New Year's Eve Contest-Giveaways

Happy New Years Eve everyone!!
I hope you have a blessed and healthy year ahead.I am looking forward to it,struggles and all.Finances could be better BUT they could be a whole lot worse!I try to look at it that way and all at once it looks a lot better.The kids are all sick with the flu bug(and me)But this is very cure able with rest and meds..COULD BE A LOT WORSE.So many little ones have problems that are not cureable.Diabetes,cancer,tumors,aids,the list goes on and on.So i am very grateful to God for my blessings.I feel humbled by this..Very dependant on a God and Father that is always there.Always waiting for me to talk to him and let him know my problems,worries,concerns and desires....He has gave me hope and peace in a world that is far from that.He teaches us to give,not take.He shows us to love ,not hate.I may not agree with someone or their lifestyle,but i don't hate the person..You are to love and pray for them.I have found through this that more prayers are answered and more peace comes when peace cant be found...
There are a few things i want to do to the house this year if possible.A little more insulation as i can,windows repaired,bathroom finished.That would be nice,,lol,,I have got to get my car fixed ,having one vehicle is rough when it is gone most of the time.I am praying for high speed ..dial up is awful..yea i am still in pre historic dial up mode i am afraid.I live in a rural area that has no access to high speed other that satellite and i just have not broke down and spent the extra money each month yet,,but maybe this year.We shall see...
Rita and the 3 grand babies got moved into their apartment,Darrell and Julie and other grand baby just moved out into theirs.The house seems eerily quiet .only Zack,16 year old ,here now.I have cut down to 1 dog,great Pyrenees,just too expensive to keep the others.I am down to 3 chickens,7 ducks and the squirrels in the back yard..lol.simplicity my friend...The older i get the easier i think i want it.Hubby went hunting at day break,no meat but he is watching one.I do like deer meat and it cuts down on grocery cost as well.
I am going to begin this year again,lord wills,to make handmade items again maybe sell on etsy.I enjoy this and it does add up during the months to have a little more cash.I have a neighbors home i clean at 100.00 a month.I also do surveys here and there and enter contest/giveaways here in bloggville!I was able to add about 20 presents to family with the winnings this year!From lands end shoes,dvds,books,dolls,toys,games,journals,pens,dishes,pictures,even a play pen for charlie!So i do recommend entering,sure was a blessing to me and i do appreciate each and every blogger that puts these contest on.A BIG THANK YOU and yes!!!I pray for the works of my hands doing contest too.. ;) recommend as well.....

Happy New Year Everyone and may God Bless Us All!!!!

Betty Rood~Simply Southern
Searching for Paradise In God,Grand kids,firefly's and whippoorwills

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momgiveaways has a huge list of contest and giveaways from around the blog!Updated regularly...
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From Once Upon A qpon!
she has at least 1 envelope with about 50 coupons to give away! To enter this giveaway please look around the site and tell her what you like the best(other than giveaways!), and one thing you would change.
This giveaway will end Jan.4, 2009.
the 6 days of giving are going on,enter all the contest!
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forgetfulone has a can of pledge up for grabs!Free cleaning supplies..yippeee..i can always use this!giving away one large bottle of Pledge Natural Beauty to one lucky reader!
Please leave a comment on this post no later than 11:59 CST, December 31, 2008. You get to be my first product winner for 2009!

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naturalmomstalkradio has a Organic cotton baby t shirt by Mermapillar, size 6-12 months to give away! ends today.
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craftstylish Ultimate Sewing Room! ends today.
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onceuponaqpon Tan-Tastic Tangrams! a reproducible workbook with popout pieces in the back to use. ends today.
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susannahbananaboutique win a 25.00 gc to paper shout!!!ends tomorrow



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helpfulhallies has a 3-book Series for the little girl in you life from The Cupcakes Club ,hurry ends tomorrow.

also from helpfulhallies
check this out!time to relax and support a great cause!
Humanitas Wines Giveaway
Giveaway: Taste The Flavor of Wines From Humanitas Wines
In a joint effort to celebrate the re-launch of Mighty Miracle Mist and have some relaxing fun during this stressful Holiday time, Helpful Hallie's and CreateChatter Marketing & PR bring to you several fun website "Hunts"! The "Hunts" will include websites that may or may not be known to you, but deserve to be noticed! All of the websites are family-friendly and range from keeping you organized to helping out a great charity.
So... I know you are excited, so let's get started!
Humanitas Wines Giveaway
This wonderful giveaway definitely has the the over 21 crowd in mind - especially Moms & Dads since the Holiday season is coming to a close. Thank you to Bin Ends Wine for coordinating this giveaway with Humanitas Wines - a package of four wonderful wines made with care in mind.
Humantias Wines
(Value: $92.00)
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
inot Noir
Humanitas is a unique winery with a very compelling story. Simply we make wine, sell it, and give the profits to charity!

Specifically, the profits go to find solutions to three very primary issues -- hunger, affordable housing and illiteracy -- and we've chosen America's Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity and Reading is Fundamental as our primary charities. However, we try to support whatever charity best addresses these issues community by community.

humanitaswines click here to read more about them!
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helpfulhallies while you are there win Win A wonderful set of spa products from Touch'd
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win sticklers!Sticklers also makes a glaze pen. The glaze pen can be used to decorate CD's cards, photo albums, and so much more. Sakura, the company the created the Souffle and Glaze pen, is so excited about these products that they want you to try them out too. Ten lucky winners will each receive one Sticklers kit.
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savinsome and The creator of Creation By Design is generously giving away five packs of cards. (Five winners will receive one pack of cards). To enter the giveaway visit mybiblecards.com
;;;also while there enter to win these nice contest too!!!
1>One lucky reader will win two sets of Ficklets.
2>One lucky reader will win a Wett Giggles product of their very own.
3.If you read her review here, you know that the Audio Recorder 2.0 and VHS to DVD are some really neat and handy items to have. One lucky reader will get one of each. .
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blessedbarnharts see-kai-run-review-and-giveaway!ends jan 7th
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mother-2-mother We have a copy of this wonderful DVD and a bonus CD for one of our readers..Swingset Mamas DVD Give Away .ends January 31, 2009.
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wishingwillow-win a print!

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If you have not tried Dollar Surveys yet, now is the time to do it when everyone can use extra money! Dollar Surveys pays you $1 per survey and it goes directly into your Paypal account. Yes, I have been paid and even though it is only $1, I appreciate any money being deposited into my Paypal account.
dollarsurveys
this is legit!!!!make sure you have a paypal account and use the correct email addy or you will not get paid!!!
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mylifesahoot Train Case & Makeup Samples Giveaway!ends midnight tonight! hurry
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feelslikehomeblog is giving away (what i want!)two Nintendo DS games. The Family Review Network and The Game Factory are giving away two Nintendo DS games - Zenses Ocean & Zenses Rainforest - to one lucky Feels like Home reader!ends jan 5th!
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sassyfrazz is giving away the new Balance for Children homeopathic beverage~ an Australian flower-powered spring water!Black-Eyed Susan-Helps with focus and concentration and channelling of energy.
Crowea-Calms and helps with worry. Has a centering affect.
Bush Fuchsia-Balances the right-left hemispheres between being creative and analytic during the course of the day.
Paw-Paw-Helps prevent feeling overwhelmed. Also helps with digestion.
Would you like to win a 6-pack of Balance for Children???
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bonggafinds has up for grabs the hottest thing to my billy and kolby since spiderman!!!i want it for them..On this last day of 2008, giving away an activity cd featuring one of my kids' favorite movies of 2008, Kung Fu Panda. Two winners will each receive a Panda-monium activity cd from HP. Each is filled with Kung Fu panda activities that you can print out and keep your kids engaged with:

