Thursday, September 24, 2009

DreamSacks Giveaway

This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered!

First, I want to say thank you for all of the comments left last night! It's been a long journey to lose weight, but I feel great. Before I had Ella I weighed 164. I only gained 28 pounds with her, which I lost in 2 weeks. But I still had some weight to get off. In the past year I've lost 36 pounds. The only thing I've done differently is eat organic non-processed foods and cut my portion sizes. I will get into that next month with my Eating Healthy Week. The only downside to losing weight is needing new clothes. And when you are a stay at home mom with no income, it's hard to go shopping! Luckily, DreamSacks sent me the gorgeous Athena Tunic for my Fall photoshoot and it's the first time in 9 years that I've fit into a size small!

DreamSacks is one of my new favorite stores. You can read more about their amazing "Green" company in a previous post by clicking here.
DreamSacks carries Eco-friendly bedding, clothes for the whole family, accessories, bath products and more! A lot of their products are made from viscose from bamboo fibers, which is my top new find. You'll also find fabrics like silk, soybean, cashmere and organic cotton. I got to try 2 of the DreamSacks baby blankets for my blanket week and I seriously loved them both. I even begged for a larger size of the Knit Baby Blanket to be made for adults since it was so silky and light weight. Little did I know was that their clothing would feel exactly like the blanket!

Like I said in a previous post, it was 85 degrees when we did our photoshoot. If you've ever been to NC then you know how our humidity is... not pleasant and sticky. After running around for 3 hours uptown, I expected to sweat and get yucky. But, not one drop! Rolling my sleeves up a tiny bit made it totally comfortable. If I had been in any other fabric, I would have been miserable.
The last picture was the end of the shoot. As you can see- no sweat marks. And that's after jumping around in puddles and chasing a 2 year old around. Viscose from bamboo really lives up to the hype. I was also provided a scarf and loved to be wrapped in the silky fabric. I have major texture issues and can't stand scratchy materials, so trying out clothes without touching them has been really hard for me. DreamSacks has really passed the test and I can't wait to order more.

Not only are DreamSacks clothes Eco-friendly, soft and durable, they have amazing styles in beautiful earthy tones. They carry tops, pants and dresses that are professional or to just lounge around the house in. Mixing comfort with style should be important to any woman. And just because you've become a parent doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your sense of fashion! The Tunic dress I wore wasn't constricting and wearing the leggings underneath made it possible for me to play around without worrying about revealing anything.

The Giveaway: DreamSacks would like to offer 1 lucky reader a Athena Tunic in their choice of color!
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST October 9, 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 Dream Sacks and tell me your favorite clothing item. 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) You must verify and be active at the time of the giveaway- those who are unverified will become disqualified
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. Follow DreamSacks on Facebook or Twitter

7. Tell me something you learned on the DreamSacks Blog
8. Grab Mkokopelli's Fall Week button and post on your blog or FB page
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262 comments:

  1. I love the "short" skirt and the guachos.
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  8. I entered the zulugrass giveaway
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  9. i really like the Short Tank Gown

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  10. i tweeted

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  11. I've been eyeing the Grace gathered dress for a couple of days now. Their clothes looked so comfy and now I know they really are, thanks to your review. You look great, btw!
    (I still need to lose 30 lbs of pregnancy weight...)

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  12. I follow you on Twitter (naughtynad).

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  13. I follow dreamsacks on Twitter.

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  14. I'm a suscriber.

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  15. I entered the Colorful Childhood Store Giveaway.

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  16. On the Dreamsacks blog, I learned that bamboo has thermodynamic properties and is great for layering up or down, instead of changing the house thermostat.

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  17. I love the Clara Circle Tunic Pajama Set
    (in pink or black hmmm..) Thanks for the giveaway.
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  18. I follow your blog. Thanks!
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  19. I subscribe to your blog by email. Thanks!
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  20. I learned that bamboo's medicinal properties have been used in Chinese Medicine for over 3,000 years.
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  21. I follow you on Twitter. Thanks!
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  22. I am a Fan on Facebook. Thanks!
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  23. I really really like the Women's Wrap on the Dreamsack site. It looks elegant.
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  24. I'm an email subscriber.
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  25. I tweeted your giveaway. Thanks!
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  26. I posted a link to your giveaway on my Facebook page. Thanks!
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  27. I entered the Zulugrass giveaway.
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  28. I entered your Colorful Childhood Store Eco-friendly Toy House Giveaway. Thanks!
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  29. I entered your Any Sign $25 and Under from the Olive Barn Giveaway. Thanks!
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  30. I entered your Emerson Creek Coffee/Tea Mug of choice Giveaway. Thanks!
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  31. I entered your Zulugrass Bracelets and Strands Giveaway. Thanks!
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  32. I entered your Rudbeckia Custom Hat Giveaway. Thanks!
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  33. I like the Soybean/Cotton Robe. It looks so comfy.

