Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Bouncing Woolies Review & Giveaway - CLOSED

CONGRATULATIONS
LISANNE!


This review is for one of my favorite WAHMies out there…Bouncing Woolies! I purchased 4 bouncing woolies from her (Shauna) months ago and they are still a’bouncing in my dryer.  After purchasing my original (undyed, but scented) woolies, I won a pair of her new FUNKtastic dryer balls.  So, my review is based upon these products.

Shauna has some really great information already on her website, so instead of reinventing the wheel, I am going to share her awesome information with you for a bit here in order to get you acquainted with Bouncing Woolies.


What exactly are Bouncing Woolies and how will they benefit me?
 Wool dryer balls (Bouncing Woolies) save time, money, and energy. They are made from 100% wool and are felted 3 times (more than most other wool dryer balls on the market). Felting keeps them from falling apart in your dryer. Also... Did you know that there are chemicals in commercial dryer sheets that take the fire retardant out of children's sleepwear?

How will they save time, money and energy?

The woolies circulate and separate the clothing and get the warm dry air right down to the core of the laundry load! The more you add to your dryer, the faster the drying time, softer softness and money saved. They speed up the drying time and soften up by gentle friction of the felted wool fibers against your clothing fibers. Not only do they save money by lessening your drying time, you also will not have to purchase store bought, chemical-filled fabric softeners or dryer sheets.


How long will they last?


Your Bouncing Woolies will last at least one year. If you add scents to your woolies, the scents won't last a full year, but you can always send them in for fresh scents to be added back to them.
What's the difference between rubber/plastic/ dryer balls and Bouncing Woolies?

Wool is 100% natural so you don't have to worry about chemicals escaping and latching to your clothing and other laundered materials. Bouncing woolies are more gentle and will not tear up your laundry.

Now back to your regular scheduled programming…LOL


Products available at Bouncing Woolies include…

Bare Naturals Woolies (undyed, can be scented or unscented) $7-10

Color Expressions Woolies (wrapped in colored yarn, can be scented or unscented) $10 - 11


FUNKtastic Woolies (one of a kind color combos, can be scented or unscented) $10 - 11

Rescent Packs (used to rescent your woolies when you think they need it) $4 - 9

Seasonal Woolies (colored holiday type woolies) $11 - 38


Custom Design Woolies (animals, flowers, etc "printed" on your woolies) $13 – 14.50


Car Freshener (lots of little woolies on a string to hang on your rearview mirror) $12 – 18

Scents (over 25 to choose from) and you can even double your scent for $2

Cobra Bracelets $10 - 15


My experience…
I LOVE my woolies! Okay, now that I’ve gotten that out my system, I will tell you why…
1. Bouncing Woolies are bigger than other brands that I have tried. The more surface area, the better, because that cuts your drying time.

2. I like that BW offers more than JUST dryer balls. They really have a nice selection of products and options, so that you can get exactly what you are looking for.

3. I love working with Shauna! She has great customer service skills, I’ve never had a problem with her and she’s more than happy to answer questions if you have them.

Like I said, I originally ordered 4 Bouncing Woolies and have used them every day since. They have gotten a little “pilly”, but that is just aesthetic and doesn’t cause a performance problem. They work just as well as they did the first day I used them. If it really bothers you, you can pick them off. I ordered my set of four scented, and if I had to guess when the scent faded, I would say after a month of regular use. I ordered a re-scent pack a while ago, so now I’m back on track with my scented woolies!

Now for the FUNKtastics! I won these and I am so happy that I did, because they are so cute, I mean FUNKy! Just take a look at the picture! I haven’t any pilling issues with these ones.


Previous to owning my Bouncing Woolies, I was the “proud owner” of a couple plastic type dryer balls and I have to say, they are no comparison. Bouncing Woolies work so much better and they are made from a renewable resource, so they are environmentally friendly. A big difference I noticed was a change in the noise level coming from the dryer. My plastic dryer balls sounded like I had rocks knocking around in there, so it’s nice to hear the softer sounds of Bouncing Woolies. The biggest change I noticed was in the amount of drying time required. I went from having to dry clothes in 3 – 4 cycles down to 1 – 2 cycles, depending on what I have in there. What an improvement!  Bouncing Woolies does recommend starting out with 4 woolies and then working your way up.  The more woolies you are using...the more your drying time will be reduced.
Want to know where you can get your own set of woolies?

