Monday, July 11, 2011

FUNDAY MONDAY: Bunch of Bees {GIVEAWAY}

Today's FUNDAY MONDAY giveaway is from Bunch of Bees, a new Etsy store started by one of my good friends and fellow mother of multiples, Andreina.   Somehow, in between having a job and juggling her adorable 1 year old boys, she's found the time to sew up some of the sweetest products I've seen in a while.  I mean, really, just look at this cuteness!


That's Izzie the Bee and she's just one of the adorable Boo Boo Bee Gone bags from Bunch of Bees.  Not a bee person?  Then maybe Igor the Monster is more your type of guy.


Or you'll jump ship for Captain Remy the Pirate.


Or skate across thin ice for Felix the Penguin!


No matter which one you choose, this whole cast of characters is ready and able to make your sweetie feel all better!

You may be wondering exactly what a Boo Boo Bee Gone bag is.  It's the perfect remedy for times when your little one needs something warm or cold for a bump, bruise, bug bite, whatever.  They're filled with 100% organic flax and barley seeds, which hold the temperatures, and treated with lavender and chamomile for lots of comfort.   Andreina sent me one to check out and when Pippa the Owl arrived in the mail, I couldn't believe my eyes.


Each Boo Boo Bee Gone bag comes with it's own story (you can read Pippa's above) including the details of his or her own boo boo.  But when you look closely, you see how amazing the details are.


She was so sassy!  And the lavender and chamomile smells heavenly.  I wanted to curl up with Pippa myself.  You may notice there aren't any pictures of Gabrielle and Alaina with their new owl friend.  Since we only have one, when I bring it out, they start fighting over it so I need to order another one and fast.  They've been pretending to have boo boos (no, Alaina spaghetti sauce isn't a cut) just to see Pippa!

Besides the Boo Boo Bee Gone bags, Bunch of Bees has lots of other wonderful handmade products.  The Bunch of Burpies would make great shower or new baby gifts.


And I love the fabric covered pads that can be used as mouse pads or hot trivets.


There are so many pretty patterns to choose from, it would be hard to pick just one!


Andreina was kind enough to send me one to review and it's so lovely in person.


I can't wait to put it in my new home office which yes, must be functional, but more importantly has to be fabulous as well!  This is the perfect start.

Whether you're looking for a gift for someone else or a little treat for yourself, head on over to Bunch of Bees for unique handmade goodies you're sure to love.


And you're in luck because Andreina has generously offered to give away $25 credit to her store one lucky AFOMFT reader!  To enter, visit Bunch of Bees and post a comment here telling me what you'd spend it on (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:


  • "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook


  • "Like" Bunch of Bees on Facebook and leave a comment that A Few of My Favorite Things sent you.


  • Visit Bunch of Bees on Etsy and "heart" the store.


  • Subscribe to the Bunch of Bees blog


  • Follow AFOMFT & Bunch of Bees on Twitter (@BunchofBees & @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway: #Win a $25 credit to @BunchofBees from @AFOMFT http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT (may be done once a day - post a comment for each Tweet)


  • Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

  • Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post. Comments on Facebook will not count as entries. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends July 18th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on July 19th. If the winner does not contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

    Please note that I was sent a Boo Boo Bee Gone bag and mouse pad for the purpose of this review and giveaway.  No other compensation was received.  The opinions I've shared of this product are my own and yours may differ.

    Images: Bunch of Bees
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    146 comments:

    1. My boys are totally into pirates so I'd need a Captain Remy (or two!). And my daughter is crazy about birds so I'd also get a Lily Rose! They are really cute!

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    2. I "hearted" bunch of bees on etsy

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    3. I adore "Felix the Penquin" and many of
      her mouse pads/trivets...
      Many thanks, Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    4. I "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook!
      Again, many thanks to you...
      Cindi
      Cindi H.
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    5. I "Like" Bunch of Bees on Facebook...
      Again, many thanks to you!
      Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    6. I "Heart" her Etsy Shop...
      Merci, Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    7. Also, I am an email subscriber to the
      Bunch of Bees Blog.
      Thank you!
      Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    8. I would spend it on IGOR, I LOOVE that Monster!

