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For our Mother’s Day Giveaway, I have a perfect tie-in: a brand-new film that opens Mother’s Day weekend celebrating the first year of four babies from around the world. My kids are long past that age where every week seems to bring something new, so watching the trailer made me smile (and made my ovaries hurt just a little — but not enough!).

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Directed by award-winning filmmaker Thomas Balmès, from an original idea by producer Alain Chabat, Babies simultaneously follows four babies around the world – from birth to first steps:

  • Ponijao, who lives with her family near Opuwo, Namibia
  • Bayarjargal, who resides with his family in Mongolia, near Bayanchandmani
  • Mari, who lives with her family in Tokyo, Japan
  • Hattie, who resides with her family in the United States, in San Francisco

I haven’t had the chance to see it, but you can watch the trailer to get a taste of it. I’m not much for documentary films, but this one actually looks very interesting.

To find out more you can check out their official website, or their Facebook page, where you can find out more about a contest that could get your baby featured on the DVD!

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ONE GRAND PRIZE winner will receive the following ($199.96 retail value)

FOUR additional winners will receive the Eco Bag filled with Tasty Baby products (above) ($17.99 retail value)

This giveaway is part of our Mother’s Day Giveaway and is open to US addresses only. You have until May 4th to enter by leaving a comment, and our lucky winner will be announced on May 5th.

If you’d like to help us spread the word, you can link back to our Mother’s Day Giveaway post and include a “Mother’s Day 2010 Giveaway” button in a post or on your sidebar. While linking is not required to participate, we really appreciate any linky love you can send over to help us continue to run special giveaway events like this!

Please review our Mother’s Day Giveaway information and our site’s Terms and Conditions of Use for a complete lift of our contest and giveaway rules.

Let us know if you see the movie. I think it’s going to make a lot of people very happy.

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  1. Excellent video featuring the little bundle of joys. It is a always a treat to watch young babies. Apart from these, a child also needs continuous monitoring to avoid any mishaps. So, at iBaby labs, you can get the best baby monitors online which will let you perform your household chore without any worries.

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  6. My mom really needs a digital camera, she never gets to take any pictures of her grandbabies!

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  9. This would make a super gift for Mothers Day. Mom could use a new camera!

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  16. One of my degrees is in Anthropology, and it is always neat to see how other cultures handle their daily lives.

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  27. I really want to see this movie…Its sounds fabulous! Thank you for yet again another terrific giveaway.

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  32. I am so excited to see an advanced screening of this movie on Thursday. It is something I have wanted to see since I first saw the trailer.

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  35. Babies is being shown at a theater in DC so I think I will be going to see a matinee one of these days.

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  39. I really want to see this movie. It looks so enteresting. Please enter me in the giveaway.

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  42. I saw the trailer for this movie a few weeks ago and couldn’t help but to think how precious!

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  43. Wow what an incredible giveaway! So sweet. I really want to see that babies movie. Happy mothers day to all the mommies

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  44. I would love to win this! Thanks for the chance! The movie looks really interesting. I love documentaries that follow people for a long period of time. Plus, the look and 4 different cultures should be educational!

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  46. My family and I are missing out on so many memories. This camera would help us capture future ones!

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  47. What a great giveaway this is. Can’t wait to see the Babies movie. And bet those snacks are yummy too.

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  50. I agree, though not into documentaries so much, this really does seem interesting. Thanks for the GREAT giveaway… and as always, GREAT content.
    greimanjATcomcast.net

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  58. I usually like documentaries and think this would be one of my favorites because of the interesting concept and cute baby coverage. 🙂

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  69. Looks like a great documentary movie. I would love to win a new camera or any of the products listed in your giveaway. Thanks for hosting the best contests! 🙂

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  71. I am always looking for new things for my daughter to try. The Tasty Baby food and snacks sounds like something she would enjoy.

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  73. I would so love to win this for both myself and my Daughter. She just got to see a pic of her New Baby for the first time today. We found She is having a Boy. My first Grandson. I do have 2 beautiful Grandaughters already. I would love to win this camera so that I can take some great pictures of all my Grandbabies & Kids. I struggle with Multiple Sclerosis, and being on Disability, not much extra for treating ME. (Plus, I found my Truck is going to be broken for quite a while as it is going to be almost $500 to fix it.) I really could use a pick me up. Thank You!

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  75. Babies looks like a great movie, and one I’ve been looking forward to. My own baby would love the other goodies here!

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  77. This film looks both charming and fascinating — and it’s a great decision to release it on Mother’s Day weekend! I’m personally really interested in child development and child rearing practices, and it will be a great experience to see the universals as well as the unique characteristics of the babies profiled in the film. Can’t wait to see it!

