Common Sense with Money Giveaway

One of my favorite money saving idea blogs is Common Sense with Money -- there are always great ideas, posts about deals and other interesting tidbits. This week is her blogversary and she is having a giveaway for a Coupon Organizer. I so WANT one of those -- go visit for a chance and gain some super ideas!!

Splat Designs Template Contest!

(its for a great cause, one near and dear to my heart!)
Click on the button to read all the details!
I love her designs by the way -- so cool.
Plus it for 3 templates, so maybe we can combine together to win!!

Christmas Giveaway -- 5 Minutes for Moms

Remember to keep checking back for the latest contests – you don’t want to miss any! They will be posting several contests. Click on each of the links below and comment on the contests you wish to enter:

PLEASE REMEMBER: You need to click over and comment on each contest you want to enter.

For their first contest, they are starting off with a giveaway from a fantastic mom-owned store — Mom 4 Life is offering a luxury diaper bag or a gift certificate for $116.

In their second contest, your kids have a chance to go on great adventures with My BedBugs.

their third contest will also please your youngsters… It includes some great activity kits from Gymboree.

Your fourth prize to win is a cool Spider-Man 3 prize pack including a Spider-Man 3 DVD and Spider-Man 3 Thinkway Command Action Figure.

In the fifth contest 6 of you will win a 10-pack of Kodak’s new Celebration Single Use Cameras.

their sixth giveaway will put three babies into cozy Secure2Me blankets.

Your seventh chance to win is for a must-have Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stroller or a gift certificate for the value of $229.

Our eighth giveaway is for three prize packs of the brilliant toy K’NEX.

The ninth contest is for two sets of non-toxic baby bottles from The Soft Landing.

Their tenth prize is a fantastic JJ Cole System diaper bag from Oh Baby!

The eleventh contest offers you a chance to try out the clever Go4-It towel.

Your twelfth chance to win is for a Vtech Whiz Kid PC Learning System for your child.

For a thirteenth prize, Pink Lemonade Boutique Bags is offering a beautiful tote bag.

PLEASE NOTE: Entries for all contests will be closed Sunday, Nov 25th at 10pm Eastern and winners will be announced on Monday, Nov 26th. Click on the image above to get your directly there!!

WD Passport Portable Hard Drive Giveaway

Yes, Western Digital understands that Moms have some of the most important data that needs backing up. And they have generously offered to give 3 of us our own new Passport hard drive in one of their new just-launched fun colors. 5 Minutes for Moms -- will draw 3 lucky winners and WD will give each winner one Passport in a new color with a carrying case.

In addition, they would like to offer those who do not win Passport units, a coupon for a free passport case with a Passport purchase at their online store. The colors are so cool!

You definitely want to get started with a Passport, so enter a comment at 5 Minutes for Moms and link back from your own blog to let your readers know about this great giveaway. These are invaluable for storing data and digital images.

They will draw the three winners on Friday, October 5th.

Coupon Information: If you don’t win a drive, you’ll definitely want to purchase one. And you can use the following coupon to get a free case with purchase of the drive. So you simply add the Colored Passport and this Carrying Case to the shopping cart and on the check out page, enter the coupon code “FORMOMS” which will make the carrying case free. This coupon offer is valid from September 24 to October 12.

Splat Designs Contest

Contest ends Oct 4th! You must post on your blog and link back to her site. Click here for information and to enter.

A Pink Vacuum

My daughter LOVES pink -- she brought back a sweatshirt from California that says "Pink University" and a pink tote bag that I need to ask her again what it says.

5 Minutes For Mom is giving away a Pink Dyson , and you do not have to be a blogger to enter!

Hey, since Sarai loves pink maybe she would volunteer to vacuum for me, ya think? I doubt it, pink or not!

Cookies anyone? Interesting in some recipes for Christmas and holiday gifts? -- my wonderful blogger friend Michelle plans on posting a bunch in the days ahead. Yum!! She has a cookie mix recipe on there today with additions to make it Oatmeal Raisin, Lemon Yogurt or Peanut Butter & Jelly!!
I love oatmeal and lemon -- and while not a huge fan of peanut butter, even that sounds good.

5 Minutes for Mom -- Chicco Stroller!

5 Minutes for Moms has another great giveaway in the works!

Chicco is a high quality Italian brand and the Ct 0.1 stroller is the one they will be giving away and it is a premier stroller in their line.

Contest ends on Sept 28th.

Leave a comment here to enter at 5 Minutes for Mom -- but for more chances to win Chicco is giving away 30 Strollers in 30 days!!

So visit Chicco to enter at their site as well.

If this blessing comes my way -- I know of a little miracle due in 2008 who can put it to use.

New Contests @ 5 Minutes for Moms & MIA

Apologies for being MIA (Missing in Action) lately -- lots going on. I plan on catching up this weekend and will do the giveaway and another one. I met the most amazing woman -- a 4 time Cancer Survivor. She is absolutely amazing. More to come on who she is and what she is doing!