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  34. I entered the eco handbags giveaway.

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  35. entered zulugrass giveaway

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  36. Email subscriber

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  37. I love the Maya Kimono Sleeve tunic

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  38. I LOVE LOVE the Dupioni Silk Reversible Jacket - it's gorgeous. I also love the Jacquard Silk Yin Yang Jacket.

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  39. I'm a friend on FB

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  40. I entered Eco Handbags Giveaway

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  41. I learned that DreamSacks mission statement is: To provide wonderfully nurturing natural products while consciously caring for people and our environment.

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  42. I like the 3/4 sleeve twist top.
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  43. I learned that they provide wonderfully nurturing natural products while consciously caring for people and our environment.
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  44. I am loving the Maya Kimono Sleeve Tunic! Gorgeous!
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  48. I entered the zulusport bracelet giveaway!
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  49. the Kimono sleeve tunic looks nice

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  50. ooo, I LOVE silk so the the Charmeuse Women's Pajama Set is for me!!

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  51. tweeted here
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  52. I entered the Zulugrass giveaway too

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  53. I like the Hooded Pullover...cute and comfy!

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  54. I love the Grace Gathered Dress.

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  55. I subscribe via email.

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  56. I entered the Eco Handbag Giveaway.

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  57. I learned that bamboo has thermodynamic properties and it's a great layering piece.

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  58. **Daily Tweet**
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  59. I love the Cleo gown in black, thanks!

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  60. I like the Journey Long Pants
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  61. fan of Mkokopelli on FB
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  62. Entered Emerson Creek Coffee/Tea Mug of choice
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  63. I did not know they had Bamboo Towels
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  64. Tweeted 1 ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/4407233793

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  65. Tweeted 2 ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/4407233793

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  66. Tweeted 3 ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/4407233793

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  67. I entered your OrganiLuxe Giveaway giveaway.

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  68. I learned that Bamboo is truly a magnificent grassy plant that stems from hundreds of years of self-sustainable growth.

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  69. i like the long skirt. A great basic wardrobe must

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  70. tweeted http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/4410332188 entry 1

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  71. tweeted http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/4410332188 entry 2

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  73. i learned all about the medicinal value of bamboo and how it can even help things like epilepsy

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  74. got your fall button http://clarissaneiding.blogspot.com/

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  75. I really like the Journey Long Pants in chocolate.
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  76. email subscriber
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  77. I follow your blog.
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  78. **Daily Tweet**
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  79. I entered your Eco-Handbags Celia Bag Giveaway. Thanks!
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  80. I love the Circle Top in Smoke!
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  81. following on twitter @jsoldham

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  85. following Dreamsacks on twitter @jsoldham
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  86. I learned that medicine made from Bamboo is made from the shaved young shoots, the resin (both fluid and dried) and the leaves.

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  87. Found your giveaway through Prizey!

    I like the Cleo Gown.

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  88. I like the Sophie Short Wrap.

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  89. I love the Clara Circle Tunic in black or storm blue! Thanks for the chance!

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  90. I love the Hooded Pullover - in Glacier or Wisteria...........you look fabulous, by the way!

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  91. My favorite is the Clara Circle Tunic! Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

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  92. I learned that DreamSacks mission statement is: To provide wonderfully nurturing natural products while consciously caring for people and our environment. Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

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  93. I follow you on twitter Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail,.com

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  94. I am subscribed to your blog Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

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  95. I am a fan on facebook Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

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  96. I like the Clara Circle Tunic Pajama Set.

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  97. kathemc(at)gmail(dot)comSeptember 29, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    I love the Athena Tunic in black, and the Cosy Leggings in, well, black. :)

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  98. kathemc(at)gmail(dot)comSeptember 29, 2009 at 1:47 AM

    Their blog has a great article about the healing properties of the medicine derived from the bamboo plant. Its medicine is made from the shaved young shoots, the resin (both fluid and dried) and the leaves–all with slightly differing applications.

