"Showering Mommy & Baby" Giveaway Event! - Sparkle Hearts Review & Giveaway

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Winner: Random.org #43 - Risya

-Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond.-

[[UPDATE]]

So it's June 3rd and I JUST realized the winner NEVER responded back! I picked another winner just now!
random.org winner: #24 - RedFuzzyCow

-Winner has been emailed & has 48 hours to respond-

Thank you to Sparklehearts for the giveaway & to all of you for entering! :)

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Sparklehearts has to be one of my new favorite products for my daughter. We also have the Shampoo & Conditioner (read the review here) and it works wonders. When I got the opportunity to review their "Bubbling Blooms" body wash I jumped on it.
Like all their products the body wash is 99.6% Natural, vegetable and plant-based ingredients & they are all Phthalate free! The Sparklehearts company makes all their products right here in the USA and they never use any of their products on animals.

The "Bubbling Blooms" did just that... bubbled!! With only 1 or 2 pumps into the bath poof Makenna was completely lathered up and smelling oh so sweet! I usually put lotion on Makenna after her baths but with the "Bubbling Blooms" body wash I actually don't have to (unless she asks begs me to) because it leaves her skin so extremely smooth, that lotion is just not necessary.

Buy it:
You can buy "Bubbling Booms" Body Wash for $12.49 right now! :)

Win it:

Win a 10oz "Bubbling Blooms" Body Wash right now!!

Here's how you can win it:

(PS:: PLEASE be sure to include your email in EVERY entry!! I need to contact you if you win!)

Mandatory first entry: Follow me on Google Friend Connect AND Fan Sparkle Hearts on Facebook!
 
(Mandatory entry MUST be completed FIRST for any other entry to count!!!)

Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

3 entries - Join the Sparkle Hearts email list (link is @ the bottom of the page)

2 entries - Become a Double Duty Mommy fan on Facebook: Click here. 

1 entry – Follow me on Twitter

1 entry – Tweet about this giveaway:

#Win "Bubbling Blooms" body wash from SPARKLEHEARTS & @jmercurio19 http://bit.ly/bbbody (5/19) #giveaway #contest
(can RT tweet 3 times a day w/ at least a hour in between then comment again!)

1 entry – Subscribe to this blog by RSS and/or email (left sidebar. This will not show up if you are viewing my page with FIREFOX. Open an Internet Explorer window, please.)

2 entries – Vote for me on Top Baby Blogs and Top Mommy Blogs. Enter one separate comment for each site you vote on.

(You may click the link THREE TIMES a day. AFTER a hour each time.)

2 entries – Put my *NEW* blog button on your site (right sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

2 entries - Put my *NEW* "Showering..." event button on your site (site sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

5 entries - Blog about this giveaway. Blog post MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Sparkle Hearts to count. Leave me the link in your comment.

NO BLOG??  5 entries - Post a FACEBOOK status update about this giveaway. Status MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Sparkle Hearts to count. Leave me the link in your comment (ur page cant be private though :/ To get the link: Click on the time of your post and then copy the address bar link provided. CAN ONLY DO ONE: Blog post OR Facebook post!!!!)

Are you eligible for extra entries? You know who you are. Write "Extra entry 1", "Extra entry 2", etc. 

**No other monetary compensation was received for this review - Sparkle Hearts sent us the "Bubbling Blooms Body Wash" at no cost. The views and opinions are strictly my own. Your results and views may differ.
Giveaway will close on May 19th, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST! Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will then have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**

"Showering Mommy & Baby" Giveaway Event! - Tommee Tippee Review & Giveaway

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Winner: Random.org #92 - Melissa & Rob

-Winner has been emailed & has 48 hours to respond-

Thank you to Tommee Tippee for this wonderful giveaway & to all of you who entered! :)

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I am planning on breastfeeding Kendall but I with my first daughter Makenna I was only able to breastfeed for about 3 months then I had to pump. Just to be safe and prepared I've been looking for bottles that we could use (just in case), and also I know John will want to feed Kendall sometimes too so he can have some bonding time with her. To ease transition of course the closer to the “real thing” the better.

Tommee Tippee is one of those bottles that is definitely similar to nature. Tommee Tippee is the U.K.’s #1 Feeding brand and it's not hard to see why The bottle is soft, the super-wide nipple naturally flexes and stretches like a breast, and the natural shape lets babies latch on effortlessly, helping to ease the transition between breast and bottle and letting moms more successfully combine breast- and bottle feeding. The intuitive bottle shape ensures a comfortable hold and breast-feeding-like closeness, while the ultrasensitive anti-colic valve lets babies feed at their own pace with reduced risk of gas and colic.
I also love that Tommee Tippee bottles are BPA & Phthalate Free and they all come with a hygiene cap seals tight for travel.

