Month: February 2011

Giveaways I have going on (some with no entries)

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Hoodwinked dvd ends 2/14

gift cards ends 2/18

Commit prize pack ends 2/20 (ONLY 19 ENTRIES)

Panty Gram Ends 2/12 (0 ENTRIES)

Build A Bear gift card ends 2/12

Red envelope  gift card ends 2/12

Wubbzy Be Mine dvd and candy ends 2/14 (Only 20 ENTRIES)

Gnomeo and Juliet giveaway ends 2/11 (ONLY 23 ENTRIES)

Energizer batteries ends 3/2 (OnLY 1 ENTRY)

Chuggington dvd ends 3/2 (ONLY 7 ENTRIES)

Pizza Hut Prize pack ends 2/10  (ONLY 24 ENTRIES)

Slowing down

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I haven’t been around much lately, as I am without a computer.  I turned my laptop into geeksquad on Saturday to get fixed, and it is not expected to be back until the week of the 22nd. Yes I am going nuts not being able to upload pics or videos and do more posts. Right now I am using oour desk top which I do not like very much.

So while I am not fully 100% on top of my blog , I will be in a few weeks. So if i owe you a post or am late picking winners, please excuse me i am trying my best.

Ship It Smart with Fed Ex this Valentines day GiveawayClosed

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Being so far away from my family, over 2,000 miles to be exact, I send a lot of packages and letters. A big chunk of my family has never met my children we live so far away. So I send tons of pictures and crafts the kids have made to my family. Yes, the internet is a great way to send photos too, but there are people who don’t have computers. S when shipping items out I make sure I do it right.

Choosing the right supplies:

  •  Use sturdy boxes with flaps intact. For heavier items, use double-wall boxes.  Keep within the weight specifications for your box. 
  • Make sure your box is large enough to put adequate padding around contents. Position your item in the center of the box and surround by cushioning such as bubble wrap, packing “peanuts,” densely packed shredded paper or foam pads. Use enough packing material – ideally one inch on all sides – so the item does not shift during transit. 
  • Use tape designed for packing, not duct or masking tape. Use the “H Tape” method to securely close all of the box flaps.
  • Do not wrap the outer box with paper or string, which can get caught in automated processing equipment.
  • FedEx Office offers a variety of the most popular packing supplies, including boxes, tape, bubble wrap and other essentials for purchase.  Locations also provide free FedEx shipping supplies for FedEx Express shipments.

Correct Labeling:

  • Position the address label squarely on the largest surface, and provide complete sender and recipient addresses, including phone numbers and ZIP codes.
  • Put the recipient’s address and your return address inside the box as well.

Always Ship Early:

  • For delivery by Monday, February 14, customers have until Wednesday, February 9 to find and send that perfect Valentine’s Day gift via FedEx Ground or FedEx Home Delivery.  Last-minute shoppers have until Saturday, February 12 to ship overnight via FedEx Express. 
  •  If looking specifically to send flowers, customers have until Sunday, February 13 at noon PST/3 p.m. EST to order from ProFlowers.com and still get flowers delivered on Valentine’s Day.

Don’t forget that by going to www.fedex.com you can track packages, find locations, get information and so much more.

Are you looking to send someone you love a package this Valentines day?

I have a FED Ex gift pack to offer one reader

You will win:

  1.  An 8x8x8 brown FedEx box 
  2.  A roll of heavy-duty packing tape   
  3.  Bubble wrap
  4. Brown packing paper
  5. Valentine’s-themed cards to include a sweet note inside your packed box
  6. A $25 American Express gift card to ship your gifts at any FedEx location
  7. A Pack & Ship Tips sheet loaded with helpful info FedEx packaging experts

To win tell me what you would send?

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contest ends 2/14/11

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received, a prize pack was provided by the company who is also sponsoring the giveaway

Dinosaur Train: Make A Match Game GiveawayClosed

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Description :Buddy and his friends sharpen children’s memory skills in this special matching game that features a Buddy figure! To begin play, 48 game cards featuring favorite Dinosaurs from Dinosaur Train are shuffled and laid face down in 6 rows of 8 cards each. Players take turns turning over any two cards—so all players can see them—to find a matching pair. The game features “Take Buddy” cards, “Wild Cards” and “Lose a Pair” cards to add to the excitement. Players count their matching card sets at the end and add extra points for the player holding Buddy to determine who wins.

