One Year Anniversary Giveaway

Saturday, August 08, 2009

Peanut Butter & Pickle Reviews

Peanut Butter and Pickle Reviews is One Year Old!!
First off I want to thank you, my loyal readers. It has been so much fun this last year working with all the awesome companies to bring you great giveaways! So, I thought what a better way to celebrate than to host a BIG giveaway for you. ONE lucky winner will receive this entire Anniversary Prize Package. Here is what you will win.


Power Shelf
I don't know about you, but I am constantly battling counter top clutter! One of my biggest pet peeves lies beneath my microwave. That is where our cell phones and their chargers live. Since we don't have a land line phone, it's necessary to keep our chargers accessible all the time. I will admit that I did tidy up a bit before taking the "before" pictures. I can't have you thinking I'm a total slob after all. Seriously though, it's normally even more cluttered than that!

Lynn Fetzer-Westmeister the inventor and owner of the power shelf was kind enough to supply one for review and one for our lucky winner. Now you too can organize your cord chaos!



1-2-3...Get Organized
My days are crazy! I have to wake up early enough to get myself ready before the kids get up. I then get them up, dressed, fed, stuff packed and out the door before 8 am. I have to be sure they both have their lunches, their nap bedding, special lovies, sippy cups, water bottles, etc. I drop them off at daycare/school and then I go to work. Things don't slow down once my work day is over either. I pick them up, cook supper, clean up after supper, give baths, get kids in bed, do laundry, and on and on. It's exhausting.

I'm all about learning about things that will make my life more oraganized and less chaotic. I was so excited when I was contacted by Beverly Coggins to do a review and giveaway of her wonderful handbooks.

Topics include Decluttering, Time Management, Dinner, Downsizing, and Home Organization. She was sweet enough to send me a copy of Three Steps to Time Management for Working Moms and Three Steps to Organizing Your Child's Room. One of my favorite things about these books, is that they include reproducible sheets.


Tot Toppers
SIMPLY ADORABLE!!!
That is what you're going to say when you see these beautiful hand knitted hats by Tot Toppers. Kathryn was gracious enough to send me one of her Bumblebee Trail Hats for my little boy. The quality of this hat is second to none. The sweet little details make it so endearing. In addition to the beautiful hats, Kathryn also knits Diaper Soakers, Pacifier Leashes, and Bloomers.
If you are looking to buy something heirloom quality for the sweet little one in your life, you must check out Tot Toppers!!


Crop Mom
I have to admit.....I do not have the patience for Scrapbooking! First you have to go to the Scrapbook store. There are 20 isles of paper, stickers, embellishments.....where in the world do you even start? It's just way too intimidating for me. It stresses me out! Enter the age of Digital Scrapbooking. Now this my firends is right up my alley! You can sit in the comfort of your own home on your computer. Everything is at your hot little fingertips.

You don't have to worry about saying "I don't like where I put that picture, but it's too late now!" With digital scrapbooking all you have to do is click delete and the problem is solved. You can rearrange your layout all you want.
Crop Moms is a digital scrapbooking site invented by Kathryn Balient that provides moms like me easy access to digital scrapbooking for FREE! That's right, you heard me right...it's FREE! If you want you can also purchase additional layouts. Once created, you can upload your layouts to personal blogs or email them to friends.


30 Minute A Day Learning System: Preschool Workbook
If you are a mom, you know that summer's can be a hard time for kids. Yes, they're having fun...but they're also slacking off on their education. When school starts back up in the fall...the first month or so they are just playing catch-up. If you're looking for something to do with your kids over the summer, Brighter Minds Media has the solution for you.

Of course you don't want to bombard your kids with "homework" over the summer, but you want to keep their skills up. 30 Minutes a day is plenty. Why not make it a quality 30 minutes. This program includes:
  • CD with many fun and educational games and activities
  • 50 days of activities designed for pre-school aged children
  • 30 minutes of activities each day
  • Vibrant full color illustrations
  • Fun animal friends, including Quincy the Duck and Paige the Pig
  • Assessment pages help you determine where your child may need extra help
  • Tips included on how to use everyday items and locations to reinforce the day's material
  • Certificate of completion to recognize your child's hard work!
In addition to the the great 30 Minute a Day programs, Brighter Minds also offers great computer games for kids and adults, DVD games and books.



