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Super Gifts for the Super Bowl
By Shannon
Posted in Giveaway, Theme Gifts, college kid, food/cooking, novelty, sports, under $10 on 20 January 2009
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With less than two weeks until Super Bowl XLIII, you need to get your party plans underway. Surprise your party host with Referee Shirt Foam Drink Holders or a “nearly life-sized” Chocolate Football. Then there’s this awesome Ultimate Pepsi Super Bowl Party Pack! And thanks to Pepsi, one lucky winner will have it in their hands in time for the Super Bowl.

Share Something Sweet
By Shannon
Posted in Give Back, Giveaway, food/cooking on 18 December 2008
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Chocolate company Ferrero and Share Our Strength, a hunger-relief organization, have forged a partnership that you, perhaps, cannot resist supporting. Ferrero has donated $150,000 to Share Our Strength and is giving others a chance to add to that donation. Right now, if you go to Share Something Sweet and use it to “send something sweet” (a customizable e-card), Ferrero will donate $1 per e-card sent, up to $10,000.

A Little Like Rock Band for the Hannah Crowd
By Shannon
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, Giveaway, games, kids (3-9), teen, toys, tween on 17 December 2008
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Disney Sing It lets your little Disney Channel fan rock out with the likes of Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, the High School Musical cast, Jesse McCartney, the Cheetah Girls and even a Billy Ray Cyrus song. And no, it’s not Achey Breaky Heart.

Gift List: Gifts for Teachers
By Shannon
Posted in Gift Lists, housewarming/host, under $25, under $50 on 16 December 2008
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A teacher can only have so many shower gels, desk calendars and coffee mugs. And any teacher will tell you that apple-shaped gifts should be outlawed. Why not donate to a charity you think the teacher would appreciate, or donate books or software to the classroom in the teacher’s name. Gift cards are also a popular choice, but add a personal touch. Pair a bookstore gift card with a bookmark handmade by your child.

Gift List: Gifts for Gamers
By Shannon
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, Gift Lists, Giveaway, apparel, college kid, for her, for him, stocking stuffer, teen, under $25, under $50 on 11 December 2008
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For the game enthusiast on your list, check out the Xbox 360 Cooling Station, the Boompod Audio Chair, or a variety of gaming apparel and accessories.

And enter to win one of two Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals games for Nintendo DS.

Family Game Night: Green Eggs, Ham and Frenetic Fun
By Shannon
Posted in Giveaway, games, kids (3-9), under $25 on 8 December 2008
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In the Green Eggs and Ham Speedy Diner game, one person is the “chef,” calling out the orders of each dinner guest (the fox, the goat, and the mouse). Players (”waiters”) have to choose the proper items based on food, color and shape, and deliver them to the guests. The web site describes it as “fast-paced, frenetically fun” and, um, yes, frenetic is the right word. Read on and enter to win the Horton Hears a Who “You to the Rescue” game!

Give Us Your Tired, Your Hungry, Your Gift-Giving Impaired
By Shannon
Posted in Giveaway on 11 November 2008
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