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    9. I like Bunch of Bees on FB !!!

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    10. I heart Bunch of Bees on Etsy!!!

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    11. I follow @BunchOfBees and AFOMFT on Twitter.
      "Tweet" ~ http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/90538495680053248.
      Merci bien!
      Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    12. I'm a subscriber to the Bunch of Bees blog !!!!

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    13. "Facebook Post!" #1
      http://www.facebook.com/stargirljewelry#!/cindi512/posts/249702751707103.
      Thanks bunches...Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    14. "Facebook Post!" #2
      http://www.facebook.com/stargirljewelry#!/cindi512/posts/249702751707103.
      Thanks bunches...Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    15. I follow AFOMFT and Bunch of Bees on twitter and I just retweeted Bunch of Bees' Giveaway!

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    16. I like AFOMFT on Facebook
      kate(dot)obrien219(at)gmail(dot)com

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    17. I would get one of the fabric covered mouse pads and use it as a hot pad trivet in my kitchen.
      kate(dot)obrien219(at)gmail(dot)com

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    18. I hearted Bunch of Bees etsy shop
      kate(dot)obrien219(at)gmail(dot)com

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    19. I posted the Giveaway on my status and wall in FB !
      https://www.facebook.com/marianalazo

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    20. Second entry: I posted the Giveaway on my status and wall in FB !
      https://www.facebook.com/marianalazo

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    21. I would spend it on Izzie the bee...her boo boo bags are ADORABLE!

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    22. I also Liked Bunch of Bees on FB.

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    23. and I hearted Bunch of Bees on Etsy! Thanks again!

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    24. Pirate Boo Boo bag would be a hit with my three boys!

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    25. I'd love the Pippa the owl boo boo bag and the apple covered mouse pad!

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    26. I like B o B on fb and left a comment

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    27. I'd spend it on lots of BooBoo BGone bags for my toddler and his buddies!

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    28. I love that bee. It's a MUST have!

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    29. Okay I subscribed to the blog. I liked AFOMFT on facebook, I already liked Bunch of Bees on facebook and I favorited the shop on etsy! PHEW! Now I'm posting here! For me, I love pippa the owl... not sure what my son would love BEST though, maybe a monster or a bee or the pirate? All so cute!

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    30. I would buy their Izzie, The Bee - Boo Boo Bee Gone bag and their Eiffel Tower Mouse Pad.

      colljerr at comcast dot net

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    31. I like you on Facebook. (Colleen Maurina)

      colljerr at comcast dot net

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    32. I like Bunch of Bees on Facebook and let them know you sent me. (Colleen Maurina)

      colljerr at comcast dot net

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    33. I "Heart" Bunch of Bees on Etsy.

      colljerr at comcast dot net

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    34. I subscribe to your blog by email.

      colljerr at comcast dot net

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    35. I really like the stylish fabric covered mouse pads!

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    36. I would buy the: Captain Remy, The Pirate for my nephew
      couponinggirl at gmail dot com

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    37. I like you on FB
      Heather Saving
      couponinggirl at gmail dot com

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    38. Yay! I love these, and I adore Andreina.

      So I liked you on FB.

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    39. I also liked Bunch of Bees ages ago on FB, and posted about it.

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    40. I like Bunch of Bees on FB and wrote on their wall.
      couponinggirl at gmail dot com
      Heather Saving

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    41. I also hearted Bunch of Bees on etsy. (sunshinestars)

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    42. I subscribed to the Bunch of Bees blog.

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    43. I heart Bunch of Bees on Etsy
      couponinggirl at gmail dot com
      hford5302

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    44. I also am following both of you on Twitter, and posted about this: http://twitter.com/#!/aimeejolene

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    45. I love Pippa the Owl, super coooote!

