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		<title>$25.00 Kroger gift card winner!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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Kroger and General Mills are teaming up through My Blog Spark to give one of my blog readers a $25.00 gift card to spend on groceries&#8230;. and the winner is #50 Angie- She wrote: I am always looking for meat substitutes and organic foods on sale and when I find them at a good price, [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Kroger and General Mills are teaming up through <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.myblogspark.com');" href="http://www.myblogspark.com/">My</a><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.myblogspark.com');" href="http://www.myblogspark.com/"> Blog Spark</a> to give one of my blog readers a $25.00 gift card to spend on groceries&#8230;. and the winner is #50 Angie- She wrote: </strong>I am always looking for meat substitutes and organic foods on sale and when I find them at a good price, I buy all I can afford!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">( all winners have been chosen using a random.org)</p>
<h6 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address.<br />
NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another winner will be chosen.<br />
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		<title>Gourmet Gift Easter Basket Review &amp; Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:38:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can you believe Easter is right around the corner! In fact, Easter will be upon us in less than a months time! It seems to me lately that it&#8217;s been sneaking up sooner every year that passes my way! Are you ready? I know I most certainly am not! I wanted to take the time [...]]]></description>
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<p>The company <strong><a href="http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/default.aspx"><strong>Gourmet Gift Baskets</strong></a> </strong>has got my back, as they offer the most adorable Easter gift baskets that I&#8217;ve seen around! I was blessed with the opportunity to review the <a href="http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Hippity-Hoppity-Easter-Gift-Stack.asp">Hippity-Hoppity Easter Gift Stack. </a>The Gift Stack I received varies from the one in the picture above. For instance my basket was instead a sweet little polka dotted tin pail that will most definitely be reused by my daughter long after all the Easter goodies are gone. In pointing this out, substitution may be made but I&#8217;m sure all baskets will come out looking adorable!</p>
<p>As I mentioned before in the <a href="http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Hippity-Hoppity-Easter-Gift-Stack.asp">Hippity-Hoppity Easter Gift Stack</a> you&#8217;ll find well knows Easter candies such as PEEPS, M&amp;M&#8217;s, Sour Patch Kids, Reeses, and a few others. My daughter loves plush dolls and animals so I know she&#8217;s going to love the 12&#8242; <strong>Harry Hare Rabbit</strong> that is included! I can&#8217;t wait to see her face when I give it to her as I know she&#8217;ll love it and I like that the quality of this basket isn&#8217;t cheap either as some you might purchase elsewhere.</p>
<p>Purchasing premade gift baskets, save you time and money so that you can be investing in other important things. The <a href="http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Hippity-Hoppity-Easter-Gift-Stack.asp">Hippity-Hoppity Easter Gift Stack </a>retails at 29.99, if you are interested! They have many other popular <a title="Upscale Easter Gifts" href="http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Easter-Gift-Baskets.asp">Easter Gifts</a> to browse through as well on their site.</p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Easter-Bunny-Gift-Basket-Classic.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-9634 alignnone" title="Easter-Bunny-Gift-Basket-Classic" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Easter-Bunny-Gift-Basket-Classic-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Easter-Egg-Hunt-Gift-Basket.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-9635 alignnone" title="Easter-Egg-Hunt-Gift-Basket" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Easter-Egg-Hunt-Gift-Basket-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a></p>
<h3><span style="color: #333399;">Win it!</span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><strong>One Connected2Christ.com reader will have the chance to win an <a href="http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Hippity-Hoppity-Easter-Gift-Stack.asp">Hippity-Hoppity Easter Gift Stack</a> of their very own!</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff00ff;">To enter:</span></strong> <span style="color: #333399;">You must become a fan of Gourmet Gift Baskets on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GourmetGiftBaskets">here</a>. Please leave your Facebook name in your comment. And when you post on their Facebook wall, please let them know about another gift basket that they carry that you like! (this must be done or no other entry will count). </span></p>
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<p>1. Add me to your blogroll or add my button.<br />
2. Blog it, link back to this post. (2 extra)<br />
3. Favorite my blog on <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/technorati.com');" href="http://technorati.com/">Technorati</a><br />
4. Subscribe by email/RSS. (2 extra)<br />
5. Follow on Twitter<a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/twitter.com');" href="http://twitter.com/erinlowmaster"> @erinlowmaster</a> &amp; Tweet (daily entries available)<br />
6. Email a friend about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)</p>
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<p><strong>RT: Win an Easter Basket from Gourmet Gift Baskets! 3/15 @erinlowmaster (add url).</strong></p>
<p>This Giveaway is only open to U.S and Canada, No PO Boxes.</p>
<p>Giveaway running till 03/15/10 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.</p>
<h6>**Disclaimer: I was given  the <strong><a href="http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Hippity-Hoppity-Easter-Gift-Stack.asp">Hippity-Hoppity Easter Gift Stack</a> </strong> to review from Gourmet Gift Baskets. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.**</h6>
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		<title>Final February 2010 Winners!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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Baby Legs $10.00 Gift Certificate is &#8211; #37 Jennifer C. 
C. Belly Belts giveaway winner is &#8211; #31 Stephanie LaPlante
( all winners have been chosen using a random.org)
Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address.
NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/02/baby-legs-review-giveaway/"><strong>Baby Legs $10.00 Gift Certificate </strong></a>is &#8211; <strong>#37 Jennifer C. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/02/c-belly-belts-review-and-giveaway/"><strong>C. Belly Belts giveaway</strong></a> winner is &#8211; <strong>#31 Stephanie LaPlante</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">( all winners have been chosen using a random.org)</p>
<h6 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address.<br />
NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another winner will be chosen.<br />
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		<title>Esty: Rescue Paws Review and Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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My husband brought a kitten into our family for Valentine&#8217;s Day this year! It was quite a surprise to me since he&#8217;s known that I&#8217;ve been wanting a cat of my own for a very long time now.
So with the excitement of a new kitten, I&#8217;ve been thrilled with the opportunity to find only the [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">My husband brought a kitten into our family for Valentine&#8217;s Day this year! It was quite a surprise to me since he&#8217;s known that I&#8217;ve been wanting a cat of my own for a very long time now.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">So with the excitement of a new kitten, I&#8217;ve been thrilled with the opportunity to find only the best toys and accessories that make me feel safe in protecting her, as with any pet that solely depends on our care.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I came across an Etsy seller with a shop called <strong><a title="Rescue Paws Etsy Shop" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6620586&amp;section_id=5820933" target="_blank">Rescue Paws</a></strong> that specializes in collars for both cats and dogs. And what makes these collars so unique is that they are designed especially for cats with a breakaway buckle, which I whole heartily believe  should be available on all cat collars after hearing a devastating story about my friends cat.</p>
<h3>Etsy Meet and Greet&#8230;</h3>
<p>I enjoyed getting to know to more about Deb, creator of Rescue Paws through my Etsy meet and greet questions and hope you do too!</p>
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<p><strong>Why did you decide to open Rescue Paws on Etsy and how long have you been around?</strong></p>
<p>I had previously ordered cat and dog collars from a gal on ebay and the light bulb went on that I can make these. This started a new venture in December 2008, so I searched for a supplier of the buckles and made some prototypes. Then saw an article in our local newspaper about a gal that was rescuing dogs and I wanted to help. That was the birth of the Rescue Paws shoppe. I donated collars/leashes and percentage of my sales to her cause. Although she has moved on to other ventures in her life, the Mitchell Animal Rescue group started up in the area, so now I donate products and proceeds for fund raisers and a new pet product store that will be started for their cause.</p>
<p><strong> What do you enjoy the most when creatin</strong></p>
<p><strong>g your products? </strong>I have been sewing for a long time, since I was a small girl creating doll clothes and outfits for myself. I have inherited my mother&#8217;s talent for &#8220;collecting&#8221; fabric and beads.</p>
<p><strong> Apart from creating things, what do you do?</strong></p>
<p>Along with creating for myEtsy shop, I work as a part-time RN for the past 17 years on a Surgical/Pediatric floor. Also, my husband and I have 3 boys that we enjoy watching them compete in baseball, football, track and basketball.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>In five years you&#8217;d like to be&#8230;?</strong></p>
<p>Since my mother has a vast knowledge and ability to quilt masterpieces, I want to learn more about quilting techniques in the next 5 years.</p>
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<h3>My Thoughts&#8230;</h3>
<p>I was sent a Paisley Rambling Rose collar for Miska to wear and review. As you can see from the photos, the 1/2 wide collar is hand made made from comfortable and stylish cotton fabric. I&#8217;m fond of the break away buckle which is also adorned with a small silver jingle bell.</p>
<p>We adopted my kitten through a no kill shelter so I appreciate the fact the a portion of the proceeds made at Rescue Paws goes to support animal rescue.</p>
<p>Rescue Paw collars are extremely affordable and the quality is top notch. You can purchase cat collars for 5.95 and dog collars for 11.95 each. Also, you can send Deb a special request and she can make you collar with a specific buckle color as well as fabric.</p>
<p>I will definitely be purchasing another fun collar for out cat in the future!<br />
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<h3>Win it!</h3>
<h3><strong>Deb has been generous enough to offer one of my readers a collar of their choice from her Etsy Shop Rescue Paws! </strong><a href="http://www.furminator.com/"><strong> </strong></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.furminator.com/"><strong> </strong></a>To Enter: Visit <strong><a title="Rescue Paws Etsy Shop" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6620586&amp;section_id=5820933" target="_blank">Rescue Paws</a> </strong>and tell me which collar you&#8217;d like to win!</h3>
<h4><strong>Extras:</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>1. Add me to your blogroll or add my button.<br />
2. Blog it, link back to this post. (2 extra)<br />
3. Favorite my blog on <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/technorati.com');" href="http://technorati.com/">Technorati</a><br />
4. Subscribe by email/RSS. (2 extra)<br />
5. Follow on Twitter<a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/twitter.com');" href="http://twitter.com/erinlowmaster"> @erinlowmaster</a> &amp; Tweet (daily entries available)<br />
6. Email a friend about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)</strong></h4>
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<h4><strong>RT: </strong><strong>WIN a stylish Dog or Cat Collar for your four legged friend! 3/13 @erinlowmaster (add url).</strong><strong> </strong></h4>
<h4><strong>This Giveaway is only open to U.S and Canada</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>Giveaway running till 03/13/10 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.</strong></h4>
<p><em>**This product was provided by Rescue Paw for our evaluation and review. No compensation was received in exchange for my review of this product.</em></p>
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		<title>The Furminator review and giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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How glad I am that I was given the opportunity to review a product that no pet owner should ever be without! What product may this be you ask? It&#8217;s the FURminator, a product created to groom your pet that finally  does what it&#8217;s supposed to do and does it well!
