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Zulily UK Review And Competition

April 30, 2012 Posted by Luschka under Competitions, Products, Reviews, Top Picks
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**US READERS: This is a UK only competition, but you can join Zulily in the US and receive all the same benefits. If you don’t already use Zulily, read on to find out more! (I also think this is a great way to buy gifts for friends abroad without having to pay international postage!)**

If you’re on my Facebook or Twitter pages, you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of a recently launched website in the UK – Zulily. What is Zulily? Well, it’s the Groupon of parenting, basically.

Every day they have three or four brands that have a selection of items on offer, discounted at up to 70%.  Better than Groupon, and aimed at busy parents who aren’t necessarily online every day, the offers stay ‘live’ for 3 days, meaning on any given day you have at least 9 different brands to choose from. And each brand has a bunch of items on offer.

The awesomeness of it is that in the week and a half I’ve been signed up to Zulily, some of my personal favourite brands have already shown up, like Galt (we bought a 4-in-1 puzzle for Ameli and another for a friend’s birthday and a new hippo chair for her craft table), P’kolini, Wallies (we bought a tree-picture growth chart, which I’ve been looking wanting for ages! And a chalk board reusable sticker for drawing on the playroom’s glass wall.)

In the week coming they have two more brands I’ll be keeping my eyes open for, and at the moment (maybe it’s the novelty!) but when I wake in the morning, one of the first things I do is check my phone to see the see what the days’ offers are! (They send one email a day, at 06:00.)

Now, we all know a deal is only a deal if you were going to buy it anyway, and I don’t want anyone  bankrupting themselves for stuff they didn’t need in the first place, but I think it’s just great that there is this service available, and that you can grab a bargain when you see it, if it’s something you can use. For example, I have two birthday parties for toddlers from my natural parenting group coming up in the next few weeks: thank you for the special offer on Galt toys.  A little bit of foresight and self-control and it’s a winner!

I was having a chat about Zulily with a Twitter friend who said what turned her off about it was the £6.95 postage. I agree – that would put me off too. I’m not sure why, but if you ‘check out with Paypal’ that’s your postage fee. If you check out normally, however, and then pay by card or Paypal, it’s only £3.95 – comparative to most supermarkets.

So, you may have noticed by now, but you can’t actually see what Zulily have on offer unless you sign up – it’s an email a day, and if you don’t like it you can always unsubscribe.

You get £10 for every friend you refer who actually buys something – I received my first referral credit on Friday, after a friend bought the same growth chart as I did!

While products are great, I do hope Zulily will branch out to experience days and even better, family friendly hotels! (It’s my biggest gripe with Groupon: their hotel and breakaway offers are only ever for two people!) But I’ll be hanging around in the meantime anyway!

After placing an order, I had immediate confirmation, and after a friend purchased something, I received my referral credit straight away. I’ll have to come back and let you know how long the order took, but so far, I’m totally in love with Zulily!

Competition

Zulily have offered a Diary of a First Child reader the opportunity to win £25 credit to spend in store. Your £3.95 postage fee will come off that, so you’re still walking away with £21, which if done wisely can buy you plenty good stuff – I paid £44 for my whole basket of five items last week!

To stand a chance to win, visit Zulily, see the current list of brands, then come back here and let me know what your favourite brand on Zulily UK is? (Hint: Click on See What You May Find in the bottom right corner).

For an additional entry SIGN UP to receive the daily Zulily email and have access to the special offers.  Leave a second comment here to say you have! (I will check to confirm that the winner has signed up if it’s one of those comments that win!)

This competition finishes at 23:59 on 14 May and the winner will be randomly drawn. Winners will be announced here and on the Diary of a First Child Facebook Page. Please check these to find out who won.

AND THE WINNER IS: 

Please read the competition rules.

You do not have to tweet or share this competition to enter, and doing so does not give you additional entries unless otherwise stated, but doing so helps ensure that I can keep bringing you competitions! You can subscribe to Diary of a First Child by RSS  or to our competitions only RSS feed or email. You can also follow us on Facebook or on Twitter. We hope to see you back again soon!

 

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117 Responses to Zulily UK Review And Competition

  1. Zulily UK £25 Voucher Competition | Diary of a First ChildNovember 27, 2012 at 1:37 am

    [...] and toys for little ones and clothes for mums and even housewares. I am a huge fan, and since I went to their launch last year, I’ve introduced many of my friends to them and have bought so many things, my [...]

  2. nikki cookMay 14, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Hippo Hula!

  3. KayleighMay 14, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    The Little Ledgends stuff is lovely

  4. Sarah ParkerMay 14, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    I have signed up for emails :)

  5. Sarah ParkerMay 14, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Zulily

  6. Jo BoydMay 14, 2012 at 1:04 am

    I love Hippo Hula’s stuff! Signed up for newsletter too :)

  7. Tina HolmesMay 13, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    Baby nay!

    nicks-1983@hotmail.com

  8. Prerna GuptaMay 13, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    I love Maxi-Cosi

  9. Joanna SawkaMay 13, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Chapo Pointu

  10. Charlotte JonesMay 13, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    I love Melissa & Doug – we have their grand piano at home and my 2 year old loves it! :)

  11. E LawrenceMay 13, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Galt toys are the best.

  12. helen rosbothamMay 13, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Melissa and Doug I love traditional toys

  13. esther jamesMay 13, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    signed up!

