Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Celebrate Summer {giveaway}

Let's celebrate summer with a pretty awesome giveaway from a handful of my favorite websites and accessory shops!

First up, is brought to you by my sis-in-law Emily and her fabulous handmade market that's this weekend-Bijou Market. It's June 5th at 202 E 1800 S Orem, UT. She's giving away these beautiful fabric earrings and you'll find other darling stuff at Bijou. Hope to see you there.
Lisa Leonard Designs--I've shared before how much I adore her jewelry and that hasn't changed. She creates such meaningful custom pieces that are timeless and cherished. Leave a comment to win a $75 gift certificate!!
Miss Ruby Sue has been a favorite accessory shop of mine ever since I found the gorgeous necklace in my profile pic. Lori has a new, exciting venture that I'm thrilled to tell you about! She's now introducing the limited edition Dottie headband kit.
It comes with everything you need to create a silk covered headband, fanciful nest accent and of course, Dottie, herself- a ladylike chickadee who never leaves the house with out her pearls on. Learn the secret techniques from Miss Ruby Sue... Leave a comment to win one of these darling limited edition kits!!
Shey B camera straps keep getting better and better...! I love her new designs adding ruffle and bow details. So they're not only comfy while you're taking photos but cute and stylish!
Check out her new designs here and keep your eyes open for the Couture strap it sells out quick. She's giving away a camera strap of your choice. (excluding the couture.)
Enter DEARLIZZY for 10% off your entire purchase.
Scarlet Lime is has an exciting new offer for their kits--the Frugal FAB kit! They understand that we may be on a tight budget but also still want to nurture our creative souls with great products coming to our door each month. So they decided to offer a kit that is not only full of fabulous goodies, but at a steal of a price! The kit retails for over $40 and is only $19.95 for a subscription. It's almost sold out so get it fast! Leave a comment to win one of these FAB kits!
Scarlet Lime is also expanding in their jewerly and now has JewerlyArt--It's the newest artistic addition! JewerlyArt that you create yourself. We've just added brand new designs to check them out today! Our NeckArt, BangleArt and WatchArt kits are easy to assemble and come with unique beads and trinkets you won't find anywhere else! Our JewerlyArt kits are a fun way to creatively express yourself! Check it out here!
The winner will receive a prize pack worth of over $50! It will include a BeadArt pack and Findings kit, WatchArt kit and Watchface, Dangle NeckArt kit and chain and a TrinketArt pack! wow!!
Leave a comment to win one of these goodies! Enter your name and something your love about summer... or just your name... or just gush about one of the giveaways!
Collin usually chooses the winners and does accept bribes. ;)

1,088 comments:

  1. wow, first to comment. What wonderful giveaways!

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  2. wow those are awesome giveaways! thanks so much!

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  3. This was a wonderful surprise today! I would love to win. Thanks for the chance.

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  4. What a very generous giveaway from your sponsors!! I would love the chance to win.

    Thank You so much.

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  5. I just love the sunshine on summer days :) Thanks for the giveaway! Yasmin

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  6. What fabulous giveaways!
    My favourite thing about summer is going for bike rides with my kids to the beach-- such a great way to spend a day!

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  7. Such great giveaways! Thanks!
    I love having my kids home from school for the summer so we can play, swim and have lots of fun! And in just 2 weeks we will be back in California for some beach and Disneyland.

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  8. Fave thing would have to be chillin in the middle of the lake on a floaty without a care in the world. Then dumping myself over when i can't take the heat anymore. Oh and sun tea, brewin' a pitcher right now. Yum!

    ~Tiffany Massie

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  9. dear Collin
    i wanted you to know that if there was a giveaway to win the fantastic layout you created last time and showed us on your most interesting video, i would LOVE to win it!!!!! thank you for the laughters !! have a great day and take good care of your wonderful wife!
    ps: well, in fact instead of your layout i had rather win a kit or jewels for instance!! my husband offered me a great dress that would go really well with those jewels!!
    au revoir from France
    sophie

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  10. Awesome giveaways Liz! I'd love to win! Summer is all about bright & cheery for me...something in all of these items exclaims happy. Thanks for the chance! ~Emily

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  11. Sunshine. Porch swings. Fireflies. Lemonade. Flip-flops. What's NOT to love about summer?! Awesome giveaways, too!

