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Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web
By metropolitanmama | December 11, 2007
Welcome to the third edition of “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web.” Every Tuesday, I’ll serve as your tour guide and will showcase the best contests, freebies, deals, and reads for moms on the web…all in one convenient location.
Contests
Win a $200 gift certificate to True Jeans from 5 Minutes for Mom. Those twins always have the best giveaways!
If you haven’t been to Prizey yet, you are seriously missing out. It’s a great site that highlights all of the best contests with mom and baby-related prizes on the web. Right now, they’re even having their own contest called “Parents Night Out.” You could win a $284 prize package. The deadline is 10 p.m. on December 17.
I showcased Along for the Ride on my blog several months ago (here). Now, they’re offering a chance for one reader to win a $250 gift certificate to their online store (they have a great selection of wraps, slings, and carriers). The deadline to enter is December 31, 2007.
Cool Deals
I’ve been watching the Mom 4 Life business grow and expand over the past year…and I am impressed. They have a great selection of practical and fun products for both baby and mom. Plus, they offer free shipping, free gift wrapping, and a free gift with a purchase. Right now, you also will get $10 for every $50 that you spend. With their competitive prices, this is sure to be one of the best places to buy a Christmas gift for the mom or mom-to-be on your list.
Good Reads
Parenting Magazine had an excellent article in the December/January 2008 issue entitled “I Breastfeed, Therefore I Read” by freelancer Lauren Freer. I related to her “reading while breastfeeding” stories and appreciated her honesty about the “sometimes dreariness” of early motherhood.
Traveling with a toddler can be challenging. That’s why I appreciated Debbie’s helpful article about that very topic - “Ten Tips for Keeping a Toddler Busy on a Plane.”
Announcements
Nominate an inspiring mom that you know for Cookie Magazine’s annual Smart Cookie Awards. In 250 words or less, you’ll have write an essay about why your nominee should be the Smart Cookie Award honoree. The winner will be flown to NYC and will be able to donate $35,000 to a charity of her choice. The nominating mom will also receive a prize…a spa vacation in San Diego. Enter by December 13th.
Join a Luna Moms Club in your area to get to know other local moms through playgroups, Moms’ Night Out events, and Mommies with a Mission activities. It’s free to join!
Are you flying this holiday season? Will your flight be departing from New York (JFK), Los Angeles, Miami, or San Francisco? Then, you should fly with American Airlines! If you do, you’ll receive a free Kiwi Care Package for kids (brought to you by Kiwi Magazine) that includes an issue of Kiwi Magazine, fun activity pages for kids, and sample snack items. I can’t wait for Kiwi to expand this program to other airports (ahem…Tucson, AZ or Phoenix, AZ…please).
*** If you have a contest or an announcement that you think might be a good fit for Tuesday Tours, e-mail me at stephanie@metropolitanmama.net.
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December 12th, 2007 at 1:46 am
Loved the “I Breastfeed, Therefore I Read” article; I’m currently reading my fifth novel in a week and a half, almost solely while breastfeeding my brand new little princess.
December 15th, 2007 at 4:33 am
Great tour! Thanks for the tips!