Wednesday, September 2, 2009

The Softest Eco-friendly Blanket Week #3- Dream Sacks

This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered!!
Dream Sacks is an amazing "green" company that I'm in love with! OK, I say that a lot. But, I'm being honest! I'm a shopaholic and love finding amazing companies. I am very picky when I choose who to contact for reviews and do a lot of research before contacting them. I want to give you my 100% honest opinion and I'd hate to write a bad review!

The first thing that caught my eye when reading about Dream Sacks was their "babies in the workplace" program. They allow their new mother workers to bring their infants to work with them until they are 6 months old!! I wonder if I would have gone back to work if that would have been the case?? The next thing that caught my eye was that Dream Sacks uses solar panels for some of their energy needs; they drive an electric truck for their local driving; they use 100% recycled boxes; all of their packaging bags are compostable; and they purchase Carbon Offsets to compensate for the emissions from the transportation of shipments. Talk about a "green" company!!

Dream Sacks also is oeko-tex certified, which means there are no harmful substances in their textiles. They also use low-impact dying. The owners went to the manufacturing dying plant to see what went into the process and a worker explained to them that there were micro-organisms in the ponds that consume the effluent as the water is transferred from pond to pond. By the time they reached the last pond, the water was clean and ready to be used again.

Dream Sacks carries bedding, bath towels, accessories and fabulous clothing for men, women and babies. All of their fabrics are made of either silk, bamboo, cashmere or soy. I will be back in a few weeks with a review of their clothing, but until then... check them out!

Ella got her Dream Sacks Knit Baby Blanket and it instantly became her favorite flunky to carry around. It is a very light Viscose from Bamboo blanket. I wasn't sure how it would be able to keep her warm until I snuggled under it and decided I needed one in a adult size! (Please make an adult size!!) It feels like a silky stretchy sheet, but is perfect in all ways. Ella has been taking it everywhere with her and it's great for car rides. Her old flunky was too big to take anywhere and when nap time came when we were out, she wasn't a happy baby. But this fits nicely in my purse and does the trick.
The Knit Baby Blanket is 36"X36" and comes in 6 fun colors.Ella got the pomegranate with pool trim and I really like the vividness of the colors. Yes, they match her Princess night gown which has been a huge plus. I will touch on her princess obsession in another post coming soon.

The Giveaway: One Lucky reader will win a Knit Baby Blanket from Dream Sacks!

Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST September 18, 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 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)
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 Dream Sacks on Facebook or Twitter
7. Tell me something you learned on the Dream Sacks Blog
8. Grab Mkokopelli's The Softest Eco-friendly Blanket Week Button and post on your blog or FB page and leave the link



198 comments:

  1. I love the Baby Gift Set in soft pink!
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  2. I follow you on twitter as luv_to_save
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  6. I have your Softest Eco-friendly Blanket Week Button at http://luvtojoingiveaways.blogspot.com/
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  7. I follow Dream Sacks on twitter as luv_to_save
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  8. I learned that their bamboo fiber clothing has naturally occurring UPF of 50 and above and that is a top rating! And there are no chemicals added to make them sun protective!

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  9. I like the baby striped short sleeve tee

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  10. I have the softest blanket button

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  11. the Ombré Hand Painted Pashbu looks nice
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  12. fb, twitter, and follower
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  17. follow dreamsack on fb & twitter

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  18. entered Green Earth Bamboo Giveaway
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  19. entered plasmart
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  20. entered The Softest Eco-friendly Blanket Week #2- speesees organic cotton giveaway
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  21. I love the Airline Comfort Set.

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  22. Tweeted 1 ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/3729020493

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  23. Tweeted 2 ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/3729020493

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  24. Tweeted 3 ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/3729020493

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  25. I entered your Little Green Books giveaway.

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  26. I follow Dream Sacks on Twitter.

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  27. I learned that DreamSacks / BambooDreams are now members of Green America - dedicated to a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

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  28. My favorite is the Long Georgette Silk Geisha Print Robe. Thanks.
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  29. email subscriber
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  30. I follow your blog.
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  31. I love the pool w/ lilypad trim baby gift set!