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  12. I love those summer nights, spending time with the ones you love the most :]

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  13. WOW! What a faboosh giveaway. I would love it if you picked me!!!
    Shannon
    Stevens Point, WI

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  14. ohh-la-la! I just love these gorgeous giveaways! Summertime is awesome! Sleeping late, weekend camping trips and splashing around in the lake - what more can this southern gal ask for?!?

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  15. I just adore those camera straps! Thanks so much for sharing all these goodies. The thing I love about summer is the pool! And that is a good thing too since all 3 of my boys love it too. :)

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  16. Earrings and necklaces and birds...Oh My.

    The main thing I love about summer is the air conditioning. Nothing fan-stinkin'-tastic like walking in to an AC blasting store from a hot humid sticky sweat inducing outside. Oh and the slushies. Gotta have a banana slushie on one of the mentioned above days. ahhh.

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  17. What an awesome giveaway! I love those camera straps!!

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  18. Ah Summer! I love the smell of fresh cut grass and juicy watermelon and watching the ants play on my peonies...

    Thanks for the great giveaways!

    Hannah

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  19. Helloooo Collin!!

    I love your wife and I think your are pretty hot yourself! I think all the give aways are so awesome!

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  20. Ah, summer! Love the sun, camping, and nearby beach, but the wicked thunderstorms and heat lightening rate here in southern Ontario! Thanks for some great peaks, and links!

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  21. Love the kit,and oooohhhhhhh the watch..:)

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  22. One of my favorite things about summer is shopping for new summer clothes, ha ha! I hope you and your family have a great summer.

    kari

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  23. Awesome giveaways! Pick me! Pick me!

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  24. Love Lisa Leonard!!! Her stuff is to die for!!!
    Fun giveaways!!

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  25. I would try bribing Collin with a trip to a small small town in Wisconsin but that isn't much of a bribe!! HA!!!
    I will be spending all my free time outdoors with my three kids playing, riding bike, swimming and possibly winning some sweet giveaways!! WINK WINK!!!
    You know you want to sit in a lawn chair in my town and watch the locals drive by.....comedy central!!
    Thanks for the chance to win some awesome goodies!

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  26. I {heart} the Arizona heat! Yes, that right, the heat! I am a native to Arizona & there is a reason why I stayed & chose to raise my family here..I {heart} the heat! Woo Hoo!

    Tara (thecornerhouse@cox.net)

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  27. Fav thing about summer...summer toes.
    those popsicle sticky, slip-n-slide wet, grass stuck to the bottom of my boys' sweet, little piggy toes.
    nothing better :)
    Great giveaways!

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  28. I love all the giveaways, just like I love everything about summer!!!

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  29. I am excited and loving this month because my husband will be home for his two week r&r. We can't wait!

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  30. Love the giveaways! I especially love the Scarlet Lime goodies!!

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  31. LOVE Shey B's straps, Lisa Leonard ROCKS and the Scarlet Lime is fabulous! Thank you so much for the chance to win!!
    P.S. Happy Belated Birthday, Miss Avery!!!!!

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  32. Ahhh...Summer! My kids and I officially have just hours left until summer break begins...YEAH!!! No more hectic mornings, splashing in the pool, fruity frozen pops, & more time to scrapbook all those summer moments!

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  33. I love SUMMER on Tybee Island! I love that my children can sleep in late and we can spend all day at the Beach together! Love the Heat...you know it's Summer down here in the South when the chair gets up when you do :)

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  34. My favorite thing about summer is being with my family at our summer lake house, especially on July 4th, we have a HUGE picnic with tons of people and food and it just brings back so many memories of family who are no longer with us, it's really a special time. Would love to win something from Scarlet Lime, looks like very fun stuff!

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  35. These all look awesome! This summer, my parents are coming for their first visit since I've moved, so that's what I'm excited about! :)

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  36. Summer means bbq's with friends, sitting in rocking chairs looking at our amazing view, baby showers and weddings!
    great giveaways! (im in love with Lisa's pieces)
    as for bribery, i make the most awesome homemade salsa you have ever had and a couple of jars could arrive at your home lol

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  37. great giveaways! i love summer because my husband is a teacher and we are able to spend more time together as a family.

