Monday sweeps and contest around Bloggville!

hello readers and thanks for dropping by!
I love to find out new things,large and small..I saw this tonight and found it interesting...

Crows Never Forget
Ever wonder about avian (bird) intelligence? Different birds are smart in different ways. Some birds are really good at recognizing danger or food sources, and remembering them. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's resident crow expert, Kevin McGowan is quoted in this New York Times article entitled Friend or Foe? Crows Never Forget a Face, It Seems Crows remember him and either follow him because they remember he gave them food or protest his presence with alarm calls because they remember he climbed their tree and looked into their nest; maybe even measured and recorded other information about their nestlings.

contest below and remember to right click to stay here..

betty~simply southern

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Frugal mommy of 2 girls is giving away a beautiful framed blessing that would look perfect in a little boys room! this wonderful prize is sponsored by babyorrdecor..Contest will end October 26, 2008 9:00 PM EST --Winner will be emailed on October 27, 2008.

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I am sure by now most of you know about the virtual baby shower going on over at accidentalmommies.com They have some great prizes that they are sharing with all their readers..It is a blast,so come on over and join in...

60 sponsors have donated samples of their products valued at over $2,600 and 1 winner will TAKE IT ALL HOME either for their own baby shower, to throw a baby shower for someone else, or just as a wonderful gift. Entry is not limited to moms-to-be or on behalf of moms-to-be but 10 finalists will be selected based upon a description of why they need or want to win these prizes. Once the 10 finalists are selected, we will use Random.org to select a winner from those 10. See the official entry form BELOW for more details.Giveaway will close to new entries on November 1st at Noon

For a complete list of the items included in the grand prize, you can see them here:

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was just over visiting thriftyandchicmom ,look what she has up for grabs! she is excited to introduce you to another great company Petit. Petit makes a luxurious range of bath, body and hair products in elegant fragrances that cleanse and pamper children's skin. Petite carries 3 lines Petit Enfant for precious babies, Petit Amour for sweet girls and Petit Prince for energetic boys. Petits products are a great way to pamper your children while teaching them good hygiene habits that will last a lifetime. All Petit products are soap free, ph neutral that enrich with natural ingredients, plant extracts and nourishing vegetable oils.Contest ends Wednesday October 22, 2008 midnight want to win???? then head over now,right click here--->>>
thriftyandchicmom

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lipsticktocrayons.com
Leave a comment above sharing with us your favorite dysfuctional movie title for a chance to win one one of five Birds of America DVD’s we have to give away.Deadline to enter giveaway is Monday, October 27, 2008 at 11:59 pm central time.
i need to win this for the dysfunctional men in my household..lol

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href="http://www.kidbuyproducts.com/2008/10/review-and-giveaway-dinosaur-king.html"

>kidbuyproducts.com is giving away Dinosaur Kings: The Adventure Begins on DVD.

Deadline: October 27, 2008

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freebies4mom

always have something for everyone..head over and have a look around.
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Oh i would sooooooooo love to win this..this would be something that would be so very

useful to me...
babiesgottahaveit.com has a nokia e71

smart phone up for the winning!This is a nearly $500 amazingly cool tricked-out phone. I

am not joking. Awesome, right?Giveaway begins on Friday October 17h and ends on

Wednesday October 29th at midnight Eastern Standard Time. On Thursday October 30th, my

