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Family,Reviews and giveaways!betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-18789979223913409652009-02-01T17:13:00.001-08:002009-02-01T17:34:25.061-08:00Another Sunday In The South-Happy Lord's Day Friends,<br /> Hope your day was great.I had a pretty good day,The boys and summer were with me From friday till 2 pm today,took them home after Church.Now Charlie Mae <br />is here until tomorrow.Darrell and Julie had a super bowl party to attend so little mis stayed with me.That explains why i have not been on more than i have this weekend.lol..Thanks again to everyone who entered my giveaway.I had 68 entries.My new giveaway will start tomorrow so make sure you come by.If you follow me on blogger and /or Twitter ,there is an extra entry for both!I have 5 giveaways planned for this month,so join us for the fun!<br /> I will add some giveaways and contests from fellow bloggers later tonight on bottom,so check back for thaT.<br /> hOPE EVERYONE IS ENJOYING THE SUPER BOWL AS WELL.i for one am not a football fan,but most my friends and family are..sooooooooo...Zack is watching a movie.Charlie is trying to tear the ears off the cat.<br /> so for now...have a great night..thanks for stopping in.<br /><br />Betty Rood~Simply Southernbetty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-49480238498822851692009-02-01T17:09:00.000-08:002009-02-01T17:13:53.986-08:00My Giveaway Winner is..............Thanks to everyone who came by and played...with 67 entries total..Thw winner is..<br />++++++++<br />Rasberryswrlgirl ,who said... <br />My hobbies are reading, crocheting, movies, and dancing.<br />+++++++++++<br /> her extra entries paid off!! She has 7 days to contact before i choose a new winner...<br /><br /> NEW GIVEAWAY STARTS TOMORROW!!!!<br /><br />THANKS AGAIN ALL....<br /><br />Betty r~Simply Southernbetty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-90767884062118208032009-01-30T04:57:00.000-08:002009-01-30T07:28:42.378-08:00Coupon Hunting,Giveaways and ContestMorning friends,,<br /> Trying to look around and check out the news this morning online,as well as print some coupons i need.Some contest and giveaways will be updated on bottom of post!Make sure you enter my giveaway ,it is located on the top right of page..Today is the last day..New giveaway starts feb. 1st!..<br /><br />God Bless ,<br />Betty r~Simply Southern<br /><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />remember to visit each link below to enter their giveaways-not here,my giveaway link is located on the right top side of page!!!please right click to remain here,,,AND IF YOU HAVE A GIVEAWAY GOING ON,FEEL FREE TO LEAVE IT IN YOUR COMMENTS!!!!<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href="http://www.designformankind.com/2009/01/giveaway-alert-7/">designformankind</a> is a huuuge fan of ILoveGreySkies’ Etsy shoppe. And lucky for us, sweet Kimberley has donated one of my favorite pieces— the Mounted Mooks plaque! 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Charlie Crist salvaged a state-run crisis pregnancy program this week.<br /><br />Jan. 29, 2009 -- Florida Gov. Charlie Crist saved a state-run crisis pregnancy program this week by vetoing spending cuts that were a part of a $1.2 billion budget cut. His decision was announced at a news conference Tuesday.<br /><br />The action came after intensive lobbying by several pro-life legislators who were concerned about major cuts to the $2 million budget of the Florida Pregnancy Support Services Program's (FPSSP). While the legislators were able to save part of the program's money, Crist's line-item veto had the effect of restoring all of its original funding.<br /><br />"The governor did veto the reduction ... because he feels it is important to continue to provide support for women facing these decisions," said Sterling Ivey, spokesman for Gov. Crist. "The governor also believes it is important to protect and safeguard the health care of those in most need of health services."<br /><br />The man behind the scenes lobbying for the FPSSP's survival was freshman representative Scott Plakon, who had run on a pro-life platform. Chris Dorworth, a fellow lawmaker of Plakon's who also lobbied for the program, admired Plakon's commitment to the issue.<br /><br />"The neat thing for me was to watch somebody get elected for whom social issues were of utmost importance, and the very first week he does something so impactful," Dorworth said. "Hundreds of lives will be saved and babies will be born that would not have been."<br /><br />While Dorworth partially credits Plakon for keeping the crisis pregnancy program alive, Plakon sees his own influence in the bigger picture as limited. He expressed immense gratitude for the governor's decision in addition to the help of others.<br /><br />"This is unusual for this to happen this way," Plakon acknowledged. "I appreciate the effort and support that chairman Dean Cannon and so many other House leaders put forth in making sure that innocent human life was protected in Florida."<br /><br />Susan Grimsley, executive director of the Florida Pregnancy Care Network which administers the FPSSP, said the governor's actions, those who supported his veto, and Plakon's "tireless work," all worked together for the good. "We are thrilled," Grimsley said, "and consider this nothing short of a miracle. It is heartening to know that this program, which provides vital assistance to needy pregnant women, will continue to serve this vulnerable population."<br /><br />The counseling and support services of the FPSSP solely promote and encourage childbirth.<br /><br />Dorworth said one reason some Florida lawmakers wanted to abolish the program was partially due to a state senator incorrectly describing the FPSSP to other members as "an abstinence program." "It was in that context of-‘We're firing teachers, yet we're going to continue to finance some abstinence program,'" that lawmakers decided to cut the FPSSP budget in half, which would've effectively shut it down, Dorworth said.<br /><br />Among all U.S. states, Florida's state-run crisis pregnancy program is fairly unique. If the FPSSP had been abolished, it would've shut down invaluable services to roughly 15,000 would-be mothers a year, Plakon said.<br /><br />If a young woman is pregnant, wavering and scared, "if [she has] concerns about what the future holds, worried about what [her] parents are going to think, [about her] work situation-having someone to talk to can make the difference, because sometimes they don't have anyone they can call for advice," Dorworth said.<br /><br />He added: "At the end of the day, you're left to represent your own values and your constituents and that comes above all else." <br /><a href="http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/news/18346/18346">charismamag</a>betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-16933968657240762552009-01-29T06:13:00.000-08:002009-01-29T06:38:29.626-08:00Obama , tax dollars and Abortion ! This is Too muchWell in September Obama said he would do it and no one listened....Here it is and it is done with congress not stoppng it.Aren't we just proud..Not only do we slaughter babies here ,now we fund it with OUR TAX DOLLARS overseas .I don't know about you but I DO NOT want one penny i earn,or my family,to go towards killing a baby!!!!ADOPTION PEOPLE..NOT KILLING.I know sometimes a mothers health is at risk and rape.This is different,,,<br />But to do it just because you didn't do enough to prevent an unwanted pregnancy???NO....you may can justify that WITH YOUR MONEY,but not mine..This is wrong and we as a nation are going to pay with a lot of wrath from the father above for this..Just wait and see and pray that the wrath is not dropped on you...<br />And don't tell me i don't understand.I DO...i have a grandson in Heaven right now that would be 2 years old.But he was killed by abortion.I would have gladly raised him...he would have got hugs and loved all the time.He would have laughed and cried.He would have known his brothers and sister,His name is September.He was never given those chances..he was not given a choice.His mom,my daughter,made those choices for him..Because it was the easiest way...I love my daughter,always will..we are still close,even after this.But one day she will have to explain to her babies about a little boy named September,,Will they understand???I am so afraid they will not...Mom's you need to remember this.You can make the baby go away..but that act will remain.Sooner or later the decision will come back to you.Are you prepared for that time? My daughter is now wanting to be a sunday school teacher,loves kids,always has.That was not the reason for the abortion.She thought it was best because of a bad choice of whom she breed with.He was violent and threating as soon as he found out she was pregnant...So yes.decisions are hard..<br />But does that baby you have helped make deserve death?>>>><br /><br />Betty Rood~Simply Southern<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />President Obama didn't do it symbolically on the anniversary Thursday of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion in the United States.<br /><br />But today, he signed an executive order ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that promote or perform abortions. <br /><br />The move reverses the rule put in place by the Bush administration. Republican and Democratic presidents have been changing the rule like a ping-pong ball. <br /><br />Abortion rights groups, which supported Obama during the campaign with money and volunteers, have been pushing for the change in the policy, which bars US taxpayer money from going to international family planning groups that either offer abortions or provide information, counseling, or referrals about abortion. <br /><br />Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, hailed the move.<br /><br />“President Obama’s action today reinforces why elections matter and how new leadership can end divisive policies that harm women,” Keenan said in a statement . “Reversing this Bush-era policy means that the world’s poorest women may now have access to vital health services, from prenatal care to contraception. The president’s action today reflects the public’s call for a focus on commonsense, common-ground solutions that make a difference in the lives of women and their families.”<br /><br />Senator John F. Kerry, the new chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, also applauded the change.<br /><br />“I am glad that President Obama has moved so swiftly to lift the Global Gag Rule which has too long handcuffed our ability to provide aid around the world. Today's announcement is a very powerful signal to our neighbors around the world that the United States is once again back in the business of good public policy and ideology no longer blunts our ability to save lives around the globe," Kerry said in a statement.<br /><br />“For too long, the Mexico City policy isolated the United States and limited our leadership. By tying the hands of global health providers, ideology trumped our capacity to provide effective family planning services and limited the scope of partners we could work with in the international community. It hindered the ability of NGOs to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS and denied contraceptives to families in the world’s poorest countries.”<br /><br />UPDATE: This evening, the White House did issue a statement from Obama: <br /><br />“It is clear that the provisions of the Mexico City Policy are unnecessarily broad and unwarranted under current law, and for the past eight years, they have undermined efforts to promote safe and effective voluntary family planning in developing countries. For these reasons, it is right for us to rescind this policy and restore critical efforts to protect and empower women and promote global economic development.<br /><br />“For too long, international family planning assistance has been used as a political wedge issue, the subject of a back and forth debate that has served only to divide us. I have no desire to continue this stale and fruitless debate. <br /><br />“It is time that we end the politicization of this issue. In the coming weeks, my Administration will initiate a fresh conversation on family planning, working to find areas of common ground to best meet the needs of women and families at home and around the world. <br /><br />“I have directed my staff to reach out to those on all sides of this issue to achieve the goal of reducing unintended pregnancies. They will also work to promote safe motherhood, reduce maternal and infant mortality rates and increase educational and economic opportunities for women and girls. <br /><br />“In addition, I look forward to working with Congress to restore U.S. financial support for the U.N. Population Fund. By resuming funding to UNFPA, the U.S. will be joining 180 other donor nations working collaboratively to reduce poverty, improve the health of women and children, prevent HIV/AIDS and provide family planning assistance to women in 154 countries.”betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-62771850461385296592009-01-21T06:41:00.000-08:002009-01-21T13:16:19.706-08:00Tuesday Giveaways , recipes and Stimulus checksAre you staying warm friends?I do hope so.The fireplace is working wonders this morning.What are your thoughts on the $1,000.00 Stimulus package for families next month? My thought is that it is tax time already now.A lot of people will be getting a little help at this time already,and with stimulus checks mainly going to these same anyway,WHY DO IT NOW????In other words,say a family of 4 is getting a check for several thousand dollars already,if that don't help at this time just adding a little to it won't either.Save the stimulus package let's say,for like mid summer when no one is getting a little extra income...Just does not make sense to me..Well spending millions and millions of dollars on the inauguration yesterday made no sence to me either.I am all for celebrating our new president ,but for a nation to be in the shape we are now and spending like that!WAY OVERBOARD when we are in a recession!Heck just the money blew yesterday in Washington could have funded a HUGE part of that stimulus package,,,<br /> Anyway........I am adding a few homemade recipes below.Try them sometime and let me know how they worked out and as usual giveaways around bloggvile will be added at bottom throughout the day as i can add them.Got too get some cleaning done and clothes washed hopefully today ,good lord's will.My brother dang near took his hand off the other day with a skill saw redoing my mom's bathroom.It jumped out and went through his land hand.Tearing the meat and a big peice of bone was destoyed as well.Had to have reconstructive surgery just so he would not loose all use of hand.He work's with his hands so that would not be good at all.Say a prayer for him if you would ,he is in a lot of pain with it,swelled very bad.Don't forget to pray for our new president.<br /><br />If you have not already head over to my <a href="http://oldwaybecomesnewagain.blogspot.com/2009/01/contest-giveaways-for-monday-in.html">SIMPLY SOUTHERN-giveaway post</a> and get entered in.YOU CAN COME BACK DAILY AND GAIN SEVERAL NEW ENTRIES.some have emailed confused on this.Each day you twitter or blog it,leave me a comment and u are entered again.Each time you make a comment on any post,it is a new entry,just mention ''extra entry'' or something close...<br /> A new item will be added today as well.. ;)<br /><br />Have a great day and may God bless us all..<br /><br />Betty R~Simply Southern<br />"Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!"<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Old Fashion Red Velvet Cake~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Ingredients: Frosting:<br />1-1/2 cups milk<br />5 tablespoons all-purpose flour<br />1-1/2 cups granulated sugar<br />1-1/2 cups butter, softened (or stick margarine, but no diet)<br />1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />Cake:<br />1 teaspoon white vinegar<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 cup vegetable shortening<br />1-1/2 cups granulated sugar<br />2 eggs<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa<br />4 tablespoons red food coloring<br />1 cup buttermilk<br />2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br /><br />To begin frosting: Place milk in saucepan and slowly whisk in flour. Stir over medium heat until quite thick. Chill until cold. Do this step first and prepare cake while it chills. <br /><br />To make cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans; set aside. In a small bowl, mix vinegar and baking soda, set aside. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat shortening, sugar, eggs and salt until fluffy. In a separate small bowl, mix cocoa and red food coloring; then add to shortening mixture and mix thoroughly. Add buttermilk alternately with cake flour; beat. Gently mix in the vanilla and reserved vinegar mixture. Pour batter into prepared cake pans. Bake 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven, cool on cake racks. <br /><br />To finish frosting: Use an electric mixer to beat the sugar, butter and vanilla until very light, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the cooled flour- milk mixture. When cake layers are cool, split each layer horizontally. Place one split layer on a plate and frost with 1/4- to 1/2-inch frosting. Top with second cake layer; repeat frosting. Top with third layer, and repeat frosting. Add top layer; frost side of cake first, then frost top with remaining frosting. <br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br/><a href='http://www.mommymandy.com' target='_blank'><br /><img alt='' border='0' src='http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f214/MommyMandy/amandabutton.jpg'/><br /></a><br />Have you been by <a href="http://www.mommymandy.com/2008/01/contest-giveaways.html">Mommy Mandy's</a> lately?If not you need too.she always has some super nice giveaways and welcoming post!look what givaways she has now! go enter...<br />Mercedes Hill Maternity Giveaway<br />ENDS: Jan. 22nd<br />High IntenCity Giveaway-WIN:<br />One winner will receive both the Dance Tote and the Dance 10 Piece Hair Elastics Set. <br />ENDS: Jan. 24th<br />Babylon A.D. Giveaway<br />ENDS: Jan. 24th<br />The Conception Kit Giveaway<br />ENDS: Jan. 30th<br />Bumbleride Stroller Giveaway!