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Saturday, February 20, 2010

DownEast basics - Review + Giveaway {Two Winners!}


CONTEST CLOSED
Have you heard of DownEast basics?  If not, you can thank me later.  This online clothing retailer offers beautiful, modern clothing at prices that won't empty your bank account.

When I looked through the February catalog I saw the most flirty, colorful pieces that are sure to resuscitate bland winter wardrobes everywhere.  You'll be fully prepared for Spring with their vast selection of clothing and accessories that are classic with just a touch of trendy. So you'll be way more hip than Mary Poppins, but you won't end up looking like Lady Gaga either!

Usually Spring really sneaks up on me, and I end up wearing winter attire all the way through.  For some reason I tend to get more into fashion by Summer.  This year, my closet is going to be brighter, thanks to DownEast basics.
I just adore the colorful outfit made when combining the Frosted Flowers Cardigan in pink with the Still Life Skirt.  Finally, I have something nice and bright to wear for Easter that will look fantastic through the season and even into Summer.

On the right, you see the Finest Pearls Top paired with the Daffodil Dots Skirt.  This outfit is feminine and flirty without being too cutesy and "young" looking.  You know what I mean.  It's pretty, but I still look like an adult!  It will look even better in the summer with a nice dark tan. :)

I'm so happy I discovered DownEast basics.  The clothing is very true-to-size using their sizing chart so you can order with confidence.  I'll be back for many more online shopping sprees - since I actually can afford to!

BUY IT! Just try and browse the store without buying something fabulous.  I dare you!

WIN IT!  Two lucky readers will each receive one item of their choice from the Spring line.  Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada!

To Enter:  Browse through the new arrivals, and tell me which item is your must-have.  Choose wisely because if you win, this is the item you will receive!

EXTRA ENTRIES (available after mandatory entry above is completed):

-Follow this blog publicly via google friend connect (+1 entry)
-Follow this blog in your reader (+1 entry)
-Subscribe by email and verify. Leave email address in comment (+1 entry)
-Follow The Penny-Pinching Mama and DownEastBasics on twitter and tweet the following: (+1 entry per day)

#Win your choice from the @DownEastBasics Spring line! http://tinyurl.com/yk33ca4 TWO WINNERS! #Giveaway @pennypinchingma
 
-Become a fan of DownEast basics on Facebook, leave full name in comment (+1 entry)
-Become a fan of The Penny-Pinching Mama on Facebook, leave full name in comment (+1 entry)
-Add The Penny-Pinching Mama button to your blog, leave blog link (+3 entries)
-Enter any or all of my other current giveaways, tell me which ones (+1 entry each)
-Blog about this giveaway and include a link back to this post. You must have at least 25 followers (+5 entries)


No compensation was received for this review post and all opinions above are my own. Contest is open to US/Canadian residents and closes at Midnight EST on March 10th. The winner will be chosen using Random.org. Please leave your email address either in your comment or make sure it is listed on your profile page so that I have a way to contact you. See the giveaway rules before entering. GOOD LUCK!

919 comments:

  1. I like the Cupid Cardigan! Thanks!

    coolnatty12 at yahoo dot com

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  2. I follow both and tweeted!
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  3. tweet https://twitter.com/kgail11/status/9405299216

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  4. I like the Oceanfront Dress in charcoal!

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  5. I follow your blog publicly.

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  7. I subscribe via email.

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  8. I follow you on twitter and tweeted:
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  9. I am a fan of Down East Basics on facebook, my fb name is Daeron Mel.

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  10. I am a fan of the penny pinching mama on facebook, my fb name is Daeron Mel.

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  11. I have your button on my blog.

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  12. I have your button on my blog.

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  13. I have your button on my blog.

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  14. I love, LoVe, LOVE the Wrapped Up Top!

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  15. I blogged:
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  16. I follow this blog publicly.

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  17. I follow this blog in reader.

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  18. I subscribe via email.

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  19. i lvoe the atlantic skirt!

