Contest Round-Up – 8/16/08

Don’t forget to check out my Contests page during the week for even more great giveaways!

Here is this week’s Contest Round-Up:

Here at Just a mom’s take on things…, I am giving away a copy of the Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD (enter by August 16th at 11:59 pm EST).

SITES HOSTING MULTIPLE GIVEAWAYS:

Over at Bloggy Giveaways you could win one custom designed card of your choice (to be used by the end of the year) from Announcements to Ponder (enter by August 16th), one of three $25 gift certificates from Little Ones Baby Gifts (enter by August 17th), a $40 gift certificate from Creative Side Bows (enter by August 18th), or one of fifteen cases of Primo water (enter by August 19th).

Over at 5 Minutes For Mom you could win a prize package (includes the book The Manual for Motherhood, edited by Christine Fugate, a tiara and tote bag), or you could win an AT&T SL82218 DECT 6.0 Digital Dual Handset Cordless Telephone with Answering System and Caller ID (enter by August 16th), one of two copies of the The Transformers Cybertron – The Ultimate Collection DVD (open only to Canadians – enter by August 22nd), one of two $50 gift certificates from Stop and Shop or Giant Foods (enter by August 29th), a Motorola H680 Hands-Free Headset, T305 Hands-Free Car Speakerphone and a Mobile Phone Tools CD (enter by August 30th), or a Skipping Hippos Poncho (enter by August 30th).

And here’s a special giveaway – for someone who truly deserves and needs this prize. You can nominate someone (including yourself) for a chance to win a HP Pavilion dv5t Entertainment Notebook PC and HP Photosmart C4480 All-in-One Printer before August 27th.

At 5 Minutes For Books you could win one of two minusbags totes (enter by August 20th), a copy of the book The Animal Boogie from Barefoot Books (enter before August 20th), the first three books in the new Bone comic book series, a 12 inch plush character and a Bone action figure (four runners up will receive volume one: Out from Boneville – enter by August 27th), or one of two copies of the cookbook Real Food for Healthy Kids: 200+ Easy, Wholesome Recipes (enter by August 27th).

Check out An Island Life and Island Review for Kailani’s giveaways this week! You could win a Precious Moments “Birthday Wishes with Hugs and Kisses” figurine (enter by midnight on August 16th), a copy of the Handy Manny: Manny’s Pet Roundup DVD (enter by midnight on August 18th), a set of letters (one name) in the style of the winners choice from Ardent Garden (enter by midnight on August 20th), a customized bracelet in your choice of colors from Off The Beaten Path (enter by midnight on August 21st), or a Beatnik Bracelet from Twisted Silver (enter by midnight on August 22nd).

Metropolitan Mama is on a break – I will add in new contests are they are announced. And stop by to wish Stephanie congratulations!

And here’s a big contest – one of the biggest that I’ve seen! You could win a vacation for you and one other person, on an all-expenses-paid three-night, four-day cruise to the Caribbean (airfare is included, from your hometown to Miami). Stephanie has teamed up with Protect-A-Bed to offer this great giveaway to one very lucky winner – and several smaller giveaways for Protect-A-Bed products as well, during every week and month that the contest runs. There are 3 ways to enter – make sure you do so before September 1st (for the grand prize giveaway).

Over at Seven Dogs and A Baby you could win a copy of the of Clash of the Cavemen DVD (enter by August 31st at midnight), a Fagus Wooden Mini Truck from Ebeanstalk (enter by August 31st at midnight), one of two blue Camelbak Better bottles (enter by August 31st at midnight), a pair of pink children’s earrings from Moon River Pearls (enter by August 31st at midnight), a copy of the book Nana Star and the Moonman (enter by August 31st at midnight), one of two Dapple gift packs (enter by August 31st at midnight), one of five copies of the Dexter – The Complete Second Season DVD (enter by August 31st at midnight), one of two copies of the Smart People DVD (enter by August 31st at midnight), one of three copies of the Southpark the Complete Eleventh Season DVD (enter by August 31st at midnight), a pair of socks from Nix Socks (enter by August 31st at midnight), one of three copies of the Kenny Vs Spenny Uncensored Volume One DVD (enter by August 31st at midnight), one of three copies of the Back at the Barnyard : When No One’s Looking DVD (enter by August 31st at midnight), a little gift bag of Sum-bo-shine products (enter by August 31st at midnight), or a pair of Isabooties in your choice of styles/colors/size (enter by August 31st at midnight).

