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Film Licensing

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:36:00 PST

Do you like to make short films? Or maybe you like to make animated films or even educational/instructional films.

Well there is a great website that can help you to get film licensing for your projects. It's called mDistribute.com, and they can assist independent filmmakers to instantly license their films to buyers in the mobile and web industries.

Check it out if this is of interest to you!

Aloha Friday & Friday Follow

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:46:00 PST

An Island Life hosts this meme. Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

My Question: Do you wake up using an alarm clock or do you just wake up on your own? And if you have kids - do they have their own alarm clocks?

My Answer: I totally need an alarm clock to wake up! And even then it doesn't always work. The other day, I totally overslept and my son missed the bus. Let's just say when that happens it is a pain in the neck. So I decided it is time my 13 year old son has his own alarm clock. Now in case I hit the snooze - he can be the back up!

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Book Review & Giveaway: "Toxic Friends"

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:09:00 PST

I was recently sent the book: "Toxic Friends: The Antidote for Women Stuck in Complicated Friendships," by Susan Shapiro Barash to review and to offer one lucky reader a copy in a giveaway.

Information on the book:

From childhood through high school, careers and motherhood, and on through the golden years, friendship is one of the most important components in a woman's life. So why are female friendships so complicated and so often fraught with pain?

Author Susan Shapiro Barash, a nationally recognized gender expert, explores the 10 types of female friends in "Toxic Friends." The 10 types are The Leader, The Doormat, The Sacrificer, The Misery Lover, The User, The Frenemy, The Trophy Friend, The Mirroring Friend, The Sharer, The Authentic Friend.

My take on the book:

Reading this book, I learned women feel that losing a friend is more upsetting sometimes then losing a boyfriend or husband. Women can always count on their friends, right? Well what if those friendships are harmful or even toxic?

Susan Shapairo Barash explains the various types of female friends and what to do to get "unstuck" from the worst kind of friend. Also how to recognize a true friend.

I've had a few very close female friends over the years. One in particular I'm thinking of - she was my best friend for about 15 years. But some things happened and we are no longer friends. "Toxic Friends" really called to me because I saw myself in some of these catagories. For example "The Doormat," (I was the Doormat) and "The User" (she was the User).

I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to discover how to recognize "toxic friends." And how to make and keep the friends that are worth it!

"Toxic Friends: The Antidote For Women Stuck in Complicated Friendships" by Susan Shapiro Barash is available at Amazon.com.
St. Martin's Press
ISBN13: 9780312386399
ISBN: 0312386397

Win It: One lucky reader will win a copy of "Toxic Friends" by Susan Shapiro Barash (a $24.99 value)

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RULES: Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Giveaway ends March 18, 2010 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be chosen via Random.org. Must have valid email in blog profile or leave email in comments otherwise you will be disqualified. Winner will have 48 hrs. to confirm by email, If no confirmation in that time frame a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: I received a complementary copy of, "Toxic Friends" for the sole purpose of reviewing the book and offering one for a giveaway. Receiving a complementary copy of the book in no way affected my review. The review and or products were provided free of charge and I received no monetary compensation for this post.

Award From Some New Blogging Friends

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:11:00 PST

I received a nice award from two of my new blogging friends. I got this award:

Both Amy from Keeping up with the Schultz Family & Joy from Joyful Journey gave me this award. Thanks ladies!

I think I'm supposed to list some random things about myself & then pass it on. I will list a few random things. And anyone who hasn't received this yet consider it passed on to you.

1. My birthday is next Friday
2. It is the same day as The Girl Scout Birthday
3. My MIL & SIL left for Disney World yesterday
4. They have been there I swear 15 times already
5. I wish I was going to Disney World again!

Hope you all have a great day!

The Weather Looks Good For The Weekend

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:49:00 PST

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of AccuWeather. All opinions are 100% mine.

I'm kind of a wimp when it comes to driving. Especially if it there is any kind of bad weather. Like just this morning I had to go out to run a few errands, and there was a few snow flurries coming down. I was undecided for a few minutes on if I should go or not.

And I also was thinking today about planning some things to do for the family. I think Saturday, we are going to the movies. We didn't end up going last Friday, because when we got there the theater didn't have electricity! That was actually another case of weather affecting something. We had very high winds the night before, and many places lost their electricity.

So I really want to go this Saturday to the movies. And I was mentioning it to my sister, and she just called me back and said her and my mother are going to meet us at the movies. Which I was checking the weather on AccuWeather for this weekend. And it looks like it's actually going to be somewhat nice out. It will be 45 degrees Saturday and 44 Sunday and sunny both days.

So that is great! Because my mother & sister are driving up from their house, which is about 45 minutes away from me. So now that I know the weather will be OK for this weekend, I know they will be coming. Because if I thought I was a wimp about driving in bad weather, then my mother is even worse. The new AccuWeather site was really great for looking up this weekend's conditions!

WW #97 "Birthday Week"

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:58:00 PST

As I mentioned last week, it was my daughter's birthday. She turned 10 on Sunday. Double digits!

Every year it ends up being more of a "Birthday Week." This year was no exception. She had 3 different parties. My son said we should call it her "Birthweek" instead of "Birthday."

Here's a picture I took of her at her party with her friends:

And here is party #3 with her Grandma and Aunt (not pictured):

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Book Review: They're Your Parents Too! by Francine Russo

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:06:00 PST

I was recently sent the book, "They're Your Parents Too!" by Francine Russo to read and review. The book also has a byline after the title, "How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents' Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy."

Information on book:

Adult siblings are fighting, simmering, and even suing each other over caring for their aging parents. Francine Russo's new groundbreaking book, "They're Your Parents Too!:How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents' Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy." (Bantam; February 2010) was written by a journalist who has her finger on the pulse of the latest trends in family issues. Russo defines a new stage of life, the twilight transition, that will prove critical for the baby boomer generation and those to follow.

By: Francine Russo

ISBN-10: 0553806998

ISBN-13: 978-0553806991

Publication date: January 27, 2010

Category: Parenting/Family

ARP: $26.00

My take on the book:

This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is dealing with caring for an aging parent(s). Reading this book put some things in perspective for me. Things that I have not put much thought into. But probably should. Because my mother and especially my mother-in-law are getting up in years.

I learned reading, "They're Your Parents Too!," that this generation of adult children are dramatically different from those in previous generations. In the past who would take care of aging parents was pretty much a given - it was usually the daughters in the family. But now with a generation of working women that is not the case. Also with better educated adults it has lead to people moving further away (for jobs, etc.,) from their parents then in the past.

Also there are people having children later. So they are still raising their own kids when their parents start to need care. Another factor in today's society that has made care giving of our parents different is just the simple fact that people are living longer then ever before. So there is more likelihood parents are going to need care at some point.

"They're Your Parents Too!" covers everything from acknowledging your parents aging to avoiding distrust and power struggles when one sibling has been given financial authority. The book also covers reconciling with siblings and distilling tensions that may still simmer after parents die. These are just a few of the topics one can gain knowledge from in the book.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is facing decisions with caring for their aging parents. Or anyone for that matter, because it is never to early to start planning for this.

Disclaimer: I received a complementary copy of "They're Your Parents Too!" by Francine Russo for the sole purpose of reviewing the book. Receiving a complementary copy of the book in no way affected my review. I received no monetary compensation.

Aloha Friday #21/Friday Follow #7

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:00:00 PST

An Island Life hosts this meme. Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

My Question: Have you seen any good movies lately?

My Answer: The last movie my husband and I rented was, "Burn After Reading." I do not recommend it. It was horrible, in my opinion anyway.

Today I am taking the kids to see, "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief." I hope we like it.

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Not Your Mother's Skin Care Products

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:34:00 PST

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dermajuv Skin Care Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

No on in my family takes care of their skin. I think my Grandmother did somewhat. I remember she used to wash her face with old fashioned "cold cream." I remember how thick it was and I always thought it smelled awful.

