Giveaways, Raves and Thanks

It's Wednesday.... and you know what that means! Once again, I've been all over bloggyland and here's what I've found. When you're done with those, take a few minutes to read my raves and thanks. I've got a lot to gab about!

On with the giveaways:

**What's the most important thing you consider when deciding what to make for dinner? Over at Confessions of An Apron Queen. there's a Kraft Velvetta Casserole Challenge going on and she's been chosen to participate! Congratulations ! It's no wonder though; check out all those yummy recipes on her site in addition to the infamous aprons. She'll be celebrating over the next 6 weeks so subscribe to hear all the juicy updates! Until October 12th, she'll take entries from those of us who are interested in a $20 Amazon Card. Go here to visit and enter.

** I've been sniffling lately and hoping I don't get the flu. You know, the flu season is upon us with the change of season! It's supposed to get down to freezing here already! See that button over in my sidebar for Berrie Sweet Picks? Well she's going to give you the chance to win an iPod shuffle if you tell her what you're doing to fight the flu. Moi? I'm a Lysol freak. If I get a cold or the flu, I am OUT! And heaven forbid my darling little child get the flu or how about a sick man on the couch? How's that sound? This one ends on October 31st.
* Still hangin with Berrie Sweet Picks, she's up to a Challenge! Are you? I've donated and though I'm not up to a challenge, it takes all of us to make it work. Without donors like you and I, it wouldn't be possible, right?
Blogger Challenge ; The 2008 Donors Choose.org site is asking your help by supporting public schools. Our children; mine, yours, children in inner cities are tomorrow. If we don't invest in them , what possible hope do they have? I know we say "I'll take care of my own", but your child will not live in a society alone. Your child, my child depends upon the whole of society and the schools are a part of that. Berrie Sweet Picks is up to the challenge! Click that button in the sidebar; please commit to $5 even. You have until October 31st but haven't you waited long enough?

** I am LOVING all these soaps floating around the internet, aren't you? Pittsburgh Craft Collective Blog is hosting a giveaway of Sunstone Soap . This 3 bar gift set (or KEEP set) is gorgeously boxed and looking yummy! You have until October 31st to enter to win. Sunstone Soap; there is nothing quite like spoiling yourself with a yummy bar of soap!

** Mammalicious Finds is hosting LOTS of giveaways. Let's talk about storage bags and Plum Creek Mercantile first. Snack bags from 100% cotton and colorful prints are up for grabs in this giveaway. These are just precious and perfect for dry goods; maybe snacks on the run for the kids. You'll need to enter this one by Oct 10th at 11:59 PM !

This giveaway is all about...PINK CUPCAKES! It's a pink cupcake pincushion from Smarmy Pants ! What a delightful Etsy shop! You are going to love this one! So many cute things I want there; I bookmarked that site! Head back to Mammalicious Finds to enter to win that cute little cupcake (for me. for Christmas.) eekk...October 13th deadline.

**Now over to one of my new fav's...Life is Like Champagne. Seems like Robin constantly has something in the works for us. Subscribe to her blog and keep up to date on all those giveaways AND her life in CT. She not only does giveaways; she's got very interesting posts on things we all like! Right now and through Oct. 8th at midnight, enter to win some Smokey Mountain Scents soap in Pumpkin Spice scent. Bathe in this and be a hubby magnet!

**This one is a sweepstakes but I couldn't resist telling you. Head over to allure access
You'll need to register but it's pretty painless and they have lots of giveaways! I really love those Harjuku fragrances, don't you? I'm thinking Mr. Man needs to tell Santa about my empty stocking. I bet all of them would fit in there!

**Let's all go to SassyFrazz for a Ju Ju Be BeLight giveaway! I'm sure you've seen these little cuties floating around the web. Nows your chance to try your luck at winning one! I think we need one of each, don't you? Giveaway ends October 15th at 7PM. She's got a Potty Adventure DVD over there too but thankfully, I'm not in the market for that. Maybe you are?

**If I had a Pink Dyson vacuum, I would promise never to complain about anything ever again. Actually, I wouldn't complain about vacuuming for awhile, I am sure of that! Mod Mom has two of these to give away if you'll take the time to tell her how breast cancer may have affected you. Sadly, a friend has been diagnosed and is done with the radiation and chemo right now but things are still in limbo. She is an incredible inspiration! Visit mod mom before Oct. 31st to enter.

**save gas articles and more at Save Money .com. Enter to win a $25 gas card while you're there!
Surely you can use that. BECAUSE if you save money on gas, you'll have more to spend on jewelry! Subscribe for an extra entry but mainly, subscribe to learn how to save money on gas and more! You'll need to enter by Oct 31st.

**Shopping Gems weekly giveaway is two screensaver Willow Road CD's. These CD's are from the ever popular Planet CD-Rom. We spend so much time on our computers, why not dress them up too?

**This next giveaway is at one my favorite sites : dkMommy Spot is celebrating her "400th post" two year Anniversary ! Happy Anniversary Diane and thanks for all you do! I really enjoy her site; it's very different than most of the other sites I visit and maybe that's part of the reason I like it! She'll be giving away a Whole Food Gift Card and some tea! If you'd like to enter, visit her by October 10th and to wish her a Happy Anniversary.

** Ham, Ham, Yam, Yam. Sounds like a good dinner, huh? Cook's Ham has offered a $15 gift certificate and five $5 gift certificates to lucky winners over at busy mommy.com. You'll need to register on her site but I think you'll be pleased. That ones on until October 10th.


THANKS TO...

Robyn from Robyns Online World for making me smile, for all of her wonderful and informative posts. Her blog is a mixture of giveaways , wonderful homestyle stories , techy type info and lots of funny stuff! That's what I like about her; she's got an eclectic mix and there's something we all can find to love. I subscribe to Robyns Online World and you should too!

Thanks Versajewel ! I received my pendant necklace that I won and it is quite cute indeed!

And I am raving like a rabid cat about...

Ojolie. I told you all about it; did you go check it out? Don't send me cheap eCards; I've tried to enlighten you! These are honestly the most beautiful eCards I've seen and only $10 a year to subscribe, you just can't beat it. There really are times when email is the answer so why not make it impressive? These are very touching, artistically gorgeous eCards.

Devils Tramping Ground.....spooky, spooky.

Congratulations to our very own Kristin from An Ordinary Life! Go on over there and see what's up!

And speaking of "what's up"? ... You know how fond I am of little Angie from 7ClownCircus
but girls, do you REALLY think it fair that she make us rack our pretty little brains as to her big secret? I for one am curiouser and curiouser...

Though I'll certainly miss Renee and our morning chats, I am so excited for her as she's off to Disney!!! I'm hoping for a picture of her with big ears on upon her return!

And did you see that lovely little headband that Kathleen of Katydid and Kid made? It's a ta die for ( and she's so pretty... I had no idea!)

And I miss Naomi from Superdumb Supervillian; but she'll be back um...tomorrow I think!

CanCan of Mom Most Traveled , Kathleen and I had the most fun "virtually" entering giveaways together! It was like a real shopping trip. She's got a great post today; check the little pottymouth out!


And what's on your wish list for Christmas? Here's mine. Yes, I'm like a big kid that makes a list.

the Sak. yes, I know. I know it's Miley Cyrus's Fave but I can't help it! I love it! I like the Dark Amber the best, don't you?