<br />ENDS: Jan. 30th<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://myartisticlife.typepad.com/my_artistic_life/2009/01/one-world-one-heart-giveaway.html">myartisticlife-One World - One Heart Giveaway</a> you can win a super, fabulous ARTchix Studio Complete Faux Postage Sticker Collection (retail value of $126)! You'll be spoiled with hundreds of gorgeous stickers tucked into a swell plastic binder for easy storage. <br />ends February 12, 2009.<br />PLUS, she will include this pretty handmade valentine by her (Helga Strauss).<br /><br /><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://notquitejunecleaver.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/givebanner1.jpg?w=385&h=126"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 385px; height: 126px;" src="http://notquitejunecleaver.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/givebanner1.jpg?w=385&h=126" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://notquitejunecleaver.wordpress.com/2009/01/18/book-and-apron-giveaway/#comment-6683">Not quite june cleaver</a><br />has two copies of this LOVELY book French General Home Sewn ! So SHE is giving one away! This is a beautiful book with 30 sewing projects. This is from the amazon.com website:<br /><br />As the founder of the renowned crafts and notions store French General Kaari Meng scours the French countryside and Parisian flea markets for vintage treasures. Now this beloved designer has gathered her favorite patterns into a charming sourcebook sure to be coveted by crafters Francophiles and home decorators. She offers 30 simple sewing patterns for French-inspired projects~a scalloped tablecloth piles of pillows and bedding a festive party garland totes~and more. Lay-flat spiral binding and ready-to-use pattern sheets and embroidery transfers plus step-by-step directions gorgeous photographs and helpful illustrations make it easy to bring the palettes and pleasures of traditional French living into any home.wanna win it? then click above.contest ends this thursday at noon!<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://monogrammedteacher.blogspot.com/2009/01/its-my-99th-post-what-do-i-giveaway.html">monogrammedteacher</a> is oh- so- close to her 100th post. Sarah- the famous Monogram Chick and I are teaming up to celebrate.<br />Being a teacher, she always carries a tote- or two- or three to school everyday. They are usually filled with papers that need to be graded, books that need copying, lessons that need to be written. I will admit that those bags SOMETIMES make it out of the car and into the house, most of the time holding down the passenger seat for me overnight in the car.<br />To help me celebrate, you too can have a tote-<br />a black tote<br />a very cute monogrammed black tote<br />So here are the rules --click above! ;) ends jan 23rd!<br /><br />=======================================================<br /><a href="http://www.couponsavingfamily.com/2009/01/giveaways-do-you-have-giveaway-win-set_16.html">couponsavingfamily</a> is giving away cloth pads...ends jan 21<br /> yet another way to go green!!!<br /><a href="http://www.couponsavingfamily.com" target="_blank"><img alt="Coupon Saving Family" src="http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/Julie004/CSFButton125x125copy.png"/></a><br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://happydaisyaz.blogspot.com/2009/01/its-giveaway-time-again.html">happydaisyaz</a><br /> Thanks to the overwhelmingly generous offer from the folks at HomeStudio they have another giveaway to share with their blog followers!!! They heard about what wonderful readers she has and offered to send the winner a Scrabble Tile Pendant and pretty snake chain! <br /><br />The best part??? The winner will get to choose the exact tile they want from over 200 tiles in their Etsy shop sign up above at happy daisy!<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://mindingspot.blogspot.com/2009/01/evil-without-face-by-jordan-dane-give.html">mindingspot</a> up for grabs is a great book!Evil Without a Face by Jordan Dane - GIVE-AWAY!! ends feb 8<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://frugalbabytips.blogspot.com/2009/01/smashies-organic-squeezy-apple-sauces.html">frugalbabytips</a> is giving away Smashies for the kids!ends feb 3rd Today's Giveaway is three prizes of 3.2 fl. oz (90g) fruit filled pouches of Smashies: Organic Squeezy Apple Sauces for kids! <br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />=======================================================<br /><a href=""></a> <br />=====================================================betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-83262266413805089752009-01-20T13:41:00.000-08:002009-01-20T17:23:52.958-08:00contest /giveaways for monday in bloggville!HAPPY WINNINGS EVERY ONE!!!Tell em Simply Southern sent you over...<br /><br />Betty~Simply Southern<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><a href="http://oldwaybecomesnewagain.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-first-giveawayenter-its-cold-in.html">Simply Southern~My First Giveaway!Enter Now-Its cold in Alabama</a><br /><a href=""></a> expires jan 31st! up to 5 prizes in the gift box!!!!!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><a href="http://thedirtytshirt.com" target="_blank" title="The Dirty Shirt"><img src="http://thedirtytshirt.com/images/125x125.jpg"></a></p><br /><br />honestech Audio Recorder Deluxe 2.0 Review And Giveaway <br />With just a few clicks, convert your analog music into digital formats including MP3s and audio CDs.<br /><br />Convert all of your music, including cassettes, LPs and 8-track tapes, into MP3s, WAV files, audio CDs and MP3 CDs, and listen to them on your portable music players.<br />All-in-one solution<br />Includes the MUZBOX, an RCA to USB Audio Conversion Device. <br />Works with most audio playback devices including cassettes, LPs and 8-track players. <br />Improve audio quality<br />Reduce unwanted noise or statics. <br />Control audio volume with the built-in normalizer. <br />Increase low volume with the digital amplifier. <br />Organize your music<br />Automatically separates multiple tracks. <br />Add ID3 tag for artist, song and album titles. <br /><br /><a href="http://thedirtytshirt.com/?p=2232">thedirtytshirt-enter to win it!</a><br /> while you are there you may want to enter some of these as well.!!!<br />Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme 1 TB External Hard Drive ENDS 1/31 <br />Bootcamp For Butts ENDS 1/21 <br />Kooky Klicker Club Membership ENDS 1/21 <br />SoftHands & SoftBaby ENDS 1/22 <br />iPosture ENDS 1/22 <br />Simply Sarah ENDS 1/25 <br />cmarchuska ENDS 1/25 <br />Crash Course For New Dads ENDS 1/27 <br />Slimpressions ENDS 1/27 <br />The Cupcakes Club ENDS 1/28 <br />Become Beauty ENDS 1/28 <br />Dater's ED: The Instruction Manual For Parents ENDS 1/29 <br />1-2-3...Get Organized ENDS 1/30 <a href="http://thedirtytshirt.com/?p=2152">dirty shirt-win it</a><br /><br />WarmMe Mouse ENDS 1/31 <a href="http://thedirtytshirt.com/?p=2172">dirty shirt-win it</a><br />The Baby Dipper ENDS 2/1 <br />Hit The Ground Crawling ENDS 2/2 <br />honestech Audio Recorder Deluxe 2.0 ENDS 2/2 <br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.jollymom.com/">Jolly Mom 09 party!!!!enter now</a> one Jolly Mom reader will win the Jolly Holiday Gift Set! (Retail Value $49.00!ends jan 27th,<br /><a href=""></a> sponsored by <a href="http://www.mommymakeup.com/">mommymakeup</a><br />___________<br /><a href="http://www.jollymom.com/">jollymom-your spa wish has been granted so win it!</a><br />Spa & Salon Wish wants us moms to pamper ourselves in the New Year so they have generously offered to give away ONE $100 gift certificate to one very lucky Jolly Mom reader<br />________<br /><a href="http://www.jollymom.com/2009/01/mom-time-in-get-in-shape-with-your-baby.html">Jolly mom-get in shape with baby giveaway</a> Win It! The cool chicks from Chicks-n-Chickens have generously offered to give away the Lullaby Exercises DVD to one Jolly Mom reader!<br />________<br />========================================================<br /><br />=======================================================<br /><a href="http://www.gograhamgo.com/">gograhamgo-giveaways open</a> <br />Pocket Purifier, skeeda Bag, Cricket & Monkey ($96 value), <br />Ped Egg/Pampered Toes, See Kai Run, Preserve Jr. Toothbrush,<br />Playtex Sippy Cup, The Jimmies Kids CD, go,GO,GO!!!!!<br />=====================================================<br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href="http://doesmommyloveit.com/2009/01/16/happybaby-food/">doesmommyloveit</a><br /> HappyBaby Food has offered to give away 2 free trial coupons each for Baby, Bellies, Bites and Puffs; a Nutrition Guide by Dr. Sears, and our HAPPYFAMILY Recipes to one Does Mommy Love It?<br /><a href="http://doesmommyloveit.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-708" title="dmlibutton" src="http://doesmommyloveit.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dmlibutton.gif" alt="" width="125" height="125" /></a><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://doesmommyloveit.com/2009/01/15/no-snow-snuggler/">win a no snow snuggler at does mommy love it-ends feb 5th</a><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://onceuponaqpon.blogspot.com/">onceuponaqpon</a> pet food Coupon Giveaway ends tonight! This lady always has some super useful contest and lots of help on coupon savings with links to print!!! go by and look around.<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.lifestarringellieandeve.com/2009/01/twin-birch-bath-and-body-giveaway.html">lifestarringellieandeve</a><br />=======================================================<br /><a href="http://sandierpastures.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sandierpastures.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/sandier-pastures-button-dubai-125x125.gif" border="0" alt="SP Button"></a><br /><a href="http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/giveaway-willow-creek-studio.html">sandierpastures-win from willow creek!</a> <br />A winner will be chosen at random on 23rd January 2009.<br /><a href="http://www.willowcreekbaby.com/">willow creek studio-thank you</a><br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/giveaway-sweet-carolines.html">sandierpastures</a><br />WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS:<br />One lucky winner will get a beautiful handmade Birthstone Bracelet with Swarovski Crystal, Sterling Silver and Bali Beads from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6091809">Sweet Caroline’s!</a><br /><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AND MAY GOD BLESS US AND WATCH OVER US ALL...THANKS FOR COMING BY.<br />BETTY~SIMPLY SOUTHERNbetty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-86782606322222047022009-01-20T13:21:00.000-08:002009-01-20T13:36:58.554-08:00Lets stop it with Racism-Obama prooved it is over...except for american indiansHello readers..<br /><br />Hope you are staying warm this week!I am soooooo ready for spring.Don't forget to enter my giveaways,links are on the side...Comment,comment...<br /><br /> ok,,i have been watching ,or the tv is on anyway,the inauguration all day.I am adding my thoughts on this and we all have one and the great thing about america is we can speak our minds,Well most times anyway.I do believe this is just too much with our economy being the way it is.Now i know this is a great day.For some people it means more than others,BUT....we are in a recession(DEPRESSSION) now and this is overboard.The money that has been wasted here today could have bailed America out of a few of the problems we have.This is a scary way to begin the new presidency...blowing billions of dollars for a few hours!I don't care what color a man or woman is as long as they do their job.I do pray Obama can pull us out of this mess.But i think a lot of support is wagering on color alone.That is never a good thing.We are all one....United...This has proven it more than ever before.Racism is not a problem,no more than being a woman/man ...In some ways we all suffer.For one reason or another.We can't scream this anymore.We,as a nation,one voice,have voted in a black man.Awesome!Now let's get past all this stuff i continue daily to hear on tv about racism....There are going to be a few jerks anywhere..cant stop that,never will..SO LET US MOVE ON .......<br /> If anyone is being hurt now it is still the American Indians.They are the ones we slaughtered and stole land from...They remain mainly silent...Have you been to a reservation lately?If not you should visit!!!!Most still do not have what they need to get by...expecially the young and old..Very few jobs if any besides the casinos...AND WE ALL HURT THEM...TRIED TO WIPE THEM OUT...you rarely ever hear anything about this..Do we have a national holiday for them????paid holidays????NONE!!!!!! and the reason???maybe some of you could enlighten me on that one....<br /> Until then..i am so tired of hearing racism,,,,let us stop this...Obama prooved it is done......<br /><br /><br />Betty R~Simply Southern<br />Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-21185333148890321622009-01-18T03:51:00.000-08:002009-01-18T04:20:40.156-08:00Do your Kids Play Outside?Giveaway growing!Parents Urged to Let Children Play Outside<br />Morning readers!<br />I do hope you are all entering my giveaway!Details and link are on the right of page..Please take a moment to give me your thoughts on this article as well.I do appreciate it.How do you feel about your kids being outdoors?Are they allowed too?Or is there even any ''outdoors'' where you live that is safe?That is a problem that faces a lot of children now.There is no safe play area to learn in,and the psycho predators that linger there to hurt children.Not a lot of families live in rural areas where kids are actually allowed to ''run free'' anymore.I am lucky i do live in the country.The kids are allowed to have run of the yard and billy is adventuring farther and farther out now at 6.He and kolby(3&1/2) loves climbing trees,digging holes,riding stick horses,jumping off small hills,just being boys.I do not bother trying to drees them up each day,they have more play clothes than anything.They have ''yard toys'' on one end of the yard ,that is their area.Might call it their gathering space.Everything goes here from bikes to sticks,(not meaning that they stay there.lol..)The yard certainly isn't manicured,just kid friendly and fun..What yard's use to be.<br />They enjoy watching wildlife,feeding pets,walking,and making mud pies. ;)<br />Here is a post i found this morning i wanted to share.Please leave me your thoughts on this.good and bad..remember if you mention in your comments about my giveaway you are entered again!Just make sure you go to original post to get the rules!!!!The giveaway box is growing so comment away!Here is the link to my giveaway.<br /><a href="http://oldwaybecomesnewagain.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-first-giveawayenter-its-cold-in.html">Simply Southern~My First Giveaway!Enter Now-Its cold in Alabama</a><br />other giveaways added at bottom this evening.6 am and i have charlie-age 8 mos. and billy age 6 already in here with me! ;0 lol..<br />Have a great day!!!<br />Betty~Simply Southern<br />Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br />American children are spending more and more of their leisure time indoors -- watching TV, playing video games and chatting with friends on line. That concerns many child development experts and others who would rather encourage them to be outside hiking, climbing trees, riding bikes and watching birds. They want to end children's alienation from nature, and what they believe are the adverse effects on child development. "I grew up in a pretty large family, having six older brothers and sisters. All I did was play outside," says Olympic gold medal soccer player Abby Wambach. "My parents helped out in that arena. They locked the door on us; they told us you couldn't come back until dinnertime. So, I pretty much spent my life outdoors."Even if playing outside doesn't lead to a gold medal, Darell Hammond says it is important for a child's physical and mental development."Playing outside helps release endorphins in your body that motivate you," he says. "It gives you sensory experiences around touch, smell and sight."Hammond is Co-Founder of KaBoom!, a non-profit that is working to build a playground within walking distance of every child in America."When walking through the woods, it actually helps your balance because it's not like walking on a sidewalk that may be 100 percent flat." Walking across "different types of land increases your heart rate," he says. When children play in nature, whether it's in a wooded park or a playground, Hammond says they tend to invent their own games and are more likely to play collectively. "When kids get outside, their activity runs wild."Unfortunately, he says, children don't play outside today as often as they did three decades ago, because "parents are busier; kids are more over scheduled." Children are spending more time after school in highly structured activities, playing organized sports or attending music and art classes. During school vacations, they are usually busy at summer camp. <br />http://www.voanews.com/english/AmericanLife/2007-05-17-voa29.cfm?<br /><br />Author Richard Louv says playing outside is the answer to childhood obesity.Musician Chuck Leavell wants children to appreciate nature Writer and outdoor advocate Richard Louv says when children have free time at home, they are more likely to stay inside, because there might not be a nearby park or even a sidewalk."Even when you have a sidewalk, for example, there is more and more traffic. That's a legitimate fear," he says. In recent decades, Louv notes, the fear that a stranger will abduct or harm a child has accelerated greatly in the United States and other countries.In his book, Last Child In The Woods, Louv says children's alienation from nature causes what he calls "nature deficit disorder," although he is careful to point out that "nature deficit disorder is not a medical diagnosis. "Perhaps it should, but it is not. It's a societal problem," he says. "It's the society that gets in the way of kids going outside and playing in nature."Louv says playing outside is the answer to America's child obesity problem as well as many other childhood disorders. "For example, studies of Attention Deficit Disorder being done in the University of Illinois show that kids with those symptoms, the symptoms get much better with just a little bit of contact with nature in kids as young as 5 years old," he says.Experiencing nature through outdoor play is also the best school for tomorrow's environmentalists, according to musician Chuck Leavell, author of the children's book, Tree Farmer. "It you ask little Johnny where the guitar comes from, he's likely to tell you from the music store," he says. "In fact the guitar comes from a resource of wood. So we want to get these young minds thinking about nature, about how bio-diversity works together. You want to plant this seed and you want to let this see grow and flourish."To get children outdoors, and back to nature, Richard Louv advocates a comprehensive approach. "Parents, grandparents, aunts,uncles and other adults, we need to take kids outdoors ourselves," he says.betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-11289798802281834652009-01-16T17:30:00.000-08:002009-01-29T06:04:33.237-08:00My First Giveaway,Enter ! Its cold in South Alabama ,what to doHello readers!