Let Viddler Do The Talking

I have been blogging for quite some time now and came across a number of video blogs or video entries. I try to get updated with what's going on around the globe with CNN Video. I have also enjoyed watching videos having content related to my site. I sometimes even publish videos on this blog whenever the need for one arises, especially when I want to get a message across and communicate with my readers through audio-visual means.

I limit my video uploads though because it tends to slow down the loading of my blog page. So I would really love it if I could find a free video hosting site where I could upload unlimited number of videos, post comments and tags within the video and even share it with RSS and iTunes. Then I came across Viddler, a platform for video publishers, which makes this possible and more!

Checking their service further, I learned that you can also engage your readers in your videos because you could add timed tags, timed comments or even video comments within the video itself. Now that is what I call interaction and not just purely content!

If you have a business, you can further enhance a business plan by embedding a customized online video for business that contains your company logo, and a permalink that will link to your website. I think their service is just great. Why don't you check it out too?

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GT: A Little Christmas Spirit

I am so used to having Christmas decorations all over the house when I was still in the Philippines. Every year, around November, we would all have a house general cleaning. That would signal that we will soon be putting up the Christmas decors. We would then put up the Christmas tree and the decors around the end of November at the earliest. Or we would postpone it until later or on December 16th, the start of the Simbang Gabi (Misa de Gallo) or the nine day novena mass.

I really miss putting up Christmas decors and I can't believe that I don't have any Christmas decor around the house this time of the year, not even a live Poinsettia plant. When we were still in Japan, I only had an Advent wreath and a very tiny nativity scene. The frugal wife in me says that I don't need to buy all those expensive decors just to feel Christmas. The child in me is itching to buy some just to give a little Christmas spirit in our home. But I guess it really doesn't matter much whether I have them around or not as long as I feel the cheer and the importance of the season here in my heart. That is what really matters right?

But I am not resting my case. Perhaps, when we are all settled in one place and Sam is big enough, then I can finally invest on them and have Sam experience all the wonder of it. Also, we won't be spending Christmas and New Year here so might as well forego decorating until next year.

How about you? What's your Christmas decor? Come share it with us here on Girls Talk! Click on the badge below for more!

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BHO's First Contest

I do love contests and I enjoyed participating in the last one, which was hosted by Fehdz of Home Buddies. There's another big contest going on over at Bloguardian Hellsite: Overcashed. It's Liz' way of celebrating with her online buddies as she turns 25 in two months.

Great prizes are to be won: cash, ad space, EC credits, custom blog layout, blog reviews and more!

First Prize: $50
$25 - http://theadmaster.net/
$5 - http://fedhz.com/
$5 - http://pinaymom.org/
$5 - http://livinglifetodfullest.blogspot.com/
$5 - MommaWannabe
$5 - http://realmofadreamer.com
Customized Products Worth $60 from: Alex of http://customizedlife.net/
Special Gift from: Pinkville
Blog Review from: http://onlinemoneywithgoogleadsense.blogspot.com/

(Optional Prizes: If the winner opt to give these to other winners, that would be fine.)
New 3-Column Layout from: Blogger Sai
15GB Diskspace hosting: http://angelic-melody.net

1-month AD SPACE (125X125) @ the following:
http://www.thecontestgeek.com/
http://crazy-over-purple.blogspot.com/
http://PinayMom.org
http://sammiemakesmoney.blogspot.com//
http://abouteveryything.blogspot.com/
http://redamethyst.blogspot.com/
http://livinglifetodfullest.blogspot.com/
http://entrepremom.blogspot.com/
http://entrepremom.info/
http://workathomeph.wordpress.com/
http://mizhelle.blogspot.com
http://upnowandwhatsnext.blogspot.com
http://fabbielous.blogspot.com/
http://fedhz.com
http://iluvcontest.blogspot.com
http://namesherry.com
http://heartrandom.com
http://sherryshopping.blogspot.com
http://nishasworld-and-babyalisha.blogspot.com/
http://pregnancy-n-parenting.blogspot.com/

1-month AD SPACE (Text Links) @ the following:
Best Vacation Places
The Pinay Blogger
Mom Writes Stuff

2-month AD SPACE (125X125) @ the following:
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http://thefishgate.blogspot.com/
http://coupleslovebook.blogspot.com/
http://www.masipagwapa.net/
http://www.luvspot.net/
http://silvergurl22.blogspot.com/

3-month AD SPACE (125X125) @ the following:
http://www.mylenerabago.com/

1-Year AD SPACE (125X125) @ the following:
http://narvasamarga.blogspot.com/
Unlimited!!! If you will review these:
http://narvasamarga.blogspot.com/
http://princessmm.pinkfab.info/Entrecard Credits (ECs): 31 000 ECs
3000 EC - PinayMom.org
3000 EC - BlogDeManila.com
3000 EC - KayaMoPinoy.com
2000 EC - http://redamethyst.blogspot.com/
3000 EC - http://livinglifetodfullest.blogspot.com/
2000 EC - http://designersdepot.noelevz.com/
5000 EC - http://theadmaster.net/
3000 EC - http://serenityoverload.blogspot.com
3000 EC - http://mommyko.com
2000 EC - http://nishasworld-and-babyalisha.blogspot.com/
2000 EC - http://pregnancy-n-parenting.blogspot.com/

Second Prize: $30
$5 - http://journal.mikemamaril.com/
$5 - http://www.bigloveblog.info/
$5 - http://serenityoverload.blogspot.com
$5 - Diva Fabulosa
$5 - http://learnnearnonline.blogspot.com/
$5 - http://jenaisleonline.com/

