Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Feb 9, 2012, 9:18 pm
*This is a guest post by Melanie Milburn. One of my favorite things to do is read to children. Books are a wonderful way to introduce children to new things. Books can spark a child’s imagination, they help children develop language, and expand their vocabularies. When choosing stori...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Feb 8, 2012, 8:45 am
Stars: **** Summary:This book was originally a song, and inside the back cover of the book, is a CD of Miss Melanie singing the song.  When Melanie would tuck her children into bed at night, she made sure they knew how much they were loved.  She told them she loved them more than anything...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Feb 7, 2012, 12:02 am
Welcome to the Share the Love Giveaway Hop hosted by ShePromotes. This event will take place from 9am EST on February 7th and end at approximately 11:59pm EST on February 14th. Over 100 bloggers have great giveaways for you to enter. Some might be Valentine's Day themed but not all! After you ...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Feb 5, 2012, 8:15 pm
You know all those items on your Blogging To Do list? Those things you've been meaning to get to but haven't had a chance? Now's your chance to get a large amount of them done! WHAT IT IS I'm hosting a Blogathon for any blogger to join in and get things done. It's a 72 hour blogathon but you a...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Feb 4, 2012, 7:50 pm
The Share the Love Giveaway Hop starts Feb 7 and runs till the 14th. 115 blogs are hosting a giveaway for this event plus it's sponsored by Tweetalicious who is donating a Kindle Fire for a grand prize. Although our theme doesn't have to be love or romance, I wanted mine to be as this is the o...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Feb 2, 2012, 1:39 pm
Pampers has recently launched its Canadian Facebook page and I have a giveaway for you to celebrate this launch. First a bit about the page. The Pampers Canada page has tips, discussion, product information and new specifically for Canadian parents. Parent Questions are asked for the co...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Feb 1, 2012, 12:01 am
Several bloggers have teamed up to bring you a $100 Amazon Code contest where you the reader can win! This is as easy as you can get. Fill out the Rafflecopter form. Follow the Facebook pages, and take two weeks to do it if you need to. If you are a blogger and want to join in the next event, ...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 31, 2012, 10:57 pm
Severe menstrual cramps, painful intercourse, painful urination, and lower back or abdominal pain. These are all symptoms of Endometriosis, a painful and debilitating disease that affects approximately 5-10 per cent of women who are of reproductive age. The condition causes an excess growth in...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 30, 2012, 3:29 pm
... . I've been waiting for a chance to try the product out to review but of course, murphy's law, because I have it waiting here, I haven't had muscle pains. ... for minor pains and stiffness of arthritis, muscle aches, strains and simple backaches. It also contains peppermint oil and eu...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 30, 2012, 12:42 pm
I had a delay in picking winners for the New Year New Reads event. I just sent emails so I wanted to make a post here so to make sure the winners see it. Congratulations to: #1 - Life - Candie L #2 - Children's Books - Giveaway Hound #3 - Social Media - Corey O. #4 - Parenting - Rochelle J. #5...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Jan 27, 2012, 7:15 pm
Stars: ***** Jumping Cow Press This book is exactly like it's cousin Cows Can't Jump except it's about animal sounds instead of what animals can do. Cows Can't Quack starts off with: "Cows Can't Quack...but they can moo" and then gives another animal and says: "Moose can't moo... but th...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Jan 27, 2012, 6:58 pm
Stars: **** Annick Press (2011) Summary: In the newest Chicken, Pig, Cow book by Ruth Ohi, the barn is taken to school for show and tell! If you aren't new to this blog you should know that I adore this series of books because I've reviewed them many times before. I just love...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Jan 27, 2012, 6:45 pm
Stars: ***** Annick Press Ages 2-4 Red is Best is a old favourite, originally published in 1982 and reprinted by Annick Press in 2006. Red is Best is now available as a lap size board book, perfect to share with your little one. If you aren't familiar with Red is Best, it's a...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 23, 2012, 12:10 am
It is a perfect time to showcase your favorite Tech Gadgets. Kobiso and Madame Deals are proud to present the Great Gadget Giveaway where the grand prize is a  Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N Router ($179.99) AND AfterShokz bone conduction headphones. You can enter here. &...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 22, 2012, 12:01 am
Starting Sunday January 22nd The Freebie Junkie and many other fabulous bloggers are offering (1) reader the chance to win $300 in our Valentine's Date Night Cash Giveaway Event Click Read More if you don't see the widget /*{literal}{/literal}*/ a Rafflecopter giveaway You ne...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 19, 2012, 11:35 pm
Thanks SO much to the sponsors for my New Year New Reads Giveaway. Each of the books that are being given away in the event will be reviewed on SMS Book Reviews. Normally they would have been done before the end of the event but some still haven't made it through the mail to me and there are a lot o...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 19, 2012, 7:28 am
If you haven't already heard Rafflecopter is hosting a giveaway for an iPad2 AND a Kindle Fire to celebrate that Rafflecopter is OUT of BETA. That's right, you can sign up for Rafflecopter and use it to run your giveaways too! Please say Callista's Ramblings referred you! Open US/CAN till Feb ...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Jan 18, 2012, 7:33 pm
