Wood N' Expressions Wooden Block Stacker {Giveaway Winner}

The winner of the customized wooden block stacker from Wood n' Expressions and the boo boo bags made by me is

Nikki M. 
(who has been notified by email and has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen)

Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone who entered. Be sure to check out my current giveaways for your chance to win. 

Wednesday is for Winning Giveaway Linky Link up Your Giveaways 5/16/12

Thanks for stopping by to link up your giveaways and find giveaways to enter. 

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1. Link to the specific page where that giveaway is located rather than your home page or any affiliate links.

2. List the prize, the end date, and who the giveaway is open to. For example, Thirsties Duo Diaper 5/12 US

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My Current Giveaways:

8x10 Print From Red Letter Ink 6/5 US

Healthy Herbal Nutrients $40 Gift Card 6/2 US

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WAHM Wednesday: Red Letter Ink Plus a Giveaway!

I would like to introduce you to a work at home mom business, Red Letter Ink run by stay at home mom, Aimee Libby. Aimee has always had a passion for art, using her creativity while helping out in her community. She majored in graphic design and left her in-house corporate graphic designer job after the birth of her second child when her oldest daughter was diagnosed with a neurological disorder. Luckily, Aimee was able to work as a freelance graphic designer while juggling family life and weekly doctor's appointments.

Aimee had always dreamed of creating artwork grounded in scripture and she was able to make that dream a reality when she created her second business, Red Letter Ink. She began selling her prints on Etsy after talking to a friend who was already selling on Etsy who helped her get started.

Here are some examples of Aimee's work.

Be sure to check out all of the great prints that Aimee creates at Red Letter Ink and connect with Aimee on Facebook and Twitter.

Plus Aimee has generously offered Naturally Healthy Parenting readers the chance to win the 8x10 print from her shop, Red Letter Ink, of their choosing. The winner will be able to choose a print that does not require customization. Open to U.S. residents 18+. The giveaway ends June 5th, 2012. Enter on the rafflecopter form below. Thanks for entering and good luck.
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I was not compensated for this post. Thank you to Red Letter Ink for sponsoring the giveaway. If you would like your small business featured in a future Work at Home Mom Wednesday post free of charge, please contact me with information about your business. 

Premastication: Bird Feeding Baby?

I recently caught part of an interview with Alicia Silverstone defending a video she posted on YouTube of her bird feeding her baby. Premastication or bird feeding is, as I'm sure you have already guessed, the act of chewing up food and then feeding it to your baby either by dropping it directly in their mouths or with your fingers.

Apparently the video received a lot of attention and a lot of negative feed back. I guess I'm a little surprised that it was made into such a big controversy. I have never fed my son my chewed up food, but I guess I didn't think it was that uncommon or really that big of a deal.

I understand it seeming unsanitary because of the bacteria in a person's mouth, but Alicia Silverstone is a nursing mother so one would assume that her baby has already been exposed to those germs and protected because of the antibodies in breast milk so I doubt it is going to make this child sick or cause any harm.

I do wonder though, if this is the primary way of feeding a baby for some parents, would it have an effect on the development of skills that children learn while learning to self feed?

Then, of course, there's just the thought that you can offer soft foods or make your own purees rather than chew up food for your baby.

But I also wonder, are children who are fed this way more open to trying new foods and more interested in the foods because of the very direct involvement of a parent in the process?

It seems like there may be both pros and cons for premastication or bird feeding and I'm sure there are a lot of people who do this at least some of the time. 

What are your thoughts on bird feeding with Infants?

Carry Me Please Free Event for Bloggers

Bloggers sign up for this free event. Sign ups close May 10th. This event will run from May 12 - May 26th.  Prize will be the winners choice of an Ergo or Pikkolo Baby Carrier. 

Bloggers receive one free link (Pinterest, RSS, Facebook, Twitter) and the event is completely free. You just have to post about sign ups and post the HTML for the post when the giveaway goes live. 

Sign up here

Wednesday is for Winning Giveaway Linky Link up Your Giveaways 5/9/12

Thanks for stopping by to link up your giveaways and find giveaways to enter. 

There are only two rules to linking up here. 

1. Link to the specific page where that giveaway is located rather than your home page or any affiliate links.

2. List the prize, the end date, and who the giveaway is open to. For example, Thirsties Duo Diaper 5/12 US

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My Current Giveaways:

$40 Healthy Herbal Nutrients Gift Card 6/2 US

Thirsties Duo Diaper 5/12 US

Kindle Fire 5/15 US/CAN

100 Print Runner Post Cards 5/10 US

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Healthy Herbal Nutrients Review & Giveaway

I have begun taking a vitamin b supplement daily after learning about the effects of vitamin b deficiency and how common deficiency in b vitamins is. B vitamins are essential for keeping your body a well oiled machine as they assist the body in many functions such as aiding the body in releasing the energy it gets from the nutrients you consume.

Vitamin b deficiency is common in athletes, the elderly, and pregnant and nursing moms. Many foods are fortified with b vitamins like breakfast cereals, but considering vitamin b deficiency causes issues like fatigue, depression, insomnia, and memory problems, I like to take a supplement to make sure I am getting all of the nutrients that I need. 

I have been taking the D-Stressor blend from Healthy Herbal Nutrients for weeks and I feel less sluggish throughout the day. I feel like it's a good complement to a healthy diet. The vitamins are not difficult to swallow and they don't leave a strange after taste. They have a great variety of supplements. Check out Healthy Herbal Nutrients on their website, Facebook, and Twitter.

 Enter below to win a $40 gift card to Healthy Herbal Nutrients. Open to U.S. residents 18+.

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I received a bottle of D-Stressor Blend from Healthy Herbal Nutrients in order to provide a fair and honest review of the product. I was not offered monetary compensation and my opinions have not been influenced by any form of compensation. My experiences and opinions may differ from yours. The information provided here is not meant to replace the advice of a medical professional. All product claims should be verified with the appropriate parties. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.