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Wicked Uncle Challenge

July 16, 2016

 

Uncle Jon is known for forgetting birthdays. There are many reasons for this:

 

  • He is an international man of mystery

 

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The above is a picture of Uncle Jon; he was on a very important mission.

 

  • He is very busy exploring the world

 

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Yes, while I am cleaning up poo explosions; Uncle Jon is climbing mountains. I’m not jealous: much.

 

  • Uncle Jon doesn’t do birthdays because his birthday is on Christmas Day. Yes, Uncle Jon burst into my life one Christmas Day. My Nan was not amused because she had to cook the Christmas dinner as a result of my Mum being in labour. In fact her exact words were,

 

“It has to be a boy. Only a boy would be so blo*dy awkward”

 

  • Uncle Jon lives in Norway. Distance can cause difficulties. You would have to buy a present, wrap it, and then post it. That requires a lot of effort. Uncle Jon is a very busy man (as you can see from the above pictures).

 

  • He doesn’t have any children of his own. It is hard enough buying presents when you do have children, but when you don’t have children it must be nearly impossible.

 

What could we do? It was starting to get embarrassing. Uncle Jon needed to step-up his A-game. Wicked Uncle contacted me to tell me that they had the answer. They told me about their fantastic website. A website full of amazing toys. This sounded too good to be true! Then they told me how their fabulous website has the ability to sort the toys by category, gender, age or a mixture of all three. Wow! Had we finally found the answer to Uncle Jon’s present woes? Wicked Uncle then offered for us to try it out, that way we could see for ourselves. They kindly gave us some money in the form of a voucher code. With Oldest’s birthday the following week, I jumped at the chance. The lovely people at Wicked Uncle sent over the voucher code and I then informed Uncle Jon of his top-secret mission.

 

 

I sent Uncle Jon the voucher code but resisted the urge to make suggestions of what would be an ideal present. I found that very hard. However, I wanted to see if the website worked so I left Uncle Jon to it. I had NO idea what he was going to order. I was scared, very scared. Uncle Jon informed me that the website was very easy to use and that he was quietly confident in his choice of presents. I was not as confident. The delivery from Wicked Uncle was fast and it arrived in plenty of time. I hid the box away until Oldest’s birthday.

 

Below is my film of Oldest opening the box. You can actually see the fear on my face. I have no idea what is going to be in the box and that worried me. I need not have worried!

 

 

As you can see Oldest was over the moon with her gifts. I was really impressed too. Firstly, the fact that there was a birthday card and that the gifts had been wrapped. A lovely, personal touch. I was very surprised by what Uncle Jon had chosen Oldest for her birthday. I don’t think that I would have chosen them. However, I would have been wrong because Oldest loves them. I hate to admit it but

 

“Uncle Jon was right; I was wrong”

 

I am never saying that again. Oldest was thrilled with her gifts.

 

Pink bag with handles from Wicked Uncle

 

The bag is lovely and really well made. Oldest loves filling it with her bits. It also has different compartments, perfect for storing lots of goodies. Oldest insisted that she take it out to her birthday dinner. She looked very stylish, swishing her bag as we walked to Pizza Express.

 

Oldest also insisted on bringing her other present from Uncle Jon and Wicked Uncle.

 

Horse and Pony Creativity book

 

This book is fantastic. It has a great range of creative activities and it will be perfect for those rainy days over the summer holiday. It kept Oldest occupied as she waited for her birthday tea.

 

Activity page with horse outlines

 

Another horse and activity page

 

I was very impressed with the quality of both products. Wicked Uncle is a fantastic website . It has meant that for the first time ever, Uncle Jon sent Oldest a birthday present; on time! That is a massive win in my book. Oldest loves her gifts and couldn’t be happier. Therefore, I am a very happy mummy too.

 

Thank you Uncle Jon and Wicked Uncle. 

 

*Disclaimer – Wicked Uncle gave us £40 to spend on their website for the purpose of this review. I passed the code on to Uncle Jon who ordered the gifts. However, all words are mine (and also Oldest). As you can tell Oldest really was happy with her gifts*

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  1. Jane Taylor says

    July 16, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    This is the best EVER!!! Me and Beth grinned all the way through the present unveiling! You and oldest are BLOG STARS!
    She is so cute and POLITE and so bubbly! Her reaction was priceless. It was lovely to see uncle Jon too.

    You are getting into the vlogging groove, Emma! Love the editing and music too.

    Well done!

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:52 pm

      Haha thanks! Oldest loved it and has asked me if she can be in the next vlog. I think she might be getting ideas…..

  2. Fran @ Whinge Whinge Wine says

    July 16, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I loved watching this – the fear on your face! Wicked Uncle is a great website – we did a review a while ago and I was very impressed. PS I loved owls when I was 7 too. Your oldest has good taste. #KCACOLS

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Oh I could not relax. I was really scared about what the present was going to be. For Uncle Jon to send something that was good, then it must be a good website!

  3. Lydia C. Lee says

    July 16, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    That mountain shop is spectacular….#KCAKOLS

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      The Norweigan fjords 🙂

  4. Alison (MadHouseMum) says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    Oh your daughter is just a natural vlogger! This looks like a great company. I love your video of Wicked Uncle John! Alison x #KCACOLS

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Haha, thanks. I agree about Oldest being a natural. She has asked if she can make another vlog!