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  32. I follow!

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  33. I subscribe!

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  34. I love the striped short sleeved tee.

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  35. I am a fan on facebook of Mkopelli.

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  36. DreamSacks are members of Green America.

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  37. The baby outfit gift set would be an awesome shower gift for my SIL! I am so EXCITED -- today we find out if they're having a boy or a girl!!

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


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  39. I Subscribe to your blog by email

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  40. I tweeted which feeds to facebook

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  42. I tweeted which feeds to facebook

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  43. I would love their Bamboo Dreams Sheet set! They look so amazing!!!

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  44. i like the long tank shirt for expecting moms.it looks so comfy i want one now!

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  45. I would love a couple of the crib sheets for my 1st great grandchild that we just found out we are getting.
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  46. I subscribe via email.
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  47. I was blown away to discover that Dream Sacks bamboo clothing has a UPF 50 rating. You can't get any better than that.
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  48. I am entered in your Slumber Sounds CD giveaway.
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  49. Extra entry for MY THOUGHTS.
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  50. I like the bamboo scarf

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  51. Subscriber
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  52. I entered the Yoga Accessories giveaway

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  53. I would love their baby gift set. (In pink)

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  54. I subscribe via email.



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  55. I learned Bamboo is organic and there are no chemicals added for sun protection.

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  56. I entered the Speesees Giveaway.

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  57. I love the Maya Kimono Sleeve Tunic (women's dress) in storm blue... must buy it...

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  58. I entered the Speesees Giveaway!

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  59. entered the Lotus Bebe Luxury Blanket giveaway
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  60. entered
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  61. I didn't know they made clothes! I love the Grace Gathered Dress, thanks!
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  62. Entered the Lotus Bebe giveaway.
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  63. Subscriber.
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  64. My favorite item is the cerise robe :)
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  65. Outfit & Gift Set is the coolest thing! How could a baby survive without it.

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  66. I like the 3/4 Sleeve Twist Top.

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  67. Mkokopelli Facebook Fan - Janet Fri

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  68. I follow Mkokopelli on Twitter - Janetfaye

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  69. Email subscribed.

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  70. I follow DreamSacks on Twitter - Janetfaye

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  71. I learned Stayed tuned to TTG for back to school events in the Bay Area, New York and Los Angeles. Join Teens Turning Green and go green this semester.

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  72. I have soft blanket week button:
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  73. 1. Blogged:
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  74. 2. Blogged:
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  75. 3. Blogged:
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  76. I like the outfit giftset in lily pad and chocolate. Thanks for the chance.

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  77. I love the baby gift set in natural (undyed)!

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  78. I love the BambooDreams Sheet Sets

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  79. i also entered the speecees giveaway

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  80. I would love to have their bath sheets

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  81. I entered your Lotus Bebe giveaway

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  82. I like the Ombré Hand Painted Pashbu™

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  83. Outfit & Gift Set is super cute
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  84. The Bamboo Dreams set is cool! Thanks for the chance.
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  85. I am in love with the Maya Kimono Sleeve Tunic!!! I have to have this. my email address is andrea.renee13@gmail.com

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  86. Outfit & Gift Set in pomegranate with pool trim. so adorable!
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  87. following you on twitter.
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  88. fan of you on facebook!
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  89. following dreamsacks on twitter.
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  90. tweeted about giveaway!!
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  91. I like the silk pocket pillowcase. Thank you.

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  92. The Dupioni Silk Reversible Jacket looks so lush and great, and it's on sale. :)

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  93. Fav is the Soybean/Cotton Robe
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  94. I follow your blog
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  95. I subscribe via email
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  96. my favorite is the Cleo Gown in green tea. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com

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  97. I like the striped short sleeved tee.

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  98. I like the BabyDreams Accessories & Sets - Lemongrass with Nectar trim

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  99. FB fan: ktanjatk

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  100. Posted on FB: ktanjatk tk

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  101. tweeted:
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  102. I entered the speesees giveaway

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  103. I follow Dream Sacks on twitter: ktanjatk tk

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  104. I learned about the Teens Turning Green initiatives.

