Wednesday, July 23, 2008

My favorite kind of giveaway!!!!

Baby Cheapskate is giving away 12 BumGenius diapers!!!! You know I want to win those!
I love my 1.o and my 2.o dipes, but I have yet to try the 3.os. Oh, how I want to win this giveaway! Ends August 6.

Friday, July 4, 2008

How to give a cat a pill

1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.

4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.

6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.

8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.

10 Retrieve cat from neighbor's garden shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door on to neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.

11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

12. Call fire department to retrieve the damn cat from the tree across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.

13. Tie the little bastard's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of filet steak.
Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.

14. Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.

15 Arrange for SPCA to collect mutant cat from hell and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.


How To Give A Dog A Pill

1. Wrap it in bacon.

2. Toss it in the air.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

What a great prize!

Win the Essential Babywearing Stash from Along for the Ride (one Beco Butterfly, one Hotsling baby pouch, one BabyHawk Mei Tai, one Zolowear Ring Sling, and one Gypsy Mama Wrap)


Isn't that amazing?! Five baby carriers of your choice of style! I've been wanting to get a Mei Tai for some time, and I hope to win this one!

Monday, April 21, 2008

Coming back in style!

I am so thrilled that people want this done, and I would love to do it, but I have to stop. I am just not feeling up to it now. We have had some not great news through the week and my heart is not in this anymore. My 12yo witnessed a very bad accident. My 18yo was caught breaking the rules and lying AGAIN. And my husband's boss is out to get him fired and it will probably happen within 30 days.
So, you see, I'm kind of distracted a wee bit.
If you want to send some love my way I'd love it if you fill my RM account with free money, and you get free money, too. Sign up for an account under me and you get $25 and I get $10.
Refer A Friend using Revolution Money Exchange



The bloggy giveaways are going on and I will TRY to organize the giveaways somewhat by category. But I know I won't do it justice, and really, I will get overwhelmed. But for fun, lets give it a shot!

Well, here is how it works: I can't get through them all, my kids and life won't let me ingnore them, as hard as I try. I will leave the number I left off on so you can see if I have updated since you were last here. I'm currently at 400.

I am trying to get through this, but I keep running into issues that cause me to lose my work, lol. Not my day! I will hopefully get through them all. I don't know why some links are reverting to links instead of the names of the blogs that I put in there.

Computers:
chilihead- Software for Macs
Real Life Design (Blog Design)
nap warden (blog makeover giveaway)
Fun & Funky Blog Design
Complete Blog Makeover!
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/04/bloggy-giveaway-roxio-toast-8-titanium.html
Usborne books-fun to read computer book
The Pumkin Patch (Custom Blog Design)
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls Blog header
Simply Amusing Designs (Custom Blog Header)
http://fivejs.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/bloggy-giveaway/ Joy is giving away TWO headers, buttons or banners! Check her out!
Org Junkie (organizing to do list software)
Karla (Custom BLOG HEADER AND MATCHING BUTTON))
http://heart-and-home.net/2008/04/giveaway-time-win-free-blog-header.html
Musings of a Housewife (Complete Blog Design from DCR Design)
Revka - RS Designs (free pre-made header for everyone)
WearyParent (Free Blog Redesign)
Free Blog Makeover!
nap warden (ten SanDisk flash drives worth $50 each!)
MyPreppyPurse (g.c. to design your own purse)


Gift Cards:
Muddy(Starbucks Gift Card)
Real Life (Choose a Book or CD)
Mindy Said - Ice Cream Gift Card
Carol ~ $25 Gift card to Target OR Starbucks
http://www.desperatelyseekingsanity.com/2008/04/20/bloggy-giveaway-time
Kyra (Starbucks Card!)
Andria and Co- BabyandMeBoutique Gift Certificate!
Kelsey Smith(Amazon Gift Card!!!)
Queen B ($40 Amazon Gift Certificate)
The Miss Elaine-ous Life (scrappin & Target)
Playful Professional (Amazon Gift card)
The Secret Life of Kat (iTunes Gift Card) requirement involved
The Read's (Target Gift Card)
Quilt Taffy ($40 of fabric!)
Robin (PENSIEVE) :) Target/Starbucks G.C. & MORE!
fortyb4forty(Starbucks & Vera)
Gabi's World ($25 Gift certificate to EBAY)
$25 Lowes Gift Card
MoveFearlessly - $25 gift card for Amazon.com
Domestic Accident ($50 gc for Sigg stainless steel bottles)
Ronnica ($20 Target Gift Card)
Book Nook ($20 Amazon Gift Card)
Georgia Mom (Target Gift Card)
Babylune ($75 GC to Hanes)
PASS THE TORCH ($75 guest book)
PASS THE TORCH ($30 photo announcements)
http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/blog/pick-anything-you-want
Staci at Writing and Living (Twenty Dollar Amazon Gift Card)
$50 Warm Biscuit GC Vintage & Retro Children's Decor (Mamanista)
Courtney iTunes or Amazon~ you pick
Adventures In Babywearing (Disney Gift Card)
Courtney (Gift Card to Christian Book Distributors)
Lizzie ($25 BP Gas Card!)
annie's eyes Dyson vacuum & Starbucks!
Lady Why ($15.00 Barnes and Noble Gift Card!)
Kim - Rainy Day Diamonds several gift cards
Emma's Dad (Target Gift Card)
Many Little Blessings ($20 Amazon GC and a Runner Up Prize too!)
Tasha ($10 gift card)
Memarie Lane (Starbucks!)
Jenn Cooks - $25 Pampered Chef Gift Certificate
Ginny ($25 Target)
Jessie--Cheesecake Factory gift card
http://glorious-mayhem.blogspot.com/2008/04/want-50-visa-giftcard.html
Nichole ($25.00 Certificate to Beauticontrol!!!)
http://babyloveslings.blogspot.com/2008/04/pardon-this-little-interuption.html
Hip mama crafts (starbuck's and cookbook)
Un-Domestic Mama ($25 Target GC) mention Qtpies7 sent you, please!
Jean-Sonic GiftCard
Christy (Starbucks Card & Cupcoat)
Mama's Nest - $50 gift cert for Nest Baby Sling
Bringing Home Ava ($50 Gift Certificate)
Kids, Kars & Koupons CVS gift card
Shady Side Farm (gift certificate for our etsy store)
http://nowplayhappy.blogspot.com/2008/04/bloggy-giveaways-10-target-card.html
http://friendshipalley.com/blog/?p=301
Karen ($50 Gift Certificate)
I Should Be Folding Laundry - McDonald's Gift Card
Seeryus Mama AMC gift card
Marye Starbucks
Nice Mommy~Evil Editor ($25 Amazon GC and $35 in books!)


