I’m a big Google fan, I have an arsenal of Google tools in my dashboard. While I’m on my way to my Google account I always check out the latest Google doodle, or any special notices they have posted. You never know when they’ll post another cool toy I can play with!
Today when I was passing by I saw a notice for Doodle 4 Google. It’s a new contest where kids K-12 can design a logo for the Google homepage. This year’s theme is "What I Wish for the World."
Google is encouraging teachers and schools to register their …read more

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest on PlayLibrary last week to win one of five Limited Edition Calico Critters Halloween Playsets. 
The winners have been selected and congratulations go to: Laura Griggs, Daniel Vice, Jeanine Price, Katherine Frazier and Michael Capp.
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The contest on PlayLibrary where 5 people will each win a Limited Edition Calico Critter Halloween Playset ends tonight at 11:59 p.m.  Be sure to follow the link to the original contest post to enter. 
Note: Comments left on this reminder post will not be entered into the drawing.  You must follow the entry rules on the original contest post to be entered for a chance to win this great prize!
Good luck!
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I’m excited to announce a new contest on PlayLibrary where 5 winners will each receive a limited edition Calico Critters Halloween playset.  My daughter loves Calico Critters, and this looks like a great toy!
Included in the playset are Rachel Rabbit dressed as a witch and Sammy Squirrel who comes with a ghost costume.  The set includes over 40 accessories including party hats, treats, and decorations.  The retail price is $16.99 and is recommended for ages 3 and up.
To enter the contest, follow the rules below:

The second surprise gift in the Blogtoberfest Giveaway on PlayLibrary was randomly chosen, and Jay French will receive an award-winning Zen Baby DVD/CD combo pack.
The Zen Baby DVD is a nature-based DVD for infants and toddlers that helps to create a relaxing atmosphere in the home.  The Zen Baby CD soundtrack features original Brazilian body percussion, piano and acoustic guitar compositions from the award-winner Zen Baby DVD.  Celeb moms like Brooke Shields, Reese Witherspoon and Leah Remini are all fans of Zen Baby.
Congratulations, Jay, and thank you to everyone who entered the Blogtoberfest surprise giveaways on PlayLibrary.
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Congratulations to Charline Stanley, Denise Conrad, Jay French, Robert Viste and Sammie Mays who each won a copy of Soccer Mom starring Emily Osment of Hannah Montana on DVD in the contest on PlayLibrary last week.
Thank you to everyone who entered the contest!
Surprise!  This is a Blogtoberfest Sponsored Post.  That means, you can enter to win the prize hidden behind this blog (follow the link to learn more about Blogtoberfest and the prizes up for grabs). 
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The winner of the first Blogtoberfest giveaway on PlayLibrary is Carol Lawrence who won a $50 gift certificate to The Learning Tree online store.  Since 1996, The Learning Tree stores have provided the Kansas City  metropolitan area with unique, toys and gifts for kids. The company just re-launched their website, and they’re adding new toys, books and games almost daily.
Congratulations, Carol!
Be on the lookout for another Blogtoberfest giveaway surprise on PlayLibrary this week.  Follow the link to read about Blogtoberfest or the $7,000 worth of prizes being given away across the b5media Lifestyles Channel blogs as part of Blogtoberfest …read more

The contest on PlayLibrary where 5 lucky winners will each get a copy of Soccer Mom on DVD, starring Emily Osment of Hannah Montana, ends today at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
Visit the contest post to enter. 
Note: comments left on this post will not be entered into the random drawing.  You must leave a comment on the original contest post to enter.
Good luck!
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Thank you to everyone who entered to win a Wow Wow Wubbzy prize package through the contest on PlayLibrary last week.  The winner was randomly selected, and Whitney Richardson will receive the Wow Wow Wubbzy DVDs, toys and products.
Congratulations, Whitney!
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Just leave a comment on this post to be entered into the contest.  The prize and the winner will be announced within a week.  Keep your eyes …read more

Time for another giveaway at PlayLibrary.  This time, I’m giving away 5 copies of Soccer Mom on DVD.
Soccer Mom was released on September 30th, and it stars Emily Osment of Hannah Montana and Missi Pyle of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  The movie is about a single mother who poses as a famous soccer player to try to save her daughter’s soccer team.  Sounds like a cute premise!
Soccer Mom is rated PG.  It’s 92 minutes long and retails for $19.97.
Here is how you can enter to win 1 of 5 Soccer Mom DVDs: