Thursday, October 27, 2011

DownEast Basics Review & Giveaway





As I get older, I find I become more picky about the clothes I wear. Having had two children, and currently pregnant with baby #3, my body continues to change with each year that passes. That's why I'm always looking for cute and stylish clothing that I can feel good and confident in. Thankfully, I've found just that with DownEast Basics!

Offering high-design and trendy fashions at low prices, DownEast Basics offers something for everyone. Their clothing line includes cute tops, skirts, dresses, accessories and more to enhance any woman's wardrobe. Over the past several years, DownEast Basics has continued to grow and become a company people come to when looking for high quality, fashionable styles at affordable prices.

I was first introduced to DownEast Basics last year and fell in love with their stylish, yet modest and affordable clothing. Browsing their website never gets old, as the selection of clothes offered is very impressive! I always find something I like which is why I was excited to learn I was going to have the opportunity to review another of their great items!

DownEast Basics sent me their Over the Shoulder Tee to review.

As a stay at home mom, we're home quite a bit, which means comfortable, casual clothes make up most of my wardrobe. When it's time to go somewhere and get a bit more dressed up, I don't have a lot to choose from. That's why I'm always looking for more dressy attire that I can wear with either jeans or black pants...and have definitely found that with the Over the Shoulder Tee!

The Jadeite color is absolutely beautiful. I love that it's neutral and have found that it goes with everything from a nice pair of jeans to black pants and khakis...pretty much anything! This makes it easy to dress up or dress down depending where we're going.

As always, the quality from DownEast Basics is more than impressive! I can tell this is something that will last me a long time, and for that I am thrilled. I love the care that goes into every detail. On this top, it's definitely the jeweled bow over the shoulder that really stands out as unique and beautiful. I love it and have received many compliments on the top when wearing it.
Being nearly 9 months pregnant, I wasn't sure how it would fit...but decided to get a size small which is the size I typically wear when not pregnant. I had high hopes that it might even fit my growing bump now since DownEast Basics offers more modest, longer styles of tops. Thankfully, I found that it fit me, so I've been able to wear it several times, even while pregnant! I love the longer length, and know this is something I will appreciate even when not pregnant.


Another thing I love, is the half-sleeve style. I'm picky about the way things cover my arms, and prefer to wear a half-sleeve or full sleeve...so this top has been perfect! It's especially nice for this time of year as the weather cools off a bit.

Overall I've been very happy with the Over the Shoulder Tee from DownEast Basics! The quality is fantastic, and best of all...I have found modest apparel without sacrificing style and comfort. For those looking for clothing they can feel good and confident wearing, I would definitely recommend DownEast Basics!

Buy It: You can purchase the Over the Shoulder Tee for $17.99.

Win It: One very lucky reader is going to win the top of their choice from DownEast Basics!

Mandatory Entry - Visit DownEast Basics and let me know your favorite item for fall!

Extra Entries: (Only valid after the mandatory entry has been completed. Leave 1 comment for each extra entry)

1. 1 extra entry - Follow DownEast Basics on Twitter

2. 1 extra entry - Like DownEast Basics on Facebook

3. 3 extra entries- Blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and DownEast Basics) and leave THREE comments with the URL to that post.

4. 1 extra entry- Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You can tweet once a day for one extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste:

#WIN a top of your choice from DownEast Basics! http://bit.ly/u8tHKE Ends 11/10 #giveaway

5. 3 extra entries- Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

6. 2 extra entries- subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (found along the side column) and leave TWO comments letting me know.

