Thursday, August 25, 2011

Havaianas: The Best Rubber Sandals in the World {Review & Giveaway}

Havaianas logo{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, kitkat234!}

Here in the Midwest, as soon as it begins to get the slightest bit warm people start to embrace the heat. The snow will have barely melted but when the temperatures stay above freezing for a few days in a row and the sun is shining, suddenly I'll see shorts and t-shirts everywhere I go.

And it doesn't stop when fall arrives, oh no. Even though I do at least wait until spring has fully arrived to consider hanging up my winter jacket, for me it's all about the flip flops. Once those are out, my feet are happy.

I've been known to wear them when it's still a bit too chilly for bare toes in the spring and I continue wearing them long past when they should have gone into storage in the fall. For years I purchased those cheap, $2 flip flops found at the store that are a single thin piece of rubber and not much else and I seemed to be okay with the blah styles and the lack of comfort simply because they were flip flops.

Those days, they are long gone now. When I go shopping for anything from women's sandals for myself to kids' tennis shoes for my girls, I want high quality, fashion and comfort and I won't settle for anything less.

Which is why I was happy to be introduced to Havaianas and their large selection of "The Best Rubber Sandals in the World" for the whole family.

Havaianas reviewDesigned and manufactured in South America, Havaianas were created in the 1960s and are now seen on fashion runways around the world, as well as at the most prestigious events and retailers.

As well as being known for such a large variety of fashionable colors and eye-catching styles, the name Havaianas is synonymous with ultra-high quality. The reason? women's sandalsTheir top-secret rubber recipe that makes their sandals soft as marshmallows, light, and extremely durable.

Considering how much I wear my flip flops, I was looking forward to checking out the comfort of Havaianas myself... but I didn't know what a difficult decision it would be when I began to browse their website. The colors! The designs! Heck, you can even make your own if one of the many, many options available aren't exactly right.

After a long time of pondering, I decided on the Slim Season style in Navy Silver and barely had to wait a few days before they arrived.

women's flip flopsHow cool are these? I love the combination of the navy blue and the swirls of silver, blue and purple on the bottoms as well as the silver straps across the top. When worn, my foot covers much of the design, but there is enough showing around the edges and under my heel when taking a step that it has much more appeal than if they were just plain navy.

Havaianas flip flopsIn terms of fit, this Slim design seems to me to run on the smaller end, so I ended up exchanging my original pair (I had chosen size 7/8 as I usually wear an 8) for the next size up (size 9/10) and they fit great.

This was my first time deciphering the US/Brazilian/European size chart and I'm not certain I understand it (this pair says USA 7/8, EUR 41/2 and 39-40, which doesn't seem to match up exactly with what is shown on the Havaianas size chart), but the exchange process was quick and easy.

And the comfort?

comfortable sandalsWhatever goes into the Havaianas super secret rubber recipe really works! The base has plenty of thickness to feel sturdy and strong, yet squishes just enough that they're very comfortable. And the smooth rubber of the straps doesn't bother me between my toes or across the top of my feet at all - in short, I'm able to wear these for an extended period of time and they feel great!

With styles and colors available for women, men, kids and baby, you'll be amazed at all that kids' flip flopsHavaianas has to offer. Their mission of communicating joy, freedom and happiness through fashionable footwear and that they participate in organizations that support society and our planet is something that I appreciate. It is no wonder that their authentic comfort and quality is something that they are proud to provide!

Prices vary depending on the accessories that adorn each pair of Havaianas (there are some with Swarovski crystal elements!) but the traditional men's and women's flip flops range from $18 - $24 and the kids' retail for $14 - $18.

And, thanks to their generosity, one person will be able to select their favorite (it's a hard decision!) because...

One lucky person will win their choice of shoes (ARV up to $35)
from Havaianas!

Havaianas giveawayTo enter to win: Visit Havaianas and tell me which pair of shoes is your favorite!

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow Havaianas on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook.
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1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

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2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email, become a fan on Facebook or add Thanks, Mail Carrier to your blogroll.
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Giveaway will end on September 15th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to continental U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to Havaianas for providing a pair of shoes for me to review as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

816 comments:

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Jessica said...

