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Paula’s Bread: NutriMill Grain Grinder Giveaway!

Today we are excited to offer a fantastic giveaway from Paula’s Bread, our longtime sponsor and supplier of wonderful kitchen equipment. Paula would like to offer a NutriMill Grain Grinder to one special reader! This grain mill is valued at $269.99 and is a wonderful tool for your natural kitchen.

Paula’s Bread is a sweet family operated business offering a wealth of natural kitchen supplies to equip you for making your own homemade goodies. They have been a longterm distributor of the Bosch Universal Mixer and NutriMill grain grinders which are powerful reliable tools for any whole foods kitchen.

Paula shares, “It has been my passion to help the harried cook feed their family nutritionally while not overtaxing the cook. The kitchen products I carry are kitchen tools I personally use to help/enhance getting the finished food product done. I love helping others make great bread, saving the cook time and saving family’s money with all the wonderful things they can do to stretch their budget with a simple batch of bread.

I have owned a NutriMill for nearly 6 years now and it has served me faithfully in grinding all my grains into fresh whole grain flours to make our own baked goods.

It has a very trim design and is not huge and awkward making it easy to store on my kitchen counter tucked in the corner for easy access. It produces fresh flour very quickly providing me with a nice batch of flour in a matter of minutes. It actually stays relatively clean while grinding flour and does not have a huge off spray, thus providing easy clean up. Its works very well for grinding fresh flours for all your baking needs. It has a twenty cup bowl capacity, so you can prepare a lot of flour at once or any smaller amounts as well. The Nutrimill keeps your flour at temperatures (typically around 118 degrees) that protect the nutrients in your grains. Its new airflow design makes it the world’s coolest-running impact mill. It has a lifetime warranty including the stainless steel blades.

For my complete review of the NutriMill, visit here.

TO ENTER:

1. Visit Paula’s Bread and check out their line of products. In the comments below, share your favorite product that they offer and how you would use the NutriMill if you were to win this product.

2. For an optional second entry, sign up for the Paula’s Bread newsletter (located on the lower right hand portion of the side bar) and let us know in a second comment below.

Giveaway Closed.

AND THE WINNER IS…Therese – Artistta!!! Congrats!

Check out Paula’s Bread on facebook to stay informed on future sales and updates!

Paula’s Bread is offering a special discount of $5 off any order of $25 or more with a stainless steel purchase. Enter “Stainless Steel” at checkout. Expires 1/31/12.

Giveaway limited to US participants only.
Winner will be randomly selected and contacted on the Wednesday following the completion of the giveaway. The end of this post will be updated to announce the winners.
Email subscribers: You must click through to the original post on Passionate Homemaking to be entered into this giveaway.
No purchase necessary.

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Stepping Forth in Faith in a New Year

Within a three week period we decided it was time for my husband, Aaron, to quit his job and begin a whole new business venture. It has been ruminating in our hearts for several months now. My husband has been working tirelessly. There is so many initial fears that resonated in my heart. I like the security of a regular paycheck. I am comfortable. I like paid vacations and health benefits. We have lived the self-employed lifestyle previously and its hard work. I wasn’t ready to step out again. I had my five year plan in place. But God is graciously reminding me that he doesn’t work in my timetable.

I have been mediating on the life of Rebekah from Genesis 24 lately. Abraham’s servant has been sent to his hometown to find a wife for his son, Isaac. Abraham’s servant asks this young lady to come with him to marry Isaac. Rebekah simply says, “I will go.” In a moment, she was willing to say farewell to all that she had ever known. She knew that potentially she would never she her family and home country again. She was willing to marry a man that she had never met. That is amazing faith. I want that faith. To be so at rest in my Father’s arms that I could willingly walk the unknown path before me.

I don’t know what lies behind the next corner of our lives as we let go of my husband’s job and walk by faith and not by sight. We simply don’t know what it will look like this year. The only thing we can do is strive to be faithful in the knowledge that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

Am I willing to take a leap of faith into this unknown? For it is in the unknown that fellowship with my Lord is sweetest. It is in the unknown that God’s mercy is most beautifully manifested. It is in the unknown that our faith is refined and comes forth shining more brightly. Am I willing to simply say with Rebekah, “yes, I will go?” Am I willing to follow my man, to faithfully stand by his side, as I committed to at the altar nearly six years ago?

