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Around The Blogosphere – Week 73

March 1, 2009 by Erica

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5 Minutes Around the BlogosphereWelcome 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

  • grasping for objectivity in my subjective life is celebrating her one year blogging anniversary with 5 giveaways totaling $500.00. Head on over and enter to win. Don’t forget to wish her a Happy Anniversary.
  • Coffee Momma is hosting a blog design contest for her friend, Ali, of Mission Field Designs. Head on over to get all the details for this contest including its goal, to help Ali earn money to adopt a child

CONTESTS & SWEEPSTAKES

Spa Week’s YouTube Challenge

Spa fans, show us what you’re made of! We want to know why you and a few of your friends deserve a day of beauty, courtesy of Spa Week. In your own creative way, make a video telling us why you should win, upload it to YouTube and send the link to [email protected] Sing it, dance it, make puppets, include your friends – the limits are endless.
Just follow these steps:

  1. Create a 2-3 minute video on why you deserve to win a day of beauty courtesy of Spa Week
  2. Upload your video to your YouTube account (if you don’t have one, make one. It’s free & easy)
  3. Email the link to [email protected]
  4. We’ll add our favorites to the Spa Week YouTube Channel and if you’re chosen we’ll let you know.
  5. The video with the most views wins, so tell everyone to watch!
  6. The deadline is Friday, March 6th so get to it!

BLOG GIVEAWAYS

For Everyone

  • All Because Two People Fell In Love $100.00 Gift Card to EYEBUYDIRECT (3/5 US Only)
  • An Island Review A Century of Flavor Cookbook (3/2)
  • All Because Two People Fell In Love Package of Honey Kix (3/2 US Only)
  • Northwest Mom Finds Finali Design greeting cards (3/4 US & Canada)
  • Everything Up Close Two (2) all-natural standard sized pillows from Natura (3/5 US Only)
  • Goodies for Mom Yoplait Yo-Plus Gift Bag (3/9 US Only)
  • A Bookworm(Mom’s)Diary Natural Bathroom Cleaner (3/3 US Only)
  • Southern Domestic Goddess $25 gift card to LUSH (3/8)
  • Northwest Mom Finds $15 gift certificate to Treasures Under the Willow Tree (3/5 US & Canada)
  • Sticky Feet part deux SurfShelf (3/10)
  • Rockin’ Mama Signed copy of Seal’s Soul CD (3/8)

For Women

  • Simply Stacie Your choice of item from Sykin’s One Stop Twilight Shop (3/7 Worldwide)
  • An Island Review Triple Threat Beauty Giveaway (3/4 US & Canada)
  • Simply Stacie Your choice of tote from Rainbow Swirlz (3/9 Worldwide)
  • Sandier Pastures Soleil Earrings from The Peach Tree (3/3 Worldwide)
  • A Frog In My Soup Hand Stamped Curvy Name Necklace from Jules Jewelry (3/4)
  • Sandier Pastures $75 gift certificate to Red Ruby Rose (Clutch bags) (3/6 Worldwide)

Baby Essentials

  • Design for Baby 2008 Bumbleride Indie Stroller in Ruby (3/6 US Only)
  • Glimpse Funky Pacifier Clip (3/5)
  • Design for Baby Baby Plush Blanket of Choice by the Modern Baby Co. (3/7 US & Canada)
  • Glimpse Cloth Swim Diaper (3/2)
  • Glimpse $25 Gift Certificate to Moms and Bums (3/4)
  • Design for Baby The Daddy Diaper Changing Toolbox (3/13 US Only)

Just For Kids

  • Design for Baby Custom Engraved Wooden Block by Woodgroove (3/7 US & Canada)
  • Mommy Reviewed authentic DISNEY SNOW WHITE DOLL! (3/11 US Only)
  • Rockin’ Mama Elmo and Friends DVD (3/12)
  • Northwest Mom Finds Miss Pretty Pretty play mail set (3/7 US & Canada)
  • Design for Baby 3 Prints from Cici Art Factory (3/7 US & Canada)
  • Rockin’ Mama Milkshake Gift pack (3/6)
  • Design for Baby Piggy Paint Gift Pack of Choice (3/7 US & Canada)
  • Rockin’ Mama Potty Training In One Day Book/DVD, training pants, and a potty training chart (3/7)
  • My Three Wisemans Playskool Kid Motion Easy Dunk Basketball (3/11)
  • Rockin’ Mama Cart-Stopper (3/12)
  • Susan Heim on Parenting Didi & Ditto Preschool Computer Game and a Winx Club Optical Mini Mouse (3/8)

Books for Grown-Ups

  • An Island Review Raising Freethinkers (3/2)
  • A Book Blogger’s Diary A book by Linda Wisdom (3/5 US & Canada)
  • A Frog In My Soup The KidDictionary by Eric Ruhalter (3/10)

Would you like to share a fun giveaway or a worth our while post? Please add it to the Mr. Linky below. You can come here any time this week to add in your link. Don’t miss out on the fun. Be sure to visit throughout the week as the linky grows, and more sites are added.

