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Your weekly trip around the internet:

Fun Stuff:

:: Planning a baby shower? Check out this cool article on how to create a bling-ed out Baby Theme. So cute!
:: Want a makeover? You can do a virtual one at Taaz.

Helpful Stuff:

:: Are you new to Twitter? Have you heard of it, but don't know what it is or how to use it? I've written a post on Twitter that will help explain some of the ins-and-outs of Twitter - what it is, how to use it and some cool tools to make it even more addicting.
:: Do you struggle with writing titles for your blog posts? This article will help take some of the pain out of it.
:: I hate automated phone answering systems. If you do too, head over to GetHuman.com  for a listing of how to reach a REAL LIVE HUMAN ~gasp~ at companies you may need to contact.
:: Want to know how to clean anything? How to Clean Anything has everything you need to know for doing well, just that!

Good Stuff:

:: The Smile Train - the transformation of these children is amazing. And this surgery makes such an impact on their lives.

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Your weekly trip around the internet:

You'll notice that this is a short list this week. The reason is simple! Blissfully Domestic is launching a CafePress store on Monday. Alli and Karla are working like crazy to put the finishing touches on the store for it's grand opening. You will be thrilled with the designs. We will have more details on Monday. So get ready!

:From Women's Day: Ten lucky winners will receive $25 in cash cards redeemable at all Subway restaurants. Approximate retail value: $25. Go here to enter.

:Also: Jared Fogle (famous for losing 245 pounds eating Subway sandwiches) is setting out on the “Tour de Pants” across the country this year to help spread the word about childhood obesity. Fogle will announce that he is officially retiring his famous size-60 pants—but only after taking them on a year-long fundraising effort to raise $2 million for The Jared Foundation, an organization dedicated to the elimination of childhood obesity. To find out how to get involved in Jared’s cause, visit subwayfreshbuzz.com

:Who wouldn't want to win this: Good Housekeeping is giving away $250,000 for a home renovation. Fill in the form to be entered to win.

:Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you needed the instructions manual for your telephone, television, washer, etc. and couldn't find it? At InstructionManuals.com you can find the manual in your own language, and if you can't find it send them an email and they will try to find it for you.

As always, if you know of something fun, useful or exciting going on around the web, email Karla and let her know so she can share it here.

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Happy Saturday! Enjoy these things found around the web.

Free Stuff:

~ Nom Nom Nom ~ who loves coffee? Download a FREE Starbucks Coffee E-book here.

~ Want to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card? Head to Start Sampling and fill in this form. For every sample you tell them about you will be entered to win a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate. They are giving away one $50 Amazon gift certificate every week.

~ Hurry for this one, because supplies are limited. Try a free sample of L'oreal Skin Genesis.

Fun Stuff:

~ I'm sure you have absolutely nothing to do today. So stay occupied by playing this game. You'll be amazed at how quickly the day flies by!

Helpful Stuff:

~ When I was a teacher, I loved the little notes and coffee cups that arrived for me each day during Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you notes are always appreciated! But if you are looking for some wonderful creative ideas for giving to your child's teacher, peruse this post at Skip to My Lou. Her ideas always make me shake my head in awe. A list of other ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week can be found here.

~ Sick of junk mail? Sign up for ProQuo. It's free and it allows you to choose the type of junk mail you want stopped. Everything but magazines? sure... All of it? sure...

~ I've been in love with this site since its inception last year. Do you need help getting organized and remembering things? Sign up for your free personal assistant, Sandy. Your reminders will be emailed straight into your inbox.

Do you know of something fun, useful or exciting going on around the web? Email Karla and let her know so she can share it here.

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Hey you Internets! Here are some links of interest:

Fun Stuff

Sometimes you just gotta take a break from blogging. Try something different online by working some jigsaw puzzles at JigZone.com.

• Something that Jan Brett has known for years, Hedgehogs make good pets and are becoming popular. Seeing how cute they are, it's understandable.

• Speaking of Jan Brett; she has some of the best activity pages for children. Lots and lots of printables and the cutest drawings.

Useful Stuff

• Need some ideas of what to ask for or give this Mother's Day? Check out this Mother's Day Gift Guide. Coupon Codes are included on each item.

• Check out GasBuddy.com to find the cheapest gas prices around your area. (US and Canada) You can even sign up to be a Cheap Gas Spotter. Or to compare findings, check out MSN Auto's Gas Price Listing.

• Do you want more information on how to live green? A great place to start is at Ecologue. Great tips, articles and resources.

Free/Contesty-y Stuff

• Women's Day has some awesome April Giveaways. WallPops, Michael McDonald (from Doobie Brothers) CD, Frownies, and a Hidden Meadow Ranch Getaway are just some of the giveaways this month.

Random Stuff

• Wanna dress green for Earth Day? Find some chic outfits here. Though I must say - it's not cheap dressing green. $180.00 blouse? It'll cost you all of the money you saved from turning out your lights.

Do you know of something fun, useful or exciting going on around the web? Email Karla and let her know so she can share it here.

(Hedgie image source: Jan Brett)

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Your weekly list of random links:

~ Did you come of age in the 80's? Then you'll love this site. It's full of pop culture from that era. You'll spend the afternoon traveling down memory lane. (photo source: The Breakfast Club- Photofest)

~ Want to know what lachanophobia is the fear of? Then check out Strange But True, a site dedicated to strange facts, weird trivia and useless information.

~ Your kids will be outside playing all day, soon. Keep some Poison Ivy Soap on hand in case they come home itching. Excellent excellent soap.

~ You've probably heard many many times not to end a sentence with a preposition. Is this a real Grammar Rule? Find out at Grammar Girl's Top Ten Grammar Myths.

~ Although it hasn't been updated since February, I love reading Literally, a Web Log, a blog tracking the abuse of the word literally.

Do you know of something fun, useful or exciting going on around the web? Email Karla and let her know so she can share it here.