Stars: ***** Annick Press (2011) Ages 4-6 Summary: New babies have a lot to learn; lucky for them, the older sibling in this delightful picture book is here to tell them everything they have to remember … and look forward to. - Annick Press This is the BEST book for olde...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 18, 2012, 4:33 pm
Measuring Flower and Graphoniac are taking signups for the 2012 Savoury Summer Giveaway Hop. All prizes must have something to do with food or cooking in some way or another. "Savory Summer will be featuring all things food and food-related that can be enjoyed during the summer. Basically, if...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 17, 2012, 8:53 am
Tim Hortons seems to be following along with other companies (especially in the US) whose drink sizes are super sizes. The official date for the change is Jan 23, 2012 but there are some stores that have already made the switch. So find out if they've switched before you order unless you don't mind ...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Jan 16, 2012, 2:06 pm
Back and Front CoverStars: *** Anthonette Klinkerman considers herself the mobile etiquette school. She does courses on etiquette now she has a book. The book is only available through her website currently. The book is a quick read at 56 pages but this makes it easy to look up a certain secti...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 16, 2012, 12:01 am
Welcome to the MONDAY MONEY MADNESS FLA$H GIVEAWAY! Each Monday in January a great group of bloggers have gotten together to give you the chance to win $15.00 cash- enter on Monday, have your cash by Tuesday! Sweet! Simple Entry via Rafflecopter. OPEN WORLDWIDE TO ANYONE WITH A PAYPAL ACCOUNT! Good...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 16, 2012, 12:00 am
It’s time for an EXTREME CASH GIVEAWAY! I have teamed up with my blogger friends to bring you an extreme cash prize. One lucky winner will receive $500 in their Paypal account at the end of this giveaway! To enter, simply follow each of our blogs via Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and any other ...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Jan 15, 2012, 11:40 pm
Subtitle: : A Premier Designer Takes You on a Room-by-Room Tour to Transform Your Home from Faux Pas to Fabulous  Stars: ***** Summary: 101 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOUR HOUSE starts at the street, moves through the front door, and doesn't stop until it has taken a peek into every room ...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 15, 2012, 2:59 pm
Lovable Labels is a great place to get personalized labels for your child, no matter what you plan on labelling. I've reviewed products from Lovable Labels before: Wire Tags and Holly Jolly Gift Pack. Lovable Labels has added a new fun set you may be interested in. The Friendship Pack has 120 ...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 14, 2012, 9:23 pm
Callista's Ramblings is hosting it's first event with the help of Going Crazy!! Wanna Go?? It's for new bloggers only, take a look! We'll have a button for you soon! WHEN: Feb 18-28 PRIZE: PayPal Cash, amount TBD Join in for as little as $3 Details on the sign up form. If you...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 14, 2012, 10:46 am
Sign up for the Amazon Facebook Blast from Sason and Pobi and increase your FB followers by the hundreds for only $1.50 I participated in her first twitter blast and I gained TONS of followers!  The event is Feb 1-15 so sign up now!
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 13, 2012, 1:44 pm
Ohh, Baby, Baby Giveaway Hop sponsored by The Shopping Duck is taking signups now. This blog hop event will take place from April 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Come join the fun! Free signup if you post or you can pay $5 to be included in the grand prize rafflecopter. 
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 13, 2012, 9:54 am
Welcome to the Chinese New Year Hop, brought to you by How Was Your Day?  2012 is the Year of the Dragon!  Grand Prize!The Dragon is a sacred symbol in Chinese astrology.  A dragon is symbolic of power and superiority, rather than a threatening symbol.  People born under the sign of the d...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Jan 11, 2012, 5:56 pm
My other blog Callista's Ramblings is host to a giveaway hop devoted to books. The giveaway is over there but I'll be reviewing the books I'm giving away over here during the event. I know this blog has been kind of slow, that's because I'm contemplating blog changes for 2012 and trying to work out ...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 10, 2012, 10:55 am
Toast to 2012 is hosted by Sweep Tight and Just Married with Coupons and the Grand Prize is sponsored by Likeographers.com Likeographers.com is a website where users from all over the world can enter awesome giveaways where they can win items such as gift cards and makeup by simply signing up and...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Jan 9, 2012, 7:00 am
 Welcome to the New Year, New Reads Giveaway Hop!Sponsored by HowardComputers.comHosted by Formula Mom, Tales From the Nursery, and ShePromotesWelcome to the New Year, New Reads Giveaway Hop! It will end on January 23rd and there are hundreds of dollars in prizes available across all of the partici...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Dec 17, 2011, 11:32 pm
Stars: **** I've reviewed many Hanukkah picture books here before but this one took a totally different route than most. Howie is a special boy who is uniquely connected to Hanukkah. Every day for the eight days of Hanukkah, a new spike emerges in Howie's hair until he is left with 9 sp...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Nov 24, 2011, 1:39 pm
