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by Wendy | January 8, 2011

It’s going to be BLOGTASTIC! (Event preview!)

I’m excited to announce that ABCs and Garden Peas will be participating in:

A Blogtastic Extravaganza!

It all started with the host blog, My Silly Monkeys, and now there are 150 elite blogs on the lineup for this fun blog hop! Each giveaway will have a value of at least $50, and you don’t even have to get dressed up to join the party! Put on your favorite PJs, spike your cocoa with something to “warm you up” and hop from blog to blog, entering to win!

The giveaway will start January 18th at 12:00AM EST and run until January 22nd at 11:59PM EST . All entries will be EASY and QUICK!!

So, you want to know about MY giveaway?

I’ll be announcing my sponsor very soon, but here are a few hints:

I will have ONE sponsor that I support based on positive experiences with my own purchases.
Prize package will include 7 items valued at over $100!
Prizes in the package will be appropriate for ages birth through 24 months.
All items are 100% certified organic cotton. All items are fair trade. All items are snuggly, soft, and SAFE for your baby.

So, if you have a baby, or one on the way, or if you know someone who is expecting a little bundle of ~~poop~~ joy, be here on the 18th! It’s going to be BLOGTASTIC!!

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Blogmania Update: For those who are wondering about my participation in Blogmania 2011, I have put it on hold for now due to my schedule and time limitations. If I do have a prize package to offer during the Blogmania event, I’ll be sure to post an update and give you lots of notice!

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by Wendy | November 18, 2010

One Whole Year Event: Final Day for Entries!

It’s the final day of my One Whole Year event! All my sponsors have been introduced, and all SEVEN prizes have been announced!

For the list of prizes and all contest details, visit the One Whole Year main giveaway post by clicking here.

Remember, One Whole Year entries close at midnight on 11/18!

I’m so excited to pick my winner… but entries are open until midnight tonight, so Random.org will have to wait…

For now, I’d like to share a few pics from our big day! We decided a “party” just wasn’t necessary, and might be too much for such a little man, so we just had dinner with a few relatives and picked up some fun decorations.

I couldn’t help but get misty when I brought out the cake. I just can’t get over how much I’m loving motherhood so far, and how much there is to learn! My sweet, funny little boy has really completed me, and I fall more and more in love with him every day! I even told him so in a letter, which has been sealed away in a birthday card, to be opened by him a long, long time from now.

Here’s a peek into our day…

A Harvest Spice cake with a simple organic vanilla buttercreme for the birthday boy…(I’ll be sharing the recipe in a post very soon…)

And here are the cupcakes I made for the adults, based on the ones I saw on the cover of this book. They aren’t very bright because I used turmeric instead of yellow food dye, but aren’t they the cutest?

Look who crashed the duck party! It’s Boon Duck Bob! We love Bob! (Especially now that we’ve moved up to the big tub!)

Our new Boon duckie was joined by a set of blocks from Uncle Goose (they’re gorgeous!), a Wheelie Bee (recommended by Kim at The Girl is a Mom. Thanks, Kim!) a Green Toys dump truck, a sleepy donkey from Under the Nile, lots of books and more. It felt like Christmas! Even though it was low-key, there was a lot of excitement and no nap. But, true to form, our boy held up like a champ.

Where did the year go? It seems like just yesterday I met this new love…

Well, here’s to year 2! I can’t wait to see what it’s like to mother a toddler.
Oh, wait. I have one more surprise! Head on back to the One Whole Year main post and leave this comment: ”I read your ducky post” for one last bonus entry into the package giveaway!

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by Wendy | November 16, 2010

One Whole Year Event Day 6: Milkin’ Cookies!

Welcome to Day 5 of my One Whole Year Event! (Remember, to enter you must visit the original One Whole Year giveaway post, and complete the mandatory entry first. ALL extra entries must also appear on THAT post!)

So far, I’ve announced 5 prizes in the package:

One Kawaii Minky Bamboo one size cloth diaper in the new olive green color
The in-stock baltic amber teething necklace of your choice from Inspired by Finn!
A prize bundle from HappyBaby, including the book, HappyBaby: The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months!
A BabyBond, for nursing and conversing!
A snuggly Keptin Jr. organic cotton Rabby from Hazelnut Kids!

I’m on a roll….let’s keep going!

Today’s featured sponsor is Milkin’ Cookies!

Milkin’ Cookies are lactation cookies for nursing moms, designed to help increase milk supply. They were developed by two mommies (who also happen to be physicians) on a quest to create a product that would help on-the-go mommies like themselves keep their milk supply up. Knowing that some foods were known to increase milk production, they developed the recipe for these yummy cookies!

“Milkin’ Cookies are made with wholesome ingredients including whole wheat flour, flaxseed, wheat germ, and oats. Each cookie has just 190 calories and has a whopping 3 grams of fiber! They’re all natural, with no artificial ingredients or preservatives, and they include no medicines.

