Life is a Sandcastle: October 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

Hop Around Tuesday Linky 10/31/11

Happy Halloween!!

3 hops in one. At the bottom you will find 3 separate Linkies. One for Twitter, Facebook, NetworkedBlogs. Subject to be deleted if not connected to proper url address.

Make new friends & gain followers. Please follow host @lifesandcastle @Nightowlmama & @HaveSippy we will follow back. If you don't mind please retweet/share so we can all gain more friends and participates:) Follow & follow back if someone follows you. Lets help each other.

*I use Just Unfollow for non followers on twitter.
Twitter Hop

Twitter Hop Tuesday 10/31/11

1.	@CreateWithJoy1	6.	@edohpa
2.	@WeightWars1	7.	Mommy's Moments
3.	Rach@That's Life	8.	Like Mother, Like Daughter {hand stamped jewelry}
4.	Hip to be Mom	9.	@blareUP
5.	@MInutritionist	10.	Linkies Contest Linkies

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Facebook Hop 10/31/11

1.	Hip to be Mom	4.	Like Mother, Like Daughter {hand stamped jewelry}
2.	Inside My Head	5.	blareUP
3.	Mommy's Moments

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Networked blog Linky 10/31/11

Inside My Head

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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Winner!!

Thanks everyone for entering the Winnie The Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack. Congrats!! to the winner.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Duck Brand Products + Jack-o-Lantern Contest

I use Duck Tape all the time and even more now since I have little ones. There are more things to repair, more arts & crafts to do, school projects, and more cool Duck Products to use:) Have you seen the printed designs & team inspired Duck Tape? I was totally inspired at all the creative uses for Duct Tape at their website. Some people have such great talent creating with Duck Tape and I was blown away at the Prom Dresses made from Duck Tape. You must see!!

This year we've used Duck Brand Products & Duct Tape to hold together a Halloween Costume, on a school project, hanging kids art work, and we tried the Printed Duck^® Brand Duct Tape - Skulls refreshing an old bike. Totally my 4 year old son being creative and it turned really great making my 2 yr old smile big. Be sure to check back and see my oldest son's costume in a couple of days. We used Duck Brand Products for it:) visit it here Halloween 2011.

This time of the year we begin to prepare our homes inside and out for winter and Duck brand weatherization products are there to help. No one wants to be left with a busted pipe in the freezing weather, that is why I suggest Foam Pipe Insulation and Easy Slide Tight Faucet Cover both are easy to install and affordable. Pipe Insulation opens on one side and slides conveniently on to pipe and peel a way and seal insulation together.

As you probably already know Duck Tape has great products for painting, shelf liners, and Mailing, Moving & Storage, wrapping up those Christmas gifts. Did you know that you can visit Duck Tape right now and enter for a chance to win the $1,000 First Prize in the 2011 Stick or Treat™ Duct Tape Jack-o-Lantern Contest. Ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET, November 1, 2011.

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Disclosure: Duck Brand sent me samples to review in order to share my opinions. No other compensation was received.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Club Penguin Celebrates Halloween In-world Party

Club Penguin Celebrates Halloween with Massive In-world Party

Island Transformed into Halloween Transylvania for Club Penguin’s Most Anticipated Event of the Year

Ghosts and goblins invading the most awesome kids’ hot spot online? This week, Disney’s Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com) – the #1 virtual world for kids – kicks off its annual Halloween Party! Last year more than 3 million players celebrated Halloween at this massive in-world party, making it one of Club Penguin’s most anticipated events of the year. This year, the island will be transformed into Halloween Transylvania with spooky trees, carved pumpkins and many other features created especially for this exciting event. The Halloween Party will begin on October 20 and run until November 1. Penguins are invited to put on their coolest costumes ever and join the fun.

·         Island Transformation: The Island will morph into a Halloween Transylvania with exciting changes including a dark background complete with full moon, trick-or-treating adventures for Penguins and a haunted Island experience.

·         New Games: A new Halloween Scavenger Hunt will take place during the party. Kids can follow clues and locate ghosts to receive a new game background.

·         Costumes: Monster Catcher and Ghost Sheets costumes are some of the many Halloween Party costumes and accessories available for players.

·         Famous Penguin Visits: Players will be able to interact with rarely-seen Famous Penguins, including Aunt Arctic and Gary the Gadget Guy during the Halloween and Anniversary Parties.

·         More Role Playing: A new stage - Night of the Living Sled: The Play – will go live, where kids can role play and re-create the popular video “The Night of the Living Sled.”

·         Prizes: Players who visit 10 “Trick or Treat” igloos in one session will win a special stamp.

·         Bigger Celebrations: Club Penguin’s 6th Anniversary Party will be held in the Coffee Shop in conjunction with the Halloween Party, making this the biggest party yet.

About Club Penguin
Club Penguin (www.clubpenguin.com) a product of Disney Online Studios, is the #1 virtual world for children. Club Penguin works to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The award-winning virtual world of Club Penguin contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience. Club Penguin is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, is enjoyed by parents and children around the world, and can be played in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.

Disclosure: Just Sharing & copied from sponsors email.

Freebies, News, Coupons, & Other

Better Oats wanted to share:

This Saturday, October 29th is National Oatmeal Day, so Better Oats wanted to send along a handful of fun facts about why this time-honored breakfast should be celebrated
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   Remember oatmeal baths from when you had the chicken pox? Well, oatmeal baths can also be used for relief from poison ivy, insect bites, sunburns and dry skin!

