Dontcha just love a GIVEAWAY?

I am a Publishing Mom for Macaroni Kid Broomfield.  I love my job.  I am having tons of fun.  I need your support and your subscription to my free newsletter - and there's something in it for you, too.  Because I like you, and I know you like free stuff.  Who doesn't?

Here's the article I wrote for this week's Macaroni Kid newsletter ... all the GIVEAWAY details are here ...

For our first set of giveaways, we've scoured Etsy and found a wealth of talented, generous sellers living right in our community.  These are women (many of them moms), who manage to find time in their busy day to create, sew, and knit beautiful, one-of-a-kind items.

And we are thrilled to introduce you to a knitter-extraordinaire with a flair for the adorable, a sense of humor, and a pinch of practicality  ... knitschmidt!

This stay-at-home mom to three "wild kids," knits - the most adorable stuff - when she's not chasing the two big ones around or tending to the little one.  She credits her Grandma with teaching her to knit at a young age. After a long hiatus, her MIL re-introduced her to the world of yarn. Her kids inspire her to keep knitting ... and share it with all of us!

If it's carefully crafted unique knits made of soft yarns in a multitude of colors you're looking for, then you've found your match made in heaven!  As if all that isn't fabulous enough, she also does custom orders.

It gets better ...
You have the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to shop at knitschmidt on Etsy.

I know what you're wondering.  HOW DO I WIN?  How do I get a slice of that knitted delightfulness?  Basically, subscribe and convince people you know to subscribe, too!

• If you aren't a subscriber, earn an entry by signing up for our free newsletter - there's no catch and we won't ever, ever share your email address ... promise!

• If you are already subscribing (thank you!), earn entries by spreading the word about MK Broomfield.  For every person who signs up and puts your first and last name in the "How did you hear about us?" box, we'll give you three entries in this week's drawing.

• Send out an email, post it on Facebook, Tweet it, blog about it, ... each new subscriber that credits you with bringing them to MK Broomfield, earns you three more chance to win!

Here's the fine print: To qualify for this giveaway, new subscribers must sign up between April 8th (today) and Wednesday, April 14th.  Winner will be chosen by random.org, contacted via email, and have 72 hours to claim the prize.

Thanks for spreading the word about Macaroni Kid Broomfield.  And good luck!

You Could WIN ... at ToddlerBrain

If you've got kids ... and if you're reading a blog called MommyBrain, I assume you at least know kids if not have them yourself ... you simple MUST check out this newly released kids' music CD ... all the way from IRELAND. That's right, people, I bring you the goods from across the pond :)

It's called Sing-Along Songs from Glasses Island by the Speks, and it is unique and fabulous and kid-pleasing ... how's that for a pot-o-gold combination?

Along with a clever little REVIEW - complete with limerick and Irish proverb, I am also hosting a GIVEAWAY (hey! hey!) ... and you can enter each day this week - for a total of 5 chances to win! Each day I'll ask a silly question and your answer (in the form of a COMMENT) enters you in the giveaway ... far easier than drinking an Irishman under the table!

The REVIEW is the first chance to enter.

And here's the link to today's chance to win.

Now, my little lassies, get your @$$ies on over to ToddlerBrain

and win yourself something fabulous!

Supah Fabulous Giveaways

My buddy SupahMommy is working her tail off ... while simultaneously keeping her three daughters alive and loved (I hope!) ... to bring you some supah fabulous giveways. Entering is ridiculously easy, and the prizes are varied and practical and cute. And all of that is just an adorable button-click away:

Free Friday Giveaways

Come on, play along ... I don't want this contest to be like "taking candy from a baby," ... and if you watched last week's episode of Survivor, you'll think that's even funnier :)

Giveaway, That's What I Say!

what the heck? GIVEAWAY

going on now at ... my other blog ...

ANY comment on ANY post enters you to win.

40+ fabulous posts just waiting to be read.

Contest closes at the end of the day - Wednesday 9-16-09

What do you have to lose? Absolutely nothing.

But a little comment love would mean a lot to me :)

Timeout to Rock

Throngs of screaming fans.

Colorful lights.

Real instruments and a sound system.

Live music.

Yes, folks, today we took a TIMEOUT ... TO ROCK!

We went downtown with our good friends Tammy, Scott, and Owen to see a kids' concert promoted through The Vera Project. Take a look at the list of bands ... this concert was the bomb diggety!

Actually, I won tickets to the show from ParentMap, the most fabulous parent publication I've ever come across ... I dream of working for ParentMap ... it's the bomb diggety (my new catch phrase, btw). Who doesn't love free tickets? Mine came in the form of a family pack. I am still not entirely certain what that means, but for us it meant a dad, two mommies, and two toddlers. Good times :) Thanks, ParentMap!

Watching Recess Monkey perform live was such a treat. According to their website, they are known as Seattle's Greatest Children's Music Band. While I am by no means an expert, I must agree. I've listened to their songs online and even bought a few from iTunes. The performance sealed the deal for me. These three guys have an energy and enthusiasm and stage presence that made me love their music even more.

Right in front of the stage - in the midst of a sea of little concert-goers - Natalie and Owen were rocking out and trying out new dance moves and having an absolute blast. Tammy was able to snap a few photos, and you can check out her blog to see them. Natalie was all about the fancy footwork. Owen, on the other hand, worked the punch-and-point as his signature move.

After an hour of the mosh pit and crowd surfing, our little rockstars were exhausted. We loaded everyone back in the car, shoved snacks at the little mouths - Owen promptly fell asleep, mid-crunch - and headed to my most favorite sandwich shop in the whole wide world ... Jimmy John's!

We were able to get our sandwiches all the way back to my house for a quick patio picnic while the kiddos got some fresh air before naptime.

It was such a great day!

Fun Finds for Mom

Love the environment?

Trying to be greener?

Love clever and wonderful things?

Looking for ways to be more clever and wonderful yourself?

Love to win free stuff?

Who doesn't love to win free stuff?

Well, I have the website for you ...

Fun Finds for Mom

Go on, head on over there, you know you wanna

Oh, and tell my awesome, seriously talented SIL that I sent ya :)