Books and DVDs:
Hestial (DVD giveaway)) Shrek
Sashwhy (Goodies for you and your Honey)
Alaina (3 giveaways!)
Let's save some money
Save Money in the Kitchen
Stretch Mark Mama (The Adoption Decision Book)
Usborne books-fun to read
Taste of Home Magazine
http://www.notebooklearning.com/2008/04/its-bloggy-giveaway-yes-again.html
Karen - Cooking Light Cookbook
Tanna (Book: The Organized Life)
Yummy Things & Cupcake Dreams (Rachael Ray GB & Cookbook)
Jennifer - Mothering Magazine Giveaway
Peggy Rowland going green type book
http://laviedelaurie.com/2008/04/20/my-bloggy-giveaway-for-a-juno-dvd/
Mommy Cracked- 3 Christian Fiction Books
Franticallysimple The Daring Book for Girls
Jennifer (Cute jigsaw puzzle book!)
http://digiscrapchat.com/bloggy-giveaway-time-get-donna-downeys-new-book
BragOnYourKids (motherhood book)
mod*mom (gorgeously green earth-friendly lifestyle books will be featured on oprah on earth day)
DigiScrapDivas (Ali Edwards scrapbooking book)
Liza's Eyeview (Beth Moore Devotional Journal)
Simple Mom (The Total Money Makeover)
warillever (children's books)
Sarah (Lady Killer on CD)
Abbey (Books with a side of chocolate)
SortaCrunchy vaccine book
HOOKED ON HOUSES (Decorating Bk)
TomCruiseWatch (Top Gun DVD)
http://shannonrjordan.blogspot.com/2008/04/its-bloggy-giveaway-time.html
FriedOkra (Green Parenting Books)
Corrin - Dave Rasmey Book
http://thopgood-mylife.blogspot.com/2008/04/moments-for-me-monday-week-1.html
Disney Society (HSM 1 and 2 DVD)
Beth (Josh Fowler CD)
Deceptively Delicious (Mama Saga)
oh amanda (awesome book: 2 winners!)
Jubilee on Earth (Thomas Kinkade Keepsake Bible)
Free 2 Be Frugal (Campbell's Cookbook)
pam (Gift book for Moms)
The Happy Housewife ~ Dave Ramsey Books
Qtpies7~ Book
Day with the Demos(cookies and a book)
Bonita (writing book and curriculum)
Melissa (Excellent Family Narnia Guide)
http://blog.o2bnaz.com/2008/04/my-bloggy-giveaway-shack.html
Footprints on the Moon - Enchanted DVD
Mother Earth's Garden(Let It Rot! Composting Guide)
Megret (music CD)
Edi (Book Field Guide to Produce)
Karen - Cooking Light Cookbook
Layers Upon Layers (free issue of Art Doll Quarterly)
Jewelry & Beading (free issue of Artful Blogging Magazine)
Nikki katz Jailbreak lovers book???
Dating Dames (Learn to Dance DVD Series)
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/CircleCRanch/519666/
Mother Hen (Passionate Housewives Desperate for God)
Joyfully Living ~ Devotional and Journal Set
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/04/book-review-giveaway-mending-at-edge-by.html
Ashley - A Daughter of the King (book - 2 winners)
Blog Fabulous dance DVD
http://lovingandserving.blogspot.com/2008/04/giveaway-moments-together-for-couples.html
Michelle- Cookbook
kate (cake decorator's bible)
Hip mama crafts (starbuck's and cookbook)
Penny Raine (good wife books!)
Thrifty Mommy - Cooking Light Complete Cookbook
Mama Belle (4 gift books, 1 children's book)
Smallville: Companion Book Season 6
lovedandamazed (autographed book and bling!)
Kirstin: two cookbooks
The Princess and Her Pets (book)
Mamacita (Southern Living at Home centerpiece & book)
Diane(signed Randy Alcorn novels!)
Marye cupcake book
Alana (Real Simple Magazine)
WearyParent (You're a Good Mom Gift Pack)
Stef--Signed book and Coleman Kid's Lantern!!
ADHD & LD Resource Blog (book)
Teresa (Mom:PHD book)
http://atlantalovings.blogspot.com/2008/04/bloggy-giveaways-1.html
Philippine Cookbook by R.Alejandro
Natural Paths (book)
http://www.kettleandcup.com/bloggy-giveaway-week-on-kettle-and-cup/ tea time cook book
Jaci Burton books and gift card
The Country Blossom ~ Learn To Draw Book
My Sunshine (Cool Parent 101 book)
Nice Mommy~Evil Editor ($25 Amazon GC and $35 in books!)
Quilting & Patchwork
Renae (New version! Little House on the Prairie DVD)
mailto:Beth@sportsmomma
Beanish & Other Languages I'm Learning - Choose your own cookbook!
Showtime Fan (Tracey Ullman State of the Union DVDs)
Justin Roberts "Pop Fly" CD from OWTK