We can be confident in one thing. He will never leave us nor forsake us. He holds me by the hand and walks before me. I am not alone.

I am excited about the new adventures that life brings with it as we set forth in this new year. We will certainly be living more frugally until his new business gets off the ground. Our budget is being trimmed down significantly. I love how God seeks to stretch our faith and get us out of our comfort zone so we can see His beautiful majesty in a whole new light.

Life is full of new adventures saturated with God’s gifts to be observed and recorded and if I stayed in my comfort zone I surely would not be able to experience them.

In addition to it all, during these past few weeks, I have honestly been really struggling and wrestling with the future of this blog. At the start of a new year I want to get all my ducks in a row, have a wonderful inspiring plan for my writing. I wanted to have amazing themes for this new year. I felt pressured that I need to be this professional, organized blog. But the Lord wasn’t opening these doors. No amazing creative ideas. Was this a sign that this season of blogging was coming to an end? I was willing if God wanted to close these doors. But then I felt the Lord speaking to be gently: “Lindsay, I just want you to be faithful in sharing your messy self with these women. I just want you to share My messages. I don’t want you to be about overwhelming women in all the little things they “should” be doing, but rather encouraging them to press in to know the Lord right where they are at.”

I believe in the importance of sharing my real life messes with you. I’m far from perfect. Daily I must cry out for grace and mercy to walk this rode of mothering and homemaking. I want our team of writers (many thanks to my awesome contributing writers) to be about encouraging you in your homemaking, mothering, and wife-hood. We want to see you grow to see the beauty of your work. It is a glorious task that we have been assigned. We need each other in standing strong even when our culture seeks to make us seem invaluable. But ultimately this is all about Jesus. Everything here is for Him. I want this new year to be flowing with His Spirit in everything that is shared here.

So there you have it. The dawn of a new year. You will still find practical simple living tips and healthy recipes sprinkled here and there. These are part of my day by day passions to live by our family mission to live simply in order to give generously. We’ll be sharing practical ways that you can live a generous missional life in the sphere that God has placed you. But ultimately, our writing will be Spirit led, sharing the day by day struggles to kneel humbly before our Master and offer up our hands and feet to his service.

Will you join us and step into the unknowns of God’s amazing grace for you today?

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Merry Christmas!

The Edmonds Family 2011

We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a blessed holiday season as we celebrate the beauty of Christ’s birth together! We will be enjoying the fun of family celebrations, stockings, cranberry candy canes, caroling to neighbors and friends, and building other sweet memories. I also can’t wait to help bring my newest niece/nephew into the world any day now! Life is full but God is so good. We pray you would have a lovely Christmas as well!

We will be taking a blogging break here for the remainder of the month and plan to return in early January. Be blessed!

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Stubby Pencil Studio Giveaway!

While recently putting together my children’s art center, I was on the look out for some cute creative art tools that were natural for them to explore with without being exposed to unnecessary chemicals. They love coloring, painting, and drawing with a variety of tools. So when I was introduced to Stubby Pencil Studio, I was beyond thrilled.

Stubby Pencil Studio offers eco friendly products and arts and crafts for kids. You’ll find crayons made from soy – not petroleum; stationery and sketchbooks made from 100% post consumer recycled paper – not virgin trees; pencils made from sustainably harvested wood and recycled newspapers – not dying forests. Stubby Pencil Studio is committed to offering quality and earth friendly goods, at an affordable price, and you’ll find an expanding collection of creative products that are unique, non-toxic, recycled, fair trade, educational, sustainable or environmentally responsible. Stubby Pencil Studio is based locally in Portland, Oregon, so it makes it extra special to discover them.

