Yay! My copy of the The Casual Vacancy, the new adult novel by JK Rowling arrived this morning with a yummy Cadbury Bubbly chocolate and a can of Red Bull! Perfect timing as the school holidays start tomorrow!
Thanks to Penguin Books!
The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling
The Casual Vacancy
Thursday the 27th September 2012 will see the world-wide launch of the first adult novel, The Casual Vacancy, by the legendary JK Rowling. Rowling is the author of the bestselling Harry Potter series, which has sold over 450 million copies world-wide.
Her new release, The Casual Vacancy, is set in Pagford, a seemingly idyllic English town with a cobbled town square and ancient abbey. When a member of the town council, Barry Fairbrother, dies suddenly at the age of 40, the town is forced into an election process to replace him. This convoluted event throws the once peaceful hamlet into turmoil, unearthing all of it’s skeletons and turning Pagford into a war zone.
The novel is posed to be thought-provoking and darkly comedic with surprising elements along the way.
Reflections in Motion Giveaway
I am excited to announce another awesome giveaway on Super Mom Blog! Three lucky readers can each win a Reflections in Motion Journal! The journals we are giving away are the Bump to Birthday-Pregnacy Journal, Our Story – For My Daughter and the Our Story – For My Son valued at R240 each. If you would like to find out more about these wonderful journals, you can read my review here. If not for yourself then these journals would be perfect as a gift for a friend or loved one!
All you need to do to win one of these amazing journals is complete the steps on the Rafflecopter entry form and the leave a comment below the post:~
Competition Details and Disclaimer:
- The Reflections in Motion Giveaway will run from 12 September 2012, until the 20th September 2012. The winner will then be randomly selected and announced on Super Mom Blog. The winner will also be notified via email that they have won.
- The winner/s will receive a Reflections in Motion Journal valued at R240.
- Please leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have completed the above; along with your details in the comment section below this post (please include your email address). If you do not complete this step your entry will not be valid.
- Conditions of entry: Anyone may enter this giveaway but please advised that prize will only be shipped within South Africa. The prize may not be exchanged for cash.
- Any person/s who have won a competition on Super Mom Blog in the last 3 months are not eligible for entry.
Reflections in Motion
We all understand the importance of treasured memories, especially those of us who have lost loved ones. Photography has always been my way of preserving precious memories and I love looking back at my photos to see how my girls have grown. Another way to preserve these memories is through journaling, something I wish my mom had done for me.
I thought I would share these wonderful journals with you, brought to South African by Martine Donachie, the founder of Reflections in Motion.
Having lost her father to Chronic Kidney Disease in 2009, Martine was inspired to change her life, find a way to add more meaning to it and somehow, honour the memory of her late father. After achieving a Certificate in Coaching Practice, Martine founded her own coaching business, Reflections in Motion, which focused on life and business coaching, making use of journaling to reflect on one’s life journey.
In 2011, Martine was introduced to the “From You to Me” concept. Having a clear understanding of journaling and experiencing the loss of a parent, Martine immediately recognised the synergies between these two concepts… and the rest is history.
From You to Me was founded in the UK by Neil Coxon, and is now brought to South Africa by Reflections in Motion.
Bump to Birthday is a pregnancy and first year journal, allowing you to record your pregnancy, birth and “firsts” in great detail, in a gorgeous hard cover journal. There are lovely framed areas to put your ultrasound pics or photographs of yourself, as your “bump” grows. What a wonderful way to record this amazing time in your life and then show your child once they are old enough to understand!
Our Story – For My Daughter is a wonderful way for you as a mom or dad to record all the amazing things that happen in your precious daughters life. From her first year, you can record all life’s little adventures, where she went to school, what her favourite food was, things that you may not remember when she is older. You also have place to stick photos and make notes about her likes and dislikes. Oh and not to forget the pretty pink and red illustrations!
Our Story – For My Son is identical to the journal for my daughter but you guessed it – it’s blue!
With these journals there is no excuse for not remembering all the important milestones in your child life: when they took their first step, when they said their first word or for that matter what it was. It is something wonderful that you can do for your son or daughter and then present it to them when they are all grown-up!
Reflections in Motion hard cover journals are perfect to give as gifts; they are so pretty, beautifully illustrated and anyone would be delighted to receive one! If you would like to find out more about these and the other journals that Reflections in Motion sell, click over to their website here.
Disclaimer: These journals were provided to Super Mom Blog by Reflections in Motion for review purposes.
Win a copy of The Witness by Nora Roberts
Win a copy of the thrilling novel The Witness by Nora Roberts, valued at R245. If you would like to find out more about the book, you can read my review here.
All you need to do to win a copy of The Witness by Nora Roberts is:~
- Like Super Mom Blog’s Facebook Page.
- Like Penguin Book’s Facebook Page.
- Once you have completed all of the above steps leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have done so .
- Please tweet about this fab giveaway to let you friends know – Win with @PenguinBooksSA and @supermomsablog ! Or post about it on Facebook!
Competition Details and Disclaimer:
- The Nora Roberts Book Giveaway will run from 31st August 2012, until the 10th September 2012. The winner will then be randomly selected and announced on Super Mom Blog. The winner will also be notified via email that they have won.
- The winner will receive a soft cover copy of The Witness, by Nora Roberts valued at R245.
- Please leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have completed the above; along with your details in the comment section below this post (please include your email address). If you do not complete this step your entry will not be valid.
- Conditions of entry: Anyone may enter this giveaway but please advised that prize will only be shipped within South Africa. The prize may not be exchanged for cash.
- Any person/s who have won a competition on Super Mom Blog in the last 3 months are not eligible for entry.
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