I know my mother and my sisters don't even wash their faces at night! They were a lot of makeup and don't even wash it off at night. I don't even wear make up everyday, but I still wash my face.

I know other skin care products that the older generations in my family never used. One of them is wrinkle cream. Maybe because it just wasn't available back then. Now there are more products available. And I really want to start looking into some. I have noticed some wrinkles around my eyes. And I really want to start taking some preventative measures towards them.

I found some great products called Dermajuv. There are ingredients in their products that are now coming out in modern skin care companies. One such ingredient is called Matrixyl. What Matrixyl does is work at the DNA Level to stimulate the very factors in the skin which we lose as we grow old. We lose Collagen and Fibronectin. The loss of collagen is what leads to thinning skin and the wrinkling that we associate with aging skin.

I think everyone should really take advantage of the advances in skin care products. I am hoping I will be able too.

Thursday Thirteen #34

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:11:00 PST

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This week is my kids February vacation. Here is thirteen things that we have either already done, my daughter did, or that we are still going to do - on their vacation.

1. My daughter's Birthday Party at Michael's Craft Store (did Sat.)
2. daughter's party at her Grandmother's house (did Sun.)
3. Went to the American Girl Doll Store in Natick, MA (did Mon.)
4. daughter went "Glow Bowling" with her Girl Scout troop (did Tues)
5. After "Glow Bowling" Girl Scout Leader took the troop out to Bugaboo Creek Rest. for her daughter's birthday party. (did Tuesday)
6. Kids have Dentist appt. Not exactly exciting on vacation - but has to be done (later Today)
7. We are planning on going to the movies - maybe to see "Percy Jackson & the Olympians the Lightning Thief" (Friday)
8. Have yet another party - other Grandmother & Aunt might come up to visit. We may order pizza and have another cake. (Sunday)
9. My daughter has to work on a book report that is due the Friday they go back to school (ongoing)
10. Take son to the hairdressers (maybe today)
11. Maybe go to the Library
12. Sledding (not going to happen though - no snow)
13. Watch Olympics (have been doing that all along)

Some of these might not be to exciting. But not much to do on Feb. Vacation. And that's the best we can do on our funds.

New Winners

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:08:00 PST

None of the winners of the International Federation of Snowball Throwing Giveaway responded. I picked 3 new winners (via Random.org)

Here are the 3 new winners:

Shooting Stars Mag
janetfaye
JenniferB

I have emailed all the winners. Please respond within 48 hrs. to claim your prize!

The Olympics

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:22:00 PST

I have been really getting into the Olympics. I watch like every second it is on. I was watching the Giant Slalom and really didn't like how they handled that.

I was angry that they stopped Julia Mancuso after Lindsey Vonn crashed. It really wasn't fair. Now Mancuso is in 18th place after that.

I read some are saying the Olympics are a popularity contest. It seems like that. Mancuso is doing a lot better at the Olympics, but they give Vonn all the media. I don't agree with it. Just saying.

WellnessDaily: A Great Online Resource

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:34:00 PST

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of wellnessdaily.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

I just found a great website. It is called WellnessDaily and it is located at: www.wellnessdaily.com. On this site there are many resources available on health and wellness. Visit the website and be one of the first 25,000 to claim a $5 product rebate.

I am really going to look more into this website for myself. If you recall from one of my previous posts, I was trying to find a new workout routine. Especially for the winter month, because I love walking but it is hard to do in the winter weather. So I tried Yoga, but I don't know if that is really for me or not. I still may look into that. But I really want to try to find another workout routine.

It is hard to find an online source for all things to do with wellness. But just looking at the website WellnessDaily, I just saw a whole lot of different articles on staying fit. And some workout suggestions. Like an article called "Cross-Training for Fun and Fitness." I really want to read this article later when I get some more time. The site has a lot of great information all in one place. There is also information on eating right, losing weight, and even recipes and a lot more too.

