Cute Watches and Necklaces

Check out http://www.beadsbanglesandbands.blogspot.com/ to see cute beaded watches and necklaces and to enter their giveaway!

Electrolux Versatility Upright Vacuum Cleaner giveaway

Minnesota Mama Must Haves is giving away an Electrolux Versatility Upright Vacuum Cleaner worth $400. I need a new vacuum cleaner and I'm so excited about this one. A nice and easy to use vacuum with power and all sorts of great features. Go to this blog to enter.

Outdoor Playhouse Giveaway

Minnesota Mama's Must Haves is giving away a Step 2 Gather and Grille Outdoor Playhouse worth $400. A cute playhouse that is nice and durable and perfect for summer fun. I think this would be perfect for my son and all his friends to play with. Go to this blog to enter.

New Book Contest by Matthew Buckley!

Those of you who have read Chickens in the Headlights know what a great book it is and are already smiling while you think about it. Those of you who haven't read it are totally missing out! Here is a NEW book from Matthew Buckley that needs enough copies pre-ordered before they will actually publish the book. You can help out by posting this widget (go to his site to get) on your blog and you'll be entered to win 1 of 10 signed copies! Please help out- I was totally excited when I heard about this and am going to pre-order my book today!

DownEast Basics Giveaway

Supermom Central is giving away an outfit from DownEast Basics!  These clothes are all so cute, modren, and modest (which is hard to find).  The winner will recieve rockstar jeans, your choice of tee, and a 3 string of pearls!  Giveaway ends on November 23rd so don't forget to enter.

Strider Running Bike

Check this out!  What a fun product- I totally want one for TJ now.  Go to the Funky Monkey to enter to win one- ends Oct. 22nd.

Harry Potter Boxed Set Giveaway

I'm currently reading the Harry Potter series again, and it's still good!!  Here is a great opportunity to enter a giveaway to win the complete boxed set of Harry Potter books.  These would make a great present (to me), a great add to your library, or a great oppotunity to finally read the books that all your friends, nephews, co-workers, neighbors, and cousins have been pestering you to read for the past 7 years.

Go on over to the Park Avenue Princess and sign up for her Harry Potter giveaway.  You have until October 16th so don't wait until it's too late!

The Workbox Giveaway- AMAZING!!!

As you know, I don't blog about a giveaway unless I think it is truely something that I would love to have and this is one of those items. I've been freaking out just looking at it and have already imagined it in my house with myself at that cute little desk working on all my awesome crafts and scrapbook projects. Think of how organized you would be and of all the space you would have for all your Scrapbook storage needs. Sigh... Ok, I'm back:) I wanted to tell you all about it as well so we all have a chance to win (although you have to let me come over and do crafts or scrapbook with you if you win).


Anyway, here are the deets: There are 10 blogs that are participating in this giveaway and you can enter at all of their sites. Then, on Oct. 10 (some of the blogs ends on Oct. 8), each blog will select a winner who will win either a ScrapMaBob or a Ribbon Box. Then one of those 10 winners will be selected as the grand winner and they will get their $1295.00 Workbox from The Origianl Scrapbox.


So what are you waiting for?! Go on over to each of these blogs and enter to win and good luck!
Make it and Love It

Rachelle Writes (Make sure if you sign up on her blog that you mention that Rachel Whitchurch send you there and I'll get extra entries!)

Vanilla Joy

Priscilla Styles (mention I sent you!)

My Organized Chaos

My Life as Lou

The Mommy Files

Auntie Thesis

Capadia Designs

Cricut Christmas

Also you can use the coupon code: 100WRITES for a $100 shipping discount.

Perfect Hide-a-key

I'm always in fear of locking myself out of my house- especially when I take the dog out and my son is still in the house!! I've had two neighbors, in the last week, lock themselves out of their apartments! The one time we did it (in this apartment) we took off the screen and climbed through the window (but I really should keep the windows locked too!).

Anyway, here is the PERFECT hide-a-key option. It's called RocLock and it's just as it sounds- a rock that you put your key in (and have your own code for that you can change when you need to). It looks just like any other rock and is a good weight to hold it down. I'm not quite sure why it needs to be bulletproof, but it really seems wonderful and so much safer. I really want one, and that's why I thought I'd tell you about the giveaway on My Mom's View. Check it out and good luck!

Maternity Tops to Die For!

Ok, one thing that is hard about being pregnant (no I'm not yet... give it time) is finding CUTE maternity clothes that are also a good price AND comfortable! Well, I just found this giveaway for a maternity top from Milan Maternity and I LOVE THEM ALL!!! I got so excited looking at all the cute tops and basics that I couldn't decide which was my favorite to enter the giveaway! I think I love them so much because they totally remind me of my favorite clothes store, Shade Clothing, which has modest, cute, and comfortable clothes. Looking at all their fun maternity tops made me want to be pregnant again (even more than I already want to be). Go check out the giveaway on A Mom's Balancing Act and sign up to win your own maternity top! Can you tell how excited I am that I found this company!?! Anyway, the giveaway ends on August 19 so good luck!