   Having a light snack -- like a bowl of oatmeal -- a few hours before bedtime may help you sleep better, says Mayoclinic doctor.

   They can be enjoyed sweet or savory. Try some of these dinner recipes from Time magazine.

   According to Real Simple contributor and registered dietitian Susan Kleiner, Ph.D., eating the same breakfast everyday "like oatmeal with seeds and nuts" is one quick ritual for a better day. Read more here.

   Whether it's steel-cut or instant, an oat is an oat is an oat, says Cooking Light. Flattening and steaming does not remove whole-grain benefits, so you get all of the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and oaty fiber from either type.

  This National Oatmeal Day, be sure to celebrate with a quick and delicious bowl of Better Oats. Our instant oatmeal can be enjoyed for breakfast on hectic mornings, as an afternoon treat, for dinner or as a late-night snack! Made with 100% whole grain oats and flax seeds in every pouch, our 23 varieties of Better Oats are sure to keep you and your family satisfied.

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Disclosure: Just sharing. Copied from email to inform readers.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Giveaway Linky Thursday 10/27/11

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday. Check Out:

10/29 Winnie The Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack

11/9 Walmart Gift Card

Stop by The Night Owl Mama to Thursday Giveaway Linkup.

Giveaway Linky 10/27/11

1.	Chocolate covered basket-Campus book US 11/4	47.	EyeBuyDirect Giveaway US/Can 11/3
2.	LEE JEANS Giveaway! US 11/1	48.	I'm Fabulous Natural Makeup US/Can 11/2
3.	$125 PonyUP! Handbag US 11/11	49.	Glass Dharma $25 GC WW 11/8
4.	$96 Zebra Top, OneGreyDay US 10/30	50.	Wembe' Little Spa Kit US/Can 11/13
5.	Winne the Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray (Rafflecopter) 10/31	51.	$125 Christmas Toy Giveaway WW 11/6
6.	Baby Gourmet Baby Food Prize Pack, 11/5	52.	Winnie the Pooh Blu Ray/DVD Combo US/Can 11/22
7.	Cooper and Me Kid's Book, 11/3	53.	Sonic Boom Alarm Clock US/Can 11/17
8.	My Baby Clothes $25 Gift Card, 11/8	54.	TT Dish Liquid- One gallon US/Can 11/15
9.	Cat’s Pride® Cat Prize Pack 11/12	55.	$200 Christmas Shopping spree WW 11/8
10.	$500.00 Shopping Spree Totally Kids	56.	Susan B Bracelet US/Can 11/21
11.	Douglas Playtivity Set 10/29	57.	SmartLabs Car Design Kit US/Can 11/9
12.	PEG PEREGO ARIA TWIN 60 40 DOUBLE STROLLER $350.00 RV 11/3	58.	MobiCam DL US/Can 11/20
13.	Xia-Xia Pet Toy Hermit Crab - 11/1 Rafflecopter	59.	Beco Butterfly 2 Baby Carrier $140 value - 10/31
14.	DAPPER SNAPPER $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE 11/4	60.	Win GC to Emariecreations jewelry*Rafflecop 10/31
15.	Shutterfly Holiday Photo Cards (3 winners) 10/30	61.	Flat Screen TV Giveaway - Connect Your Home 10/31
16.	PERSONALIZED CUSTOM KNIT HAT 10/28	62.	SAM- Headline Shirts T-shirt of choice Ends 11/5
17.	TIMMY TIME (HIDE AND SEEK) DVD 10/28	63.	6 Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomation Product 2 2 Winners-11/9
18.	RAYOVAC RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES & CHARGER (2 winner’s receive BOTH products) 11/3	64.	Dazzle Dry Nail System $ 2 Nail Lacquers-11/1
19.	VEGGIETALES – LITTLE DRUMMER BOY PRIZE PACK 11/11	65.	Assorted breads by Manna Organics-11/1
20.	LEARNING RESOURCES – SORTING SHAPES CUPCAKE GAME 11/7	66.	Hair Kit by Nick Chavez (3 Winners $660 ea)-11/7
21.	Master Lock Storage Security US/Can 11/3	67.	Any shirt from Headline Shirts-11/8
22.	RSOP-$25 Paypal Cash 11/01	68.	$25 Cash - 11/25
23.	WAH-Holiday Gift Guide $100 Basket 10/31	69.	1 CLICK. 1 COMMENT. $75 in great games! 10/31
24.	Red Carpet Manicure Pro Gel Nail Kit ($80) 10/28	70.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $15 GC to Creative Toys
25.	Angry Birds Plush Toy - 2 winners (10/31, WW)	71.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Wall Decal of Choice 10/29
26.	$100 Gas Card - 10/31 - Easy 1X entry!	72.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Gyro Bowl 10/31
27.	Authentic Spock Ears from Star Trek (11/01, WW)	73.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Cool Lunch Bag 11/1
28.	Oster Hand Blender, Chopper, Electric Knife 11/1	74.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Chuggington DVD 11/1
29.	HealthPro Air Purifier ($939) 11/5 Rafflecopter	75.	Kate n' Kaboodle- natural cleaning supplies 11/3
30.	$20 Whole Foods Gift Card - 11/6 - Rafflecopter	76.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Basa Body Lotion 11/6
31.	My Memories Suite Scrapbook Software - 11/6	77.	Kate n' Kaboodle- ABCs and 123s Baby Doll 11/8
32.	DaGrosa Naturals Aromatherapy ($105) 11/7 - 5 win!	78.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Winnie the Pooh DVD/Bluray 10/30
33.	$100 Visa Gift Card - 11/16 - Easy 1X Entry!	79.	Chewy Tubes Ps & Qs 11/6 RC no mandatory entry
34.	Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm ($259) 11/16	80.	3 Month Subscription to Toygaroo-Netflicks 4 toys
35.	Jadience Total Body Detox US ONLY 11/11	81.	Andi's Pony Trouble Book 11/4 Rafflecopter
36.	Jari Love Fitness US/Can 11/8	82.	Pizza Mania Early Learning Game (11/6)
37.	Piggy Paint $15 GC US/Can 11/7	83.	Busy at Home - Plasma Car - 11/6
38.	Nandina Bamboo Kitchen Towels US/Can 11/6 2 Winners	84.	Anthropologie-inspired Bookmark Gift (11/6)
39.	Jacob Bromwell Popcorn Popper US/Can 11/5	85.	$25 Gift Certificate to MedBling on etsy (11/9)
40.	Worry Woos Monster US/Can 11/9	86.	Nintendo Wii Bundle + $10 GC (10/30)
41.	iQ Cleaners US/Can 11/1	87.	Winners choice of any painting by vincent scala worth $400! rafflecopter
42.	Green Works Complete Line CANADA ONLY 11/6	88.	$15 Gift Card rafflecopter 11/19
43.	Fantasy Jewelry Box $25 GC US/Can 11/4	89.	$35 PRIZE PACKAGE FROM BOUDREAUX'S 11/09
44.	Sticky Jewelry $25 GC US/Can 10/30	90.	Gorgeous $60 Panther ring! rafflecopter11/111
45.	Win A $200 Jewelry Shopping Spree from Zoara! 12/10	91.	Win 20 Uncut Sunday Coupon Inserts 11/5
46.	Braggables Pink Tote US ONLY 10/30 LOW ENTRIES	92.	Win a Holiday Dinner Table Package - $539 (11/6)

