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23rd April 2017
#LuckyLinky Week 7
24th April 2017

When You Wish Upon A Star: Review & Giveaway

It was so much easier when I was younger to give gifts to people. I’d pick something delightfully tacky but be in complete ignorance about it, hand it over and watch the smiles appear on people’s faces which is all I ever wanted. I love buying gifts for other people – I much prefer it to spending money on myself as I usually end up with buyer’s remorse and guilt when I spend money on myself. However, as I have gotten older I have obviously become much more aware of what I am buying which requires me putting a lot more thought in than before. One of the most difficult people I find to buy for is my mum. It’s not because she is picky, it’s because I am. She loves the presents I have given her; handbags, candles, mementos, candles but I am all about change and don’t want to always give her the same thing. Yes I can always  fall back on a good Lush bath set but I’m even reluctant to do that after she owned her own handmade bath and cosmetics company. Over the years it has forced me to get creative, however the Star Name Registry helped me give her a gift she’d never forget…

That’s right, could there be anything more amazing than giving someone a star for that special occasion? The Star Name Registry allows you to pick a constellation, a name for your star and a date that is memorable to the person you are gifting it to. You can also choose to add a personalised message in some of the packages available too. certificate of ownership of the star with all the details in a silver frame on a white wooden background

I chose the Scorpius constellation as my mother is a Scorpio. I chose the name Fairey as that is her family name and finally I chose 08/11/22 which is a combination of the birthdays of my mother and her parents who have both sadly passed away and are sorely missed. We received the “Extra Bright Gift Set” which included a beautifully framed certificate with all of the star’s information on it and if I had wanted a dedicated message to my mother too. I decided to just keep it as the star’s information so that it was something that represented her, my nanny and grandpa. It came in a beautiful silver tissue papered box and lots of information leaflets too. The best bit I found, was that it gave you instructions on how to go online and actually view your star.

When I gave it to my mum, the  tears instantly formed in her eyes and she told me she was truly touched. I think it is definitely one of the best presents I have ever given to her. I wanted her to have it because she does so much for both Alyssa and I and I do not know where we would be without her. A star is such a huge thing but it seemed such a small token to give her. She loved the fact she was able to go online and see the star that will forever represent her and her mother and father, even after she is also gone – the perfect gift.

the black silhouette of the ground and a man in the middle with the night sky behind in shades of blue orange and purple and thousands of stars

** WIN YOUR VERY OWN STAR**

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The winner will receive enveloped version, so just the certificate and constellation map –  no monetary exchange available
Contest is open until 08/05/17
Distribution of  prizes is the responsibility of Star Name Registry
 Mummy in a Tutu cannot be held responsible for lost prizes
This post was written in collaboration with Star Name Registry – all opinions are my own
All winner decisions are final – the winner has 48 hours to claim or a new winner will be drawn
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34 Comments

  1. Tracy Nixon says:

    I’d name it after my children x

  2. Lorna Ledger says:

    Abigail – after my amazing daughter x

  3. It is my daughter’s 14th Birthday soon and this is on her wish list! She totally loves space and thinks having her own star would be “cool”. You are never too old for your own star. Great giveaway. #luckylinky

  4. Harline parkin says:

    I’d name it after my husbands nickname Darjeeling

  5. Susan Smith says:

    Lucy after my Granddaughter

  6. T. Brailey says:

    I would call it Tamasine after myself as I think it is quite unusual

  7. Solange says:

    Isabella

  8. MANDY DOHERTY says:

    It would be named after my late husband

  9. Gary Topley says:

    I would name it after my daughter x

  10. MM says:

    seren

  11. Lorraine Stone says:

    I would call it Mr G, after my Hubby.

  12. MARGARET gallagher says:

    MAKA -after my mum and sister
    Initials of their name

  13. Jo Carroll says:

    I’d name it ‘Hope’ after my Nan to remind me that there is a always a shining light to turn to even in the darkest night.

  14. Alison Johnson says:

    I’d call it Anthony after my husband đŸ™‚

  15. cheryl hadfield says:

    I would name after my daughter Cerys for her birthday

  16. LondonREC says:

    I’d name it after our little one!

  17. Kimberley Ryan says:

    i would name it after my daughter Yzabelle

  18. sallie says:

    daisy

  19. Allan Wilson says:

    Larriston

  20. suz says:

    Warrior star

  21. pauline black says:

    I would probably name it after my grandsons

  22. Aww I’d love to give this to Emma x

  23. charlotte says:

    i would get it for my other half to name as he loves looking at the stars, it is one of his fave hobbies

  24. Karen Usher says:

    John, not very original but its my husbands name and it would make a great Fathers Day gift đŸ™‚

  25. Rachael O'Brien says:

    I would call it Tia as my daughter is 16 in July and I’d give this to her đŸ™‚ xx

  26. Rebecca Howells (@PeanutHog) says:

    Jasmine after the name of the pet I have lost

  27. Tracey F says:

    I’d name it after my daughter using her first and middle name. What a gorgeous idea for presents!

  28. Rebecca Cadwallader says:

    What a wonderful prize! I would have to name it after my my mum x

  29. carol boffey says:

    joshua please

  30. Rich Tyler says:

    Noah after my little baby boy đŸ™‚

  31. Kim Neville says:

    My son would enjoy choosing a name which would probably be Nemesis

  32. ADEINNE TONNER says:

    I would name it Hope after my best friend

  33. Tee Simpson says:

    Grace-after my niece

  34. donna l jones says:

    stella