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  20. I'm a facebook fan of DownEast basics. Full name: Merrie Lockwood

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  21. I think I like this Awesome Blossom skirt best.

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  22. following downeastbasics on twitter

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  23. I like the Union Square top
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  24. tweeted

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  25. I follow your blog via Google Friend Connect
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  26. I follow your blog via Google Friend Connect
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  27. I follow you both on Twitter and Tweeted http://twitter.com/Karryknisley/status/9405892033
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  28. Tough Choice - but I really like the Heart Throb Shorts!
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  29. I am following you both on twitter - @1outnumberedmom

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  30. I am following your blog on google

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  31. I am a Penny-Pinching Mama facebook fan
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  33. I tweeted this giveaway @1outnumberedmom

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  34. I love the Butterfly Kiss Dress in Navy!!!

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  35. L-O-V-E the Cupid Cardigan!!

    you look really cute in your new clothes;}

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  36. i follow The Penny-Pinching Mama;}

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  37. follow TPPM and DEB via twitter: @Ma21cuteboy
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  38. facebook fan of DEB;}
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  40. +1 I have The Penny-Pinching Mama button here:
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  41. +2 I have The Penny-Pinching Mama button here:
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  42. +3 I have The Penny-Pinching Mama button here:
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  43. I am loving the He loves Me dress. Adorable!!

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  44. Penny Pinching Mama facebook fan Paula Mitchell-Bentley

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  45. Email subscriber
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  46. Google friend follower
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  47. I love the Outside the Box top!
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  48. I follow your blog via google friend connect
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  49. I follow you both (emilyisland) and tweeted:
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  50. I would pick the Awesome Blossom Skirt!! That color is great!

    Angie
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  51. I follow you via google!

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  52. I am a Facebook fan of The Penny-Pinching Mama :) Crystal Ybarra Sheets

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  53. I am a Facebook fan of DownEast Basics

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  54. i love the Full Bloom Top really nice !!!
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  55. i Follow this blog publicly via google friend connect (roswell)
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  56. i Subscribe by email
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  57. i Follow The Penny-Pinching Mama and DownEastBasics on twitter @roswello stacey dempsey and tweeted
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  58. i am a fan of DownEast basics on Facebook stacey dempsey
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  59. i am a fan of The Penny-Pinching Mama on Facebook stacey dempsey
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  60. I love the Frosted Flowers Cardigan in Hot Pink!
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  61. I follow publicly with google friend connect (Robert and Crystal W on gfc)
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  63. I subscribe to RSS feed in my google reader at kessler73
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  64. fan of DownEast on facebook (Kess N Crystal W on fb)
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  65. fan of Penny on facebook (Kess N Crystal W on fb)
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  66. follow and tweeted: http://twitter.com/happyenchilada2/status/9412079082
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  67. I follow you and Down basics and tweeted http://twitter.com/cushytushyshop/status/9412308686

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  68. I like the Lace tee in the pink icing color in medium!

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  69. blog follower

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  70. I am your facebook fan Michele Pineda

    sorry I put the wrong info in my first comment for what I wanted to win... (I was making a shopping list for my son's girlfriend lol) I like the fancy tee in Raspberry in XXL for myself if I won! that is under the new items...

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  71. following both on twitter @micaela6955 tweeted http://twitter.com/micaela6955/status/9412842019

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  72. Downeast Basics FB fan Michele Pineda

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  73. entered Smart Potty giveaway

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  74. entered OnTray giveaway

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  75. entered Price Pfister giveaway

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  76. got your button #1
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  77. I LOVE the Really Regal skirt!

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  78. Email subscriber.

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  79. Follower.

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  80. entered Nelle & Lizzy giveaway

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  81. I love the Cupid Cardigan in grey. Thanx for the chance to win this cute giveaway! Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  82. google follower-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  83. Fb fan of yours-Jennifer Cochrane-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  84. entered Pfister-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  89. my must have item is the Frosted Flowers Cardigan in hot pink.