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The winners are?

Thanks everyone for entering!! Congrats to our winners!! Emailing you shortly.

Creativity for Kids Haunted House Kit

DINOSAUR TRAIN: Spooky Scavenger Hunt Book

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Wordless Wednesday Linky 10/26/11

5Minutes For Mom & Go Graham Go, Mom Start, Jolly Mom, Two of A kind, Working on a full House and many more wonderful sites, sign up, and share your Wordless Wednesday.

Wordless Wednesday Linky 10/26/11

1.	Go Rally Squirrel!	7.	Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy {linky}
2.	Mommy Has to Work	8.	mummy knows reviews follows back
3.	A Dose of Dannie	9.	OneSmileyMonkey(linky)
4.	Aleks @BusyWorkingMama (LINKY)	10.	Making Our Life Matter
5.	Avant-Garde Girl	11.	Live Laugh Love Shop (Follows)
6.	Heather's Happenings	12.	BeanBugCraftsLinky

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3 Bazooka Candy Basket winners!!

Congrats!! 3 winners will be enjoying a Bazooka Candy Basket.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Hop Around Tuesday Linky 10/25/11

Twitter Hop Tuesday 10/24/11

1.	@barrettboys	15.	@massholemommy
2.	@Moms Bookshelf & More	16.	@DragonFlySweetN
3.	Naomi A.	17.	@CouponTexas
4.	That's Life..	18.	@SerialAccessMom
5.	@CreateWithJoy1	19.	@pawsitiveliving
6.	@WeightWars1	20.	@royalegacy
7.	@Nightowlmama HOST	21.	@jdm2551 GreeN MaM-a JaM-a
8.	Momma Can Sing	22.	@LinkiesContests Follows back
9.	Mom Spills The Beans	23.	@antwaters2
10.	@adrianairis	24.	@gkknc123
11.	Hip to be Mom	25.	@myllls Follows
12.	@CarrigansJoy	26.	@4theloveofbeads
13.	@MInutritionist	27.	@througheyesmrs
14.	@SpuddyBuddies	28.	113Tidbits

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Facebook Hop 10/25/11

1.	Be Your Best Mom	10.	Dragonfly Sweetnest
2.	Moms Bookshelf & More	11.	Couponing & Reviewing in TX
3.	The Night owl Mama	12.	Serial Access Mom
4.	Momma Can	13.	Royalegacy
5.	La Dulce Vida ~ The Sweet Life	14.	GreeN MaM-a JaM-a
6.	Hip to be Mom	15.	Linkies Contest Linkies
7.	Carrigan's Joy - Where Motherhood Meets Me	16.	Karen Hallema Independent Epicure Consultant
8.	The Nutritionist Reviews	17.	Beth @ Through the Eyes of the Mrs.
9.	Masshole Mommy	18.	113Tidbits

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NetworkedBlogs Linky 10/25/11

1.	Be Your Best Mom	8.	Royalegacy
2.	The Incomplete Works of Anselm	9.	GreeN MaM-a JaM-a
3.	Momma Can	10.	Linkies Contest Linkies
4.	The Sweet Life	11.	AndiesSharingTheSavings
5.	Hip to be Mom	12.	AndreaWaters Ind. Tupper
6.	Carrigan's Joy - Where Motherhood Meets Me	13.	karen Hallema Independent Epicure Consultant
7.	Couponing & Reviewing in TX	14.	Through the Eyes of the Mrs.

