeleteMargaret Clarkson
ReplyDeleteIt would be lovely if Santa brought me some perfume
a hairbrush straightener x
ReplyDeleteI'd love The Walking Dead boxset this Christmas. LOVE this tv programme.
ReplyDeleteI hoping for a pair of warm sheepskin slippers!
ReplyDeleteI'd really love The Walking Dead box set this Christmas. LOVE this programme.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for a new phone!
ReplyDeleteI have asked him for new boots!
ReplyDeleteA new mobile phone
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for a new phone
ReplyDeletesome travelogue books to read, and maybe a return air ticket to Australia!
ReplyDeleteA new barbour jacket
ReplyDeleteid love a nice bottle of perfume
ReplyDeleteLots of books and new pj's!
ReplyDeleteA National Health Service free at the point of need paid for by general taxation.
ReplyDeleteIf I selected entries personally (rather than using the Rafflecopter random entry system), this would be my favourite. Excellent answer comrade.
DeleteSome slippers
ReplyDeleteA Pandora bracelet
ReplyDeleteim behind the times so i want an e-reader
ReplyDeletePeace would be Wonderful. So maybe a nice quiet weekend away :- With delicious food, Spa facilities etc.
ReplyDeleteRachel Craig
I'd love an iPad, but I'll probably get lots of books instead!
ReplyDeleteA bike
ReplyDeleteI am hoping for a new Jacket
ReplyDeleteI hope santa brings me health and happiness. More important then anything that money can buy :) x
ReplyDeleteI would love a DVD player
ReplyDeleteopted for a santa beard this year instead of november, so gonna need some attention with these tools come january 1st
ReplyDeleteid love a carpet for my lounge
ReplyDeleteA new laptop would be splendid
ReplyDeleteSome new perfume :) x
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for some new clothes.
ReplyDeletei know i am too old but i really want a hatchimal x
ReplyDeleteI hope santa brings me some chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a new compact camera - I'm a blogger, and sometimes my phone just isn't good enough!
ReplyDeleteSome new bed linen would be nice
ReplyDeleteHopefully a lovely new watch
ReplyDeletedvd boxsets
ReplyDeleteSome new perfume, I'm on the last dregs of my current one!
ReplyDeleteSome slippers (really boring but needs must)
ReplyDeleteI'd love a IPhone but its not gonna happen haha 😂 x
ReplyDeletePerfume
ReplyDeleteI hope he brings me a slow cooker!
ReplyDeletea nice laptop....
ReplyDeleteAn iPad
ReplyDeleteA new mobile phone!
ReplyDeleteA light sabre would be cool...
ReplyDeleteI would like a new FitBit as mine is slowly fading away!
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy enough with some new pj's and a box of chocolates!
ReplyDeleteSome new PJ's, a good book and some chocolate x
ReplyDeleteA cozy dressing gown
ReplyDeleteA new phone
ReplyDeleteA diary and a charm for my bracelet :)
ReplyDeleteLove to win
ReplyDeleteA COAT!
ReplyDeletePurely mercenary, I would like to please win a top prize Premium Bond.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for an eternity ring :)
ReplyDeleteI would love a toaster. And any form of alcohol!
ReplyDeletea skype call from new zealand...that works good
ReplyDeleteMy favourite perfume
ReplyDeleteI hope santa brings me perfume
ReplyDeleteI hope santa brings me something shiny and sparkly like a glam dress or jumper
ReplyDeleteI'd like and an Apple watch - but I'm prepared for socks
ReplyDeleteSome nice warm UGGs
ReplyDeleteAn Iphone 7 in Rose Gold - In reality what I'll get is some shower gel!
ReplyDeleteI would love a new perfume!
ReplyDeleteI would like a Take That calendar.
ReplyDeleteI would settle for a few days off!:)
ReplyDeleteI would love some new hair straightners!
ReplyDeleteA pair of new trainers and some perfume
ReplyDeleteA new charm for my bracelet
ReplyDeleteUnderwear, socks and smellies
ReplyDeleteI hope santa brings me a terry towel dressing gown/bath robe :)
ReplyDeleteI hope Santa brings me some very dark chocolate.
ReplyDeleteHazel Rea - @beachrambler
I'd love some new running gear, specially some trainers!
ReplyDeleteMan’Stuff Christmas Bundle for my hubby
ReplyDeletehoping santa brings me some lovely smelling perfume xx
ReplyDeleteA kitten!
ReplyDeleteA guitar so that I can learn how to play x
ReplyDeleteSome 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
ReplyDeleteI'd love a Lumie clock to help me get out of bed on a morning.
