Things I Love Thursday- aden + anais (plus a GIVEAWAY)

I have blogged a few times about aden + anais products in my Works For Me Wednesday posts. They provided me with a few of their products this summer to review and I was impressed with their quality. And then I had a baby. And now I am completely hooked.

First, their swaddling blankets. We are big swaddlers in this house. Lily loved being swaddled. Hannah, not so much. So far, Silas loves to be swaddled. I am a pretty good swaddler, but with those receiving blankets my kids always managed to wiggle their way out. The aden + anais blankets are huge. They make it incredibly easy to swaddle and my little burrito stays put. And the fabric is lightweight and breathable so I don’t have to worry about him getting over heated.

Then I tried their sleepsacks. I have used Halo sleepsacks in the past and really like them, but they are really warm. Good for winter, but kind of too heavy for summer. The aden + anais sleepsacks these quilted sleeping bags keep your baby warm and toasty without overheating. I don’t know if you are aware, but the latest research shows that overheating could be a cause of SIDS so it is even more important to strike the balance between warm and not too warm.

October is SIDS awareness month and aden + anais is a proud sponsor of the  CJ Foundation and  their Sleep in Safety, Grow in Style (SSGS) campaign. They have created Ten Steps To Take Before Baby Takes His or Her First:

1. Always lay your baby to sleep face up. Side and tummy positions are not safe; check with your doctor if your baby has breathing problems.
2. Don’t smoke while pregnant and never smoke near your infant. While pregnant or considering pregnancy do not smoke. Never let others smoke near your baby. Smoking is a major risk factor for SIDS.
3. Don’t let your baby get too hot. Overheating is a leading risk factor for SIDS. Dress your baby in as much or as little as you would wear. If your baby is sweating, has damp hair, or a heat rash, he or she may be too hot. Room fans have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS. Consider using a wearable blanket or other type of sleeper instead of using a blanket.
4. Lay your baby to sleep in an approved crib, on a firm mattress. Do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad, or waterbed. Remove all loose bedding, stuffed animals,
and pillows from crib. Crib bumpers are not recommended and can be hazardous.
5. Create a healthy lifestyle for you and your baby. When pregnant, see your doctor often and do not use drugs or alcohol. Talk with your doctor about changes in your baby and how your baby acts.
6. If possible, breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.
7. Offer your baby a pacifier at all sleep times. Pacifiers have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.
8. Put your baby on his or her tummy to play when your baby is awake and supervised. Make sure someone is always watching. “Tummy Time” is good for your baby because it makes neck and shoulder muscles stronger.
9. Don’t share sleep surfaces. Adult beds, couches, and chairs are not safe for infant sleep and increase the risk of SIDS, suffocation and accidental infant death. After feeding, put your baby back in his or her crib.
10. Share these tips with everyone who cares for your baby. Education is the key to keeping your baby safe.

Did you see #3? That is where aden + anais sleepsacks come in. It helps me feel more confident as a mom that I am doing everything I can using the above steps as a guide to help keep my baby safe.

Would you like to win a sleepsack from aden + anais? They have generously offered one of my readers their choice of sleepsacks. There are many ways to enter, but you need to leave an additional comment for each of your entries. I will be picking the winner using Random.org from the comments.

• Mandatory: head over to aden + anais’ website and let me know which sleepsack you like.
• Extra: Participate in my Things I Love Thursday carnival, by posting about something you love and linking below to that post (not your blog, but the actual post’s URL). Other guidelines for how to participate can be found here.
• Extra: Become a fan of aden + anais on Facebook.
• Extra: Become a fan of The Diaper Diaries on Facebook or leave a comment if you already are.
• Extra: Tweet about this giveaway and leave the link in the comments. Make sure to use @diaperdiaries in your tweet.
• Extra: Subscribe to my blog via email or a reader or leave a comment if you already are a subscriber.

The giveaway will end next Wednesday night Oct. 28th. Good luck!

