Thursday, October 15, 2009

Review & Giveaway: We Take The Cake



We Take The Cake is a master when it comes to gourmet cake. I was having trouble choosing which layer cake to review. I am a huge Red Velvet fan but I was also drooling over the Strawberry.

Description (taken from here):
A classic Southern treat! It's a mild chocolate cake with a wonderful crimson hue and the texture of (what else) velvet. We use all the traditional ingredients such as buttermilk, vinegar, imported Dutch cocoa powder and red food coloring. Then we layer and cover the cake with cream cheese frosting and top it off with white chocolate curls! So delicious!

The cake weighs approx. 2.5 pounds (10 pounds shipping weight with dry ice) and serves 8-10.6" in diameter and approx. 5" in height.

Packaged in our custom cake box for a beautiful presentation. Overnight shipping with dry ice required.




In the end, I decided on the Red Velvet Layer Cake and I can testify using my right hand on the Bible that this was far and away the BEST cake I have ever eaten in my life! If I was stranded on a desert island and could only have three belongings, it would be a fork, a plate and this cake.

You can purchase a 6" Red Velvet Layer Cake for $47.00. Right now you can take advantage of this special offer:



One of my readers is going to be extremely happy! We Take The Cake is allowing me to host a giveaway for a 6" Red Velvet Layer Cake!!!

Open to residents of the US - sorry international followers:(
Cannot mail to a P.O. Box

MANDATORY ENTRY:

Go here and then come back and comment with your favorite cake.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

Leave all entries in one comment or separate comments:
+5 for following this blog
+1 for following me on twitter
+5 for sharing this contest -make sure you leave the link in your comments (on your blog, -sidebar counts, Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) THIS CAN BE DONE ONCE A DAY
+5 for faving this site on Technorati
+1 for friending me on Myspace here.
+1 for friending me on Facebook here.
+1 for connecting with me via Networked Blogs (right sidebar)
+1 for grabbing my Freebies button and placing it on your sidebar - leave link or your this entry does not count.
+2 for every meaningful comment you leave on any of my posts - excluding giveaway posts - make sure you come back and leave a comment on the giveaway post you would like to add your entries to
+10 for clicking on my Social Vibe icon (left sidebar) and filling out the information These entries can be used in any of my giveaways (both blogs). Email me or leave a comment somewhere on my blog letting me know how you want to use your entries.
+25 for voting for my nephew here
+100 Make a purchase using the icon below, email me the receipt at bjhopper(at)me(dot)com and receive 100 extra entries (per item) into the giveaway of your choice. This goes for both of my blogs.

+100 entries for each item purchased from my Amazon aStore (at the top of my blog). You can use those entries in any of my giveaways (both blogs). All you need to do is email me at bjhopper(at)me(dot)com your receipt and let me know how you want to use your entries.

*Current friends/followers receive the extra points as well - just make sure you remind me in the comments*

**Must leave an email address in comment or must be visible in blogger profile**

Winners will be chosen Oct. 25th using Random.org and notified via email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: I received one 6" Red Velvet Layer Cake so that I could post an honest review.


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139 comments:

  1. I like the coconut cake!

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    +25 voted for your nephew

    [current friend and follower]

    kaylajohnson3969@sbcglobal.net

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  2. I like the Baby Shower w/Carriage Cake

    thanks!

    always_317537[at]yahoo[dot]com
    livelovelaughwithleslie.com

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  3. I follow you on twitter :)

    @laughwithleslie

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  4. I connected with you through networked blogs

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  5. I want to try the Strawberry cake!! Yum!

    wowknk@gmail.com

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  6. I follow you on Twitter @kristinnw.

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  7. I follow your blog (1).

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  8. I follow your blog (2).

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  9. I follow your blog (3).

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  10. I follow your blog (4).

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  11. I follow your blog (5).

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  12. I connected with you through networked blogs.

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  13. The 6" Fresh Strawberry Cake soudns fabulous

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  14. I would love to win this cake~and I also the 6" Combo Cake looks good too :)


    +5 follow your blog{Deb K}
    +1 follow you on twitter{Deb55106}
    +5 shared on Twitter
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    +5 for faving this site on Technorati{Deb55106}
    +1 friend on facebook{Deb S}
    +25 voted for your nephew

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  15. I follow you on twitter (@nankani)

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  16. I tweeted http://twitter.com/Nankani/status/4899551883 #1

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  17. Tweet http://twitter.com/Nankani/status/4899551883 entry #2

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  21. I liked the Fresh Strawberry flavor and I would get it as the Dolphin Cake. So pretty! :)

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  22. I follow your blog :)

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  27. I follow you on twitter as @THEotherCYNtwit


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  28. I shared this giveaway on twitter. Link:

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  33. I would want the red velvet cake. I might even share some with my family.

    +1 for Facebook

    +5 for following

    +25 for voting for your nephew (He's adorable.)

    corley@wildblue.net

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  34. I'm digging that combo cake - I'm starving - and I have the urge to bake a cake!