FURminator has several different [...]]]></description>
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<p>How glad I am that I was given the opportunity to review a product that no pet owner should ever be without! What product may this be you ask? It&#8217;s the <strong><a href="http://www.furminator.com/">FURminator</a></strong>, a product created to groom your pet that finally  does what it&#8217;s supposed to do and does it well!</p>
<p>FURminator has several different grooming tools designed  for small, medium, and short haired dogs as well as those for both long and short haired cats alike. If you have a horse or rabbit you are in luck because their are also grooming products for them offered from FURminator.  I&#8217;m going to be talking about their latest new and improved deLuxe line of deshedding tools that I&#8217;ve been using for the past few weeks.</p>
<p>I was sent the <strong>FURminator Deluxe deShedding Tool with FURejector for Cats</strong> to review. I&#8217;m going to admit, before I was sent this tool, I was using a regular cat brush bought at a local pet store. And I honestly thought the brush was doing the job on my short haired tabby, little did I know that the regular brush wasn&#8217;t as soon as I sat down to gently groom my cat with the FURminator.</p>
<h3>Reasons I love the  FURminator deluxe deshedding FURejector tool&#8230;</h3>
<ul>
<li>It easily removes the undercoat and loose hair</li>
<li>Reduce shedding  up to 90%</li>
<li>Brings out the pet’s natural oils, promoting healthier skin and a shiny topcoat</li>
<li> Reduces the amount of airborne elements that cause allergic reactions in many people</li>
<li>Saves Time- It saves me time thanks to the Furejector button that easily releases pet hair.</li>
<li>Saves Money- It eliminates for cats the need to spend money on hairballs prevention products and trips to the groomers.</li>
<li>It totally works better than any brush, comb or rake on the market!</li>
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<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/furminatordeluxesmall.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9455" title="furminatordeluxesmall" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/furminatordeluxesmall.jpg" alt="" width="476" height="321" /></a>Our family kitten Miska is a huge fan of the FURminator. She loves being combed and often welcomes her one to two times a week grooming sessions each week. I can really see the difference in only using this product for about two weeks. There&#8217;s been less hair covered on our own clothes and her coat looks great.</p>
<p>I highly recommend the <strong><a href="http://www.furminator.com/">FURminator</a></strong> deshedding tools to all pet owners and professional groomers.You can purchase FURminator deshedding tools as well as many of the other grooming products they offer  in local pet stores as well as many other well known <a href="http://www.furminator.com/" target="_blank">retailers</a>.</p>
<p>various  and starts at $42.99.</p>
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<h3>Win it!</h3>
<h3><strong><a href="http://www.furminator.com/">FURminator </a></strong>has generously offered 1 of my readers a deluxe shedding tool of any size for the four legged friend in your life!</h3>
<h3>To Enter: Visit <strong><a href="http://www.furminator.com/">FURminator</a></strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/cbellybelts.com');" href="http://cbellybelts.com/"></a> and tell me which type and size of <strong>FURminator</strong> you would like to own</h3>
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<h4><strong>This Giveaway is only open to U.S and Canada</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>Giveaway running till 03/13/10 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.</strong></h4>
<p><em>**This product was provided by FURminator for our evaluation and review. No compensation was received in exchange for my review of this product.</em></p>
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		<title>Flowerz in her Hair giveaway winner!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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Winners all chosen with Random.org number generator.
#55 Kimberly is the winner of the Flowerz in her Hair giveaway!
She wrote: I would get the lavender beanie with the yellow flower added to it and the funky yellow flower clip and the funky brights flower clip.
Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Winners all chosen with Random.org number generator.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#55 Kimberly </strong>is the winner of the <a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/02/flowerz-in-her-hair-review-and-giveaway/">Flowerz in her Hair</a> giveaway!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She wrote: <em>I would get the lavender beanie with the yellow flower added to it and the funky yellow flower clip and the funky brights flower clip.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address. NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another winner will be chosen.</p>
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		<title>Scoop Free Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box review and giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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Being a stay at home/work at home mother and a pet owner to a sweet kitty, I&#8217;m always looking for anyway to utilize my time for the better. Imagine my luck when I was given the opportunity to review a self cleaning litter box for our kitten Miska from Scoop Free.
