And a Happy New Year to us!

We are going to ring in the new year in style! With puke buckets galore and the sweet aroma of diarrhea filling the air (around the changing table).

No partying for us, but that is alright, we won't spend a ton of money on snacks and we won't be on the road, which is something we have always vowed not to do on New Years. Now for the dilemma of letting our 18yo roam the roads after midnight. We don't like to be on the road with people drinking and driving.

I hope you all have a wonderful New Year's celebration tonight!

OK, the contests are back!

I couldn't not post these contests, so here goes!
The Big Bald Blog is having an amazing, fantastic, awesome, wonderful, super-duper contest! Not only are they giving away an iPod Touch, but they are loaded with other prizes, all for one lucky reader! Contest ends January 4th, and you must be a subscriber.

Parents with Style is also having a superb giveaway! They are giving away two holiday cheer giftbaskets worth $200 each. This drawing ends on January 5th.

Can you see the air?

Last night Trinity was sleeping in my bed, as well as Samuel, and she was fussing that she was "scared" in my room. We discussed how she shouldn't be scared because dad and mom are there and God is there.
"No, God is far away."
God lives in your heart, honey.
"No, God lives in heaven."
Yes, but God's Spirit is here with us, He is in the room with us.
"I don't see him."
No, you can't see God, but He is here. Just like your brains. Do you have a brain?
"No."
Yes, you do! Your brain is in your head, but can you see it?
"No."
Do you have blood?
"Yes."
Can you see your blood?
"No." (she is getting it now, by the grin on her face.)
God is like that, He is there, but you can't see Him.
Like air! You can't see air, can you?
"I can see the air in Hope-Anne's room!"

Oh, dear. That is true. Her hamsters bedding floats around the room sometimes, lol.

This poor, neglected blog.........

Not that I think anyone reads this blog, but I have been neglecting it. So, I vow to not only not neglect it, but to also start posting things besides giveaways.
I keep using my main blog for my reviews, which is good, because that is where my readers are. But this blog is where the big bad G-monster has left my ratings alone. I kind of like getting paid.

What kind of a theme should I use here? I could be all about children, or all about me, or about good things in the world or blogs or life. A positive blog! The other blog can show my swinging emotions and this one will stick to the Good Stuff.

I'll have to do some more thinking on this, but I will be posting more than contests here now. Maybe highlights of things I write about. Or things my pastor doesn't want to read in my other blog, lol, like feminine issues.

Monday's contests

A Mom in Red High Heels is giving away two topless undershirts. They aren't just for pregnant women anymore. Visit Blush/Topless Undershirt and learn something new about the product, women of Blush or share your favorite color of the Topless Undershirt.
Post a link to the contest on your own blog and receive two extra entries. For those without a blog, share this contest with your friends. If they mention your name (first and last, please) in their comment, you will receive two extra entries!
The contest closes at Midnight PST December 17. Good luck!

So much to do, so little times is giving away a $150 gift card to Sterling Pear. Ends December 14.

Win an $250 Shopping Spree to Along for the Ride, babywearing fashion. Ends December 31. Check out their awesome baby carriers and email with the one you'd like.

Monday's contests

Laura William's Musings is having a ton of great giveaway!
Review & Giveaway: Limited Edition Happy Panda Holiday Gift Basket You can win a Limited Edition Happy Panda Holiday Gift Basket valued at $200.00 from Happy Panda. Ends tonight!

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Hanes Craft Kit Which ends December 6th.
REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Gloves In A Bottle Ends December 6th.
REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Bows from The Fairy Princess Bow Boutique from The Fairy Princess Bow Boutique. Ends December 6th.
Wow! She is on the ball! Plus she has two more contests, see Sunday's post below.

Sunday Contests!

My dream contest is out there again! You know the one. My quest continues! TrueBlueTitan is blogging his journey to becoming an internet entrepreneur and has decided to give away a Nintendo Wii, YES! A NINTENDO Wii, just in time for Christmas. Rob has a post on RSS basics for those who don't understand it's purpose yet. It is a pretty thorough post on feeds. I am subscribed via email, because I prefer to do my reading that way if it is an option on blogs, but many people prefer a reader so they can check all blogs at the same time.
Rob and I also have the same question. I think we are on opposite sides of the fence, though. He has a question about whether or not to post the full posts or to use excerpts so you can fit more topics on a page. I want my readers to be able to see everything without scrolling forever for things, but I get annoyed when I have to click to read someone's full post, so I resist the urge to use excerpts.
Leave a comment on any post on his blog and also subscribe to the RSS feed via email or a reader.
He also has a great post about making your blog unique so you can get recognized. That is a great post for someone who wants to start a blog but hasn't started yet, or even someone who just started. That is something I completely agree with, you need something that screams something about who you are or what you are passionate about.
Write a blog post and include links back to both TrueBlueTitan.com with the text internet entrepreneur and the contest post - the post should be at least 250 words.
And that’s it! Ends December 14.


Laura William's Musings is having a REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Baby Jamz Mix Master Chair. And REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Baby Jamz Dance Mat. Both end on December 6th. I don't know how she managed this giveaway, I bow to her connections, lol!




Dear Dr. Moz is giving away an awesome dad themed diaper bag with a copy of Dr.MOZ’s GoodFather gift CD-ROM. This is a really cool The PaPa Pack daddy diaper bag. Ends December 14.

Metropolitan Mama is having a Children's Book Spotlight: Shiny, Touchy, Smelly books. Two books for two readers. Ends December 3.

Thursday Thirteen Thanksgiving!