The Opinionated Parent is giving away a copy of the NAP26™ CD (enter by noon MST on August 18th), a Baby/Kidz Banz sunglasses & hat combo (enter by noon MST on August 19th), a value statement tee from When I Grow Up (enter by noon MST on August 20th), an assorted 5-pack of hair clips from Ladybugs and Lullabies (enter by noon MST on August 21st), and a few 5 oz. packages of ground flax (enter by noon MST on August 22nd).

Over at superdumb supervillain you could win one of six sets of Letter Ice and Number Ice trays from Sillycone (enter by August 20th), a BeLight diaper bag from Ju-Ju-Be (enter by August 20th), a Clothespins! game from Briarpatch (enter by August 27th), or a set of big guy/little guy ties from My Favorite Pal (enter by August 27th).

It’s official – MomDot has launched! And here are the current giveaways from their launch party… You could win a customized stamp from Blooming Babies (enter by August 16th), a handpainted clipboard in chocolate brown and pink~trendy colors from Blessings and Bows (enter by August 16th), a $25 gift certificate from NMC toys (enter by August 16th), a custom-made tutu dress from SassyCakes Boutique (enter by the end of the week), one of two customized key fobs from muraldevotee’s Etsy Shop (enter by August 19th), a 2008 Bumbleride Flyer Stroller from Stroller Mama (enter by August 31st), or a necklace every week from The Charming Lamb (enter weekly until the end of August).

Over at MomReviews you could win a prize package (includes A MARC JACOBS wallet, a $25 Gift Card to Barney’s, a $15 Gift Card to Pinkberry, and a $15 Gift Card to iTunes, courtesy of SOAPnet – enter by August 18th at 11:59 pm EST), a $100 gas card, courtesy of SuggestionBox.com (enter by August 23rd at 9:00 am EST), or a free download of the computer game Clicktoy-The Meadow (enter by August 25th at 9:00 am EST).

Help celebrate the launch of Shake The Salt – there are lots of great contests to enter! Currently you could win a black tote bag with lots of goodies (includes perfume, makeup, shampoo & conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, face cleanser, and many, many more items – click here to enter), a Fierce toddler t-shirt from Happy Panda Baby Boutique (click here to enter), a copy of the book Three Steps To Time Management For The Stay At Home Mom from the 1-2-3… Get Organized mini-book series by Beverly Coggins (click here to enter), one of two copies of Reba’s CD, Love Revival (click here to enter), the full line of Huggies Cleanteam products (includes Henry Hippo Hand Soap, Freddy Flamingo Flushable Moist Wipes, Carley Crab Cleansing Cloths, Sammy Snake Shampoo, Billy Bison Bath Wash, Daphne Dolphin Detangler, and Wally Whale Washcloths – click here to enter), a Huggies Little Swimmers Summer Kit (includes beach ball, shovel, sandbox rake, 2 types of sunblock (lotion and spray on) in SPF 50, Sun Sensors, and Huggies Little Swimmers disposable swim pants – click here to enter), coupons for Similac baby formula (click here to enter), copies of the books “Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten” and “Let’s Get Ready For First Grade” by Stacey Kannenberg, courtesy of Cedar Valley Publishing (click here to enter), a travel size blankie from Tres Couture (click here to enter), a set of Victoria’s Secret Lip Candy Lipgloss (click here to enter), a $30 gift certifcate from Wall Candy (click here to enter), a custom piece of jewelery from The Vintage Pearl’s Etsy Shop (click here to enter), a Lincoln Logs Frontier Sheriff’s Office, courtesy of Busy Mommy (click here to enter), a 6×12 sign from Doodle Design Shop (click here to enter), a $15 gift certificate from PB&J Celebrations (click here to enter), your choice of blog designs at SNS Blog Design (click here to enter), one of two choices from the scarves, pocket squares, or ties categories at Belisi.com (click here to enter), a $35 gift certificate from La Dee Dah Art (click here to enter), or a gift set (includes three gingham button magnets in a tin and 2 matching clippies) from Kiss My Style (click here to enter). You have until August 25th at 11:59 pm EST to enter all of these giveaways.

