I have a VdoBug children’ remote with interactive DVD set that I am giving away on my primary blog

VdoBug Toy Giveaway

I am currently entering some toy giveaways, granted there is no guarantee that at this point any toy won would arrive in time for Christmas, but my little girl would still like them none the less .

Here are some of my best toy giveaway finds, for the toddler to preschool age group:

Night Owl Mama did a great review with giveaway of the MEGA BLOKS Adventures on Misty Island Thomas & Friends Giveaway (pic. above).  It ends on 12/15.

Well Read Reviews is hosting a giveaway for a choice of Melissa & Doug toy up to $19.99 in value. Ends 12/14.

Seeryus Mama is giving away a Melissa & Doug Puppet Theater. Ends 12/19

Life with 4 Boys has a  Chuggington Training Yard with Loop Playset Review and Giveaway! going on right now.  Ends 12/21.

Entrants have a far better chance of actually winning something on blogs, rather than in the big corporate sweeps, and most blog giveaways offer extra chances to win, such as tweeting about the contest.  I have seen from the drawings I’ve done on my primary blog, that these extra entries really make a big difference. 

To those linking up:

• Blog giveaways of children’s toys or gift cards that can purchase toys only.
• Primary entry must not require purchase.
• Link directly to giveaway

To those adding a link:

1. This linky is for Holiday Gift Guides only.  If you are not doing a gift guide, please do not link up.
2. Please link directly to you Holiday Gift Guide, not a particular contest, or homepage.
3. Please wait to list until your Gift Guide is live (it doesn’t need to be complete, but there should be something ready for readers).

*The image buttons are only 125×125, if your Holiday Gift Guide button is larger than that, feel free to use your regular blog button image, or a seasonal picture, as long as you link to your gift guide.

This is a new feature to Poor Santa this year and I am starting it early, so that it will be in full swing by the time the season rolls in.  I am using an image linky, to make it feel more like a catalog.

Feel free to list your giftable giveaways.  Items should be appropriate to be given as holiday, or special occasion gifts.

I just came across a great offer from Kodak Gallery.  When you sign-up on their site, the company emails you a code worth $15 toward anything in their product catalogue.  This code could cover the cost of Christmas cards, or a specialized gift for a loved one.  Postcard style cards from Kodak are generally 10 for $4.99-$6.99 and folded ones start at $1.49 each.  Under $15 choices for gifts include:  select photo mugs, ornaments, T-shirts, photobook or mousepad.  The discount would also provide a nice deal on more substantial gifts, such as,  keepsake boxes, photo pillows or calendars.  The offer is being done in 3 waves starting Oct 20th, 29th and Nov 6th (100,00 codes in each wave).  Although this sounds like a lot, I am sure this offer will become popular very quickly.  Once the $15 codes in each wave are exhausted, sign-ups will be given 40% off codes.

Once you get code in email, you will have til end of the month to validate it.  The validated code, will add the credit on your account and will then have no expiration date.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/kodak-free-photo-gift.jsp

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There is a great giveaway going on at Blogger Mommies.  Skitters just offered to upgrade the giveaway they have been doing there, to 1 winner out of every 100 entries.  Your chances could actually be far better than 1/100, with 10 different ways to enter, including up to 3 Twitter entries per day,and bonus entries for spreading the word in a blog post, like this one.

The Skitter is a self propelled Ride-On toy. It is suggested for ages 18 months to adult,  and can support up to 150 lbs (up to 220 with upgraded wheels). The rider propels themselves by turning the wheel back and forth, there are video examples of the toy in use on both Blogger Mommies and the Skitter website.

This would be a great toy to find under the tree, for kids of all ages.  Enter at Blogger Mommies through October 14th.

The first of the giveaways is from Mommy Goggles. She is giving away a Step2 Lifestyle Deluxe Kitchen, on her blog. The deluxe comes with all the bells and whistles, and retails for $219.  Here is a link to her giveaway (ends Oct. 17th) which also features videos of the kitchen itself: http://bit.ly/7dl4N.

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The next blog giveaway that I found for a Step2 Kitchen, is from “The Dirty T Shirt”.  She is giving away a sleekly styled Modern Lines Kitchen, loaded with kid friendly features.  Her giveaway runs through Oct. 8th.  Here is a link to this giveaway: http://bit.ly/1vwciZ.

The final of these great giveaways can be found at “Coffee with the Mrs.”.  On her blog she has a LifeStyle New Traditions Kitchen, that you can win, complete with accessories.  This giveaway will end on Oct. 12th, and here is a link to this drawing: http://bit.ly/PC0aQ.

A child would be thrilled with any of these great Step2 Kitchens.  Too see yet more options from this great brand, check out the Step2 website.

Lockerz is currently one of my favorite prize/redemption sites.  They are doing a prize release tonight and I am looking forward to it.  Lockerz sent out an email overnight to members detailing what would be available this evening, and it looks great.  These point redemption values will remain in place through October 15th.  So should be in effect, for the next release as well.

Just some of the items available tonight include:

Samsung 40″  HDTV @ 3000 pts.

Macbook @ 1000 pts. 

Burton Snowboard @ 800 pts.

PS3 Game System Slim- 120GB @ 625 pts.

iPod Touch 32GB @ 600 pts.

Apple TV @ 500 pts.

Beatles RockBand Bundle Wii/PS3/X360 (Value 375pts/ Ltd 450pts)

iPod Nano @ 300 pts.

Wii System @ 250 pts.

Guitar Hero 5 Guitar Bundle @ 200 pts.

PSP Rock Band Bundle @ 200 pts.

Flip Video Ultra HD @ 200 pts.

Second Generation iPod Shuffle @ 150 pts.

Orange Amps – Micro Crush @ 125 pts.

Also a bunch of PS3, Wii, PSP, PC, DS, and XBox 360 games at 100 points each.

It is easy to earn points.  Members get 2 pts each day just for logging on,  another 2pts for answering a daily opinion question, and 2pts per referral.  Members who refer 20 or more new members join the Z-List.  Z-Listers recieve double points for everything and get exclusive access to certain content once the site does it’s full launch in a few weeks.  After full launch, there will be 21 ways to earn points. 

Even without any referrals, just doing the sign-on and daily question (which takes about 30 seconds), would earn you enough points to get one of the games, with points to spare.  Now that is an easy free Christmas gift  

The site is currently only accessible by invite.  If you would like one, just comment below, or direct message me the email you would like to use via twitter (@PoorSanta)

PoorSanta has been a member at the Lockerz site for a little over a month.  This site is still in beta phase, and won’t do a full launch until October, but I have have been earning points already.  They are doing another pre-launch prize release on Sept. 15th, and I should have enough points for something nice, like an iPod or PSP bundle.  I may save a little longer, for one of the even better prizes. 

Currently, points are earned by signing in (2 pts),  by answering a daily opinion question (2 pts), or through a referral sign-up (2 pts).   There will be 21 ways to earn points once the site fully launches.  If you get enough referrals, you can make the “Z-List”, members have  access to exclusive content and earn double points.

Lockerz is only accessible by invitation during the beta phase.  If you would like to check the site out, and start earning points, just comment below and I will make sure you get invited.