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Around The Blogosphere – Week 79

April 12, 2009 by Marissa

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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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.



Introducing our new Around the Blogosphere editor, Marissa. She lives in sunny San Diego with her husband and she spends her days with her adorable two year old son.

You can also find Marissa blogging away at Mama Sparkles where she writes about all the “sparkles” in life – anything mommy, baby or kid related, restaurants, books, fun websites, product reviews, contests and just things she likes in general.

Now, onto the Giveaways….

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Be a part of Team James & Jake in the March of Dimes March for Babies Walk. Last year, Team James & Jake raised over $10,000. This year, the walk will take place on April 26th and hopes to reach a team goal of $5,000. The March for Babies is a national fundraiser that raises money to support programs in your community that helps moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. March for Babies also funds research to find answers to the serious problems that can threaten our babies. You can help honor and remember these boys by making a donation here. If you live in the area, you can also sign up to join the team.
  • Celebrate the wonder of reading with 2009 Read with Kids Challenge, sponsored by Reading is Fundamental and US Airways. This year, the Challenge aims to collectively log 5 million minutes spent reading with children from April 1-June 30. Participants can either register individually, or create a team of three or more adults. All participants will be entered to win a grand prize drawing of a Walt Disney World® Resort vacation package from US Airways Vacations, US Airways gift cards, and other great prizes.
  • This Mothers Day, KODAK Gallery is offering one million free cards to Gallery members across the US! Simply sign up at Kodak Gallery and create a gorgeous, personalized card for those you love in just minutes for free. You just pay for shipping and your personalized card will be delivered right to your loved ones doorstep.

CONTESTS & SWEEPSTAKES

  • Enter the first annual Super CityMommy contest by nominating a “Super CityMommy” in the Bay Area. Spotlight a special mom by writing in 500 words or less something about her that you think is amazing. Email your submissions to [email protected] by May 6th. Nominations will be posted as they come in on CityMommy every day. A mom commitee will select the top three winners, and the winner will be announced at a special luncheon on May 11th. Prizes for the winner will be detailed on the website over the next five weeks.
  • Church Hill Classics is currently running a $1000 scholarship contest for high school seniors. Five scholarships will be awarded and one student will also receive a matching $1,000 donation for their college or university. Over 3,300 entries have been submitted and now you have the opportunity to vote for your favorite. The contest voting will be held April 15th – May 15th at www.framemyfuture.com
  • If you’re in the Phoenix area, and plan on attending the Phoenix international Raceway for the NASCAR race on April 18th, be sure to check out the Libby’s Vegetables tent. Your “table-gating” recipe could win you a trip to New York City or Daytona! Not a local? No problem – just register at the website. While you’re there, you can also get a money saving coupon for Libby’s.

BLOG GIVEAWAYS

For Everyone

  • Mom Knows It All Spray N Wash Bright & White – 2 winners (4/14 US Only)
  • Metropolitan Mama $75 gift card to Dream Dinners meal-assembly store (4/15 US Only)
  • Just a mom’s take on things… Two sets of re-usable shopping bag & 5 coupons for discounts on Bright Greenâ„¢ products (4/15 US Only)
  • Rockin’ Mama Seventh Generation Living Home Starter Kit (4/15 US Only)
  • All Because Two People Fell in LOVE Palm Olive Clean & Pure (4/15 US Only)
  • Val’s Views Urban Legends Season One DVD (4/15 US Only)
  • Not Entirely British Promotional article in MulipliCitymag.com (4/15)
  • The Grotto Yanni Voices CD (4/16)
  • All Because Two People Fell in LOVE South Beach Diet Swag Bag (4/16 US Only)
  • Thrifty Coupon DealsNASCAR Tailgating grill package and 10 cans of Libby’s products (4/16 US Only)
  • A Wrestling Addicted Mommy Four Haagen- Dazs gift certificates (4/16 US Only)
  • All Because Two People Fell in LOVE Rubbermaid Premier Container (4/17 US Only)
  • Rockin’ Mama Haagen Dazs Five Ice Cream (4/17 US Only)
  • An Island Review Being Dad DVD Set (4/17 Worldwide)
  • An Island Life $25 gift card to Outback Steakhouse (4/18 US Only)
  • Rockin’ Mama Exergen Temporal Scanner Thermometer (4/19 US Only)
  • All Because Two People Fell in LOVE Two $25 Kroger Gift Cards (4/20 US Only)
  • SAHM Reviews Exergen Temporal Scanner (4/21 US Only)
  • All Because Two People Fell in LOVE $50 Tiny Prints Gift Certificate (4/25 US Only)
  • 3 Kids and Us $25 of canned Dole fruit (5/1 US Only)