This game retails for $9.99 at Toys R Us

PBS kids also has fun Valentines day cards you can download for your little ones here.

I have one copy of the Dinosaur Train match game to giveaway.

To enter tell me who you would give this to?

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Contest ends 3/5/11

Disclosure: No compensation of any kind was received. Giveaway is being sponsored by representing company or PR firm. All opinions are my own.

Where’s Walrus Book Review

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Description: Bored with life at the zoo, an adventurous walrus escapes to the outside world. With the zoo keeper in hot pursuit, Walrus cleverly tries on all sorts of hats to disguise himself.  Will a yellow hard hat point to a new life as a construction worker? or will a red swimming cap reveal his true talents? Follow this happy-go-lucky runaway as he hides amongst firefighters, businessman and even high step dancers in this wordless picture book.

***** I was kindof discouraged when I received this book, because I thought it was like a where’s Waldo book. My kids all seem to enjoy it though, and after watching them read it I realized that this book really does help with picture recognition. I woold say that this book would be better for ages 1-5. There are no words, and there are very few pictures that it makes it so easy to find Walrus.

Retail:16.99 but you can find on Amazon.com for $11.32

Release date: February 1, 2011

My rating:6

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was provided by Scholastic.

Hershey’s Hall Of Fame Contest and GiveawayClosed

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Hershey’s Chocolate has kicked-off the Hershey’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Sweepstakes offering football enthusiasts the chance to win a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Sweeter than an overtime victory, fans who visit hersheys.com/halloffame through February 28 can enter the national sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for four to the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Weekend. During the weekend-long festival, the winner and guests will be hosted by Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Emmitt Smith, and have their likeness on display in the form of chocolate busts.

The festival will take place August 5-8, where the winner will attend a Enshrinee dinner, parade, class of 2011 ceremony, and the hall of fame game. In addition to the grand prize there will be additional prizes given out.

20 1st prize winners will receive a hall of fame collectors edition football signed by Smith. 100 second prize winners will receive  a $100 pro hall of fame gift card.

To help promote this contest and get you ready for the superbowl, I am giving away 5 bags of Hershey’s Miniture assortments.

To enter: Tell me if you will be watching the SuperBowl and who your rooting for.

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Contest ends 3/1/11

State Fair Corndog Video with Coupon

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With the Super Bowl just days away, State Fair Corndogs are a great party favorite. You can now get a coupon to help you save money on your next purchase.

All you have to do is watch this video  http://bit.ly/StateFairCornDogs  and choose the right path. If you do there will be a link for a coupon.

Even if you don’t want the coupon, I think the video is still a lot of fun.

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post. Just sharing information.

America’s biggest Bedtime Story GiveawayClosed

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Grab your comfiest blanket and favorite PJs and find a good spot in front of the computer. The nation’s largest annual bedtime story event, America’s Biggest Bedtime Story, is back for its fourth year and will feature one of the world’s most recognizable superstars. BOOK IT!, the reading incentive program sponsored by Pizza Hut, is teaming up with Justin Bieber, the Grammy Nominated R&B/Pop singing sensation, as this year’s celebrity reader to motivate children to read more and help them develop a lifelong love of reading. Children, parents and teachers alike are encouraged to join the online webcast of Justin’s reading at http://www.bookitprogram.com/on Feb. 15 starting at 8 a.m. CST.

Justin will be reading his favorite book, Dr. Seuss’s Cat In The Hat. Plus if the attendance this year surpasses last years 215,000, Book It will donate $25,000 to the Pencils of Promise charity.

To join all you have to do is log on www.bookitprogram.com on February 15 starting at 8 a.m. CST. The webcast will be available online until 11:59 p.m. CST on February 18. Besides the story there will be activities, a chance to win prizes and tips on how to raise a reader.

I have a PJ prize pack to give one reader.

You will win a $10 Pizza Hut gift card, Dr. Seuss’s Cat In the Hat book, and a pair of Justin’s 3D purple sunglasses.

To enter: Tell me your favorite storybook

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Contest ends 2/10/11 at 2pm est

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, giveaway is being provided by Pizza Hut.

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