Disclosure: I was not financially compensated in any way for this review. Although I have been provided with sample products in the past, I was not provided with any to write this post. All opinions about the products are mine alone.

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Jill is the author of The Diaper Diaries. She has been changing diapers for 6+ years as a stay at home mom of three children. She also has a devoted husband who graciously puts up with this little internet hobby. They all probably wishes she would exercise a bit more discretion as she shares their life's ups, downs and in-betweens with anyone willing to read it. You can (almost always) find her on Twitter @DiaperDiaries.

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1. Myra says:

   I LOVE the white muslin sleep sack, but since my sister’s having a baby girl in December, I would definitely choose the Pink Butterflys!
   Myra´s last blog ..Losing the Baby Weight! (& A Giveaway!)

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   October 21st, 2009 at 10:52 pm

2. Myra says:

   I’m participating in TILT!
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   October 21st, 2009 at 10:52 pm

3. Myra says:

   I’m a fan of YOURS on facebook!
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   October 21st, 2009 at 10:54 pm

4. Myra says:

   @kjmfrank sis, check this out! RT @DiaperDiaries: Also, come enter to win a aden + anais sleepsack in honor of SIDS p… http://is.gd/4uXKM

   I’m tired and can’t remember how to just send you the link. Duh!
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   October 21st, 2009 at 10:57 pm

5. Myra says:

   I subscribe to you!
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   October 21st, 2009 at 10:58 pm

6. Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship says:

   I like the bees, or the plain white since my dd is afraid of bees! LOVE the swaddlers; I used them all summer as a sheet when dd was a toddler!
   Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship´s last blog ..October Fest Carnival of Super Foods: Un-Processed Foods Edition

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   October 21st, 2009 at 11:05 pm

7. Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship says:

   I am a fan of you on Facebook (your link is incorrect, though, it takes me to Aden and Anais both times).
   Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship´s last blog ..October Fest Carnival of Super Foods: Un-Processed Foods Edition

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   October 21st, 2009 at 11:07 pm

8. Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship says:

   Fan of AA on Facebook

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   October 21st, 2009 at 11:07 pm

9. Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship says:

   Linked up to TILT
   Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship´s last blog ..October Fest Carnival of Super Foods: Un-Processed Foods Edition

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   October 21st, 2009 at 11:10 pm

10. Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship says:

    I tweeted!
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    October 21st, 2009 at 11:11 pm

11. Krista
    Twitter: marriedlife
    says:

    I like the pink or blue stars sleep sack… depending on which I’m having!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 12:37 am

12. Krista
    Twitter: marriedlife
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    I get you in my reader!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 12:39 am

13. Luanne says:

    Ì love the Butterflies Muslin Sleeping Bag. I’m going to be a grandmother in December.

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 12:41 am

14. Amys blah, blah, blogging says:

    When my daughter was first born, I just loved the Halo sleep sack. She was born in December and it worked so great and did keep her nice and cuddly warm at that time of year.

    I think the butterfly muslin sleeping bag is cute.
    Amys blah, blah, blogging´s last blog ..10 Smile Tuesday

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 5:15 am

15. Kristy says:

    I like the white Muslin. We’re having a surprise baby any day and it would come in handy!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:17 am

16. Abbey says:

    Never used the halo sleep sack or anything like it for my previous three…but this little one would love the white muslin one to give a try!!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:27 am

17. Abbey says:

    Fan of your’s on Facebook as well!!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:28 am

18. Kristen says:

    I really like the Fish Muslin Sleeping Bag! My little boy loves fish tanks so it is very appropriate!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:39 am

19. Kristen says:

    I subscribed!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:41 am

20. nicolerenae says:

    I love the fish muslin sleep sack. Thanks!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:58 am

21. nicolerenae says:

    I am your fan on facebook!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:58 am

22. nicolerenae says:

