Giveaway Alert!

Jody from Iowa Geek is giving away yet another prize package, including a super-cute bag, stuffed bear, figurine, and more! Click here to see the stash of goodies and to sign up to win! All you've gotta do is comment—could it be any easier?!? Do me a favor too; tell Jody I sent you. Thanks, friends.

Save $5 at Walgreens—Ends Saturday!

From hemorrhoid cream to spiral-bound notebooks, from garbage bags to DVD players to Blublocker Sunglasses, from energy drinks to keep you awake to melatonin pills to help you sleep—Walgreens has a little bit of everything. And for two days only—Friday and Saturday—you can save $5 on any purchase over $20 with this coupon. This even includes anything in the photo department! So head on over to Walgreens, save some cash, and then spend it on a Margarita. It's okay. I give you permission.

Like Coldplay? Want a free song?

Honestly, who doesn't like Coldplay? Their music and their messages never cease to inspire me and lift me up.

Well, Coldplay is giving away a new song! That's right—free! Download your free song here. Because that's the kind of guys they are. Happy listening!

Contest Alert! Scrap Bribing Underway!

Jody from Iowa Geek is giving away an incredible scrapbooking bundle, continuing the "Scrap Bribing" tradition she has started. We're talking linen album, pages, embellishments, stamps—the whole ball of wax! I had the privilege of scrapping with Jody and her sisters-in-law last Saturday, and I had a blast. Even though I was mesmerized by all the fancy-schmancy stuff that Jody was doing with HER pages, I still managed to squeak out 8 pages of my own (although not nearly as cool as hers). Only about a bajillion pages to go until I actually get caught up with all three boys. (If it gives you any indication of how far behind I am, the pages I did this weekend were about Boy #2's birth. He's almost 7.) So head on over to Iowa Geek and leave Jody a comment to enter to win. And make sure to tell her you heard about it HERE! Gotta love my brownie points!

Because Advertising Your Age On Your Shirt Is Cute When You're 4...

Boy #3, my baby, the little man I gave birth to just yesterday, turned 4 on Sunday. Unbelievable. And now he's off to the "real world"—starting in a daycare/preschool later this week, making new friends and spending several hours every day with a group of people who do not include his mommy, daddy, or his aunt who has baby-sat him since he was 7 weeks old. *sigh* (Please don't ask me if we're going to send him to kindergarten next year or not. It just may very well put me over the edge!)

Despite my reluctance to let go of my baby, Boy #3 has been anticipating turning 4 for about 11 1/2 months.
"Will I be 4 tomorrow, Mom?"
"No, honey, not tomorrow."
"But WHEN will I be 4?"
"Soon, sweetie, soon."

So when I saw these shirts at Fliggity, I knew I had to get him one so he could show off just what a big boy he is. I had been looking at different "birthday/age" shirts at different sites, but when I found Fliggity, I knew this had to be the one. And I was sold for sure when I emailed the company to ask if it was possible to get the shirt in a shorter turnaround time than they have advertised and got a prompt reply promising to get the shirt to me in time for the little guy's birthday, at no extra charge.

The shirt arrived in time as promised and was wrapped in an adorable bag with a ribbon that matched the shirt. Now if I were a GOOD blogger, I would've taken a picture of this before letting my son rip into it, but of course, I didn't. You'll just have to take my word for it.

The fit was just right. I had followed their advice and ordered up a size and was glad I did.

Along with custom "How old am I?" shirts, Fliggity has "Shirts That Fliggity Fly" and "Stylish Superheroes," both of which would make unique and beloved gifts for your own child or a niece or nephew.

However, you may want to avoid ordering one for your sister, brother, best friend, or child's teacher. A big polka-dot "36" on your T-shirt? Yeah, not quite as cute—or appreciated.