Pair of Earrings from http://momgen.etsy.com
1-month AD SPACE (125X125) @ the following:
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http://pinoymedicaldoctor.blogspot.com/
http://www.walkingnewspaper.com/
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http://www.BlogDeManila.com
http://www.elcalientemamma.com/
http://inthissideoftown.blogspot.com/
http://www.happythoughtshappytot.com/
http://www.celebritydiary.net/
http://theadmaster.net/
http://kissmemwah.net/
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http://journal.mikemamaril.com
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http://anothercontest.blogspot.com
http://thatblog4me.blogspot.com
http://heyjustblog.blogspot.com

2-month AD SPACE (125X125) @ the following:
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http://www.pinayinstates.us/

Entrecard Credits (ECs): 24 500 ECs
2000 EC - http://tycoonblogger.com/
3500 EC - http://cornymans-blogreviews.blogspot.com/
5000 EC - http://babyandkidsworld.blogspot.com/
2000 EC - http://www.barbie-doll.co.cc
2000 EC - http://safarisogood.blogspot.com/
2000 EC - http://elsalvadordelmundo.blogspot.com
1000 EC - http://i-heart-contest.com/
1000 EC - http://www.maldita.us/
2000 EC - http://www.parentingnotes.info/
2000 EC - http://www.momgencraftcorner.com
2000 EC - http://www.mycraftstoresonline.us

Third Prize: $20
$5 - http://questionshaveanswers.blogspot.com/
$5 - http://www.labambita.com/
$5 - Health and Beauty Diva
$5 - http://fashionbeautycraze.blogspot.com/

Pair of Earrings from http://darlingrose.etsy.com
1-month AD SPACE (125X125) @ the following:
http://walkingnewspaper.blogspot.com/
http://pinoymedicaldoctor.blogspot.com/
http://www.walkingnewspaper.com/
http://www.thecontestgeek.com/
http://www.KayaMoPinoy
http://inthissideoftown.blogspot.com/
http://www.mommydiary.net/
http://www.handyreviews.net/
http://serenityoverload.blogspot.com
http://questionshaveanswers.blogspot.com/
http://sherrycontest.blogspot.com
http://sherrygo.blogspot.com
http://www.mymomsbest.us

Entrecard Credits (ECs): 20 500 ECs
3500 EC - http://theoneminuteguide.blogspot.com/
5000 EC - http://cornys-moneypage.blogspot.com/
2000 EC - http://entrepremom.blogspot.com/
3000 EC - http://demcyapdiandias.blogspot.com/
3000 EC - http://www.flavourme.com
2000 EC - http://www.happymomiam.us
2000 EC - http://chris.happymomiam.us

Best Reviewer: $35 (Most Points Get it All)
$5 - http://www.isherrygo.com/
$5 - http://thereishappiness.com/
$5 - http://www.girlblogger.net/
$5 - Pinay Mommy Online
$5 - Blogging Mama
$5 - http://itsnotalwaysaboutme.blogspot.com/
$5 - http://super-emote-drama-queen.blogspot.com/
Special Gift from: Pinkville
Blog Review from: http://onlinemoneywithgoogleadsense.blogspot.com/

1-month AD SPACE (125X125) @ the following:
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http://www.flavourme.com
http://alsomommy.blogspot.com
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http://learnnearnonline.blogspot.com/
http://fashionbeautycraze.blogspot.com/
http://allaboutonlinebizz.blogspot.com/
http://scientificblabber.blogspot.com/
http://glitter.xaeron.net
http://glitterminded.cn

Entrecard Credits (ECs): 16 000 ECs
2000 EC - http://love.mommyko.com
2000 EC - http://mywpblogonline.com
2000 EC - http://www.kwarta4me.biz
4000 EC - http://silvergurl22.blogspot.com/
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2000 EC - http://www.jovdavid.com/
2000 EC - http://healthytipsy.blogspot.com/

And a GRAND package from Pinay Mommy Online:
Info Domain + 1YR Hosting - Pinay Mommies Community
2000 EC + 1-month AD SPACE (125X125) per blog:
The Ruby Posts
I Luv Contests and More
Pink Thoughts
Lourdes' Mia
Moolah Musings
Life and Scraps
Reviewers Haven
Chika Buzz
The Movie Mommy
The Digital Post
Photo Memeries
Micah Izabel
Johann David
Bella Grace
SEO Friendly Blog Directory
Online Biz and Resources
A Woman's Blog
Rubz Online
Mommy Emotes
Blessings and Beyond
Friendship and Smiles

For the contest mechanics, click here. So take your chance now and join the contest. It will end on January 23, 2010 11:59 PST

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Wheat Works For You

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Wheat Food Council. All opinions are 100% mine.

Wheat is an essential part of our diet. We use wheat flour in baking our breads. We wouldn't be able to enjoy our favorite pastas without the durum wheat. There wouldn't be breakfast cereals without them too! That is why it is good to know all about wheat to better understand and appreciate the nutritional benefits that it provides.

There is now a fun and interactive way to learn all about wheat through the How Wheat Works program. Through this program, the participants get to virtually grow, harvest and mill the wheat they have grown. If you are on Facebook and have been playing the variety of farming applications there, then you will surely enjoy this program that takes only four days to complete. I myself have participated and just planted my wheat. Tomorrow, when I receive my email from them, I will be able to virtually harvest the wheat I have grown. I'm looking forward to it!

Anyone can participate and help Operation Homefront give assistance to the needy U.S. troop and their families in the process. How? The program will donate two pounds of flour, up to 90,000 pounds, on behalf of each participant. They are also extending the program to the youth through the Wheat Foods Council. So I invite you, my dear readers to spare a few minutes of your time, participate and help.

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