Blog Review

As you have probably noticed I like to enter blog contest, I just started doing it and still trying to figure out a good system for keeping track of the contest I enter. I have noticed that depending on the blog they all have different rules, some better than others. There have been some that I have passed up due to what they have ask for, here are some reasons I personally do not enter the contest...

1 They ask you to do 2 or 3 things for one entry.

2 They want you to put your email in the entry, there are just too many hackers and crazies out there.

3 They want me to put my Facebook name in the comment. I dont mind "liking" them and leaving a comment on their wall so they will know.

4 Ask me to follow the company or product AND them in order to Tweet.

5 They do not have a standard Retweet statement to use that will fit in the Tweet space. You can only have 140 characters.

6 Some do not post the winners for a long time or I am not sure if anyone won of not because I never see it posted.

7 If the giveaway is over, close it so no more comments can be made or post end date clearly.

These are just some of my opinions and I think if bloggers want alot of follower they should think about what they are asking the followers to do. Let me say this that MOST bloggers I have come across are very professional, organized, and considered, this list is just some things I noticed that are kinda a turn off.

Scholastic Book Giveaway from {Bragging Mommy}

If you and your children like books I am sure you could use this giveaway.

Bragging Mommy Blog is giving away a Scholastic Holiday Prize Pack. (which includes Captain Sky Blue. It's Christmas, David, Ook and Gluk, Tony Baloney, Odious Ogre, & I Spy Christmas.

These would make great gifts for your reader in the family.
So go to Bragging Mommy Blog to enter.

I think I've been HAD!

This is something that I should have known was going to happen but I try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt.
Back in October our area finally was able to get DSL internet and of course since we have had to deal with the fun dial-up and then a internet data card we wanted to try it out. There was a write up in the local paper about DSL being available in our area with a phone number to call if we were interested. I called that number and talked to a guy named Andy, he explained everything to me and gave me the price of getting the service. I wrote down everything he told me (something I learned along time ago, if you cant record the information you NEED to write it down) and I told him I would think about it and call back. A few days later I called back and told him I would try it.
He explained that the package I will get included phone service, Caller ID, Call Waiting and 50 minutes of long distance plus the DSL service at 55.00 a month. I made sure I ask him if that price included taxes, he said YES.
OK on the first month the bill was very confusing because it had a bunch of pro-rated charges so I could not tell what was what but I did notice that I did not have 50 minutes of long distance so I called him and he told me that it should be on the next bill and it was that way because of the pro-rating.
WELL, this month I received what is suppose to be a "normal" bill and lets just say it is NOT 55.00. So I called the 1-800 number and talked to someone and they said they didnt know how he gave me that price. Of course the numbers she gave me did not add up either. So after I got the bill today I called Andy again and guess what his number that I called to get the service has been disconnected. Does that seem weird to anyone else?
Now my 30 days money back is over and I was lied to about what I was going to get and how much it was going to cost me. This is why I hate dealing with things over the phone because people can tell you anything and there is nothing you can really do about it. The other bad thing is CENTURY LINK is the ONLY land line phone service available in our area. Like I said I have been HAD!

{Bragging Mommy} Jada Toys Battle Machines Laser Tag Cars Giveaway

Check out this giveaway from by clicking here The Bragging Mommy blog.

This is some information the her blog about the giveaway.

"Use your Remote Controller to navigate your Battle Machine into position to shoot your opponent with an invisible IR (infrared) laser to knock one level off their shield. Be careful not to allow yourself to get shot."

These would make get gifts for the little boy in your life.

A Good Day Blogging

I just started blogging a couple of weeks ago and I didnt think I would really enjoy doing it as much as I do. I have entered giveaways and actually won a few things. Yesterday was by far the best day, I won a "Oogy" audiobook, a Rock N Learn Dvd, and a Kranich's Diamond Necklace. The funny thing was I forgot I entered the contest for the necklace because that was when I first started and I didnt write it down. It was a pleasant surprise.

It is hard work blogging though, its alot of typing and if you do more than one or two keeping up with the different requirements is diffcult. I usually do most of mine late at night or when I have some spare time. I would love to get into reviewing products on my blog but since I just started I expect that would be hard to do.

I am looking forward to today too, it is alot of giveaways ending, so who knows maybe today will be good too.

GiftZip.com Giveaway Movies for a Year

If you love movies you should enter the contest on GiftZip.com. You will have a chance to win $520 Fandango Bucks that equals 10.00 (cost of a movie ticket) a week for 52 weeks. To enter click HERE.

"Carschooling" by Diane Flynn Keith

Carschooling is about turning travel time in to learning time. If you are a mom that feels like they spend half of the day in the car with your children, this is a must have for you. I am a homeschool mom and my son is diagnosed with autism and unfortunately due to the fact we live out in the boon docks we have to ride one hour (one way) to go to therapy twice a week. I am not even going to mention the regular travel we have to do but you get the idea. I feel like I waste alot of valuable time that I could be spending schooling my kids. Diane Flynn Keith was gracious enough to send me her book to try out. The day I got it I sat down and read through it and decided the activities that would work for my kids (and believe me there are plenty). It includes Science, Math, Language Arts, Social Sciences, Geography, Visual and Performing Arts, Foreign Languages, and Physical Education and Health. I have not had a chance to try alot of the activities yet but so far all have been successful.

To purchase your own book or sign up for free "Carschooling Calendar" History on the go newsletter go to Carschooling Webpage.

Pillow Pet Review and Giveaway Links

A good way to get your child or grandchild one of the most popular pillows this year, Pillow Pets. These would be a great gift for anyone, who wouldnt want to soft, cuddly pillow on a cold winter day. Hope Cafe and Babylovingmoma blogs are both giving away one Pillow Pet. To enter one or both of these giveaways click the links below, and while you are there check out their other giveaways.

To enter the giveaway for the Ladybug Pet (ends 12-6) at *Hope Cafe* blog Click HERE.

To enter the giveaway for a Pillow Pet of your choice (ends 12/10) at *Babylovingmama* blog Click HERE.

To go to "My Pillow Pet" Website Click HERE.

*Pink Dandy Chatter* Community Coffee Gift Set Giveaway

Here is a great giveaway on one of my favorite blogs, Pink Dandy Chatter. The gift set includes 4 12oz packages of some of their best ground coffee, flavors included are Holiday Jazz, Bread Pudding, Breakfast Blend, and Cinnamon Roll. This would make a great gift to the coffee lover on your list OR yourself.

To enter this giveaway click HERE.

Advent 12 Days Till Christmas

Every year I try to do some kind of countdown to Christmas activity, this year will be no different. I have the usual box of candy for each day for 25 days but I wanted to do something different this year. I found a blog called Confessions of a Homeschooler that had the great idea to make ornaments and write an Christmas activity on the back of each one. This is the one I decided to do. I printed out only 12 days and then wrote my own activities on the back. I hung my up on the dining room blinds with paper clips and then put Christmas stickers up in the shape of a Christmas tree. The picture above was taken in the daytime but the tree looks better at night.

I hope I can remember to take picture each night while we are doing these so I can post them.