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Nominate Deserving Person for Free Photography Session, More Organizations Highlighted

In the spirit of giving to others, please take a moment to nominate a deserving person for a free photography session courtesy of Diana Bellack Photography. Diana was touched by the Give Back Mission and wants to pay it forward by offering someone  a one hour on-location session valued at $150 (20 high-resolution, lightly retouched images on disc, consultation on theme, style and props).

You can nominate someone once a day on the below Rafflecopter Entry Form. The winner will be picked at random from all the entries.  The contest ends on March 19, 2013. Please spread the word and think about who in your life would love the gift of professional photography services. This offer is for a free on-location session within 20 miles of Burke, Va.

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More Deserving Organizations

During my Give Back Mission, I highlighted amazing organizations based on the recommendations of my readers. Unfortunately, I was unable to focus on all the organizations brought to my attention. Please take a moment to visit and learn about these equally important organizations below. 

Bohdens Hands  – This organization, which was started by a Stafford, VA couple, raises funds to help families with the bereavement of losing an infant. They are providing libraries of books, materials needed for casting so that parents can leave the hospital with castings of their babies hands and footprints, and providing bereavement counselors.

Emes Army  - Emes Army is an organization made up of supporters of Emerie (Eme), a six-year-old girl from Prince William County, VA, who is in the Fight for Sight against LCA, a rare degenerative retinal disease that is causing her to go blind.

Healing Hearts Rescue - Healing Hearts is an animal rescue organization headquartered in Catharpin, in Northern Virginia.

Kid Flicks - Kid Flicks is a not-for-profit organization that donates movie libraries of 100 assorted DVDs to Children’s Hospitals and Pediatric Departments throughout the country.

Win Four Tickets to Sugarloaf Crafts Festival

Update: this giveaway is now closed. A winner has been selected!

Do you love fine arts and crafts? Then consider venturing out to the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Va. on January 25, 26, or 27, 2013. More than 250 artisans will display and sell everything from home decor, jewelry, pottery, glass, etc.

Pottery by Marilee Schumann

Pottery by Marilee Schumann

The show is meant for the entire family with plenty of interactive demonstrations, live music, children’s entertainment, and gourmet foods available for sampling and purchase.

I am giving away a four-pack of tickets to the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in my easiest giveaway ever. Simply write “I want to win tickets to the Sugarloaf Craft Festival” in a comment below. Then I will randomly draw the name of the winner on Tuesday, January 22nd at 10 pm. The winner will be notified immediately and mailed the tickets within 24 hours.

If you don’t win, you can buy your tickets online and save $2 per single ticket and $12 per four-pack.

Good luck and I hope to see you there!

Disclaimer: I was given 2 tickets to the festival in exchange for doing this giveaway.

Tiny Steps Mommy’s Gratitude Giveaway

I never imagined when I started Tiny Steps Mommy in March 2012, that I would make so many new friends or build a community to share my thoughts, fears, and embarrassing moments. I am so grateful (as I wrote about in my previous post) that I decided to do a massive Gratitude Giveaway with the help of my favorite businesses. Most are small businesses local to the Washington, DC area. All giveaways end Midnight on Friday, December 14, so you will hopefully receive your prize before the holidays! Winners will be announced on Facebook and via e-mail within 48 hours of the end of the giveaway. Please share my Gratitude Giveaway with your friends. And put your name in for all the giveaways listed below. You can win more than one if you are really lucky (drawings are random)!

Giveaways are listed alphabetically:

AT&T – Plantronics Voyager Legend Bluetooth Headset ($99 Value)

AT&T is excited to giveaway a Plantronics Voyager Legend Bluetooth Headset, which features three mics to cancel noise and wind, voice comments and Smart Sensor Technology to help you understand how and when you want to talk. If you receive a call while wearing the headset, it will tell you who is calling and allow you to say “answer” or “ignore.” www.att.com

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ASAP Sitters – Free Membership ($60 value)

ASAP Sitters, LLC is a professional babysitter service committed to high standards for childcare. We provide referrals for babysitting services in the northern VA and DC Metro region, including Alexandria, Arlington, Burke, Centreville, Fairfax, Reston, and Springfield. We offer referrals for a variety of services: occasional weeknight, weekday and weekend babysitting, short-notice childcare, babysitters for special events, such as weddings, and hotel sitting services for out of town clients. www.ASAPSitters.com

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eMotion Dance - $75 gift certificate to eMotion

The eMotion gift certificate can be used toward 5 classes for adults or children. eMotion offers a variety of small quality dance and fitness classes for the whole family taught in a nurturing and friendly environment. From Mommy & Me to Kids Hip Hop to Adult Ballet and Cardio Kickboxing, eMotion offers memberships and drop-in classes. No recitals. No sessions. No pressure. Take what you want and how much you want in the perfect healthy environment. http://www.emotiondancefit.com

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J Goodale Photography – 1 hour photo session with CD of edited photos ($125 value)

I am a former Marine Corps officer, turned military spouse/SAHM that recently relocated to Northern Virginia. My goal is to turn my hobby into a profession. I want to provide affordable photography to everyone who wants it, especially military families. http://jgoodalephotography.blogspot.com

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K Photography – 30 minute photo session with CD of edited photos ($75 value)

Local mother and professional photographer will meet you at the destination of your choosing (local to DC area only) to do a photo session. Kirstin Wardrick did Tiny Steps Mommy’s recent head shot and will work with you to do family portraits, head shots or anything else you may need. http://www.facebook.com/DKWphoto

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Sleep Well Sleep Solutions – Free Child Sleep Consultation with a Gentle Sleep Coach ($120 value)

Prize includes consultation with children up to 6 years old. For children under 6 months, I will give tips on ways to gently improve sleep without actually sleep training. Michelle Winters graduated from the College of William and Mary with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and is a Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Greenproofer. She has worked in Human Resources, Information Technology, and for the last eight years at a Montessori school. Working with infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children has made her aware of how prevalent sleep difficulties are. She decided she wanted to do something to help all the tired parents out there, especially since she had been one of those tired parents until very recently when her 3 year old son finally started sleeping through the night! She can also help families identify and remove toxins in their environment. Michelle is based in Northern Virginia and is also available to help clients all over the country. She will help you create a plan that will have your child sleeping better at night and at naptime. www.sleepwellsleepsolutions.com

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Stella and Dot Jewelry- $50 Gift Certificate (to be used with independent stylist Ashley Ayres)

Our boutique-style jewelry and accessories line are available exclusively through in-home Trunk Shows held by Independent Stylists and also offered online. Our one-of-a-kind collections are created by celebrated New York designers and featured in Gossip Girl, http://www.stelladot.com/sites/byashley

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Sweet From Scratch – $30 Gift Card

Local mom creates custom cakes, cut-out sugar cookies, and cupcakes from her home-based bakery in Sterling, VA. Use the gift certificate to order tasty treats for the holidays. www.fromscratchcupcakes.com

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