I’ll admit it, I feel a little bit smug every week when I go to the grocery store, because I’ve made it a habit to bring my reusable grocery bags with me. It has taken a while for it to become a habit, but now, stopping at my trunk and pulling out bags is pretty much automatic for me after I pull in to the grocery store parking lot.
For some reason, though, this habit only works at the grocery store. I don’t remember to grab bags when I’m headed inside to Target, or TJ Maxx, or to any of the other stores that I frequent. Weird, huh? Maybe part of the reason, at least when I go into some stores, is that I’m not 100% certain that I’ll be buying anything.
I once tried to put a reusable bag inside my purse. Uh, yeah, that lasted for about 1 minute before I threw it back out. The handles were getting caught on stuff and the bag took up a surprising amount of room!
But hear ye! Hear ye! There’s a bag out there that is absolutely PERFECT for those “what if” moments that I have when being out and about. Check out the Flip & Tumble 24-7 bags. Not only are the colors bold and beautiful, but the bag is SO user-friendly. It has an elastic pouch design that enables you to turn the bag into a small ball (roughly the size of a tennis ball) in about 8 seconds. I’m the type of person who can’t fold a map to save her life, but getting this bag into the pouch was very intuitive, even for me, and it really was super fast.
Because it can become such a small object, it can actually go in your purse or your diaper bag. I’ve been carrying mine around with me for about 2 weeks, now, and it has been used repeatedly! And I can tell you that had I not had this bag, I would have used plastic bags in those moments, because I wasn’t remembering to bring in my canvas bags. Flip & Tumble saves the day!
I also like how lightweight the fabric is. This means that it isn’t adding much weight, at all, to my purse. Just because it is lightweight, though, doesn’t mean it can’t carry some weight! At one point, I turned the bag into a makeshift diaper bag for Darah, and it held clothes, toys, food and diapers with no problems.
Win it!: I have a Flip & Tumble bag with your name on it! (Well, at least for one of you). That’s right, one lucky Stuff Parents Need Reader is going to get the Pea Green bag, and you are going to love it!!! The contest will run until August 6th at 7:59pm CST when a winner will be selected via Random.org. The winner will be contacted and will have 48 hours to claim the prize before it is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Limit one entrant per household, please. Open to residents of the United States.
Mandatory entry: Two things. First, you must subscribe to my blog via email, RSS or Google Friend connect (and let me know which way you subscribe). Second, tell me your favorite color bag!
Additional entries:
1. Follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter
2. “Like” Flip & Tumble on Facebook
3. “Like” Stuff Parents Need on Facebook
4. If you are a blogger (posted something in the past 3 months) put my button on your blog and leave a url so that I can find it.
5. Tell me if you currently use reusable bags, and if you don’t, why not?
Be sure to check out all the other current giveaways, listed on the sidebar of my main page!
Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. This post may contain affiliate links at no cost to you.
tina reynolds says
i follow/subscribe to your blog and love the peas green color and also the the bike one on brown eaglesforjack@gmail.com
kngmckellar says
I currently use a cloth reusable bag, but only have an ugly one. These are quite pretty!
kngmckellar says
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kngmckellar says
Eggplant/Slate color is my favorite and I follow gfc as kngmckellar
Saebbe says
I follow on GFC and i LOOOOVE the ORange/Sky 😀
Gianna says
I'm an email subscriber.
Deep Aqua/Sky.
Marissa says
I am a subscriber I love the Berrydots thanks for the chance to win a great Eco friendly prize 🙂
kathy pease says
yes i use reusable bags they make the load so much easier to carry
kathy pease says
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kathy pease says
Google Friend klp1965 and i love the superpink slate
Amanda says
I follow you via Google friend connect. I like the Midnight/slate bag.