There is also a contest going on right now. If you sign up now on wellnessdaily.com you can enter a Twitter contest they are having. You could win a prize package that includes coupons for a year-long supply of Jennie-O Turkey Store product and a one-year gym membership, valued at $1,250. Here is a Tweet you can use: "Enter to win $ towards a gym membership & JENNIE-O turkey products. Just follow @wellness_daily & RT this. http://bit.ly/tbd123"

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WW #96 "Happy 10th Birthday"

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:01:00 PST

This Sunday is my daughter's 10th Birthday! I can't believe it.

She had two parties already. One with her friends, on Saturday. Which we had at Michael's Craft Store. The kids painted some t-shirts.

Then we had a family party on Sunday. We did all this early mostly because they are on school vacation this week so it was easier. And because then we went to the American Girl doll store in Massachusetts on Monday, with the money she received from people. Let's just say she bought a lot at the store! I didn't get pictures at the store, because I felt weird doing that. But the store is really cool.

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Winners Announcement

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:03:00 PST

I have a some winners to announce. First is the winner of the 500 Business Cards. The winner is:

Life Is A SandCastle said... 86

#1 I'm your newest face book fan Jenn McCullar
mccullar07@yahoo.com
February 20, 2010 7:59 AM

And the 3 winners of the International Federation of Snowball Throwing Giveaway are:

Kaylen said... 21: Ha - hilarious!
I love the training video with the slow motion barrel roll!!! These are great!; February 10, 2010 1:28 PM

Mommy Kennedy said... 15: Following through Networked Blogs
#2; February 9, 2010 11:32 AM

tina reynolds said... 162: I follow stay at home mom on networked blogs 3/3 eaglesforjack@gmail.com; February 22, 2010 11:07 PM

The winners have been emailed. Be on the lookout for more giveaways soon

Aloha Friday & Friday Follow

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:09:00 PST

An Island Life hosts this meme. Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

My Question: Have you won any giveaways lately?

My Answer: Yes! All of a sudden I am on a roll winning giveaways. I have won 5 in the past two weeks. I won 4 jars of Mrs. Renfro's salsa from Leslie Loves Veggies. Let me just say - Pineapple Salsa - Yum!

A few weeks ago I actually did a post on trying to win a $25 GC to Build-A-Bear Workshop. Well not only did I win. But I actually won 2 of them. One from Mommy Reporte r and the other from Mommy 2 Two Girls.

We went last Saturday and my daughter got the cute bunny pictured above. And we may go later today so my son can get his (yes he is 13 yrs old - but wants one too)

I also won a bottle of body wash from Simply Stacie still waiting for it in the mail.

And lastly I won a metal heart key chain from Milk and Cuddles. Which I'm having engraved with 3 lines on it. I should be getting that soon too!

Update: I just found out last night I also won a $20 GC to Dominos Pizza from "Cents"able Momma.

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Book Review: Feddie Girl by Nona David

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:09:00 PST

I was recently sent the book "Feddie Girl" by Nona David to review. Below is information from the publisher.

From Bernard Books Publishing:

FEDDIE GIRL is an international adventure/thriller about the experiences of an American teenager in a Nigerian (West Africa) boarding school. This novel offers a unique reading experience--witty, fun, and exhilarating. The masterful suspense, action, and sub-plot will curl your toes, keep you reading all night, and leave you thirsting for more.

Author: Nona David
Publication Date: February 2010
Copyright: July 2009
Type: US Trade Paperback
Page No: 400
Price: $19.99 (US); £14.05 (UK); $26.10 (CAN); €18.82 (EUR); $28.80 (AUS); N2500 (NGN)
ISBN: 978-0-9824526-0-8
SAN: 858-2041

My take on the book:

The book is about a thirteen year old girl named Carlotta, who because of some bad behavior in school, is sent to a boarding school. Her parents send her to a Nigerian Federal School.

Carlotta later realizes that "Feddie Girl" is a nickname used by the students to indicate girls of mixed race and non-Nigerian students.