When your babe grows you don't have to leave the Tommee Tippee name behind because they even sell sippy cups (for 4months+) that still have the unique soft-flex spout protects gums and they are TRULY non spill & leak proof. Plus bowls and spoons for easy weaning and they are also non spill proof!

Buy it:
You can buy the "9oz Closer to Nature" bottle for only $7.99!

Win it:

Win a "9oz Closer To Nature" clear bottle right now!!

Here's how you can win it:

(PS:: PLEASE be sure to include your email in EVERY entry!! I need to contact you if you win!)

Mandatory first entry: Follow me on Google Friend Connect
 
(Mandatory entry MUST be completed FIRST for any other entry to count!!!)

Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

1 entry - Follow Tommee Tippee on Twitter.


1 entry - Become a Tommee Tippee fan on Facebook.


2 entries - Become a Double Duty Mommy fan on Facebook: Click here. 

1 entry – Follow me on Twitter

1 entry – Tweet about this giveaway:

#Win a Tommee Tippee bottle that baby will love @jmercurio19 @tommeetippeeus http://bit.ly/ttbottle (5/19) #giveaway #bf
(can RT tweet 3 times a day w/ at least a hour in between then comment again!)

1 entry – Subscribe to this blog by RSS and/or email (left sidebar. This will not show up if you are viewing my page with FIREFOX. Open an Internet Explorer window, please.)

2 entries – Vote for me on Top Baby Blogs and Top Mommy Blogs. Enter one separate comment for each site you vote on.

(You may click the link THREE TIMES a day. AFTER a hour each time.)

2 entries – Put my *NEW* blog button on your site (right sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

2 entries - Put my *NEW* "Showering..." event button on your site (site sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

5 entries - Blog about this giveaway. Blog post MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Tommee Tippee to count. Leave me the link in your comment.

NO BLOG??  5 entries - Post a FACEBOOK status update about this giveaway. Status MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Tommee Tippee to count. Leave me the link in your comment (ur page cant be private though :/ To get the link: Click on the time of your post and then copy the address bar link provided. CAN ONLY DO ONE: Blog post OR Facebook post!!!!)

Are you eligible for extra entries? You know who you are. Write "Extra entry 1", "Extra entry 2", etc. 

**No other monetary compensation was received for this review - Tommee Tippee sent me 2 bottles at no cost. The views and opinions are strictly my own. Your results and views may differ.
Winner must reside in the USA.
Giveaway will close on May 19th, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST! Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will then have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**

"Showering Mommy & Baby" Giveaway Event! - Izzie N Friends Review & Giveaway

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WINNERS:
#345 - Marcie W.

#226 - Katy

#405 - Elena

--Winners have been emailed & will have 48 hours to respond--

Thank you to Izzie N Friends for this fantastic giveaway and to all of you who entered!!! :)

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I found the most gorgeous handsmocked / handprinted clothing and thankfully I was blessed to do this great review.
The adorably cute Izzie is the pride of mother Ning's life. When Izzie was born Ning knew she wanted to pursue her long time passion that can include Izzie in a big way. Izzie n Friends Enterprise was born in 2009 & is based in Malaysia. Her dresses and tunics are absolutely adorable yet comfy, playful and cheerful for all little girls.

I (Makenna) had the opportunity to review two dresses from Ning's new Spring 2010 "Hand-painted Batik Collection". Batik is a traditional art form found throughout Asia.
The flower motif of the current batik collection is exclusively hand-painted/hand-made on colorful breathable 100% cotton. The colors chosen for all the batik collections reflect the vibrancy and multi-cultural influences in Malaysia.

I chose from the "Maya's Pink Surprise" and the "Sara's Going Green" line. I was pleasantly surprised on how quickly the dresses were shipped coming from Malaysia.

The Maya – Halter Elegance is daddy's favorite! Adorned with a 3-piece rose bouquet made with ribbons this tent-cut dress with it's gorgeous halter neckline sits so perfectly on Makenna. Fitted yet still breathable and not tight on her body at all.
The Izzie N Friends website stated that the dress may shrink because of the natural fibers but we did not find that it shrunk at all. I washed all our clothes in cold water so maybe this is why it didn't shrink. Although the pink did bleed a little bit into the white flower pattern, I kind of like it because I think that it gives the dress a little more character now. We've gotten many, many compliments on this dress and I love that I can tell other mommy's that it's so special and unique.