We have been exploring with many of their art supplies and have been absolutely in love! I love the assortment of supplies that are easily used by both my toddler and preschooler. Chunky colored pencils and the washable markers have been especially enjoyed. My daughter loves markers, but with the staining nature of them, I wanted a good set of washable markers. Stubby Pencil Studio offers a wonderful vibrant set that we have been using and they work! No more stains. The set of watercolor paints with bamboo brush are lovely. I have been extremely impressed by the quality of the products and thrilled by the reasonable priced items in their collection. Their products make the perfect stocking stuffers for all your little ones! Check out their special gifts under $10 section for lots of gift ideas!

Today, Stubby Pencil Studio is offering our readers a First Artists Gift Set for two separate winners (a retail value of $100.00 each)!

The set includes:

  • First Art: Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos
  • Jungle Juice Art Apron
  • Jumbo Soy Crayons
  • Giant Colored Pencils
  • Jumbo Graphite Pencils
  • Crayon Rocks
  • Learner Pencils
  • Supercolor Jumbo Markers
  • KUM Pencil Sharpener
  • Watercolors with Bamboo Brush
  • Baby Stamps
  • Holiday Smencils

To Enter:

Visit Stubby Pencil Studios, check out their creative product line. Come back and share your favorite Stubby Pencil product. Or offer a suggestion for products that Stubby Pencil Studios might provide in the future. Share your thoughts in the comments below.

We encourage you to visit and “like” Stubby Pencil Studios’ facebook page or subscribe to their newsletter to follow up on featured items and updates as well as current online discount codes.

Stubby Pencil Studios would like to offer a special discount code to all Passionate Homemaking Readers giving you 10% off of your order until 12/15/11. Enter: “HOL10″ at checkout.

Giveaway closed.

Giveaway limited to US and Canadian participants.
Winner will be randomly selected and contacted on the Wednesday following the completion of the giveaway. The end of this post will be updated to announce the winners.
Email subscribers: You must click through to the original post on Passionate Homemaking to be entered into this giveaway.
No purchase necessary.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WINNERS:

  • Ashley- marriedlan…..@….
  • Jen- jen@….
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NaturoKits Giveaway!

Are you looking for a simple first aid kit to keep on hand for quick access for many basic ailments that your family encounters? Look no further. NaturoKits is a fabulous locally owned and operated business out of Portland, Oregon that offers high quality naturopathic kits for every family. With a few basic supplies you are set to meet the majority of everyday cuts, bruises, and sicknesses you may experience. The vision of NaturoKits is to be an internationally renowned company which empowers families everywhere to take charge of their personal health in a holistic way with safe and non-toxic natural medicines.

We personally have been using the NaturoKit for over a year now and can testify to its effectiveness and usefulness. From stomaches and nausea solved with Activated Charcoal, to stress and anxiety calmed with Crisis Calm, to healing chapped skin, scraps, and bruises with the moisturizing Wild Weed Salve. I love this kit! I love the handy reference chart that is included that lists a variety of ailments and which medicine to take to address the issue.

NaturoKits offers two different kits for your family, the Basic First Aid NaturoKit which is their full complete care package containing 9 different potions, and the First Aid MiniKit which includes the favorite 3 potions: activated charcoal, arnica, and wild weed salve. These kits make a easy travel first aid kit for your care as well as wonderful stocking stuffers for anyone on your life – from employees to relatives. They each come package in an easy to use zipper case or cotton bag.

Today, NaturoKits is offering our readers a First Aid Mini Kit for two separate winners (a retail value of $19.95 each)!

To Enter:

Visit NaturoKits and check out the first aid kits. Come back and tell us what are your favorite natural medicine products. Or offer a suggestion for products that NaturoKits might provide in the future. Share your thoughts in the comments below.

We encourage you to visit and “like” NaturoKits facebook page or subscribe to their newsletter to follow up on future discounts and updates as well as helpful hints and tips on natural holistic health care.

Giveaway closed.