baby girl will draw the winning name and I’ll email you immediately.
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href="http://www.gonaturalbaby.com/blog/2008/10/inkubook-photo-book-holiday-giveawa
y-and-special-coupon-for-all-readers3-winners/"> is
offering 3 of their readers a chance to win a coupon code (expires 12/31/08) for any style
and page count of photo book from Inkubook ! This is such a fantastic holiday gift item. How great to take those photos you have of your kids and make a book for their grandparents, or do you have photos from your friends wedding, baby shower, or birthday that would be fun to make a one of a kind book?What is
Inkubook? A fun, collaborative web site that allows users to take digital photos and turn them into professional quality photo books. Your friends and family can join you and you can swap photos. Creating beautiful soft or hard cover books in varying styles for the most memorable moments of your life: your child’s birth, birthdays, weddings, baby showers, vacations, first day of school, your new puppy, honoring a family member, and the possibilities are endless. Contest Ends: 11:59PM PST on Friday, October 31, 2008.
gonaturalbaby
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One of ml">papershouts.blogspot.com lucky readers will win a $50 gift certificate that can be used to purchase any paper goods – holiday cards, birth announcements, party invitations, personalized note cards, etc. from papershouts.com
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I support and have always supported passage of a constitutional amendment to protect the right to life. My convictions regarding the sanctity of life have always been clear and consistent, without equivocation or wavering. I believe that Roe v. Wade should be over-turned.I know there are millions of Americans who believe as I do.If you do as well please join me and go sign this petition,will not take but a moment.The Innocent unborn babies can not speak for themselves,nor can we hear their silent screams inside the womb as they are being brutally torn apart limb by tiny limb.Please be a voice for these precious little ones
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Inkubook
Our photo books are printed on 100 lb. archival-quality silk paper, which means your books will stand up to years of being flipped through. Our photo books are printed on 100 lb. archival-quality silk paper, which means your books will stand up to years of being flipped through.
photo bookThe books start at $13.95 but you can try it for FREE. You do have to pay shipping ($6.99 for Media Mail and $8.99 for Standard Ground) but you can get a book with up to 120 pages, so that is a fantastic deal! In order to take advantage of this offer, you need to do the following:

* Sign up with Inkubook by October 24, 2008 and start your book.
* Using the “Invite Friends” feature, invite someone to join Inkubook and submit a few photos to include in your book. We’ll send your friend a promotion code to use for a free book.
* Finish your book then order it within 30 days of when you joined Inkubook. Use promotion code BBY944, which is good for any book up to 120 pages!


For more information about Inkubook and the free offer, visit their website: Inkubook photo book.

If you don’t even want to pay shipping, you can enter to win a FREE Custom Photo Book including FREE shipping, by visiting Go Natural Baby and entering to win their holiday giveaway.

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Just another Sunday in the South -Contest!!!-

mommyko has an early christmas party giveaway going on!ends soon ,so hurry over!!!
Advance Christmas Giveaways has posted about the contest they are hosting.Even the sponsors are getting in on this one!
The winners will be selected and published this coming October 21.







Here are the prizes:

1st Prize
$15 thru PayPal - My Endless Thoughts & Simple World of Haze
5,000 EC - History And Travel
customized blog header - Designs By Vhiel
1,000 EC plus 125X125 Ad for 1 month - The Pinay Blogger
1,000 EC plus 125X125 ad for 1 month - Momma Wannabe
125x125 ad for 1 month - ThereisHappiness.com
125X125 ad for 1 month - When SAHM-one Speaks

2nd Prize
$10 thru PayPal - Wonderful Things In Life
1,000 EC plus 125x125 ad for 2 weeks - Praning's Shoutout
1,000 EC - My Collection
1,000 EC - Regalo ng Diyos(God's gift)
1,000 EC - What A World
1,000 EC - Heartrandom.com
1,000 EC - Thoughts Of A SHAM
125X125 ad for 1 month - Photography, Travel and Life
125x125 ad for 1 month - Aerin Collections


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500 EC plus 125X125 ad for 1 month - Life Expressions
500 EC plus 125X125 ad for 1 month - Pinaymama's Diary
500 EC plus 125x125 Ad for 1 month - Mommy Earns Money Online
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500 EC - Wonderful Things In Life
125X125 ad for 1 month - When Silence Speaks
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500 EC plus 125X125 Ad for lifetime - The Money Maker
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125X125 ad for 1 month - A Mother's Journal
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500 EC - Digital Life Scraps
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125X125 ad for 1 month - The Fashop
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Consolations:
100 EC plus 125X125 ad for 1 month - Wonderful things In Life
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500 EC - Maldita
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free 900X287px blog layout - My Collection