I started to write this last night, but Sam was so grumpy that I couldn't get anything done. And I am glad I had to wait because I am just giddy today and over flowing with thanks and Praise to God for his goodness! Now I have to list it.
1. I am thankful to God for His goodness and mercy and love and answered prayers. He always provides what we need when we need it. I know, sometimes bad things happen, but God can turn them for good, and I believe that all our cars dying over and over and over this year have been for our good. Character issues, probably!
2. I am so thankful for my friend Sarah. She brings me so much joy and laughter and support. I don't think I've ever had so much to laugh about since in the last year. Thank you, God for putting Sarah in my life!
3. I am so thankful for my friend Jody. She is always, always there for me and I have the deepest feelings of being rooted in family with her in my life. I know she'd fight for me even if I didn't know about it. And Jody, I know some of the the help you've done without me knowing it, Thank You! Thank you, God, for giving Jody's friendship to me.
4. I am so thankful for my friend, Jeannie. Jeannie brings me peacefulness and calmness. We laugh and get crazy all the time, but there is something about Jeannie that lets me know that I don't have to be worked up, God will make things work. Maybe maturity, I don't know, but I feel more grounded with her in my life. Thank you, God for bring Jeannie into my life.
(pause to stop the crying I've been doing since I started!)
5. I am so thankful for my friend Sheree. She has been a rock in my life for 10+ years. She is like my sister that chose me. And you can't replace that. Thank you, God for Sheree in my life!
6. I am really thankful that my husband's parents moved 3 blocks away. (no, they didn't move out of our house, the were 3 hours away) I am glad because we have been able to help each other out and it is so nice to have family near by. I have really been blessed.
7. I am thankful for my husband. He drives me crazy, we miscommunicate all the time, but he loves me no matter what. And we are equally yoked. And he's gullible. Makes it fun to tease.
8. I am thankful for all of my children. The bring me the most pain and most joy of all. I use this blog to laugh at all the horrible and stupid things they do, but really they are such wonderful children. And I am blessed by them. I know they will all serve God.
9. I am thankful for my home. I have a love-hate relationship with my house, but recently we were looking at not having it, but God stepped in and answered our prayers. Miraculously the mortgage company changed our rates and kept the 2yr ARM from bring our mortgage up so high we couldn't pay it! It wasn't even a refinance! We just said we couldn't handle that payment and they said "Let us rework it" and they did! It isn't even adjustable anymore.
10. I asked some friends to pray for a friend, earnestly and strongly without knowing why, the other day. And this morning I found that half of her needs were met yesterday! I am thankful for praying friends. I know they would do that for me, too.
11. I am thankful for traditions. We have our Thanksgiving traditions, and we'll be eating them today. Like Lefse! A Norwegian delicacy! OK, not a delicacy, but so delicious!
12. I am thankful for my parents. My parents are both still alive, and they are really supportive. They think we are nuts for some of our beliefs, but they have never disowned us, even for having 7 kids and homeschooling like freaks.
13. I am also so thankful that my dad, who isn't normally all that thoughtful, asked his sister to let me have their mom's nativity set. He knows I don't have anything from either of his parents. And he knows that the nativity set is something that I would cherish even without it coming from my grandparents. I am just blown away by that. Maybe I can part with my broken Christmas ornament now.
Dang it! I'm crying again!
There are more of you who read my blog that I know and love in real life, and I am glad to have you in my life, too. I don't know when I have ever been so richly blessed with friends.
And I forgot to say I am thankful for Quelf, which we shall play today with unsuspecting relatives! Yeehaw!
I can't stop crying!

Wednesday Contests

Encyclopedia Kevinannica is offering to give away a lot of books, videos and music! He is showing some of the books already. They are looking like some great books. Ends December 24th!
An American in Canada is having a fun giveaway! Go check out the Christmas goodies you can win and tell her what your favorite Christmas treat is! Ends November 30.
OhAmanda.com is getting in the Christmas spirit as she prepares for a big Thanksgiving with family and she wants to spread Christmas cheer. She is offering an opportunity to win one of two Christmas CDs and all she wants in exchange is for you to share what gets you in the Christmas mood. Seeing all the Christmas lights, going shopping, and drinking lots of spiced cider gets me in the mood! Ends November 25.
Laura has a Review & Giveaway: Booples 2: Yikity Blar DVD (2 winners). Ends November 23rd.
Living The Dream Giveaway! You can enter to win a LTDChix tee. Ends November 26.
Our Blessed Arrows is giving away 2 pair of Pedoodles shoes! Ends November 25, two ways to enter!
My two boys is giving away a super cute wooden doctor set from Moolka. Ends November 22.
Apron A Day is giving away a sweet Carolyn's Kitchen apron and gloves set. Ends November 24.
An Island Life and Boon are giving away a stuffed animal organizer. Ends November 28.

Christmas Contest!

Isn't this messenger bag too trendy? I know that Kaytlin would love it! Skimbaco is having daily deals at their store. For 12 days you will find a different deal each day. So check them out every day starting November 23.

Sunday Contests

Whew, I've been out of commission with a migrain. But here are a few new contests for a Sunday afternoon!
Sophistiche has a Grand Opening + Diaper & Wipe Pouch Giveaway, ends November 25.

Mommy Cracked is having a Christmas In Dixie Giveaway Week! From December 3-9.

MumsTheWurd is giving away a gift Certificate to Small Concept's online boutique. Retail value: $150 Email entry - answer a question. Ends Nov. 23.

Hostess with the Mostest is giving away a set of Sprinkles Invitations Personalized Holiday Cards. Retail value: $100. Ends Nov. 20.

Sling giveaways!

I would love to have this adorable sling to carry Samuel around this winter! The Domestic Diva is giving away a sling of your choice. This sling is made by ModMum. These slings are reversible, too! Just head over to The Domestic Diva and enter for a chance to win! Contest ends November 21, 2007. Winner will be announced Thanksgiving Day, November 22.

Mamanista is having the ultimate giveaway for babywearing moms! Head over, before November 26th, to enter to win a red silk flocking pouch sling ($64 value).

MetroWrap, your choice of Fleur-de-lis or Angel Wings at 5 Minutes for Mom.

Monday's contests

My Two Boys is having a fabulous stocking stuffer giveaway.

Only Mod*Mom would have such a great giveaway as this mod chair! Ends

December 5.




