Twinstock '10

Rock On...

2010-08-30T18:32:00.003-04:00

Well, as can often happen, life has gotten in the way of a good party :-p Honestly, I've just been going through a bit of a difficult time (won't bore you with details here... but if you feel like being bored by the whole story, you can check it out here :-p)... and, my plans for Twinstock got away from me. But, things do seem to getting back on track, so... I'm just gonna extend the celebration!

All giveaways are extended until midnight (ET) on Wednesday, September 29, 2010... and have at least a couple more to post, too!

Also, will still be accepting nominations for the Twinnies through Tuesday, September 21st. Then, voting will begin and continue until Tuesday, September 28th at noon (ET), with the winners announced that evening at 8pm (ET)! So, click here to continue posting your nominations!!

So, I apologize that the party got a bit stalled here... but, let's try and get it going again!! :-D

Twinstock Giveaway #3

2010-08-04T17:45:00.001-04:00

The third Twinstock giveaway is a $25 GC to Trends in Twos! Specializing in unique clothing, gear and gifts for twins and their families, "Trends in Twos" features chic, offbeat, and sometimes silly, designs on some really fabulous clothing and gifts for twin babies, kids, pregnant moms, proud dads and more!

To Enter:
Leave a comment on this post, letting us know your thoughts on dressing twins alike.

Note: This entry is mandatory, and must be done before any extra entries will be counted.

Extra Entries:
Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry!
(It just makes things a lot easier, when counting up entries.)

1) Grab the code below to place the Twinstock button on your blog's sidebar...

2) Follow the Twinstock Blog via Google Friend Connect.

3) Follow the Twinstock Blog via Networked Blogs.

4) Follow @TwinHappyJen and @TwinsPlus2 and tweet the following:
Win a $25 GC to TrendsinTwos.com from @TwinsPlus2 during #Twinstock! Details @ http://twinstock.org
(You may do this more than once, but please only once per day.)

5) Like TwinHappy and Twin Pregnancy And Beyond on Facebook and, post the following to your profile:
Win a $25 GC to TrendsinTwos.com from @Twin Pregnancy And Beyond during #Twinstock! Details @ http://twinstock.org
(You may do this more than once, but please only once per day.)

6) Sign up for the TwinHappy Newsletter!

The Not-So-Fine Print: This giveaway is only open to US residents. You must be 18 years or older to enter. This giveaway will end on September 29, 2010 at 11:59PM (ET). The winner will will be announced/contacted on September 30, 2010.

Twinstock Giveaway #2

2010-08-03T18:20:00.001-04:00

The second Twinstock giveaway is a pair of Baby Dipper Bowl Sets! Invented by a Mother of two sets of twins, the Baby Dipper Bowl is designed to accommodate one-handed feeding... something any parent could use, but is especially handy to parents of twin babies, in particular. In addition, when babies become toddlers, it helps them learn how to self-feed!

To Enter:
Leave a comment on this post, letting us know what piece of equipment could you simply not live without when your twins were infants (or if you're expecting, what are you hoping to get at your baby shower)?

Note: This entry is mandatory, and must be done before any extra entries will be counted.

Extra Entries:
Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry!
(It just makes things a lot easier, when counting up entries.)

1) Grab the code below to place the Twinstock button on your blog's sidebar...

2) Follow the Twinstock Blog via Google Friend Connect.

3) Follow the Twinstock Blog via Networked Blogs.

4) Follow @TwinHappyJen and @BabyDipper and tweet the following:
Win a pair of Baby Dipper Bowl Sets from @BabyDipper during #Twinstock! Details @ http://twinstock.org
(You may do this more than once, but please only once per day.)

5) Like TwinHappy and Baby Dipper on Facebook and, post the following to your profile:
Win a pair of Baby Dipper Bowl Sets from @Baby Dipper Bowl during #Twinstock! Details @ http://twinstock.org
(You may do this more than once, but please only once per day.)

6) Sign up for the TwinHappy Newsletter!

Twinstock Giveaway #1

2010-08-02T19:06:00.006-04:00

Finally kicking off Twinstock '10 with our first giveaway! It's a copy of "It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence." by Susan M. Heim

Provided by TwinsTalk, "It's Twins!" is a book that is so very helpful to parents who, know firsthand that twins are a double blessing... but also a double challenge! These challenges are unique to those in the “multiples club,” and standard parenting books are often inadequate to address the needs of families with twins (or more). This book encourages you to really appreciate your very special children, as well as learn how to handle the extra needs that accompany them.

To Enter:
Leave a comment on this post, with your favorite piece of advice for new parents of twins (or if you're expecting, what topic you would most like to get advice on)!

Note: This entry is mandatory, and must be done before any extra entries will be counted.

Extra Entries:
Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry!
(It just makes things a lot easier, when counting up entries.)

1) Grab the code below to place the Twinstock button on your blog's sidebar...

