Caption Saturday 18/08/2012

Battlelines.. School Shoe shopping

It was a scene of destruction it was Waterloo all over again bodies every where, legs and limbs askew.

Tears and wanting the very best, only what was waiting on the other side mattered. Eyes were focused , but then another set of eyes  started glinting from the corner.

Well the battle lines was drawn , the red wait paint applied, the secret signals sent of silently mouthing the words " That's mine"

Quicker out the the blocks than Usain Bolt but what was this ? A Mo Farrah ( peoples champion coming through ) the troops eagerly willing them one !

So extra energy needed to be  applied knowing there was a reason for a lonely Jaffa cake in my pocket it spurred me on , with Mo at  snapping at the heels. A triumphant arm was stretched out clutching the prize , The customary Usain Bolt pose was taken.

Meanwhile my husband walked up and said "can we just buy the school shoes please" passing me a tissue to wipe of my red lipstick war paint.

School shoe shopping is war I tell you  . WAR.....

Triumphant was I slowly squeaking away in my Crocs ...

Shoe School Shoe shopping is war!

Hello Canvas Review

I was contacted to see if I would like to do a Canvas for Hello Canvas and with Mr T photographing everything that moves I happily agreed and to be honest his pictures are rather good . This is the picture I emailed to Hello canvas the quality of the image has to be of a certain quality but they can talk you through all that , thats just what they did for me.

 And they can magic your picture into a black and white,Sepia or colour canvas.

Hello Canvas state if you order before 4pm it's delivered within 3 working days. With free packaging you are sometimes left wondering how it will reach you. But I needn't have worried as the canvas was in a bubble sleeve and in very very sturdy card board box ably delivered by a nice delivery man. Upon opening the package ( not the delivery man ) the cardboard box (task what were you thinking ?) This is what greeted me.

Prices for a canvas range from £13 - £99 - Available at www.hellocanvas.co.uk.

The canvas I received was £39 and I am elated with it. If had been a problem then there is a sticker on the back of the canvas for you to contact them so they can swiftly deal with it.
But my canvas was picture prefect in every way and I would certainly order from them again.

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(Disclosure I was sent the canvas for review and  all thoughts and opinions are my own )

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iPieces review

Get your fingertips ready and make way for a revolutionary gaming experience with the launch of iPieces from Jumbo

Jumbo Games are delighted to introduce iPieces which use innovative technology and interactive counters to allow up to six players to play family favourite board games such as Snakes & Ladders and Air Hockey on the iPad.  These brand new products promise to entertain the whole family as iPieces activates amazing special effects on your iPad.

iPieces has been developed alongside the downloadable app, bringing each game to life through stunning visual animation and entertaining sound effects. These games can be enjoyed at home or on car journeys, making iPieces the perfect addition to any iPad.

·         For the more traditional gamers, Snakes & Ladders comes to life with realistic movement and sounds as players use their iPieces to progress through the game.

·         Air Hockey brings the fun of the arcade to the iPad. Use your iPieces to hit the puck across the ice, collecting bonus balls, whilst staying clear of the cracks.

·         Jumbo has also developed a Fishing Game, where players use their iPieces rods to reel in their prize catch, collecting them into their bucket – but watch out for the heron!

·         In Game of Goose, players progress around the board using the goose iPieces in a challenge to be the first to reach the centre.

No time for missing pieces and dice, iPieces are easy and practical to transport, making them the ideal travel companion.  Taking the classic board game to a whole new level,iPieces brings games back around the table.

This game was perfect for me son who at least can do this with his hand thats not broken so it staves off the boredom. And also its ideal for taking on holiday especially if you are travelling by train, welcome distractions may the journey go faster.

(Dislosure I was sent this for review )