Blue Diamond Earring Giveaway!

Coupontrade.com and My Jewelry Box are offering an AMAZING giveaway for Mothers Day! Mom is a girl, so who is her best friend? That's right, DIAMONDS!   CouponTrade.com is your new source for discount gift cards and NAME brand coupon codes. Now you can combine these discounts in ONE place to save more than ever before!  
 

  For the most exquisite and wide selection of jewelry gifts this Mother's Day, MyJewelryBox.com is your number one of all jewelry stores that guarantees the best in quality, service at the most competitive prices. A Style for Any Taste; A Price for Any Budget; The Perfect Gift for Mom's Everywhere! Save 20%!

This stunning pair of 1/2 carat (ctw) diamond earrings boasts the luster of over five dozen round, brilliant cut blue and white stones and is delicately crafted from 10 karat polished white gold. Fourteen luminous blue diamonds glimmer alluringly among a bed of fifty-two pristine white diamonds.

Make this Mothers Day like NONE other- Entry is simple! Just fill out the Rafflecopter Form Below!  

Sign-ups for Free Blogger Event :Madame Deals Louis Vuitton Event

Here is another great free event for bloggers! The prize is a Louis Vuitton Purse! The event will run from May 12- June 12th.
If you would like to be a host, 5 additional bloggers will be chosen (based upon your bid). Your name and blog link will appear in the html and you will hold one of the first five spots. (not required)

Click on the button above to sign-up!

Blogger Sign-ups for 1K 1.5ct Blue Diamond Earring Giveaway

Here is another great free event that bloggers can sign up for!  CouponTrade.com, partnered with My Jewelry Box, is offering a pair of 1/2 carat (ctw) diamond earrings, valued at $1000. This set boasts the luster of more than five dozen, brilliant cut blue and white stones, delicately crafted from 10 karat polished white gold. Fourteen luminous blue diamonds glimmer alluringly among a bed of fifty-two pristine white diamonds.

In order to participate, create a post that links back to the sign-up form.  You will receive a free Twitter entry.  Or, if you do not want to write a post, you can send $1 to contact@mvmgroups.com through paypal.  Additional links can be purchased for $1.  Your submission confirmation screen will contain a link to the post html, and rafflecopter script, and you may schedule your post to go live at 12:01 am 4/30 EST.

Kitchen Love G!veaway - Free Blogger Sign-ups!

Sign up today for the Kitchen Love G!veaway!  All you need to do is post about the event and you will receive a free entry on Rafflecopter.  You can purchase additional entries for $2.00 and made payable via Paypal (as a gift) to brad@advantagestorage.info.  The event will run from May 1st - May 18th. 

Here are the prizes:

• Flirty Apron
• 3 pack Freeze & Lock containers from CoolGear, Inc.
• Eat Smart Digital Scale
• Fagor America, Inc. Pressure Cooker

More prizes are going to be included!

To join, follow the steps below:
1. make a post about the event
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Win A Trip for 2 and Tickets to see Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts is giving away a trip for 2 and tickets to see them live this summer! Entries thru 4/30. Enter today by clicking here .
*Disclaimer: I did not receive monetary or product compensation for this post.  I am providing this information as a member of the One2One Network. 

10k Referral Giveaway!

Let's get this PARTY started!!! Please refer to my youtube video for instructions. Random Drawing Grand Prize:

   
1. GC to Healthy Herbal Nutrients ($30.00 value)
   
2. Bardot Spiral Bracelet ($49.00 value)
   
3. Dr. Loretta Skincare System ($50 value)
   
4. $25.00 Passionately Rivalicious Gift Certificates

Referral Grand Prize:

   
1. GC to any Mary Kay Product ($30.00 value)
   
2. Sweet Souls Birthstone Color Set March & Pear-Shaped Ring with Jacket Set ($49.00 value from AVON)
   
3. OcuFresh tote bag filled with natural eye care products ($50 value)
   
4. $25.00 Passionately Rivalicious Gift Certificates

Rest of the prizes:

