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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Homestead Blessings Sale Ends April 1st! Save 45% on the 9 DVD set or 25% off 3-DVD sets! Pin It

I recently reviewed the newest dvd in the Homestead Blessings Collection:  The Art of Sewing and Homestead Blessings.

For those of you who were thinking about getting the entire set or one or more of the dvds, I just found out that there is a sale of 45% off the entire 9 DVD set making it $99… so a little over $10 for each DVD!!

If  you don't want all 9 DVDs you can also choose from the three different Homestead Blessings sets of 3 at a 25% discount!

BUT HURRY!!!  

Sale ends tomorrow April 1

No Fooling!

Click on the banner below to go to the site and place your order.

This is a perfect opportunity to build your own family library of DVDs or acquire gifts for upcoming occasions for friends and family!

BOOK REVIEW: Little Black Ant on Park Street by Janet Halfmann Pin It

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Little Black Ant on Park Street (Smithsonian's Backyard Collection)

Author: Janet Halfmann

Publisher: Soundprint; 1 edition (December 1, 2009)

ISBN-10: 160727003X

ISBN-13: 978-1607270034

Being a mother of many children and being a homeschool parent to boot, I am always looking for not only wholesome books for my children to read or have read to them, but I look for educational books.    Much to my delight, this book meets both of those guidelines!

Ms. Halfmann has a special talent in being able to write children’s books that draw a child in with a wonderful story that is teaching them (and they may not even realize it).   This book is no exception to that talent.

In the Little Black Ant on Park Street, children  are introduced to the life of a little black ant who is searching for food and ends up with a little bit of adventure  so to speak.

This book, like many others of the author’s books is a great starting point to teach younger children as well as upper elementary aged children about nature.   I previously reviewed the Little Skink's Tail by Janet Halfmann and that book led to my children wanting to look up the animals in the book to read more about them as well as more about a skink.  We discovered we actually had a few skinks on our property.

You could use the Little Black Ant on Park Street book as a starting point to study more about the life of an ant, anthill construction, etc.   Just don’t be alarmed too much if your child asks for an ant farm though after reading this book and delving into the nature study aspect that can go along with this.  Add it to a unit study on ants. Add it to your nature journal by having them draw an ant and label the parts, etc. etc.    I am actually going to include this book in our homeschool co-op’s nature study for next school year.  I am sure the children will be thrilled.

 

About the Author:

Janet Halfmann is the author of more than thirty books for children, including several nonfiction and natural science titles. Mrs. Halfmann has four grown children and lives with her husband in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Visit her website at: http://www.janethalfmann.com/

Wednesday Edition of Contests Galore Pin It

Slow day today. I didn’t get a lot of submissions for today’s roundup but don’t forget to get your 18 Homeschool Freebies! as that ends on April 5th.

 

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Welcome to another Edition of Contests Galore!

If you would like to be included in one of the Editions of Contest Galore, please use the Contact Form to send me your giveaway/contest information.

If you love these editions of contests galore, put me in your feed reader or sign up for to get my post via email so you don't miss the new roundup.

You MUST visit the contest links below to enter.

No entries are accepted on this post.

If you are unsure if you've entered a contest already, do a search for your username.

Thanks for stopping by and Good luck!

Laura

SuperMom - 180 Tablets

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Giveaway: Fuzzi Bunz One-Size Diaper, Hemp Insert and Bamboo Wipes

Giveaway ends Thursday, April 1 at 9pm.

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HOST or NAME OF BLOG: Mommy Kat and Kids
CONTEST LINK: http://www.mommykatandkids.com/2010/03/late-july-organic-snacks-mini-sandwich.html
PRIZE: Late July Organic Snacks gift pack
HOW TO ENTER: Comment on Post
DEADLINE TO ENTER: April 15, 2010

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Cherry Blossoms {The Blog}
http://cherryblossomsdesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/downeast-basics-review-and-giveaway.html
Any Clothing item from the 'New Arrivals' Section
See Blog for Entry Methods
4/16/2010, Noon, EST

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Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker in Brushed Stainless Steel

http://starstruckluck.blogspot.com/2010/03/cuisinart-round-classic-waffle-maker-in.html

Daily entry

US and Canada only

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Dove Men Care : Review & giveaway!!

win a bottle of Dove's Body and Face Wash and Bar

This contest is open to those in the United States and will end on April 8th, 2010 at midnight.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Homeastead “Signs of Spring” and Make It From Scratch - Going Home Edition Pin It

The Make It From Scratch - Going Home Edition is posted at Simply Forties this week  with my tip for making inexpensive curtains using top sheets.