CarrieAnn13 says
I use a variety of reusable bags
CarrieAnn13 says
I subscribe & the pea green is my favorite – but I also like the orange
Heidi says
Follow you on GFC. I love the Red/Slate bag! =)
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Tylerpants says
I currently use Envirosax reusable bags. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
Tylerpants says
I'm a follower. Love the Midnight/Slate color! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
purango says
I subscribed with Google Friend Connect. My favorite color is Super Pink/Slate. garrettsambo@aol.com
FDP 4 Life says
i am a subscriber and i love the pea green / sky bag
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degood says
I do currently use reusable bags. I mostly prefer the plastic coated ones I bought at trader joes.
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degood says
I follow you on twitter as kmayans.
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degood says
I follow your blog as degood with google friend connect.
I like the Superpink colored one.
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amyd says
follow by gfc-amy delong
like the pink
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teoett says
I like you on FB!!
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teoett says
I subscribe via email.
I love the brown birdie bag =) After that, the pea green one!
Thanks!!
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Laura says
I sue reusable bags as I like the way they are so easy to carry and you are not stuck with tons of paper or plastic bags to dispose of after shopping. They are also so much more colorful!
Laura says
I follow on GFC.
Laura says
I like you on Facebook.
Laura says
I love the bright yellow!
Debbie C says
I use reuseable bags but often forget them because they are not "purse-friendly". The Flip & Tumble would be perfect!
Debbie C says
I follow on Google Friend Connect. (Debbie C)
I love the Brown/Sky color combo and also the Red/Slate.
AEK says
I do currently use reusable bags! Love 'em
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Follow SPN on twitter @yeahhappy
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AEK says
Subscriber to you via GFC / Angie K and my fav color is the eggplant/slate.
Thanks!
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shavithalley1995 says
follow – like midnight/slate
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Storm, The Psychotic Housewife says
I use reuseable bags, and for the most part, I do a good job at remembering them.
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Storm, The Psychotic Housewife says
I follow via Twitter (@psychotichouse)
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Storm, The Psychotic Housewife says
I follow via RSS, and I like the red/slate.
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Shellie says
Yes, we got into the habit of taking our own bags to the store when we lived in Europe. Less waste!
Shellie says
Following you on Twitter
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Shellie says
Following you publicly via GFC.
My favaorite is the deep aqua/sky.
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nat a. says
These bags are great! In this time of conservation becoming a way of life-we should all have something so convenient and fun looking! Thank you for posting about them. I LOVE any of the bright colors, especially the green!
I subscribed via email.
Thank you for the entry to win and good luck to everyone who entered! Hope you use it religiously!
Natalie
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dawns41 says
I use reusable bags but one of my reusable kroger bags is going kaput. I use them all the time.
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dawns41 says
Google follower
I like Brown/Sky.
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Viva says
I currently use reusable bags, and love it.
Viva says
I follow via GFC, and I love the eggplant/slate bag.
Mariam says
I subscribed via email
I love the midnight and slate combo
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scriswell says
Every time I go to the story I try to remember my reusable bags. Half the time I forget, but I just put them by my front door! 🙂
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scriswell says
I "like" you on FB.
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scriswell says
I follow you with Google Friend connect and I like the Pea Green/Sky.
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Ashley says
I don't use them as often as I should, lets put it that way! It's because I usually forget them in the car!
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Ashley says
I "Like" you on FB! (Ashley Reynolds)
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Ashley says
I follow you on twitter! (@reynoldsmom)
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Ashley says
I follow you on GFC! (Ashley R) I like the midnight/slate color!
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mogrill says
I am a GFC follower. I love the Eggplant/Slate.Thanks for the chance.
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Jenn says
Yes! I use reusable bags every time I go to the store!
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Jenn says
I have your button.
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Jenn says
FB fan.
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Jenn says
My favorite is midnight/slate. I'm a follower.
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Louis says
we use reusable bags for grocery shopping – we have eliminated all plastic bags
Louis says
I like Stuff Parents Need on FaceBook (Louis Here) 🙂
Louis says
I like flip & tumble bags on FaceBook (Louis Here) 🙂
Louis says
following you on twitter at rosidentevil
Louis says
Following publicly as Louis on Google Friends Connect
I really like the eggplant / slate
tammyl says
like flip and tumble on fb
tammyl says
i don't use reusable bags just because i don't have any…but would love to do it!
tammyl says
fb fan of yours
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tammyl says
follow you on twitter~ tlambin328
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tammyl says
i subscribe to your blog and like the midnight slate
paula michele says
I use reusable bags when I remember to bring them in the store. I love the fact that they hold so much.
paula michele says
Follower through Google Friend Connect
I like the brown/sky.