<br /><br />UPDATE-jan 29th!!!!<br />SORRY I HAVE NOT UPDATED UNTIL,NOW..I CAUGHT THAT AWFUL VIRUS LAST WEEK ON THE COMPUTER AND IT WIPED ME OUT UNTIL LAST NIGHT....I AM BACK ONLINE THANK GOD! i HAVE ALLOWED ALL COMMENTS AND WE NOW HAVE 2 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER...GOODIES ARE ADDED AGAIN WITH 2 NEW CONTEST BEGINNING ON THE 1ST!!!MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN..THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO IS PATICIPATING IN MY GIVEAWAY...BETTY<br /><br />Adding more to the gift box as planned! ;)<br />thanks for all the entries so far,i enjoy reading all of them and don't forget any comments added to any post up until contest ends count also as long as you mention the giveaway!just say extra entry please...easy as that.<br /><br />..<br />Thanks for coming by...Ok i have been saying that my giveaways would begin in Feb. but i have changed my mind.We shall start now! People it is cold here now..Chance of snow flurries on Sunday.Kids and hubby would love it anyway.I have decided to name my first contest,<br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=<br />''Its cold in south Alabama,what to do GIVEAWAY''<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />My camera is error'ing on me,hopefully fixed over the weekend and I'll post a pic of the box as it grows.I will update this post and put it on top every time i add something new..<br /><br />I have a giveaway box and every 10Th comment i will add another gift to it until Jan 31st.may be for the ladies,men,girls,boys,baby,child,home ..most anything.<br /> It will be a nice valentine box of goodies to recieve!<br />I will place all names with an entry # ,as they come in,then on the 31st at 8 pm , have my grandson Kolby (age 3)draw a name out of a basket.You must leave an email on each post so i know how to contact you.You will have 3 days to notify me or a new name will be drawn!<br />I will post this contest link to each new post so it will be quickly found.<br /><br />first entry must be done for all others to count!Tell me where you live and how cold it is!<br /><br /><br />****EXTRA ENTRIES***<br />1 ENTRY---BLOG ABOUT THIS CONTEST LINKING BACK TO ME ,leave a link on this comment so i can easily find it..i will check!<br />1 Entry---Follow me on twitter-leave your twitter name <br />1 entry----twitter about this contest and leave me the the link and ur twitter name (can do this once a day!!but come back and leave link each time!)))<br /><br />1 entry---what are a couple of your hobbies?? sewing,handcrafts,etc.<br />1 entry ---Become a follower of mine<br />1 entry---for each comment you make on any of my post up until the deadline.<br />(don't just say hi,or enter me ..tell me something,anything!!!) and add to the comment to count an entry!!!!<br />SOOOOOOOOOOOO lots of chances to enter..let it be fun..<br /><br /> So far the goody bag contains.......<br /><br />1) bar of old fashion lye soap~this is great for bathing as well as cleaning ...just like grandma made!!<br />2) Scented candles<br />3) Rubber duckies for the little ones at bathtime!(they are cute ;) )<br />4.)Lavender Aroma Sticks .. These are great to place around in your home or car.Relaxing scent of lavender,not too strong just right.The pack contains 2 sticks-made by Evergreen research and made with real lavender extract,,,<br />5)Emergency blanket -authenic adventure gear-made by Texsport.made of polyester material,designed from insulation used in space exploration!They reflect 90% of body heat back to you.These are great little blankets for any emergency or camping...waterproof and windproof..we use this and i do like them!<br />6)Gift box with 3 mini photo frames from greenbrier-,their special moments memory collection.2 white and i pink..beautful little roses placed on lace..these are pretty.be nice for valentines day also..<br />7)waiting for comment 70 (ALMOST THERE!!))<br />8)waiting for comment 80<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in...other giveaways added underneath.Remember to right click to remain here until i can get html to work correctly...<br /><br />Betty R~Simply Southern<br />Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!<br />========================================================<br /><br /> THE LINKS BELOW MUST BE CLICKED ON TO ENTER THESE CONTEST LISTED.<br />.MAKE COMMENTS TO MINE UNDERNEATH THESE...<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><center><a href="http://www.winningmommys.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RSgrKHWI2D0/SW4te_9-3zI/AAAAAAAACu4/1kcFikGF_v4/s144/hmw3.jpg"/></a> </center> <br /> This evening i came across a blog that list a lot of contest listed as well as some of her own .It was my first visit over at <a href="http://winningmommys.blogspot.com/2009/01/cover-plug-giveaway.html">winning mommys</a>.<br />She also has a post up entitled <a href="http://winningmommys.blogspot.com/2008/12/tips-on-winning-bog-contests.html">winning mommys-tips on winning!</a>,it has some great pointers on it..remember above all.follow directions!!!!<br /> so head on over and say hello!Tell her you came over from Simply Southern's! ;)<br /><br /><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://purplefromtheheart.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-review-contest.html">purple from the heart</a> has a contest up now to win thru the 17th! ..Winner will be announced by Monday, 19 Jan. 2009.<br /><br />The winner will receive:<br /><br />1-$25.00 egift card to Land's End<br />1-$25.00 egift card to Bath and Body Works<br /><br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />=======================================================<br /><a href=""></a> <br />=====================================================<br /><br /><a href=""></a> <br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />=======================================================betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-15788403815260451452009-01-16T04:53:00.000-08:002009-01-16T06:06:56.390-08:00Recalls with Pics /CPSC Clarifies-Resellers of Children’s Products,Thrift and consignments storesPlease take a moment to leave a comment.I do enjoy blogging and visiting your's as well.When i come by,expecially when i find something useful for me or informative,i leave a quick hello anyway..just say hello! The blog is larger than usual but i did find this all very important.please remember to right click to stay on this page...my giveaways begin in feb,The more comments begin to start,the larger the prizes..It is up to you guys...
<br />have a great day!!!!!
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<br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
<br />January 8, 2009
<br />Release #09-086 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
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<br />CPSC Clarifies Requirements of New Children’s Product Safety Laws Taking Effect in February
<br />Guidance Intended for Resellers of Children’s Products, Thrift and Consignment Stores
<br />WASHINGTON, D.C. - In February 2009, new requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) take effect. Manufacturers, importers and retailers are expected to comply with the new Congressionally-mandated laws. Beginning February 10, 2009, children’s products cannot be sold if they contain more than 600 parts per million (ppm) total lead. Certain children’s products manufactured on or after February 10, 2009 cannot be sold if they contain more than 0.1% of certain specific phthalates or if they fail to meet new mandatory standards for toys.
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<br />Under the new law, children’s products with more than 600 ppm total lead cannot lawfully be sold in the United States on or after February 10, 2009, even if they were manufactured before that date. The total lead limit drops to 300 ppm on August 14, 2009.
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<br />The new law requires that domestic manufacturers and importers certify that children’s products made after February 10 meet all the new safety standards and the lead ban. Sellers of used children’s products, such as thrift stores and consignment stores, are not required to certify that those products meet the new lead limits, phthalates standard or new toy standards.
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<br />The new safety law does not require resellers to test children’s products in inventory for compliance with the lead limit before they are sold. However, resellers cannot sell children’s products that exceed the lead limit and therefore should avoid products that are likely to have lead content, unless they have testing or other information to indicate the products being sold have less than the new limit. Those resellers that do sell products in violation of the new limits could face civil and/or criminal penalties.
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<br />When the CPSIA was signed into law on August 14, 2008, it became unlawful to sell recalled products. All resellers should check the CPSC Web site (www.cpsc.gov) for information on recalled products before taking into inventory or selling a product. The selling of recalled products also could carry civil and/or criminal penalties.
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<br />While CPSC expects every company to comply fully with the new laws resellers should pay special attention to certain product categories. Among these are recalled children’s products, particularly cribs and play yards; children’s products that may contain lead, such as children’s jewelry and painted wooden or metal toys; flimsily made toys that are easily breakable into small parts; toys that lack the required age warnings; and dolls and stuffed toys that have buttons, eyes, noses or other small parts that are not securely fastened and could present a choking hazard for young children.
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<br />The agency has underway a number of rulemaking proposals intended to provide guidance on the new lead limit requirements. Please visit the CPSC website at <a href="www.cpsc.gov">cpsc</a>for more information.
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<br />The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
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<br />To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at <a href="www.cpsc.gov/talk.html">www.cpsc.gov/talk.html</a>
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<br />. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov. <a href="www.cpsc.gov">www.cpsc.gov</a> .
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<br />recalls listed here by month and year!!!keep up to date on them.
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<br />Here ,readers,are just a few i saw this morning..do you have any Of these?look on site for more please..Stay warm and please check on the poor and elderly you may know.Make sure they have some heat,help them if they do not.please don't forget the pets also and any plants you may have out....possible snow flurries here for us on Sunday...it is very cold this morning here in the deep south.Temp was 22 degrees a while ago with wind chill touching single digits i am sure.I am 10 miles over the Florida line in south Alabama..WHERE ARE YOU?how COLD IS IT...
<br />comments welcome,i shall return the visit!!!!
<br />Betty R~Simply Southern
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<br />pPLEASE PA CLOSE ATTENTION TO WHERE ALMOST ALL THE LEAD PAINT IS COMING FROM!!!iF WE WOULD BE BETTER CONSUMERS WE COULD STOP THIS PROBLEM OURSELVES!!! DONT BUY IT...IT LOOKS LIKE A DUCK,SOUNDS LIKE A DUCK,IT IS ONE!!!!!! WE KNOW WHERE THE LEAD IS COMING FROM DONT WE??????????
<br />BETTY R.
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09089.html">FLASHING PASSI!</a>
<br />Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazard
<br />WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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<br />Name of Product: Flashing Pacifiers
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<br />Recalled By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
<br />WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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<br />Name of Product: Ryobi Corded Circular Saws
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<br />Units: About 12,400
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<br />Manufacturer: One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09088.html">Ryobi Corded Circular Saws</a>
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<br />Sold at: Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby, Dillards, Nordstrom, and other specialty stores nationwide and Internet retailers from January 2007 through November 2008 for about $20.
<br />Rashti & Rashti Expands Recall of Infant Garments Due to Choking Hazard
<br />WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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<br />Name of Product: Taggies™ Sleep'n Play Infant Garments
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<br />Units: About 16,000 (an additional 6,200 were recalled on July 1, 2008)
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<br />Importer: Rashti & Rashti, of New York, N.Y.
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<br />Hazard: The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09087.html">CHILDREN CLOTHES!LOOK</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09084.html">BABY CRIB</a>
<br />Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies“R”Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
<br />WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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<br />Name of Product: Jardine Cribs
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<br />Units: About 56,450 (320,000 units were previously recalled in June 2008)
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<br />Manufacturer: Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan
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<br />Hazard: The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
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<br />Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received 19 additional incidents of crib slats breaking. In nine of these incidents, consumers reported that their infant or toddler broke the slat while in the crib. In addition, a 22-month-old child fell through the gap between the crib slats when a slat broke.
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09091.html">TOY CARS</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09093.html">ANOTHER CRIB RECALL INFO</a>
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<br />Name of Product: Stork Craft Baby Cribs
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<br />Units: About 535,000
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<br />Manufacturer: Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada
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<br />Hazard: The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress and mattress board can crack and break. When one or more support brackets break, the mattress can collapse and create a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib rails, in which a child can become entrapped and suffocate.
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<br />Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of 10 incidents in which one or more mattress support brackets broke. In several incidents, the support bracket broke causing the mattress to collapse and create a gap between the mattress and crib rails. CPSC received a report of a toddler who sustained bruises to his forehead. In another incident a child reportedly became entrapped in the gap between the mattress and the drop side rail with no injury.
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<br />Description: This recall involves Stork Craft Baby cribs. All cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between May 2000 and November 2008 are included in this recall. The cribs were sold in various styles and finishes. The manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firm’s name, address, and contact information are located on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board. The firm’s insignia “storkcraft baby” is inscribed on the drop side teething rail of some cribs.
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<br />Sold at: Major retailers including J.C. Penney, Kmart and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com, Sears.com and Walmart.com from May 2000 through January 2009 for between $100 and $400.
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09097.html">spider web sun glasses for kids!lead paint,info here</a>
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<br />Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity’s Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
<br />WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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<br />Name of Product: Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc.
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<br />Units: About 200,000
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<br />Manufacturer: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa.
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<br />(Note: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. have not responded to CPSC’s request to recall these products nor have they been responsive to consumer complaints recently received.)
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<br />Hazard: One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.