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  38. Great Scott!... all of these are must have goodies. What I love most about summer is soaking up the sun while floating down the Frio river.

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  39. I LOVE long summer days at the beach making sandcastles, jumping in the waves, and chasing seagulls with my family. Nothing beats the beach on a hot summer day! I also adore my new Shey B camera strap I just received, but it is alone all by itself, and would love a little ruffled friend to play with! ;)

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  41. wow what amazing giveaways- and super generous! my favorite part of summer is sitting out in the sun, barefoot with a great book :) Right now it's The Help, next up Eat, Pray, Love.

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  42. What awesome giveaways!! Thanks for giving me a chance at them. My favorite thing about the summer is that the world is so alive, green and beautiful!

    -Cali

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  43. Oh man, I love summer for SO many different reasons!BBQs, swimming, kids playing, camping trips, and soo much more! And what FUN giveaways! There's nothing better then when you find out you won something!!

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  44. Gorgeous stuff! This summer I can't wait to get a tan and drink some spiked lemonade! Perfect summer day! :)

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  45. oh my! I would be over the moon if I won any of these prizes!

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  46. Mandi Buchanan - I love the flowers and gardening that comes with summer.

    Congrats on the pregnancy - looking forward to fabulous pics and inspiration. You are a great couple!

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  47. WOW all these are sweet! my favorite summer treat is watermelon!
    <3 irasema

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  48. holy moly that is a lot!

    HEY COLLIN PICK ME! PICK ME!! LOL.

    Have a good day!
    Melissa C.
    Louisville, KY

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  49. What fun giveaways! I love the warmth of Summer where everyone can be outside.. I love everything about Summer!

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  50. beautiful giveaways! Great way to kick off summer

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  51. Love summer fruits. Love ice cream. Love Lisa Leonard designs. Love everything you do on your blog and with American Crafts and with CK Magazine. Can't wait to see what you are up to next.:p

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  52. What a fun wonderful way to kick off summer. Such great inspiration from all these awesome sites!! I'd love to win any one of these prizes!! :)

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  53. Wow, what great giveaways! I'd love to get that Frugal kit or anything else!

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  54. Oh what wonderful giveaways!!! I love each and every one of them!!!!!
    I love that summer brings with it our family vacation to my in-laws in North Carolina! We have so much fun at their house!
    xo -jamie

    P.S. Collin, you're hot. And you have a beautiful family!!! ;)

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  55. Hello my name is Cindy and I love SUMMER!

    I love the warmth, the bright sun, the fresh vegetables, the BBQ's with family, the weekend daycations, the beach visits, the evenings spent talking and the summer night drive ins. Like I said, I love SUMMER!!!

    <3,
    Cindy B.

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  56. Wow! Such great giveaways!!!

    I love the summer weather!!!

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  57. Let's see can I gush and love Summer??? These giveaways are AMAZING!!

    And what do I love about Summer - Barbecues, swimming every day and lots of sunshine!!

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  58. I'll take one of everything!!! JK - but seriously, what awesome giveaways!

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  59. Awesome stuff! My favorite part of summer is swimming

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  60. WOW! This giveaway is amazing. I absolutely LOVE all of these stores. Thanks so much for the change to win :)

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  61. Everything is so darling! I could really use a cute headband, as my hair is just growing back in after chemo treatments!

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  62. Wow - this is me gush gush gushing!

    Such stunning giveaways - love your sister's earrings - oh gosh, i love everything!!!

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  63. Love the giveaways! I had my first baby in January so I think this summer is going to be different - in a good way! I can't wait to buy a kiddie pool! I love the jewelry! I drop hints all over the place to my husband that I want jewelry, he doesn't pick up on them very well.;)

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  64. Lo mas favorito del verano es que estoy con mis ninos todo el dia y me levanto a las nueve de la manana los Lunes :)...

    My favorite part of the summer is that I get to be with my kids all day and I get to wake up at nine am on Mondays :)

    Awesome give's :)

    Thanks, Helen

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  65. I will gush about the giveaways--GUSH, GUSH, GUSH! I'm also looking forward to travelling! Hope all is going well for you!

