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Giveaways Galore From The Bloggers at b5media

Linette Gerlach — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:36:05 +0000

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.

Pink and Red Seagate FreeAgent Go

First Juice Sampler Gift Box

Get The Buzz On Buzzillions To Win Cash at Play Library

Likewise By Buffalo Games

Get The Buzz On Buzzillions To Win Cash at Mother Earth’s Garden

Wholly Salsa Party Packs

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Loving Our Cats at The Kitty Blog

Printing by Hand Book at Junk Creation (US only)

Win a Spring Fling fabric inspiration pack

Power of Paws contest

See’s Candies

Green Valentine’s M&M’s

Q.bel All Natural Candy Bars

Handmade Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls from Clara Marie’s Authentic Southern Bakery

Luxepets Best Friends Tags

Win a Free Book: Stop Self-Sabotage

Sure Fit Slipcovers

Paw Clean Canine Footbath

Earth’s Best Organic Baby Food Giveaway

Humanity T-shirts

‘Make A Statement’ shoes

Dunkin Donuts Coffee

$50 American Greetings Giveaway

The Breastfeeding Mother’s Guide to Making More Milk

Manual Breast Pump, BPA-Free Bottles, Nursing Pads and More

Mommy’s Little Breastfeeding Book

4 Mini Carrot Cakes from Eggology

Maple Bacon Pancake Mix

Warwick Hotel Signature Coffee Cake

Teatulia Organic Tea Gift Box

Kusmi Detox Tea

Munchkin BPA Free Feeder Package

Chocolate From Weight Watchers

Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

All Clad Electric Skillet

Elements of Home Style by Rosemary Hill

Mixed Mania by Debbi Crane and Cheryl Prater

Pillsbury Savings Giveaway

Amy Knapp’s Family Organizer

Fit Girl T-Shirt

Why Gelato T-Shirts

Apron and T Shirt Set

Good luck! Stop back and let me know if you win anything, and to give me my cut. Just kidding! Have fun!

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High School Musical Mix Max Digital Video and Audio Player – Huge Sale

Susan Gunelius — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:16:42 +0000

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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Toy Review – Beddy-Bye Baby

Susan Gunelius — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:09:35 +0000

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.

My only complaint is the penalization that some cards bring making players give up a card or move backwards. If there is one thing that upsets preschoolers, it’s being penalized. I usually skip those rules to keep my kids happy. For example, when playing Candy Land or Chutes ‘n Ladders, we omit the cards and rules that require players to move backwards on the board. It makes for a much happier game for everyone! I did the same with Beddy-Bye Baby and the game wasn’t affected much. My 4-year old triplets had more fun that way. Older children can certainly play with the penalization rules enforced and understand and accept those rules.

Beddy-Bye Baby takes under a minute to set up and about 10-20 minutes to play depending on how many players there are (2-4 people can play). It requires no reading and the rules are simple. I do think the price of $18.99 is a bit high based on what you get though.

Overall, I give Beddy-Bye Baby a thumbs up. I think it would make a particularly unique birthday party gift idea.

Have your kids played Beddy-Bye Baby? What did they think?

Image: Briarpatch.com

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Win an iPlay Tabletop Pool Table Game

Susan Gunelius — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:35:30 +0000

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 iPlay Tabletop Pool Table game:

Leave a comment on this post before 11:59pm Friday, August 1st (Eastern Time). One comment per email address please. U.S. residents only.
Each comment will be entered into a drawing, and ONE winner will be selected randomly from those entries.
The winner will be contacted via email, so please be sure you leave a valid email address in your comment. Please leave your email address in the box under your name instead of in the comment section.
The winner will be notified on August 2nd. If the winner does not respond with his or her mailing address within 72 hours of the notification email being sent, he or she forfeits the prize and an alternate winner will be selected (same guidelines apply). Once a prize is claimed, the winner will be announced on PlayLibrary.

This is a really cool prize for girls or boys. Good luck!

Prizes and image provided courtesy of: International Playthings

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50 Outdoor Toys and Games for Kids – Perfect for Summer

Susan Gunelius — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:54:00 +0000

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 game? What toy or game is a must have at your family’s barbecues or picnics? Leave a comment and share your favorites!

Image: Geoclimber from One Step Ahead

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Last Chance to Win Prizes in the PlayLibrary Blog Contest

Susan Gunelius — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:00:21 +0000

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:

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 and information about those contests using the links below:

Follow the links above to enter to get all the rules and information about the contests.

Note: comments left on this post will not be entered into the contests. Only comments left on the posts in the above links announcing each contest with official rules and information will be entered into each separate contest.

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Unveiled at the 2008 New York Toy Fair – GO-KID ROCKET 6

Julie Bonner — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:51:03 +0000

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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Unveiled at the 2008 New York Toy Fair – EQUAD 2000

Julie Bonner — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:46:45 +0000

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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Unveiled at the 2008 New York Toy Fair – Hexbug Microrobotic Creature

Julie Bonner — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:38:53 +0000

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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