Crafty things:
Daiquiri (One of a Kind Notecards)
Crossmark (12 Photo Notecards)
http://memoirsofamommy.blogspot.com/2008/04/my-2nd-bloggy-giveaways-carnival-hand.html
Cyn (Creative Memories Scrapbook)
http://www.tangledthread.com/tangled-thread-tags-tie-dyes-contest/
Thrifty Karen - handmade recycled purse
Lizzie's Home (scrapbooking supplies)
ComfortJoyDesigns coasters
Elaine/Muddling Through cute bookmark and journal cover
Runningamuck (Birthday Flag)
Michelle B (photo notecards )
The Campbell Corner (dishcloths and Shaklee!)
Stamping Mad supplies
Fizzledink (Scrapbook package)
The Diaper Diaries (personalized scripture name)
Jen(JDesings)Monogrammed Keychain
Orneryswife (journal, clipboard, cards) big requirement
Coralie (original art notecards)
Sandi (Placemat & matching coasters)
http://coolzebras.blogspot.com/2008/04/giveaway-goodness-reprise.html hand made cards
Casey (Hand Stamped Name Plaque)
Boasting In My Weakness ~ 2 Giveaways ~ U Choose!
Wilson-six(Mom of notepad)
Judy (YARN!!!)
earth heart coasters, homemade tea...
Art by Betty Refour
Backporch Reflections (personalized pillowcase)
Kellie (apron)
Kim (Tote Bag)
Amy (mom of TWO princesses) homemade shawl
Stay-At-Home Daughters (Ribboncraft)
Nicol (hand-beaded bobby pins)
Scrapbooking Mama (scrapbooking stuff- us only!)
Bubbachic - Mini quilt
Renee painting
http://foreverdaisies.blogspot.com/2008/04/bloggy-giveaway-scrap-tote.html
Quirkology picture
Mini album & Scrapbook kit (Canada and US)
Tanya napkins
COME TOGETHER CUSTOM FAMILY CARDS
GDS (2 free 12x12 printed layouts)
Tamara in AK (GA #3)
Retrospective Design cards
Joan (quilted notebook and ?)
MS. POLKA SPOT (5 RIBBON GRAB BAGS!!)
Stacy (custom made purse)
Gingersnap Boutique - Patchwork Coasters!
Cathi - Unique Photo Note Cards


