Institue for Excellence in Writing Giveaway

Do you remember when I talked about one of our favorite products that we've been blessed with? We have loved using the Institute for Excellence in Writing PAL (Primary Arts of Launguage) curriculum. My review was recently featured at IEW! And if my glowing opinion of the program wasn't enough, here's another reason to like this company . . .

IEW is giving my readers 4 free downloads and a chance to win a $50 IEW gift certificate!

All you need to do is click on this link and login or register. It's that easy!

So what will you get???

• Articles and Stories for Units 1 & 2 e-book
• Reaching the Reluctant Reader audio
• Nurturing Competent Communicators audio
  
• Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing audio
  

And a chance to win $50!

You need only to fill in your basic information. Everyone will get the 4 free downloads. One winner will be chosen on May 1 for the $50 gift certificate.

To enter, click on this link. And please leave a comment here, too, so I know who's entering. 

Enjoy your freebies!

The giveaway is open to US residents. IEW will be handling the drawing. I was given the oportunity to bless my readers and was in no way compensated for this post.

Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and Giveaway

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Can you believe it's already November? Thanksgiving is just 2 weeks away and Christmas is less than 7! Have you started your shopping yet?

We love Melissa & Doug's products Everything we own is high-quality. They've recently come out with their Terrific Twenty Holiday Gifts for 2012. There are gifts for kids of all ages. With things like arts and crafts, pretend play, and games, you're sure to find something for everyone. Plus, they're giving away a gift from the list every day on their Facebook page! Make sure to head over and like them so you don't miss a thing.

My little guy adores trains. I know he's going to love this Magic Mine Wooden Train Tunnel set! The cars triggers sound effects, the tunnel door flips open, and treasure magically appears. Fun, huh?

Would you like to win one of these trains, too???

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* Simply leave me a comment letting me know which of the twenty gifts from the list is your favorite.

* For another entry, share this post about the giveaway and leave me another comment telling me how you shared.

* For additional entries, follow Raising Leafs and leave a comment(s) letting me know how you follow (email, Facebook, Google Friend Connect, Linky Followers.)

Giveaway ends Saturday, November 17 at 10:00 pm EST. USA only. Make sure to leave your email address so I have a way to contact you. Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim prize provided by Melissa & Doug. 

Don't forget to head over to the Melissa & Doug Facebook page for more chances of winning.

Check out these other blogs, also participating in the Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and Giveaway!

* Disclaimer: Melissa & Doug has offered to provide a gift from the list in exchange for this review as well as one to offer in a giveaway.

Toydle - Big Forts, Big Imagination, BIG GIVEAWAY

Looking for that perfect Christmas present? Do you have a child (or adult!) that loves building and playing in forts? Need a present that sparks creativity? Then a Toydle toy fort is for you!

Each fort is constructed with handmade laminated wooden blocks and high quality PVC tubes 29” long & 1/2 inch wide. All Toydle forts include an industrial strength storage bag and clips to help secure your sheets and blankets.

Another great thing about this company is everything is American Made! Each tube is cut and every wood block is hand-shaped by an American worker. Also? They offer an Unconditional Guarantee on every Toydle product, replacing any piece that fails for any reason.

They are so convinced that their forts are the strongest, longest lasting, and highest quality forts you will find anywhere, that they back that up with an Unlimited Warranty!

Really, the hardest part is figuring out which fort you want. You can purchase the Toydle Fort (pictured above) and 45 square feet of fun for $149. Or for twice the square footage and double the fun, you can buy the BIG Fort for $229.99.

You can check out all the products on www.toydle.com, email them at info@toydle.com or call (208) 371-9929.

But wait - Would you like a chance to WIN one of these forts??? The TOS Homeschool Crew is teaming up with Toydle to give away THREE BIG Forts (valued at $230 each)! Just in time for Christmas! Click HERE to enter this giveaway now!!!

* NOTE: This contest is open to residents of the United States ONLY.  TOS Staff and TOS Crew Members (and their families) are not eligible to enter this contest.