  5. Petite Pudding says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    This sounds like a fabulous website. I play more of a wicked aunty role here. I am such a disorganised individual that I very rarely even remember their birthdays until my mum reminds me! I think I might try this out! #kcacols

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      That’s what mums are for! Thanks for your comment 🙂 xx

  6. One Messy Mama says

    July 17, 2016 at 2:40 am

    Great vlog and such a clever idea! #KCACOLS

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you xx

  7. Right Royal Mother says

    July 17, 2016 at 7:41 am

    What a brilliant idea for a review! And Wicked Uncle DOES look amaze. Although Uncle Rob’s adventures look even more amazing. I wonder if they do experience day voucher codes? Also Oldest is very, VERY lovely. Brill film. #kcacols

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Thank you lovely! Wicked Uncle is such a good idea for a website 🙂

  8. Emma Plus Three says

    July 17, 2016 at 8:40 am

    Aw how cute is she! She’s so pleased with her presents! x #KCACOLS

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Aww thanks. Oldest loved being on film!

  9. @adoptionblogfox says

    July 17, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Ah, my parents must be trendy grandparents as they have been using Wicked Uncle for a while (evidently it’s not just for uncles ). They love it.
    Well done Uncle Jon!
    #KCACOLS

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Wow, you do have very trendy grandparents. That’s brilliant!

  10. Justsayingmum says

    July 17, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Aww fantastic, Emma! You need to be a brand ambassador for them – fab enticing videos! Agent Jon’s mission successfully accomplished!

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Haha, thank you! 🙂

  11. Emma says

    July 17, 2016 at 10:06 am

    ah brilliant! lol the combined birthday/xmas gift – cheeky uncle Jon!! Great review and how fab they came wrapped with a card too! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday 🙂

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 8:01 pm

      Haha, I know Uncle Jon is very cheeky! I could not believe when the presents were wrapped and when there was a card too!

  12. Bridie By The Sea says

    July 17, 2016 at 10:49 am

    I love this – fab videos Em! Oldest is so cute and Wicked Uncle is such a great idea…unfortunately my other half is a wicked uncle too :-/ So glad she loved her pressies! Xx

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 8:02 pm

      She adored her pressies. Sounds like you need to give the Wicked Uncle website a look 😉

  13. Ali Duke says

    July 17, 2016 at 11:08 am

    That bag is so cute! My daughter would love that too. Definitely not the sort of thing I was expecting.
    #KCACOLS

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      I was not expecting the bag either and I don’t think I would have chosen it, but Oldest loved it!

  14. Tracey Bowden says

    July 17, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    Aww this is brilliant well done Uncle John and Wicked Uncle lol. I loved your face the relief when she opened the presents! I have had a look around Wicked Uncle before and they do have some great bits #kcacols

    • islandliving365 says

      July 17, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      You can actually see the fear on my face! I was so relieved when she opened the presents and Uncle Jon had chosen well! Shows how good the website is 🙂

  15. OddHogg says

    July 17, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    This is such a good idea – perfect for those Uncles who have no idea what is going on (my brother also falls into that category!) I’ll be showing him this! #KCACOLS

  16. The Unsung Mum says

    July 18, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    Wow never realised a site like this was real. I so need this in my life! Love the review as well! Really engaging! #KCACOLS

  17. Dr Mummykins says

    July 18, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    You already know how I feel about this post! They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, no? #bigpinklink x x x

  18. Jade The Parenting Jungle says

    July 18, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    What a beauty!!I love her may I open my card! My son would rip it open with his teeth without consent…Sounds like a fab idea for family/friends that are far away especially as everything is wrapped so nicely….I am totally jealous of uncle Jon. Fab video, utter pro’s both of you! Hehe I love your unnerved look…#bigpinklink

  19. Emilie says

    July 18, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    How lovely, I shall definitely be checking this website out, it’s great that they come wrapped up. And not boring brown paper either! I have become terrible at birthdays and occasions since becoming a mum. I used to plan weeks in advance but now they always seem to be upon me before I’ve realised. #KCACOLS

  20. Jenni - Odd Socks and Lollipops says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    Ah this is fab! I do love the Wicked Uncle website – there are so many fab things on there! And well done to Uncle Jon hehe it’s so lovely to see how happy your daughter is with her gifts. #KCACOLS

  21. Sarah - @threedinners says

    July 19, 2016 at 9:47 am

    You looked so worried 🙂 But hopefully now Uncle Jon can keep being the International Man of Mystery AND the Wicked Uncle x #bigpinklink

  22. Joanne Mallon says

    July 19, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    Unce Jon did good! Now he just has to do that on repeat every year, forever. #KCACOLS

  23. Louise Pink Pear Bear says

    July 19, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    The website is the best ever isn’t it? We’re about to review and it was so hard to choose! Those pressies look lovely. Thanks for being a #bigpinklinker

  24. absolutely prabulous says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:34 am

    I don’t think my brother even realised my kids HAVE birthdays…. If he did, I’d be all over this. And erm, please could you give me a video making tutorial?! #BigPinkLink

  25. Cheryl @ Tea or Wine says

    July 20, 2016 at 10:11 am

    I love the comment your Nan made when your brother was born!!! Hilarious! These gifts look great, will have to check out the wicked uncle site! #KCACOLS X

  26. Yummyblogger says

    July 20, 2016 at 11:00 am

    This website sounds great and Uncle Jon did well picking such lovely gifts… I love the bag! #KCACOLS

  27. Jade The Parenting Jungle says

    July 20, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    Popping my head back in from #KCACOLS to add, I think there needs to be an adult version of this website as my OH is terrible at gifts…xxxx

  28. Someone's Mum (Danielle) says

    July 20, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Oh my goodness this made me so happy! Your videos are ace and I love how Uncle Jon seriously brought his A-Game. and how much she really liked the presents. Wicked Uncle really does sound like a godsend for those very busy internation mystery relatives such as Uncle John. Awesome 🙂 #KCACOLS

  29. Emma (awetismblog) says

    July 21, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    Uncle John did a great job, well done! Looks great, will need to check it out. #KCACOLS

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