Ends Thursday!

Don’t forget to enter!  These end tomorrow!!!

Zoobles ends April 21 

CHUGGINGTON Interactive set ends April 21 

Easter

If you plan on getting a pet rabbit for Easter- check out this post
I can’t tell you how many rabbits get turned in because people don’t know this stuff!  As someone who does rabbit and animal rescue, I hope you like what you read!  And don’t forget- ADOPTION is always a good pet option.  Petfinder.com is a great place to find a great pet! 

Wordless Wednesday

Aileen! Please contact me!

Aileen- Please contact me today!  I left you a voice mail and email yesterday, so I am really, really trying to get you!!  LOL    (My phone # is on your email and message machine)
Thanks,
Samantha

For the rest of you who are wondering- LOL- All is well, I am just trying every avenue, haha.  What can I say.

Thomas & Friends™: Pop Goes Thomas! DVD Contest

 Cute new movie from Thomas!  What kid doesn’t love Thomas the Tank?  I know little man is a huge fan.  I can’t wait to bring this to the Pre-K and show the kids- we are having a “party day” tomorrow, LOL- so this will be perfect!

There are games to be played and fun to be had in this all-new collection of tales on
DVD from Thomas and his friends on the Island of Sodor! Thomas and his railway
friends have been embarking on exciting adventures for over 65 years. The good times
continue with the CG animated Thomas & Friends™: Pop Goes Thomas!
Thomas is bubbling with excitement as he delivers special cargo to the picnic
extravaganza! His friend Percy joins in on the fun for a game of Hide and Seek and
Emily goes full steam ahead to cheer on the Sodor soccer team! Join Thomas and
your favorite engine friends as they explore the sights and delights of Sodor in these
exciting episodes.

Episodes include:
• “Pop Goes Thomas”
• “Jitters and Japers”
• “Thomas’ Crazy Day”
• “Pingy-Pongy Pick Up”

DVD BONUS FEATURES
• “Sodor Hide and Seek” Game
• Roary the Racing Car™ Bonus Episode – “Roary’s First Day”

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Title Copyright: © 2011 HIT Entertainment Limited. Thomas the Tank Engine &
Friends™ Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W Awdry. Thomas the Tank
Engine & Friends and Thomas & Friends are trademarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited.
Feature Running Time: 50 minutes
Website: www.thomasandfriends.com

Want to win one to try out?  Here’s how to enter!

Mandatory entry
You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.

 Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.

-“Like” me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Have-Sippy-Will-Travel/118293111555385
+2 entries

-Subscribe to Have Sippy Will Travel by email, and confirm subscription
+3 entries

Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win Thomas & Friends™: Pop Goes Thomas!  DVD Contest http://t.co/xoDaqwM@HaveSippy

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– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
(you get an extra entry if they enter, too!)

 -Add my button to your blog, and leave me the link so I can find it

– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”- I just added it, LOL

– blog about this giveaway, and link back to this contest (leave me the URL in comment, please)

-Add me to your blogroll, with a link back to me

– Vote for me on “We’re On The Fence!”  (Just Click the Button to the left that says “We’re On the Fence” until it confirms you voted for your’s truly!)

– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a non-giveaway post

OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

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No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law.  Open to US shipping addresses only.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends May 1, 2011.

Whistlefritz- Spanish for kids, Contest!

Whistlefritz– A new Spanish Language DVD for kids ages 2-6.  The title is Las Estaciones (The Seasons).
It’s a cute video, featuring a little animated mouse as well as a Spanish speaking senorita.  This one focuses on the weather and the four seasons.  It’s really cute, and has fun and upbeat music that the kids can enjoy while learning a new language.  I’m not liking the video as much as other Spanish learning DVDs, because, while it is cute, and I like the music- it is entirely in Spanish.  It can be hard for kids to follow along, and because they have no idea what is going on, and they are speaking in full sentences- the kids get bored and stop paying attention.  I have used this both in class and at home, and the kids didn’t love it as much as other ones I have used with them.  It would be a good to use for a little variety with other Spanish language learning sets.  That is how I am currently using it.  They also can only seem to watch it for 15 minutes at a time or so.  Once they become more fluent, you can use this DVD more regularly. 
Here is some product information for you!

