I almost guarantee that your kids will like this one – and it will last a bit longer than the normal ones too!

We recently got a great little package in the mail – one that my girls were VERY excited to open. Inside were two complete sets of the new Milkshake CD, DVD and Comic Book! Yep, the DVD is the videos and some behind-the-scenes of their latest album “Play!” and features the comic book as well.

I know what you are thinking “Another kid songs CD that I’m going to get sick of, or my kids aren’t going to like AT ALL?” But that’s not what this is… The 2 people that started Milkshake are professional musicians, who also happen to be parents. And their music, while written for kids, is also written with adults in mind. Yes, the lyrics are catchy, and kid-friendly, but the melodies are catchy and highly sing-able – even if you are 40 instead of 4.

Want more info on the band? Check out MilkshakeMusic.com – there’s even a great kids page, and bio’s for each band member.

Remember how I said I got two sets? Yes, the girls were hoping that I was giving each of them a set, but no – I saved one for you!

Yes, one of you lucky readers gets to introduce your kids to a great new band (and hopefully retire a CD you just can’t take anymore!)

My girls are 7 & 8 years old, and they both love Milkshake. I will warn you though, the lead singer loves to dress in tu-tu’s, so if you have a little princess she may decide that tu-tu’s are the required attire whenever she listens or watches Milkshake. I mean, what Rock-n-Roll Princess doesn’t think that?

My 8 year old has memorized a few of the songs already, and loves to sing them. She has claimed our CD as hers, and goes to sleep listening to it every night. She also has the band members memorized – along with their favorite sports and foods… It really is a winner!

***DETAILS FOR WINNING***

What do you need to do to win?

Comment – Visit MilkshakeMusic.com tell me which band member is your favorite, or which song you like best. This one is required – no visit to the site and comment about the band, no win.

Tweet this post – add in @jehudson and link to your tweet in a separate comment below to let me know.

Follow me on twitter – jehudson – leave a comment

Visit Milkshake on Facebook & become a fan – leave a comment below

Stumble it – comment about your stumble.

Blog it – yep, tell your blog readers about this contest & send over a trackback or add another comment below.

Each of these things will get you an entry!

Oh, and you’ll gain an extra entry if you can tell me which band member’s mom was a Ukranian Opera Singer… just ’cause I like opera…  DM me the answer (on twitter) so everyone has a chance to find it!

Contest ends at 11:59 pm on Monday, March 16th, 2009.

Good luck!

There’s an interesting combo… are you intrigued?

Basically, I’m tooting my own horn & asking you to head over & cast your vote!

Craftster.org is running a contest, and I got my entry in today (just in time!). They are trying to help create awareness for global warming, and have joined with 350.org to spread the word.

What’s the big deal about 350 you ask?
350 is the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide–measured in “Parts Per Million” in our atmosphere. 350 PPM–it’s the number humanity needs to get back to as soon as possible to avoid runaway climate change.
~ quoted from 350.org

Did you notice the “get back to” part of that? Yes, we are past 350 ppm… BUT there is still hope! If we can reduce the amount of carbon emissions we can start to reduce the junk in the air, and help heal the planet.

So, lil ol’ me is doing my part to spread the word… and trying to win some cool swag in the process!

You know you wanna see it… the entry of course!

drumroll please… curtains opening…

Ta-Da! And the model is just adorable too!

So head over to 350.org and get informed… and if you are reading this before the 15th, create your own entry & submit it at Craftster.org!

I was browsing around momdot.com this morning (they just gave away one of my bags!) and I saw that they have a contest going for a customizable, self-inking stamp from Blooming Babies – and they are WAAAAAAAAYYYYY cool!  I think that I need about 3 of them!

These would be great to use for Christmas gift tags, as a return address, on recipe cards (they have some!) library book plates… you name it!  I think that Mimsi Bags needs one to use on outgoing note cards.. but that is just me!

On top of all of the cute designs, they also come in colors!  They even come in two-color combinations… the outside lettering is a different color than the inside monogram – how cool is that?!?!?  AND you can change the color cartridges as your whims direct you to.

So… what do you need to do to get entered?  Well, head over to MomDot.com and read their rules.  Tell them what you would choose and tell others about it!

You need to hurry though… the contest ends on August 16th…

Good luck!