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  82. This would be a great gift — a camera for me and I could share the baby snacks with my grandson!

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  84. Well, with two sisters and our kids born within weeks of each other, I may just have to share this with them!

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  87. Yes we will be seeing this movie. Probably not until it comes out on dvd but its already stated we are getting it.

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  88. Can’t wait to see this movie. And I really need a new camera. We are using tape to hold the battery compartment door closed.

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  103. Love all sorts of movies, documentaries, etc. I also ,love to make photos. Great contest.

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  105. I’m a complete dork for documentaries. Our local Film Streams independent theaters announced they would be showing Babies starting next weekend. Of course I’ll be there!

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  108. This looks like such a fun movie! And wow, what a prize pack! You gals are the best for giving us the chance to win such great goodies!

    Happy Mother’s Day 🙂

    Hugs,
    Barb

    ruralmoms AT gmail.com

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  118. My son really wants to see this movie. It seems interesting

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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  120. You give great prizes. I’d love the camera, and I’m supposedc to go see “Babies,” so the soundgrack would be great, too.

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  121. I’m a Five Minutes For Mom subscriber and would love to win this prize package, especially the lovely camera!

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  122. I saw this movie clip on the news one morning. It is very, very good and worth really watching in my opinion. I would lvoe to win this camera. It would make my day.

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  123. I have an old 6 mp camera and I would love to have a new one to take pics of my girls! Thanks!

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  124. I hadn’t heard about this movie before but it looks like it would be very interesting. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks.

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  128. Looks like a really neat movie! I’d love to go see it. I would also love to have the camera!!

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  129. my daughter has been wanting a new camera and she would love to have this Kodak digital camera

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  134. I have not heard of this film…what a wonderful way to watch the faces of our children & motherhood worldwide! I would totally watch this in wonder!
    I would also love to capture my own kids pictures to be able to keep my kids close at heart. I dont always get to their events, so would be nice for someone else to take photos there so I can have “memories” of them even when I am not able to physically go. I have only an old SLR film camera that is pretty heavy for me to use now. I’d really love a lightweight camera for when I do get out!
    AND, I know a very special niece who could SO use the new baby items, when her little one gets stronger and comes home! (my youngest is 10 & my youngest grandchild is 3)

    thanks so much!

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  136. I have a friend that could use all this BABY stuff, and I of course would like some of it too 🙂

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  141. Babies is certainly a more interesting (and cute) documentary. Thanks for the chance to win not only a camera but Tasty Baby food as well.

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  142. Looks like a cute movie, loved the trailer. I’m not a huge documentary fan either, but this one looks so adorable, I’d have to watch it.

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  145. Babies looks very interesting, I’ll definitely watch it. And the giveaway looks yummy! (And I’m in need of a camera!)

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  147. I actually love documentaries and this one looks really interesting. I’ll have to check it out. I would love to have a new camera. I never have one with me when I’m out because mine is too big to fit in my purse so I miss so many little moments.

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  149. Wow, another amazing giveaway! Thanks for sponsoring! I would really like to see “Babies”, too. 🙂

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  158. I think that was a good trailer. I heard about this but after seeing the trailer I am actually going to watch it.
    I would love the win the camera. Mine is a measly 5MP and very old. I am a big fan of Kodak cameras. That’s what my current one is.

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  162. I love taking pictures of the Grandbabies, They help to keep those special moments forever!

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  172. This would so come in handy since my camera is still at the bottom of the lagoon at Disney World!

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  173. I would love to win this! Especially since our camera died on our last vacation and took all of our pics with it..sniff sniff!!

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  178. Oddly enough, this would make an awesome gift for my husband. My job takes me to Africa and we could only afford ONE good camera, so he got me one but he’d love to have one of his own!

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  179. Very nice stuff & the camera is the icing on the cake. I love taking pictures, any pictures, all pictures.

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  181. I’ve had my eye on that movie ever since the trailer hit the blogosphere. It looks absolutely fascinating and I look forward to when it debuts on DVD.

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  184. My mom would love this prize pack so that she could take more pictures of the kids. !
    she loves them so much !
    ctazie(at)aol(dot)com

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  186. Oh My Goodness. I definitely will have to watch this after seeing the trailer on it. I just loved how it ended with the little baby in the washtub and the goat comes to take a drink 🙂 They are all so adorable~! Thanks for posting the trailer and sharing this fantastic giveaway 🙂

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  187. What a great giveaway, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate Mothers Day! Our new little one arrives 9/4/2010!

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  188. The experiences of children must be so different, all around the world. And yet, babies are wanted and loved everywhere. I’m looking really forward to seeing this movie!