Spanish for Kids Made Fun and Easy …
Just Whistlefritz!
Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz was started by a mom who wanted to teach her own children
Spanish. Frustrated by the lack of high-quality Spanish immersion programs, she decided to create
her own Spanish DVDs and CDs for children … and so Whistlefritz was born and two award-winning
titles, Vamos a Jugar (Let’s Play) and Los Animales (The Animals) were released.

Learning to understand and speak Spanish – the world’s third most spoken language – opens
up a new world of opportunity for children, but it only works if the lessons can hold their attention.
That’s where Whistlefritz comes in. The series’ use of engaging stories, funny characters, lively music
and interactive fun makes it an invaluable and entertaining teaching tool that stimulates, educates and
allows kids to quickly and easily make the language all their own.

Believing that, during the learning process, switching back and forth between English and
Spanish makes it harder for a child to master the new language, the Whistlefritz series engages
children in “Spanish immersion”: learning Spanish by hearing and speaking it without any English
translation. Children are great mimics, so by adapting this teaching method, children are immediately
exposed to the repetition needed to master new words and phrases, bringing them along to exciting
new “language destinations” in every program and immersing them in the rich Spanish-language
environment.

In Spanish for Beginners: Adentro y Afuera – or Inside and Out – join teacher Maria and her
friend Fritzi the mouse as they help us learn the names of the different rooms of a house and the many
objects found throughout, then go outside to see what you find on a playground. While the program is
designed for children ages 2-7, the DVD includes a translation guide which lists all words in order of
appearance, providing an easy reference for parents who themselves may be learning Spanish for the
first time, making Whistlefritz perfect for the whole family!

Also available in the Whistlefritz DVD series are Spanish for Beginners: Vamos a Jugar,
which received numerous honors including the 2007 iParenting Media Award, Parents Choice
Approved Award, National Parents Center’s 2007 Seal of Approval, Creative Child Magazine’s 2007
Preferred Choice Award and a KIDS FIRST! endorsement. Spanish for Beginners: Los Animales also
received the National Parents Center’s 2007 Seal of Approval as well as the 2007 Honors Award by
the National Parenting Publications Awards and Creative Child Magazine’s 2007 Seal of Excellence.

Want to win one to try out?  Here’s how to enter!

Mandatory entry
You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.

 Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.

-“Like” me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Have-Sippy-Will-Travel/118293111555385
+2 entries

-Subscribe to Have Sippy Will Travel by email, and confirm subscription
+3 entries

Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win Whistlefritz- Spanish for kids, Contest! http://t.co/7V24dvX @HaveSippy

Please make sure you follow first!
+2 entries

– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
(you get an extra entry if they enter, too!)

 -Add my button to your blog, and leave me the link so I can find it

– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”- I just added it, LOL

– blog about this giveaway, and link back to this contest (leave me the URL in comment, please)

-Add me to your blogroll, with a link back to me

– Vote for me on “We’re On The Fence!”  (Just Click the Button to the left that says “We’re On the Fence” until it confirms you voted for your’s truly!)

– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a non-giveaway post

OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

DISCLOSURE: A product sample was provided for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law.  Open to US shipping addresses only.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends May 5, 2011.

It’s fun to stay at the Hil-ton Ho-tel!