Take a look at their official retailers page

Or

you can order them direct at http://www.bouncingwoolies.com/


Want to win some Bouncing Woolies?

Shauna has generously offered a pair of Halloween colored FUNKtastics to one lucky reader! This giveaway is open to both U.S. and Canada residents, so read below and see how to enter.



Mandatory Entry (5 parts for 1 entry – must be completed before entering any bonus entries).  If you do not complete this step first, your bonus entries will be deleted.


1. Like Bouncing Woolies on Facebook

2. Like Tootsie Woots on Facebook

3. Look at the Bouncing Woolies website and tell me what your favorite scent is.

4. Your Name (first name and last initial)

5. Your E-mail Address (so I can contact you in case you win)



Bonus Entries (can only be completed after you have done the mandatory entry)

1. Follow Bouncing Woolies on Twitter (include your twitter name) – 1 bonus entry

2. Tweet the Giveaway (once per day – leave the direct link) – 1 bonus entry

3. Follow Tootsie Woots via Google Friend Connect – 3 bonus entries

4. Make a purchase from Bouncing Woolies (from today through the end of the contest) – 10 bonus entries


GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

 
This giveaway will end on October 13th at Noon CST.  A winner will be chosen via Random.Org
The winner will be contacted and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be chosen.
 
All opinions in this review are my own honest opinions.  I was not compensated in any way for this review.

105 comments:

  1. 1. done
    2. done
    3. monkey farts
    4, Jennifer B
    5. brknmamma at yahoo dot com

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  2. I like bouncing woolies on fb
    I like tootsie woots son fb
    I would like to try baby clean
    Rose t
    rosie025 at hotmail dot com

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  3. I follow bouncing woolies on twitter

    rosie025 at hotmail dot com

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  4. I follow tootsie woots on gfc

    rosie025 at hotmail dot com

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  5. I follow tootsie woots on gfc

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  6. 1. done
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    3. tangerine california
    4. Jessica G
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  7. I follow tootsie in GFC x1
    Jennifer B
    brknmamma at yahoo dot com

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  8. i follow tootsie woots on gfc

    rosie025 at hotmail dot com

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  9. 1. I like BW on FB
    2. I like Tootsie Woots on FB
    3. Snowman Balls
    4. Jaclyn L
    5. jaclyn_sd at hotmail dot com

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  10. I follow tootsie on GFC x2
    Jennifer B
    brknmamma at yahoo dot com

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  11. I follow Tootsie Woots on GFC!
    jaclyn_sd at hotmail dot com

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  12. 1. I like Bouncing Woolies on Facebook

    2. I like Tootsie Woots on Facebook

    3. Rain

    4. Rebecca H

    5. rastrassbur at gmail dot com

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  13. I follow tootsie on GFC x3
    Jennifer B
    brknmamma at yahoo dot com

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  14. I follow Bouncing Woolies on twitter - Rhuss85
    rastrassbur at gmail dot com

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  15. tweet!
    http://twitter.com/rhuss85/status/26618925844
    rastrassbur at gmail dot com

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  16. I follow you via GFC
    rastrassbur at gmail dot com
    entry #1

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  17. I follow you via GFC
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  18. I follow you via GFC
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  19. 1. done
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    3. I love the smell of Gain!!
    4. Erin N
    5. erinnoie@hotmail.com

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  20. I already like bouncing woolies
    I like Tootsie Woots
    Love spell
    Rebecca (Beck) F.
    allenetria at yahoo dot com

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  21. I follow your blog
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    Rebecca F.

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  22. tweeted
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  23. I follow your blog
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    Rebecca F.

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  24. I follow your blog
    allenetria at yahoo dot com
    Rebecca F.

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  25. Following Tootsie Woots via GFC! (1)

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  26. Following Tootsie Woots via GFC! (2)

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  27. Following Tootsie Woots via GFC! (3)

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  28. 1. I like Bouncing Woolies on Facebook

    2. I like Tootsie Woots on Facebook

    3. My favorite scent is Natural Vanilla at Bouncing Woolies.

    4. Eden L

    5. edenlandan at gmail dot com

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  29. #1 I'm following Tootsie Woots on Google Friend Connect.

    Eden L

    edenlandan at gmail dot com

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  30. #2 I'm following Tootsie Woots on Google Friend Connect.

