Born Unique Baby Guide Giveaway!

Okay, I don't typically do these HUGE group giveaways.  In fact, this is the first one of this kind I have ever hosted on my blog.  But I can actually get behind the products in this giveaway, so I definitely wanted in!  How awesome is a diaper cake??  And I own a Baby Bullet and LOVE it.  (We have just about come to the end of the homemade baby food making in this house, so I will now be re-purposing that nifty Bullet for some more mommy and daddy friendly beverages. ;) )  And what new mama couldn't use a $50 Amazon gift card?  Good luck, friends!

Welcome to the Born Unique Baby Guide Giveaway!

Hosted by Giveaway Promote.

Our gracious and generous co-sponsor is eDiaperCakes. We've teamed up with a fantastic group of bloggers in our community to make this an extra special event!

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This grand giveaway is in celebration of the brand new Born Unique Baby Registry and Resource Guide.

While planning for the new addition to our family, we found that there were limited free resources available for baby shower planners and Moms to Be. We also found it difficult to bounce around from gift registry to gift registry, creating unique lists of "wish items" for the perfect gifts.

Since necessity is the mother of invention, Born Unique Baby Guide and our Universal Gift Registry was BORN.

Multiple registries are just too much of a hassle. With a universal registry you have one account and everything you need for your little one!

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We want to share in our excitement by showering one lucky winner with an amazing grand prize.

It was very easy to decide which of our favorite baby items to include in the package, we selected the ones that got the biggest "oohs and ahhs" at our baby showers. They also happened to be the most useful long after the party!

Look at the diaper cake that will be awarded to our lucky winner, the Flash Card Diaper Cake!

Have you been to a recent baby shower that did not have a Diaper Cake for a centerpiece? Lately, they have been the rave!

We invited eDiaperCakes.com to co-sponsor because their cakes are the best around. Take a look at their inspiration board on Pinterest and you will find that there is a cake perfect for every Mom-2-Be. Best of all, this family business is owned and operated by a Mom. Lily really has a great selection of products; including a Do it Yourself Diaper Cake! For the crafty baby shower planner or Mom-2-Be, this is a wonderful option.

The second prize in our package was something we can't do without in our family, The Original Baby Bullet!

Born Unique Moms, if you like to create healthy baby food at home, this product will be one of your favorite baby items! It comes with everything you need to whip up and conveniently store a batch of perfect pureed meals.

First time moms, there is no need to feel intimidated! The included recipe and nutrition booklet removes all guesswork. It answers nutrition, storage, and safety questions. It offers delicious recipes and useful tips. The information is even categorized based on your little one's age.

Lastly, we decided to throw in a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card! Spend it on whatever you like, because we know that each Mom-2-Be is Unique.

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Enter to win a Flash Card Diaper Cake, Original Baby Bullet and $50 Amazon Gift Card.

Complete the tasks below to earn entries into this giveaway. Refer your friends using your unique link at the bottom of the Rafflecopter for even more chances to win.

One winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries.

Open in the United States.

Ends at 11:59pm EST on January 27th, 2013.

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Baby's First Bites Towards Becoming a Locavore

A couple of weeks ago we started into our first little adventures with solid foods for baby girl.  I had decided early on in my pregnancy with her that I would make all of her baby food.  First, it is so flipping easy.  Peel, chop, steam, puree.  That is it.  

Second, I wanted to know exactly what I would be feeding my baby.  We exclusively breastfeed.  I have been making her food for her since before she the day she was conceived, so why quit now? ;)

I am fortunate that I have a handy electric steamer, and I did get a Baby Bullet at my baby shower.  But, you do not have to have fancy gadgets to make your own baby food.  A steam basket for one of your sauce pans, a good blender, and some reusable, freezer safe small storage containers will do the trick just as well.

Baby girl's very first solid food was zucchini.  I picked up some lovely zucchinis at the farmers market earlier that week.  Yes, I am already trying to cultivate a love and appreciation for all things local.  ;)  In fact, THE ONLY solid food she has had so far that has not been local has been bananas.  And well, last I checked we do not have a tropical climate here in the Mountain State, so growing bananas locally in Appalachia probably isn't going to happen any time too terribly soon. 

We waited for baby girl to start showing interest in solids before we started feeding them to her.  How can you tell?  She may watch you intently as you eat.  She may reach for food that is on your plate.  Or she may start grabbing for a spoon and putting it in her mouth.  This is when we knew that our little girl was starting to figure that not all food had to come from mama's tatas. ;)  I know there are several charts and little fliers you may get from the pediatrician's office saying you can start solids at such and such a month.  We just opted to let her lead the way, and at around 6 months she had her first bite of pureed zucchini.

She definitely approved of her first culinary tasting adventure.

To date, she has tried zucchini, bananas, apples, and peaches.  We have introduced one new food at a time so if an allergic reaction did happen to occur we could narrow it down very quickly to just the one food she has had recently.  So far, no reactions.  Although she does have a preference for zucchini and bananas.  Apples are not her favorite.  ;)

I am excited for when we can start blending fruits and veggies and start trying new combinations of her favorites.

But we are taking it slow, and enjoying this new journey with her...