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Monday, June 22, 2009

Natalie's Favorites....giveaway

So I've told you my favorite blogs, now I want to hear yours. I don't have a lot of time to "blog stalk" and I know I am missing out on a ton of great blogs out there. (I have discovered that if Lydia is napping, I can read blogs while nursing!)

I have put together a box full of my favorite things. I want the prizes to be a surprise to the winner so I won't post a photo of the contents. I will say that the winner will be receiving my favorite....magazine, drink, movie, candle, stationary, craft supplies, spa treatment, holiday decor, of course some of my handcrafted jewelry...and many more lovelies. I don't think I have ever had so much fun shopping. Buying someone else all of my favorite things. What a nice way to spend the afternoon.

Want to win? There are four chances to enter....


  • Just comment on this post telling me one of your favorite blogs and leaving a link. It could be your favorite cooking blog or your cousin Jenny's family blog. I don't care what it is, as long as you love to read it. Make sure to let the writer of that blog know that you posted about them!
  • For an additional entry, let me know in a separate comment that you are a natalie's sentiments follower/subscriber/google reader.
  • Let me know in a separate comment that you have blogged/tweeted/facebooked about this giveaway.
  • Let me know in a separate comment that you have added my new sidebar button to your sidebar. You can grab it over in my left hand sidebar.

    • That's it. I will announce the randomly selected winner on June 29th. Good luck.

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    109 comments:

    1. ElaineJune 22, 2009 at 4:00 AM

      WOW What fun!

      I loved checking out your favorites. I have two related to cooking, and one related to crafting:

      Pioneer Woman & Bakerella for cooking; Mish Mash for crafting (specifically papercrafting/stamping)....

      I hope you find some fabulous blogs and enjoy those nursing times! :)

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    2. CherylJune 22, 2009 at 7:38 AM

      I really enjoyed browsing your favorite blogs.
      I was trying to decide which of the many fabulous blogs I read to comment on and I just had to say Everything is Pink. This was one of the first blogs I discovered a year ago when I first started blogging and she has given me so much inspiration for crafts, events, blogging, and life.

      http://everythingispink.blogspot.com/

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    3. CherylJune 22, 2009 at 7:45 AM

      I did post about your giveaway.
      I noticed you mentioned the person that inspired your sidebar. I love your 'currently' sidebar and have thought about doing my own version of it. Would you mind?

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    4. CherylJune 22, 2009 at 7:45 AM

      Oh- I have your button on my blog as well.

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    5. mom2boysJune 22, 2009 at 7:53 AM

      What a fun giveaway! ;)
      One of my favorite blogs to read is
      http://twilightcontinues.blogspot.com
      I love her writing!

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    6. TiffanyJune 22, 2009 at 8:09 AM

      What a fun giveaway!! A few of my favorite reads are Kellys Korner, Just a Girl, and A Little Loveliness. Thanks for entering me in your giveaway!

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    7. TiffanyJune 22, 2009 at 8:10 AM

      I've been a follower of yours for awhile....

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    8. TiffanyJune 22, 2009 at 8:10 AM

      ....and I have your button on my sidebar. This is so funny leaving so many comments! Happy Monday.

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    9. UnknownJune 22, 2009 at 8:15 AM

      One of my fave blogs is Grosgrain (www.grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com). She makes the most amazing clothes and always gives them away.

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    10. UnknownJune 22, 2009 at 8:16 AM

      I follow!

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    11. jaquelyn {mama thoughts}June 22, 2009 at 8:33 AM

      I really do love to read "Jack & Mandy--The Blog" (http://jackandmandy.blogspot.com). It seems like Mandy and I would be great friends if we ever met in real life, and she is so much fun! I always love seeing what's up in her life. =)

      thesweetestpetunia@gmail.com

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    12. jaquelyn {mama thoughts}June 22, 2009 at 8:37 AM

      I follow Natalie's Sentiments because I love reading about you, Natalie! =)

      thesweetestpetunia@gmail.com

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    13. jaquelyn {mama thoughts}June 22, 2009 at 8:41 AM

