Wednesday Blog Hopping: May 2, 2012

It is the middle of the week already and I am only just getting some blog hopping done.
If you would like to do some blog hopping today head on over to my "Blog Hops" page to see the Wednesday Blog Hops I have found.   Also the new Linky Follower Party Hop is now open. I just found this one recently (this is a great one to join if you are looking for something to replace GFC).

If you are visiting from a blog hop, welcome! I am glad you are here. Take a look around. I'd love it if you would follow me via GFC, Linky Followers and subscribe to my emails. I also have a Facebook page and a Twitter you can follow, along with a Google+ page. And if you don't mind, I would love for you to vote for me on Picket Fence Blogs. If you let me know you voted, I will return the favor.

And on Friday night I invite you back to link up to my Lovin' the Weekend blog hops (you can also link up giveaways).

Speaking of giveaways, have you checked out mine recently.

Rock 'N Learn DVD {winner's choice}

ends 5/12

I have also joined in with some great Free Blogger Opportunities

Rainy Day Facebook Frenzy $200 Paypal cash

ends 5/4

Phone Fetcher

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Scentsy Plugin Warmer and bar

ends 5/3
Nature's Sleep Memory Foam Slippers
ends 5/10
Slow Rolling Ultimate Slow Cooker Giveaway
ends 5/14
Tropical Traditions Coconut Products {$275 value}
ends 5/6
Mother's Day EBates Superevent
ends 5/13
Ark Clothes $50 GC
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Goodies for Mommies {5 winners}
ends 5/6
Kitchen Love Prize Pack
ends 5/18

And check out my Baby Shower Celebration. I will be bringing you reviews and giveaways for some great baby/mommy products.

Enter to win:
Picky Sticky Monthly Onesie Stickers
ends 5/3 (that's tomorrow)
Swaddle Designs Angry Birds Bodysuit or Marquisette Blanket
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$25 GC to mybabyclothes.com
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And stay tuned for more fabulous Baby Shower Celebration giveaways!!

Because of unforeseen circumstances in March and April Baby Shower Celebration has been extended (so just ignore the dates in the button).

Linky Follower Party Hop May 2nd

Have you tried the NEW awesome tool–Linky Followers

I have and I am once again participating in this great Linky Followers Party Hop over at  It's So Very Cheri.  Here is her post and rules, but you can link up right here at Tots and Me at the bottom of this post.

It has so many amazing features (that GFC never had). If you have not signed up you should. (yes you can have both.) I love the new tool so much and want everyone to enjoy all the new features.

…and did I tell you its super easy and FREE!

Check out the updated guidelines:

1. Add the  LINKY FOLLOWERS tool on your site.

2. You MUST follow the person who is hosting the PARTY HOP.

3. Add your blog button to the LINKY PARTY below.

Only add your blog link not a post link.  If you have a specific post that you want people to check out please add it to my Sunday PARTY–Its Party Time

4. FOLLOW at least 3 other BLOGGERS.

(leave them a comment that you are following them through the Linky Party.)

5. Find a way to spread the word of this party.  (Twitter, BLOG post, Pinterst, tell your Facebook friends)

• You can  grab the BLOG HOP code for a blog post.

You will find the code right under the Linky Party where it says CLICK HERE TO ENTER–

Just under that it says: WHAT IS A BLOG HOP? GET THE CODE HERE

         Click on GET THE CODE HERE and enter it into a post on your site.

• You can grab the party button code in the FOOTER at Its So Very Cheri

• You can grab info from my post if it helps you with your post.

I FOLLOW — PLEASE FOLLOW ME BACK

…So do ya want to go Cruisin’?

Free Sign Ups for Dad's Backyard Oasis

I discovered another Father's Day Giveaway Event. For sharing about this event by posting and sharing you will get 1 free link in the Rafflecopter.

Seems to be common knowledge that men like their outdoor toys. Here is a great giveaway for the men in our lives. Check out a little information:

GRAND PRIZE:

One grand prize winner will receive each of the following:

• 20V MAX Lithium Drill/Driver
• 2-speed Quick Clean Sprayer
• 36V Lithium High Performance String Trimmer with Power Command
• Garden IQ Hand Tools Series — including pruners, hedge shears, steel trowel, culti-hoe, heavy duty hose nozzle, water hand hose attachment, miscellaneous safety items AND work gloves
• Total value of $500

WHEN: 

The event will begin on May 20, 2012 at 12:01 pm. EST and will end on June 3, 2012 11:59 pm.