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  99. kathemc(at)gmail(dot)comSeptember 29, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    I also entered the Eco-Handbag giveaway.

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  100. I love the woven blanket that I got one for myself and I without a doubt love the Cozy Cropped Pants

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  101. LOVE the hooded pullover! What nice textures all their clothing has, you can even tell by viewing the items online- the quality speaks.

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  102. I love the Maya Kimono Sleeve Tunic in Storm Blue.

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  103. I subscribe to your blog by email.

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  104. I entered the OrganiLuxe Giveaway.

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  105. I learned that Bamboo has healing properties (in the correct formulation) - against diabetes, stomach upset, and even epilepsy!

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  106. **Daily Tweet**
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  107. i like the maya kimono sleeve tunic!

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  108. **Daily Tweet**
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  109. great site! i love the Grace Gathered Dress!

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  110. I really like the 3/4 Sleeve Top. Thanks.

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  111. i learned that there are compostable trash bags! did not know this, but there is a link on the blog:

    "Use compostable trash bags in your home. I recently found Natural Value bags that were less expensive than plain plastic- and they work really well."

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  112. I love the3/4 Sleeve Twist Top
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  113. FB Fan
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  114. Entered Zulugrass Giveaway
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  115. Loved the article on "The Best Kept Secret of Bamboo. Brought to you by Green Earth Bamboo"
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  116. **Daily Tweet**
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  117. I like the circle top.

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  118. **Daily Tweet**
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  119. **Daily Tweet**
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  120. I like the 3/4 Sleeve Top.
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  121. Became a fan on facebook-
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  122. Following DreamSacks on twitter
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  123. Hooded pullover!

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  124. My favorite item is the Cerise Robe
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  125. I'm a follower
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  126. i like the 3/4 Sleeve Twist Top

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  127. from their blog, i learned that clothing dried on a clothesline or drying rack will look better and last longer

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  128. facebook entry Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

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  129. Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com facebook entry

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  130. Silk & Cashmere Pants con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  131. I love the circle top in Wisteria.
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  132. I follow mkokopelli on twitter (username gunzie73)
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  133. I'm an email subscriber: ann dot guns at mac dot com

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  134. I entered the Zulugrass giveaway.
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  135. I follow Dreamsacks on twitter (username gunzie73)
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  136. **Daily Tweet**
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  137. I like the Cleo Pajama Set. Thanks!
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  138. Great stuff! I like the Circle Top, it's really cute.

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  139. I follow on Twitter, too (@thxmailcarrier).

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  140. I follow DreamSacks on Twitter.

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  141. I entered your Leg Huggers giveaway.

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  142. I have your Fall Week button up!

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  143. I learned that conventional alternatives to bamboo, organic cotton or hemp clothing and bedding have an absurd amount of pesticides and chemicals in them.

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  144. Tweet! #1
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  145. Tweet! #2
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  146. Tweet! #3
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  147. I love the 3/4 Sleeve Full Length Nightgown! For a clothing item I like the Isis Maxi Dress. Thanks for the giveaway!
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  148. Henley Long Sleeve Shirt

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  149. email

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  150. I really love the Grace Gathered Dress the most.
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  151. I am a fan of Mkokopelli on Facebook
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  152. I follow Mkokopelli on Twitter
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  153. I subscribe via E-mail (verified/confirmed)
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  154. I Tweeted this giveaway 1
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  155. I Tweeted this giveaway 2
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  156. I Tweeted this giveaway 3
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  157. I posted this giveaway on my Facebook page 1
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  158. I posted this giveaway on my Facebook page 2
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  159. I posted this giveaway on my Facebook page 3
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  160. I entered the Greenbees Estephania Sandals giveaway
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  161. I am a fan of DreamSacks/BambooDreams on Facebook
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  162. I follow DreamSacks on Twitter
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  163. On the DreamSacks blog, I learned that their bamboo fiber clothing has "naturally occurring UPF of 50". Which is good to hear, as I am very pale and burn at the drop of a hat.
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  164. I like the Isis Maxi Dress
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  165. I like the Dream Naturally Short sleeve, rounded neck, falls above the knees sleepshirt.
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  166. My favorite is the 3/4 Sleeve Twist Top.

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  167. I subscribe to your blog by email.

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  168. I tweeted:
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  169. I tweeted:
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  170. I tweeted:
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  171. I entered your Leg Huggers giveaway.

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  172. I follow @DreamSacks on Twitter.

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