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Winner!! + Giveaways Ending

The Winnie The Pooh Giveaway update (Canada can win too) get your entry in.Giveaways Ending Soon!

10/24 Bazooka Candy Basket 3winners
10/25 Creativity for Kids Haunted House Kit
10/25 DINOSAUR TRAIN: Spooky Scavenger Hunt Book
10/29 Winnie The Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack
11/9 Walmart Gift Card

Congrats!! to the winner of the hand mixer.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Quick Giveaway!! Haunted House from Creativity for Kids

Spooky Craft with Clay Haunted House fun at Creativity for Kids is like decorating a gingerbread house at Christmas. House is made from sturdy cardboard and can be used year after year to decorate. This house can also be used as a treasure chest for yummy Halloween treats.

Creativity for Kids kit includes 7"w x 7"h x 4"d embossed haunted house. White, black and purple washable paint with foam brush. Air-dry clay in colors and glue & glitter pen. Purple sparkle felt to enhance your display.

My boys really had a great time working on the haunted house and it was a great family craft for Halloween. Now you have the opportunity to win your very own. Creativity for Kids will give one of my readers a Craft with Clay Haunted House

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Oct 25, 2011
Open US winner has 24 hrs to respond to my email
Leave your email in to post or available in profile, I will not search for it
MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

Mandatory Entry is to visit Creativity for Kids and tell me what other product you love.

********EXTRA ENTRIES***********

*Blog about the giveaway linking this post (5entries)
* Follow all on twitter & tweet " #win Clay Haunted House @Creativity4Kids @lifesandcastle http://goo.gl/f6pIv 10/25 #giveaway #contest" (1 daily)
*Give this post a google+1 (1 entry)

*Give me a Klout +K (1 k per day, daily)

*Stumble post
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*(current giveaways)Enter The Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

Disclosure: Please note this giveaway was presented by Creativity for Kids & I did received a product to review. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

#LeapFrogParty was Hopping!! & LeapPad Wowed

The LeapPad is the must have toy for the Holiday Season!! With that said while purchasing it buy the AC adapter for home use and rechargeable batteries for on the go. It will save you time later because it will be used that much.

On Sept 27, the Leap Pad from Leap Frog arrived and I put it up till I had a minute to look it over with my son. The next day my son was home from school with strep throat and I also had it, we cuddled up and begin exploring the Leap Pad. WOW!! this little kids toy holds bundles of activites. No waste of money here this product is a cover it all product. A library of 100+ cartridge games, apps, digital books, videos and flash cards (sold separately) and it works with all Leapster Explorer games and apps.

First he had to explore the camera & video apps with 5" touch screen. My own little photographer and video maniac. We created personalized backgrounds & photos while adding our names. I adore the vocabulary lesson and the letter tracing. Games, book download, pet center, drawing center. My son loves the drawing center and his artwork has taken off with it.

Unfortunately, the device could not be connect before the party for me to get apps. It's was programed to reset, so I didn't want that to happen. Apps cost $19.99 and I can't wait for my son to try Alphabet Stew, he loves to practice spelling. The LeapPad is not just a toy it's a learning tool, with age appropriate lessons and games wrapped up just the way children like it. It ranks number 1 on my Christmas list for children and probably explains why my local Walmart has devoted an entire shelf with LeapPads on it.

After getting familiar with the products it was time to share with our guests at our Learn, Share, Create Party. Once the children got a hold of the LeapPad, they were in the zone so to speak. Moms tested it too and watched their children use it. It was very popular, no doubt. The children also enjoyed playing with the Leap Frog Interactive Map, Tag Books & Tag Pen. We printed frog mask for our guest to color. We also had activity sheets, coloring pages, and guests carried coupons home with them provided by sponsor.

Party Gusts were served a variety of special treats including Swamp Juice, Frog Cupcakes, Insect Cookies, Logs and Frog Egg Marshmallows. Can't forget popcorn, it makes you hop better. Frog on a log cupcake tops the cake with grass, water, Lily Pads. Printable frogs adorn the drink cups.

We retreated out side to give the little frogs some jumping room. We had frog hop races a short legged frog race & a long jump frog race. Played Frog in the pen and then we even played LeapFrog. The adults had to do it too, I may have to share that video. While winding up the play the children jumped on the trampoline and showed their best frog impersonations. Guest left happy and hoppy with special party favors I purchased for each of them. Our #LeapFrogParty was Hopping!! & LeapPad Wowed.

Disclosure: I was supplied with LeapFrog products to keep while participating in Mommy Parties in order to host and share with party guests. All opinions are my own.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Giveaway Winnie The Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, for the latest adventure featuring the world’s beloved bear, Winnie The Pooh! Join Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Owl, Kanga, Piglet, Eeyore, and all of the classic characters you know and love when Walt Disney Pictures releases Winnie The Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray October 25, 2011!

Pooh Activities and Downloads! The Winnie The Pooh widget has an awesome assortment of games and activities so you and your family can have your own adventure! Download coloring sheets, exclusive “Pooh” cooking recipes, party ideas, crafts, games and more!

Win a Winnie The Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack. The prize will be sent via FedEx or UPS. No P.O. Boxes please. US winner.

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern October 29, 2011.
Open US or Canada winner must send details by November 1 or new will be drawn. Leave your email in to post or available in profile, I will not search for it.
MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

Mandatory Entry *Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect and Take the personality quiz and share which Winnie The Pooh character your most like.