But -- you know I am always game to enter blogville contests and since you have to post about them to enter -- here I am!

5 Minutes for Moms is hosting 2 right now:

Yesterday, August 28th was the big launch date for the HP Photosmart A626 Compact Photo Printer. You must link back to your blog (if you have one) and enter a comment here.
Contest ends Sept 10th.

and

a $100 Gift Certificate from Land's End. (Love their stuff!)
Enter that one here. Great for back to school clothes and supplies.

Be back this weekend!

A Special Giveaway and Ponderings

I found this give away this morning, courtesy of A Dusty Frame. Her paintings are beautiful!

I would love a watercolor of all my 3 kiddos -- now that would be awesome -- she also does Blog Designs and you can win that instead.

I ran out of time -- and did not get to do a drawing for my 100th post -- I did post my 100 Things About Me, and I saw that I was at 198 posts, so this is my 199th! I really need to do a giveaway for my 200th post .... but my struggle is in WHAT to do for the giveaway.

So -- my next post will be posted before Thankful Thursday (love that! it keeps me on track) and I will announce my giveaway.

Home front news: Mini got her stitches removed, and she bit. the. vet. again! Sigh! She never does that when I am with her -- but when they are alone with her -- makes you wonder? She has about 4 more weeks of healing, and this little typhoon is hard to keep contained. She does not put full weight on the leg, pretty much uses 3 legs to run and walk. When she does, she limps, so she just doesn't.

Josh is still sick, his neck still grossly swollen, even his face is swollen. He did come back positive for a different strain of strep -- so he was on antibiotics and that was a good thing. If he isn't much improved by Friday, I am taking him back. The doc wants to do blood work. Please drop a prayer heavenward for him.

Stephen started Band Camp -- and is wore out! Marching for 2 hours each morning when he is out of practice is not fun. He loves music though!

Sarai met a new friend at youth camp this week -- female -- and she is starting the process of moving out on her own. Scary for mom! Many decisions -- she needs to hear from God.

Joanna is 2 years old -- Happy Birthday Little One -- You are loved! I can remember seeing her head protruding from her mom's belly -- red and mad as you can get! Doctors taking her from her warm nest -- how could they? LOL! Time was flown.

Off to think and ponder some more about a giveaway ..... uuhhmmmmm

My Purse Blessing!

While I did not win any of the Dog Days Of Summer Giveaways --I actually did not get a chance to visit very many blogs -- but I am really excited about 96 people visiting my blog!

I did receive my beautiful purse from Iris. Iris, is the very humble hostess of Thankful Thursday.

... all I can saw is ... Wow! Honestly, I was a little surprised at the quality and making of the purses. Its a REALLY nice purse. Did I say, REALLY REALLY nice.

Iris, I believe purchased it through Speaking Thru Me. If you are looking for a gift for a sister in your church group -- or even a new mommy. Please do go visit her blog -- there are some great items for sale. I was peeking this morning, and I really like a pink tote bag, it would be great for my work stuff!

Here's my blessing purse (the only the Lord knows how TRUE the verse is speaking to me at this season of life.)

Plus she sent another gift -- You did not have to do that Iris! And once again, I have to see the hand of the Lord in this. At times, we do not know how the Lord is using us to be a blessing to others or to speak through them. In this, He truly has. Iris, thank so very, very much. It was more than a giveaway ... it was straight from the Lord through you, a willing vessel. Hugs!!!

Here is my extra gift: (can you not see the Hand of God?)

Intimate Moments With God
Intimate Moments With God -- Personal Stories from Women Sharing the Scriptures That Changed Their Lives

Dog Days of Summer Giveaway Winner!

I used a random number generator and the winner is ..... drumroll, please!

Melkhi at Our Side of the Mountain!

Congratulations, I will be sending you an email, or you are welcome to email me with your address.

Enjoy -- and I pray all those that entered our giveaway -- be blessed beyond measure.

I hope you'll come back and visit sometime.

Monk and Neagle CD

If you have been around blogville -- and visit Boo Mama -- you may have seen that they were giving away 100 CDs. {sigh} I am always late! But when I visited the site, they said sign up anyway, maybe they will round up 50 more CDs. So, I did. That was this morning. I just checked my email and Brian said one was on the way! How cool is that?

We were actually blessed to see these guys in action -- they were one of the opening bands for MercyMe-- I believe in 2005. My husband liked them so much, he bought their CD and not MM! So -- go sign up -- you never know? Its actually pretty good.

Win $300 of Free Dairy Products from Horizon Organic!

5 Minutes for Mom is having another amazing contest. I've been blessed with 2 prizes this past year -- Norton Antivirus 2007 and an amazingly cool purse. Now, $300 worth of Horizon Organic products would be an awesome blessing!

