For some reason, even though I don't do a lot of reviews, I get a lot of requests from PR people. Some bloggers spend most of their time bagging free stuff and reviewing it. Some of them get really good stuff like holidays too. Me? I can't be bothered. If I read a good book, or something is offered that I like the sound of, I'll take it and review it but it's rare.
Maybe part of the problem is that most of what is on offer wasn't appropriate to my lifestyle ten years ago, never mind now. And I'm guessing that a lot of my readers aren't the target audience either. Here are a few currently in my Inbox -
'Hi Toni - I’m excited to introduce you to this great company that has the cutest nursery products that are Fair Trade! I’ve provided information below specifically about all of the amazing products XYZ has to offer! If you’re interested in a feature, I’d be more than happy to request a sample for you! Enjoy! :)"And yes - there really was a smiley face at the end. Here's another - "Hi Toni -While it is common for parents to complain about the weight of car seats, one can agree that their child's safety is the #1 factor in choosing a seat. Yes, carrying around a 20lb. child inside of a hefty seat can be strenuous, but that is easily outweighed by the peace of mind that your child is safe and secure when traveling."Hmmm. I know they say they love my blog but something tells me they haven't read a word. My youngest is almost as tall and heavy as me. Not at all sure why I was sent this one either - “Stay At Home Dads”
Today Person-I've-Never-Heard-Of focuses on the growing phenomenon of stay-at-home dads. The American family is rapidly changing. In a whopping 40% of American households, it is the women who are now bringing home the bacon. And it’s the Dads who are cooking, cleaning and raising the kids. We’ll meet some stay-at-home dads and find out if this role reversal is making them happier or secretly resentful."
Although this one might work-"Whether Mommy is helping the kids find the perfect costume, spraying spider webs on the shrubs, or running to get candy at the last minute, Halloween can give mommy the willies! So, we suggest tucking in the little ghouls and taking a moment to relax!
Mommy can take a break with a glass of Mommy’s Time Out® wine and a few choice morsels of her favorite candy by her side! (There’s no reason the kids need to know you’ve pilfered their take!)"But seriously PR people, if you're peddling anything for parents of kids under the age of 13, I'm not yer blogger. Plus, look at my blog. Do you see anything that remotely suggests I'm a plugger of other people's products? Exactly.