Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Celebrating Mom #3: Shabby Apple Fashionable Dresses {Giveaway}

Shabby Apple logo{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Tasha!}

I know that I'm not the only mom out there that could use some closet organization for Mother's Day. What is it about clothing that makes it so difficult to just get rid of something? Even if it hasn't seen the light of day in months (if not years) and my husband is complaining that it is long out of style... it's still hard.

I feel like I have clothes that are for specific seasons and occasions and seldom are pulled out, but does that mean that I don't need them? I mean, what if I get rid of that skirt and then it just so happens that I need that particular one? Because, for me, wearing something other than sweats or jeans and a t-shirt just isn't a simple thing.

After having two children, my body isn't the same as it was back when I could pull any dress off of the rack and like the way that it looked. Now, even if I happen to find one that is my style and taste, there is a good chance it would need a cardigan to go over it or a tank top to go underneath it... and then what were the chances that it would be right for more than one type of event?

Thankfully, that's where Shabby Apple and their gorgeous collection of simple yet extremely stylish and versatile clothing steps in.

dress fashionFrom classic black dresses to sassy and flirty styles to a sophisticated look to refine your wardrobe, Shabby Apple makes getting fashionably dressed simple. Instead of requiring layers underneath or on top of your dress to complete the look or make you feel more comfortable and covered, the only thing you have to add to a Shabby Dress is a pair of shoes... and accessories, if that's your thing.

With the entire Shabby Apple website broken into clear categories to help you navigate from the women's dresses to the maternity dresses with ease, it's easy to fall in love with so many of the stylish options available. For instance, I think the Sierra Nevada dress is beautiful and classic while also being modern and unique.

The simple, slim shape and teal color are given that little extra something with the addition of the sweet petals along the upper bodice. This dress could easily be worn for a casual day outdoors with flats (or cowboy boots, like this model prefers) or it could be jazzed up with heels for a special occasion.

Or, for a look that really embraces the long-awaited spring, I think the Sheep Meadow dress would be a really fun addition to warm weather days.

The combination of the Kelly green and white stripes and the full circle skirt are really cute and the overall flowing silhouette is quite flattering. Show up at a summer party in this trendy dress and I'm sure you'd receive loads of comments and compliments!

When it comes to turning heads in a dress, however, nothing beats an adorable little girl. There's something magical that happens when they twirl and turn and you can just see the sparkle... Little Sister B calls most any dress a "Princess Dress," and it melts my heart every time. I can only imagine how much she (and I) would adore so many of the gorgeous girls' dresses from Shabby Apple!

With many different styles of dresses available, Shabby Apple is one site that has clothing that can be dressed up or down for a wide array of occasions that will leave the wearer feeling confident and beautiful. Whether you prefer classic or trendy, you know that you'll end up with something stylish and flattering that you'll love to put on.

Prices at Shabby Apple are on the higher end (the women's dresses above sell for $92 and $88, respectively), but you get what you pay for with their top notch quality and unique fashion. Or, if you're looking for a deal, there are also some nice finds in the Under $50 or Sale sections that will have you looking great for less.

Even better, enter the coupon code thanksmailcarrier10off and receive a 10% discount on all of your Shabby Apple favorites! And, thanks to their generosity, one person will be able to surprise their mom or beautify their own wardrobe this Mother's Day, because...

One lucky person will win their choice of the Azure Coast, North Shore or L'ete dress from Shabby Apple!

Shabby Apple giveawayTo enter to win: Visit Shabby Apple and tell me another of their stylish items that you would like to own.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry if you head over to A Mom's Balancing Act and enter to win a stylish dress from Shabby Apple over there as well (there are three different prize options)!
1 Extra Entry (per method) if you sign up for the Shabby Apple mailing list, follow them on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook.
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the Celebrating Mom giveaways (Celebrating Mom giveaways ONLY) running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

Celebrating Mom 3: WIN your choice of stylish Shabby Apple dress (ARV $88)! #thxmailcarrier http://bit.ly/icvpSY #giveaway #win

2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email or become a fan on Facebook.
3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if you have our Celebrating Mom button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to this post. Please leave an address where it can be found.

Giveaway will end on May 6th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to Shabby Apple for providing the giveaway dress for one lucky winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

907 comments:

  1. I love the Beauty Mark and I'd love to get the l'Ete
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  2. Follow you on Twitter & Tweet
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  3. Blog Follower via GFC #1
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  6. Like Thanks Mail Carrier on FB #2
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  7. I would LOVE to get the l'Ete :)

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  8. I'd love to have the Amalfi swimsuit!

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  9. entered at a Mom's Balancing Act, too!

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  10. I'd love to have the 16 Candles dress

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  11. follow shabby apple on twitter. luvmy2ms

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  12. fan of shabby apple on facebook. danielle mini donohue

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  13. signed up for shabby apple's mailing list

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  14. entered the massage chair giveaway

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  15. http://twitter.com/#!/luvmy2ms/status/58178958818156545

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  16. subscribe by email to Mail carrier

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  18. Fan of Mail carrier on facebook. danielle mini donohue

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  19. Entered at A Mom's Balancing Act

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  20. Follow Shabby Apple on Twitter
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  21. Follow Shabby Apple on FB

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  22. Entered your Celebrating Mom #1 giveaway

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  23. Entered your Celebrating Mom #2 giveaway

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  24. Follow you on Twitter and tweeted
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  25. Follow you via GFC #1

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  26. Follow you via GFC #2

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  27. Your fan on FB #1
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  28. Your fan on FB #2
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  29. I like Moon River

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  30. I entered to win over at A Mom's Balancing Act

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  31. I like Shabby Apple on facebook as Christine Hellewell Jensen

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  32. I follow Shabby Apple on twitter as @stickyprints

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  33. GFC follower #1

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  35. i love love love the north shore. i also like the da vinci

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  36. i entered the giveaway at a mom's balancing act

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  37. i follow shabby apple on twitter @stigay

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  38. i like shabby apple on facebook

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  39. I like the Shakespeare Garden dress. Alison F alijdjam@aol.com

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  40. The Lampone swimsuit is nice. email subscriber walk9@att.net

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  41. Oh what a fun, fun giveaway! I always love the gumballs dress. Thanks for the fun chance.

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  42. I think the fifth ave dress is a lot of fun.
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  43. I follow Shabby Apple on facebook.
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  44. I entered at Mom's Balancing act, too. Thanks again.

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  45. I entered at A Mom's Balancing Act.

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  46. I like the Avery Clear Earrings

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  47. Just thought you might want to know - if you enter the coupon code it says it has expired. Any idea why?

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  48. I LOVELOVELOVE Shabby Apple!! I love their Gondola dress, but the L'ete dress is fab too.

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  49. I've entered the Shabby Apple givaway on A Mom's Balancing Act.

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  50. I am subscribed to Shappy Apple's mailing list

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  51. I am a follower of Shabby Apple on Twitter

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  52. I am a fan of Shabby Apple on FB

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  53. I follow you on Twitter & tweeted:
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  54. I follow your blog via GFC

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  55. I follow your blog via GFC

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  56. I subscribe to your RSS feed 1

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  57. I subscribe to your RSS feed 2

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  58. I subscribed to your Thanks,Mail Carrier by email 1

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  59. I subscribed to your Thanks,Mail Carrier by email 2

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  60. I entered the Wind & Weather massage chair giveaway.

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  61. Am a fan on FB 1

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  62. Am a fan on FB 2
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  63. Cleopatra is so stunning. Love that dress.

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  64. Love shabby apple! love bacciami and frida k. dresses!
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  65. following on gfc now!
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  66. following on gfc now!
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  67. I would love to have the greta bag!

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  68. I follow shabby apple on twitter

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  69. I follow you on twitter and I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/kortniejo/status/58243162690437120

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  70. I follow you with gfc #1

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  71. I follow you with gfc #2

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  72. subscribed to emails
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  73. The bon voyage is adorable.

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  74. I subscribe to your email #1

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  75. I subscribe to your email #2

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  76. subscribed to emails
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  77. I am your facebook fan #1

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  78. I am your facebook fan #2

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  79. entered the giveaway at mom's balancing act!
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  80. I entered on Mom's Balancing Act too

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  81. I love Shabby Apple I would love to own their Madison Ave dress

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  82. I entered the giveaway from A Mom's Balancing Act

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  83. I Like Shabby Apple on FB

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  84. I love the Pina Colada dress. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  85. I signed up for the Shabby Apple mailing list

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  86. I entered at A Mom's Balancing Act too. Thanks!

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  87. I subscribe via Google reader.

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  88. I like Shabby Apple on facebook.

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  89. I follow you with GFC

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  90. I am your fan on FB

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  91. I love the Primavera dress!

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  92. I'm already signed up for the Shabby Apple mailing list!

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  93. I already like Shabby Apple on FB (Lui Bright)!

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  94. I follow you via GFC!

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  95. I subscribe via my yahoo reader!

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  96. I subscribe via email!

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  97. I like you on FB (Lui Bright)!

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  98. I entered the giveaway at A Mom's Balancing Act!

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  99. I like the PENELOPE AND ODYSSEUS dress.
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  100. I signed up for the Shabby Apple mailing list.
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  101. I follow Shabby Apple on Twitter
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  102. I "Like" Shabby Apple on Facebook
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  103. I entered the CSN Stores giveaway.
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  104. I follow you on Twitter
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  105. entered on moms balancing act

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  106. Entry #2
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  107. Entry #2
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  108. i love the beauty mark dress!!

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  109. I'm following shabby apple on twitter @msilba

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  110. i'm following you via GFC
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  111. I love Shabby Apple! I would also love to own the Gondola Dress. :)

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  112. I also entered to win over at A Mom's Balancing Act!

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  113. I like shabby apple on facebook!

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  114. I follow your blog on google friend connect!

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  115. i entered the shabby apple giveaway at A Mom's Balancing Act

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  116. i follow shabby apple on twitter (bkennedy6)

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  117. i liked Thanks, Mail Carrier on fb 1 (brittany k)

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  118. i liked Thanks, Mail Carrier on fb 2 (brittany k)

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  119. I like the Gold Long Circle necklace
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  120. Follow ! #2
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  121. I love the five to nine dress!
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  122. I entered at A Moms site!
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  123. I subscribe by email!2
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  124. I follow with GFC!2
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  125. I love the Notte Stellata swim suit

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  126. entered at A Mom's Balancing Act

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  127. signed up for the shabby apple mailing list

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  128. follow shabby apple on twitter

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  129. like shabby apple on FB

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  130. Follow and tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/nikle714/status/58358366027788288

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  131. Follow via GFC

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  132. Follow via GFC

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  133. sub via RSS

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  134. sub via RSS

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  135. Follow via email (nikle714 at yahoo dot com)

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  137. FB fan

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  139. I also love the Bonheur dress!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  140. I really like El Capitan!
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  141. I follow you via GFC.

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  142. I follow you via GFC.

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  143. Love the viola swimsuit - so perfect.
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  144. followed on facebook
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  145. follow you via Google
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  147. put your button on my blog
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  148. put your button on my blog
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  149. put the celebrating mom button on my blog
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  150. put the celebrating mom button on my blog
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  152. also entered the yala designs giveaway
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  153. I follow and tweeted.
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  154. I entered your CSN Stores $75 Gift Certificate Giveaway.

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  155. I follow via Google Friend Connect 1.

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  156. I follow via Google Friend Connect 2.

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  157. I love the Azure Coast dress, and I LOVE their skirts, especially the Cecily and Izzie!
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  158. I am following Shabby Apple on Twitter. jeskawest79 @ yahoo.com

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  159. I liked Shabby Apple on FB! jeskawest @ yahoo.com

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  160. I signed up for the Shabby Apple mailing list - jeskawest79 @ yahoo.com

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  161. I'm following you on twitter and I tweeted about the giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/jeskawest/status/58540623279562752

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  162. I am a GFC follower! jeskawest79 @ yahoo.com

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  163. I added the Celebrating Mom button to my blog - its on the sidebar!

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  164. love the mad hatter's time keeper necklace and that north shore dress!
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  165. I blogged about the giveaway: http://workfromhomestar.com/1/post/2011/04/shabby-apple-giveaway.html

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  166. like sa on twitter
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  167. entered vintage pearl
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  168. entered massage
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  169. gfc follower of yours
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  170. follow you on gfc
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  171. get your rss
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  172. get your emails
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  173. get your rss
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  174. Entered celebrating mom giveaways #1 and #2. jeskawest79 @ yahoo.com

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  175. My daughter is expecting & I must say I really love the maternity dress Craving Chocolate.
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  176. I entered the giveaway at A Mom's Balancing Act; carriedust@yahoo.com

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  177. I signed up for Shabby Apple's mailing list; carriedust@yahoo.com

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  178. I follow Shabby Apple on FB; Carrie Phelps
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  179. I follow Shabby Apple on Twitter; @CarrieDust
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  180. I follow you on Twitter; @CarrieDust
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