From Dates to Diapers, and beyond!

Well, we had a fabulous time today enjoying the beautiful Autumn day! We first went to the park and then we headed to the Pumpkin Farm... I'll tell ya all about it tomorrow. (We took some great photos - You don't want to miss 'em!)

Now, for some great contests --

The Crunchy Domestic Goddess is having a Cute As A Bug Halloween giveaway... Head over and check it out before October 6th!

Laura has some more great giveaways --
**Win 3 Wonderful Educational Ebooks ends October 5th
**Win a copy of M.O.M.'s Recipes CD by Melissa Markham ends October 5th

• SlackerMommy is having a Chit Chat and Chew Chocolate Chip Cookie kit giveaway. Let's let down our hair and poke fun at being a mom.... Leave your slacker mom confession in the comments on the giveaway post, or write about it on your blog. Enter by October 7th.
• Today's Scribbit giveaway is a double giveaway with two prizes! Check it out!
• Mama Speaks is giving away a slew of Method goodies to one of their readers. Shoot an email to reviews@mamaspeaks[dot]com and fill in the blank...
• People against _ _ _ _ _.
• DC Metro Moms want to know what your worst toddler mischief anecdotes are? The best (or worst?) one wins a Chit Chat and Chew Assorted Variety Cookie and Activity Kit shipped directly to them! Just leave your story in the comments on the giveaway post by this Sunday
• Nature Moms is giving away a large green T-shirt from Tees for Change that says Choose Happiness. To enter just leave me a comment on the giveaway post and answer this question, “Do you believe that you can really choose to be happy or is it all a game of chance?”

Today was quite a day... My kiddos and I folded 10 (yes, TEN) loads of laundry!! I should have been going through it to pull out the clothes that they have all outgrown, but I guess that's for another day. My, how fast they grow! Seems it's time to buy a whole new wardrobe for each of them. Do you know how expensive it can be to buy new clothes for six kiddos every season??? Ugh!!

Now that I am finished with my clothing rant (who knows how I got going), I want to tell you about a couple of giveaways you should check out --

There is a Mickey Mouse DVD giveaway at BlondeMomBlog - enter by September 30

5 Minutes for Mom is having a BusyBodyBook giveaway (THREE winners) - enter by October 3rd

At the Parent Product Reviews you can enter to win a copy of “Father Knows Less Or: ‘Can I Cook My Sister?’” (TEN winners) - enter by October 4th

Check out mod*mom's giveaway - enter by October 31st

Laura Williams is having a Christmas Planner giveaway - enter by

HomeMom listed 13 great giveaways today - Go check 'em out!

Okay, that's it for tonight... I'm off to bed to dream of clean laundry and new clothes!

The girls of Georgie Tees, a fabulous online store featuring maternity and infant apparel, just started a blog, Freshly Baked.

To celebrate they are having a fabulous giveaway -- A Modern Union diaper bag filled with products from little twig, baby star, and of course, georgie tees. The prize has a value of over $100!

The rules are a little tricky, but head over and read all about it. And while you are there, PLEASE leave a comment saying "Christine, at From Dates to Diapers, sent me!!"

Here are a few giveaways that I just couldn't resist telling you about tonight --

The GoodyBlog is having a DoodleBops Concert Giveaway. To find out when the tour is hitting your hometown, click here. Even if you can't make it to a concert, the package would make a wonderful gift. Head over, before October 3rd, to enter... All you need to do is leave a comment on the giveaway post!

Apples'n'Oranges is having a giveaway -- You could win your choice of a girl's or boy's Peekaboo Beans hoodie. All you need to do is send a photo to info@apples-n-oranges.com of your child showing off an Apples'n'Oranges item to befeatured in their new photo gallery (to be unveiled in October). A favorite photo will be chosen and highlighted with your child as our cutest Apples’n’Oranges kid for October! Get those pictures together 'cause the deadline is October 31st.

Check out the latest Bloggy Giveaway - A complete bedding set (comforter and shams) of your choice--any size (retail value $89.99 - $99.99), from Olive Kids. I would love to win this one... My daughter needs a "girly" room makeover!!

Well, that's it for tonight...
I have tons of reviews in the making, so make sure you stick close enough to hear what I have to say about some fun products!
And, don't forget to let me know if you win anything!!

Have you heard about SATees??? Well, they have some of the most unique tees for kids that I have seen yet, each one with it's own "big word" printed on the front. My favorite is the one that says pulchritudinous - Head over and find out what it means... It would be perfect for Julz!