   
1. Full Size Bottle of Imari
   
2. Paypal Cash ($25.00 value)
   
3. Pig-Scriptives Wrinkle Warfare ($72.00 value)
   
4. Flip Flop Hair Bloom
   
5. Coupon Envelope ($30.00 Value)
   
6. Amazon Gift Code ($5.00 value)
   
7. Fabric Rosette Necklace
   
8. One Spittie of Choice and Free Shipping ($14.00 value)
   
9. Paypal Cash ($10.00 Value)
   
10. Loaded Coupon Binder
   
11. Children’s Book Bundle
   
12. Let Go & Let God Necklace
   
13. Restaurant.com GC ($25.00 value)
   
14. Coupon Envelope ($50.00 Value)
   
15. Dr. Loretta Skincare System tote
   
16. OcuFresh tote bag filled with natural eye care products
   
17. Teach My kit of choice ($50 value)
   
18. Sterling Silver Ring
   
19. Heart shaped sugar cookies (2 Dozen)

Please visit my prize page for more details.

Giveaway will be open from 4/23 12 pm EST and close when Whole Lotta Mama! hits 10k on facebook. Just wait for the Rafflecopter to load and enter below! Good Luck!!

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"Ageless"

Size: 50ml 1.7 oz

Now, smell as young as you feel. 


Prize: Ageless Eco friendly perfume.
2 winners $55.00 value each


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Twilight Saga Super Giveaway

One winner will get all of the following prizes!!

Twilight Scene It DVD Game

The entire Twilight Saga Book Set in Hardcover!

2 Twilight Keychains

1 Twilight Tote

$20.00 Fandango Gift Card

A HUGE thank you to the following sites for participating in this event!

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Fate's Design

Fate Series Book One A summer vacation in Italy with her twin sister, Morgan, is just what Megan Romano needs. But instead of fun, wine, and relaxation, she finds unexpected romance. Alexandros DiPiero, a sexy and mysterious Italian businessman, falls for Megan the minute he lays eyes on her, but Megan knows it’s too good to be true. Increasingly haunting dreams that warn of danger and destiny plague Megan’s every sleeping moment. As her nightmares become deadly and her love life heats up, Megan will come face to face with her worst fear. Buy on Amazon  and Barnes and Noble This tour will run from April 23rd and through May 31 Th Author is working with Promotional Book Tours to give way 3 Prizes  for this tour- Grand Prize NOOK Simple Touch or Kindle Touch or $100 Gift Card to Amazon or Barnes and Noble (It's the Winners Choice) Second Prize is a silver 'Love' Necklace, and third prize is an ecopy of Fate's Design. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Fate's Design Book Tour & Giveaway

Fate's Design
Fate Series Book One

A summer vacation in Italy with her twin sister, Morgan, is just what Megan Romano needs. But instead of fun, wine, and relaxation, she finds unexpected romance. Alexandros DiPiero, a sexy and mysterious Italian businessman, falls for Megan the minute he lays eyes on her, but Megan knows it’s too good to be true.

Increasingly haunting dreams that warn of danger and destiny plague Megan’s every sleeping moment. As her nightmares become deadly and her love life heats up, Megan will come face to face with her worst fear.

Buy on Amazon and Barnes and Noble


This tour will run from April 23rd and through May 31
Th Author is working with Promotional Book Tours to give way 3 Prizes for this tour- Grand Prize NOOK Simple Touch or Kindle Touch or $100 Gift Card to Amazon or Barnes and Noble (It's the Winners Choice) Second Prize is a silver 'Love' Necklace, and third prize is an ecopy of Fate's Design.
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Uncommon Goods Review & $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. I love Mother’s Day, both in celebrating the fact that I brought two amazing kids into this world, but also to celebrate my own loving mother. Unique gifts make the best Mother’s Day gifts. Uncommon Goods has amazing gifts for mothers, stepmothers, and grandmothers.

