I Dont Get Sundays: July 2012

30 July 2012

The Blankz Toy Review & Giveaway

This is a guest post brought to you by Beth Ann & Jessica's Helpful Savings

BlankZ has recently been awarded the 2012 Creative Play of the Year Award, by Child's Play Magazine!

I was given the opportunity to review and giveaway a Blankz toy.

We received Bare Hare (the bunny rabbit)

attached to each toy is a card with a cute story about your animal.

"Bare Hare" Says: This is the tale of Bare Hare... I have no color as I'm sure you're aware. But you can change that with a stroke of your pen, And in no time at all I'll be the star of my den!

Now before you get started I'd like to say thankz. Because the magic cant happen until you fill in the blankz.

How cute is that!

Each Kit comes with a set of

5 Blankz Special markers,

1 Animal,

1 set of instructions,

1 Blankz display board.

Its Simple and Easy to do.

Start with a Blankz Animal, Color with the markers provided, Create your master piece, when your done with your creative play, simply wash & dry, then Create again!

DS 3 hard at work coloring his Bare Hare. not only did our son enjoy using his creativity designing bare hare, our daughters 6 & 8 also got in on the action. We took turns, let one child color, give them a day or so to play with the animal, wash dry, and on to the next child.

The Blankz is currently available at a limited number of stores in the US, but expanding everyday! Before they hit shelves in your area you can visit www.theblankz.com/ and grab this super hot toy before everyone else does.

You can also find The Blankz on Facebook, Follow them on Twitter, View their YouTube Channel, and now on Pinterest!

NOW ON TO THE GIVEAWAY! one winner will win CHOICE of 1 Blankz Animal Kit. it is important that you fill in the animal of choice when entering the giveaway. Giveaway will start July 30th, Ending Aug 8th, Winner will have 48/hrs to reply via email claiming your prize.

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27 July 2012

Bath & Body Works Gift Card Giveaway

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26 July 2012

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN

When Timothy Green unexpectedly shows up in Stanleyville, he changes the lives of the people he meets forever. Inspired by that, Disney has created an application (http://di.sn/MagicalMoments) that allows fans of THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN to upload and share photos of magical moments from their own lives. When a photo is submitted, it becomes a part of our Magical Moments Photo Collage:

In addition, the application is hosting a sweepstakes where users can enter to win the grand prize - a Frigidaire Affinity washer and dryer! 25 first-place winners will receive a promo card for a photo book from Shutterfly!

25 July 2012

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN is now on Pinterest!!!

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN is now on Pinterest!!!

http://pinterest.com/disneystudios/the-odd-life-of-timothy-green/

23 July 2012

Win This Bag!!!

Welcome to Week #4 of

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Giveaway: What to Expect when you are Expecting

I Dont Get Sundays teamed up with To Sew With Love and To Cook With Love to bring you this exciting giveaway sponsored by WhatToExpect.comSo, you're not expecting (yet)? You don't have small kids either? But I'm sure you know somebody who is expecting or has small kids! The books we are giving away would make a great baby shower gift and/or mother's day gift!

WhatToExpect is one of the most favorite site of pregnant women. In fact, they have the second largest audience of pregnant women online! They also have an array of best-selling books any expecting mom would love to have! You will also love the fact that at WhatToExpect.com, you will find not just information and news about pregnancy, newborn, infant and toddlers but also an online community where you get to meet other moms and support each other, too!
*Review by To Sew With Love

I love these books and would honestly recommend WhatToExpect to anyone expecting. This is like the bible for expecting mothers. If you want to take advantage of a great giveaway, this is a great one. Each book covered an extensive amount of area and practically has the answer to any question or doubt an expecting mom or a mom could have!

The What to Expect When You're Expecting Pregnancy book is a best seller and it did not come to me as a surprise. This book is like an encyclopedia, a pregnancy bible! It practically has everything you need to know in your pregnancy!

This book also includes:

an expanded chapter on pre-conception
a detailed weekly fetal development in each of the monthly sections
loads of information about pregnancy's emotional ups and downs and how to survive it
a brand new section on achieving a safe, comfortable and pampered pregnancy But that's not all! It also includes practical advise for pregnant women on the job and on the go!

