Saturday, October 24, 2009

Fill Your Own Giveaway

This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered!
Like I said yesterday, the products that you use to eat with are just as important as the foods that you eat. If you or your child is eating off of a plastic plate or drinking from a cup that contains phthalates, BPA or other unsafe plastics- chances are the bad chemicals are going to leak into your food/beverage. BPA is turning up everywhere, from bottles to aluminum cans to receipts. I'm sure we will hear a lot more about BPA in the near future. I got really upset a couple of months ago when a company who swore their aluminum bottles were BPA free ended up containing small amounts. They have since changed their design to completely BPA free, but still... that's not the point. Things like this make other companies look bad who really are trying to make a difference. So if you are buying anything with aluminum, be careful of what the lining is made with. If it doesn't say BPA free, don't buy it... even then.. be weary.

A great alternative to aluminum bottles is stainless steel. They might cost a little bit more, but you are getting what you pay for. There is no lining needed for stainless steel, so there is no BPA. There is a great company called Fill Your Own that makes adorable 18-8 grade stainless steel bottles in sizes ranging from 350ml to 1000ml. The plastic caps are made out of
polypropylene, PP 5, which is a safe plastic. What I love about these bottles is that local Canadian artists designed the bottles! There are designs for adults and children. These bottles are a great step in getting rid of plastic bottles or for a safe cup to give your child.

I love the story of how Fill Your Own began. Annette's, the owner, husband said for his birthday present,
"I would like our household to be greener and not use disposable plastic water bottles. Can you find us some bottles that we can refill on our own?" A week later, Fill Your Own was born. Annette designed the bottles with her 4 year old daughter in mind. She made them spill proof, Eco-friendly, and safe.

We were sent 2 great bottles to review. We got the 350ml bottle Panda Play
and the 500ml Butterflies bottle. Ella has used them the most, though I have enjoyed the Butterflies bottle myself. Apparently, people aren't the only ones interested in these stylish bottles. Check out who else likes them:
Yes, he tried to steal her bottle! She was telling him, "noooooo... this is Ella's milk." I love the handle on the bottle, which is easy to slip on your child's wrist to carry around. We've had no leaking problems and they fit easily in Ella's hands. The only thing Ella does not like is when the bottle is too cold. But, I like that aspect since it keeps the liquid cold longer on warm days. I made the mistake of leaving the Panda Play cup in the car for 2 days that had milk in it. I was scared to open it to clean out the spoiled milk, but amazingly, it was fine. Of course not drinkable, but no chunks or bad smell.

Fill Your Own bottles come in 13 different styles with 4 different sizes. You can choose from 3 different caps, though the straw length varies. You can also purchase the caps separately.

The Discount: Fill Your Own would like to give you 15% off your Fill Your Own purchase at Raspberry Kids by entering FYO115 at the checkout. They will ship anywhere. :)

The Giveaway: Fill Your Own would like to give 1 lucky winner 2 Fill Your Own bottles of their choiceRules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST November 7, 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 and Canada

How to Enter: Go to Fill Your Own and tell me what you would pick if you won. 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 (1 extra entry total)

6. Become a fan of Fill Your Own on Facebook
7. Follow Fill Your Own on Twitter and Tweet your favorite design
8.
Grab my Eating Healthy Week Button and post on your blog or FB page
Mkokopelli


*New Disclaimer- I was sent 2 Fill Your Own bottles to review for free. This in no way changes how I feel about the company or products. These are my results, thoughts and opinions.

271 comments:

  1. I like the chic zip and the puppy power. amypugmire@live.com

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  2. fb fan. amy bolda pugmire.. amypugmire@live.com

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  3. follow your blog. amypugmire@live.com

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  4. follow u on twitter. 1amypugmire. amypugmire@live.com

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  5. email subscriber. amypugmire@live.com

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  6. fb fan of fill your own. amy bolda pugmire. amypugmire@live.com

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  7. I follow fill your own on twitter. 1amypugmire. amypugmire@live.com

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  8. tweeted. amypugmire@live.com
    http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/5135815705

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  9. I would choose 2 of the 500ml Pocket Personas
    500PP001- one for each of my sons.
    dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. I'm a follower with google friend connect
    dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. I like the Bamboo zen stainless steel bottle

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  12. I like the 500ml Butterflies and puppy power!