On Coochicoos: Win Skip*Hop's Newest Diaper Bags. Win the cool new City Chic bag from Skip Hop. One bag to Facebook members, and two bags to email subscribers.





Personalized "Cookies for Santa" ceramic plate, Christmas burp cloth, and personalized holiday picture frame. At Chic Mama. Nov. 12. Visit this giveaway.





Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion 4oz bottle. At Keeping My Fingers Crossed by Nov. 16 Visit this giveaway.



Set of holiday tags of winner's choice. From Cool Stuff con Queso. Nov. 14.

Gift certificate to Ringobaby for CD cover holiday cards from Cool Mom Picks. Ends Nov 12. Visit this giveaway

I Am The Boss (ball pit). From Goodyblog. Ends Nov. 13. Visit this giveaway.

flattenme custom children's book. flattenme blog. Comment on post with a potty training tip. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2007 Visit this contest.

Baby blanket/poncho combo by Super Natural Baby. At teensygreen. Nov. 15. Visit this giveaway.

Gift Certificate for Amazon.com for $50 from Mama Speaks. Email entry. Nov. 12. Visit this giveaway

Hold Fast onesie from Sailor Jerry. At Mama Speaks. Email entry. Nov. 12 Visit this giveaway

Large sampler pack by Disquieting Designs. Subu, inc. November 15th Visit this giveaway

Sunday Contests

At Solutions for a Busy Mom you can Win a FREE Family Manager Makeover With The SolutionDIVA! Leave comments (25+ words) on as many posts as you want for an entry each. Ends November 14th.

A couple more Saturday contests

Today's Momma has several contests running. A couple are national and several are for Spokane.

Win a New Mom Skin Care Set from vedaPURE
A new Mama really, really, REALLY deserves a bit of pampering in the weeks following the birth of a baby. TodaysMama is giving away a vedaPURE New Mom Gift Set valued at $185 that includes Soothe Body Cream, Supple Stretch Mark Cream, Purify Detoxifying Body Cream and Relax Body Cream. This set is preservative and chemical free skin-care for postpartum moms especially formulated to balance hormonally challenged skin and sleep deprived bodies. How great is that?!

Win $100 from Kangaroodle
Want to kick start your gift shopping? Need a new holiday outfit for your little one? Need the perfect toy for under the tree? Wondering where to get your holiday photo cards? Wonder no more - we’re giving away a $100 Gift Certificate to Kangaroodle! How’s that for a happy holiday?

I don't see dates on them, I assume they disappear when they are done???

What is this?

Memarie Lane is giving away handcrafted jewelry! Ends Nov. 16.

Scribbit's Saturday giveaway is jewelry, too! Dreamin of beadin Saturday giveaway. She always finds the most amazing giveaways each and every week. I want her contacts! LOL No, I just want the prizes. Enter before Monday.
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Shannon's Bloggy giveaways is giving away TWO Kodak Easy share printers, ends Nov. 14.
Also giving away the printer is Props and Pans. Ends Midnight, Nov. 18. Visit this giveaway.

Gymboree Gift Card. $500. Ends Nov. 30. Visit this giveaway.

My Bedbugs "Let's Play" DVD by 5 Minutes for Mom, Ends Nov. 25. Visit this giveaway. And MetroWrap your choice of Fleur-de-lis or Angel Wings. Ends Nov. 30. Visit this giveaway.

Your Baby Can Read DVDs and flash cards by Kids Birthday Fun Review Ends Nov. 15. Visit this giveaway

Bunny Hop preschool game. Goodyblog Nov. 11. Visit this giveaway

Set of eight vintage-style party invitations and envelopes by Goosey Press, by Peppers and Polliwogs. Email entry. Ends Nov. 16. Visit this giveaway

Nerf N-Strike Disk Shot. Pinks and Blues' Mama Loves Giveaways. Ends 5 p.m. Nov. 15. Visit this giveaway

Parent Product Reviews is giving away Trendy Tadpole tee (super cute!), Snowman book/CD, a Details Men’s Style Manual and a Thou Shalt Laugh DVD. Nov. 23. Visit this giveaway.

Baby Kaed diaper bag or Mom 4 Life gift certificate. At 5 Minutes for Mom Ends Nov. 25, Visit this giveaway.

Avalisa Rug or Memory Game. From Mod*Mom. Ends Dec. 5. Visit this giveaway.

Danger Rangers DVD- Mission 547: Safety Rules. Multiple winners. From The Opinionated Parent. Ends Midnight MST, Nov. 12. Visit this giveaway.

Safe Sippy BPA-free (stainless steel and polypropylene) sippy cup. At The Soft Landing. Ends Nov. 16. Visit this giveaway.

A pair of iPhones with pre-paid AT&T Service. From Real Simple. Ends Nov. 24. Visit this giveaway.

Trendy Tadpole your choice of T-Shirt. (3 winners) At Contest for Moms Mom Blog. Ends Nov. 12. Visit this giveaway. I love Trendy Tadpole!

Leapfrog Leapster handheld system plus a Sonic the Hedgehog Leapster game. At Parent Product Reviews. Ends 5 p.m. PST Nov. 21. Visit this giveaway.

Bib by DaBib. From The Full Mommy. Ends Nov. 14. Visit this giveaway.

Smart Heels heel protectors. Two winners. From Mama Loves Giveaways. Ends Nov. 13. Visit this giveaway.

Karen Neuburger Mommy Mouse print PJ's. Two weekly winners for seven weeks. From Classy Mommy. Ends Nov. 10. Visit this giveaway.

Skimbaco twin duvet and pillowcase set. At Boston Mamas. Nov. 30. Visit this giveaway.

Long-sleeve Sweet Cheeks birthday tee for 1- to 3-year-old from Avannabel Baby. From Lipstick to Crayons. Ends Nov. 12. Visit this giveaway.