I&#8217;ve had a lot of [...]]]></description>
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<p>Being a stay at home/work at home mother and a pet owner to a sweet kitty, I&#8217;m always looking for anyway to utilize my time for the better. Imagine my luck when I was given the opportunity to review a self cleaning litter box for our kitten Miska from <a href="http://www.scoopfree.com/"><strong>Scoop Free</strong>.</a></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve had a lot of experiences growing up with litter boxes, so I definitely know the good, bad, and ugly from having a one cat litter box to a box used by multiple cats. I often ponder why my parents never switched over to a self-cleaning box, it would have saved them the hassle of taking the time to clean out waste several times a day, among many other benefits that I&#8217;ll be pointing out.</p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/scoopfree.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-9407 alignright" title="scoopfree" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/scoopfree.jpg" alt="" width="323" height="239" /></a><strong><strong>How The Scoop Free</strong>&#8217;s Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box</strong> <strong>works&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>Basically Scoop Free&#8217;s self cleaning litter box uses a raking system, which automatically disposes of whatever waste your cat has left behind into the included disposable litter tray. The disposable litter tray  is made from  heavy duty cardboard to prevent leaking. Each litter tray comes with Fresh Step® Crystal litter that absorbs urine virtually leaving no undesired odors behind.</p>
<p>The Scoop Free&#8217;s Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box has a rake delay timer that can run 5, 10, or even 20 minutes after you cat does their business depending on your personal preference. Also note that sensors automatically reset the 20-minute rake timer if your cat re-enters the litter box.</p>
<p>Scoop Free&#8217;s Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box has a health counter. This feature is helpful in tracking the frequency of your cats’ litter box usage to  monitor their health. You can also keep an eye on this specific number to know when you probably should use a new tray and clean the box out.</p>
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My Personal Thoughts&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve introduced my kitten Miska to the  Scoop Free Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box  about three weeks ago.  At first, my kitten was hesitant about the litter box because of the noise and the movement it made. She&#8217;s pretty laid back so after about ten minutes and a few hisses at the rake, she took a good look around and did her business with no trouble at all. I also think the appreciates the privacy hood that came along with the litter box I was sent. The hood gives my cat the privacy she deserves from my ever curious toddler and keeps litter where it should.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m going to admit I&#8217;m a huge fan of not having to deal with the mess, the smell, and the ever existing undesirables that commonly come with regularly taking care of a non-self cleaning litter box.  I recall growing up, cleaning the litter box and the smell of urine would be so strong that my eyes would burn and don&#8217;t even get me started on the dust filled litter that made me choke. I loved my cats but I definitely did not have the greatest times taking of their litter boxes.</p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/scoopfree-3.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-9409 alignright" title="scoopfree 3" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/scoopfree-3.jpg" alt="" width="231" height="159" /></a><strong>Pro&#8217;s&#8230;</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>No More Hassle in cleaning thanks to the replacement trays!</li>
<li>Has an optional privacy cover for your cat(s).</li>
<li>It&#8217;s not noisy.</li>
<li>Odor Free!</li>
<li>The Health Counter feature is bonus!</li>
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Cons&#8230;</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The refill trays can be <strong>expensive</strong> for those trying to save money, but note that if you have multiple cats, I would say spending the extra money is totally worth it. And if you don&#8217;t mind cleaning a tray out yourself I would recommend checking out the Forever Tray, which can be found on Amazon.com that I&#8217;ve heard about.</li>
<li>I had trouble keeping the rake clean and the rake wasn&#8217;t catching all of my kittens poop but it shouldn&#8217;t have this issue with older cats.  I read that kittens younger than six months commonly have this affect when using the Scoop Free, also they can go through the disposable trays faster when under six months. So I am thinking  I may wait until my kitten is a little older before continuing use of this litter box.</li>
<li>Personally for me, the litter box is pretty large.I have a toddler to think about so I the only room I can keep the box in with her getting to it is rather small and takes up about half the room in size.<strong><br />
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<h3><strong>If you&#8217;d like to purchase the Scoop Free Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box</strong>&#8230;</h3>
<p><em><strong>For only $99.99 you can get a ScoopFree self-cleaning litter box, a FREE FroliCat BOLT automatic laser toy, &amp; FREE shipping from now until March 31st by following this link: </strong></em><a href="http://www.scoopfree.com/promotion/?utm_source=Connected2Christ&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_CatCallBolt" target="_blank">http://www.scoopfree.com/promotion/?utm_source=Connected2Christ&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_CatCallBolt</a><a href="http://www.scoopfree.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PDDS&amp;Store_Code=S&amp;Product_Code=SUB3" target="_blank"><br />
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If you&#8217;d like to purchase the litter tray refills, Scoop Free is offering my readers a special value by following this link, </strong><em><a href="http://www.scoopfree.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PDDS&amp;Store_Code=S&amp;Product_Code=SUB3" target="_blank">http://www.scoopfree.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PDDS&amp;Store_Code=S&amp;Product_Code=SUB3</a></em><a href="http://www.scoopfree.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PDDS&amp;Store_Code=S&amp;Product_Code=SUB3" target="_blank"><br />
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* 90-day money-back guarantee with prepaid shipping.<br />
* One-year limited product warranty with prepaid shipping.<a href="http://www.scoopfree.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PDDS&amp;Store_Code=S&amp;Product_Code=SUB3" target="_blank"><br />
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<p><strong>Win it: </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/scoopfree-2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-9408 alignright" title="scoopfree 2" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/scoopfree-2.jpg" alt="" width="314" height="237" /></a>One lucky winner will receive a <a href="http://www.scoopfree.com/"><strong>ScoopFree Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box</strong></a>.  (Giveaway for 48 contiguous US States only). Retail Value of $179.95!</p>
<p><strong>To Enter: </strong>Visit <strong><a href="http://www.scoopfree.com/"><strong>ScoopFree</strong></a> </strong>and let me know something you learned also let me know who would you like to win this for.</p>
<p><strong>Extras:</strong></p>
<p>1. Add me to your blogroll or add my button.<br />
2. Blog it, link back to this post. (2 extra)<br />
3. Favorite my blog on <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/technorati.com');" href="http://technorati.com/">Technorati</a><br />
4. Subscribe by email/RSS. (2 extra)<br />
5. Follow on Twitter<a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/twitter.com');" href="http://twitter.com/erinlowmaster"> @erinlowmaster</a> &amp; Tweet (daily entries available)<br />
6. Email a friend about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)</p>
<p><strong>Tweet:</strong> (copy/paste)</p>
<p><strong>RT:</strong> <strong>@ScoopFree Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box Giveaway RTV 179.95 03/13 @erinlowmaster (add url)</strong></p>
<p>This Giveaway is only open to U.S only.</p>
<p>Giveaway running till 03/13/10 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.</p>
<p><small>Disclaimer: I was sent a Scoop Free Litter Box to review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.</small></p>
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		<title>Community Coffee Giveaway Winner!</title>
		<link>http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/02/community-coffee-giveaway-winner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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Community Coffee Mardi Gras Gift Set is &#8211; #2 Janet, whose tweet won her this giveaway!