  14. esther jamesMay 13, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    I love Pluto

  15. ChristinaMay 13, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Maxi-Cosi is good

  16. Hayley ToddMay 13, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    I have signed up to Zulily and am really looking forward to receiving their emails :-)

  17. Hayley ToddMay 13, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    I love this website!

    My favourite brand on Zulily is Maxi-Cosi

  18. Gillian HolmesMay 13, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    I am signed up to their emails as gholmes724 [at] gmail [dot] com

  19. Gillian HolmesMay 13, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Organic Zoo

  20. anita robertsMay 13, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    cornish daisy :)

  21. stacieMMay 13, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    signed up to Zulily UK aswell

  22. stacieMMay 13, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Organic Zoo is really cute

  23. Jenny RogersMay 13, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    I have signed up for their emails.

  24. Jenny RogersMay 13, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    I love the dresses from Caldore.

  25. Sarah WilliamsMay 13, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    I like Melissa and Doug.

  26. katherine grieveMay 13, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Have signed up to the newsletter xxx

  27. katherine grieveMay 13, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I love Melissa & Doug

  28. Lisa WilkinsonMay 13, 2012 at 8:43 am

    I’ve signed up.

  29. Lisa WilkinsonMay 13, 2012 at 8:38 am

    My favourite is Melissa & Doug

  30. Nick HopkinsMay 12, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    I have signed up to the newsletter.

  31. Nick HopkinsMay 12, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    My favourite is Kartoon Kataloon.

    @NickHopkins1234

  32. Cathryn BowenMay 12, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    Melissa & Doug

  33. sue willsheeMay 12, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    My favourite brand is Melissa & Doug

  34. victoriabMay 12, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    I have signed up to the newsletter.

  35. victoriabMay 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Scholastic

  36. Kate CunninghamMay 12, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Have signed up for their emails @01592_katie

  37. Kate CunninghamMay 12, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    Melissa & Doug is my favourite @01592_katie

  38. char francisMay 12, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    love galt toys

  39. Emma WolskiMay 12, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    I love Galt Toys

  40. SeaniMay 12, 2012 at 11:43 am

    My favourite is maxi cosi :D

  41. KerrieMay 12, 2012 at 11:43 am

    i love le big!

  42. KarenMay 12, 2012 at 9:06 am

    I love Melissa & Doug

  43. princess_smithee@hotmail.co.ukMay 11, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Melissa and Doug range

    also signed up

  44. victoriabMay 11, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    Galt Toys

  45. Laura PritchardMay 11, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Signed up to the Zulily newsletter.

  46. Laura PritchardMay 11, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Love Hippo Hula!

  47. Emma JacksonMay 11, 2012 at 8:05 am

    My fave brand is Scholastic ^_^
    Emma Jackson’s last [type] ..Burkina Faso – Peanut Soup

  48. vicky haddockMay 11, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Love Galt toys

  49. Simon ThompsonMay 11, 2012 at 1:05 am

    Cornish daisy

  50. Sarah MartinMay 11, 2012 at 12:36 am

    I have signed up to Zulily UK xx

  51. Sarah MartinMay 11, 2012 at 12:35 am

    I love the Pixie & Punk range, they are so cute and fun!!

  52. emma howardMay 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    I love Galt Toys

  53. Sarah SMay 10, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    I have signed up for emails :)

  54. Sarah SMay 10, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Dudu Boys is my fav brand!

  55. lorraine polleyMay 10, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    my favourite is Galt Toys

  56. midi mMay 9, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    The Galt toys have stood the test of time and are still GREAT!

  57. Boo Roo and Tigger TooMay 8, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Subscribed to emails

    @littleboo_21
    Boo Roo and Tigger Too’s last [type] ..Have fun with MagniFun & Giveaway

  58. Boo Roo and Tigger TooMay 8, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Mini Vanilla

    @littleboo_21
    Boo Roo and Tigger Too’s last [type] ..Live Below The Line – May 7th-11th 2012

  59. helena haddockMay 8, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    Galt Toys look fab

  60. SamMay 7, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    My favourite is Cutey Couture!

  61. SamMay 7, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    i’ve signed up x

  62. Joanna SmithMay 7, 2012 at 7:45 am

    Wow, I LOVE the Koochu Bags – they are real luxury bags!