I wrote a review a couple of months ago for Uncommon Goods and when I was offered the opportunity to work with them again, I jumped at the chance. There are so many products on their website that would make wonderful Mother’s Day gifts. Personally, I made a mental list of what I would be so excited to receive, including jewelry and new mugs.

There were numerous products, made of copper, in which I had never seen before in local gift shops. Home décor, jewelry, albums, and more – all with copper incorporated. If you would like to learn more about copper gift ideas, I highly suggest checking out Uncommon Goods.

Ultimately, I decided to choose one of the paperweights to review. My desk at work is lacking in décor. I chose the Five Rules for Happiness Paperweight. This is perfect for a counselor’s desk! The five rules include the following: Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.
Not only are the five rules great advice for my students, but they are great rules for me as well! Keeping this paperweight on my desk is nice reminder to how I should live my life.

Uncommon Goods has very generously offered to sponsor another giveaway! One Tidbits From A Mom reader will win a $50 Gift Certificate to Uncommon Goods! Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter.

Vizardz Nightlight Review & Giveaway

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.


  Over the past year and a half, I have had the pleasure of reviewing many personalized products that make wonderful gifts. I enjoy finding products that can’t be found in your average store. I am a firm believer in giving gifts that are meaningful and personal.
Vizardz is a company that creates truly unique products. They take the photo you provide and carve the photo image into nightlights, light boxes, and ornaments. Vizardz creates a 2.5D picture from your photo. What is 2.5D you ask? As Vizardz’s website states, “2.5D pictures combine a three-dimensional topography with your two-dimensional digital photographs and images. This combination adds depth, texture, and contrast to breathe life into your ordinary photos. When light is applied to a Vizardz 2.5D picture, the stunning beauty of our technique is demonstrated, rendering the image in 3D”.



I was lucky to be chosen to review a Vizardz product through my affiliation with the Mom Blog Society. I chose to review the nightlight. We have several nightlights throughout our home and they’re certainly boring old nightlights! I chose a photo of my children that, although a year old, is one of my favorites. I received the nightlight a few days ago and I am so fascinated by it! It is amazing to look at the texture, knowing that the image is that of my children. Once I turn on the nightlight, there they instantly appear in full color!




The Light Boxes and the Ornaments are pretty amazing as well!



 

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This nightlight is such a unique product and would definitely make a great gift. I’m so pleased to also have the opportunity to host a giveaway for one Tidbits From A Mom reader to win a Vizardz Nighlight! Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter.

Bookadoo Book Review & Giveaway

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

My son isn’t quite ready yet for potty training, but we’ve been begun discussing it with him. He just turned two and from what I’ve been told from parents of boys, potty training can take a little longer for boys. I would love for my son to be the exception to this, of course!

My daughter used to have a book where the little girl in the book sat on the potty and told the toddler all about the happenings in the bathroom ;) I could certainly buy one of those books for my son; however, when I heard about a personalized potty training book from Bookadoo, I knew I definitely wanted to review it!

The title of the book on the Bookadoo website is “Potty Hero”. However, once you add your child’s name, the title of the book is, “-----, are you coming out to play?” The book is personalized not only by your child’s name, but also by your child’s face! Your child’s face is placed on the body of the little boy or girl in the story, which completely immerses your child into the book! A variety of animals come to ask your child if they want to come out to play; however, your child explains through a fun rhyme as to why they can’t – they still have to use the potty! This book is available for both boys and girls in both hardcover and paperback.

  I started hysterically laughing when I opened this book. My son’s face beaming up at me through this adorable book made me smile instantly. I chose to review the hardcover book. This is a quality, hardcover book. The pictures are SO bright and colorful! The incorporation of the animals is clever and the fact that my son is feeding these animals while sitting on a little potty is hilarious and adorable at the same time!

My son absolutely loves his new book. He understands what the potty is for and doesn’t want to sit on it yet, but he thinks it’s hysterical that he’s sitting on one while talking to animals. I’m really hoping that his eagerness to listen to the book and look at the pictures will motivate him to try the potty. Bookadoo has kindly offered to sponsor a giveaway for a free Bookadoo book! Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter.

