This is what happens when I clean out my desk

By Mir

May 17, 2008

You know how it’s really great that folks donate stuff for me to give away for contests? It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

But do you know what else? For one of my other jobs, folks sometimes send me screeners for review. Screeners—if you don’t know—are simply DVDs of television shows. They come in flimsy little plastic shells instead of fancy DVD cases, but the discs themselves are otherwise just like ones you would buy. Well, other than the fact that they say “NOT FOR RETAIL SALE!” on them.

Anyhoo, I have a whole stack of screeners here that I need to get rid of. My desk runneth over! Let’s call it the Preschooler Special: These five discs include specials from The Backyardigans, The Wonder Pets, Dora the Explorer, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Five hours of child entertainment, right here, that could be yours.

Wanna win ’em? Leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 18th, 2008. Winner to be determined by random drawing and whether or not my backpack talks to me when I scream “backpack!” at it over and over. (Don’t ask. It’s been a long week.)

Go!

195 Comments

Karly on May 17, 2008 at 12:02 pm

I have a 10 hour drive coming up with two little ones. I’m pretty sure that we could watch all those DVDs twice and I wouldn’t even have to SPEAK to my children. Ah, heaven.
Darya Klyukin on May 17, 2008 at 12:07 pm

ooo i want!
elizabeth on May 17, 2008 at 12:07 pm

Coming out of the closet as a Spongebob fan (don’t tell my husband, he’ll then think he has enough evidence to commit me-heh)! Thanks for the opportunity!
Rachel R on May 17, 2008 at 12:17 pm

Yeah baybee!
MMM on May 17, 2008 at 12:20 pm

MEEEEE!
Janet on May 17, 2008 at 12:22 pm

PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME! We’re leaving on a 10-day, 2200-mile car trip on Wednesday, and so more electronic entertainment to lull my kids into a zombie state would be MOST excellent! Plus, you’d save shipping on the delivery fee…. hee hee.
Denise on May 17, 2008 at 12:33 pm

I never win contests, but worth a shot. My son would love these.
Alicia on May 17, 2008 at 12:34 pm

Backpack, backpack! My little one would love it!
JulieB on May 17, 2008 at 12:34 pm

My two preschoolers would LOVE this! Thanks, Pretty Mir!
Cathy on May 17, 2008 at 12:44 pm

Oooh! My son would love this one!!!
Aubrey on May 17, 2008 at 12:50 pm

These would be a great present for my son!
pam on May 17, 2008 at 12:57 pm

Great present for grandbabies.
tory on May 17, 2008 at 1:03 pm

Weeee’re your best friends the backyardigans…
erin h on May 17, 2008 at 1:09 pm

swiper, no swiping! my little one loves all of those shows!
Courtney on May 17, 2008 at 1:17 pm

I could use an extra five hours, er, I mean my daughter would love five extra hours of entertainment!
cheeky on May 17, 2008 at 1:21 pm

Yay! We love Spongebob!
Nina on May 17, 2008 at 1:27 pm

This is sewious.
Laura GF on May 17, 2008 at 1:28 pm

The prospect of some relief on our long drives is irresistible!
Brandi on May 17, 2008 at 1:35 pm

ooooh! fun!
Alison on May 17, 2008 at 1:35 pm

Another family with a long trip coming up–we’d love to win these!
Lindsay on May 17, 2008 at 1:36 pm

I want it!
Heather on May 17, 2008 at 1:36 pm

I’d love some DVD’s for rainy days!
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MamaChristy on May 17, 2008 at 1:52 pm

Perfection!
Crisanne on May 17, 2008 at 1:55 pm

Pick me!
Coral on May 17, 2008 at 1:59 pm

I don’t have kids, but I have little cousins – this would make excellent Christmas/birthday gifts. 🙂
Cynthia on May 17, 2008 at 2:00 pm

I’m a ventriloquist, I could make your backpack talk to you!
lisa on May 17, 2008 at 2:01 pm

I would love the preschool pack!!! yeah!
emily on May 17, 2008 at 2:02 pm

This would totally make our drive to the Outer Banks in a few weeks bearable.
Amy on May 17, 2008 at 2:02 pm

Ooohhhh… entertainment for the little ones this summer!
Kati on May 17, 2008 at 2:03 pm

Five hours without two small boys bothering me! Wheeee!
Angela on May 17, 2008 at 2:05 pm