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  13. I'm a fan on facebook joyfulgirlnaturalsatgmaildotcom

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  14. I subscribe via email. joyfulgirlnaturalsatgmaildotcom

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  15. fan of fill your own on facebook as Shelly Henley joyfulgirlnaturalsatgmaildotcom

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  16. following fill your won on twitter as jgnp. joyfulgirlnaturalsatgmaildotcom

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  17. Entered your Just Tomatoes giveaway joyfulgirlnaturalsatgmaildotcom

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  18. tweeted this giveaway http://twitter.com/jgnp/status/5138792174

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  19. Have your Eating Healthy Week Button on my blog http://www.joyfulgirlnaturalsatgmaildotcom

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  20. I would get the 500 ML Personas (silver) and the 500 ML Puppy Power bottles.

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  21. I follow your blog.

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  22. I follow u on Twitter (naughtynad).

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  23. I suscribe by email.

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  24. I entered the Just Tomatoes, etc. giveaway.

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  25. I would LOVE to win the 500ml puppy power and pocket personas with the sport spout.

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  26. I'm a facebook fan of Mkokopelli.

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  27. I also entered your great Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum giveaway.

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  28. i'd get a zip chic and a zero footprint one

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  29. http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5140345346 tweet entry 1

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  30. http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5140345346 tweet entry 2

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  31. http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5140345346 tweet entry 3

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  32. got eating healthy button http://clarissaneiding.blogspot.com/

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  33. I love the Think Big and the Burrard Boating designs
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  34. Following your blog
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  35. I entered your ecopiggy giveaway
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  36. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/5142852693
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  37. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/5142852693
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  38. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/jsoldham/status/5142852693
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  39. I'd choose the Don't Be Koi one. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  40. email subscriber
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  41. I follow your blog.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  42. I have the eating healthy week button up on the right hand side of my blog.
    http://heckofabunch.blogspot.com
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  43. Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com I would want the puddle jumpers and the butterflies!

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  44. I follow Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

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  45. fb fan Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

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  46. twitter Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

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  47. email subscriber Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

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  48. I am entered in the happybaby! Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com

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  49. I would choose the 350ml Panda Play for my daughter and the 1000ml Bamboo Zen
    100BM001 for myself!

    dropcqueen@yahoo.com

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  50. I am a fan of Mkokopelli on FB, and I follow Mkokopelli on Twitter, and I Follow her blog

    dropcqueen@yahoo.com

    PS Love the pic of your daughter give the horse a drink!

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  51. I subscribe

    dropcqueen@yahoo.com

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  52. I am a a fan of Fill Your Own on Facebook

    dropcqueen@Yahoo.com

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  53. I Follow Fill Your Own on Twitter and tweeted my fave design http://twitter.com/dropcqueen/status/5147387638

    dropcqueen@yahoo.com

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  54. Follow on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/dropcqueen/status/5147452806

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    Entry 1

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  55. Follow on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/dropcqueen/status/5147452806

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  56. Follow on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/dropcqueen/status/5147452806

    dropcqueen@yahoo.com

    Entry 3

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  57. I left a comment on your In and Out post. Oh I am looking forward to seeing your Eco-friendly Holiday Gift Guide!

    dropcqueen@yahoo.com

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  58. I would pick the 500 ml Butterflies and the 1000 ml Bamboo Zen.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  59. I follow your blog.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  60. I subscribe to Mkokopelli.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  61. Entered your Alchemilla giveaway.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  62. I like the chic zip and the puppy power.

    jeanette huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  63. I chose this product
    LIQUID SENSE BERRY MIST, BLUEBERRY

    ingrediants are linked to cancer
    here are the ingrdiants
    Blueberry and Distilled Water.


    Jeanette huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  64. I entered this giveaway!

    just tomatoes etc giveaway.


