Monday, September 14, 2009

Zinney Lou Totes Review & Giveaway!

Zinney Lou Totes is an adorable online store that sells high-quality totes in a wide variety of styles and fabrics. Zinney Lou offers their totes in several sizes including scripture, small, regular, large, and diaper. Each tote is reasonably priced between $25 - $50. As you look through Zinney Lou Totes, you will notice that each tote has been creatively named to match it's appearance! Zinney Lou's goal is to offer a number of totes that are both functional and attractive!

All of Zinney Lou's totes are handmade in the USA and are held to the highest standards. Each Zinney Lou tote is made with high-quality, high thread count fabrics, extremely strong seam stitching, and a special layer of Scotchguard(TM) to extend the life of each tote. The finally step in making a Zinney Lou tote involves a strict review of each of the above aspects. "If the tote passes in every aspect of the inspection it is validated by stitching a silver button on the tote by Zinney Lou herself. As you look carefully at the totes you can see which ones meet her rigorous standards and bear the symbol of her inspection. When you see that silver button, you know that Zinney Lou has handled the tote herself and given it her stamp of approval." To learn more about the process of creating a Zinney Lou tote, please visit their web page entitled "A Needle Sewing Thread".

The owner of Zinney Lou Totes sent me the Black Tie Affair tote to review. When I received the tote, I immediately noticed the high quality of the fabric that was used to create it. The fabric is very thick and I can tell that it will hold up to the test of time. The ribbon used for the tote I received is lovely and thick and it is firmly sewed into place to ensure that it will stay in place as long as the tote lasts. In addition to the fabric, the stitching is very strong, which will help the tote to last a very long time. One aspect that I thought was interesting about the Zinney Lou Tote is that each one is scotch-guarded. Since it is usually easier to get items dirty than clean, I am happy that I don't have to worry about that with this tote. Additionally, I really like that Zinney Lou Totes includes a number of pockets in all of their totes. Mine contained not only one, but two generously sized pockets that will definitely make organizing a whole lot easier. Finally, my tote received a silver button. I completely agree that my tote has met all the standards and actually has exceeded many of my own. Overall, this tote is very well made and it is evident that it was created with love and pride! I have to admit that I have never seen a tote that is so well made. I am impressed!

If you are looking for a tote for yourself or as a gift, I would highly suggest that you check out Zinney Lou Totes. You will not be disappointed!

What can you win? One winner will receive a small sized tote in their choice of style/fabric from Zinney Lou Totes.

To enter, Look through Zinney Lou's Totes. Then, come back here and leave a comment telling me which one you'd choose if you won. Please answer with the exact same name listed on the tote. This question must be answered to gain an entry in the giveaway.

Each of the following will give you one extra entry in the giveaway. Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:
-Tell me one thing you learned about a Zinney Lou Tote Party.
-Read through Zinney Lou Tote's main page, then come back here and tell me what new item is being created and will be added shortly to the Zinney Lou Totes product line.
-Subscribing to my blog via email or RSS.
-Adding my button to your blog sidebar.
-Following me on Twitter (ihchicky). Please leave your Twitter name.
-Following me on Blogger / Google Friends Connect (publicly).
-Tweeting about this giveaway (with a link to this page) on Twitter. Please leave a link to your tweet or your twitter name. You can do this once a day.
-Blogging about this giveaway on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog post in your comment. 3 ENTRIES! Please leave 3 separate comments if you blog about this giveaway.

Important Entry Details: The above entries (main and bonus) can only be submitted once per person (except for the tweet entry, which can be done daily). Please do not use more than one blogger account or add additional anonymous comments to gain extra entries. This is not fair to everyone else and this practice is strictly prohibited. If a person is found to be using more than one account to enter the same giveaway, they will be disqualified from that particular giveaway, as well as all future giveaways.

This giveaway will end on Thursday, September 24th at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blog profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to residents of the continental US only!


Good Luck!


Are you looking for an interesting party to host for you and your friends? Zinney Lou Totes hosts tote parties. For more information, visit here.



307 comments:

  1. in full bloom mverno@roadrunner.com

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  2. I like the Festival Snow tote.
    How great it looks.

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  3. When you are the host of a Zinney Lou Totes party you get an automatic discount of 25% off the regular price of 1 tote.
    Great discount!!

