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11/9/09

Kindle giveaway! ends 12/10

Win a brand new Kindle!


I just entered a contest to win a free Kindle from Noobie (worth $259!) and I wanted you to have a chance to win one too!

Check it out here: Win a Kindle from Noobie!


Be sure to read the email you get from Noobie after you register. You'll get your own unique link that you can use to earn even more entries in the drawing!


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I missed my 1 year blogiversary!

It was November 4th.   A whole year (and 5 days), wow. 

I have been super busy at my 'real job' - I work 40 hours a week outside the home.  So, even though posting is sometimes sporadic, I appreciate each and every one of you!

I have been thinking about making my blog a 3 column blog.  I have no reason to go to wordpress - I just don't blog enough - but, a 3 column blogger template may be cleaner.  Any thoughts?  I have been reading about it, and I am just scared that I will lose stuff...it's a dilemma...

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that reads my little blog, and here's to another great year!

Nothin' But Fringe Scarf giveaway! ends 11/30

Check it out here: Copper Llama Studio

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Mom's Focus on Cyber World Giveaways! ending 11/11

Check them out here:

1.Win Magpiedesignz’s Jaden Necklace ends on November 11
Win a Jaden Necklace. Its retail value is $28.00 excluding shipping
Open to : US and Canada Residents only
2. Win Belly Charms Swarovski Pearl Mother’s Bracelet ends on November 11
Win either Swarovski Pearl Mother’s Bracelet or Kid’s Safety Identification Wristband The total retail value of 3 pencils is $49.99 excluding shipping.
Open to : US and Canada Residents only
3.Win four packs of Energizer Batteries end on November 11
Win four packs of Energizer Batteries to keep going.
Open to : US and Canada Residents only.
4.Win a pack of Rock ‘N Learn Dvd Set for 2 winners ends on November 11
Win a 2 Dvd Set of Human Body and Read Along Stories on DVD to explore more about them. The retail value is $20 excluding shipping.
Open to : US Residents only.
5.Win Lauren Nicole’s Wax Seal Necklace – Fine Silver ends on November 11
Win Lauren Nicole’s Wax Seal Necklace. Its retail value is $34.00 excluding shipping
Open to : US and Canada Residents only
6.Win a Parrot Minikit Chic Bluetooth Wireless Speakerphone ends on November 11
Win Parrot Minikit Chic Bluetooth Wireless Speakerphone to keep her hands free while driving.  Its retail value is $99.99
Open to : US and Canada Residents only

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11/8/09

Roku Digital Video Player giveaway! ends 11/25




Check it out here: J. Leigh Designz

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Bumbleride Indie Stroller giveaway! ends 12/7

Check it out here: The Mud Bug

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Step 2 Modern Lines Kitchen giveaway! ends 11/16

What little girl doesn't love a play kitchen?  I would love to win one for my daughter, who is starting to imagine and pretend even more now!  This would be so fun to 'cook' with her, because she really loves to help me cook, too!

Check it out here: Mom's Most Wanted

Check out the sponsor here: Step 2

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Sorel Boots Giveaway! ends 11/17

I am now realllly coveting these boots!  The Kaska is beautiful, don't you think? :-)  Oh, and the Hoonah? WOW.  Ok, I'll stop or I'll be posting a link to all of them because they are all fantastic...

Check it out here: Thrifty & Chic Mom

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11/7/09

Tahitian Drop Pearl Bracelet giveaway! ends 11/17

Check it out here: "Deal"ectible Mommies

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"Here Comes Santa Claus" blog party! Starts 11/23

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Go Graham Go 

and

Jolly Mom

They are kicking things off November 23rd and there are some exciting giveaways for you. There's everything from holiday food, toys, jewelry and more!

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11/6/09

Care.com is free this weekend! And is having a November contest!

Check it out here: Care.com

More about it: Care.com is opening up its site to everyone for free.  From Friday, Nov. 6th through Sunday, November 8th, anyone can search for caregivers, post jobs, and get contact information. It’s a great opportunity to try out the site, post jobs, and find a caregiver.  This is only the second time they've ever done this, and it's to raise awareness for National Family Caregiver Month while giving families the chance to meet great, local care providers and screen lists of backup caregivers.  It's also a chance to see the great babysitters, nannies, senior caregivers, special needs care providers, tutors, pet sitters, and housekeepers they have on their service.

During the Free Weekend, all visitors to Care.com will get to experience the benefits of a premium membership to their service. Families can see full profiles for nearby care providers, contact them directly to set up interviews, check references, and request background checks for free!