ReplyDeleteChocolate would be lovely or a new dressing gown
ReplyDeleteI'd love a new coat
ReplyDeleteSome new clothes.
ReplyDeleteNice bottle of malt whisky
ReplyDeleteA new fitbit would be fantastic.
ReplyDeleteid like a tablet
ReplyDeleteA new car!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping Santa brings me some new slippers!
ReplyDeleteA pair of boots
ReplyDeleteto be home from hospital x
ReplyDeleteHope you get that too Hayley - sending my best wishes to you x
DeleteI'd love a hotel chocolat goody bag!!
ReplyDeleteSome flights to Belfast to see my new nephew!
ReplyDeleteI would love some Liz Earle goodies
ReplyDeletetheatre tickets x
ReplyDeleteI am hoping for the matching purse to go with the Radley bag I got for my birthday
ReplyDeletesome scented candles , bath bombs and wax melts
ReplyDeleteA Crockpot
ReplyDeleteA big lotto win
ReplyDeleteMy very own firestick so we don't have to have the daily battle of who's turn it is! 😂
ReplyDeleteA warm pair of socks
ReplyDeletea new warm coat
ReplyDeleteI really hope santa brings me a new pair of ugg boots
ReplyDeleteid love some books
ReplyDeletea robot vacuum cleaner :)
ReplyDeleteA new laptop.
ReplyDeletetwo new tyres for my car would be a handy present
ReplyDeletea birthday cake as its my 40th b/day on xmas day and ive never had a cake
ReplyDeleteI need a new record deck
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have a pile of cash this Christmas as I'm totally broke from trying to buy the kids their presents!
ReplyDeleteSome makeup. But in my dreams I would love an ipad xx
ReplyDeleteI would like some hair tongs
ReplyDeleteA new computer , mine sounds like a helicopter taking off
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteI'd love him to bring me some more energy! But I think that might be rather impossible, so I'll settle for chocolate :)
ReplyDeletesome warm fluffy socks
ReplyDeleteA new watch hopefully
ReplyDeleteA kindle :)
ReplyDeleteA large bottle of Bacardi
ReplyDeleteLots of chocolates
ReplyDeleteA Hair Dryer!
ReplyDeleteI hope Santa brings me some jigsaw puzzles.
ReplyDeleteI really want some new running skins
ReplyDeleteI hope Santa brings me a new car (I keep asking) but I doubt he will :)
ReplyDeleteSnow
ReplyDeleteI would love Santa to bring me lots of crafty goodies :)
ReplyDeleteA fit bit would be great :D need it after the chocolate
ReplyDeleteI am hoping for a FitBit for the gym :-)
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteIm hoping for west end show tickets x
ReplyDeleteI would love Santa to bring me Blink 182 tickets
ReplyDeleteI 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!!
ReplyDeleteA pandora bracelet
ReplyDeleteSome goodies for my new home x
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeletenew earrings
ReplyDeleteA mobile phone that actually works!!
ReplyDeleteIm hoping Santa brings me a man can to tame my partners beard and stop me from getting a rash x
ReplyDeleteI would really love a radio.
ReplyDeletePJ's! :)
ReplyDeleteI'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 😂😂😂
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for some new DVD boxsets - One Tree Hill and American Horror Story!
ReplyDeleteI'd really love some of those slippers you put in the microwave x
ReplyDeleteI would some socks for a change.
ReplyDeleteI would love a photo mug with my 3 girls pictures on it x
ReplyDeletenew clothes :)
ReplyDeleteI hope Santa brings me anything really, as long as my kids are happy then Im happy
ReplyDeleteIf santa wants to bring me a living room makeover, i would be ever so grateful. After all i have been good all year
ReplyDeleteA kindle :)
ReplyDeleteWould love a massage and some
ReplyDeleteTime to myself X
A new saw
ReplyDeletei hope santa brings me some perfume
ReplyDeleteA 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.
ReplyDeleteI'm after an easy life
ReplyDeleteworld peace, and a foot massager
ReplyDeleteI would love a new Pandora charm for my bracelet
ReplyDeleteA puppy
ReplyDeleteI would love some Estee Lauder make up.
ReplyDeleteI am really hoping everyone chips in for a new laptop for me and the family
ReplyDeleteThe Sims 4 computer game
ReplyDeleteTime to relax
ReplyDeleteA new laptop
ReplyDeleteI'd like chocolate, perfume and candles
ReplyDeletea metal detector.....to start the great gold hunt in my garden!
ReplyDeleteA new iPad to replace my broken one.
ReplyDeleteI would love a new CD player.
ReplyDeleteAn ipad x
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