( all winners have been chosen using a random.org)
 
Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address. NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/02/community-coffee-review-and-giveaway/">Community Coffee Mardi Gras Gift Set</a> is &#8211; <strong>#2 Janet</strong>, whose tweet won her this giveaway!<br />
( all winners have been chosen using a random.org)</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address. NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another winner will be chosen.<br />
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		<title>C. Belly Belts Review and Giveaway</title>
		<link>http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/02/c-belly-belts-review-and-giveaway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel and Accessories]]></category>
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It was just my luck when I happened across C. belly Belts through another mom&#8217;s suggestion.  You see, I&#8217;ve been having a hard time finding pants that will actually fit my daughter&#8217;s skinny waist.  Shes 20 months old, is what she should be for height but weighs just under 20lbs.  So, all those cute little [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">It was just my luck when I happened across<a href="http://cbellybelts.com/"><strong> C. belly Belts</strong></a> through another mom&#8217;s suggestion.  You see, I&#8217;ve been having a hard time finding pants that will actually fit my daughter&#8217;s skinny waist.  Shes 20 months old, is what she should be for height but weighs just under 20lbs.  So, all those cute little outfits with elastic pants usually aren&#8217;t go for us, and those sweet blue jean skirts and pants weren&#8217;t happening. I would constantly purchase my daughter dresses and as much as that worked for the time being, I wasn&#8217;t satisfied. If you could literally see how much my daughter climbs and jumps around on everything, you&#8217;d say indeed that a dress wasn&#8217;t quite suitable for her all the time.</p>
<p>This is where <a href="http://cbellybelts.com/"><strong>C. belly Belts</strong></a> come into the picture. Basically what these belts offers <em>is </em>a unique open-front design with simple velcro closures. It does not cover the front of the belly so it never has to be removed when changing clothes or using the restroom. These belts come in five sizes ranging from 12 months to a childs 10-14 and  in a vast selection of colors.</p>
<h3><strong>My Thoughts&#8230;</strong></h3>
<p>Thanks to <strong><a href="http://cbellybelts.com/"><strong>C. belly Belts</strong></a>, </strong>I was sent two belts, one in the hot daisy pattern and the other in the blue mod flower to review for my daughter. I requested size XS  for us as it ranges from 12 months to 3t.</p>
<h3><strong>What I like about C. Belly Belts&#8230;</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>The Quality of the Belt  is long lasting -</strong> These belts are made from durable cotton or nylon meaning they&#8217;ll last a lot longer than most other regular belts you would purchase for your child.</li>
<li><strong>C. Belly Belts are Comfortable</strong>-  My daughter has shown no sign of discomfort when wearing her belts all day long. This is a plus considering other belts can dig in your tummy among other things.</li>
<li><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100_6169.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-9272" title="100_6169" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100_6169.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="240" /></a><strong>Easy to put on</strong>-  These belts go on like a regular belt, pulled through the loops. When the belt reaches the front it doesn’t buckle but actually folds back on itself and velcros shut displaying the belts chosen pattern.</li>
<li><strong>Makes Potty Training and diaper changing easier! &#8211; </strong>Need I say more? Potty training can be a pretty stressful situation at times, not only for parents but for kids too. These belts open front design make it easier and quicker to get pants back up and down without a huge hassle.</li>
<li><strong>Promotes Independence</strong> -  My daughter is all about being a BIG girl. She likes doing things herself like putting on her own shoes and clothes not to mention the many other things she likes to do on her own. With C. Belly Belts my daughter can easily put on her own belt with little if any trouble not only promoting independence but boosting her self esteem too!</li>
<li><strong>Fashionable &#8211; </strong>C. Belly Belts come in a large selection of patterns and colors perfect for both boys and girls!</li>
<li><strong>100% made in the USA! </strong></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><strong>My concerns  about C. Belly Belts&#8230;</strong></strong><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/girls2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-9271" title="girls2" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/girls2.jpg" alt="" width="231" height="201" /></a></h3>
<p>My only real concerns about C. Belly Belts is the velcro. I&#8217;m sure these belts will last a good long while though I want to point out that since it&#8217;s made with velcro, that you should be careful when washing it.  I suggest washing it separately so as not to ruin any other delicate items or even better, you can wash them by hand.</p>
<h3><strong>If you&#8217;d like to purchase&#8230;</strong></h3>
<p><a href="http://cbellybelts.com/">C. belly Belts</a> can be purchased directly from their website with prices ranging from 12.99 for a single belt and 19.99 for a value pack of two. Right now on orders of $30.00 and up, shipping is free.</p>
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<h3>Win it!</h3>
<h3>C.belly belts has generously offered 1 of my readers 2 C.belly belts!</p>
<p>To Enter: Visit <a href="http://cbellybelts.com/">C. belly Belts</a> and tell me what 2 styles and sizes you would choose if you won.</h3>
<h4><strong>Extras:</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>1. Add me to your blogroll or add my button.<br />
2. Blog it, link back to this post. (2 extra)<br />
3. Favorite my blog on <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/technorati.com');" href="http://technorati.com/">Technorati</a><br />
4. Subscribe by email/RSS. (2 extra)<br />
5. Follow on Twitter<a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/twitter.com');" href="http://twitter.com/erinlowmaster"> @erinlowmaster</a> &amp; Tweet (daily entries available)<br />
6. Email a friend about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>Tweet:</strong> (copy/paste)</h4>
<h4><strong>RT: </strong><strong>WIN 2 C.belly Belts, the hassle-free belts for kids, from @erinlowmaster (add url).</strong><strong> </strong></h4>
<h4><strong>This Giveaway is only open to U.S and Canada</strong></h4>
<h4><strong>Giveaway running till 02/27/10 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.</strong></h4>
<p><small>Disclaimer: I was sent two belts  for review from C. Belly Belts. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.</small></p>
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		<title>Slanket and Charm Factory Bracelet Winners!</title>
		<link>http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/02/slanket-and-charm-factory-bracelet-winners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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Winners all chosen with Random.org number generator.