Giveaway limited to US and Canadian participants.
Winner will be randomly selected and contacted on the Wednesday following the completion of the giveaway. The end of this post will be updated to announce the winners.
Email subscribers: You must click through to the original post on Passionate Homemaking to be entered into this giveaway.
No purchase necessary.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WINNERS:

  • Hannah- hannah.four…@…
  • Krista- kwhel…@…
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November at Our Home

I have been laid out on my back this last week sick with a nasty stomach flu. I don’t recall ever being this incredibly sick before. All things went on hold. Mommy could do absolutely nothing. Helpless. It was a fresh reminder of the importance of rest. Rest is a beautiful necessity. Sleep. Sabbath. Since all I could do was nurse my baby, I felt a sweet rekindling in that baby bonding time. Tis so sweet. Moments slip by and my little Eden girl is nearly 4 months old. She has been a rich treasure and joy to our family. It’s hard to imagine what a happy baby she is. She is so peaceful. Such a refreshing blessing after the first two were a bit on the challenging side. Growing in my motherhood does encourage so much more of a flexible and laid back attitude which I appreciate.

Titus, Eden & Karis - my three special gifts

In an effort to be intentional about adopting an attitude and demeanor of rest, I began scheduling in a 15 minutes rest period every afternoon (with a daily alarm on my phone set to remind me as well!). I consider it my “daily pause” in the day. A time to sit down, light a candle, drink a cup of tea, and simply read for just 15 minutes. A moment to stop, think, listen, and glean. To fill my soul after the rush of the morning activities. To renew me again to embrace the rest of my day. Imagine how much you could read if you would stop for 15 minutes? It’s sweet to this soul.

Me and my studly husband

My toddler and preschooler are thriving well at our studies. We have admittedly cut back quite a bit from our more aggressive original preschool year 2 plan as we figured out what was going to work best for us.

We have been focusing on memory work primarily, seeking to establish a broad foundation of language, and I am truly loving it. We are memorizing Scripture, poetry, catechism questions, the continents, the books of the Bible, and the kids are picking it up so fast. Even my two year old just loves reciting for us all that he has learned together with his sister. I love Language Arts for Little Ones. It gives my Karis such fun exercises in narration, storytelling, art work, and poetry (which is the source of most of our poetry memory work).

In November my husband and I took a quick beach trip retreat with the leadership of our church, as Aaron is serving as a Deacon in training at our church right now. It was a sweet time together. We had our three little ones dedicated to the Lord surrounded by our church family this month as well. We were excited to partner with the body of believers in striving to raise them for the glory of God. Thanksgiving was celebrated as a family at home in the peace of our own intimate family. We barbecued a turkey and made our own fixings for the first time. We really enjoyed the sweet family time together followed by a lovely dessert at extended family’s home. We couldn’t beat having some great leftovers for once!

A Beautiful Day to Give Thanks

I look out on this cold December day and see a beautiful partly clear sky with the sun shining brightly. It fills me with delight and reminding me of the importance of continuing my pursuit of recording the daily blessings that God has poured out in my life. Making my way up to 1000 and beyond.

746. Honey and lemon to soothe a painful cough
747.for sweet drawings crafted for children around the world
748. Blessing my hubby with a clean car
749. Finding help for the management of my blog
750. Inspired to simply study God one verse at a time
751. For cleared draining boards at last
752. Seeing our kids immensely enjoy an old classic Disney movie that we enjoyed as children
753. A quick coffee break
754. The sweet rest as a family over pizza, games and a movie
755. Capturing the sweet smiles of kiddos nested in leaves on camera
756. Heart to heart with my hubby
757. Little people helping daddy rake leaves
758. New jeans to replace the wholly that have seen better days
759. Crockpot freezer cooking day 
760. Exploring advent ideas for a fun holiday season
761. For sagging pants on the sweet skinny bottom of a toddler
762. For the love of a husband to live life together through the thick and thin
763. Peace and serenity through a cup of tea and candles
764. Overhearing the children’s giggles while playing with daddy
765. Meditating on the nature and beauty of God
766. Crafting our own thanksgiving celebration
767. Fun ideas for a month of Advent
768. Blessing a sister with a shower of goodies as she prepares for a little bundle of joy
769. Finding inspiration through pinterest
770. An adorable family photo captured
771. Love notes tucked away in car dashboards
772. Enjoying real life tools with my munchkins
773. The glorious splendor of fall leaves
774. A thankful tree to cherish sweet thanks from our little brood
775. Dinner table devotions over sweet candlelight
776. Ironing clothes with two helpers- one with starch and the other with lint roller in hand
777. A doctor within a 5 min drive
778. For a lovely nap
779. Leaves blowing in the wind
780. Daddy playing instruments with the kiddos
781. The creative ideas of kiddos playing with blocks
782. Snuggling with my baby as we talk back and forth in our own language forms

