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Around The Blogosphere – Week 93

July 19, 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Do you have a remarkable grandparent in your life? With Grandparents Day coming up on September 19th, Grandparents.com would like to honor them. Nominate them and they’ll be sent a congratulations e-mail telling them you nominated them (and you’ll get some brownie points!). Five top nominees will be featured on the site and for the five winners, a donation of $500 will be made in their name to a school of their choice…any school counts- it doesn’t matter if it’s a nursery school or a college!

CONTESTS & SWEEPSTAKES

  • Nestle Drumstick Lil’ Drums is searching for ten kids across the nation who have shown outstanding acts of bravery or have made a difference in their communities. From now until August 15, 2009, parents, teachers and inspired adults can nominate their Lil’ Heroes, who will have a chance to win a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond and a special delivery of enough Nestle Drumstick Lil’ Drums sundae cones to host a party for up to 50 family and friends. For official rules and to download an entry form, visit www.drumstick.com
  • Nominate an extraordinary educator by visiting www.expoeducator.com and submitting a brief essay about the teacher you feel deserves a little more recognition. Twelve semi-finalists and one-grand prize winner (known as the “EXPO Extraordinary Educator”) will be given a financial break – prizes include cash, free EXPO school supplies and more!
  • This summer, IHOP is inviting guests to tell their best “staycation stories” of memories of time spent close to home for the chance to win a vacation trip for two to Honolulu, Hawaii. Between now and August 14, guests can submit their stories in 250 words or less at www.ihop.com.Five finalists will be selected and the public will be invited to vote on the winning story.
  • RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and Fertility LifeLines™, a free patient resource provided by EMD Serono, are holding the first-ever In The Know Short Film Competition. The competition is geared toward couples who have struggled with infertility and are willing to share their story with others who may be going through a similar journey. Family and friends who have been touched by infertility through loved ones can also send in an inspirational short film. Deadline for submissions is August 1! Learn more at www.FetilityLifeLinesfilms.com.
  • Walmart is launching the “Write to Change the Classroom” program inspired by Ty’Sheoma Bethea’s letter to Congress about the poor state of her school. Her letter was recognized by President Obama during his State of the Union speech in February. President Obama mentioned that Ty’Sheoma inspired change in her classroom. Now the hope is to inspire change in classrooms across the country. Write in with your classroom needs for the fall and have an opportunity to be one of 20 schools awarded with $8,000 worth of back to school supplies. Deadline to enter is July 24th, 2009.

BLOG GIVEAWAYS

For Everyone

  • Here and There Harry Potter Kids DVD (7/19 US Only)
  • Here and There Bill Engvall tee (7/19 US Only)
  • An Island Life $25 gift cards to Marshalls and TJ Maxx (7/20)
  • Busy Mommy Sustainable Lunch Products (7/21 US Only)
  • Mom Know It All Bake Me A Wish Cake (7/21 US Only)
  • Thrifty Jinxy 500GB Seagate FreeAgent Go (7/21 US Only)
  • Rockin’ Mama $50 Visa Card (7/22 US Only)
  • Cool Baby Kid Top Picks Prize Giveaway – over $900 of prizes (7/22 US Only)
  • Did You See That? Picture Keeper (7/22)
  • Here and There Nostradamus 2012 DVD (7/22 US Only)
  • Sassy Frazz Hasbro Card Game – 6 winners (7/23 US Only)
  • Busy Mommy Simple Greens Naturals cleaning products (7/24 US Only)
  • Rockin’ Mama Off Powerpad Lamp and Lantern (7/25 US Only)
  • A Contest Blog Free Ad Spot (7/30 Worldwide)
  • The Nurse Mommy La Viette Dessert Towel (7/30 US Only)
  • A Working, Blogging Mommy Designer Shower Curtain (7/30 US Only)
  • A Bookworm Mom’s Diary Betty Crocker Sweet Moments Prize Pack (8/4 US Only)

For Women

  • Rockin’ Mama $100 to SlimPerfect (7/20 US Only)
  • Sandier Pastures Cashmere Pashmina Shawl (7/21 US Only)
  • Glimpse Handmade Bath and Body products (7/23 US & Canada)
  • The Mommy Trade Two hairbows and reversible headband (7/24)
  • Traveling with Baby Olivia Crocs (7/28 US Only)