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    46. I love igor, and the pear mousepad. Such a hard decision though!
      rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

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    47. I added her to my etsy favs username tigg90
      rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

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    48. Following on twitter @tigg1990 and tweeted http://twitter.com/tigg1990/status/90815374878179328
      rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

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    49. Captain Remy, The Pirate -- Boo Boo Bee Gone bags is my most favorite item!!!!
      Very cool and stylish :D

      ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    50. Liked AFOMFT on Facebook

      (Kaylie Nguyen)

      ckaylie777(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    51. I would choose the Madeline, the Ladybug -- Boo Boo Bee Gone bag.

      thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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    52. I like AFOMFT on facebook! Katy A

      thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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    53. I hearted her etsy shop! katy010305

      thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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    54. I follow you both on twitter and i tweeted this giveaway! :) http://twitter.com/#!/KatyLMA/status/90824180634882048

      thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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    55. Id get the Baby lovey blankie with tags
      hanner.da.nanner at gmail dot com

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    56. I like the baby lovey blanie with tags.

      unforgetable_dreamer_always (at) hotmail (dot) com

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    57. I like AFOMFT on FB
      Hannah Adkins
      hanner.da.nanner at gmail dot com

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    58. I like a bunch of bees on FB
      Hannah Adkins
      hanner.da.nanner at gmail dot com

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    59. Captain Remy The Pirate is adorable, my boys would love him!
      Michelle Stone

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    60. I would get the Fabric covered mouse pad
      http://www.etsy.com/listing/76748950/fabric-covered-mouse-pad-or-hot-pad
      shilobeedy@gmail.com

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    61. I'd get the mouse pad with the cute elephant design!

      marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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    62. I hearted Bunch of Bees on etsy- username bokononist

      marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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    64. I would get Duncan the monster!! My kids will live him!

      hrfarley at gmail dot com

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    65. I tweeted this giveaway today too!
      http://twitter.com/#!/marianalazo

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    66. I would get one of the mouse pads for my work!

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    67. How stinkin cute! I love Pippi, Lily Rose, Izzie. Really, I love them all and it would be so hard to pick!

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    68. I like Bunch of Bees on facebook.

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    69. I like Lilly Rose, the Birdie Boo Boo Be Gone!

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    70. i like the burpies and the guitar mousepad!

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    71. "Daily Tweet!"
      http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/91205018518175744.
      Many thanks, Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    72. Lily Rose, The Birdie -- Boo Boo Bee Gone bag is adorable!
      ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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    73. I'd spend it on Izzie, The Bee - Boo Boo Bee Gone bag, so cute!

      tjmetz@ mchsi. com

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    74. Hearted on Etsy as sunsign6

      tjmetz@ mchsi. com

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    75. Subscribed to the Bunch of Bees blog

      tjmetz@ mchsi. com

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    76. "Daily Tweet!"
      http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/91533959275610112.
      Again, many thanks to you!
      Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    77. I would spend it on Pippa the owl. So stinkin cute!!

      jesusfreakof2000(at)gmail(dot)com

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    78. i like the baby lovey blanket with tags pink
      nannypanpan at gmail.com

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    79. Mandatory Entry: Visited Bunch of Bees Etsy *& I love the Felix the Penguin Boo Boo Be Gone!!
      tlcrum06 at att dot net

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    80. Facebook follower: Terri S Crum
      tlcrum06 at att dot net

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    81. Liked Bunch of Bees on FB as Terri S Crum & commented
      tlcrum06 at att dot net

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    82. Hearted Bunch of Bees Etsy as tlcrum0
      tlcrum06 at att dot net

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    83. following AFOMFT & Bunch of Bees via twitter as tlcrum06 & tweeted giveaway!
      http://twitter.com/#!/tlcrum06/status/91624798416932864
      tlcrum06 at att dot net

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    84. Shared on FB as Terri S Crum #1
      http://www.facebook.com/terri.s.crum/posts/181248811937708
      tlcrum06 @ att dot net

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    85. Shared on FB as Terri S Crum #2
      http://www.facebook.com/terri.s.crum/posts/181248811937708
      tlcrum06 @ att dot net

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    86. I would definitely get the Owl Fabric covered mouse pad or hot pad trivet. My classroom is owl themed!

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    87. I liked bunch of bees on FB and left a comment as Liz Gonzalez Jorge.

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    88. I hearted bunch of bees on etsy!