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  189. The greatest gift you can give is love. Happy Mother’s day to everyone. Please enter me in the contest.

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  191. I would really love to win this with the digital camera….I’ve wanted one for a long time now.

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  192. The movie looks absolutely adorable. I can’t wait to watch it. Though I’m sure it’ll give me a bad case of baby fever!

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  196. Baby #2 is due in July so this would be perfect! I think the movie looks adorable too 😀

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  201. Wow, that’s an awesome giveaway. My daughter could use the camera for her mission trip to India this summer! It’s her first one. My boys would eat all the snacks. =)

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  203. I would absolutely LOVE to win this prize pack, This would make my mother’s day just perfect 😉

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  216. I love this prize package. As a woman who has studied developemntal psychology, I’d love to see this documentary and what better to document my own childrens’ development than with this incredible Kodak camera with video. Wow! that is a really nice camera. Thank you for this opportunity!

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  219. I think the trailer looks great. I’d be interested in seeing the movie. It’s a great prize pack that I’m sure any of us would feel lucky to win.

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  220. This would be so great!! My current camera has less than half of the mega pizels of this one! I could really use clearer baby pics!

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  232. OOOOOOOOOOOO I have a girlfriend who would looove this stuff for her baby., I just met her where we moved. Her husband was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease and hes only 37. She seems to be great mom. She has a 2 yr old and a 4 yr old. PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME :))))

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  234. i really could use a new camera. Mine died on me and i have seen using my phone, but its just not the same quality.

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  239. I’ve been waiting patiently to view this movies since I heard about it a couple of weeks ago! Looks wonderful! Thanks for the chance 🙂

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  246. I love taking pictures and this is fantastic! I would love to have even more memories ,great prize package! Thanks for the chance

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  248. Another great giveaway! If I won I’d give the camera to my sister, her kids keep taking her old camera.

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  252. The batteries keep falling out of my camera. This would be awesome!! And I can’t wait to see the Babies movie 🙂

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  253. Cool giveaway! My digi camera is a ONE MP! Does that tell you how OLD it is? I can take all of 35 pictures and it’s full… if the battery lasts that long. I am SO overdue for a new one (hint, hint!)

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  258. I can’t wait to see the movie Babies!! another great giveaway with the camera – that would come in very handy!!!

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  260. Great Giveaway!! I take so many photos of my kids, I have went through 3 cameras in 4 years…So, I’m sure I’ll be ready for a new one soon! lol

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  261. Nice giveaway. My mother could really use the camera, since she doesn’t have one, and loves pictures of my small nephew and niece.

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  263. This would be great to win. We are having baby #2 (within the next coupld of weeks). Due date is April 30th, but pretty sure we’ll go over.

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  273. I am just hearing about the movie. I’m sure my oldest g.daughter(7) will have me going to see it. But I SOooo love Kodak and could always use a nice camera! For the snacks, we’re all trying to keep our youngest g.daughter (5mths) on organic. the oldest is going to eat what she finds and likes,lol!! Great give away, thank you. I wish I had a place to link these back to. I only have my facebook page!

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  274. just watched the trailer 🙂 would love to see the movie ! thanks so much for the chance 🙂

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  280. Perfect gift for my sister! My niece is about to turn 1 and is my sister’s first child. Although difficult, my sister has adjusted well and is loving being a mom!

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  282. I’ve been following all the hype about this movie and cannot wait to see it! Plus, with baby #2 due any day now…we can certainly use a new camera to photograph the special occasion! 🙂

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  284. I keep seeing ads about this movie. I am very interested in seeing it. This is a wonderful giveaway. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  287. I saw the movie an yes it was wonderful,wish I could see more like this one,an such a nice contest you have too,thanks
    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  288. Have to get my “baby fix” since there won’t be any more babies in this house until we have grandkids! The movie looks adorable!

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  294. This looks like such a great movie…and fantastic prize package ladies! Thanks for the opportunity to win 🙂

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  297. I can’t wait to see this movie! And I could really use a new camera! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

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  298. I saw this trailer a couple of months ago when AOL had a link to someone’s blog about the movie. I’m looking forward to seeing this movie, though I’ll probably wait for its DVD release.

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  300. I could most definitely use a new point and shoot camera!

    LOVE tasty baby fruit snacks! They are so tasty! 🙂

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    Erin
    ejsmomej{at}gmail{dot}com

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  303. I can’t wait to see this movie. Bayarjargal looks like a sweet angel with his adorable little face.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

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  304. Definitely plan on seeing this movie! Looks very interesting! Love to win one of the prizes, too, of course! lol

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  307. I just recently heard about this movie and would love to see it! I’d love to win this prize, too! lol! I need a new camera. Living with a toddler= keep camera out of reach! Had to learn this the hard way. 🙂

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  310. What a great giveaway! So many tasties for my Grandbebe Girl Makayla! Thanks for sponsoring these great giveaways! I linked back a few days ago!