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  66. Missing our cabin at Strawberry this summer since we moved to HOT and HUMID Houston. :( The prizes are all cute...haven't found stuff like that around here, yet!

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  67. I'm in luv with ALL the giveaways!!! I love the heat in summer; days at the pool w/ the kiddies; the blue sky; watering my flowers; oh yeah.....and flip flops & painted toes.

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  68. Love the giveaway! Love spending extra tome with my three children.

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  69. favorite thing about summer is my kids tan little bodies and white little bums

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  70. yay!! I'm ready for a fun and relaxing summer. Love all of the giveaways.

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  71. Not only do I LOVE these Giveaways, but I REALLY LOVE summer! Especially putting my toes in the sand and weekend trips to Northern Michigan. And swimming and not wearing sweaters and having a tan and...well I could go on forever. Thanks for the chance to win! Hint, Hint, liking the scrappy goodness and jewlery, hint, hint.

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  72. Favorite part of summer is that everyone seems to slow down a bit and we're all outside more. Lazy days by the pool, with a good book and a cool drink!

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  73. My favorite thing about summer, is hanging out poolside, with a margarita and some chips & salsa/guacamole. (You're welcome to join us!!)

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  74. I like the flowers that summer brings.

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  75. Love all the lovely giveaway! Love to go camping in the summer! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  76. Every single give-away is AWESOME! I look forward to the beach this summer, and taking some time off to R&R! Thanks for giving us a chance to win!

    Sara

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  77. Love the giveaways! I'm so excited for summer ... is there anything better than summer evenings, with a warm breeze?? ahhhhh!

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  78. The giveaways are definitely FANTASTIC!!! I love eating lobster by the beach! YUM! Does it get better than that? Thanks, Lisa K in TX

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  79. Love the Watch Art and have had my eye on it for a while! The Frugal Fab kits are also very awesome! Summer is so great for it's bright colors, shorts, tanktops and my favorite...flip flops! Can't wait for some lake time!

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  80. Winner, winner chicken dinner! I would love to win any one of these prizes!!! I've always admired the Lisa Leonard pendants and the camera straps....but anything would be fun! Heck - send me some bubble wrap in a box and I would count it as a fun mail day for sure!

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  81. What nice giveaways! Love them all! I love summer- playing with my little one and also taking time to have fun date nights with my hubby!
    Jamie
    lovelongtime.blogspot.com

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  82. oh fun! giveaways are just the best! I love having the kids home from school and playing at the beach, well sort of beach, do lakes have beaches! :)

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  83. love them ALL and absolutley LOVE (love, love) summer!

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  84. awesome possum giveaways Indeed!

    I am dying for a Sheyb camera strap. oh yeah, baby.

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  85. Laura hall... I will win, I will win, I will win. Right??

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  86. Scarlet Lime is one of my favorite kit companies! I also love their take on jewelry!

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  87. Fabulous giveaways!

    I love summer because we can go anywhere, anytime - whenever we want. Kids can sleep in, stay up late (not too late!) - and just have fun!! :)

    Linda Wendeborn

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  88. Summer...I love leaving the windows open at night so we can feel the breeze and listen to the crickets and the train whistles and the occasional post-4th of July bottle-rocket, I love having ice cream for dinner, not wearing shoes, spray-bottle water battles, no schedules, reading in the back yard, making sun-tea, and remembering how to play with the help of my kids. lovely, lazy summer days bring me joy.

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  89. Oh, they're all so pretty! What I love about summer...lots of excuses to eat ice cream and popsicles.

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  90. these things are sooo cute,
    and i love sumemr smells, flowers, grass, bbqs, pools...

    julieb82@gmail.com

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  91. I have three boys who I am trying to entertain this summer, which is really fun, but I could use a dose of girlie - and any of those giveaways would fit the bill!

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  92. i love that this summer means my first summer as a married woman. it means photography classes and bicycle renovations. it means a flexible schedule and new recipes. it means lots of time with my husband. and lots of time in the sun.

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  93. Collin:
    I wanted to let you know that I believe you have a wonderful future in the scrapbooking industry and I would love to see more of your videos on the fabulous layouts you create!
    And congrats to the both of you on your new precious little one :) Great giveaways-thanks for the chance to win.