I also wanted to let you know about a new contest Care.com is running in November.  Since November is National Family Caregiver Month, they are celebrating and raising awareness by calling all care heroes.  They want to hear stories about the people who have gone to great lengths to care for the people they love or work for.

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11/5/09

ended-Mom's Focus on Cyber World giveaways ending 11/7

Check them out here:

1. My Little Roo Baby Carrier Slipcover Giveaway
Win your choice of  My Little Roo Baby Carrier Slipcover. The retail value is $39.99
Open to : US and Canada Residents only
2. Pencil Me In Cosmetics Review and Giveaway
Win a pack of Pink Lady Sparks Eye Pencil, Onyx Eye Pencil and Mint Sparks Eye Pencil The total retail value of the 3 pencils are $20.97.
Open to : US Residents only
3.A Very Brave Witch…and more Halloween stories Dvd Set Giveaway
Win a copy of A Very Brave Witch…and more Halloween stories DVD Set. The retail value is $14.95.
Open to : US Residents only.
4.French Baby Organics Dress Review and Giveaway
Win one onesie, short or long sleeve, or pants. The retail value $20.50.
Open to : US and Canada Residents only.
5. Laundry He Review and Giveaway
Win LaundryHe to save time, energy and money; the retail value is $6.99
Open to : US Residents only
6. Fumi Purse Hook Giveaway
Win your favorite purse hook.  The retail value is $24.95Open to : US and Canada Residents only
7.Photofiddle Restore and Beautify your photos Giveaway
Win a $50 Gift Card for two winners
Open to : US and Canada Residents only
8.Burger Builder Play Dough Review and Giveaway
Win the Burger Builder Play Dough Maker to make your kids busy and active. The retail value is $14.99
Open to : US and Canada Residents only
9. New Monopoly City Game with 3D Building Inside Giveaway
Win the New Monopoly City Game with 3D Building Inside.  The retail value is $35.
Open to : US and Canada Residents only
10.Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes Review and Giveaway
3 winners will Win 2 dining passes.  The retail value is $20.
Open to : US and Canada Residents only


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Bath Luve giveaway! ends 11/18

Check it out here: Jumpin-Beans

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11/3/09

Keurig Platinum Brewer Giveaway! ends 11/27

Check it out here: The Mom Buzz

Check out the sponsor here: Keurig

Be sure to check out the blog for more awesome giveaways, too! The Mom Buzz

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Step2 Kitchen giveaways! end 12/1

Check it out here: Lifestyle Party-Time Kitchen giveaway at Lizzy Dear's Life

AND

Check it out here: Lifestyle Deluxe Kitchen giveaway at Our Ordinary Life

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11/2/09

ended-Kuru Shoes giveaway! ends 11/8

Check it out here: Frugal & Fabulous

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LifeStyle Deluxe Kitchen from Step2 giveaway! ends 11/29

Check it out here: Amanda/Mommy Mandy

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Step 2 LifeStyle Grand Walk-In Kitchen giveaway! ends 11/25

Check it out here: Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House

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ended-Last day to enter to win $10,000 (or a TV!) ! ends 11/3

Check it out here: All American $10,000 giveaway (one entry per person - official rules)

You can also win this: Toshiba 40" LCD HDTV

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myLifetime.com contest! ends 11/14

Check it out here:

Lifetime Network is doing a great sweepstakes on their website, mylifetime.com, with their new show “Rita Rocks”.  Rita is pregnant and Lifetime wants help naming the baby. You can visit: mylifetime.com to vote on your favorite baby name with a chance to win $2,500, a trip to Rock Camp or a Glade Fragrance Basket! Here are the official rules, too (daily entry, ends 11/14)


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10/30/09

Reminder! Make Time for Change with Frigidaire

Many of us have heard about, or experienced first-hand, the time-saving power of Frigidaire's incredible new appliance line. Now the brand is taking their commitment to mothers one step forward by partnering with an admired and philanthropic celebrity mom- Jennifer Garner.

Not only is Jennifer a huge fan of the time-saving features of the new Frigidaire appliance line, but she's teaming up with the brand to launch an incredible campaign for an important cause. Jennifer and Frigidaire are proud to kick off the "Make Time for CHANGE" campaign to support Save the Children's U.S. Programs, dedicated to making a difference for the smallest and most vulnerable Americans - children.

Frigidaire's new line of appliances, the largest launch in the brand's history, is designed with time-saving features for busy moms. While it's only September, we're asking Moms - and everyone who believes in the power of Moms - to think ahead to November 1st - the day all of us change the clocks and get an extra hour - and pledge to use that time to make CHANGE for children.


