Filipina Explorer's Early Xmas Giveaway

Howdy, dear readers? The ber months are here once again and what more fitting way to celebrate the Christmas season early than to give away tidy present for all ye?

Every month, I will be giving away some of my favorite things in the world to three readers who are residents of the Philippines. Here’s what’s up for grabs:

FOR OCTOBER: Chick Lit for bookworms
Announcement of winners: November 2

1st prize: Teatime Stories for Women by Linda Evans Shepherd

Teatime Stories is a collection of soulful narratives of women from all walks of life.

Guaranteed to inspire, motivate and warm the soul.

2nd prize: Sea Glass by Anita Shreve

A historical fiction set in New England that follows the life of young couple Honora and Sexton Beecher during the Depression Era. Dubbed by some as Shreve’s best work yet.

3rd prize: Married Alive by Julie Burchill

Described as edgy and over the top, this book by English author Julie Burchill will make you laugh page after page!

FOR NOVEMBER: Goodies for mommies

Announcement of winners: December 2

1st prize: Pre-loved Baby Bjorn Ninna Nanna baby carrier

This sturdy baby carrier carries with it many good memories. It is our first babywearing gear, even before we bought the Next9 ring sling. Lia and I used this from her second month to her 6th during walks in the afternoon, at local malls, and sometimes, as I work in the kitchen or around the house. Does a great job at allowing the mom to be hands-free while satisfying the baby’s need to be close. And it has lots of strong buckles and straps to guarantee fall-free babywearing!

I have to say goodbye to it now since Lia has already maxed out the carrier’s 7 kilogram weight limit.

2nd prize: Nursing cover from Plume

Made from breathable fabric, this trendy nursing cover lets the mom nurse discreetly in public while still allowing eye-to-eye contact with your baby through the wide neckline. It features a unique design and gold details, and covers up to the waistline.

3rd Prize: Bella Tunno reversible changing mat and Baby First water bottle

Fashionable changing mat with brown corduroy fabric on one side and smooth, colorful striped fabric on the other, plus an unbreakable 335ml Baby First water bottle. Perfect for mommies and babies on the move.

FOR DECEMBER: Travel-related freebies

Announcement of winners: January 2

1st prize: Zoobic Safari GCs for two (2)

Each Zoobic pass entitles the bearer to a free entrance at Zoobic in Subic, Olongapo plus a daytour to 11 attractions including Zoobic Park, Rodent World, Serpentarium, Forbidden Cave, Close Encounter with the Tigers, Animal MuZooeum, Hip Hop bay awak, Savannah, Aeta’s Trail, Croco Loco, and the highlight of it all: the Tiger Safari Ride! I reckon that last bit to be a pulsating, riveting act one shouldn’t miss. Check out our Zoobic experience HERE and HERE.

Note: Only the tickets to Zoobic Safari will be provided. Accommodations, transportation to and from Zoobic, and other travel-related expenses shall be shouldered by the winner.

2nd prize: Pernes passport holder

Sleek and sassy, this travel essential can hold up to two passports and safely secures passports with a neat gold lock. Great for either boys or girls.

3rd prize: Mauve corduroy hand bag

Can accommodate a bunch of personal effects, and has two side pockets with velcro flaps for smaller items like cellphones.

To win, all you need to do is:

1. Like the Filipina Explorer fan page on Facebook.
2. Post this status on your Facebook wall:

Join Filipina Explorer‘s Early Xmas Giveaway for a chance to win books, baby essentials, Zoobic passes and other exciting monthly prizes!

*Don’t forget to tag @Filipina Explorer so I can see your FB status.

3. Leave a comment below this post indicating the following details:
– Your name
– Your email address (should be working and checked regularly)
– The URL link to your FB status post
– The month or months that you wish to join

Please do follow all the steps. Incomplete entries will be automatically disqualified.

Winners will be randomly selected via random.org. Their names will be announced on the Filipina Explorer fan page every second of the succeeding month. They will also receive a separate confirmation email.

Only one entry per person is allowed.

Participants may win once each month.

Contest period is from October 18- December 31, 2012.

Prizes will be mailed within a week following the announcement of winners via Dorset 1-day delivery. Shipping and taxes to be shouldered by yours truly.

Family and relatives of the Filipina Explorer are not eligible to join.

Join now and grab these early Christmas presents from Filipina Explorer!

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*Updated rule: For the convenience of those who are joining the giveaway, you no longer need to repeat the steps every month as previously stated. Once you completed mechanics 1-3, your entry will automatically qualify for all monthly raffles you wished to join (Should be indicated at the comments section. Earlier contestants who weren’t able to indicate their preference before the update were already contacted in a separate email regarding this). If of course, you submitted an entry say, on November, you are not eligible to join in the October raffle anymore.

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Gretchen Filart

Gretchen is a Best of the Net and Pushcart Prize-nominated poet and essayist from the Philippines, where she embraces life while managing bipolar disorder and ADHD. Her confessional pieces unpack the complexities of grief, healing, motherhood, love, and intersections, garnering recognition from the Greg Grummer Poetry Contest and Navigator's Travel Writing Competition.