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Is it already Flash Giveaway Friday again?!? Wow, that week went by super-fast! ( Congratulations to Lisa W, who was last week's winner! ) I hope all of you had a good week. What are you up to, this weekend? Whatever you do, make sure to take a couple minutes each day to enter this giveaway. (Did you know there are daily entries???) One more lucky person will win a $50 Amazon  Gift Code or $50 in PayPal Cash (winner's choice), this coming Sunday, July 31. Read on to learn more about the giveaway - and make sure to enter using the widget, below.

It's Toy Tuesday again, here on Baltimore Mom - and today we're taking a look at Amazon's 4 hottest Cameras and Camcorders for kids ! All 4 devices come from VTech and are designed for kids between the ages of 3 and 9: VTech Kidizoom Camera Connect ($29.88 - $32.04) VTech Kidizoom Action Cam ($36.84 - $37.99) VTech Kidizoom DUO Camera ($47.99 - $49.99) VTech Kidizoom Spin and Smile Camera ($46.99 - $48.99) With capabilities like 4x zoom and the ability to record both video and voice , these cameras are definitely not  the point-and-shoot versions that we had as kids. (Or the disposable ones - remember those?!?) Additional features to edit and enhance photos , along with voice-changing effects and built-in games (in case the kids get tired of taking pictures with their camera???) make for fun, creative devices that will keep your kiddos busy for hours on end . Expandable memory (microSD cards sold separately) and USB cables allow your child to make their ...

Sun and Surf... I just ran across this beautiful sweepstakes in an email from Tasting Table . (I'm passing it along for anyone else who thinks that a trip to the Virgin Islands sounds like an amazing  escape from this sweltering, humid Baltimore heat!) Read on to learn more about the sweepstakes - and make sure to enter for your chance to win this amazing vacation using one of the links, below.

Happy Monday - hope your week is off to a great start! Amazon's weekly Kindle 25 came out over the weekend so I wanted to get it out to you guys ASAP, so without further ado... The latest in James Patterson's BookShots stories, "The Trial" is a courtroom shocker you will never see coming . Find this and other exciting books in this week' s Kindle Select 25  from Amazon... AMAZON'S "KINDLE SELECT 25" (JULY 23 - JULY 29) An InLinkz Link-up

Wow - this sale crept up so fast, I barely caught it in time to pass along! Fanatics.com is currently having their biggest Clearance Event of the year - with sports apparel, jerseys and fan gear all up to 70% OFF! (Ordering by Monday July 25 at 9am EST? Use code 40SHIP to get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $40) Read on to check out the 10 top-selling Baltimore Ravens items on sale - and scroll down to check out other deals, coupons and promo codes from Fanatics! Not a  Baltimore Ravens  football fan? No worries - your team's merchandise is on sale too... Search by College sports team Search by NFL football team Search by MLB baseball team Search by NBA basketball team Search by NHL hockey team Search NASCAR items on sale

Happy Friday!!! How was your week? I've been super-busy all week long, working hard to round up brand-new deals and giveaways to pass along to all of you. (Keep an eye on your email inbox, these next couple days, or subscribe here if you're not already signed up.) Our audience is growing by leaps and bounds, actually - we're currently at 23,500 fans, followers, readers and subscribers! For those of you who've been with us for a while, now, you know what we do on Fridays... It's Flash Giveaway Friday!!! ( Congratulations to Carol, who was last week's winner! ) One more lucky person will win a $50 Amazon  Gift Code or $50 in PayPal Cash (winner's choice), this coming Sunday, July 24. Read on to learn more about the giveaway - and make sure to enter using the widget, below. GOOD LUCK! PS: Earn free entries if you're already Baltimore Mom Blog fan, follower, reader or subscriber ;)

When you’re starting a business, it’s easy to feel stuck. As a small business owner, myself, I know. I've felt discouraged. Overwhelmed. Exhausted, like I'm running on fumes. (To be honest, the commitment it takes to run a business is probably why the majority of them fail within the first two or three years!) It’s hard to predict the hurdles that you’ll hit along the way - or which ones you’ll lose the most sleep over. On the other hand, a true entrepreneur will to do whatever it takes  in order to succeed. Pinch pennies wherever possible. Work your butt off - HARD - until you finally start hitting your stride. Pull 18-hour days. Run on coffee. Study, follow and learn from smart entrepreneurs and mentors who’ve gone before. As business owners, we're up against a ton of challenges. Maybe you’ve got great ideas - but you’re lacking the experience to know which one will work best. (Personally, I've wasted months - years - going about certain things the wrong way....

Save Big on Select Cloud Loungers with Bluetooth Speakers! For today only, enjoy Amazon's special guest deal presented by the folks over at Woot.com . While supplies last, get the Cloud Lounger with speaker for just $37.99! (Reg. $59.99) Take a break from it all while you enjoy a relaxing drink or spend the afternoon reading a book. The Cloud Lounger is so comfortable, it's like lounging on your very own personal cloud! Perfect for the beach, outside events or kids' sports games, the Cloud Lounger is super-easy to inflate and deflate. Durable and long-lasting, it repels both dirt and moisture. And built-in side pockets hold your phone, tablet or drinks. Cloud Lounger makes a perfect gift, too - especially at this price! (Who could ask for more?) Read on for more about the Cloud Lounger, featured in today's Deal of the Day ... Today Only : $37.99 (Regular Price = $59.99) Valid today only, July 21, 2016, or while supplies last.