You want to check out that post for some great ideas and tips along with some photos of really unique houses.

 

And I almost missed posting that the The Homesteading carnival # 138 ~ "Signs of Spring" Edition is up too with lots of goings on.  Check it out!

Tuesday Edition of Contests Galore Pin It

Welcome to another Edition of Contests Galore!

If you would like to be included in one of the Editions of Contest Galore, please use the Contact Form to send me your giveaway/contest information.

If you love these editions of contests galore, put me in your feed reader or sign up for to get my post via email so you don't miss the new roundup.

You MUST visit the contest links below to enter.

No entries are accepted on this post.

If you are unsure if you've entered a contest already, do a search for your username.

Thanks for stopping by and Good luck!

Laura

CurrClick

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SUBMIT YOUR RECIPE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A CALIFORNIA GETAWAY!

  • From home cook to celebrity chef! Five lucky finalists will win more than just their 15 minutes of fame with a trip for two to sunny LA where they will participate in the California Cook-Off event with celebrity chef Ben Ford. With airfare, three nights’ accommodations, a rental car and spending money included, you’ll be living your very own California dream!
  • Just visit www.DoleCookOff.com to enter your signature recipe for an entrée that highlights at least one can of DOLE Fruit or Juice. Using DOLE Pineapple, Mandarin Oranges, Tropical Fruit, Pineapple Juice or Pineapple Mango Juice, as well as no more than seven additional ingredients, you will be automatically entered to win this ultimate California cooking experience.
  • Judging criteria for the Grand Prize Winner will be based on:
      • Best use of DOLE Canned Fruit or Juice
      • Creativity
      • Flavor and taste
  • The California Cook-Off event will be held at the Epicurean School of Culinary Arts, one of the most well-respected culinary schools in California. You will be teamed up with a professional blogger as your "sous" chef, who will chronicle the cooking process and feature your dish on their site! This blogger will be on hand to help with your dish and share the experience with you with their readers. Plus the Grand Prize winning recipe will appear on cans of DOLE Fruit nationwide!
  • Don’t forget to keep coming back to www.DoleCookOff.com for more chances to enter your favorite recipes, as well as discover great new recipes to try out!

WIN INSTANTLY AT WWW.DOLECOOKOFF.COM

  • The California Cook-Off Instant Win Game offers even more chances to win with DOLE. All you have to do is register at www.DoleCookOff.com, and you’ll be automatically entered to win one of more than 100 great prizes from Cooking.com
  • And tell your friends! For each friend you tell about the DOLE Cook-Off, you’ll get an additional entry to win!

DOLE CANNED FRUIT FUN FACTS

  • DOLE Canned Fruit comes in three different varieties: Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple and Tropical Fruit.
  • Convenient and ready-to-eat, DOLE Canned Fruit is the one of the best ways to have fruit always on hand in your pantry.
  • DOLE Canned Fruit is naturally fat free, saturated fat free, cholesterol free, and rich in vitamin C.
  • DOLE Canned Fruit has been awarded the ChefsBest award by the American Culinary ChefsBest.
  • DOLE Canned Pineapple is a convenient, ready-to-eat product. For your convenience, DOLE Canned Pineapple is available in slices, chunks, tidbits and crushed.
  • DOLE Tropical Fruit is a combination of hand-selected pineapple and red and yellow papaya chunks packed in light syrup and passion fruit juice.
  • DOLE 100% Pineapple Juice and Pineapple Mango Juice are packed with real fruit taste and always have the flavor adventure you've been craving.