As we prepare our hearts for this holiday season, may we continue in this reverential spirit of thanks and rest. May we seek to focus on the building of relationships, of giving generously rather than receiving. May our hearts be in tuned to the Creator’s leading. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!

Sponsors

We want to give a hearty thanks to our sponsors this month! Stubby Pencil Studio offeres unique and creative gifts in all different realms of non-toxic art supplies, drawing, and crafting. NaturoKits offer wonderful naturopathic kits for first aid relief for families. Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique continues to faithfully sponsor offering an awesome supply of cloth diaper and natural home supplies and Willow Pads as well offering natural menstral care, wool dryer balls, and more.

Family photos taken courtesy of my sweet sister, Christa Taylor Photography.

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Lilla Rose Flexi-Clip Giveaway!

It’s time again for another giveaway from Lilla Rose & Independent Consultant, Paula Ramm! These cute hair clips are a wonderful stocking stuffer for gals of all different hair types. They offer a huge selection of cute designs and are as easy as 1-2-3 for putting your hair up, fit for every occasion, and especially simple for the mom who doesn’t have much time on her hands for hair-dos.

Paula originally became a consultant with Lilla Rose because she fell in love with the flexi-clip! She shares: I have very thick hair, and until I found the flexi, nothing would hold all my hair up without breaking or popping out. The flexi is beautiful, unique, and well-made. It is also very comfortable, and I get many comments from customers that they no longer experience pony-tail headache! It also works in all types of hair, from baby-fine to super-thick.  The best thing about the flexi-clip is that I can do my hair beautifully in only seconds, and be ready for the day!

Paula would like to give away three certificates, redeemable  for a flexi-clip of the winner’s choice, valued up to $15 each.

Make sure to check out the Sizing & Styling video for help in finding the perfect size for your hair type! For inspiration and how-to’s in all the variety of hair styles, check out the Lilla Rose youtube channel.

To Enter:

1. Visit Lilla Rose and pick out your favorite flexi style and share in a comment below.

2. For a second optional entry, “like” Lilla Rose-Paula Ramm on Facebook. Let us know in the comments below. (Stay in touch with all the specials and current giveaways, as well as extra pics, videos, and sizing tips that are not available on the website.)

Giveaway Closed.

Giveaway open to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Winner will be randomly selected on the Wednesday following the completion of the giveaway.

Email subscribers: You must click through to the original post on Passionate Homemaking to be entered into this giveaway.

Giveaway limited to US participants.
No purchase necessary.

And the winners are…

Amanda (bokusfam..@…)- “I love the fall leaf and the celtic cross!”
Kristie (kristietruell@…) - “I love the flowering fern. Beautiful.”
Robin (robin@ex..) ”I love the new Fall Leaf flexi-clip. It’s beautiful!”

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Unity of the Sisterhood

Babywearing with Gretchen & Trina

I have just returned from a fabulous weekend retreat at the Relevant conference and find myself at a loss of words. My spirit was so refreshed and revitalized by the fellowship I shared with the wonderful gathering of sisters from all over the country. Ladies from different walks of life, different cultures, different standards, and yet we shared one core value of uniting together in being a writing force that builds the Kingdom of God. It was truly beautiful to see the community that blossomed in our midst.

This is the message that came loud and clear to my heart. You and I are together in the fight to be women that build our homes rather than tear them down with our own hands. We each have been gifted uniquely to bring something different to compliment the meal at the table before us, in our homes, our churches, and our lives.

