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Freebie Friday at A Healthy Balance

Karen Weideman — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:39:42 +0000

Freebie Friday is up at A Healthy Balance. Swing by to check out some great freebies. My favorites are the Wal-Mart samples because they’re not a scam to get your info and you get the samples very quickly. Enjoy!

Do you have any great links to share? Please leave them below. Happy Friday!

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$200 Breeders’ Cup Contest at b5media’s Sports Channel

Maricar — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:34:05 +0000

This weekend, b5media’s Sports Channel is celebrating the Breeder’s Cup with a not-so-little contest that you could net you a $200 Amazon Gift Certificate.

Head on over to Thoroughbred Fever for the mechanics of the giveaway. Place close attention and make sure you read the post. It’s easy to join, but it have a requirement to it.

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Giveaways at the Lifestyles Channel (9-11-08)

Maricar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:23:21 +0000

Here are a couple of giveaways that you can join here at b5media’s Lifestyles Channel:

momAgenda organizer at Weary Parent, ends September 14, 2008
Clorox Green Works dishwashing liquid at Thrifty Mommy, ends September 16, 2008
here at Keeping the Castle, the Jig-A-Loo Prize Package giveaway is running until September 14, 2008

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Giveaway: Jig-A-Loo Prize Package

Maricar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:09:08 +0000

It’s been a while since my last giveaway and I’m excited to host this awesome package of a prize from the makers of Jig-A-Loo.

What’s Jig-A-Loo? Jig-A-Loo is a highly useful can to have around the house. It’s a lubricant that “stops squeaks, un-sticks just about anything, protects against rust, and is an exceptional water repellent”. You need to get on the company website to find out more because one lucky reader will win a year’s supply of Jig-A-Loo (3 10.9 oz cans) and $150 Home Depot gift card.

To enter, leave a comment telling us how you’ll use Jig-A-Loo to prepare your home for the fall/winter/rainy season. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Contest closes on 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2008. Only one comment per household will be eligible.

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More Freebies from the Bloggy Giveaways

Maricar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:54:56 +0000

Have you visited the Bloggy Giveaways? There are lots of cool and lovely stuff you can win at the participating blogs! Here are some you may want to visit:

* Coach Soho Multi Print Hobo Bag from La Vie de Laurie

* SweetPea3 MP3 player from Mom Most Traveled

* Gifts from a Jar cookbooks (2) from The Fat Bottomed Girl

* Vintage apron from Confessions of an Apron Queen

* “Eat, Shrink and Be Merry” healthy eating cookbook from All Holiday Cafe

* Busy Body Book academic year planners (2) from That Crazy Mom

* Gift certificates from Extraordinary Mommy

* MoGo Mouse from Guerilla Parenting

* Let’s Go Green tote bag with green household products from A Mama’s Blog

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Giveaway: Deck Makeover Kit from Thompson’s Water Seal

Maricar — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:33:52 +0000

In his guest article, Jeff Wilson told us about the hottest trend in decks, and also how to care for these outdoor living areas. He mentioned Thompson’s Water Seal products that will help us have beautiful decks.

Now, for Keeping the Castle’s anniversary celebration this month, you’ll have a chance to win the products that Jeff recommends!

We are giving away a complete deck makeover kit from Thompson’s Water Seal! Here’s what the lucky lucky winner will get:

One (1) case each of Thompson’s Water Seal Heavy Duty Deck Wash and Thompson’s Water Seal Advanced Wood Protector (4 gallons in a case) in the winner’s choice of Natural (clear), Honey Gold, Natural Cedar, Rustic Red or Nutmeg Brown

This kit is enough to treat about 800 square feet of wood (the average deck is 200 square feet).

Your deck can go from this:

to this!

Or, if you want a different look, how about this:

So, how to join? I’m keeping it easy. Just leave one comment, and you’re in! This contest will be open until Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. ET, for residents in the U.S. and Canada only. I will randomly draw a winner soon after the giveaway ends. Good luck!

images provided by Karla Neely for Thompson’s Water Seal

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