LI Kids is giving away three copies of the Phineas and Ferb: The Fast and the Phineas DVD (enter by August 20th at 11:59 pm EST), three copies of the Wizards of Waverly Place – Wizard School DVD (enter by August 21st at 11:59 pm EST), three copies of the Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best Of Both Worlds 3-D Concert Movie DVD (enter by August 23rd at 11:59 pm EST), five copies of the Play With Me Sesame: Furry, Fun and Healthy Too DVD (enter by August 24th at 11:59 pm EST), three copies of the Camp Rock: Extended Rock Star Edition DVD (enter by August 25th at 11:59 pm EST), five copies of the Care Bears Care-A-Lot DVD (enter by August 27th at 11:59 pm EST), three StudyJams! Karaoke CDs and a $25 Gift Certificate to Scholastic Online (enter by August 27th at 11:59 pm EST), and three copies of The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning DVD (enter by August 30th at Collection 11:59 pm EST).

Over at The Giveaway you could win your choice of any ring from Catherinette Rings valued at $28 and under (enter by August 16th at 11:59 pm PST), either a Celery Stripe Trash Can or organic cream sleeper and an organic chocolate onesie from Bratt Deco (enter by August 17th at 11:59 pm PST), your choice of any Happy Hobo Handbag Purse from StylishMomHipBaby (enter by August 19th at 11:59 pm PST), a Feeding Set from Mini Me BabyGear (includes one Dwink Box, one Sip and Snack, one Breastfeeding Buddy, one Snack Trap, and one Perfect Feeder – enter by August 20th at 11:59 pm PST), a set of Cat Toys from Casbah Kitten (enter by August 20th at 11:59 pm PST), your choice of any pair of Rileyroos (enter by August 21st at 11:59 pm PST), your choice of any two 8″x10″ Prints from Cici Art Factory (enter by August 22nd at 11:59 pm PST), a customized sterling silver Circle of Love Necklace from Heart on Your Wrist (enter by August 25th at 11:59 pm PST), or a UV Detectable Turner Tag by Sunthings Charming (enter by August 25th at 11:59 pm PST).

Check out Parent Reviewers – you could win a $25 gift certificate from Sew Cute (enter by August 31st), or a See Me Read Kit – Complete (enter by August 31st).

Classy Mommy is giving away a copy of the Backyardigans Mighty Match-Up DVD (enter daily by August 18th), three copies of the Smart People DVD (enter daily by August 19th), and two pairs of Pediped originals shoes (enter daily by August 21st).

A Bookworm(Mom)’s Diary is giving away two copies of the Veggie Tales: Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue DVD (enter by August 18th at midnight CST), and a copy of the Disney Little Einsteins – Flight of the Instrument Fairies DVD (enter by August 25th at midnight CST).

sassyfrazz is giving away a Clothespins! game from Briarpatch (enter by 7:00 pm CST on August 25th), and a Preserve toothbrush (enter by 7:00 pm CST on August 25th).

An Ordinary Life is giving away a copy each of the Phineas and Ferb: The Fast and The Phineas DVD and the Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School DVD (enter soon – no deadline given), a Precious Moments Birthday Wishes With Hugs And Kisses figurine (enter by August 17th), a hemp collar from Paw Luxury (enter by August 18th), two copies of the Hannah Montana / Miley Cyrus – Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour DVD (enter by August 19th), three WedgEZ outlet plug removers (enter by August 22nd), a Clothespins! Game from Briarpatch (enter by August 22nd), two copies of the Camp Rock DVD (enter by August 23rd), a BeLight diaper bag from Ju-Ju-Be (enter by August 27th), a baby gown and knitted hat from Earth-Tots (enter by August 27th), and a gift basket that contains The Baby Bunch, boogaloo, Brain Candy DVD Set, and a diaper bag (enter by September 1st).

Amanda is giving away a copy of Idina Menzel‘s new I Stand CD and an Idina Menzel tote (enter by August 20th), a copy of the Total Body Calorie Blast DVD from Tracey Mallett (enter by August 20th), five copies of the Care Bears: Care-A-Lot Collection 2-DVD set (enter by August 21st), a cape from Panjo Kids (enter by August 22nd), coupons for free Dole fruit bowls for a month (enter by August 22nd), five packs of Crest Whitestrips (enter by August 23rd), two copies of the Camp Rock DVD and two copies of the Hannah Montana / Miley Cyrus – Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour DVD (four winners total – enter by August 24th), and a tee from Jellybean Apparel (enter by August 27th).