The author writes with such clarity that you feel as if you are there with them, and you know how Carlotta feels as a teen trying to adapt to living in a boarding school in another country.

Boarding school life is something that takes some getting used to Carlotta soon finds. Carlotta had always depended on her mother for everything. She had never bothered to do her own laundry, do dishes, tidy her own room. She had left everything to her parents. She soon finds out that life is different in a boarding school.

As if the school rules, regulations, rising bells and other ways of dormitory life weren't enough, author Nona David takes Carlotta's story a step further. You find out through a sub-plot another reason her parents sent her to the boarding school.

I don't want to give to much away, but it leads her family to infidelity and the clutches of organized crime.

I would recommend "Feddie Girl" from teens to adults, who like good fiction. This is a very exciting book, and was very interesting. When her mother drops her off at the boarding school she tells her that if she does well after one year she can return home. Carlotta realized very early into her boarding school stay that when one mistake is made the consequences can last for a long time. She chose to work hard so she could go back home at the end of the year.

Where available:

1. Publisher: Bernard Books Publishing
2. Amazon

Disclaimer: I received a complementary copy of Feddie Girl by Nona David from Bernard Books Publishing. Receiving a complementary copy of the book in no way affected my review.

WW #95 "Father/Daughter Dance"

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:50:00 PST

Last Wednesday, my daughter's school had a Father/Daughter Dance. It was the first time the school has ever had one.

They called it the "Butterfly Kisses Dance." Each girl received a flower and they took a keepsake photo of the Fathers and Daughters there. They also had desserts and drinks, and lots of dancing. They both really had a great time at the dance!

We will get the photo they took there in about 2 weeks. Here's some pictures I took of them before they left for the dance.

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Get Quality Eyeglasses for Less

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:03:00 PST

I was just reading an article on Examiner.com. It was a review by Eric Hammer of the Brooklyn Liberal Examiner.

In his review he talks about where he buys his eyeglasses. And what he reveals in his article is that for the past eight years he has bought his eyeglasses from Zenni Optical.

Often when you need new eyeglasses you do what most people do go to the optometrist. And those glasses can be really expensive, right? You can spend at least a hundred dollars or more on eyeglasses. Well, in the article I just read, I found out that you can get a pair of eyeglasses from Zenni Optical starting at as little as $8.00!

You may be wondering how they can offer these glasses at such a cheap price. Well that is because they have no middlemen, no retail overhead and practically no advertising budget. They just have fashionable and stylish products.

The article suggests you get your PD (pupilary distance) number from your doctor. But once you know that you can order your glasses. Also, the glasses come quickly but not as quickly as you would get them from a doctor. But if you are ordering glasses ahead a time then that should be no problem. Glasses from Zenni Optical, are well worth it. Eyeglasses for most people are a health item of necessity. If you have glasses then you need them. So getting them at the best price is really worth looking into.

Check out Zenni Optical for all your eyeglasses needs.

Aloha Friday/Follow Friday

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:00:00 PST

Or

B. Dillon (Luke Perry)

Good Will Hunting

A. Matt Damon

Or

B. Ben Affleck

Ocean's Eleven

A. Brad Pitt

Or

B. George Clooney

Grey's Anatomy

A. McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey)

Or

B. McSteamy (Eric Dane)

My answer: I've always had a thing for the "good guy" I guess. When all my friends were going for Dillon on 90210. I loved Brandon. I dig Matt Damon over Ben Affleck, I would go for McDreamy over McSteamy. The only one that might be considered a "good guy" that, I don't like is Brad Pitt. I would go for George Clooney over him any day.

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WW #94 - "Tri-Ominos"

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:22:00 PST

For the 1st time since doing "Wordless Wednesday" I really can not come up with anything. (or anything to exciting, I guess.) I could post an old picture I suppose. But nothing currently is going on. My weekend basically consisted of going to the car wash and playing "board games."

My family really likes games. So I remembered a game I used to play called Tri-ominos. I love this game. So I went out Saturday to try to find it. Unbelievably I found it at the first store I went to, which was Toys R Us!

