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Welcome to our weekly roundup here at “5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere”.

As you know, you can come back all week and add a post or giveaway to our Mister Linky. Be sure to check back often, as new links will be added daily. You don’t want to miss out on something fun.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Lands’ End has joined forces with the National Coalition for the Homeless for the Big Warm-up. The Big Warm-up provides an opportunity for people across the nation to donate a gently used coat that will then go on to warm one of more than 3.5 million homeless women, men and children in the United States right now – each facing a cold winter.

  Beginning October 29 until November 30, Lands’ End is hosting Big Warm-up coat donation sites. Donated coats will be distributed via the National Coalition for the Homeless in communities nearby. Plus, Lands’ End is giving 20 percent off the purchase of a new coat for each one donated!

  Visit the site to see how each coat can warm a heart, track donations, find donation sites, watch an inspiring video and spread the word.

• Who doesn’t like free photos? From now until November 8th,, Shutterfly has a “Spooktacular” promotion where you can get up to 60 free 4×6 prints just for posting and sharing a video! Go here to learn more.

CONTESTS & SWEEPSTAKES

• Here’s your chance to win a $1,500 American Express gift card! Mrs. Freshley’s, the snack cake and pastry brand, is looking for the “real” Mrs. Freshley. Maybe you know someone who fits…Mrs. Freshley may be a grandmother who always has fresh baked goods ready for visitors or a 20-something mom whose baking skills are loved and admired among friends. Submit your nomination by uploading photos and writing a brief descriptions of why you believe you nominee is the real Mrs. Freshley. Complete rules and regulations can be found here.

BLOG GIVEAWAYS

For Everyone

• Goodies For Mom Danielson Designs Gift (11/2 US Only)
• From Val’s Kitchen Envirosax (11/3 US Only)
• An Island Life E-Movie Tickets and General Mills Cereal (11/3 US Only)
• Muse Reviews Seeds Family Worship CDs (11/4 US Only)
• The Nurse Mommy Glasses from EyeBuyDirect (11/4 US Only)
• The Nurse Mommy eXRS Radios from Trisquare (11/4 US Only)
• An Island Life Playing For Change CD/DVD (11/5 Worldwide)
• The Nurse Mommy $40 to The Homestead Company (11/6)
• Everything Up Close Das Foods’ Caramels (11/9 US Only)
• From Val’s Kitchen Coupon Organizer (11/9 US Only)
• Rockin’ Mama Movie Moment Prize Pack (11/12 US Only)
• Melinda Joy $50 to 1-800 Flowers (11/18 Worldwide)
• Melinda Joy Yoplait Prize Pack (11/20 US Only)
• Rockin’ Mama Wilton Gingerbread House Kit (12/1 US Only)

For Women

• Sassy Frazz Keep Going Journal (11/6 US Only)
• An Island Life Sterling Silver Necklace from Joolwe.com (11/8 US & Canada)
• SAHM Reviews Inspiring Hope Gift Pack (11/8 US Only)

Baby Essentials

• Sassy Frazz Snazzy Baby Travel Chair or Knee Pads (11/6 US Only)
• Sassy Frazz Happy Days & Nights Diapers (11/12 US Only)

Just For Kids

• An Island Life Shrinky Dinks (11/2 US Only)
• Did You See That? Science Kit (11/2 US Only)
• Did You See That? Felt Tales from Babalu (11/6)
• Rockin’ Mama Zippity Learning System by LeapFrog (12/1 US Only)

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