Panda-monium music video
Photo/print projects
Frames and cards
Labels and stickers
Ringtones, screensavers and more.The contest ends at midnight PST on January 11, 2009
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bonggafinds-win a disney mug!
bonggafinds=Today I'm giving away a Disney Photo Calendar (value $24.99)! One lucky reader will receive a coupon code redeemable for a Disney Photo Calendar on Disney Photopass (expires 1/31/09). contest ends jan 9th!
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bonggafinds is giving away a Curly Qs Twinkle and Twirl Curl kit (value $55). One lucky commenter will win this gift package which includes their Curlie Cutie Cleansing Cream, Coconut Dream Conditioner, Moist Curls Moisturizer, Curly Q Milkshake and Radiant Ringlets. I reviewed their kids' haircare line recently and we've found that they are really great at taming and moisturizing your child's curly or wavy hair! The contest ends at midnight PST on January 7, 2009...
check this out!Today BonggaFinds is giving away a Leapfrog Didj to one lucky reader. And I do mean lucky, because my kids really love them some Didj. It's Leapster's latest and greatest toy, fusing learning and gaming. Just like the Leapster2, (I like to think of the Leapster2 as the Didj's younger sibling) , kids can play games featuring popular characters. The games incorporate math, reading and spelling, and parents can check on their kids' learning progress via the Leapfrog Learning Path.
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sevendogsandababy has a cool contest for the kids!she has three copies of Transformers Energon : The Ultimate Collection to give away to our readers!hurry!contest will end Jan 15th at midnight!

sevendogsandababyalso has three copies of The Duchess to give away to her readers!
and check this out!!!kolby and billy would scream!she has three copies of both Power Rangers Jungle Fury dvds to give to her readers!
while you are there make sure you also enter these contest!!!!
>>>Oh duffel bag oh duffel bag! win it!(jan 15)
>>Briarpatch has been cool enough to give us one copy of Thomas Great Race to give away to one lucky reader..win it!!!(jan 15)
>>>a copy of Call of Duty World at War for the Nintendo Wii to give away to one lucky winner!ends jan 15th!
>>>the 1950s version of The Day The Earth Stood Still ,she has three copies to give away to some lucky readers!
>>One lucky reader will get all three-Madagascar -Kung Fu Panda with The Secrets of the Furious Five -shrek!!!!
ALL LINKS CAN BE FOUND HERE..

sevendogsandababy-WINIT!!


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more later!!!

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


3rd Prize
$5 thru paypal - Beauty Of Life
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
500 EC plus 125X125 for lifetime - Starts at Two
500 EC - Pinay Mommy Online
500 EC - Lourdes' Mia
500 EC - Wonderful Things In Life
125X125 ad for 1 month - When Silence Speaks
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4rth Prize
500 EC plus 125X125 Ad for lifetime - The Money Maker
500 EC - OnlineBiz and Resources
500 EC - Blessings and Beyond
500 EC - Welcome To My World
500 EC - Brown Pinay
300 EC - A Message From My Heart
125X125 ad for 1 month - A Mother's Journal
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5th Prize
500 EC - Digital Life Scraps
500 EC - Pheandy's Blog
300 EC plus 125X125 ad for 1 week - It's My Party
300 EC - My Little Home
300 EC - Thoughts Of Mine!
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
500 EC - Supladita
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!
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Fall Blessings--economy--frugal times--contest--giveaways

There is a crispness in the air this week,the old familiar taste of fall..Here in south central Alabama we don't get to enjoy prolonged period's like this,even weeks.We typically jump from hot ,to warm,to cold and then back again.When i was growing up seems like i remember fall lasting longer.I always have loved fall and spring.In different ways they both signify change,to keep you from getting too complacent.I enjoy the cool nights with the breeze blowing through the pines.I live in a rural area on the same land i grew up in.I feel blessed by that.In the home that my grandparents built in the 40's ,just up the road from where grandpa's daddy homesteaded in the mid 1800's.My grandpa was born in 1895 and grandma in 1903,so i had some great people in my lives that taught me a lot of the old ways,with Lot's of demand for morals,values and respect.I am glad of that.I was taught,didn't matter how much you had,just that you had God,love and family.If you had that you would never be poor or alone. I do love to hear the frogs at night down by the little creek and the whippoorwills at night.This time of the year i hear the coyote's a lot,especially on the new moon,like last night.I have several great Pyrenees dogs.I had always thought i would like the breed.Now don't get me wrong,they are a great people dog,especially with children.But running loose like i have them,they think 5 acres and more around the house is where they are suppose to protect and they will drive you insane at night!I think they bark at a rat running through the fields,yet let the rabbits eat all my sweet potatoes at the side of the house.Maybe 50 feet away!They really bother my husband with the barking,lol...I am seriously considering trading or selling them and getting me a couple red bones or border collies.I recommend the Pyrenees for pasture protection,cows,goats etc.and if you want a good kids dog(but they do get big!around 100 Pd's. and more) but for a yard dog,too alert to intruders or someone in the yard...NO....They would be too busy on the backside of their land to know whats in the yard and if they did bark,you'd pay no attention!!!!!!My review of a Pyrenees,,,lol...
Anyways............I hope you are enjoying your fall and upcoming holidays.So much of it is being overshadowed by the economy and elections.This has become a scary time for a lot of people.Some very bad things ,far worse than now,could happen very quickly.We need to make sure we all get out and vote and i do hope you pray and vote for the best leader.This has nothing to do with race or gender,This has too do with our very lives and the lives and security of our families.We have to have someone too come in now that can lead us,and do what must be done too turn America around.Must be someone with values that have stood the test.I truly believe John McCain is the only one of the 2 ready and prepared.8 years from now,i may vote for Obama,just not now..May God Bless Us All...

Betty~Simply Southern

I'd love to hear from you,your opinions of anything i write,positive or negative.As long as it is not offensive (cursing,threats.etc) I assure you it will be published..I appreciate you coming by,let me know you were here,I'd love to visit your blog/site as well.

As usual i try to include some contest,freebies and /or contest for you to enjoy.Remember to right click on links to remain here.Sorry for the inconvenience but i am having problems with html working to open in a new window...thanks....

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The trades Contest: Ghost House Underground DVD Set Giveaway-right click now
o what do ya get? You get "Dark Floors," "Room 205," "Trackman" (Unrated!), "Dance of the Dead," "The Substitute," "The Last House in the Woods" (Unrated!), "Brotherhood of Blood" (featuring Sid Haig), and "No Man's Land: The Rise of Reeker." Almost every title has a bunch of behind the scenes features, commentaries, and other bonuses.
October 19, 2008 is the final day of the contest.
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jesusfreakhideout-right click now
5 Grand Prize Winners ]:
# Will receive a copy of Rebecca St. James's new book, PURE
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breenibooks giveaway-right click now

Review and Giveaway: 'Wanda Witch and the Bullies' by Rose Impey.Wanda Witch and the Bullies
By Rose Impey
Illustrated by Katharine McEwen
ISBN-10: 0439730007
ISBN-13: 978-0439730006
Paperback, 32 pages
August 1, 2005
Cartwheel Books
Reviewed by Sabrina Williams
Would you like to read this book yourself?