    I subscribe by email!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:58 am

23. Jen-After the Alter says:

    God willing I’ll have a baby soon and these look amazing! I love the white muslin one! Looks so neat and clean! Great giveaway!
    Jen-After the Alter´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: Glade Sense & Spray

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:59 am

24. nicolerenae says:

    I am a fan of aden + anais on facebook!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 8:59 am

25. Jen-After the Alter says:

    I participated in TILT!!! I love participating in this one and reading about other things people love. Thanks for hosting!
    Jen-After the Alter´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: Glade Sense & Spray

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:01 am

26. Jen-After the Alter says:

    After the Alter Tweeted about the giveaway on twitter:)
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:03 am

27. Jen-After the Alter says:

    Here’s my last entry! Hope one of these does it:) I already subscribe via e mail to your blog!
    Jen-After the Alter´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday: Glade Sense & Spray

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:04 am

28. Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect
    Twitter: givingupperfect
    says:

    Great reminders, Jill. I was hard-core about these rules, and I’ve been surprised when friends and family are more lax. I’d just rather be safe than sorry!!
    Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect´s last blog ..Heading for the highway…looking for my gas tank?

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:22 am

29. Kelly says:

    I love the orange fishy sleep sack!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:30 am

30. Kelly says:

    I am already a fan of Diaper Diaries on Facebook.
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:30 am

31. Kelly says:

    I already subscribe via google reader.
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:31 am

32. Kelly says:

    I just became a fan of aden& anais on FB.
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:32 am

33. Miriam says:

    I like the white muslin sleep sack. So adorable!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 9:41 am

34. Allison says:

    Love the stars sleepsack! I know my 8 week old son would too!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 10:03 am

35. Allison says:

    Already subscribe to your blog in a reader!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 10:09 am

36. Allison says:

    Fan of A & A on Facebook
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 10:21 am

37. Allison says:

    Fan of yours on Facebook
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 10:22 am

38. Allison says:

    I tweeted (but don’t know if you can see it since my tweets are private)!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 10:23 am

39. Raine says:

    My favorite is the elephant sleepsack, but it’s out of stock The fish one is cute too.
    Raine´s last blog ..Andreas and Diana’s Wedding

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 11:20 am

40. Raine says:

    I’m a fan of Diaper Diaries on FB

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 11:20 am

41. Raine says:

    I subscribe to your feed via Google Reader

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 11:21 am

42. Lori S says:

    I like the blue stars sleepsack.

    Thanks!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 12:07 pm

43. Lori S says:

    Email subscriber.

    Thanks!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 12:07 pm

44. Alanna says:

    I like the bee sleep sack. I don’t know if I’m having a boy or a girl yet, so this one is adorable and gender neutral! My baby is due in May, so I will definitely need a sleep sack for warmer weather. These would be perfect!!!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:24 pm

45. Alanna says:

    I am a fan of Aden & Anais on Facebook.
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm

46. Alanna says:

    I’m also a fan of The Diaper Diaries on Facebook!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:27 pm

47. Alanna says:

    And, I subscribe to The Diaper Diaries through my Google Reader!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:29 pm

48. MommyAmy says:

    I love the elephant one, too bad it’s out of stock. I’ll go with the fish instead. I have a friend having a baby next month and she’s very into the whole gender neutral thing.
    MommyAmy´s last blog ..The Botany of Desire – Things Everyone Loves

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:49 pm

49. MommyAmy says:

    I’m participating in TILT.
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:50 pm

50. MommyAmy says:

    I subscribe to your blog.
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:50 pm

51. angi says:

    I love the pink stars one
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:54 pm

52. Jeni says:

    The elephant one is too cute!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm

53. Deedee says:

    I love the Butterflies Muslin Sleeping Bags

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm

54. Deedee says:

    rss subscriber!

