Giveaway Good Stuff

Ms. Bridget just does things to confuse me. She has two blog but we are going to talk about the new one, It's My Life she has another one that is all about books and book give aways. She is has a good style for both blogs.

Cert. to The Homestead Company - ends 10/29

• $50 Slim Perfect Gift Cert. - ends 11/5
• 100 Postcards - ends 10/28
• 250 Custom Stickers/Labels - ends 10/26
• Certain Dri Solid Antiperspirant - ends 10/28
• Red Velvet Cake from We Take The Cake - ends 10/25

The other blog is Readaholic. There you will find book revieves and giveaways. I'm listing those as well because I like books and her reviews of them.

Sex, Drugs and Gefilte Fish by Shana Liebman - ends 11/5

Meet Me On The Paisley Roof by Murray Tillman - ends 11/4

• Cheating Death by Sanjay Gupta MD - ends 10/26
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• Financial Planning for Small Business - ends 10/26
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• Harrisville by Mark Gordon Smith - ends 10/26
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• The Amen Heresy by W.H. Muhlenfeld - ends 10/26
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• The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova - ends 10/26

Giveaway Good Stuff

Diane of dkMommy Spot not only has giveaways that I will list shortly but she has some of the best postings I have read. Check out her older postings, like "NO POO"! Now remember you can get to her site by clicking on the title of the post or the site name or the contest.

Seventh Generation Home Starter Kit – $38.99 (10/30)

Chivas Goat Milk Skin Care Starter Kit - $38 (10/29)

“My 1st Camera” Wooden Toy – $22.95 (10/21)

Giveaway Good Stuff

Rachael over at Mommy! I'm hungry has a few. Now you much be careful on this blog...she cooks and shares her recipes and show pictures that will cause you to drool all over your computer!

-The Beverly Hills Kitchen’s Beef Bourguignon 10/26

-Amon Maternity $50 Gift Card10/27
- Progresso Panko & Broth prize pack 10/30

Giveaway Good Stuff

This one is from my friend Leslie of LiveLoveLaughWithLeslie. She works 2 sites, the second one is where she posts the giveaways of other people. See why she is a friend of mine?

Oh, can I put in plugs for products I like as we go along? Never mind, I'm going to do it anyway! You know Pigpen in the cartoons? That's my dh when he works on stuff. I won another contest with EcoStore and got their HE Washing Machine Powder and their oxygen powder. Sit down for the next bit! It had my eyes pop open wide! My darling deary noticed the his white tee shirts look whiter, that most of the stains were gone! So guess who is now a follower of EcoStore?

1) EcoStore USA[$25 GC]-10/29

2) Boojee Lanyard-11/5[winner's choice]

3) Sweetly You-11/7

4) NicoandZoe.com $15 GC-11/8

Giveaway Good Stuff

I want to try something. I know I am not the only one who likes giveaways. After all, my daddy said you have to save pennies if you want to spend dollars! (Do you think it got it from his banker father?") So here's is what I want to do...if I can remember to do it,,,once a week I will post a list of what my favorite giveaway bloggers have going. If you are interested, it will have the same title every time and if you are not, then you can skip the post. One of my long time favorite blogger is val of sweeps4bloggers. She has something for everyone. You will be able to click on the title of the blog or the name of her blog if you are interested in any of her giveaways. Or, you can click on the particular contest to go directly to it. This is the list as of 0940 cst.

• Simple Green Pink (ends 11/2/09)
• Amano Artisan Chocolate (ends 11/2/09)
• Kaskey Kids Soccer Guys (ends 11/1/09)
• Pet Head Dog Grooming Products (ends 11/1/09)
• The Big Popper (ends 11/1/09)
• PureBliss Essentials Holiday Soaps (ends 11/1/09)
• Connected by Christakis & Fowler (ends 10/31/09)
• NuGo Dark Chocolate Nutrition Bars (ends 10/31/09)
• Clarisea Face Set (ends 10/31/09)
• Gypsy Soule $100 Gift Certificate (ends 10/30/09)
• Yo Gabba Gabba! Music CD (ends 10/30/09)
• Andira Rain Tees (ends 10/30/09)
• CaliBowl Set (ends 10/30/09)
• Simply Good Stuff Star Peeler (ends 10/29/09)
• Mrs. O by Mary Tomer (ends 10/29/09)
• Sencha Naturals (ends 10/29/09)
• BabyPop Custom SuperHero Cape (ends 10/29/09)
• The Cooperating Witness by Barbara Laken (ends 10/28/09)
• Marx Foods Palm Leaf Plates (ends 10/28/09)
• Kristen Lawrence Halloween Music (ends 10/28/09)
• Mayfair Lane Gift Basket (ends 10/28/09)
• Girl on Top by Nicole Williams (ends 10/27/09)
• Fiber Gourmet Cracker Snacks (ends 10/27/09)
• Tinker Bell & The Lost Treasure Blu-Ray/DVD (ends 10/27/09)
• Tropical Traditions Teeth Cleaner (ends 10/27/09)
• South of France Bath and Body (ends 10/26/09)
• Oregon Chai (ends 10/26/09)
• Sex, Drugs & Gefilte Fish Heeb Storytelling Collection (ends 10/26/09)
• Tyler Trends Kid Clothing (ends 10/26/09)
• Unilever Product Assortment (ends 10/25/09)
• Little Music Lovers (ends 10/25/09)
• Eco Touch Waterless Car Wash Kit (ends 10/25/09)
• Toxic Friends by Susan Shapiro Barash (ends 10/25/09)

Thursday Thunks

Memes, And Endorsements, And Zombies- Oh My!