Makenna's favorite is the Sara - Pretty Luxury that we also received. It's very flowy with a bell-shaped bottom. Makenna can freely jump and be a little 5 year old without feeling constricted because again, this dress is also 100% cotton. She asks to wear this dress on a daily basis.
I personally love them both and truly cannot pick a favorite. (sorry about the horrible lighting...)

Izzie N Friends also has their "Hand-smocked Collection" that is currently on sale! All the dresses are sewn in fine quality vintage material that is 100% cotton to ensure a nice fit for the little girls while being able to move freely due to its sheer comfort. Some of my favorites are from the Charlotte, Eleanor, & Ellena!

All their pieces are made for little girls size 18 months - 5 years.


Now with the GREAT news!!! Izzie N Friends is giving THREE readers the chance to win a dress of their choice! I'm so excited and cannot wait for your to experience these great dresses!

Buy it:
You can buy these amazing dresses directly from the Izzie N Friends website for $75 each!

Win it:

THREE (yes 3) Double Duty Mommy readers will win a item of their choice! So go look around and get excited now!

Here's how you can win it:

(PS:: PLEASE be sure to include your email in EVERY entry!! I need to contact you if you win!)

Mandatory first entry: Follow me on Google Friend Connect AND sign up to receive the Izzie N Friends newsletter (on the left side of site)!
(Mandatory entry MUST be completed FIRST for any other entry to count!!!)

Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

3 entries - Follow Izzie N Friends via Google Friend Connect on their blog!


2 entries - Become a Double Duty Mommy fan on Facebook: Click here. 

1 entry – Follow me on Twitter

1 entry – Tweet about this giveaway:

RT @jmercurio19 & IzzieNFriends is giving 3 readers a gorgeous handmade dress ($80 value) http://bit.ly/izzie (5/18. US only) #giveaway
(can RT tweet 3 times a day w/ at least a hour in between then comment again!)

1 entry – Subscribe to this blog by RSS and/or email (left sidebar. This will not show up if you are viewing my page with FIREFOX. Open an Internet Explorer window, please.)

2 entries – Vote for me on Top Baby Blogs and Top Mommy Blogs. Enter one separate comment for each site you vote on.

(You may click the link THREE TIMES a day. AFTER a hour each time.)

2 entries – Put my *NEW* blog button on your site (right sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

2 entries - Put my *NEW* "Showering..." event button on your site (site sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

5 entries - Blog about this giveaway. Blog post MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Izzie N Friends to count. Leave me the link in your comment.

NO BLOG??5   entries - Post a FACEBOOK status update about this giveaway. Status MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Izzie N Friends to count. Leave me the link in your comment (ur page cant be private though :/ To get the link: Click on the time of your post and then copy the address bar link provided. CAN ONLY DO ONE: Blog post OR Facebook post!!!!)

Are you eligible for extra entries? You know who you are. Write "Extra entry 1", "Extra entry 2", etc. 

**No other monetary compensation was received for this review - Izzie N Friends sent me two dresses at no cost. The views and opinions are strictly my own. Your results and views may differ.
Winner must reside in the USA.
Giveaway will close on May 18th, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST! Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will then have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**

"Showering Mommy & Baby" Giveaway Event! - Misikko Review & Giveaway

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WINNER: Random.org #181 Tabathia!!

--Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond.--
Thank you to Misikko for this fantastic giveaway and to all of you who entered!!! :)

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So UNFORTUNATELY I was not blessed with the best head of hair. It's very thick hair, a little frizzy/poofy with some light waves when I let it dry naturally. I can definitely say my hair isn't the "wash and go" head of hair I wish I had.
With that said, my favorite go to item has become my hair straightener. I've bought numerous brands and sizes along the way and yet I am never completely happy with any of them. Again, my hair is extremely thick so it literally takes hours sometimes just to straighten (never mind to blow dry first!) it and even then the wave might not completely come out, so I barely use the flat irons I have.
I was recently given the opportunity to review the Hana Professional 1' Flat Iron - Pink Edition provided by Misikko! Words cannot explain how excited I was (and still am)!
Let me first tell you about Misikko, the great selection of professional flat irons, and all the other great products they carry! Ok? You can shop a great assortment of Chi flat irons, Babyliss flat iron! Pretty much you can find the best flat irons on the market on Misikko.com.

Misikko definitely goes the extra mile even on their shipping presentation! Just look how pretty it came to me!

