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Introducing Mom It Forward's #GNO Gab & Give Event. In celebration, we are having 3 different giveaways. You may enter all of them, but you may only win once.

Hint! This giveaway is all about promoting service—the mission behind Mom It Forward. We are partial to those that truly embrace the spirit of Mom It Forward and help others catch sight of the vision as well.

Click on the links and images below to learn the entry requirements, see the specs for each prize, and find where to enter each giveaway. Please do not enter in this post.


Vlogging Giveaway 1
HP Mini 1535NR Laptop Specs
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Deadline: Saturday, February 21

As you can see from my last two posts, I have been going with a Halloween theme. And, as you may not be aware, I plan to do so until the big day arrives. Day 1 was about bats, which had a lot of peeps pretty grossed out. Yesterday was a little easier on the eyes with its bewitching theme. And today's theme, in celebration of the upcoming Twilight movie, is vampires.

Now, I know Twilight is all the rage, especially with the upcoming movie and all, but why have this vampire (imagine yourself in Bella's place)...



... when you could have this one?



But, in case Edward already had your heart, go here to learn about Tuesday's virtual girl's night out with guest hostess Lulaville talking all things Twilight.

One of my favorite trips ever was to Thailand. T-Daddy and I went out on the China Sea about 3 hours from the shore of Phuket on a sea canoeing excursion. Two people and a guide went in each inflatable canoe. Timed just right for low tide, we left the boat, got into our canoes, and headed into a cave.


The entrance was barely visible the water was so near the cave's top. To make it through such a tight squeeze, the guide had to let some air out of the canoe and we had to lay flat to avoid scraping the skin off of our noses on the rocks. It was amazingly frightening. Once inside, the cave opened up into a great expanse, but we stayed flat on our backs so we could look up on the ceiling to see the cave's inhabitants—bats! We also had to keep our mouths shut in case they should poop and it should hit the... well, not the fan, if you know what I mean! And, the only way we could see the sleepy little guys was by shining a large flashlight in their direction.

While the Thailand's landscape, food, massages, sites, and elephant ride are all worth mentioning, nothing was more unique or unforgettable than this experience—seeing snoozing little bats.

Want to teach your kids about bats without the gory details. Visit Kids Off the Couch for a terrific idea that incorporates books, movies, and activities for hands-on and exciting learning.

Check out more travel-related posts at Mommy Gossip—GNO and picture posts at Wordful Wednesday.

What Is Girl's Night Out (GNO)?

Things are hot Tuesdays at Twitter. At last week's Mommy Gossip—GNO (formerly known as Twitter GNO), nearly 80 gabbing girls joined the soiree from New Zealand to New Jersey and beyond, sending 140-character messages at 230+ tweets per minute. This included Twitter newbies and veterans alike.

Didn't get in on the action? Want to shoot the breeze with other mommies about anything other than Elmo? Want to get to know some of your favorite bloggers and chat with them real time? Whether you are a mom, mom-to-be, a grandma, or just love all things mom, Mommy Gossip—GNO is the place for you.

What Is New to GNO?

Be one of the first to see Mommy Gossip—GNO's makeover by visiting the official Mommy Gossip—GNO blog. This blog is co-hosted by Carissa at GoodandCrazy and little old moi. (Did I just say I was little AND old?)

Until we are completely moved into our new digs, you will still need to sign up on one of our blogs using Mr. Linky. Please remember to use your twitter name and your twitter URL (e.g., http://twitter.com/jyl_mommygossip) and not your blog URL.

What Is Tuesday's Twitter Topic?

Each week, we choose a topic or two to discuss during Girl's Night Out in case we run up against one of those 7-minute lulls in the conversation. (Yah! Right!) This week's topic is Travel, hosted by travel guru Michelle Duffy of Wandermom and Lipstick. Learn more about her, the chosen topic, and her giveaways (Yep! There will be giveaways), by visiting Mommy Gossip—GNO.