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  313. I saw the trailer and it made me laugh. I’ve been trying to not go overboard purchasing STUFF for my son, we’ve done fairly well. But I stopped at Toys ‘R us the other day and was beginning to feel like a neglectful parent until I saw the trailer and Ponijao playing with his friend and…rocks, it really put things back into perspective.
    Love to win though 🙂

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  315. What an adorable and great movie! I love that they filmed all over the world with different cultures. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  319. I would LOVE to win this prize just for the camera. Unfortunately I was only able to have one child, but I am lucky to have him.

    My sisters and I want to see this movie. The previews make it seem like we will be seeing how different mother’s in different cultures raise their babies.

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  323. I read about that movie the other day and am eager to see it. Would love to win this package for my little fellow!

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  326. What an interesting idea for a movie. And who couldn’t use a new digital camera? I’d keep it in my messenger bag for those spontaneous shots I always seem to miss.

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  341. What an amazing idea for a movie!! Would ADORE the Grand Prize, since my major is photography and I’m still limited to my one SLR. But it would be an honor to win any of the prizes! =) Best of luck, ladies!

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  367. Hello I am writing to nominate my mother Corinthia Sampson for this great mother’s day package. My mother went through a lot of pain throughout her life and despite it all she managed to raise me and my younger brother alone successfully as well as help others raise their children. I look at my mother as a “superwoman” because many people call her “mother” she has been a counselor, mother, confidont, sister and friend for many that had nobody at some point and time. She is overall a giving person and never looks for anything in return. I just want my mom to take a break at some point and time but she always is somewhere aiding to need of others and sometimes never to herself. I love my moms spirit and I cherish her God given abilities. I thank God daily for such a peaceful and loving mother. I wouldn’t change anything about her.

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  372. I saw that trailor awhile back. It makes me laugh and get teary-eyes all at the same time. Looks like a great show.

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  384. I’ve been waiting for this movie to come out!! I’d LOVE to win this…all the other prizes are awesome too!

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  390. I’ve been wanting to check this movie out…It looks so interesting to see how other cultures raise their children.

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  394. I have your button on my sidebar. I would love to win this package especially the camera…I am really needing an upgrade! Thanks for all the news on the film “Babies”. It looks very interesting!

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  399. What an interesting looking movie – and with a camera and special treats too? I’d love this, thanks!!

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  405. That would be such a nice camera to own, and our little one is always up for trying new snacks! 🙂

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  406. Oh, I can’t wait to see this film. It not only looks adorable, but so interesting. Thanks for the Mother’s Day Contest.

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  419. I was just thinking about investing in a new camera! I’d love to win this! The button is up on my blog!

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  421. What a great giveaway. I could use a new camera and I plan to see the babies movie when it comes out 🙂

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  422. We have some Tasty Baby Organic Fruit Snacks and my son loves them! I try not to eat them up myself – they’re really good!

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  424. I would like to see this movie. Sounds entertaining and if babies are involved I’ll bet laughs are too!

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  432. That clip was so cute! The first two babies remind me of my daughter and my nephew! And the last baby in the tub and the goat drank the water, how cute!! I love documentires and I cant wait to see this one!

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  437. This would be so neat to watch. 4 different babies from different cultures. Would like to see how different they are raised and how they interact. Would love to win the grand prize but the smaller prizes are nice also. Would be the perfect mothers day gift…

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  438. I would love to see this movie, what a perfect Mother’s Day movie. Put my name in the hat for the prize pack too. My button is up!

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  439. I have been promoting this movie for a few months now! I can’t wait to see it, my 2 year old loves the babies in the beginning that are fighting over the rock!

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  440. I surely do want to see this movie. I read a very flattering mini review about the fellow who made it. The comparison of lofe styles really interests me and the theme is universal. Great giveaway. Thanks!

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  445. Oh I could really use a new camera! And my Daughter LOVES Tasty Baby. I have the Mother’s Day Giveaway button up on my sidebar
    lovetoshopmom[@]yahoo[.]com

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  448. Your button is on my blog. I also have a giveaway thru 5/07/10 $40 CSN Store Egift. Yours is a great prize!

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  449. Wow, this is such a Great Big Prize! I would REALLY LOVE TO WIN THIS ONE!
    We need a camera so bad in our family!
    Thx.

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  452. Sounds like a cute movie, but with a one month old, I won’t be able to see in theater. However, I have added to my Netflix queue for when released on DVD. Thanks for the giveaway.

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