      I added your adorable new button to my sidebar! =)

      thesweetestpetunia@gmail.com

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    14. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 8:44 AM

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    15. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 8:47 AM

      sorry forgot to leave a link... I like Flying Giggles and Lollipops.

      http://flyinggigglesandlollipops.blogspot.com/


      zippieee@msn.com

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    16. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 8:48 AM

      follower

      zippieee@msn.com

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    17. throuthehazeJune 22, 2009 at 8:50 AM

      i like reading
      http://www.mypapercrane.com/blog/

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    18. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 8:50 AM

      I have your button

      zippieee@msn.com

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    19. throuthehazeJune 22, 2009 at 8:51 AM

      follower

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    20. NikkiJune 22, 2009 at 9:58 AM

      Your blog is so fun!

      A blog I like is Made.
      http://dana-made-it.blogspot.com. She has so many fun sewing ideas, and fun ways to reuse items

      Happy blog reading!!

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    21. NikkiJune 22, 2009 at 9:58 AM

      I am also following your blog! Love it!

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    22. NikkiJune 22, 2009 at 9:59 AM

      I also have your button on my blog: http://naturesheirloom.blogspot.com
      Yes, I'm the lady with the yellow bird pillow! :)

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    23. JenniferJune 22, 2009 at 10:10 AM

      100 Layer Cake
      http://100layercake.com/blog/

      This is one of my daily blog reads. I am not planning a wedding, but I think this is such a beautifully designed blog and the images are always lovely and I the style of writing is so great, they write like I speak and think. Love it!

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    24. JenniferJune 22, 2009 at 10:13 AM

      Your blog is bookmarked in my RSS feed and it is a daily read for me. Even though I am not a mother you are an inspiration to me.

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    25. NamaJune 22, 2009 at 11:14 AM

      Wow! I totally blog stalk all over the place...here's a few of my favorites:

      The Pioneer Woman: http://thepioneerwoman.com/
      How could you not love her?

      Kelly McCaleb: http://kellymccaleb.typepad.com/my_happy_little_life/
      I love all of her homemade stuff and her wonderful spirit.

      Cardigan Empire: http://www.cardiganempire.com/
      I want her to style me. Really bad.

      Nie Nie Dialogues: http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com
      Truly inspiring...

      And for good measure, my husband: http://lowercaseprofanity.blogspot.com/
      Because he's a genius. And always keeps me on my intellectual toes.

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    26. NamaJune 22, 2009 at 11:14 AM

      And I "follow" you!

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    27. CanadiachikJune 22, 2009 at 2:10 PM

      My fav would have to be
      http://thepioneerwoman.com/

      Thanks!

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    28. CanadiachikJune 22, 2009 at 2:10 PM

      Follower

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    29. CanadiachikJune 22, 2009 at 2:10 PM

      Sidebar!

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    30. JTCJune 22, 2009 at 3:09 PM

      I really enjoy reading the Clover Lane blog. She takes beautiful pictures.
      www.memoriesoncloverlane.blogspot.com

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    31. JTCJune 22, 2009 at 3:09 PM

      I am now a follower

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    32. JTCJune 22, 2009 at 3:09 PM

      Grabbed your button

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    33. Harley DeeJune 22, 2009 at 3:39 PM

      I love reading Pink Penguin because she always makes cute stuff (love the patchwork!) and she has several tutorials too!

      http://ayumills.blogspot.com/

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    34. Harley DeeJune 22, 2009 at 3:39 PM

      I subscribe to you in Reader! :)

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    35. Harley DeeJune 22, 2009 at 3:40 PM

      I twittered! :)

      http://twitter.com/hayatiggs

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    36. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 3:52 PM

      Ooooo fun giveaway!!! My favorite blog is The Lettered Cottage...she has the best decorating taste!

      http://theletteredcottage.blogspot.com/

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    37. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 3:52 PM

      I am a follower too!

      sprinklesbowtique@yahoo.com

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    38. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 3:53 PM

      I have blogged about your giveaway!