BUY IT:
  • Power Shelves are available at various retailers nationwide and is valued at $14.99
  • 1-2-3...Get Organized is available online at Here with prices starting as low at $5.99.
  • Tot Toppers is available online Here with prices starting at $4.95 for patterns and $9 for completed products.
  • Crop Mom is available Here and is FREE. Additional credits are only $1.79/each.
  • 30 Minutes a Day Learning System is available online Here and retails for $19.95


WIN IT:
ONE LUCKY WINNER will win:
  • A Power Shelf
  • A 1-2-3...Get Organized book of your choice
  • A Tot Topper Hat of your choice
  • 20 Layouts (not included in the free service) from Crop Mom
  • 30 Minute Learning System of your choice.
For your initial entry:
(must be completed before using extra credit entries),
Please tell me how you found out about Peanut Butter and Pickle Reviews.



WANT EXTRA CREDIT ENTRIES??

FACT:
Go to the websites of these companies and tell me something that you learned about them or their products. {Can be done once per company}.
BLOG: Post about this giveaway on your blog and then come back and comment again with the direct link.

ADD: Add my button to the sidebar of your website, then come back and comment.

FOLLOW: Subscribe to this blog, then comment.

STUMBLE: Stumble this post by clicking on the Share Button below. Then return here and let me know your Stumble name.

TWEET: Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway w/ a link back. Then return here and comment. Just copy and paste this tweet: @my2gs is hosting a HUGE One Year Anniversary Giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/n9hoar
{You can do this once per day}.


FAN: Become a Peanut Butter and Pickle's Facebook Fan. Then return here and comment.


Giveaway Rules:
1. Giveaway is open to those with a US mailing address only, unless otherwise stated.
2. You must answer the question in the giveaway accordingly. Please don't just say "I want to win" or "Pick me."
3. You must have a visible email address in your Blogger Profile, otherwise it needs to be listed on every entry. (Don't worry, you won't be spammed).
4. Winner will be chosen via random.org and notified via email.
5. Winner will be asked to respond with full contact information within 48 hours of being notified. Failure to do so will result in another winner being picked.


Ends August 22nd at Midnight EST
US Residents Only


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155 COMMENTS.:

  1. Leslie said...

    I found your blog from blog hopping ,but have been following you for a while now :)

    Thanks!

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    http://livelovelaughwithleslie.blogspot.com

  2. Leslie said...

    I found out the Power shelves are made in the U.S.A.

    :)

  3. Leslie said...

    I learned that 1-2-3...Get Organized series will help you organize your life one area at a time.

    :)

  4. Leslie said...

    I learned that tot toppers is based out of Lexington, SC :)

  5. Leslie said...

    I learned that Crop Mom is an online scrapbooking service that lets you create digital scrapbook pages, photo greeting cards and digital art using easy, drag-and-drop online scrapbook software.

  6. Leslie said...

    30 minutes a day learning system: Brighter Minds Media is a publisher of online and multimedia materials for the whole family with a focus on creating a wholesome online environment for children and the family.

  7. Leslie said...

    I blogged :)

    http://livelovelaughwithlesliegiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/08/one-year-anniversary-giveaway.html

  8. Leslie said...

    I have your button :)

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  9. Leslie said...

    I follow your blog :)

  10. Leslie said...

    I tweeted :)

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  11. Leslie said...

    I'm a fan of you on facebook :)

    Leslie Malone

  12. Henrietta said...

    I just found your blog through a tweet :) Love your blog name!

  13. Henrietta said...

    Following on Twitter and just tweeted
    http://twitter.com/ahensnest/statuses/3202101487

  14. mar said...

    I found out about your site from on-line sweepstakes.

  15. Dar said...

    My sweeps account gave me the info.

  16. auntrene said...

    I tweeted on Twitter
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    I follow you on Twitter JustAuntrene

  17. Darlene said...

    online-sweepstakes.com

  18. mickeyfan said...

    Some friends and I are always telling each other about fun blogs we've found. Yours came up in conversation!

  19. Michael said...

    Friend told me about your blog. Congratulations on year 1 and the ones to follow.

  20. Celeste said...

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  21. Celeste said...

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  22. darlanpaulsmamma said...

    I found your blog a few months back while surfing blogs. I have enjoyed it and congrats on the 1 year!!!!
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  23. AmentsChick said...

    My friend told me about your blog. And I love love love it!!!

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  24. darlanpaulsmamma said...

    i subscribe
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  25. darlanpaulsmamma said...

    tweeted http://twitter.com/lovinmykiddos/status/3207916947
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  26. Anonymous said...

    I found you on 5minutesformom.