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<br />Incidents/Injuries: Due to Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. being unresponsive to consumers via their Hotline and Web site, a significant number of complaints were recently reported. There have been at least 1,350 reports of one or more rails collapsing. There were numerous reports of children receiving bumps and bruises when the side rail collapsed. There were five reports of injuries which included a broken nose, a broken wrist, a mild concussion, a cut to the hand which required stitches, and a chipped tooth.
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<br />Description: The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile features. The products have a Rainforest™ patterned fabric, Rainforest themed artwork and bear the “Fisher-Price” logo. The Simplicity Inc. model numbers are 5310 RNF, 5310RNFC, and 5310RNFW. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.
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<br />Sold at: Retailers and specialty children's stores nationwide from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100.
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<br />Manufactured in: China
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09081.html">This toaster will shock you!!!</a>
<br />Viking Range Corp. Recalls Toasters Due to Shock Hazard
<br />WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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<br />Name of Product: Four-Slice Electric Toasters
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<br />Units: About 10,000
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<br />Distributor: Viking Range Corp., of Greenwood, Miss.
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<br />Hazard: Wiring inside the toaster can become loose and contact the toaster body, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09076.html">kids drum</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09075.html">babies bed</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09071.html">childrens jewelry<A/>
<br /> SEVERAL PICS OF THE JEWELRY ON SITE..GO SEE THESE
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<br />just my opinion.....BUT WHY KEEP BUYING THIS STUFF????we all know by now ,maybe soon if we don't,most all this little brightly colored dollar kids jewelry is colored by LEAD!!!!!i know it is cheap and affordable,BUT DEADLY!!!!dont buy this please....
<br />if it says anything but made in usa....I DONT BUY IT!!!!
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<br />Evenflo Recalls Majestic™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
<br />WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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<br />Name of Product: Evenflo Majestic™ High Chairs
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<br />Units: About 95,000
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<br />Manufacturer: Evenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
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<br />Hazard: Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children.
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<br />Incidents/Injuries: Evenflo has received 140 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, which resulted in at least 47 reports of bumps and bruises to the head, two reports of broken bones, and at least 45 reports of other injuries including abrasions, cuts, and bruises. Evenflo has received more than 1,000 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including seven incidents in which caps and screws were found in children’s hands or mouths but were removed before choking occurred.
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09069.html">hIGHCHAIR</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09068.html">TOY DINO</a>
<br />Sold at: Xtreme Toy Zone’s Web site from May 2008 through October 2008 for between $15 and $20.
<br />MADE WITH LEAD!!!!
<br />Manufactured in: China
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<br />there is another red bronto dino on site...get monry back for these and destroy!!!!
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<br />Importer: Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.
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<br />Hazard: The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children.
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<br />Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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<br />Description: This recall involves Phil & Teds Dash Buggy strollers with article #7-1080005 (red) and article #7-10080005 (black). The strollers have a metal frame with three wheels, a cloth seat, and a canopy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness. The article number can be found on the safety strap hanging from the handle.
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<br />Sold through: Various independent juvenile specialty stores and online from July 2008 through September 2008 for between $500 and $600.
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<br />Manufactured in: China
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<br />Remedy: Consumers should stop using this stroller immediately and contact the company for a replacement stroller frame.
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09713.html">snow mobiles</a>
<br />Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
<br />several pictured on site
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09711.html">clothing-strangulation risk</a>
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09059.html">dress up-painted with lead!!!</a>
<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09059.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 598px; height: 1065px;" src="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09059.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>
<br />Manufactured in: Indonesia
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09060.html">toy army men</a>
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<br />Name of Product: Army Figures
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<br />Units: About 5,400
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<br />Importer: OKK Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif.
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<br />Hazard: Surface paint on the face of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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<br />Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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<br />Description: The recall involves 7 ½ inch tall plastic toy Army figures. The figures are dressed in Army fatigues and have guns.
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<br />Sold at: Dollar type retailers and OKK Trading’s Web site www.okktoys.com from June 2008 through September 2008 for about $1.
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<br />Manufactured in: China
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<br /><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09058.html">HOCKEY HELMETS</a>
<br />Hazard: The helmet’s chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers.MADE IN CANADA
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<br />betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-23961876270098573902009-01-15T05:16:00.001-08:002009-01-15T06:54:45.634-08:00Where are you?~Thursdays Giveaways in BloggvilleGood morning everyone...<br />Where are you from?What do you see outside?Leave me a comment and let me know..<br />It is cold here,white frost all around..brr..colder tonight and then again tomorrow night.I think even my Great Pyrenees may want to come in tonight!!! ;0<br />My fire doesn't want to get started this morning ,so i have the heater in the kitchen running and i plugged in my ''tiny'' electric heater in here with me.When Jeff is here he is up all times of the night adding logs to the fire when it is cold,not me...I wrap warmly and i am sleeping till the clock goes off!usually there are still lots of hot coals and the fire is crackling in a matter of minutes but not this morning..no worries...be ok....We are in the deep south,southern Alabama and it's like 25 degrees this morning.They say maybe will reach 40 with a 10-20 mph wind out of the north.colder tomorrow and tomorrow night.I have been seeing on the news and weather all the stuff u guys are having the farther north up you go!Please be careful,,,dress as warmly as possible and watch for friends,kids,elderly and pets..pipes too..lol..Leave me a comment and let me know where you are and what the weather is like there please...love to hear..you have some pics,share them if you wouldn't mind them being posted here..love to do that.kids,animals,ice,snow ,cold...doesn't matter..thanks a lot guys..don't forget ..giveaways from here start next month...(mine) so be a follower on twitter or here on blog ,rss...any of the above ..i do appreciate it...<br /><br />be warm and God bless///contest giveaways from around the bog here for you to enter!!!<br /><br />Betty R~Simply Southern<br />Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!<br /><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.aordinarylife.com/2009/01/ordinary-dad-gives-back-win-guitar-hero.html">an ordinary life</a> has for all of us to win(well 1) GUITAR HERO!!<br />Guitar Hero: World Tour Guitar Bundle for Xbox 360--a music game fan, but he does love this game. And the songs rock! <br /><br />The Guitar Hero World Tour set list is comprised entirely of master recordings from some of the greatest artists of all-time including Van Halen, Linkin Park, The Eagles, and Sublime. There are over 85 tracks, plus frequent downloadable singles and track packs. In addition to the killer track list, the game will feature rock icons such as Hayley Williams of Paramore and Travis Barker. <br />It’s fun for game lovers of all ages. We’ve played this game and love it. It’s one of the best games to play with your buddies. (or so says Ordinary Dad) <br />Win IT!<br /><br />One winner will receive the Guitar Hero: World Tour Guitar Bundle for Xbox 360. <br /><br />To enter you MUST follow Ordinary Dads rules: “Kristin's <br /><br />what to do?First head over there ,,lol..contest ends jan 29th..click above at an ordinary life..<br /><br/><a href="http://www.aordinarylife.com/" target="_blank"> <img border="0" alt="" src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f380/delandkristin/aol125banner.jpg"/> </a><br/><br/><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.thisfullhouse.com/reviews/2009/01/review-giveaway-xbox-360-live-the-new-xbox-experience-online-interactive-gaming.html">thisfullhouse</a> is giving away !!!!!!!<br /> To help promote the New Xbox Experience (an on-demand, high-definition and social network, all in one game system) one very, VEry, VERy, VERY lucky reader will receive an Xbox 360 ELITE, including a black wireless controller, a black headset, an HDMI cable, two video games (LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures and Kung Fu Panda) along with Xbox Silver and 1 month free Gold Membership, courtesy of Microsoft Corporation - you can check out the FULL package, here - how cool is that?!? Makes it feel sort of like Christmas, all over again.<br /><br />Because, we roll like that.<br /><br />(Retail Price: $399.00)<br />10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20th<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://lolabboutique.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-year-older-giveaway.html">lolabboutique</a> The winner of this FAB giveaway gets to choose from one of<br />two choices!<br />First Choice: A lovely surprise package directly from <a href="http://www.lolabboutique.com/">Lola B's Boutique</a> .<br />I will wrap up a mix of delightful products and send it right to you...<br />worth $150.<br />Second Choice: A one full room styling package.<br />Let me help you with any questions regarding<br />colors, furniture placement, and styling.<br />worth $200.<br />contest ends jan 20th!<br />YOU JUST MUST TAKE A LOOK AT THE BEAUTIFUL PEICES SHE HAS IN THE BOUTIQUE!!I just love her peices..but then i am a vintage freak!!! i would love to win this package...<br />=======================================================<br /><a href="http://www.aboutcheapmobiles.com/">About Cheap Mobiles</a> To celebrate the official launch of the About Cheap Mobiles blog, the best place to find out how to get the very most from your mobile phone, we are proud to announce our first blogger’s competition.<br />THEY have $100 in prize money up for grabs for one lucky blogger - and it could be the easiest money you’ve ever made.<br />To stand a chance of winning the cash CLICK ABOVE ON LINK!<br /><br />=====================================================<br /><br /><a href="http://orgjunkiereviews.blogspot.com/2009/01/go-essential-guide-to-organizing-and.html">org.junkie reviews-enter here</a><br /> Today Karen and Gail are giving away a copy of their book though to one lucky reader! So if you are thinking about moving anytime soon then you'll want to put your name in for sure. All you have to do is just leave a comment below before Monday, January 19th<br />========================================================<br />Do you save anduse coupons like me?If so this is surely a contest for you..I am in on this one...I used some of the coupons i had on hand yesterday and saved 8 bucks on 4 items!I just grabbed a few things at the dollar general..as hard as money is now,if you are not already using coupons,you may want to start!!!<br /><a href="http://momsavesmoney.blogspot.com/2009/01/mom-saves-money_13.html">mom saves money</a><br />Here we go again, coupon giveaway #5 is now open! This time I have over 100 manufacturer's coupons with a value of more than $130! All valid until February 5, 2009 or later. <br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://thesmallobject.com/stenopad/wordpress/?p=1963">thesmallobject</a><br />To kick off organizing for the New Year, I put together some Happy New Year List + Date Planner stamp sets. Basically that’s a really long title for getting our The Make-a-List To Do List Stamp, The Make-a-List To Plan Stamp, stamp pad, perfectly sized notebook and really cool twig pencil to get you making lists all throughout the year<br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />=======================================================<br /><a href=""></a> <br />=====================================================betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-40321774809112177512009-01-14T04:59:00.000-08:002009-01-14T20:24:30.946-08:00DIY crayola crayons~Giveaways,Homemade crayola's..sound like fun?These are soooo easy to make readers and fun too!Just ask your kids..They can have fun and get clean too.I would like to take time as well to thank a few blogs that i have won giveaways at the last couple months before the recipe.I thank God as well!!YEP...i pray when i do contest and ask for blessings on them..Take a moment and go by and say hello.These are all wonderful blogs.I added these on here to encourage you to look at other bloggers blogs ,meet some really nice folks,gather info and maybe win something you or a family member needs!I only enter the ones i could use at home or a family member.Don't just enter just to do it.Leave the one's you can't use for others please..just tell them hello and spread the news!Make sure you visit the sponsor's ,without them the reviews and giveaways could not happen at all!!!<br /> Good luck and have fun!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.couponprincessgoesblogging.blogspot.com">won Fast Fixin giveaway at princess goes bloggin!thanks shannon</a><br /><br /><a href="http://parentreviewers.com/featured/snap-5mp-digital-camera-giveaway/">won a super 5mp digital camera from parent reviewers!thanks elina</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2009/01/our-day-7-kung-fu-panda-cd-winners-are.html">won a Kung Fu Panda activity cd from Finding Bonggamom's 12 Days of Christmas giveaways.thnx bonggamom!</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ibabuzz.com/aparentlyspeaking/">won Little House" DVD giveaway from apparantly speaking ,thnx jackie!</a><br /><a href="">won the Ferrero Chocolates ~ thanks to an island life-kilani!</a><br /><a href="http://www.susannahbananaboutique.blogspot.com/ ">won a Star Kids travel tray~thnx to Susannah Manalo<br /> at the funky monkey!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://savinsome.blogspot.com/">Creation By Design Trading Cards ,thnx to brandy at savin some!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://onceuponaqpon.blogspot.com/2009/01/giveaway-winners-2-4.html">won some coupons and Tan-Tastic Tangrams!!thnx to april at once upon a qpon</a><br /><a href="http://thenotsoblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/precious-girls-club-winner.html">won a precious girls package!thnx to not so blog blog</a><br /><br /><a href="http://colleenstearns.blogspot.com/">won an inku book calendar from colleenstearns.blogspot-thanks</a><br /><br /><a href="http://momonamission2008.com/">won glade plug in from mom on a mission 12 days of christmas,thanks!</a><br /><br />Thanks to all of you....<br />May god bless us all and everyone try and stay warm<br />Don't forget to thank God For your blessings today...yea you do,,everyone has grace from day to day..sometimes we have to look hard...;)<br /><br />Betty R.~Simply Southern<br />Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /> <br />Homemade Bath Crayons<br />Ingredients:<br /><br />1 bar Ivory soap<br />Warm water <br />Food coloring<br />Instructions:<br /><br />Grate the bar of soap. You'll need about 1 cup of soap shavings. I use Ivory because it's very mild. It's what Grace's dermatologist recommended, and it's what we use at home. Unfortunately, there isn't a short cut to the grating, unless you use a food processor. You can't use detergent or powdered soap. They're too harsh.<br /><br />Add food coloring and warm water, a few tablespoons at a time, to the soap shavings and mix until it forms a thick dough. You can add more water or soap shavings to get the right consistency.<br />Once the dough is firm, you can shape it into crayons by hand or press it into candy molds. I made ours into little cigars so that they'd be easy for Grace to handle.<br />At this point, you can leave the crayons out to dry and harden. Amy from MomAdvice puts hers in the freezer for 10 minutes or so, and then leaves them out to dry after that.<br /><br />Notes:<br /><br />You probably want to test the crayons on your bathtub and other surfaces before you unleash the children with them. Make sure they rinse off.<br />Ditto with your skin. I learned that one for you.<br />I found some neon food coloring at my grocery store that is splendid. I love it.<br />If you want to make your crayons different colors (as opposed to all one color as in the instructions above), you can separate the soap shavings into smaller chunks, and mix each with water and food coloring to get the right consistency.<br />If you're interested, you can get real crayon-shaped molds at the craft store.<br />When you're all done, take some pictures! 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You get to choose the style of blanket! <br />This giveaway ends on January 20th and is open to U.S. and CANDADIAN residents.**organic and made in the USA!!!!<br /><a href="http://www.susannahbananaboutique.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x209/our2gr8kids/GetAttachment.jpg"/></a><a href="http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x209/our2gr8kids/GetAttachment.jpg" target="_blank"> </a><br /><br /> while you are there make sure you check these giveaways she is having as well!some are ending very soon!Hurry<br />All Star Buddies--ends today!<br />Cricket & Monkey<br />Casbah Kitten<br />The Safe Sippy<br />Hoohobbers<br />KP Creations<br />Tiny Tag Designs<br />cmarchuska -ends the 16th!<br />Journal Buddies<br />Funky Monkey Snacks<br />Rock Candy Music & Gift<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><a href="http://twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.blogspot.com/2009/01/boon-giveaway-part-2-potty-bench.html">two of a kind working on a full house-enter here</a><br />WIN IT!! ends feb. 1st<br /><a href="http://booninc.com/">Boon</a> is offering one of my readers a Potty Bench!!!<br /><a href="http://twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.blogspot.com"><img border="0" src="http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/twoofakindworkingonafullhouse/Animation1-1.jpg"/></a><br />While you are there enter to win the boon frog pond as well!The Frog Pod is simply amazing! It makes bath time cleanup so simple! I don't know about you, but we have so many toys that are always floating around in our bathtub! With the Frog Pod, you simply scoop up the toys and hang it on the wall! The water drains out from the holes and keeps your toys and bathtub clean!<br /><br />To mount the Frog Pod, you can use suction cups, adhesive strips, or screws! It holds up to 10 pounds when using the adhesive strips, and 20 pounds when using the screws==valued at 34.99! ends feb 2nd!<br /><a href="http://twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.blogspot.com/2009/01/boon-giveaway-part-1-frog-pod.html">win the frog pond at working on a full house!</a><br />other goodies she has up!<br />Box Of My Fruit Roll-Ups <br />Snack And Play Travel Tray <br />Zipper Bottom Bag <br />Diaper Case <br />PopATot <br />DaBib <br />Slanket <br />Sock Grams-TWO Winners <br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://bargainbriana.com/2009/01/giveaway-review-shoes-from-eleven-collection/">bargainbriana</a> One lucky reader is going to be able to choose one pair of shoes from the Fall Collection in the size of their choice! ends jan 23rd at 8 am!!! <br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2009/01/14/honest-foods-contest-giveaway/">ohsheglows</a> presents to you the 1st official Honest Foods Contest Giveaway!<br /><br />This is the first in a series of exciting <a href="http://www.honest-foods.com/">Honest Foods</a> giveaways.<br /><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.shescribes.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="She Scribes" src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff277/mommy2two143/shesc_button.jpg"/></a><br /><a href="http://shescribes.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-bible-cards-giveaway.html">shescribes</a> wina set of bible trading cards!!! nice, from <a href="http://www.mybiblecards.com/">mybiblecards</a> . you will love the graphics on site too!!!!! bookmark this one....<br />=======================================================<br /><a href="http://www.mybiblecards.com/">mybiblecards</a> <br />=====================================================<br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href=""></a> <br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />=======================================================<br /><a href=""></a> <br />=====================================================betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-68113639967734121342009-01-13T16:21:00.000-08:002009-01-13T18:44:02.079-08:00Stimulus Package Needed, But Won’t End It~ Blogger GiveawaysGood Afternoon Friends,
<br /> Well i took a load of stuff up to julie and darrell's,afterwards i went to the Dr. with Rita to carry Kolby.They seem to think he has add.He is 3 and 1/2 now.He is very loud and sometimes a littl out of control.He almost demands your attention and he is real bad at it with his mom.There is more but that is another story.lol
<br /> Br. Bhang put him on a light med just to see if it helps,said it would help him sleep better too..so we shall see.Neither of us like the idea of medding him up and we won't but maybe it will help a little before he gets older and it is worse.Keep Kolby in your prayers if you would.i do thank you.