Cocoons sunglasses (fit over regular glasses). Retail value: $40. Woman's Day magazine. Complete entry form. Deadline: Noon EST Dec. 19. Visit this giveaway. You can enter Woman's Day contests every day.

Puj Go Sling Baby Carrier. Retail value: $48. From Mod*Mom. Comment on post with attachment parenting story and favorite Puj print. Ends Nov. 28. Visit this giveaway. Also The Daring Book for Girls or The Dangerous Book For Boys. Ends Nov. 19. Visit this giveaway.

Warm Biscuit Bedding Company gift certificate. At the Superdumb Supervillain, a super blog! Ends Nov. 18. Visit this giveaway.

Rachael Ray 10-piece stainless steel cookware sets. Found at Everyday With Rachael Ray. Ends Nov. 29. Visit this giveaway.

The Baker's Catalogue gift card. Retail value: $1,000 grand prize, five $100 prizes.From The Baker's Catalogue (King Arthur Flour). Ends Dec. 9. Visit this giveaway.

This one blows me away! A selection of Happy Heiny's printed Pocket Diapers, Heiny Huggers, Pocket Trainers and extra Suffins and Micro Terry Inserts. Retail value: $200. Woman's Day magazine! Ends Noon EST Dec. 19. Visit this giveaway.

Thursday's Contests

Laura at Laura William's Musings is giving away this amazing pair of Hepburn earrings from Twisted-Silver. They are a $50 value.
With a name like Twisted-Silver I wouldn't expect to see gold earrings, which is the only color I will wear, but there they are! I like their Mod earrings, too.
Ends November 15.

Mike's Travel Tips is giving away a 3 day/ 2 night vacation. Chose from over 60 cities in the U.S. anytime within the year. This is a contest, so there is a little work to do. Winner will be announced Dec. 1, in time to give it as a gift for Christmas!

Check out my contest column on Momsblogging.com for a large list of contests.

Wednesday Contests

subu, inc. is having a crafty giveaway! This gorgeous garnet necklace that was inspired by all the fall colors is made by Erin Elizabeth Jewelry. Ends November 1.

1. Classy Mommy is having a **Birth'a Bag Giveaway** ends November 6. Email entry.
2. 5 winners will get Win the new Jack’s Big Music Show DVD, Gingerbread Man read-along, Telling Time DVD, and Confessions of a Prep School Mommy Handler from Parent Product Reviews! Awesome prize!
3. Excuse Me! A Burp Cloth, Only Better from MamaSpeaks! Very cool! Email entry, ends tonight!
4. Win an EyeClops! from Goodyblog, today only.
5. Teensy Green is having a Nesting Giveaway of a Blest Nest nursing pillow. Ends November 1.
6. Celebrity Baby Blog is giving away a Graco car seat/stroller combo and a Aden & Anais Swaddling Blanket. Both end October 31.
7. Five Minutes for Mom: Downsize Your Diaper Bag Ends November 6. A Retro Giveaway — Pedal Car or Record Player — Take Your Pick from Pedal Cars and Retro Collectibles, I would pick the Pink Princess Pedal Car. Ends November 30th. Win a set of mattress protectors for your entire family! Ends November 2. Getting Strong With The Wiggles Ends November 2.
8. Win a Trendy Tadpole shirt from Memarie Lane! I just blogged about them and how adorable the shirts are! Ends November 2.
9. Lille Punkin Reviews is giving away a Comfy Easy P toddler computer. Ends November 8.
10. I would like to win the Custom bucket-style handbag from Kimberlee Faith. Ends November 2.
11. NeatReceipts Receipt Scanner and software from Orgjunkie. Ends November 2.

Fall Y'all Bloggy Giveaways!

I can't possibly link to everyone, that would be crazy! But I am going to post some favorites here!

1. Liza's Eyeview is giving away a Starbucks Hawaiian gift card!
2. Qtpies7~ Quelf board game, mine of course!
3. A Maui Blog (Starbucks Gift Card) another great Hawaiian Starbucks card!
4. Like I Was Saying (T-shirt)
5. CUTE CUTE purse from Looking Toward Heaven!
6. Leni Sunshine (Mommy Diagnostics) a great natural remedy book for moms
7. Kim Heartsong $10 Starbucks Card
8. Eden (rice pillow), this is a great idea, a half circle rice heating pack for those pregnant bellies, or monthly cramping!
9. Mom Is Teaching (homeschool books) for you homeschoolers, great resources!
10. Butterfly Kisses (Free Blog Design)
11. Thankfulplace (Biblical Courtship CD set)
12. Wendy/MomLady (Pouch Sling)
13. Canadian Crafter is giving away a jar of Carrot Cake jelly! No kidding!
14. Kisses of Sunshine (Giveaway #1-Bracelet)
15. Kisses of Sunshine (Giveaway #3-Christmas Bracelet But I didn't tell you about this one because I want to win it! Stay away!
16. Patty(3 giftcards)
17. Amanda- 2 prizes a book for lean cooking and hair clips!
18. Tamara (Alaskan ULU Knife) Very cool! US only, though, can you ship knives all over?
19. Here is the coolest wire tree sculpture! Wow! You can see more at Designs by Charity Tensel.
20. Not Much More Than This is giving away a neat Minnesota Artist prize! Go check her out and enter to win a photography monograph by Chris Faust - Nocturnes.
21. Jennissa's Blog Designs is giving away a blog design!
22. http://beadingmom.blogspot.com/2007/10/make-it-monday-gourd-bowls.html
23. Monk's Wife is extremely funny! OH, just her post alone is worth reading! But she is giving away a Pampered Chef Tool-go-round, which is like, my favorite item from them. Go read her post! But put the drink down first.
24. Jess (2 handmade bracelets) Gorgeous!
25. Pickel (Pearl Earrings)
26. Christine (retro skirt) Can I just say that is a really awesome retro skirt! Please pick me!
27. Jendi (Precious Moments) Nativity set!
28. Stacey, Giveaway #1 (BOZ book
29. http://babyloveslings.blogspot.com/2007/10/fall-yall-giveaway.html
30. http://nowplayhappy.blogspot.com/2007/10/yes-im-finally-getting-around-to-my.htmlCard)
31. How about some chocolate from Full Of Boys?
32. Fall, Y'all Bloggy Giveaway: Sprout Pouch Slings from Punkinpockets. There are no words for their plum pouch. No words, my friends.
33. How about a tag blankie from Simply Sweet Bowtique ? Very cute!
34. Katja of Skimbaco - Photo-session in Chicago if you are in chicago, you need to sign up for this awesome photo shoot!
35. This Momma's Cafe (Starbucks gift card, $20!)
36. Sophistishe.org is giving away a copy of Preconception Plain & Simple by Audrey Couto McClelland and Sharon K. Couto from Pinks & Blues and a $25 Kangaroodle gift certificate! Awesome!
37. http://imadramamama.blogspot.com/2007/10/fall-yall-giveaway-organizing-bags.htmlBags!)
38. Our Blessed Arrows is giving away a cloth diapering package with a pair of Babylegs! Oh my gosh, I love this package!
39. Francine (Whistling Hippos and Starbucks)
40. Peter(Starbucks Gift Card)
41. Christian Momma is giving away a Caribou coffee gift card, $10!
42. Cindy ($25 Gift Card Usborne Books!)