2) Follow the Twinstock Blog via Google Friend Connect.

3) Follow the Twinstock Blog via Networked Blogs.

4) Follow @TwinHappyJen and @ParentingAuthor and tweet the following:
Win a free copy of "It's Twins!" from @ParentingAuthor during #Twinstock! Details @ http://twinstock.org
(You may do this more than once, but please only once per day.)

5) Like TwinHappy and TwinsTalk on Facebook and, post the following to your profile:
Win a free copy of "It's Twins!" from @TwinsTalk during #Twinstock! Details @ http://twinstock.org
(You may do this more than once, but please only once per day.)

6) Sign up for the TwinHappy Newsletter!

The Twinny Awards

2010-07-10T17:46:00.003-04:00

Another part of Twinstock this year is the Twinny Awards! Taking place shortly after Twinstock last year, we've decided to make it an actual part of Twinstock this time around. (Click here to check out last year's nominees and winners!)

Nominations will be accepted through September 21st and then voting will begin. Voting will continue until September 28th at noon (ET) and then, the winners will be announced on September 28th at 8pm (ET)!

Here are some suggested categories for nominations, but feel free to suggest your own, as well! Just reply to this message with your nominee and/or category suggestions...

Best Twin Mommy Blog
Best Twin Daddy Blog
Best Supporting Twin Blog (Grandparents, Aunts, etc)
Best Twin Comedy (Funniest Twin Blog)
Best Pictures (Twin Blog with the best photos/videos)
Best Twinfo (Best site for advice/info for parents of twins!)
Best Twin Community (Best online community for parents of twins!)
Best Merchandising (Best online product(s)/store for twins!)
Best Twin Production (Parents of more than one set of twins!)
Best Overachiever Blog (Parents of Triplets, Quads, etc)

Twinstock Giveaways

2010-06-05T09:38:00.009-04:00

While the actual Twinstock Giveaways will not begin until the first day of Twinstock (August 1st), here's a preliminary list of the prizes that will be given away during Twinstock. (These prizes are separate from the door prize package, which you can enter to win now!)

	One copy of the children's book "Two Snowflakes!" "Two Snowflakes" is the story of Phina & Bella: Identical twin snowflakes who are tired of being mistaken for one another... until a chance encounter shows them just how special and unique they really are.
	One copy of the children's book "Two Princesses!" Due to be released Summer of 2010, "Two Princesses" is the story of Princess Jane and Princess Grace: Fearless twin sisters who learn of a place called "Preschoolia." Together, they set off to discover more about this strange new land.
	One copy of It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence. Provided by TwinsTalk, "It's Twins!" is a book that is so very helpful to parents who, know firsthand that twins are a double blessing... but also a double challenge! These challenges are unique to those in the “multiples club,” and standard parenting books are often inadequate to address the needs of families with twins (or more). This book encourages you to really appreciate your very special children, as well as learn how to handle the extra needs that accompany them.
	A pair of Baby Dipper Bowls! Invented by a Mother of two sets of twins, the Baby Dipper Bowl is designed to accommodate one-handed feeding... something any parent could use, but is especially handy to parents of twin babies, in particular. In addition, when babies become toddlers, it helps them learn how to self-feed!
	$25 GC for Trends in Twos! Specializing in unique clothing, gear and gifts for twins and their families, "Trends in Twos" features chic, offbeat, and sometimes silly, designs on some really fabulous clothing and gifts for twin babies, kids, pregnant moms, proud dads and more!

This list is sure to grow, so be sure to check back often... and especially on August 1st when you can begin entering to win these prizes, as well as join in all the other Twinstock festivities! :-)

Twinstock Sponsors

2010-06-03T12:09:00.022-04:00

Of course, we couldn't have Twinstock without the support of great sponsors.
We had a fantastic list last year... and, this year's list of sponsors is already growing...

The current list of Twinstock Sponsors includes:

Two Snowflakes
Two Princesses
Double Up Books
TwinsTalk
Baby Dipper
Trends in Twos
Mami & the Multiples
Twiniversity
Birds N Bees Tees
Twin Parenthood

This is certainly just for starters, though... we are definitely looking for more!

If you'd like to become a sponsor, here's how:

Donate a product or service for the Twinstock giveaways (to be given out at the end of Twinstock, on August 31st).

If you don't have anything to give away, but would still like to sponsor, you can simply pay a flat, one-time fee of $25 (which will go toward our advertising budget for Twinstock)! If you'd prefer to sponsor that way, you can do so below:

The benefits of sponsorship include:

1) A 120x120 ad on the Twinstock sidebar.

2) If you're sponsoring a giveaway, a prominent mention/link on the giveaway page.

Additionally, because Twinstock is a TwinHappy production:

1) A mention/link in every TwinHappy Newsletter (from now throughout the end of Twinstock on August 31st). Currently, the TwinHappy Newsletter has 93 subscribers.