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  27. Anonymous said...

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  28. Anonymous said...

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  29. JoeyfromSC said...

    Congrats on your One Year Anniversary!!! I found you via someone's blog (I forgot who, sorry) because they had your button on the right side and I thought your button was cute, so I decided to check you out lol

    Love your blog and thanks for a really awesome giveaway!

  30. JoeyfromSC said...

    I love the crop mom site! I learned that she offers TONS of tutorials to help out the novice here:

    http://www.cropmom.com/Digital_Scrapbook_Info/Tutorials.aspx

  31. JoeyfromSC said...

    I'm already subscribed to your blog via email:

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  32. Anonymous said...

    I'm not a blogger, but I do blog hop. I find blogs through other blogs and through sweepstakes websites. I think I found you through someone else's blog. I'm sure glad a did! Happy Anniversary!

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  33. JoeyfromSC said...

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  34. Anonymous said...

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  35. JoeyfromSC said...

    I follow you on twitter @JoeyfromSC and here's my tweet:

    http://twitter.com/JoeyfromSC/status/3213935543

  36. JoeyfromSC said...

    I am a fan on facebook:

    www.facebook.com/ajoebloe

  37. JoeyfromSC said...

    I learned from the 1-2-3 get organized site that they do FREE Shipping on all orders of $25 or more!

  38. JoeyfromSC said...

    I learned from the tot-toppers website that they offer your hat to be made with organic yarn!

  39. JoeyfromSC said...

    I learned from the 30 Minutes a Day Learning System site that their products are available online and at major retailers across the United States and Canada

  40. Jennifer said...

    I subscribed awhile back, but I found you just by searching off other blogs!

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  41. Jennifer said...

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  42. cindiizzy said...

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  43. cindiizzy said...

    I tweeted and follow

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  44. Jingle said...

    Congrats on your one year! I just hit mine, too!!! I am pretty sure I found you on Twitter, but I'm not really sure! LOL!

  45. Jingle said...

    I have your button!

  46. Jingle said...

    I follow!

  47. Jingle said...

    I'm a FB fan!

  48. SunnyView said...

    I found out about it on OLS. Thanks for the giveaway!

  49. Staci said...

    I'm pretty sure I found you blog hopping. I clicked on your button and have followed ever since.
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  50. Staci said...

    I have your button.
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  51. Staci said...

    And I follow.
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  52. Buki Family said...

    i cant remember how i found you... hopping around i suppose. ive been a subscriber for a long time. well i ...urg toddler just threw all the garbage on the floor. yuck!
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  53. silverhartgirl said...

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  54. Renee said...

    I found you blog hopping I think and began subscribing to your emails.

  55. Renee said...

    I'm a subscriber!

  56. Renee said...

    Power Shelves Fact: This company also makes THE POWER HOOK to keep extensions cords from becoming a tangled jumble.

  57. Renee said...

    1-2-3 Fact: 10% of their sales Go To Shelter Care.

  58. Renee said...

    Tot Toppers Fact: They have adorable House Divided Hat team logo hats for sale!

  59. Renee said...

    Crop Mom Fact: From the website--"CropMom is an online scrapbooking service that lets you create digital scrapbook pages, photo greeting cards and digital art using easy, drag-and-drop online scrapbook software." I do the old fashioned scrapbooking so this would be a new experience for me!

  60. Renee said...

    30 Minites Fact: This program is an iParenting Award winner!

  61. SunnyView said...

    I added your button: http://wut-givz.blogspot.com/

  62. SunnyView said...

    I followed on blogger (Sunny View)!

  63. SunnyView said...

    I became a fan on Facebook (Sunny View)!

  64. msjazzyfresh said...

    Crop Moms tutorials are so helpful...Ive used a couple myself.

    Thanks!

  65. msjazzyfresh said...

    I found you originally on 5minutesformom.com, but I subscribed awhile ago....so technically through my RSS LOL

  66. msjazzyfresh said...

    I subscribe!

  67. SunnyView said...

    8/10/09 - I tweeted: http://twitter.com/sunnyview99/status/3226933731

  68. furygirl3132 said...

    I found your blog through entering one of your giveaways via Sweepstakes Advantage and I have been subscribed for a while. Thanks so much for such an awesome prize package giveaway!

    Eloise
    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  69. furygirl3132 said...

    Have your button here: http://mommy2twogirls.blogspot.com/

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  70. furygirl3132 said...

    Following your blog (furygirl3132)

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  71. furygirl3132 said...