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    39. sprinklesbowtiqueJune 22, 2009 at 3:55 PM

      I just added your button to my blog!

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    40. ChristinaJune 22, 2009 at 6:14 PM

      One of my favorite blogs is Dandee (http://dandeedesigns.blogspot.com/).
      Such fantastic ideas and a great approach to family life!

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    41. ChristinaJune 22, 2009 at 6:14 PM

      I'm a subscriber!

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    42. Daer0nJune 22, 2009 at 7:35 PM

      My favorite blogs are:
      http://www.lovemaegan.com/
      http://bluecollarcatwalk.blogspot.com/
      http://craftblips.com/

      and many many others! but those are some of the ones i'd say i visit the most :)

      daer0n_ at hotmail dot com

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    43. Daer0nJune 22, 2009 at 7:36 PM

      I follow your blog.
      daer0n_ at hotmail dot com

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    44. Daer0nJune 22, 2009 at 7:37 PM

      I am a subscriber.
      daer0n_ at hotmail dot com

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    45. Daer0nJune 22, 2009 at 7:40 PM

      I blogged:
      http://ohmygiveaway.blogspot.com/2009/06/natalies-favoritesgiveaway.html

      daer0n_ at hotmail dot com

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    46. Daer0nJune 22, 2009 at 7:41 PM

      I tweeted:
      http://twitter.com/daer0n/statuses/2286600539

      daer0n_ at hotmail dot com

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    47. Daer0nJune 22, 2009 at 7:41 PM

      I added your button to my sidebar.
      daer0n_ at hotmail dot com

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    48. UnknownJune 22, 2009 at 9:09 PM

      awesome! okay, so here are blogs that, when i found them, i read ALL of their archives. that is TRUE BLOG LOVE! hope you enjoy!! :)

      http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com/
      http://designdazzle.blogspot.com/
      http://www.isuwannee.com/
      http://www.oncewed.com/

      enjoy!! (the blogs AND the baby!) :)

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    49. UnknownJune 22, 2009 at 9:09 PM

      i subscribe! :)

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    50. JulieJune 22, 2009 at 10:15 PM

      My favorite blog is http://1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com/
      I've gotten some great ideas of fun things to do with my 2 and a half year old son!

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    51. JulieJune 22, 2009 at 10:15 PM

      I subscribe via google reader!

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    52. The ClawsonsJune 22, 2009 at 11:09 PM

      one of my favorites is Summertime Designs at http://www.summertimedesigns.blogspot.com/ not only are her designs so much fun but she is simply amazing... sort through some of her old posts to read about some of her trials and triumphs!

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    53. The ClawsonsJune 22, 2009 at 11:09 PM

      i'm a follower!!!

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    54. The ClawsonsJune 22, 2009 at 11:09 PM

      i grabbed your new button!!!

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    55. Stacie AhoJune 23, 2009 at 12:26 AM

      I love quite a few blogs... I love to cook and bake, so one of my favorite blogs under that topic is mykitchencafe.blogspot.com

      What a FUN giveaway :)

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    56. Stacie AhoJune 23, 2009 at 12:26 AM

      I am a google reader :)

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    57. Stacie AhoJune 23, 2009 at 12:26 AM

      I tweeted about it, too!

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    58. AnonymousJune 23, 2009 at 5:02 AM

      Hi, I like some of your favs too! but..a favorite besides yours would be Ink Stains...amazingly crafty woman over there, check her out...I also love grosgrain, ALi and Tim Holz...nice blogs...all of them..ty for a chance, Cher

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    59. AnonymousJune 23, 2009 at 5:03 AM

      Hi, I am also a follower...ty Cher

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    60. HeatherJune 23, 2009 at 11:11 AM

      What a fun giveaway! Thanks for doing it!

      Some of my favorite blogs are: My Charming Kids, http://www.mycharmingkids.net/

      Three Bay B Chicks, http://3baybchicks.blogspot.com/

      Two Under Two. Whew! http://2under2whew.blogspot.com/

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    61. HeatherJune 23, 2009 at 11:12 AM

      I am a subscriber, and have been for awhile now. Love your blog too!