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<br /> Found this nfo on the stimulus package ,i thought i'd share with you.What do you think about this?
<br />have a great night,giveaway listings on bottom!Thanks for the comments and emails..thanks to you followers as well...;)
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<br />Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!
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<br />Today Ben Bernanke talked about the stimulus package currently being discussed by President-elect Obama and his incoming administration. He believes it will help, but that it won’t be enough to bring a lasting recovery. From the International Herald Tribune:
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<br />The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, said Tuesday that the fiscal stimulus package currently being discussed by the incoming U.S. administration would help revive the economy but would not be enough to bring a lasting recovery.
<br />“Fiscal actions are unlikely to promote a lasting recovery unless they are accompanied by strong measures to further stabilize and strengthen the financial system,” Bernanke said in a speech at the London School of Economics. “A modern economy cannot grow if its financial system is not operating effectively.”
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<br />Bernanke said the Federal Reserve still has “powerful tools” at its disposal to stem the financial crisis even after lowering its benchmark interest rate virtually to zero in December.
<br />The economic outlook has continued to worsen even after the Treasury’s injection of about $250 billion into the banking sector, and Bernanke said that more capital injections and guarantees might become necessary.
<br />He also outlined several options to help financial institutions with their troubled and hard-to-value assets, which continue to be a barrier to improving private investment flows.
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<br />Among the options, he mentioned the public purchase of troubled assets, providing asset guarantees and the creation of a so-called bad bank.
<br />Bernanke reiterated the need for “stronger supervisory and regulatory systems,” while being careful not to introduce rules that would “forfeit economic benefits of financial innovation and market discipline.”
<br />Is it just me or do these guys all sound like they’re really not sure what to do to turn things around? Are they just trying a bit of this, and a bit of that - hoping that something will stick? That’s the feeling I’m getting.
<br />On Monday, In his final news conference before leaving office, President Bush defended the stimulus package as necessary:
<br />President Bush stood by his decision to support the U.S. Treasury Department’s injection of billions of dollars into the economy to unfreeze the financial markets.
<br />read more here <a href="http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/01/stimulus-package-was-needed-but-it-wont-end-the-crunch.html">biblemoneymatters.com</a>
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<br />eNTER <a href="http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/search/label/giveaways?max-results=100">Bongga Finds</a> 12 days of giveaways that are in progress now!I just won a panda cd that the boys will surely enjoy!!THANKS BONGGA FINDS!!!!head over there and get in on the giveaways!
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<br />Our final winner of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway series will receive a copy of Ralphina, the Roly-Poly(value $24.95). No, not Rolie Polie Olie, this is a story about another kind of Roly Poly my kids love -- the real kind.
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<br /><a href="http://afamilycompleted.blogspot.com/2009/01/lets-get-ready-books-review-and.html">A Family Completed</a> has a review and giveaway of Let's Get Ready Books. Shes offering both Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten & First Grade,from <a href="http://cedarvalleypublishing.com/">cedar valley publishing</a>
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<br />As a parent of a toddler who is in the beginning phases of potty training, I know that the day I throw away that last diaper will be a celebration in our household. I’m going to throw a party for my husband and I when we make it through to the other side. Someone once told me that everybody they’ve ever known is potty trained, which means that our chances of being successful with our son are pretty much guaranteed. In February, I’ll be starting a new series on potty training. Some of you may look with anticipation, while others may dread this developmental stage. Come back starting February 2 for articles, tips, interviews, product picks and giveaways.
<br />Spread the word and gain up to 2 extra entries for each giveaway. You can place the cute little button hubby made on your blog through February 6 and/or tweet about the event. Be sure to place the permalink of your blog (or blog post) and/or tweet in the Mister Linky below. If you have any questions, feel free to email me
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<br /><a href="http://rockinmama.net/2009/01/12/new-on-dvd-meerkat-manor/">rockinmama-enter here</a> Win It! 5 lucky readers will win a copy of Meerkat Manor-from <a href="http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/meerkat/meerkat.html">meerkats!</a>. ends jan 27th..
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<br /><a href="http://barefoot-mommy.blogspot.com/2009/01/xshot-reviewgiveaway-127.html">BarefootMommies-win it!</a> XShot is offering to give one BarefootMommies reader a chance to win an <a href="http://www.xshotpix.com/">X SHOT</a> 2.0! I woud like to get this...i have hardly any pics with me and the grands because i take most of the pics!! ;( i need this!!hurry ends jan27th
<br />check out the other contest whie there also!
<br />Neat Solutions Review/Giveaway - 1/27
<br />The Bumble Collection Review/Giveaway - 1/27
<br />dapple Review/Giveaway - 1/26 -green cleaning!
<br />The Original Pot-Tee Prize Grab Bag Potty Training System 1-26
<br />LoveCharmz Review/Giveaway - 1/26 --Dangle bracelet with circle photo charm ( heavy chain) , nickel sized circle, heavy cable chain, sterling silver, adjustable 7-8"
<br />Priced at $130!!
<br />Just Be Review/Giveaway - 1/26 - win a t-shirt of your choice
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<br /><a href="http://www.lifestarringellieandeve.com/search/label/contests-giveaways">lifestarringellieandeve</a> has several contest going on now!!!
<br />info on website about them all!!here is what she has now to giveaway!!!
<br />1>Hasboro Tooth Tunes GIVEAWAY!!! ENDS JAN 15th
<br />2>KAH Couture and Baby Things By Jessica GIVEAWAY!!!
<br />Win a handcrafted wipes case and paci clip from KAHCouture as well as a pair of baby shoes of your choice from Baby Things By Jessica
<br />3>HomeStudio2 GIVEAWAY!!!
<br />You have a chance to win a songbird pocket mirror and a set of 6 magnets from HomeStudio2.ENDS JAN 18TH AT 8:00 AM EST
<br />4>Carry You GIVEAWAY!!!
<br />Enter to win your choice of any stroller accessory made by Carry You! jan 20
<br />5>Enter to win a Valentine's onesie from Happy Panda ends jan 19th
<br />6>Enter to win a Yummy Mummy pouch from Bambina ends jan 21
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<br /><a href="http://www.drinktoglow.com/blog/?p=1102">drinktoglow-enter here</a>
<br />win this!!!!
<br />camp for Butts box from Mama Mio
<br />Jakfish hoody
<br />Stott Pilates Prenatal and Post-Natal Pilates DVDs
<br />Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga (and Short Forms) DVDs from Jennifer Wolfe
<br />Total Value = over $300!
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<br /><a href=""></a>betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-66301868343136316322009-01-12T14:39:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:42:37.519-08:00Jesus~the peace in the storm/ monday giveawaysevening readers,,i will be updating the post through the evening with contest on bottom,so stay tuned.When trials or worries want to weigh me down,i always ask Jesus to be the Peace in my Storms,i saw this ..It is so beautiful i wanted to share with you.borrowed from <a href="http://www.melashenko.com/lyrics/peacein.html">melashenko</a> ...<br />THANKS TO ALL READERS WHO LEAVE ME A COMMENT OR EMAIL...FOLLOWERS ALSO! <br />Betty r.~Simply Southern<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /> "Peace In The Midst Of The Storm"<br /><br /><br />When the world that I've been living in collapses at my feet<br />When my life is shattered and torn<br />Though I'm windswept and battered, I can cling to His cross<br />And find peace in the midst of the storm<br /><br />There is peace in the midst of my storm-tossed life<br />Oh, there's an anchor, there's a rock to cast my faith upon<br />Jesus rides in my vessel, so I'll fear no alarm<br />He gives me peace in the midst of my storm<br /><br />When in twenty-four short hours, years of living are brought to moments<br />And when life's final picture is taking form<br />In the dark room of my suff'ring there's a light comes shining through! (shining through)<br />He gives me peace in the midst of my storm<br /><br />For there is wonderful peace in the midst of my storm-tossed life<br />Oh, there's an anchor, there's a rock to cast my faith upon<br />Jesus rides in my vessel, so I'll fear no alarm<br />He gives me peace in the midst, perfect peace in the midst<br />Peace in the midst of my storm, peace in the storm<br /> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />THANK YOU JESUS FOR ALWAYS BEING THE PEACE IN MY STORMS,,SMALL AND LARGE..<br />BETTY<br /><br />________________________________________________________________________________<br />_________________________________________________________________________________<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stylelist.com/blog/20">style list</a> <br /><br /><br /> One lucky winner will receive <br /><br />Monica's gorgeous Image Case <br /><br />necklace.<br /><br />Here are some details about this <br /><br />amazing piece: <br /><br />-Sterling silver<br />-Crafted in signature floral <br /><br />pattern<br />-Charm is 1" X 11/16" <br />-Cord is 16" black leather<br />-To be worn image side down, <br />keeping photo close to your heart<br />The comment must be left before JAN 16TH!<br /><br /> <br />===================<br /><a href="http://dcroseallaboutcakes.blogspot.com/2008/12/100-post-plus-1.html">DCRose at All About Cakes</a> is having a fantastic giveaway in honor of her 100th post!<br /><br />She is giving away a Betty Crocker 200 Piece Decorator Kit!!<br />(Actually 200 pieces because she added an extra set)<br /><br />The amazing 100 Piece Betty Crocker® Decorator Kit includes everything you need to create beautiful, perfectly decorated cakes and desserts, just like a professional. The secret is in the multi-directional applicator. Simply insert the disposable bag, fill with icing, attach the nozzle, and select the perfect applicator tip. Then, just point and squeeze. It's so easy, you can do it with one hand! But that is not all! She ordered the bonus set too! So in addition you get:<br />*60 more bags<br />*20 decorator sculpting combs<br />*6 large tips<br />*5 new stencils<br />*Carrying case<br />*Storage bag for letter tiles<br />*Tri star tip and more<br /><br />Entries are accepted until January 30th, 2009<br /><br /> This lady has some mouth watering recipes on her site,look them over and do some baking!!! I want to try orange zest cake..yum yum..<br />YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!!! <a href="http://dcroseallaboutcakes.blogspot.com/2008/12/100-post-plus-1.html">DCRose at All About Cakes-enter here</a><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Just wanted to introduce you here to a fellow blogger! <a href="http://nativeamericanmomma.blogspot.com/">native american momma</a> She has a very comfy blog and she also does graphics and designs..check her out!<br /><br />!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><a href="http://ragggedyangel.blogspot.com/2009/01/wintertime-giveaway.html">ragggedyangel</a> You can win an electric tart warmer, framed stitchery, and a pack of soy melts in the scent of your choice..This is a very cute set!So head over and enter.<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://1stopmomgiveaways.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img width="125" height="125" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3033075981_2f7fa2e478_o.jpg"/></a><br /><a href="http://1stopmomgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/01/coombs-family-farms-maple-syrup-review.html">1stopmomgiveaways-enter here</a><br />Coombs Family Farms Maple Syrup Review and Giveaway ..How would you like to try some organic pancake mix and pure maple syrup from Coombs Family Farms? Thanks to Momfuse, 2 readers will win a gift box from Coombs Family Farms,,yum,yum...<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://1stopmomgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/01/country-bobs-all-purpose-sauce-review.html">1stopmomgiveaways-win uncle bobs here</a> How would you like to win 2 bottles of Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce? Country Bob is generously giving 2 readers two bottles of All Purpose Sauce each<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://themomreviews.blogspot.com/2009/01/tiny-prints-giveaway.html">themomreviews</a> they have a wonderful giveaway for you, one (1) lucky reader will get a $50 gift certificate to use at Tiny Prints!! Thank you!<br /><br /><a href="http://themomreviews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Therapeutic Reviews and Giveaways" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b154/atandrade1/therapeutic-button.jpg"/></a><br />=======================================================<br /><a href="http://shane-natalie.blogspot.com/2009/01/huge-paisley-lane-giveaway.html">shane-natalie-enter to win this beautiful jewelry package here!</a> <br />In honor of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5564557">Paisley Lane's</a> first clearance sale shes having a sweet giveaway. she is giving away a package full of Paisley Lane jewelry made especially for the winner. The package will include a necklace and earring set, a bracelet and earring set and three pairs of earrings. (Including the sterling silver earrings shown on site .) Total prize worth over $100. Pick some pieces for you and some to give as gifts throughout the year. better hurry! ends jan 19th!<br /><br /><a href="http://shane-natalie.blogspot.com/ " target="_blank"><img alt=" Natalie’ssentiments" src="http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/paisleylane/nataliessentiments.jpg "/></a><br />=====================================================<br /><br />You really need to head over to <a href="http://chrysti.wordpress.com/">chrysti's</a> ! you can win <a href="http://www.couragetocreate.com/michele.php">Michele Beschen's</a> Courage to Create with Paint DVD,Michele Beschen's Courage to Create with Jewelry DVD<br />,YBNRML Leather Cuff Bracelet SIGNED by Michele,New Brunswick retro license plate belt buckle- SIGNED by Michele!betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-81792669665724639142009-01-11T05:40:00.000-08:002009-01-11T16:39:52.440-08:00Heating cost,Ramblings and GiveawaysHappy Lord's Day readers!<br /> I hope your weekend is going well.Mine is good,could feel better..but....The boys are with their mom this weekend since i have felt bad so had some me time.Most of that was spent on here.lol<br /> The rain came in last night for a few hours and now the cold will move in during the day.Suppose to be yucky all this week with everyday being a little colder than the last right on thru sunday.I don't know about you but i am ready for spring.aaahh yes..Flowers blooming,the gardening,herbs all around.My time of year.Everything is renewed.<br /> Not too mention the heat cost.I am gratedul i have a fireplace.So cutting wood is my hardest part but so many people rely on oil and propane.It is so high.I am pretty sure there are a lot of people who can't afford to stay warm this year and my heart goes out to them.The electricity bill for a central unit is unreal as well.Maybe things will get better down the road and they will if it is not time for the lord to return.If it is ....well it will get better when he gets here.. ;)<br /> Contest and giveaways below readers..please leave me a comment and i'll return the favor...<br /> >>>>>update:::just got in from Church and it was great!Nothing like the support and love of your church family.Some bad news i found out another friend has lung cancer!That is three now...;( way too many chemicals and additives were poured out on my generation! ..jim,he is 50.charles is 51 and linda is 45...sad sad....too much cancer everywhere!!!say a prayer if you would for them..<br /><br />Have a great Day and God Bless..<br /><br />Betty R~Simply Southern<br />Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!<br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thestorysiren.com/2008/02/study-series-giveaway.html">The Story Siren</a> HAS AN AWESOME SET OF BOOKS UP! make sure you go by and enter to get your hands on these.One lucky winner will be the owner of not one, but three books! Poison Study, Magic Study and Fire Study all by Maria V. Snyder!ends march 1st!