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loni says
I do currently use reusable bags…they are more durable than plastic and better for the environment.
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loni says
I Follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter (@trippyjanet)
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loni says
I follow through GFC and I love the midnight/slate bag
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Lona728 says
I am just starting to use reusable bags while shopping. I don't have enough for my grocery shopping yet, but I am getting there.
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Lona728 says
Like flip & tumble bags on FB (Lona Wibbels)
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following Tiffanyblogs on twitter (Lona728)
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Lona728 says
Like Stuff Parents Need on FB (Lona Wibbels)
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Lona728 says
following you with GFC (Lona728) I like superpink/ slate.
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curlie girlie says
I always use reusable bags at the grocery store but would love one that folds up like this for other errands!
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curlie girlie says
Got your button.
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curlie girlie says
I "Like" Stuff Parents Need on Facebook
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curlie girlie says
I "Like" Flip & Tumble on Facebook
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curlie girlie says
I follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter
@curliegirlie03
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curlie girlie says
I follow through Google Friend Connect and I love the superpink color!
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Jennifer T. says
I use reusable bags for grocery shopping. Mine are all the promo canvas bags with some logo emblazoned across the side.
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Jennifer T. says
I'm a facebook fan of Stuff Parents Need under username Jennie Tilson.
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Jennifer T. says
I'm a facebook fan of flip & tumble bags under username Jennie Tilson.
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Jennifer T. says
I'm an e-mail subscriber. I like the Midnight/Slate bag color the best.
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Leslie R. says
Oh whoops — and my email is
leslieredington (at) gmail (dot) com
Leslie R. says
I always use reusable bags! Collapsible ones like the flip & tumble are the best because you can fit several in your purse and, like you said, it's much easier to remember to bring them into the store!
Leslie R. says
I like you on facebook !
Leslie R. says
I follow you on Twitter.
Leslie R. says
I follow you via google friend connect ! I love all the colors so it's really hard to choose! Maybe…eggplant/slate.
bison61 says
I subscribe and I like the eggplant/slate
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Michelle Murphy says
I currently use reusable bags! I have a set for groceries and one the rolls up and stays in my purse for little errands. I also have the reusable produce bags from Flip & Tumble.
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Michelle Murphy says
I like Stuff Parents Need on Facebook
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Michelle Murphy says
I like Flip & Tumble on Facebook
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Michelle Murphy says
I follow you on twitter @cheapandcreativ
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Michelle Murphy says
I subscribe by email and I like the birdie print bag
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MidSouth Mouth says
I follow you on Google Friend Connect
MidSouth Mouth (at) gmail (dot) com and I love the aqua bag
The Elwells' Weekly says
I do use reusable bags and I love them because you can get so much more in them and they are easier to carry!
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The Elwells' Weekly says
I've got your button
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The Elwells' Weekly says
I like you on fb
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The Elwells' Weekly says
I follow you on twitter
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The Elwells' Weekly says
I follow with gfc and I love the midnight slate color!
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MAC Mom says
I use reusable bags always. Plus my grocery store gives me a discount of 5 cents per bag used.
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MAC Mom says
Facebook fan of your page
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MAC Mom says
Facebook fan of Flip & Tumble
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MAC Mom says
follow you on twitter @Macmomof3
MAC Mom says
I like the Deep Aqua/Sky color. I follow you on Google Friend Connect.
Mac mom
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pmernick says
I use reusable bags about 90% of the time. It's a habit by now, and I have a very large one that will hold a ton. Much easier and durable than paper or plastic!
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pmernick says
My favorite is the pea green/sky. I follow via GFC and am an email subscriber.