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    62. HeatherJune 23, 2009 at 11:16 AM

      I tweeted this giveaway.

      http://twitter.com/hcherakovic/status/2295689232

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    63. HeatherJune 23, 2009 at 11:17 AM

      I have your button on my blog.

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    64. Tamara B.June 23, 2009 at 11:54 AM

      Favorite for the best recipes is http://funcraftsandrecipes.com/
      Other favorite is http://shakethesalt.com/
      But I love all my blogs I subscribe too. Each has their best part and love their posts.
      tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

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    65. Tamara B.June 23, 2009 at 11:54 AM

      I am an email subscriber.
      tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

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    66. Tamara B.June 23, 2009 at 11:57 AM

      I am a subscriber through RSS Feed Google
      tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

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    67. BeckyJune 23, 2009 at 3:11 PM

      I really enjoy reading The Pink Teapot, a blog about etiquette.

      http://thepinkteapot.blogspot.com/

      I would love to try your favorite things! I enjoy your style.

      eisbeckers(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    68. Are You Serious!June 23, 2009 at 4:40 PM

      ♥ How exciting! :)

      favorite blog (right now) is http://www.vanessachristenson.com/ she has some really great sewing and craft ideas. I love her bandana skirt right now. :)

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    69. Are You Serious!June 23, 2009 at 4:40 PM

      I've gotcha on my google reader!

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    70. Are You Serious!June 23, 2009 at 4:44 PM

      ♥ I've added your new button! Love it by the way!!!

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    71. Are You Serious!June 23, 2009 at 4:52 PM

      ...and I've blogged about ya! :)

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    72. BeckyJune 23, 2009 at 6:35 PM

      Oh, and I do subscribe to your blog via Google Reader.

      eisbeckers(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    73. AndreaJune 23, 2009 at 6:35 PM

      I enjoyed reading all of your favorite blogs. It's fun to find new ones! One of my favorite crafting blogs is makeitandloveit.blogspot.com and the inspiredroom.net is a great home decor blog that I like to get inspiration from for my own home.

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    74. AndreaJune 23, 2009 at 6:36 PM

      I follow your blog on my google reader

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    75. AndreaJune 23, 2009 at 6:36 PM

      I like your new button! I added it to my sidebar!

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    76. BeckyJune 23, 2009 at 8:43 PM

      I now sport your button on my blog. Thanks for the giveaway!

      eisbeckers(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    77. amydearJune 24, 2009 at 1:13 AM

      Wow. I'm really hoping I win this one! That would be beyond fun. A blog I like is by Angela Henrie. She makes very interesting handmade jewelry and also has a unique sense of style. I had her make me a mother's bracelet that I designed. So fun! I think it's just angelahenrie.blogspot.com

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    78. amydearJune 24, 2009 at 1:13 AM

      I am a follower.

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    79. amydearJune 24, 2009 at 1:14 AM

      I will add your button to my sidebar right NOW!

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    80. Lisa B.June 24, 2009 at 4:46 PM

      What a generous giveaway...wow!!

      Thank you for sharing your favorite blogs - I can't wait to check them out!!

      I follow: http://pinkdaisysblogspot.blogspot.com/

      She shares her great "junking" finds, crafts, etc. It's a really cute site.

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    81. Lisa B.June 24, 2009 at 4:49 PM

      I've been a follower of yours for awhile, and it's one of my favorites as well!!

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    82. BrookeJune 24, 2009 at 5:58 PM

      How Fun Natalie! My favorite blog I always go to is The Pioneer Women http://thepioneerwoman.com/
      and your blog...it is sweet I just love it!

      Thanks Natalie!

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    83. BrookeJune 24, 2009 at 6:01 PM

      I also have your Sweet new button!

      Thanks Natalie!

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    84. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 8:35 PM

      I also enjoy reading Stephanie
      Nielson's inspiring blog. The nie nie dialogues.