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  90. i follow publicly with Google friend.

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  91. i follow blog in a Google Reader.

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  92. email subscriber.

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  93. entered Discovery Toys giveaway.

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  94. entered Nelle & Lizze giveaway.

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  95. Ok-- I have came to a decision-- I love the Frosted Flowers Cardigan-- not sure the color.

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  96. twitter followers of both-- and I tweeted!

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  97. facebook fan of you-- Maryann Lo Duca Peik

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  98. I like the Frosted Flowers Cardigan. amypugmire@live.com

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  99. I follow your blog. amypugmire@live.com

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  100. email subscriber. amypugmire@live.com

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  101. follow u both on twitter and tweeted. amypugmire@live.com
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  102. fb fan of downeast. amy bolda pugmire. amypugmire@live.com

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  103. fb fan of yours. amy bolda pugmire. amypugmire@live.com

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  104. I like the Crystal Clear Skirt!

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  105. I would pick the Heart Throb Short.
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  106. I entered the Price-Pfister giveaway
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  107. I entered the Nelle&Lizzy giveaway
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  108. daily tweet: http://twitter.com/happyenchilada2/status/9418756452
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  109. I love the Crystal Clear Skirt! Thanks!

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  110. I follow this blog.

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  111. I follow in Google Reader.

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  112. I suscribe via email.

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  113. daily tweet
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  114. I like the Diamonds are 4ever top on pink!!
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  115. follow on twitter as dewinner
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  116. follow on RRS feed
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  117. tweet
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  118. My must have item would be the Full Bloom Top.
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  119. follow both and tweet http://twitter.com/5memb/status/9426341223
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  120. Ooooh. I LOVE this site! Definitely my style. My favorite is the Cupid Cardigan in the gray. It took me forever to decide because they are all so cute!!

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  121. Facebook fan of YOU! Sarah Blecksmith Janney

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  122. I like the Crystal Clear Skirt

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  123. Follow blog publicly

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  124. Follow in reader

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  125. Fan of DownEast basics on Facebook, Amanda Starr

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  126. Fan of The Penny-Pinching Mama on Facebook, Amanda Starr

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  127. http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/9431445821

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  128. tweet!
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  129. I love the Ocean front comfort dress

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  130. I follow you through google friend connect

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  131. I subscribe by email

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  132. I follow you on twitter and downeast basics and tweeted
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  133. I became a fan of Down east Basics on FB

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  134. I am a fan of Penny Pinching Mama on FB

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  135. I would love the ocean front maxi dress in navy blue

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  136. I follow on Google Friend Connect

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  137. became a fan/follower on Twitter of Down East Basics

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  138. the Cupid Cardigan mverno@roadrunner.com

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  139. I like the Bonjour Top!

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  140. fan of D.E.B. on fb as shelly hill

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  141. following blog

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  142. following blog in google reader.

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  143. following both on twitter - tweet-
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  144. fan of yours on FB

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  145. entered Pfister Faucet

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  146. entered baby Bjorn Smart Potty

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  147. entered Nelle & Lizzy

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  148. tweet:
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  149. Love the Top Tier skirt, so unique!

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  150. I entered the Price Pfister giveaway!

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  151. I entered the Discovery Toys giveaway!

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  152. I entered the BabyBjörn Smart Potty giveaway!

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  153. I entered the Nelle & Lizzy giveaway!

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  154. I entered the Fresh Baby giveaway!

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  155. entered Misikko-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  156. My favorite is the Cupid Cardigan in Heather Gray, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  157. Twitter follower, @carafferty, of both and tweet http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/9446964223
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  158. Subscribe via reader, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  159. Entered in giant pegboard, discovery toy giveaway, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  160. Entered in Smart Potty Babybjorn, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  161. Tweet
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  162. I like the heart throb shorts
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  163. I follow via google reader
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  164. I follow both via twitter
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  165. FB fan of PPMama Teresa Cook
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  166. I entered the nelle and lizzy giveaway
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