    I have also signed up to their mailing list

    Joanna Smith

  63. Phyllis EllettMay 6, 2012 at 6:24 am

    Signed up using same name and email as I have given you xx

  64. Phyllis EllettMay 6, 2012 at 6:21 am

    Just love Galt Toys

  65. Heather ShawMay 5, 2012 at 10:32 am

    signed up

  66. Heather ShawMay 5, 2012 at 10:31 am

    my favourite brand is cornish daisy

  67. kathleen hooperMay 5, 2012 at 10:12 am

    my favourite brand is the plie shapeware

  68. Fozia AkhtarMay 4, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    my favourite brand is cornish daisy!

  69. Zoe WilliamsMay 3, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    My favourite brand would be the No Slippy Hair Clippy as I am struggling to find a way to control my 1 year old’s mane of hair!
    Zoe Williams’s last [type] ..Tips for Cooking with a Clingy Baby/Toddler

  70. Stacey GuilliattMay 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I’ve signed up for the newsletter!

  71. Stacey GuilliattMay 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    I love Cornish Daisy!

  72. NATALIE GOATLEYMay 3, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    I have signed up to the Zulily UK newsletter.

  73. NATALIE GOATLEYMay 3, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Chapo Pointu is my favourite!

  74. jimblocker@yahoo.co.ukMay 3, 2012 at 10:18 am

    kidsline

  75. MartinaMay 2, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    I have signed up to Zulili

  76. MartinaMay 2, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    kidsline!

  77. MichelleMay 2, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Oh I signed up not long ago but tbh havent been reading the emails – from now on i will be though!

    Oh love the look of the Jolie Poupee range – perfect for bump!! xx
    Michelle’s last [type] ..18 weeks

  78. SolangeMay 2, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Scholastic

  79. jackie curranMay 1, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    I like Ben Sherman

  80. claire woodsMay 1, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    Signed up to email.

  81. claire woodsMay 1, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    Galt toys.

  82. NevMay 1, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    At the moment it’s Nui Organics.

    Am already a member of Zulily UK

    Nev
    Nev’s last [type] ..Everyone can be a VIP

  83. KristineMay 1, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Hi there — thanks for pointing out what appears to be a ‘bug’ == PayPal should be £3.95 shipping too. Our tech team is working on it. And thanks for all the fab comments! :)

  84. Kirsty NortonMay 1, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Mini ZZZ is really fab – definitely my favourite brand on Zulily UK…BUT it has also introduced me to great new brands too!

  85. iain maciverMay 1, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    melissa and doug

  86. Helen PorterMay 1, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    My favourite is kidsline i have signed up for the websites news letter it looks fab thanks x

  87. SusieApril 30, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    We’re big Melissa and Doug fans in this house!

  88. Katherine De RieraApril 30, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Have signed up to Zulily

  89. Katherine De RieraApril 30, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    I really like the Melissa and Doug range of toys X Thankyou for the fab competition.

  90. Hilda Hazel WrightApril 30, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    I really like the Hippo Hula best!

  91. emma cellaApril 30, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    I like the Schoolastic range.

  92. emma cellaApril 30, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    Have signed up for emails.

  93. Jennifer BrownApril 30, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    I have signed up for their daily email

  94. Jennifer BrownApril 30, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Scholastic

  95. Gill BApril 30, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    My favourite is kidsline

  96. Hannah BartramApril 30, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    Have signed up for emails.

  97. Hannah BartramApril 30, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    My favourite brand is kidsline.

  98. Marta PApril 30, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    scholastic range is the best

  99. Amy ScottApril 30, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Ps. I already signed up to their daily emails!

  100. Amy ScottApril 30, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Mini ZZZ looks fab, I’d love to get Fred some pjs from there! :-)

  101. PavApril 30, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    Wow, there’s Ben Sherman too – love it! Thanks :)

  102. FionaLynne EdwardsApril 30, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    I’ve just signed up for Zulily’s emails too – feefeegabor at googlemail.com

  103. FionaLynne EdwardsApril 30, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    I like the Schoolastic range.

  104. SuzanneApril 30, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Favourite brand is scholastic! :-)

  105. claireApril 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    have signed up for emails too

  106. claireApril 30, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Love Galt toys

  107. Laura DaviesApril 30, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Hippo Hula looks amazing! I’m always on the lookout for cool new things so thankyou for this!

  108. Emma @mummymummymumApril 30, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Signed up to e-mails too
    Emma @mummymummymum’s last [type] ..Action – The Gallery

  109. Emma @mummymummymumApril 30, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I like the P’kolino.
    Emma @mummymummymum’s last [type] ..Elizabeth Arden – 8 Hour Cream – Review and Giveaway

  110. Hilda Hazel WrightApril 30, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Hippo Hula looks great to me!

  111. Jilly PApril 30, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I have signed up for emails.

  112. Jilly PApril 30, 2012 at 11:14 am

    My favourite brand on Zulily is kidsline, what a fab website.

  113. Rachael SimmonsApril 30, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Hi, I’ve also signed up to the daily emails, thanks again! :D

  114. Rachael SimmonsApril 30, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Thanks ever so much, my fav brand is Scholastic! Thanks :D

  115. Alice HindleyApril 30, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Many thanks for the great review, my favourite brand on Zulily is Ben sherman :-)

  116. Tracy NixonApril 30, 2012 at 8:40 am

    I am signed up to their emails x Thank you

  117. Tracy NixonApril 30, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Great review! I am already signed up to Zulily UK and my favourite brand is Mini Zzzz!