    Jeanette Huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  65. I have your Eating Healthy Button posted on my blog.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  66. I'm a FB fan @gijeanie!

    Jeanette Huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  67. I signed up with their twitter

    @gijeanie
    jeanette huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  68. I signed up with their facebook
    jeanette huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  69. I like the Puddle Jumpers and the Panda Play bottles.

    kimberlysummer40@aol.com

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  70. I am a e-mail subscriber.

    kimberlysummer40@aol.com

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  71. 500ml Butterflies with twist top and carabiner and 750ml Chic Zip with twist top and carabiner.

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  72. I'd get the panda play and puddle jumper 350 mL bottles

    heather[dot]mcdougle[at]gmail[dot]com

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  73. I'm a follower

    heather[dot]mcdougle[at]gmail[dot]com

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  74. I'm a subscriber

    heather[dot]mcdougle[at]gmail[dot]com

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  75. I'm a fan of fill your own bottle on facebook

    heather[dot]mcdougle[at]gmail[dot]com

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  76. I would get the 750ml chic zip and the 500 ml butterflies
    reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

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  77. I follow blog.
    reneetaylor at sympatico dot ca

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  78. i would choose the bamboo zen and the butterflies
    thanks

    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  79. I would pick the chic zip and zero footprints
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  80. I follow you on Twitter username karryknisley
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  81. I subscribe to your blog via email
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  82. I tweeted # 1
    http://twitter.com/Karryknisley/status/5158692034
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  83. I tweeted # 2
    http://twitter.com/Karryknisley/status/5158692034
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  84. I tweeted # 3
    http://twitter.com/Karryknisley/status/5158692034
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  85. email subscriber!
    i love the puddle jump and don't be koi.
    amanda g-dayamanda@lycos.com

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  86. I would choose Bamboo Zen and Chic Zip

    josiefiorda@yahoo.ca

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  87. email subscriber

    josiefiorda@yahoo.ca

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  88. facebook fan of Fill Your Own

    josiefiorda@yahoo.ca

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  89. I like the 500ml butterflies and puppy power.

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  90. I'm a facebook fan of fill your own.

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  91. I like the Chic Zip (code: 750VS003) and Butterflies (code: 500CBT01)
    kkondek at gmail.com

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  92. Tweet! http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/5171750804
    kkondek at gmail.com

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  93. Entry #1...Support for Ella in the million baby crawl.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  94. Entry #2...Support for Ella in the million baby crawl.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  95. I would choose the 750ml Hanging out and the 500ml butterflies

    surfingmomsc(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  96. I am fan on FB, follow on twitter

    surfingmomsc(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  97. Subscribed by email
    surfingmomsc(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  98. Following Fillyourown on Twitter

    surfingmomsc(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  99. Entered AIR-O-SWISS giveaway

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  100. Fan of Fill Your OWn on FB under name Eleni P. Rodgers

    surfingmomsc(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  101. I would choose the 1000ml Bamboo Zen bottle.

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  102. I'd pick the 750ML bottles with the Don't Be Koi design and the Burrard Boating design.
    bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  103. I would pick the 1000ml Think Big bottle and the zip chic

    ktfereva22@aol.com

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  104. I entered the air-o swiss giveaway

    ktfereva22@aol.com

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  105. I like the Hanging Out one!! :-) me_cheerful(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  106. I'd choose the 500 ml Butterflies and the 750 ml Burrard Boating.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

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  107. I follow with Google Friend Connect.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

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  108. I subscribe by email.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

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  109. I entered the AOS giveaway.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

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  110. I love the puddle jumper one, so cute!

    hugsfrommandy@aol.com

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  111. I just started following you on email

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  112. I would get the Bamboo Zen and Think Big Bottles. JD

    SamneneD@aol.com

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  113. I would probably get a panda play and puppy power for my kids.
    cillymoo@gmail.com

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  114. I am a subscriber
    cillymoo@gmail.com

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  115. I follow on twitter as cillymoosh
    cillymoo@gmail.com

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  116. I entered the air o swiss giveaway
    cillymoo@gmail.com

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  117. I like the 1 liter bamboo zen bottle

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  118. email subscriber

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  119. I think I'd choose the 500-mL Pocket Persons.

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  120. I really like the Butterflies bottle, and i'd love to have it w/ the carabiner screw top. Thanks!

    thesweetestpetunia AT gmail DOT com

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  121. I would select two of the 1000ml Bamboo Zen bottles with straw caps.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  122. I am an e-mail subscriber.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  123. I also follow with Google Friends.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  124. i like butterflies and chic zip

    lysa.thornton@gmail.com

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  125. i entered Air o Swiss

    lysa.thornton@gmail.com

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  126. I would pick the 750ml Don't Be Koi and the 750ml Hanging Out, both with a twist top with carabiner.
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  127. I follow Mkokopelli on Twitter.
    username: Fionen
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  128. I subscribe through email.
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  129. I entered your Maxim Giveaway - comment #149.
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  130. I'm a fan of Fill Your Own on Facebook.
    ID: Fio Nen
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  131. Your Eating Healthy Week Button is on my sidebar.
    http://fionen.com
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  132. I follow Fill Your Own on Twitter and I tweeted about my favorite design.
    http://twitter.com/Fionen/status/5360389661
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  133. What pretty designs. I would choose the 750ml Burrard Boating and the 750ml Hanging Out. I would love these with the twist top with carabiner. I really love that you can choose your own cap too. Really wonderful items. Thanks so much.

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  134. I'd pick Bamboo Zen and Hanging Out, thanks.

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  135. I like the Hanging Out and the Bamboo Zen
    Thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  136. I am a fan on facebook
    Thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  137. I am a fan of fill your own on facebook
    Thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  138. I entered the just tomatoes giveaway
    Thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  139. I entered the go green giveaway
    thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  140. I entered the eco me giveaway
    Thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  141. I'd choose the Panda Play bottle for my God-nephew and the Butterflies for my God-daughter.

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  142. I entered the Go Green Items giveaway.

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  143. I'd get:
    500ml Pocket Personas
    750ml Don't Be Koi

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  144. I tweated :)

    http://twitter.com/ktfereva22/status/5414031234

    ktfereva22@aol.com

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  145. Entered the Natural luxe giveaway

    ktfereva22@aol.com

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  146. Entered the Bamboosa giveaway

    ktfereva22@aol.com

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  147. I would pick the 1000ml Bamboo Zen


    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/


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  148. I follow fillyourown on twitter as Prairiebelle


    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/


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  149. tweeted

    http://twitter.com/Prairiebelle/status/5418980567

    Canadian Contests, Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Games and Chat - join us at http://forum.coolcanucks.ca/


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  150. I like the 500ml Pocket Personas (green) and the 500ml Pocket Personas. Thanks!

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  151. Puppy power and Bamboo Zen
    zachsgran1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  152. I would like to have the Panda Play (350ml) and also the Don't be Koi (750ml)

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

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  153. I follow you on Twitter. (ShawnaMichelle2)

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

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  154. Tweeted Entry 1
    http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/5443906450

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

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  155. Tweeted Entry 2
    http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/5443906450

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

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  156. Tweeted Entry 3
    http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/5443906450

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

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  157. I subscribe via email.

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

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  158. I Became a fan of Fill Your Own on Facebook. (Shawna O'Brien)

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

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  159. I entered the Fabikins Giveaway.

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

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  160. I entered the PlanToys giveaway.

    ShawnaMichelle@ymail.com

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  161. I like the Don't Be Koi and Hanging Out designs.

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  162. I would get the Panda Play and the Chic Zip.

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  163. These are great. I like the chic zip bottle.

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  164. I'd pick the 350ml Panda Play and the 750ml Don't be Koi.

    Melendrez@mail.com

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  165. I follow Mkokopelli on Twitter (BustedupDaddy)

    Melendrez@mail.com

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  166. I subscribe to your blog via email.

    Melendrez@mail.com

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  167. I entered the PlanToys giveaway.

    Melendrez@mail.com

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  168. I entered the Fabikins Giveaway.

    Melendrez@mail.com

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