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  94. I just love summer! I love the fresh air smell on my daughter when she comes in from outside! I love ice cold tea on a hot day, too!

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  95. These are great giveaways! I love lisa leonard and the camera straps and the watchkits.....ok, I guess I love all of them! :)

    Congrats on the baby, too! I am due in December....so not looking forward to that due date, but so looking forward to a baby and thankful we can have a baby! And I don't know what to bribe Collin with except that he shouldn't leave a pregnant lady out! he he! :)

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  96. My favorite thing about summer?? Flip flops. Truth be told, I can wear them all year long & I pretty much do. But it's more justifiable in the summer :D And I am ooohing & ahhhing over the giveaways. I'd love to win any and all of them because I don't own any of those particular pretty things. And I NEED more pretty things. My wrists, neck & head are bare and it's really such a shame I don't have anything pretty. So, Collin, please let me in something pretty.

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  97. The best thing about summer? The chance to be outside all day with my toddler. Great giveaways, thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  98. I just love them all....but I have been eye-ing that Shey B strap forever :)

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  99. Frugal FAB kit, gush gush gush!!

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  100. I love hanging out by the pool!

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  101. Wow! This is a chocked-full giveaway post. And all of it totally gush-worthy! But I love to play along with your comment requests, so my absolute fav thing about summer: day-trips to the beach...and my BIRTHDAY!...preferably combined into one. ;) HaPpY SuMMeR to you, and thanks for the giveaway opportunities.

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  102. Wow, these are incredible giveaways, thank you!!! There is a park next to our house and the sounds of children playing and the local men playing basketball always reminds me warm days are here.

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  103. love that it's summer! Are you doing the shades of summer again this year???

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  104. completely fabulous giveaways, i'd be thrilled with any of them. i have been lusting after a camera strap though :)

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  105. Such wonderful giveaways--thanks! Summer is finally upon us in Michigan I hope and I'm looking forward to spending all the fun in the sun I can with my kiddies.

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  106. I love suntanning at the beach during summer! :D

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  107. Love the giveaways!!!The sounds of lawn mowers always reminds me of summer & our boys always want to be outside!!!Thanks so much!! Oh, congrats on your pregnancy! My husband wants a third but I am not sure yet if I want another....

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  108. My name is Melissa and I think I will just die if I don't win one of the giveaways. Giveaways are my favorite thing about summer!

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  109. I can't wait for my veggie garden to grow so we can harvest and dig in!! Oh, and my camera strap must have some ruffles!

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  110. I love all off these things! Thanks for giving us a chance to win! Love your style!

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  111. What's not to love about summer?! I love that the days are lighter out longer, we can sleep in, go to the beach or pool, eat outdoors...there's so much to love about the summer!

    I've wanted a camera strap for awhile now and would love to win a cute one! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  112. I love enjoying all the colors and the warmth of summer.

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  113. Stephanie! I love how it's summer all year round in my country, Singapore! :)

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  114. On summer I love doing a siesta in the beach (after a lot of sun protection, swiming and before a full of fun night!)
    I love to see those cutie fruit flies in my kitchen... ehm, not, I really hate it >:(

    (Pssst! Collin... shush, I promise to tell your wife some incredible spanish cooking recipes if you pick me! this is an only today offer!)

    Bea, from Barcelona

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  115. Oh Happy Day!! I love ALL of these. Thanks for the giveaways!

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  116. My name is Kara.
    And I like summer because I sit on my driveway when it's dark. I also like summer because it seems like a good time to fall in love.

    And I'd diiiie for one of Lisa's necklaces... Sigh.

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  117. Wow, what beautiful giveaways you have! I love sun, sand and surf when it comes to summer--and reading a nice book on my front porch rocking chair isn't half bad either!

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  118. Such fun girly-girl stuff!
    penny

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  119. fabulous giveaways!! i love the fabric earrings.

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  120. I love that every summer I get to go up to Alaska to visit my mom and dad...can't wait! Thanks for the great giveaways!

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  121. what's NOT to love about summer???

    warm air, night swims, flip flops, ice cream kisses...

    happy summer girl!