Free childcare? Is there no limit to the greatness of the gifts you offer?
Kiki on May 17, 2008 at 2:15 pm

yay!
PsychMamma on May 17, 2008 at 2:18 pm

Pretty Please?
Emily on May 17, 2008 at 2:20 pm

My kids would love these!
Krista on May 17, 2008 at 2:26 pm

Sounds great! Thanks!
Bonnie on May 17, 2008 at 2:28 pm

Sounds great.
Jen on May 17, 2008 at 2:35 pm

I have 3 little ones who would be sooo happy!!
christina on May 17, 2008 at 2:42 pm

I’ve got 3 little ones that love all those shows! I hope I’m the winner 🙂
Jaime on May 17, 2008 at 2:51 pm

we could definitely use these!!
Kari on May 17, 2008 at 2:57 pm

Count me in! Summer is coming all too quickly 🙂
Jennifer on May 17, 2008 at 3:08 pm

On behalf of my 2 1/2 year old, pretty please with sugar on top?
susan on May 17, 2008 at 3:11 pm

2 boys. 12 hour car trip. I’m desperate.
Evie on May 17, 2008 at 3:11 pm

Hooray!
Rebecca on May 17, 2008 at 3:13 pm

Add me to the list! Those 4 boys of mine would love them! And I’m a closet Backyardigans lover.
Heidi on May 17, 2008 at 3:16 pm

My son loves all of these shows! 🙂
Kyallee on May 17, 2008 at 3:20 pm

Pick me, oh pretty one!
Em on May 17, 2008 at 3:21 pm

I’m in!
Angela on May 17, 2008 at 3:24 pm

Dude, I’m game. I totally know who I could share them with.
Amy on May 17, 2008 at 3:27 pm

Pick me oh random number generator!! My kids would love to have these as I’m such a mean mom who won’t hook up cable in their rooms!
Caley on May 17, 2008 at 3:30 pm

Oooh, I could so use these! We have a looong car trip coming up next month and some new DVDs would totally bribe the kid into silence. I mean, keep him busy.
Tracy on May 17, 2008 at 3:48 pm

would love these-
Heather on May 17, 2008 at 3:52 pm

Awesome! My girls would be thrilled! Thanks for the chance!
Wendy on May 17, 2008 at 3:53 pm

Sweet! I….uh, I mean, my kids love all of these cartoons!
leukothea on May 17, 2008 at 3:56 pm

Oooh, ooooh, pick me!
Candi on May 17, 2008 at 3:57 pm

I hope I am picked!
Grace on May 17, 2008 at 4:01 pm

What neat prizes! Just in time for those long (or not so long – due to gas prices!!) summer road trips. Thanks!
Kim on May 17, 2008 at 4:06 pm

My daughter would love those dvds
Kathryn on May 17, 2008 at 4:09 pm

Oh! DVDs… Mir, what is your other job?
malika on May 17, 2008 at 4:13 pm

Ewww, pick me!!!!
Steph on May 17, 2008 at 4:17 pm

I teach pre k, and have a baby…double use!
Tammy A. on May 17, 2008 at 4:44 pm

My 4 year old loves all those cartoons… pick us, pick us!!
Char on May 17, 2008 at 4:45 pm

Me me me!
Kaedra on May 17, 2008 at 4:48 pm

Wow this is the best giveaway ever for those of us with preschoolers! Go Mir!
Lisa on May 17, 2008 at 4:56 pm

I’ve no chance, but those would help entertain the horde pretty well…
Mari Ickes on May 17, 2008 at 4:58 pm

Yes, please!! Lucky number 65!
Gennie on May 17, 2008 at 5:03 pm

I hope, for your sake, that your backpack shuts the h* up for once! 🙂 Fingers crossed for something new to watch and to replace the princesses in my daughters heart…
Melissa S on May 17, 2008 at 5:15 pm

Count me in!
divrchk on May 17, 2008 at 5:16 pm

My kids would love these!
Andrea on May 17, 2008 at 5:21 pm

NO cable or satellite over here so new “shows” for my 3 year old would be a hit in our house.
Robin on May 17, 2008 at 5:23 pm

one of these days, I will have the lucky number….
Andrea on May 17, 2008 at 5:27 pm

Backpack! Backpack!
I would love to gift these to my nieces. 🙂
Kim S. on May 17, 2008 at 5:29 pm

