Welcome to “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web” where I serve as your tour guide and showcase the best contests, freebies, deals, and reads for moms on the web…all in one convenient location.
Contests
I’m in need of a nice pair of slippers – for now and when I’m in labor. You’ll find me entering for a $100 gift certificate to Daniel Green Slippers over at MomFinds. Deadline: Dec. 3.
It’s about time for me to start stocking up on nursing bras again. I’d love to win the Bravado Nursing Bra up for grabs at GLIMPSE. It looks quite comfortable. Deadline: Dec. 4.
Get some fashion-forward clothing for yourself this holiday season at AnonymousVenice.com. Win a $200 shopping spree to AV at SheFinds. Deadline: Dec. 5.
The songs on my iPod are getting a bit “stale.” I think a “trip” to iTunes is in my future. “Realize” by Colbie Caillet and “I Loved Her First” by Heartland are two songs on my list. After A Cup of Coffee or Two is giving away 2 $15 iTunes gift cards. Deadline: Dec. 5. *Double your chances of winning!* Apron Strings Aflutter is giving away a $25 card too. Deadline: Dec. 12.
I’m so impressed by all of the amenities that are available at the Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn (Orlando). I hope more hotels follow suit! Win a 2-night stay for your family over at Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls. Deadline: Dec. 7.
Pick a product, any product from KEEN footwear’s website and it could be yours. Find out the details at mod*mom. Deadline: Dec. 8.
Now, THIS is sure to help with your Christmas shopping! Win one of eleven $500 gift cards to Walmart at each of the ElevenMoms’ websites. Read the details at From Dates to Diapers and Beyond. Deadline: Dec. 15.
GoodyBlog is having their 2nd Annual Holiday Blog Party – and it’s HUGE! Check it out before Dec. 15.
5 Minutes for Mom is giving away a queen-sized Sleep Number Bed. Sweet Dreams! Deadline: Dec. 19.
Practical giveaway alert! Win a year’s supply of TP from Scott Common Sense {via Seven Dogs and A Baby}. Deadline: Dec. 30.
Good Reads
Darcie {Such the Spot} remembers Thanksgiving 1999, the year her daughter was born with Down syndrome…and how that day changed her life forever.
The Independent reports, “Using a mobile phone when pregnant can seriously damage your baby” (5-18-2008). This is scary stuff.
Miscellany
Leigh’s husband surprised her with a family trip to Paris for her 30th birthday…and the photos are absolutely gorgeous. Meander over and take a peek.
“Every September and December, people are allowed to swim right to the edge of Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world.” Check out the photos over at A Cup of Jo! Would you do that? You’ll have to scroll down in the comments to read my answer.
I enjoyed watching this 4 1/2 minute clip about vaccines (“Growing Controversy Surrounds Vaccination Schedule,” 10News), featuring Dr. Bob Sears and AAP officials.
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Thanks for the shout out Stephanie!
There are a ton of great giveaways going on right now huh? Thanks for taking the time to gather them all into one spot!
I love this feature! Thanks for doing it!
The mobile phone article concerns me too! We don’t even have a home phone – becuase we just use our cell phones. I’ve read studies on it before…but this is the first one I have read that makes such a definite correlation in the outcome.