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8.10.2016

Stranded {Footwear Edition} + $100 Etsy Gift Card Giveaway

Today I'm linking up with Shay & Erika for  STRANDED!

What 3 Footwear items would you bring if you were STRANDED on a deserted island?

 This was pretty easy for me to decide....I love SHOES. Love them.
It's embarrassing how many pairs of shoes I own, but if I were Stranded on an Island, I know just the 3 pair I would bring.

{ONE}
Flip flops!
THESE are my favorite flip flops because they are so comfortable & they last for YEARS and YEARS!
 
This is my 2nd pair of Rainbow Flip Flops. I love the braided strap detail.
If you aren't a fan of the braided strap, these one's just have a plain strap. This style was 1st pair I had....they lasted me 4 or 5 years!
This style comes in 3 colors {HERE}

 They also have Men's with thicker straps. Kevin has THESE ones:
The Men's style comes in 4 colors.

{TWO}
The 2nd pair of shoes I would bring are my UGGS. 
I LOVE MY UGGS!
I have 4 pair :)

Kevin got me these ones almost 10 years ago when I was pregnant with Kate:

I have these ones {HERE}
 I wear them all the time during winter. 
My next pair were these ones {HERE}:
 
Then a few years ago, I got these {HERE}:
 And, I also got these {HERE}

I really like these ones {HERE} because they can be tall or short.
Aren't they cute? I like the gray and the black.
I need an UGG intervention. Ha!
 I have gotten 4 pairs in the last 10 years, but they are just so cozy & don't wear out....even after 10 years....plus did you know you can get Ugg replacement insoles?
Yep! They are awesome & only $15! Get them HERE.

I figure that Uggs will be perfect for nighttime when your feet need a break from the sand. Plus, when you walk around on the sand in your Uggs, your Uggs won't get sand in them because they are taller boots. And, of course you can spray THIS water & stain protectant on your Uggs so that if they get water on them, they will be protected! 
 
 I LOVE this stuff!


 {THREE}
My running shoes, of course :)
THESE are the running shoes I have:

I have run over 250 miles on this pair of shoes, so after another 100 miles, I will need to get a new pair of shoes. I got fitted for this shoe in the Spring, so now I know what fits my running style.
The new colors of this shoe just came out, so I am deciding between THIS color:
or THIS color:

A year ago, I wouldn't have brought my running shoes, but last summer got back into running  after a 10 year hiatus (read about it HERE) and now my running shoes are part of my life...even on vacation, so I would for sure have them if I was Stranded.  We were in Tahoe last week on vacation & I went running 5 out of the 6 days we were there!
If I had my running shoes, I could go on long runs along the island to pass time :)

 So, there you have it....the 3 pairs of shoes I would want to have with me if I was Stranded!


The shoes I picked for that are different than my 3 go-to/everyday pair of shoes, so I thought I would share those also. I LOVE talking about shoes :)


 {ONE}
Since school is stating next week, my go-to shoes & favorite pair of shoes are hands down THESE flats:
THESE are the most comfortable flats I have EVER worn. 
I got them almost 2 years ago for Back to School. They feel like I am wearing slippers.
They also come in Nude:

I have the black pair, but I also have this cognac color only available HERE:


They are so worth the money, especially if you have a gift card to put toward them.
I got the tan pair a year after the black pair because I loved them so much.
 I am on my feet a ton during the school year & these flats are worn 4 times a week during the Fall and Spring.  When I am doing a lot of training & running, these flats make my feet feel like they are in heaven. LOVE them!

{TWO}
I am OBSESSED with these booties!
 They come in 2 colors....Mushroom:
 And Black:
 I have them in both colors :)
The heel isn't too tall, which is perfect for tall girls like me.
And, they are waterproof. They are SO comfortable! 
I teach in them & my feet don't hurt.
 {THREE}
These are my go-to boots for Fall & Winter
I wear them 3-4 times a week during the Fall/Winter.
They go with everything and they hold up! 
I have had mine for 2 years & they are in great shape!
Get them HERE
They are on sale right now! Save $20 & get them for under $150
They come in several colors, I have them in whiskey.
So, there you have it...my 3 pairs of shoes for being Stranded & my 3 pairs of shoes for everyday wear :)

Here are the next dates & topics for the STRANDED link up!
 You can see my 3 medicine cabinet items {HERE} & my 3 book choices {HERE} & my 3 Netflix choices {HERE}

In case you missed Monday's post, it is my blog's 8th Golden Blogoversary, so I am having a week of giveways! 
 Today's giveaway is:
$100 Etsy Gift Card


To enter, use the Rafflecopter below & leave a comment letting me know your favorite Etsy shop OR leave a comment letting me know what you would buy with the Etsy giftcard!

