To brighten up the conversation, and throw a little bit of cheer into the wintry weather, I want to offer a givaway! This is the first one for me, so if I forget to share something, please do not hesitate to ask. The rules are simple, add your comment and you are entered! This is part of the One World-One Heart, 2009 event. I picked my prizes because they tie in  nicely with my mom’s favorite things.
I remember when my husband and I were first courting. His parents were unsure of the young woman who showed an interest in their …read more

We have a winner in the Blogtoberfest post!
The random number generator says comment number 3 is the winner!
Congratulations, Cyndi L. of Jewelry and Beading, you’ve won:

Skin MD Natural- a Shielding Lotion is far more effective as a dry skin care treatment than mere moisturizing lotions or protective creams. If you suffer from dry skin, you know that just using a moisturizing lotion doesn’t solve the problem. Value $18 4oz bottle
Look for an e-mail from me and I’ll make sure your prize gets out to you.
Thank you to everyone who entered.

I’m pleased to announce the winner of the Blogtoberfest giveaway here on GenBewtween.
The random number generator tells me the winner is comment #8.
Loralie, you’ve won a set of

(under)Garment Guard- disposable adhesive underwear; ditch pantylines and rogue thongs while keeping the protection. Value $7.95 for 7
and

Garment Guard- Tired of those underarm stains? Disposable underarm shields; prevent embarrassing wet marks and yellow stains. Value $10.95 for 5 pairs original size or $14.95 for 5 pairs large
Check your e-mail, I’ve contacted you for your mailing address.
A special thank you to all who entered and shared your stories.
I …read more

So, what are some of the things you can win in the Second Annual b5media Lifestyles Channel Blogtoberfest Two Week Giveaway Event?
This year, we’re happy to introduce our sponsors, who with a combined effort, are giving away over $7,000 in prizes.
Go through the list and see what you can’t live without, or would just love to give to someone you know.
Now, to make things especially fun, we’ve mixed up the prizes and placed some on unlike sites so it won’t be so easy to figure out where those prizes are lurking.

Cleatskins- A cleat that you can take to the …read more

October is traditionally an exciting month for b5media’s Lifestyles Channel and their readers. Summer is over and the Holidays have not yet begun, so it is the perfect time for us to thank our readers for their continued loyalty.
To do this, the Lifestyles Channel joins forces with hundreds of sponsors to create a two week extravaganza of giveaways, jump-starting the holiday season and allowing our readers to win gifts, both for themselves and for giving.
This year’s Blogtoberfest is better than ever before. We have simplified the process and the sponsors have been extremely generous in the gifts that they are …read more

Congratulations to reader Cinidi for winning the High Sierra backpack!
Thanks to all who entered and look for another giveaway soon.

I tend to go on and on about the upper end of the “sandwich” around here, but I need to remember that many of us also have school aged kids who are going back to school.
So, let’s have a giveaway!
I have one High Sierra Elly Day Pack in “Blue Sea Starburst” (light, sea blue with small white design, best suited for a girl) to give away.
The Elly Day Pack is a tough, solid backpack, great for school. It’s got lots of different compartments, an organizer pocket for pens and pencils, a place for an mp3 player and solid, padded shoulder …read more

Just FYI, I have a Lands’ End backpack giveaway over on Career and Kids, just in time for back to school.

My friends at Hallmark are having another card design contest!
It’s time to get ready for the holidays already and wouldn’t you love to see your card in everyone’s mail this December?
Introducing the Hallmark Holiday Greeting Card Competition.
Here’s what you do, make a greeting card with (red) in it with a holiday design and a holiday message in it, and submit it by August 18th, 2008 8am CDT.
The winning design will be made into two types of actual cards for the holidays and there are prizes! There will be 20 finalists and the grand prize winner will have their card sold …read more

The winners of the Hallmark Recordable Greeting Cards with Music for Mother’s Day were chosen randomly by my handy dandy random number generator.
And the winners are:
4.Paul
5.Malia
6.DBN
8.Jay
Congratulations and please send me your address as soon as possible so I can get these in the mail to you in time for you to send for Mother’s Day.
Thanks to all of you for entering and letting me know your favorite posts here at GenBetween.
And, as always, I’m happy to take topic suggestions.