#90  Anne Taylor is the winner of the Slanket Giveaway!
#85 Beth C. is the winner of the Charm Factory Heart Bracelet Giveaway!
( she chose the amethyst bracelet!)
Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address. NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Winners all chosen with Random.org number generator.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#90  Anne Taylor </strong>is the winner of the<a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/01/review-snuggle-up-with-a-slanket/"> Slanket Giveaway</a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#85 Beth C.</strong> is the winner of the <a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/01/the-charm-factory-review-and-giveaway/">Charm Factory Heart Bracelet Giveaway</a>!<br />
( she chose the amethyst bracelet!)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address. NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another winner will be chosen.</p>
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		<title>Flowerz in her Hair review and giveaway</title>
		<link>http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/02/flowerz-in-her-hair-review-and-giveaway/</link>
		<comments>http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/02/flowerz-in-her-hair-review-and-giveaway/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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My daughter, now 20 months old has finally agreed to let mommy apply clippies and bows into her hair. Lately, people kept asking me when my daughter was going to receive her first haircut but I wasn&#8217;t and still am not ready. Clips, bows, and headbands are the perfect solution in putting off that first [...]]]></description>
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</a>My daughter, now 20 months old has finally agreed to let mommy apply clippies and bows into her hair. Lately, people kept asking me when my daughter was going to receive her first haircut but I wasn&#8217;t and still am not ready. Clips, bows, and headbands are the perfect solution in putting off that first hair cut, easily holding long bangs to the side, and not to mention adding that extra something to whatever outfit your little princess may be wearing!</p>
<p>I have deeply grown to love <a href="http://flowerzinherhair.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Flowerz</strong> <strong>In</strong> <strong>Her</strong> <strong>Hair</strong>,</a> a fantastic hair and accessories boutique for girls of all ages. You&#8217;ll find clips in every color of the rainbow, both big and small at affordable prices.</p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100_6035.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9178" title="100_6035" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100_6035-247x300.jpg" alt="" width="173" height="210" /></a>I was given the opportunity to review several accessories from <a href="http://flowerzinherhair.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Flowerz</strong> <strong>In</strong> <strong>Her</strong> <strong>Hair</strong></a> and am not at all disappointed in the fine detail and loving touch put into each one. In the picture above, my daughter is wearing a large funky flower, which goes  great with blue jeans and a variety of  other outfits. Though the flower is quiet large, the hair clip hasn&#8217;t slipped out once and it can also be attached to an interchangeable headband.</p>
<p>The wonderful thing about  the flowers and bows found at Flowerz In Her Hair is that you can pick what type of  clip you&#8217;d like for it to be attached to, such as alligator, snap, and french . You can also contact them personally for all your custom order needs for example if you are trying to match a wedding theme or needing bows to support your favorite sports team!</p>
<p>**Valentines Day is right around the corner and there are a lot of fun accessories to choose from to make memorable photos. I recommend the bows and clips found on the <a href="http://www.flowerzinherhair.com/index_files/holiday.html">holiday</a> section at<a href="http://www.flowerzinherhair.com/index_files/holiday.html"> Flowerz in her Hair</a>! My daughter and I personally are  fans of the reverse heart bow (pictured on the right)!</p>
<p>I highly recommend visiting <a href="http://flowerzinherhair.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Flowerz</strong> <strong>In</strong> <strong>Her</strong> <strong>Hair</strong></a> for all your hair accessory needs! On all orders over 10.00, shipping is free. Also, with every order, you will receive a free clip holder, a must have for every girl who loves to collection such fun and funky accessories!<br />
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SPECIAL PROMO CODE: </strong>Use the code <strong>&#8220;connected&#8221;</strong> for 10% off any order, good till 03/15/2010</p>
<p><strong>Win it:</strong> <a href="http://flowerzinherhair.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Flowerz</strong> <strong>In</strong> <strong>Her</strong> <strong>Hair</strong></a> <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.charmfactory.com');" href="http://www.charmfactory.com/"></a>has offered one of my readers the opportunity to win a $25.00 gift certificate to their store!</p>
<p><strong>To Enter: </strong>Visit the<a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.charmfactory.com');" href="http://www.charmfactory.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=heart%20bracelet&amp;All=True"> </a><a href="http://flowerzinherhair.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Flowerz</strong> <strong>In</strong> <strong>Her</strong> <strong>Hair</strong></a><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.charmfactory.com');" href="http://www.charmfactory.com/"> </a>and let me know an item or two that you might get with the gift certificate if you win!</p>
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<p><strong>RT:</strong> Win a $25.00 GC to <strong>Flowerz</strong> <strong>In</strong> <strong>Her</strong> <strong>Hair 02/17</strong> @erinlowmaster (add url)</p>
<p>This Giveaway is only open to U.S and Canada</p>
<p>Giveaway running till 02/17/10 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.</p>
<h6>Disclaimer: I was sent several hair accessories  from <strong>Flowerz</strong> <strong>In</strong> <strong>Her</strong> <strong>Hair</strong> <strong>for review</strong> . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.</h6>
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		<title>January 2010 Winners!</title>
		<link>http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/01/january-2010-winners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address. NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another winner will be chosen.