Baby, toddler, kid, etc:
**~~Sassyfrazz~~** (2 Parking Pal Magnets)
We are THAT family ($140 Prize Package) Board games galore!!!!
Becky (Nursing Cover)
Andria and Co- BabyandMeBoutique Gift Certificate!
Pediascribe (homemade wipes)
Teaching kids to sew pattern to make a denim skirt, for kids
Andrea (Kids stuff!) natural art supplies
mimzee kids (free hairbows)
http://adventuresinpoop.blogspot.com/2008/04/whim-z-you-know-you-want-one.html
Seven Dogs and a Baby (GIVEAWAY)
Katja of Skimbaco (Bink-Tee)
Kristen McLane (kid's cd)
Beth-Infant Tutu Giveaway
Grace4Gayle (Princess Apron)
2 HUGGIES Gift Packs bath type stuff
TrendyMommy (Tuthillo Pillow) from Tuthillo
Awesome Mom (kids DVDs and a knit toy)
warillever (children's books)
Anna (tea set)
PASS THE TORCH (educational game)
Shannon (Fairies are Fun)
Mom Is Teaching (2 books)
The Attached Mother (baby sling)
ReviewingToys (Chronicles of Narnia Lucy's Replica)
Capturing Today (3 winners - custom bookmark, horse-theme books)
Homemom3 (YoPlait Kids Yogurt)
Nise' (kids dvd)
Sandi (Placemat & matching coasters)
Boasting In My Weakness ~ 2 Giveaways ~ U Choose! tutu
Pink Paper Peppermints -Paper Goodies!
Qtpies7~ Ottoscope!
ellinghouse - dwink
Notes from My Nest: Trendy Tots Dress
Granola (adorable baby hairclips)
Hangin' with your Naybor
Valerie toys
Jana-UniquelyUboutique
ChicMade - Hair Clippie Clipper
Goodies for Mom #2 (Breastfeeding Pillow)
brandy ( baby knit set)
http://babyloveslings.blogspot.com/2008/04/pardon-this-little-interuption.html
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/CircleCRanch/519666/
Kristina (Tom's of Maine)
Jhianna (free Yoplait Kids yogurt)
3 P's in a Pod - Hair Goodies
Seven Dogs and a Baby (Pamper's Diapers)
Made in the USA!
Sew Blessed Bowtique (OOAK Children's Clothing)
http://ourblessedarrows.blogspot.com/2008/04/giveaway-day.html
BlondeBlogger (no-slip hair clips)
fingers & toes: modern baby designs
lovedandamazed (Little Girls Package)
My Trendy Tykes (connect four giveaway)
Mary_Freebies (Board Game)
Jennifer Resemius Signing Time
Tina at O'Joy of my life
Stef--Signed book and Coleman Kid's Lantern!!
Life in the Nuthouse (handmade baby/kids toys)
mod*mom ($200 earth friendly baby home products, plus "greening "your home book)
Becca Mae(pillowcase dress) The right one...oops!
Christine (Portable Parenting system)
Mississippi Mama (custom-made nursery wall art)
WearyParent (Blume Girl Thermal)
Richelle(baby stuff)
Renee (chic headbands for baby and toddler)
Hooked on daddy (desigingMinds) father's day clothes up to 3 kids!
Emilee Grace (Breastfeeding/Nursing Cover) mention qtpies7 sent you, please!
Amanda- mommymandy.com baby shampoo
Half Pint Pixie (BabyLegs & Cotton Bag)
VanillaBean Designs (original children's artwork)
Cathi - Child's Tutu


Other things:
Corrin - iPod Shuffle!
annie's eyes Dyson vacuum & Starbucks!
The Attached Mother (baby sling)
The Road to Home (Sigg Water Bottle!)
Morning Rose (Thieves Spray) Must see!
Sunshine's Designs Swarovski crystal tee shirt
Free stuff online lots of free samples!
Smellyann (microdermabrasion kit)
Rocks In My Dryer (free ice cream for a year!)
50 Custom Photo Cards
Pediascribe (Skeeda bag)
Pediascribe (Biokleen)
New England Quilter (Love Notes Set)
Thrifty Mommy - honey products natural products
Simply A Musing (handcrafted apron)
Tammy (Sunflower Pitcher)
Mary (crab salt and pepper shakers and a dish towel)
Katja of Skimbaco (marimekko coin purse)
http://our3day.com/?p=27
Lesha - Bossa Nova Acai Juice
GroceryCartChallenge(months of laundry items)
Peggy - EcoHangers recycled clothes hangers
just add cake (The Classic Birthday Party Box: $148 value)
Maricar (Hypoallergenic Land's End Pillow)
Karla (MOMMY CARDS)
Amber - Imperishable Beauty, Quiet Time Gift Basket big requirements
TXPoppet(GardenGiftBasket)
This Military Mama - Method Detox Kit
Marsha (mug & Costa Rican coffee)
http://multitaskingmama.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/bloggy-giveaways-carnival-a-giveaway-hosted-here/
mod*mom (ecofriendly FLOR carpet tiles)
mod*mom ($230 dwellstudio weekender bag
Learning Mama- Giveaway 2 candle and CD
Rebecca (print of my photos)
aunt mommy (customized shopping bag)
Shalee (Pretty Carry-all)
Stop the Ride (bacon cooker)
Simply Thrifty (Couponizer)
Mandy (new each day - kids' cards)
Greennstylemom (BPA-free Camelbak Bottles)
The Chocolistas
Mommie Daze manicure/pedicure box
Elisharose News-Healthy living starter kit
MamaGoesGreen(Green Cleaning Products)
SheKnowsParties (Hershey's Bliss Chocolates)
Busy Family Meals (free Asian cooking starter kit from Thai Kitchen)
MSM (Williams Sonoma apron: organic candy)
witchypoo picture
Cookerati (Wine Holders) Super cool!!!
Kristina (Tom's of Maine)
Dawn (Photo collage)
Feed Flare - $200.00 text link ad for one year
The Apronista (Flirty Apron Giveaway)
Cassie (Mia Bella Candle)
GIVEAWAY CITY t-shirt
Jenn (Mini Photo Album)
Sarah and Abraham (stationery)
To Think is to Create--Envirosax Reusable Bags
Mamacita (Southern Living at Home centerpiece & book)
Eleisia spices!
mod*mom ($150 organic products from whole foods market)
mod*mom (dyson vacuum)
mod*mom ($250 organic beverages)
Motherhood Moment (educational services) Minnesota, Twin Cities area
Things You Didn't Do (Goods 4 Girls) Great one!!!
mailto:Beth@sportsmomma
http://tuttlefamilyadventures.blogspot.com/2008/04/its-carnival-time-again.html
Darci's World(luna pads)
Jeff - OutWithTheKids.com chocolate!