Leave me a comment by Sunday, October 19, 2008..click above to enter.
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Win CHAPLIN: 15th ANNIVERSARY EDITION on DVD!
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book nook!
Tosca Lee visited us last week at booknooks for Saturdays in the Nook. Read it here.

She has also generously offered to give one of our readers a copy of her book!

About the Book:Eve, exiled to a life outside paradise, nears death. As she waits, she recounts the story of her creation and a cruel existence. Revisit the birth of humankind through the eyes of the first woman ever to live.

To enter the giveaway, click above!
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OCTOBER CONTEST: Trick Or Treat

In celebration of Halloween, Lisa Jackson’s favorite holiday, she is offering gobs of spooky treats! Enter to win spooky gel stickers, skeleton taper candles, a BOO decoration, loads of candy and an autographed copy of Lisa Jackson’s FINAL SCREAM! You’ll be all set to have a freaky time!ends oct 20
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the-giveaway.com has yet another super contest up & going ... Soda Club Soda Machine Giveaway!hurry now!
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thepatacakebaby
has a cute contest going on to give away a Little Ugly! Uglydolls are a collection of designer toys created by independent toy designers David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim. Uglydolls were first released in 2002, and are distinguished by an aesthetic that balances traditional cuteness with perceived ugliness. In 2006, Uglydolls were awarded the Specialty Toy of the Year award by the Toy Industry of America. (Wikepedia)Along with your Uglydoll, we are also giving away a Frank and Me "My First Wallet"!
This wallet is perfect for the tot that always wants Mommy and Daddy's wallet. This wallet can hold all the "fun money." There is no change portion, as that can pose a choking hazard, but there are two sides for holding all those fake credit cards that accumulate in the mail!giveaway ends 12:00 AM PST on 10/19/08
right click now! thepatacakebaby
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BabyCapes has generously donated a beautiful cape to one lucky reader at momdot.com's! . http://www.babycapesonline.com/about.htmlBabycapes
has three types of capes. They have the Sherpa Suede line, the Minky Marshmellow line, and the Minky Cuddle line. They also make them in boys and girls fabrics and they are one size fits most from newborn to preschooler.
Readers you should all head over and enter!will be great this winter for your little princess or prince..

momdot.com's!right click now and enter







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a cowboys wife
AWESOME Land’s End is giving a reader of cowboys wife the choice of 1 of the 2 pullovers shown on site! Your choice of style and your choice of color!!

So how do you enter to win?

The main way to enter is to leave a comment telling me which style you like and what color you like. Be sure to check out all the color choices because there are several!right click above
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wecovet has a very cool contest going on for all you pet lovers!we covet is giving away two, yes two, 8"x10" prints, (matted, unframed). And each of our two randomly selected commenters from this week will get to choose their favorite among these adorably stylish prints.go have a look!
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frugalmommyof2girls
head over to frugal mommy of 2 and find out How to win this Autumn TuTu? These are so beautiful and any little girl would love to have one....good luck!
i would love to win this for a little girl i know here in town..
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www.mommygoggles.com-right click now
wants to know ,,Would you like the chance to win a Lunch Tote
of your choice from Lands’ End? contest will end on
Sunday, October 19, 2008..i would choose the polar bear lunch box..it is toooo cute and bliiy would love it for school.






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amominredhighheels--head over and check out her site!very cool and chic,also random giveaways..win a mommie shirt going on now!
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It's Official.We are in a Recession(duh) --frugal tips/freebies/contest/coupons

Happy (official)recession day! lol..may as well laugh about it.What's done is done,now each of us have to do what it takes to get by until this is better,They are saying could last 2 years,so i highly recommend learning new ways to save money and be frugal(if you are not already!)
I like to use coupons.Buy your Sunday paper,they always have good coupons.Buy 3 of them,have triple the coupons.Then look online and in sell papers,and find these products you have coupons for on sale!And even better,find stores close to you that double coupon values on certain days and then go shopping!Coupons with you of course!Hey and don't forget ,a lot of stores will match prices of other stores just trying to get your business!Did you know walmart did that! YES THEY DO.have your sales paper for other grocery stores and deal with them..If you have any problem always ask to speak with the manager.This means if Piggy wiggly has chicken breast for 1.29 pound,then walmart will match that!See what i am talking about.They do not publicize this but they do...Bet a whole lot more people start taking advantage of this...
Also make sure you sign up on a forum that has online coupon links..Like slickdeals,fatwallet,and coupon forum just to name a few.And as well they have freebie links that you can send for samples and sometimes full products!If you have never did this and want to know a little more about it,send me a comment,i'd be glad to help you out and get you going.
I also like to enter contest.I like the blogger contest because other than just getting a chance at winning something useful,you also will meet some really nice people and maybe learn some things you did not know.To get started just visit some of the ones on my sidebar...
If you don't have a freezer,try and find you one.You can usually find one in classified papers pretty cheap.It is a great investment,especially now with food prices going up daily!Did u know you can freeze dry beans!rice!
Now that fall is here in most parts,TURN OFF THAT AC, and let up the windows..It is cool enough lke that and you will save hundreds on your power bill!

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To help out a little with finances here are a few samples and also promotions and contest.Procter & gamble always have something going on.If you are already a member just log in,if not go ahead and register,quick and easy!
right now on the sight they have samples of tide,pantene shampoo,prilosec and a coupon for oral b toothpaste 10.00 off!Good deal if your looking to buy one.get signed up and you'll see the samples and promotions on the bar at top,just click on them,and you can order more than one sample at a time!There are 5 contest going on,find them under promotions!
also 1.00 coupon for downy,make sure Check your Sunday paper for the P&GbrandSAVER coupon booklet.buy 2 or 3 and you have double coupons!!!!stock up.if you look around and find these items on sale,hey an even better buy!That is how i do.
A Breast-Health Wake-up Call From Folgers® is also available on the site!
Folgers and the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® have created a “wake-up call” you can send to loved ones to remind them about breast health.
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reesplace has a really cool contest going on to win win ion tv merch.! get on over there and check out the blogs as well!!! look over the photography blog also,its on the sidebar....

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Dear Dr.MOZ giveaway
This week’s Dear Dr.MOZ giveaway is a fantastic daddy diaper gift pack that will almost make your new or expecting father excited to change diapers! Well, “excited” might be pushing it…but he’ll definitely be prepared because this prize pack includes everything but the baby:
# Stork Tools Daddy Diaper Bag: This modern daddy diaper bag by Dr.MOZ easily separates baby gear from dad’s gizmos with three main section dividers, two bottle holders, slash and zippered pockets, a thick/adjustable shoulder strap, a gripped handle, and an mp3 player pocket with side port!
# The First Years Diaper Kit: This portable fold-out changing pad makes diaper changing a breeze with a moisture resistant surface and multiple pockets for small baby items. It’s cushioned for comfort, and equipped with a wipes case for easy diaper duty.
# Seventh Generation Chlorine-Free Diapers: These popular, super-soft non-toxic diapers by Seventh Generation are non-irritating to a baby’s sensitive skin. Your favorite size listed below will be packed inside the diaper bag ready for gifting if you win! Choose from these sizes : Stage 1 (newborn to 10 pounds), Stage 2 (12-18 pounds), Stage 3 (16-28 pounds), or Stage 4 (22-37 pounds).
enter now!

