Around The Blogosphere – Week 119

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

• Have you heard about Disney’s “Give A Day, Get A Day” promotion? They want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities. Volunteers will get a 1-day, 1-theme park ticket to the Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort for free. It’s a win-win situation for everyone! Go here for details and to sign up for an opportunity.

CONTESTS & SWEEPSTAKES

• Liberty Travel wants to give away a $10,000 trip to someone truly deserving of a vacation! Dream Vacation Giveaway asks participants to complete and submit an entry form that includes a few brief questions, and “the Big Question,” which asks them to explain in their own words (300 or less) why they deserve the $10,000 Dream Vacation. Entry forms can be submitted online. You can also pick one up at Liberty Travel’s 160 store locations, and submit it by mail.
• Wanna win a Netbook from Staples? Just follow @StaplesTweets, tweet the @StaplesTweets contest link Just follow @StaplesTweets, tweet the @StaplesTweets contest link http://bit.ly/4Pe3gm and tell us your #worstgift and you’re automatically entered to win a FREE netbook. The MORE followers @StaplesTweets gets, the MORE netbooks they will give away contest link and tell them your #worstgift and you’re automatically entered to win a FREE netbook. The MORE followers @StaplesTweets gets, the MORE netbooks they will give away!
• CSN Stores – a top three online retailer is doing a coast to coast search for the country’s most creative kid. You parents will describe the most creative thing your child has ever done and, in return, every entrant will be rewared with a 10% Off discount, to be used on your next CSN purchase. The grand prize is one full year’s worth of toys and a brand new bedroom desk/bed set from Lea Industries. The contest runs until February 16th. Let’s hear it for “Imagination Renovation!”

BLOG GIVEAWAYS

For Everyone

• Everything Up Close 250 Business Cards (1/18 US Only)
• All Because Two People Fell In LOVE 250 Business Cards (1/18 US Only)
• From Val’s Kitchen Tyson Chicken (1/19 US Only)
• Marine Corps Nomads Jello Mouse Temptations giveaway – 2 winners (1/20)
• Rockin’ Mama Musselmans Pink Ribbon Applesauce Package (1/20 US Only)
• Rockin’ Mama Kodak Digital Picture Frame (1/21 US Only)
• Rockin’ Mama Harlem Globetrotters Prize Pack (1/21 US Only)
• A Wrestling Addicted Mommy SuperSizer program from HealthyWages.com (1/21 US Only)
• From Val’s Kitchen Nature’s Peak Fruit (1/23 US Only)
• Simply Stacie Teddy’s Pride Oral Care (1/25 US & Canada)
• Simply Stacie Nature’s Notebook 8 x 10 print (1/25 Worldwide)
• A Heart for HomePlush Toy PDF Pattern of Your Choice from Funky Friends Factor (1/25)
• A Wrestling Addicted Mommy Vinyl Wall Decor (1/30 US Only)
• All Because Two People Fell In LOVE 4 pack assortment NutraSalt (2/4 US Only)
• Melinda Joy Epicurean cutting board (2/4 US Only)

For Women

• Simply Stacie Two Silver Necklaces (1/24 Worldwide)
• Simply Stacie Flirty Apron of your choice (1/28 Worldwide)
• A Wrestling Addicted Mommy Top from Alight.com (1/30 Worldwide)

Baby Essentials

• Rockin’ Mama Fresh Organics Bubble Bath and Baby Shampoo (1/24 US Only)
• Mom’s Focus On Cyber World Mrs. Smith’s Diaper Bag (1/25 US & Canada)
• Glimpse $25 to The Cotton Cupcake Shoppe (1/26)
• Glimpse $20 to Friendly Fish (1/28 Canada Only)

Just For Kids

• Praying For Parker Discount School Supply giveaway (US Only)
• Did You See That? Musicolor giveaway (1/18 US Only)
• A Heart For Home God & Creation Music CD for Kids (1/18)
• Muse Reviews Accountable Kids Basic Start Up Package (1/19 US Only)
• Muse Reviews March On! Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVD (1/19 US Only)
• Rockin’ Mama St.Eve Kids Cozy (1/19 US Only)
• Muse Reviews Rise and Shine CD (1/21 US Only)
• Simply Stacie Box of 3 Girl Gotch Panties (1/23 US & Canada)
• Glimpse DIY Lip Balm Making Kit (1/25 US & Canada)
• Simply Stacie Masters of the Hunt – Hippo Scavenger Hunt (1/27 Worldwide)

Books For Grown-Ups

• Everything Up Close Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms (1/23 US & Canada)

Books For Children

• Muse Reviews Henry In Love (1/20 US Only)

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