Starting today, for everyone who goes to Frigidaire.com and raises their hand with a pledge to make time for a child, Frigidaire will donate $1 to support the CHANGE program and Save the Children's work to help children in need in the U.S. And in addition to that fuzzy feeling you get from doing something good, everyone who pledges their time will be entered for a chance to win a new Frigidaire Professional double wall oven! Those in the market for top-notch new appliances should also know that, for every new Frigidaire Professional double wall oven sold, Frigidaire will donate $100 to Save the Children's U.S Programs as part of their $250,000 commitment to this worthy cause.


Go to Frigidaire.com now to take the pledge! 


*No compensation was received for this post.  I am just posting it on behalf of Mom Select for their campaign.  Thanks Mom Select! 

10/29/09

November Care.com contest!

Sabrina emailed this to me:


Starting on October 29, you’ll be able to nominate a caregiver who deserves to be called a Care Hero by visiting www.facebook.com/caredotcom and nominating them. Share their photo and a short story of why you think they should win, then get your friends involved in helping us choose the overall Care Hero—their comments on your nominee’s photo will help them win the contest!

At the end of November, we’ll choose a Grand Prize winner to be the 2010 Care.com Care Hero. The winning caregiver will receive a $500 "Care Package" including hotel stay, tickets to a show, and dinner on us. As a thank you, we'll also give you--the nominator--a $100 restaurant gift certificate to show our appreciation. Plus, we'll choose weekly caregiver winners who will each receive a $100 restaurant gift certificate. And if you nominated a weekly winner, we'll give you a free, 3-month Premium Membership to Care.com.

So come to Facebook, share a photo of your Care Hero, and tell us what they've done for you. And be sure to thank during National Family Caregiver Month!


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ended-Your Baby Can Read giveaway! - ends 11/8

Check it out here: Born 2 Impress

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10/28/09

ended - Mom's Focus on Cyber World Giveaways! ending 10/31

Check them out here:

1. Combo Pack of 2 Putumayo Kids CDs Review and Giveaway
Putumayo Kids CD is giving away 2 combo packs of Putumay CDs. Its retail value is $30.
Open to : US and Canada Residents only

2. Fairy-Gram’s Fairy Costumes Review and Giveaway
  Fairy-Gram is giving away one fairy costume. Its retail value is $36.
Open to : US Residents ony

3. Tropical Traditions – America’s Source for Coconut Oil Giveaway
One lucky Mom’s Focus reader will win a 32 oz. jar of  Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil. The retail value starts at $37.50.
Open to : US and Canada Residents only.

4.  See Kai Run – Urban footwear for babies and children Giveaway
One lucky Mom’s Focus reader will win his/her favorite pair of shoes at See Kai Run. The retail value is $30 to $60.
Open to : US and Canada Residents only

5.  Layers Clothing Swim Suit Giveaway
One lucky winner will get the Marcella swimsuit. The retail value for this swim suit is $34 but the original value was $65
Open to : US and Canada Residents only

6.  PokenZoo – USB devices that allow a user to share personal information Giveaway
One lucky Mom’s Focus reader will win her choice of Poken. Its retail value is $19.95
Open to : US and Canada Residents only

7. GamiWorks – handcut glass and Japanese chiyogami pendant necklace Giveaway
One lucky Mom’s Focus reader will win a dogtag style pendant for this season. Its retail value is $19.00
Open to : Worldwide

8. SIRJJ Organics Anti-Aging Prize Package Review and Giveaway
One lucky Mom’s Focus reader will win this SIRJJ Organics Anti-Aging Prize Package. The retail value for the SIRJJ Organics Anti-Aging Prize Package is $66.00
Open to : US Residents only

9.  Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic and Arm & Hammer Advance Toothpaste Giveaway
  One lucky Mom’s Focus reader  will receive a Spin Brush Pro and Arm & Hammer Advance White toothpaste to have a radiant smile. The retail value for both Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic and Arm & Hammer Advance Toothpasteis is $14.99 and $4.49 ($19.48).
Open to : US Residents only

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A great cause - Hannah's Socks

Sometimes a charity comes along that started with a truly inspirational story, such as Hannah's Socks. During Thanksgiving 2004, four-year-old Hannah Turner in Toledo, Ohio helped her mother Doris serve food at a local homeless shelter. While there, she saw a man with holes in his shoes and no socks. Hannah asked her mom if she could offer the man her own socks. The next day, Hannah's mom took her to purchase and distribute socks to local shelters. They collected and donated over 100 pairs of socks around Toledo. Over the next two years, with the help of her Mom, family, and friends, Hannah distributed nearly 10,000 pairs of socks to shelters.  Since then, Hannah's Socks has collected over 100,000 pairs of socks for homeless and domestic violence shelters. Today, the organization kicks off the Hannah's Socks Holiday Sock Drive, to collect socks and funds for this year's upcoming winter and holiday season.