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Heather says
I have a bunch of Chico bags that I'm not good at remembering to use like I should. I'm much more likely to use my store brand bags with the squared bottoms because they hold my groceries better.
Heather says
I follow you via email and like the slate/midnight color.
kyla g says
I do currently use reusable bags, especially when grocery shopping!
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kyla g says
My favorite is red and I'm a follower!
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Tracy says
I like Flip and tumble bags on facebook. tracyhgb at hotmail dot com
Tracy says
My story is a lot like yours…I use reusable bags for groceries, but not other shopping. I keep my bags with the coupon book, but it'd be great to have one that I could just keep in my purse. tracyhgb at hotmail dot com
Tracy says
i like Stuff Parents Need on facebook. tracyhgb at hotmail dot com
Tracy says
I subscribe via email and I love the orange/sky bag. I also love the birdie bag! tracyhgb at hotmail dot com
Heather Aguilar says
We currently use reusable bags for the grocery store because I HATE plastic grocery bags!
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Heather Aguilar says
I like Stuff Parents Need on Facebook
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Heather Aguilar says
I follow you on twitter – HRA3Mom
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Heather Aguilar says
I follow you with GFC and would get the red bag
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Knocked Up and Nursing says
I do use reusable bags most of teh time. I need a couple more to avoid using plastic on big grocery days.
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Knocked Up and Nursing says
Facebook fan of SPN.
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Knocked Up and Nursing says
Blog follower via GFC and email. I like the Superpink color.
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Joel says
I do currently use reusable bags, and can never have enough.
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Joel says
Subscribe via RSS. I like the black/slate color.
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Colleen M says
Yes, I try hard to remember to use my reusable bags!
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Colleen M says
I like you on Facebook (Colleen Maurina).
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Colleen M says
I like Flip and Tumble on Facebook (Colleen Maurina).
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Colleen M says
I subscribe to your blog via email. My favorite color of bag is Egggplant/Slate.
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Meredith says
I follow and I love the superpink and slate .
Madeline says
My favorite is the deep aqua/sky. I'm a google friend.
Linda says
I didn't use reusable bags, but started using them about one month ago.
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Linda says
i "Like" Flip & Tumble on Facebook (linda romero)
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Linda says
i Follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter @luvlybrunette77
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Linda says
i follow on GFC & my fave color is the superpink/slate
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Njos Family says
I have one reusable bag and I use it all the time. It is poka dotted.
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Njos Family says
GFC – follower (waterlily_mc)
My favorite color is pea green/sky
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Cindi S World says
I mainly use reusable bags to give gifts in, or to store or carry anything I can think of…I love them! itscindisworld at yahoo dot com
Cindi S World says
I "like" flip and tumble on facebook, itscindisworld at yahoo dot com
Cindi S World says
I "like" you on facebook , itscindisworld at yahoo dot com
Cindi S World says
I follow you on twitter, http://twitter.com/itscindisworld, itscindisworld at yahoo dot com
Cindi S World says
I follow via google friend connect and I love the brown/sky color bag. itscindisworld at yahoo dot com
Lindsey Galvez says
I do use reusable bags now, but hate the generic look of them… I would love to have a stylish one!
lindseygalvez at gmail dot com
Mrs.Smitty says
Tell me if you currently use reusable bags, and if you don't, why not?
I usually don't. We don't shop frequently and I use the paper bags from grocery shopping as garbage bags. I would love a few reusables for light errand shopping though!
Lindsey Galvez says
I like you on FB.
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Lindsey Galvez says
I like F&P on FB.
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Lindsey Galvez says
I follow you on Twitter.
@lindseygalvez
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Lindsey Galvez says
I follow your blog through GFC.
I like the Pea Green bag!
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Mrs.Smitty says
"Like" Stuff Parents Need on Facebook
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Mrs.Smitty says
"Like" Flip & Tumble on Facebook
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Follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter – LilyBearLove
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Mrs.Smitty says
Follow you via GFC & Love the Midnight/Slate
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