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Win It Wednesday

a photo bottle cap necklace from On A Whimsy

Contest ends Tuesday March 30 @ midnight & is open to US residents only

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* HOST or NAME OF BLOG: Abi/4 LOVE of BOOKS
* CONTEST LINK: Words of Comfort for Times of Loss by Cecil Murphey and Liz Allison
* PRIZE: comfort for loss bundle
* HOW TO ENTER: leave comment as mentioned on giveaway page
* DEADLINE TO ENTER: Drawing Apr. 8th

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Lingua Angelica Giveaway - 3/28/2010

3 ways to enter

Deadline to Enter????  drawing held on Friday, April 2nd

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Marcia's Magnificent Birthday Giveaway Extraordinaire

the drawing is April 1!

entries will be accepted through Wednesday, March 31 at 11:59 PM EST.

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Review and Giveaway: Elements of Art Series

membership to the online video series

The winner will be drawn on Friday, April 2nd

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Cherry Blossoms {The Blog}
http://cherryblossomsdesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/its-sponsor-time-hot-pink-chick-review.html
'In Bloom Earrings'
See Blog for Entry Methods
4/06/2010, NOON, EST

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Giving one full size bottle of Skin MD Natural +SPF15 shielding lotion away. Open to US/Canada residents 18+older. Giveaway ends 4/5/10 at midnite. http://retro-girl66.blogspot.com/2010/03/skin-md-natural-spf-15-lotion-review.html

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Sprouting Kit Review and Giveaway

midnight EST on Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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http://www.killercampaigning.com/win-free-professional-campaign-signs-from-buildasign-com/

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CanContests South St. Burger Co. B1G1 coupon
http://www.cancontests.com/blog/2010/03/south-st-burger-co-giveaway/
ends Apr 2.

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enter to win FREE salad for a Year!

http://www.freshexpress.com/saladforayear/

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EngageFamily Mission Statements GIVEAWAY

EngageFamily is giving away custom family mission statements to TWO lucky Heart of the Matter readers.

Contest ends Friday, April 2nd at 10pm EST

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BeeWell’ For Life’s “Bee at the Walk Contest.”

Participants in BeeWell for Life who log the miles they walk, run or bike are eligible for various prizes and help make a difference for Breast Cancer Network of Strength.

For each mile logged through www.beewellforlife.com between now and October 31, 2010, Bumble Bee will donate 15¢ per mile. When one million miles are logged, the company will make an additional $50,000 contribution, for a total donation of $200,000. Additional information about BeeWell for Life can be found in the release below.

In addition to the rebrand, this week marks the start of the “Bee at the Walk” contest on www.beewellforlife.com. Interested participants can submit their story related to breast cancer (via a text entry, personal photograph or video) explaining why they should attend the Breast Cancer Network of Strength Mother’s Day Walk to Empower as a BeeWell for Life National Ambassador in Chicago. Users can vote for their favorite submissions and based on those votes 5 finalists will be chosen. A panel of Bumble Bee & Network of Strength judges will then make a final review of the finalists and select the winner. The grand prize will include:

· All expense paid trip for 4 to Chicago

· Meet and greet with the NOS team

· Tour of the FTD corporate location

· Bouquet of roses provided by FTD

· Flip camera (or similar video recorder) to document the experience

In addition to the grand prize trip to Chicago, entrants can also select if they would like to be entered to become a Team Captain for the remaining 13 cities. If selected as a team captain, they will be sent a branded Flip camera to record their experience at the walk.

In addition, people can visit either www.beeatthewalk.com or www.beewellforlife.com to submit their entry by April 9, 2010. 

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Press Release: Fresh Express’ Leaf Locator Pin It

My family eats a lot of salads  so this is just too good not to share this with my readers what with the e-coli breakouts in the past with spinach and such

 

Press Release from Fresh Express:

“Fresh Express’ pre-washed, pre-chopped salads now have a new way to help busy parents make informed choices about the foods they feed their families.   The new online Leaf Locator tool tells consumers where the leafy greens in their bag of Fresh Express salad were grown. 

The Leaf Locator lives on the new “Your Salad Story” micro-site – www.FreshExpress.com/salad  -- which shows how the salads are cared for from field to store.  While most products offer little more than a view through the package and an expiration date, Fresh Express is sharing what’s inside the bag to give parents peace of mind.

  • Leaf Locator tracks nearly 50 million bags of lettuce and spinach each month sold in 24,000 grocery stores nationwide.  
  • Site introduces Fresh Express experts, like the Master Blender who pairs flavors and textures to create new salad blends, and the Seed Expert who spends up to 10 years creating new lettuce varieties. 
  • Food Channel calls “Food Sourcing/Vetting” a top trend for 2010.