Welcome to the October 22nd version of Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)

Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by

Kimber, the number 70, and the color mellow.

1. If you were to start a meme (or a second or third), what would you call it and what day would you pick? nope, not gonna happen! know too many that have good ones.

2. When a celebrity endorses a product, do you really believe they like it/use it? every once in a while, i do they like it and use it but not most of the time.

3. Why don't zombies ever just eat each other? i think they go by smell and they don't smell good to one another!

4. If you were an elephant, would you rather roam free or be in a zoo? free!

5. The doorbell rings on October 31st, do you answer it? no...my dh doesn't like this holiday or kids.

6. If you see a piece of paper on the ground while out & about, do you pick it up? If so, do you look to see what it is? if there is a trash can close by i might to pitch it...but i wouldn't look at it. now pennies, i always pick up!

7. If Jon Gosselin and Octomom got married and then their own reality show, do you think she would try to get pregnant again for better ratings? yes, but if they did marry, i am sure he would be "fixed" first.

8. If Thursday Thunks was to be put on hold or quit completely, would you be sad? YES!!! THIS IS FUN! (even when i am a bit late posting)

Giveaway - Fiber Gourmet Cracker Snacks - Ends 10/27/09

Not mine, Sweeps4Bloggers! Val's review and giveaway is for a company I have not heard of Fiber Gourmet, makers of crackers and pasta. As fiber has no calories, they figure if you up the fiber, the calories go down!

Of course I have entered this contest. I love snakes ...especially if the calories are down and the fiber is up. Think about it, I would have fewer pills to take or stuff to drink.

Now, also, I went to their site and they have chocolate pasta. Think about all the fun desserts you can make with that!!!

She has other good giveaways, but this one really appeals to me! Thanks Val!

Fiber Gourmet

low calorie, high fiber pasta and crackers

FiberGourmet is a food technology company. We’re dedicated to creating reduced-calorie, high-fiber products that taste good and are good for you.

Book Review: Soulless by Gail Carriger

I am about to send you over to the Book Butterfly so you can read her review in its entirety. Now why should I do this? It is not about a genra I normally read. But something caught me in her email that compelled me to go to her site and read it. I got so excited that I tweetered and facebooked it. Now you know how I am when I get excited about something...I have to share. You can click on the title of this posting to get to her site or you can click on her name but even if you don't think you would be interested, go read her entire posting about Soulless just for a giggle.

SYNOPSIS: Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she’s a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she is being rudely attacked by a vampire to whom she has not been properly introduced!

Where to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for Alexia accidentally kills the vampire, and the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate. With unexpected vampires appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia responsible.

Can she figure out what is actually happening to London’s high society? Will her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers prove useful or just plain embarrassing? And who is the real enemy . . . and do they have treacle tart?

Now go read the review!

Book Giveaway: The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent

The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent

Publisher: Hachette Book Group

In 1752, Sarah Carrier Chapman, weak with infirmity, writes a letter to her granddaughter, revealing the secret she has closely guarded for six decades. . .

Her story begins more than a year before the Salem witch trials, when nine-year-old Sarah and her family arrive in a New England community already gripped by superstition and fear. As they witness neighbor pitted against neighbor, friend against friend, hysteria escalates--until more than two hundred men, women, and children have been swept into prison. Among them is Sarah's mother, Martha Carrier.

In an attempt to protect her children, Martha asks Sarah to commit an act of heresy -- a lie that will most surely condemn Martha even as it will save her daughter. (Back Cover)

I've been so into English history, I thought I might delve into a bit of American history. This seemed most appropriate as we are getting close to Halloween. If you are also intrigued, go visit Kristi's blog, Books and Needlepoint and enter yourself. You might want to book mark this blog if you, like me, like to read reviews about books you might not have heard about but would put on your wish list if you did!

Cool Jams America's Top Wicking Sleepwear Brand

The following is a copy of an email I received from Cool Jams that I thought I should share with you. Not only because they, too, want to make everyone aware of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and because they are taking part of their sales and donating it to the Susan G. Komen organization, but because they make a product that women going through "the change" will find invaluable!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By now, we've probably all been touched by someone who has been negatively affected by breast cancer in some way....perhaps a friend, relative or neighbor. To help the cause, Cool-jams is going pink this month to promote breast cancer awareness. There’s no time like the present to get passionately pink about breast cancer prevention. During the month of October Cool-jams pledges to donate 10% of every sale to the Susan G. Komen organization. Susan G. Komen is a fundraising program that inspires breast cancer advocacy and honors those affected by the disease. Please help raise awareness among your friends, family or co-workers; and help end breast cancer forever!

