THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!!!
I love giving books for Christmas…they serve several purposes: a gift, a learning tool and a tradition long in the making. This year along with a book I will be giving Mark-My-TimeTM digital bookmarks to the ones that I love. I think the love of reading is one of the best gifts you can give and today’s economy has prompted many families to focus on more practical gifts that can be used over and over again instead of the lavish gifts of years past. And these multi-purpose bookmarks fit the bill perfectly.
A good place to start simplifying is stocking stuffers-those typically last-minute items shoppers find themselves frantically searching for after budgets-and nerves- have stretched well past their limits. To make sure this year’s stocking stuffers are enjoyable, yet practical, start by asking a few simple questions:
Is it affordable?
Will it fit in the stocking?
Is it easy to purchase?
Will it still be used or appreciated after the hype of the holidays is over?
When it comes to the new and improved Mark-My-TimeTM digital bookmark, you can answer “yes” to all of these questions.
Over the years, the Mark-My-TimeTM digital bookmark has helped thousands of students accurately monitor their required reading times. As a result, it has become a frequently used reading tool both in the home and in schools across the country. Now, the product that has proven to be so effective in getting kids excited about reading and actually wanting to read more, is even better. In addition to a traditional countdown timer and cumulative timer, the new and improved Mark-My-Time digital bookmark also features a special 60-second countdown, which is ideal for fluency testing. So students, as well as their teachers and parents, cannot only tell how long they’ve been reading, but also how quickly.
Like the original Mark-My-Time digital bookmark, the newest generation product is so convenient and easy to use. Simply push a button to set the timer for either a countdown or cumulative mode. With the countdown timer, students know, at a glance, how much time is remaining in their reading session. The cumulative timer is ideal for multiple reading sessions or when students need to know, collectively, how much they’re read in a day or even a week.
With its electronic functions and fun colors, it’s easy to see why the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark encourages kids to make reading a daily habit. And now there are even more colors from which to choose. New to the product offering are yellow, red and fuchsia bookmarks, which complete the original selection of neon green, blue and purple.
Sized like a traditional bookmark to fit neatly between the pages of any book, the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark is made of polyethylene plastic for added durability. At the top is a digital clock that’s powered by an inexpensive, replaceable watch battery.
In addition to serving as a useful tool during reading sessions, the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark is ideal for timing music practice sessions, timed math fact activities and homework study sessions. Ideal for children five years and older, the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark is available nationwide at leading bookstores, discount drug chains and wholesale clubs at an average retail price of $8.95.
For more information on the new and improved Mark-My-Time digital bookmark, retail availability, usage tips, testimonials and fundraising-related activities, or to place an online order, visit www.mark-my-time.com.
And thanks to Mark-My-Time, you can enter to win one. 3 lucky readers will win a Mark-My-Time bookmark just by visiting Mark-My-Time and stating what color you would choose and what your favorite book is. Yep, it is that easy! All entries must be received by Nov. 20th at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winners will be selected at random and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail.
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Mark My Time supplied the bookmarks for review and giveaway, I was in no other way compensated for my time.
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In this edition of my Holiday Gift Guide I would like to introduce you to BRUGO:
The BRUGO travel mug will revolutionize your to-go coffee experience. BRUGO is an elegant patented technology that allows coffee and tea enthusiasts to enjoy every sip of your hot beverage in the “perfect temperature zone”. Also eliminating spills, spatters and burned lips.
Fresh coffee is brewed at 205 degrees, but ist vibrant flavors are most distinguishable and pleasing at around 150-170 degrees. By using a simple “tip and sip” motion, BRUGO users transfer sip-sized amounts of their hot beverage to the temperature control chamber, where it immediately reaches the Perfect Temperature Zone. Only the liquid in the chamber is cooled and only that liquid exits the sip opening.
The BRUGO lid has 3 options: Lock, Tip and Cool, and Sip and comes in a variety of colors.
As you can see, they have a color for everyone from fun and funky to sleek and conservative. I am personally in love with the Slice (Orange) out of the Jazz Collection.
Once you use a BRUGO mug you will never want to go back to a regular coffee mug. They are fun, functional and my tongue no longer gets burned…that is the absolute best part. Check out BRUGO for the coffee and tea drinkers in your life, they will thank you for it and the BRUGO will be their favorite gift for years to come. AND, they fit great in stockings. Trust me, Santa has been checking to see.
BRUGO provided a travel mug for testing and review purposes. I was in no other way compensated for this post and all opinions are those of my own andhave been in no way influced by any outside source.
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Added Note: Thanks for the review! Just for your blog visitors, we will give 30% off of their order from today until Dec. 30, 2008. Just go to www.fingazinga.com click on “order yours”, pick your Finga Zinga and then enter the promotional code “jillybean” (no quotes) and save 30% on your order. Have a great holiday!
Are you looking for the PERFECT stocking stuffer? Stocking Stuffers always present the most difficulty for me. I am not sure why, but it does. The Princess is really easy, but Smartypants, that always prove to be such a challenge! But, I found the perfect stocking stuffer!!! It doesn’t matter the age. It doesn’t matter the gender. It matters that they have a love of fun. What have I found now you ask…here, let me show you:
What is that you ask? Well, it is the FingaZinga! And oh boy…we all love playing with them. The best description I can give you is of a baton for your fingers. You can twirl it, spin it, balance it, pass it, juggle it, or catch it. You can even drop it and take it apart; that’s why it’s called a “skill” toy, and skill takes practice, right? I need LOTS of practice, but I am thoroughly enjoying it. The Princess, she is the best at it, then Smartypants. Me and Mr. Technosavy…not so good. Skill toys offer so much more than just something to play with. It teaches coordination and creativity, just to name a few.
FingaZinga’s come in LOTS of different colors, there is one for everyone..see above, mine is Orange, imagine that. And, they even GLOW, except for the wooden ones, unless you paint them with glow-in-the-dark paint. And they are the perfect size for a great stocking stuffer.
They also offer limited edition colors from time to time.
For a fun, unusual toy for that special someone in your life…check out FingaZingas!
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TIME’S UP!!!
Check Back Soon for the list of Winners!
On a cool fall night there is nothing better than a warm cup of tea. Tea with honey and lemon. Yummm! Hot tea is such a comfort during the cold months, especially if you aren’t a coffee lover. And there are so many varieties that you are sure to find one that pleases you.
I received a tea infuser from Trudeau and I LOVE it! It is very durable, made out of silicone. It is dishwasher and microwave safe and can withstand temperatures of up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit. It also comes with a lid to help hold the heat in while it infuses. AND…it comes in Orange. You all know I love Orange, so I was THRILLED when I got an Orange one.
If you or someone you love likes tea at all you will love one of these. And, they make great stocking stuffers. Trudeau has all kinds of neat kitchen products. I LOVE the spice mills. Check out their site, i know you will find plenty to love and if you are just itching to get me something for Christmas, I would love the Party Grill.
Trudeau has offered to give 10 of my readers a tea infuser. All you have to do to enter is visit their site, and leave me a comment on what your favorite product is. If you want extra entries: Blog it and get 2, Stumble it and get 2, New Subscribers get 2. Deadline to enter is Nov. 19 at 6PM EST. Winners will be selected at random and will have 3 days to respond to e-mail with shipping information before another winner will be selected. Must have a valid US address.
Disclaimer, by entering this contest you agree to Trudeau receiving your e-mail address for future use. Your address will not be sold or given to any other company. It will solely be used by Trudeau for future promotions and mailings.
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