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Pink Bordom Buster Bouquet

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Book Bouquet Pink Boredom Buster

The Pink Boredom Buster includes a crossword puzzle, chocolate chip cookies, almond crunch popcorn and a balloon.

This is a great gesture for someone going through cancer treatment. One Pink Bordom Buster Bouquet is being offered to one lucky SSDR reader.

Rules:

Open to US & Canada

Deadline August 31st, at 12 noon EST

How to Enter:

Visit the Pink Bordom Buster Bouquet and check out all that is included in the bouquet. Come back here and tell why you think this would be good for someone you know that is dealing w/ breast cancer. Also, include the first name of the person who would use this product (a breast cancer patient/ survivor).
  • Get one entry for each of the following, unless otherwise noted. You have to leave a comment for each action (3 entries=3 comments, etc) for it to count as an entry.
      • Tweet this giveaway including link, #ssdr & @SensationlDivas.
      • Become a fan of Simply Sensational Divas Review on Facebook.
      • Follow this blog (join this site) via Google Friend Connect (see sidebar of blog).
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      • Fave Simply Sensational Divas Review on MomFaves.
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      • Blog about this giveaway. (3 entries)
      Jonesin’ for even more entries? Get one extra entry for every non-giveaway post you leave a comment on at any of our blogs: Simply Sensational Divas Review, Shake The Salt, Just Our Thoughts, Polka Spot Farm, Pink Stinx, Momma’s Untwisting, American Mommy, and My Chick Flick.

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      Jeans Cream Giveaway

      Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

      Jean's Cream 1Soothing and healing, Jeans Cream combines Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, and is specially formulated to provide cooling relief and healing for the skin.

      Jean Soulios developed the cream as she was undergoing radiation, since her skin would get irritated. Jeans Cream has been discovered to provide maximum healing effects for radiation as well as for a variety of skin irritations, including eczema, diabetes-related skin issues, neuropathy, leg ulcers, post-surgery, sunburn, contact dermatitis and more!

      It’s also great for daily use. Jeans Cream is offering a tube of cream to 2 lucky SSDR reader.

      Rules:

      Open to US & Canada

      Deadline August 31st, at 12 noon EST

      How to Enter:

      Visit the Jeans Cream website and check out all the conditions that this cream will help with. Then come back here and comment on which condition you plan to treat with it.

    • Get one entry for each of the following, unless otherwise noted. You have to leave a comment for each action (3 entries=3 comments, etc) for it to count as an entry.
        • Tweet this giveaway including link, #ssdr & @SensationlDivas.
        • Become a fan of Simply Sensational Divas Review on Facebook.
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        • Fave Simply Sensational Divas Review on MomFaves.
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        • Blog about this giveaway. (3 entries)
        Jonesin’ for even more entries? Get one extra entry for every non-giveaway post you leave a comment on at any of our blogs: Simply Sensational Divas Review, Shake The Salt, Just Our Thoughts, Polka Spot Farm, Pink Stinx, Momma’s Untwisting, American Mommy, and My Chick Flick.

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        A Conversational Review of Mabel’s Labels

        Saturday, August 22nd, 2009


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        The Colors Are Bright AND FUN!!!
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        Don't forget to enter our giveaway.

        LaDonna: I have used my Mabel’s Labels on dishes, clothes and other things.  I have one picture of W holding a bowl with a label on it.
        Christi: cool, send it to me!
        LaDonna: Ok.
        Christi: Which color combo did you get?
        LaDonna: Hmm, purple, pink and blue I think.
        Christi: I think what we got was the Princess colors; nope, it’s the Cotton Candy.
        LaDonna: It's the Back to School Package that we received.
        Christi: I put Kayla's first and last name on them and she picked a kitty for the icon.
        LaDonna: Here’s the package we received for review - $39.00 for a pack of 50 Tag-Mates, 40 Skinny-Minis, 16 Shoe Labels, 2 NEW Teeny Tags.  Dishwasher/microwave-safe and UV resistant. Clothing labels are laundry safe.

