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23 March 2014

win $150 worth of kids clothing from Kidizen

If you've read this blog for more than a minute you may have picked up that I enjoy a good secondhand purchase. Especially for the short Pattons. I very very very VERY rarely buy anything new for the kids to wear because $$$ and I've learned the hard way that quality is important when it comes to the durability and longevity of kids clothing. The majority of Julia and Sebastian's clothing gets worn double time because they share clothes and is now getting a third lease on life as Theo grows into their old duds.

Before Sebastian was born and I was still adjusting to the shock that was Simon's hours I would take Julia to thrift stores around town (usually mostly almost always Goodwill) to kill time ... and kill some more time. And kill some more time until there was no more time to kill. Sadly, this happy hobby came to a screeching halt once I had multiple (just two) children because I tried it once and never again.

Enter online thrifting. There are the obvious big guns like eBay and thredUp that I most definitely browse (almost daily -- or nightly -- I've been known to throw down with the best of the insomniacs) and have scored a lot of really amazing deals because the crazy determined bird generally gets the worm. And I can't help but peek at the occasional Instagram closet sale ... I love those too. And I have to admit that I do the vast (vast!!) majority of shopping for used clothing ... on my phone ... like the Judy Jetson that I'll always strive to be. The convenience can't be beat and the ease of apps these days is pretty phenomenal.

So you can imagine my excitement when I heard about Kidizen - a brilliant new company that speaks Grace's love language and allows parents (or anyone ... don't think I'm not going to show my grandma how to utilize Kidizen on her iPad mini when we visit her next) to buy and sell pre-loved kids clothing with their nifty and super user-friendly app.


They handpicked and sent a few things (including the Matilda Jane jumper she is rocking above) for Julia a few weeks ago and we were both blown away by the adorable packaging ..

note folded in a way that would've made middle school Grace seethe with envy? check
mix tape? check
recycled box? check

... and the stellar condition the clothing was in. My thrifty heart soared.

Right now Kidizen clothing can be purchased by downloading and accessing their free app or by browsing their Pinterest boards (that are linked to their site where you can purchase the clothes with a credit card or PayPal) and they are working on an app for Android phones and a website where you can also buy the clothes directly.

I don't want to admit how much fun I had (after a day/night of transitioning the big kids into sharing a room and Theo out of the attic ... so I didn't think fun was in the cards for March 23, 2014 ... more on that later ... of course) picking some pieces from their Pinterest boards.

Here are some fun examples of things that are currently for sale in their shops ...

White Eyelit Bubble Romper

Their inventory truly runs the gamut of legitimate vintage and brands I would never dream of buying firsthand and one of my favorite things about Kidizen is that the prices INCLUDE SHIPPING. Genius. So genius. 

It's super easy to snap photos on your phone, upload them on the app, and list them to sell as well. I have a really hard time getting rid of the kids clothing but the nesting bug is getting antsy and I'll be all over this one of these pre due date weeks. 

Kidizen is generously giving away $150 worth of clothing to one super lucky winner. If you're name is drawn - you'll just give them the size and styles you prefer and they'll pull together a killer new wardrobe for your son or daughter or grandson or you get the photograph here. 

Thanks in advance for following the Rafflecopter directions and imagine my finger cutting across my throat with a glare if you don't.

:)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

149 comments:

  1. GAH I DON'T HAVE PINTEREST SO I CAN'T ENTER AT ALL!!!! :(

    I am in love with the yellow shorts and the blue dress. Do they have them in big kid sizes? Heh.

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  2. Can I get the little floral dress in the photo, in my size? Sigh. I can dream.

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  3. Okay, not sure if this will work or not?
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/145522631684163715/

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  4. Those little Zara shorts are super cute.

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/256916353716939224/

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  5. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/273945589808268240/
    Darling!!!

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  6. Cute little Gap sweater! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/544583779913292394/

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  7. this vintage inspired kids room- can we just take a minute to acknowledge the adorableness?
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/215469163396475097/

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  8. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/81275968249834089/

    Woohoo!

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  9. I feel like this dress is a throwback to my childhood. And I love it.
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/248542473160195261/

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  10. Adorable!

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/97953360619848745/

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  11. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/184225440981938614/

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  12. Love!! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/544583779913453333/

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  13. Look at the little tiny TOMS!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/389209592769076444/

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  14. I had to pin Julia! She is the cutest, this outfit is the cutest, I want thrifty clothes for Joony!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/210965563769062885/

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  15. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/3659243421576113/

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  16. Cute!