I LOVE Etsy! I get a lot of things on Etsy.....especially when I am planning parties! 
I will highlight some of my favorite Etsy shops this Friday when I post about Luke's Construction Party that we had on Sunday. I used several Etsy shops!
I would use the $100 Etsy Gift card on things for Claire's Birthday party which is in less than a month.....I am REALLY excited about her theme & party this year!

Today's giveaway ends August 17th!
Enter Monday's $100 Target Gift Card Giveaway HERE.
Enter yesterday's $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway HERE.

Good luck & see you back here tomorrow for another fun giveaway!
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148 comments:

  1. I love Etsy! I just ordered my girls the cutest tooth fairy pillows. If I won, I would order one of those date signs - all of the important dates in your life.

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  2. I am a first year teacher, so I would definitely get some things for my classroom on etsy!

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  3. I love Etsy also! I would buy the mommy and me necklaces that you can get for more than one daughter, since I have two, :)

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  4. i would probably use an easy gift card to buy some cute prints for my house or bridesmaids gifts for my upcoming wedding!

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  5. I would use the gift card on party stuff for my son's birthday coming up in Sept!!!

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  6. I would use the gift card on party stuff for my son's birthday coming up in Sept!!!

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  7. I love etsy. I would get a necklace and maybe a fall wreath 😊

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  8. We used Etsy for lots of things for my daughter's wedding. I also love it for baby gifts and I'd probably use a gift card for that.

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  9. Eek!!! I'm gonna be so envious of your warm Ugg boots on the island!!!

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  10. I would buy cool inspirational signs for my house or my daughters dorm room. Dorm room! Ack! Sigh.

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  11. Thanks for the chance to win! I love buying handmade jewelry from Etsy- I have a hand-stamped gold bar necklace with my kids' nicknames from Jewelry VV on Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelryVV?ref=l2-shopheader-name

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  12. I will give it to my daughter she loves etsy she would ne so excited

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  13. I would get monogrammed pajamas for my kids.

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  14. I looove Etsy! I would need to buy a birthday invitation for my son's Lego party, plus maybe some planner stickers. OR a monogrammed something-or-other for myself!

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  15. I love Etsy!! I buy lots of monogrammed clothing for my GrandJOYS and lots of things for my classroom too.

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  16. I love Etsy!! I buy lots of monogrammed clothing for my GrandJOYS and lots of things for my classroom too.

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  18. I am getting married next April and I would love the Etsy giftcard to buy my bridesmaids' gifts. :)

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  19. I'd definitely get some unique jewelry!

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  20. I would buy some new Christmas decorations!

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  21. You should do yourself a favor and buy a pair of Tieks. They are THE BEST ballet flats known to women. EVER. You will never buy another pair of ballet flats.

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  22. I would buy wedding things with an Etsy gift card!

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  23. Oh my word! I am loving these giveaways and crossing my fingers. I would either use an Etsy card for my daughters upcoming birthday party or maybe an end of summer party decor for all of our friends.

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  24. I am addicted to coffee cozies so I would sooo go crazy!!!!

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  25. I follow you on bloglovin https://www.bloglovin.com/people/juliewood94-3338563
    I love Etsy because they have so many wonderful things. I would get some shoes for my daughter and jewelry for me!

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  26. I love Etsy...probably too much! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

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  27. I don't buy of Etsy often, but I sure would like to! I would probably use it for my son's 4th birthday party coming up! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  28. I love etsy!! I would purchase a cuff bracelet for me, then order cute birthday invitation for my son Ben's 5th birthday party

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  29. I love Etsy for homemade items to help decorate my house.

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  30. SO many things I love on Etsy...personalized baby gifts are for sure a favorite! I also have seen so many gorgeous pieces of jewelry that I've been contemplating!

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  31. I love Etsy!! I would probably use it towards my 3 daughters' birthday parties that are all coming up this fall/early winter!

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  32. I'd love to get some of those book inspired candles

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  33. It would be really difficult to pick a favorite, there are a lot of great shops on there! If I won, I'd get stuff for my son's upcoming airplane birthday party.

