Monday, August 31, 2009

The Softest Blanket Week Begins! Green Earth Bamboo Giveaway

This contest has ended. Thanks to all that entered!
What? A whole week of blanket giveaways?? Yes, it is true. We are on the search for the softest Eco-friendly blanket on the market. As I was putting Ella to sleep last month I realized that her mattress pad was organic, her sheets were organic, her pillow case was organic- but her "flunky" was not. (A flunky is Ella's word for blanket.) We ventured into many stores and couldn't find the right one. We both have major texture issues, so our fabrics have to be extra soft. Since we can't feel blankets through cyberspace, I thought I'd dedicate a week to finding the perfect one and to give you the opportunity to win some awesome blankets in time for Fall weather!

Let me first say, introducing new "flunkies" to Ella hasn't been an easy task. She's had her old flunky for almost 2 years and was quite attached. But, I if I went through all of the trouble to make sure she was sleeping on the safest fabrics available, I want her cuddling with one too.

Before I get into my first review- check out my article about bamboo and what the FTC has been claiming about several companies. The article goes into all details about bamboo, but I didn't want to repeat what has already been said.

Green Earth Bamboo is a Eco-friendly company selling all of your bamboo needs. They carry sheets, blankets, clothing, bath supplies and more! They also have a great informative blog with current bamboo information. What I love about bamboo is that it acts as a thermal regulator keeping you 3 degrees cooler on hot days and 3 degrees warmer on cool days. So if you sweat a lot in your sleep, bamboo is the way to go. It also is naturally anti-microbial and anti-fungal. There have been numerous sock tests done with bamboo socks and if you have smelly feet, try a pair out and see the difference. Or you can read about a sock test done at Green Earth Bamboo on their info page. Bamboo shirts are also great if you do a lot of activities outside. Green Earth Bamboo has a great selection of socks and shirts, so check them out!

Green Earth Bamboo sent us a Dream Sacks Box Weave Woven blanket and so far it's passed Ella's test. It is 36"X36" and is perfect for toddlers and infants. They also sell an adult size. I was a bit skeptical on how a woven blanket could be super soft and I was amazed when I felt it. Most woven blankets are scratchy, but this one is silky smooth. When rubbing it, you can't even tell that it's a woven fabric. Don't let it's thin appearance fool you. I turned Ella's fan on full blast and cuddled up under the blanket. It kept me perfectly warm and blocked the cool air.

Since Ella has been using it, she's had no night time sweats. She's a very hot natured child, so finding something that is soft that will keep her cool has been a chore. The woven blanket comes in 5 different colors and of course Ella got the pink. This is her cuddling with her new magical flunky.

The Giveaway:
One lucky reader will win a Woven Blanket (36"X36") from Green Earth Bamboo
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST September 16, 2009 to enter. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced after they respond to the winning email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to the winning email, or a new winner will be chosen. You must leave your email address! This contest is open to the US.
How to Enter: Visit Green Earth Bamboo and tell me something else you'd like to have. Click on "Comments" to leave your post. Make sure to leave your email address!! I cannot contact the winner without it!
EXTRA entries: You must complete the "How To Enter" before making any extra entries. Make sure you leave a comment for each extra entry and tell me which one.

2. Become a fan of Mkokopelli on FB, Mkokopelli on Twitter or Follow my blog
3. Subscribe to my blog by email (on the right sidebar)
4. Blog, Tweet or send a message on FB and leave a link here (3 extra entries)
5. Enter another giveaway I have going on and tell me which one or leave a comment on a non-giveaway post

6. Visit Green Earth Bamboo and tell me something you learned about bamboo
7. Follow Green Earth Bamboo on Twitter or become a Fan on Facebook and leave a message
8. Grab Mkokopelli's Softest Eco-friendly Blanket Week Button on your blog or FB page and send me the link




304 comments:

  1. I also love the Bamboo Bedding - Pillowcases Set

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  2. I follow you blog. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  3. follow on twitter. 1amypugmire. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  4. follow on fb. amy bolda pugmire. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  5. I follow green earth bamboo on twitter. 1amypugmire. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  6. fb fan of green earth bamboo. amy bolda pugmrie. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  7. tweeted. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  8. Id love to try out the 100% Bamboo Sheets
    Antimicrobial, super soft and absorbent!
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  9. I'm a Twitter follower (ashybaby87)
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  10. I am following your blog!
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  11. I blogged you
    http://closetoftreasures.blogspot.com/2009/08/win-it-soft-blanket.html
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  12. I blogged you
    http://closetoftreasures.blogspot.com/2009/08/win-it-soft-blanket.html
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    #2

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  13. I blogged you
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  14. I have button under supported sites on my blog
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  15. I have your softest blanket button on my blog

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  16. I learned that bamboo is naturally anti-microbial and anti-fungal.

