Giveaways Galore - exciting announcement

I love giveaways - not only is there free stuff up for grabs, but I have also found a lot of products, blogs, and nice people that I otherwise would not have discovered on my own. Even if you don't win anything, entering giveaways has a reward of its own...such as finding Christmas gift ideas.

Even though our family is huge, I like to give each person something that's unique but also useful. Besides the obvious hassle of shopping in a crowd, I just don't think stores have the best selection of presents. I like to put thought into each gift, and I simply can't do that in a crowded mall. I would rather sit at home in my pajamas and browse countless products online, and take as much time as I want to make my decision.

Christmas is always such a hectic and crazy time, and I would like to help you by sharing my Christmas Catalog of unique and useful presents. I will be bringing to you reviews of unique products, as well as giving you a chance to win some for yourself! And there will also be a chance for you to do some good this Christmas as well, as I will be highlighting stores that will be donating a portion of proceeds to a charitable cause. If you are interested in having your store or product highlighted in the Christmas Catalog, please email me - it's not too late!

Keep an eye out for the Christmas Catalog - it's coming soon! The blog makeover is nearly finished, and I'm sorry for this long crazy week with no freebies, but it's going to be well worth the wait! Thanks for your patience, and in the meantime, check out these great giveaways happening around the blogosphere:

• An Island Life: The Rules of Parenting (11/1), BusyBodyBook (11/2)
  
• Blessings Abound: Little Cooks apron (10/31), Carolyn's Kitchen apron (10/31), My Obsession (10/31), Suzi Homemaker (11/2), Saurette (11/3)
  
• Centsible Mommy: Nowali Mocassins (11/4)
• Deal Seeking Mom: EyeClops (11/2)
  
• Everything Up Close: Scribble It (11/1), Touch the Earth (11/2)
• Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls: AllPopart (11/2), Santa Wood Shop (11/3),
  
• Frugal Rhode Island Mama: $10 CVS gift card (11/6)
• Mommies with Cents: iCage (10/31)
  
• Rocks in My Dryer: Blessed Nest pillow (10/31)
• Sage & Savvy: Recycline (site here; 11/2)
• The Diaper Diaries: Chex Mix Bars Basket of Indulgence (10/31)
  
• Thrifty & Chic Mom: Sweet Valley Candles (11/31)

For now, I have removed the "giveaways galore" box from my sidebar to get things a bit more manageable when I start actually applying the makeover. "Giveaways Galore" will be relocated but for now you can still view all the giveaways here. I know I keep saying that it's coming soon, but it's a lot more involved process than I had planned. I guess I kind of bit off more than I could chew, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel...!