Friday, March 06, 2009

This and That

I have been remiss in sharing with you some of the great sites/events/deals that I've found lately.

First off, I MUST thank all of you who dedicate your Wednesdays to participating in my Wordful Wednesdays. It's been far more successful than I imagined it would be, and I'm so happy about that. The past few weeks have had more than 130 entries. Thank you, my Wordful friends!

Have you heard about the March 10th Spring Fling hosted by the girls at The Secret is in the Sauce? There will be great giveaways all day long on SITS, but it gets better. Hundreds of SITS followers will also be giving away goodies on each of their blogs. When you visit SITS there will be a master link to all of the sites, so it should be oodles of fun. If I can get my act together I'll be giving something good away, too. :)

Do you have blog questions of the technical nature? If so, a visit or 12 to Katydid and Kid is definitely in order. She has a Tuesday Feature that you won't want to miss called Tech Tuesday. She has the answers to just about every technical question you may have. Trust me.

Recently I've been introduced to the Fishful Thinking Campaign hosted by Pepperidge Farms. It's all about optimism and positive thinking in you and your child. I can't wait to see what they have to offer over the next few months, and a few of my good blogging friends are an integral part of the campaign. Tiffany of R Family Diaries (and SITS) is so excited about her role in the campaign she's giving away TWO $100 gift cards to Target.

Nicole at Sanity Check, One Two... is celebrating her 100th post with a great giveaway. All the fixings for a romantic dinner.

Looking for a "new parent/parent of young toddler" forum? Then try the New Parent site. They have a great section on celebrity babies if that interests you.

Wondering about how nutrition relates to fertility, lactation, pregnancy and motherhood? Then you don't want to miss the Healthy Pregnancy blog, edited by a lacation consultant. She plans on weaving in practical advice, approachable information, and updates on the latest studies in nutrition in the near future.

Interested in making your blog into a social blog? You might want to register on The Blog Frog and look around. As I was looking around I thought that the site was the Facebook for Blogs.

Mommy Wizdom had a challenge in February to click on a site button that led one to different organizations that raise funds and awareness for their cause. It raised my awareness, so Kudos to you, Mommy Wizdom for the challenge!

Jen at Amazing Trips is raising money for cancer awareness. Her goal is to raise 50K this year, and she's trying to do it in a variety of ways including an Ovarian cancer research triathalon and cancer walk. If you'd like to see how you can help, head on over. I've heard there might be a surprise in store, too. :)

Veggie Mom over at the Popr's blog is hosting yet another Popr's giveaway beginning on Sunday. You have to give popr's a try. Good luck!

Elizabeth Pantley is having a "No-Cry Solution" book giveaway this week. "Elizabeth is the author of eight popular parenting books, available in 18 languages, and she was a contributing author to The Successful Child with Dr. William and Martha Sears." Five lucky winners will be able to select TWO of her books and she'll even autograph them for you. I'm particularly interested in the "No Cry Discipline Solution", especially the sections on "what triggers your anger" and "interrupting".
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37 comments:

Becky said...

Thanks for all the great info. I'm off to visit the fish one right now... in this house they are a staple... I kid you not.

Your wordful Wednesday has fast become one of my favorite things to post. Thanks for hostessing :-D

Tim said...

Hey Ang, So are you gonna get a blog frog widget? I posted about the blog frog as the owner put my blog on the front page. Give it a read if you havent yet seen it. Its titled Gettin Froggy With It!

Love and Prayers,

Tim

bichonpawz said...

Wow! Thanks for all the new fun tips and links! Now A Proud Blog Frog Member! Have a great weekend!!

April said...

Love all your links...thanks a bunch! I enjoy Wordful Wednesday so much...I keep coming back for more! Enjoy your day!

Deb said...

you're so useful to have around, little mama. thanks for these recommendations. have a lovely weekend, my dear.

Unknown said...

I love Wordful Wednesdays. Thanks so much for hosting. I'm glad it has been so successful for you!

And I love the Blog Frog too! Come connect with me (on my widget).

Have a fabulous Friday!

