"A good dad is.......", that is the question posed to you by Become A Better Father. Do you think you can answer that question?

Enter the 1st Annual Father's Day Writing Contest and you could win "A free one-hour consultation with Scott Hammond, a $25 Starbucks gift card, a full-featured blog post on Become A Better Father, and much, much more!" 

Father's day is June 15 and Shakadoo has a great gift idea for that special man in our lives!

Back away from the ugly ties and golf shirts ladies! This year, give your Father or your children's Father something that he will absolutely love! Love Shak Baby and Wholesalekeychain.com is excited to announce our latest giveaway! 

Shak and wholesalekeychain.com are offering our readers the chance to win three Digital Photo Keychains! This contest will run from today, May 31st until June 11th.

From now until midnight CDT June 11th, here's what you need to do in order to be entered to win:

* Go over to the Wholesalekeychain website and take a look around.

* Take a look at their huge assortment of automotive, sports and digital  keychains.

* Leave a comment on this post telling us which ones you like and your thoughts on how these products could be used as great promotional items.

* Make sure you leave us a valid email address so we can contact you when you win!

* Tell everyone you know! Help us spread the word- link us on your blog, Twitter about this, email your friends, an let all your neighbors know!

Three winners will be randomly selecting to each win 1 Digital Photo Keychain. All three winners will be announced on June 12th! This giveaway is open to US residents only.

The Digital Photo Keychain features a 1.5 inch screen and holds up to 70 pictures! But what sets this company apart is they offer custom engraved messages to your loved ones on the back.

Don't want to wait for the end of the contest for your Digital Photo Keychain? Need one in time for Fathers Day?  -You're in luck! Wholesalekeychain.com is offering free shipping for any keychains purchased by Shakadoo readers. Just enter the coupon code "Shakadoo" when you check out  and your shipping will be free. Prices start at only $19.99, but hurry- this discount is only available until August 30, 2008!

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The big day has finally arrived. This is my favorite job here at Love Shak Baby!! I love picking winners for our giveaways. Today is even better because we are able to pick two winners.

The first winner is.....Tanyetta from Days Like These...congratulations!!

The second winner is....Susan Chester...Congratulations!!

Keep your eyes open and check back often at all the Shaks for more awesome giveaways.

Freeshipping.org and Love Shak, Baby would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of you who left a comment and posted about our contest on your blogs.

Make sure to use Freeshipping.org for all of your shopping needs.

The time has now come to announce the winner of our Love Shak Baby giveaway. I am happy and I know that Interior Style Home is also happy to congratulate Camille Wilson from Snaphappymama.

Camille you are the big winner of the monkey dish set.

It is always a fun day here at the Love Shak to give great things away.

I want to extend a sincere thank you to all of you who left a comment and posted about our contest on your blogs. Loveshakbaby readers Rock!

Interior Style Home Giveaway

December 18^th-January 11^th

Love Skak, Baby and Interior Style Home has teamed up to offer Shak readers an exciting giveaway.

Interior Style Home is offering their Kids Set -  Monkey 100% melamine. Dishwasher safe, high heat resistant and shatterproof. Not microwave-safe. Set includes plate, spoon, fork, cup and bowl. Plate: 8" diameter. Bowl: 5.5" diameter.

Here is how to enter.....Click on over to Interior Style Home and find your favorite item and then leave a comment here as to what it is. I know it will be a difficult choice because of the beautiful things, but only choose one. My favorite is the Chelsea Cradle.

Be sure to check back at Love Shak, Baby the morning of January 12th to see if you are the lucky winner! The winner will be posted here and emailed.

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I am hoping to help autism research in any way I can. I signed up to get a charity badge in which all donations go directly to Autism Speaks. Click on the badge above and you can help by donating too. You can also help by copying the badge (to copy badge, click on "share" tab on badge) and placing it on your site to accept donations to Autism Speaks.

• AUTISM OCCURRENCE: One in every 150 children born in the US have autism. It is estimated approximately 1 million in the US have this disorder.

NOTE: This number does NOT include: PDD, Asperger's and other spectrum disorders. These statistics are endorsed by the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and other federal organizations.

• U.S. FACTS: -A new case of autism is diagnosed nearly every 20 minutes -There are 24,000 new cases diagnosed in the U.S. per year -The economic impact of autism is more than $90 billion and expected to more than double in the next decade. -Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases. -There is no medical detection treatment, or cure for autism.
• AUTISM COMPARED TO OTHER DISABILITIES: Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S. today. Autism statistics source: TalkAboutCuringAutism.org

My dear blogging friends, Laura and Amy, over at Mums The Wurd are having an awesome giveaway right now. They are giving away a $150 e-certificate to one winner. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and sign up for the Zutano newsletter. The winner will be announced on June 30th.

