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This offer expires 1/11/2010 or 1/17/2010 It is probably safe to get it done earlier since I am unclear on the real expiration date. I have seen a couple of different expiration dates around the bloggersphere.
Looks like I made it to 2010. 2009 was full of fun and craziness. I think in reality though, I learned my life needs to calm down a bit. We had several trips last year (Vegas, Cali, Cruise, Cabins, Fl., Church Camp and more). Way too many for me. To top that off we also had tons of weddings. These included my 2 BFF's, My sister, 2 nephews and my close cousin. All of which were all day events or more. Can we say, "Craziness" one more time?
After a year of fun and exhaustion I learned something. I need to tone it down a bit and really decide what is most important. First off, we will not be taking as many vacations this year. I am going to cross my fingers that there will be "No more weddings"! I think I am going to ban weddings this year. OK, I am not serious, but 6 weddings in one year can take a toll on you. Luckily as I look through the list of family and close friends I think we will be safe from any of these.
My biggest change will be blogging. I have really enjoyed blogging this past year, but I also have other passions. I love art and am really wanting to focus a little more on it. In order to do so I am going to have to make more time. Don't worry, "Catch the Drift..." will still be around, but I won't be posting as often as I have in the past. After January I will only be hosting one giveaway and or review a week. Of course I will still be on the look out for deals, but I will be picky at what I post. I can't post everything and I am very excited to be opening my own Esty shop soon. Well hopefully soon.
I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season and made some great 2010 resolutions. I am back on a health kick after taking a few months off. I hope to get back in shape and my hubby and I are attempting P90X. This should be interesting ;0)
Thanks for all of your support this last year and I hope you continue to visit "Catch the Drift...". I have some new giveaways and reviews coming up this next week, so be on the look out!
I am so excited to say I am officially taking the a break to enjoy my Holiday Season with my cute family. I will be back sometime in January, probably the second week. I already have a handful of giveaways scheduled. Also this next year I am planning on opening my own shop on Etsy. I am so excited. I still have some work ahead of me but am excited to show you what I have been cooking up in my creative mind.
For now you can still enter The Sound of Music Giveaway. This ends Dec. 30, 2009. Also check out my Giveaway Linky where there are tons more of giveaways to enter this month and next!
Here is a great site where you can "Capture the Magic" on camera! You can purchase and create 2 photos of Santa in your home for $9.95 (Buy one Get one Free). It looks like a great idea so you may want to check it out here
href="http://www.jumpstart.com/"> Also one of my favorite Children Educational sites has a great offer going. Now until Dec. 27 JumpStart is offering $1 Membership for your first month, as well as $10 off your year membership and $20 off your lifetime membership.
Your children will love this site and the activities JumpStart has available for them.
You will begin to notice a lack of post these next few weeks as I take time off to be with family. I am so excited for this holiday season. We have had a very busy year, actually this week isn't going to be any different with two family weddings, two family Christmas parties and Christmas next week. Seriously, I am so in need of a break ;0)
A reminder that the "Block it Designs" giveaway will be ending Friday Night (12/18). There is also a new giveaway for all of you who have grown up with "The Sound of Music".
Now for giveaways around the Bloggersphere. Be safe and Happy Holidays!!!
As I have mentioned before in the past, I love music and I love theater. Growing up I involved myself in these things. My very first musical production I played Leisl in "The Sound of Music". This is such a classic and one I hold very close to my heart. I love the story and especially the music. This is one musical I have already shared with my own children.
I was recently contacted about doing a review on the "50th Anniversary Special Edition of the Original Cast Recording: The Sound Of Music along with Simon & Schuster’s The Sound of Music Pop up Book. Even though I wasn't going to do anymore reviews the rest of the year, I just couldn't pass this one up. I and several other Classy Closet members on The Classy Closet review panel were included on this review.
Review: The original cast recording was fantastic. My children love the music, although I already knew they would. It is great to have these songs I grew up with, in my home to share with my children. What my absolute favorite product is though, is The Sound of Music: Pop-Up Collectible Book. My children love the pages and the beautiful pop ups included. Each page also includes smaller pages with even more pop-ups. You can also find the words included to the songs, so that you can sing along with the cd. My children and I have loved reading this book and singing the songs together. I would love to get a copy for my mom who also loves The Sound of Music.
To Buy: You can purchase The Original Cast Recording on Amazon Here and The Pop-Up Book Here.
There is also a Sound of Music Sing-Along Activity Kit you and your children can enjoy together here!
Giveaway: One lucky person will win their own copy of The Sound of Music Original Cast Recording cd!
To Enter: Name Five of Maria's Favorite Things! This is one of the many fun questions and activities you and your child can find in The Sound Of Music Sing-Along Kit!
Extra Entries: -Become a member of The Classy Closetor give yourself an extra entry if you already are! (Please leave your member name) - Grab my "Catch the Drift..." button - Subscribe to "Catch the Drift..." - Follow me on Twitter (Mama_Snow) - Become a fan on Facebook - Blog about this post or Tweet it! (Be sure to leave the link) - Leave a comment on any one of the other participating reviews (A Simple Kinda Life, Nine More Months, Loving Heart Mommy and/ or The Classy Closet ). Tell them what you like most about this review or from their post.
Rules: Be sure to leave a comment telling me what the entry is for. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Also be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you. A winner will be selected randomly using Random.org. They will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. US ONLY!
Update on the adorable Block It Designs "Nativity Scene Block Set". This Nativity Scene is no longer on Etsy, but can be purchased through Block It Designs blog by email and PayPal.
