Welcome to the 6th season of the spectacular Blogmania Spring 2013. I am so glad that you are here for the FUN!!!

Now, just in case you are new to BIG hops like this, once you enter, follow the list of other bloggers and enter for their site’s amazing giveaway. This giveaway will run from May 1 at 12:00AM and conclude on May 6th at 11:59PM est. Below you will find the list of bloggers participating, to enter their giveaway, just click on their link. Please be aware-unless noted my blog will not be responsible for delivery of prizes, they will come directly from our sponsor(s).

I discovered Blogmania as a reader – I entered a few of their events and won a really big prize pack. That win helped to launch this blog. I thought – why not create a place to record my thoughts, reviews and inspiration? And so began my love for the blogging world. The first BIG Blog event I joined was Blogmania and I have been coming back every year. The first year I was blogging I was in need of advice, help and friends. The group at Blogmania answered many questions and helped me a ton.  I love the quality of the Blogs involved and the prizes. It’s fun to meet new friends and see what they are reviewing and giving away! Two years ago, I switched to a self-hosted site, bought my name and entered a whole new world. So in honor of my 2 year anniversary as a self-hosted blog I am giving a BIG prize -one of my favorite appliances – a Keurig Mini Brewer!

Isn’t it gorgeous? I have a larger version of the Keurig Brewer in my Kitchen right now and I would be soooo lost without it! I think I may have to get one of these for my own – to keep upstairs in my bedroom! The size on this one is perfect. The color is clean. AND the price is perfect for one of my readers. The Keurig Mini Plus B31 brews 2 cup sizes (6oz., 8oz., and 10oz.) It has an Auto Off to save energy and is easily filled via its single-use water reservoir.  The brewer measures 10.8″H x 6.9″W x 10.7″D.

The winner may select either White, Red, Black or Platinum! You also get a KCup variety pack to get you started! This is perfect for a Kitchen, Dorm Room, Master Bath, Guest Room, Boat…the list goes on and on!

After you have entered my giveaway, please visit the next blog and check out their great prize. I hope you enjoy getting to visit a few new blogs and perhaps, winning some really cool prize!! Enter using the Rafflecopter (click on continue reading) a Rafflecopter giveaway
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The One Kings Lane Day of Kitchen sale is here just in time for Spring! This is one of the best sales of the year because of the variety of high quality kitchen items One Kings Lane offers!  This sale ends on 4/26–so don’t delay. I’d love to hear if you order anything!!

The Spring Table Sale at One Kings Lane

Set a table that blooms with these light, bright entertaining necessities. Full of floral dishes, playfully printed linens, and vibrant flatware, there is something for every taste and style.

The Composed Counter Sale at One Kings Lane

From cookware inherited for your first apartment to the bone white china on your wedding registry, a fully-equipped kitchen is a highly-personal thing of beauty. For those missing a few key pieces, browse their collection of kitchen essentials, perfect for function, family, and entertaining.

Entertaining Essentials Sale at One Kings Lane
Warm days and balmy nights — this season is just made for entertaining. Whether you’re planning a casual alfresco brunch or an elaborate outdoor party, these colorful wine glasses, tumblers, coasters and cake stands make every occasion stylish and chic. I love the blue glass. Hurry though, sometimes the best things sell out!!

disclosure: I am a One Kings Lane affiliate. Using these links provides a small financial blessing! Thanks.

Is your life FULL? BUSY? Do others depend on you to lead, love, encourage, challenge, help and guide? Then this is a day for you! Our lives are full of things that we think will grow our businesses and increase our influence. We are busy – and that may, unknowingly, be holding us back.  What if there was potential impact in simplifying our lives so our leadership could thrive? Leading in a complex world requires simplicity to cut through the clutter. Saying NO to what may seem good could help increase your capacity to live your life to the fullest. Find out how at the Chick-fil-A Leadercast and learn to Simply Lead.

There are some incredible speakers lined for this event. (I must say, they have GREAT speakers every year!)

Speakers for this year’s event include: 
•    Jack Welch, Former Chairman and CEO of General Electric
•    Andy Stanley, Best-selling leadership author and communicator
•    Mike Krzyzewski, Head men’s basketball coach, Duke University and Team USA
•    John Maxwell, Best-selling author and leadership expert
•    Dr. Henry Cloud, Best-selling author and leadership consultant
•    LCDR Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL and star of the 2012 movie Act of Valor
•    Sanya Richards-Ross, 2012 London Olympic gold medalist, track & field
•    David Allen, Best-selling author of Getting Things Done and productivity expert
•    Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-2009), via exclusive Simply Lead video interview

Check out the cool app from CFA. Find your nearest Leadercast. Discover your Leadership Style and download 7 Tips to Simplify. The cost for attending the live broadcast is $85. The event runs from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

I am hosting a giveaway for the Chick-fil-A Leadercast!   Chick-fil-A is offering one Di Doodlings reader the following prize pack:

- 1 Copy of John C. Maxwell’s new book: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
- 1 Chick-fil-A Leadercast Exclusive Audio Download Card, which includes access to audio segments from past and present events!
- 3 Chick-fil-A Digital offer cards for a free Chick-fil-A Sandwich Entrée of your choice.

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Tiny Prints has a great promotion this Sunday and Monday (April 21 and 22) for 25% off all of their custom gifts, such as mugs, always a teacher favorite. You can choose from hundreds of designs for each gift type, personalize them with your child’s photo or class photo, and write your own text.

Just use the promo code TAD25 at checkout by 11:59pm PT on Monday April 22 to save 25%. That is also the last day for guaranteed delivery by May 6.

And for the card, definitely check out Treat, where you can get a completely customized, photo card for only $3.49. They have almost 40 designs specifically for Teacher Appreciation Day, not to mention hundreds of thank you card designs.

If you are buying multiple cards, check out their Treat Card Club packs. A 6-card plan costs only $2.49 per card, a 12-card plan only $2.24 per card, and an 18-card plan only $1.99 per card.

At the very least, make sure to thank a teacher or two May 7. They will be so grateful!!

disclosure: The links in this blog support my affiliation with Tiny Prints! Thanks for helping my blog grow!