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  17. I would love to give a Hooded Baby Towel as a shower gift for my SIL.

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  18. I am a fan of Mkokopelli on FB, and follow Mkokopelli on Twitter and Follow your blog

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  19. I Subscribe to your blog by email

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  20. I am following Green Earth Bamboo on twitter.


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  21. I follow on twitter and tweeted and it feeds to Facebook

    http://twitter.com/dropcqueen/status/3681446666

    Entry 1

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  22. I follow on twitter and tweeted and it feeds to Facebook

    http://twitter.com/dropcqueen/status/3681446666

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  23. I follow on twitter and tweeted and it feeds to Facebook

    http://twitter.com/dropcqueen/status/3681446666

    Entry 3

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  24. I entered the Little Green Books Giveway.

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  25. I would love to have some of their green tea bath towels.

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  26. I like the Bamboo Sheets - Bed Sheet Set
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  27. subscribe
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  28. following them on twitter @throuthehaze
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  29. I'd love to have a set of Organic Bamboo Towels too!

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  30. Tweeted 1 ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/3683780185

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  31. Tweeted 2 ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/3683780185

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  32. Tweeted 3 ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/3683780185

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  33. I entered your Little Green Books giveaway.

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  34. Bamboo is Thermal regulating - keeps you cool and warm.

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  35. I follow Green Earth Bamboo on Twitter.

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  36. I like the towels!

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  37. I would love the Bamboo sheets.

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  38. I am a fan on Facebook:

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=93605&id=600933082&comments#/profile.php?id=704626872&ref=profile

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  39. I subscribe to your blog.

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  40. Bamboo is sustainable, biodegradable and has microbial properties known as Bamboo Kun.

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  41. I want: Organic Bamboo Duvet Covers

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  42. Did anyone else have trouble accessing their web site using Michelle's links? I figured it out, but you may want to check the links M. :) I'd hate for others to have any troubles accessing their Web site. Anyways, I LOVE their kid's washclothes and sheets. And I LOVE their women's soft T's! Thanks! Colleenalbert@yahoo.com

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  43. I posted a link to your Web site/blog and this give away on my FB profile at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/cmalbert?ref=name. Thanks! Colleenalbert@yahoo.com

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  44. Became a fan on facebook! colleenalbert@yahoo.com

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  45. Sorry, I'm already a fan of yours, I became a fan of Green Earth Bamboo - just to clarify! :) colleenalbert@yahoo.com

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  46. The bamboo crib sheets, difinitely!
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  47. I like the green earth bamboo.
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  48. Became a fan NickyseesMom@yahoo.com

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  49. tweeted http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/3689835318

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  50. The Bamboo Crib Sheets would be a welcome addition.
    gourdsrmylife@yahoo.com

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  51. tweeted http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/3689835318

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  52. Bloged on FB
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  53. email subscriber
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  54. tweeted http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/3689835318

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  55. I am entered in your Slumber Sounds giveaway.
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  56. I love the hooded baby towel!

    jlsemon at gmail dot com

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  57. I also like the Organic Bamboo Baby Onesies

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  58. I would also love to try the Bamboo Sheets! Thanks!

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  59. Anything earth and environmentally friendly i'd love to try! What a great idea.
    bllarkin@yahoo.com

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  60. Ha! What wouldn't I like to have? Especially the bed sheets and a crib sheet for my daughter.

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  61. I follow on Twitter (MarinOBrien)

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  62. I subscribe
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  63. Grabbed your new button!
    mommybrainmarin.blogspot

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  64. The most interesting thing about bamboo, to me:
    "We know that bamboo has some amazing antibacterial capabilities. Its antibacterial property is commonly referred to as bamboo kun. It is because of this antibacterial, antifungal agent, that bamboo does not require the use of pesticides or herbicides."