I follow Havaianas on twitter (@jjak2003)
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Jessica said...

I follow you through google friend connect
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Jessica said...

I follow you through google friend connect 2
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Jessica said...

I subscribe to your blog via e-mail
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Jessica said...

I subscribe to your blog via e-mail 2
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Jessica said...

I follow through twitter and tweeted
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Amy Mc said...

I follow with friend connect (entry 2)
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Amy Mc said...

I liked "Thanks, Mail Carrier" on FB (entry 2)
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Amy Mc said...

I'm new to blogging, but I added your button! (entry 3)
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Amy Mc said...

Thanks, Mail Carrier is on my blog roll
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Amy Mc said...

Thanks, Mail Carrier is on my blog roll (entry 2)
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Anonymous said...

Love the slim peacock sandals!

Wendi said...

tweet

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Ash said...

The Fit is my favorite

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Amy Mc said...

I entered Ajax
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Amy Mc said...

I entered Fiber One
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Amy Mc said...

I entered The Swiss Colony
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Anonymous said...

i like the slim crystal bow in white.
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Anonymous said...

entered the Jiffy Lube giveaway
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Anonymous said...

gfc follower danaj
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Anonymous said...

gfc follower 2 danaj
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jcwega27 said...

classic black havianas
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kitkat234 said...

Daily tweet~
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Jennifer H said...

I love the kids superman sandals, or should I say my son does. :) Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

Jennifer H said...

email sub

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email 2

Jennifer H said...

gfc

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gfc2

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google reader

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reader2

Jennifer H said...

your fb fan (J Cochrane)

Jennifer H said...

fb fan 2

Jennifer H said...

http://twitter.com/#!/Lovesmytwoboys/status/107583299291054080

Jennifer H said...

ent tea collection

Jennifer H said...

ent cocacola

Jennifer H said...

ent M&D sunny patch

Jennifer H said...

ent jiffy lube

Jennifer H said...

ent ragu

•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...

Love them all!! The SLIM ETHNICS in white are awesome.

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•´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...

GFC follower #1
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GFC follower #2
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I subscribe to your RSS feed
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I subscribe to your RSS feed
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FB fan (Katrina Fries)
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FB fan (Katrina Fries)
#2
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magic5905 said...

I like the SLIM CRYSTAL FLOWER.
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Unknown said...

I like the Slim Turkish in white!
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clc408 said...

I like the SLIM TURKISH style

clc408 said...

Following Havaianas on twitter (clc408)

clc408 said...

Like Havaianas on fb (Cynthia Conley)

clc408 said...

Following you on twitter (clc408)
Tweet
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clc408 said...

Following on gfc (clc408) #1

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Following on gfc (clc408) #2

clc408 said...

Like you on fb (Cynthia Conley) #1

clc408 said...

Like you on fb (Cynthia Conley) #2

wildcat32 said...

My favorite are the GRAFFITI
Artist Fusion.

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wildcat32 said...

follow and tweet http://twitter.com/#!/5memb/status/107823706780344320

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wildcat32 said...

entered the Tea Collection giveaway

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Tracey said...

I like the ORIGINE ECO ESPADRILLE.
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Laura Love said...

My favorite havaianas are the women's sandals brazil in citrus yellow.
http://us.havaianas.com/womens-sandals/brazil.html
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Celeste said...

I like the slim ethnics in sand grey!

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Celeste said...

#1 gfc follower

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Celeste said...

#2 gfc follower

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Celeste said...

following havaianas on twitter @swellswag

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Celeste said...

entered your sunglasses warehouse giveaway

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Wendi said...

tweet

https://twitter.com/#!/sasiegirl/status/107913683610509312

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Serendipity Stitcher said...

I love the SPIRIT

Sand Grey

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Serendipity Stitcher said...

Liked Havaianas on fb (Kristina Best)
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Serendipity Stitcher said...

Following Havaianas on Twitter

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Serendipity Stitcher said...

Entered the Thomas giveaway

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Serendipity Stitcher said...

Subscribe via email

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kitkat234 said...