3P’s Mama Says is giving away a copy of the of Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD (enter by August 19th at 11:59 pm CST), and a copy of the book The Daughter-in-Law Rules: 101 Surefire Ways to Manage (and Make Friends with) Your Mother-In-Law! by Sally Shields (enter by August 22nd at 11:59 pm CST).

And over on her Three P’s in a Pod site you could win an ‘I Love China’ child-size t-shirt and Olympic Friendlies Pin – enter by August 24th at 11:59 pm CST.

What’s That Smell? is giving away a Career Makeover (Job Search Strategy Audit & Action Plan) and four copies of the e-book The Savvy Jobseeker’s Guide & Workbook: Five Steps to a Simply Successful Job Search from The Job Search Strategy Lab (enter by August 25th at noon Central time), and a personalized gift set from The Whimsical Stork (enter by August 26th at noon Central time).

And help Kim out by suggesting possible sponsors for her sister’s virtual baby shower – and you could win a $10 Starbucks gift card! Enter as many times as you like before August 20th at noon Central time.

Over at Chic Shopper Chick you could win a copy of the book Note to Self by Samara O’Shea (enter by 11:59 pm CST on August 20th), one of three sets of Kids Lunchbox Cards (enter by 11:59 pm CST on August 22nd), or a Micralite Fastfold stroller (enter by 11:59 pm CST on August 29th).

A Daycare Life is giving away a shirt of your choice (up to $18) from From *me Tee (enter by August 21st at 11:59 pm), an Ultimate Back-to-School Combo from Mabel’s Labels (enter by August 24th), and a Flo from Boon (enter by August 26th at 11:59 pm).

Momma In Flip Flops2 is giving away a $30 gift certificate from Wild Dill (enter by the morning of August 18th), two bibs in your choice of color and style from ive DaBibs (enter by the morning of August 20th), and a Cordura StudyHaul Backpack in red from Lands End (enter by the morning of August 22nd).

Life is like Champagne is giving away a pair of shoes of your choice in either the See Kai Run Collection or the Smaller Collection (enter by August 22nd at midnight), and a print of your choice from Krisblues (enter by August 24th at midnight).

Mommy Goggles is giving away two sets of Safety Caps (enter by August 16th), and a Secure2Me Baby Blanket (enter by August 24th).

The August giveaway over at Everything Moms is for a $20 Amazon gift card (enter here), or you could win one of her fabulously cute baby bracelets at her Sher’s Wares online store (enter here). And she’s running a monthly giveaway over at her new site, Posh Doggie Necklaces, as well – check it out!

Mamanista is giving away a Doodlebugz Crayon Purse from Princess Linens (enter by August 19th at 11:59 pm EST), a BusyBodyBook (enter by August 20th at 11:59 pm EST), a $200 gift certificate from Signature by Levi Strauss & Co (enter by August 21st at 11:59 pm EST), a tee or onesie from Sandbox Threads (enter by August 21st at 11:59 pm EST), a personalized toddler/school backpack and lunch bag, courtesy of Skimbaco (enter by August 25th), and two pairs of maternity jeans and two maternity tops from Boob Maternity & Nursing Wear (enter by August 28th at 11:59 pm EST).

SITES HOSTING A SINGLE GIVEAWAY:

Check out Mommies United – you could win a gift basket that includes a V-Tech VMotion, Kraft Bagel-fuls, Gift check for Starbucks new beverage Vivanno, Burger King Crown Cards and Kids Meal Crayola back-to-school toys, and Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps and Potato Crisps. Enter by August 16th.

So a Blonde Walks Into a Review is giving away a $25 gift certificate from Build-A-Bear – enter by August 16th at 11:59 pm EST.

It’s time for the August Write-Away Contest over at Scribbit! This month’s theme is “First Kiss” and you could win a $15 gift certificate from Starbucks. Enter by August 17th.

It’s time for “Back To School Giveaway With Gymboree“!  Love Shak, Baby is giving away two $250 gift certificates from Gymboree – enter by August 17th.

Close To Home is giving away a copy of the book The Yummy Mummy Manifesto by Anna Johnson, Basq Resilient Body & Citrus Sugar Body Polish, a $50 Lands’ End gift card, 10 cases of Primo water, and a Nap26 – enter by August 18th.

Froggy Reviews is giving away a Thermal Tote from Thirty-One (enter by August 18th).

Now Entering Momville is giving away a “Rock N’ Rule” tee and a “Grateful Mom” tee from Promom Couture – enter by August 18th.