For a quick demo, go to www.FreshExpress.com/salad and click “Leaf Locator” at the bottom of the page. ”

 

And don’t forget to enter to win FREE salad for a Year!

http://www.freshexpress.com/saladforayear/

Monday, March 29, 2010

Monday Edition of Contests Galore Pin It

Welcome to another Edition of Contests Galore!

If you would like to be included in one of the Editions of Contest Galore, please use the Contact Form to send me your giveaway/contest information.

If you love these editions of contests galore, put me in your feed reader or sign up for to get my post via email so you don't miss the new roundup.

You MUST visit the contest links below to enter.

No entries are accepted on this post.

If you are unsure if you've entered a contest already, do a search for your username.

Thanks for stopping by and Good luck!

Laura

CurrClick

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Starting now, you can enter your signature dish into the California Cook-Off contest where five finalists will win an all expenses paid dream trip to Los Angeles!

By entering your own original recipe, with seven ingredients or less that spotlights DOLE Canned Fruit or Juice at www.DoleCookOff.com, you’ll be in the running to meet celebrity chef Ben Ford for the ultimate cooking experience!

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Quirky Momma

Erudition: A Game to Learn Sight Words (and a giveaway)

Leave Comment to win

4/1/10

Open to US Only

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Name of blog:   SAHM Reviews

Prize:   Seagate FreeAgent DockStar and FreeAgent Go (approx value $180)

How to Enter:  Leave a comment.  Bonus and daily entries available.

Deadline:  April 6, 2010

Open to Us Only

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Open to Us and Canada

My Wee View- Blush – Topless Tee - April 9

http://myweeview.com/2010/03/blush-topless-tee/

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Open to Us and Canada 

My Wee View - Glamourmom – Nursing Tank - April 5

http://myweeview.com/2010/03/glamourmom/

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Open to Us and Canada

My Wee View - Britax – Car Seat (ARV $369) - April 23

http://myweeview.com/2010/03/britax-car-seat-arv-369/

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Open to Us and Canada un

My Wee View - Royale Reno-cation – $50 Restaurant GC & $50 Home Hardware GC - April 27 (Can only)

http://myweeview.com/2010/03/royale-reno-cation-50-restaurant-gc-50-home-hardware-gc/

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Open to Us and Canada

My Wee View - The Baby Bunch – 2 Gift Nest Eggs (pink & blue) ~$40 - April 5

http://myweeview.com/2010/03/the-baby-bunch-2-gift-nest-eggs-pink-blue-40/

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Open to Us and Canada

My Wee View - Adorable Baby – $25 Gift Certificate - April 5

http://myweeview.com/2010/03/adorable-baby-25-gift-certificate/

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HOST or NAME OF BLOG: Fix My Ugly Room Contest

CONTEST LINK:http://videocontest.nfafn.com/

PRIZE:

Videos Can WIN:
$50,000 Grand Prize
$2,500 Monthly Prize

Voters Can WIN:
$15,000 Grand prize
$1,000 Monthly Prize

HOW TO ENTER: Submit a video of your ugly room to our site for voters to vote on.

DEADLINE TO ENTER: 02/28/2011

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5 Minutes for Books: Mandy and Pandy Teach Kids Chinese

US Residents only

*******************************************************************enter the Fireworks Over Toccoa sweepstakes through March 30

300 books will be given away

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Bookish Board Games giveaway is still open through Saturday April 3rd.

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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Free & Close to Free After Coupon Deals at Dollar General Pin It

A friend and I went shopping yesterday and one of our stops was Dollar General wherein we found a few free after coupon deals. 

It pays to know your local store policies and to take your coupon binder or other coupon holder with you into the stores as you never know what deals you may happen upon.