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If you go to riteaid.com and click the picture center tab, it gives you the option of setting up a new account(free of course). You can then upload as many photos you want, and at checkout enter 50FREEPRINTS in the coupon code box. If you have 50 prints or less, the order will be free. If you have over 50 prints, they'll adjust the amount so 50 of the prints are free.

The pics are done in an hour and you pick them up at your local rite aid store. I just did this this morning, so it definitely works!!50FREEPRINTS

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Snuggle Fabric softner Bundles
Free samples of Snuggle Fabric softner Bundles
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Another sunday in the south! -Diaper cakes-Contest's to enter-Help with medicine~

Happy sunday everyone and let us rejoice and be glad for the day the lord has gave us!!!!
I have a few contest to enter at the bottom of blog and also thanks to you for emails .!As soon as a few of you begin to leave more comments i will have a simple contest myself as well and give away a baby shower diaper cake..And yes ,,you'll like it..haven't had a negative remark on any of my cakes....so...start commenting.......
I will add a pic here of julies diaper cake i made for her,as well as her and son darrell at their shower his work threw for them..That give's you an idea of my cakes..



((((julie and darrell with cake))


(((((((shower i threw for them ,also daughter rita on left...))))))))))



((((((((((((( 1 of the diaper cakes i make (lmk if you are interested in buying as well,i do sell them.)))))))))))))))))



No baby yet in the house but expecting daily for a new granddaughter!rita's shower is also this coming saturday(for the other granddaughter...) ,will be getting that done this week...

Have an awesome week ahead and thanks for stopping by!leave me a comment,i'd love to come by and visit you,make sure you leave your site link....

Betty~Simply Southern

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mums the wurd! - Itzy Bitzy Collection from Zutano (May 11th)
this is sooooooooo cute!would love to win it..

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guys you will all want to go over and check out the site! lots of great info there..while your there,enter this contest,everyone could use a smooth 50.00!!!!so go on, i have!!!
below is taken off site-do not comment here-go to site.. Entrepreneur Life

We all love a good contest and we all love the thought of free money so in keeping with blogosphere traditions, I thought it was time for me to launch my very own contest. I am giving any blogger that enters a chance to win $50 via paypal. Winner will be chosen and announced on Monday May 19th, that gives everyone almost a full month to get their entries in... Entrepreneur Life-click now!

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Chic Shopper Chick Giveaway -- "Freckle Face" New Baby Gift Package
You've already seen my blogs about these fabulous Natursutten Pacifiers and the oh-so-sweet and safe Sophie the Giraffe teether from one of my new favorite online stores Freckle Face Boutique. The owner/founder of Freckle Face, Deanna, and I have since become email buddies, and she is graciously offering one Chic Shopper Chick reader (that's you!) to win this amazing "new baby" gift package worth $130. (I am itching to call it a gift basket, but would that require an actual basket?)

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Food crisis-inpending recession-food crisis-time to prepare people

Hello all...hope your day is well...Julie went to her dr. today and she is dialating,so any time now we get to meet little miss chalie mae....We are all anxiously awating her arrival.I worry about the little one's in the world now.All the talk on food crisis and the impending''recession/depression.I do know we can get by just fine,we live in a lot of ways self sufficent,but it will be difficult to watch what unfolds if the worse case scenerio happens..And i honestly believe it will.There is such a high percentage of people who have no idea how to garden,store food for an extended period of time,dr. themselves at all,and worse case ,if we have electricity problems,and if job losses continue we quickly will and the government programs will fall out after that.There wil be hundreds of thousands if not more,homeless in a matter of weeks.I just don't see the ones who can sustain themselves, being able to care for these huge amounts of people.I do hope that more people will take advantage of the season and begin to plant if you have not already,there is still time.I urge you to do this.And if it is where you can ,you need to start stocking up on canned foods now and perishables...Dont keep waiting please.We have a garden going good and extra seeds for a fall garden as well.I have bought several window visors that can be used for a solar oven if needed.Already we also are stocking up on some shells,blankets,sleeping bags,buckets,etc.All these things will be needed if we have a collapse.And very soon after it is announced the shelves will be empty.If you are planning on waiting,you might better reconsider for your and your families sake.To much greed took over our nation and our world,i see us very soon reaping the results of this...I pray this does not happen but i also pray that if it does,we are prepared as best we could..Here are some more really good sites i have visited today,maybe you can find them useful..

God bless us all...
Betty ~Simply Southern

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Ways to Live On Almost Nothing - 3
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Pot Belly Pig at the Fireplace ! Vaccination Recall! (contest lookout as well)

The clouds are beautiful this morning!i love the strat clouds.We have a small chance of rain in the forecast as well.Finally i think for us,we have got close to coming out of drought,at least for the time being.I see water staying in the ditches again for several days after rain has left and water also is still coming out of the ditch banks up and down the road.Been a while since i saw that.I would like to see the creeks and rivers back up closer to normal,but with the exception of clear creek(whose mouth starts near here) that is not the case.
I do believe i have found a home for my pot bellied pig,arnold.She has just gotten too big for my household!When someone shows you this very cute little piglet,and says oh,,,,it just gets 35 pounds,DON'T BELIEVE THEM!!!!!!
I payed for one for my grands last year ,potty trained ,sets for you and got used to staying in house...Arnold is now about 140 pds.!And still stays in at night!Just gotten too big ...We have a fireplace we use mainly for heat.Night before last we awoke to the shrill beeping of the smoke alarm AT 2 AM..apparantly arnold had dragged her blanket too close to the fire and it was a flame!Thank goodness for smoke alarms!So time for arnold too go...That is not the only reason,i keep the fireplace grate in front of it usually,just a list of things .Not too mention new babies on the way..I am being very cautious who i give her too ,,,Too many folks see bacon and pork chops when they see her,she is a pet,not food!!!!
But i can not stress smok alarms too much right now..Before that accident even had time to get bad the alarms were going off..If you still do not have smoke alarms in your home,GET SOME!!!!They recommend one to every entry(and i do too!)of doorways.They could very well save your home and your life and your loved ones!At the cost of a few bucks a peice,get a hand full!
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AND ALSO THIS MORNING,VACCINATION RECALL--PAY CLOSE ATTENTION IF YOU HAVE /OR PLANNING/ VACCINATING YOUR CHILD...LOOK!!!!
Certain lots of the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine and the combination Hib/Hepatitis B vaccine produced by Merck & Co., Inc. have been recalled by the manufacturer. These vaccines are given to young children as part of the regular immunization schedule. The Hib vaccine prevents certain forms of meningitis and pneumonia. Merck decided to recall the vaccine because it found that the equipment used to make the vaccine could become contaminated. The vaccine in the recalled lots has not been found to be contaminated and it is not likely that a child who received a dose of the recalled vaccine will have a problem. Parents of children vaccinated with recalled vaccine within the past few weeks should watch for any signs of infection and contact their physician if there is swelling or redness at the injection site. Children who have already received this vaccine do not need to be revaccinated. Other sources of the vaccine are available, so a shortage may be avoided. At this time pediatricians are advised to discontinue use of the affected lots and to continue immunizing their patients as usual. If a temporary shortage occurs, doses could be delayed for certain ages. Children at higher risk for Hib infections should be vaccinated on schedule. For more information, go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Q and A.
VACCINATION RECALL--CLICK HERE

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Win $25 With One Post~~~I was over @ THE BLOGSCAPE this morning and they are running a neat little contest!CHECK IT OUT READERS...