Jewelry!:
Sharla at Sharma Designs (free earrings)
Life with Three (jewelry)
Lesha - Stackable Rings from Gorjana
Geri (alteredcrow) bracelet
Butterfly Earrings-Noreen Crone-Findlay
Tara R- 2 bracelets & book
Blissfully Domestic (Gorgeous Earring and Necklace Set)
abowlofbeads bracelet
Learning Mama- Giveaway 1 a necklace and bracelets
transplanting me - international two cute necklaces!
Heather (earrings)
Heather (earrings - International)
Snowbird (Sanibel Souvenirs) bracelet
USO Donation in Your Honor, The Sandbox, and a Silicon Bracelet (Army Wife's Life)
Someone Being Me (2 pairs of Earrings)
Mercedes (Mother and Grandmother Bracelets)
Penny Lane (silver jewelry pin)
Seven Dogs and a Baby (Fine art of Family Locket)
kelleysfamilyjewels- JEWELRY!
Seven Dogs and a Baby (Sher's Wares Bracelet)
Tina at O'Joy of my life
We Owe How Much?!?: Etsy Earring Giveaway!!
The Misplaced Midwesterner jewelry and lotion


Lotions and potions:
Lesha - Coconut & Cream Organic Sugar Scrub
NotTryingForABoy (LUSH)
Peggie bath goodie box
Nise' (Philosophy AG)
Boasting In My Weakness ~ 2 Giveaways ~ U Choose! soap
flipflopmamma (Body Cream OR Chai!!)
Nichole ($25.00 Certificate to Beauticontrol!!!)
Kadi at "Supernanny Rules" look younger stuff, over $100 value
The Ivory Magnolia [bath body]
Dotti Mary Kay set
Tami (Lush bath products)
Amy Beth (11 Salon Hair & Nail Products)
The Misplaced Midwesterner jewelry and lotion
The French Elements lotions, soaps and great stuff!

For the guys, too:
Jennifer - Straw Bale DVD & Book
$25 Lowes Gift Card
Toolbelt Tips - Thompson's Water Seal Package
Feed Flare - $200.00 text link ad for one year
Tamara in AK (GA #1)
Tamara in AK (GA #2)

nap warden (ten SanDisk flash drives worth $50 each!)


Monday, March 10, 2008

Another one!!!

I love, love babywearing. I am desperately seeking a pouch to try out. I am writing articles on babywearing and Attachment parenting, but I haven't gotten a pouch or Mei Tai to try yet. I'm bumming! If any company would like to get a review of their pouch or Mei Tai on my main blog, I would bend over backwards for you!!

But here is a chance to win a Mod Mum pouch sling at Ellinghouse! I hope I win it! I would probably pick the Riley because it is gender nuetral enough and very cute. Definately mod. I also love the Taylor and the Camden in blue. The Lily would be nice for a really fancy affair.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Am I back???

Maybe.
It has been a busy, busy time preparing for my mom to move here, and getting her settled. Followed by being sick.
But I have to blog and tell you about a Sleepywrap wrap being given away! I have gotten two Sleepywraps and we love them! Kristen at An Ordinary Life is hosting the giveaway.


Sleepy Wrap is giving away $100 AND a wrap in one of the two new colors, black or red! The wrap would have been more than sufficient, but wow!
The women who run Sleepy Wrap are fantastic and so is their product.
My favorite sentence in the testimonials is

"It is the first time Sam has liked riding on my back in a wrap, it is much more
secure than my other wrap. He cried when I took him out."

Because that is MY testimonial!
Contest ends March 29.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Thursday's Good stuff

You can win Foogo Products (Sippy Cup, Straw Bottle, Food Jar, and Small Sporty Diaper Bag) at Metropolitan Mama. Ends Feb. 28. Visit this giveaway.



Win on of two Safe Sippy Cups at Mamas Like. ends Feb. 22. Visit this giveaway.



Enter to win a DwellStudio for Target Zoo nursery decor, includes crib set (sheet, comforter and bumper), Rhino pillow, Plush blanket, Fleece blanket, Soft toys. Retail value: $115 at OhDeeDoh. Ends Feb. 25. Visit this giveaway.



Win an Ultreo - The Ultrasound Toothbrush at 5 Minutes for Mom. Ends March 6. Visit this giveaway.



One pair of Robeez Tredz shoes for kids is up for grabs from One Chic Mama. Ends Feb. 27. Visit this giveaway.



Enter to win a Plantarium Garden Lab from Mama Loves Giveaways. Ends Feb. 28. Visit this giveaway.



You could win a lavender sachet, a wonderful smelling bar of sage soap made in France, four herb seed packets to help you get a jump on spring, and a little something for the kiddies too - Night Night Balm from W.S. Badger Co. at dkMommy. Ends February 26. Visit this giveaway.



Enter to win Essential Elements, an art book, at carp(e) libris. Ends Feb. 25. Visit this giveaway.