********EXTRA ENTRIES***********
*Blog about the giveaway linking this post (5entries)
* Follow all on twitter & tweet " #win #Disney Winnie The Pooh DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack @PartnersHubTeam @lifesandcastle http://goo.gl/p3YS0 10/29 #giveaway #contest" (1 daily)
*Give this post a google+1 (1 entry)

*Give me a Klout +K (1 k per day, daily)

"Disclosure: Partner Hub provided information and giveaway." No other compensation was received.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Giveaway Linky Thursday 10/20/11

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday. Check Out:

10/23 Hand Mixer
10/25 DINOSAUR TRAIN: Spooky Scavenger Hunt Book
11/9 Walmart Gift Card
10/24 Bazooka Candy Basket 3winners

Stop by The Night Owl Mama to Thursday Giveaway Linkup.

Giveaway Linky Thursday 10/20/11

1.	Kindle Fire giveaway (ends 11/10)	37.	TIMMY TIME (HIDE AND SEEK) DVD 10/28
2.	SIMPLE, ONE CLICK POLL! $75 award winning games. 10/31	38.	PERSONALIZED CUSTOM KNIT HAT 10/28
3.	Sterling Silver locket or Pendant (2 winners/ Rafflecopter) 10/24	39.	DAPPER SNAPPER $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE 11/4
4.	Aloette Skin Care Review & Giveaway US/CAN 10/28 (Rafflecopter)	40.	{Gold & Silver Ring} Etsy Rafflecopter 10/23
5.	Shutterfly Holiday Photo Cards (3 winners) 10/30	41.	Flat Screen TV Giveaway - Connect Your Home 10/31
6.	iQ Cleaners US/Can 11/1	42.	4 boxes Kim and Scott's Gourmet Pretzels 10/31
7.	Jacob Bromwell Popcorn Popper US/Can 11/5	43.	Mother-ease cloth diaper 10/24 US/CAN RC
8.	Jake and The Never Land Pirates DVD US/Can 10/	44.	Salma Hayek NUANCE Beauty Prize Pack 10/24
9.	Master Lock Storage Security US/Can 11/3	45.	KidKraft Kitchen Play Set (ARV $229) - 10/27
10.	Fantasy Jewelry Box $25 GC US/Can 11/4	46.	Angry Birds Plush Toy - 2 winners (10/31, WW)
11.	$100 Christmas Cash Giveaway US/Can 10/23	47.	$100 Gas Card - 10/31 - Easy 1X entry!
12.	Braggables Pink Tote US ONLY 10/30 LOW ENTRIES	48.	Authentic Spock Ears from Star Trek (11/01, WW)
13.	Oral Irrigator US/Can 10/26	49.	HealthPro Air Purifier ($939) 11/5 Rafflecopter
14.	Hemp Backpack US/Can 10/25	50.	$100 Visa Gift Card - 11/16 - Easy 1X Entry!
15.	Itzbeen Pocket Nanny US/Can 10/22	51.	Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm ($259) 11/16
16.	Halloween Spooctacular Cash Giveaway US/Can 10/23	52.	iPhone 4S ** 32GB Choice of Color (12/15, WW)
17.	Win A $200 Jewelry Shopping Spree from Zoara! 12/10	53.	Dazzle Dry Nail Syste & 2 Nail Lacquers-11/1
18.	Andalou Naturals US/Can 10/20	54.	Pure Moisturizing Cream by Tropical Traditions-10/24
19.	EyeBuyDirect Giveaway US/Can 11/3	55.	Non-toxic Antimicrobial Cleaner-10/24
20.	Jari Love Fitness US/Can 11/8	56.	$30 Chocolate.com GC-10/25
21.	Green Silence Runners CANADA ONLY 10/28	57.	Assorted breads by Manna Organics-11/1
22.	Jadience Total Body Detox US ONLY 11/11	58.	Mommy gaga- Apple iPod Touch 10/21
23.	Piggy Paint $15 GC US/Can 11/7	59.	Peeled Snacks 11/3
24.	Nandina Bamboo Kitchen Towels US/Can 11/6 2 Winners	60.	Scentsy Holiday Warmer - 10/31 Low Entries
25.	SmartLabs Car Design Kit US/Can 11/9	61.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $25 GC Target 10/21
26.	I'm Fabulous Natural Makeup US/Can 11/2	62.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Wubbzy DVD 10/22
27.	Worry Woos Monster US/Can 11/9	63.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $15 GC Creative Toyshop 10/29
28.	Glass Dharma $25 GC WW 11/8	64.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Wall Decal of Choice! 10/29
29.	Green Works Complete Line CANADA ONLY 11/6	65.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Gyro Bowl 10/31
30.	Sticky Jewelry $25 GC US/Can 10/30	66.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Cool Lunch Bag 11/1
31.	RAYOVAC RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES & CHARGER (2 winner’s receive BOTH products) 11/3	67.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Chuggington DVD 11/1
32.	BARNEY – BIG WORLD ADVENTURE MOVIE ON DVD 10/26	68.	Playskool Elefun Busy Ball Popper Toy 11/4
33.	MERMAID BEACH (CUTE CARD GAME FOR KIDS) 10/27	69.	$100 Amazon Gift Card Rafflecopter (WW) 10/28
34.	FRESCHETTA PIZZA PROUD TO SUPPORT PINK PRIZE PACK 10/26	70.	Wickless Candle giveaway
35.	PEG PEREGO ARIA TWIN 60 40 DOUBLE STROLLER $350.00 RV 11/3	71.	10 Seasons Best Recipe collections 10/30
36.	SOCIALIZED HOMESCHOOL T-SHIRT 10/25	72.	$10 Starbucks GC ~ 10/27 LOW ENTRIES!