Inspired by Hannah's story, The Clorox Company became a sponsor of Hannah's Socks this season as Hannah's Socks strives to gather and donate 10,000 pairs of new socks to underprivileged children's programs as well as homeless and domestic violence shelters. Not only do I love the heart-warming message of this story, but also I find it provides a great way to teach our kids about simple, yet profound, ways to give back to those in need around us.

You can collect socks at home, school, work, or church for this great cause. Families can also donate funds and find out more about Hannah's Socks and the Holiday Sock Drive at www.hannahssocks.org.

Be sure to spread the word on Twitter with Tweets about Hannah's Socks by using the hashtag #HannahsSocks and to follow the charity on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hannahssocks and Twitter at www.twitter.com/hannahssocks.


Thanks to Mom Central for the info about this great cause!

10/27/09

Bake Me a Wish giveaway! ends 11/9

Check it out here: MomStart

Check out the sponsor here: Bake Me a Wish

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FLOR Rug Giveaway! ends 11/15

Check it out here: Seeryus Mama

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SkitterCar giveaway! ends 11/16

Have you ever seen these fun little 'cars'?  My daughter and I played on them at the fair - she got on one, I got on another, we started wiggling the steering wheel, and away we went!  We were both giggling-they were so much fun.  When she got tired of it, I put her on mine with me, and we zoomed around.  The saleslady was surprised that my daughter caught on so quickly - we didn't give her any instructions, I guess it was just instinctual for her to sit down & start wiggling that wheel!  Anyway, these are tons of fun, and you can win one!

Check it out here: Potamus Prefers

Check out the sponsor here: SkitterCar/SkitterToys

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Stork Craft Soom Soom Toddler Bed Giveaway! ends 12/5

Check it out here: Barefoot Mommies

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10/26/09

ended-Momtrends October contests! ending 10/31

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Britax Advocate CS carseat giveaway! ends 12/5

Check it out here: Barefoot Mommies

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10/22/09

ended-Amon bodyshaper giveaway! ends 10/31

Check it out here: 3 Kids and Us

Check out the sponsor here: Amon Maternity

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ended-Eleven Shoes giveaway! ends 11/1

Check it out here: Red Sox Mommy

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ended-Mom's Focus on Cyber World Giveaways! ending 10/25

Check them out here:

1. Bath Luve Review and Givaway
One lucky Mom’s Focus Reader will win her choice of Bath Luv.
Open to : US and Canada Residents only

2. Kajeet – new cell phone for kids Review and Giveaway
One lucky Mom’s Focus Reader will win a Kajeet phone. Its retail value is $79.99
Open to : US Residents only

3.LunarraStar Jewellery Review and Giveaway
One lucky Mom’s Focus readers will win a beautiful necklace. Its retail value is $38.
Open to : Worldwide.

4.TeeWit – Apparel for your family Review and Giveaway
TeeWit is very generously offering $50 Gift Certificate to one lucky Mom’s Focus Reader to try TeeWit apparel.
Open to : Worldwide

5.Kimochis – Japanese toy with feeling inside Review and Giveaway
Kimochis  one lucky Mom’s Focus Reader will win your favorite plush. Its retail value is $25.
Open to : US Residents only

6.Tail Wags Helmet Covers Review and Giveaway
Tail Wags one lucky Mom’s Focus Reader will win your favorite TailWags Helmet Cover. Its retail value is $40.
Open to : US and Canada Residents only

7.Jolt – Latest trendy Jean Review and Giveaway
Jolt  one lucky Mom’s Focus Reader will win your favorite pair of Jeans. Its retail value is under $45.
Open to : US Residents only

8.Sweet Nursing Boutique Breastfeeding Dress Giveaway
Sweet Nursing is offering one lucky Mom’s Focus Reader one Small Blue Floral. Its retail value is under $78.Open to : Worldwide

9. National Share Your Positivity: Alexa’s Angels Posi+ivi+y Bracelet set Giveaway (5 Winners)
Alexa’s Angels  5 lucky Mom’s Focus Reader will win 3 sets of Posi+ivi+y(TM) Bracelets 
Open to : US Residents only

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10/21/09

ended-FLOR Rug Giveaway! hurry-ends 10/23

Check it out here: Red Sox Mommy

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