I am just as messy as the next, as I battle to be a joyful mother and yet stumble once again in anger in response to my little boy wetting his pants (shouldn’t we be done with this?), or when these two little people fight over who gets to pull the silly suitcase from mommy’s trip around the house while they play camping. Or when I groan and complain because my body craves sleep and God has other plans for me.

I can’t remember the last time I made my own bread or toothpaste. We had canned soup last night for dinner. I sit here with a tangled mess of hair in my bathrobe. I don’t have my act together. We each have a voice…we each have a unique story. We are called to encourage one another. To tear down the masks of perfectionism. To admit that we are messy.

A fun reunion with my fellow sisters and bloggers from the Philippines trip: Stephanie, Tsh, Kat & Emily

I can compare myself to another and seep in bitterness and a fruitless life, or I can rejoice when another succeeds and together we can be fruitful in our own mission field in the home, church, work, and community. It is easy to compare yourself when you only look at yourself. But when you look at God, there is such freedom. (Thanks Joy for that message!) Comparison steals our unity.

Remember, our God “rejoices over you!”

“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” (Zeph. 3:17)

HE rejoices over YOU, just the way you are.

Can you tell I like to laugh?

Am I willing to be honest in showing my messy self before others? What is my greatest hindrance to being real with others? Am I finding my identity in Him?

Let’s overlook our differences. “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” (Eph. 4:2). Let’s embrace the fact that we are truly loved by an amazing God. Let’s give grace to one another. Let’s be humble and honest to share our stories and encourage one another in our faith.

When we let go of comparing ourselves, throw aside our own insecurities, and simply embrace the way God has created us…beautiful, unique, and loved by an awesome Father, we can make a huge difference for His kingdom. Hand in hand…heart to heart. Let’s go!

These are the truths that have been ruminating in my heart…and I can’t help passing them on, my dear sisters.

Eden and I with my sweet friend Kat

Hear more about what others gleaned from the conference here.

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Savvy Teas & Herbs Giveaway!

Savvy Teas & Herbs is a family owned and operated business run by the Wells family in North Carolina. They offer a wide selection of organic teas and 85 medicinal herbs to provide for the nutritional well being and natural healing of your family. Their inventory include a wide variety of black, green, red, white, rooibos, oolong, herbal, and yerba mate teas in addition to a huge selection of bulk herbs. They seek to provide only the highest quality and potency in their selection. They also offer accessories such as capsule filling machines, teapots, and tea infusers, yogurt starters, kefir grains, in addition to a wonderful selection of homemade products including herbal salves, vanilla extract, lip balms, and soaps. As a strictly family-owned business, they have a real passion for small businesses, health, and families.

Savvy Teas & Herbs is excited to offer one of our readers a lovely selection of samplings of teas and salves today!

This gift set includes one each of the following:

Organic Tea Sampler pack – including three teas of your choice
Organic Herbal Tea Sampler pack - including three teas of your choice
Mesh teaball with celestial teaball weight
Herbal Healing Salve – a natural salve for all skin irritations, cuts, sours, and bits
Homemade Organic Vanilla Extract (8oz)
1 bar of Handmade Soap – your choice of one of their nine all-natural varieties!

This gift set is a retail value of $60!

I have personally been sampling this collection and have been pleasantly surprised by the flavor and variety of the teas they offer. I tried the cinnamon island tea today and was in heaven! Yesterday, I tried a fresh citrus mint tea that was so refreshing to my pallet. A warm cup of tea is perfect for a brisk fall day! At this moment, I am sipping on a cup of tangerine white tea made with the adorable tea ball…yum! It makes a fun family building activity as well to sit around and sip tea together. My kiddos love it! And to know that each of these teas is so beneficial for your health and wholeness is a blessing. The vanilla extract is robust with flavor and a little bit goes a long way! This gift set will surely bless and refresh your family, providing health and wholeness this winter season!

To Enter:

1. Visit Savvy Teas & Herbs and pick out your top 3 tea choices if you were to win and share in a comment below. Savvy Teas & Herbs would appreciate any feedback you can offer of the website or product line, so please share that in your comment as well.
2. For a second optional entry, become a fan of Savvy Teas & Herbs on facebook. Let us know in a second comment below.

