Help Joplin Here - Bloggers For Joplin

Sippy Cup Mom is accepting 6 spots at $25 each.

The Maven of Social Media is accepting 6 spots at $25 each.

Miracle Momas is accepting 2 spots at $35 each.?

Mommy PR is accepting 2 spots at $25 each.

Motherhood Unadorned is accepting 4 spots at $25 each.

Girl Gone Mom is accepting 5 spots at $25 each.

Crazy about My Baybah is accepting 6 spots at $25 each.

{Not Quite} Susie Homemaker is accepting 3 spots at $25 each.

Family and Life in Las Vegas is accepting 6 spots at $25 each.

Fun Finds For Families is accepting 6 spots at $25 each.

A Creation of Miracles is accepting 10 spots at $25 each. (Get the month of July free!)

Family Friendly Frugality is accepting 8 spots at $25 each. (ALL SPOTS FILLED)

The Reynolds Mom is accepting 4 spots at $25 each.

Sarah’s Deals is accepting $75 each for her 350×250 banner and her skyscraper. She is also accepting spots at $25 each.

Taming Insanity is accepting 6 spots at $20 each.

The Scoop on Poop is accepting 4 small spots at $15 each and 2 large spots for $50 each.

Three P’s in a Pod is accepting unlimited spots at $15 each.

Life Below Zero is accepting unlimited spots at $15 each.

The Magic Farmouse is accepting 3 spots at $15 each. (She can design your ad for free if needed)

Kate n’ Kaboodle is accepting unlimited spots at $10 each.

See K Read is accepting 4 spots at $10 each.

My Crafty Life is accepting 2 spots at $10 each and is offering a top banner for $25.

StL Baseball App is accepting 4 spots at $10 each.

The Turnip Farmer is accepting 6 spots at $10 each. She will also be matching each donation!

Night Owls Perch is accepting 10 spots at $10 each.

Purple Baby Brigade is accepting 10 spots at $10 each.

Meil et Lait is accepting 8 spots for $10 each (or $25 for three months). She has 6-125x125, 1-468x60 and 1-120x600 ads available.


Tara of A Creation of Miracles is also looking to donate $300 for 3 families that are now homeless. These families work with her father. She is looking for $100 for each family.

You can visit her blog on more information and to donate to help these specific families!

A Special Wish for a Special Mom - Mothers Day Freebies

Mother's Day--Free Cup or Cone of Frozen Yogurt at TCBY on Mother's Day

Mother's Day--Free 10-pc Wings to Mothers at Hooters for Mother's Day

Mother's Day--Free Kare Bear at Value City Furniture ( Printable Coupon )

Mother's Day--Free Mother's Day Brunch and Dessert Recipes eCookbook

Travel Guides Free--Free Travel Guides and Maps to Hundreds of Places

Ready for Zero--Free Lockdown Stickers for Credit Cards for Tweeters

Power Pill Extreme Energy--Free sample of Power Pill Extreme Energy

4GB USB Flash--Free 4GB USB Flash from A5 Recordings ( to first 15,000 )

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GEMVARA Twitter Party - Two $1400 Necklaces Up for Grabs, 4/20

GEMVARA TWITTER PARTY

You will not believe the two new prizes for the Gemvara Twitter party this Wednesday, April 20 from 6 - 8 PM EST! In addition to...

• 8 $75 gift cards to Gemvara and
• 2 $200 gift cards to Gemvara

...now you can win a $1400 Round Blue Topaz 14K White Gold Necklace with Diamond. We're giving away TWO of them provided 70 or more of you RSVP to attend. Please go sign up now and then tell all your wonderful friends to join us, too!

Mother's Day is coming up soon so I wanted this party to be BIG! I'm so excited Gemvara agreed to bigger prizes! I hope you join us. And, if you could tweet a great big THANK YOU to @Gemvara I would be really appreciative.

Also, to win a $200 gift card to Gemvara you can customize a piece and share it with Gemvara on their Facebook page and on Twitter. Click here to learn all the details. Two winners of the customization giveaway will be announced on Wednesday at the Twitter party as well, so go customize!!

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Giveaway - Pemmican Beef Jerky - One Bag For You plus One for a Soldier, ends 4/19

You can cook with beef Jerky!
Here is a recipe:

Stuffed Cheddar and Jerky Jalapenos

Wear plastic gloves for both preparation steps in this recipe

24 fresh jalapenos (hot or mild) (any type of peppers will do)
-cut off tops of the jalapenos and de-seed, roll in olive oil and roast in the oven at 400 for approximately 15 minutes or until jalepeno has collapsed.
Let cool