This post brought to you by Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.
I said young man, are you listening to me? The Village People are headed to Branson, Missouri on May 13th, and the Hilton Promenade is the only place to stay, offering exclusive ticket and rooming packages.
THE VILLAGE PEOPLE!   How fun is that?!?  I have to tell you- I am not one of the 1/3 of Americans who are within the 1 days drive to reach Branson, Missouri- but with packages this affordable (and this much fun- THE VILLAGE PEOPLE!!)  I am truly going to see if we can work something our.  I don’t mind a little road trip, as you all know!
Young man, (or mom!)  there’s a place you can go.
I said, young man, when you’re short on your dough.
You can stay there, and I’m sure you will find
Many ways to have a good time.
You sure would!  There are so many ways to “stretch your dough” in Branson, and SO MANY ways to have a good time!  I’d even say endless.  I’m really excited about this- The YMCA song is such a staple at every event- your prom, wedding, every dance you have ever been to- it would be so much fun to see it preformed live!  Of course, there are other fantastic Village people songs ( In the Navy, Macho Man, I Am What I Am- to name a few!)  What is your favorite Village People song?
The 70’s will come alive in front of your eyes on May 13th at the Branson Tri-Lakes Center. Your favorite groups from the disco era, the Village People, Maxine Nightingale & Janice-Marie, will be performing 2 hours of their pop culture hits, songs like “YMCA,” “In the Navy,” “Macho Man,” and “Boogie Oogie Oogie”. And after the curtain falls, your favorite performers will be staying after to sign autographs and take pictures with the fans.
After you’ve gotten down and grooved the night away with your favorite 70’s icons, you can head back to your comfortable room at the conveniently located Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing. Your Hilton Promenade Village People Concert Package includes two 70’s Supershow tickets –featuring Village People, Maxine Nightingale & Janice-Marie and one-night stay at the beautiful Hilton Promenade. Packages are starting at $219.00 for two people.  (Right?  Bargain!)
While you are there, there are other attractions that are fun to see!  I noticed the See The World In Branson event, from April 1- May 31 right away.  You can enjoy multiple cultural and International experiences in entertainment and traditions without actually having to travel abroad, just check it out right there on your Branson vacation.   You and your family can experience most every continent and catch a glimpse of many various cultures by visiting hotels, theaters, stores, and restaurants.  Oh, did I mention you get to eat all the different foods, too?  LOL.  I’m down!  There is also a Bluegrass and BBQ event that sounds just delicious!  And Branson remembers the heroes of the Armed Forces at the “Branson Doesn’t Forget” The Armed Forces Show, Sat. May 21st.
When you are all done for the day, head on back and relax in your plush and comfy Hilton Serenity collection bed, which includes a pillow topped mattress, down comforter and luxurious 250 thread count triple sheets. And because I know so many of you mommies are internet junkies like I am- you can know you can have all the access you want with the Hilton’s high speed Internet access.   Upload photos, check your email, update friends and family on Facebook and twitter- whatever it is you want to do!
Don’t forget to check out their sister hotel, Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel.  Location, convince, comfort- the Hilton Hotels have it all!
It’s like the package said, it’s fun to stay at the Hil-ton Ho-tel- so book your package today!
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Fun Vidazorb Contest!

  Vidazorb is holding an egg decorating contest where they are asking people to submit photos of their eggs that are decorated in either an earth day or Vidazorb/Zorbee theme, and they will be entered to win up to $100 and four bottles of Vidazorb.  AWESOME, I am so entering!!! 

Decorate an egg in a way that relates to Zorbee, the Belly, or Earth Day and post it on Vidazorb’s Facebook or
Twitter, and we will put it in our album for your chance to win!
You can find more details on Vidazorb’s Facebook!

Promotion begins 4/15/2011. Last eligible entry must be posted by 11:59 EST 4/25/2011

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

HOW TO ENTER – Visit Facebook.com/Vidazorb.Probiotic and post a picture of a decorated egg or post a link to the
picture at Twitter.com/BellyTweet. Each egg will be uploaded to the Vidazorb Egg Decorating Contest photo album on
Facebook and will count as one entry. Entry into the competition is only confirmed once the entrant’s picture is
displayed in the Vidazorb photo album.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – Each entry MUST somehow be related to 1) Vidazorb®’s mascot Zorbee; 2) The
human stomach, or “belly” as we like to call it; or 3) Earth Day – which is April 22, 2011.
WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION – The entries will be randomly drawn and the three winners will be
notified no later than 5 p.m. EST on 4/27/2011. Winners will be contacted on whichever platform they submitted their
entry (Facebook or Twitter).
DISCLAIMER – No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. A purchase will not
improve chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. By entering
the contest, you authorize Vidazorb to use your entry photo for promotional purposes.