Giveaway is Closed.

And the winner is…Tami @ tmusicna..@…!! Congrats!

Winner will be randomly selected on the Wednesday following the completion of the giveaway.
Email subscribers: You must click through to the original post on Passionate Homemaking to be entered into this giveaway. Giveaway limited to US participants.
No purchase necessary.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Savvy Herbs and Tea would like to offer all Passionate Homemaking readers (worldwide) a discount of 10% off your order by entering SAV10 at checkout. Sign up for their newsletter and receive a free copy of How to Use Herbs ebook.

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Graham Gardens Babybird Gift Basket Giveaway!

Graham Gardens is one of my favorite natural body care product companies run by a lovely family. They recently released an adorable line of baby care products, BabyBird, with a wonderful array of all natural ingredients to pamper your baby’s skin. They sent me a sampling after the birth of my daughter Eden. Boy, I sure have felt spoiled with this wonderful set of body care products specifically designed for the most sensitive skin. This set includes:

Powder for Baby – Made from three simple ingredients including arrowroot powder, green clay, and chamomile flowers to help avoid irritations to your baby’s skin. Free of cornstarch and talc. While I personally do not really use baby powder, I find it serves the purpose of keeping baby’s skin dry but not so effective at healing rashes on its own. Thus they offer…

Tailfeathers Zinc Cream – This is a wonderful alternative to the standard diaper creams on the market without the added chemicals. It is made of zinc oxide, lanolin, castor oil, calendula, comfrey, and plaintain herbs. It is a very thick creamy texture and rather difficult to get cleaned off your fingers after application, but it definitely will clear up the diaper rashes in less than two days in my experience. Just keep a wash cloth handy for cleaning your own hands! It is recommended that if you use with cloth diapers, as we have, that you use a liner of some sort (wash cloth, doubler, etc), so as to avoid contact with the diaper. It may affect absorbancy and cause staining if placed right against your cloth diapers. I think this 5 0z container could surely last you through your entire diaper season!

Body Oil for Baby – This body oil was my favorite in the set! It has served us so nicely in being able to moisturize baby’s skin without being oily. It is absorbed quickly into the skin and gives off a sweet scent and glitter to the skin. Karis and I have had so much fun giving Eden little massages with this natural massage oil made from grapeseed, apricot, avacado and pumpkin seed oils. I loved how it has a plastic insert on the top which dispenses just a few drops at a time, making it easy for Karis and I to apply together without a mess and extending the life of this body oil for a long time! Although not an essential need item by any means, if you like massaging your baby, this is a special treat!

Butter Bar for Baby – this is simply a softer version of my favorite Graham Gardens butter bar for use on dry, chapped skin. It is made from mango butter, beeswax, and oils of grapeseed, apricot, avacado and pumpkin seed oils. I found this especially nice when baby’s skin starts peeling within a few weeks of birth, although we haven’t had need to use it much on her since, as I’m the main user with dry skin issues. Not just for babies here! This is a lovely moisturizer for all, easy to handle in the hand and apply to the skin without the oily nature of other liquid lotions!

All four of these items come in a sweet gift basket as displayed below. I love the thought and effort they take to make it so cute and special! This makes such a beautiful gift to give to a new mother!

Today, Graham Gardens would like to offer a BabyBird scented gift basket to two special winners (a retail value of $59.95 each) along with two runner-up prizes of a bottle of the BabyBird body oil ($18.50 value).

To Enter:

1. Visit Graham Gardens and pick out your favorite BabyBird product and share about it below.

2. For a second optional entry, become a fan of Graham Gardenson facebook. Stay informed of further sales and discounts!

Giveaway Closed.

And the winners of the BabyBird gift basket are:

Ruthann (rujizmejian@…) & Rebecca (rebekah dot mcclure@…)

And the runners up, who will each receive a bottle of baby oil:

Barbara (Holbrook dot b@…) & Melissa (melissa@gluten…)!

Graham Gardens would like to offer a special discount code to all Passionate Homemaking Readers giving you 35% your order until 10/31/11. Enter: “Passionate35″ at checkout.

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