How To Enter:

The contest will officially started October 6 and ends October 20.they will declare the winner October 21. Enjoy guys and tell your friends to join. BUT HURRY!!!!
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chefdruckreviews
Beginning today, Chefdruck's Giveaway Mondays have been reborn as Giveaway Saturdays. The weekend seems like a better time to do giveaways. they are trying to get a little more organized with planning my posts and scheduling my giveaways.Chefdruck is also making more room for the new Tasty Tuesday meme. contest ends Saturday, November 1

Chefdruck is excited to offer a clever new Nintendo DS game for giveaway today.
wanna win???? click now------->>>> chefdruckreviews

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musesofmegret.com has a very nice giveaway now in progress.One of you will win a custom birthday tee…and another one of you will win a custom initial tee. ! Little Cupcakes Company has graciously offered one tee to two lucky winners! Sweet!
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musesofmegret
picture of it----
http://www.musesofmegret.com/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pendant-full-300x226.jpg
would you like to win this? I know i would .my little billy is always drawing things for me and i'd love to be able to make this keepsake... good luck musesofmegret enter here

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pbandpickles.blogspot
The Nest That Could Fly tells the story of Troy and Tammy, two robins about to embark on parenthood. Two girls and two boys round out the robin family. The story follows these four hatchlings as they grow, and eventually learn how to fly. One windy day as a storm blows though their neighborhood, something strange happens.....

Your child is bound to fall in love with with Troy, Tammy and the entire Robin family.
would you like to win this for your special one???then go sign up! Giveaway ends October 22nd at Midnight EST!
pbandpickles.blogspot

Happy Mothers Day~Just Another Sunday in the South~

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY READER'S.....
And for all the grandparents ,nanna's ,aunt's ,etc...who are in the parent's role(just the way it is all over the place now i am afraid,) Happy mom's day to you!!!and hat's off for taking care and loving these babies/children who needed you and you were/are there.....
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DON'T FORGET TO ENTER MY CONTEST GOING ON NOW..STILL HAVE A FEW MORE DAYS TO ENTER....
click on the link to go and enter....It is in celebration of my newest granddaughter's birth,ANGELICA CHARLISE MAE QUALLS.!!! SO CHECK OUT HER PICS AND WIN A DIAPER CAKE...THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL.I SELL THEM ANYWHERE FROM 45.00-125.OO...

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I found some very beautiful poems online for mother's day and i wanted to send you my readers a few of them!!!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU ALL.....

GOD BLESS THE MOTHERS...AND THOSE OF US WHO BECOME MOTHER'S TO OTHERS.....

Betty~Simply Southern
(Back this afternoon with contest added...))

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Mom lived her life for love

Mom lived her life for love of friends and family,
Neither asking for nor wanting a return.
Her days became a sunlit homily,
With others' joy her joy and main concern.
When we were ill, she also became sick;
When we were cut, she, too, began to bleed.
Of our oil lamp she was the wick,
Drawing her bright flame from our need.
Some say that such behavior's out of date:
That self-fulfillment is the way to grace.
But Mom, without much choice, then chose her fate,
Finding greater truth in an embrace.
She lives on in the sparkle in our eyes:
Laughing, quiet, gentle, loving, wise

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Her life was not as glorious as some

Her life was not as glorious as some,
Devoted to her children and their children,
Taken up by quiet tedium:
What's left when dreams are scattered to the wind.
She loved too well, perhaps, and fought too hard
To make a marriage work that wasn't right.
She was, of all bright loveliness, a shard
Struck off to bring our lives the gift of light.
There are those whose lives are shaped by love;
Whose pleasures, rich and full, are found in giving;
Who make our wild hearts bloom and passions move
Into measured fields made lush by living.
Without her all the gold's gone from the day;
She will be missed far more than we can say.
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a life of fantasy and terror

I've lived a life of fantasy and terror,
Plunging now and then headlong towards death.
I cannot think what agony it must be
To see your child burn in such a hell.
I've fought your love with all the madness in me,
Screaming at my stubborn love for you,
The one thing in my heart that will not let me
Toss my tortured soul into the sea.