What to Expect The First Year book is America's best-selling guide to baby caring. It covers almost every question a new mother could have regarding care for her baby: colic, teething, weaning, sibling matters, feeding, sippy cups - name it and this book has it!

It also includes:

information on your child's monthly growth and development
feeding and sleeping strategies
up-to-date medical and practical tips

Kids grow up so fast! Before you know it, you already have a wonderful toddler! You will be amazed at how much independence they will be showing you! Understanding your toddler in this stage of her growth and development is just as important as the first years.

With this book, you will get to understand and learn more about:

feeding picky eaters
solving sleep issues
getting your toddler to talk and communicate
temper tantrums and how to manage it
understanding their behavior and
keeping them safe and healthy.

These books could have saved me lots of worrying! These books should be a must-have in any household with small children. You can buy these books through WhatToExpect.com's bookstore. But wait! WhatToExpect.com generously offered to give away 2 sets of books to 2 of our readers!

2 lucky readers will win their own set of What To Expect books. Each set is comprised of What To Expect Pregancy Book, First Year and Second Year books. This also includes free shipping wherever you are in the world! How great is that!
An email address is required to enter. Giveaway will end at 11:59 EST on July 29, 2012. The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter Random Selector and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. The winner's entries will be verified -- please make sure you follow the instructions and submit the entries correctly. Only one person per household may enter. You do NOT have to be a blogger to enter. Open worldwide, ages 18+. This giveaway is void where prohibited. For more chances of winning, make sure to come back everday for the daily entries. The more entries you send, the more chances you have in winning!Please be patient and wait for the entry form to full load. If it does not load at once, just re-load the page. Good luck and have fun!

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18 July 2012

Fearless...

We have been doing a lot of swimming around here. Ava really doesnt know what to think of the beach, the water goes on forever and the sand is all over the place. She really likes the pool in our complex though. She has been enjoying swimming with her family and showing how much she loves the waters.

She has even been jumping in the deep in and showing off her skills. LOL she doesnt mind having her head under the water, or a little water in the face. Hailey doesnt either. They both will dip their faces in the water, look up and smile, and do it all over again.

Xperience Days Giveaway!!

Have you ever won a unique gift such as an experience? That is what you will be winning from this giveaway. Just to get an idea of what you could win go to Xperiencedays.com and do a search. This would be great for a vacation activity to do also....so if you are going on vacation make sure to search for that area also :)

Baby Costcutters along with Capri's Coupons and Cajun Couponer have teamed up with a great group of bloggers to offer you $100 Voucher to Xperiencedays.com!

This giveaway is open to the Continental US only and you must be 18+ years of age. Ends Aug. 1st 11:59pm est.

Good Luck! Just use the form below to enter :)

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. I Don't Get Sundays is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

17 July 2012

Food, Food, and more Food

So anyone that has been on vacation knows that the food is one of the best parts. You go out to eat, no clean up, and wonderful food you normally wouldnt be eating at home. The girls have been having a blast eating pretty much anything they want. I am trying to keep them on a semi normal schedule with the meals but the snacks have been plentiful.

We have had ice cream while in Beaufort, cookies, and lots of Puffs for the little ones. Hailey has ate more table food than she has until this point in her little life. She has tasted french fries, oatmeal cookie, ice cream, chips, and she has stolen cups from the bigger girls to get a taste of lemonade, mt dew, coke, and other juices.

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A Big Change....

Man, vacationing with little ones is a lot different than when we last took a vacation here at the beach. It was 5 years ago, we weren't even engaged yet. We spent the week doing whatever we wanted to, sleeping in, and going to bed late (stayed up many nights just talking to my soon to be sister in law).

This year has been great, I wouldn't trade this for the world. Life before my kids was nice, but who knew how amazing it could get with them here. It's just a big change. We now are scheduling everything around naps, attitudes, and the safety of our kids to not be in the sun. I certainly am not staying up too late, and Ms. Hailey is getting up early but thankfully not as early as she usually does. I have slept in until after 6am most days. How awesome is that?!