"Win $300 of Free Dairy Products from Horizon Organic! A Fantastic Company and a Fabulous Prize…...(one lucky winner will receive about 60 gift certificates for Horizon Organic products - each with a value of $4.99!

That is about $300 worth of groceries - how cool is that?)

Wow! Head on over to 5 Minutes for Mom and sign up to win.

Dog Days of Summer Giveaway!

Stay tuned for more information from me. Or click on the pup for the host site. How cool?

5 Minutes for Mom -- NeatReceipts Scanalizer Giveaway

I would love this product -- 5 Minutes for Mom is hosting a giveaway and they have 10 to give away. I would use it for our budget and spending tracking, recipes, tax purposes and archival of receipts. Visit 5 Minutes for Mom to enter. July 12th is the deadline.

Here's a bit about the product:

The NeatReceipts Scanalizer is really limitless in its potential uses. It was first designed for business purposes, but they have expanded it to include many personal applications as well. The unique thing about this portable personal scanner is the software which stores, sorts and analyzes the data that you provide as you scan in your items. You can scan your child’s artwork and date it by month or year and store it forever! You can scan recipes or articles from magazines and then sort them and search for them by title or categories that you have assigned.

4th of July Giveways at 5 Minutes for Mom

There is going to be a dozen giveaways at 5 Minutes for Mom between today and the 4th of July. How cool is that?

21 June -- The very first one, posted today is for a Krups GVS1 Ice Cream Maker and a 4 piece set of Rosanna Sweet Dreams Bowls courtesy of SplendidLife.com. To enter, click here.

A Land's End gift card?
A Lands’ End gift card good for a custom swimsuit with a retail value of $120! Click over and leave a comment to be entered to win. (This contest is open to Canadians!) I don't need a swimsuit -- but wonder if we can get something else? But -- enter if you need one!

Their third contest is for a package of 50 customized Momager Calling Cards™ from Paperlicious. If you want to win this fun and fabulous set of Mommy Cards, click over and leave your comment.

How cool is this one?

They are giving one of you (and a friend!) free admission and 4 star luxury accommodation at the next Motherhood Redefined weekend event in beautiful Arizona! The prize is worth more than $1000!!! Click here to enter. I would enjoy this one, but would probably love to bring my husband! LOL!

Contests!

Sponsored by 5 Minutes for Moms

Father’s Day Giveaway -

Rocketfish™ Twister Wireless Laser Notebook Mouse
We have another gift idea for Dad in Part 2 of our Father’s Day contest - once again courtesy of the fabulous folks at Best Buy - the Rocketfish™ Twister Wireless Laser Notebook Mouse.
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The Rocketfish™ Twister is a unique, portable mouse that switches from a flat, travel-friendly shape to a curved, ergonomic design with one twist. So Dad can slip this convenient, wireless mouse in his pocket or slide it into his notebook case and then easily pull it out, twist it into shape and be ready to go.

This 2.4GHz wireless laser mouse provides precision performance with laser tracking and features a 3D flat scroll panel with smooth and silent scroll operation with a notebook trackpad-like design.

Just post about the contest on your blog, and enter a comment here.

Don't Forget the Mother's Day Contests!

Today is the last chance to enter -- make sure you enter all 7 contests (or whichever ones you would like!)

Husband and horse are still on the mend -- both go back to the doctor on Monday to see how things are progressing.

My husband is still in quite a bit of pain.

Please remember to drop a little reminder to the Lord about him.

Blog Design Giveway!

Everyday Mommy is giving away a free Typepad or Blogger design.

If you have not seen some of her Blog Designs -- they are awesome. Very bright and refreshing! I personally would love one!!

Visit Everyday Mommy to get all the details!

Now, this would be a fun Mother's Day present! Winner will be chosen on May 13th.

Mother's Day Giveway Contest at 5 Minutes for Moms

Okay – an Apple iPod Nano that comes inside a pretty box of chocolates – how great is that?
Best Buy knows what us modern moms want for Mother’s Day… an Apple iPod Nano AND chocolate! That sounds just about perfect to me. (Oh and of course they know we love all things cute, so they made sure to wrap it up just right!)

Here are the facts (cause you know you will need to give some detailed hints to your husbands!)
The Apple iPod Nano and Chocolate Gift Set:

Features a pink or silver 4GB Apple iPod nano, slim enough to fit in mom’s pocket, purse or palm
Includes a variety of pink-foiled milk chocolate meltaways
Packaged in a mod polka-dot-patterned box inspired by the prism of iPod nano colors and this spring’s hottest accessory: dots!
Price: $214.99
Available in Best Buy stores beginning May 6,2007
And thanks to Best Buy – one of you is going to win this wonderful Apple iPod Nano and Chocolate Gift Set at their big Mother’s Day Giveaway.

I'm always winning to try and you do not have to have a blog to enter. Just click on the banner and leave a comment and you are in. Lots more giveways in the day to come. Stay tuned!