• My wonderful Hana Professional 1' Flat Iron - Pink Edition
• Pink Hana carrying pouch
• Pink Silicone Thermal-proof heat pad
• Black heat proof pouch
• Hana Shine Shield
• Zebra gift pouch
• Pink Satin gift pouch
• An assortment of little goodies
• And yes, the pink and white roses came in the box as well! :)

Can I tell you that I've practically used this AMAZING flat iron every single day since it's arrived at my door step! It is so great that it has literally cut my bathroom time in half! The settings go up to 450degrees and since my hair is so thick (yes, I will continue to say it, lol), that's the temp I use. I instantly thought, "oh great, here comes crispy, burned hair" since even the instructions told me to use it that high but I was pleasantly surprised when my hair felt so silky and 100% smooth... not burned at all!

Hana's Goal: Serious professional flat irons & styling tools without meaningless marketing hype.

Some other major pluses I would like to mention is that Hana are the makers of the world's FIRST & only 1 1/2" pure ceramic plate iron! The Hana Salon line provides damp to dry versatility, luxury irons at a fraction of the price of similar high end lines. AND a very impressive 2-year warranty!

Buy it:
Buy this amazing Hana Professional Flat Iron for $119.99 on sale right now!!

Win it:

1 - Double Duty Mommy will win the "Hana Professional Flat Iron 1"- Pink Edition" as well!! I know you're excited! :)

Here's how you can win it:

(PS:: PLEASE be sure to include your email in EVERY entry!! I need to contact you if you win!)

Mandatory first entry: Follow me on Google Friend Connect AND Go visit the wonderful site of Misikko and tell me something you would absolutely love to own (besides the Hana -Pink Edition flat iron I reviewed)!
(Mandatory entry MUST be completed FIRST for any other entry to count!!!)

Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

3 entries - Sign up to receive the Misikko newsletter!

1 entry - Follow Misikko on Twitter. 


2 entries - Become a Double Duty Mommy fan on Facebook: Click here. 

1 entry – Follow me on Twitter

1 entry – Tweet about this giveaway:

RT @jmercurio19 Win a HANA Professional Flat Iron from @misikko http://bit.ly/9a6DdU (5/14. US & CAN only) #giveaway #misikko #beauty
(can RT tweet 3 times a day w/ at least a hour in between then comment again!)

1 entry – Subscribe to this blog by RSS and/or email (left sidebar. This will not show up if you are viewing my page with FIREFOX. Open a IE window, please.)

2 entries – Vote for me on Top Baby Blogs and Top Mommy Blogs. Enter one separate comment for each site you vote on.

(You may click the link THREE TIMES a day. AFTER a hour each time.)

2 entries – Put my *NEW* blog button on your site (right sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

2 entries - Put my *NEW* "Showering..." event button on your site (site sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

2 entries - Blog about this giveaway. Blog post MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Misikko to count. Leave me the link in your comment.

NO BLOG??  2 entries - Post a FACEBOOK status update about this giveaway. Status MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Misikko to count. Leave me the link in your comment (ur page cant be private though :/ To get the link: Click on the time of your post and then copy the address bar link provided. CAN ONLY DO ONE: Blog post OR Facebook post!!!!)

**No other monetary compensation was received for this review - Misikko sent me the "Hana Professional Flat Iron 1"- Pink Edition" to review at no cost. The views and opinions are strictly my own. Your results and views may differ.
Winner must reside in the USA or Canada. This particular flat iron is not duel voltage. Sorry.
Giveaway will close on May 14th, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST! Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will then have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**

"Showering Mommy & Baby" Giveaway Event! - Earth Mama Angel Baby Review & Giveaway

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WINNER: Random.org #59 Elena!!

Thank you sooo much to Earth Mama Angel Baby and all of you amazing readers who entered the giveaway!! ♥

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So I'm sure we've all heard about "Earth Mama Angel Baby"... right? If not then I think you've been living under a rock. But let me tell you a little about this wonderful company specifically for Mamas and mamas-to-be!

Earth Mama Angel Baby is the only complete line of safe, non-toxic, hospital recommended, honestly organic and natural herbal products, and USDA Certified 100% Organic teas, specifically formulated to support women throughout the common discomforts of childbirth, from pregnancy through labor, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, baby care and even the loss of a baby. Earth Mama Angel Baby continually tests products for safety and efficacy, and even has products that have passed voluntary independent clinical testing. All of Earth Mama Angel Baby products are made with only pure, plant based, natural, worry-free
ingredients. And of course all Earth Mama Angel Baby products are rated 0 for toxins on the respected Skin Deep database. Purely natural, naturally safe. 