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Wordless Wednesday Linky 10/19/11

Beauty on the Water

5Minutes For Mom & Go Graham Go, Mom Start, Jolly Mom, Two of A kind, Working on a full House and many more wonderful sites, sign up, and share your Wordless Wednesday.

Wordless Wednesday Linky 10/19/11

1.	Keeping Up With The Rheinlander's	9.	between2moms
2.	Aleks @BusyWorkingMama (LINKY)	10.	Our Little Pumpkin! :)
3.	Catch My Words	11.	Sidewalk Chalk and Shadows
4.	Moms Bookshelf {LINKY}	12.	Haunted House w/Linky
5.	What I Love Wednesday w. LINKUP	13.	Sweet Peas {{LINKY}}
6.	Making Our Life Matter	14.	ToBeThode w/linky
7.	Andrea @ GGGR	15.	Totally Kids Times
8.	Mom Blog Society	16.	Sammi's Blog of Life

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

#TwistedHalloweenRingPop Bazooka Candy Giveaway 3 Winners

The “spooky” days of Halloween are fast approaching and Bazooka Candy Brands would like to share their “twisted” ring pops. With flavors like “citrus craze”, “blue raspberry watermelon” and “berry blast” they are sure to please the goblins, ghosts and little devils that come knocking at your door.

Bazooka Candy Brands offered a giveaway to 3 winners “Twisted Bazooka Halloween” candy basket. First and foremost I would love if you could follow our sponsor Ring Pop’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ringpop It would make us so happy:)

US winner, 2 days to response, I will email the winner so make sure I can find your address in comment or in your profile.

Entries

* Follow Life Is A SandCastle GFC
*Blog about the giveaway (5entries)
* Follow on twitter & tweet " #giveaways Bazooka Candy Halloween #Giveaway 3 Winners #contest #win @lifesandcastle http://goo.gl/5BNYa #TwistedHalloweenRingPop 10/24" (1 daily)
*Give me a Klout +K (1 entry per +K)(Daily entry)
*Stumble Life Is A SandCastle Blog (3 entries)
*Enter (current) The Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter. (2 entries)
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

Disclosure: Sponsor is providing giveaways and sample for sharing contest. no other compensation was received.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Hop Around Tuesday Linky 10/18/11

Twitter Hop Tuesday 10/18/11

1.	@lifesandcastle	15.	@FashionFling
2.	@CreateWithJoy1	16.	@BeautyCounter
3.	@WeightWars1`	17.	@wahmdiva
4.	@barrettboys	18.	@DebChitwood
5.	@longwait4bella	19.	@SpringSnowPub
6.	@Moms Bookshelf & More	20.	@youngnrestless3
7.	@mamawolfeto2	21.	@thejoysofboys
8.	@MInutritionist	22.	xocanadianangel
9.	@pawsitiveliving	23.	@tidbitsfromamom
10.	Peekababy	24.	@Mama Luvs Books(follows back)
11.	@Nightowlmama	25.	@LauraOinAK
12.	CouponSavyMom	26.	@SeekingMJ
13.	Hip to be Mom	27.	Africa's Blog - twitter
14.	@HilLesha	28.	Naomi Anselmo

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Facebook Hop

Facebook Hop 10/18/11

1.	Day by Day in Our World	12.	Hip to be Mom
2.	Jenn McCullar	13.	Aprils Cooking Show
3.	Life Is A SandCastle	14.	Social Studies Momma
4.	Be Your Best Mom	15.	Young&Restless
5.	Moms Bookshelf & More	16.	Oh the Joys of Boys
6.	mamawolfe	17.	If Only Life Could Be That Simple
7.	The Nutritionist Reviews	18.	Tidbits From A Mom
8.	Pawsitive Living	19.	Canadian Angel
9.	Peek a baby	20.	Mama Luvs Books(follows back)
10.	The Night Owl Mama	21.	SeekingMJ
11.	CouponSavyMom	22.	Africa's Blog

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NetworkedBlogs

NetworkedBlogs Linky 10/18/11

1.	Jenn McCullar	5.	SeekingMJ
2.	Hip to be Mom	6.	Africa's Blog
3.	Young&Restless	7.	The Incomplete Works of Anselm
4.	MamaLuvsBooks(GFC follower)

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Win a Play Kitchen MSRP $229.95

Thought everyone would love to know about the a chance to win a KidKraft Red Vintage Kitchen!!!

from

Pretendplaykitchenshop.com

$229.95 MSRP

LOTS OF WAYS TO GET ENTRIES!!!!

Disclosure: Just Sharing:)

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Halloween Craft Web & Spider

Simple spider project create spider with hot glue, pom poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes.
Create web with black electric tape.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Halloween Craft Mr. Ghost & Miss Skull Head

Mr. Ghost & Miss Skull Head

Mr. Ghost white fabric, bunch up plastic grocery bags under fabric and create a head tie up with string and draw on your ghost face. Tye on some sheer fabric to add ghostly effect.