SUPER Skincare Dr. Perricone Giveaway!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
The SUPER skincare line was created by Dr. Nicholas Perricone. Perricone's research revealed the numerous positive benefits that particular fruits and vegetables have on the skin. Scientists were then able to create a process by which they extract the phytonutrients and include them in cleansers, moisturizers, activators, and more. Perricone calls these fruits and vegetables "Superfoods".

One of my most favorite features of the SUPER website is the page entitled "Superfoods". This page lists the foods that naturally improve your skin, such as apples, coconuts, yogurt, ginger, and many more. I honestly never knew that the foods listed had so many benefits. I found it very educational! For example, I learned about carotenoids benefits. Carotenoids, which can be found within melon, are a “class of antioxidants that help protect your skin from environmental stressors”. 

SUPER products address every concern for your skin, whether it's acne, sun damage, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, etc. Personally, I do have some uneven skin tone in areas and would love to own the Brightening Activator.

I am so excited to have the opportunity to host a SUPER Skincare Dr. Perricone Giveaway! One Tidbits From A Mom reader will win their choice of SUPER skincare product! Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter.

Spring Into Facebook $50 PayPal Cash #Giveaway

Welcome to the Spring Into Facebook Cash Giveaway!

I have joined 32 other blogs in a great giveaway!  You have the chance to win $50 CASH. Anyone in the world who is 18+ and has a paypal account is eligible to win.

Please take a moment to thoroughly read the Terms and Conditions at the end of the Rafflecopter Widget before entering. Entering the giveaway means you accept them. There are only THREE types of entries in this giveaway - that's pretty easy!
If you haven't used Rafflecopter before, let the widget fully load and then sign in with facebook or your name and email. Click "DO IT" to find out more information on what you need to do. Once you've completed the task, add any extra information it asks for and click "ENTER" Only the facebook likes are mandatory, but the other two will give you more chances to win.  If you have any questions or issues with entering or liking the pages, please email the host Kathleen at callista83 AT cogeco DOT ca

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Free Sign-Ups for the Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Event!

Bright Starts, Mom to Bed by 8 and Iowa-Mom is excited to present the Baby Shower Event from May 7th to May 28th. This is a free blogger event and accepting signups now. Please let them know that Tidbits From A Mom sent you!

Join the Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway event today, grow your readership and offer one amazing baby shower gifts giveaway!

•If you do not wish to post the announcement, send the $5 via paypal to goodnightmommyboutique@gmail.com with your email address and Baby Shower April Event in subject line or notes portion of the form.
•Once you have posted your announcement or sent the paypal payment, fill out this form with your information!
•You will receive an email from me with 72 hours, confirming your participation. If you do not, please email me at teri@momtobedby8.com and I will check into it for you.
•Then on or around May 4th you will receive another email from me with the html code for publishing the giveaway. Note it is required that you publish the giveaway html in full to be included in this event. I will verify links on May 7th around 10am central and if you have not done so, your link on the rafflecopter will be removed. This keeps this event fair for all who joins.

GlobalEyeglasses.com Review & Giveaway

I’ve been wearing glasses for the majority of my life now. Unlike some people, I don’t mind wearing them. Hey – they make me look smart and they’re fashionable :) However, what I do not care for is the cost. I do not even want to know the total amount of money that I have spent on glasses over all these years. I could go on a vacation with that amount of money! I love to shop for new glasses, but I need to be aware of how it affects my wallet. 

GlobalEyeglasses.com provides quality glasses at a much lower cost. You can purchase a pair of glasses as low as $14 right now!  GlobalEyeglasses.com has Full Rim, Half Rim, and Rimless in numerous shapes and materials for men, women, and children. I found it interesting to read on their website that their glasses are 51% cheaper than Walmart and 64% cheaper than Costco. 

