Baby Tree-Arbor Day/Mother’s Day **Giveaway**

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UPDATE: We have winner- Chrysa @ http://thriftyjinxy.blogspot.com/ 

“I’m a tree-hugger because I care about our planet and want it to be healthy!”

Thanks to everyone who entered!

 I wasn’t planning to host another giveaway so soon…but…the Tree In A Box company gave word that they  would like to donate a Baby Tree seed kit  to ONE LUCKY WINNER. Since Arbor Day is tomorrow and Mother’s Day is just around the corner- this seed kit is the perfect for both occassions and is a wonderful gift for expectant mom’s and new moms alike!  The Blue Spruce is one of the most admired and widely known of all North American evergreens. A mountain tree, it has been successfully planted over most of the USA and throughout Europe. It is also known as the Silver or Colorado Spruce and is part of the Pine family.  The Baby Tree is a great way to celebrate the birth of a child with a symbol that will last a lifetime. The box design is infant-oriented and the booklet contains more information about the traditions and mythology of planting a tree when a child is born to bond it with nature.

- Share the ancient tradition of planting a tree when a child is born to ensure long life, prosperity, and an eternal bond with nature.

- According to ancient wisdom, birds and animals moving through the branches of a tree planted for a child, bring that child special insight into the accumulated wisdom of human life.

 Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated holiday observance that encourages tree planting and care. The benefits that trees provide are numerous and can be found at the Arbor Day Foundation site http://www.arborday.org/- here are a few:

* “One acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of oxygen. This is enough to meet the annual needs of 18 people.”—U.S. Department of Agriculture

* “If you plant a tree today on the west side of your home, in 5 years your energy bills should be 3% less. In 15 years the savings will be nearly 12%.” —Dr. E. Greg McPherson, Center for Urban Forest Research

* “The planting of trees means improved water quality, resulting in less runoff and erosion. This allows more recharging of the ground water supply. Wooded areas help prevent the transport of sediment and chemicals into streams.”—USDA Forest Service

 My favorite trees are the Giant Sequioa’s or the California Redwoods- I couldn’t even imagine life without these living beings. They’re so majestic and mystical. Deforestation is taking place all over the world – even in our National Parks! It is an unnatural process and takes many, many, years for the “cut” areas to grow back! Besides, that, these area look so devastating! Trees provide oxygen and absord carbon dioxide…you know, the stuff, that causes global warming!!! So, the more trees we plant and the less trees we cut down- the better! Better for our atmosphere, our health, our soils, and what about all that shade they provide!!

Okay, so WIN IT!!! Email me a comment - lamamanaturale@gmail.com, enter TREES in the subject line- and tell me why you became a treehugger.  Not a treehugger yet? Tell me why trees are important!!! Want to earn an extra entry-tell me your favorite type of tree!  2 MORE ENTRIES- post about this giveaway on your blog!! Make sure you let me know about it and combining all of your answers in an email would be greatly appreciated! This contest is open to bloggers and non bloggers- This giveaway is open to U.S., Canadian & International addresses! Contest ends May 2, 2008! Winner will be announced May 3rd. Thank you!

Also, Bloggy Giveaways is having a carnival of- you guessed it, GIVEAWAYS- Be sure to check it out- there’s plenty of giving goin’ on!!

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