The girls at DE Reviews is having a giveaway. Visit them before Friday (Sept. 28th), write a blog post about the giveaway and leave them a comment on the giveaway post, and you'll be entered to win a tee of your choice. Sounds easy enough, huh? Well, don't be dilatory!

I'm amazed by the number of contests and giveaways that I find here in Blogsville every single day. Most of these giveaways are hosted on blogs written by Moms... Giveaways make these blogs so much fun to read, but they are blogs that I enjoy reading anyway! After you check out the following giveaways, PLEASE read the other posts written by these amazing moms. You'll be glad you did!

Now, for the giveaways --

Enter to win a one year subscription to Organize Magazine at My Nesting Place. Post about this giveaway, and leave a comment on the giveaway post, by October 20th and you're set!

Over at The Mom Blog the first 8 people that links to ContestForMoms.com and the mom blog in a blog post and leaves a comment on the giveaway post will get 3 coupons each for 3 FREE boxes of the new Fizzix Go-gurt or any yoplait go-gurt of your choice ( a $10 value). I'm not so sure about fizzy yogurt, but the kiddos will probably LOVE it!! HURRY, you don't want to miss out on this one!

Life in a Shoe is hosting a giveaway of Vision Forum's exciting new adventure series, Ballantyne books. Enter by posting a link to the contest, and leaving a comment, by midnight on September 28th.

Win a mod and trendy Tepper Jackson passport cover and luggage tag from Parent Product Reviews. Just leave a comment on the giveaway post by October 3rd.

Want to win a 3-pack of Bella Bands? Email the Boston Mamas at contests@bostonmamas.com by midnight EST tonight (with “Bella Band” in the subject) and name one of the Bella Band style collections. The Boston Mama's will draw one winner from the correct responders; the winner will choose their size (assorted styles will be sent). Worldwide entrants welcome!

Cool Mom Picks has a skinny tie tee of your choice is up for grabs. Just email contests@coolmompicks.com by midnight tonight with TIE in the subject. Then check out Rock & Rattle boutique and tell us what other color the black tie tee comes in besides red. A winner will be drawn at random.

The Opinionated Parent has a Svan Scooter to give away! Valued at $120 USD, this is one giveaway you definitely won’t want to miss. To enter, email theopinionatedparent@gmail.com before midnight MST on Friday 9/28/07 with Svan Scooter in the subject line and mention the length and height dimensions available from the Svan site.

Diapers anyone? Mama Speaks has a Fuzzi Bunz pocket diaper, a mini Bummis kit (Whisper Pant, 6 prefolds, roll of liners!) and a Kushies Classic fitted diaper to give away to some lucky readers. Just send an email (reviews@mamaspeaks[dot]com) by midnight, September 26 with Cloth as your subject.

Remember, Cool Moms Rule! is giving a new prize away, every day for a week, in honor of their new feature, Book reviews! Today you can enter to win The Sportbrain iStep X1 Pedometer!

Watch for my entries to other fun contests that I plan to post later today!

Head over and check out my Wordless Wednesday post at Organized Chaos! My daughter was groovin' with her Uncle at my cousin's wedding this last weekend... She was having sooo much fun!

• Arte Bebe - Enter by September 24th
• Casting Crowns CD (FIVE winners) - Enter by September 25th
• Organizing Bags - Enter by September 28th
• Peas and Carrots - Enter by September 29th
• Oopsie Dazie (TWO winners) - Enter by September 30th
  
• Easy Spirit (TWO winners) - Enter by October 1st

Did you see that I won the Barbie from Cool Moms Rule? I am so excited and I know that my Julz will LOVE it!! It's just nice to know that real people win! Today at Cool Moms Rule you can enter to win Gloves In A Bottle. (I haven't tried this lotion yet, but stay tuned for a review coming soon.)

Alrighty, now for more fabulous contests and giveaways --

“If you could be one of the Disney Princesses which one you would be and why?” That's what The Domestic Diva would like to know. Post your answer on your blog, and comment on the giveaway post. Do all of this by September 30th, and you could win one of TWO Disney Princess Enchanted Tales - Follow Your Dreams DVD's. Keep an eye out for my entry... I'll post it soon!

There is a celebration going on at Rooms of My Heart...