I’m still thinking about drawing in traffic to the site and I’ve decided to start up a small contest. Its as simple as the title says. All you have to do is post on your blog, or website with a link back to this page.

After I confirm that you actually posted it and didn’t just say then I will leave a list of links on this page of everyone that linked here. Make sure you leave a comment telling me you did this or it won’t count! The contest ends one December 24, 11:59 PM CST. (Our Christmas gift to you.)

You get multiple entries for different things though…So you should pay close attention.

Subscribe to RSS feed: 2 entries
Add to Technorati favorites: 2 entries
Post about this contest with link: 3 entries
You can have up to 7 entries from ONE blog. Do you have multiple blogs? You can post about the contest on all..................NOW HEAD ON OVER AND ENTER YOUR POST!

blogscape!win $25.00

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EMOMSATHOME CONTEST!
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All BabyGanics Healthy Home products are superior in performance to conventional cleaners, safe for children, pets and the environment, non-toxic/free of harsh chemicals, and contain all natural/organic ingredients. All BabyGanics Healthy Home products are free from fillers and dyes, pollutants, caustic ingredients, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).


How to enter this contest
Just leave a comment on this post by Midnight Pacific, Friday, December 21 and you’re entered to win one of each of their 4 products!

Prize valued at approximately $20. Open to legal residents of the United States 18 years of age and older. No purchase required. One entry per person. Void where prohibited by law. Important contest rules and details. By submitting your Name and Email address, you agree to.......CLICK BELOW TO ENTER!

EMOMSATHOME CONTEST!
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I really like the concept of this contest!WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY???
Think about that..what do you think he would get?

Enter to Win: 'What Would Jesus Buy?

Let us know what you think by posting your opinion in the comments box below by Christmas Eve, December 24, 2007. Don't forget to include your email address where it asks for it (it won't be made public). The top five answers, ...

belief net..enter now!

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PRINTABLES FOR KIDS!!!!!
while you are here make sure you look around at all the nice printouts available there! These are easy to get and the site is simple to navigate,,laid out very well!AND THEY ARE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!ENJOY!!!!!


Kids love stickers, there is no getting around it, so print out some and have fun!

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THE HOMESCHOOL MINUTE!
The Homeschool Minute
win ''the white senaca''! ends:::December 31, 2007
This book geared for ages 12 and up makes a wonderful family read-aloud. Read the TOS reviews online and enter for a chance to win your very own .........

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RETROTHING GIVEAWAY!
Holiday Giveaway: "It's a Wonderful Life" special edition train set


The folks at Lands' End have generously provided our final giveaway of the season, a special edition Lionel train set featuring scenes from the award winning film It's a Wonderful Life. This beautiful $299 O-Gauge set hearkens back to the days before video games and computers, when kids dreamed of a train set under the tree. This set doesn't disappoint with a genuine die-cast metal locomotive, two cars with opening doors and a classic red caboose.

Bohus couldn't resist taking a look inside the box and gleefully reports that the engine features a real air whistle, puffing smoke and an illuminated headlamp. The set runs on AC power and features remote-controlled forward, neutral and reverse. It also includes magnetic couplers, along with metal wheels and axles to ensure miles of trouble free service. The track features a textured roadbed to help keep everything in place. It's recommended for ages 8 and up, and I suspect grown-ups will have as much fun as kids!

For your chance to win, leave a comment on this post letting us know how long you've been a Retro Thing reader........READ MORE BELOW!

RETROTHING GIVEAWAY!

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Contest review This Week~~Almost CHRISTMAS!

Happy Tuesday!Hope your week is going well.Here in the lower south is was 22 night before last and 25 this morning at 5 am.Feels like winter now.lol..Big change from our 80's last week.We watched the meteor shower the other night,it was very pretty.I tink we saw like 40 or 50 this time.We have pretty good visability here ,14 miles from town.Hope you were able to view it as well.
Here are a few contest going on you may want to check out.

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Get a Holiday Gift from Moor Allure Naturals
I feel like Santa Claus. Er, make it, Mrs. Claus since Beauty Bento Box will be giving away some beauty loots to three (3) lucky women (or men — if they’re interested, LOL)! You can get the chance to enjoy a holiday gift set from Moor Allure Naturals that’s valued at $190.00!


Moor Allure Naturals are created from high quality ingredients that are 99% natural (formula includes a preservative) and rich in antioxidants.

Daily use works to:

* prevent premature aging
* protect from environmental damage
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Benefits of using Moor Allure Naturals are:

* Protect Skin from Harmful Free Radicals - ANTIOXIDANTS - for Diminished Signs of Aging
* Reduce Redness and Puffiness - ANTI-INFLAMMATORY - for a Clear Complexion
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* Repair Damaged Skin - BIOAVAILABLE NUTRIENTS - for Plump, Smooth and Softer Skin
* Draw out Toxins and Impurities - ASTRINGENT - Deep Cleanse Pores for Acne-Free Skin

This is such a treat for your skin this yuletide season.

Contest Mechanics:


1. The contest will run from today, 10 December 2007 and will end on Thursday, 20 December 2007, 11:59 pm...........
CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING AND GET A CHANCE TO WIN!
BEAUTYBENTOBOX!

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Celebrating the Holiday with $200 Cash Giveaway
By Sun on Dec 16, 2007 in Contest


To celebrate the holiday and appreciate the support from everybody who read, comment on, and link to the posts in the past year, I am running an annual giving away of $200 Amazon.com gift certificates in the coming week, from December 16th to 22th.

The giveaway consists of two parts:

The first part is a daily $20 giveaway for guessing the closing number of the Dow Jones/S&P/NASDAQ index of the following day from December 16th to 2oth. Winner will be chosen from those who makes the closest guess. Very simple! This part is open to everybody and entries can be made by leaving a comment with a guess number to the posts published at every midnight. Enter every day until you win ...read more!

The SUN cONTEST!

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Everyday ME
Sallie over at Everyday Me.. life as it happens is having a blog contest and you can win a DVD copy of The League of Grateful Sons from Vision Forum. Go on over and sign up for your chance to win but hurry because the contest ends Wednesday night at midnight!
Vision Forum is giving its affiliates the opportunity to have a contest and they supply the prize, shipping, etc.. How great is that for me, and for you?! My husband and I absolutely loved the DVD The League of Grateful Sons and so that is the item we have chosen to give away.

This documentary was shot on location in Iwo Jima and it brought together the sons and fathers of WW II. These warriors are now in their 80's and returned to Iwo Jima to be mentors of what real Christian manhood looks like. These aged warriors share their love of Christ, and family, and country with a new generation that has risen up to honor their legacy! Some of these young sons never got to meet their father but have love letters from them as a lasting memento and a living legacy of what it meant to be a warrior and a man of God. I'm excited to offer it to you for free!! Click here to open a trailer that you can watch in a new window.

