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January 22, 2009

Updated — Win One of Three $100 Gift Certificates in Our “Horsing Around” Photo Contest

Written by Susan

Kids are all about “horsing around.”

I can still hear the sound of my mom yelling at us four rambunctious kids to “stop horsing around” and I can imagine I’ll say it to Julia and Sophia too.

But I thought it’d be fun to take a moment and embrace the craziness of childhood play — especially the “rough-housing” and “horsing around.”

So, of course, what better way to celebrate our children’s memories in the making than with a photo contest!

The theme of the contest is “horsing around” and you can interpret that as children playing or take it more literally and let your photo display an equestrian theme.

UPDATE: Win one of three $100 Gift Certificates to A Rocking Horse To Love

When we announced this photo contest, we listed the prizes as one of three Henry Horse Rocking Horses. But because of the new CPSIA testing requirements it looks like popular Henry Horse hasn’t got his testing done and we won’t be able to sell him or give him away in the near future. I’m sure it’ll get sorted out soon, but likely not in time for our contest.

So… instead we are offering each winner a $100 Gift Certificate towards any available products from A Rocking Horse To Love.

Here are just a few examples of what you might select as a prize if you are one of the lucky three winners.

Rock and Trot Plush Rocking Horse	Ellie the Elephant
Childrens 3 Way Easel	Ziggy Giraffe Rocker

As we said, there will be three lucky winners.

The first winner will be awarded to the entrant whose photo receives the most votes.
The second winner will be the runner-up in the tally of votes
The third winner will be selected randomly from the entrants

The prizes are being donated from one of our online stores: A Rocking Horse To Love.

To read how to enter and get to the Mr. Linky, click on the read more below.

How to Enter

Here is how our “Horsing Around” photo contest/carnival will work:

For the next two weeks, we will accept entries. Entry deadline is Friday, February 6th, 3pm Eastern.
If you are a blogger, post your photo on your site and then come back here and add your link to the Mr. Linky. In your post on your blog, you can explain that it is a part of this contest and link back here.
Also, we would really love it if you could also include in your post a link to our sponsoring store A Rocking Horse To Love.
If you are not a blogger – you can still play!!! Just email us your photo, with the subject line HORSING AROUND Photo Contest, to 5minutesformom @ gmail dot com. (Please add your image into the copy of the email so that we do not have to open attachments.)
Please enter only one photo in the contest.
We will post the finalists on Tuesday, February 10th.
Important Note: We will select about 20 finalists to enter the final stage of voting. We will be influenced by comments on this post… so it is FAIR GAME to ask your friends to leave a comment here on this post recommending we select your photo as a finalist.

(We mention this because we’ve noticed in past photo contests that some entrants have had their friends comment and recommend a photo submission as a finalist.

We want to let everyone know that it is fair to do that and we will be influenced by those comments, but the final selection of finalists will be a subjective selection of photos that we think best fit the theme. As Janice and I seem to be terrible with decisions, it’ll likely be Erica that makes the finalist selections.)

We will use Democracy Poll for readers to vote on their favorite photo. Please Note: Democracy Poll only allows one vote per IP address.
If you are selected as a finalist, feel free to announce it on your blog, facebook, twitter, etc and get your friends to vote for you. That is fair game. But please play fair and do not use proxy servers or other black hat methods of increasing your votes. If we do discover unfair practices, we will have to disqualify the parties involved. Remember the spirit of our site and play nice!
Voting will end Friday, February 27th, 3pm Eastern. We will announce the winner the same day!

This contest is open only to US shipping addresses.

Please see our site’s Terms and Conditions of Use for a complete list of our Contest and Giveaway Rules. This promotion is void where prohibited.

Okay — so grab your camera and let your kids go wild!

Written by 5 Minutes for Mom Co-Founder: Susan

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January 22, 2009

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Saddle Up! | 3 Kids and Us @ 1:04 pm

[...] 5MinutesforMom and A Rocking Horse to Love have teamed up for a fun photo contest giving away 3 fun little Henry the Horse rockers. I’m really excited to enter this contest because last year we bought our daughter a pink rocking unicorn. And boy did she love it to death! Unfortunately, it ended up on the recall list because of the base. Well, my brilliant husband tossed it rather than calling for the replacement parts. Sheesh. So, I’d really love to replace her rocking horse! In the meantime, she’s using her brother and the laundry basket for her rumble, tumble fun…I don’t think he appreciates it. Share and Enjoy: [...]

Cat @ 3 Kids and Us @ 1:05 pm

Exciting!

Beth Grund @ 1:49 pm

My vote is for Carrie Moore. Her little cowboy needs some company…and a rocking horse would suite.

Suzanne B. (Crunchy Green Mom) @ 2:10 pm

This is a great toy! My two little ones would adore it! Thanks for the opportunity.

Heather @ 2:17 pm

What a great contest! I can’t wait to see all of the entries, and of course, I’d love to win a rocking horse for my baby grandson. Thanks for the opportunity!

Jennifer L. @ 4:16 pm

I’m looking forward to seeing all of the entries too. I hope we win. Thanks for hosting this!

Michelle Wyson @ 4:39 pm

I left my URL in the Mr.Linky box.
It will be fun to see all the great pictures.
Good Luck everyone!

Heather Lessiter @ 5:22 pm

Cool contest! I’m in!

Brady Hamilton @ 5:56 pm

What a great prize for my baby daughter!

Lisa V @ 6:32 pm

Cute horse. I’ve looked at everyone pics so far and they are adorable!!

Jeanette @ 8:31 pm

Awww – can’t wait to look at everyone’s pictures! Love the rocking horse and all the other cute rocking toys at A Rocking Horse to Love!

Veronica L. @ 10:23 pm

Oh my GOODNESS! I have two toddler boys that would go absolutely crazy for this. Thanks for a great giveaway

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Hair Raising Day : The Finer Things in Life @ 11:31 pm

[...] Minutes for Mom is hosting a fun photo contest, Horsing Around. This picture is the Finer Things entry. The prize? An adorable rocking horse from A Rocking Horse [...]

January 23, 2009

Butterfly Mama @ 12:26 am

What a cute idea!!!

Hugs,
Heidi

Jennifer McCullar @ 9:14 am

My son and new arriving baby bother would love this. I love your picture contest, it’s so sweet.

Sandra F. @ 7:12 pm

All the pics are soooo adorable! Can’t wait to see more :O)

Maria @ 10:50 pm

How fun! I’ve never done anything like this! Thanks for the chance!

January 24, 2009

Susan Brady @ 12:18 am

I am an Aunt and GreatAunt. Grandmother to many I have children in my home 4 day each week this would really be a hit with them. Thanks for the give away

Deidre Lott @ 5:27 pm

What a fun contest! I love all the cute pictures. Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely rocking horse.

Aunt Zeesie @ 6:22 pm

A nice soft horse to ride! I am enjoying this contest. Thanks!

Susan Stephenson @ 9:18 pm

I love the one Shelly put up at Write for a Reader. That cute little cowgirl sure needs a rocking horse to help her with all that hay!

January 25, 2009

Kristin @ 6:30 pm

Thanks for the chance!

Debbie B @ 11:12 pm

I love Jeanette@temporary insanity’s photo. And the little girl is so photogenic!!!

January 26, 2009

Kari A. @ 3:10 am

I entered but of course HAD to check out the “competition” and I have to say there are some stinkin’ cute kids out there. I of course vote for mine but if I wasn’t in the contest, Stacy G. would have my vote. Totally in theme!! Loved it!!

Donna H @ 10:53 am

Still waiting for my photo (I sent it in an email) to be posted.

TexasRed @ 11:24 am

Oops… I added a Mister Linky when all I ment to do was comment. I love the Fabulous Baker Boys picture! Those boys clearly need a rocking horse. Can you imagine their little grins?!? Please pick them as one of the finalists!!

Lisa-Jo@My Fabulous Baker Boys @ 11:32 am

My two little buckaroos need more than their toy car to ride – just imagine what they could do with a toy horse! YEEHA!

tina @ 12:48 pm

Cool giveaway…have added you as a favorite. Will visit again soon.
thanks and keeping my fingers crossed.

Mandi @ 1:00 pm

That’s adorable! My boys would absolutely LOVE this – their cousins (my nephew/niece) have a wooden one that their grandpa made them and my boys play on it every time we go over there!

ailcook @ 1:40 pm

Hands down, 35. Kari@A Giveaway Addicted Mommy captures essence of “horsing around.” Just look at his cute face.

Rebekah Calhoun @ 2:34 pm

I just left the link to my lil Horsing around photo!

Rebekah Calhoun @ 2:49 pm

i also like to nominat Sandy@Cheeky*Bowtique i LOVE her caption to her photo! and i think the poor lil one needs a horse to ride~

January 27, 2009

Joyce T. @ 2:02 am

I’d like to vote for 4everMom.

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Horsing Around | PhD in Parenting @ 1:11 pm

[...] I’ve shared this picture before as part of my post on Siblings, but wanted to share it again as part of 5 Minutes for Mom’s photo contest. [...]

Fresh Girl @ 4:12 pm

Thanks for the chance to participate!

Desert Songbird @ 6:58 pm

I vote for Fresh Girl!

beachlls @ 9:08 pm

I vote for #33. This little boy is 3 1/2 years old. Ian “Horses Around” everyday. He does things to make his mother laugh and cry all in one day. Isn’t that a child’s job?…Ian has been through alot of late, Just read Kristin Harmons’ webpage. You will not complain after reading her’s. I am Ian’s gram-gram, and I know he would love this giveaway prize

margie @ 9:18 pm

I love Butterfly Mama’s, picture!