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  122. Oh my gosh. Where to start?!!! I LOVE ALL OF THIS STUFF! PLEASE PICK ME!

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  123. I lived in Indiana until I was 22 and then Germany....then I finally made my way to a WARM place:) I moved to FL because I could wear tank tops and sandals all the time! That is why I LOVE LOVE LOVE summer:) I also would rather be hot (or warm) than cold!

    Thanks for the chance to win! What great giveaways:) TFS:)

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  124. I love so many things about Summer. Late nights with sun out at 9pm and sitting in the sun getting an awesome tan. PICK ME!

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  125. oh so wonderful giveaways!
    i'm so happy summer is here...i'm lovin' all the sunshine, cotton candy snowcones, and water fun!
    thanks for the giveaway, lizzy!
    and collin *nudge nudge* how 'bout sharing the love all the down here in Texas?!?! =)

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  126. I love giveaways & love the warm sunshine in the summer.

    P.S. Collin seems like a great husband/dad & photographer. I follow him on twitter and he is witty too. ;-)

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  127. What's not to love about warm weather and being outside? Love it!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  128. sweet Jesus! those are some awesome giveaways!!!
    would love to snag that sparkle necklace or the Scarlet Lime scrapbooking kit.
    awesome, awesome!

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  129. Anything and everything looks amazing! Thanks for the awesome give-away!

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  130. I want to make that bracelet that is the bottom, middle of the picture. Holy Cuteness!

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  131. I love Lisa Leonard Designs!! Her stuff is so cute!!! This is such a wonderful blog!!


    p.s. Collin is the coolest. :)

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  132. Amazing Giveaways!
    I love the hours and hours of sunlight we get in summer, seems like you can always get more done in a day, I just wish we could have the sunshine without the intense heat...now that would be perfect!

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  133. Summer means beets are growing in my front yard to be plucked at my desire!
    mmmm I think only Dwight could appreciate such a summer ritual

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  134. i have been eyeing the scarlet lime kit anndddd LOVE shelby b camera straps. wish i was a crafty with a sewing machine as she is! thanks for the great give aways and i love SWIMMING in the summer! (and today is my birthday...i usually spend it at my LSS but they had to close their doors this winter :O( boo.)

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  135. What a wonderful giveaway! You are sooo generous! These are a few things I love about summer. A warm breeze running thru my hair on a moon and star filled night, fireflies, ice cold lemonade, wearing sandles, sand in my toes, summer bbq parties, bonfires, and swimming.

    Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your little blessing! Hopefully my husband and I will have our first blessing sometime next year.

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  136. Scarlet Lime's frugal kit is genius! I'll have to check that out. As for summer, I love the long, warm nights, flip flops, camping and football games (season starts earlier in Canada). Thanks for the chances to win!

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  137. I LOVE SUMMER because of sweet corn:) AWESOME giveaways.

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  138. Summer.... what a great time to get lost in a day of sun bathing by the pool, and enjoying a cold cup of nicely brewed iced tea:D
    I am in awe with all the juicy eye-candy giveaways! Lisa Leonard and Shelby-B have to be some of my favs (even though I don't have something from either) but I am also loving Miss Ruby Sue and Scarlet Lime! What great talent you girls all have. Would love to win, thank you for giving us all a chance...
    Happy Wednesday :D

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  139. Dear Collin,

    What a lovely name! Such strength and masculinity is conveyed with such a name! Oh to be graced as winner chosen by one such as yourself *swoon*. Although I'm sure you are as modest as you are endearing and would never fall prey to such lavish compliments. A man among men you are... :)

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  140. Thank you so much for the amazing giveaway! (I am CRAZY about those earrings and might have to buy them for my upcoming wedding!)

    Summer is pretty much the best, though when I was young and loved making snowmen, snow angels and snow forts I vehemently defended winter as the best season! But now I appreciate lounging on the beach, reading on a blanket in the backyard, road trips with the windows down, wearing flip flops and summer bbqs. Just a few of my favorite summer things :)

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  141. My favorite thing about summer is watermelon :) I could live on it all summer!

    Awesome giveaways!!!