We have enjoyed the beach, yet they still arent really old enough to enjoy it to the full max. Ava is loving the sand but not too sure about the 'big pool' as she calls it. She is really enjoying the pool. She is soaking in all the attention of having her uncles, mommy and daddy, grandma and grandpa all week.

So a few more days left of no work, no rushing around, no worries.

15 July 2012

Win This Bag Giveaway Event!!

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OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL DISNEY
Website and Mobile site: Disney.com/TheWizard
Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/DisneyPictures
Genre: Fantasy Adventure
Rating: TBD
Release Date: March 8, 2013

Cast: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff Director: Sam Raimi Producer: Joe Roth Executive Producers: Grant Curtis, Philip Steuer, Palak Patel Written by: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire (credit not final)

Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well. When small-time magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco) pulls one flimflam too many, he finds himself hurled into the fantastical Land of Oz where he must somehow transform himself into the great and powerful Wizard—and just maybe into a better man as well. OFFICIAL BOILERPLATE: Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well. “Oz The Great and Powerful” is produced by Joe Roth and written by Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire (credit not final). Grant Curtis, Philip Steuer and Palak Patel are serving as executive producers. “Oz The Great and Powerful” opens in U.S. theaters on March 8, 2013.

14 July 2012

FREE blogger opp: What To Expect When You're Expecting

To Sew With Love is teaming up with What To Expect and is hosting a giveaway of 3 books plus FREE shipping worldwide. Do you think your readers would be interested to win? Then why not sign up and help us promote this giveaway while you watch your social networking stats grow!

This giveaway will run from July 20, 2012 to July 27, 2012 and is open worldwide. The winner will receive a copy of each of the books shown in the photo above with FREE shipping worldwide.
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13 July 2012

Thirty-One Gifts Organizing Utility Tote & Thermal Tote

I was recently contacted by Amanda who is a Thirty-One Gifts Independent Senior Consultant offering us 2 Super Awesome Products to to Review & Giveaway from Thirty-One Gifts product line.

I received 1 Organizing Utility Tote & 1 Thermal Tote.

Not only is she offering 2 Great Prizes, but as an added bonus if anyone wants to order from Thirty-One Gifts, she will give you 10% off your total order just for being a Beth Ann & Jessica's Helpful Savings Fan!

You can check out our online "party" here.

If you do decide to make a purchase, purchase as normal via our party page above, and at the close of the party Amanda will update your total applying the discount of 10% off your total order!

10% off is only valid during the giveaway time frame of 7/13 - 7/26.

*purchase not required to enter the giveaway.

Product # 3105

Organizing Utility Tote $30.00

This versatile, spacious tote keeps your clutter organized! Great for your cleaning supplies or sporting gear, or use as an everyday tote or gym bag! Seven side pockets are perfect for shampoo, magazines, your MP3 player and water bottles. Made from extra-tough nylon with stain- and water-resistant lining.

Measures approx: 10.25”H x 15.5”W x 6.5”D

(personalized with "Hodgen Family" as it will be my multi-use family tote)

This past weekend the kids and I went on a road trip 2 1/2 hrs away while daddy had to work. I brought our tote along with us for the ride. I threw in some notebooks, color books, markers, snacks, diaper wipes, brush, Nintendo DSI's, among other things and had tons of room to spare. I happily thought to myself wow this is so much bigger then I expected. I was extremely impressed not only with the size but with the ease of carrying, it wasn't big and bulky, and the bag itself didn't fold in.

Looking for an easy place to store, clip, and go with your coupons? The Organizing Utility Tote has got you covered, Personalized and all!

Offered in a wide varity of designs to suit you and your needs!

31 everyday uses with the Organizing Utility Tote

The Next Item I was offered is the Thermal Tote.

