The eBay Challenge is on!

Some days really cool things happen. Just little things. but they bring a sense of excitement, happiness and warmth. Today is one of those days.....

Today the eBay Christmas blogger challenge begins!

I love eBay. I've been buying and selling since October 2000 and I've picked up some really cool things - including all of my Blythe dolls! So can you imagine how excited I was when they asked me if I'd like to take part in their challenge??!!

So, this is it....

Five bloggers, each with £250 to spend on eBay in the run up to Christmas. We need to spend wisely, bag some bargains and pull in all the help we can from fellow eBayers in order to win the challenge.

Of course there's something in it for you too. We each get to pick our most helpful supporter who will then be rewarded with a £100 PayPal credit to spend how they please!

The challenge runs until 12th December, so if you want to be in the running for that £100 just before Christmas I need your votes and I need your gift suggestions.

1. FunnyGirl 7 - likes dancing, fashion, drawing, painting, pandas and playing on her DSi. Really wants a Netbook. Isn't getting a NetBook.
2. ModelGirl 8 - likes photography, drawing, fashion, shoes, the Simpsons, Sonic and Mario. Really wants a Canon SLR and a mobile phone. Isn't getting a Canon SLR or a mobile phone.
3. TotallySonny 10 - likes Lego, MegaBloks, XBox, the Simpsons, Pokemon and swimming. Really wants a supersize Lego / MegaBloks kit - lets see what we can do.
4. No1 son 19 - likes photography, Star Wars, movies in general, cooking and sleep. Really wants an iMac and a car. Needs to get a job if he's ever going to afford anything.
5. Hubby likes - clothes, shoes, bags and beating me at Bust a Move. Really wants an iPhone 4. Sadly I don't think the budget is going to stretch that far.
6. Cheryl 1 - likes stealing socks, snuggling in someones jumper and attacking the poor dog. Really wants a heated bed to keep her warm. Will always get whatever she wants.

So that's my list. If you've seen anything on eBay that you'd like to suggest to me simply click on the 'Suggest a Gift' tab over on the app.

The rules state that we can sell things to top up our pressie fund too, so watch the page as I will be listing loads of things over the next couple of weeks. Looks like I need to if I'm going to manage to buy for everyone!

I guess that I should add that two of the other bloggers taking the challenge are my CyberMummy partners Jen and Susanna. Head over to the Facebook App to get voting and suggesting ideas. You never know it could land you that £100!

Stocking Filler Suggestion #1

Did you know that there are only 60 days left till Christmas??!! No? I didn't either till I googled it this morning and then instantly regretted doing it! 60 days..... OMG....

So perfect timing to review this 3D drawing pad kit from John Lewis then!

We vlogged it......

It's a rare thing that keeps all three of my children equally entertained but this did it. It makes a great stocking filler for children of all ages and at £3.95 it's a great price too. It would have been an advantage for it to have more than one pair of glasses but not a deal breaker as we just pulled a couple of pairs from Street Dance 3D!

Available from JohnLewis.com

A late addition to the Wordless Wednesday Pot

Subtitled. A bloggers injury! 
Mauled by a Ben 10 Stretchy figure and all in the name of his TotallySonny, TotallyChristmas guide......

Does this show complete and utter dedication to this young boys blogging vocation? Could he really actually turn out to be THE next Nigel Marvin? Or has he been the victim of a serious mauling courtesy of another family member????

If you want to know more visit the little guys blog... You got to love him..... TotallySonny.com!