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  142. ♥♥alllll fabulous giveaways...
    would be happy with any.... thanks for the chance.
    LOVE the lazy hazy days of summer, watermelon, state fair, fishing, summerfest, roasting marshmallows, did I mention LAZY...
    zinnias, cherry tomatoes, sunshine...
    ♥anne

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  143. All of the giveaways are so generous! How sweet! Summer to me is so joyful and freeing. I try to lay low on commitments and let the days plan themselves!

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  144. hmmmm... I LOVE SO MANY things about summer!!! but the tippy-top of my list is having all the kiddos home with me!
    Happy Summer!
    Many Blessings!
    Jill

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  145. What an awesome giveaway. I love the warm weather and watermelon's summer brings.

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  146. These are out of the box giveaways. But the necklace - oh that Lisa Leonard Design necklace. May the stars look upon me and Lady Luck shake my hand.

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  147. Fun giveaway. I love that my kids are home from school during the summer (well, most days I love it!!).

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  148. I love everything about summer, but one of my favorites are bbqs. thanks for the giveaway!

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  149. Those camera straps blow my mind! LOVE them! :) Thanks for the giveaways Liz! :)

    Jen L. from Boston.

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  150. My favorite thing about summer is all the carnivals and fairs. I can't enjoy any of the rides this summer since I'm pregnant, but it's been a blast to see my little boy get into them!

    Awesome giveaway, by the way :)

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  151. WOW! Those are some great giveaways! Thanks so much! Enjoy your last summer as a family of 4 :)

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  152. Well, I live in Puerto Rico so there is summer all the time and I love it. What I don't love is that at this time, is our hurracaine season. I hope not too have any in this summer.

    Lisa Leonard designs are more than beautiful!!! Love it.

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  153. fabulous fabulous giveaways...i love this summer because it means each day i'm another day closer to having my 1st sweet little babe (aug. 10th)....i'm enjoying every minute.

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  154. My name is Jennifer & this is wat i love about summer.......(you know in movies when they go back to remember something & the screen kinda does that wave thing? ok, do that here!)

    imagine with me....

    its hot outside but not toooo hot. your cruising in your nice, clean, freshly washed car, sunglasses on, music loud & the windows down.....

    ahhhhhh summer!

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  155. I just love picnics. A nice warm, sunny day is a bonus but in UK we have to take it as it comes!!!

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  156. I love summer because I get the kiddos all to myself! I feel like I get to teach them so much more in the summer. Such a cute scrap kit!!!!

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  157. What a great giveaway. I had Emily make my hair piece for my wedding last year and loved it!!
    My favorite thing about Summer this year will be celebrating our one year wedding anniversary!
    XOXO
    Amber

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  158. Awesome giveaways!! What I love most about summer is the sunshine!

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  160. love all the giveaways and love summer because it;s when the only scrapbook event in puerto rico happens thanks to yamille!!! and also beacause i get to play all lot with the boys....

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  161. Amazing giveaways! What I love most about summer is the night air. When I'm closing up the house for the night and step outside to take the dog out, expecting it to be cool.... and it's still warm. Love that!

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  162. Hi! My name is Susan, and I live in Arkansas. Yes...Arkansas. I suppose I should try to say something really witty to catch Collin's attention, as he chooses the winners and all, but I'm at a loss. I'm no match for his sharp wit. However, I can gush about my favorite part of summer. My little doll (two year old daughter) is a water baby. She loves it! The summer is the perfect opportunity to spend lots of time in my brother-in-law's 'cement pond' with my family! Thanks for all the great giveaways!

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  163. You've showcased some really amazing stuff today. I'd be thrilled to win any of them. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  164. These are all such great giveaways! Thank you!

    Christine

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  165. this giveaway post made me sooo excited for summer!

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  166. My favorite things about summer are warm nights and margaritas.

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  167. holy moly....these are the BEST give-a-ways EVER!!!! SO FAB!!!! TIA!!!! My favorite summer something is the string of little boys clothes that are left behind when they are in a hurry to put their swim trunks on....

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  168. Mandy
    I love being about to hang by the pool everyday. Being a teacher allows me to chill and just relax...no strings attached!

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  169. What a great giveaway! My name's Carrie and my favorite thing about summer is swimming! :)

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  170. what a great giveaway! so many great things. my favorite thing about summer is, bbq's in the backyard and spending time with family!

