You may think that advertising LeapPads all over children’s TV and then restricting their supply will send us parents into a frenzy and make your product this year’s coveted present. You may even be right. I, however, think it is an example of cynical marketing that undermines the integrity of your brand and will not be playing along. I’m sure it won’t be hard to find something else to spend our £80 on.
Yours sulkily, Cat
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Darling E,
I know you wanted a LeapPad for Christmas but… erm… the way you’re zipping around on the laptop tells me you’d find it a bit basic, honest. How about £80 worth of satsumas and walnuts instead?
Yours with unusually high levels of guilt
Mummy x
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Jennypaulin @ mummy mishaps says
HA ha very good! Who needs a Leapfrog pad anyway?? Congrats n day 4 x
catparrott says
Yep. I don’t need you Leapfrog! Grrr!
Melinda says
Next year, she won’t have a clue what a LeapFrog is. Don’t sweat it! 😀 (Found you through NaBloPoMo….looking forward to reading more!_
catparrott says
I’m sure you’re right, thanks Melinda.
Expat Mammy says
Why do they do that, where’s the spirit of christmas, im sure 80 pounds (sorry have No pound ssgn on my arabic keyboard) of satsuma’s will be great….. actually my hubby would like that thats for the present inspiration.xx
catparrott says
It’s so mean, isn’t it? Just adds stress for everyone.
motherventing says
I’m just trying to imagine £80 worth of satsumas and walnuts… *mind boggles*
catparrott says
A bit more than your 5 a day.
Kate Takes 5 says
E will be over the Leapfrog by Xmas anyway!
catparrott says
Fingers crossed!
helloitsgemma says
agree, agree, agree.
Imagine all the lovely bits and bobs you could get for 80 Quid.
catparrott says
So true. It is a bit ridiculous when you think about it. x
actuallymummy says
Oh there’s so many other Must Have gifts – ignore them and get one cheaper in January – save it for a birthday!
catparrott says
Good plan, I think you’re right.
Muddling Along says
Oh no (they are fab, Bigger has one and loves it but she is a bit younger) – I hate all this wall to wall Christmas advertising, one of the reasons I’m glad we are currently TV free Chez Muddling
catparrott says
It’s just so cynical, isn’t it?