7. 2 extra entries- 'Like' A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

8. 2 extra entries- Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect

9. Enter any of my other current giveaways. Leave me a comment on which one(s)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

This giveaway will end November 10th and is open to the US Only

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided for free. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

295 comments:

  1. They must be on a publicity blitz, because I've seen them everywhere lately!! (and I have to say, you have the cutest baby bump ever!!)
    I love the "Pretty Poet Top" http://www.downeastbasics.com/prettypoettop.aspx

    valhoff 3 at yahoo dot com

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  2. I follow DownEastBasics on Twitter @mamavalveeta03
    valhoff 3 at yahoo dot com

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  3. I like DEB on Facebook.
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  4. 2.Blogged about contest:
    http://mamavalveeta03.blogspot.com/2011/10/win-cute-top-of-your-choice-by-downeast.html
    valhoff 3 at yahoo dot com

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  5. 3.Blogged about contest:
    http://mamavalveeta03.blogspot.com/2011/10/win-cute-top-of-your-choice-by-downeast.html
    valhoff 3 at yahoo dot com

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  6. I follow you on Twitter @mamavalveeta03
    Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/mamavalveeta03/status/129595542257942529

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  7. 1. Posted your button to my blog along with the contest post!
    http://mamavalveeta03.blogspot.com/2011/10/win-cute-top-of-your-choice-by-downeast.html

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  8. 2. Posted your button to my blog along with the contest post!
    http://mamavalveeta03.blogspot.com/2011/10/win-cute-top-of-your-choice-by-downeast.html

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  9. 3. Posted your button to my blog along with the contest post!
    http://mamavalveeta03.blogspot.com/2011/10/win-cute-top-of-your-choice-by-downeast.html

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  10. 1.Blogged about contest:
    http://mamavalveeta03.blogspot.com/2011/10/win-cute-top-of-your-choice-by-downeast.html
    valhoff 3 at yahoo dot com
    (somehow deleted first comment about the contest!)

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  11. 1. I like AMBA on Facebook.
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  12. 2. I like AMBA on Facebook.
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  13. 1. I follow your blog on GFC as Valerie Hoffmann

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  14. 2. I follow your blog on GFC as Valerie Hoffmann

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  15. I actually love the same top you got...the Over the Shoulder Tee but in Ginger Spice.

    kitty(dot)kerri(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. I follow DownEast Basics on Twitter

    kitty_kerri
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  17. I follow DownEast Basics on FB

    KerriFletcher
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  18. i like the miss maxi dress
    sarah at realtorsd.com

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  19. i follow down east basics on twitter as sarahndavis
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  20. facebook follower sarah davis
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  21. I follow you on Twitter & tweeted:
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    kitty(dot)kerri(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. I have your button on my blog (right side towards bottom) #1: http://kittykerri.blogspot.com/

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  23. I have your button on my blog (right side towards bottom) #2: http://kittykerri.blogspot.com/

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  24. I have your button on my blog (right side towards bottom) #3: http://kittykerri.blogspot.com/

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  25. I get MBA's emails #1

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  26. I get MBA's emails #2

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  27. I am a fan of MBA on FB #1

    KerriFletcher
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  28. I am a fan of MBA on FB #2

    KerriFletcher
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  29. I am a fan of MBA on FB #2

    KerriFletcher
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  30. I follow you via GFC #1

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  31. I follow you via GFC #2

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  32. I like the Beautiful Girl top! Not sure which color I'd pick!
    CrystalW07 at aol.com

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  33. I follow via GFC- entry 2
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  34. I like you on Facebook (Crystal Ward)
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  35. I like you on FB- entry 2
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  36. I like DownEast Basics on Facebook (Crystal Ward)
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  37. this dress is amazing! http://www.downeastbasics.com/anywhichwaydress.aspx

    Francesca
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  38. I'm following DownEast Basics on Twitter as @frangiveaway.


    Francesca
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  39. I liked Downeast Basics on FB as Francesca Giveaway.

    Francesca
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  40. I Follow your blog publicly on Google Friend Connect.

    Francesca
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  41. I liked your page on FB as Francesca Giveaway.


    Francesca
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  42. The Elegance Cardi is my favorite for fall!
    janet3rdgrade@yahoo.com

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  43. i love the academy coat

    vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

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  44. downeast twitter follower meandbells

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  45. following your twitter meandbells

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  46. i have your button 1

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  47. email subscriber #1

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  48. fb fan of yours 1 courtney bella

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  49. fb fan 2 courtney bella

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  50. I think I would choose the flowerful top...so cute!