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  105. I like the soybean/cotton bath robe

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  106. I entered the speesees contest

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  107. I Like the Long Sleeve Baby Tee!

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  108. Oooh, I'd love a pair of the Silk & Cashmere Pants!

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  109. I follow on twitter (@thxmailcarrier).

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  110. I entered your Speesees giveaway.

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  111. I follow Dream Sacks on twitter (@thxmailcarrier).

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  112. I learned that Dream Sacks donated some items to Teens Turning Green: The Project Green Dorm Shop, a brick and mortar display room. What a good cause!

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  113. I have The Softest Eco-friendly Blanket Week Button.
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  114. Tweet! #1
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  115. Tweet! #2
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  116. Tweet! #3
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  117. love the bamboo towels so amazingly nice!

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  118. I liked the crib sheet that coordinates with the baby blanket.

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  119. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/qwills2cats/status/4068268722

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  120. Follow Dream Sacks on twitter: qwills2cats

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  121. I learned that they have an electric truck to help the enviornment.

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  122. My favorite item is the Clara Circle Tunic Pajama Set. It looks so comfortable!

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  123. The Henley Nightshgirt.
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  124. Following Dream Sacks on Twitter, id- checkkers

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  125. Dream Sacks bamboo clothing has a UPF 50 rating. Great!
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  126. I love that they have a variety of items- From mom to baby to travel. I really liked the outfit and gift set. I am a newly expecting (1st) mom, and ALL of the baby clothes are SO cute!

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  127. I am a fan on FB! Nichole Settles

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  128. Id love to have the Cleo Gown in black. :)

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  129. I love the Dupioni Silk Reversible Jacket! Thanks!!

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  130. I like the hooded tunic in lichen

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  131. Fan on facebook

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  132. email subscriber

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  133. following dreamsacks

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  134. i like the 3/4 Sleeve Full Length Nightgown

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  135. I have been thinking about ordering the Cleo Pajama Set for months! They look so comfortable!

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  136. I sent a tweet; http://twitter.com/HSlater351/status/4087269058

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  137. I am a fan of Dream Sacks on facebook!

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  138. I didn't realize they had a blog. Thank you for the link! I read about the healing qualities of bamboo! I read that it is used for treatment of chronic ailments, including diabetes.

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  139. I love the Mandarain pajama set for women!

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  140. I think the baby pants in black are really cute. They look so comfy and I love that they're natural.

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  141. Tweet http://twitter.com/Lstixrud/status/4090086021
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  142. Tweet http://twitter.com/Lstixrud/status/4090086021
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  143. Tweet http://twitter.com/Lstixrud/status/4090086021
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  144. I'm a fan of dreamsacks on facebook

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  145. I learned that bamboo is considered to have healing properties and Chinese herbalists prescribe it for help in different ailments.

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  146. I love the Newborn Outfit and Gift set in Lilypad w/chocolate trim!
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  147. I'm following you on Twitter user lisalmg. Thanks!
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  148. I'm an email subscriber too!
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  149. I Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/4092173727
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  150. I Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/4092173727
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  151. I Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/4092173727
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  152. I'm following Dream Sacks on Twitter user lisalmg.
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  153. The baby short sleeve tee is really cute.

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  154. Twitter entry 1
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  155. Twitter entry 2
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  156. Twitter entry 3
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  157. I learned that bamboo shavings can be used to treat epilepsy! I think that's so interesting.

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  158. Love the Fig Pashbu!
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  159. These are such nice blankets. The other thing they have that I really like is the baby striped long sleeve tee.

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  160. I posted on twitter http://twitter.com/Gstixy/status/4094814913

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  161. I posted on twitter http://twitter.com/Gstixy/status/4094814913

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  162. I posted on twitter http://twitter.com/Gstixy/status/4094814913

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  163. I read their article and it said that bamboo leaf formulas have been used to treat diabetes.

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  164. I would love to own a Long Georgette Silk Geisha Print Robe !

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  165. I follow you on blogger!

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  166. Facebook Fan of yours!

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  167. I subscribe to you too!

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  168. Facebook Fan of Dream Sacks!

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  169. The crib sheets are really nice.

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