Sleep Number C4 Queen Bed Set Giveaway! $1,400 value

That's right! I found a great site where they are giving away a Sleep Number bed! Jeff and I have needed a new bed for a while now, but we just can't afford it. We've started to get used to the "taco" mattress effect, but it would be SO nice to have a new Sleep Number bed of our very own! You can adjust the firmness with a handheld remote and the pillowtop has "a 1 1/2 inch layer of comfort material that provides edge-to-edge cushioning"! Just head over to Thrifty Jinxy and sign up to win today, but do it quick since this giveaway end July 27! (Be aware that this is a BlogHer '09 special so if you aren't there you won't have as many chances to win, but you can still enter).

Harry Potter Reading Challenge

So, for those of you who aren't Harry Pottered out here is a fun challenge with prizes to boot! Over on GalleySmith you can find a challenge to read all the Harry Potter book 1-7 within the next year. That's right, you have from August 1, 2009- July 31, 2010 to read all the books. Considering the last time I read them took me a three weeks to get through all seven books I think I can handle all the books in one year. Anyway, you can chat with others about the books and sign up to win monthly? prizes as well. I know the first prizes are a complete boxed set of paperback Harrys and a complete boxed set of hardbound Harrrys. Good luck and happy reading!

Kid Giveaways!

No... I'm not giving away kids, I'm just letting you know about all the fun giveaways that are going on right now that have fun things for your kids!

Erudition Game- This is a new game that has come out that takes kids and adults through a fun trip through literacy land. Kids will have so much fun actively playing this game that will also teach them sight words and sound recognition. I would love to have this game for TJ when he starts reading. What a fun way to teach and also get the family together for a fun night of games. Go to Dad's Blog and check out this giveaway. Giveaway ends July 10.

I Spy A to Z- Book of Picture Riddles- If you haven't ever read an I Spy book then you're missing out on a lot of fun! The pictures are amazing and really make this alphabet book come alive. Your kids will use their imaginations, increase their vocabulary skills, and give them something fun (and educational) to do on those long summer days. There are 5 awards given with this giveaway. The Grand Prize winner gets; Wii Video Game 'Ultimate I Spy', Board Game 'I Spy Memory Game', I Spy A to Z: A Book of Picture Riddles, and I Spy Treasure Hunt. Four Runner-up winners will receive a copy of the new book- I Spy A to Z: A Book of Picture Riddles. Go over to 3 Kids and Us and enter to win today- your kids (and probably your husband) will thankyou! Giveaway ends on July 14.

Nintendo Wii Games- You can win either Wii Pikmin or Wii Mario Power Tennis. Fun games and hours of clean fun entertainment for your kids. Go to Mommy Mandy to sign up today. Giveaway ends on June 24.

Skyrail Marble Roller Coaster- This is a 150-piece construction set that features 27 feet of glow-in-the-dark track. The tracks snap together and are flexible so you can make all sorts of different designs. Fun for any kid or grown-up who still likes being a kid. Go to The Funky Monkey and sign up to win your own Marble Roller Coaster. Giveaway ends on June 27.

Skitter Ride-on Toy Car- These fun riding toys are wonderful for all ages from 18-months to 81-years! No more buying a new ride for your kid every year. They can start on a skitter while they're little and grow up with it while still having fun every day! The kids push off with their feet, while turning the steering wheel handle, which gives them more power to go forward. Go to Mommy Goggles to enter this giveaway which ends on July 5.

Look for more fun kid giveaways on the Giveaway links on the left side bar.

A Cleaner Home

It's fun to get excited to clean your home when you have some fun toys to play with along the way! I don't particularly like cleaning my home day after day, but there are certain things that make cleaning just a little bit better.

My favorite new cleaning product is the Swiffer WetJet. I've struggled for 7 years of marriage with an uncooperative mop that I always had to talk myself into using, and once I did use it all it would do was push the dirt around and get hair on it- yuck! I hated using it, filling up a bucket with PineSol (the smell of which would knock out a baby seal), pushing around dirty suds on the floor, then cleaning off the mop head again and again without it ever getting really clean. Sigh. Enter my WetJet. I know it sounds lame, but what I really wanted for Valentine's Day was a new mop! Hubby wouldn't let me call it a Valentine's Day present, but I got one anyway so I was happy. The best thing about the WetJet is that you just stick on the pad and you're ready to go. You spray, mop, then throw away the pad and you're all done- and the smell is very pleasant and not too strong.

Ok, now for the fun cleaning giveaways that are going on!
7th Generation Cleaning Products- I've started to want to become more "green" lately and these natural cleaning products sound perfect for me. They offer a wide range of products including Carpet Spot & Stain Remover, Kitchen Cleaner, Natural All Purpose Cleaner, Natural Glass & Surface Cleaner, Tub & Tile Cleaner as well as laundry and dish washing products. With my son and dog around most of the time when I clean, I would feel a lot safer getting a great clean without the harsh chemicals. Go to Shake the Salt to sign up for this giveaway but hurry it ends June 22!