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  51. I love the royalty top!
    rachelbaldree at hotmail.com

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  52. I follow with GFC!
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  53. I follow with GFC!
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  54. I subscribe by email!
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  55. I subscribe by email!
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  56. I love the Fairy Tale Top!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  57. 10/28 tweet

    http://twitter.com/#!/MeandBells/status/129927889176109058

    vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

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  58. Daily tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/kitty_kerri/status/129947569043410944

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  59. I love the royalty top in moonstruck!
    geminicalli at yahoo dot com

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  60. I follow downeast basics via twitter as freefragments.
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  61. I liked Downeast Basics on facebook!
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  62. I follow your blog via GFC. 1/2
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  63. I follow your blog via GFC. 2/2
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  64. I love the Cascading Tunic!!
    carriedust@yahoo.com

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  65. I follow you on Twitter; @CarrieDust
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  66. I follow DownEast Basics on Twitter; @CarrieDust
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  67. I tweeted about this giveaway; @CarrieDust
    CarrieDust@yahoo.com
    https://twitter.com/#!/CarrieDust/status/130035818956996608

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  68. I follow DownEast Basics on Facebook; Carrie Phelps
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  69. I follow you on Facebook; Carrie Phelps
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    #1

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  70. I follow you on Facebook; Carrie Phelps
    carriedust@yahoo.com
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  71. I entered the HABA giveaway.
    carriedust@yahoo.com

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  72. I like the Pretty Poet Top in the London Fog Color
    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

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  73. I follow Downeast Basics on twittere(kellysaver)
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  74. I like Downeast Basics on FB(Kelly D Saver)
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  75. Your button is on my sidebar at www.littlesaver.com
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  76. Your button is on my sidebar at www.littlesaver.com
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  77. Your button is on my sidebar at www.littlesaver.com
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  78. I subcribe to your email under kellywcuATyahooDOTcom
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  79. I subcribe to your email under kellywcuATyahooDOTcom
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  80. I like you on FB(kelly D Saver)
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  81. I like you on FB(kelly D Saver)
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  82. I follow you on GFC(kellyr78)

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  83. I follow you on GFC(kellyr78)

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  84. I follow you on twitter(kellysaver) and tweeted
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  85. I entered your Kolcraft Stroller Giveaway
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  86. I entered your Haba Sorting box giveaway
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  87. I entered your Kokopax giveaway
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  88. MANDATORY ENTRY: I really like the "Short Sleeve Crew." Here is the URL for the "Short Sleeve Crew": http://www.downeastbasics.com/shortsleevecrew.aspx

    kimbuckjr at yahoo dot com

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  89. i like the glamour tunic
    nannypanpan at gmail.com

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  90. loving the long lines dress!

    celeste@mail4me.com

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  91. following downeast basics on twitter @swellswag

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  92. #1 blog follower via gfc

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  93. #2 blog follower via gfc

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  94. entered kokopax

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  95. entered libby's

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  96. entered candle warmers, etc.

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  97. I like the Zippy Skinny Jeans for fall.
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  98. 1. email subscriber
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  99. 2. email subscriber
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  100. entered Kohlcrafts Jeep Liberty Stroller g/a
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  101. entered HABA Blocks g/a
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  102. entered Libby's Veggies g/a
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  103. entered HABA Sorting Box Animals g/a
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  104. I visited their site and I love the boyfriend blazer. Rita Spratlen

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  105. I follow Downeast basics on twitter. rjs7777 Rita Spratlen rjspratlen@gmail.com

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  106. I like Downeast basics on facebook. Rita Spratlen rjspratlen@gmail.com

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  107. I follow you on twitter and tweeted about this giveaway at https://twitter.com/#!/rjs7777/status/130435181705314304 rjspratlen@gmail.com

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  108. I have your button at http://rj7777.blogspot.com/ #3

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  109. e-mail subscriber rjspratlen@gmail.com #1

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  110. I like you on facebook. Rita Spratlen #1

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  111. I like you on facebook. Rita Spratlen #2

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  112. I blogged about this giveaway at http://rj7777.blogspot.com/2011/10/check-out-this-great-giveaway-win-top.html #1

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  113. I blogged about this giveaway at http://rj7777.blogspot.com/2011/10/check-out-this-great-giveaway-win-top.html #2

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  114. I blogged about this giveaway at http://rj7777.blogspot.com/2011/10/check-out-this-great-giveaway-win-top.html #3

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  115. I entered the Kolkraft giveaway.

