The Blogging Community -- a review

Bonggamom Finds has been running for almost a year, and in that time I've reviewed lots of great products and services. Today I'm reviewing the Blogging Community. Whatever for?, you ask. Well, first, because I think it would make a cool post. Second, because it's not something you'd expect to find on a review blog, and doing unexpected things...

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Win a scholarship to BlogHer 09

BlogHer 09... it's where every female blogger (and most male bloggers) wants to be. I know lots of bloggers who really want to go but may not make it due to the harsh realities of today's economy (myself included!). Fortunately, some companies realize the amazing influence and reach that bloggers have, and they are offering sponsorships to a select...

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Free breakfast at Ikea this weekend

IKEA has lots of promotions going on this weekend! I'm not in the market for mattresses or pillows, so the only one I'm interested in is the Free Breakfast. Sure, I'm only saving 99 cents, and I'll probably buy $30 worth of IKEA junk stuff to make up for it, but I'm not complaining, free's fr...

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Congratulations... it's a Tag!

I recently heard that Leapfrog is coming up with a Tag reader for the toddler set! Set for ages 2-4 years, the Tag Jr. will feature a chunky, easy-to-hold reader and board books that play stories, sounds and music. How cool is that? I have a feeling that this Tag. Jr. is going to do to baby board books what Baby Einstein did for baby videos. Watch...

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Win a box of Girl Scout Cookies!

This month, along with twenty-four other bloggers, I'm joining Quaker Oats in promoting Start With Substance, a campaign to donate a million bowls of oatmeal to feed hungry children in the US -- and I'm giving away one of the yummiest things you can make from oatmeal, namely some oatmeal peanut butter cookies -- in particular, Girl Scout DoSiDo cookies....

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Disney Photo Calendar

Our Disney Photopass calendar has just arrived, and we couldn't be more excited! What a great way for our kids to remember their first Disneyland vacation, all throughout 2009.The GoodThese calendars are super easy to create. You choose which photos to include (from your own uploads, your Disney PhotoPass photos or Disney's collection of stock photos)....

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Create some curl jealousy with CURLS Gel-les'c

Hey, all you curly-haired cuties! CURLS haircare products has just introduced a new product, Curl Gel-les'c (pronounced Curl Jealousy), a styling product that tames frizz, creates curls and imparts shine. It's organic like the other CURLS products it's make everyone as green with envy as the botanicals it's based on.Want to try some for yourself? Send...

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Win $5,000 for college from Leapfrog

There are only ten days left to vote for your favorite entry on Leapfrog's See the Learning Photo and Video Contest ; the contest ends January 1-31, 2009. Vote and help your favorite Leapfrog family get a family trip to Hollywood and behind-the-scenes studio tour!Don't worry, there's something in it for you, too: when you cast a vote for your favorite...

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Lands End's new UPF clothing line

Here comes the sun.... Land's End has come up with a new sun-protective clothing line called Sun.Life. Sun protection is a big deal in our family, so Hooray! With ratings of UPF 30-50, it's the perfect option for parents who want to ensure sun protection for their kids and themselves. The most exciting thing about it is the price -- starting at...

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Hair styling for lazy moms

Now that I've cut my hair, it has really sprung to life. Now that it isn't weighed down by its length, the natural wave and body in my hair has returned in full force. Every morning I send The Pea into hysterics with my crazy, puffed-up morning hair.I'm still working on a hairstyle regimen, but right now what works for me for the crazy morning rush...

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Our Day 12 (Ralphina the Roly Poly) winner is....

.... MJ. Congratulations! You've won a copy of Ralphina the Roly Poly. Thanks to everyone who entered, and I hope you keep coming back to Bonggamom Finds all throughout 2009, for honest product reviews and fun giveawa...

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Our Day 11 (Bailey School Kids chapter book) winner is....

... Karen -- Congratulations! Karen has a wonderful children's books review site, so this prize is right up her alley. Enjoy the book! To everyone else who entered, thank you -- and you have until midnight tonight to enter my last giveaway for this series, Ralphina the Roly Po...

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Our Day 10 (snowman book) winner is.....

... nanja. Congratulations, you've won a copy of The Biggest, Best Snowman by Margery Cuyler! Please send your mailing address to bonggamom@yahoo.com so I can get the book sent out to you. Thanks to you and everyone else who enter...

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Leap Pad -- and oldie but goodie

I've been clearing out our playroom, and have been selling some of the kids' toys on Craigslist to make room for the Christmas and birthday toy haul. Since the kids received so many great new Leapfrog toys last year, I decided that their old Leap Pads would have to go. At first I planned to donate the toys because I didn't think anyone would buy...

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Our Day 8 (Where's Baby) winner is....

....cdziuba! You've won one of my favorite baby books, Where is Baby's Bellybutton. I hope your baby enjoys it as much as mine did. Please send your mailing address to bonggamom@yahoo.com so I know where to send it. Thanks to everyone who entered -- and remember, there are only 4 more days to enter the rest of my 12 Days of Christmas givewawa...

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Our Day 7 (Kung Fu Panda cd) winners are....

... Lindley and betty R.~Simply Southern. Congratulations, you'll each receive a Kung Fu Panda activity cd. Thanks to everyone who entered, and are still entering, my 12 Days of Christmas giveawa...

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Jump for joy at Pump It Up Jr!