Milkin’ Cookies are delicious and bursting with wholesome flavor. They’re individually packaged so you can toss them in your diaper bag or briefcase when you’re on the run. They’re a tasty way to treat yourself during a busy day.” ~Milkin’ Cookies

For the sake of disclosure, I have to tell you that I have not tried Milkin’ Cookies myself. They are, however, a Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) award winner, and they have quite a following of devoted lactating mommies! Read testimonials here.

These mamas sound like pretty smart cookies to me, dontcha think?

Interested in giving Milkin’ Cookies a try? Well, they’ve been kind enough to offer my lucky One Whole Year winner a 2-week supply of cookies! Yay!

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For an extra entry into the One Whole Year giveaway: Visit the Milkin’ Cookies Website and leave me a comment on the original One Whole Year post telling me one thing you learned about the company. Good luck and thanks for celebrating with us!

**Make sure to complete the mandatory entry first! Mandatory entry and ALL extra entries must appear on the original One Whole Year post! (NO entry comments on this post, please!)

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Sorry, this contest open to US residents only (Please note: My EcoMom giveaway is open to residents of US and Canada!) Entries will be accepted through 11/18. I will choose a winner via Random.org on 11/19. Winner will be contacted via email (please leave your email address!) and will have 48 hours to respond and claim prize package or a new winner will be chosen.

Your Guide to November Events…

Call me a worry wart, but as much as I love featuring my favorite products and offering giveaways, I always fear that I may be making things confusing or difficult for you, my dear readers, and I certainly want to avoid that when I can. So today’s post is dedicated to providing a little clarity on November’s events!

Here’s a roundup:

Now: Enter to win a $25 gift card from EcoMom here. Note: EcoMom is NOT just for moms! They carry cool eco-friendly stuff for foodies too!

Nov. 1 – 10: I’m participating in the Blogmania Dream Team’s Holiday Open House! Check my blog on those dates for some healthy holiday recipes and a few of my favorite gift ideas. Just stop by and read, or link up your own holiday post (just write one one any topic you’d like), and you could win some great prizes! (See the button on my sidebar…)

Nov 11 – 18 – My One Whole Year Event! Baby boy is turning one and we’ve hit the one year breastfeeding milestone! To thank my readers and online friends for all the help and support I’ve received over the past year, I’ve put together a prize package worth over $120. Entries will be easy, and one lucky winner takes all! My sponsors have been very generous with some great prizes, along with discounts and other offers, so you don’t want to miss these 7 days of Sponsor Spotlights! For now, grab the button on my sidebar and put it on your blog for an extra entry! If you do, let me know here.

Nov. 18: I will choose and announce winner of the One Whole Year giveaway!
Nov. 25: I will choose and announce winner of the EcoMom giveaway!

As you can see, there’s a lot going on over here at ABCGP, and I know I’ve been a little light on the posts lately. But that’s about to change! November’s going to be a fun, FULL month, so I hope you’ll join me!

(But for today, first things first. We’re off to little man’s first Halloween party! ) Happy Halloween, everyone!!!

If you have any blog events going on – or questions about mine – be sure to let me know!

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by Wendy | October 20, 2010

Announcing My “One Whole Year” Event!

Ahh…cinnamon, pumpkin and crunchy leaves…this time of year will forever remind me of those final sweet weeks of my first pregnancy! And now, we’re getting ready to celebrate a FIRST BIRTHDAY!

I had no idea what I was in for. I mean, I thought I did, but I wasn’t even close. I’ve learned SO much since then, just shy of a year ago, and I am beyond grateful for the online community of helpful friends and encouraging, supportive mamas that have been there through it all!

OK, so maybe I don’t personally know you all. But that doesn’t lessen how much I value you…not even a little bit. So, to say thank you, I’m planning a fun blog celebration to celebrate One Whole Year!

One Whole Year of getting to know my funny little man…

One Whole Year of getting to know myself as a mommy…

and One Whole Year of breastfeeding! I didn’t know if I could do it, and here we are. 12 months. Hands down, the biggest victory I’ve ever felt! I was proud when I graduated from college, but this is a whole different ballgame…

I can’t give away too many details just yet, but I can tell you this: There will be a great prize package of gifts for one lucky mama! (or mama-to-be, or even someone who wants to gift a special mama!)

(Hint, hint!! Gifts include something soft, something “fluffy” and something to make your teething baby feel “inspired!”)

I will announce the prize package formally on Nov. 11th (not my son’s actual birthday–that’s for him.) I’ve decided to celebrate here on the blog on what was my due date!)

After I announce the package, the entry period will last through Nov. 18th. During that time, look for “Sponsor Spotlights” where you can earn extra entries, learn about some great companies, and even find some valuable discounts just for joining in the fun!

Don’t worry–entry methods will be limited, and very easy.

First thing to do? Grab my event button! Isn’t it pretty?