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:19 pm

55. Jen says:

    I would love the pink butterfly muslin sack for my new addition! I wish I knew about all these things when I was pregnant with Izzy.
    Jen´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday- My Toddler’s Leash

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:24 pm

56. Hillary @ The Other Mama says:

    I don’t need a sleep sack right now, but love swaddling and it worked wonders for both of ours! The size of the blanket (like you said) and the strength/ stick to itself-ness are invaluable!
    So glad Silas is loving it! And can’t wait to check out their products for friends!
    Hillary @ The Other Mama´s last blog ..Becoming a Soccer Mom in 8 Easy Steps

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:24 pm

57. Jen says:

    I participated in TILT!

    I love my monkey leash for travelling.

    http://spicafamily.blogspot.com/2009/10/things-i-love-thursday-my-toddlers.html
    Jen´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday- My Toddler’s Leash

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm

58. Jen says:

    I’m a facebook fan!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm

59. Jen says:

    I subscribe!
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:28 pm

60. Annalisa says:

    I like the white muslin sleeping bag!
    Annalisa´s last blog ..Halo SleepSack Giveaway! {ends 11/4}

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:53 pm

61. Annalisa says:

    I’m a fan of aden + anais on facebook. (annalisaspencer)
    Annalisa´s last blog ..Halo SleepSack Giveaway! {ends 11/4}

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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm

62. Annalisa says:

    I’m a fan of the diaper diaries on facebook. (annalisaspencer)
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:56 pm

63. Annalisa says:

    I subscribe via google reader.
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:57 pm

64. Pooh! says:

    I like the butterflies one! I have been wanting to try a sleeping sack for my month old baby and this would be perfect
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    October 22nd, 2009 at 10:16 pm

65. Anne says:

    My favorite is the Butterflies Muslin Sleeping Bags
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    October 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 am

66. Anne says:

    Im a facebook fan of aden and anais
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    October 23rd, 2009 at 12:05 am

67. Anne says:

    Im a fan of The Diaper Diaries on Facebook
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68. Anne says:

    tweet
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    October 23rd, 2009 at 12:07 am

69. Anne says:

    I subscribe in a reader
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    October 23rd, 2009 at 12:08 am

70. alice says:

    I like the fish muslin sleep sack. Thanks!

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    October 25th, 2009 at 4:55 pm

71. alice says:

    I’m a subscriber!

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    October 25th, 2009 at 4:55 pm

72. tracy-Lynne says:

    I like the elephant sack-Long time reader but I haven’t subscribed.
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    October 26th, 2009 at 2:48 pm

73. Patricia Stacer says:

    Love the elephants or the blue star sleep sack.

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    October 27th, 2009 at 1:52 pm

74. Patricia Stacer says:

    Fan of DD on FB

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    October 27th, 2009 at 1:52 pm

75. Patricia Stacer says:

    Fan of A&A on FB

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    October 27th, 2009 at 1:53 pm

76. Dee says:

    I’d LOVE the Butterflies Muslin Sleeping Bags

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    October 28th, 2009 at 11:38 am

77. Dee says:

    their facebook fan
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    October 28th, 2009 at 11:38 am

78. Dee says:

    your facebook fan
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    October 28th, 2009 at 11:39 am

79. Stephanie J says:

    I like the Butterflies Muslin Sleeping Bags

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    October 28th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

80. Stephanie J says:

    I am a fan of aden + anais on facebook! Stephanie J
    Stephanie J´s last blog ..Free $10 Macy’s Gift Card to First 100 People 10/31

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    October 28th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

81. Erin says:

    I like the bees, it matches our nursery theme.

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    October 28th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

82. Stephanie J says:

    I became a fan of yours on facebook

    Stephanie J
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    October 28th, 2009 at 10:37 pm

83. Stephanie J says:

    I subscribe via google reader.
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    October 28th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

84. Stephanie J says:

    tweet

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    October 28th, 2009 at 10:39 pm

85. devri says:

    I would love the orange fishy muslin.. thank for this opportunity!
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    October 28th, 2009 at 10:47 pm

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