Here's how it works:

1) Go to www.cool-jams.com to place your order

2) Order any Cool-jams style or gift certificate to qualify for a donation.**

3) At check-out write the word "Pink" in the comment box provided during the check out process.

4) The rest is easy. Cool-jams will automatically donate 10% of your purchase to Susan G. Komen.

**If you know of someone suffering from night sweats associated with breast cancer treatment. The gift of Cool-jams along with a donation a 10% donation to Susan G. Komen is the perfect gift!

Thanks for your support of Susan G. Komen and breast cancer awareness. Visit Cool-jams before the end of October to make your order count toward a donation toward breast cancer awareness.

Remember October 16 is National Mammography Day. According to the National Cancer Institute, women in their 40s and older should have mammograms every 1 to 2 years.

Are you interest in fundraising for your charity?

Here at Cool-jams we have a very active charitable giving program. Our simple philosophy is that as humans we were placed here on this earth to make a difference. We love to help those around us in whatever way we can! If you would like to learn more about our fundraising programs, contact info@cool-jams.com.

Cool-jams Passionately Pink Jennifer Shorty Pajama Set

The company is totally unaware that I am doing this. I am receiving no compensation for forwarding this to you except for that "feel good" thing you get when you know you've done a "good thing".

Here are a couple of additional thoughts:

1) We found out when it happened to a good friend, men can also get breast cancer.

2) These gowns and jammies would be good for any woman hospitalized because the mattresses are generally coated with plastic so half of you is generally very sweaty hot while the other half is freezing.

Book Review Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor

Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544

UNABRIDGED

By Kathryn Lasky

Narrated by Josephine Bailey

Publishers's Summary

Welcome to the bizarre court of Henry VIII, where even a princess fears losing her head like her mother. Elizabeth hides her tenacious personality from everyone, especially her father. Your 21st-century kid will enjoy Elizabeth's "treasonous thoughts" and glimpse the daily life of a young woman who ascended the throne at 25 and went on to rule her country for 45 years.

I bought this on Audible.Com. It is for children but this 64yo enjoyed it a lot. It is about her childhood and her relationships with those around her. Check it out...it's OK if you want to "get it for your child" and then listen to it with them. My inner child has listened to it more than once!

Oh, you will appreciate the narrator who does a great job!

Thursday Thunks

Welcome to the October 15th version of Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)

Where we make you think

a little bit before you blog!

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by

Kimber, the number 32 (as in only 32 people played last week)and the color of dog poop on your shoe.

1. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king's horses,
And all the king's men,
Couldn't put Humpty together again.

Why was Humpty Dumpty sitting on that wall? to see what was on the other side.

2. If Mother Goose and Father Time had kids, what would they look like and what would they be named? Lucy looks more like her mother, but Tick, Tock, and Dickery take after their dad.

3. Does Barbie have kankles? i don't know...what are "kankles"?

4. Have you ever been featured in a magazine? sort of

5. Did your parents keep a baby book for you? If so, how often have you looked through it? not for a long time.

6. If someone dropped off a case of candy bars at your front door, what kind of candy bar would you want? (Berleen's question from Insanity Cafe.) CHOCOLATE anything!

7. Rub-a-dub-dub,
Three men in a tub,
And how do you think they got there? Well, wouldn't you your first time in Japan?
The butcher, the baker,
The candlestick-maker,
They all jumped out of a rotten potato,
'Twas enough to make a man stare.

What happened to the rotten potato? Further more, if they jumped out of a rotten potato, do you think they stink? It was thrown in the compost heap...it's a green thing. Stink?! Why else do you think they ran to the tub?

A Very Clever lady with A Flat Tire

Ok folks, it is smile time! Thanks, Karen!

I had a flat tire on the interstate, so I eased my car over to the shoulder of the road, carefully got out of the car and opened the trunk. I took out 2 cardboard men, unfolded them and stood them at the rear of my car facing oncoming traffic. They look so life like you wouldn't believe it! They are in trench coats exposing their nude bodies to the approaching drivers.

To my surprise, cars start slowing down looking at my lifelike men which made it safer for me to work at the side of the road.And of course, traffic starts backing up. Everybody is tooting their horns and waving like crazy!

It wasn't long before a state trooper pulls up behind me. He gets out of his car and starts walking towards me. I could tell he was not a happy camper!

'What's going on here?'

'My car has a flat tire', I said calmly.

'Well, what are those obscene cardboard men doing here by the road?'

I couldn't believe that he didn't know.. So I told him,

'Helloooooo, those are my Emergency Flashers.'