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  65. Follow Green Earth on Twitter (MarinOBrien)

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  66. Entered Little Green Books, Green Toys & more!

    BTW, the links aren't working because there is a space between the "com" and the backslash at the end of the link.

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  67. Tweet! http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/3693182382

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  68. Tweet! http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/3693182382

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  69. Tweet! http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/3693182382

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  70. The bamboo sheets sound nice. Thanks for the chance.
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  71. bamboo bedspread. yum.
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  72. I would love the sheets too!
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  73. I am a fan on facebook!
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  74. That's very generous of Green Earth Bamboo to giveaway. They sound like a great compnay!

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  75. I'd really like to try the Bamboo Sheets.
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  76. I subscribe via email.

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  77. I learned that Bamboo is anti fungal and anti microbial naturally.

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  78. I entered the Angel Bear Yoga Giveaway.

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  79. I would like to have their Hooded Baby Towel also!
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  80. I follow you on twitter as luv_to_save
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  81. email subscriber
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  82. tweeted #1
    http://twitter.com/Luv_to_Save/status/3702013092

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  83. tweeted #2
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  84. tweeted #3
    http://twitter.com/Luv_to_Save/status/3702013092

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  85. also entered Green Toys Tea Set giveaway
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  86. I learned that bamboo is Softer than cashmere, silk and Egyptian fabrics! Wow! Makes me want to own one!!
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  87. I Follow Green Earth Bamboo on Twitter as luv_to_save

    luvtosave at gmail.com

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  88. Grabbed your Softest Eco-friendly Blanket Week Button
    http://luvtojoingiveaways.blogspot.com/

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  89. I'd love a set of their bamboo sheets and their line of bamboo baby clothes look wonderful too!
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  90. I'd love to get the 100% bamboo sheets!

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  91. The Organic Bamboo Towels look so soft!

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  92. I follow your blog.

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  93. I follow you on Twitter (naughtynad)

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  94. I also follow Green Earth Bamboo on Twitter.

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  95. I learned that Bamboo is naturally anti-microbial and anti-fungal and is 100% biodegradable.

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  96. I entered the Speesees blanket giveaway.

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  97. I would love a set of bamboo sheets! they look amazing and have lots of cool features about the fabric.
    thanks so much!
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  98. I love the Bamboo Sheets - Bed Sheet Set in Green Tea

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  99. I Mkokopelli on Twitter. My id is dwalline

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  100. I follow grnearthbamboo on twitter. My id is dwalline

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  101. I like the bamboo bed sheets! Antimicrobial & antifungal - does that mean cotton isn't? Ewwww, don't wanna think about it...!

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  102. I like their sprout green hooded towel. Thanks for the chance.

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  103. The bamboo towels sound lovely!
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  104. I'm a Green Earth Bamboo Facebook fan!

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  105. I think the bamboo sheets would be great.
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  106. I'd also like to have the Womens Bamboo Pants for Lounging & Yoga. dmajik (at) gmail.com

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  107. Twitter follower: Spoodles

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  108. Tweet: http://twitter.com/Spoodles/statuses/3717402658

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  109. Tweet: http://twitter.com/Spoodles/statuses/3717402658

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  110. Tweet: http://twitter.com/Spoodles/statuses/3717402658

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  111. I learned that: bamboo has some amazing antibacterial capabilities.

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  112. Green Earth Bamboo FB fan: Cindy Greer Dyer

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  113. I grabbed the blanket week button.

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  114. I like the Bamboo Bedding Pillowcase Set

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  115. I would like the Organic Bamboo Towels.

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  116. The Bamboo Women's Nightshirt looks really soft and comfy. Thanks for entering me into this giveaway.
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  117. I would love a Bamboo Baby Beanie Hat for my daughter.

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  118. I entered your Crunchy Granola Baby Organic Yoga Pants giveaway

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  119. that is an awesome giveaway. a great review too! anyone reading how your little cutie gave up the old flunkie and took on the new will want one for themselves and kids. :) i hope i win!!! i also love the hooded towels. such a great philosophy which is always imp to me.