Fun and Free Giveaways is giving away a personalized lunch box from Whateverz – enter by midnight on August 18th.

A Mom in Red High Heels is giving away a gift certificate entitling the winner to a free one hour personal shopping consultation from Equilibrium Design and Consulting – enter by midnight on August 18th.

Over at Savvy Housewife you could win an organic designer reusable tote from SKN – enter by August 18th at midnight.

Over at Mama Loves Giveaways you could win a Carnival Bloom medium size Wet Happened? wet bag (enter by 5:00 pm EST on August 19th).

Angie from Good for the Kids is giving away a $40 gift certificate to her store – enter by August 19th at 11:59 pm EST.

I’m no supermom is giving away a square names on a chain with love necklace from The Vintage Pearl – enter by August 19th at 11:59 pm.

From Lipstick To Crayons is giving away the tee of your choice from StartaFoodFight.com – enter by August 19th at 11:59 pm Central time.

Hip Mama’s Place is giving away a full-sized bottle of Body Buff, Tummy Rub Butter, and See-No-Scar Solution from Mama Mio – enter by August 19th at midnight CST.

Over at Hormone-colored Days you could win a Lands’ End Multitask Backpack filled with five PakNaks, a Megan McDonald library (consisting of Judy Moody, Judy Moody Goes to College *new*, Stink, and the Sisters Club) from Candlewick Press, and three coupons for any Boca Meatless product up to $3.99. Enter by midnight CST on August 19th.

The Write Gal is giving away a prize package (includes a set of 10 eco-friendly graphite pencils, a set of 10 colored smencils, and your choice of design of a 6×9 Ecojot Recycled Sketchbook from Stubby Pencil Studio – enter by August 20th.

From Dates To Diapers is giving away a personalized childrens book from Custom Made for Kids – enter by August 20th at 9:00 pm PST.

Check out A Daily Dose of Toni – it’s her 200th post giveaway! You could win a $25 gift card of your choice – enter by August 21st.

This Full House Reviews is giving away a WrapMaster Aluminum Foil & Plastic Wrap Dispenser Combo Pack (enter by 5:00 pm on August 21st).

Momsational is giving away a black Blackberry Skin for your Blackberry or Smartphone – enter by midnight PST on August 21st.

Over at My Family Loves It you could win a pair of shoes from See Kai Run (enter by August 21st).

Chefdruck Musings is giving away a 6-month membership to Sittercity – enter by August 22nd.

Tara’s view of the world is giving away the three books of The Drama Queen series (Catch a Rising Star, You Had Me at Good-bye, and That’s (not exactly) Amore) by Tracey Bateman – enter by August 22nd.

MumsTheWurd is giving away a set of  Wall Candy – enter by August 22nd at 10:00 pm CST.

Sassy Mama Bear Reads… is giving away a copy of the book The Questory of Root Karbunkulus by Kamilla Reid – enter by midnight on August 27th.

Get A Grip, Mom! is giving away a box of make-up (includes one LipFinity Lipstick in color 016 – Glowing, one ColorGenius Mineral blush in color 100 – Roses, one Color Genius Blush Brush, andone Lash Perfection Volume Couture Mascara in 801 – Rich Black) from Max Factor – enter by 11:59 pm Pacific time on August 30th.

Audrey’s Spot for Recipe Tips & Hints is giving away two Tupperware FridgeSmart containers – enter by August 31st at 11:59 pm Pacific time.

Check out Moomettesgram’s Musings – you could win a Hartstrings Baby Prep Nautical Sailor Knit Dress in size 18/24 months – enter by September 2nd.

Check out the Sing, Abuelita, Sing! Contest from Baby Abuelita – the grand prizes are a camorder, along with Baby Abeulita products. Or you could win an assortment of Scholastic bilingual educational books plus Baby Abuelita prize package, and all semi-finalists will receive a Baby Abuelita DVD. The deadline is September 30th and there are two ways to enter:

1. For the Sing-a-Long, submit a one or two minute video or audio recording of you or family members singing a favorite traditional lullaby or nursery rhyme.
2. For the Look-a-like, submit a photo, drawing or picture of you or family members that resemble Abuelita Rosa, Abuelito Pancho, Baby Andrea or Baby Tita.

AND COMING SOON:

If you know of a contest or giveaway that I missed, just e-mail me or leave a comment below and I’ll add it in! Enjoy and good luck!