Among some great clearance items we found some with coupons some not:

Always Feminine Wipes marked down to $1.60 - $1/1 mfg (no size specified) = .60

Fuji Film (for friend’s camera) $2 (no q)

Compact Umbrella $2  (for me as all mine were destroyed)

purse size compact umbrella w/case $4 (neither of us bought these but they were sooo cute)

Always Dri-Liners Pantiliners 50ct $1.75 - $1/1= .75 (neither of us wanted them after considering our freebies below and the stash we have of these. lol)

 

AND good deals after coupon:

McCormick Parsley Flakes $1.50 - $1/1 McCormick IP = .50 (the Dollar General stores here accept IP’s)

Suave Deodorant $1 - $1/1 = FREE

Kotex Pads $2 - $1/1 = $1   (neither of us wanted them after considering our freebies below and the stash we have of these. lol)

 

AND free after coupon:

Colgate Junior Toothpaste $1 – $1/1 (mailer q from company) = FREE 

Kotex pantiliners $1 - $1/1 mailer q = FREE

Carefree pantiliners $1 - $1/1 magazine q = FREE

 

FREE - Blooms, Bugs, & Babies - Snap Shotshots of Spring A Mini Lapbooking Study Pin It

 

Go here to download you free copy of the Blooms, Bugs, & Babies - Snap Shotshots of Spring A Mini Lapbooking Study.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Friday Edition of Contests Galore Pin It

Welcome to another Edition of Contests Galore!

If you would like to be included in one of the Editions of Contest Galore, please use the Contact Form to send me your giveaway/contest information.

If you love these editions of contests galore, put me in your feed reader or sign up for to get my post via email so you don't miss the new roundup.

You MUST visit the contest links below to enter.

No entries are accepted on this post.

If you are unsure if you've entered a contest already, do a search for your username.

Thanks for stopping by and Good luck!

Laura

SuperMom - 180 Tablets

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Jen at 11th Heaven's Homemaking Haven, life in mexico {and other places} a picture a day, 365 Days of TV-Free Toddler Time, and Mega-Family Blogs is giving away nearly $100 worth of Hot Tamale Dinner Ware...

This, to be exact...

         

To enter, go HERE!

contest ends on April 6th

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Win a Custom Charm from Sodderbug.com!

http://www.mommysidea.com/2010/03/win-custom-charm-from-sodderbugcom.html

Open worldwide!
Contest ends at 11:59 PM EST on Monday, April 5, 2010

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Win a Melissa & Doug Play Food Set!

http://www.mommysidea.com/2010/03/win-melissa-doug-play-food-set-from.html

Open to residents of the Continental US.
Contest ends at 11:59 PM EST on Thursday, April 1, 2010

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Little Missmatched Socks Ends 3/26

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Sillymomma Quilts Giveaway Extended to 3/28

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TicklerTags Ends 3/31

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Here And There - The Princess And The Frog Combo Pack (2 winners) - ends 03/30
http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2010/disneys-the-princess-and-the-frog-dvd-review-with-giveaway/

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Here And There - Bobs Big Break In 3D and Skrek 3D Adventure DVDs (3 winners) - ends 04/05
http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2010/bobs-big-break-in-3d-and-shrek-3d-adventure-dvd-set-giveaway/

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Here And There - Word Girl Earth Day DVD (2 winners) - ends 04/06
http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2010/word-girl-earth-day-dvd-giveaway/

*******************************************************************Here And There - 100 Postcards from Uprinting - ends 04/07
http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2010/uprinting-postcard-giveaway/

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Game Review Network - Scene It Twilight - ends 04/10
http://gamereviewnetwork.com/index.php/2010/screenlife-games-scene-it-twilight-dvd-game-with-giveaway/

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My Lip Stuff Review & Giveaway

http://canadianproductreviews.ca/my-lip-stuff-review-giveaway-usa-canada-0408/

OPEN TO USA & CANADA

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Name: A Wrestling Addicted Mommy
Link: http://lyricandariasmom.blogspot.com/2010/03/hippity-hoppity-easters-on-its-way.html
Prize: Here Comes Peter Cottontail DVD
How To Enter: Comment On Post
Deadline: 3/28
US/CAN

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Today's the day for the 'It's up to you and worth $75' Giveaway

prize: $75 (U.S) credit at CSN

deadline to enter: Saturday March 31st 11:59 pm Eastern

open to U.S. and Canada residents.

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Dicks sporting goods giveaway http://www.thereviewbroads.com/2010/03/giveaway-dicks-sporting-goods.html

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Win Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent

Tropical Traditions Laundry Detergent Review and Giveaway

Ends 3/27

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