Mixture
4 oz. Very finely chopped beef jerky (jerky may need to be softened in a little boiling water prior to chopping)
1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar, firmly packed
2 table fresh chopped garlic
2 table fresh chopped cilantro
2 tea cumin
2 tea smoked sweet paprika
if you soften the jerky with hot water do not let cool or as an alternative, after chopping, heat in a microwave slightly before
mashing with the shredded cheddar and remaining ingredients
Let mixture cool in the refrigerator until firm
With gloves on stuff mixture into roasted jalapenos, leaving a little mounded out at the top, refridgerate until being served.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

How to get 2 bags:

1. Winner will receive a coupon for one free bag of Beef Jerky. Pemmican gave some of these away and they were almost instantly gone. If you missed out, here is your chance to get one.
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2. Redeem the coupon May 1st thru July 4th and Pemmican will donate one bag to a soldier!
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3. Make sure you register free here www.YouBuyWeBuyPemmican.com , then You can get a years worth of BOGO's up to 24 free bags!
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Winner gets this coupon from me, free by mail:
Free Pemmican Beef Jerky, up to $5.99.
You have plenty of time to use this coupon! It's good til December 12, 2012

HOW TO ENTER
all my giveaways are held on Listia
1. use this link to join free, you will 550 free credits which you can
use to trade for all sorts of free items and you'll see lots of items with free shipping!
2. Then use this link to trade your credits for the coupon

I post all my giveaways on Listia now, it's free to hold them and no hassle
for me or the winners.

Free Garden Seeds - Plant a Row for the Hungry

An estimated 30 million Americans, including elderly people and children, go to bed hungry each night or not knowing when their next meal will be. The Garden Writers Association, oldest and largest association of professional garden communicators, hopes to reduce the problem without government programs, tax dollars or red tape.

The staff at Ed Hume Seeds wants to do their part, too. Fill out this form to get a free packet of vegetable seeds. Remember to fill out the form completely and accurately so that we know where to send the seeds.

Most gardeners harvest more than they consume. So here's your chance to help local soup kitchens or food banks. If you are not sure where to donate your excess fruits and vegetables, you can call "Second Harvest" at (206)545-6600 and they will refer you to a qualified relief organization.

NOTE: You can also get free garden seeds, all you need, at Listia 100% free, no credit card to join, no hassle, no catch. You get enough credits when you join to get lots of seeds - I got 18 packs and a digital camera!
Most people start with 450 credits, but this invitation gives you 550 to get more when you start. I'm already in and you can get started by clicking this special link: http://www.listia.com/signup/325144

Rayovac - Coupons, Sweepstakes and Review Opportunity

Maid Service for a Year!
Everyone knows that moms are the power behind everyday life, and Mother's Day is the time to show our appreciation for everything they do. Flowers are great, but Rayovac's Mother's Day Giveaway offers the chance at the greatest gift of all—more time! That's what you could get with free maid service for a year!

Give mom a break from those daily chores and she'll have more time for fun and freedom, all year long. With the chance at a year's worth of free cleaning, Rayovac's Mother's Day Giveaway is the perfect way to show your mom how much you care… and if you want to enter yourself, go ahead! You deserve it! Enter Now!

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Coupons!

$1 off Alkaline
$3 off Rechargeables
$1 off 9V Lithium
$1 off Hearing Aid Batteries

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Rayovac Power Bloggers

Each year Rayovac sponsors 10 bloggers as part of the Rayovac Power Blogger Team. These bloggers are using batteries and the power of Rayovac in nearly every aspect of their lives. Follow them as they share their passions with their friends and family. It is clear that they proudly support the battery that powers their lives with reviews and recommendations that are always honest and true. Opinions expressed are their own. If you have a blog and are interested in product reviews feel free to contact us.

Win a Trip for 2 to Montana - Travel Channel

We used to travel through Montana when my
Hubby was Trucking. There are wild strawberries along the roads! This would be an awesome trip to win.
















































Win a Trip for 2 to Montana
Travel Channel and the Montana Office of Tourism are giving away an amazing trip. Our winner and a guest will choose between a winter adventure or a summer getaway to either Glacier National Park or Yellowstone National Park. Winners will fly round-trip to Montana where they'll enjoy 3 nights' hotel accommodations, rental car, day trips and park passes.

Enter now for a chance to win »

Casting Calls for OWN, Want to be on TV?

Want to be part of the OWN experience? Check out the opportunities below to see if any - or many - apply to you.
Then click on the link to learn more... and answer the call!

Ask Dr. Phil your ULTIMATE question!

Ask Suze Orman your ULTIMATE question!

Ask Dr. Oz your ULTIMATE question!

Were you or a loved one a victim of a violent crime?

Do you have an idea for Lisa Ling?

Are you searching for someone special?

Are you a homeowner overwhelmed with clutter?

Are you or your partner having trouble "In the Bedroom"?

Have you ever been involved in an affair?

Watch Lifetime Original Movies and LMN Originals online free

You can watch LMN Movies right on my blog!
Look up at the white menu and watch them there.

Watch Lifetime Original Movies and LMN Originals online now for free. Come back each week for your favorite full movies like The Pregnancy Pact, Prayers for Bobby, Coco Chanel and Lifetime Classics from Nora Roberts!