2) Advertising throughout the TwinHappy network, which currently includes: 172 GoogleFriendConnect followers, 41 Networked Blog followers, 269 Facebook followers, and 3,196 Twitter followers.

Basically, if you become a sponsor, we'll advertise that fact anywhere and everywhere we can! :-D

Last year's Twinstock celebration was a great success... and we're planning to make this one even bigger and better! So, if you'd like to be a part of it, and become a sponsor, simply drop a line to jennifer@twinhappy.com

Door Prizes!

2010-06-01T20:18:00.027-04:00

Help us spread the word about Twinstock and, you'll not only get on our blogroll, but you'll also be entered to win our FABULOUS door prize package! :-D

Right now, there are only few prizes in the pot, but we do plan to add more! However, you may enter now and, on August 1st, I'll pick one winner who will receive everything on the list, at that time!

Here's the current list of prizes:

	One copy of the children's book "Two Snowflakes!" "Two Snowflakes" is the story of Phina & Bella: Identical twin snowflakes who are tired of being mistaken for one another... until a chance encounter shows them just how special and unique they really are.
	One copy of the children's book "Two Princesses!" Due to be released Summer of 2010, "Two Princesses" is the story of Princess Jane and Princess Grace: Fearless twin sisters who learn of a place called "Preschoolia." Together, they set off to discover more about this strange new land.
	$10 GC for Double Up Books! The Premier Bookstore for Twins, Triplets & More! Specializing in books about twins and multiples for both parents and children, Double Up Books is the place to find books that speak to the unique experience of twin children.
	One copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More! Provided by TwinsTalk, "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twin and More" provides stories that highlight the special bond that twins share, the joys and challenges of raising multiples, the unique circumstances of their arrival, the double trouble that twins get into, the multiple blessings of being a twin or having them in the family, and adventures in raising triplets and quadruplets, too! Twins, parents of multiples, relatives of twins, or anyone interested in twins, triplets, and more will enjoy these inspirational, humorous, and touching stories.
	A pair of Baby Dipper Bowls! Invented by a Mother of two sets of twins, the Baby Dipper Bowl is designed to accommodate one-handed feeding... something any parent could use, but is especially handy to parents of twin babies, in particular. In addition, when babies become toddlers, it helps them learn how to self-feed!
	$10 GC for Trends in Twos! Specializing in unique clothing, gear and gifts for twins and their families, "Trends in Twos" features chic, offbeat, and sometimes silly, designs on some really fabulous clothing and gifts for twin babies, kids, pregnant moms, proud dads and more!

If you'd like to donate a prize, and become an official Twinstock sponsor, click here for details!

To Enter:
Grab the code below to place the Twinstock button on your blog's sidebar... then, leave a comment here, letting me know you did so! This entry is mandatory, and must be done before any extra entries will be counted. However, I will also add your blog to the Twinstock Blogroll!

Extra Entries:
Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry!
(It just makes things a lot easier, when counting up entries.)

1) Follow the Twinstock Blog via Google Friend Connect.

2) Follow the Twinstock Blog via Networked Blogs.

3) Follow @TwinHappyJen and tweet the following:
#Twinstock '10 is coming! Details @ http://twinstock.org
(You may do this more than once, but please only once per day.)

4) Like TwinHappy on Facebook and, post the following to your profile:
Twinstock '10 is coming! Details @ http://twinstock.org
(You may do this more than once, but please only once per day.)

5) Sign up for the TwinHappy Newsletter!

The Not-So-Fine Print: This giveaway is only open to US residents. You must be 18 years or older to enter. This giveaway will end on July 31, 2010 at 11:59PM (ET). The winner will will be announced/contacted on August 1, 2010.

Be sure to come back on August 1st to not only find out who won the door prize package, but also to check out the actual Twinstock celebration!!

Setting Up!

2010-06-01T09:38:00.004-04:00

Well, it's just 2 months until the beginning of Twinstock '10! So, thought it was time to start setting up around here :-) If you're new to Twinstock, here is a quick explanation of what it is:

Twinstock is a month-long blog party (taking place in August) where you can connect with your fellow twin parents/caregivers and celebrate everything twin! :-D

There will be different activities you can participate in, prizes to win, and we're even working on a plan to help those who might be interested in hosting their own IRL Twinstock celebrations, in their own towns!

Again, there's much more info to come... however, if you'd like to donate a product or service as a giveaway during Twinstock and/or sign up to be a sponsor (and have your ad appear in one of the spaces to your right, as well as other places), please feel free to contact jennifer@twinhappy.com

Also, if you're interested in receiving updates on Twinstock (as well as other twin events/news), sign up for the TwinHappy Newsletter!

Help us get the word out about Twinstock!

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Think you might like to participate in Twinstock? Feel free to add your site/blog to the linky below! This is sort of a pre-guest registration... no obligation to actually participate in Twinstock. However, we do hope you'll come back and party with us! :-D