Miss Skull Head cost $1 at dollar tree, hot glue fabric (white or black looks great) around. Tye her a sash with sheer fabric. Hang both with fishing line.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Giveaway Linky Thursday 10/13/11

Late, I got caught up in my son's school project:) Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday. Check Out:

10/23 Hand Mixer
10/25 DINOSAUR TRAIN: Spooky Scavenger Hunt Book
11/9 Walmart Gift Card
Stop by The Night Owl Mama to Thursday Giveaway Linkup.

GLT

1.	Win Instant Chalkboard Vinyl 10/19 (rafflecopter)	48.	SnapSac Super Tote, US, 10/18
2.	$25 GC to GlowBaby.com! 10/17 (rafflecopter)	49.	Book: Happily Married with Kids 10/26 Rafflecopter
3.	Artisan Jewelry ~$25 GC Giveaway 10/18	50.	Angry Birds Plush Toy - 2 winners (10/31, WW)
4.	Totino's Fun Friday Nights Prize Pack - 10/15	51.	HealthPro Air Purifier ($939) 11/5 Rafflecopter
5.	$500 Holiday cash giveaway (ends 10/19)	52.	Flat Screen TV Giveaway - Connect Your Home 10/31
6.	11/15 Ultimate Body Wrap	53.	Non-toxic Antimicrobial Cleaner-10/24
7.	Leather Dog Collar 10/29	54.	Pure Moisturizing Cream by Tropical Traditios-10/24
8.	Two $10 Target Gift Cards (10/17)	55.	Bra Strap Concealer Clips/Style Tape-10/24 LOW ENTRIES
9.	Freshcetta Pink Giveaway 10/18	56.	Mother-ease cloth diaper RC 10/24 US/Can
10.	Weirder Than Marshmallows PDF 10/19	57.	$30 Chocolate.com GC-10/25
11.	Jake and The Never Land Pirates DVD US/Can 10/	58.	Woodbob.com Custom Puzzle Shaped Cheese board - Serving Tray - Sushi Board
12.	Midnight Oil organic US/Can 10/18 3 Wiinners	59.	4 Eco-Friendly Water Bottles, 10/22, low entries
13.	Kicking Horse Coffee US/Can 10/14	60.	Gold Membership to Flipsize.com 10/14
14.	Jadience Neck Pillow US ONLY 10/16	61.	$25 GC to The Vintage Pearl 10/15
15.	Revenge Is Tee US/Can 10/17	62.	Blender Bottle Prize Pack! 10/17 (rafflecopter)
16.	Yoga Sak US ONLY 10/15 LOW ENTRIES	63.	Win a GIANTmicrobe! 10/18 (rafflecopter)
17.	Hemp Backpack US/Can 10/25	64.	Juppy Baby Walker {Rafflecopter} 10/25
18.	Braggables Pink Tote US ONLY 10/30	65.	Grow Your Own Mushroom Kit 10/26
19.	iQ Cleaners US/Can 11/1	66.	101 Hearty Recipes by Gooseberry Patch 10/26
20.	Andalou Naturals US/Can 10/20	67.	$100 Gas Card - 10/31 - Easy 1X entry!
21.	Itzbeen Pocket Nanny US/Can 10/22 VERY LOW ENTRIES	68.	SIMPLE, ONE CLICK POLL! $75 award winning games. 10/31
22.	Oral Irrigator US/Can 10/26	69.	Sweet Delights 10/22
23.	Sticky Jewelry $25 GC US/Can 10/30	70.	4 boxes Kim and Scott's Gourmet Pretzels 10/31
24.	Geemarc Listening Device US/Can 10/13	71.	Nextbook Next 6 Tablet 10/25
25.	Green Silence Runners CANADA ONLY 10/28	72.	Madara Botanical Rejuvenation Kit (10/19, WW)
26.	Win A $200 Jewelry Shopping Spree from Zoara! 12/10	73.	Enter daily to win $10 cash via paypal - 10/21
27.	Jacob Bromwell Popcorn Popper US/Can 11/5	74.	Rafflecopter: Dove Chocolate Kit, $199, 10/15
28.	Fantasy Jewelry Box $25 GC US/Can 11/4	75.	storyland dvd 10/21
29.	EyeBuyDirect Giveaway US/Can 11/3	76.	It's a boy/girl custom baby banner 10/20
30.	I'm Fabulous Natural Makeup US/Can 11/2	77.	spooky bottlecaps 10/21
31.	$100 Christmas Cash Giveaway US/Can 10/23	78.	sweet'n treats $25 gc 10/21
32.	Halloween Spooctacular Cash Giveaway US/Can 10/23	79.	fall harvest diaper cake 10/22
33.	Master Lock Storage Security US/Can 11/3	80.	Natural House natural cleaning products 10/22
34.	Basket of Bliss Awesome Prizes US ONLY 10/15	81.	Impulsive crafter 10/25
35.	More or Lesley - $25 Amazon giftcard - 11/15	82.	Learning link technologies online course 10/25
36.	Halloween Express $75 10/19	83.	Dark Corners 10/20
37.	$50 Safeway gift card (ends 10/18)	84.	doodle monkey printables $25 gc 10/27
38.	The Unhealthy Truth Book & Stonyfield Yogurt 10/15	85.	HCW Win Your Grocery List with LOZO 10/20
39.	Eggland's Best Prize Pack (10/16, US/CAN)	86.	Alphabeast giveaway 10/23
40.	Reel Steel Movie Prize Pack (ends 10/15)	87.	Tropical Traditions Laundry Detergent 10/31
41.	{Teapot Basket & Etsy Credit} *Rafflecopter 10/16	88.	Tropical Traditions Oxygen Bleach 10/31
42.	1 month California Wine Club (2 bottles) - 10/16	89.	$10 Starbucks GC*Low Entries
43.	Kindle Fire giveaway (ends 11/10)	90.	$100 Amazon 10/25
44.	Beautiful Window Makeover 10/21	91.	Sweet'n Treats $25 GC 10/30
45.	1 yr Membership Organic Food Buying Club 10/17	92.	Scooby-Doo 10/21
46.	Crock-Pot Triple Dipper (ARV $89) - 10/18	93.	Win a Lifetime Folding Soccer Goal
47.	Salma Hayek NUANCE Beauty Prize Pack 10/24	94.	Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer DVD 10/18