Wednesday contests

1. I should be folding laundry is having a giveaway of a bag of Dunkin Donuts coffee! She also has a link for a free sample. Ends Friday.
2. Win a baby play gym at Goodyblog. Ends today.
3. My Mom Shops is having a $50 Juvie give-away, ends today!
4. Win a basket of pink office goodies from Super WAHM, ends Noveber 15. Enter 3 ways.
5. Camy's Loft is giving away Just Jane and Pride and Prejudice. Leave a comment by October 31 to enter.
6. Shelly from Momfiles is having a baby, guess the gender and leave a name suggestion and be entered for a Starbucks gift card! Ends November 5th.
7. Mom Views is giving away two copies of Kiddix, an operating system that makes computer use safe for your kids and your computer! Ends October 28.
8. The Parent Bloggers Network is holding their weekly blog blast this Friday. Blog about picky eaters for a $250 gift card for use at Williams Sonoma.
9. Cool Stuff Con Queso is giving away a copy of Deceptively Delicious, by Jessica Seinfeld.
10. Lisa at My Thoughts, Ideas and Ramblings is giving away 3 Dancing Pumpkins DVD's. Ends October 26.
11. A.B. Baby Boutique is giving away a My Little Crayon Roll-Up. Ends November 1st.
12. The Celebrity Baby Blog and Robeez are giving away a pair of the holiday design shoes for your little one. Ends October 26.
13. The Twinkies is having a Fall/Halloween photo contest, prize is a $10 Amazon gc. Ends October 26.
14. Blonde Reviews is having a Remembering Your Pet - Review and Giveaway, a jewelry from Ashes to Ashes. Ends October 31.
15. Deena's books is having a book giveaway, "The Bark of the Bog Owl" Ends October 31. Check her blog, she is giving away several books.
16. The Crunchy Domestic Godess is having a Bitty Braille giveaway! These are really cute shirts! Ends November 5.
17. Biblical Womanhood is giving away a beautiful nursing cover compliments of New Little Blessing! Ends October 26.
18. Rocks in My Dryer's Bloggy Giveaways is hosting 3 giveaways: Photo Card Designs 10/28, Dinosaurium 10/27, Quote the Walls 10/26.
19. Opinion Mom is having a Mugwaz Contest. A craft kit for girls. Ends November 2.
20. Sometimes, Can Can is giving away an interesting board game. MAN LAWS AND WOMAN RULES. Ends November 11th.
21. RomRev Today is giving away one copy of THE COURTESAN'S DAUGHTER by Claudia Dain. Ends October 24th.
22. Hipmommy is giving away brand new pair of Little Girls Levi's 517 Flare Jeans size 2T. Ends October 25.
23. Paper Cuts is giving away Jacksonbelle Embellishments Package. Ends October 28.

Tuesday's Contests

I will be updating this throughout the day as I find contests and I have the time to put them in.

1. First off comes a book I would LOVE to win. My family is very, very passionate about creationism vs. evolution. The book wouldn't be put on the shelf for 6 months between us all! Rodney of The Journey, is giving away one copy of The Creation Answers Book. We all have wanted to read this book! Ends November 1st.
2. Party Food -- Birthday Giveaway Day THREEWhat are your favorite party foods? Christine would love to know. Write about it in a post on your blog, and link to this giveaway, anytime before Saturday evening, October 27th. My favorite party foods are dill pickles smeared with cream cheese and wrapped in thinly sliced deli ham, then freeze slightly so you can easily slice them into bite-size pieces. Sound weird, but they are soooo good.
3. The Easiest $100 You Might Ever Win contest is going on over at Contest Beat. Ends October 31st. I'd like to win this one, even though he did NOT choose my cool Swiss Army Knife prize to give away, lol. I'm buying several knives for Christmas, so I'll take the money.
4. the Trade is giving away a Star Wars Pop up Guide to the Galaxy book. Ends October 28th.
5. the Trade is also giving away a TON of DVD's to one winner! Ends October 31.
6. The Trade is also giving away a bunch of movie posters! My husband would LOVE two of them, he is always wanting the posters from the theaters. Ends October 31.
7. Dinosaurium giveaway at Rocks in My Dryer Bloggy Giveaways. Ends October 27th. I can't wait until I can enter at her give aways again! Whaaa!
8. Bloggy Giveaways: Quote the Walls Ends October 26th.
9. Bloggy Giveaways: Mommy Tags Ends October 23.
10. Moms Morning Show is giving away a pair of Lil' Squeakers for toddlers. If I won this, it would to be given away to my siblings' children to torture them. Ends October 26th.
11. Woman's Day is giving away a 1/2 carat pair of earrings! Ends November 22.
12. Women's Day washer and dryer giveaway! Ends November 2. They are having TONS of contests there, check them out!
13. Boomama is having a jewelry giveaway!!! Go, Boomama!!! Ends Friday.