    Following you on Twitter (furygirl3132) and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/furygirl3132/status/3228685114

    Eloise
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  72. furygirl3132 said...

    Fan on Facebook (Eloise Carlson)

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  73. Christy said...

    I started following your PB & Pickles because I follow your other blog. I follow that blog because I just love you! :-)

  74. Christy said...

    I subscribe!

  75. Christy said...

    I follow you on Facebook

  76. SH said...

    I found your site on a giveaway linky ! www.bargainfun.blogspot.com

  77. SH said...

    i follow

  78. LoveMy2Dogs said...

    I found your blog by just doing some simple blog hopping, and amazingly you live close by.

  79. LoveMy2Dogs said...

    I follow you on twitter and tweeted.

    http://twitter.com/lovemy2doggies/status/3237593160

  80. LoveMy2Dogs said...

    Your button is scrolling on my left sidebar.

  81. LoveMy2Dogs said...

    I am a follower.

  82. LoveMy2Dogs said...

    Power Shelf was featured on CBS and you can buy it on my favorite online store Amazon.com

  83. LoveMy2Dogs said...

    At 1-2-3 Get Organized you can purchase a workbook on planning dinner.

  84. LoveMy2Dogs said...

    At Tot Toppers you can also buy Tot Bottoms.

  85. LoveMy2Dogs said...

    CropMom is just flat out cool. They have all these great online tutorials. I learned a lot.

  86. LoveMy2Dogs said...

    Brighter Minds Media offers free shipping in the continental United States. And, I am off to check out their preschool program for my daycare kiddos.

  87. Meg said...

    I found out about your blog from a post on Twitter. mjs1708 at yahoo do t com

  88. mogrill said...

    Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net

  89. Jodi said...

    Hi,
    I found your blog through Momadvice.com and her apron full of giveaways. I have just started looking around your website and so far really enjoy what I see. Congratulations on one year!
    Many Blessings,
    Jodi
    jodiweiser@yahoo.com

  90. SunnyView said...

    8/11/09 - I tweeted: http://twitter.com/sunnyview99/status/3249563081

  91. Melissa Henderson said...

    I found out about PB&P Reviews through the giveaway linky. I have really enjoyed your blog and look forward to seeing what your 2nd year brings!
    moehend@yahoo.com

  92. Tracy said...

    Has it really been a year?? Congrats! I followed a tweet here today and am now a follower! I can use this, I usually balance my gadgets on top of the dish drainer/dishes while I'm charging my phone, ipod, bluetooth etc, this would certainly be safer and much smarter! :) I hope you will return the follow and check out my blog Ascending Butterfly

  93. SunnyView said...

    8/12/09 - I tweeted: http://twitter.com/sunnyview99/status/3264914718

  94. mommieof4munchkins said...

    I learned about you from Kate of Tottoppers, she was tweeting about your giveaway.

  95. mommieof4munchkins said...

    Powershelves are sold on think geek, I love some think geek

  96. mommieof4munchkins said...

    I follow you on twitter and I tweeted

  97. mommieof4munchkins said...

    Tot Toppers Tweedy Cable Hat can be custom made in several colors!

  98. mommieof4munchkins said...

    I am a new follower!

  99. sunnymum said...

    I think I found your blog initially from a friend's reference only to rediscover it by blog hopping one afternoon. Thanks!

  100. degood said...

    I found your blog by blog hopping from links on other blogs I saw. I am not sure which one directed me here initially but I come back and look from time to time.

  101. darlanpaulsmamma said...

    daily tweet http://twitter.com/lovinmykiddos/status/3295298423
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  102. darlanpaulsmamma said...

    daily tweet http://twitter.com/lovinmykiddos/status/3306580705
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  103. Mama Snow said...

    Congrats on your year anniversary! I am not quite sure I remember I I found your blog. I think it was probably one of two ways. I happened upon it from another blog or from the giveaway list at The Mom Reviews.

    Great Blog!
    snowbabe81@hotmail.com

  104. Mama Snow said...

    I tweeted (Mama_Snow)
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  105. Mama Snow said...

    I have your button on my blog roll!

    www.hail2thesnowqueen.blogspot.com

    snowbabe81@hotmail.com

  106. Mama Snow said...

    The Power Shelf even is able to hold candle warmers. There is an even larger list of what it can carry!

    snowbabe81@hotmail.com

  107. Jill said...

    I found you from The Mother Load blog.

    jill.watkins@gmail.com

  108. Andrea said...

    I found you on the mother load apron full of giveaways website.
    a10small@hotmail.com

  109. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    I saw your button on another blog(sorry, don't remember which one!)

