The "AVOID Summer Brain Drain" Contest

Ends July 29, 2008

Get ahead this summer with either a True Learning CD-ROM or a set of Let's Get Ready Books!

• The award-winning True Learning CD-ROM combines the best aspects of traditional paper and pencil workbooks with the convenience and flexibility of printing-on-demand. Access over 3,000 printable worksheets covering 6 core subjects and print the pages your preschooler needs.

• The Let's Get Ready Set (Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten! and Let’s Get Ready for First Grade!) are award-winning books that are being used in 366 school districts nationwide.

How: You enter below, and we will draw SIX winners the old fashioned way. Yes, you read it right - SIX winners - just do the math, you have a good chance to win. The order of replies to the contest announcement in the newsletter get to choose their prize, either True Learning or Let’s Get Ready! (See BONUS section for additional entry options.)

When: Deadline is July 29, 2008 (midnight EST). Winners will be announced in Small Matters, our weekly newsletter. We will automatically subscribe you to the newsletter so you get contest updates!

Catch: Not really a catch, more of a snag. Please “pinky promise” that you will tell 3 people about our website and podcast.

Bonus: Give us a review on iTunes and let us know by emailing us the name the review is under- we will drop your name in the hat 3 times instead of just one!

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Past Contest Winners!


DiverBabe Lisa was our very first contest winner! She won an iPod Shuffle!

Wii are very grateful for all of the support and listenership of our family podcast "What Really Matters" on vickyandjen.com, throughout our first year. Wii wanted to show our appreciation through one last spectacular contest for 2007! Wii gave away the hard-to-find Nintendo Wii game system. Listen in as we call the winner! 12/10/07

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• DiverBabe Lisa
iPod Shuffle Winner!
We have really enjoyed all the enlightening stories, helpful resources and valuable comments that have been posted on our forum. Thanks for participating in our contest! 12/19/06

• Tina Flotemersch
Winner of the More Nutritious and Still Delicious cookbook as discussed in Nutrition Matters: Organic. 3/28/0

• Tracy Winger
Winner of an autographed copy of The Simpler Family. Listen to the interview with author, Christine Klein here. 4/6/07


• Lauralee Foley
Winner of Dan Zanes and Friends Book/CD Family Dance at the live recording of Reading Matters! Hear Dan speak about his Grammy-Nomination on The Grammy Jam! 4/15/07

• Dave Hetzer
from Dayton, Ohio
Winner of an autographed copy of John Rosemond’s book The New Six-Point Plan for Raising Happy, Healthy Children and Dan Zane’s autographed, Grammy-Winning CD "Catch That Train". Thanks Dave for participating in the "Five Friends Referral Contest" and giving us an iTunes review! 4/30/07

• Mindy Hartz
Winner of Vicky and Jen's TRIO contest: autographed copy of The Book of New Family Traditions by Meg Cox as featured in "Preserving Family Traditions", a signed copy of Grammy-Nominated Trout Fishing in America: My Best Day CD and the Grammy-Nominated Baby Einstein's Meet the Orchestra CD. 7/11/07

• Natasha Bigl
from Loveland, Ohio (Organizing Contest Winner!)
Winner of the "Get Organized with Monica Ricci! Contest" Monica Ricci, professional HGTV organizer and owner of Catalyst Organizing Solutions, is going to Natasha's house in Loveland, Ohio to organize! Here's what Natasha requested: "I want to organize MY BEDROOM!!! Since my husband and I have had our daughter (19 months now), our bedroom is the last place anyone would want to be. Time is short with our toddler and so our room is certainly not an oasis, but more of a whirlwind of a storm turned loose with clothing, jewelry, this 'n that, and that 'n this everywhere!" 7/26/07

Read this interview with Natasha about her organizing experience!

View the before & after photos here!

• Susan
from North Virginia (Parent Life Coaching Winner!)
Winner of the "Parent Life Coaching" Contest with Natalee Ziebro of our Why Just Survive podcast. Susan won two months of free parenting coaching. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of parent coaching, visit Natalee's site. 7/31/07

•Cindi Simmons
from Washington DC
Winner of an autographed copy of Gustafer Yellowgold's Wide Wild World, the highly successful debut by illustrator, singer, songwriter Morgan Taylor. If you haven't met this friendly creature from the Sun, visit his website and listen to our very first interview with Morgan as we chat about his inspiration for Gustafer and how his "moving book" illustrations and catchy tunes entrance adults and children alike. Also read our lastest e-Interview with Morgan about his new release Have You Never Been Yellow! 10/16/07

• CJ Lockwood
from Napa, California
Winner of an autographed copy of Monica Ricci's Organize Your Office In No Time as discussed in The Big O: Home Office. CJ says: "My husband and I moved to a small home in Napa a few months ago, and had to combine our individual home offices into one -- which is still in relative chaos. I look forward to reading Monica's book and implementing the suggestions there." 1/30/08

• Shannon Davis
from Cleveland, Ohio
Winner of The Broken EP, a special edition, autographed and handcrafted CD. Keep your ears open for I Am Jen on MTV, FOX, HBO, and of course on What Really Matters, where we feature her on Stay Safe Online. Our winner, Shannon, is the founder of a niche job board that connects employers with the "untapped" workforce of stay at home mothers. Check out her site beyondmotherhood.com today! 2/19/08

• Marie-Noël Duhaime
from St-Hubert, Qc
Winner of Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers: 9 Steps to Get Out of Your Funk and On to Your Future as featured on our podcast The Career Whisperer with Andrea Kay. Thank you for your support Marie-Noël and enjoy your book! 3/25/08

• Monica Ricci
from Catalyst Organizing Solutions in Atlanta, GA
Even our show guests wanted to get in on this contest! Our friends at Work It, Mom! gave us a 1 month featured listing on their new Marketplace to raffle off. The Marketplace features products and services to help make your daily juggle easier and more fun! Click here to learn about Marketplace. 4/29/08

• Gayle Martin
from Cape Elizabeth, ME
Winner of Hada the Hippo Zoobie Pet. Zoobies are a cuddly plush animal, a soft comfy pillow, and a cozy warm blanket - the perfect childhood companion! 5/27/08

• Naomi Shapiro
from Wichita, KS
Winner of Kojo the Croc Zoobie Pet. Zoobies are a cuddly plush animal, a soft comfy pillow, and a cozy warm blanket - the perfect childhood companion! Visit Naomi's blog "Superdumb Supervillain" here. 5/27/08

• Jane Shoppell
from Bellaire, TX
Winner of a set of Stonees, innovative and colorful rock building blocks that kids can create with. Dr. Toy named them one of the “Best Play and Learn” toys of the summer for 2008. 7/1/08