Review - Send an (oopdoo)gram

What is an (oopdoo)™gram? An (oopdoo)gram is a greeting card in the shape of a bandage - the international symbol of healing. You can send a variety of healing gifts in an (oopdoo)gram, including "smooshed" apples, chocolate, teas, foam bath, fun bandages, and even a CD with an uplifting song.  The (oopdoo) company also makes fleece hugs in the shape of bandages "because not all boo-boo's bleed".

I sent an (oopdoo)gram to a friend who was recovering from open heart surgery and he posted this message on my facebook wall, "Thanks for the huge band-aid card! I should wear it over my heart area."  It really works!

Giveaway - Chicken Soup for the Soul books

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter: Stories about the Special Bond between Mothers and Daughters

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms & Sons: Stories by Mothers and Sons, in Appreciation of Each Other

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More: 101 Stories Celebrating Double Trouble and Multiple Blessings

Chicken Soup for the Soul is great for everyone, but especially for overwhelmed, exhausted parents.  Here are three books that will fit all families.  Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms & Sons are compendiums of 101 of their best stories. And if you're blessed with multiple births, you'll definitely need Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More: 101 Stories Celebrating Double Trouble and Multiple Blessings.

*** If you'd like one of these Chicken Soup for the Soul books, leave a comment with your choice(s) of book. ***

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This giveaway ends July 31, 2008 at 11pm EDT and is open to US residents.

Giveaway - Sport-Brella Beach and Sports Umbrella

If you're headed to the beach this summer, check out the SKLZ Sport-Brella umbrella for beach or sporting events. The Sport-Brella gives you instant portable protection from the sun, rain, and wind and UPF 50+ quick shade protection. It sets up in just three seconds and opens to 7' wide for plenty of sun shade for the whole family.

We had the opportunity to try the Sport-Brella and found that it was well made and had excellent design details. The inner tube didn't descend immediately so the latch didn't catch well in the beginning, but as soon as we coaxed the tube down, it worked perfectly. The Sport-Brella can be used in the upright position as well as sideways as shown above.  It works better than a standard beach umbrella because of the ground stakes provided.

You can purchase the Sport-Brella from the SKLZ website for $69.99 with free shipping.

 *** If you'd like your very own SLKZ Sport-Brella, visit the Sport-Brella page and leave a comment with your favorite feature. ***

For extra entries, promote this contest by tweet, blog, Stumble or other social media and leave an separate comment for each with the URL or username.

This giveaway ends July 31, 2008 at 11pm EDT and is open to US residents.