Product # 3000

Thermal Tote $18.00

A classic favorite! It’s great for taking lunch on the go. Whether you need to keep your food cool or warm, it does the job. Great for school or work lunch, or for taking to a ballgame. Also great as a baby bag to keep bottles cold. Measures approx: 9.5”H x 14”W x 4.5”D

The Thermal Tote, is great for everyday lunches at work, school, or long drives. I was able to fit 7 bottles of water, or 4 cans of pop with 2 bottles water and string cheese. The options are endless with what you can fit in side. It is Thermal for a reason and as you see in the picture above it is completely lined on the inside to keep things cold! If your a Breast Feeding Mom, think of the great storage for your breast milk on the go. Baby going to daycare, grandmas, on a long road trip. No problem with the Thermal Tote you can pump and store the milk safely in the Thermal Tote. Is your husband going on a fishing trip for the day, with the thermal tote he wont have to carry a big, bulk, heavy cooler with him just to have a cold drink. Going to a Friday night football game and don't want to pay the expensive prices, bring some soda and snacks with you in your Thermal Tote.

The Thermal Tote is also available in variety of designs to suit your needs.

31 everyday uses for the Thermal Tote

As a Thirty One Consultant I am so excited to be apart of this giveaway and offering this chance to my family, friends, and many readers. Good Luck to you all!!!!

NOW ON TO THE GIVEAWAY.Sponsored by Amanda a Thirty-One Gifts Independent Senior ConsultantHosted by Beth Ann & Jessica's Helpful Savings, Teamed up with other awesome bloggers to bring you this Awesome giveaway!

The First Three Entry's are Mandatory, and all entry's will be verified.

If you win and your entry can not be verified a new winner will need to be chosen.

Giveaway will run from 7/13 - 7/26

open to residents of the US only.

Winner will have 48/hrs to claim prize, winner will be announced on Rafflecopter, in the blog post, on facebook, and Emailed directly.

If winner does not reply with-in 48/hrs a new winner will be chosen.

Winner will receive 1 Organizing Utility Tote (which can be personalized -free as well), and 1 Thermal Tote both of which winner will choose design from options available.

Winners Custom Order will need to be received by Amanda no later then July 30th, 2012 or winner will forfeit the prizes.

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. 'I Dont Get Sundays' is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

11 July 2012

Blogger Sign Ups-Baby Party

Pregnancy Forum - Baby Party Giveaway Sign Ups

So, as I said yesterday that I was planning for 2 Epic Giveaways and decided what my prizes would be. I got an idea of this giveaways because recently many of my friends gave birth to their bundle of joys and I think this would be a great gift to them from me. Oh, and not to mention I myself love baby stuff. Review followed along when the Giveaway goes live on the giveaway post.

There will be 3 winners:

Grand Prize - Baby Stroller
Second Prize - Bedding 10 piece Crib Set
Third Prize - Clear blue digital ovulation tests (There are many women who are trying to conceive do I added this as my 3rd prize)

Baby Party Giveaway Worth $500 - World-wide

Blogger
Sign Up: July 11 to August 11 - Receive 2 FREE Links of choice Facebook/Twitter
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slots also available - A link back to your blog/website on the Giveaway post +
Unlimited free links on the Rafflecopter of your choice for $10. For only a link
back of your blog on the giveaway post is $3.
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She's Up and She's Gone

Hailey is really getting fast with this whole crawling thing. At almost 9 months old, she is starting to try to stand on her own. My little baby is going from sitting on the ground and trying to free stand. It's so hard to believe that soon she will be walking. She is fast at being in the middle of anything going on in the house. She is almost always right by Ava, where ever she is at in the house. She has found the stairs and can climb them quick.

She is fearless just like Ava was at this age. She just goes. She smiles and laughs the whole way also. She's starting to really rough house with Ava and play. It's taken a long time, I know it has felt like forever to Ava who has wanted her to play since day one of bringing her home. Kenny and I are just waiting until she walks. It shouldnt be much longer, she wants to go so bad, she will watch everyone playing and jump up on her knees and reach out with her arms.

It is very awesome to watch my girls interacting and playing. Its nice to watch them have their sweet moments and also funny to watch when they are fighting over a toy. We just have to keep reminding Ava that Hailey is still a baby, even though she is almost as tall as her and probably weighs as much as she does.

10 July 2012

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN
DISNEY
Website and Mobile site: Disney.com/OddLife
Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/OddLifeMovie
Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Genre: Drama-Comedy
Rating: PG
U.S. Release date: August 15, 2012
Running time: 100 mins.

