Bonggamom's Friday Finds: list your giveaways here

Welcome to Bonggamom's Friday Finds! I'm glad so many of you are finding this to be a useful way to get more traffic to your giveaways. And as a person who loves entering giveaways, I have to admit it's a great, easy way to find out where all the best giveaways are. So feel free to leave links to your giveaways, everyone. And don't forget...

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Monsters Inc. Storybook Deluxe

With Monsters University set to open in movie theatres on June 21, naturally there's a renewed interest in the movie that started it all, Monsters, Inc.  Now would be a good time to refresh you kid's memory on the characters in Monstropolis, what they do and what they're like, so that when they watch the movie, it will be like seeing old friends...

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Tips for visiting the Disneyland Resort in the summer

Summer has finally arrived, and it's time to start planning your family vacation to the Disneyland Resort!  Even if you've been there before, every year there's something new to enjoy, so families can keep coming back to experience something different.  This year, there's the new Fantasy Faire, where guests can meet the Disney Princesses...

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Palmolive Soft Touch Review and Giveaway

My mother taught me to clean tubs and sinks and dishes and countertops like a pro -- but what she never managed to teach me was how to use rubber gloves when doing my cleaning.  She always wears rubber gloves to protect her hands so they don't get all dry and chapped, but I could never get into the habit!  I hate the slimy feeling of...

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Disney Princess Build-A-Bear: a special friend for your little princess

One of the things that keeps kids coming back to the Build-A-Bear Workshop is their every-changing character line.  They are always launching new cuddly critters and furry friends for kids to stuff and adopt.  This year alone, they have introduced a make-your-own Spongebob Squarepants, his best friend Patrick, Kennel Pals Pug, Tropicolor...

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Build-A-Bear Workshop in Downtown Disney

A few weeks ago, Build-A-Bear Workshop invited me to build a Disney Princess Bear, and since I knew I would be visiting the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, I absolutely knew I had to build the bear at their Downtown Disney location.  I have always wanted to visit that store to check out their Disney-themed merchandise, so the timing couldn't...

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Bonggamom's Birthday Giveaways: McDonald's Arch Card + free McDonald's Egg White Delight

Happy Birthday to Me!  May 22 was my 41st birthday and to celebrate, I'm running a series of giveaways worth almost $200! Here's what's up for grabs: * May 22: 1 year Sam's Club membership + $50 Sam's Club gift card * May 23: $20 Virgin Mobile top-up cards * May 24: $50 JC Penney gift card * May 25: Freshwater pearl necklace * May 26: McDonald's...

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Mickey and the Magical Map now open in Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland Park

I've always thought that the live shows at the Disneyland Resort are one of the best bargains around.  For the cost of park admission, you not only get to unlimited rides in the park, you also get admission to some pretty spectacular stage productions!  Shows like Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular, Disney Junior -- Live on Stage...

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