If you would like to have a post on your blog featured in 5 Minutes Around The Blogosphere, please send us an email with the actual link to your post at features5minutesformom at gmail dot com and we’ll see if it can be arranged.

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58 Comments

  1. Jen at Youth in Arts says

    May 26, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    We’re giving away tee shirts with artwork from our Italian Street Painting Festival in San Rafael, CA. First one is a cute Frog Tee for kids!

    http://www.youthinarts.org/StreetPainting2010/community/twitter-give-aways

    Reply
  2. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    May 19, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    For some reason Mr. Linky is not cooperating. 🙁

    I recently completed a project that took 23 years.

    I am celebrating with a giveaway. Please come on by.

    http://decortoadore.blogspot.com/2010/05/charming-french-tote-giveaway.html

    Reply
  3. Nora says

    May 18, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    I am doing a Shrek Prize Pack Giveaway including a gift card and goodys that promote the new movie.

    http://couponingnora.blogspot.com/2010/05/shrek-tac-u-lar-giveaway_14.html

    Reply
  4. Leah says

    May 12, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    I have a new blog about moving into joy, peace and healing in our homes! I am giving away a Hillsong DVD until 5-15. Come and check out the giveaway post here: http://www.danceandbeglad.com/2010/05/giveaway.html
    Thanks!

    Reply
  5. MaryBeth I says

    May 1, 2010 at 3:00 pm

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    Reply
  6. Mozeaik says

    April 10, 2010 at 8:54 am

    Review 2 or more stores for a chance to win a $50.00 gift card to the store of your choice featured on Mozeaik.

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    April 8, 2010 at 9:22 am

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    April 5, 2010 at 12:06 pm

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    March 16, 2010 at 12:26 am

    My FIRST GIVEAWAY!

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  10. Kriste says

    March 15, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Cool Bean Bag Chair giveaway!! Please some enter!

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  11. Jenna says

    March 14, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    Giving away $25 Amazon gift card
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    Reply
  12. Mozeaik says

    March 14, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Mozeaik is giving away 4 Honey Bee Jars

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  13. Scarlet says

    March 11, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Thanks for the giveaway listings. Everyone is welcome to use my linky to http://momswearyourtees.blogspot.com/2010/01/february-giveaway-linky.html

    Reply
  14. Scarlet Threads says

    March 9, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    We’re giving away a beautiful handwoven scarf by Karenni refugees from Burma for International Women’s Day.

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    Giveaway Ends March 12, 2010!

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    Reply
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    February 23, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    I am giving away a Zebra & Polka dot handbag. (It’s reversible, too!)

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    February 17, 2010 at 9:39 am

    Come win some ADORABOWS hair bows. They couldn’t possibly be any cuter!!!

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  17. Danielle says

    February 9, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    Giving away a set of 2 lady bug hair clips!

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    February 7, 2010 at 12:42 pm

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    Reply
  19. Christine says

    January 30, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    I am giving away a Yoplait Frozen Smoothie pack here: http://christine-mary.blogspot.com/2010/01/giveaway-yoplait-frozen-smoothie-gift.html
    Contest ends 2/8!

    Reply
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    January 5, 2010 at 5:21 pm

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    Reply
  21. Me & Marie says

    January 1, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Two chances to win a Winter Wonderland Learning Pack for the little learner in your life!

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  22. Cool Moms Rule! says

    December 9, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    We have THREE giveaways going on right now!

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    Just check out the sidebar under Current Giveaways to enter them all!

    Reply
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    November 23, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    Great giveaway going on in the Treasure Chest…check it out and sign up!

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  24. The Fashion Slinger says

    November 23, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    Stop on over and enter to win a great cookbook from the snarky Heather Whaley – Eat Your Feelings: Recipes for Self-Loathing.

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    Ends November 30th.