Win $1000 from American Greetings by writing a funny caption to one of three new cards. Visit this contest.



Win an awesome Ribbon Rock Star $25 gift certificate at From Dates to Diapers, and beyond! Ends Feb. 27th. Visit this giveaway.



Check out the fab Swag Bag you could win at Peekaboo Picks! Ends Feb. 24. Visit this giveaway.



Win one of 3 Bizzi2Go Planners from An Island Life.
Ends February 26. Visit this giveaway.



Win a Bob the Builder On-Site Roads & Bridges DVD
from An Island Review. Ends February 25th. Visit this giveaway.



Win my favorite thing, I Love Blocks Jewelery from Mama Speaks. Ends Feb. 21. Visit this giveaway.



And more of my favorite things: Ear Candy gift certificate from Bloggy Giveaways. Ends Feb. 25. Visit this giveaway.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Some good stuff, belated, but here!

I've been busy, busy and neglecting my blog again.

From Dates to Diapers, and beyond! is giving away a $20 g/c to Announcements Galore. Ends Feb. 25. Check it out here.

Enter today's giveaway at MyMomShops to win a copy of Serena & Lily's Nursery Style- a beautiful, fully-illustrated, hardcover book that helps you plan a classic yet chic nursery! Enter by midnight tonight. Here.

Win a A PoiWear bib from Sassy Frazz. Ends February 26. Enter Here. Also check out Sassyfrazz's Signing Times DVD giveaway! Ends March 2nd. Enter Here.

I just heard about a giveaway at Supernannyrules, it is for a "Count Your Blessings Basket," and has some inspiring gifts for those families who need to up their gratitude quota! All readers have to do is leave a comment. Drawing is next Tuesday, 02/26/08! Enter Here.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Wednesday's Good Stuff

I think it is time for some more giveaways, what do you think? Look at Monday's post for giveaways that are still current.

I am giving away a Kaboost on Our Seven Qtpies. Ends February 17.



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Kailani has a few sweet giveaways to check out: Handy Manny DVD, Miss Priss Tutus, Handstamped Necklace - Hazelnut Cottage, Sushi Tee - Apples 'n' Oranges.

Praise and Coffee is having a wonderful giveaway in addition to their monthly giveaway, they are giving away a copy of Debi Pearl's Created to be His Helpmeet book! Ends Feb 14.

My Wooden Spoon is giving away $25, just because! Ends Sunday.

Win a Your Baby Can Read! five-disc DVD set and flash cards from Lille Punkin' Reviews. Ends Feb. 17.

Mommy Mandy is giving away a gift certificate to Loved Baby. Retail value: $100. Ends Feb. 29.

Mamas Like is giving away a cute kids watch. Ends Feb. 20.

5 Minutes for Mom always has a few giveaways running. Check them out for their current ones. Including Win an Oreck Vacuum -- a $499.95 value! and MyUbby - Win a One-of-a-Kind Baby Blanket.

Don't drool, but Serious Eats is giving away a chocolate cookbook that made me nearly start drooling!

Megret is giving away a Gift certificate to 4 Princess Bows. ends Feb. 19.

Check out SassyFrazz for several giveaways:
Braincandy , Mia Bella candle, Silibib and Design your own tu-tu!!

Monday, February 11, 2008

Some Good Stuff at the River

A minister was completing a temperance sermon.

With great emphasis he said, 'If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river.'

With even greater emphasis he said, 'And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river.'

And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he said, 'And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river.'

Sermon complete, he sat down.

The song leader stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, nearly laughing, 'For our closing song, let us sing Hymn #365, 'Shall We Gather at the River.'

Monday's Good Stuff

I am giving away a Kaboost on Our Seven Qtpies. Ends February 17.

Modern Mama is having a Boca Beth Beginner Set Giveaway. Ends February 16. Say Qtpies7 sent you!

Mom Logic is giving away a Wolferman's gift basket and Harry & David fruits for eight months. Ends February 25.

Win one of three Michael's Cookies gift boxes at Hostess with the Mostest. Ends Feb. 14.

Win a Polly Pocket Ultimate Pool Party Playset from Mom Logic. Ends Feb. 25.

Win a Set of 5 Personalized Placemats from Olive Kids. Winner chooses Boy or Girl design. From Moms Love Shopping. Ends Feb. 22.

Win a Barbie Magic Wings Mariposa Doll From Mom Logic. Ends Feb. 25.

Win a Tee from Girlmogul.com from Mommy Mandy. Ends Feb. 17.

This one scares me and fascinates me at the same time.
"Silver" and "Gold" pacifiers from Elodie Details' Exclusive Collection. Oh! Baby Buy Products Ends Feb. 16.

Win a Meet the Sight Words educational DVD by Preschool Prep. Retail value: $15. Megret. Ends Feb. 15.

OWTK Introduces You To: The WorryWoo Monsters. Ends Feb. 15. This is another scary one, guys.

Win a Children's apron by Beansoup from The Full Mommy. Ends Feb. 14.

Win a Divvies allergy-free treats gift box to include an assortment of Divvies gourmet popcorn, cookies, and candy. Two winners. From Boston Mamas. Feb. 11.