Winner of Thyroid Awareness $25.00 gift card is is #42 Madonna
Winner of The Simple Green Set is #112 Snowflake07 (Audra)
Winner of [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address. NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another winner will be chosen.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Winner of <a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/01/thyroid-awareness-and-a-25-00-amazon-gift-card-giveaway/"><strong>Thyroid Awareness $25.00 gift card</strong></a> is is #42 Madonna</p>
<p>Winner of <a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/01/simple-green-review-and-giveaway/"><strong>The Simple Green Set</strong></a> is #112 Snowflake07 (Audra)</p>
<p>Winner of the<strong> <a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/01/quantum-health-products-review-and-giveaway/">Quantum Health products</a></strong> is #12 Stephanie LaPlante</p>
<p>Winner of the <a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/01/tropical-traditions-powdered-laundry-detergent-review-and-giveaway/"><strong>Tropical Tradition Laundry Detergent</strong></a> is # 182 Melissa W.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address. NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another winner will be chosen.</strong></p>
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		<title>Review &amp; Giveaway: Snuggle up with a Slanket!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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I&#8217;ve been a fan of The Slanket for awhile now. Why and what exactly is the Slanket, you ask? Basically, The Slanket is a very warm fleece blanket with sleeves! With The Slanket, I have the freedom to still move around without coming uncovered, as it is designed to keep my entire body warm and [...]]]></description>
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<p>I&#8217;ve been a fan of <a href="http://www.theslanket.com/">The Slanket</a> for awhile now. Why and what exactly is the Slanket, you ask? Basically, The Slanket is a very warm fleece blanket with sleeves! With The Slanket, I have the freedom to still move around without coming uncovered, as it is designed to keep my entire body warm and my hands free!</p>
<p>The Slanket is great because it&#8217;s pretty roomy and long enough that you don&#8217;t have to worry about becoming uncovered. I&#8217;ve been using mine throughout the cool fall and winter months everyday since I&#8217;ve received it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theslanket.com/">The Slanket</a> is available in several different sizes from single, double, travel, and those for kids! The Slanket also comes in plethora of colors and patterns for those who are much more subtle to those that have a bit of wild side!</p>
<p>My husband and I both have our own single Slankets but for those days when we want to watch movies together or enjoy some time playing the wii together, we snuggle up together into our Siamese Slanket! The siamese is double the size of a single Slanket and is available in two colors, Limoges (royal blue) and ruby wine (dark red).</p>
<p>Slanket loves people and that&#8217;s why they donate sells to some pretty great causes!  All blue Slankets will raise money for <a class="h2oafrica_link" href="http://www.h2oafrica.org/">H2O AFRICA</a>. Green, brown, and grey Slankets will help contribute to the <a class="nrdc_link" href="http://www.nrdc.org/">NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL</a>. The lavender, ruby wine, and apricot will accumulate funds for the <a class="brcf_link" href="http://www.bcrfcure.org/">BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION</a>! Isn&#8217;t that wonderful?</p>
<p>You can&#8217;t go wrong with keeping toasty and warm! Do you have a family member who has everything? I bet they don&#8217;t have a Slanket! These would make wonderfully warm and cozy gifts and I would highly recommend them for a Valentines gifts for your sweetie!<br />
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Slankets range in the following prices: The Slanket $34.99 (17 Colors), Siamese Slankets $44.99 (2 Colors), Travel Slanket $24.99 (4 Colors), and the New Slanket Kids $24.99 (9 Colors).<strong> </strong></em><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1464" title="1" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/1-300x157.jpg" alt="1" width="300" height="157" /></a></p>
<p><strong>How would y</strong><strong>ou like to win an adult size single  Slanket in any color of your choice?</strong></p>
<p><strong>To Enter: Visit Slanket.com and let me know what color Slanket you would choose if you won!<br />
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<p><strong>Extras:</strong></p>
<p>* Add me to your blogroll or add my button.(2 extra)<br />
* Blog it, link back to this post. (2 extra)<br />
* Favorite my blog on <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/technorati.com');" href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&amp;add=http://connected2christ.com/theblog">Technorati</a> (2 extra)<br />
* Follow on Twitter @erinlowmaster &amp; Tweet<br />
* Subscribe by email/RSS.</p>
<p>Non, bloggers &amp; bloggers alike…</p>
<p>* Email a friend about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)</p>
<p>Tweet: (copy/paste)</p>
<p><strong>Win a Slanket, your choice of color! @erinlowmaster </strong></p>
<p>This Giveaway is only open to U.S and Canada</p>
<p>Please leave separate comments for each additional entry, i.e.: if you blog about it leave 2 separate comments.</p>
<p>Giveaway running till February 7th, 2010 . Winner will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.</p>
<p><small>Disclaimer: I was given a Siamese and Single Slanket to review from Slanket. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.</small></p>
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		<title>Martin Luther King Day Winners!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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Winner for the Strawberry Monday $20.00 Gift Certificate is #10 Sylvia!
