By now you should know that we’re a two mum family – so this isn’t what this post is about. When I was ten years old I lost my dad to cancer. It was two days before my birthday.

Father’s Days from then on were pretty bleak. We didn’t really have anyone else to celebrate the day with, so we didn’t. My mum didn’t go out of her way to replace him – no one could – and therefore remained as a single parent for a long time until she “came out” and we became a Rainbow family.

This year will be the twenty year anniversary of my dad’s passing and to celebrate we’re doing something a little special thanks to an invitation from the Star-Name Registry.

name a star

There’s only so much you can do to celebrate Fathers Day when you don’t have a dad. In the years before when we lived a lot closer to where our Dad is located we would take a trip up to his plot and tidy it up or present him with a new plant or toy. But as we got older, and moved to Brighton, it became a lot harder to make that trip around school, and then work and then childcare, so visits became few and far between.

As mentioned, this year marked the twentieth year of his passing so naming a unique star after him sounded like the perfect way to celebrate and remember.

When you start the simple process of naming a star you’re asked to name your star, pick a date, and write a personal message. You’re also allowed to choose the constellation from which your star will sit. Out of the dozens of constellations we decided to go with our dad’s birth sign – Aquarius.

Once complete, you’re then sent your gift. We were sent the Extra Bright Gift Boxset and within our gift box we were presented with;

• A framed ‘name deed’ with details relating to our star – this came in a wonderful silver gift box.
• Confirmation of our entry into the registry with letter explaining.
• A Sky Atlas Star Map.

You’re also given a unique number to your star and once you visit … and enter your unique number you can view your star.

I think this would be a wonderful gift for someone or a special way to remember a family member or a friend, or perhaps a family pet. The process is really simple and, for me, it’s a unique way I can remember my dad.

Would you like to name your own star?

The Star Name Registery are offering one lucky winner a chance to win their very own Extra Bright Star worth £24.99! Full details and T&C’s are below…

Good Luck!

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

Open to UK residents only. 

One (1) winner will win one (1) ‘Extra Bright Star’ worth £24.99. The prize includes:

• Entry into the registry.
• A4 Star Name Deed.
• The Sky Atlas Star Maps.
• Confirmation letter.
• Extra Bright Star gift explained.

The prize will be sent via ‘Star-Name Registry’ and not via LesBeMums.

No cash alternative. Prize is non-transferrable.

Closing date: Midnight (00:00) on 16/07/17. Winner chosen between 16/07/17 and 18/07/17. Winner will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner has one month from the closing date to claim their prize, after which point a new winner will be chosen.

This giveaway is run by Lesbemums on behalf of ‘Star-Name Registry’. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send us an email!

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