Win Three Blue's Clues and two Max & Ruby Beanie Babies by Ty at Good for the Kids. Enter via email. Feb. 13.

Win a Fuzzy Me Tu-Tu. From Sassyfrazz. Ends Feb. 16.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Sunday's Good Stuff

Adventures in Mommyland is giving away a Conair Nail Dryer. Ends February 16.

Cool Mom Picks is giving away a mini cupcake kit from Pink Olive Boutique. Ends tonight.

An Island Life is having a Giveaway: Handstamped Jewelry by Hazelnut Cottage Ends February 14th.

Win a Bed-Pal Maternity Strap (aid for the pregnant or injured). Two winners from Dear Dr. Moz. Ends Feb. 14.

West of Mars is giving away a Mystery book, State of the Onion. Ends February 15.

Win a purse by Sew Christine. Ends Feb. 15.

Win Serena & Lily bedding and Nursery Style book from Design Mom. Ends Feb. 18.

Win a Compass KidZ Medallion set (choice of Italy, Egypt or Mexico) from The Opinionated Parent . Ends Feb. 15.

Win one of two sets of Tattoos for Tots. Two winners, each winning two sets. From Seven Dogs and A Baby. Ends Feb. 13.
You can also win a Lobotome Organization Pads; MomMe Planner and HelpMe Honey Do List from Seven Dogs & a Baby. Ends Feb. 14.

Win a Baby Jamz Dance Mat or Mix Master Chair at So a Blond Walks into a Review. Ends Feb. 20.

Sassyfrazz is giving away Mia Bella Gourmet Candles! Ends February 13. And she is having a tutu giveaway! Ends 16. And a Silibib! Ends February 14.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Wednesday's Good Stuff

Sassyfrazz is giving away a Silibib! Ends February 14.

Momsational is giving away 5 free packs of YoBaby! yogurt to five different winners! Ends Feb. 19. Also: Bloggers: Win an InGrid Home Security System» Win Ice Cream Treats from Baskin-Robbins » Win some fun musical toys from Baby Jamz » Win a Brain Quest DVD Game for Ages 6 - 8 » Win an Evenflo Triumph Advance Deluxe Convertible Car Seat » Win the Dora The Explorer: Undercover Dora DVD


Teresa is holding a new contest over at her personal blog. Those entering have a chance at winning a beautiful floral necklace created by Lori Jaclyn. She’s willing to ship the prize anywhere, so anyone is eligible to participate!

Modern Mama's Fabulous Favorites is giving away some baby products. Ends Feb. 9. If you mention my name, qtpies7, that would be great, thanks!

The Sk*rt Super Fat Tuesday Contest, Feb 4-8! Requires voting on 10 stories. Big prizes.

The Full Mommy is giving away Mabel's Labels Camp/School Pack. Ends Feb. 8.

Dummies.com is giving away a Super Dummies pack worth over $600! Ends Feb 29. Enter daily!

Out With the Kids is giving away Maggie and the Ferocious Beast DVDs. Ends Feb. 8.

Breeni Books is giving away And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell. Ends Feb. 10.

babyshopology is giving away the MOST adorable, funky little girl dress from Shabby Baby. Ends Feb. 9.

Boutique Cafe is givine away a photo cuff (bracelet). Ends Feb. 11.

Classy Mommy is giving away two pairs of Robeez Treads. Ends Feb. 10.

One Chic Mama is giving away a Pipalily baby sling. Ends Feb. 8.

Superdumb Supervillain is giving away a BabyFaces custom 3D photo charm. Ends February 17.

Metropolitan Mama is giving away a MyVitalFiles Home Filing Folder System. Ends February 11.

Seven Dogs and a Baby is giving away a pair of Umi Infant Shoes. Ends February 12.

The Opinionated Parent is giving away set of adorable baby clothes from Bamboosa BambooBaby and a Debi Derryberry's Very Derryberry CD. Ends February 15.

Bloggy Reviews is having three giveaways. Kimberlee Faith, Boca Beth and 3ButtonsN2Bows.

Mod*Mom is having a big giveaway with 12 winners from Barefoot Books'. Ends Feb. 29.

Our Blessed Arrows is giving away a Princelionheart pregnancy wedge pillow. Ends February 10.

Tangled and True is giving away a Resa Designs Drool:baby set and sibling tee. Ends February 7.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Tuesday's Good Stuff

Whew! I had to take a little bloggy break after the crazy bloggy giveaways last week! I have a few good things coming up, including a giveaway!
Here are some giveaways for you to enter. Maybe the odds will be better now.

Modern Mama's Fabulous Favorites is giving away some baby products. Ends Feb. 9. If you mention my name, that would be great, thanks!

The Sk*rt Super Fat Tuesday Contest, Feb 4-8! Requires voting on 10 stories. Big prizes.

The Full Mommy is giving away Mabel's Labels Camp/School Pack. Ends Feb. 8.

Dummies.com is giving away a Super Dummies pack worth over $600! Ends Feb 29. Enter daily!

MyMomShops is giving away a sweet baby clothes set in a suitcase that says "Loved" on it. Ends Feb 5.