Daily tweet~
http://twitter.com/#!/kitkat234/status/107964881159983104
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Scarlet of Moms Wear Your Tees said...

Black slim turkish

angie lilly said...

My favorite is the
Men's / Shoes / URBIS ECO SNEAKER
in Dark Brown!
Angie
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Kristen said...

I like the ones called Urban.

Kristen said...

I follow on GFC (2)

adam said...

i like the SLIM
Sand Grey/Light Golden

Wendi said...

tweet

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Kristina said...

I really like the slim dark brown havaianas. amace@cox.net

Kristina said...

I entered the tea collection giveaway. amace@cox.net

Kristina said...

I entered the guidecraft giveaway. amace@cox.net

Kristen said...

entered Red Baron

Kristen said...

entered Coca Cola

Kristen said...

entered Tea Collection

Kristen said...

entered Ultimate Green

Kristen said...

entered Sunglass Warehouse

Anonymous said...

I love the blue sandals with the swirls!!!
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joy k. said...

I like the fun Havaianas sandals in lemon.

Email=tattoothischick@yahoo.com

Joy.

Calamity Kelly said...

My favs are the Brazil Logo's!

Calamity Kelly said...

Liked Havaianas on Facebook!

kitkat234 said...

Daily tweet~
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Cortney said...

I like Origine Eco Espadrille
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Anonymous said...

love the SLIM MATRYOSHKA Navy Blue!

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Anonymous said...

1. current gfc follower as "sswpss"

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Anonymous said...

2. current gfc follower as "sswpss"

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Sarah Lee said...

i like the grafetti sandals

Sarah Lee said...

i also entered the pet firefly giveaway

curious kattitude said...

I think the Turkish Ocean Green flip flops look so cool. I'd love to try them!

Multi-talented Mama said...

I like the Slim Kokeshi sandals.
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Multi-talented Mama said...

following on GFC.
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entry #1

Multi-talented Mama said...

following on GFC.
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entry #2

Anonymous said...

conservation international flips
Thanks so much!! Janna Johnson jannajanna@hotmail.com janna@feedyourpig on gf

tmstevens said...
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tmstevens said...

I liked the women's HIT sandals in white!
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Catherine said...

The Conservation International sandals, in navy blue or turquoise. Beautiful!

Catherine said...

I like Havianas on Facebook

Catherine said...

I follow you on GFC #1

Catherine said...

I follow you on GFC #2

Catherine said...

I subscribe to your blog via email #1 Thanks!

Catherine said...

I subscribe to your blog via email #2 Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I like the hit, lavender blue

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Anonymous said...

i like you on fb#1

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Anonymous said...

I like you on fb #2

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Anonymous said...

I entered red baron

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Anonymous said...

I entered swiss colony

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Anonymous said...

I entered guidecraft

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Anonymous said...

I entered melissa & doug

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Anonymous said...

I entered visa

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Anonymous said...

I entered lalaloopsy

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I entered bubber bucket

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Anonymous said...

I entered purse to go

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tia said...

My favorite is the Slim Crystal Flower sandals.

tia said...

Havaianas Facebook fan
Tl Moyer

tia said...

GFC Follower 2

tia said...

Thanks mail carrier facebook fan
Tl Moyer

tia said...

Thanks mail carrier facebook fan 2
Tl Moyer

Giveaway Hound said...

I like the urbis eco sneaker. giveawayhound at gmail dot com

mogrill said...

I like the Slim Najas
Thanks for the chance.
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Wendi said...

tweet

https://twitter.com/#!/sasiegirl/status/108604462192537600

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Anonymous said...

Love the Michael Bastian Grey Camo

Anonymous said...

entered Bubber Basket giveaway

Anonymous said...

email subscriber

Simone said...

I've wanted a pair of FIT sandals forever.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Simone said...

I entered the Swiss Colony giveaway too.

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Unknown said...

I like the girls slim in crystal rose.

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kitkat234 said...

Daily tweet~
http://twitter.com/#!/kitkat234/status/108653847504883712
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Anonymous said...