Cost: FREE in exchange for your participation and event publishing

Event sign up is limited to the first 200 blogs on a first come, first serve basis.

What is required?

• Post an announcement on your blog by May 18, 2012 11:59 pm. EST.
• You must publish the html in full provided to you concerning this giveaway on May 20 12:01 AM (I will check posts as of around 9am est that morning and will start deleting those who have not done so).
• You must agree to mention the giveaway on Twitter and Facebook at least once after the giveaway has started!

Ready to join?

Fill out the Sign Up form with your information. If you have any questions, please email Dee at bellasosavvy@gmail.com.

Free Sign Ups for What Women Want Giveaway Event

Here is another FREE BLOGGER Opportunity for you.

What Women Want Free Blogger Event

Butler Bag, Mom to Bed by 8, Oh! My Heartsie, Live Laugh Love To Shop and Iowa-Mom is excited to present the What Women Want Event from May 11^th to May 25^th

There is a great prize package involved in this one.

The What Women Want Giveaway Event is a free blogger event. You will receive one link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event. Limit of 200 sign-ups!

Prize: Butler Bag (RV$215), Odyssey Cologne Spray, Odyssey Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, Odyssey Perfumed Skin Softener, RARE DIAMONDS Body Lotion, RARE DIAMONDS Shower Gel, RARE DIAMONDS Eau de Parfum Spray, SKIN SO SOFT Signature Silk Moisturizing Shower Gel, SKIN SO SOFT Signature Silk Gelled Body Oil, SKIN SO SOFT Signature Silk Replenishing Hand Cream, Florence Gift Set, Leading Love 2-Piece Gift Set, Silver Coin Purse, Black Wallet and $50 cash to fill it with!

Open to: US only

The event dates: May 11 at 12:01 am to May 25 11:59pm

Here is the link to the form.

Please mention that Tots and Me referred you. Thanks.

Free Sign Ups for You Never Lose $250 GC

Here is another great Free Sign Up Opportunity for you. Full Price? Never is taking just 75 participants in this event. You will get one link for free with the option to purchase others. The prize is a $250 GC for You Never Lose. Head on over and check it out.

http://fullpricenever.com/you-never-lose-sign-up/

Please mention that Tots and Me referred you.
Thanks

Wordless Wednesday: May 1, 2012 (w/linky):

I thought this was so sweet:

Now, onto the mystery concoction:

I posted about this in our weekly school time post this weekend. We were making Rainbow Stew.  It is a combination of sugar, water, cornstarch and food coloring. Obviously the above picture was taken before the addition of the food coloring. The reason I asked for your opinion, is because as it was sitting on the stove I almost reached over and took a bite absentmindedly because out of the corner of my eye it looked like mashed potatoes. (Even though I knew I hadn't cooked any.)

<a href="http://totsandme.blogspot.com/search/label/Wordless%20Wednesday/"><img alt="Tots and Me" src="http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt58/kewkewphoto/001-4-1.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>

Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up- May 1, 2012

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Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Aimee @ Classified: Mom & Karen @ Tots and Me & Alicia @ McCrenshaw's Newest Thoughts!

This link up will be posted Monday at 7 PM est. and run all week long! Make sure you stop in as often as you can to list your latest giveaways.

Here is how to use the Giveaway Link Up



1. Post your reviews and/or giveaways, as many as you have, be sure to add the end date (family friendly please)



2. Help spread the word about the giveaway link up by grabbing our button, Tweeting or posting on Facebook. (Not mandatory- but it helps get more exposure to your giveaways as well!)



3. Take a moment to enter any giveaway that strikes an interest to you!



If you would  like to follow the three hostesses, we will gladly follow you back! Simply leave us a message to do so.





Thank you for linking up with  Aimee @ Classified: Mom & Karen @ Tots and Me & Alicia @  McCrenshaw's Newest Thoughts!