        There Are Lots Of Logos, Too.
        Great Personalization Options!
        LaDonna: I had no icon and put H***** Family on it.
        Christi: That's a great idea. We have a mixed family, so I just chose one kid.
        LaDonna: I love these labels!  I have put them on toys, which W promptly removed.  I have put them on K's purse.  I put the metal tags on my 2 diaper bags.  I love them.
        Christi: I was kind of disappointed by getting the Tag-Mates, because none of my kids’ uniform shirts have labels, but the pants do, and they've worked great for that.
        LaDonna: Oh, I didn't put them on the tags, but then I haven't put them on an article of clothing specifically, just K’s purse.  I haven't used the shoe ones either.
        Christi: I would have chosen the iron-in ones.  The shoe ones are wonderful. They are staying in much better than I thought.
        LaDonna: That's good.
        Christi: I liked the skinny minis too. They've stayed on thru dishwashing, and look like I just put them on.
        LaDonna: Yeah, that's what I was going to say, Christi.  I expected fading and peeling.  Oh, I put one on my glass 9 by 13 baking pan. Nothing.  Looks brand new.
        Steph: I just went thru the school clothes and am putting some on there.
        Christi: They are stretchy kinda like, so they don't stay straight when you put them on.
        Steph: I’m waiting to use mine on dishes until I get my Tupperware I ordered for the girls’ and DH’s lunches.
        LaDonna: These labels look great too.  Not tacky.  Now when I take my dish to church, I know it will come back.
        Christi: One actually got stuck to itself on the corner, I used it anyways, and washed it, and it still looks like it’s gonna stay on there.
        LaDonna: Sweet.

        Very, Very Versatile
        LaDonna: I need to put some on my crock pot and its base.
        Christi: That's a great idea; I wish they were oven proof.
        LaDonna: Going to do that now and take a picture.  They aren't?  Because I baked mine and baked it good.
        Christi: lol.  Then maybe it is!
        Steph: Ok will put mine on stuff too and take a picture. Be right back.
        Christi: Send me the pictures please so I can compile them.

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        Christi: I used those on glass and plastic, and both stayed wonderfully. I'm quite impressed.
        LaDonna: Same here.
        Christi: Most of them are smaller than I expected, but I actually enjoyed them.  If they were larger, it would be too much.  And I put the metal tags on her school stuff - one on her backpack one on her pencil pouch.
        LaDonna: And you are right about them not being too big; I worried about them being too small too.  But they are perfect.

        Just the RIGHT Size!!!
        Christi: Did you see that they do household labels too?  I'm thinking of ordering some of those.  I would love to find some glass spice jars to use. I don't care for the plastic ones; they absorb the oils too easily.
        LaDonna: Yes.  I am going to get some labels for the girls’ birthdays.  At least that's the plan.  Stuff with their names specifically on them.
        Christi: Great idea.

        A Wonderful Product for Moms!
        LaDonna: Definitely made by moms, at the very least by keeping moms in mind.
        Christi: I would order all of these and multiples of some that I've seen on the website and they aren't too expensive.  I do wish that some of them were offered in different colors.  I have a label maker, and these are so much better and cheaper than making my own.
        LaDonna: Yes.

        Cheaper Than Making Your Own
        Steph: Ok I love the Mabel’s Labels; they are so cute.  I kinda wish I hadn’t picked pink as the color since I put N***** Family.
        Christi: But you can use them for everyone but your husband's things.
        Steph: lol I put them on his big and small food thingies that hold hot stuff; I just put them on the bottom.
        Christi: That works. Steph, did you choose an icon?
        Steph: A flag.

        Christi: Kim, what do you think about the Mabel's Labels?
        Kim: LOVED them.  They came just in time for our camping trip and dd6 was with other people.
        Christi: Right.  What did you put on them?
        Kim: I put them in dd6's jacket, as well in some clothing items.