So, for the contest, here is what you need to do. Copy the phrase below that is in "quotation marks" and post it in your blog so you can share about the contest and then leave me a comment with the link to your post (or email me at anderklan@yahoo.com with VF contest as subject line if the comments don't seem to be working right). You can also leave a comment in the chat box with your link to your post as well. I will accept entries until midnight PST on Wednesday. The winner will be announced Thursday morning. The DVD will be direct shipped from Vision Forum but it will take 2-3 weeks so don't plan on this as a Christmas gift for anyone ;-)

CLICK AND ENTER!!!!
Everyday ME
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As promised, WoW Insider is giving away one Dell XPS M1730 World of Warcraft Edition and all the WoW goodies that come with it (estimated retail value $4,999). Under the hood of this bad boy is an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500, 2GB Memory 667MHz, 17inch UltraSharp TrueLife WUXGA, 512MB Dual NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT w/ NVIDIA SLI, a 200GB HDD and a Blu-ray DVD player. And of course, the winner will be able to choose between the Alliance or Horde editions.

In addition to the laptop, you'll get an XPS backpack to carry it around in stuffed with WoW novels, game guides, retail boxes and more. And if you think it can't get any better, check out the full list of goodies included with your XPS notebook after the jump (including the World of Warcraft Beta Club card that contains 5 beta keys for upcoming WoW games!)
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Dear me! The (Internet) dust has barely settled on our previous contest, but we here at Shoeblog are very much into the spirit of giving. Especially when giving involves shoes.

It is with great pride that we announce a NEW!! EXCITING!! GIVEAWAY!! sponsored by our fabulous Barefoot Tess gals (can you tell I’m excited?)

All you have to do is submit a comment to this entry for a chance to win a $100 coupon to be used at Barefoot Tess. The winner will be announced on December 23rd–just in time for Christmas. Need I remind you that they have wonderful selections, suited for every taste and budget?

You could go for these beautiful, classic Delman “Brett” pumps, modestly heeled at 2.5″ high, and so lady-like that people will want to carry your bags and possibly kiss your hand. Or ankle.
SHOE BLOG!click now to enter!

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Shrek Calendar Contest: 12/17-12/22
posted by Heather on December 17th, 2007

This week we are giving away THREE neat shaped 2008 Shrek wall calendars. They are shaped like Shrek’s head! John was supposed to put the picture up with this post but last night we were up VERY late with a sick kid. He was the one that cleaned up all the throw up so I’ll cut him some slack (he’ll add the picture later though)!
Here’s what you need to do if you want to be one of the winners:
post a comment for 1 entry
post about us in your blog if you want a second entry (remember to let us know)
the contest runs from Mon 12/17 - Fri 12/22 and the winner will be announced on Saturday 12/23/07 (US residents only....CLICK AND READ MORE!
MYFAMILYLOVESIT.COM

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FreeHomed--click here now!

I decided to throw this contest to bring my lurkers out into the open, and to get the word out about this website. To get a chance to win this book set, you need to add a link to this contest (anywhere) and leave a comment to let me know you did it.



FreeHomed--click here now!

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Make it,Use it,Love it .DO IT YOURSELF!

I have been experimenting on solar ovens,not the sometimes expensive panels you buy in the store.I knew there had to be a way to make them yourself out of something ordinary,maybe something laying around the house or closeby.
There are a lot of good ideas out there so i am going to include some of these.Some are so easy my 5 year old grandson Billy can help with it.Now you may think ''why would i want to go to the aggravation of making something i have to leave in the yard and wait a few hours for it to get done''?
Here is why!Here in the deep south most of our down time from electricity is from hurricanes,tornado's etc.So is a lot of other areas.In the north would be snow storms and ice,much like what they are having now.If something happens and your electricity and/or gas is disruppted then you are out of ideas.You are still going to get hungry and the kids want to be fed.So on this scenerio would be really cool,if not logical,to know how to do it.GRANTED YOU WOULD NEED SUN ,but typically after the storm,there is sunshine,if only a few hours of it..That's all you'd need.
So that that idea you now find possibly silly or unneeded for a person such as yourself,Now makes you a very wise and prepared person indeed.Chances are everyone will be watching to see how you are getting by without the modern neccessities!Perhaps you were smart and prepared ahead of time..Yes,and what if something even worse happens?what if power were down for an extended time?
A lot of very smart people in high places are saying that there is a very high possibility that just this scenerio will happen in the very near future.An economic collapse.The people in the depression area did not plan for a collapse like that either.Most thought all was well and learning to live more modern.But the thing that differs from then to now is,Most people did still know how to take care of themselves without modern help.NOW THEY DON'T.TOO MANY GENERATIONS HAVE PAST THAT RELY ONLY ON OTHERS.
Worse case scenerio happens ,you at least have made a small step in helping yourself,best case,you can have fun camping and show off your newly acquired skills!
It is a win win situation for you..So come on,indulge yourself and try it!

Simply Southern~Betty R.
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Panel solar cookers are the first solar cookers that are truly affordable to the world’s neediest. In 1994, a volunteer group of engineers and solar cooks associated with Solar Cookers International developed and produced the first “panel” cooker, the CooKit. Elegant and deceptively simple looking, it is an affordable, effective and convenient solar cooker. It requires a dark, covered pot and one plastic bag per day or one high-temperature plastic bag per month. With a few hours of sunshine, the CooKit makes tasty meals for 5-6 people at gentle temperatures, cooking food and preserving nutrients without burning or drying out. Larger families use two or more cookers. The CooKit weighs half a kilogram, folds to the size of a big book for easy transport. CooKits are now produced independently in 25 countries from a wide variety of materials at a wholesale cost of $3-7 US. We expect that the new hand-assembled CooKits will outlast the manufactured CooKits which last for two years.

CooKits complement other cooking methods needed at night and on cloudy days. Coming about twenty years after the first efforts to replace open fires with improved cooking stoves, the CooKit uses no fuel at all. The CooKit is both user-friendly and environmentally friendly. Families can save scarce, expensive for when they cannot solar cook and when economically capable, add other, higher cost cooking improvements such as modern biomass, smoke hoods, biogas, or liquefied petroleum gas.
The CooKit folds to be about the size of a large notebook when not in use.The value of CooKits is outlined in the following manner:
Addressing fuelwood scarcities:



Solar cooking one meal a day, three times a week has been proven to reduce fuelwood consumption and related smoke by one third.
The CooKit saves more than four times its value in fuelwood each year. With careful use and storage, a CooKit can be used for two years, reducing fuelwood consumption by two tonnes.
Improving health:

The CooKit can pasteurize household drinking water, making it safe to drink.
The solar cooking process is smokeless, reducing respiratory diseases and eye irritation
Solar cooked foods retain vitamins, nutrients and their natural flavors; there is no smoky taste; the foods cook slowly in their own juices. Nutritious, slow-cooking traditional foods (beans, root crops, and some grains) are restored to the family diet
Clean up is easy as the food never burns or sticks to the cooking pot.
Solar cooks frequently report that the money they save on cooking fuel purchases is used to for many essentials, such as extra food, school supplies, and medical care.
Without having to gather wood or dung, breathe smoke, and tend a fire – all associated with traditional cooking – solar cooking is easy and safe for people with AIDS and other illnesses, the elderly, disabled and young orphans.


