Feeling safe at home is top priority for me and my family. Having a home security system helped us feel secure when we would punch in those numbers on the keypad knowing that an alarm would go off if anyone tried to break into our home or if any of us had a medical emergency we’d just have to use the portable keypad to get us assistance right away.

When we would leave home we knew that our belongings and more important, our pets were safe too. Monitored home alarm systems help keep the bad guys away. If there was a fire, the Fire Department would be notified immediately too.

We had lightning strike our alarm system a while ago and with so many bills to catch up with and our daughter’s wedding coming up we still haven’t replaced our old security system. Every time we go away on vacation I am so worried about something happening to our home. Even though we tell our trusted neighbors, there is nothing like having 24 hour, 7 day per week monitoring of our home.

We also lost out on the savings we once had from our homeowners insurance by having a security system in place. This is one of the top priorities for us to take care of after the wedding is paid for. Having peace of mind is worth it.

More shopping? Can I handle it? I need to so I can get my Christmas list all done. Then I can pat myself on the back knowing that I didn’t have to leave my house to shop except to pick up some things that I had shipped to the store to save on shipping fees and I didn’t over spend at all. In fact I saved money and I’m almost done!

The good thing about Cyber Monday shopping is that it’s not going to be hectic. I won’t have to feel rushed and will have more time to browse and take it easy. I’m going to be checking out Buy.com USA, eBay’s $1 Holiday Doorbusters, and I’ll be checking out if anything pops up on Twitter.

I heard there’s going to be some sort of giveaway from people who have listed holiday guides on their blogs and websites but I can’t find the information right now.

Wow! What a wonderful way to welcome a new Wii game! The Game Factory is sponsoring a giveaway for one Nintendo Build A Bear Workshop A Friend Fur All Seasons game from Nintendo.

I’m sure that you have heard about Build A Bear. Now there is a game for children ages 3+ to enjoy. The premise of the game is that you are to help your furry friend reach Palace Island to get to a big party. Along the way you encounter adventures and make new friends.

“A Friend Fur All Seasons is a highly interactive and trans-generational adventure and party game in the true Build-A-Bear spirit! Let your imagination guide you as you board the FriendShip and set out to have fun with your new virtual furry friends…”

Key Features

* 2 different game modes! Discover and explore the 4 season-themed islands in the Adventure mode and play lots of fun mini-games in the Playground mode.
* 20 fun mini-games to play including ice skating, build a snowman, a croquet party, a cool ride on a ladybug, throwing a Frisbee, and jumping on a jump stick. Some of the mini-games contain surprises too.
* Play the mini-games as single or multiplayer party games (co-op) with up to 4 players – it’s fun for the whole family!
* Find the 6 secret treasure spots hidden around the islands and dig up a magic chest with a surprise just for you!
* Collect bear medals, other rewards and items to use in the Build-A-Bear Workshop. Choose from more than 80 items available to buy for your furry friend!
* Natural and innovative game play that take full advantage of the unique features of the Nintendo Wii.

To purchase this game, go to The Game Factory site. Cost is $39.99

The Game Factory is also running a huge charity auction event on eBay featuring this game. “We will be auctioning off celebrity-built Build-A-Bear Workshop bears, along with autographed copies of the Build-A-Bear Wii game. These bears and signed games will be on eBay’s Giving Works to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. These one-of-a-kind bears were built by celebrities like Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott, the Jonas Brothers, James Gandolfini, Melissa Joan Hart, Bonnie Hunt, Mitchel Musso, Meaghan Jette Martin and more.”

Review sponsored by Family Review Networks.

Now on to the givewaway!

Enter To Win by Following These Rules:
1. Contest starts now and ends Friday December 5 at midnight EST.
2. Open to people with US addresses only.
3. Winner will be chosen by Random.org.
4. Winner has 2 days to claim prize.
5. Have fun and tell your friends!

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Twitter is so addicting that I can’t stay away. Being online with my tweeps is not only a good time, it’s a way to connect and keep informed of what new plugins are hot, what new social networking sites have started, what contests are running, who just got hired by what PR firm, what is the latest and greatest and who needs help with something.

Connecting online through Twitter happens at real time. I’ve heard about the terrorist attacks first hand from someone in Mumbai on Twitter. I celebrated when the US won Olympic Gold in swimming on Twitter. I shared what it was like to see the space shuttle take off at night here in Florida on Twitter.

If you’re not Tweeting, you’re missing out. Join in and have fun. And please follow me too.