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Welcome to Day 2 of our Holiday Survival Guide 2009 sponsored by some of the most awesomely generous brands we know and have reviewed throughout the year, who have graciously agreed to provide some really cool stuff for Her, Him, the Grandparents...okay, isn't it time we ALL put the WIN back into the winter holidays and made re-gifting a rule?!?
Seriously, I've got some really great stuff to share with you.
Raising 4 kids (did I mention, we've got two teenagers in the house, this year?) my husband, Garth [not his real name] and I are trying (really hard) to remember to take back the holidays and keep it as stress free as...well...you know,.
We've got a little something for everyone and giving away some pretty cool stuff, too:
DAY 1: HOLIDAY BAKING - Pumpkin Lattice Tart Food Channel Recipe and Holiday Gift Pack from Pampered ChefDAY 2: WARM HOLIDAY FUZZIES - Love, Hugs, Peace and All Things Jonas Brothers with Build-A-Bear
DAY 3: CHILDREN'S BOOKS - Going Digital with Disney
DAY 4: HOLIDAYS LONG DISTANCE - Keep in Touch with Skype and Buddy Cam
DAY 5: QUIET HOLIDAY TIME - Grandpa Read's Quiet Time Tales
DAY 6: FAMILY GAME NIGHT - Playing the "I'm Bored" Games with HABA
DAY 7: MORE FUN TIME - Xbox 360 for When You're Home for the Holidays
Just so you know -- my picks, product features and blog posts (as always) are advertorial free. No one is paying me, to talk about their product. It's just some really nice stuff that I thought you guys would like, too.
Let's get started, okay -- have you heard of the Jonas Brothers?
I learned about "warm fuzzies" in 8th grade -- while representing my class on the Human Relations Committee -- it's when you say something nice about someone, or simply offer up a hug, for no good reason, other than to make that person feel, you know, good.
As opposed to "cold pricklies" which are, well, you know.
Have you ever heard of Build-A-Bear? If you've got kids, then you know! It IS the quintessential hot spot for birthday parties and meeting place of girl scout troops everywhere, yes?
Well, there's a new bear...I mean, dog...in town and he goes by the name...JONAS!
[squeeee]
My 8 year-old is a HUGE Jonas Brothers fan (she actually blogged about it and put out an interview request to Joe Jonas; he never answered; she STILL loves him) so, when she received a special care package in the mail from our friends at Build-A-Bear (yeah, they read our blog) well, hold your ears!
"I will hold him, squeeze him, love him and call him...Jonas!"
[SQUEEEEEE!!!!!]
Want one?
Just so you know, Build-A-Bear is offering free shipping and that's why we're adding this post to our Black Friday, Everyday page -- WHOOT -- be sure to visit BuildABear.com for more details:
FREE SHIPPING: ON A PURCHASE OF $35 OR MORE
ENTER CODE: 94590 AT CHECKOUT
VALID THROUGH: STANDARD SHIPPING
EXPIRES: 12/16/09
Our very good friends at Build-A-Bear are offering to send one (1) of our beloved readers a JONAS Dog (availability is limited, so this just might be the last one) to hug at your house, too!
Because, we roll like that!
FIND IT HERE: http://www.buildabear.com
GET IT HERE: To enter, leave a comment below, letting us know if you have a favorite lovey in your house (Hope adores her new Jonas) along with a valid email address on this post by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1st and you're automatically entered to win. One (1) winner will be picked (via random.org) and announced via email and posted on My Prizey Giveaways Page!
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You can take a look at all of our fantastic picks, as they are added each day, Thanksgiving Week (November 23rd - November 29th) by visiting our Holiday Survival Guide 2009 page.Good luck and, you know, wake me when New Years ends!
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