Hoover Carpet Cleaner Platinum Collection- One way to make your house feel clean and fresh is to have the carpets nice and clean, but with husbands, kids, and dogs running around all the time it can be hard to find the time and money for someone to come clean your carpets. So your nice cream carpet is now a nice beige carpet in spots, but still really nice under the couch. Enter the Hoover Carpet Cleaner. You can own your very own amazing carpet cleaner for all those spills, mud tracks, footprints, etc. that add up over the year on your carpet. 3 Kids and Us is giving away one Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet Cleaner. You can also check out other Hoover Platinum products by going to their site. Hurry the giveaway ends June 29!

Dyson DC25 All Floors Vacuum- A great lightweight vacuum with the Dyson ball that turns with just a turn of the wrist. It also is designed to trap microscopic allergens and remove dirt and pet hair from your carpets. It is certified asthma and allergy friendly and will leave your air and house nice and clean. Go over to Mommy Goggles and check out this awesome giveaway! Contest ends on July 11.

Father's Day Giveaways

I know Father's Day is tomorrow, but there are still some great giveaways that you can enter to win Dad that awesome gift.

Nintendo Wii Games- For any Dad who loves the Wii here is a chance to win one of these games- Pikmin or Mario Power Tennis. These are both very fun games that can be played by themselves or with the family! Go to Mommy Mandy to enter this great giveaway. Ends on June 24.

HP MediaSmart Server LX195- This MediaSmart Server can help your hubby get control of all things digital. It can automatically back up and protect digital photos and videos, as well as centralize digital media and content so it's easy to share. You can back up multiple computers and store up to 168,000 photos, 147,000 songs or 405 hours of video2! I know Jeff would love this and I'm pretty sure your hubby would to. Go over to Mommy Goggles and sign up today or click on the link on my left side bar to get there. Giveaway ends on June 24.

8 Simple Rules Season 2 3-disc set- So you remember 8 Simple Rules for Dating my Teenage Daughter? I used to watch that show all the time and laugh until my sides hurt. What a great, clean, family tv show that is clever and so funny- especially if you remember being a teenager or have teenagers of your own. Dad's always happier when he's had a good laugh and here's how to give him just that. Go over to Mommy Goggles and sign up today or click on the link on my left side bar to get there. Giveaway ends on June 21.

Canopy Chair from SwimWays- I love having a camping chair to carry around for sporting events, camping, picnics, etc. The only problem is how awkward they usually are to carry and the fact that you need to bring a separate cover if you want to stay out of the sun. Here is a great chair that is lightweight, easy to carry, AND come with a canopy to keep the sun off you! How perfect for Dad to use such a chair while watching soccer games or while out with the kiddos. Go over to Mommy Goggles and sign up today or click on the link on my left side bar to get there. Giveaway ends on June 24.

Picture Keeper- A great little USB device that will keep your mind at ease when it comes to backing up your pictures. Such an easy product to use- just plug it in and it'll back up all your pictures- with no software to install! It's also so small that it can be stored anywhere and you can take it with you wherever you need. Great for any Dad who loves taking pictures or just likes cool electronics. Go over to Mommy Goggles and sign up today or click on the link on my left side bar to get there. Giveaway end on June 27.

Celebrate Chocolate Truffles- What Dad wouldn't want chocolate for Father's Day? This chocolate is not only amazingly good with interesting flavors, but it also works to suppress appetite and has a number of wonderful health benefits. What more could you ask for?! Go to Rockin' Mama and check out this great giveaway or click on the link on my left side bar. Giveaway ends on June 23.

Gold's Gym Cardio Workout for Wii- This is a great way for Dad to stay in shape and have fun! The routine gives you a complete body workout and provides a personal trainer to help keep you motivated with cardio, boxing, and strength training. You can use the Wii balance board but it is not required. Go over to Resourceful Mommy and check it out or click on the link on my left side bar. Giveaway ends on June 25.

Harry Potter books 5, 6, and 7 in paperback- That's right! Harry Potter 7 is coming out on paperback and to celebrate Wands and Worlds is giving away books 5, 6, and 7. Sometimes there is nothing better than a good book to snuggle up with and I'm sure Daddy could use the break from his busy schedule to take some time and enjoy the Harry Potter books again. Also just in time for the movie! Giveaway ends July 6.

Kodak Z1015 Digital Camera- This camera does it all and it does it with style! Long gone are the fuzzy pictures or cut-off pictures with your old digital camera. With this camera Dad can use the powerful 15x zoom lens to quickly get a great close-up shot or the 28 mm wide-angle lens for amazing landscapes or shots in tight quarters. Dad will love this easy to use camera and everyone will love the amazing pictures you get. Go to Mommy Mandy and check out this giveaway, but hurry it ends on June 21.

JVC Everio G Series Camcorder- Every Dad needs a good video camera for all those "Dad" moments that come and go so quickly, but we don't want to forget. This camcorder is lightweight with a nice small body- one of the world's smallest and lightest hard disk camcorders. You can take this thing anywhere and you can even take still images!!! Go to Mommy Mandy and check out this giveaway, but hurry it ends on June 21.