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  120. I like the baby hooded towels
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  121. fb, twitter, follower
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  122. subscribe
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  123. Id love to try out the 100% Bamboo Sheets

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  124. tweet #1
    http://twitter.com/fancygrlnancy/status/3727723691

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  125. tweet #2
    http://twitter.com/fancygrlnancy/status/3727723691

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  126. tweet #3
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  127. entered plasmart
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  128. entered The Softest Eco-friendly Blanket Week #2- speesees organic cotton giveaway
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  129. follow green earth bamboo on twitter and fb
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  130. Bamboo removes CO2 from the atmosphere and produces over 30% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.
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  131. entered dreamsacks giveaway
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  132. Out of all of the things there besides the blanket I would absolutely love the bamboo duvet! I am always looking for new things to make my bed prettier

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  133. Also, I learned that bamboo is not actually wood, it's grass and it's the fastest growing plant, making it much more sustainable!

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  134. I like the hooded baby towels!

    jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com

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  135. I follow!

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  136. I subscribe!

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  137. I'd also love to have an Organic Bamboo Duvet Covers in Rain. SO SOFT!

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  138. I learned that the bamboo plant's anti-microbial properties seem to be transferred into the fabric as well! (see here: http://www.greenearthbamboo.com/Bamboo-Is-Antimicrobial_a/137.htm for more)

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  139. I entered the Swaddle Babies Giveaway

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  140. I would like to try those bamboo ankle socks after reading your blog!

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  141. I also love the crib sheets

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

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  142. I learned that bamboo is naturally anti-microbial and anti-fungal.

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

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  143. also entered the Lotus Bebe Luxury Blanket.

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  144. They make bamboo bath mitts! What an interesting idea.

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  145. I learned they are using bamboo to construct houses in earthquake prone areas because bamboo is strong but pliable.

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  146. entered the Lotus Bebe Luxury Blanket giveaway
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  147. entered
    california cozy giveaway
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  148. I would love to get the Bamboo duvet in green. I love their soft, muted colors. Thanks!
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  149. Subscriber.
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  150. Bamboo is an extremely fast growing plant that is naturally antimicrobial. Thanks!
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  151. Entered the plasmacar giveaway.
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  152. I entered the baby blanket from dreamsacks giveaway!

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  153. I would love a new towel set! :) Those bamboo towels look delicious.

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  154. Bamboo sheets are not susceptible to bed bugs & mites and bamboo fabric is antimicrobial.

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  155. I have become a fan of Green Earth Bamboo on FB.

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  156. My email for my posts is jdove1981@gmail.com! Sorry I had forgotten to put it on my entries. Baby brain. :P

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  157. I've also entered your speesees blanket contest as well! :)

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  158. I'd really like to try the natural sunflower soap and the green tea and basil luxury bamboo bedspread.

    detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  159. I'm following you on twitter @detroitmommy

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  160. I subscribe by email

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  161. I entered your California Cozy Barefoot Buddies Blanket giveaway

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  162. I'm following Green Earth Bamboo on twitter @detroitmommy

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  163. I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/detroitmommy/status/3818567032

    Entry #1

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  164. I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/detroitmommy/status/3818567032

    Entry #2

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  165. I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/detroitmommy/status/3818567032

    Entry #3

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  166. I learned that bamboo fabric has the ability to absorb moisture, 3-4 times that of cotton. Which I never knew.

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  167. I'd love bamboo towels, a duvet and socks!! Thanks for the chance to enter! This blanket looks heavenly.

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  168. Learned that bamboo socks can cure athlete's foot! (FTR: I don't HAVE athlete's foot, but thought that was a pretty cool fact! Hee!)

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  169. Follow you at Twitter!

    I'm pretty sure my email is on my Blogger profile, but just in case:

    psychmamma (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  170. JeansandTs@hotmail.com
    Pale pink toddler's Bamboo Baby Beanie Hat is something else I'd like to have.

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  171. I really want to get the organic bamboo crib sheets

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  172. I entered the Lotus bebe giveaway

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  173. I learned that bamboo in fabric has proven antimicrobial properties

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  174. Bamboo is naturally anti-microbial and anti-fungal. Cool!

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