"They've got everything...style, color, creativity-they're Zutano, and they have some of the cutest, most unique clothes on the market today!"

If you just so happen to be all stocked up on back to school clothes for your child, check out their other giveaway featuring a $100 e-certificate for all natural toys.

Natural Pod is a super safe choice when it comes to kids toys and with all the hype about toy recalls, this is a great way to go to protect your kids from those harmful ingredients that go into the manufacturing of some toy brands. Don't delay, this contest ends September 19th.

Oh, I bet you can hardly stand it! Are you dying to know if you won? Well, I have the results right here and I am happy to announce the winners of our random drawing.

Drum Roll Please...........

Our first winner is a mom who's daughter is just entering Kindergarten and loves the idea of buying those brand new school supplies. She's a blogger herself, promoting all kinds of bloggers' contests and giveaways just like this one. She hails from the tropical land of Hawaii.......let's give a round of applause to Kailani from An Island Review!!!!!

Our next winner is a mom who's daughter would love some Gymboree clothes. She is also a blogger and has a wonderful mommy blog called Daily Thoughts. She is a scrapbooking mom with two daughters. She thinks our giveaway is super fun and hopes to win. Well, I've got good news for you, Ginny, you are the winner of our 2nd $250 gift card to Gymboree.  Congratulations!!

I want to extend a sincere thank you to all of you who left a comment and posted about our contest on your blogs. Loveshakbaby readers Rock!

Evidently we aren't the only ones having an awesome giveaway. It seems there are some totally cool prizes just waiting to be commented on throughout the blogosphere. Makes me wish I was a young mom with babies again just so I could win some cool gadget for my bundle of joy.

Check out Mod*Mom - The have partnered with Sparkability to offer a brand spankin' new micralite toro newborn transportations system valued at $789. Enter by midnight tonight! Hurry!

Don't Miss 5 Minutes For Mom - They are giving away an Insignia® 37″ Flat-Panel LCD HDTV!!! This incredible prize is valued at $799.99 and is courtesy of Best Buy. You must enter by midnight August 16th!

We already mentioned the Blog Party at GoodyBlog - GoodyBlog is giving away a Beauty Booty set, a Super Shave set, an Artisian crafted toys from Mahar Dry Goods, goodies from the Sillywagon and a goody bag from Modern Tots. Enter quick because the Party ends at midnight August 16th! That's tomorrow!

And then of course there is our giveway - A $250 gift card for Gymboree is waiting for two winners to leave a comment on this post. Enter by midnight on Friday, August 17th. Don't delay!

Good Luck!

GoodyBlog is giving away a ton of stuff as part of their Blog Party giveaway! There is so much stuff I would like to win here. The party's over on August 17th, so get on over there now and get your comments in to win!

I don't know about your kids but my two girls have already started back to school. Out here in the Midwest, we are on a year round school system so they only have 6 weeks off for summer. This is only for the Elementary schools in our district though, my son in Middle school and my other son in High School start back in the middle of August.

To be quite honest, it's a pain in the neck having four kids at four different schools all on crazy schedules but be that as it may.......I still love back to school time and so do they. 

Kids get so excited to shop for their school supplies, possibly a new backpack and of course the ever popular, back to school clothes. The bloggers here at Loveshakbaby know how crazy it is for families to keep up with the demands of growing children so we have partnered with Gymboree to bring you a fabulous way to get your kids ready in time for back to school. 

Gymboree is offering two of our readers each a $250 Gift Card to be used at the Gymboree store or Gymboree online.  Our contest will run from July 27th through August 17th and just like our other giveaways we are going to randomly choose two winners from the comment section of this post!

From now until midnight, August 17th, here's what you will need to do in order to be entered to win:

*Leave a comment on this post telling us what your child's favorite thing is about going back to school. There will be other posts that refer to the Back To School Giveaway With Gymboree but only comments left on this post will count as an entry. Please enter only once.
*Link back to this post using the "Back To School Giveaway With Gymboree" banner in a post on your blog or website.
*If you do not have a blog, leave your e-mail address and tell your friends. Your e-mail address will automatically register you for the Gymboree Newsletter.
*All comments must be entered by midnight, August 17th.

The two winners names will be posted on the morning of August 18th. They will be notified by e-mail and in a "winner's post".

(This is a "sticky" post and will remain at the top of the page for the duration of our Freedom Giveaway but new posts will be written daily and published underneath this post).

Yesterday when I was doing the roundup, I forgot to link to the giveaways we're doing at Shakhammer and Shakyard! They're great giveaways, so be sure not to miss out.

At Shakhammer we're giving away a set of Ryobi tools with a nifty carrying bag. Leave a comment at this post and blog about it (if you have a blog) to enter.