• Sept 25th, is our wedding anniversary and Clifford's 2nd birthday.
• Oct 3rd, is our niece Melody's 2nd birthday. Melody is my sister's daughter.
• Oct 7th, is my eldest son Clement's 7th birthday.
• Oct 14th, is my mom's 56th birthday and my sister's 7th wedding anniversary.

In honor of these occasions, Trinity is hosting a giveaway. You have until October 15th to enter to win one of THREE beautiful bags. I would LOVE to win the little pink and brown bag, from Bangkok... It has an elephant on it!

Susan and Janice at 5 Minutes for Mom have TWO giveaways to enter...

• Let Professor Pocket Teach Your Kids Spanish (FIVE winners) - enter by October 1st
• WD Passport Portable Hard Drive Giveaway (THREE winners) - enter by October 5th

Head over to Mama Loves Giveaways for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to In The Pink Designs! You have until October 2nd to enter.

Cool Mom Picks has an ultimate newborn gift series (worth about a $100 value!) from ebeanstalks.com. Check the website and email contests@coolmompicks.com by midnight tonight with EBEANSTALK in the subject and tell us three of the recommended toys in the mom's choice gift series. (Click on "gift series" for the answer.) Be sure to include the age of your child, should you win!

You could win an upscale “Bloomin’ Baby Hat” crocheted in orange with a yellow bloom from The opinionated Parent. (Sized for 0-18months, but because of the stretch material they often can stretch to fit much larger.) To enter, email theopinionatedparent@gmail.com before midnight MST on 9/26/07 with Maggie’s Rose in the subject line and tell us your favourite Maggie’s Rose style available here.

The folks over at Design By Humans would like to give away five DBH tees to Your Heart Out readers, over the course of five workdays starting next Monday, Oct. 1st. Suh-weet! Leave just one comment on the giveaway post by this Sunday (September 30th) at 10 p.m. for your chance to win. The winners will be announced starting Monday. Or, of course, you could also try your hand at designing a winning tee!

Head over to Casual Keystrokes before October 3rd to enter to win a $45 gift certificate to the Design-her Gal shop by leaving a comment one the giveaway post. You can get a bonus entry if you join Charlene on a virtual walk! Visit Casual Keystrokes to find out how.

After you enter all of these fabulous contests and giveaways, make your way over to Laura Williams' Musings to see what she has found for you to enter!

I have been given the Nice Matters Award by Dawn at So A Blonde Walks Into A Review.

"This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world.”

I am honored!! Thank you, Dawn!

Now, even though some may have already received this award, I shall pass it on to these fabulous and oh-so-sweet bloggin' Ladies --

• "MamaLuxe" at Mamanista!
• Sheena at Sophistishe
• Heather at Mom 4 Life
• The Mums - Amy and Laura at Mums The Wurd!

Enter Mamanista's Stylishly Spooky Costume Contest for Bogies and Ghouls and get a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate from HalfPriceCostumes.com.
You can enter by commenting on the giveaway post, and/or by sending a "phantasmal photo" of you or a family member in your beastly Halloween best.
(Entries will be accepted through October 5th, so hurry!)

A new giveaway was posted over at Parent Product Reviews

• You could win a Chicco Stroller, a $25 gift certificate to The Warm Biscuit Bedding Company, and a Sling Tote by Fleurville!! Just leave a comment on the giveaway post by October 8th and you're entered!
  

My Mom Shops is giving away a Zutano shopping spree. To enter to win $125 at Zutano's new e-boutique all you have to do is leave a comment on the giveaway post before midnight September 27th.

So A Blonde Walks Into A Review is hosting TWO giveaways right now --

• Enter to win a Skimbaco $100 shopping Spree - enter by September 30th
• Enter to win THREE Beacon Street Girls books - enter by September 30th
  

Wow! I can't believe that the weekend is gone already! I had a great weekend... My cousin got married yesterday, we had church this morning and Bible study this evening. What did you do this weekend?

I wasn't able to stay on top of posting all of the contests out in blogsville this weekend, due to the fact that the last two days flew by, but I have another list of great contests and giveaways going on right now.

By the way, I am considering switching to regularly posting the contests and giveaways that I find in one big post each day. What do you think? Do you prefer the contests posted in one big list or on individual posts? Let me know.... This site IS for YOU, after all!!

Anyway, here are some of the great giveaways you should check out --

It's Elizabeth's 2nd Blogaversary at The Whole Family so she's having a giveaway to celebrate! Head over and wish her a happy one by leaving a comment, post about her giveaway on your blog, and she'll pick the winner of a $10 Target gift card at 7am on September 26th. Now, who doesn't LOVE Target???