        LaDonna: The other thing I was thinking about the labels is that they are great for each kid.  I'd like to have laundry baskets for each one, things that get mixed up easy.
        Christi: I can think of a ton of things to use them on.  If you had a pack for kid, and color coded, it would be so much easier!
        LaDonna: Yep.

        LaDonna: Shoes are tough for me because they are growing so fast and K and CJ share so much.  Gonna try out the ones for shoes in my shoes right now though.  They are so easy to apply!
        Christi: Yeah I agree there, I wonder how hand me downs will be? Can they be removed from clothing and shoes?
        Steph: I put it into the girls’ school shoes that have to stay at school; that way they don’t get lost.
        Christi: They have to stay at school? Wow!
        Kim: A friend of mine has kids who have to keep extra stuff at school.
        LaDonna: We always had to have a pair at shoes that never left the school.
        Christi: I know Payton came home with one of his shoes once, and one from the same style, color and size, but much older pair.
        Steph: I went thru 3 brand new sweaters for S. last year so I also put them on the sweaters and sweatshirts.

        Cute Labels for Shoes!
        Christi: http://www.mabel.ca/mabel.php?n=bin%20labels%20custom Those would be great for bins and baskets; you can customize them for each person in the house. Or Christmas decorations or whatever.
        LaDonna: I love the bin labels too!  I need those for the too small - too big clothes!
        Steph: I want the neat freak combo.
        Christi: I want it ALL!
        Steph: lol me too!!
        Christi: I'm thinking I could put one on Scott too, maybe everyone will know he's mine then! ROFL!
        LaDonna: lol
        Steph: lol

        Christi: Kim, how have they held up for you? Washing and stuff?
        Kim: It held up great to washing.  Even though we won't be doing public school this year, we do have a couple of activities planned with other people.  I probably will attach labels to snack containers as well as sippy cups.  I also need to put one in my diaper bag.
        LaDonna: Cool.
        Christi: If you do swimming for the girls, most towels have tags; you could use one on them. I hate to buy a nice towel and then some other kid grabs it.
        Steph: That’s a good idea!

        So Far, They Don't Come Off!
        Christi: Did anyone browse the Kid Safety Products at Mabel’s Labels?
        LaDonna: No, I don't think I did.
        Christi: They do 2 products.
        Steph: Yeah, the wristbands, right?
        Christi: My 411 Wristbands and Allergy Alerts. Great ideas! I know this is a Mom company!  If I had a kid with food allergies that would be a must for me.
        LaDonna: Yep.
        Christi: Ha! They give 10% to Autism Speaks for those! I really like that! I have a few friends with kids that are ADHD and some on the Autism Spectrum. They could really use these with the kids that wander.  Those bands are cute, looks like cute bracelets.

        Mabel's Labels Donates to Autism Speaks!!!
        Kim: That back to school pack had a ton of labels on it; definitely a good value!
        LaDonna: I will be using them for a while to get them all used up.
        Christi: Yeah same here; should last more than one school year too.
        A Great Value for Your Dollars!!


        Confident Clothing Company Gift Basket Giveaway

        Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
        Women going through cancer treatment finally have comfortable and functional options with a new line of clothing.

        The Cool Chemo Top™ has built-in, discreetly placed removable pockets to hold drains that many patients have as they leave the hospital.

        Therapeutic Active Wear is made with wicking material to help regulate body temperature, encouraging women to continue exercise or go about daily life with confidence. No other products on the market provide this innovative solution!

        Matching Cool Chemo Cap™ and Cool Chemo Pant™ are available at Confident Clothing Company.

        Confident Clothing Company is offering a choice of top and pant to one lucky SSDR reader. This has a retail value of up to $140.

        Rules:

        Open to US & Canada

        Deadline August 31st, at 12 noon EST

        How to Enter:

        Visit the Confident Clothing Company Website. Then come back and leave a comment on which top and pant you would pick out. Also, include the first name of the person who would use this product (a breast cancer patient/ survivor).
      • Get one entry for each of the following, unless otherwise noted. You have to leave a comment for each action (3 entries=3 comments, etc) for it to count as an entry.
          • Tweet this giveaway including link, #ssdr & @SensationlDivas.
          • Become a fan of Simply Sensational Divas Review on Facebook.
          • Follow this blog (join this site) via Google Friend Connect (see sidebar of blog).
          • Grab our blog button & put on your sidebar.
          • Fave Simply Sensational Divas Review on MomFaves.
          • Fave Simply Sensational Divas Review on Technorati.
          • Blog about this giveaway. (3 entries)
          Jonesin’ for even more entries? Get one extra entry for every non-giveaway post you leave a comment on at any of our blogs: Simply Sensational Divas Review, Shake The Salt, Just Our Thoughts, Polka Spot Farm, Pink Stinx, Momma’s Untwisting, American Mommy, and My Chick Flick.

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          Moonlight Pillows Giveaway

          Thursday, August 20th, 2009

          Moonlight Pillows AllMoon Light Pillows offer adorable moon shaped pillows is a unique way to offer support and comfort to someone going through breast cancer treatment.

          The luxurious little pillows are a simple gesture to console a friend or family member. Available in pink, lavender, and a limited edition print they are used for comfortable positioning on delicate places such as the neck and breasts after surgery. The pillows come wrapped in a beautiful organza bag.

          One lucky SSDR reader will win a gift package from this company, including one of these pillows..

          Rules:

          Open to US & Canada

          Deadline August 31st, at 12 noon EST

          How to Enter:

          Head over to the Moonlight Pillow website and check out the color options. Come back here and post which color you would choose. When you leave your comment, please post the first name of the breast cancer patient/survivor you would give this to.

          • Get one entry for each of the following, unless otherwise noted. You have to leave a comment for each action (3 entries=3 comments, etc) for it to count as an entry.
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          • Tweet this giveaway including link, #ssdr & @SensationlDivas.
          • Become a fan of Simply Sensational Divas Review on Facebook.
          • Follow this blog (join this site) via Google Friend Connect (see sidebar of blog).
          • Grab our blog button & put on your sidebar.
          • Fave Simply Sensational Divas Review on MomFaves.
          • Fave Simply Sensational Divas Review on Technorati.
          • Blog about this giveaway. (3 entries)
          Jonesin’ for even more entries? Get one extra entry for every non-giveaway post you leave a comment on at any of our blogs: Simply Sensational Divas Review, Shake The Salt, Just Our Thoughts, Polka Spot Farm, Pink Stinx, Momma’s Untwisting, American Mommy, and My Chick Flick.

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          Water or Fruit?

          Thursday, August 20th, 2009
          I was presented with this review a little while back, and said okay I'll review it. It's water, I like water. It tastes like fruit, I like fruit. I knew that it was a package of different flavors, but really I was wondering what all the hype was about. I've seen it in the stores, but normally I just grab a case of water or a water filter for my pitcher. I had been considering one of those water filters with "fruit shots" so I decided to see if that would be worth it by trying Fruit2o.

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          When the mail lady showed up, she wasn't at my house. The package didn't fit into my obscenely gigantic rural mailbox. It was a big box. So as is the custom here, don't leave the package on the table beside the door, drive to the nearest neighbor (1/4 mile away) and see if they are at home. If they are not home, leave it on the ground by their door.

          So I ran by my neighbor's house to drop off the kids, or pick them up or something. I don't really remember. (Hey! This summer has been nothing but GO! GO! Go!) I was told that there was a package waiting on me, so I was thrilled. I love packages! I don't love mail, that usually includes bills, and I don't like those.

          I promptly ran back to my van and before I could get home, I'd opened the box. There it was, in all its glory! Fuit2o. My first thought was that the packaging was ingenious! I wish that I had pictures, but somehow they are lost. I took a LOT of pictures of this package, and poof! There was a produce bag, like oranges come in, with two bottles of water. There was a plastic container, like a quart of strawberries would be sold, with two bottles (falling out and crushing, but it was a great idea if not a great shipping idea) inside. Then there was a plastic vegetable bag, like you'd tear off and put an onion inside, with one bottle of water inside and tied/taped closed. There was also a list pad, you know like the ones you write a grocery list. That's a real handy little sucker!

          Since I had been in and out, on vacation and on the Go! Go! Go! I decided to take my package with me to Tuscaloosa, AL when I spent the most of 2 weeks in a hotel. I promptly put my bottles in the fridge (after painstakingly taking a ton of pictures that have now gone traveling into space) so that when I wanted something to drink, they were ready to go.

          I told Scott about them, and that he could take a bottle or two to work with him. He  was pretty happy about that, and happily grabbed the bottle of Blueberry Pomegranate, he has been drinking that flavor faithfully since its release. I asked if he wanted to take any of the others, and he declined.

          So I faithfully opened the Citrus.

          Here is the good stuff about Fruit2o
          • The nutrients of 2 servings of fruit in every bottle
          • 1 gram of fiber
          • flavor....um wait a minute


          Well I did take a sip of the citrus flavor, spat into the sink (YUCK!) and offered Scott a sip. He thought it tasted like grapefruit and said to never ask him to do that again. My sentiments exactly.

          After this experience, it took a few days to get my courage up to try another flavor. I decided on the strawberry kiwi. I thought this was a safe bet, because normally anything of this flavor combo is my pick. This flavor didn't rock the gag reflex, but I only drank about a quarter of the bottle before throwing it out, and that took all day long.

          One evening we were going downstairs to visit with some friends, and I grabbed the cherry acai flavor. We were only about 3 doors from the elevator. I opened it, and took a sip. Scott took a sip. We both agreed that it was cough syrup hiding in water. It was promptly closed and thrown into the trash beside the elevator.

          I have yet to try the other flavors, and I'm not really sure what happened to them, but mind you I won't be buying these for myself. Scott loves the Blueberry Pomegranate, but rarely picks one up while we are out.

          While I prefer plain filtered tap water, I think I'm finished trying to drink watered down fruit juice. But if I did want to kick it up a notch, I'd add my own fruit to my water. It has got to be better than this stuff.

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          If you like this stuff, and a lot of people do, We are hosting a Fruit2o giveaway where you can choose your flavor. In my house we'd pick the Blueberry Pomegranate of course.

          The good things about this review from my end: I got a nice reusable produce bag, a note pad, and learned to spit like a man!


          Green Stone of Healing Series

          Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
          A World Lost to the Collision of Politics, Passion, and Piety is how the Green Stone of Healing Series is described. Interested in getting caught up in this 3 book series? Here's your chance to win an autographed set. One lucky SSDR reader will win this giveaway.

          Rules:

          Open to US & Canada

          Deadline August 31st, at 12 noon EST

          How to Enter:

          Head over to the Green Stones of Healing website. Browse the description of this series. Then come back and leave a comment on why you think you might like to read it.

          • Get one entry for each of the following, unless otherwise noted. You have to leave a comment for each action (3 entries=3 comments, etc) for it to count as an entry.
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          • Tweet this giveaway including link, #ssdr & @SensationlDivas.
          • Become a fan of Simply Sensational Divas Review on Facebook.
          • Follow this blog (join this site) via Google Friend Connect (see sidebar of blog).
          • Grab our blog button & put on your sidebar.
          • Fave Simply Sensational Divas Review on MomFaves.
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          • Blog about this giveaway. (3 entries)
          Jonesin’ for even more entries? Get one extra entry for every non-giveaway post you leave a comment on at any of our blogs: Simply Sensational Divas Review, Shake The Salt, Just Our Thoughts, Polka Spot Farm, Pink Stinx, Momma’s Untwisting, American Mommy, and My Chick Flick.

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          This Little Piggy

          Sunday, August 16th, 2009
          PIGGY_PAINT_LOGO_lg Non-toxic, odorless, water-based, hypo-allergenic? Yeah, right! Okay I will try it. My three girls will put it to the test. When I received this product for review my three girls went WILD! We were gifted a yellow polish and a bottle of polish remover. All three girls LOVED the polish. There was absolutely no offensive odor at all. None, nope, nada. I was very impressed. The polish lasted as long as regular polishes too.

          What impressed me the most was the polish remover! No smell at all! It was awesome! And safe to boot. I usually do not remove my little ones polish I let it wear off because of the chemicals and odor of the remover. This product is truly amazing. Non-toxic, odorless, water-based, hypo-allergenic how can it be any better than that? As a cancer survivor I am cautious what products we use, I can feel very confident with this product. From a mom of six to every mom out there...this is definitely worth it.

          Piggy Paint has given a gift certificate for us to giveaway as part of our Launch Party. You can try to win it here. And don't forget to rsvp for the Twitter Party where we will announce the winners!

          ToDoodlist ebook Giveaway

          Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

          Todoodlist bannerHave to much going on in your life? Have no idea where to start on projects.

          ToDoodlist provides you way to return your life back to simple.

          All you need is a pencil and piece of paper. Up for grabs on this auction is 5 copies of this e-book to 5 lucky SSDR readers.

          Rules:

          Open to US & Canada

          Deadline August 31st, at 12 noon EST

          How to Enter:

          Visit the Todoodlist website and check out what this ebook is all about.

          Then come back and leave a comment of why you think this e-book would be great for you.

          • Get one entry for each of the following, unless otherwise noted. You have to leave a comment for each action (3 entries=3 comments, etc) for it to count as an entry.
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          • Tweet this giveaway including link, #ssdr & @SensationlDivas.
          • Become a fan of Simply Sensational Divas Review on Facebook.
          • Follow this blog (join this site) via Google Friend Connect (see sidebar of blog).
          • Grab our blog button & put on your sidebar.
          • Fave Simply Sensational Divas Review on MomFaves.
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          • Blog about this giveaway. (3 entries)
          Jonesin’ for even more entries? Get one extra entry for every non-giveaway post you leave a comment on at any of our blogs: Simply Sensational Divas Review, Shake The Salt, Just Our Thoughts, Polka Spot Farm, Pink Stinx, Momma’s Untwisting, American Mommy, and My Chick Flick.

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          Mini Wrangler by LuvLoo Giveaway

          Monday, August 10th, 2009

          LuvLoo_MiniToyWranglerTired of picking up those fallen baby toys?

          Then wrangle them in with this giveaway. Luvloo is offering 3 lucky SSDR readers a mini wrangler.

          The wrangler is perfect for keeping all of your child's things off the floor and at their reach where they belong. You can find our reviews of this product here and here.

          Rules:

          Open to US & Canada

          Deadline August 31st, at 12 noon EST

          How to Enter:

          Visit the LuvLoo website and check out the Mini Wrangler. Come back here and comment on why you love to own one of these.
        • Get one entry for each of the following, unless otherwise noted. You have to leave a comment for each action (3 entries=3 comments, etc) for it to count as an entry.
            • Tweet this giveaway including link, #ssdr & @SensationlDivas.
            • Become a fan of Simply Sensational Divas Review on Facebook.
            • Follow this blog (join this site) via Google Friend Connect (see sidebar of blog).
            • Grab our blog button & put on your sidebar.
            • Fave Simply Sensational Divas Review on MomFaves.
            • Fave Simply Sensational Divas Review on Technorati.
            • Blog about this giveaway. (3 entries)
            Jonesin’ for even more entries? Get one extra entry for every non-giveaway post you leave a comment on at any of our blogs: Simply Sensational Divas Review, Shake The Salt, Just Our Thoughts, Polka Spot Farm, Pink Stinx, Momma’s Untwisting, American Mommy, and My Chick Flick.

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