GlobalEyeglasses.com kindly offered me the opportunity to review a pair of glasses. It was very hard to choose! I was a little anxious that I would choose the wrong pair for my face, so I chose to review a pair that is a similar style to the pair I already wear. I chose to review the Basics “Sprocket – Brown”. This pair costs $19.00! As the website describes, “Sprocket is a simple solution for customers looking for a short, rectangular frame. With its lenses only 25mm high and 50mm wide, Sprocket fills the need for a minimal wire frame”. 

I was impressed with the glasses. I can’t believe the price! They are exactly the right frame style for my face.  The frames are so much sturdier than I thought they would be.  See how pretty I look? ;)


GlobalEyeglasses.com has generously offered to sponsor a giveaway for a $50 Gift Certificate! Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter.

RoosterFin Games Review: PongCano

As I’m sure you do, I love playing games with my kids. We have such a great time together. I also have the luxury of playing many games with my students during the day as a way to form bonds and assist them with learning positive social skills. We have many favorites, most are the classic board games. 

I was recently introduced to RoosterFin Games and invited to review a game of my choice. I chose to review PongCano. This is a game that includes a volcano, ball, and 12 chips. The purpose of the game is to be the last player holding all of the chips.
 
Here is how you play:
The chips are distributed evenly amongst players. Any chips that are left over should be placed in the volcano. You place the volcano in the center of the table or playing area. Each player takes a turn and bounces the ball, ultimately hoping to get it into the volcano. If you miss your shot, you need to place once of your chips inside the volcano. If the ball lands in the volcano, you can take out the chips that are inside the volcano and hold on to them. The game ends when someone has obtained all the chips.



I had such a great time playing PongCano with both my daughter and my students. I am a lousy shot, so I lost both times I played  I like this game because it’s different than the board games we always play. It’s more active. This game does not take up a lot of space, which is nice. My only wish is that the game came in a box so that it can be stored. At this point, once the game is taken out of the package, the box can’t be used. I placed the game in a plastic bag so that I don’t lose the ball and the chips. However, to me, this is a minor issue. The game is a blast and I look forward to practicing my aim!

RoosterFin has a brand new game out called “Masheroo!” The point of this game is to match your shape and face chips to your pattern card. However, the Masher Bolt can mash your shapes, leaving you no choice but to rebuild. “It's the fast paced game of Mash or Be Mashed!” Check out "Masheroo!" at
www.playmasheroo.com.

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*Disclaimer: I did not receive monetary compensation for this post. I received a free sample of this game for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

I SEE ME! Review & Giveaway: My Very Happy Birthday Book

My son turned two years old last Friday! He is very excited to have his cake and presents! Since he is only two, he has only recently learned how much fun birthday parties can be. Cake? Presents? Decorations? What’s not to love?! 

In preparing for his birthday, I was very excited to be able to have the opportunity to review the new board book by I See Me!, which is entitled, “My Very Happy Birthday”. In the story, Duck, Mouse, Bluebird, and Turtle, as well as their other friends, have joined together for a party in honor of your child. This book is available to be personalized for either a boy or a girl. The cover can also be personalized with your child’s name and their age and a dedication can be written on the inside. Once we personalized the book, our book read, “J’s Very Happy 2nd Birthday!”


This book is adorable! It is a quality board book, with a glossy, thick hardcover. This rhyming story, written by Jennifer Dewing, excites children about all the preparation for the party, including invitations, the cake, party hats, and music. My son’s favorite part of the story is the end when the animals sing out, “Happy 2nd Birthday, J, they sang out in joy, and they drummed and they danced for the sweet birthday boy”. My son thinks it’s hysterical that the animals are saying “Happy Birthday” to him! 

The personalization is so wonderful in this book for a number of reasons, including:
The child’s name is used throughout the book.
The child’s birthdate is included in the story.
There are the correct number of candles on the cake.
The child’s name is on the cake.



A huge “Thank You” to I See Me! for allowing me the opportunity to review this book. I love personalized products and I See Me! is the perfect place to shop when you are looking for a gift!