For Women

  • Metropolitan Mama LaborKit, pre-packed hospital bag (4/13 US Only)
  • Metropolitan Mama 4 shades of CoverGirl’s new Outast Lipstain (4/15 US Only)
  • Glimpse Personalized name bracelet (4/15 Worldwide)
  • A Wrestling Addicted Mommy Personalized Cool Girl Sterling Silver Pendent (4/15 US & Canada)
  • Glimpse Handmade Star Journal (4/16 Worldwide)
  • Chic Galleria Revlon Products (4/16 US Only)
  • Chic Galleria AirPlus Products (4/16 US Only)
  • An Island Review Year supply of Tampax Pearl (4/18 US Only)
  • Rockin’ Mama Two Stick Me Designs Wristlets (4/19 US Only)
  • Nurse Mommy PZI Classic Fit Jeans (4/20 Worldwide)

Baby Essentials

  • Live In Our Skinz Sunglasses from Eyes Cream Shades (4/14)
  • Glimpse Cloth Diaper from Bubu Bebe (4/14 Worldwide)
  • Northwest Mom Finds $10 BabyLegs gift certificate (4/17 US Only)
  • 3 Kids and Us Bumbleride Indie Twin Stroller (5/1 US Only)

Just For Kids

  • An Island Review Shoofly Audiomagazine for Children CD (4/13 Worldwide)
  • Glimpse Bamboo Tee from Happy Being Me (4/13 Worldwide)
  • A Wrestling Addicted Mommy Sophie Dress from Hopscotch Designs (4/13 US Only)
  • Live In Our Skinz Sunglasses from Eyes Cream Shades (4/14)
  • SAHM Reviews Yoplait Get Active Prize Pack (4/19 US Only)
  • Rockin’ Mama Tie Buddies (4/20 US Only)
  • Just a mom’s take on things Set of Tie Buddies (4/20 US Only)

Books for Grown-Ups

  • Adventures In Babywearing Attached At The Heart (4/12)
  • An Island Review The Baby Fat Diet (4/13 Worldwide)
  • Just a mom’s take on things… The Mom’s Guide to Growing Your Family Green by Terra Wellington (4/17 US Only)
  • Woven by Words Real Solutions for Busy Moms (4/18 US Only)
  • Quiverfull Family The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn (4/19 US & Canada)

Books for Kids

  • An Island Review Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk (4/14 Worldwide)
  • 3 Kids and Us Welcome, Little One Prize Pack of Books – 5 winners (5/1 US Only)

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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11 Comments

  1. tracey says

    April 16, 2009 at 9:59 am

    Thnaks for letting me link up! Good Luck everyone!

    Reply
  2. Angie says

    April 15, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    You know I’ve loved 5M4M for a long time and this is only ONE of the reasons why!

    Reply
  3. Tara says

    April 14, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    Cool giveaway to celebrate my 100th post!!! Check it out!

    Reply
  4. shelly says

    April 14, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    April 14, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Congrats on the new “gig,” Marissa! I’m thrilled that I’ll now be seeing you here and at Mama Sparkles every week!

    Reply
  6. Andrew says

    April 13, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    ………Interesting

    Reply
  7. JenReg says

    April 13, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    thanks for letting us link here! I have a linky on my blog too!

    Reply
  8. Mimi B says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    Thanks for the chance to leave a comment. If my blog receives the most comments for “City of the Dead” then I will be able to give away 5 copies to my commenters!! I’m so excited for everyone!

    Blessings,
    Mimi @ Woven by Words

    Reply
  9. IE Mommy says

    April 13, 2009 at 11:03 am

    Swing on by The IE Mommy and WIN!
    A beautiful pair of Swarovski Crsytal earphones from ChicBuds ($50.00 value!!)

    Reply
  10. Simply FaBOWlous says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:40 am

    Your site is AWESOME…thanks for letting me post!

    Everyone with little ones enter our Simply faBOWlous: Black or White Baby
    Hat/Headband giveaway!

    Expires 4-15-09

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  11. J Fan says

    April 12, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    This is a great contest. Submit your best and most creative pet peeve. Winners are featured on the site and win a set of very cute plush Pet Peeves toys!

    Reply

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