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Animal Planet Pet & Baby Costumes

Before we had children, I dressed my little dog up and that's why I thought Animal Planet line of pet costumes were so adorable.

These unique costumes will transform your pet during the Halloween craze and turn them into the talk of the party. Ranging from a scary raptor, the cute little monarch butterfly, and more. The Animal Planet Halloween costumes are available at Party City locations.

Animal Planet also has the perfect costumes for you little ones. Baby Rhinoceros Costume, Baby Meerkat Costume, Love Bird, and more.

Disclosure: No product or compensation was received, just sharing on behalf of sponsor.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Wordless Wednesday Linky Scary 10/12/11

It's getting scary here.

We got some white shower curtains for a $1.00

mixed burgundy and red craft paint and we have this hanging in our living room.

Seriously can't take a nap on the couch now.

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Wordless Wednesday Linky Scary 10/12/11

1.	Moms Bookshelf {linky}	7.	HOME GROWN FAMILIES WITH LINKY
2.	Fedora {Linky}	8.	Goodbye Disposable, Hello Cloth w/ LINKY!
3.	Mommy Has to Work	9.	Opposites in Malformation
4.	CREATE WITH JOY - SHY KITTY w LINKY	10.	Cooking With Kids = Sometimes Scary :)
5.	Aleks @BusyWorkingMama (LINKY)	11.	Diapered Daze and Knights
6.	Kitchen and Kids w/ linky

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Hop Around Tuesday Linky

TEST: We are going to try something different, 3 hops in one. At the bottom you will find 3 separate Linkies. One for Twitter, Facebook, NetworkedBlogs. Well see how it goes:)

Make new friends & gain followers. Please follow host @lifesandcastle @Nightowlmama & @HaveSippy we will follow back. If you don't mind please retweet/share so we can all gain more friends and participates:) Follow & follow back if someone follows you. Lets help each other.

*I use Just Unfollow for non followers on twitter.
Twitter Hop Linky

THT

1.	@HaveSippy	19.	@MInutritionist
2.	@Nightowlmama	20.	@JulsB20
3.	@lifesandcastle	21.	@atticgirl76
4.	@Aisakuraharuka follows	22.	@wahmdiva
5.	@longwait4bella	23.	@Jtooth12
6.	@Amethyst_M	24.	A. Leigh Edwards
7.	Blessed Element	25.	Kristina-Coupon Savy Mom
8.	@adrianairis	26.	@SpuddyBuddies
9.	@Moms Bookshelf & More	27.	@DedicatedMama11
10.	@barrettboys	28.	@FunkyFreshMama
11.	@SerialAccessMom	29.	@HilLesha
12.	@CreateWithJoy1	30.	@FashionFling
13.	@WeightWars1	31.	@BeautyCounter
14.	Hip to be Mom	32.	@peekababy
15.	Linkies Contest Linkies	33.	Something4Everything (Follows Back)
16.	Mama Luvs Books (Follows Back)	34.	@subabaloo
17.	@massholemommy	35.	@DebrasDollars
18.	@retaillounge	36.	@ The Spring Mount 6 Pack

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Facebook Hop Linky

1.	A. Leigh Edwards	15.	Mama Luvs Books (Follows Back)
2.	The Night Owl Mama	16.	Masshole Mommy
3.	Have Sippy Will Travel	17.	Retail Therapy! FB
4.	Life Is A SandCastle	18.	Confessions of a Frugal Mind
5.	Jenn McCullar	19.	Aprils Cooking Show
6.	Ai @ {SakuraHaruka}	20.	A Million Moments
7.	The Sweet Life	21.	Coupon Savy Mom
8.	Blessed Elements follows back	22.	Fashion Fling
9.	Moms Bookshelf & More	23.	To the Motherhood
10.	Be Your Best Mom	24.	The Beauty Counter
11.	Serial.Access.Mom.	25.	peek a baby
12.	If Only Life Could Be That Simple	26.	Allergy Free Vintage Cookery
13.	Hip to be Mom	27.	DebrasDollars
14.	Linkies Contest Linkies	28.	The Spring Mount 6 Pack

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NetworkedBlogs Linky

NBL

1.	Jenn McCulla-Life Is A SandCastle	9.	The Attic Girl
2.	Have Sippy	10.	A Million Moments
3.	The Night Owl Mama	11.	ALeighEdwards.com
4.	Blessed Elements	12.	Something4Everything (Follows Back)
5.	If Only Life Could Be That Simple	13.	Babalooo!
6.	Hip to be Mom	14.	DebrasDollars
7.	Linkies Contest Linkies	15.	The Spring Mount 6 Pack
8.	Mama Luvs Books (GFC Follows)