Baby Essentials

  • Glimpse Jack and Lily Shoes (7/20 US & Canada)
  • Mommy Reviewed $10 to BabySafeTravel.com (8/1 US Only)
  • A Heart for Home Handmade, safe baby toy (8/3)

Just For Kids

  • An Island Life I Love Beauty: Hollywood Makeover for Nintendo DS (7/19 US & Canada)
  • The Mama Hood’s Goods My Secret Circle (7/20 US & Canada)
  • Val’s Views Personalized Children’s Book (7/20 US Only)
  • Muse Reviews Cinderella dress up (7/22 US Only)
  • Rockin’ Mama Bedtime with Elmo DVD – 3 winners (7/23 US Only)
  • An Island Life Smooshies (7/25 US Only)
  • Sassy Frazz Water Toy from Prime Time Toys (7/28 US Only)

Books for Grown-Ups

  • Did You See That? Easy on the Eyes (7/21 US Only)
  • Not Entirely British And They Were Not Ashamed – Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment (7/22)
  • Reading to Know Four item giveaway (7/25)
  • A Book Blogger’s Diary American Lion (8/7 US Only)
  • A Book Blogger’s Diary The Castaways – Elin Hilderbrand (8/12 US & Canada)
  • A Book Blogger’s Diaray Summer books (8/31 US & Canada)

Books for Kids

  • Mom Know It All Toddler Interpreter (Baby sign language book) (7/22 US Only)
  • Mozart: The Wonder Child (7/24 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.

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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.

You can find Marissa writing away at Mama Sparkles.

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13 Comments

  1. Posh Mom says

    July 30, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    Enter to win handmade bath and body products!

    Reply
  2. Shop with Me Mama says

    July 30, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Would love for you to enter my most recent giveaways!

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    icandy personalized Soaps! Winner gets THREE soaps to personalize!
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    Thanks for the link!!

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  3. Cindi says

    July 29, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Thomas & Friends Preschool Play Pack Giveaway (8/3)

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  4. Penelope says

    July 28, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    Visit Penelope’s Pitstop to enter and win the cutest, Sweaty Bands! Contest ends August 4th!

    Reply
  5. Geri C says

    July 28, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Win Fruit2Day Coupons for free juice/fruit! Contest ends August 1st! http://iamboymomreviews.blogspot.com/2009/07/another-fruit2day-giveaway.html

    Reply
  6. Kattia says

    July 27, 2009 at 8:48 pm

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  7. sian says

    July 27, 2009 at 9:58 am

    enter to win $400 prize pack for a strong mom until august 23-great prizes!

    http://girlgetstrong.com/2009/07/27/strong-mom-award-winner-to-receive-400-prize-pack/

    Reply
  8. MMB says

    July 27, 2009 at 9:01 am

    We are giving away over $1,000 worth of goods and services. Enter for your chance to win of the amazing prizes!

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    Reply
  9. Melissa says

    July 25, 2009 at 1:09 am

    Enter to win a copy of Issue One of The Homemaker’s Mentor Magazine from Marmee Dear!
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    Reply
  10. Posh Mommy says

    July 24, 2009 at 11:43 am

    Be sure to enter our latest giveaways!

    http://poshmomdiary.com/?p=65 ~Win a beautiful Kumikimo Bracelet

    http://poshmomdiary.com/?p=53 ~Win a copy of The Baby Bistro. Filled with yummy and healthy recipes for babies!

    Reply
  11. Michelle says

    July 22, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    Enter to win Tupperware goodies valued at $150 which include Impression Tumblers, Ideal Bowl Sets, Rectangular Modular Mates and TupperLiving microfiber dishcloth set, plus the kitchen towel set.

    http://www.ahappyhippymom.com/2009/07/tupperware.html

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    July 21, 2009 at 10:10 am

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  13. icefairy says

    July 19, 2009 at 2:36 am

    Thanks for the Linky! I also have a permanent Linky here
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    Reply

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