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    89. I signed up for the bunch of bees blog. :D
      laydylynx(at)aol

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    90. I would buy http://www.etsy.com/listing/75489389/pippa-the-owl-boo-boo-bee-gone-bags

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    91. Fabric covered mouse pad or hot pad trivet
      & Fabric covered mouse pad or hot pad trivet
      so lovely :)
      soso4cool@hotma...

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    92. "Daily Tweet!"
      http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/92616967063740416.
      Many thanks, Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    93. I love Madeline, the Ladybug -- Boo Boo Bee Gone bag.

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    94. I like Bunch of Bees on Facebook and left a comment that AFOMFT sent me.

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    95. I "heart" the Bunch of Bees Etsy store.

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    96. I want this! http://www.etsy.com/listing/75489543/captain-remy-the-pirate-boo-boo-bee-gone

      chainsawhoney@gmail.com

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    97. I like AFOMFT on facebook as Kat Rego

      chainsawhoney@gmail.com

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    98. I like Bunch of Bees on facebook as Kat Rego and told them you sent me!

      chainsawhoney@gmail.com

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    99. I subscribed to the bunch of bees blog!

      chainsawhoney@gmail.com

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    100. I follow you both on twitter as @chainsawhoney

      http://twitter.com/#!/chainsawhoney/status/92648207154294784

      chainsawhoney@gmail.com

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    101. I like the Dax, the Robot -- Bee Hugged.

      fastkat at gmail dot com

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    102. I visited Bunch of Bees on Etsy and "hearted" the store.
      (katfries)

      fastkat at gmail dot com

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    103. I'd love the Fabric covered mouse pad or hot pad trivet
      girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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    104. "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook as Swee Shenaniga
      girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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    105. "Like" Bunch of Bees on Facebook and leave a comment as Swee Shenaniga
      girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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    106. Visit Bunch of Bees on Etsy and "heart" the store as alliegal101
      girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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    107. Subscribe to the Bunch of Bees blog
      girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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    108. twitter following you both @Alliegal101 and tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/Alliegal101/status/92679994689593345
      girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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    109. 1 shared on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=133730303377710&id=100002317946860
      girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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    110. 2 shared on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=133730303377710&id=100002317946860
      girl23rocks at hotmail dot com

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    111. I love the Captain Remy, The Pirate -- Boo Boo Bee Gone bags

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    112. I hearted A Bunch Of Bees on Etsy!

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    113. I Subscribed to the Bunch of Bees blog

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    114. i absolutely LOOOOVE this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/75494158/fabric-covered-mouse-pad-or-hot-pad

      jmmccarr@gmail.com

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    115. I liked AFOMFT on Facebook!


      (Raffaella Desiderio Nichols)

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    116. I "Liked"Bunch of Bees on Facebook and leave a comment that A Few of My Favorite Things sent you.

      Raffaella Desiderio Nichols
      What a cute blog...love A Few of My Favorite Things...I hope I win the Bunch of Bees contest!!! 2 of 7 done!

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    117. Visit Bunch of Bees on Etsy and "heart" the store.

      Done!

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    118. Subscribe to the Bunch of Bees blog

      Done!

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    119. Follow AFOMFT & Bunch of Bees on Twitter (@BunchofBees & @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway: #Win a $25 credit to @BunchofBees from @AFOMFT http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT (may be done once a day - post a comment for each Tweet)

      Done!

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    120. Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

      Done on Facebook...I don't blog.

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    121. "Daily Tweet!"
      http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/92967017119891456.
      Thanks, Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    122. I would love to have Izzie the Bee boo boo bee gone bag! Love her!

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    123. I hearted A Bunch Of Bees on Etsy!

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    124. I like Bunch Of Bees on facebook

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    125. I like AFOMFT in facebook

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    126. I posted the giveaway on my facebook wall

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    127. I posted the giveaway on my facebook wall

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    128. I like the aqua Baby lovey blankie with tags.

      mrs.marcus2 at yahoo dot com

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    129. I "liked" A few of My Favorite Things!!!

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    130. I "liked" bunch of bees on fb!

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    131. Pippa the owl is the cutest thing I have ever seen and I must have one!! hehe!

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    132. "Daily Tweet!"
      http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/93527616262377472.
      Many thanks, Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    Thanks for the love!