Out With the Kids is giving away Maggie and the Ferocious Beast DVDs. Ends Feb. 8.

Breeni Books is giving away And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell. Ends Feb. 10.

babyshopology is giving away the MOST adorable, funky little girl dress from Shabby Baby. Ends Feb. 9.

Bloggy Giveaways is giving away a Kimberlee Faith Gift Certificate. Ends Feb. 8. Check out her other givaways, too.

Kretschmar Deli is giving away $1500 in gift cards to Best Buy! Nine chances to win, ends Feb. 15.

Boutique Cafe is givine away a photo cuff (bracelet). Ends Feb. 11.

Classy Mommy is giving away two pairs of Robeez Treads. Ends Feb. 10.

One Chic Mama is giving away a Pipalily baby sling. Ends Feb. 8.

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Thursday Contests

I am totally losing track of the days! If you want an amazing amount of giveaways go to the little pink button.

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But, here are a few highlights for you, because 800+ giveaways is LOT to wade through.

An Island Life is giving away a Trendy Tadpole t-shirt. I love their clothing, I got one for my nephew and it brought a lot of laughs. Ends Feb. 4.

Ellinghouse is giving away a cute hat for kids, I would say baseball cap, but they call it a trucker hat. Very cute! Ends Feb. 2.

ENTER TO WIN a blanket, burp and quick change set from baby star + enjoy a sweetheart SALE on star swaddler blankets!

American Wife is giving away THE sweetest pair of knit baby legwarmers ever. And I do NOT want you to win, but I am being generous and sharing the link anyway.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

More giveaways!

carp(e) libris is giving away a wonderful sounding book called Downriver by Jeanne Leiby. Giveaway ends February 1st.
Sassyfrazz has some personalized fruit roll ups to give away!
Look at these earrings from Subu, Inc.
Our Blessed Arrows has a fantastic set of Ergo Accessories!
Houses, Couches, and Babies is giving away Michael's Gold Collection of two dozen cookies (winner's choice of flavor), cocoas, and teas, or box of one dozen cookies. Two winners. Ends Feb. 4.
Tangled and True is giving away a Tiny Sprouts pant set and blanket. Ends Jan. 31.
Polkadot Papoose baby sling. Ends Feb. 1.
MomReviews is giving away a Land's End diaper bag, and they are so AWESOME! I won one and I love it! Ends Feb. 5.

Monday, January 28, 2008

I just have to do highlight some!

I wasn't going to be posting giveaways since you can access them all in one spot, but I think I will highlight a few over here! Check back for more!
New at top!
Ordinary Days is giving away some Almay makeup! I really need some blush and foundation.
Goddess of the Home is giving away Message in a Bottle.
A Call to Higher Places is giving away a great money saving book, Cashing in at the Checkout.
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Hi-Tech Momma is giving away a 2gb Flash drive.
TheAngelForever - Writing goodies & Target Gift card
Apron and other things(deby)
Christy (LUSH and Starbucks)
Quiet Quandaries (Usborne Pirate Book)
chilihead (day1: tote bag)
Kellie (a Valentine's Apron
supertiff some crazy giveaways
The Apronista (Kid's Apron)
Mommin' It Up! ($25 Kroger gift card!)
Happy Geek (For Candians-girls outfit)
Lady Why (Bloggy Makeover!)
mailto:Darlene@
Stacey(blog header & layout)
Clappy Shoes-$15 Sonic Gift Card
Mommy Cracked ($25 Amazon)
Karen ($100 Amazon.com gc)
Simply A Musing (jewelry!!)
5 Min for Mom (1 Kodak camera, 4 gift cards)
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2008/01/book-review-giveaway-reluctant-smuggler.html
http://www.mamanista.com/2008/01/beco-contest-and-along-for-ride-contest.html
Jacki ($10 Walmart Giftcard)
Adventures In Babywearing (Target gift card)
An Iowa Mom ($25 Gift Card)
Gabi's World- $10 Walmart books
Monkey Giggles some sort of mp3 player, zen thing
Heart of Wisdom Book and $10 Gift
Revka - blog design package from RS
Ear Candy Jewelry ($15 gift certificate
Christine - From Dates to Diapers (Starbucks and Chocolate
Melissa's Idea Garden(ZudaGay Jewelry)
Qtpies7 (non-toxic baby toys)
Qtpies7 (silver earrings)
Linda- Blog Design package (RS Designs)
blog header/banner and matching sidebar button
The Good Stuff (Blog makeover!)
Casey (B&N Gift Cert.)
Sassyfrazz (Personalized Fruit snack)
http://imadramamama.wordpress.com/2008/01/28/bloggy-giveaway-ticketmaster-gift-certificate/
Sassyfrazz (Kaboost)
Britni (Restaurant.com & Starbucks Gift Cards)
Karen ($30 Gift Card)
Mom In The Know ($25.00 gift certificate to The Big Pink Cookie Company)
http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/2008/01/want-walmart-gift-card.html
LJ-15$ amazon card
Julie ($20 gift card!)
My Brand Name Baby (BabyLegs)
Fizz (Cracker Barrel)

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