Merry New Year (Copyright: Eddie Murphy)

2020 – we all made it, hurrah and huzzah. Even though we are completely befuddled by the random days off and change of dates and can’t currently tell our Wednesdays from our Fridays (I know you’re feeling me…), we are determined to hit the ground running in 2020.

We’ve started by infuriating everyone we know. How, you ask? By pointing out that this is not a new decade, there’s no year zero so the new decade starts in 2021. Yep, 4th of Jan, and we’re already on everyone’s hate list. Awesome. Should you wish to follow this ‘despicable me’ lifestyle, I caution you to practise ducking quickly for a while first. People WILL throw things, the uncouth louts 🙂

So, going against the stream as is our wont, we have a competition starting today for a chance to win one of 2 New Year Hampers. Christmas Hampers are soooo 2019. Why? Well, riddle me this – who doesn’t like getting that last-minute unexpected Christmas prezzie after Christmas? Zigackly! Plus, who doesn’t like free stuff that they haven’t earned in any way, shape or form? The hamper will feature at least five items from our range, some of them costing more than a fiver! Just kidding. You are automatically entered into the draw as a subscriber so if you haven’t joined our list, do so ASAP, but there is also a chance to win another hamper by following us on Instagram so you can double your chances – just follow us and #alaranewyear. Good luck, mes braves.

We will be sending you notifications of new blog posts in 2020. Don’t worry, we’re such slackers we only write one a week usually so you won’t be bombarded. Hope you enjoy them – all non-trolling feedback/comments/jokes gratefully received. Prize draw will be on Jan 31st with three random winners selected (UK address subscribers only). You’ll get your goodies just before Valentine’s Day because AlaraApothecary- we’re all about the love. Have a healthy and prosperous 2020.