ANNOUNCEMENTS

Don’t forget to submit your entry to An Island Life’s Group Writing Project before midnight July 16th. The theme is “How To . . . ” A random winner will receive $30 to Amazon.com.

You’re all invited to a baby shower for Mamanista! There will be games, presents, and prizes for everyone! You have until July 17th to join in on the festivities.

If you live within the New York area, you could be the lucky person to win a Mommy Make-Over courtesy of GoodyBlog! Deadline to enter is July 17th.

Mel, A Dramatic Mommy is hosting a couple of upcoming carnivals. One on the 15th for current books you’re reading and another on the 22nd for football fans. Stop by for more information.

CONTESTS & SWEEPSTAKES

Green Kids Auction is hosting the “Stroll into Autumn” Sweepstakes where some very lucky people could win an Eco-Roddler Stroller ($3500), Limited Edition Wee Generation Baby Bag ($200), or a Swaddle Blanket & Baby Basics Gift Set from Ja*lu ($138). Deadline to enter is Oct 15th.

BLOG GIVEAWAYS

For Everyone

• An Island Life – Jishaku Magnetic Game (July 15th/US)
• Workout Mommy – Tee of your choice from FamilyFanClub.com (July 16th/US)
• A Wrestling Addicted Mommy’s Blog – $75 to More Than Photos (July 21st/US & Can)
• Busy Mommy – Jawbone Hand-Free Headset (July 22nd/?)
• What’s That Smell? – Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion (23rd/US & Can)
• A Frog In My Soup – Simple Movie Package A from Little Star Video (July 25th/US & Can)

Just for Women

• An Island Life – $50 to Flower Peddler Bath & Beauty (July 18th/US & Can)
• Adventures in Parenting – AminoGenesis Perfect Reflection anti-aging serum and the Frownies individual wrinkle-reduction pads (July 20th/US)
• Gunning It – Magdali Stripe Key fob from Chesapeake Ribbons (July 31st/?)

Just for Kids

• Did You See That? – Book & Plushie from Nana Star (July 14th/?)
• Workout Mommy – Sun Protection Zone Prize Pack (July 14th/US)
• Goodies for Mom – Joy is the Greatest Gift Storybook (July 14th/?)
• Did You See That? – Personalized Doodlebugz Crayola Doodlebag from Princess Linens (July 16th/?)
• Livin’ With Me – Personalized Tee from Sweet Memories and More (July 18th/US)
• Red Sox Mommy – My First Shades (July 19th/?)
• Adventures of a Breastfeeding Mother – Kung Fu Panda Activity CD (July 20th/?)
• Froggy Reviews – Starter CD Package from Wiggle Giggle Learn (July 21st/?)
• A Frog In My Soup – Bun Bun, The Middle One by Alpha Sanford (July 21st/US & Can)
• What’s That Smell? – Parking Pal Magnet (July 22nd/Can)
• Sassy Frazz – Wishful Daisy Hand-Held Electronic Game (July 23rd/US)
• Sassy Frazz – Paint-A-Hat from Sungrubbies (July 23rd/US)
• Mom in the City – Bob the Builder Let’s Build the Beach & Fireman Sam to the Rescue DVDs (July 31st/?)
• Mom in the City – Bob the Builder Beach Toys (July 31st/?)

Baby Essentials

• Mommy Snark – Trevi Twin Stroller (July 14th/?)
• PsychMamma – Your Baby Can Read DVD Set (July 16th/US)
• Traveling With Baby – $50 to KozyPal Shopping Cart Covers (July 17th/?)
• Sassy Frazz – No Slip Charlie Bathing Gloves (July 18th/US)
• An Island Life – Baby Lil’ Princess Bracelet from My Mommy’s Bracelets (July 19th/any)
• What’s That Smell? – Blanket Clipz from 3 Kids Designs (July 22nd/US & Can)
• Mom in the City – EmmaLu Car Seat Cover (July 31st/?)
• Mom in the City – Spa Baby European Style Tubs (July 31st/?)

Home & Garden

• mod*mom – Natural Hair Care Products from Whole Foods (July 14th/?)
• mod*mom – Removable Art Car Decal Set from Sugar Coat (July 14th/?)
• What’s That Smell? – Cookie Bouquet from Cookies by Design (July 18th/US)

Books & Music for GrownUps

• Unexpected Bliss – Right Outta Nowhere & A Friday Night in One Lifetime CDs by Christine Kane (July 15th/US)

GREAT READS

• Pondering Penguin – Happy Birthday America

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Kailani can be found at An Island Life, An Island Review, & Island Baby Boutique.