<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://macleanspace.blogspot.com/2009/01/season-arc-giveaway.html">Macleanspace</a> announced is the very first MacLeanSpace contest! Comment there (or anywhere on the blog) between now and January 15th to be entered to win a signed ARC of the book, The Season!<br />========================================================<br />Win a handmade doll from <a href="http://cathroncountrydesigns.typepad.com/cathron_country_designs/2009/01/give-away.html">cathroncountrydesigns</a> ends next sunday<br />========================================================<br />Win a TuTu from <a href="http://patrizziagundich.blogspot.com/2009/01/friday-giveaway.html">patrizziagundich</a> . all ends the 19th!<br />=======================================================<br /><a href="http://maricelv.blogspot.com/2009/01/first-year-plus-giveaway.html">maricelv</a> is celebrating her one year blog and giving her readers some nice crafts! check her out!ends jan 15th<br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://robolady.blogspot.com/2009/01/400th-post-give-away.html">robolady</a> has a 400th Post give Away!<br /> What are they going to give away???<br />a RoboJunker Calendar, Valued at 14.50 this is a cool,calendar!Full of beautiful color photo's taken by fellow junkers, in their junking travels.<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://sherrifoxman.typepad.com/daily_party_dish/2009/01/inauguration-day-party-giveaway-take-two.html">sherrifoxman</a> win either bush or obama inauguration-day party goodies-ends jan 13th!<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://theysayimnuts.blogspot.com/2008/12/100-ta-da.html">theysayimnuts-enter here</a> (from the site!!!))<br />Ok, Here is post #100. And my new look for my blog for 2009. I hope you like it. I enjoyed the energy that it seemed to have. Let me know if there are elements I should add or that you have links to that I may enjoy. Thanks.<br /><br />So for #100 I have to give you a little something. <br />So I propose to give you 100 items. Yes 100!<br />This is a grab box of 100 things. It will be an assortment of things that even I am unsure of at this time. I will let this drawing take place on the 15th of January 2009. That gives me two weeks to come up with 100 things. HA HA.In the meantime I will start your box of 100 things. I know there will be chocolate in it. Oh how we love chocolate! And I am sure that I can add a few more exciting things. Hummm, dvds, candles, coffee, tea, books, bath goodies.......the list could go on and on. What do you want in your box of 100 items? I think I need to get a really big box.<br /><br />enter above on link<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://poprs.blogspot.com/2009/01/poprs-new-years-giveaway-unleashed.html">poprs.blogspot</a> we're picking Five Grand Prize Winners. Each winner scores a complete set of Pop'rs...All Eight Flavors! ...and T-Shirts for the family!<br />ends tonight,,hurry!<br />=======================================================<br /><a href="http://barelydomesticmama.blogspot.com/2009/01/trendy-tadpole-giveaway-my-first.html">barelydomesticmama</a> Want to win a shirt from <a href="http://www.thetrendytadpole.com/">Trendy Tadpole?!</a> <br />One winner will receive a shirt of their choice!<br /><a href="http://barelydomesticmama.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img alt="Barely Domestic Mama" src="http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo345/BarelyDomestic/BarelyDomesticMama.jpg"/></a><br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://thelook4less.blogspot.com/2009/01/balenciaga-giant-city-handbag-giveaway.html">thelook4less</a> win a giant city handbag!ends jan 16th<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/bannersnack-flash-banner-creator-giveaway-comment-win/">hongkiat.comwin flash banner creator</a><br />BannerSnack is an online tool that allow users to create banners (flash banners in particular) easily and export them in .SWF format. Even if you barely know Adobe Flash, you too can have a attractive flash banner. BannerSnack make text effects, transitions and other animations easy. Check out more examples of what you can do with BannerSnack.<br /><br />And for every good web tool, there’s free tryout and paid version. BannerSnack is no different, but here at Hongkiat, we are giving out 5 BannerSnack Premium Plus memberships (worth $149/year) to readers. You might also want to compare what premium plus can do apart from the rest.enter above.Contest ends next Monday, 19th January.<br /><br /><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://preciouspeas.blogspot.com/2009/01/snuggle-bug-baby-boutique-disney.html">precious peas</a> is having a Disney Celebration and is giving away a darling Minnie Outfit of your choice to one lucky reader. For your chance to win visit Snuggle Bug Baby Boutique (click on link above)jan 17th deadline<br /><br/><a><a border="0" href="http://hipposcraps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/customhipposcraps/JamiesPeciousPeas/Jamiesbutton.jpg"/></a><br/></a><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.3kidsandus.com"><img src="http://www.3kidsandus.com/images/bloggybabyshower.png"/></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3kidsandus.com/2009/01/04/littlemissmatched-get-your-funk-on-review-giveaway/">3kidsandus.com-enter the giveaway!</a> <br />Win It:<br />LittleMissMatched has provided a special treat for not one, but TWO of my readers. Two readers will get to pick out their very own 3-pack of funkalicous miss-matched socks for their baby or toddler.<br />==<br /><a href="http://3kidsandus.com/2009/01/07/new-moon-girls-giveaway/">3kidsandus</a> win the New Moon Girls Membership Package! Ends 1/15<br />=======================================================<br /><br /><a href="http://copycatforest.com/?p=102">copycatforest</a> win an awesome book,choclate,coffee warmer and a bookmark! (((((this is definately a contest for me readers!!!)i am crossing fingers on this one..;) ends jan 16<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.twilightations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Twilightations" width="200" src="http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd340/lyssabz/giveawaysbutton.jpg" height="130"/></a><br />"Bring in the Twilight" New Years Giveaways! For the next 6 weeks (and maybe more) I will be hosting 2 giveaways a week showcasing the most fabulous Twilight shops.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.twilightations.blogspot.com/">www.TwiLightations-enter here</a> HAS A SUPER PARTY GOING ON! todays contest is sponsored by <a href="http://www.jd1360.etsy.com/">Jennifer who owns a shop called Dee Designs.</a> The prize? Your choice from her shop!! That is an amazing prize!!ends January 15th <br /><a href="http://www.twilightations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Twilightations" width="177" src="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa312/jblazin2000/twilightations1.jpg" height="130"/></a><br />whie you are there enter the other contest as well!<br />win a handmade sign!<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.mommygoggles.com/2009/01/06/take-your-memories-with-you-with-sandisk/">mommygoggles</a> Would you like to win an<br />8GB SanDisk Cruzer Gator USB Flash Drive? then click for mommy goggles!<br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />=======================================================<br /><a href=""></a> <br />=====================================================<br /><br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-58288786106858979742009-01-10T20:39:00.000-08:002009-01-10T20:54:59.251-08:00Do we still trust in God? giveaway list<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAB74Mt7NsrG8shMja9mf_gRF9Atbthg7xQlVP92MK79hB_Y8sVCKka6HHq4XDjnMkPGt2wgWx9DzbH8z6FP-nJerpLlGug8RIludmyHbyPnN-xG3RQwO0luBTYykka4ShrdEKE1McQfH/s400/bus200.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAB74Mt7NsrG8shMja9mf_gRF9Atbthg7xQlVP92MK79hB_Y8sVCKka6HHq4XDjnMkPGt2wgWx9DzbH8z6FP-nJerpLlGug8RIludmyHbyPnN-xG3RQwO0luBTYykka4ShrdEKE1McQfH/s400/bus200.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Do we still trust in God?<br />It happened with such subtlety that we scarcely noticed. Americans as employees, employers, and conservative stewards bought into a financial system disguised as our future security. This system, on which so many banked now lies in a virtual heap with grave questions regarding its recovery. It has showed its vulnerability and fleeting worth. It is a stark reminder that there is only one in whom we can trust. There is no safety in anything but God alone—in every area of our lives—including our futures, our jobs, and our retirements.<br /><br />Today’s economic news seems nothing but bad heaped upon bad. Sales are down. Gas prices are up. Businesses are closing. Just this week, a major hospital in my town laid off 150 workers–mostly nurses who in the past felt very secure in their line of work. While many experts staunchly avoid the R-word (recession) to describe our present time, others have skipped right over this lesser evil to say we are headed for nothing short of a Depression. The stock market looks bleak and many bemoan great losses from their investment portfolios. Retirees are rightfully concerned. Those close to retirement are frightened and discouraged and working people across the country have retreated into a depressed economic state.<br /><br />Our federal bills, emblazoned with “In God We Trust,” attest so boldly a God this nation has largely forgotten in its finances. The money motto testifies of a time when our founding fathers really did rely on God. They were building a new nation from nothing and recognized the blessing of sustenance. Today, complacency has replaced conviction and pension plans have quietly but surely usurped our trust in God as Provider. The enemy works stealthily and in secret and it seems he has found some semblance of success as Americans blanch in the aftermath of a tanking financial market. Christians, in particular, should take note as what they had become convinced was secure loses hold.<br /><br />With hearts open to Him, we sing, “I Surrender All.” But do we really? In times like these, the kaleidoscope turns and we are shifted to a new and uncomfortable place where we must examine whether or not we have, in fact, surrendered all.<br /><br />A Litmus Test<br />If you have lost your job or significant investment income, compare your general feelings of security from before the loss to now. On a scale of one to ten (ten being very secure), rank how you felt when your job or investments seemed safe. What was your general outlook on your future, your retirement, and your comfort level in life? Did your paycheck or monthly statements bring a sense of peace?<br /><br />Next, rank how you feel now (with one being very insecure). In the absence of a job or a large fund, do you feel slightly adrift or unsure?<br /><br />A large variation between the two scales may indicate an area where God can do some repair. Being so identified with our livelihood, no matter how great or small, that we flail without the assurance of it points to modern day idol worship. God told us to have no other gods before him. Our pensions, stocks and jobs are not our assurance—He is. One who got this right was a friend who invests in various ventures and funds. When asked how he was doing in light of the economy, he replied, “I’m doing great. My money is not.” He clearly exhibited a separation from earthly wealth, that money or lack of it, would not alter who he was or his God-calling.<br /><br />If it Never Comes Again<br />When financial markets fall, most expect that with time they will recover. Analysts tell Americans to hold tight and wait out the slide. Christian, let me ask, what if the market never recovers? If you have held a semblance of peace because retirement is still years away or you have a secure job, it could be argued that submission to God as provider is not yet complete.<br /><br />Until we are prepared to give every earthly possession over to Him and still find peace, joy, and grace, without worry, through His son, Jesus Christ, we are not acknowledging Him as Jehovah-Jireh. It’s a tall order but one He gently admonishes us toward in Matthew 6:34. Jesus said not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Just prior to that, he tells us to seek first the kingdom of God and…all these things shall be added. He has our needs close to His heart and if we do our part, He will do His.<br /><br />Many of us will struggle as we define these things that are added. God’s definition surely differs from ours. Most Americans trust in over-abundant provision when viewed in the global scope. Countless millions live with great joy and provision in what we would consider squalor. Could we, if pressed, continue to live and trust God in those conditions? Of course! Would it be comfortable? Most likely not. But He promised that our needs would be met.<br /><br />Security Redefined<br />If and when the financial markets recover, we, as Christians, need to reevaluate our participation in them. Beth Moore, renowned author of many bible studies once said, “There is nothing more dangerous than friendly captivity. ” Why? Because it never remains friendly. Has the nation’s financial system lulled us into trusting it over our God? In 1 Timothy 6:17 he said, “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.” His word is clear. Nothing is certain, and he makes a point to name our riches specifically. No job, no pension plan, no 401k, nor any investment will reap the return of your trust in God.<br /><br />Does this mean Christians should avoid investments in our country’s financial markets altogether? Of course not. It simply casts God’s spotlight upon our hearts and questions the understanding that all treasure on earth, no matter how carefully built and stored, is temporal. We can live with or without it through our trust in Jesus Christ, our Lord.<br /><br />Let God work his gentle correction today and let’s return to believing, with all our being, that it is “In God We Trust.”<br />borrowed from:::<a href="http://www.christianpf.com/in-god-we-still-trust/">christianpf</a><br /><br />Betty R~Simply Southern<br /><br />"Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!"<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href="http://www.babybeblesseddolls.com/">baby be blessed dolls</a> please take a moment to go by and visit here!It will inspire you.It is not a giveaway or contest..It does remind us of the best freebie in the world!!!Gods love for us...salvation<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAB74Mt7NsrG8shMja9mf_gRF9Atbthg7xQlVP92MK79hB_Y8sVCKka6HHq4XDjnMkPGt2wgWx9DzbH8z6FP-nJerpLlGug8RIludmyHbyPnN-xG3RQwO0luBTYykka4ShrdEKE1McQfH/s400/bus200.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAB74Mt7NsrG8shMja9mf_gRF9Atbthg7xQlVP92MK79hB_Y8sVCKka6HHq4XDjnMkPGt2wgWx9DzbH8z6FP-nJerpLlGug8RIludmyHbyPnN-xG3RQwO0luBTYykka4ShrdEKE1McQfH/s400/bus200.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://lynnettekraft.blogspot.com/2009/01/announcing-fun-giveaway-baby-be-blessed.html">lynnettekraft-win a baby be blessed doll!</a><br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br />=======================================================<br /><a href=""></a> <br />=====================================================betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-83648883318215383122009-01-10T12:32:00.000-08:002009-01-10T18:44:57.224-08:00Free Kodak Prints-Giveaways .Hurry!Came across some more giveaways i wanted to share.Please take a moment to comment and let me know u came by.Doesn't take but a second to say hello.I know by the tracks your coming by,say hi,i'll return the love...<br /><br />God Bless Us All.<br /><br />Betty R.~Simply Southern<br />Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.grocerypricebooks.com/grocerypriceblog/kodak-deals/new-kodak-gallery-offers-2">New Kodak Product offers</a> This is only for new accounts...you get 75 free 4x6 prints.You must pay shipping but this is still a great deal!!!!hurry must order by jan 31st!<br />========================================================<br />Just went by <a href="http://onestopboyshop.com/blog/?p=480">onestopboyshop-enter here</a><br /> in on a giveaway she has going on...I like the name!Because I am grateful to our military GIVEAWAY!I’d like to take a minute in this new year to thank our military. The men and women that make up our armed forces are husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, sons and daughters. They’re risking themselves for one of the most selfless things a person can do. They’re protecting our country and the freedoms that we enjoy.The winner will get to take their pick of one of these Camouflage items in my store!<br />is that not cool? hurry on over!<br /><a href="http://www.onestopboyshop.com" target="_blank"><img alt="One Stop Boy Shop" src="http://www.onestopboyshop.com/ads/blogbutton.jpg"/></a><br /><br />make sure you bookmark her and return!The clothes are great and at a good price!!!!<br />========================================================<br /><a href=""></a> cmarchuska is offering one lucky readerof the funky monkey a christine dress. You'll enjoy it!