Aside from our own Gimme Giveaways on A Blog of Goodies, here is a list of other sites to which you can submit your contests for listing free of charge . . .

Roxio Online allows you to try out their services free of charge. You can make a slideshow with special effects and music. There are several themes to choose from and it is unbelievably easy to use. After you make your slideshow, you can share them several different ways, including embedding it into a blog post. Take a look at the one I threw together.

The free backgrounds offered for blogs at The Cutest Blog on the Block are no secret to veteran bloggers, but I meet new bloggers everyday who do not know about this wonderful resource.

The background you see on this blog is just one of over 260 free backgrounds available on this great website. You do not need to be a graphic designer to install one either. You simply need to start with the Blogger template "Minima" and then add the html code as a new "gadget" to your sidebar. The complete instrucitons are provided on the website. Backgrounds are available for 2-column (both standard and stretch) and 3-column templates . . . the largest selection is for standard 2-column blogs though. You will also find on this site over 50 free animated blinkies and badges with various statements that will make your blog more welcoming to your visitors.

The Cutest Blog on the Block has everything you need to get your blog started. All you need to do is come up with a name and supply the content.

For those of you who are just getting started with a new blog or business and do not have the ability to create your own blog buttons or Entrecard cards, there is a simple solution. You can now create your own 125x125 graphics on Free 125 Cards. There are just 3 easy steps to follow.

1) Choose one of 325 backgrounds.
2) Add your text with a choice of 10 fonts styles in various sizes.
3) Save your finished button to your computer.

How could they make it any easier?