GFC follower irishluck1114. Thanks. irishluck1114@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

GFC follower irishluck1114. Thanks. #2 irishluck1114@yahoo.com

Kae M said...

I like the slim turkish in Ocean Green

Kae M said...

I liked your page on FB

Kae M said...

I also liked the Haviana Page on FB

BeCheerful said...

My favorite Havanas are the "Hit", pink strap with green flowers. Thank you for the entry!

Kala said...

I love the womens origine ballerina espadrille in pink :)
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Kala said...

I follow via email entry 1
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Kala said...

I follow via email #2
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Kala said...

I follow via facebook entry 1
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Kala said...

I follow via facebook entry 2
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Kala said...

I entered the Thomas in charge dvd giveaway
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Kala said...

I entered the blubber giveaway
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Kala said...

I entered the niagara spray starch giveaway
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Kala said...

I entered the lalaloopsy silly hair doll giveaway
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Kala said...

I entered the purse bling purse to go pockets plus giveaway
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Kala said...

I entered the sunglass warehouse giveaway
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Jennifer T. said...

I like the Slim Season in Dark Brown.
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Jennifer T. said...

I'm a facebook fan of Havaianas USA under username Jennie Tilson.
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Jennifer T. said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber. #1
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Jennifer T. said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber. #2
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Jennifer T. said...

I subscribe via Google Reader. #2
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Nicole C. said...

My favorite is the SLIM CRYSTAL FLOWER.

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Nicole C. said...

I follow on gfc #2.

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Jennifer T. said...

I entered the Bob the Builder giveaway.
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Jennifer T. said...

I entered the Guidecraft giveaway.
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Jennifer T. said...

I entered the Jiffy Lube giveaway.
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Jennifer T. said...

I entered the HABA giveaway.
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Wendi said...

tweet

https://twitter.com/#!/sasiegirl/status/108980089370329088

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rdbmber said...

I love GRAFFITI Chivitz...Awesome!!!

kitkat234 said...

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Kala said...

I entered the melissa and doug sunny patch summer fun from gummy lump giveaway
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Kala said...

I entered the ragu visa giftcard giveaway
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Kala said...

I entered the haba building blocks first letter fun giveaway
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toughturtles said...

URBAN STYLE
Grey

Melody said...

I like Slim Turkish in Red.

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Wendi said...

tweet

https://twitter.com/#!/sasiegirl/status/109268073416097793

sasie9@gmail.com

melissa said...

I bought my first pair in Costa Rica and I am a true blue fan ever since. I stick usually with basic black.... but love the Island Tea collection.

Melissa said...

I like them on face book!

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Kristen said...

entered Daisy

Kris said...

I like the slim naja
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Kris said...

I like havaianas on facebook
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Kris said...

I like havaianas on facebook
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kitkat234 said...

Daily tweet~
http://twitter.com/#!/kitkat234/status/109383572829388801
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Tina12312 said...

I love their Slim Brazilian! Thank you!

Tina12312 said...

I like Havaianas on facebook (ChristineFidance)

Tina12312 said...

I follow Havaianas on twitter (Tina12312)

Tina12312 said...

I follow you on twitter (Tina12312) and I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/Tina12312/status/109401540107833344

Tina12312 said...

I follow you on GFC (Tina12312)

Tina12312 said...

I subscribe in google reader

Tina12312 said...

I subscribe to your e-mail

Tina12312 said...

I'm a facebook fan (ChristineFidance)

Tina12312 said...

I follow you on GFC (Tina12312) #2

Tina12312 said...

I subscribe in google reader #2

Tina12312 said...

I subscribe to your e-mail #2

Tina12312 said...

I'm a facebook fan (ChristineFidance) #2

Jennifer H said...

http://twitter.com/#!/Lovesmytwoboys/status/109431888099278848

Jennifer H said...

ent spafinder

petchk79 said...

I love the Baby Superheroes sandals, my nephew would absolutely love these!!!
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petchk79 said...

I liked Havaianas on fb
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petchk79 said...

I follow your blog via GFC
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petchk79 said...

I follow your blog via GFC #2
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petchk79 said...

I am a fan of yours on fb
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