She said: I like the Girls Tinkerbell Disney Green Light Up [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address. NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another winner will be chosen.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Winner for the <a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2009/12/strawberry-monday-review-and-giveaway/"><strong>Strawberry Monday $20.00 Gift Certificate</strong></a> is #10 Sylvia!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">She said: <em>I like the Girls Tinkerbell Disney Green Light Up Top 6/6X S</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/01/march-on-the-day-my-brother-martin-changed-the-world-review-and-giveaway/"><strong>March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World  DVD</strong> </a>winner: #4 Carla Plum</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>She said: I would love to win this for my daughter!  cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com</em><strong><a title="Permanent Link to March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World review and giveaway" rel="bookmark" href="../2010/01/march-on-the-day-my-brother-martin-changed-the-world-review-and-giveaway/"></a></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to you all! Please reply back to the email I send with your full name and address. NO PO Boxes allowed! Winners have 48 hrs to contact me or another winner will be chosen.</strong></p>
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		<title>March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World review and giveaway (CLOSED)</title>
		<link>http://connected2christ.com/theblog/2010/01/march-on-the-day-my-brother-martin-changed-the-world-review-and-giveaway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:16:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MARCH ON! THE DAY MY BROTHER MARTIN CHANGED THE WORLD…AND MORE STORIES ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY &#8211; Scholastic DVD
Scholastic, January 12, 2010 


As America prepares to commemorate the birthday of our country’s most iconic civil rights leader and Black History Month, families can learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr. and other heroes of African [...]]]></description>
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Scholastic, January 12, 2010 </strong></p>
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<p><em>As America prepares to commemorate the birthday of our country’s most iconic civil rights leader and Black History Month, families can learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr. and other heroes of African American history in an entertaining and educational new Scholastic Storybook TreasuresTM DVD release. MARCH ON! THE DAY MY BROTHER MARTIN CHANGED THE WORLD…AND MORE STORIES ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY includes more than an hour of inspiring true stories.</em></p>
<p><em>The lead story, March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World, is a moving account of the day when Martin Luther King, Jr. presented his “I Have a Dream” speech to the world during the civil rights March on Washington in1963. The story is told by Dr. King’s sister, Dr. Christine King Ferris, with colorful animation of London Ladd’s illustrations. As a bonus, the DVD includes an interview with the author, Dr. King Ferris. As the American Library Association noted about the production, “Lynn Whitfield’s sensitive and stirring narration is enriched with audio clips of Mahalia Jackson’s powerful song, crowd noises, and clips from MLK’s speech. Music by Michael Bacon sets the tone for the film and seamlessly accommodates songs of the era.”</em></p>
<p><em>Three more historical tales follow King’s amazing, true-life story, each carefully adapted from award-winning children’s books: Martin’s Big Words (adapted from the book by Doreen Rapport, illustrated by Michael Collier), Rosa (written and narrated by Nikki Giovanni, illustrations by Michael Sporn), Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad (based on the book by Ellen Levine, illustrated by Kadir Nelson). Together the stories have won 15 awards, including the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children’s Video, Caldecott Honor Award, and selection as a American Library Association Notable Video. Celebrity narration by Whitfield, Michael Clark Duncan and others, plus engaging music, make these tales come to life for a new generation of Americans.</em></p>
<p><em>The SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES series hails from the vaults of Weston Woods Studios, world-renowned for their careful film and video adaptations of best-selling children’s storybooks. Librarians and teachers around the country have long been using these very same productions, created by Weston Woods Studios with authors and illustrators, to enhance their students’ pre-reading experiences. Founded more than 50 years ago, and now a division of Scholastic, Weston Woods continues to produce top-notch video storytelling. SCHOLASTIC  STORYBOOK TREASURES collects and presents these productions for the home marketplace and has, since its launch in 2003, become a top award-winning home video franchise for children.</em></p>
<p><strong>My Thoughts&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>Thanks to Beth  Blenz-Clucas of  Foundry Communications and Scholastic, I received  <em><strong>MARCH ON! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World &#8230; and more stories about African American History</strong></em> from Scholastic Storybook Treasures collection.</p>
<p>This DVD features four stories featuring great leaders in African American history such as those about Martin Luther, Rosa Parks, and several others. You&#8217;ll find that each of the stories are narroated by Lynn Whitefield and Michael Clarke Duncan to name just a few.  Like the other DVD&#8217;s in the Scholastic Treasury series, this one also offers a read a long option of which I believe is a must in helping your children follow along. The illustrations bring these great moments to life and the added interviews by  Christine King Farris and Ellen Levine  speaks revelations into educating our children of such great leaders.</p>
<p>Teachers or homeschool parents can check out the <a href="http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/westonwoods/catalog/product.asp?cid=2267">Media Center</a> to download <a href="http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/media.jsp?id=3248816001">video clips</a> and study guides(<a href="http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/westonwoods/study_guides/MarchOnSG.pdf">PDF</a>) for <a href="http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/westonwoods/catalog/product.asp?cid=852">MARCH ON!</a> The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World from Stories of People Who Changed America.<br />
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<h6>Disclaimer: I was sent <em><strong>MARCH ON! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World &#8230; and more stories about African American History</strong></em> <strong> for review</strong> from Beth  Blenz-Clucas of  Foundry Communications and Scholastic . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.</h6>
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