Blog Hopping? You need 3 things.

3 things needed while while traveling through the blogosphere...

a dictionary
a compass

&
a pair of secret decoder glasses

The dictionary is for all the BIG words you will come across.
Yep, mommy bloggers have been known to talk about things other than temper tantrums and poopy diapers.

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A compass for navigating your way around the blog.



WOWZA!
Have you ever found yourself lost in a sea of reviews?
or
Did you take a right turn when you meant to take a left just looking for the comments section?
I always blame the distraction on the scrolly sidebars.

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Can't understand the blogger?
as if they are speaking in another language

A lot of isms, osms and odd looking symbols...

babbling without pausing
(woah nelly-slow that roll)

yellow font on top of a black background?

Yeah, you need secret decoder glasses for that.



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Optional but highly recommended:
BOOTS



Why boots? Well, you are going to need those for all the bull cr-------

Just get the boots.
TRUST ME!

Strolling through the blog-o-sphere

I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. Here are some special events going on. Be sure to check them out when you get a chance.

**Calling all home cooks!
The 44th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest is open for entries and looking for the next $1 million recipe... all it takes is one simple idea!
Do you have the $1 million dollar recipe?
One hundred finalists will win a trip to the finals, April 11 - 13, 2010, at the Waldorf-Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek hotel in Florida. Pillsbury is looking for original recipes that taste and look delicious, are easy to prepare and that families across America will love to eat. There are four recipe categories - Breakfast & Brunches, Entertaining Appetizers, Dinner Made Easy and Sweet Treats.

Entries are being accepted online between now and April 20th, 2009, at www.bakeoff.com.
You'll also find contest details, including eligible products, prizes and the official rules, at the web site.
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See this amazing bag?

It is being auctioned off in celebration of Earth Day.
The Sak's eco-extension,Sakroots, is hosting a Celebrity bag auction to benefit The Nature Conservancy's Plant a Billion Trees campaign and for each dollar contributed, one tree will be planted.
Dates: April 8th-April 22nd
The Celebrity Autographed Sakroots Pax Eco Weekender made of a jute/cotton blend canvas and 100% natural cotton handles. It features The Sak's signature peace print symbolizing the brands' "happy & free" philosophy with artwork created by Paris-born graffiti artist, Gilles Jourdan.
This bag has been signed by the following celebrities:
Robin Wright Penn, Rosie Perez, Blair Underwood, Justine Bateman, Jessica Alba, Alec Baldwin, Sandra Oh and Mena Suvari
The auction will take place at CharityFolks.com.
For more information visit TheSak.com.
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From NOW until April 30th, enjoy an extra 20% off your purchase from Umi Shoes.
Just use code SPRING20 upon checkout.
www.umishoes.com
Umi shoes are adorable!! We just recently did a review on them and are still loving them.
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Tamagotchi "Wanna Be A Music Star?" Sweepstakes!
Fans can enter the promotion at Tamagotchi.com to win one of the three grand prizes, including:

- 1 Grand Prize Winner to receive an Exclusive Customized Tamagotchi Music Star Epiphone® Firebird Studio Guitar and an Epiphone® guitar strap and guitar case! VIP trip for winner and a guest to The 2009 Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, CA. Trip includes: Round-trip airfare, 3 days/2 nights hotel, and ground transportation in a Gibson Tour Bus!
- 10 Winners will each receive an Exclusive Customized Tamagotchi Music Star Epiphone® Les Paul Special II Guitar and an Epiphone® guitar strap and hat.
- 25 Winners will each receive a Tamagotchi gift bag filled with cool Tamagotchi and Epiphone® products.

All entries must be received by April 24, 2009.
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If you have a special bloggy event or giveaway going on, please leave it on Mr. Linky below.
We would love to visit!
Also, be sure to check out my CURRENT giveaways.
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