The Energizer “Keep Going” Hall of Fame (Giveaway)

Ever wish you could be like the Energizer bunny and just keep going and going and going?

Energizer is looking to help spread the word about their “Keep Going” Hall of Fame.  The Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame was started in 2006 as a way to honor everyday people for the energy and perseverance they show in their daily lives, no matter what challenges they might face. Today, there are four members in the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame, and now through March 31, the search is on for the 2009 inductee. The winner will earn a $10,000 cash prize and a $5,000 donation to his or her favorite charity.

If you know someone who is always on-the-go, nominate them today!

WIN IT!

Thanks to Energizer, I have 2 packs of AA4 and 1 pack of AAA4 Ulitmate Lithium Batteries to give away to one lucky winner. To enter:

• Just mention in comments before midnight, March 31st what you do to keep yourself going. That’s it!
• A random winner will be selected and notified via email on April 1st.
• The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.

• Subscribe to my feed.
• Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to Energizer “Keep Going” Hall of Fame.
• Place my button in your sidebar.

This giveaway is open to US addresses. Good luck!

WW: Too Tired to Blog

My apologies if I haven’t been around lately but this pregnancy is making me sooo tired! I do try to visit as many of you as I can every day until the fatigue sets in. Then I pretty much end up looking like this:

10 Web Sites to Keep Your Kids Entertained and Safe

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In these tough times, a lot of families are opting for Spring Break “stay-cations” instead of big holiday trips. But if you’re staying home, it can be hard to keep the kids entertained and out of trouble. Many parents are naturally cautious about letting their kids loose on the Internet, but there is a lot of good, free, appropriate content available online – if you know where to look. Here’s a list of 10 web sites to bookmark that can help your kids beat Spring Break boredom if they’re staying home.

Best Set-and-Forget Web Environment for Kids

• KidZui – KidZui is actually not a Web site at all – it’s the Internet made just for kids. It gives kids access to millions of Web sites (including all of the below), YouTube videos, games and photos that have been vetted by a team of parents and teachers. Kids love the cute little avatars they can create and the safe social networking features, and parents love the fact that there’s no chance of enquiring minds stumbling across anything inappropriate.

Best Web Sites for Kids

• Club Penguin – A snow-covered virtual world where children play games and interact with friends in the guise of colorful penguin avatars.
• Lego.com – Ideal for the Lego fan, your child can watch Lego comics and movies, play games and construct their own Web page to show off their creativity.
• Nick.com – Your child can pledge to save the world, play games, check out the latest news on SpongeBob or create a virtual life on Nicktropolis.
• PBSKids.org – With games themed around Sesame Street, Clifford, Curious George, Arthur, Barney and other kid classics, your kids will have fun “interacting” with their favorite characters.
• Poptropica – This virtual online world lets kids create a character, play games, compete with other kids and travel between islands on a blimp to explore new areas.

Best Online Game Sites for Kids

• Cartoon Network Games – With more than 200 games featuring favorite cartoon characters, your kids can hunt monsters with Scooby-Doo, play Ninja Survival or follow the Path of a Jedi.
• Funbrain – Part of the Family Education Network, the site provides educational activities for parents and teachers, as well as interactive games to help your kids with math and reading.
• Funschool – This site, provided by Kaboose, is designed for elementary-age kids and offers free educational games as well as printable activities, coloring sheets and craft projects that will help your kids learn while having fun.
• Hot Wheels Games – For car fans, Hot Wheels has dozens of vehicle-related games that let kids drive through mazes, race friends and solve puzzles.

KidZui’s Cliff Boro believes that parents needn’t be afraid of letting their kids use the Internet. “The Internet is a wonderful tool that, when used appropriately, provides endless hours of free entertainment for the whole family,” he says. “And more than that, it’s a great way for kids to learn and discover new things without even realizing it!” And what parent wouldn’t approve of that?

Win Amazon.com Cash from Be a Good Dad

A friend of mine, Be a Good Dad, is holding a contest where you could win up to $20 from Amazon.com. It’s really easy to enter, just make a couple of guesses and you may be the lucky one to walk away with some extra moola. Hey, someone has to win . . . it might be you! Good luck!

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