Monday's contests

Oh, look! That fabulously funny, gorgeous, wonderful woman over at Molly-Coddled is having a giveaway! The Taste of Home Cookbook and a magazine subcription! Ends October 26.

The Opinionated Parent is giving away Kodak EasyShare 5300 All-In-One printer. Retail value: $200. Today only!

From Dates to Diapers is having a birthday week giveaway! From the 21st to the 27th, great prizes!
One of my favorite party games is Quelf, of course, but I think she's looking for a birthday party game... hmmm, well, actually, its a baby shower game, but I love to make these little pacifiers out of life savers and jelly beans and make necklaces out of them, and then ban people from saying "baby." When you catch someone you take one of their necklaces, whoever has the most wins! You could do this for a birthday, too, make something else, or use clothespins, and forbid people from saying the birthday person's name, or "birthday" or something.

Win a WhoMi On the Wall Family Calander for 2008 from the Natural Moms Talk Radio Blog!! Head over here to see how you can enter.

Win a great book "I Can't See...But I can Imagine!" from Laura Williams' Musings. Contest ends on October 26th.

Another Shaktronics Giveaway!! Win a Rocketfish™ Wireless Multimedia Bluetooth Keyboard and Laser Mouse Combo. Ends Oct. 30.

Stitching the Night Away is having a chart giveaway. Enter here. Contest ends Oct. 26th.

Win a reversible apron from Annie's Attic over at Baking Delights! Enter here. Contest ends Oct. 29th.

MyLilVenture is giving away a Queen size mattress and two pillow encasements from CleanRest! I would like to win this for my daughter's bed because she has allergies and gets welts all over her body but we don't know what causes it. I would like to eliminate as many allergens as possible to try to make her life a bit easier. Contest ends Oct. 31.

You can win an 8-gig Ipod Nano at It's Write Now!! This is a blog about writing and publishing tips. Just go to the giveaway post and enter with a link to your post blogging about them. Ends October 31.

Weekend Contests

• Win a set of 20 customized panel cards from LoopDeLou at An Island Life. Retail value: $25. Ends October 23. And she is giving away a great jewelry prize, too! A pair of crystal earrings from Elite Bead Creations. Ends October 25th. Also, An adorable little girl’s tutu from Polkadot Platypus - Oct 21st
• Tomorrow is the last day to enter the cutest I Love You Alphabet Shirt from The Laughs Will Go On.
• Style it Less is having a “Show Me Your Pink Stuff” Contest in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To enter, just take a photo of your “pink stuff” and email it to her before October 31st. There are some cool prizes to be won!
• Tomorrow Boomama is going to be giving away jewelry!!!
• A Frog In My Soup is giving away five copies of the Danger Rangers DVD. Deadline is October 25th.
• I’m an Organizing Junkie is having a contest to help motivate you to clean up that mess! Beginning Nov 1st, she’ll have a Mr.Linky up where you can leave a link to your “before” photo. You then have all month to get things in shape.
• Adventures in Babywearing is giving away a copy of Mama Panya’s Pancakes from Barefoot Books. Ends October 21st
• Mom 4 Life is having a double celebration this month - her birthday and her 4 month blog anniversary! In honor of this, she’s holding a month long giveaway of over $1425.00 worth of products!
• 1SmartMom is having a photo contest where you could win a $20 gift certificate to Fandango.com. You have until October 25th to email her your photo of your child in a pumpkin patch.
• 5 Minutes for Books — The Choice, Win Your Child a Surf’s Up Prize Pack, Kukunest Eco-Friendly Children’s Bedding Giveaway, Digital Camera Giveaway!!!.
• Mama Speaks is giving away a Chick Pea Baby Tee (size 2)! Midnight tonight, Sunday, October 21
• Goodyblog's Toy a Day Giveaway is a Playmobile set.
• Cool Mom Picks is giving away a size 2 Addison sling from Green Pea Designs, ends today.
• I'd tell you what Celebrity Baby Blog is up to, but I hate spiders. Ends tomorrow.
• Woah, this was way weird, I cannot believe what it says my size should be! But I'll have to go try it. win5freeplaytexbras.com
• Taste of Home "Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker" Giveaway Ends February 29.
• Fabulous Wooden Toys From German Selecta! giveaway at The Silly Wagon Ends October 25.
• Enter to win the Bittersweet October Giveaway!
  Pretty In Pink gift box is filled with skin embellishing items.! To enter make sure you Send An Email and write, "I want to enter" in the subject box. Many people are only leaving comments.
• Give Away a Day -- TWENTY! The prize is a $25.00 gift certificate from Penny Wise Arts. To enter the give away, simply leave a comment telling that you would like to enter by October 21st.
• Rich Girl Guide is giving away 5 copies of Alicia Dunams Goal Digger - Lessons I Learned From the Rich Men I Dated. Ends October 26.
• Win an Epson PictureMate Dash Photo Printer from Parent Product Reviews! Ends November 1.
• Homemom3 is having a Gigantic Hanes giveaway! I would love to win this, all the undies and socks... oh my! Ends October 26.
• Natural Moms Talk Radio blog is giving away a 2008 whoMi On the Wall Family Calendar. You get two, one for you and one for a friend.
• Don't forget Scribbits Purple Petunia giveaway!
• Win a nurseryworks mod mini sleepytime rocker valued at $325 from Mod*Mom. Ends November 12.
• Just Peachy Baby is giving away a beautiful shopping cart cover to one lucky TWFD reader! Ends October 25.
• Drool.icio.us is giving away a 4 pack of designer bibs from DaBib. Ends October 31.