    Eden L

    edenlandan at gmail dot com

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  31. #3 I'm following Tootsie Woots on Google Friend Connect.

    Eden L

    edenlandan at gmail dot com

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  32. I already like Bouncing Woolies on facebook.
    I already like Tootsie Woots on facebook.
    My favorite scent is Vanilla Cookies. Yum!
    Kirsten T
    kirsten.jason.2010 at gmail dot com

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  33. GFC follower 1
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  34. GFC follower 2
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  35. GFC follower 3
    kirsten.jason.2010 at gmail dot com

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  36. I follow Bouncing Woolies on twitter (@LaydieAphrodite)
    kirsten.jason.2010 at gmail dot com

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  37. Tweet
    http://twitter.com/LaydieAphrodite/status/26630916616
    kirsten.jason.2010 at gmail dot com

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  38. #1 I purchased from Bouncing Woolies on 10/7/10

    Eden L

    edenlandan at gmail dot com

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  39. #2 I purchased from Bouncing Woolies on 10/7/10

    Eden L

    edenlandan at gmail dot com

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  40. #3 I purchased from Bouncing Woolies on 10/7/10

    Eden L

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  41. #4 I purchased from Bouncing Woolies on 10/7/10

    Eden L

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  42. #5 I purchased from Bouncing Woolies on 10/7/10

    Eden L

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  43. #6 I purchased from Bouncing Woolies on 10/7/10

    Eden L

    edenlandan at gmail dot com

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  44. #7 I purchased from Bouncing Woolies on 10/7/10

    Eden L

    edenlandan at gmail dot com

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  45. #8 I purchased from Bouncing Woolies on 10/7/10

    Eden L

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  46. #9 I purchased from Bouncing Woolies on 10/7/10

    Eden L

    edenlandan at gmail dot com

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  47. #10 I purchased from Bouncing Woolies on 10/7/10

    Eden L

    edenlandan at gmail dot com

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  48. 1. i like bw on fb
    2. i like tw on fb
    3. rain
    4. brittany p
    5. bpoole1031@yahoo dot com

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  49. 1. I like Bouncing Woolies on FB
    2. I like Tootsie Woots on FB
    3. Monkey Farts
    4. Heather R
    5. reidfamx5 at gmail dot com

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  50. 1. Done
    2. done
    3. I have a car freshner in pumpkin pie, it is SUPER wonderful!
    4. Sara A
    5. susieq1707 at yahoo dot com

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  51. I follow Bouncing Woolies on Twitter!
    ID: SaraSueQ
    Sara A
    susieq1707 at yahoo dot com

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  52. I follow Tootsie on Google Friend connect #1
    Sara A
    susieq1707 at yahoo dot com

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  53. I follow Tootsie on Google Friend connect #2
    Sara A
    susieq1707 at yahoo dot com

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  54. I follow Tootsie on Google Friend connect #3
    Sara A
    susieq1707 at yahoo dot com

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  55. I made a Tweet about the giveaway! http://twitter.com/SaraSueQ
    Sara A
    susieq1707 at yahoo dot com

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  56. 1. already like Bouncing Woolies on Facebook
    2. already like Tootsie Woots on Facebook
    3. monkey farts
    4. Lisanne G
    5. livingsimplyNM(at)gmail(dot)com

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  57. following Bouncing Woolies on twitter
    livingsimplyNM

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  58. follow you via GFC

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  59. follow via GFC #2

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  60. 1. Like Bouncing Woolies on Facebook DONE

    2. Like Tootsie Woots on Facebook DONE

    3. Look at the Bouncing Woolies website and tell me what your favorite scent is. LAVENDER

    4. Your Name (first name and last initial) HEIDI J

    5. Your E-mail Address (so I can contact you in case you win)

    chalcedonia at gmail dot com

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  61. I follow bouncing woolies on twitter as chalcedonia.

    chalcedonia at gmail dot com

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  62. I follow Tootsie Woots via Google Friend Connect.

    chalcedonia at gmail dot com

    #1

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  63. I follow Tootsie Woots via Google Friend Connect.

    chalcedonia at gmail dot com

    #2

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  64. I follow Tootsie Woots via Google Friend Connect.

