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Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web

j02933381 Tuesday Tours: Whats Happening on the Web 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 *this close* to trying cloth diapering. As such, you’ll find me entering to win a Fuzzi Bunz Perfect Size pocket diaper over at See Bess Run. Deadline: Nov. 14.

Tea Collection invites you to enter their Little Citizens of the World Blog Contest for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree. Deadline: Nov. 19.

Good Reads

Read this: Why does our society hate children? {James C. Kaufman, Psychology Today, 10-31-2009}

Stephanie {NieNie Dialogues} inspires me with her courage and strength: Do you still see me?

This is a must-read for new-ish bloggers: First Impressions Do Matter, Even With Your Blog by Jennifer James.

The Journal of Happiness Studies reports: “having children boosts happiness. And the more, literally, the merrier. The study found that life satisfaction for married people goes up the more kids they have.” {MSN, 10-26-2009}

Miscellany

Cool: creative birthday card idea for a child {via inchmark}.

Dana made another dress that I want for my girls: Harvest Dress.

Watch this inspiring talk by Sir Ken Robinson: Are schools killing creativity? {CNN, 11-02-2009}

Easy Snack Idea – Homemade Microwave Popcorn {via Snack Snoop}.

Is anyone else excited about Disney’s A Christmas Carol?

I think I would like a cup of this Sweet & Spicy Carrot Soup on a cold day {via Our Green Nest}.

These videos remind me that complex problems can often be solved with creative solutions: The Fun Theory {An initiative of Volkswagen}.

Someday I’m going to have a cool business card like one of these: 51 Creative Business Cards That Will Make You Look Twice {Quick Sprout}.

Amy {Crunchy Domestic Goddess} is conducting research about H1N1. If you or someone in your family has had H1N1, please take her survey.

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*** 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.

Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web

Contests

Have I mentioned how much I love Tea Collection? I think I might dress my girls in all Tea if I could. You’ll find me entering to win a $100 certificate at Tangled and True {Deadline: Oct. 23} and a $75 certificate at Now What Baby? {Deadline: Oct. 29}.

This product seems phony, but it’s really phenomenal. In fact, I wouldn’t shower without it for the first few weeks after I had baby #2. Win a Shower Hug of your own over at The Life Of A College Stay Home Mom before Oct. 28.

Design a dress for Shabby Apple and your design could be featured as part of the Shabby Apple spring collection. The winner will receive 3% on every dress sold of his/her design. Submit your entry before Nov. 3.

Enter to win a $50 gift card to The Children’s Place over at 5 Minutes for Giveaways before Nov. 6.

Deals

In the market for nursing/maternity clothes or sleepwear? Ruby of Better Mommy Fashions is offering 30% off her ENTIRE store through Oct. 31. My advice? Buy a Majamas pajamas set. They are sooooo comfy (and pretty too).

Announcements

Deborah is one of my blog readers. She just started a blog, entitled Queen Bee (hooray for her!). Please do hop on over and give her a warm welcome into the blogosphere. K?

Good Reads

Perhaps some people are meant to blog…and others are meant to read blogs and leave comments. Read Heather’s insightful post: It’s the weirdest thing {A Sprinkle a Day}.

Have you weighted the risks of benefits of getting the flu shot this season? Megan {SortaCrunchy} writes an intelligent and informative piece on the topic: 5 Things Parents Should Know About the H1N1 Vaccination.

Another thought-provoking post on vaccines that is worth reading: You’ve gotta get them vaccinated {Motherhood Uncensored}.

Read Ellen Malmon’s recent article for The Huffington Post – Peaceful Revolution: Why Support for Breastfeeding Matters More Than Ever.

Heather {Freebies 4 Mom} shares a fun way to Advertise Your Blog on Halloween.

Miscellany

I just heard the news. An H&M is coming to Arizona! Does anyone know when it will open?

I’m not a Twitter Quitter, but I’m certainly not a Twitter Expert either. I think I need Allison Worthington’s new ebook: The Smart Girl’s Guide to Twitter.

If you’re pregnant and you see a sign like this when you’re touring the hospital, run away…very fast.

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*** 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.