You will have a chance to win this set of books and other prizes Nov 5-Dec 6 during the 12 Days of Gifts Galore at Callista's Ramblings. Stars: ***** Momosa Publishing Summary: The Mommy MD Guides cover common pregnancy and parenting concerns and then are followed up with quotes f...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Nov 14, 2011, 9:21 pm
I'm looking to gain more followers and comments on this blog so I put together this giveaway for $10 Paypal Cash. This giveaway is posted on both of my blogs but you only enter on one! To enter, please use the rafflecopter form below. If you don't know how to use it, see this rafflecopter gui...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Nov 13, 2011, 1:22 pm
You can enter to win this book and many other prizes (totalling $115) at my Canadian review blog, Callista's Ramblings before 11/25! Stars: **** Maple Heights Press (2008) 172 pages Cooking/Entertaining Summary: Handy guide to hosting your own parties and get-together...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Nov 1, 2011, 12:01 am
Welcome to CouponCabin’s 25 Crazy Dayz of Giveawayz! This multi-blog event is hosted by Simply Stacie, Makobi Scribe and Sassy Mama in LA and is sponsored by CouponCabin. This is the biggest event the blogosphere has seen with over 400 giveaways each at $25 value or more plus a huge gi...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 31, 2011, 10:44 pm
Be sure to come back November 1 for your chance to win a prize from this company during the 25 Crazy Dayz of Giveawayz Event. Neilsen-Massey Vanillas carry Vanilla Extracts, Powders and Beans of many types. Nielsen-Massey has been creating with Vanilla for over 100 years! Neilsen-Massey had donat...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 31, 2011, 12:00 am
To celebrate the beginning of the holiday season, we’ve teamed up with 50 friends to bring you a fun cash giveaway! One lucky winner will get a head start on their shopping (or splurge on yourself at a spa) and have $1000 deposited directly into their Paypal account!! This giveaway i...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 30, 2011, 12:44 pm
Be sure to come back November 1 for your chance to win a prize from this company during the 25 Crazy Dayz of Giveawayz Event.  How many stained shirts do you have from food splatter while cooking? I have so many it's not even funny. I have an apron but it's black and boring and I forget to pu...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 30, 2011, 11:51 am
Be sure to come back November 1 for your chance to win a prize from this company during the 25 Crazy Dayz of Giveawayz Event. Do you like healthy drinks? All the way from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad I have a health product for you. It's a non-alcoholic wine that doubles as an energy drin...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 30, 2011, 11:29 am
Be sure to come back November 1 for your chance to win a prize from this company during the 25 Crazy Dayz of Giveawayz Event.  Do you wish you lived in the Wild West? Here's your chance to cook like you did. Cowboy Food by DD Little is part novel/part cookbook. It features chili and many other rec...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 30, 2011, 11:06 am
Be sure to come back November 1 for your chance to win a prize from this company during the 25 Crazy Dayz of Giveawayz Event. I've never been one for entertaining, I don't host parties a lot. However recently it was decided I would host Easter and Thanksgiving at my house every year while my mom wo...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 30, 2011, 12:13 am
This is a reminder to be extra careful when driving on Halloween night and to NOT DRIVE DRUNK! Halloween night is often one of the deadliest nights of the year due to the number of impaired drivers on the streets. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2009, 48 ...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 29, 2011, 10:07 pm
Be sure to come back November 1 for your chance to win a prize from this company during the 25 Crazy Dayz of Giveawayz Event.  Around the Plate is a website about nutrition with great articles and helpful tools. Kati Mora MS RD also makes handcrafted food and kitchen accessories. It started out as...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 29, 2011, 9:32 pm
Be sure to come back November 1 for your chance to win a prize from this company during the 25 Crazy Dayz of Giveawayz Event.  Dr. Barry Sears, a leading authority in anti-inflammatory nutrition is the creator of the Zone Diet. He has developed a new line of Zone 1-2-3 foods using his patent...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on SMS Book Reviews - Oct 27, 2011, 11:26 pm
A full review of this book will be coming soon but for now, a little bit.... Your attitude about food is critical to your child's developing outlook. It's no surprise that studies have found that parents who don't like vegetables have children who don't like vegetables. It's assumed that these pa...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 26, 2011, 11:01 pm
I love holiday movies, no matter what the holiday. I have a collection that I like to add to. I was very happy to add to my Halloween collection with these two short movies from Dreamworks Animation. Scared Shrekless is the latest Shrek movie. Did you see Shrek the Halls a few years back...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 26, 2011, 12:00 am
Welcome to the $200 Christmas Shopping Spree Extravaganza! I have teamed up with a group of bloggers to offer you an amazing giveaway prize -- the winner will receive TWO gift cards (1) $100 Amazon Gift Card for all your online Christmas shopping and (1) $100 Gift Card of your choice to use at yo...
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Kathleen G. posted an article on Callista's Ramblings - Oct 24, 2011, 3:49 pm
Winnie the Pooh is on DVD and Blu-ray October 25, 2011! Take a look at the widget below for a fun quiz  and to get some fun downloads! Giveaway is below the widget. I have one DVD/Blu-Ray Combo pack to giveaway to a lucky winner from Canada or the US. This is a short giveaway, ope...
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