Cast: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, Dianne Wiest, CJ Adams, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ron Livingston, M. Emmet Walsh, Odeya Rush, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lois Smith, with David Morse and Common
Director: Peter Hedges
Producers: Ahmet Zappa, Scott Sanders, Jim Whitaker
Executive Producers: John Cameron, Mara Jacobs
Story by: Ahmet Zappa
Screenplay by: Peter Hedges

Academy Award®–nominated director/writer Peter Hedges (“Dan in Real Life,” What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?”) brings enchantment to the screen with “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” an inspiring, magical story about a happily married couple, Cindy and Jim Green (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton), who can’t wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. When young Timothy (CJ Adams) shows up on their doorstep one stormy night, Cindy and Jim—and their small town of Stanleyville—learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts.

When young Timothy suddenly comes into the lives of Cindy and Jim Green, they learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts.

Two Teeth

Well the 2nd tooth has finally broken through. It must not have hurt Hailey because there wasnt much whining with this one. It is so cool to see her with a few teeth in. Ava was 11 months before she got her 1st tooth.

But now we have to remind Ava that she still ONLY has 2 teeth, not a mouth full as she tries to feed Hailey snacks and dinner.

Now lets see how long it takes before she bites Ava.....it should be interesting and fun to see how and when the rest of her teeth come in.

09 July 2012

The Upstairs Bathroom

Our remodel is still going on, even though I havent said a word about for a while. Once we got moved up there, we kinda stopped and got busy with other stuff. Now we are getting back into the swing of things. Trying to get everything just the way we want it.

Kenny worked on our upstairs bathroom to get it working and able to be used. He put tile down and painted. We also purchased a new vanity. I want to pick out a mirror to go on the wall then put up all the frog decor that I have.

08 July 2012

The Lights went OUT

So last week, we had a hellish storm that swept acrossed the state and blacked our area. It happened a little before 10, the girls were asleep and my bedroom was already beginning to get hot. My brother in law offered to come get us since Kenny was working. Anyone who's hubby works at night, my best to you because sometimes it is very annoying. So off we went to my in laws. They have a spar room that fit us comfortably since we co-sleep when Kenny is at work. I fed Hailey a bottle to help her drift off to sleep and Ava was a few minutes after it went dark again. They actually went back to sleep a lot quicker than I thought they would after getting woken up and moved to a whole new place.

That morning, still no power, we headed home to wait on Kenny to get home. The girls were happy to be home but it was getting warmer and warmer in here. So we made a few calls and found out that my mom had power. So she let us come spend the day at her house. The girls loved it. My niece was there while Jessica worked so the girls got to play.

Kenny and I made our way back home that afternoon to gather food from our freezer to take to moms. We used my 'Making Memories Thermal Tote' from my Thirty-One collection to put a lot of stuff in. I loved that we had it. Kenny actually just put it in the deep freezer at moms.

We were one of the lucky one, our power came back on that evening. My sisters power did not return until Tuesday and my Dad's didnt come back on until Wednesday.

I hope we dont have another storm like that for a while. The wind was crazy, the lightning lit up the whole sky, I could see the neighbors house like the sun was shining. If it does, I can only hope my husband is home so I have a little help with the girls.

07 July 2012

The 4th of July

We pretty much spent all day of the 4th inside. It was hot and I cleaned while the girls played. That evening we were invited to join our cousin's the Collis Clan at their annual 4th of July Celebration. This celebration is held in Zack and Jessica's field and they watch all the random fireworks in the valley. Ava had a blast. Hailey played in her walker and watched everyone.

Ava and Ella playing with balloons

It did get cut short by the storm that came but until then it was fun. We got to spend time with family, catch up with friends I havent spoken to in a while, and see the kids. They are all growing way too fast.

I hope everyone had a great and safe time.

Bloggers Wanted: The Back to Preschool Giveaway Blast

Bloggers! It is almost here!

The Back to Preschool Giveaway Blast

When the fall rolls around, as it will way to soon, the big kids will go off to school, or in the case of homeschoolers the older children will start up their studies again (unless they school year round). There will be lots of excitement and anticipation for those older children.

But, what about the younger children in the family.