At Shakyard we're giving away a bunch of awesome pest control items from Liquid Fence. $500 worth, guys! That's a lot of pest control. Comment on this post and blog (if, of course, you have a blog) to enter.

The thing about giveaways is you can't enter to win your own so I am drooling over this slingback diaper and laptop bag that they are giving away over at mod*mom. 

My husband came home with a slingback bag years ago from a trip and I thought it was so cool. I would love to win this one though, not only because of the bright colors but I love the idea that my laptop would fit nicely inside.

O yikes makes a fantastic bag complete with bottle holder, changing pad, accessories case and room for everything else. I just love the slingback style, so modern and functional, you can't go wrong.

Head on over to Mod*Mom and leave a comment explaining what your favorite essential in the "ready to go" bag is and you will be entered to win! Their contest ends midnight on 4th of July so don't delay.

Ahhhhh, the freedom to choose.... The freedom to be casual, the freedom to be elegant, the freedom to be extraordinary, the freedom to be who we are and become everything we want to be.  Loveshakbaby wants to celebrate our freedom to choose, by hosting ANOTHER FABULOUS GIVEAWAY. This time we are giving away not one, but TWO $100 Gift Certificates to TWO winners to be used in the fabulous Chittypulga online boutique.

Chittypulga has all kinds of designer clothing, toys, bedding, decor and accessories. You must check out their site and do some wish list shopping. Liz, at Cool Mom Picks, has a new online boutique crush on Chittypulga and just loves the "mildly disgusting, freak-out-the-uptight-lady-next-door kind of way", "worms and germs" tee shirt for toddlers. Hey, even kids should have the freedom to like gross things, like this Snakeshirt by Tea. Chittypulga carries all kinds of your favorite brands like Luna Luna, Zutano, Posh, Jaffa, Sophie and Lili, Hub Cap, and many more top name designers. They carry some of the cuttest toys, books and even designer diaper bags.    

From now until July 11th, here's what you will need to do in order to be entered to win:

*Leave a comment on this post. There will be other posts that refer to the Chittypulga Freedom Giveaway but only comments left on this post will count as an entry.
*Link back to this post using the "Let Freedom Ring With Chittypulga" banner in a post on your blog or site.
*If you do not have a blog, leave your e-mail address and tell your friends. Your e-mail address will automatically register you for the Chittypulga Newsletter.
*All comments must be entered by midnight, July 11th.

The two winners names will be posted on the morning of July 12th. They will be notified by e-mail and in a "winner's post".

(This is a "sticky" post and will remain at the top of the page for the duration of our Freedom Giveaway but new posts will be written daily and published underneath this post).

Summer is here everyone! Let the sun shine in and randomly reveal the winner of our Summer Celebration Giveaway.

Before I tell you who won a fabulous $150 Gift Certificate for the Zutano Online Boutique, I just want to thank everyone for their wonderful comments and enthusiasm on our blog. I hope you all had fun and I just wish we could give out more prizes because everyone is a winner in our book! Also, I must for sure thank our wonderful giveaway sponsor Zutano. They are an incredible company with an honorable work ethic that is doing an outstanding job to bring color, design, and functionality to the world of kids clothing.

Ok, so here it is......the winner is........Hilary!  If your email address is hlmaciel@yahoo.com then you are the winner. Congratulations!  Please contact us immediately to get the details. 

Hey folks, don't dismay, our next giveaway is right around the corner so check back often for more incredible opportunities like this one and have a wonderful summer.

Come and Celebrate the Lazy, Hazy, Dayz of Summer with LoveShakBaby's very first Summer Celebration Giveaway!

Is there really a more fun time for kids than summer? I mean really, don't they just love those relaxing days of picnics, pool parties and staying up to catch fireflies? Well to make summer a bit more fun for us parents, Zutano is giving one winner from Loveshakbaby a $150 gift certificate to use in their Children's Clothing Boutique.

Natalie, at Baby Fashion Gift Blog, has been enjoying her baby daughter's new Zutano wardrobe and has literally stopped stroller traffic with the vibrant colors and mix and match combination outfits that her daughter has been wearing.  Their whimsical prints and generously cut tees, leggings, and dresses fit Natalie's daughter just right and wash so well they will, no doubt, last a while, which is great news for all moms.

From now until the first day of summer, June 21st, here's what you will need to do to enter:

1. Leave a comment on this entry post. There will be other posts that refer to this contest but only comments left on this post will count as an entry.
2. Either link back to this post and include a Summer Giveaway button in that post or on your sidebar. (see code at the bottom of this post)
3. Of course non-bloggers are welcome to participate-just leave a comment with your e-mail and tell your friends.
4. All comments must be submitted by midnight June 21st.

I will post the winner on the morning of June 22nd!

