An Ergo Baby Carrier Giveaway!

After blogging about attachment parenting, being able to host this giveaway is most exciting.  Let me just start by saying that I've been a more-than-satisfied customer of The Homegrown Family for over four years.  Their site is easy to navigate, their shipping is faster than I've ever experienced, and their pricing is so affordable.  It's a site that carries tailor-made products to enrich & help the home life.  I was absolutely blown away when they offered to give away a Black-with-retro-lining Ergo Baby Carrier (valued at $105) here at my lil' blog!

If you've never heard of an Ergo Baby (I'll try to stifle a *gasp*), check this video out (scroll down a wee bit to see it).  I can't help but chortle at the martial arts demo, but it really does get the point across that nothing can get in your way of doing life while wearing a baby. Hehe.

It's the most comfortable carrier I've worn, it can hold babies from 5-90 pounds, and it's super-easy to nurse in.  A stroller seems like a hassle to lug in & out of the car when you can just strap your baby close to you & off you go on your daily errands.  I've worn a 20-month-old all day throughout the trails of Disneyland,

when I was preggers with our fourth, my husband wore our 2-year-old throughout the Pennsylvania countryside,

and all around Philly.

Okay, okay, I'll refrain posting more family pictures.  You get the idea...

It wears like a backpack; the cutest, cuddliest little back pack in the world.  :)

This contest begins Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 9:00 am PST and ends Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 9:00 pm PST.

*** North American entries only.  Sorry, international friends. ***

There are SIX possible entries per person.  How badly do you want this thing???

HOW TO ENTER:

1.  Subscribe to The Homegrown Family's newsletter. Leave a comment at the end of this post stating you signed up.
2.  Follow my blog. If you already do, thank you!  Post another comment that you're following for an entry.
3.   Follow me on twitter. If you already do, thank you!  Post yet another comment that you're following for an entry.
4.  Tweeting about this giveaway gives you a fourth entry, just leave your tweet link in a separate comment. 
5. Go to The Homegrown Family, then come back here and post a comment about an item of theirs you would put on your wish list.

6.  Blog about this giveaway, linking back to riddlelove and The Homegrown Family. Leave a link to your post in a separate comment.

I will go to Random.org to pick a winner on February 4th at 9PM PST. I'll post the winning result that night & the winner will have 48 hours to contact me.  If I don't hear from him/her by then, I will pick another winner.  Happy Early Valentine's Day to you & your babe from The Homegrown Family & riddlelove!

Atmosphere Thursday ~ Happy Togetherness

There's no better feeling than being connected with loved ones.  Life just seems lighter, happier, & more joyful when the warm fuzzies are flowing.  With the wee ones, (well, and with me if I'm honest) physical closeness is directly correlated with emotional connectedness.  Quick fact: babies who are worn cry 43% less.  Happy baby, happy parents, happy home atmosphere.  Besides, what better way to get some good exercise in than cleaning house with a baby on your back?

After wearing babies for over eight years & trying multiple carriers/slings, my absolute favorite is the Ergo Baby Carrier, hands down. Want to learn more?  Or how about, want to win one???!!!  The Homegrown Family has very graciously allowed me to host an Ergo Baby giveaway!  Click here to enter!

~ Take a gander at more Katie's Quick Home Keeping Tips Here. ~

Lovin' Them Giveaways

Do you realize how great it is to enter a contest on a blog?  Well, in case you don't, let me tell you.  First of all, if you are reading a blog, you probably like their content.  If you like their content, chances are, you'll like their giveaways.  Also, odds are way more in your favor to win, as most blog contests don't have thousands of entries like other giveaways.  And... it's just fun!
My friend Rissa is giving away a very groovy DVD/CD combo by Chicks n' Chickens!  I absolutely love the idea of exercising while wearing my babe! Mommies have to multitask, even when it comes to working out our bodies. Baby is happy. Mommy is happy. It’s a win-win! I also love playing mood-nourishing music throughout the house all day. It just enhances the home atmosphere. Well done, Chicks & Chickens! Thanks for encouraging a holistically healthy lifestyle for parents and babies alike!  So go to Mamarissa and enter! Now!  Because it ends Saturday, November 14th, 2009.  Even if you don't have a baby, it'd be a great Christmas present for that mama you know and love.  :)
Also, don't forget to enter my giveaway to win a 32-oz. bottle of organic, raw virgin coconut oil.  A $37 value!  It ends Monday, November 16th, 2009 so hurry!