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  4. Messenger bag totes are being developed and will be available soon.
    More room to tote.

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  5. The summer whimsy tote is too cute. Thank you for the giveaway! ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com

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  6. The Amaretto Fudge bag is the one I would choose. It is one of the cutest bags I've seen in a long time. Great products! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  7. How can I possibly pick just one? I think I'd have to go with Day Spa.

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  8. I love that there's no pressure to get people to sign up to sell, it's not even an option. Pretty cool!

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  9. They are creating Messenger Bags to add soon to their line. How exciting!

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  10. I like the Summer Dayz tote the best.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  11. These are so pretty. I would choose the Festival Snow. Thanks so much.

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  12. I learned that there is no attempt to sign your friends up as distributors. It's basically a simple party. Really sounds good.

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  13. I like the amaretto fudge tote on the first page. That is all the name said.

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  14. I love the Black Tie bag!

    dancealert at aol dot com

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  15. If I won I would love the Sophisticate!

    Following you on Twitter as well! xSyrinex !

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  16. I like the Day Spa Tote. Too cute!

    zippieee@msn.com

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  17. When you are the host of a Zinney Lou Totes party you get an automatic discount of 25% off the regular price of 1 tote. If two of your friends purchase a tote your discount increases to 50% off the regular price of 1 tote. If three or more of your friends purchase a tote, you get a tote of your choosing absolutely FREE.

    zippieee@msn.com

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  18. I’m an email subscriber

    Adorablyconfused at hotmail dot com

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  19. I loved September Sass - thanks for the chance. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  20. I'm a subscriber. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  21. Messenger bags are being created.

    zippieee@msn.com

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  22. I am an email subscriber.
    zippieee@msn.com

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  23. I have your button.
    zippieee@msn.com

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  24. follow on blogger.
    zippieee@msn.com

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  25. Messenger bags will soon be added (how cool!). Thanks for the chance. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  26. I like In Full Bloom.

    Thank you!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  27. I learned:
    When you are the host of a Zinney Lou Totes party you get an automatic discount of 25% off the regular price of 1 tote.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  28. MESSENGER BAGS will are being developed and will be available soon.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  29. Email subscribed.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  30. I follow on Twitter - Janetfaye

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  31. I'd choose the Bubble Gum tote. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  32. email subscriber
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  33. I follow your blog - janetfaye

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  34. I follow your blog.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  35. I follow you on Twitter, partymix25.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  36. Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/Janetfaye/status/3997975559

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  37. If I win, I would choose the Days of Yore (Brown) tote.

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  39. I follow on twitter.
    zebastyandylan


    zippieee@msn.com

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  40. Messenger bags are being developed and will be available soon.

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  41. Tweet
    http://twitter.com/zebastyandylan/statuses/3998341872

    zippieee@msn.com

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  42. I would choose "Sophisticate" if I won. thanks!

    lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

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  43. I subscribe to your blog via email.

    lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

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  44. I like the Beach Getaway (polka-dot ribbon) tote. It is adorable!

    cinthia725@yahoo.com

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  45. I love jordans harmony. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  46. email subscriber. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  47. subscribe to your feed. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  48. I have your button. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  49. tweeted. amsbolda@hotmail.com
    http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/3999389018

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  50. Messenger bag totes are being developed and will be available soon

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  51. I subscribe by email
    marciag@triton.net

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  52. She has a wonderful selection pick from. I am picking the Nite Owl. Thanks.

    gahome2mom/at/gmail/dot/com

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  53. Follower
    gahome2mom/at/gmail/dot/com

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  54. dt
    http://twitter.com/zebastyandylan/statuses/4003766365

    zippieee@msn.com

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  55. I would choose the Day Spa tote, I love the blues and browns together, very cute!

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  56. I would choose the Day Spa tote. Beautiful bags!

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  57. I like the Summer Whimsy (polka-dot ribbon).
    jswandrn @ gmail.com

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  58. they are working on adding messenger bags!

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  59. I learned that Messenger bag totes will be available soon! YAY!!


    :)

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  60. tWEET~

    http://twitter.com/lilshuga2001/status/4007511228

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  61. I like In Full Bloom.
    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. I love the small Sophisticate because it will go with anything and looks dressey enough for church. Thanks for the entry ybutler@oppcatv.com

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  63. Zimmy Lou Totes will supply the invitations for your party. Thanks for the extra entry. ybutler@oppcatv.com

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  64. The new item being added to Zimmy Lou Totes is the Messenger Bag. Thanks for this extra entry. ybutler@oppcatv.com

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  65. I subscribe and want the extra entry. Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful tote. ybutler@oppcatv.com

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  66. LOVE the beach getaway. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  67. I am not sure I could choose just one style--I like the Day Spa, Beach Getaway, September Sass, the Sophisticate, the Black Tie Affair--which one which one?

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  68. Messenger Bags are being created and will be added soon!

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  69. I like that you can have a Tote Party--even if you do not live in Utah---you can have one at home, using the Internet!

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  70. Bubble Gum is the one I would choose... so many very cute totes!

    prpldy (at) comcast dot net

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  71. If you host a party you get an automatic discount of 25% off the regular price of 1 tote.

    prpldy (at) comcast dot net

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  72. MESSENGER BAGS will be added soon.

    prpldy (at) comcast dot net

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  73. I eagerly follow your blog publicly.

    prpldy@comcast dot net

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  74. I follow you on twitter. My user name: @prpldy

    prpldy at comcast dot net

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  75. My favorite and the one I pick is September Sass.

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  76. i loove the Bubble Gum tote!!

    pinpine77@hotmail.com

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  77. i follow you on twitter

    pinpine77

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  78. I would choose Nite Owl tote!

    craziedee3@aol.com

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  79. I am a Twitter follower (simplyandreah)

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  80. Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/MamandeEDS/statuses/4022014565

    lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

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  81. Chocolate Sky is my pick! Love it!
    kristi2bsb@yahoo.com

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  82. would love the Sophisticate
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

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  83. I subscribe via email
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

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  84. I follow ihchicky on Twitter
    copperllama
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

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  85. I'm a google friend follower
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

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  86. Amaretto Fudge - Pink is so nice!

    Deborah
    comfortjoydesignsATgmailDOTcom

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  87. Back 2 Skool is so cute! Would love to win!

    pbfan222@sbcglobal.net

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  88. All of the totes are adorable!1 I love the Amaretto Fudge. Thanks
    matternu@aol.com

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  89. Being a hostess you get 25% off one tote!!
    Thanks
    matternu@aol.com

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  90. They soon will be offering Messenger bags
    Thanks
    matternu@aol.com

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  91. Subscribing to blog
    matternu@aol.com

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  92. Following on Twitter
    velvet1116
    matternu@aol.com

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  93. dt
    http://twitter.com/zebastyandylan/statuses/4029033242

    zippieee@msn.com

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  94. I would choose the Day spa tote! I love it

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  95. They are creating messenger bags!

    keithadanielle at yahoo dot com

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  96. I follow

    keithadanielle at yahoo dot com

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  97. I subscribe

    keithadanielle at yahoo dot com

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  98. Tweet

    http://twitter.com/lilshuga2001/status/4033420109

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  99. All of those totes are adorable! My very fave is the
    Summer Whimsy (polka-dot ribbon) tote.

    parodi821 at yahoo dot com

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  100. I love the Day Spa pattern!!
    garyandalesha at cox dot net

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  101. "MESSENGER BAGS will are being developed and will be available soon."

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  102. Tote Party: "If three or more of your friends purchase a tote, you get a tote of your choosing absolutely FREE."
    Awesome!

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  103. I like Summer Whimsy - awesome giveaway! :)
    eod_army_wife04(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  104. I like the Day Spa. I'm so drawn to aquas lately.

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  105. I can have a party over the internet with friends and can get discounts or a free tote if they buy.

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  106. The messanger bag will be making a debut soon.

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  107. There are A LOT of gorgeous prints, but the September Sass made me smile the biggest. I'd definitely go for that one!

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  108. I really like the Black Tie Affair

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  109. I learned that you can host parties.

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  110. Email subscriber

    bjhopper(at)me(dot)com

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  111. Tweet

    http://twitter.com/bridget3420/status/4047958133

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  112. Blogged

    http://freebies4meandu.blogspot.com/2009/09/giveaway-list_2668.html

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  113. 2 Blogged

    http://freebies4meandu.blogspot.com/2009/09/giveaway-list_2668.html

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    http://freebies4meandu.blogspot.com/2009/09/giveaway-list_2668.html

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  115. I like jawbreaker and of course chocolate sky.

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  116. I learned that I really really like the "mommy and me summer prairie totes" also that if you host a party and 3 friends purchase, your tote is free.

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  117. Messenger bags are in the works according to the main page.

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  118. Tweet! http://twitter.com/brennaboo/status/4049458798

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  119. dt
    http://twitter.com/zebastyandylan/statuses/4052911585


    zippieee@msn.com

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  120. Ooh, I want the Sophisticate Tote! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  121. MESSENGER BAGS will are being developed and will be available soon.

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  122. I like the Amaretto Fudge tote

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  123. I would choose the Day Spa tote.

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  124. I learned that if you live outside of UT, you can host an Internet party.

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  125. They are working on developing messenger bags - cool!

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  126. I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/couponlover16/status/4062202253

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  127. Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/MamandeEDS/statuses/4071059147

    lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

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  128. I would love In Full Bloom

    aandsrempel@yahoo.ca

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  129. I subscribe via email

    aandsrempel@yahoo.ca

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  130. I follow you on my blog

    aandsrempel@yahoo.ca

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  131. I learned that when you host a Zinny Lou Totes Party, and 3 guests purchase a tote, you are eligible for a FREE tote! So cool!

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  132. A new product coming soon is messenger bags!

    aandsrempel@yahoo.ca

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  133. I would choose the September Sass tote! It is so darn cute, I love it!

    danielle78@comcast.net

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  134. I follow your blog!

    danielle78@comcast.net

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  135. dt
    http://twitter.com/zebastyandylan/statuses/4079535764

    zippieee@msn.com

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  136. These totes are really cute. I like the Chocolate Sky tote.

    dawns_horizen@yahoo.com

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  137. I like that you get 25% off a tote if you host a party!

    dawns_horizen@yahoo.com

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  138. Messenger Bags will be added to the tote line. I cant wait to see those. Maybe another contest for a Messenger bag will happen!

    dawns_horizen@yahoo.com

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  139. I love the bag called nite owl thanks.

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  140. I found out that when you are the host of a Zinney Lou Totes party you get an automatic discount of 25% off the regular price of 1 tote. If two of your friends purchase a tote your discount increases to 50% off the regular price of 1 tote. If three or more of your friends purchase a tote, you get a tote of your choosing absolutely FREE.

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  141. I see that MESSENGER BAGS will are being developed and will be available soon!

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  142. I tweeted! http://twitter.com/amweeks/status/4093595090

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  143. I would choose Sophisticate
    dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

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  144. dt
    http://twitter.com/zebastyandylan/statuses/4107216808

    zippieee@msn.com

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  145. Amaretto Fudge is my favorite.

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  146. I like the Nite Owl


    member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

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  147. http://twitter.com/twinpowells/status/4120085227

    member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

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  148. I like the cute polka dots on the Festival Snow tote.
    smchestera at gmail dot com

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  149. I follow on Twitter (ptowngirl).
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  150. I follow on Blogger.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  151. If I won i'd choose In Full Bloom!
    ashy.baby@gmail.com

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  152. I learned you can get discounts from hosting a party such as:
    When you are the host of a Zinney Lou Totes party you get an automatic discount of 25% off the regular price of 1 tote. If two of your friends purchase a tote your discount increases to 50% off the regular price of 1 tote. If three or more of your friends purchase a tote, you get a tote of your choosing absolutely FREE.

    ashy.baby@gmail.com

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  153. They are currently working on adding messenger bags
    ashy.baby@gmail.com

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  154. Following through blogger
    ashy.baby@gmail.com

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  155. dt
    http://twitter.com/zebastyandylan/statuses/4132584825

    zippieee@msn.com

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  156. I'd choose Jaw Breaker!

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  157. When you are the host of a Zinney Lou Totes party you get an automatic discount of 25% off the regular price of 1 tote. If two of your friends purchase a tote your discount increases to 50% off the regular price of 1 tote. If three or more of your friends purchase a tote, you get a tote of your choosing absolutely FREE.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  158. Their latest tote is called In Full Bloom.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  159. E-mail subscriber.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  160. Tweet

    http://twitter.com/lilshuga2001/status/4149590813

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  161. They are all so cute. I like the Amaretto fudge best, I think.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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