Me please! Me please!
Bkwyrm on May 17, 2008 at 5:32 pm

Ooooh, me! Me!
klo on May 17, 2008 at 5:34 pm

PICK ME
Emily on May 17, 2008 at 5:36 pm

Yes, please!
Anna on May 17, 2008 at 5:51 pm

Wahooooooo! Good contest!
Sarah on May 17, 2008 at 5:51 pm

Oh, my 2 year old would love these!!!
Kerri on May 17, 2008 at 5:53 pm

i can already hear the Backyardigans sing in my head! :0
Jennifer on May 17, 2008 at 5:54 pm

my kids would go nuts! no cable here either so we pick up the shows at sales. Thanks for the chance
Ani on May 17, 2008 at 5:57 pm

Long drives ahead as we move to our own Athens…in Ohio. This would be perfect.
carolyn on May 17, 2008 at 5:58 pm

Would lOVE them right now. I am watching my sister’s kids (ages 3, 6,7) for the weekend, and I’ve forgotten how hard it is. Mine are 15 and 13 now, and it is truly a breeze with them. I simply had no recall of this….
RubiaLala on May 17, 2008 at 6:02 pm

Dear Mr. Random Generator, What do I have to do to get you to pick me? Think about it and get back to me. Because I’m easy. Sincerely, RL
Brenda Stuller on May 17, 2008 at 6:04 pm

I have two boys who would LOVE those!
Allison on May 17, 2008 at 6:32 pm

Pick me! We had a very Pablo Christmas here and I can sing all the songs from The Backyardigansand I hear the Wonder Pets in my sleep!
Tammy on May 17, 2008 at 6:33 pm

I would love to throw my hat in the ring! That for the chance.
Lenetta on May 17, 2008 at 7:02 pm

We have a Dora lover in the family! Thanks –
Melissa on May 17, 2008 at 7:09 pm

Sign me up! Thanks!
Kelly on May 17, 2008 at 7:14 pm

I have a trip coming up with my 2-year-old and these would be perfect!
Christy on May 17, 2008 at 7:18 pm

wish me luck!
Shannon Pelham on May 17, 2008 at 7:20 pm

OOOOHHHHHH Yeah, right up my alley!!!
Lacey on May 17, 2008 at 7:24 pm

We love all of those shows! Maybe we watch a little too much T.V.
Steph on May 17, 2008 at 7:27 pm

These would be fabulous! Pick me!! 🙂
Jennifer on May 17, 2008 at 7:29 pm

Those would be a hit at my house!!
Daphne (One Mom In Alabama) on May 17, 2008 at 7:42 pm

ooo, count me in. my 2 1/2 yr old daughter would love those!!
nadia on May 17, 2008 at 7:49 pm

my son would love those!!!
dee on May 17, 2008 at 7:50 pm

Must.own.more.kid.dvds.

Thanks, Mir!
Lil' Viking on May 17, 2008 at 8:02 pm

I’ve got two kids screaming me me me!!!
Kim on May 17, 2008 at 8:23 pm

oh please!!??
Laura on May 17, 2008 at 8:25 pm

Funny how there are always treasures buried somewhere under the clutter on the desk-especially when someone else is seeing what’s on your desk!
virginia on May 17, 2008 at 8:36 pm

we’re a big backyardigans house
pick us pleeeeeeease 🙂
Heather on May 17, 2008 at 8:39 pm

My son thinks you are pretty. He also thinks that Dora is pretty.
JULIE WALDRON on May 17, 2008 at 8:42 pm

YOU’RE WONDERFUL….giving away all these goodies!
Tanya on May 17, 2008 at 8:45 pm

Please enter us…I know my son would love it!!!
Bah on May 17, 2008 at 8:45 pm

I’m sick of Transformer cartoons.
emily on May 17, 2008 at 9:00 pm

pick me please!
steff on May 17, 2008 at 9:09 pm

perfect for the 5yr old who is being left out by the 11yr old….
Barb on May 17, 2008 at 9:12 pm

My 4 and 6 yr olds would think you were the prettiest Mir EVER if we won this prize!!!
Linda on May 17, 2008 at 9:20 pm

Screeners…for calming the SCREAMERS….
Chesney on May 17, 2008 at 9:25 pm

It’s my birthday and my son would love those, so that should give me twice as much luck to win these.
Mattee on May 17, 2008 at 9:25 pm

Lucky, lucky day!
Jill on May 17, 2008 at 9:31 pm

One of these days . . . the random number generator will pick me.
Jenny on May 17, 2008 at 9:38 pm