It's Win-It Wednesday ! And what better way to kick off this brand-new weekly feature here on Baltimore Mom than with an awesome $100 Cash Giveaway? Imagine what you would do with $100. Would you put it towards bills? Or would you treat yourself to something you've had your eye on? Or maybe you would spend it on a gift for the kiddos - like the brand-new Furby Connect that we featured in yesterday's Toy Tuesday review post ? However you would use the cash, you'll never win if you don't enter! Scroll down to learn more and complete the form for your chance at $100 cash. (GOOD LUCK!)

The long-awaited Furby Connect was finally released last week, and so far they've been flying off the shelves. Launched exclusively on Amazon , the Furby creatures were available on pre-order, months ahead of time, and the response was huge. The majority of customer reviews have been enthusiastic and overwhelmingly positive, aside from the occasional technical difficulties. The new Furby friend is super-cute and fun to play with - for kids and adults, alike! To kick off Toy Tuesday, our brand-new weekly series, we're taking a look at the hot new Furby Connect. Read on to learn more about the features if this brand-new toy as well as what actual customers have been saying!

Save up to 45% on select Yamaha keyboards, guitars, accessories, mixers, tuners & more! For today only, enjoy special savings on select Yamaha keyboards, guitars and recording equipment - including the FG700S solid top acoustic guitar, DGX650B digital piano and EZ-220 lighted keyboard bundle with Yamaha accessories! Read on for more about Amazon's Musical Instruments Store and the featured items in today's third of three  Daily Deals from Amazon ... Today Only :  $7.99 - $1,599.99 (Regular Price = $13.04 - $1,999.00)

Save 44% on "Lost in Space: The Complete Series" on Blu-ray Today only, get 44% off on  "Lost in Space: The Complete Series (Collector's Edition)" on Blu-ray ! Read on for more about this classic adventure in today's second of three  Daily Deals from Amazon ... Today Only : $49.99 (Regular Price = $89.76)

Up to 41% Off Shaun T's INSANITY MAX:30 Base Kit - DVD Workout Today Only : $54.95 & FREE Shipping (Details) (Regular Price = $139.80) Now you have no more excuses! I bought a workout from Shaun T over the phone yesterday morning after waking up to an infomercial about his program - and now I'm kicking myself for paying over $150! If you've been waiting for a drop in price to grab these hot workout DVDs, then now is your chance. Read on for details about INSANITY MAX:30 from Shaun T and today's first of three Daily Deals from Amazon ...

A mouth-watering 9-day journey... Win this 9-day trip to Peru and your taste buds will thank you forever! From the innovative fusion chefs of Lima, to a traditional pachamama feast while visiting Machu Picchu, this trip combines food and adventure in the most delicious ways possible. The Grand Prize Winner and a friend will explore the many wonders of Peru, all the while delighting in the enticing array of Peruvian cuisine and wine - including attending a cebiche cooking class and enjoying the most authentic Pisco Sours on the planet! Grand Prize includes roundtrip flights on LATAM Airlines, plus other exciting prizes from participating partners. Read on to learn more about the fabulous Grand Prize and how to enter.

Get the 10th anniversary edition of "American Gods" and relive the iconic book - before it becomes a television series! Learn more and browse other exciting books in this week's Kindle Select 25  from Amazon... AMAZON'S "KINDLE SELECT 25" (JULY 16 - JULY 22) An InLinkz Link-up

Welcome back to another $50 Flash Giveaway! ( Congratulations to last week's winner, Anel W.! ) Another lucky person will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card or $50 in PayPal Cash (winner's choice). Read on to learn more about the giveaway and make sure to enter to win using the widget below. GOOD LUCK! ( Hint : Free entries for anyone who is already a Baltimore Mom Blog fan/follower/reader/subscriber ;)

Playground to be finished July 18th, volunteers still welcome! (Childcare & meals are all provided) Learn more about this huge community project: Website :  www.Angel-Park.org Facebook :  www.facebook.com/perryhallangelpark My family regularly visits Annie's Playground in Harford County and will probably visit Angel Park even MORE frequently since it's closer to us. So it's really cool that we'll be able to look back on memories of seeing it be built!

This weekly Flash Giveaway has been a huge hit with our audience - so we're gonna keep it up! ( Congratulations to last week's winner, Debbie W.!  :) Another lucky person will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card or $50 in PayPal Cash (winner's choice). Read on to learn more about the giveaway and make sure to enter to win using the widget below. GOOD LUCK! (Hint : Free entries for anyone who is already a Baltimore Mom Blog fan/follower/reader/subscriber ;)

For the month of July, Sun Sweeps is giving away a Char-Broil Patio Bistro Electric Grill! Scroll down to check out all its features, as well as details on how to enter for a chance to win your own. (GOOD LUCK!!!)

AFAR Travel is giving away 4 luxurious weekend getaways to Langham properties around the US! Whether you would book your weekend as a 'stay-cation' in your own city or somewhere a bit farther, Langham is always the perfect destination for 2 nights of luxury. Read on to learn more about the prizes and how to enter.

Baltimore Mom just passed 9,000 Twitter followers - can you believe it?!? To celebrate this milestone, we're offering another weekend $50 Flash Giveaway to our audience. (Congratulations to last weekend's winner, Cindy M. !) About the Giveaway One lucky winner will receive $50 Paypal cash or a $50 Amazon gift code (winner's choice). This giveaway is for THREE DAYS ONLY - so make sure to enter daily! Scroll down to complete the entry form, below. (GOOD LUCK!!!)