How would you like to win $50 to spend in a vintage children’s store? Kailani of An Island Life is holding a giveaway to Warm Biscuit Bedding Company. Stop by before September 28th for all the details.

She also has two great books to give away over at An Island Review, Fathering Your School-Age Child and Toolbox for New Dads. Head over and leave a comment on the giveaway post to enter before September 27th.

There are several giveaways to enter over at Parent Product Reviews...

• A fun LEGO Keychain - enter by September 25th.
• A copy of Scream Free Parenting - enter by September 25th.
• A two month supply of LUVs diapers - enter by September 26th.
• A pair of Easy Spirit wedge clogs - enter by September 27th.
• Copies of the latest Disney Princess movie: “Follow Your Dreams” and The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse “Mickey’s Treat” - enter by October 3rd.
• A copy of the new Little Einsteins “Rocket’s Firebird Rescue” plus “Mickey’s Treat” Halloween Movie" - enter by October 4th.
• TEN coupons good for a box of either regular Yoplait Go-Gurt tubes or this new cool Fizzix yogurt (THREE winners) - enter by October 9th.

Win one of THREE Siente CD's over at MomViews. Enter by October 31st.

Over at Our Seven Qtpies you can enter to win an autographed copy of Love Letters to A Child. It's as easy as leaving a comment by October 14th. (You can gain an extra entry by posting about the giveaway on your blog!)

You can win a Monster in the Closet shirt in the print, size, and color of your choice from MumsTheWurd! Just email the Mums at mumsthewurd(at)gmail(dot)com and tell us when Monster In the Closet officially became a business.

Ladies Tools Online and Muti-Tasking Moms have teamed up to give away your choice of a pink or blue tool set... Head over to the giveaway post to find out how you can win it!

Today was a super long day, with a very hectic beginning.... So, I have decided to list all of the contests that I found today, here on one post. Let me know if you win anything, kay?

• The Mums have some awesome Fruit Chiller prize packs to give to TWO lucky MTW readers - Enter by September 24th
• There is a $100 gift card to Land's End to be won at Design Mom - Enter by September 24th
• Win a bottle of Dr. Moo's Calcium Supplement for the kiddos at Lille' Punkin Reviews - Enter by September 25th
• Win an OnTray 2Go from Mom4Life - Enter by September 26th
• Over at My Two Boys there is a set of Organic Herbal Beanbags to win from Therapy Shoppe - Enter by September 26th
• Enter to win a 6-month subscription to Netflix from the GoodyBlog - Enter by September 27th
• Homemom3 is having a Chicco Stroller Giveaway. Hop over and enter before September 28th
• Play the Fill in the Blank Contest - Entries must be received by September 30th
• Laura has an autographed copy of Real Women Scrap to give away - Enter by October 1st
• Post your best 20-minute recipe and win groceries for a month ($1000) - Enter by October 1st
• “Beauty of Babywearing" Photo Contest - Entries accepted through October 31st

• Find great giveaways at MomsMenu.com

• Check out these weekly giveaways:
  MomFinds Win it Wednesday
  SheFinds Freebie Friday
  Scribbit's Saturday Giveaway

WASHINGTON - About 1 million Simplicity and Graco cribs are being recalled after three children became entrapped in their cribs and died of suffocation, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday.

Two infants, a 6-month-old and a 9-month-old, died in the recalled cribs, which were sold through May 2007. A 1-year-old child died in a newer model of the cribs, which has not been recalled but is being investigated by the safety agency, CPSC officials said.

CPSC spokesman Ed Kang would not comment on when or where the children died. Simplicity spokesman Joe Householder said the company will not release further details about the deaths out of respect for the families.

In all three deaths, the consumer had installed the drop-rail side of the crib upside down, the CPSC said. This creates a gap in the crib that children can slide into and suffocate.

Seven other infants have been entrapped in the cribs, according to the CPSC. There have been 55 reports of the cribs' drop sides detaching or the hardware failing to hold the side to the crib.

Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., is listed as manufacturer of all the cribs, which were made in China. The recalled cribs were sold nationwide, under the Simplicity or Graco brands, from January 1998 through May 2007. The recall involves multiple models and models numbers.

None of the cribs that Simplicity currently supplies to stores is included in the recall, the company said in a statement.