Oooohhhh…we love all of those!
Alison T on May 17, 2008 at 9:38 pm

Fun, Fun, Fun! Although the sun finally came out here in the frozen NW, so I suppose I can hardly justify 5 hours of Pre-school TV. Hmm……winter will be here soon.
valerie walden on May 17, 2008 at 9:38 pm

my 5 yr old would love it, pretty mir.
Andrea on May 17, 2008 at 9:52 pm

Please, pretty please..I will be your best friend! And so will my kids.
Holly on May 17, 2008 at 10:07 pm

would love all of these!!
HG on May 17, 2008 at 10:13 pm

Oooh oooh pick me pick me Mr Cah-ter!
Sheila on May 17, 2008 at 10:25 pm

OOO! OOO! Pick me! Pick me!
Katie on May 17, 2008 at 10:34 pm

Sounds cool!
Melinda on May 17, 2008 at 10:35 pm

We just disconnected the cable and my kids are going through withdrawals (ok, I am too, just a little). They would love this!
Jami on May 17, 2008 at 10:37 pm

Oh, I need these for the long drive to florida with three little ones!!! Pick me, Pick me!!
susie on May 17, 2008 at 10:44 pm

Cool!
LisaBug on May 17, 2008 at 10:45 pm

Your giveaways are great!
Christina on May 17, 2008 at 11:20 pm

Wonder pets, wonder pets, we’re on our way….
Celeste on May 17, 2008 at 11:33 pm

I’d love a break from the new love of Star Wars….
Tiff in OKC on May 17, 2008 at 11:40 pm

Oh, school’s out on Wednesday for us and this is JUST the sort of thing that might buy me a few minutes of sanity. Thanks Mir. You continue to rock.
Fiona on May 17, 2008 at 11:47 pm

We are all over Backyardagains here. It’s a good thing my son tells me “You’re Uniqua” or “Mama Tyrone”… right?
Adriana on May 18, 2008 at 12:11 am

i love contests, and i have 2 preschoolers! might be my lucky dah!
Kelley J on May 18, 2008 at 12:12 am

I have a special preschooler who would love the “preschool special”!
Christina on May 18, 2008 at 12:35 am

My three yo would love this.
Ashley & Family on May 18, 2008 at 1:39 am

woo hooo – In my family loving the Backyardigans is a prerequisite 😉
Chraycee on May 18, 2008 at 1:41 am

Baby girl would love those DVDs!
Brigitte on May 18, 2008 at 5:37 am

My daughter loves that Backyardigans special that had the dragon, maybe she’ll be a lucky girl!
Jennifer on May 18, 2008 at 6:45 am

Oooh! Me, me!!
Carrie on May 18, 2008 at 6:47 am

Pick me! Pick me!
Rebecca on May 18, 2008 at 7:24 am

Try, try again…
Carol on May 18, 2008 at 7:46 am

My kids would love this!
jill on May 18, 2008 at 8:08 am

come on Boots, Pick me!
Sara on May 18, 2008 at 8:15 am

Oh random number generator….you know how I love you….
carrie on May 18, 2008 at 8:33 am

Backpack—Backpack!
melanie on May 18, 2008 at 8:55 am

PICK ME! PICK ME!
sheri on May 18, 2008 at 8:56 am

Throw me in the mix. PLEASE!!!
Lexi on May 18, 2008 at 8:58 am

My turn!
Veronica on May 18, 2008 at 9:07 am

I’m in ,thanks
patricia on May 18, 2008 at 9:23 am

After a weekend home with the toddler alone, I am so ready for some tv entertainment. !!!!
Jenn on May 18, 2008 at 9:35 am

We could definitely use some new shows!
Aimeern02 on May 18, 2008 at 9:47 am

my two preschoolers would LOVE these screeners!!
desi on May 18, 2008 at 9:59 am

All my boys favorites. Maybe I could shower in peace!
Carolyn on May 18, 2008 at 10:19 am

sign me up!
ELISMSUE on May 18, 2008 at 10:33 am

Hi Mir,

They would make the grandkids visits extra special, especially when we need some quiet time!