<br /><a href="http://www.susannahbananaboutique.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x209/our2gr8kids/GetAttachment.jpg"/></a><a href="http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x209/our2gr8kids/GetAttachment.jpg" target="_blank"> </a><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://susannahbananaboutique.blogspot.com/search/label/Giveaway">funky monkey-enter here</a><br /><br />Tiny Tag Designs would like to offer one of my lucky readers a 2 tag personalized necklace! A $54 value!ends jan 16th<br /><br />=======================================================<br />Koola Koalas Kids Company Giveaway!<br />One lucky winner will receive:<br />~Mokopuna - Bloomers Ruby<br />~Mokopuna - Beanie Ruby<br />~Mokopuna - Booties Ruby<br />From Koola Koalas Kids Company!<br />How to win : You need to click and visit <a href="http://www.koolakoalas.com/home.htm">koolakoalas</a> then come back and leave a comment and tell me what your favorite item is! Want another entry? Blog about this giveaway and leave a post that you did and where. You can also subscribe to my blog or be a follower or grab my button for additional entries. Winner will be picked using random.org. Contest will end January 16, 2009 9:00 PM EST.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=225353028153323210&postID=8435982358395290131">Frugal Mommy Of 2 girls--enter to win here!</a> <br />=====================================================<br /><br /><a href=""></a> Softress Review And Giveaway <br />SoftBaby is:<br /><br />Gentle and effective for relieving baby dry skin and infant eczema. <br />A natural baby oil with no fragrances or essential oils–safe for the youngest babies <br />she is so impressed with them that she want to give her readers as much of a chance to win these products as they can get. Working with <a href="http://www.softress.com/index.php">Softress</a> she have been offered 4 products, 2 SoftHands and 2 SoftBaby, to give away to her readers. So for this giveaway there will be 4 winners! Two for each product. See rules to enter:<br /><a href="http://thedirtytshirt.com/?p=2020">thedirtytshirt-enter now</a><br /><a href="http://thedirtytshirt.com" target="_blank" title="The Dirty Shirt"><img src="http://thedirtytshirt.com/images/125x125.jpg"></a></p><br /><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.lifestarringellieandeve.com/2009/01/friday-review_09.html">life starring ellie and eve</a> has several contest going on right now!<br />Eric Carle<br />-Melaleuca Products<br />-Tooth Tunes<br />-Wipes Case, Paci Clip & Shoes<br /><br /><a href=""></a><br />-Pocket Mirror and Magnets<br /><a href=""></a><br />+++<br />-Carry You Stroller Accessory<br /><a href=""></a><br />+++<br /><br />AND GET THIS...<br />TODAY she IS posting the first of her VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAYS......GO PEOPLE GO!!!! ;)<br />HAPPY PANDA GIVEAWAY!!!- <a href="http://www.lifestarringellieandeve.com/2009/01/happy-panda-baby-clothes-valentines.html">lifestarringellieandeve-WIN PANDA!</a><br />WOW!!!!! ENDS JAN 19TH<br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.mommymattersblog.com/2009/01/tosga-giveaway.html">mommymattersblog</a> a lucky commenter will receive this just for leaving a comment there!<br />Beth Moore Praying God's Word Devotional Journal..hurry!<br /><br />========================================================<br /><a href="http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/contests/giveaway-win-prizes-from-the-beast-starring-patrick-swayze.php">filmschoolrejects</a><br />win this!!!<br />The Swayze Bad Ass Pack<br /><br />The Beast T-Shirt <br />The Beast Hat <br />The Beast Jacket <br />Point Break DVD <br />Road House DVD <br />The Swayze Kind Love Pack<br /><br />The Beast T-Shirt <br />The Beast Hat <br />The Beast Jacket <br />Ghost DVD <br />Dirty Dancing DVD <br />ends in a few days! hurry<br />=======================================================<br /><a href="http://evolvingmommy.blogspot.com/2009/01/magentstreet-baby-review-and-giveaway.html">evolvingmommy</a> has a giveaway in progress! <br />Okay so in honor of the new year, getting organized and giving you the motivation to send some mail to the people you love, <a href="http://www.magnetstreet.com/store/home/market/524">MagnetStreet Baby</a> has generously offered to give 3 of my lucky readers 100 personalized address labels and seals! Whew, That's a lot of mail! enter above ends jan 15th!<br /><br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://www.summertimeandaglassoflemonade.com/2009/01/midnight-blue-studios-you-choose-pair.html">summertime and a glass of lemonade</a> along with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6523824">Midnight Blue Studios </a> have a sweet contest for you!<br />One winner will have the choice of a pair of earrings, handcrafted from silver and polished stone, or a set of four notecards with the image of their choice! The winner will get to choose the earrings or the image (excluding limited editions) that they would like from those currently available in the Midnight Blue Studios etsy shop website. <br /><a href="http://www.summertimeandaglassoflemonade.com" target="_blank"><img alt="Summertime and a Glass of Lemonade" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ZDyM-dBet2QpiJRPBhWAYvKI61hmDDPfTpip7Kr_yFSGNiz1ljaBUYT_UdI5D5iAlP2HPMgPpcjWQNjCPGLfqlQq-iJc_2sqIV7-eb00XyTTzCNuoClFtiDJwjfl_msGW0PVJ4e7izbe/s200/Button.png"/></a><br />contest ends jan 22nd!<br /><br />ALSO~~~~~~~~<br /><a href="http://www.summertimeandaglassoflemonade.com/2008/12/wood-shop-wooden-bowl-giveaway.html">summertimeandaglassoflemonade.com</a> HAS FOR US A BEAUTIFUL WOODEN BOWL FROM..<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6598263">The Wood Shop! ends jan 18th</a> <br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://itsnotthebandihateitstheirfans.blogspot.com/2009/01/contest-dinosaur-bones-prize-pack.html">itsnotthebandihateitstheirfans</a> win 1) A pair of passes to the show at The Horseshoe Tavern on January 17th<br />2) A copy of the Dinosaur Bones' debut EP<br />3) A few ultra-cool collectable Dinosaur Bones pins<br />4) A limited edition show poster<br />ends jan 15th<br />=====================================================<br /><br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://www.bloodofthemuse.com/search/label/giveaways">bloodofthemuse</a> has several tempting contest up!!! win The Glister!!!!while you are there check out the other contest,you can win hotter than hell,city of refuge and more!These are some awesome reads!!!!!<br />about refuge~~~two very different families, one black and one white--as they are uprooted from New Orleans to Houston and Chicago, and as they slowly find a way to piece their lives back together in the wake of the disaster. Gripping, compulsively readable, full of unforgettable characters, City of Refuge is sure to be one of the most talked-about books of the year.<br /><br /><br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://popwreckoning.com/2009/01/08/flight-of-the-conchords-dvd-giveaway/">popwreckoning</a> win this..The Prize Pack includes:<br />01. Season one of “Flight of the Conchords” on DVD<br />02. An FOTC notebook<br />03. An FOTC guitar pick<br />04. An FOTC poster and FOTC postcards<br />ends jan 20th<br />=====================================================<br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://jettyandellasmama.blogspot.com/2009/01/give-away.html">jettyandellasmama-enter here</a> oh i want this!! ;)<br /> enter to win! This month will be for a handmade earthenware necklace. The winner gets to pick which necklace they prefer. Both are handmade by me out of earthenware clay and hand-carved stamps. After the bisque firing they are stained with an underglaze and then multiple coats of translucent glaze is applied. The turquoise cross is 18" and the pendant is about 1" with a red glass accent bead. The OM symbol pendant is 2" in diameter and 18" cord. <br /><br /><br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://rockinmama.net/2009/01/08/vaseline-clinical-therapy-giveaway/">rockinmama</a> two bottles of Clinical Therapy to giveaway to one lucky reader..giveaway ends jan 23rd.<br />=====================================================<br />=====================================================<br /><a href="http://rockinmama.net/category/giveaway/">rockinmama</a> has 5 copies of the great polar bear adventure to giveaway!!!! ends jan 23rd...<br /><a href="http://rockinmama.net"><img style="border:none;" src="http://rockinmama.net/images/button.jpg" alt="Rockin Mama" /></a><br />make sure while you are there..you enter these as well from ROCKINMAMA!!!!!<br />3 lucky readers will win a copy of Closing the Ring-ENDS JAN 23RD!<br /><br />pledge giveaway!<br />and this one closes tonight so HURRY!!!!!!!<br />Win a copy of Zenses Ocean and Rainforest DS games from Rockin’ Mama<br />=====================================================<br />=====================================================<br /><a href=""></a> <br />=====================================================<br />=====================================================<br /><a href=""></a> <br />=====================================================betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-77961931955291711772009-01-10T06:02:00.000-08:002009-01-10T09:39:43.503-08:00Dr. gave me two days off, Got to have giveaways!Morning all,<br />I am starting my own giveaways from this blog here next month,kicking off with clothing i think...so stay tuned for that..If you are not following do that,on twitter as well.Will earn extra entries!!!!<br /><br />Well i broke down and went to Dr. last night finally.We did chest xrays and a breathing treatment.The pneumonia i feared was not there,nor fluid in the lungs but did have wheezing and irritation.He prescribed zpac and some steroids to bring down the swelling and inflammation.Then gave me a slip for 2 days off.I'm like Doc,I am already at home..lol...(i work part time at home also!) .He said i am not to do nothing at all for 2 days ..either in the bed or setting around.Drink lots of fluids and eat as good as i can.If no better by Monday i am to go back to my dr.WELL....That gives me a excuse to sit in here and type,type,type.. ;)<br />I laugh about it but i am having some serious issues with my chest,breathing,esophagus, etc...Not sure what's wrong but it don't feel good.<br />Rain moving back in today and cooler weather starts tomorrow night.Suppose to be the coldest days we have had yet by the end of the week.They are venturing to say ,a very small possibility of snow by next Friday!We shall see that would be a rarity here in south central Alabama.<br />Don't let your guard down on the economy people.We here in America have a tendency to become sliders after we hear something over and over...Let's watch it close and be careful what you spend on.Please...Stay out of debt as much as you can and if you don't HAVE to have it..well maybe it can wait till a better time..If you do have a little extra(you will not need for a while) there are some good investments out there.A lot of stocks are very low right now.With some good advise and wise decisions,you may make some good returns in the long run!We had Lot's of new millionaires come out of the depression for this very reason..But at the same time a lot of people went broke..SO WISE AND PRAYERFUL DECISIONS...OK????<br /><br />I know you are looking for contest /giveaways so here you go.<br />AND PLEASE....i know by the traffic you are coming by ,reading and entering the contest.Please take time to say hello.The more comments,the bigger the prizes in coming months.Sponsors look at this.I take time to comment on the blogs i visit.Do that for me please.Some of these giveaways i post,i am not entering,i post them for you,hoping you may want to enter and to introduce you to new blogs.So please take just a moment to say hi!!!!It is quick i promise and i will return the favor to you...If you have a giveaway,let me know ..i will gladly add ....<br />Also i want to change the look..any ideas??<br /><br />have a great day!!!!<br />Betty R~Simply Southern<br />"Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!"<br /><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jollymom.com/2009/01/mod-mum-slings-review-and-giveaway.html">Jolly Mom-ENTER HERE</a><br /> Win it: <a href="http://www.modmum.com/">ModMum</a> has generously offered ONE Jolly Mom reader the chance of winning a sling! Winner chooses pattern.ENDS JAN 18TH!<br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href="http://thesuckieranch.blogspot.com/">soothie ranch-win the teething bling set</a><br /> Win It: Thanks to the generosity of Smart Mom Jewelry 5 (no, that's not a typo - 5!) of my lucky readers will win their very own Teething Bling gift set! So that as many people as possible can experience their very own Bling, If I draw a duplicate name, I will redraw for a unique winner. How can you enter? click above!ends jan 23<br />++While you are there,please don't miss this!Win a poncho,in size 2,for your little one..i entered ,would love to win it for summer or charlize mae!!!<a href="http://thesuckieranch.blogspot.com/">soothie ranch-win a poncho!</a> ends jan 23rd!<br />++AND!!!!<br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6941210322663887623&postID=5605575337052799878">Win It: I adore the convenience of my Kiddopotamus Trios Tote 3 in 1 Organizer, and thanks to the generosity of Organically Hatched, my readers now have the chance to win one as well! How can you enter?</a> ends jan 23rd!<br /><br /><a href="http://thesuckieranch.blogspot.com/">soothie ranch loves her readers!win this bath set!</a> <br />The oh-so-generous mompreneurs at Spa Time Baby want to give one of my readers their very own CozyCare Cape, CozyCare Cloth, and CozyCare Cap! That's right, you get one of each in the pattern of your choice! jan 23rd!<br /><br />other contest on site!!!<br />jack and lily shoes<br /> Long Sleeve T-Shirt and Pair of Pants in their choice of size!(jan 18th(<br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href="http://feistyfrugalandfabulous.blogspot.com/">feistyfrugalandfabulous win tinybigs</a> Do you have a baby with droopy drawers? Are there pants tucked away that are not being used because you can't stand to see them falling down on your baby? Would you like to win your very own TinyBigs in the design of your choice? ends jan16th<br />+++++++++++<br />enter her LemonHead contest here as well,you will win:<br />3 bandeez (1 from each size category on the site)<br />3 clipeez (color and style of the winner's choice)<br /><br /><a href="http://feistyfrugalandfabulous.blogspot.com/">feistyfrugalandfabulous lemonhead giveaway!</a><br /><br />whie you are there enter these giveaways also!!!<br />Cricket & Monkey Review and Giveaway~jan 14th<br />ShooShoos Review & Giveaway=jan 12th<br />WALL TALK is giving 1 lucky reader their choice of any WALL TALK quote! jan 15th<br />EarthLust - Review & Giveaway<br /><br /><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href="http://controllingchaosincanada.blogspot.com/">Controlling Chaos-win a sling</a> HAS SEVERAL contest up and running.make sure you go by and enter some!Contest will end January 18/2008 at 10pm==Would you like carry your child in style? Rockin' Baby would like to give the "Across The Universe" sling to one lucky winner!!!<br />+++<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ <br /><a href="http://controllingchaosincanada.blogspot.com/">controllingchaos-win</a> Win It: A Soldier's Flowers would like to send one of my readers a $20 Gift Certificate to their store!!<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ <br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2410501083925104008&postID=9135310981138979939&isPopup=true">My Organized Chaos </a> WIN IT: Lisa Leonard Designs would like to give one My Organized Chaos reader a $50 Gift certificate to use in her store! jan 14th<br /><br /><br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href="http://somethingsnappee.blogspot.com/">somethingsnappee</a> 2 lucky readers will win 2 bottles EACH of Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce.ends jan 19th<br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href="http://somethingsnappee.blogspot.com/">somethingsnappee</a> One lucky reader will win TWO bottles of Intensive Rescue™ Clinical Therapy™ Lotion in your choice of scented or unscented<br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a>betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-91131162577834391402009-01-09T06:16:00.000-08:002009-01-09T18:32:20.620-08:00Friday's Ramblings ~Giveaways!Good morning readers!Looking forward to the wekend? Be a kinda quiet one for me i think.Jeff is working days this weekend,so until after 9 pm,he is at work.Zack going over to his moms,boys are at their mom's,so i think i may have a ''me '' weekend..;)
<br /> I said maybe,it isn't here yet.lol.I still have not gotten over this ''flu''.3 weeks now!ARRGGG..Seems like everything is getting harder and harder to shake off.I am enjoying getting older for the most part,but health issues want to bum me out sometimes.I am checking into some natural herbs to detoxify.Any of you doing this?If so i would like to hear how this has /or has not helped you and any ideas....
