Back to School Giveaway

Back-to-school season is a time of excitement, preparation, and new adventures. To help you and your family gear up for the upcoming school year, we've collaborated with a fantastic group of UK bloggers to bring you a special back-to-school giveaway! From must-have school shoes to stylish and functional jackets, and even creative storage solutions, this giveaway has everything your child needs to start the school year in style.

We know how important it is to have the right tools and essentials for a successful school experience, and that's why we've handpicked a selection of high-quality prizes that combine practicality with fun. This giveaway is our way of giving back to our wonderful community of readers, and we're thrilled to offer you the chance to win these amazing items. Don't miss out-enter today and ensure your child is fully prepared to make the most of the new school year!

The Bloggers

In order to be able to bring you this incredible giveaway, some of the UK's top bloggers got together. A massive thank you to our bloggers! The bloggers taking part are:

My Balancing Act | The Mum Diaries | Boxnip | Welsh Mum | Wotawoman Diary |  Catch Up With Claire | Synderella Slims |  Pounds and Sense | Jenny in Neverland | Life with Jupiter & Dann | Be Your Own Example | Diary of the Evans-Crittens | Have A Merry Little Christmas | Crafted With Perfection | Thrifty Husband | Norfolk's Best | Joanna Victoria |  Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Birds and Lilies | My Life Your Way | We Made This Vegan | Things To Make And Do | Cosy Cottage Chronicles | Sunshine and Selfies | Single Dad's Guide To Life | Two Plus Dogs | Hannah and the Twiglets | Cats Kids and Chaos | Anything and Everything Else | The Money Making Mum | The Property Investor Blog

The Prizes

Win a pair of Start-Rite school shoes!

Start-Rite Shoes is giving one lucky winner the chance to win a pair of school shoes for their child.

The foundation of any school uniform is a quality fitted pair of shoes, but there is nothing uniform about a Start-Rite school shoe! With 12 new styles added to their school shoe collection this season, Start-Rite is more prepared than ever to protect your children's feet. No one size fits all, as every pair of feet has individual requirements to ensure healthy physical development.

Whether you're looking to support wide or narrow feet, a high instep, or shoes that double for a special occasion, Start-Rite has a style to suit every child.  

EcoSplash Fleece Lined Jacket Navy from Muddy Puddles

Gear up for the ultimate back-to-school season with Muddy Puddles' in our back-to-school giveaway! Included in the prize bundle is a top-tier kids waterproof jacket that ensures your young adventurers are ready for any weather.

This navy raincoat features an impressive waterproof rating of 10,000mm to keep your child dry during heavy downpours, perfect for rainy days. Crafted from durable, breathable fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, it's both eco-friendly and long-lasting. The soft fleece lining provides extra warmth, while the jacket's design makes it easy to layer across various seasons. Fully taped seams offer robust protection against the elements, and reflective details enhance visibility in low-light conditions for added safety. Plus, it's machine washable at 30 degrees for easy care.

Muddy Puddles has your kids covered for back to school with their back to school jackets, waterproofs, and more-ensuring every rainy walk to school, puddle-jumping session, and chilly playground adventure is tackled in style and comfort!

SMASH lunch bag and water bottle set

Gear up for the school year with an essential lunch bag and water bottle set! The Smash Lunch Bag is your kids perfect lunchtime companion, designed with full insulation and an antibacterial lining to ensure their meals are as fresh as possible. Made from premium neoprene, this lunch bag is not only fully washable but also brings a splash of personality and fun to every meal.

Stay hydrated in style with the Smash Twin Wall Soda Bottle. Made from durable stainless steel, this sustainable bottle features a sleek design and a removable cap, making it an ideal everyday accessory. It's BPA-free, food-safe, non-toxic, and offers a smart, twin-walled construction.

Create-a-Space™ Storage Centre from Learning Resources

Introducing a stylish addition to any back-to-school setup: the Create-a-Space™ Storage Centre from Learning Resources, which is part of our exclusive giveaway prize bundle! Perfectly blending modern design with practicality, this white 10-piece set will seamlessly fit into any décor theme, whether at home or in the classroom. The carousel-style design features 8 removable containers, providing the perfect solution for organising essentials like glue sticks, crayons, pens and more. Keep your workstation clutter-free and enjoy a space that is as functional as it is chic with this versatile storage centre.

Win any LittleLife Flip-Top Water Bottle!

Family active outdoors brand, LittleLife, is giving one person their choice of a flip-top water bottle, perfect for the school day.

Made from impact-resistant Tritan copolyester, a watertight lid and holding 550ml, these bottles are durable and fit fuss-free into your child's school rucksack or backpack. LittleLife's water bottles also come with a chew-resistant straw to avoid lingering tastes and odours thanks to being BPA-free.

Brainstorm Toys Children's 14cm Desktop World Globe

Discover new horizons with the Brainstorm Toys Children's 14cm Desktop World Globe, a shining star in our back-to-school giveaway prize bundle! This compact yet high-quality globe is a treasure trove of knowledge, showcasing detailed political boundaries, natural wonders like lakes, rivers, and deserts, as well as capitals and major cities. Perfect for curious minds, this globe is ideal for home or school, making it a must-have for any aspiring explorer. The sturdy base ensures stability, while its easy rotation allows young adventurers to seamlessly explore different areas of the world. Enhance your child's learning experience and ignite curiosity with this engaging educational tool.

Little Brian Scribble Paint Sticks

Unleash your creativity with Scribble Paint Sticks by Little Brain, a standout addition to our giveaway prize bundle! These innovative paint sticks are perfect for adding intricate details and patterns to your artwork, thanks to their finer tip. Featuring 12 vibrant classic colours, they bring your child's artistic visions to life with ease. Enjoy a mess-free painting experience where paint twists up and down just like a glue stick and dries in under 60 seconds. Whether you're working on paper, card, wood, or glass, these versatile paint sticks make it simple to explore your creativity without the clean-up hassle.

How to Enter:

You can enter the Giveaway by completing as many Rafflecopter widget entry options below as you like. All entries will be collected, and one winner will be randomly chosen via Rafflecopter. Good luck!

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Terms and Conditions of the Giveaway

• The giveaway will run from 4pm 23rd August 2024 to 8pm 01st September 2024.
• The winners will be notified by email from rowena@mybalancingact.co.uk
• The winner will have 7 days to respond after which time we reserve the right to select an alternative winner.
• This prize draw is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, BlogLovin or Pinterest or any other social media platform.
• Prize open to over 18s only. Age verification may be required to receive some prizes.
• Some or all of the prizes may take a few weeks to arrive.
• If any prizes are out of stock then we will do our best to find a suitable replacement but can not guarantee it.
• Anyone who unfollows before the giveaway ends or doesn't complete the required entry action will be disqualified.
• The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for monetary value.
• We may be using a parcel service or RoyalMail for some of the prizes and their standard compensation will apply in the event of loss or damage.
• Some items may be sent directly by the supplier and we do not have responsibility if these go missing and we cannot replace these.
• In the unlikely event, one of the companies withdraws a prize, we cannot offer an alternative.
• The winner's name will be stated on some or all of our blogger's websites and announced on Twitter and other social media channels. It will also be displayed on the Rafflecopter Entry. By entering this prize draw, you give your permission for this.Please note the winner may have the same name as you so if you see your name displayed, be aware that you are not the winner unless you have been notified by us.
• There may be some delays in receiving prizes.