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  171. I love how relaxed summer is. Especially in the mornings. No lunches to make for my kids, and no tight schedules to keep.
    Great Giveaways!

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  172. I love the ruffled and couture Shey B straps. When I told my husband I wanted one he said, "Make it." I think I will try to win it instead!

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  173. Wow - those are some gorgeous giveaways.
    Summer will be great this year as we now have our own gorgeous balcony to sit out and enjoy it on. This is the first "garden" my husband and I have had to enjoy since we met back in 1998 - roll on warm days...

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  174. The best thing I love about summer....is not making lunches for the kids...I never thought I would ever be thinking this...but its just a pain in the morning. Ready for summer!!!

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  175. My favorite thing about summer is not having an excuse to eat ice cream or feel guilty about it! :)

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  176. what a *GREAT* giveaway! i *LOVE* lisa's jewelery! i ahve been hinting to my husband for several months nowhe just is not getting it! haha ahh such is life;)

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  177. Oh my goodness...seriously good giveaways! I love the slow pace of summer and the simplicity of being content just to catch fireflys at night! Nothing better!

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  178. Wow--those are awesome giveaways! I love so many things about summer--but I guess my favorite thing would be having my kids all to myself for a bit! No more homework,sports practices, etc... I just love the change of pace!
    Elisha

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  179. amazing giveaways! It does feel like summer arrived all at once here complete with 90+ degree weather. We're trying to enjoy the cool mornings together while they last.

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  181. OMG, these are the best giveaways everrrrr!! I love them all!
    It would be the best birthday present ever!

    PS:COLLIN YOU'RE 3(4) GIRLS RULE!

    greetings from BELGIUM

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  182. Wow! Thanks for the chance to win.

    One of the best things about summer is the reading! LOL...

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  183. So many pretty things!! Thanks for offering us the eye candy, and the chance to win. :)

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  184. Yay for giveaways! :) Thanks for the chance to win on all these!!!

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  185. LOL! Gush, huh? Well, I could totally do that about a couple of them, actually, but I think I will just let you know that I am super excited about the warm weather! I really love it. I should move to a place that is always warm!

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  186. Oh My! Thank you for a chance to win the FAB KIT! (All your prizes would be great!)
    Cheryl P. in Texas

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  187. Mmmmmm...awesome! What a bunch of eye candy! Thanks for the chance!

    My favorite part of summer is the inherent laziness -- sure the kids watch a bunch of tv and spend too much wii time, but on the bright side I get tons more craft time!

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  188. wow so many fabulous give aways, i love them all! thank you so much!

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  189. Thanks for the great ideas you have and for these great giveaways, too. The other day, when I was on your blog, my husband glanced up and asked who's blog I was on....he thought he knew your husband. Did he go to Taiwain on his mission? My husband said he is pretty sure they served in the same area. (Justin Holbook, btw.) So maybe that will get me an in with him;) and get me that sweet camera strap I have been coveting for awhile now. But seriously thanks for all the great ideas-I love checking out your blog!!!
    -Melissa Holbrook
    Washington, D.C.

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  190. Love those earrings! Would go great with my favorite thing about summer...the dresses! Thanks for the giveaways.

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  191. Colin, I am not above giveaways. My have that awesome jewellry gift card.....what's your poison? Candy? Itunes? Or just cash...=D

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  192. I L.O.V.E all the giveaways! Your blog is my FAV. Hope I win :).

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  193. Great Giveaways! thank you so much for the chance!

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  194. LOL @Collin accepting bribes!

    My favorite thing about summer is being able to go outside without freezing my buns off!

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  195. My favorite thing about Summer is NOTHING - doing NOTHING, that is. Being lazy and letting each day with my kids unfold.

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  196. groovy giveaway!!! love it! hmm favourite thing about summer would being able to go swimming in the lakes and then go back on shore and let the suns' warm heat dry you off!

    kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

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  197. I would love a Shea B. Camera Strap.....holy giveaway! So exciting! Happy Summer to everyone!

    My favorite thing about summer is the pool! Now if I could only get a tan before I go to the pool....

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  198. I LOVE all the cute stuff.
    Since I live in Idaho it's not quite summer yet but hoping it comes soon!

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