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  Watch the full movie "Confessions of an American Bride," starring Shannon Elizabeth and Eddie McClintock. When Samantha and Ben decide to wed, they quickly discover that fairy-tale weddings are a fantasy.
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  Watch the full movie "To Have and to Hold," starring Justine Bateman and Sebastian Spence. When Tom ends his scandalous affair with bad girl, Lisa, her plans for revenge spiral out of control.
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  Watch the full LMN Original movie "Bringing Ashley Home," starring A.J. Cook and Jennifer Morrison. After years of searching for her troubled sister, Ashley, Libba Phillips creates an organization called "Outpost for Hope" to help locate missing adults.
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  Watch the full movie "Intimate Stranger," starring Kari Matchett and Peter Outerbridge. Inspired by a true story, it's a chilling tale of obsession and one woman's refusal to succumb to the aggressions of a disturbed man who wouldn't take no for an answer.
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  Watch the full movie "False Pretenses." Diane is obsessed with getting even with the con man who ruined her life. This criminal swindled her out of all her cash, and as a result, Diane's husband committed suicide. Now she is dead-set on revenge.
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  Watch the full movie "Lies My Mother Told Me." A sexy con woman takes her daughter along as she runs from the law, scamming everyone she meets.
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closed -RECARO Twitter Party - Join us TONIGHT for a chance to win!

Don't forget to join us tonight at 8 p.m. EST for the #RECARO twitter party! We'll be giving away 5 child seats, each valued at more than $250!

As Moms, there's one thing we won't compromise on and that's our child's safety. And since we spend so much time on the go, car safety is a huge part of our everyday lives. So when you're looking for a child seat, why not turn to the company that has designed seats for the world's most prestigious automobiles and race cars for more than 100 years?

We're excited to introduce you to a company that is an internationally recognized leader in seating safety, ergonomics, comfort and style.

Join us for a fun and fact-filled twitter party, sponsored by RECARO!

RECARO Twitter Party

Date: TODAY, March 29^th

Time: 8 p.m.- 9 p.m. EST

Location: #RECARO

Host: @MomTalkRadio (Maria Bailey, Founder of MomSelect)

When designing their ProSERIES child seats, RECARO simply took everything they know about seating safety and miniaturized it. The ProSERIES collection incorporates comfort and safety features such as premium Side Impact Protection, EPS energy absorbing foam and RECARO's own seat structure design to provide a safe, stylish and comfortable ride for your little one.

RECARO is a brand that is committed to educating moms, which is why they're holding an interactive twitter party to share some tips on child seat safety. Along with safety, fun is also high on their priority list, which is why this party will feature some awesome prizes and giveaways!

The first giveaway starts right now! Enter to win an incredible pre-party prize, a RECARO child seat, by:

• Clicking HERE to RSVP
• Tweeting out the details of the party between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the day of the party

Be sure to follow @ResourcefulMom and @MomSelectAmy throughout the evening for updates, prize information and contest details.

Feel free to contact Amy@bsmmedia.com with any questions.

Warm Regards,

Your Friends at RECARO and MomSelect

If you are interested in participating in future MomSelect sponsored events and programs, register at MomSelect.com!

Mini Pumpkins for Food and Crafts

Pumpkins are a gift from Native American Indians
who considered squash to be an important staple.
Mini Pumpkins are actually a little squash with
great pumpkin flavor without the stringiness of pumpkins.

You can eat them or make edible crafts
that will delight your children.

Mini-pumpkins require lots of sunshine, plenty of water and enough elbow room to provide good air circulation. I use them in the Kids Garden.

Wild Rice Stuffed Mini Pumpkins
Serves 4
Tender young pumpkin stuffed with wild rice and cranberries makes for a fun and tasty dish. Serve as a light lunch or with an entrée.
Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
3 to 4 cups water
4 mini pumpkins
Juice of 1 orange
2 teaspoons honey
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon chopped mint
Method
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a small sauce pan, add wild rice and fill with enough water to cover and allow room to boil like cooking pasta. Bring to a boil and then simmer for approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Rice is done when it starts to "pop" the grain.
While rice cooks, cut tops off pumpkins. Using a large spoon, scoop out seeds and strings. Place pumpkins upside down in a pan with 1/3 inch of water. Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully turn pumpkins upright and return to oven until flesh is tender when pierced with a fork, about 5 to 10 more minutes.
When rice is cooked, pour into a colander and rinse with cold water. Place the rice in a medium size bowl.
Juice orange and add honey, mixing together. Pour over rice. Add salt and pepper, and stir well. Stir in cranberries, pecans, orange zest and mint. Adjust seasonings if needed. Stuff rice into pumpkins and serve.
Nutrition
Per Serving (174g-wt.): 170 calories (30 from fat), 3g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 5g protein, 35g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium