Thursday, April 24, 2014

Beautiful and Heartfelt Mother's Day Greetings and Gifts from Hallmark {Review & Giveaway - 3 winners!}

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While there is no one perfect gift for Mother's Day, I think moms everywhere can agree that the thought behind the item is what really counts. Whether we awaken to find breakfast in bed, a bouquet of flowers or a colorful craft project, what matters is that the day is filled with love, appreciation and care.

So when it comes to expressing our feelings, finding that gift can often take a great deal of time and searching. Which is why it is consistently easy for me to be impressed when Hallmark can take that task and make it simple year after year. How do they always know just what to put in their cards or how to design a gift that can pull at your heartstrings?

This year is no exception, as just in time for the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day 2014 (the holiday was officially declared by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914), Hallmark has released a new collection of Mother's Day greetings and a We Love You Because Pics ‘N’ Props frame kit.

Mother's Day gifts

After having spent the last 100 years helping people stay connected and best express their feelings, it isn't hard to see that there is so much more available than just the greeting cards that are most commonly associated with Hallmark (although those are always amazing).

Whether you're shopping in a Hallmark Gold Crown Store or searching their easy-to-browse website, finding the next gift, wrapping paper, ornament, album, card and more couldn't be easier and you'll always love the new products as well as the old.

As I have always been in awe of all of the new and innovative items that Hallmark debuts, I had no doubt that their new cards and gifts for Mother's Day would be just the thing to brighten Mom's special day.

Hallmark Mother's Day

It just wouldn't be Hallmark and it wouldn't be Mother's Day without a great selection of greeting cards! This year Hallmark has taken Mother's Day cards to a new level with a variety of innovations, designs and embellishments that can express your feelings perfectly.

No matter if you buy your mom cards that are sentimental and moving or ones that are lighthearted and funny, Hallmark always manages to find just the right touch to make the results special. I love the small details that they always include!

For instance, the Sarah Jessica Parker Collection includes 12 Mother’s Day cards created by SJP herself. These greetings pair vintage artwork from the Hallmark archives with modern touches and embellishments (who doesn't love a touch of glitter or jeweled attachments that sparkle?) along with the simple, authentic and heartfelt messages that are just right to give to your mom or friends.

Sarah Jessica Parker Hallmark cards

Or, for a classic way to show mom or grandma how special and unique she is, the Hallmark Signature Collection is created using beautiful papers, rich textures and innovative embellishments, not to mention that each one is handcrafted for that extra something that Hallmark knows how to provide!

Hallmark Mother's Day card

If you'd rather opt for greeting cards (and gifts) that are completely modern and new, I'm already in love with Hallmark's new Magic Prints!

This line of greeting cards and gifts were designed for kids to give Mom or Grandma a hand (their handprint) without any mess! Each Magic Print gift or card comes with a Magic Mitt that is used to apply the colorless, nontoxic Magic Solution to a child's hands or feet (or a pet's!), before pressing on the Magic Paper.

The result is a colorful print that magically appears and turns a traditional card or gift into one that will be kept and cherished for many years to come!

Hallmark Magic Prints

For another amazing way to provide Mom with a homemade, one-of-a-kind gift is with Hallmark's new We Love You Because kit from their Pics 'n' Props line.

Coming complete with a four-photo frame, a chalkboard and chalk, this simple collection of items results in a way for multiple family members to call out their favorite things about Mom or Grandma... and can then be left the same or changed to reflect new, fun thoughts as the years pass by!

Hallmark pics 'n' props

I completely adore this kit (it retails for $24.95) and, while I know that my mother and mother-in-law would really love to receive it this Mother's Day, I'm pretty sure that I'm going to not-so-subtly let my husband know that this is the DIY gift that I expect to find waiting for me on May 11th!

Whether you pick out a card that is simple and classic or elaborate and modern, Hallmark's huge variety of designs, styles and colors are sure to supply you with just the right words to convey to Mom how much she is loved... and she'll want to hang onto it for years to come.

This Mother's Day, give Mom something new and different that shows her how much you care by heading to Hallmark.com or your nearest Hallmark Gold Crown store to pick up a gift that is nearly guaranteed to surprise and delight.

And, thanks to their generosity, three people will have just the right way to celebrate many upcoming occasions, because...

THREE lucky people will win a 10-card pack of greeting cards as well as a special gift from Hallmark (total ARV $40)! 

Hallmark giveaway


A big thank you to Hallmark for providing the above items for me to review as well as greeting cards and special gifts for three lucky giveaway winners. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

125 comments:

  1. I love to give roses to my mother, mother in law, sister, and sister in law-- also I give single roses to my friends & neighbors.

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  2. Flowers are always nice or a pretty houseplant.Hand made items add a special touch also.

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  3. A facial or a manicure gift certificate.

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  4. a spa treatment and a gift card to a clothing store

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  5. I love to get and give a new pocketbook. So often Moms don't get things to spruce up their outfits with, so this is one I like to change every spring!

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  6. I like to give mani and pedi gift certificates

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  7. My ideal gift is something made by my children!

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  8. I love to receive hand made things, they are the best

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  9. Not having to cook for the whole day would be a great gift.

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  10. Spending the whole day with my family,natbelinsky@verizon.net

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  11. My ideal gift would be something handmade by my grandson.

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  12. Love getting homemade or personalized gifts.

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  13. I love giving my mom something that she mentioned liking a long time ago and probably thought someone forgot about, it's always a nice surprise for her

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  14. Drama free day with everyone

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  15. My ideal mother's day gift is a visit to a spa...but a sweet card is nice too!

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  16. My ideal gift to give or get is a nice quiet dinner with my mom. She is great company!

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  17. I love giving something sentimental and personal!

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  18. I would love nothing more than just to be able to sleep in!

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  19. Hi! My ideal Mother's Day gift is dinner out. It's nice to not cook. lol Thank-you!

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  20. I usually take my mother out for dinner or lunch for Mom's Day, and get her some item on her wish list from BB&B or a new purse. Thanks!

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  21. I give my mother a perennial flowering plant for her gardens and my children buy and help in the planting.

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  22. I give my mom a giftcard from Kohl's and she usually buys a new outfit.

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  23. I give my mom some sugar free candy , a handmade card and a perennial flower that my son and I plant for her :)
    As for me , I don't care whatever my "son" picks out for me is the best gift ever :)

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  24. My ideal Mothers' day would be going to church, relaxing with no meals to cook, no dishes to wash, no housecleaning and visits from my children.

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  25. My late Mother never saked for anything...she was just happy to be remembered in any way.

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  26. My late Mother appreciated anything we gave her...she loved us all.

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  27. I would like to get a coffemaker

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  28. My ideal mother'sday gift would be to spend time with my daughter and my 5 wonderful grandchildren. connie danielson

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  29. My ideal mother'sday gift would be to spend time with my daughter and my 5 wonderful grandchildren. connie danielson

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  30. My ideal mothers day gift is anything handmade or movies.

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  31. my ideal gift is pictures or something made by my daughter. homeade gifts are the best

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  32. I love giving and gifting a salon pedicure. There's just something special about that treat!

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  33. Gifts aren't important...the gift of their presence in person or even a phone call are the best to me!

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  34. The best gift I could receive is a cure for cancer. All I want is my family together & happy!

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  35. I still love making homemade gifts because they are more thoughtful.
    Carly D.

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  36. The best gift I could receive is a cure for AIDS. All I want is my family together & happy!

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  37. The best gift I could receive is a cure for AIDS. All I want is my family together & happy!

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  38. I think flowers are always a classic gift.

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  39. I would love anything handmade by my son. My husband would have to help as he is just a toddler

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  40. My mom loves homemade gifts or activities to do with the family!

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  41. The ideal Mother's Day gift to give/receive is something that shows thought and effort.

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  42. I love treating my Mom to dinner and giving her flowers
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  43. The ideal Mother's Day gift would be a special picnic with my family!

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  44. My mom wants the gift of time most. I give her big things and money and but she wants time together and things done like her lawn, her car and things that don't cost money.

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  45. I'd love to give my mom some nice jewelry, a day at the spa, and a relaxing brunch! I'd want her to relax and feel pampered because she deserves it.

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  46. I love to give and receive mani/pedi

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  47. I'm always thrilled to receive flowers on Mother's Day!

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  48. I just want my kids/husband to make dinner and do the clean-up.

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  49. I like to do things for my Mom that she won't do for herself, so I like restaurant gift cards (so she doesn't have to cook) and splurging on an item that she needs but can't afford (last year we bought her a new couch).

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  50. I like to give and receive gift cards for places that the recipient likes or ones that can be used anywhere.

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  51. A nice dinner with my family. One i dont have to cook. =)

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  52. I love to receive handmade gifts from my children

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  53. i would love a pretty hanging plant that I could enjoy and remind me all summer.

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  54. I think the best "mother's day" gift anyone could ever receive would be to carry a fetus to full term and deliver a healthy baby.

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  55. Flowers and something handmade from my son!

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  56. I enjoy giving flowers to my family, but now that my children are grown and have families, I cook dinner and everyone comes. A bouquet of flowers are placed in front of the mothers place setting. Everyone enjoys Mother's Day this way in my family.

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  57. I would love to give my mother a day of pampering at the spa.
    Brittney House BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com

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  58. My favorite Mother's Day gift is having all my kids and grandkids all together for an entire day, Mother's Day! That's the best!

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  59. I like anything that is handmade from the heart.
    annette3369@yahoo.com

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  60. I either like a photo, or other momento that shows the age, progress, etc of my children!

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  61. breakfast in bed is always a good one to receive

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  62. I'm a sucker for giving flowers to my mom (she loves roses) although this year I think I'll throw in a Roku player so she can use/watch our Netflix account too :)

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  63. My mom seems to always get stuck doing the housework, so I love to give her the gift of a clean house.

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  64. I like to give flowers and take her out to dinner.

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  65. I usually take my mom chocolate and have my kids make breakfast for my wife

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  66. I'd love to get a spa day for Mother's Day

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  67. I enjoy a good fruit basket, flowers die quick enough and chocolate is just not that great.

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  68. I am happy just to be with family. I love flowers or the wonderful home made gifts that are given to you. A live plant or flowers for outside is nice too!

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  69. I love any type of gift card and flowers.

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  70. I send my mom flowers. (CoreyOlomon at gmail dot com)

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  71. I like something simple like flowers and going out to dinner.

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  72. My mom always tells us that she all she wants for mother's day is kisses and hugs but I like to pamper her with a day at a spa and forget all the stress.

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  73. I take my grandma out to lunch and I got her a necklace as well.

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  74. I like to give my mother in law flowers and a card and I place a Restuarant Gift Card inside so they can skip making dinner when they want.

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  75. My ideal gift is a hanging fuschia basket!

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  76. I think Mother's Day is silly, right up there with Valentine's Day. But, if dh wants to participate, I would love to sleep in and have coffee in bed!

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  77. If I could give my mom anything I would take away all of her debt!

    cc_girly(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  78. Cute! I'm a big fan of nicely framed pictures as gifts.

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  79. We are getting our daughter lockets with pictures in them this year.

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  80. I like getting flowers for Mothers Day

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  81. I gave my mother Schwan's delivery, whatever she wanted on me!

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  82. My ideal mother's day would be a special brunch with the fam and then maybe a gift certificate for a spa day or something!

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  83. I love gifts of service, like dishes done or something like that.
    upstatemissy@gmail.com

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  84. I am trying t give my mother and granny a spa day :)

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  85. my oldest daughter gets me a custom made mouse pad every year

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  86. My fave gift to give is a nice box of truffles.

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  87. We give our mom a new rose bush for her collection every year.

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  88. Nothing better than a homemade Grandmother card from my 5 year old grandson!

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  89. i would love to give my mom a kitchenaid mixer

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  90. my mom and i always give eachother something like a concert ticket or tickets to a museum so we can do something together as a family...

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  91. I like getting and giving Spa treatments.

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  92. My mom and I are avid readers so we love to receive and give books.

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  93. My favorite times are spent with my six wonderful children sharing love and hugs.

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  94. I love to get and give flowers.

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  95. Love the handmade cards and gifts from the kids

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  96. I just love personal items made by my kids.

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  97. My ideal mothers day gift is something made personally by my kids.

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  98. My ideal Mothers' day is when all my kids and grand-kids come over and we have a big cookout!

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  99. I love anything handmade by my kids.
    shawnac68@hotmail.com

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  100. A day in a hotel with my family- no need to be anywhere exotic

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  101. I love getting little homemade cards and things from my kids :)

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  102. I love the day just being planned to be together

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  103. my ideal gift would be waking up to breakfast made and a sweet card and some hand picked flowers that would be the ideal day for me

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  104. I love the homemade keepsakes my kids make!

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  105. My ideal gift is having all four of my grown children here spending the day with their Mother.

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  106. love just doing dinner and a movie at home

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  107. a day at the spa would be nice but i am thankful just to have my kids to spend the day with.

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  108. I like to give my Mom flowers for her planters to start her gardening off. They will live longer than fresh flowers and she can enjoy them all season. We have fun planting them.

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  109. Mine would be breakfast in bed and day to relax!

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  110. My ideal gift would be dinner out to my favorite place to eat but I love all the homemade things my babies make me

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  111. my mom loves red roses

    lmurley2014@yahoo.com

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  112. actually all I ever want is to be with my kids and that we are all happy and healthy :)

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  113. i think that flowers and chocolate are the ideal mother's day present.

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  114. Some flowers and a nice card is the ideal gift. Lisa L tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  115. My ideal Mother's Day gift is a spa day!

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  116. roses and flowers that can be planted and come up every year so they can be enjoyed forever:)

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  117. Thank You Very Much " Thanks, Mail Carrier "
    And Congrats Winners !!

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