They carry amazing products for Pregnancy, Labor Ease, Postpartum Recovery, Breastfeeding, Baby Care, Gifts, and like I already mentioned 100% Organic teas- for Morning Sickness, Heartburn, Milkmaid to help increased your milk supply!

i was excited when I was sent the "Angel Baby Bath Blossoms", "Angel Baby Lotion", AND "A Little Something for Mama-To-Be"!

I definitely felt pampered with this pack of essential natural and organic goodies.
The Gift Box includes:

* Happy Feet, 140 g.(5 oz.)
* Natural Stretch Oil, 30 ml.(1 oz.)
* Mint Herbal Lip Balm 7g.(.25 oz.)

The Happy Feet is a blend of organic lavender, organic yarrow, organic thyme, organic peppermint, organic rosemary, salts and organic pure essential oils that you place in a handy bag that you then put in a foot bath. I definitely just sat there till the water got cold. My feet felt so nice afterward. Soft and of course smelled amazing. The Happy Feet blend left my feet feeling relaxed and took all the soreness away.
The Stretch Oil of course left me feeling oily and I did have my shirt rolled up for a while but it took the itch away from my growing belly. There wasn't really a scent to the oil so it didn't mix with my perfume or make me smell "oily" and nasty like some stretch oils I've smelled when I was shopping around. Another plus with the EMAB stretch oil is if needed I can also use it as perineal oil when labor time comes. :)

Feeling extra tired because of a fussy baby? "Angel Baby Bath Blossoms" will make your baby fall fast asleep after experiencing a relaxing bath. Baby Blossoms is a sweet herb bath blend made with pure, organic blossoms of calendula, chamomile, rosebuds and lavender along with organic lemon balm and moisturizing organic oatmeal.
And once baby is calm and asleep then Mama use the Baby Blossoms for yourself and experience the luxurious bath. It's well earned so go ahead and spend some time to yourself. Earth Mama Angel Baby also offers a great Birth Plan page. It's the site I used to make my birth plan. I was very happy with all the options it gave and how easy it was to make and print. They even email you the birth plan so you can print out extra copies later on if you need it.

Buy it:
Shop for all your pregnancy, labor and breastfeeding needs on the EMAB website!

Win it:

1 lucky winner will win a $25 Gift Card for anything on the Earth Mama Angel Baby site! :)

Here's how you can win it:

(PS:: PLEASE be sure to include your email in EVERY entry!! I need to contact you if you win!)

Mandatory first entry: Follow me on Google Friend Connect AND sign up to receive the Earth Mama Angel Baby newsletter!!
(Mandatory entry MUST be completed FIRST for any other entry to count!!!)

Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

1 entry - Fan Earth Mama Angel Baby on Facebook.Leave them a comment telling them where you're from!

1 entry - Follow Earth Mama Angel Baby on Twitter.

2 entries - Become a Double Duty Mommy fan on Facebook: Click here. 

1 entry – Follow me on Twitter

1 entry – Tweet about this giveaway:

Be a hot mama with a $25 Gift Card to EarthMamaAngelBaby from @jmercurio19 & @BlogsMama_EMAB http://bit.ly/c0sdJk (5/3) #bf #nursing #labor
(can RT tweet 3 times a day w/ at least a hour in between then comment again!)

1 entry – Subscribe to this blog by RSS and/or email (left sidebar. This will not show up if you are viewing my page with FIREFOX. Open a IE window, please.)

2 entries – Vote for me on Top Baby Blogs and Top Mommy Blogs. Enter one separate comment for each site you vote on.

(You may click the link THREE TIMES a day. AFTER a hour each time.)

2 entries – Put my *NEW* blog button on your site (right sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

2 entries - Put my *NEW* "Showering..." event button on your site (site sidebar). Leave me a link so I can find it. (Right side of blog. Leave 2 separate comments)

2 entries - Blog about this giveaway. Blog post MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Earth Mama Angel Baby to count. Leave me the link in your comment.

NO BLOG??  2 entries - Post a FACEBOOK status update about this giveaway. Status MUST include links back to Double Duty Mommy AND Earth Mama Angel Baby to count. Leave me the link in your comment (ur page cant be private though :/ To get the link: Click on the time of your post and then copy the address bar link provided. CAN ONLY DO ONE: Blog post OR Facebook post!!!!)

**No other monetary compensation was received for this review - EMAB sent me their "Angel Baby Lotion", "Angel Baby Bath Blossoms" & "A Little Something for Mama-To-Be" to review at no cost. The views and opinions are strictly my own. Your results and views may differ.
Giveaway will close on May 3rd, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST! Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will then have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**