Sue
Heather on May 18, 2008 at 10:47 am

My toddlers would love these!
gary on May 18, 2008 at 11:17 am

come on lucky number 152!!
Kelly on May 18, 2008 at 11:32 am

Choose me!!!!
Leanne on May 18, 2008 at 11:46 am

oooh, I have a preschooler, maybe this time I’ll win!
Eva on May 18, 2008 at 12:10 pm

ooh, yes please
Jackie on May 18, 2008 at 12:20 pm

Pick me! Please!!
Joanne on May 18, 2008 at 12:20 pm

Thanks for all of your great offers!
Carolyn on May 18, 2008 at 12:22 pm

My grandkids would LOVE these!!!!!
Dani on May 18, 2008 at 12:50 pm

Sure, count me in. In the slim chance that I end up with them, I’ll pass along the bloggy-giveaway love when my kids are done with them.
Pat on May 18, 2008 at 1:47 pm

My Granddaughter would absolutely LOVE these. Please pick us!
Kelly on May 18, 2008 at 2:00 pm

This would be a great addition at my house. Thanks!
shannon on May 18, 2008 at 2:24 pm

omg, to be able to play these ON DEMAND would be AWESOME!!
yer so pretty =)
Kristen on May 18, 2008 at 2:50 pm

great giveaway!!
Kat on May 18, 2008 at 3:02 pm

What fun…thank you!!
Burgh Baby on May 18, 2008 at 3:34 pm

Bring it on. I can take that little Latina brat (after a few shots of rum, but still).
Beachgal on May 18, 2008 at 3:34 pm

Maybe 165 and a weekend contest is what I need to finally win!!! My kid loves all of those shows!!!
Corey on May 18, 2008 at 4:01 pm

TOTALLY!
Katherine on May 18, 2008 at 4:03 pm

Pretty Mir,

What a great contest! I hope the random number generator picks me this time! I will be very popular with my kids if I win.
Lara on May 18, 2008 at 4:13 pm

Thanks for the chance!
Come on Random Number Generator!
Phyllis@Aimless Conversation on May 18, 2008 at 4:51 pm

random backpack comment…
Paige on May 18, 2008 at 5:29 pm

WonderpetS! Wonderpets! We’re on our way! To save a bored kid and save the day.
Heather on May 18, 2008 at 6:02 pm

ooooh, I would love these!!
Tracey on May 18, 2008 at 6:06 pm

Sounds neat!
Mom24 on May 18, 2008 at 6:06 pm

Oh please pick me…I NEED these. OK, maybe not NEED, but still they sound great!
jennielynn on May 18, 2008 at 7:20 pm

Yes please. I also NEED these as we are getting rid of our cable and our DVR. Oh God, I am going to DIE!
courtney on May 18, 2008 at 7:39 pm

My niece would love these!
Kelly Elphinstone on May 18, 2008 at 7:42 pm

Sign me up…we’re always in need of new road trip entertainment:)
Jessica D on May 18, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Whooo!
april on May 18, 2008 at 8:36 pm

Count me in!
BB on May 18, 2008 at 9:15 pm

F is for fire that burns down the whole town.
U is for ..Uranium Bomb.
N is for NO SURVIVORS, down in the deep blue sea.
Tina on May 18, 2008 at 9:15 pm

With pre-school ending, we could use a fun new thing to watch on rainy or too hot days. So count me in!
Sidney on May 18, 2008 at 9:34 pm

Go me! *please*
Laura on May 18, 2008 at 9:38 pm

My kids would LOVE some screeners in flimsy, little plastic sleeves! Come home to Momma!
Nancy on May 18, 2008 at 9:41 pm

Hit me, I’m in.
Jessica @ A Bushel and a Peck on May 18, 2008 at 10:17 pm

Oh, please pick me…the first three shows you named are pretty much my kids top three favorites!
Groovecatmom on May 18, 2008 at 10:26 pm

Mir is so pretty and wants to pick me! Hopefully the random number generator does too.
Melissa on May 18, 2008 at 10:36 pm

oh please randomly generate me
Melody on May 18, 2008 at 10:51 pm

Must entertain toddler. Please pick me.
RBrown on May 18, 2008 at 10:54 pm

I’ll take it.
ADifferentLaura on May 18, 2008 at 11:14 pm

We haven’t had actual TV since my daughter bent our rabbit ears until they nearly snapped. We’d love to add a few new videos to the rotation….we’re waiting for our $40 digital receiver box coupon. Thanks, oh pretty one!
liv on May 18, 2008 at 11:37 pm

omg, please! 🙂
Susie on May 19, 2008 at 12:05 am

We love Dora and WonderPets… I’ve been tiding my daughter over with clips from the website while our DVD player is broken. But, this would be a great excuse to buy a new one!
gregnkim on May 19, 2008 at 9:37 am

I have a preschooler and I will be teaching preschool. This would be perfect. Pick me, pick me!!! 🙂

THANKS!!!
Nancy on May 20, 2008 at 12:26 am

thanks for being so generous to my sweet little granddaughter
bunnyb on May 20, 2008 at 8:55 am

Hope I’m lucky!! 🙂

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