Also, I would like to share with you that I See Me! also has a referral program now.  For every friend that you refer to I See Me!, you will receive $5!  Your friend will also receive $5 off their first order!  Click here if you would like to learn more.

Follow I See Me! on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest!

I am SO excited to have the opportunity to host a giveaway for I See Me! I See Me! very generously offered to sponsor a giveaway for a copy of My Very Happy Birthday! The winner can choose to receive either the girl’s or boy’s book. Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter!

“The Caretakers” Book Review & Giveaway + $20 Amazon Gift Card!

“The Caretakers”, written by Shauna Nosler, is the dramatic story of a family that has experienced extreme loss. The book begins with an intense scene that creates the storyline for the book. Readers are then introduced to the main characters of the book – Caroline (11 years old); Jasper Jamieson, her father; Mitch, her cousin, and Aunt Mabel, Caroline’s aunt. We hear from the characters and learn their perspective about their lives and their family.

The storyline jumps back and forth in time from 1972 to 1987, again from the voices of the characters. When we are introduced to Caroline and Mitch, as well as Caroline’s other cousin Cecil, the author describes how the children spend their summers at The Country House. Caroline has an extremely close relationship with Mitch and their love and friendship is apparent. Caroline and her cousins happen to discover a small white cross, which begins the mystery of who left the cross and why. I don’t want to give away the entire book, but readers are brought back in time and learn who made the cross, why it was made, and who it honors.

Sadly, the family suffers additional loss. Caroline has to cope with gut-wrenching grief at such a young age. Caroline’s father and her aunt help her to cope with her grief and the bonds amongst Caroline, her father, and her aunt are strengthened.

This book was hard to put down. There were moments that truly gripped me and made me grieve for the characters. There is a moment in the book when Jasper Jamieson, Caroline’s father, is considering his life, how he has coped with tragedy and grief, and a particular quote that ended with, “All one knows is there may be no tomorrow”. This quote affected me because it’s an issue I have been thinking about quite a bit lately. There are so many days in which I am just trying to make it through the day and not really “living in the moment”. It’s really depressing to think there might not be a tomorrow….We need to live each day fully, which I admit, I haven’t been doing. Needless to say, I loved this story and it has given me a great deal to think about in regards to my own family members.

About the Author:
Shauna Nosler is a freelance magazine writer turned novelist. She is an avid runner, reader, and above all else a mother. She lives just outside Indianapolis with her husband, three children and chocolate lab Norman. The Caretakers is her first published book.

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to give away a paper or e-book copy of The Caretakers to one Tidbits From A Mom reader! In addition, Shauna Nosler has generously offered to sponsor a giveaway for a $20 Amazon Gift Card! Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter.

Enter the $5,000 Yard Makeover at DigDropDone.com!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I mentioned in a previous post recently my total lack of a green thumb.  I’m completely lost when it comes to maintaining plants inside.  However, I’m not completely hopeless when planting outside.  I don’t consider myself a gardener – I really don’t have any knowledge about flowers and plants.  They’re beautiful and I love having them in my yard, but I definitely consider it a chore to plant. 

DigDropDone.com is a great resource for people who want to learn about planting bulbs.  They provide comprehensive information about planting and when to plant particular bulbs.  In addition, they have a “Family Fun” page that provides coloring sheets for kids as well as ideas other craft, fun ideas.  DigDropDone.com has a page that introduces you to “The Ladies”.  These are three women who live different kinds of lives and have different ideas about planting.  I think I’m most like Marcy.  She has a hectic life, which I can completely relate to! 

Our yard looks pretty nice.  Nothing fancy, but we have beautiful flowering plants and my husband works his tail end off to keep the lawn green.  On Curbside Chaos, there are photos of people whose yards are in some serious need of help.  There is an awesome contest that actually ends tomorrow, April 15^th, in which you can win a $5,000 yard makeover!  Imagine what you could do with that money!  All you need to do to enter is upload a photo of your yard.  In addition to the money, you could win a visit from Taniya Nayak (@TaniyaNayak on Twitter).  Taniya will give you advice about how to maintain your yard and give you tips on how you can utilize bulbs to beautify as well. 

visit www.digdropdone.com to learn more!