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/39688040440834842/

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  17. Pinned it! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/238831586463357878/

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  18. Thanks for the give away!Here's hoping...
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/46513808626014474/

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  19. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/189432728051367520/

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  20. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/129126714290467252/

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  21. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/39617671696848749/

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  22. What a great idea;) http://www.pinterest.com/pin/109423465920698212/

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  23. Matilda Jane, yum! This is going to occupy way too much of my time now, methinks.
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/206391595397877576/

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  24. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/260927372135442588/

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  25. So cute! I pinned monkey butt pants (sock monkey face on the behind) - http://www.pinterest.com/pin/227924431115901703/

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  26. I always find myself browsing thredup for kids and maternity clothes and then never follow through. Having a similar store on my phone could be a disaster... http://www.pinterest.com/pin/215187688419762582/

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  27. This is an amazing idea. Phone shopping is dangerous enough but now with this? Oh dear. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/36662184441144715/

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  28. Those green Strasburg overalls. I die!

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/199706564700986931/

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  29. No idea what size shoe Finn is but these are a keeper http://www.pinterest.com/pin/151574343683609069/

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  30. Love this toddler jacket!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/120541727500796296/

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  31. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/450008187738600132/

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  32. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/169448004704571854/

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  33. I get most of my kids clothes second hand too!

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/432697476670887180/

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  34. These are so cute! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/149674387590273087/

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  35. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/157414949450414476/

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  36. This wouldn't work last night from my phone for some reason.

    Re-pinned this: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/258042253623978399/

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  37. Loving this! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/14636767513507728/

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  38. i love the idea of thrifting for lazy ladies
    my kiddo has got to be well-heeled (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/214695107210350745/) even if all he does all day is growl

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  39. There are so many cute clothes! I finally had to tell myself to *focus* and just copy/paste something!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/250160954276137498/

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  40. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/544583779913404219/ So cute!

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  41. I love all the Livie & Luca shoes! They are some of our favorites! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/135108057545793837/

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  42. Naturally I had to pick something for both of my girls!
    For my former-toddler-now-suddenly-a-preschooler: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/163044448984105736/
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    For my poor second born who only owns hand me downs: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/163044448984105720/

    I hope your husband rocked his indy interview so you can move here... and be my friend... I'm such a creeper...

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  43. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/124482377174843478/

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  44. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/85075880435519314/

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  45. I can not get over the packaging or the mix tape. Wonderful. Awesome. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/544583779913402106/

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  46. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/33495590952840625/

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  47. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056064276629/

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  48. Right Bank Babies! Eep!

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/63613413461086332/

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  49. Love it! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/201887995770297630/

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  50. Awesome idea! I love this star jumpsuit from ON, and also gender neutral! (Since we still don't know what LO is!)

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/126030489546795925/

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  51. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/59039445089616578/

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  52. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/273875221063964079/

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  53. In love with this T Shirt inspired by our All Time favorite, Guess How Much I Love You http://www.pinterest.com/pin/220887556698221846/

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  54. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/85779567877183976/

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  55. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/279434351854142406/

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  56. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/525513850241273600/

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  57. No Android app? Boo http://www.pinterest.com/pin/277252920784607935/

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  58. Wish there was an app for android! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/270216046366897245/

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  59. Super brilliant to have Pinterest boards organized by genre/style. LOVE it! And sorry for the offhanded question last time. I'm excited to try kidizen out!

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  60. This little dress for my Niece - yes please
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/251849804136306169/

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  61. Such cute vintage clothing!

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/36802921929649521/

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  62. Can't wait for the android app! I wonder if the free shipping is included if you are Canadian? http://www.pinterest.com/pin/205406432979461403/

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  63. I followed Kidizen on Pinterest and repined a pin! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/154600199683168325/

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  64. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/174092341819877112/ Soooo cute!

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  65. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/186125397074527554/

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  66. Oh man, I'm drooling at the cuteness! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/56858014020092765/

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  67. So many darling outfits! I'm really glad I know about this site with the baby coming soon. :)

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/23010648070617379/

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  68. Cute Janie&Jack dress...
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/83527768063603115/

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  69. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/159385274286708753/

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  70. http://www.pinterest.com/tracyonh/littles/

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  71. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/212795151117603097/

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  72. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/546835579727101743/

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  73. Now that my 19-month-old is finally walking, I'm a little bit obsessed with adorable shoes for him:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/176625616610802341/

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  74. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/204984220513911110/
    I've been wanting some little Converse for my little man!

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  75. Handsome, classy shoes http://www.pinterest.com/pin/185492078376790897/

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  76. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/24910604163796612/

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  77. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/147774431497496203/

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  78. Adorable!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/243475923579260327/

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  79. I'm in love with thredup so I'm sure I'll love Kidizen. Here's my link: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/126030489546796520/

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  80. What a cool idea, thanks for sharing it with us! I LOVE these little boy toms!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/9148005467738503/

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  81. Another thrifter! Is there any other way to shop?? :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/28147566396178883/

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  82. This flannel romper? OK!! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/122230577361130635/

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  83. Second-hand for the win!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/147563325265303121/

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  84. Monster sweater is the cutest! I love second-hand stuff! Most of Ted's clothes are from a local consignment shop :)http://www.pinterest.com/pin/78953799691815542/

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  85. ACDC!

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152278031124929927/

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  86. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/259801472228794684/

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  87. http://www.pinterest.com/teambarrett14/from-kidizen/

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  88. http://www.pinterest.com/lifeonatilt/kid-fashion/ - So sweet and reminds me of something I bought this weekend at an antique store for my SIL!

    lifeonatilt@hotmail.com
    Melissa

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  89. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/544583779913140433/

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  90. Adorable. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/260153315949214413/

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  91. These little shoes KILL me! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79446380901140982/

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  92. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/205617539211897880/ Sweet little shirt.

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  93. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/186266134562704817/

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  94. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/233553930650334953/
    Zara shorts are sweet!

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  95. http://www.pinterest.com/afischer4187/things-to-wear/

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  96. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/287315651201933485/

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  97. http://pinterest.com/pin/266627240413525612/

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  98. I doubt my kids will ever be dressed in Matilda Jane, but one can dream. Mark thinks the ruffled bottoms are ridiculous looking, but I disagree. Love this dress! https://www.kidizen.com/items/6724

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  99. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/81557443226471241/

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  100. I don't have pinterest either! Oh well, cute stuff!

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  101. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/192317846562359969/

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  102. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/53902526764534518/

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  103. How cute is their app?! I love it so much! This romper is to die for! I can already see my future baby girl due in June wearing it :) http://www.pinterest.com/pin/544583779913515030/

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  104. Cute!http://www.pinterest.com/pin/237846424045039426/

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  105. Too cute! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/58476495136667826/

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  106. This would be perfect for my spunky girl :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/177470041540333484/

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  107. Yes!! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/184014334748999555/

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  108. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/244179611021478582/
    Everything is so awesome!

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  109. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/544583779913492380/

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  110. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/245516617160731667/

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  111. I love this site and totally agree about thrifted clothes for kids! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/75505731227426162/

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  112. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/266838346646132088/

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  113. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/218776494373058490/

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  114. I can't help it, I have a weakness for little Toms...
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/69594756716418203/

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  115. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/193936327677938322/

    shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

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  116. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/193936327677938322/

    shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

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  117. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/204913851770089603/

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  118. I pinned to my board Gabriel, my pinterest name is Becky Ensinger but it will not let me paste the link here :(

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  119. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/521291725590364019/

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  120. Shoes!!!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/44824958766111174/

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  121. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/104075441363563469/

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  122. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/139330182196054577/

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  123. adorable: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/544583779910495816/

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  124. Pinned:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/535506211914520666/

    Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin
    fairyfractal at gmail dot com

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  126. So handsome! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/29484572535233553/

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  127. http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/0b/4e/e2/0b4ee2e9cbb2f0d66ec1bef19d6aa3c9.jpg
    I love this stuff!

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  128. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/32369691046397304/

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  129. Such a cool idea. I will definitely check it out for Margaret. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/215046950931440807/

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  130. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/184999497167780759/

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  131. Must download to my phone to start browsing - pinterest link: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/201536152049435279/

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  132. Love a quality second hand find!
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/498914464942295088/

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  133. I LOVE this table and chairs.
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/180707003772470803/

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  134. Just pinned Ms. Julia in her Kidizen duds! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/7388786863274543/

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  135. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/117375134012717679/

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  136. http://www.pinterest.com/alexashelton/activities-to-do-with-the-girls/ <- that is the board I put it on and this is the
    pin http://www.pinterest.com/pin/156289049543073830/
    Pinterest contests always confuse my little mind...

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  137. http://pinterest.com/pin/266979084134582821/

    Ridiculously cute and probably a little mature for the non-walking baby...but eventually.

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  138. http://pinterest.com/pin/266979084134582821/

    Ridiculously cute and probably a little mature for the non-walking baby...but eventually.

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  139. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/204913851770098676/

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  140. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/41728734022118515/

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  141. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/206884176606704647/

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  142. http://www.pinterest.com/93badger/sweet-veronica/

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  143. I follow you on Pinterest as cezovski9
    Pinned here
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282289414504/
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  144. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/238127899022132198/

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  145. http://pinterest.com/pin/403635185325775196/

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  146. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/255438610089496708/

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  147. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/30328997465092087/

    I created a board and pinned more....http://www.pinterest.com/momofbestbaby/kidizen/

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  148. Who doesn't love an adorable smocked dress?

    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/30962316162929032/

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  149. Cute! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/264516178088305518/

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