    chalcedonia at gmail dot com

    #3

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  65. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/chalcedonia/status/26668420031

    chalcedonia at gmail dot com

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  66. brenda F.
    brenda.freeson@gmail.com
    lavender vanilla

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  67. Tweet
    http://twitter.com/LaydieAphrodite/status/26732958384
    kirsten.jason.2010 at gmail dot com

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  68. tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/chalcedonia/status/26771763677

    chalcedonia at gmail dot com

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  69. 1. I Like Bouncing Woolies on Facebook

    2. I Like Tootsie Woots on Facebook

    3. I love the Fresh Linen Scent. Classic but oh so yummy!

    4. Kerri H

    5. kerrihandley at gmail dot com

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  70. 1. I Follow Bouncing Woolies on Twitter (@CruncheeMom)

    kerrihandley at gmail dot com

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  71. I Tweeted about this giveaway!!

    http://twitter.com/cruncheemom/status/26812828533

    kerrihandley at gmail dot com

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  72. I am following Tootsie Woots via GFC!

    "Kerri"

    kerrihandley at gmail dot com

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  73. 1. Like Bouncing Woolies on Facebook
    2. Like Tootsie Woots on Facebook
    3. Baby clean
    4. Tara E
    5. taraz9 at excite dot com

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  74. Follow Bouncing Woolies on Twitter @curious_kitty
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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  75. 1
    following Tootsie Woots via GFC
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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  76. 2
    following Tootsie Woots via GFC
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  77. 3
    following Tootsie Woots via GFC
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  78. http://twitter.com/curious_kitty/status/26853505542
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  79. 1. Done
    2. Done
    3. Love Spell
    4. Bridgette
    5. bridgetteamyers@hotmail.com

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  80. tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/chalcedonia/status/27042429301

    chalcedonia at gmail dot com

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  81. http://twitter.com/curious_kitty/status/27048430751
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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  82. 1. Like Bouncing Woolies on Facebook
    2. Like Tootsie Woots on Facebook
    3. Oatmeal, Milk and Honey or Monkey Farts
    4. April nantz
    5. aprildnantz at aim dot com

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  83. Following BW on Twitter. (Nantz24)

    aprildnantz at aim dot com

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  84. Follow TW via GFC. Nantz24
    aprildnantz at aim dot com

    #1

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  85. Follow TW via GFC. Nantz24
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    #2

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  86. Follow TW via GFC. Nantz24
    aprildnantz at aim dot com

    #3

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  87. Tweet
    http://twitter.com/LaydieAphrodite/status/27056180603
    kirsten.jason.2010 at gmail dot com

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  88. cinnamon
    follow you both on FB
    Chantal
    chant.warren at gmail.com

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  89. 1. done
    2. done
    3. Vanilla Cookies
    4. Eunice Joy D.
    5. addysmommy0904 at yahoo dot com

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  90. i follow BW on twitter via @ejd510

    addysmommy0904 at yahoo dot com

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  91. i follow via GFC as ejd

    addysmommy0904 at yahoo dot com

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  92. 1) done
    2) done
    3) vanilla lavendar
    4) tonja cox
    5) tonja38tlc@gmail.com

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  93. http://twitter.com/curious_kitty/status/27142661237
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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  94. 1. I already like BW on FB!
    2. I already like you on FB!
    3. Vanilla Cookies!
    4. Lindsey G.
    5. lindseygalvez at gmail dot com

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  95. I follow BW on Twitter.
    @lindseygalvez
    lindseygalvez at gmail dot com

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  96. I'm a new blog follower via GFC. 1
    lindseygalvez at gmail dot com

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  97. I'm a new blog follower via GFC. 2
    lindseygalvez at gmail dot com

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  98. I'm a new blog follower via GFC. 3
    lindseygalvez at gmail dot com

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  99. Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/#!/lindseygalvez/status/27161457321
    lindseygalvez at gmail dot com

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  100. tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/chalcedonia/status/27200692840

    chalcedonia at gmail dot com

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  101. Fan of Bouncing Woolies
    Fan of Tootsie Woots
    I really want to try Monkey Farts... although she has several others I really want to try.
    FB name: Happily Southern
    email: osggiveaways at gmail dot com

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  102. Last Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/#!/lindseygalvez/status/27238788748
    lindseygalvez at gmail dot com

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  103. http://twitter.com/curious_kitty/status/27248492831
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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