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So this must be the season for giveaways (ours starts Friday) and we have found yet, another super awesome prize. This one comes from Joanna over at MyMomShops blog. Joanna has a knack for finding really cute stuff as a result of being a mother of 2 kids and having a desire to find cute and clever stuff for moms and tots.

This giveaway, sponsored by Warm Biscuit Bedding Company, (that name makes me want to curl up and get all cozy) offers two really delicious prizes.......

"best known for their hip, vintage decor and designs, this site offers so much more than bedding.  Warm Biscuit is offering 2 prizes to MyMomShops readers-  ONE boys' personalized romper and ONE monogrammed baby dress. The romper ($37) is sewn with soft, navy blue pique and trimmed with white cord. It's a classic look with a comfy fit, and it's available in sizes 6-12mos, 12-18mos, or 18-24mos. The ric rac-trimmed personalized dress ($45) is also soft cotton pique, in white with pink trim. It is a definite keepsake even after your little girl has outgrown it. It's available in sizes 6-12 months, 12-18 months, and 2-3 years. Each item can be either monogrammed or personalized in your choice of font."

All you need to do to enter is to sign up for their newsletter with the word "romper" or "dress" in the subject line.  Two winners will be chosen and the contest ends tomorrow, Thursday, at 8pm. Don't delay a minute longer!

Michele, over at One Chic Mama sure knows how to make a momma happy. She's got yet, another giveaway and this gift basket is going to make one mama and her baby girl swoon......

"Included is a pretty Tummy-Tee for the expectant mama (keep or give to a friend) showing what sex your baby is (girl) from In Style Moms, a lovely "Little Reminders" necklace (LOVE) from Lucky Accessories, fitness cards from Sane Fitness, a pretty baby bib from yours truly (our new line launches soon - keep an eye out!), a travel set of shampoos that let you choose the correct shampoo based on the hardness of the water from Robert Craig, and some other little goodies to make you feel special."

Now, my baby girl is just about 5 so this particular prize would not work for me however, what an awesome baby shower gift this would make and I know plenty of expecting moms that would love this. Entry for this prize is by signing up for their newsletter so in case you didn't know that means I am already entered!

Julia, over at 5 Minutes For Mom is modeling this lovely tutu from Tutu Fantasy.  Believe it or not, your darling daughter can be entered to win one of these beautiful tutus by just leaving a comment on this post.

I just love their contests. My daughter is such a tomboy she really neeeeeeds a tutu or just some girly dress up........

"This mom owned and run store features an incredible line of tutus, costumes and dance wear from various designers. You and your little girls will fall in love with their creations!"

5 Minutes For Mom is giving away one of the Rainbow Ribbon Tutus. You get to choose the size and color.

Good Luck!

Quick! Don't Delay! Hop on over to One Chic Mama! They are having their very first giveaway!  Sandbox Threads is sponsoring this event with the lucky winner being able to choose the item they want from their collection of darling Tees and Onesies......

"Whether you have a bun in the oven or a cute pre-schooler, you're gonna want one of their designs. With everything from Einstein to Wonder Woman and lots in between, there's something for every kid!".

I know it's late notice but you still have until Sunday, May 6th, at midnight to leave a comment and be entered to win! 

Gabrielle Blair, over at Design Mom, is have one of her amazing giveaways and this one is not about babies or kids, it is all about the moms.....

"From Monday, May 7th through Friday, May 11th, there will be a week long(!) Giveaway-A-Day to Celebrate Mother's Day. We're talking five very generous prize packages. No toys. No baby items. Just beautiful items that are just for women and that women will love."

I love the fact that Gabrielle suggests that every woman is a mother by nature. Whether you're nurturing a plant, an animal, a project, or some sort of offspring pertaining to your mind, body and soul, she encourages every woman to participate. Sign me up!

A thirty something, New York mother of two decided to start a blog. She wanted to share all her terrific online finds with the world on her site called MyMomShops. As she searches for baby and kid gifts, personalized items and clothing, she writes about the cute and clever things she finds; like this baby outfit from Sophia Bean....

"The clothes (which are available in sizes up to 12 months) are made of super-soft cotton and include mix-and-match onesies, pants, blankets, hats, and bibs all embroidered with fun animal designs like baby chicks, sheep, and puppies. The designs have soft fabric backing to protect baby's skin."

Their items make really cool gift ideas because of the unique gift box that can double as a storage unit for baby's room.

Right now the bloggers at MyMomShops are giving away one of these really cool gift sets. If you enter, you might win a onesie, pants, newborn hat and gift box valuing $35. All you have to do is send an email to MyMomShops by 12 noon on Friday, March 23rd and you will be entered to win! Make sure you put "Sophia Bean" in the subject line of your e-mail and good luck!