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  34. Etsy is awesome- so much cute and personalized stuff! I've had my eye on a personalized cutting board in the shape of the state of Maine for a while. I'd finally get that! :D

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  35. I love Etsy. I would pick up some pretty jewelry for myself without feeling guilty!

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  36. I always love artwork/prints on Etsy, so I think that's what I would buy! Or maybe an engraved necklace. I've been eyeing one with my anniversary in Roman numerals. :)

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  37. I love etsy! Thanks for the fun giveaways this week!

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  38. I have those riding boots and LOVE them. Counting down till fall so I can wear them again :)

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  39. I would buy big sister little brother gear for my new big sister and little brother!

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  40. I would buy big sister little brother gear for my new big sister and little brother!

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  41. I would buy a baby item for my new grandchild:)
    dyacafdyassf@yahoo.com

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  42. I love etsy and this would allow for a jump start on some Christmas shopping!

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  43. I love the downloads from etsy and handmade hair ties!

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  44. I'd buy personalized Christmas gifts for my kids!

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  45. I have my eye on some bible tabs and would love to get a travelers notebook from Etsy!

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  46. I teach preschool and there is always something fun to get on Etsy for my cute preschoolers!

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  47. I would buy some art work for our apartment i love all the cute phases and stuff on etsy!

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  48. I have my two year old son's bday next month so would love some party supplies!!

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  49. I'd buy some jewelry. There are such gorgeous pieces on Etsy.

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  50. I love all the embroidered stuff. Something about having Names on my kids stuff. So darn cute!

    Hugs,
    Trisha

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  51. I love Etsy! I just bought something from Banners loft for a shower I'm throwing this weekend. I needed it extra quick and she shipped it the same afternoon I ordered it! Will be using that shop again!

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  52. You've talked me into it, I may have to get myself some Uggs this fall!

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  53. I love Etsy! I would probably use it towards bridesmaids gifts for my upcoming wedding :)

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  54. I would buy some winter accessories and fun new artwork!

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  55. I would buy some home decor from Vines & Branches!

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  56. I would use the etsy gift card on Christmas presents!

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  57. I would look for personalized gifts for my niece :)

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  58. currently loving the "honeyverse" shop and would buy myself some new earrings and maybe a necklace with the gift card!

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  59. Would love to buy some chalkboard signs

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  60. I would love to buy moving announcements!!

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  61. I would love to make some custom shirts for our upcoming Disney trip!

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  62. I love Etsy. I would buy myself a little piece of handmade jewelry and some fabric from Fabric Shoppe Jodi. If there was anything left I would get some things for my boy's birthday parties. I have gotten invites off there and party supplies. I love supporting small businesses.

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  63. I would buy stuff for my son's first birthday next month!

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  64. I would get some personalized decor for my new office!

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  65. I'd buy some embroidered stuff for my daughter.

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  66. LOVE Etsy :) I would definitely get some cute decor for my daughter's puppy themed birthday 'pawty'.

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  67. Love Etsy! I would buy something beautifully original and creative to hang on a wall or two of our new house!!

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  68. I usually buy baby items on Etsy, but I may have to start checking out the party items. They seem to be pretty popular. Thanks for offering all of these fun giveaways.

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  69. I would buy a new t shirt and coffee mug :]

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  70. I would buy my daughter some handmade leather shoes :)

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  71. I just moved into a new apartment and would use it to buy some decorations for my new place!!

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  72. Love etsy! I would use the gift card for baby things...a month out from #2!

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  73. I love buying items for my fairy garden on etsy.

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  74. I would buy new decorative pillows for our living room! :)
    Jenna O

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  75. There are so many Etsy shops I love I couldn't possibly name a favorite. Regarding what I'd buy that's easy - since I'm an avid Postcrosser there are plenty of postcard sets on my wishlist, so I'd splurge on those.

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  76. blue briwn mid century modern. art canvas print.

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  77. I love that we had two of the three same choices! ;)

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  78. I'd look for home decor to match the craftsman farmhouse we're building.

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  79. I live handmade jewelry so I would probably buy bracelets and earrings.

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  80. My favorite Etsy store is Hope of my Heart. It has some super cute customizable necklaces that are great for yourself or for gifts :)

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  81. I would love to get some cute Disney shirts for an upcoming Disney Trip.
    twhitaker@fa.ua.edu

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  82. I would buy dresses for my daughter.