But CPSC is telling consumers who have the newer versions not covered by the recall to check to make sure the drop side is installed right side up and securely attached. For more information, consumers can contact Simplicity at 888-593-9274.

Comment #1 -- Karen

Congratulations, Karen! You will LOVE this book!

It just might be your lucky day because they’ve got two copies of the book Great Expectations - Baby’s First Year to give away! Enter the random draw by emailing theopinionatedparent@gmail.com with Great Expectations in the subject line and tell them the names of the two authors before midnight MST on 9/21/07.

Win a blankie buddy from Kohlr baby in the beautiful and gender neutral butternut and moss colour scheme valued at $20! To enter, email theopinionatedparent@gmail.com with KOHLR in the subject line but midnight MST on 9/25/07 and tell them another item that’s available from the website.

Do you want to know how often I vacuum? Well, probably not, but I'm gonna tell you -- 3 times a day, at least!!! I know, it may seem a little obsessive, but I have lots of little ones who like cheerios. Besides a clean floor makes the rest of the house look clean, right? (That's what I like to tell myself anyway!)
Check this out, all you house-cleaning Mamas... The girls at 5 Minutes for Mom have a Pink Dyson to give away. I so need a new vacuum cleaner and I LOVE pink, so please, whatever you do, don't go to this post to enter. Nah, I'm kidding. Go, now!

• Kappa Mikey DVD (TEN winners) - Enter by September 25th
• The Busy Woman’s Daily Planner® - Enter by September 25th
  
• Toddler Coddler and Kids Car Organizer - Enter by September 25th
• A Chicco Stroller! - Enter by September 28th.

The Diaper Survival Kit by Baby Dish is the perfect shower gift for a mom-to-be or to keep at grandma's house. The kit comes pre-packaged with baby's first year essentials including a onesie, bib, burp cloth, diapers, changing pad, rattle, bottle, pacifier and case, sun hat, travel wipes and box. With this survival kit includes all you need to for a day on the go. This contest prize is provided by In Style Moms. In Style Moms offers the tools you need to live life in style.

When my son, Alex, was born I used our Snuggli carrier and really enjoyed being able to have my hands free. An added bonus was that he was so happy to be so close to me. However, after he was a few months old I wasn't able to continue using it, due to the fact that my lower back would always hurt, as well as my neck because of all the strain put there. I got a Baby Bjorn and found the same problem; if it wasn't immediate pain I would wake up the next morning feeling the effects. The carriers just didn't cut it for me. My son isn't a big boy either - He is 10 months old now and only 19 pounds.

A few months ago my sister (that would me moi!) told me about the Moby D, and even let me borrow hers to see if I liked it. I used it that same day and I loved it! I was able to go shopping, with my son wrapped close to me, for hours without feeling one bit of strain on my back or neck. To be honest, I could hardly tell he was there. Even the next day there were no signs of pain. I just had to get one of the stylish wraps for myself. I am hooked on it now. I love it! Alex loves it too! When I go grocery shopping I wrap him up, facing out, and he feels like he is on his own... He even puts his hands on the shopping cart and thinks he's the king of the world!

If you have yet to find the perfect way to wear your baby, you should really get yourself a Moby wrap - You and your little one will love it!

One lucky MumsTheWurd! reader will win a pair of See Kai Run shoes. Check out the shoes you can choose from HERE. (Scroll down to the "Also Available" section and there you have it! Plenty of unique treads to pick from. *This giveaway is NOT for anything in the new Fall & Winter Collection 2007. *Sizes of select shoes may be limited, so make sure you have a couple of favorites in mind in case the size in the style you want is out of stock.)

To enter:

Email mumsthewurd[at]gmail.com with your answer to the following question:
"What month and year did See Kai Run shoes start arriving in specialty boutiques?"
I'll give you a hint...you can find the answer on See Kai Run's About page CLICK HERE! =)

This giveaway ends on Friday, September 21st at 10:00 pm CST.

Remember when I talked about CleanRest, and their products that cover your mattresses and pillows to protect you from harmful bugs and allergens? Well, Steph, over at Adventures in Babywearing, just shared about Protect-A-Bed, a company very similar to CleanRest, and she has some bedding protectors to give away!

Here's how to enter:
Just fill in the Mr. Linky on the giveaway post and then link to this contest and Protect-A-Bed in a post on your blog before Friday, September 21, 10 PM (CST.) If you don't have a blog, still enter your name in the Mr. Linky and please email your friends to tell them about this contest and Protect-A-Bed!