Rocks can be used to allow the CooKit to be used under windy conditions.Enhancing household and women’s economic status:

The CooKit represents a new opportunity for women to capitalize on an underserved market and better meet their own cooking energy needs
Solar cooking saves time as there is less need to tend a fire or collect firewood. A person can cook while at work, at the market, or tending crops. Young girls can attend school instead of searching for fuelwood.
Solar energy is free and abundant in many areas of Kenya, providing a safe, clean, healthy supplement to traditional fuels.
Co-developers are Roger Bernard of France and Barbara Kerr of the USA, with work also by Ed Pejack, Jay Campbell, and Bev Blum of Solar Cookers International. Extensive field tests in the USA and in many developing countries confirm its performance, convenience, low cost, acceptance, and adaptability to diverse needs.


Construction plans


Easy plans for making a CooKit
Plans for making a CooKit exactly as Solar Cookers International manufactures them. Start with a big piece of cardboard about 1m x 1.33m (3'x 4'). Cut and fold as shown. The angles and folds shown are best, but small variations are OK.Hints:


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To make clean straight folds in cardboard, first make a crease along the line with a blunt edge such as a spoon handle, then fold against a firm straight edge.
Make the slots a little too small and narrow so that they fit snugly to hold up the front panel.
Glue aluminum foil on the side that will form the inside surfaces when the oven is set up for cooking.
To set up, lay panel flat with shiny side up. Fold up front and back parts and fit back corners into the slots in front.
You're ready to cook! Put your food into a dark-colored pot. Then place the pot inside a plastic bag (an oven cooking bag will withstand the heat best). Close the open end of the bag and place pot and bag into the center of the cooker.

You will find more detailed plans in Solar Cookers and more tips and tricks on this one by going to main source loactaed here>>>>>>
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Haybox Cookery --
What is a haybox? Simply an insulated box used for slow cooking. Haybox cookery saves energy. Hayboxes and solar box cookers go very well together. This tipsheet from the Centre for Alternative Technology shows you how to make one and suggests two easy recipes to start you off.


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Another really cool thing i have been looking at is a tipi.Native americans lived in them year round ,of course they were built properly.But all things considered would not be a bad idea to know the basics anyway.The kids would have a blast with it in the back yard,so try on just for fun.This peticular pattern uses pvc for tubing.i personally like using wood.

Backyard or Livingroom Tipi

The whole gang will love this mini tipi that’s perfect for every child's next backyard powwow.




Backyard or Livingroom Tipi

Materials:

tipi pattern (we used Terrific Teepees, available at www.sewbaby.com)
canvas
coordinating lining fabric
sewing machine
thread
heavy-duty sewing machine needle
masking tape
measuring tape
five 66-1/2" lengths of 3/4" diameter PVC pipe
drill
five 3/4" PVC end caps
five crutch tips
electrical tape (optional)
acrylic paint and textile medium (optional)

1. Follow the tipi sewing instructions provided with the pattern.

2. To make channels for the tipi poles, you will need to make a French seam. With the lining already stitched to the outside fabric layer at the top and bottom of each panel, lay two panels together, lining sides facing (figure A).

3. Mark and cut the corner, at the bottom of the channel, on a diagonal 2" from the side and 2" from the bottom (figure B).


Make this tent -from DIY NETWORK!


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A lot of talk has been going on now about everyone needing to go green,save the enviroment and the likes.I agree.i agree because i just think it makes sence!I know we should all do what we can do to help protect our earth.If we can live cheaper and more self suffcient-i know we should do that.We need to stand on our own two feet whenever possible just like our grandparents did.I assure you a lot less headaches come from that.The energy bills are not as high,gas prices are cut,grocery bills are not so scary and life is just much less stress free.Which by itself is eneough for me to think about it.
Been looking at earth ship homes. another house building method that caught my attention is this. You make a huge pile of soil with your tractor, as big as you want. You lay rebar and pour concrete on your soil dome. You then dig out all of the soil with you tractor and pile it on top of your concrete dome. Plant your garden on top of your house. Interior temp stays stable year round!
Check out these ''earthhomes''! Some are quite basic,others big,beautiful homes.I like this.I am going to try a smaller one.Would be good for food storage and as a storm shelter if built right....The first one is a large home.
earthship home

Here are some more links!
1>> The Earthship Global Website This is the "big daddy" of Earthship websites. It is the homepage for Earthship Biotecture in Toas, New Mexico. These are the folks that have been nuturing the idea for the last 30 years. Tons of information and tons of pictures.

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TOUCH THE HEART HOME This is Mike Shealy's llama and tirehouse website. Mike lives in an Earthship not too far from us. If you are looking for a tirehouse designer, I recommend Mike. Right now he's working on a couple of tire-bale houses, check out the drawings on his site!

3>>>>>>>> CHECK IT OUT! New Mexico. A great commentary on the building process. Has great pictures of the outside of Allen and Pat Gooch's "Nest" with interior pictures too.

4>>>>>>>>> THE HUT A hut as a starter project then the building of a Nest. Good Pictures!
THANKS GOING OUT TO EARTH POWER FOR ALL THE INFO AND LINKS!

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Here is a really neat forum with all kinds of cool diy ideas!!! i like this forum...
lumenlab.com

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another really cool diy site..lots of fun things here kids can be involved in!
junk home!
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Till tomorrow--"think simple"
Simply Southern~Betty

Christmas Time's A Coming!~Weekend Fun with the Grands and Contest!

Happy Sunday!!!
This weekend was a good one.Me and my oldest son Darrell delivered a load of wood we had cut up to the lake Saturday morning.Afterwards we ran by Winn Dixie and let me tell you they had one heck of a sale outside the store on some gift items..
I got some pre lit candy canes to put on walkway for 2 bucks!A blender for 1.00,a food chopper for 1.00,and they had lots of odd and end toys,stocking stuffers for 4/1.00! So i wound up getting like 4 bags for 20.00,this included 3 giant rolls of wrapping paper..I was happy....
By the time we returned the Grandson's had returned and Julie was watching them.Had to keep the goodies stashed till after dark and sneek them in.lol..
This morning we got up and loaded in the truck and went christmas tree hunting.Lot's of cedars up and down the road here so we always do that for christmas.I love the smell of a fresh tree and nothing better for xmas memories than tree hunting with the kids.We found the ''perfect tree'' in about an hour i guess..It was so warm today me,the boys billy and kolby and zack rode in the back of the back of the truck with short sleeves!Very strange.Then afternoon we went by my mom's for a while and my brother robert took the boys on a boat ride on the pond.They really liked that.She say's by next year the fish should be big enough to safely begin fishing..That would be fun..
I hope each of you have had a relaxed weekend and ready to face next week.Maybe a blessed wekkend for us all...

God bless,
betty

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AN ISLAND LIFE GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The people at Warm Biscuit Bedding Company are generously offering a $50 gift certificate to one lucky person. To enter, just stop by their site before midnight December 9th and check out their extensive line of products. Then come back here and mention what your favorite item is. A random winner will be selected and notified on December 10th. That’s it!
iSLAND lIFE gIVEAWAY--CLICK HERE
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^AND WHILE YOU ARE THERE AT AN ISLAND LIFE,check out this contest as well......>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The ladies at LTDchix are generously giving away a T-shirt of your choice to one lucky winner. To enter, just stop by their site before December 13th and view their designs. Then come back and mention in comments which one you like the best
click to read more!>>> island life giveaway!!!!
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DID YOU SEE THAT????OOMPA!!!
CPA Mom of Did You See That? has a couple of giveaways going on right now:skip to

Now, I'm happy to let you know about the newest member of the Oompa "family:" Kallisto.
I know what you are thinking - another stuffed animal? Who needs that?! YOU DO! Because these are not your ordinary stuffed animals. Every Kallisto stuffed animal is made from 100% Certified Organic Cotton and filled with pure wool.

