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Monday Giveaway #1-Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever

July 6, 2009 By

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winner, Comment #5 from Vickie Couturier! Check your email for instructions!

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For the first giveaway this week, I’ve got a copy of the CD/DVD of Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever.  Like I said in my previous review, it’s something you really have to see to understand. Gustafer is a yellow drop of sunshine who learns to live in a cold climate and makes friends with the creatures around him. Illustrator/songwriter Morgan Taylor produces multimedia shows about Gustafer and his friends, and performs them in bookstores, cafes, libraries, museums, and was even the opening act for Wilco and Polyphonic Spree.

BUY IT NOW: Buy Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever from Amazon.com.

WIN IT: For your main entry, leave a comment on this post. When filling in the comment fields, you must use  your real first name or blog name (no keywords! I’m serious, I’ll delete your entry!) and make sure your email address is correct. In your comment, tell me who you will give this CD/DVD to if you win.

ENTER BY: Monday July 20th at 11:59 PM EST. Winner to be announced Monday, June 27th.  Open to U.S. only.

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I’m headed out to get some dinner-type substenance, then I’ll post the other two giveaways for today. Thanks for entering and good luck!

edited to add:  thank you Prizey for making this giveaway an editor’s pick!

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Orijinz-fun and educational card game

December 24, 2008 By

orijinz-box-front-web-smOrijinz is the fun card game that educates players on why we say the things we do! With 150 cards that each teach the definition and meaning of common words and phrases, it is literally hours of fun and learning.

I’ve been pulling out cards at random and reading them to the boys. Each card has a word Origin, the definition, and some have a “tidbit”, a fun fact about the word. To play the game, one person reads the origin and definition, and the other players try to guess the word. For example, a word whose origin is the Arabic meaning for “storehouse”, definition is a periodical that contains articles and stories, the word is magazine.

I’m planning to take Orijinz with us to visit my sister and brother-in-law, so we’ll have a group of boys ages 10,12, and 15, and four adults. It will be interesting to see how many words we will know. The game is only $14.95, and the “Buy” link on the site goes to a PayPal page. Unfortunately, purchases made now won’t be delivered until at least January 2nd, and for that I owe the sponsor an apology. I was hoping to have this posted by December 19th so there would be time for delivery by Christmas, but I didn’t make it.

If you are looking for a gift for someone who loves to read or learn about language, or a fun game to take to a party, please support my sponsor and pick up Orijinz!

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Holiday Gift Reviews-Fabkins, Backscratchers, and Wooden Animal Banks from TAG

December 14, 2008 By

I bet something in this review is just what you are looking for! I’ve got three great products for you today, for last-minute gifts for yourself or someone on your gift list. Check the links in each description to see where to buy and if products can be delivered by Christmas.

  • fabkinsFabkins are the cloth napkins for kids that make mealtime more fun, reduce paper waste, and encourage good table manners. They come in six kid-friendly themes and are sold in packs of five. The themes are Garden Friends, Beach Bound, Fruit Salad, African Safari, Prima Ballerina, and Sports Fan.  Fabkins are soft, durable, and sized just right to fit in lunchboxes. The company was started by two Moms and friends who wanted to pack waste-free lunches for their kids, but didn’t want to give them large adult-sized cloth napkins. Fabkins really are cute and a great way to teach kids about throwing away less trash. A set of 5 is $22.95, and the site says they ship in one to two business days, which means order now and they should arrive by Christmas!
  • scratcherfamilyLooking for a stocking stuffer idea that’s really unique? Something that almost everyone can use but probably would never buy for themselves? Well, I’ve got it for you- a Hardwood Back Scratcher from BackScratcherWorld.  That’s right, a back scratcher! And rather than buy a cheap one with harsh edges, buy one made from gorgeous hardwood. Back Scratchers from BackScratcherWorld are made from sturdy hardwoods with gorgeous finishes, they are pretty enough to hang on a hook near your favorite chair so they are handy whenever an itch strikes! Each beautiful back scratcher is hand cut, hand assembled and hand finished, and 100% American made from red oak, with handles made from walnut, cedar, aromatic cedar, cherry, oak and maple. Order before 2:00 PM PST on December 16th for Christmas delivery!
  • wooden-cat-bankTAG Toys are designed for children up to age six, and are designed to stimulate the development of their sensory motor skills and thinking abilities. TAG stands for Think And Grow, and that’s exactly what the toys sold on this clever site will help your children do.  I’ve looked at dozens of sites that carry wooden toys in the last two months, and I’ve seen wooden toys on the TAG site that I haven’t seen anywhere else. You can search by category, price, or age, and you are sure to find something you’ll love. One item that is very popular this year is the Wooden Animal Bank. They teach your kids about saving money plus they are just completely adorable! Kaitlyn plays with hers and feeds it money. Which she steals from her Dad’s change tray, of course :)   The price is $29.95, and it can only be delivered by Christmas if you pay for Next Day Air shipping. Or you can buy one for delivery after Christmas to help kids save money in the New Year!
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