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<br />You’re probably throwing away a source of all the little dishwashing scrubbies you’d ever need. Heather Solos of <a href="http://www.home-ec101.com/">home-ec101</a> suggests today’s tip: Rescue the netted plastic bags which usually hold the onions you bring home from the store. Remove the metal staple (and maybe add a rubber band to hold it all together), and you’re set. Since the bags aren’t marked for recycling, you’ve kept a bit of plastic out of the landfill — and saved money, too.
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<br />Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!
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<br />Just take a look at the contest going on right now!hurry and enter!
<br />Kids Lunch Box Cards & Bonus Giveaway(ends jan 15th~
<br />Slimpressions Shapewear & Bonus Giveaway!
<br />Tumbalina Every Day Gift Card Tin Giveaway!
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<br />Fly High Joy would like to offer one of my lucky readers an adult shirt of their choice. Please head on over to their site and tell me which shirt
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<br /><a href=""></a>Layers Clothing is a fun clothing company that strives to make comfortable, fashionable yet modest clothing at reasonable prices. Most of the clothing sold by Layers Clothing is very versatile and can be mixed, matched, and layered with a wide variety of different pieces. “Layer’s style is humble but edgy, sweet but sassy.” Layers Clothing’s current Winter 2008 Collections possesses many dresses, long and short sleeved shirts, cardigans, and skirts. In addition to their Winter collection, you can also find several basic pieces, which are sold year round.
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<br />Welcome to our first GIVEAWAY of 2009!GIVEAWAY: $75 gift certificate to use at Babies Showers By Mail to one lucky winner!
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<br />1>she has three copies of Beethoven's Big Break to give away to her readers!
<br />2>three copies of Eagle Eye to give away jan 30
<br />3>one copy of Kung Fu Panda : Legendary Warriors for the DS (ends jan 30(
<br />4>copy of Bratz Kidz to give away for the DS!jan 30
<br />5>three copies of Ghost Town to give away to my readers.jan 30
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<br /> 1>KP Creations is offering TWO lucky winners a pair of your choice OF SOCKS from their Etsy shop
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<br />4.own an Izzy On the Go Bag in their fabulous monkey print, a matching blanket and bib? Lucky you...here's your chance!
<br />5 < All Star Buddies would like to offer TWO lucky readers a Set of 7 All Star Buddies Plush Toys!
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<br />Win It: Dress-up Drawer Superhero Cape .This giveaway ends on Thursday, January 15th
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<br />First, Photogreetings has generously donated a customized birthday invitation design (any gender or age) for your child! Her designs are adorable!
<br />Second, Blackbird Letterpress has donated this awesome Sweet Cake Birthday Flag to spruce up your party decorations!
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<br /><a href="http://susannahbananaboutique.blogspot.com/2009/01/star-kids.html">funky monkey-star kids giveaway!</a> Here is your chance to win a Snack & Play Travel Tray of your own!
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<br />Marina at Baby Boomba has generously offered our readers the chance to win a Button Style Chocolate Organic Hideout! How can you win?
<br /><a href="http://thesuckieranch.blogspot.com/2009/01/into-new-year-baby-boomba.html">The Soothie Ranch=click here!</a>
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We only have 2 grocery stores in Florala,this is the one we find better deals in i am afraid... ;( i do hope it survives!!! we need it....<br /><br /> Join in on some contest....OH!!!!! and please look back 1 blog and sign the petition to save handcrafted items and this also means second hand stores as well!!will also spill right into garage sales and places like ebay!!!Please people take this law seriously and lets all stand together..We can fight this!!!!while there is still time.I ask you please to take a moment and do this....<br /><br />May God bless us all again,<br />Betty R.~Simply Southern<br />Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!<br /><br />click on my twitter button on the side and join me there!<br /><br />___________________________________________________________________________________<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.momstakeonthings.com/?p=2379">momstakeonthings</a> has a Vaseline Clinical Therapy giveaway in progress! ends jan 18th!<br />seline® Intensive Therapy Clinical Therapy™ lotion is a prescription-strength lotion that is available without a prescription. It provides 60% more moisture than a prescription lotion, and is not greasy, watered down or too thick. Clinical Therapy is available as both lightly fragranced and unfragranced, and works to help reduce itching caused by dry skin, and to even heal extremely dry skin.<br /><br />Clinical Therapy locks in moisture on your skin and enhances its ability to heal itself. With regular use, the lotion will keep working for you, even if you miss a day.<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.momof3girls.net/?p=2690">mom of 3</a> check this out!ends 1-14 mabels labels giveaway!<br />Well, courtesy of The Giveaway Connection, she has an opportunity for one of you to be able to try out Mabel’s Labels as well! I have a Camp/School Pack, which is a $34.00 value and consists of 15 Sticky Labels, 40 Iron-Ons or 50 Tag Mates™, 8 Shoe Labels, and 2 Bag Tags, to give away. The labels are dishwasher/microwave-safe and UV resistant, and the clothing labels are laundry safe. hurry now,these are really cool to have with kids!<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />Tell Me A Story Review And Giveaway ~The stories are from far and wide:<br /><br />The Tortoise and the Magic Drum is a Nigerian tale <br />The Poet and the Dragon is a Chinese tale <br />Kerplunk is an Australian tale <br />The Elephants Reward is an East Indian tale <br />The Talking Cat is a French Canadian tale <br />Coyote’s Gift is a Native American tale <br />The Cricket’s Song is a Guatemalan tale <br />This giveaway will run through midnight on January 16<br /><a href="http://thedirtytshirt.com/?p=1953">thedirtytshirt-click now</a><br /><br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br />honestech VHS to DVD Deluxe 3.0 is a revolutionary software that allows the easy and simple production of DVD/CD movies. Videotapes can deteriorate over time. Deteriorated videos will have color bleed, white specks, and other distortions. Don’t risk this happening to your home video collection! WIN IT!!!!This giveaway will run through midnight on January 16,<br /><a href="http://thedirtytshirt.com/?p=1985#comments">thedirtytshirt</a><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />Happy Green Bee Review and Giveaway -Ends- 1/18 <a href="http://barefoot-mommy.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-green-bee-review-and-giveaway.html">barefoot-mommy-click here</a><br />YOU should buy Organic,<br />Happy Green Bee has offered one BarefootMommies reader a chance to win a pair of tights of their own!<br /><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://barefoot-mommy.blogspot.com/">Barefoot Mommy</a> Spa Time Baby Giveaway 1/18 these great ladies want to give one to a Barefoot Mommy!<br />You get a CozyCare Cape, Cap & Cloth of the YOUR choice for your giveaway<br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href="http://barefoot-mommy.blogspot.com/2009/01/eleven-review-and-giveaway-ends-117.html">barefoot-mommy</a> Eleven Review and Giveaway -Ends- 1/17 --these shoes are sooooooooo cute!shoes are available in whole sizes 9-3, perfect for toddlers through early school age kids (ages 3-8). sponsor is <a href="http://eleven.starlinginteractive.com/">Eleven</a><br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br /><a href="http://barefoot-mommy.blogspot.com/2009/01/suzihomemaker-review-and-giveaway-ends.html">Another great contest from barefoot mommy!!enter here</a><br />SuziHomemaker Review and Giveaway,win a 30 dollar gc -Ends- 1/17<br /><br /><a href="http://www.suzihomemaker.net/">thanks to suzihomemaker</a><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a>betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-25942004707057783252009-01-08T15:20:00.000-08:002009-01-08T15:25:24.011-08:00Save small businesses from CPSIA – Call to Action
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<br />Thank you so much for your support of the Handmade Toy Alliance. Our membership numbers continue to grow and we have been receiving many positive press responses. We have issued letters to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission, responding to the agencies requests for comments on the CPSIA. Many of us have contacted our Congress People, hoping for their support in changing the law.
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Two readers will get to pick out their very own 3-pack of funkalicous miss-matched socks for their baby or toddler.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.3kidsandus.com"><img src="http://www.3kidsandus.com/images/bloggybabyshower.png"/></a><br /><br /><br />============================================================<br /><a href="http://pbandpickles.blogspot.com/search/label/Giveaway">pbandpickles</a> is giving you a chance to win an activewear piece from Slim Perfect. ends jan 11th<br />-=========================================================<br /><a href="http://pbandpickles.blogspot.com/search/label/Giveaway">pbandpickles</a> you can also have a chance to win a $35 Gift Certificate to Bubele Boutique !end's jan 7th<br />==========================================================<br /><br />more added tonight!!!!!!!!!!! got to go see the grandbabies...;)<br /><br />betty r~simply southern<br /><br /><a href=""></a><br />===========================================================<br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a><br /><a href=""></a>betty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441431829832853996.post-46991295710165099112009-01-05T17:06:00.000-08:002009-01-05T17:27:17.087-08:00Giving Back~jessica and Libby's giveawayHello Readers!<br />I wanted to share a giveaway found with you and it was deserving of it's own post i feel.<a href="http://jessicaknows.com/2008/12/give-back-a-300-giveaway-day-8-of-15-days-of-new-years-resolutions/">JessicaKnows.com</a> AND Libby's veggies have teamed up with a super new years contest!<br /><a href="http://www.getbacktothetable.com/">Libby’s Vegetables</a> has provided a very generous giveaway for her readers.<br />Up for grabs? A $300 Grocery Shopping Spree! Now, remember, this is all in the spirit of giving back, right?<br /><br />So, with that $300, the winner will get to keep $150 for themselves and then shop for a local food pantry, soup kitchen, or other worthy organization in their local community with the other $150.<br /><br />This is a great thing! Helping out several people/organizations at once.I would really love to win this..<br />My choice is not an organization,pantry or soup kitchen.I hope i am not disqualified for this.My choice is for some forgotten people.Or at least i am sure they feel that way sometimes.<br />These dear ladies no longer have a choice,,they no longer can help themselves at all,yet are full of faith and hope.<br /><br /><br />We live in a small rural community where there are several elderly people who are struggling so bad ,it is just not right.These people worked hard all their lives and when they retired since it was factory work,they now live on $400.00-500.00 a month!As we all know this is not enough for anything.Several people chip in and help ,do what they can,but i know for a fact they do without most of the food they need or would like to have.It is a battle between staying warm,getting meds and trying to get something to eat.The only way they even have a home is because they have lived here all their lives and homes are paid for.Sad to be in your 80's and 90's ,not able to work anymore and no help because you have a home!These are the one's i would share this with.It would be a blessing to me to be able to give them some groceries and a blessing to them to receive...<br /><br />Thank you Jessica and Libby's for a chance to help not only my family,but these as well...<br /><br />Betty R.~Simply Southernbetty R.~Simply Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12843363714015404661noreply@blogger.com0