Good morning all -- our Day 6 winner is Staci! You've won a Jump in the Jumpy House CD, so please send me your mailing address and I'll make sure it gets to you.And speaking of jumping in a jumpy house, 3Po's and Jammy's party at Pump It Up Jr. was a rousing success. Pump It Up Jr. is like Pump It Up's little brother -- a bouncy place designed for...

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Our Day 5 (Disney Photo Mug) winner is.....

.... silverhartgirl -- congratulations! Watch out for an email from me with your own special code for a free Disney Photo Mug from Disney's Photo Pass.To everyone else who entered, thanks so much. Even if you're not celebrating a win like silverhartgirl, there's always something to celebrate at Disney -- in fact, they're celebrating throughout 2009...

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Our Day 4 (Disney Calendar) winner is....

... the Buki Family! Within the next couple of days, I'll send you your online code for a free Disney Photo Calendar from Disney's Photo Pass. Just like Cinderella's coach, it will turn into a pumpkin soon -- it expires on January 31 -- so remember to use it before then!Congratulations, I hope you enjoy your calendar! (I just finished making mine,...

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Go, Go, GOShredder!

Out with the old, in with the new.... January is always a time to clean out old papers from our filing cabinet. With the risk of identity theft, we're very careful about shredding our personal documents, but I'm all torn up (pun intended) about our current shredder. It's a pain to take in and out of the storage box because the shredder keeps coming...

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Our Day 3 (Curly Q) winner is....

..... blueviolet -- Congratulations! Please send your mailing address to bonggamom@yahoo.com within the next 5 days so we can get your prize sent out to you.Thanks so much everyone who entered and shared your favorite scents! Alfie doesn't understand why women enjoy smelling like fruit and flowers (he's an Opium kind of guy) , but we know better, don't...

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Our Day 2 (Didj) winner is...

... Andreah (at) Life's a Hoot (comment #6; see, people, it was all those extra entries that did it. Let this be a lesson!). Congratulations!To everyone else, thank you for entering, especially to those who twittered and blogged and joined the Leapfrog community -- I visited all your blogs and twitters and I do appreciate all the help you gave me in getting the word out. There are still 10 open giveaways in my 12 Days of Christmas series, so still have lots more chances to win somethi...

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Discovery Store Paper Recycling Studio

The holidays may be over, but with three kids worth of Christmas presents as well as birthday presents for two boys, the fun has just begun here at our home. Over the next month or so, I'll be reviewing my kids' loot, sharing the best and brightest.This first one -- the Discovery Paper Recycling Studio -- is sort of a quasi-present; Discovery Kids...

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Chef Druck's giveaways

Head on over to my fellow Silicon Valley Moms Group and Savvy Source blogger, ChefDruck. She's got a gaggle of giveaways going at her site, ChefDruck Reviews:Frecklebox Personalized BookBlogPrincess Dress Up Accessory KitWriter Mama BookJonathan's Spoons Wooden Lazy SpoonShe's also got a Global Wonders DVD giveaway running on her Being Savvy: Newark bl...

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And the winner of the post-Christmas bargain hunt is....

... Walgreens. Even today, on the 12th day of Christmas, they've still got loads of wrapping paper and Christmas cards on the shelves, just waiting for some thrifty soul to stock up on for next year. The best part? They're selling any Christmas item for only 50 cents -- yup, folks, even if the list price on that dancing snowman is $19.99, it'll only cost you 50 cents. Of course, there aren't any dancing snowman left, but if you're looking for candy, Christmas stockings, plastic plates and mugs,...

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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee... Ralphina the Roly-Poly

It's the Last Day of Christmas -- Happy Three Kings Day to everyone! I've had a wonderful 12 Days of Christmas on Bonggamom Finds, and I've enjoyed reading all the comments on each of the giveaways. Our final winner of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway series will receive a copy of Ralphina, the Roly-Poly(value $24.95). No, not Rolie Polie Olie, this...

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On the eleventh day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee... a chapter book

Today's giveaway is for the elementary school set: from the Bailey School Kids Jr. series, entitled "Reindeer DO wear Striped Underwear". It's a fun chapter book that my daughter enjoyed in first grade, and it's great for readers just starting to spread their wings. * To enter, leave a comment on this post -- for this giveaway, any comment will do...

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On the tenth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee... a snowman book

Ever notice how, when January rolls around, images of holly and ivy turn into images of snowflakes and snowmen? Winter is here, in all it's, uh, wintry glory. There's no better time than a cold wintry day than to snuggle up with your kids under a blanket and read a book together (poetic, huh?).Today's winner, whoever he is, will receive a copy of The...

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On the ninth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee... a Global Wonders DVD

I can't really take credit for this giveaway; my fellow SavvySource city editor, Shannan Boyer of Being Savvy: Cincinnati arranged it all. Over the past two weeks, Savvy Source sites from all over the country have been giving away some wonderful multicultural DVD's from Global Wonders, and today it's my turn. I'm hosting a Global Wonders DVD giveaway...

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Our Day 1 (Leapster) winner is...

... PastormacsAnn! Congratulations, you've won the Leapster giveaway on Being Savvy: Silicon Valley. Thanks to everyone who entered; I really enjoyed reading your fun comments. Keep visiting Bonggamom Finds; I've still got lots of ongoing giveawa...

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On the eighth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee... a book for your little baby

Happy 2009! This first giveaway of the year features one of my favorite baby books ever, Where is Baby's Belly Button, by Karen Katz (value: $5.99). It's a wonderful lift-the-flap book that sends babies into fits of delight as they find and seek babies' body parts, and finally, the whole baby. My kids all loved this book to death, and I wanted to share...

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