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  83. I'd buy some nerd stuff, figures or something. Not sure just yet^^

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  84. I either buy things for Disney visits or things for my grandkids.

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  85. I would use the gift card to buy some cute home decor items for my new condo!

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  86. I love Etsy! Recently I purchased a homemade wallet purse. I get a lot of compliments on it! I'd purchase some garden flowers from GardenDreamsDecor with this gift card!

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  87. We are going to redo our twin's room so I would probably buy decor.

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  88. I would purchase a cosmetics organizer!

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  89. I have a couple of etsy items hanging out in my cart now! This would be awesome!

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  90. I like the GardenDreamsDecor Etsy shop. So many neat garden stakes and solar lights.

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  91. Im new to etsy so I don't have a favorite shop, but I would probably use it on something we need for our wedding

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  92. Etsy has so many great things to choose from. I would love to have the fun of picking out something.

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  93. Etsy is sooo addicting! I just ordered back to school shirts for my girls from makmaydesigns. Just one of my many, many favorites!

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  94. Always matching things for my girls :)

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  95. Thank you for another lovely giveaway, I would buy jewelry making supplies, so as to be able to donate more pieces for charity auctions and bazaars.

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  96. I would get handmade jewelry with this card

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  98. I love Knit Pick by Kari!! She's fairly small and new but has amazing knitted scarves that are on my wish list.

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  99. i love etsy ,i would like to buy some home made jerwerly my daughter loves.

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  100. I would buy my dogs new collars and leashes.

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  101. My current favorite Etsy shop is "Planning in Color". She has the best planner stickers!

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  102. I love etsy too. I just bought some back to school signs for my kiddos.

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  103. What a fun giveaway! I would get something personalized, or something fun and unique for our home.

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  104. Oh my gosh. Some jewerly for my niece's big BDay gift. . Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. :)

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  105. I have a love/hate relationship with Etsy. I love so many things there, and hate that I can't buy everything!

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  106. i would buy decorations for the nursery!

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  107. One of my favorite shops is IronBirchFurniture.

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  108. One of my favorite shops is IronBirchFurniture.

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  109. I was just looking at new pillows this morning on Etsy, so that what I'd buy.

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  110. I would give my daughter the gift card so she can get some jewelry. She loves stuff like that.

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  111. I would buy quite a few decorations for my new house! There are so cute stuff!

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  112. Etsy is the best! I would use a gift card to order some new jewelry!

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  113. I need this giftcard! I am planning my son's 3rd birthday. I would buy superhero capes and masks!

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  114. I'd love to order supplies for my son's birthday

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  115. We just redid our kitchen so I'm looking for cute décor items. Thank you~

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  116. I'm addicted to Etsy! I want to buy a new clutch from there or a cute personalized wine glass:)

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  117. I would love to get some cute handmade artwork for my bathroom.

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  118. I would get some party things for my baby girls 1st birthday in September!

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  119. I would find some sort of cute banner for birthdays. I also love any lake-themed pillows, signs, etc!

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  120. I've been eyeing a pair of handmade leather flip flops on Etsy. I really hope I win! Thank you for the chance to win! I LOVE Etsy!!

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  121. I have never shopped etsy! Would love to give it a try!!

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  122. I have so many favorite Etsy shops! But I've been wanting to get something from Shaileyanndesigns and a WP theme from MailoveParis.

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  123. I never knew if the Ugg cleaner was worth it. I might have to try!

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  124. With the Etsy gift card I would buy clothes and headbands for my baby girl!

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  125. I would buy some handmade jewelry, probably earrings.

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  126. I would purchase some handmade bracelets.

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  127. I'd love to buy some vintage sterling silver earrings from etsy!

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  128. One of my favorite shops on Etsy is the Garden Dreams Decor shop. :)

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  129. I just love the creativity on Etsy. I would order signs from Glances Back Vintage. We love them for our parties and our home redecorating plans!
    Jenny - mariettaseller@yahoo.com

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  130. I like to shop etsy for tutu dresses. I especially like Little Dreams shop.

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  131. Oh the first thing I would buy would be signs for first day of 1st grade and last day of 1st grade! We got some last year that we loved!

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  132. I am looking to buy some homemade jewelry on etsy for my girls.

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  133. My husband and I are looking to buy wedding rings as his was lost! We found some great Star Wars themed rings on Etsy we would love to have!

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