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Hi, I'm Cameron (aka Iffy), a stay at home mother to 4 beautiful children. My family is my life! I am not crafty by nature....but I am learning =D I will share my experiences with you(good & bad) with crafts, DIY, cooking, and life. I say what's on my mind, and remain honest, it's just who I am. Love it or leave it =D So follow me and see my progress as I document my journey, and If All Else Fails....at least you have gained a friend and gotten some great tips or maybe learned something new along the way!
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Fit Into Summer Giveaway - Valued Over $1000 - NOW CLOSED

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This giveaway is Now Closed. Thank you for all who entered and for all of the wonderful sponsors for participating!
The winners are:
Grand Prize-Jessica D
First Prize-Liz R
Second Prize-Carrie P

Congratulations!
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Fit Into Summer Giveaway!
It's almost bathing suit season, so that means it's time to shape up,
for most of us at least. Well if you've been reading my posts lately, you know I've been doing the Revolt fitness program and losing inches by the week. This giveaway will provide you with a nice head start in the program so you can hit the ground running. 
Check out the fabulous prizes below:
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  Grand Prize Pack
 
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  First Place
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Second Place
  Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors for making this amazing giveaway possible!
And a special thanks to all the Revolt bloggers participating:
This giveaway will run through June 10, so get your entries in and be sure to tell your friends, since there are multiple winners after all :) Be sure to enter my DaVinci bracelet and charms giveaway
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Good Luck
&
Much Love!
~Iffy~
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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Giveaway From Hallmark Coppin's Gifts ~ DaVinci Bracelet with 4 DaVinci Beads of Choice ~NOW CLOSED

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This giveaway is NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations to our winner Darcy S.

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So I know you have probably all seen those cute bracelets with
the charm beads by now. They seem to be everywhere.
They are the new form of charm bracelets and can be customized to your personal
preference. Some of the ones out there are pretty stinkin expensive though, and while they
are pretty, they are just not in my stay at home budget these days.
The solution:
Isn't it adorable? I think so, in fact the one I received is one of my favorite bracelets. Not only
because I picked the exact beads I wanted, but because each of my current beads
represents each of my four children. Also, they are so affordable,
that I can add more at any time without breaking the bank.
 
They sell various different options for you to show off your DaVinci Beads
such as:
 the toggle bracelet as pictured above
This is the type of closure I have and was a bit worried at first that it wouldn't be secure enough to stay on my wrist, but it has not given me any major problems. From day to day wear it has held on, so to speak, and it has only fallen off once or twice when I was doing laundry or something that has flexed the bracelet(giving the toggle the chance to slip through). So I simply don't wear it when doing laundry now :)
It also comes in the claw clasp
as well as a key chain option
a necklace
earrings
and a bangle bracelet option
These pictures give you an idea of the selection of beads you can choose from too.
But to find exactly what you want be sure to take a look at the entire selection HERE
Hallmark Coppin's Gifts is offering my readers a FREE bead when you purchase four,
just enter the code
FREEDAVINCI
when ordering to get your fifth bead free. There's no expiration to this code, and you can use it for several orders. Great to keep in mind for graduation gifts, birthdays, and holidays!
 
So now onto the giveaway!
Hallmark Coppin's Gifts is giving one of my lucky readers a
DaVinci Toggle Bracelet plus FOUR DaVinci Beads of your choice!
Enter using the Rafflecopter form below. Lots of easy entries, so enter now & tell your friends :)

 
Good Luck!
~Iffy~
 
A special thank you to Hallmark Coppin's Gifts for sponsoring this giveaway.
All opinions are 100% mine and honest. I was provided a DaVinci Toggle Bracelet and four DaVinci Beads for review.
 
Be sure to enter my Fit Into Summer Giveaway - HERE

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Giveaway For 2 Full Sized Bottles of ENJOY Professionals Luxury Hair Care Products~NOW CLOSED~

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This giveaway is Now Closed. Thank you to all who entered.
Congratulations Jennifer B!

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Does your hair need a little help or repair from the harsh effects of coloring your hair, the elements, alcohol based hair care products, or just need a break from all of the sulfates found in most hair products?
Then you need to try ENJOY Luxury Hair Care Products which are sulfate free
and ph balanced. 
I have been bleaching & coloring my hair again for the past 6 months(after a long break, 4 years to be exact pre & post pregnancies and just sheer lack of time to do it).
So getting back into bleaching(my natural black-brown hair) to a light blonde(and various pastel shades along the process), I forgot how harsh these chemicals are to the hair and scalp.  After bleaching, you are supposed to use a ph balanced shampoo to help neutralize the bleach, which I typically hardly ever did.

Until I discovered ENJOY.

I have never had a shampoo or conditioner make my hair feel as soft and healthy, as I do after using the ENJOY Luxury Duo. My hairdresser always says how strong and healthy my hair is, partly because it is thick but also because I have been using ENJOY Luxury shampoo & conditioner.
My scalp is not nearly as itchy after bleaching, and my color lasts a whole lot longer than
if I used a big name shampoo bought at the drugstore.

Why sulfate free, you ask?
Well sulfates are typically added to most shampoo & body wash because it is inexpensive. It
is used as a detergent or degreaser, but it is found to dry out the hair and skin, and can even cause irritation.

Why use  ph balanced and stable hair care products?
I'll let the experts explain-
 "ENJOY knows that pH balanced and stable products are key for optimum hair color retention. Human skin and hair resides in the pH 4.5-5.5 range, but most products on the market are pH 7 or greater. In addition to leaving the hair feeling dry and brittle, the higher pH in these products raises the cuticle and causes hair color to fade shampoo after shampoo. This isn’t the case with ENJOY. To provide long lasting color and complement hair’s natural pH balance, they work hard to insure that their products are pH 4.5-6.0. They also conduct extensive bake tests on the line to guarantee pH stability."

So now are you ready to experience hair care like you have never before?
One lucky Stay At Home Nation reader(with a valid US mailing address)
 will win 2 two full sized bottles of the ENJOY Luxury line.


1 10oz bottle of ENJOY Luxury Shampoo-
 "Soy protein smoothes and hydrates the cuticle while silk protein seals and smoothes the hair. Unique surfactants guarantee thick, luxurious foaming action. This rich cleansing formula can also be used as a luxurious skin wash. Although recommended for all hair types, it’s perfect to smooth and control heavy, coarse or curly hair."

One 10oz bottle of ENJOY Luxury Conditioner-
"leaves hair soft, controllable and smooth. Silk protein and cetyl esters work to smooth, repair and seal damaged cuticle. This rich conditioning treatment can also be used for moisturizing the skin or shaving."

There are so many ways to enter and increase your chance of winning, but you can't win if you don't enter! So enter below by using the rafflecopter form below
and Good Luck!!
 

 
Much Love
~Iffy~
 
Thanks again to ENJOY for participating in this review & giveaway.
To find a salon near you to purchase please visit their website here and click on salon locator.
 
All opinions are 100% mine and honest, I was not compensated monetarily, but I was provided the same products as listed in the giveaway solely for the purpose of my review.
On a side note, I am not a hair color expert or professional, and these are my experiences. Please check with a professional before you color your hair.
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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Giveaway from Sebastian Signs ~ Purusa Dream Extract ~NOW CLOSED

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This Giveaway is NOW CLOSED, thank you for all who entered! Be sure to stop by often to see
what I will be giving away next.
Congratulations to our winner Lucero entry #8 out of 60, selected at random from rafflecopter.com!
I have emailed the winner. Thank you again to Sebastian Signs!
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Good evening. So I know I am so behind on my postings and giveaways
so.....
I am going to be posting a bunch in the weeks to come. Be sure to enter them
all, as there is no limit here at Stay At Home Nation to how many giveaways you can win!
Good luck in advance!
 
 
This giveaway is from

One lucky reader will win a full sized bottle of Purusa Dream Extract
30ml spray bottle retail price $28
 
If you have a hard time getting a peaceful night's rest, you should give this a try.
I am a big believer of natural fragrance oils/essential oils for all sorts of ailments,
homemade air fresheners, and aromatherapy.  The Purusa Dream Extract is a pillow
spray, so you lightly mist your pillow(1-2 pumps). When you lay down, the unique blend of
Clary Sage, Bergamot, & Sandalwood prepare your mind, body, and soul for a relaxing night's sleep.
It is not just limited to spraying your pillows, the scent is so crisp and alluring you want to climb into bed, so spray it on your sheets, the air, and even your pjs.
I even spray the kid's pillows sometimes, especially when it's been a very trying day and I know rest will do them good :)  I like to think it helps keep them dreaming peacefully.
 
So now here's how YOU can win your very own bottle of Purusa Dream Extract.
Simply fill out the rafflecopter form below(make sure you follow Stay At Home Nation via Bloglovin).
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You have until May 1st to get your entries in, remember the more you enter, the better your chances of winning are! A winner will be selected at random and will be contacted within 3 days of the end of the giveaway via email, so be sure you leave it.
 
Thank you again to Sebastian Signs
 
Good Luck
and
Much Love!
~Iffy~
 

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Giveaway #33 ~TruKid All Natural Body Care For Kids~NOW CLOSED

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Good morning everyone, this giveaway is for anyone with children, so stay tuned
after my review for details. It's so hard as a parent to make sure the products you use with your children are truly safe for them, without hidden toxins.
TruKid stands out from the rest!
This giveaway is now CLOSED! Congratulations to the winner, Megan! Thank you
for being a dedicated reader of Stay At Home Nation! And a very special thanks to TruKid for sponsoring this giveaway.
XoXo


I have tried many all natural/paraben free products for both myself & my family, and most
of the time they just don't deliver for all of the qualities I look for & prefer.
There are a few exceptions, but most of the time they are just a big let down. I tried the
Silly Shampoo with my little ones and LOVED it! 
It lathers up really well, surprisingly because typically
products that are as toxin free as the TruKid products lack the lather ability.
Lather is a must for me personally because when a product (shampoo especially) does not lather, it doesn't seem to spread as well, thus causing you to use more product to feel clean. 
The Silly Shampoo by TruKid smells fantastic too, and comes in a pump bottle which is great so you don't use too much. My 3 year old daughter's hair is down the middle of her back & 1 pump is all I need with her. It is gentle on their eyes too & doesn't sting at all.  

I also tried the Sunny Days Sport Sunscreen.
It has an spf 30, it's water resistant, and it's unscented. It is so gentle & since it is a lotion, it goes on easy for complete coverage. All four of my children have some sort of sensitive skin, but the Sunny Days Sport did not irritate any of them. I used it on their faces too(even though it's not listed for face), but it didn't cause my 13 year old to break out from it either, which is a definite plus!
If you are eager to try out these wonderful products, there is a Back to School Bundle that is on sale currently, so now is a great time to try them out.

In addition to the Silly Shampoo & the Sunny Days Sport, there is also their Cool Conditioner, Bubbly Body Wash, Happy Face & Body Lotion, and the Sunny Days Face Stick -all for $58.00 - Here  Plus you get a free water bottle too!
I love this line & am eagerly awaiting hair & body products for adults too! (hint hint) 
They do carry baby & adult sunscreens as well.

Also, right now when any of you spend $30 on TruKid products, enter the code
bubblymom to receive a free full sized bottle of  Bubbly Body Wash-1 per customer.

One of my lucky readers will be chosen at random to win
both the Sunny Days Sport Sunscreen and the Silly Shampoo from TruKid!
All you have to do is follow Stay At Home Nation publicly on gfc & enter
through the rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only,
and will run for a week until 11/02/12. Please be honest with your entries, as I do verify the selected winner's entry.
I will contact the winner, via email by the following Tuesday & also post it through rafflecopter. 

There are many easy ways to enter, so your chance of winning is high, but you can't win if you don't enter. So enter below & good luck!
~Iffy~
A very special thanks to TruKid for hosting this giveaway! I was 
provided the two products for review, but all opinions are 100% honest & mine.

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Friday, September 28, 2012

Giveaway # 32 ~ HBL Haircare ~NOW CLOSED~

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Thank you again to everyone who entered, sorry for the delay in the announcement
of the winner, but Sydney was sick from school this past week with an ear
infection. Needless to say my blog fell a bit behind, but here I am now & I promise a ton of great
tutorials, recipes, & DIY for Halloween-oh & some more great giveaways too all before
the end of October! Yes, I'm trying to make up for my
absence from Stay At Home Nation, so I hope you're ready!
Alright, but now let me say congratulations to Katherine, the winner of the HBL
haircare kit! Check you email for further details.
Have a great week!
~Iffy~

This week, I want to share with you a wonderful new to me
 beauty product line for your hair.
It's hbl

Now, anyone who knows me, knows I like to dye my hair all sorts of fun colors
& am always changing it up. The downside to it, is that it takes a toll on your hair.
Especially if you bleach your hair, then that absolutely fries your hair!
I have been my natural hair color for the past 4 years, since I was first pregnant with #3 (Michaela) until just recently. That's when I decided I was ready for a change.  After the second time bleaching, my hair felt horrible as I washed out my hair. I was a little scared honestly. I thought I had really messed my hair up. I knew I needed
some major repair, and fast!
I had received three full sized products from hbl and they were supposed to be wonderful
for dried out hair. So I did what any girl who knows they may be in a pickle & reached for help,
which in this case was the kit from hbl.

It consisted of  the Hydrating Shampoo ($29.95 value)
This is a ph balanced shampoo(ph 4.5-5.5) that gently cleanses, moisturizes, & straightens all types of hair. Plus it is safe on colored hair & actually prevents fading, so make your color last much longer!
Unlike most ph balanced shampoos, this one actually makes a nice, rich lather. I wash my hair with this, then rinse, then shampoo again but with just a dime sized amount & it lathers up beautifully!

Hydrating Conditioner ($32.95 value)
The ph of the conditioner is 3.5-4.5, it smooths, moisturizes, & protects hair without weighing it down. This conditioner closes the cuticle & makes your hair stronger, preventing breakage & color fading. Contains Keratin Amino Acids, silk protein, chamomile leaf extract, & vitamins A, E, & C.

Straight & Style ($33.95)
Straight & Style lets you smooth, straighten, & create frizz free hairstyles while
allowing you to flip, curl, & style all in one fabulous product! It contains Panthenol, Guar, & Glycerin to help thicken & smooth your hair with ease. The ph is 5.0-6.0, and ladies,
this product is amazing! It makes me want to try their Hair Masque, Spray Mouse, Texture & Styling Cream, Thermal Spray, & Shine & Seal!
They have so many products, you will find the right fit. They even have a Product Recommender to help you find the right products for your hair texture, condition, & style.

With the HBL Straightening & Styling system, easily cleanse & condition, while smoothing your hair.
"Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner moisturize parched tresses while Straight & Style creates smooth,  straight, & frizz-free styles almost effortlessly."
HBL products are free of harsh(cancer causing) ingredients, and will make you love your hair again!

So if YOU would like to win a 3 piece, full sized kit from hbl like the one I reviewed above(1 Hydrate shampoo, 1 Hydrate conditioner, & 1 Straight & Style product)
then enter below, through the Rafflecopter form
&
Good Luck!
Also, if you can't wait to try it, or don't win this giveaway, then receive a FREE Straight & Style($33.95 value) when you purchase HBL Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner! Here
The shampoo & conditioner did have a strong chemical smell that I didn't care for (but my nose is super sensitive). The product's performance makes up for the smell, but I still needed to mention it.

Thank you again to HBL

I was provided a 3 piece full size kit of the same items listed in the giveaway but all opinions are 100% mine & honest.
Much love
~Iffy~
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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Giveaway # 31 ~ Safety Tat ~NOW CLOSED~

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This giveaway is now closed & the winner has been contacted.  Thank you for entering!

Good morning! Today I have a really great giveaway for you all from
With school starting back, there can be a lot of anxiety for both parents
& children. Safety Tat is a great solution for children who are starting school, daycare, or 
recently moved.  There is no worry or stress about a child who misses their bus, or can't remember their parents phone number because it is right there on their arm.

Safety Tat is an award winning, temporary tattoo that is sweat & waterproof, that come in a variety of designs from butterflies, to dinosaurs, to tat kisses. The Original Safety Tats are applied with water & last 1-5 days, where as the Quick Stick Safety Tats last 1-3 days.
Removal is simple too, Original tats use baby oil & for quick Stick Tats just grab a corner & pull "slow & low".
 Safety Tats come in the Original (which can be customized 1 or 2 lines)
Write-On!(which comes with a marker)
Custom Quick Stick (you just peel & stick)

Alternately, I think this would be an awesome investment for schools across the nation  for when
the students go on field trips.  Ease your fears, with customized labels with the school's name & phone number, just in case your child gets separated from the rest of the students. 
There are also tats for medical alerts
or

And a MUST for anyone with a child with an allergy to a food like
peanuts(which can be deadly). This would be great for the first couple of weeks of school or daycare
for the teachers & staff as a little reminder. Or even to keep on hand when you send your child to a Birthday party.
If you have a smartphone, they even make a Safety Tat QR
They also make ones for older children

 So in Celebration of back to school, Safety Tat would like to give a Quick Stick Write-On! Multi 6-pack (which lasts up to 2 weeks) to THREE of my lucky readers (open to U.S. & Canada)! That's right, enter below with the Rafflecopter form, & three winners will be selected at random on September 13, 2012. You can check out my past review on the Quick Stick Write On! Safety Tats Here.
Anyone interested in purchasing these parent, grandparent, and school must haves,
will receive 10% off their order of $15 or more when you put in the discount code
StayatHomeNation2
Which must be entered exactly as seen above(case sensitive) & is good now through Sept 14, 2012.

I recently tried the Custom Quick Stick & they are so convenient, as you can keep them in your purse or diaper bag.  I will certainly be using these on my kiddos when we go to the pumpkin patch in the Fall & especially when we go trick-or-treating. 
Much love
&
Good luck
~Iffy~
I was provided a pack of Custom Quick Stick Safety Tats for the purpose of this giveaway, but all
opinions are 100% honest & mine.  A very special thank you again to


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Friday, July 20, 2012

Giveaway # 30 Ancestry.com~NOW CLOSED

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Thank you for all who entered this giveaway, it is now closed.
Congratulations to #31 Emily!

I wanted to run my giveaway again but this time through 
Rafflecopter since last time the first 2 selected winners, never replied back to my email
informing them of the win. Since then I have used rafflecopter 
& have had no problems with people claiming to have done certain entry requirements
when really they had not.  
Thank you to all of you who are honest & play by the rules!!

On to the giveaway!
TO ENTER - (mandatory)
Follow Me Publicly through Google (gfc located on my sidebar)
(no other entries will count if you do not publicly follow as this is a Giveaway for my readers)
(additional entries below)

1 lucky reader of Stay At Home Nation will win the following:
Have you ever wanted to know where your family really came from? Ancestry.com is THE place to begin your search. I was able to locate all the information(in a matter of a few months) that it took my brother to research through libraries & records over the course of a year, plus I even found more!
It really is neat to look through the actual records of past family members to see when & where they came from. I saw my great grandfather's military records & while I had some of the information, it was interesting  to input it & see the matches that ancestry.com pulls up. It helps to fill in the gaps when you do not know all the details, plus it puts it all in one place. There is SO much information documented in their records from birth & death records, military, census reports, and so many more resources to help you put the puzzle pieces together of your family's past.
Ancestry.com is giving away an Annual Deluxe Membership Package valued at $299.40
There are so many features & resources to this membership package-you are going to LOVE it!

There ya have it, another awesome giveaway-this one will run for 2 weeks & is open to U.S. residents.
Enter with the form below.
Thank you
&
Good luck!
~Iffy~

Oh and be sure to check out my Cotton Age giveaway (2 winners) Here
hurry it ends 7/23/12
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Monday, July 16, 2012

Giveaway # 29 Cotton Age -NOW CLOSED

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This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for entering!
Drum roll please......
our 2 winners are - #47 Chelly & #40 Amanda!
Congratulations! Thank you again to CottonAge.

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! 
Recently I received 3 t-shirts to review from Cotton Age. 
Stick around because one of you will win your choice of 2 t-shirts for yourself!
My son reviewed the "Skull" t-shirt
The first thing I noticed about these shirts were they were so soft! 
Being white I could see through them easier than most but my 13 year old didn't mind it one bit. He tried it on so we could compare fit before & then after being washed. He liked it right off the bat plus it fit him
perfectly! After I washed it(and tumbled it in the dryer) the shirt seemed to fluff up & get even softer.
I would be willing to go out on a limb and say it's one of his top 3 favorite t-shirts now.

Next up was the "Game Over" t-shirt, which I selected for my husband to review
Isn't it cute? Funny too. 
So when Geoffrey tried his, he mentioned that he didn't like that it was so thin. The thing that got him the most was that the inner stitching was itchy. Although once I washed it, he said the stitching was softer & the he actually like the fit better after being washed. 

I thought the double stitching was a great added detail as it keeps the seems from coming apart as easily.

I tried out the "Are You Perfect" tee

I agree with my husband that these shirts are thin, and while I do not like it when you can see my white bra straps through a white t-shirt, it is a very comfy shirt.
It is a little tighter fitting than I like but that only further pushes me to drop this extra
baby weight I've been holding on to for over a year. (Stay tuned as I will be posting my progress in future posts) This shirt is a certain addition to my pajama drawer =)
Shipping was quick, & the package came with the shirts individually wrapped in plastic. There was
no funny plastic or dye smell to the shirts right out of the box, which is a plus! These shirts stayed
pretty true to size after washing & drying too.

Cotton Age is offering TWO of my lucky readers any shirt 
($9.99 & under )of  your choice!
Enter below through rafflecopter & GOOD LUCK!!

While you're there try to find a mystery box full of goodies, it's located under a sub category.  All you 
have to do is find it & place it in your cart, then check out. How simple
is that right? There is no purchase required & shipping is only $2.99!


Also, keep in mind that if your purchase is over $50, then shipping is free! 

Thank you again to Cotton Age for sponsoring this giveaway!
~Iffy~
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