    Reply
  25. Kristi says

    November 2, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Please stop by for a chance to win the cookbook
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    October 13, 2009 at 11:26 pm

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  27. MS BABY says

    October 3, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    Green baby products gift certificate giveaway ends on November 18, 2009

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    Reply
  28. MS BABY says

    October 3, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    Free baby Halloween costume giveaway ends on
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    October 3, 2009 at 7:30 pm

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  30. MS BABY says

    October 3, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Silver bird earrings giveaway ends on November the 11th 2009

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    Reply
  31. Jan says

    October 3, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Free maternity clothes giveaway ends on October 7, 2009

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    Reply
  32. Jan says

    October 3, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    Mothers bracelet giveaway ends on November 27, 2009
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    Reply
  33. Jan says

    October 3, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Mothers bracelet giveaway ends on November 27, 2009

    Reply
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    Tropical Traditions Raw Organic Honey giveaway. Ends Oct 14
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    Reply
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    September 28, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    Work those arms in just 6-minutes a day. Personal Fit Coach is giving away 2 Shake Weights. Stop by to enter by 9/30.

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    Reply
  36. Jessica says

    September 22, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    What’s On My Plate mini-giveaway – 3 winners! 25 Kashi coupons, 5 Athenos coupons. http://onmyplate.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/mini-giveaway-kashi-and-athenos-coupons/

    Reply
  37. Angie says

    September 14, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Diaper Cake Giveaway by The Diaper Baker
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    Reply
  38. Dian says

    August 31, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    Grocery Shop for FREE!! – YoBaby Prize Pack – 9/7

    Reply
  39. Margie Brill says

    August 24, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    I have two giveaways right now. $25 Sam’s Gift Card and $250 in coupons.

    Reply
  40. maria says

    August 17, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Fairy Godmother Prize Pack for girls
    http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2009/08/fairy-godmother-prize-pack-giveaway.html

    Reply
  41. maria says

    August 17, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    A bag of cocoa covered chocolate almonds
    http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2009/08/zula-world-dvd-giveaway.html

    Reply
  42. maria says

    August 17, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    2 kid DVD’s – Zula World
    http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2009/08/zula-world-dvd-giveaway.html

    Reply
  43. maria says

    August 17, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    I have a giveaway for a package of skin care products on my site from SIRJJ Organics.
    http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2009/08/sirjj-organics-special-discount.html

    Reply
  44. maria says

    August 17, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Choice of a pair of earrings from Street Angel on Etsy.
    http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2009/08/happy-birthday-to-me-and-giveaway-for.html

    Reply
  45. cindy-ann says

    August 3, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    giving away a set of eebee adventure’s DVD’s

    http://familytiesandgrowingpains.blogspot.com/2009/07/eebee-adventures-review-and-giveaway.html

    Reply
  46. DiansDailyDeals says

    July 24, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    We are giving away a beautiful Custom Made Diaper Cake!

    Reply
  47. JDaniel4smom says

    July 20, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    I have a insulated fish bag giveaway! Check it out.

    Reply
  48. Oh My Gluestick says

    June 26, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    We have a great giveaway starting today from an amazing momprenuer shop, Lemond Drop Studio. Please check it out!

    http://ohmygluestick.blogspot.com/2009/06/giveaway-ends-july-3rd.html

    Reply
  49. Ashley says

    May 12, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    http://beauty4moms.blogspot.com/2009/05/graphic-spaces-wall-art-giveaway.html Here is a giveaway for a personalized wall art decal for your child’s room. Personalized by name and color. I thought you would like this!

    Reply
  50. JenReg says

    March 6, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Thanks for letting us list here! I’ve set up a giveaway linky on my blog as well!

    Reply
  51. Melissa says

    March 6, 2009 at 11:03 am

    Thank you!

    Reply
  52. Dina says

    March 4, 2009 at 8:36 am

    My little giveaway is in honor of Luke’s 1st birthday!!

    Reply
  53. JenReg says

    March 3, 2009 at 1:44 am

    Thank you for letting us post here! I’ve listed my Pacifica Perfume Solids…good luck everyone!

    Reply
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    March 2, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    Your site is AWESOME…thanks for letting me post!

    Everyone with little ones enter our Simply faBOWlous: Heartbreaker Tattoo Art Hat giveaway!

    Expires 3-15-09

    Simply faBOWlous (#62)

    Reply
  55. Denene says

    March 2, 2009 at 11:16 am

    Thanks for this great service–what a fun way to meet other bloggers and see all the wonderful giveaways!

    Reply
  56. IE Mommy says

    March 2, 2009 at 1:33 am

    Swing on by the IE Mommy for your chance at a one-of-a-kind creation from YOUR child’s drawing!

    Reply
  57. LeNesha says

    March 1, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    Great weekly column! Looks like lots of great give-a-ways. How exciting 🙂

    Reply
  58. Rosie Scribble says

    March 1, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    Some great links, many thanks!

    Reply

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