Friday Contests

• Blog About Your Blog and their contest sponsors Bidvertiser are having a little contest on Blog About Your Blog. Bidvertiser is a company that custom places ads on your site to earn you money per click, or if you are an advertiser it places your ads on someone's site. They are running a special for advertisers, $20 in free clicks! To enter the contest for $100, $50, or other prizes, you can subscribe to the feed, and for more entries you can blog about it.
• Win Your Child a Surf’s Up Prize Pack, Dare to Dream, and a Digital Camera Giveaway!!! from 5 minutes for mom.
• Parent Product Reviews is giving away a Photo printer. Ends Nov. 1.
• GoodyBlog is doing a toy a day giveaway, today is a Lego creator model town house set.
• Contest for Moms is giving away a Easy PC computer. Ends Nov. 3.
• Parent Product Reviews is giving away Colour Me Family address labels. Ends October 30.
• Mama Speaks is giving away a Secure2Me Eclipse blanket in khaki! Ends October 19. via email.
• Cool Mom Picks is giving away an adorable 4T hoodie. Ends tonight.

Getting debt free

Donnie and I have gotten into our share of financial messes. We've gotten some major and minor debts, but all of them seemed to be "necessary." Now we know better. We have worked hard and have finally paid off our vehicles this year. Of course that means they have to break down. However, even replacing the engine is cheaper than a year of car payments, and certainly cheaper than a 3-5 year vehicle loan! So we have learned patience and started fixing our vehicles instead of replacing them. Now we have $700 a month NOT going to a bank, and even less going to insurance each month also.
That has allowed us to start whittling away at our little debts. We will be debt free except for our house in a couple of years, possibly even in the next year. But I expect with car repairs and other things needing to be dealt with that it will take 2 more years.
We have never been so close that we could "see" debt free before.
That is another reason I am not buying a Wii, and my quest continues..... I do not want to spend frivolously. I want to Get Rich Slowly. And win a Wii.

Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so I have turned my blog pink.

Slacker Moms R Us is having a giveaway of a pink digital picture keychain for those who turn their blog pink. Go linky up! Well, I'd rather you didn't because I want the keychain, I've been planning to buy one, but free is way better! Ends October 31. Also, click here to help provide free mammograms - all you have to do is click on the pink button once you get to the site...no donating necessary!

• Lipstick to Crayons is having a back to beauty contest. Requires a post, prize is a Suave package. Ends October 28.
• Mom Views is giving away an amazing, adorable wooden toy from Oompa Toys. It is the adorable Maggy Cachatou Sorting Farm. Ends October 21st.
• Mom4Life is having an amazing amount of giveaways this month - they will be giving away over $1,425 worth of Mom 4 Life products (and they have some pretty awesome stuff!) Check out the Giveaway Page to find out how you can be entered to win!
• Jason from Success for Your Blog is giving away an iPod video Nano. His blog is all about how to make your blog more successful. If you want some great tips and secrets you should subscribe to Success for Your Blog's RSS feed! Ends October 31.You should also check out Our Seven Qtpies, because I think its just the funniest blog around, ahem, and also SassyFrazz, because she is the most wonderful person!
• Mamanista is giving away two SIGG bottles! These are great reusable water bottles that I've had my eye on for awhile! Check out her contest post by November 6 and find out how to enter!
• Kozypal Contest at Adventures of a Twenty Something MotherPrize: $25 gift certificate to KozyPals. To enter, leave her a comment with a link to your favorite design of KozyPals. Contest ends October 31st! I love the black with butterflies, well, actually Trinity loves that one the best, I love the sea turtles!
• Don't forget about my very own contests, all ending October 31st and revolving around the coolest game ever, Quelf! White shirt give-away, the Green Quelf shirt give-away, the The Biscuit Farmer hat give-away , the Red Shirt give-away, and The Dude give-away.
• Mums the Wurd is giving away My Baby Can Talk: Exploring Signs DVD. Visit this giveaway. Ends October 22. And they are also giving away Sweeters Pals 100% cotton knitted doll for boys and girls, Visit this giveaway. Also, A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids, Visit this giveaway. Both end Oct. 21. How about a Kalencom Diaperbag from Rosenberry Rooms? Ends October 24.
• Parent Bloggers Network is giving away a $50 gift certificate to Vincent Kids shoes! Ends November 1.
• Parent Product Reviews is giving away Two LTDchix T Shirts. Ends October 29.
• Goodyblog is giving away a wicked prize! Roboquad remote-control robot! Ends today! Check out their prize a day giveaway every day!
• Props and Pans is giving away Peppa Pig Muddy Puddles and Other Stories DVD. Three to give. Ends October 28.
• Lille Punkin Reviews is giving away two List Caddy Shopping cart list holders. Ends October 27.
• Biblical Womanhood is giving away a Toddler Apron in Pink and Sage from The Baby Boutique at Womb's Window. Ends October 19.
• One Chic Mama is giving away a Thing One Envelope from Dante Beatrix. Ends October 19.

Tuesday's Contests

The Laughs Will Go On is having an Uncommonly Cute giveaway. You can win this adorable I heart U shirt in 18-24 months. Super adorable! Uncommonly Cute has som really adorable shirts, and every style comes in either short or long sleeve. Winner will be chosen October 22.