Each time you share this information on Twitter, "Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done." will donate $1.00 to Rebuilding Together, which is the nation’s leading nonprofit that is working hard to keep housing affordable for people and rebuild communities. 

CurbsideChaos.com also has the Garden Guru tool on the bottom of their main page.  You first select your zone in the US or Canada, then where you are located within that country.  You then choose which month you would like your bulbs to bloom.  The Garden Guru then suggests which bulbs you should plant. You choose which bulb you would like to plant and you are given planting instructions. It’s simple!

 

World of Ink Tour: The Kids of Dandelion Township Review & Giveaway

 The Kids of Dandelion Township, written by Nicole Borgenicht, is the story about new friends who are exploring magic together. They are learning about themselves, their emotions, and their similarities and differences. “All in the context of a child’s day, the kids unravel mysteries of A students, and invent ways to be creative while completing their homework assignments”.

More about the book:
Illustrator: Lisa M. Giffen
Book: The Kids of Dandelion Township - chapter book for kids
Publisher: Create Space
ISBN Number(s): ISBN-13:978-1466466401 (CreateSpace-Assigned)
ISBN-10:1466466405


My thoughts about the book:
I really enjoy children’s books that send a message to children and help them learn about important values and character traits. This book is an easy read for children and the chapters are brief. My daughter, who is eight, can easily read this book.

I thought it was such a clever idea for the author to create a community in which children are able to do as they please with very little intervention from the adults. This gave me quite a bit to think about – what would that be like? I posed the same question to my daughter and she had some pretty funny answers and was thrilled with the idea! The Kids of Dandelion Township and its focus on friendship makes this a great book to include with my students. The pictures, illustrated by Lisa M. Giffen, are sweet additions to the book.

Author Website: www.nicoleborgenicht.com
Illustrator Website: www.lisamgriffin.com
Blog Address: http://lisamgriffin.blogspot.com
Twitter URL: LisaMGriffinArt
Facebook URL:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1175304813
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About the author:

Nicole Borgenicht is a children's fiction writer. Hermost recent picture book is The Bridge published by Publish America. Some ofNicole's other kid's stories have appeared in The Los Angeles Times Kid'sReading Room section, Stories for Children Magazine and LadyBug FlightsMagazine. Additional works comprise poetry and essays, short stories, one actplays or articles in magazines such as Arts and Entertainment Skyline andAmerican Fitness.

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Personalized Gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, & Graduation from Shutterfly

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are quickly approaching. Personally, I love to give and receive personalized gifts. I find them more meaningful and sentimental. My husband is an extremely hard person to shop for. Sometimes it’s impossible to find something he will use. However, if it’s a personalized gift, particularly a gift that incorporates our kids, he is sure to love it.  It's a similar situation when I am attempting to find a gift for my in-laws or my parents.  Grandparents LOVE pictures of their grandchildren!  Why buy a trinket that's going to gather dust or get donated within the next year when you can give a treasured gift that will place an enormous smile on their face?

Shutterfly has a vast variety of photo gifts that can be personalized for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Graduations. These products include Photo Books, iPhone Cases, Mugs, Canvas Prints, Blankets, Desk Calendars, and Desktop Plaques.

One of the gifts that I think is quite unique is the Videogram.  You can upload your photos and choose a soundtrack, then forward the videogram to a loved one or friend.  I am not able to see my father often at all and he misses out on my kids' lives.  This would be such a great way to include him!

For Mother's Day this year, I would love to receive one of the personalized blankets!  I have so many photos of my kids that I adore and it would be nice to wrap up in one of these fleece blankets on a cool night. 

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*Disclaimer: I did not receive monetary compensation for this post.  I am going to receive a gift certificate as compensation.  However, the opinions expressed here are my own and are not at all influenced by the compensation I will receive.