FREE $16 Scanable QR-Code Dog & Cat ID Tag

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PetHub Giveaway for All, Offer Ends 4/22/12

In the spirit of National Pet ID Week -- which aims to ensure that pets are not roaming the streets without proper identification -- PetHub is giving away at least 10,000 of their digital ID pet ID tags for dogs and cats for a limited time.

The 1.25 inch PetHub tags made of ultra-strong recycled steel featured in this giveaway usually sell for $16 each, but are being given away free with just a shipping/handling cost of $2 per tag from now through Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Get your pet a Free PetHub ID tag like the one pictured above

A basic PetHub membership that links the pet's unique QR-code capable of scanning to your contact information online profile is included in this free offer. There are no other hidden fees for this service. However, people taking advantage of this giveaway still have the option to upgrade to a Silver or Gold subscription for added functionality such as GPS. This promotional offer is good only for U.S. residents and is limited to five pet ID tags per person.

How the PetHub ID Tag Works

With PetHub anyone with a smartphone who finds your lost or injured pet can easily scan the QR-code on a pet's tag or use the unique Web address on the tag's front to access that pet's owner contact information.

Watch this entertaining and award-winning one minute video of a runaway Bulldog named Gabe that skateboards and skis -- among other physical feats while he is on the lam  -- to see the product in action.

This Lost Bulldog Video Clip is adorable...

To reiterate, the above PetHub offer is free to all. Remember this is good only as long as supplies last and when you request your pet ID tag(s) before the giveaway ends on August 22.


ANOTHER GIVEAWAY

In addition to the special pet ID tags giveaway featured in this post for everyone, MommyBlogExpert is hosting a separate giveaway where you can win a hip RedDingo PetHub ID tag with one year Silver Subscription upgrade prize package valued at $54 HERE

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4 Basics to Prepare for Your New Baby - Must-do Things In the Last Trimester of Pregnancy

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MommyBlogExpert 's foursome: Newborn triplets plus 1 year-old big brother

What To Do Before Baby Arrives

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by Katie Moore, Moore From Katie

Preparing for a new baby is an exciting and emotional time. There are so many baby accessories out there that it can be hard to decide on what is necessary and to stay focused as the time of your delivery draws near. 

To simplify what seems to be a complicated matter, only a handful of things are truly necessary to consider: a place to sleep, food, and safe transportation.

To ease the transition associated with your impending new addition -- Whether you've decided baby will sleep in your room when you return from the hospital or will have a dedicated nursery of his or her own -- you'll want to get to work in advance on preparing that space at home. This can be a fun and meaningful process that helps with feelings of nesting. Also, cleaning the house thoroughly well in advance of your due date will help preserve your energy after childbirth. The important thing to keep in mind is that a new baby needs a functional, safe and clean place to sleep. In addition, it's a good idea to get familiar with the infant safe sleep recommendations provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Toward the end of your pregnancy mothers-to-be should also start thinking about feeding your newborn. For those choosing to breastfeed taking a hospital-approved course, speaking to experienced mothers, and attending a breastfeeding support group are great ways to prepare. A nursing pillow and breast pump are useful for mothers planning to nurse, though they are not necessary. 

Speaking of food, as a new mom you'll also want to plan ahead about how you'll feed the rest of your household during those first few weeks after delivery. Cooking meals and freezing them in advance is a great way to ensure that you and your family will have nutritious foods accessible during the post-partum period. As a mater of fact good nutrition is important in helping you to keep up your own energy levels as high as possible, particularly if you are nursing your new child.

Lastly, but equally important, each baby needs a safe car seat for travel. All newborns being transported by car, as required by law, must be placed in a rear facing carseats that meet established safety requirements. Proper installation of this important piece of equipment can be checked by a car seat safety specialist at your local police or fire station. 

By considering these preparations in advance of your big day, the focus can then be on taking care of the new addition to the family as soon as he or she arrives.

Katie Moore is married with one child and writes the mom blog Moore From Katie.

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5 Ways for Parents to Teach Kids About Positive Values, Personal Integrity & Social Responsibility

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With the prevalence of everything from cyber bullies to white collar crime these days --  it's never been more important for parents to walk the talk. This is no more true than when it comes to empowering our children to make the right decisions and to act appropriately in the day-to-day situations with which they are confronted.

A mother of four, Rachel Albert is also an author

This post, inspired by the thoughts of Rachel Albert, author of the young adult novel Quest to Telos, offers the key essentials to instilling personal integrity and social responsibility in today's youth.

• Never lie in front of your kids. Most of us have spoken or acted falsely in front of our children or encouraged them to lie. For example, misstating a child’s age to save money on tickets or doing your child's school project or homework and then suggesting the student present it as his own work. These white lies don't gain much in the short run, do they? Worse, they cause long-term damage because they are setting standards for kids to emulate.
• Give your kids a reason why. Mark Twain once said the two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you figure out why. If you fail to tell your kids why they are here, you've missed the opportunity to help them figure out what motivates them and gets them excited. This is the most important key to getting kids’ cooperation and empowering them at the grassroots level to get more involved in their local communities and ultimately make the world a better place.
• Don’t criticize your children. Criticism is generally destructive, yet most parents criticize their kids anyway. In fact, when we focus on what they aren’t, they believe they can’t. In effect we are poisoning our own offspring. The result is angry children who express internalized pain by bullying others. It’s better instead to tell them how you feel rather than what you think of them. Something along the lines of, “I feel frustrated that you didn’t listen to me,” is likely to be better received.
• Don’t speak badly about other people. This is probably one of the hardest things to do, considering we’re a generation that thrives on celebrity gossip. Speaking badly about others teaches kids to look for what they view as the negative in others and to take joy in sharing information that can actually hurt another person.
• Model charity. Actions -- whether donating financially or by giving of your time -- speaks louder than words. When you make sure your children see the kindness and generosity you extend to others, they will learn empathy through osmosis.Besides, can you think of a better way to teach altruism than by bringing your child along when you volunteer at the local food pantry for the poor?

Clearly many of our society's ethics and social problems stem from the serious lack of personal integrity and absence of social responsibility in the world today. But parents can potentially change all that.

Albert says, "Each child is hungry to form his or her identity and make their mark on the world. As parents it is our duty to start at home by providing them with the tools they need to always do the right thing."

Rochel Albert lives in Miami and is a mother of four. Her book Quest to Telos published in March 2012 is a young adult novel where fantasy meets reality and even world peace is possible. It's available on Amazon $13.99/softcover and $4.99/e-book or Kindle.

What ways are you transmitting positive values to your child to help him or her know right from wrong? Feel free to share your thoughts as a comment below.

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