  110. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Power Shelf- I learned that you can wrap the cord around the base

  111. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    1.2.3. get organized... I learned that you can get all 7 books for $34.99

  112. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Top TOppers- I learned the seller is from Lexington, SC

  113. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Crop Mom- I learned that you can make cards on their website

  114. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    30 Minutes a Day Learning System- I learend that you can buy games on their website

  115. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Blogged- http://pricemommysense.blogspot.com/2009/08/giveaway-monday_11.html

  116. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Added your button

  117. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Follower

  118. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Stumbled- joannaprice

  119. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Tweeted- http://twitter.com/joannagiveaway/status/3339036360

  120. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    FB fan- Joanna Price

  121. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Daily Tweet- http://twitter.com/joannagiveaway/status/3348750562

  122. adrian said...

    I found out about your website from Laugh with Leslie website.
    smilefest (at) yahoo (dot) com

  123. adrian said...

    Learned that the 30 day learning system also includes "tips on how to use everyday items and locations to reinforce the day's material".
    smilefest (at) yahoo (dot) com

  124. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Daily Tweet- http://twitter.com/joannagiveaway/status/3372982501

  125. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Daily Tweet- http://twitter.com/joannagiveaway/status/3390415391

  126. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Daily Tweet- http://twitter.com/joannagiveaway/status/3431743896

  127. idahomom said...

    A friend told me

  128. Anonymous said...

    I found you on Online Sweepstakes.com

    I am in love with the online scrapbooking. I finally gave up and just told my more talented sister that she can have all my scrapbooking stuff if sh'll make some pages for me. Maybe with the online pages, I might get something done.

    I've interested in the 30 min preschool system. I have twin almost 3 year olds and we are just getting into learning numbers and recognizing letters.

    Thanks!
    Shannon

    soliwins at yahoo dot com

  129. Girly Remix said...

    I found you through a few other blogs! :)
    These are great prizes! I definately have too much counter clutter.

  130. Girly Remix said...

    I'm following your blog. :)

  131. joannamarieprice@yahoo.com said...

    Daily Tweet- http://twitter.com/joannagiveaway/status/3455193887

  132. cwalker said...

    The 30 minute a day learning system includes 50 days of activities designed for pre-school aged children. I am planning on homeschooling my children and my son will be doing preschool this year and this would be a great help!
    -Chancy
    sidhartha90@hotmail.com

  133. cwalker said...

    I have your button up on my blog!
    -Chancy
    sidhartha90@hotmail.com
    http://theprudentshopper.blogspot.com/

  134. cwalker said...

    I am a follower of your blog!
    -Chancy
    sidhartha90@hotmail.com

  135. cwalker said...

    I tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/sidhartha90/status/3461918155
    -Chancy
    sidhartha90@hotmail.com

  136. cwalker said...

    I stumbled you!
    sidhartha90 username

    -Chancy
    sidhartha90@hotmail.com

  137. Anonymous said...

    I found out that they are made in the US. Very cool product-
    Diane Baum
    esldiane@gmail.com

  138. chazvgo said...

    I found you on another blog :) Thanks and Happy 1 year!!

  139. trixpixel said...

    My sister told me about your blog since she enjoys it so much! :)

  140. trixpixel said...

    I subscribe! trixpixel(at)gmail.com

  141. blueviolet said...

    I found your blog last fall while blog hopping.
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  142. blueviolet said...

    I have your button

  143. blueviolet said...

    I'm a facebook fan: http://www.facebook.com/doot65

  144. blueviolet said...

    I'm a follower!

  145. blueviolet said...

    I blogged about it here
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  146. Tylerpants said...

    I found out about this blog through my best friend. Happy Anniversary! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

  147. Tylerpants said...

    I'm a subscriber.tylerpants(at)gmail.com

  148. Donna said...

    I found it by blog hopping.
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  149. Donna said...

    follower
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  150. Donna said...

    Button on my blog.
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  151. Heather said...

    I'm pretty sure I found you through sweeps advantage. I'm glad!

  152. lilyk said...

    I found out about Peanut Butter and Pickle Reviews from another web page.

  153. lilyk said...

    I became your Facebook fan.

  154. lilyk said...

    I subscribed to your blog.

  155. Hula Hooping Mom said...

    I found you on twitter :) and came right here :) LOL!!!