Tutu Meg @ 9:27 pm

My favorite is Kari @ Giveaway Addicted Mommy. That little boy has such a joyful & enthusiastic expression, and looks like he would love a little company in “horsing around.” And probably his mother, too!

Doreen @ 10:33 pm

I pick Kari@GiveawayAddictedMommy
Who couldn’t love that goofy smile.

Tracy @ 10:45 pm

Of course, I think my pic should win (#31) but there are some REALLY great photos out there!

January 28, 2009

Donna Holmberg @ 2:05 am

I sent an email several days ago with my photo in it and I don’t see it listing here. Does that mean you didn’t like it well enough to include it? My email is one6ylady(at)aol(dot)com.

Donna Holmberg @ 2:07 am

How can I get votes when my photo link isn’t posted? I feel so left out.

krcrafts @ 7:29 am

I vote for #31!!

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Life’s a Charm! » Blog Archive » Horsing Around is More Fun With Daddy @ 12:00 pm

[...] – This is my entry to the Horsing Around Photo contest in 5 Minutes for Mom -Win One of Three $100 Gift Certificates in Our “Horsing Around” Photo Contes…. [...]

Charlotte (Life's a Charm) @ 12:02 pm

i always like entering your contest!

Chai @ 4:26 pm

I really like Charlotte (Life’s a Charm!) entry. It’s awesome!

Ading @ 4:29 pm

I hope you include Charlotte (Life’s a Charm!) entry. The photos are so cute!!!!

star @ 4:41 pm

Charlotte (Life’s a Charm!) i love this one! 2 thumbs up for you!

Louvibeth @ 4:47 pm

Charlotte rocks! I hope your entry wins! Cute pics!

Alan @ 6:30 pm

I’m voting for the kid with the big smile at Kari’s site – A Giveaway Addicted Mommy! What a smile – you can’t help but think how much fun he was having when that photo was taken.

Mom24@4evermom @ 10:30 pm

I vote for me! My grandson and granddaughter would love one of those horses!

January 29, 2009

April K @ 12:26 am

They are all very cute! But I want to cast my vote for #18 Sandy@Cheeky*Bowtique. That is the funniest picture…please pick her daughter so she has something safe to “horse around” on.

Bubbles @ 2:33 am

The pictures of Matthew in Charlotte’s (Life’s a Charm!) entry are so cute… better check ‘em out!

pam @ without fear @ 9:29 am

My vote is for #35, Kari @ Giveaway mama. Her little guy is hilarious.

Stephanie @ 5:18 pm

I would have to say number 23 Maria@Nehemiahsmommy should be a finalist. Both of them are too cute and in cowboy outfits! Love this picture!!

January 30, 2009

Christine @ Live Laugh Love and Bloggings @ 7:27 pm

I love Izzy n Emmy – #50!:)

Grams @ 9:05 pm

Hi, I came over her to vote for #51 Donna! She has an adorable photo of one of her grandkids with their horse!
The rocking horses are So cute!! Grams

Yudith @ 9:40 pm

#35! so adorable! ^_^

Paula @ 11:15 pm

Voting for Donna (Mosie). Cute picture of her granddaughter and horse.

January 31, 2009

Karen @ 12:02 am

I vote for #50 – Izzy n Emmy

meesha.v @ 12:38 am

My vote is for #51 Donna W.

Lindie @ 1:00 pm

I vote for # 51

CC @ 1:32 pm

I like Izzy and Emmy’s! #50!!

Dee from Tennessee @ 2:49 pm

My vote: #51

Donna @ 3:54 pm

I like the horse giving the razzberry in #51.

Marisa @ 6:45 pm

I am stopping by to vote for #18 Sandy@Cheeky*Bowtique. The little girl is my granddaughter and I can verify that she loves to horse around! This picture is a perfect example.

February 1, 2009

Michelle @ 11:10 pm

I vote for #50 – Izzy and Emmy are adorable on their rocking horses!

February 2, 2009

aileen @ 10:27 pm

Charlotte (Life’s a Charm!).. so cute!!

February 3, 2009

Donna @ 2:31 pm

I vote for #50 izzy & emmy

Becky Y @ 4:51 pm

I like #51.

Chatty @ 10:35 pm

Who says you need a horse to “horse around?” Too bad Henry Horse won’t be ready to ride, but as you can see, My Fabulous Baker Boys (#36) can ride anything in style. They get my vote!

February 4, 2009

IE Mommy - Christine @ 5:44 pm

I’m in. This sounds like a blast!

February 5, 2009

Alisha @ Izzy 'N Emmy @ 6:25 pm

I am so happy about this contest! This company has some adorable things that my girls could fall in love with! Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway!