Friday, January 15, 2010

Grounds for Change Organic Coffee Review & Giveaway



I have to have my coffee. I just can't get started in the morning without it. But since I'm expecting I can't have any caffeine, so I have to settle for decaf. Do you have any idea how hard it is to get a decent cup of decaf coffee?  Store bought decaf tastes like water. If you buy premade coffee in a restaurant or convenience store it tastes like mud because its been sitting for hours.  I haven't had a decent cup of coffee in almost a year. Until I received a sample of Grounds of Change coffee. This is great organic coffee that sells for a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend it to any coffee lover.


For my review I received the 3 Pack Sampler which includes Peru "Cafe Femenino", Mexico "Chiapas", and First Light Blend, all in decaf.  I tried the "Cafe Femenino" first. Did you ever open a pack of coffee and you just knew it was going to be excellent because it smelled so fresh and delicious.  I coudn't stop breathing in that amazing scent.  I could tell  by the dark color and texture that it was as fresh as possible, newly roasted and freshly ground. I had to stand there and watch it brew, feeling my mouth water as I waited for what I knew was going to be the first cup of good coffee I had in ages. And I wasn't disappointed. It was smooth, not bitter at all, and strong enough without being overpowering.  Literally, one of the best cups of coffee I've ever made myself at home.  I've since tried the other two varieties and found them just as satisfying. 



In addition to coffee, Grounds for Change also offers organic teas, hot chocolate, chocolate bars, and more.  All for the same reasonable prices.  You can find great gifts for friends that include a wide range of their products and even cute little mugs. Or sign up for their coffee of the month club where you're sure to get a sampling of all the varieties they have to offer. 



One lucky reader is going to get the chance to try out the same sampler pack that I received from Grounds for Change in either regular or decaf, whole bean or ground.  These are not small little one time only samples. They are large 8 oz bags. To enter, please visit Grounds for Change and tell what item you would like to try the most.  For additional entries, you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.
***Please note that the options have changed-read carefully before entering***



1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Subscribe to my feed
3) Follow my blog on friend connect
4) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama and Grounds for Change(5 Entries)
5) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway-Leave the link in your commnet (Once a day)
6) Become my friend on  face book
7) Become my friend on myspace
8) Comment on any non-giveaway post (1 entry per comment)
9) Enter one of my other giveaways (You can enter as many as you want, but only one bonus entry)
10) Grab my button and tell me where I can find it
11) Subscribe to the Grounds for Change newsletter at the bottom of the page
12) Follow Grounds for Change on twitter
13) Become a fan of grounds for change facebook


This giveaway will end at midnight on 2/1/10 and is open to the US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Grounds for Change for offering this great prize!



***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***

320 comments:

  1. I'd like to try the Seabrook blend

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  2. I want to try the Humane society blend- in honor of dearly departed policedog April- who saved my life when I was 7.writer61@yahoo.com

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  3. the solstice blend sounds interesting.
    I love that they are committed to social justice AND good coffee.

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  4. I'd like to try the Equinox
    Blend

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  5. E-mail subscriber

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  8. Following Grounds for Change on twitter (@mandalarctic)

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  10. Entered the Blush Topless Undershirt giveaway

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  11. I would like to try the Cafe Femenino NON-decaf coffee!
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  12. I also entered the Expressive Nursing Wear contest
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  13. I entered the Agoo Active Wear contest
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  14. I think the Equinox blend would be good.

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  15. I'D LIKE TO TRY THE THEO CHOCOLATE BARS.

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  16. I think the Sumatra Telong would be yummy!

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    PS. If I am the winner, I will be in New Orleans rebuilding Katrina houses for the first week of Feb. without internet so it may take me a few days to reply.

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  17. I follow you on GFC- Tricia31

    PS. If I win I will be in New Orleans the first week of Feb. rebuilding Katrina houses as a volunteer. I won't have internet access for a few days.

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  18. I follow GFC on Twitter - TriciaInRaleigh

    PS. If I was chosen winner, I will be volunteering in New Orleans the first week of Feb rebuilding Katrina houses. I will not have internet access until the 6th.

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  19. I am am fan of GFC on Facebook - Tricia Gatte Andrews

    PS. If I am chosen the winner I will be in New Orleans the first week of Feb volunteering to rebuild Katrina houses.I don't have access to the internet until Feb. 6th.

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  20. Since all the coffees sound good and I'm having trouble making up my mind, I'd like to try the 6 pack coffee sampler.

    arobimom at gmail dot com

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  21. I'd like to try the Seabrook blend

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  22. I like a dark roast, so I would really like to try their French Roast.

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  23. Subscribed to your blog by e-mail.

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  24. Following you on Google Friend Connect (Bacallsmom)

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  25. Friend on MySpace (Bacallsmom)

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  26. Subscribed to the Grounds for Change newsletter.

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  27. Following Grounds for Change on Twitter (kailua67)

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  28. Grounds for Change fan on Facebook (Susie Randle)

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  29. I'd like to try the Guatemala "Forestal":) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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  30. Subscribed in reader
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  31. Following with Google Friend Connect
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  32. Blogged { 1 }
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  36. Tweeted
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  37. I'd love to try the Vienna Roast blend. I bought some of their teas last year at Ten Thousand Villages and they were good.

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  38. I also entered the Bake Me A Wish giveaway
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  39. Subscribed to the Grounds for Change newsletter
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  40. Following Grounds for Change on Twitter
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  42. Grounds for Change Facebook fan
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  43. Tweet and I'm following
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  44. Following Grounds for Change on Twitter

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  45. Grounds for Change Facebook fan

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  46. Blogged here
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  47. Blogged here
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  51. I would most like to try their Sumatra
    Telong coffee.

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  52. I am an email subscriber.

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  53. I subscribe to your feed via Google reader.

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  54. I follow Grounds For Change via Twitter @ knittingmomof3

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  55. I am a Grounds For Change Facebook Fan.
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  56. I subscribe to their newsletter.

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  57. I'd love to try the Jasmine Green tea. Thanks for the chance!

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  58. I subscribe to your blog via email. Thank you!

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  59. I subscribe to your feed with Google reader. Thank you!

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  60. I follow your blog with Google Friends connect. Thank you!

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  61. I follow you on Twitter. (pinkblush99) Thank you!

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  62. I entered the Blush Topless Undershirt Giveaway ends 2/1. Thank you!

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  63. Following Grounds4Change on Twitter. (pinkblush99) Thank you!

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  67. I'd like to try the Nicaragua
    Segovia coffee.

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  68. Somehow I really messed up my blog post entries yesterday -- I must've been half asleep. My blog post for the giveaway is here. Sorry!
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  69. I'd really love a coffee explorer membership!

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  70. tweet! http://twitter.com/JCBigD/status/7869380553

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  71. following grounds for change on twitter

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  72. I've entered the Greensmart lunch bag giveaway

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  73. I'd love to try the Fair Trade Certified, Organic Certified
    Guatemala "Forestal"

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  74. Following on google friend connect

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  75. I'd like to try the Nordic Blend coffee -- but they all sound interesting and delicious.

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  76. I'd love to try the Sumatra Telong.

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  77. I Subscribe to your blog by email.

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  78. I Subscribe to your feed

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  79. I Follow your blog on friend connect.

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  80. I follow you on Twitter & Tweeted
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  81. I am Following Grounds for Change on twitter.

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  82. I Become a fan of grounds for change facebook

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  83. I'm a coffee freak. I'm drinking coffee right now! I would love this prize.

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  84. I entered the Smart Trike Plus Giveaway.

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  85. I entered the Blush Topless Undershirt Giveaway.

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  86. I entered the Bake Me A Wish Valentine's Day Giveaway

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  87. I entered the GreenSmart™ Lunch Bag Giveaway

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  88. I'd like to serve the Equinox blend.

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  89. I would like to try their hot chocolate

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  90. the french roast thanks minsthins at optonline dot net

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  91. I love the contest! Anything that gets the word out about organic coffee is ok in my book. We should all try to buy organic products whenever we can!

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  92. I would love to try the Espresso
    Blend ground coffee lezanac@yahoo.com

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  93. I'd like to try the hot chocolate

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  94. I'd choose the Equinox Blend. I'd really love to try all their blends, or at least be able to get a good whiff of them. I love the smell of good coffee beans almost as much as the taste!!

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  95. I follow on google friend connect. sharonjo

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  96. I follow you on twitter @sharonjo2

    I tweeted!
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  97. I entered your Sodastream giveaway.

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  98. I signed up for the Grounds for Change email newsletter.

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  99. I'm following Grounds4Change on twitter @sharonjo2

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  100. I'm a facebook fan of Grounds for Change. Sharon O.

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  101. I would really like to try the French Roast.

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  102. I'm a facebook friend! Sharon Olivier

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  103. tweet! http://twitter.com/JCBigD/status/7932049936

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  104. I also entered the Pirates booty giveaway

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  105. daily tweet
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  106. Their Nordic blend sounds delicious!

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  107. tweet! http://twitter.com/JCBigD/status/7969353128

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  108. today's tweet
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  109. tweet! http://twitter.com/JCBigD/status/8006792570

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  110. Love to try the hot chocolate blends. I'm picky about my drinking chocolate and think theirs sounds great.

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  111. Also entered the Pirate Booty giveaway. Thanks.

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  113. i want to try the vienna roast blend!

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  114. Not that I don't love coffee, I do, but I'd MOST like to try the THEO Dark Chocolate with Orange bar. Chocoholism R Us.
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  116. Feed subscriber via Google Reader.
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  117. I follow on GFC.
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  118. I follow u on Twitter as TantaDesChiens.
    TWEET!
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  119. I entered the Bake Me A Wish! giveaway.
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  120. I've subscribed to the GFC e-Newsletter at this addy:
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  121. Following @Grounds4Change on Twitter as @TantaDesChiens.
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  122. tweet! http://twitter.com/JCBigD/status/8056783096

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  123. I would like to try their French Roast Coffee Blend (described as a very dark roast).

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  124. following Grounds4Change on Twitter (as SnowflakeDay)

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  125. following on Twitter (as SnowflakeDay) and tweeted: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/8058495114

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  126. Also entered the Oompa Colorful Wooden Blocks Giveaway.

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  127. today's tweet
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  128. TWEET!
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  129. I entered the Hopscotch Tee shirt
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  130. daily tweet
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  131. tweet! https://twitter.com/JCBigD/status/8119711440

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  132. I think the Seabrook Blend Coffee sounds great. It has caramel notes....sounds delicious! Thanks!

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  133. Subscribed by email & confirmed.
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  134. I also subscribed with Google Reader.
    Thanks :)

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  135. Following your blog with Google Friend Connect too.

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  136. tweet http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/8124211199

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  137. I'd like to try Nordic Blend Coffee.

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  138. Following you on twitter as ky2here1.

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  139. I entered your reading glasses giveaway.

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  140. Following grounds for change on twitter as ky2here1.

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  141. And here's my tweet:

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  142. tweet: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/8158421058

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  143. daily tweet
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  144. tweet! https://twitter.com/JCBigD/status/8163017815

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  145. TWEET!
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  146. I would like to try the organic hot cocoa (chocolate).

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  147. I am following your blog.

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  148. I am following on twitter.

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  149. entered your 191 shirt giveaway.

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  150. following grounds4change on twitter.

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  151. tweet- http://twitter.com/Ravish30/status/8175761458

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  152. I want to try the HOT CHOCOLATE! :)

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  153. subscriber
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  154. entered the bake me a wish giveaway.....hope I win! :)

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  155. entered the

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  156. entered kor water bottle giveaway too
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  157. entered the good health snack gift basket giveaway also.....;)

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  158. daily tweet
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  161. TWEET!
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  164. I would like to try the Wildlife Trust dark roast blend.
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  166. subscribe to the rss feed with my yahoo
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  167. Facebook friend- Lindsey Grogan
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  169. entered The Tots giveaway
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  171. following Grounds for Change on Twitter
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  172. Fan of Grounds for Change on FB
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  173. tweet http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/8247214736

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  174. TWEET!
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  176. tweet! http://twitter.com/JCBigD/status/8262246421

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  177. daily tweet
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  178. the midnight blend
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  180. Sent u a FB friend request as Wanda Ham.
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  181. FB fan of GFC as Wanda Ham.
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  182. TWEET!
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