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  116. I entered the Kokopax giveaway. Rita Spratlen

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  117. I entered the woombie giveaway. Rita Spratlen

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  118. I entered the libby's vegetable pack giveaway.

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  119. I entered the Habba giveaway. Rita Spratlen

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  120. I love the Cascading Tunic

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

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  121. I like DownEast Basics on facebook (Louis Here)

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  122. following @DownEastBasics on twitter @left_the_stars


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  123. following you on twitter @left_the_stars
    I tweeted your giveaway

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  124. 2
    I am an email subscriber

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  125. https://twitter.com/#!/mrsshukra/status/130519586218065920

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  126. 10/30 tweet

    http://twitter.com/#!/MeandBells/status/130631251706134528

    vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

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  127. I follow via GFC as momlovesdeals. momlovesdeals at gmail dot com #1

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  128. I follow via GFC as momlovesdeals. momlovesdeals at gmail dot com #2

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  129. I think the Roundabout Cardi in Ginger Spice is perfect for fall with a tshirt and pair of jeans.

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  130. I follow you publicly on Google Friend Connect 1

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  131. I follow you publicly on Google Friend Connect 2

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  132. I subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail 1

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  133. I subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail 2

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  134. I entered the haba Sorting box from Maukilo Giveaway.

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  135. I entered the Libby's Vegetable giveaway.

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  136. I entered the Jeep Liberty Stroller Giveaway

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  137. I entered the Kiki Fashions Giveaway

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  138. I entered the Kokopax carrier giveaway

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  139. I entered the Haba building blocks Giveaway

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  140. https://twitter.com/#!/mrsshukra/status/130917562442711040

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  141. 10/31 tweet

    https://twitter.com/#!/MeandBells/status/131037636126187521

    vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

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  142. I love the boyfriend blazer.

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  143. I like the Ribbon Ripple Cardi
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  144. I entered the Haba toys giveaway
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  145. I entered the candle warmers giveaway.
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  146. I entered the Woombie giveaway
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  147. I follow via GFC #1
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  148. I follow via GFC #2 mmayerfeld at gmail

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  149. 11/1 tweet

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    vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

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  150. follow downeast basics on twitter (redfuzzycow)

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  151. like downeast basics on facebook (jennifer reda)

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  152. tweet http://twitter.com/#!/redfuzzycow/status/131407100923486208

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  153. your button is on my blog www.redfuzzytangerine.blogspot.com #1

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  154. I would love the slouchy sparkle top in almondine. It would be perfect for the holidays!

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  155. The Fall is for bundling, so the Gather Around Scarf. ngiraldi a t gmail dot com

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  156. Follow DownEast Basics on Twitter ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  157. follow you and tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/MissOsMom/status/131453820243951616 ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  158. subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail ngiraldi at gmail dot com #1

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  159. subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail ngiraldi at gmail dot com #2

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  160. 'Like' A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook ngiraldi at gmail dot com #1

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  161. 'Like' A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook ngiraldi at gmail dot com #2

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  162. follow you through GFC ngiraldi at gmail dot com #1

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  163. entered in the Kokopax Classic Carrier giveaway ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  164. entered in the $25 Kiki’s Maternity Fashions giveaway ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  165. entered in the Woombie Eco’Donut giveaway ngiraldi at gmail dot com

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  166. http://twitter.com/#!/mrsshukra/status/131552416444321792

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  167. entered Libby's Get Back to the Table giveaway

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  168. entered The First Years miPump Double Pump Giveaway

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  169. entered HABA Building Blocks Giveaway

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  170. entered Babycook Babyfood Maker Giveaway

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  171. Daily tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/kitty_kerri/status/131780005385601024

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  172. I love the any which way dress.
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  173. follow downeast basics on twitter @skgaffney
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  174. like downeast basics on facebook (stephanie gaffney)
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