Ronda's Rants said...

Thank you for hosting Wordful Wednesdays...I have enjoyed it so much!
Thanks also for the recommendations ...I will check them out! :)

Live.Love.Eat said...

Great stuff!!!!!!!! I have to think about the spring fling and what I am giving away as well. Should be fun!!!!! Love the other recommendations as well.

And your WW makes for a wonderful Happy Humpday celebration each week.

Happy Weekend!

Brenda said...

Thanks for all the great links. Thanks for the carnival you do also, its fun for us "wordy" people to participate.

Nicole said...

Look at all of that info! Thanks.
That Spring Fling could be a lot of fun, I'll have to think of something to give away.
I have a giveaway going right now for my 100th post, stop by and enter!

sassy stephanie said...

Holy linkage Batman!

Leslee P said...

Thanks for sharing, so many fgreat things to check out! also, thanks for all of the comments you have left me lately...

Danyele Easterhaus said...

awesome linky's! yeah! off to investigate!

Amy said...

That is so neat that you did this. I did something like this on my page today also. I had fun on Wednesday for sure. Have a great day.

T Rex Mom said...

Thanks so much for the links - I've been looking for a few new ones to follow - I must confess I'm a bit addicted to reading blogs as well as blogging for myself. Thanks for feeding my addiction!

Gunnisac Sandersons said...

Wow! i think I am going to have to visit Jen and the cancer awarness. I am glad she is doing that. Thanks!

Becky said...

Thanks for all this great information! There is so many wonderful women and sites out there, it's hard to keep up with it all!

Kally said...

Great links. Now I am off to check em out :)

Unknown said...

Thanks for all the links! You are truly part of the blogging community Angie! : )

Jen said...

Thanks for all the info, I do like being informed.

You may have been told this but Tiffany's site it the R family diaries not Heathers. I hope you don't mind being corrected. :)

The Amazing Trips said...

Awesome, thanks so much Angie. I just posted a contest to win a KitchenAid mixer with a minimum $5.00 donation to cancer research.

I really appreciate you helping spread the word!!

Anonymous said...

Oh Angie. In the olden days, we had time. Life is so busy for us now, isn't it?
I'm glad you are so happy living in the land of eternal sunshine!
But still, I miss you!

Cupcake Dessert said...

oooo.. thanks for all the links!! i am exploring around on them right now.. i am excited about the one that is edited by a lactation specialist!!

Anonymous said...

Wow... this post is full of great information! I have to check some of it out. Thanks for making me aware!

Becca

Please visit me at http://www.askbecca.com

Unknown said...

Wow, this is a great roundup of things we mom bloggers MUST check out. Thanks, Angie! :)

Betty said...

I´m glad you host Wordful Wed. for us. And thanks for all the great helpful links.
Will have to check some of those out!

Susan Holt Simpson said...

Hi! I found your blog through Wordful Wednesday and laughed about your comment on my Salmon Quesadillas!

I read about the giveaways just after I posted a Spring Game with an Apron as the prize. Too late for the March 10th giveaways, but still fun! Maybe you'd like to play!

Thank for hosting the W. W. - I hope to participate!

S

April said...

great tips, thanks!

Aunt Julie said...

AND (drumroll, please), Veggie Mom is starting another Pop'rs Giveaway tomorrow! That will make 2 in one week, counting Tuesday's Spring Fling...

Sera said...

Well, well, there are just all sorts of good things in this post. :) Thanks!

Tiffany said...

You rock. Thank you so much for lending your influential voice and shouting it out!!!

Tiffany

Aunt Julie said...

Thanks, Angie...you're the best!

Michelle said...

Oh, loads of great shout outs! :)

You know what I love about WW? That when I look over the list I see tons of people who I can't wait to visit. It is one of my favorite days to blog.

Kimberly said...

Great Links!

There's something at my blog for you!

Jamie said...

Great post, full of loads of links great information. I'll be checking it out. Thanks!

Jennifer P. said...

Shame on you....giving me more things to read :) ...

Anonymous said...

Blog Frog sounds interesting. Thanks for the tip!