I was so excited. I then made everyone play it. It is a really cool game. And I may like it more then anyone else. But that's because this is one game I can actually beat them at.

(A few "events" are coming up so hopefully I'll have a more exciting WW next week - lol)

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. This is not sponsored by Tri-ominos or Toys R Us. I just love this game, and was happy I found it at Toys R Us. Do I really have to say this? Better safe then sorry.

New Winner

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:07:00 PST

The winner of the Chocolate Cheerios Prize Pack never responded. So I have chosen a new winner. The new winner is:

barbara.montyj said... 93: Grabbed your button 1
http://bmontag.blogspot.com/; February 2, 2010 8:29 PM

I will email the winner shortly. They then have 48 hrs. to respond or I will pick a new winner.

International Federation of Snowball Throwing Giveaway

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:06:00 PST

I don't know about you but I just love the Olympics! I can not wait until Friday's Opening Ceremonies.

And I just found out about another fun way to celebrate the Olympics. And that is with a fun blog run by Coca-Cola. It is the International Federation of Snowball Throwing.

Coca-Cola is running an online parody campaign called the ‘International Federation of Snowball Throwing’ designed to generate excitement for the upcoming Olympics and promote TCCC’s Olympic sponsorship in an unexpected way. The “IFST” campaign is built around their global television commercial called “Snowball” which features representatives from different countries participating in a spontaneous snowball fight.

As part of the program, Coca-Cola created a fictional governing body called the International Federation of Snowball Throwing and hired an actor to serve as the IFST President.

The IFST is an “organization” created to rally support from citizens of the world who love throwing snowballs and want to see snowball throwing added to the Olympics. The IFST supports snowball throwing in various forms, including individual accuracy competitions, team events and even competitions with ‘fake’ snow. Any competition involving a handmade ball made of soft, crystallized precipitation is recognized as an official sport by the International Federation of Snowball Throwing. Skill levels ranging from world-class athletes to anyone who loves to throw things are welcome.

While visiting the International Federation of Snowball Throwing why not sign the petition to get snowball throwing recognized as an official sport.

Win IT: Three (3) lucky winners will each receive an International Federation of Snowball Throwing T-Shirt and a 2008 Collector's Edition Coca-Cola Bottle Set from the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Mandatory Entry: Visit the International Federation of Snowball Throwing and come back and tell me your what your favorite video is on their website.

EXTRA ENTRIES: (leave separate comment for each entry you do. For example if you blog about this giveaway - worth 5 entries - please leave 5 separate comments)

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2. Follow me on Twitter & tweet this giveaway (use retweet button above if you like)
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4. "Grab my Button" and post it on your blog (worth 3 entries)
5. Become a fan of STAY AT HOME MOM on Facebook (worth 3 entries)
6. Follow STAY AT Home Mom on Networked Blogs - see sidebar (worth 3 entries)
7. For 5 extra entries blog about this giveaway, linking back to this post.

RULES: Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Giveaway ends February 22, 2010 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be chosen via Random.org. Must have valid email in blog profile or leave email in comments otherwise you will be disqualified. Winners will have 48 hrs. to confirm by email, If no confirmation in that time frame a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: As the host of this giveaway I will be receiving an IFST t-shirt and a 2008 collector's edition Coco-Cola bottle set. The review and or products were provided free of charge and I received no monetary compensation for this post.

Winner Announcement

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:32:00 PST

I have a winner to announce. The winner of the Chocolate Cheerios Prize pack is:

AnnCrabs said... 105: Following on Google friends.; February 2, 2010 8:49 PM

I have emailed the winner and they have 48 hrs. to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Six Word Saturday

secook2@gmail.com (Sue) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:17:00 PST

Here's a picture of my back yard. Hardly any snow left. We are not getting the big snow storm that they are getting elsewhere. Which is unusual for us. This year we don't seem to be getting as much snow. Which is fine by me.

But My family wants more snow.