I do not know what pain your love has cost you,
Or with what courage you have seen me through.
I only know I love you so much for it
That life becomes too beautiful to hold.

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We are not your children

We are not your children, but
We write you nonetheless
To wish you Happy Mother's Day
With sweet, sad tenderness.
We loved your child, who cannot write
The words that he would say,
And so in memory of him
We send you this today.

There is no comfort can assuage
The passing of a child,
But we must do what we can do
And know he would have smiled;

And know that love is like a wave
That sweeps past those who love
To break upon the edge of death,
Time's traces to remove;

And break again, and break again
Across that distant shore
That all who love might taste of life
Yet yearn in peace for more

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To the mothers of children who never were children

To the mothers of children who never were children,
Who died in the womb unnamed and unknown:
You also were mothers, albeit but briefly,
And loved with the love given mothers alone.
Yours was the stirring of life within life,
The being of being all one being knew,
The love of a love that knew only your love,
The world to a world that knew no world but you.

Yours the unspeakable pleasure of giving
Your substance to nurture the creature within;
Yours the inscrutable song of creation,
Bringing to being the dust of the wind.

Death is the end, but never the meaning;
Life is a gift, no matter how long.
You, too, are mothers, the bearers of beauty,
The icons of love to whom this day belongs
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loved us as your own
You took us in and loved us as your own
Though you were old enough to need some rest.
Now you are eighty and alone,
Rattling on within your empty nest.
Though we no longer live within your doors,
You will always live within our hearts.
I think of you, and that sweet thought restores
My happiness, as my own Red Sea parts.
This you've done for me, more than the toil,
The prostrate nights, the scarce funds spent, the pain:
Your love and selflessness have been the soil
In which my life can always bloom again.
I cannot think what I would do or be
Without the love that you have given me.=======

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You took us in and loved us as your own

You took us in and loved us as your own
Though you were old enough to need some rest.
Now you are eighty and alone,
Rattling on within your empty nest.
Though we no longer live within your doors,
You will always live within our hearts.
I think of you, and that sweet thought restores
My happiness, as my own Red Sea parts.
This you've done for me, more than the toil,
The prostrate nights, the scarce funds spent, the pain:
Your love and selflessness have been the soil
In which my life can always bloom again.
I cannot think what I would do or be
Without the love that you have given me.
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mother with her newborn child

Behold the mother with her newborn child!
An icon of a hope that never dies.
Death may label all we cherish lies,
Yet this love lies too deep to be defiled.
We clear an inner field where fate has smiled,
Letting play the pleasures of surmise,
Holding back all contrary replies,
As though our thoughts might turn the winters mild.
Despite the well-known travesties of time,
Each time a child is born we dream anew,
For only thus our losses are regained.
Though we must share the destiny of slime,
No passion in our palette is more true
Than that which cradles innocence unstained
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Close your eyes and wish for the one thing
You cannot do without, and when you do,
Near your heart you'll find it, always there,
Treasure that is dear but not so rare,
Held in the mesh that all your dreams flow through.
In truth, no gift more happiness can bring,
And so this day I give my love to you.
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GRANDMOTHERS

Grandmothers are mothers who are grand,
Restoring the sense that our most precious things
Are those that do not change much over time.
No love of childhood is more sublime,
Demanding little, giving on demand,
More inclined than most to grant the wings
On which we fly off to enchanted lands.
Though grandmothers must serve as second mothers,
Helping out with young and restless hearts,
Each has all the patience wisdom brings,
Remembering our passions more than others,
Soothing us with old and well-honed arts

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.............

thanks going out to Nicholas Gordon-free poetry and more!!