WIN IT - I have another Oompa toy to give away: This Play Puzzle Farm. I reviewed it back in August but did not have any valid entries for the give-a-way so I'll try again. And what better time than now - the time of Christmas and Chanukkah - this would make a great gift for that special girl in your life. To win, send me an email (cpamomva at hotmail dot com), subject line OOMPA, and tell me which country Kallisto toys are made in. Write about this contest on your blog and send me the link and you get TWO bonus entries (THREE entries in all). You have until midnight EST, Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Good luck!**
did you see that? enter here!!!!

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Fans of Beyonce and her fam can get excited about the latest hip-hop trend from Planet Toys brought to you by Matthew (her dad) & Solange Knowles (her little sis.) Baby Jamz just might be the first non-annoying musical line of toys I will admit to actually enjoying. Gray dug the Mix Master Chair [$24.77] before I could even get it out of the box. Apparently you’re never too short to be a DJ. With lighted buttons, toddlers can compose their own renditions of This Old Man, Skip To My Lou, & Old MacDonald. And these aren’t your Grandma’s nursery rhymes.

For the toddling crowd that want to join in on the dance mat craze, there’s even a Baby Jamz Dance Mat [$19.84]. Get the age 2 & up set to shake their diapered bootays with 36 seconds of classic nursery rhymes. Baby Jamz products can be found at Wal-Mart & WalMart.com.
WIN and boogie on me! I’m giving away a Baby Jamz Dance Mat and Dance Praise 2- The ReMix to two lucky winners. Just leave a comment here and let me know which prize you’d prefer! The winners will be chosen at random Tuesday, Dec 11th. You don’t have to have a blog to enter, but be sure you include a valid email address where I can contact you.

CLOSE TO HOME CONTEST!ENTER HERE

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Play activities has a really neat contest going on right now that you will really wnat to win if you have little one's in the house like i do...check outwhat you can win,
So now you’ve read the articles and you’ve got all these ideas about Sensory play to do with your toddler and preschooler right?

Sensory play is one of those topics many parents know about but don’t do much about past the baby stage. I hope these articles have shown you that Sensory play is a lot of fun and a great learning and sharing opportunity that’s easy to do at home with your child under 5.

With that in mind , here is my first contest.

Easy-to-grow seeds and a self-contained terrarium let kids grow their own indoor garden…filled with plants that explore the 5 senses! The plastic dome comes with soil, labels for each plant and more…plus 5 exotic varieties of seeds, including herbs for taste, aloe for touch, eucalyptus for smell, a polka dot plant for sight and a rustling cabbage palm for sound! 9″ wide.
Deadline is 10pm MST December 16th 2007
PLAY ACTIVITIES-CLICK TO ENTER

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The Beauty and Fashion Tech is giving away a M.A.C. cool eyes set from the Royal Assets holiday collection and the Basic Brushes kit and bag from the Heirlooms holiday collection. Deadline: December 12th
Beauty And Fashion --you need to click now!
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Win a Mia Bossi Diaper Bag (value $400) from lilsugar. To enter, just stop by their site before December 18th and let them know why you need it. A random winner will be selected on December
lil sugar!

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During the Month of December I am holding a contest in conjunction with Baby Sherpa at http://www.babysherpa.com/. We will be giving some lucky bloggers some great Baby Sherpa gear including a Baby Sherpa Diaper Backpack, a Short Haul Diaper Backpack and a DayLite Diaper Bag.
I initially wanted to do a contest to give away just the Baby Sherpa Diaper Backpack but Heather from Baby Sherpa insisted on a first, second and third prize. That is very generous. So instead of one prize there will be three. A Baby Sherpa Diaper Backpack for first place, A Short Haul Diaper Backpack for second place and a Daylite Diaper Bag for third place. The winner will get their choice of color and the prize will be shipped to their location. And speaking about shipping. If you wanted to buy a Baby Sherpa Diaper Backpack for yourself or friends or family you can get free shipping until 1/1/08 by using the promo code Benspark07.
READ TO ME DAD~~CHECK IT OUT

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Enter to win our December Sweepstakes to win a fabulous Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Tote in turquoise with a retail price of $1750, sponsored by Vivre. Just enter your email address to receive our weekly newsletter to enter. If you already receive our newsletters, you will still need to enter your email address for this contest. Our email list will be shared with Vivre, our sponsor. If you are having trouble with the entry please email me directly and I will help you out. Last day to enter is December 29, 2007 11:59pm EST. One winner will be randomly selected on December 30, 2007 and announced on Bag Snob by January 4, 2008. Only one entry per person and US residents only, please. (Sorry!) Good luck!!
Click here to go to the bag snob
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Kate of Babylune is hosting The Generous December Group Writing Project. “On your own blog, write a new post about your favorite charity, social cause or helpful organization.” You could win anywhere between $30 - $100, depending on the number of entries. Deadline is December 19th.
Let’s talk about our best impulses. Let’s talk about our efforts to see the better side of humanity. Let us talk of sharing, of help and of solutions to suffering and despair. Let us talk about the way we act when we choose to do the right thing.

This December, I am combining my charitable campaign with a group writing project.

On your own blog, write a new post about your favorite charity, social cause or helpful organization. While I may have a bias toward causes that address maternal health and children’s well-being, I do believe that all people on this planet have the right to freedom, food, shelter, safety and health care. Domestic, international, global and local interests are equally important. Tell me, and our readers, why you believe your special organizations are helping to make the world a better place. Tell us why you support them and why we should too.
If you don’t have a blog, write your entry in the comments form below and I will post it on Babylune.

In your own post, link back to this one to tell others about the existence of this project. To make sure I include your entry, leave a comment with the URL to your entry in the comments section belo

Baby Lune -click to enter!

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5 MINUTES FOR MOM CONTEST~~~~~
Win an Insignia® Shelf System...Load up your iPod or MP3 player with Christmas music and start rocking around the Christmas tree!
Insignia® has an affordable shelf system complete with iPod dock, USB port, CD/DVD player, digital AM/FM, HD radio and more and we are giving one away!
There is nothing like some fun, new electronics to raise the excitement level at gift giving time.

So not only are we giving you the chance to win this fabulous shelf system, but Best Buy has an excellent sale on it right now as well so you can pick one up for someone on your list. The system is already affordable at its regular price of $159.99, but right now you can jump over to Best Buy and grab one at $127.99 and save $32! (There is still time for guaranteed Christmas delivery too. Check out Best Buy for details.)

Here is a quick rundown of the product features of the Insignia® - 75W DVD/CD/HD Radio Compact Shelf System with USB Port

CD/DVD playback compatible with DVD/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/CD/CD-R/MP3/MP4
Digital AM/FM with 60 presets
HD Radio receiver
iPod device docking with charger and function control
Front USB input
Audio outputs: optical and coaxial
Video outputs:componet and S-video
We’ll announce the winner on the evening of Sunday, December 16th.
If you want to win this Insignia® shelf system, simply follow these two steps
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~ BETTY~~SIMPLY SOUTHERN ~