• Laura William's Musings is having a REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Haircuts for Little Men by Nancy Baetz. An ebook to teach you how to cut little boys hair! Very cool! I have 4 boys. Ends Oct. 22.
• Get Down, Stay Down Want to win a funky little Downtime Sleepy hat? Email Boston Mamas by midnight EST tonight, Tuesday, October 16th (with “Downtime” in the subject) and tell us your favorite Sleepy hat color. Worldwide entrants welcome!
• Multitasking moms is having a The Bronze Bow book review and give away. Ends October 23.
• Complete the thought, "Life's Good When..." and you could WIN an LG "Life's Good When..." Prize Package worth over $18,000!Over $30,000 in TOTAL Prizes.
• Blessed Nest is having a huge giveaway of pink items. There are 3 different prize packages total. Ends November 7.
• Baby Got Bag WIN IT FROM COOL MOM PICKS! Ends tonight!
• Win 100 Easy Bucks in the Romance Tracker Love Contest! love it! Ends November 16th.
• Win $20 towards the purchase of a Nursing Bra from La Leche League International Intimates from Mama Loves Giveaways. Ends October 23.
• Writing In the Mountains is having its first giveaway! It's for a copy of Andi Silverman's fabulous book Mama Knows Breast: A Beginner's Guide To Breastfeeding! Click Here for full details about the contest, which runs through November 1st.
• Five Minutes for Mom is giving away a Tonka truck, ends October 20! Make Your Own Professional Photo Book, ends October 25. Kukunest Eco-Friendly Children’s Bedding Giveaway, ends October 23. Digital Camera Giveaway!!!, ends October 26.
• Payday Giveaway for October 15-31! Win a copy of "Leave It To Claire" by Tracey Bateman! Ends October 31.
• Simply Silhouettes Review and Giveaway from Rocks In My Dryer Bloggy Giveaways Ends October 21. Hidden Treasures of Assets ends 10/21. Fruition Designs ends 10/21.
• Barefoot Books Giveaway Win a copy of Catch that Goat! Just leave a comment telling which Barefoot Book you like from their site. Ends October 22.
• Apples of Gold Ministry is giving away a Chicken Soup for the Christian Families Soul book. Ends October 31.
• Fantsay Debut is giving away a copy of The Book of Joby. Ends October 22.
• Sk*rt Celebrates Maker Faire Austin With Independent Designer Giveaways! They will be posting everyday between Monday, October 15 and Sunday, October 21 about the different featured independent makers and what they’ll be adding to the SK*RT/MAKER FAIRE GIVEAWAY! Enter each giveaway with a comment.
• Win the Best Toys of the Year! Okay, we know the holidays from the Goodyblog starting now through November 14th! One a day! What a way to get Christmas presents.
• Classy Mommy Giveaway: Sponsored by Jewels and Pinstripes to win a Baby Plus Prenatal Education System! Email by October 21.
• Legend of the Crystal Skull Giveaway begins October 15, 2007 and ends October 21, 2007 at JustAdventure. Email entry.
• Suburban Turmoil Reviews is giving away a $25 Madallie Gift Card. Ends October 17.
• Parent Product Reviews is giving away Rock N Learn “Money & Making Change” Educational, ends October 25. And Win a hip Skip Hop Dash Diaper Bag in stylish Uptown Stripe courtesy of Pajama Mommy! Ends October 24. Also Win the Johnny Kapahala “Back On Board” Movie October 18.Win a BOB Screentime Controller to help you limit TV activities for your kids Ends October 26. Win the new Hannah Montana compilation “Life’s What You Make It” Ends October 17. Win the new Care Bears “Oopsy Does It” DVD plus Oopsy Bear Toy 15 winners! Ends October 23.
• Toyinstructions is giving away a K'Nex 400-pc 15th Anniversary tub, Serpent Spiral roller coaster, and a Kid K’NEX set. Retail value: $90. Ends November 15.
• Nick Jr. is giving away a Backyardigans Bobblin' Big Top Playset. Fifteen winners. Retail value: $30. October 28.
• Superdumb Supervillain is giving away a Georgie World shirt, pants and tee. Nov. 4, 2007 and a Protect Your Sleep giveaway ends October 26.
• Mama Loves Giveaways Win a $45 Gift Certificate from Baby Candy! Ends October 17.
• The Opinionated Parent is giving away Pharmacopia Lavender Soothe Set. Retail value: $34. Ends October 20.
• Free Smoky Quartz Ring ends October 19th.
• Are you the meanest mom? A contest by momsblogging.com! Win a copy of Confessions of an Irritable Mother and a $25 Super Certificate to spend. Ends October 31.
• Win a copy of Splitting Harriet from So many books!
• Enter the Those Girls Sweepstakes for a chance to win an iPhone and a paperback edition of Those Girls by Sara Lawrence
• Enter the Rotten School Sweepstakes for a chance to win copies of the two newest books in the Rotten School series by R.L. Stine
• Enter the Castle Corona Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Sharon Creech collection.

Out of Town

I'm heading to my dad's birthday party. Unfortunately, Trinity is sick, so Donnie is staying home with her. Poor baby! (that means no pheasant opener for my hubby)
Here are some pictures (that I haven't edited yet) to intrigue you with the story that goes with them.

The Contest Beat Contest About Contests

The Contest Beat is having a contest. They want to see what would be the absolute coolest contest prize, with the widest range of appeal under $100, for a giveaway.

I found the best ever! This is a Swiss Memory USB! Ok, so you would think this would only appeal to guys, but you would be wrong.

My husband would love this, he has a thing for Swiss Army knives, and a thing for flash drives. I was going to use all my payperpost money to buy him a cool telescope, but I have completely changed my mind now!

I would also like this gadget. To always have a scissors in my purse would be amazing, add in the nail file, knife, Red LED light, ballpoint pen, screwdriver, keyring and flashdrive, and I am sold!

It is available in 2GB, 1GB, 512MB capacity and is compatible with Windows 98/SE/2000/ME/XP, MAC OS 9.x or above, Linux 2.4 or above AND comes with USB cable! That makes this a prize that anyone could use and would want.

The price? $59.99 - $99.99

Come one, Contest Beat, pick me!

Friday Contests

• Win a set of labels that you design to fit your family.
  Click here to learn more: Product Review & Giveaway: Personalized Labels from Colour-Me-Family
  Contest ends October 19th
• Win a Hip and Chic Rockin' Baby Sling from MamaNista I am a total baby wearing advocate, and this contest "rocks my face off" as my teens would say! Ends November 13. "Rebel Yell" would be so cool! Even the boys would love to carry Sam in that.
• Win a set of two holiday red bows. REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Baby Snap Clip (bows) by Simply Sweet Bowtique Ends October 19th.