      Lisa G.

      mekells at hotmail dot com

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    85. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 8:35 PM

      I follow your blog! Daily read :)

      Lisa G.

      mekells at hotmail dot com

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    86. JoEllenJune 25, 2009 at 1:04 AM

      One of my favorite blogs is Design Mom: http://www.designmom.com/

      She always has great ideas that are classy and hip. She's just one of my favs to follow...I have a huge list and yours is on it too =)

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    87. JoEllenJune 25, 2009 at 1:04 AM

      I follow your blog and love it!

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    88. HannahJune 25, 2009 at 2:18 PM

      One of my favorite blogs is www.thewiehns.com Sara is a friend of mine and always takes such sweet pictures of her kids. Plus, I think her kids and my kids could all be siblings. Especially her youngest and my middle daughter.

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    89. HannahJune 25, 2009 at 2:18 PM

      I am a follower! And I would LOVE LOVE LOVE your favorite things, I'm sure. :)

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    90. HannahJune 25, 2009 at 2:19 PM

      I also have your button on my blog. Thanks for all the chances to win!

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    91. JillJune 25, 2009 at 2:20 PM

      sweet! what a fun idea :) i'd simply love to win some of your favorite things!

      a fav read of mine is "a room somewhere"

      thanks natalie!

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    92. MichelleJune 25, 2009 at 7:31 PM

      A blog I like to read is Bakerella.blogspot.com - probably because I wish I could make all the cute and yummy things she makes! And, of course, I like to read yours!

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    93. MichelleJune 25, 2009 at 7:32 PM

      I have you on my Google reader

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    94. MichelleJune 25, 2009 at 7:32 PM

      I blogged about the giveaway (my blog is private, so you'll just have to take me on my word :) )

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    95. MichelleJune 25, 2009 at 7:33 PM

      I just added the new button!

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    96. BeckyJune 25, 2009 at 10:37 PM

      I have really been slacking on my blog reading these last few months, but I always read your blog, and mrspriss.com! Great giveaway idea!!

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    97. BeckyJune 25, 2009 at 10:37 PM

      I'm a subscriber! :)

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    98. House QueenJune 26, 2009 at 12:33 AM

      I like so many blogs! I really like yours! Here are some more I check out:
      www.themommy-files.com/
      http://j-a-girl.blogspot.com/
      http://johndeeremom.blogspot.com/
      http://www.reinventedkb.com/

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    99. House QueenJune 26, 2009 at 12:33 AM

      I subscribe!rbir

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    100. House QueenJune 26, 2009 at 12:36 AM

      I grabbed your button!

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    101. House QueenJune 26, 2009 at 12:36 AM

      I blogged about your giveaway on my house queen blog!

      http://housequeen.blogspot.com

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    102. RachJune 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM

      the blog I like to read is Overstuffed she is so really and I love that about her. And you can't forget your blog to me you are so classy!

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    103. RachJune 26, 2009 at 11:40 AM

      I'm a follower of your blog

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    104. RachJune 26, 2009 at 11:40 AM

      I have your button on my side bar.

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    105. RachJune 26, 2009 at 11:41 AM

      I have blogged about your giveaway too.

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    106. AngiJune 26, 2009 at 4:28 PM

      Since I live in Utah, all of the blogs done by Nie Nie and family have become almost as important to me as my close friends and family blogs.
      The first one to get me hooked on this family was Stephanie. I loved her outlook on life and the way she celebrated the ordinary. http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com/
      After her horrible plane crash, her sister took over her blog and since then I have become hooked on her as well http://blog.cjanerun.com/
      You can't forget their brother, who recently retired his blog, but you can still check here and read his archives. He is Hilarious!
      http://thejollyporter.blogspot.com/
      I hope you enjoy!

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    107. AngiJune 26, 2009 at 4:29 PM

      I also follow your blog!

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    108. Melanie @ Whimsical CreationsJune 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM

      One of my favorite blogs is Elegant Bloggery. I love her artwork and I really enjoy her posts about her family. http://tootsiegrace.blogspot.com/

      =D melanie
      http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
      melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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    109. MelissaJune 27, 2009 at 10:56 PM

      I am a follower.

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