Older toddlers and young preschoolers may miss out on the excitement.

The Back to Preschool Giveaway Blast has been designed to bring some excitement into the lives of our younger children. All of the prizes in the Grand Prize will be great for these younger children. Here is a sneak peek at what I have been working on:

And this doesn't include the online subscriptions or Gift Certificate.

(The amount of the Gift Certificate will depend on how many bloggers opt to purchase additional links)

Some of these great sponsors have also agreed to help create a Second Place Prize Pack.

So there are going to be 2 winners!!

I would love to have a whole bunch of bloggers join in with me to make the

Back to Preschool Giveaway Blast

Huge

The event will actually take place from July through Aug 18th.

July will be filled with reviews of all these great products. I will share both my and my daughters' opinions on these products. We are looking forward to sharing with you. In fact, reading and commenting on these review posts will get you bonus entries into the giveaway.

The giveaway will run from Aug 1st through Aug 18th

How can you join in?

(and there will be ways to join in even if you don't want to join in with the Free Blogger Sign Ups, please see below.)

I am offering one free FACEBOOK link for helping to promote by posting the giveaway on time with all links intact and sharing on either Facebook or Twitter at least 3 times during the event (1- at the beginning, 2- sometime in the middle and 3- on the last day as a reminder)

There are also some optional ways that you can help:

Share about this Free Blogger Sign Up Opportunity on either your blog or Facebook page and place the event button on your sidebar to earn a Twitter link and 10 bonus entries into the Giveaway. (While this is optional I would encourage you to share, as the more people sign up the bigger this will be which will help everyone's numbers.)
$3.00 will get you your choice of Pinterest link or email subscribe in addition to the above links. This money will go directly into the Gift Card.
$5.00 will get you both the Pinterest link and the email subscibe giving you a total of 4 links, in addition to your blog being named on the giveaway post with a link back to your blog. This money will also go directly into the Gift Card.
If you don't want to purchase the additional links I am offering the choice to supply a prize (worth $10 or more) to the Grand Prize Package. You will be responsible for shipping the prize to the winner unless you plan to get someone to sponsor it. This is completely optional, but you will receive the same benefits as #3!!

Requirements:

You must have a family friendly blog to participate!

You must post on time and submit a your direct link to your post on the form I will supply (both in the email I send with the post information and on my Facebook Group-Tots and Me Celebrations and More.

You must promote the giveaway at least 3 times (the more we share, the more entries we get and the more likes/follows for you)

You must join the Facebook page- http://www.facebook.com/groups/155423947919589/

Prize:

There is one Grand Prize Pack worth at least $170 which includes craft items, games, a DVD, a book and learning activities as shown above.

There will also be a Second Place Prize pack, worth of which is to be determined.

edit: the Grand Prize Pack is now worth approx $225 and the Second Place Prize Pack is growing!!

Referral Benefit:

The top referrers will get to host a Facebook or Twitter link page.

Click here to go to the sign up form.

Do you wish to help share about this Event but not have the time to worry about posting and promoting? I would love to give you 10 bonus entries into the giveaway for sharing about this event. Please just write up a little blurb on your blog and share the button on your sidebar. Then leave a comment below saying you have done so with a link to your post. When the giveaway rolls around on August 1st claim your bonus entries in the correct spot on the Rafflecopter. Please make sure the button is on your blog for the length of the event.

Also, reading and commenting on the review posts will get you bonus entries.

No Fee Blogger Sign Up~ Thirty-One Gift's Organizing Utility Tote & Thermal Tote

This is a FREE Blogger Op with a post announcement post.

2 Prizes

Organizing Utility Tote (personalized 7 letters 2 lines)

and a Thermal Tote.

winner will be able to pick design, text, and color of thread.

($55 value)

Open to U.S. only

Blogger Sign Ups 7/6 - 7/12

You will get 1 FREE link of either Facebook or Twitter with announcement post or pay $2.00

You can purchase extra links for $1.00 for anything except affiliate links

You must agree to promote the Giveaway at least 7 times

You must have a Blog/Website in order to participate

The Giveaway will run from 7/13 - 7/26

You can find out more details and to sign up Clicking Here