It’s cold with a foot of snow on the ground here, so I thought I’d share some great links to help you warm up with the potential to win some great prizes. And a flower to help warm you up inside.
The bloggers in the Lifestyles channel, and the rest of b5media have a ton of giveaways going on right now. Here’s a quick roundup of several of them. Check them out quick, some of them will end Friday night.
This is just a sample, do a little blog hopping and you’ll probably find a ton more.

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I just found this huge sale and have to share!  The online Disney Store is having a big Labor Day sale with up to 75% off popular products. 
Check out this High School Musical Mix Max Digital Video and Audio Player that normally retails for $79.99 but is on sale for $29.99!  It holds up to six hours of videos or 240 mp3 songs.
With High School Musical 3 due to hit theaters in October, this looks like a great gift for the holidays with a great price!
Image: DisneyOutlet.com
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I was lucky enough to get a sample of a cool new game for children ages 4 and up called Beddy-Bye Baby from Briarpatch to test.  This game is all about racing across the board and collecting cards that represent things a baby needs to go to bed including pajamas, a teddy bear and a bottle.  The winner is the first to collect all three item cards and make it to the nursery to tuck their baby into bed.

This is a fun game that’s easy for kids to learn and play.

PlayLibrary is holding another contest as part of the Bloggy Giveaways that will run until Friday, August 1, 2008.  I’m giving away ONE iPlay Tabletop Pool Table game.  
The iPlay Tabletop Pool Table works the same as full size pool tables. Place it on the table and you’re ready to play! It even includes a snooker set. The iPlay Tabletop Pool table is intended for 2-4 players and includes: pool table, 2 cues, 2 triangles, 16 pool balls, 17 snooker balls, 2 rests.

Here’s how to enter into the contest for a chance to win an …read more

Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, a picnic or just looking for ideas for your kids to have fun outside, here is a list of 50 outdoor toys and games to help beat the, “I’m bored” phrase that can start when the dog days of summer hit as they have here in the U.S.

Bubbles
Slip ‘n Slide
Sidewalk chalk
Teeter-totter
Bike
Bug catching kit
Jump rope
Sprinkler
Badminton
Croquet
Bocce ball
Lawn darts
Baseball
Basketball
Volleyball
Water pistols
Hula hoop
Geo-climber
Swing set
Bounce house
Trampoline
Toy lawn mower
Soccer
Golf
Water table
Kickball
Dodgeball
Football
Tennis
Horse shoes
A slide
Swings
Sandbox
Skateboard
Scooter
Roller blades
Pool (even an inflatable pool will do)
Pogo stick
Water slide (the big inflatable kind)
Hippity-hop
Play house
Sidewalk paint
Parachute
Battery-operated car or ride-on
Kite
Wagon
Balance beam
Gardening toys
Archery set
Hopscotch

What’s your child’s favorite outdoor summertime toy or …read more

Just a reminder, today is the last day of the two contests going on at PlayLibrary this week.  You have until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) to leave a comment on the original contest posts (links below) to be entered into the random drawings to win:

Melissa and Doug Birthday Party Birthday Cake toy
LEGO Pink Brick Box toy

You might also be interested in entering the contests I’m hosting on my children’s book blog, One Book Two Book, and my Disney blog, The Disney Traveler, which end tonight at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) as well.  You can follow the links to get the rules …read more

My sons would freak out if I got them one of these! They are scooter crazy and this one looks like a lot of fun. It’s the GO-KID ROCKET 6 and it’s debuting at the 2008 New York Toy Fair.
Watch this video and tell me what you think.

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Need some new wheels? Check out the EQUAD 2000 which will debut at the 2008 New York Toy Fair!
Here’s a small description:
“GO-KID Products invites YOU to TOY FAIR 2008, this video depicts the first test ride of EQUAD 2000 , A clever and compact Personal Transport that is Safe and Fun to ride ! It is a Made in USA Handcrafted Product !”
Watch the video and see it in action. Yes, it totally looks like a blast!

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Okay, this little toy is very cool. Here’s a video of the Hexbug Microrobotic Creature that will be appearing at the 2008 New York Toy Fair. It will be available for purchase at Radio Shack. They are also coming out with a crab and an inch worm. I can’t wait to see those!

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He sings, he tells jokes and he dances! It’s the newest interactive Elmo that will be unveiled at the 2008 New York Toy Fair. It’s Elmo Live!

Because Elmo seems to be loved by everyone, they are convinced this will be a hot product among adults too. Cute, very cute.
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