    +5 for following this blog (RSS Feed)
    +1 for following me on twitter
    +1 for friending me on Facebook here.
    +1 for connecting with me via Networked Blogs

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  35. +25 voted for nephew

    wowknk@gmail.com

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  36. This one sounds great-

    6" Prize-Winning Chocolate Layer Cake

    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  37. + 5 i follow the blog

    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  38. +1 i follow on twitter: @shootingstarmag

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  39. i'm a friend on myspace: shooting stars magazine

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  40. friend on facebook-lauren becker

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  41. connect via networked blogs

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  42. tweet-

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  43. commented on "dirt devil gator" review

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  44. How yummy.. I love the Chocolate Chip Cake :)
    +5 for following this blog
    +1 for following on twitter
    +1 For Networked Blogs

    tanyainjville@yhaoo.com

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  45. There 6" Prize-Winning Chocolate Layer Cake is my favorite and it is the most beautiful cake I have evewr seen.
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  46. #1, I follow your blog through Google.
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  47. #2, I follow your blog through Google.
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  48. #3, I follow your blog through Google.
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  49. #4, I follow your blog through Google.
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  50. #5, I follow your blog through Google.
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  51. I befriended you on Facebook.
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  52. I follow through Network Blogs
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  53. #1, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  54. #2, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  55. #3, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  56. I like the 6" Prize-Winning Chocolate Layer Cake. I am a follower. I am a subscriber. I am a facebook friend.
    (already follower and friend.)

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  57. Tough decision! I believe I would most like to try the 6" Combo Cake.
    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  58. +5 Follow blog (Nelsby)

    +1 Follow on Twitter (Nelsby)

    +5 Tweet:
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    +5 Facebook post:
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    +5 Technorati fave (Nelsby)

    +1 MySpace friend (Nelsby)

    +1 Facebook friend (Aimee Waerhouse)

    +1 Networked Blogs (Aimee Waerhouse)

    +25 Voted for Damien (vote #133)

    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  59. I am really partial to their carrot cake! Yummy!
    +1 comment
    +5 following on Blogger (Ally)
    +5 Technorati fave (rubymoon)
    +1 Your Facebook Friend (rose manning)
    +1 Networked Blog follower (rose manning)

    Thanks for the chance, Bridget!

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  60. I would pick the Key Lime Bundt Cake.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  61. +10 extra entries for voting for Damien on 10/17


    rubymoonstone at gmail dot com

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  62. +25 voted for your nephew

    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  63. tweet-

    http://twitter.com/ShootingStarMag/status/4950085240

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

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  64. +5
    ** Daily Tweet **
    http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/4952669146
    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  65. +5 I shared this post on Kirtsy (username Nelsby)...
    http://www.kirtsy.com/story.php?title=win-a-6-red-velvet-layer-cake
    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  66. +5 I shared this post on FriendFeed (username Nelsby)...
    http://friendfeed.com/nelsby/1a62fc9e/it-my-life-review-giveaway-we-take-cake
    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  67. +5 I shared this post on StumbleUpon (username JenAim)...
    http://jenaim.stumbleupon.com/review/36937453/
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  68. +5 I shared this post on Reddit (username Nelsby)...
    http://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/9v3ji/its_my_life_review_giveaway_we_take_the_cake/c0ekwma
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  69. +5 I shared this post on Digg (username Nelsby)...
    http://digg.com/food_drink/It_s_My_Life_Review_Giveaway_We_Take_The_Cake
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  70. +5 Facebook post (username: Aimee Waerhouse):

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    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  71. Todays Tweet
    http://twitter.com/Nankani/status/4953287505

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  72. I want to be a cake decorater and my favorite cake on this site would be the stawberry dream cake.
    +5 for following this blog (already follower)
    +1 for grabbing my Freebies button and placing it on your sidebar http://cookingwithsammy.blogspot.com/
    +25 for voting for my nephew (GOOD LUCK DAMIEN)
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  73. I might have forgotten my email from comment before if so its
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  74. Daily Tweet #1

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  79. I would like the Prize winning chocolate layer cake. I love my chocolate!!!!

    +5 for following this blog
    +1 for following me on twitter
    +5 for faving this site on Technorati
    +1 for friending me on Facebook
    melissa@gingerhigh.com

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  80. I would like the carrot cake

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  81. I also just followed your blog

    twinsbur@gmail.com

    Thanks

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  82. I like all the cakes but coconut layer is my favorite.
    +5 for following your blog AND subscribing?
    +25 for voting for your nephew

    kdhaney (AT) gmail (DOT) com

    Thanks for the chance...I'd LOVE to win..YUM!

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  83. +15 for voting on 10/18 for Damien


    rubymoonstone at gmail dot com

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  84. The Combo Cake would be my choice.

    +5 I follow.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

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  85. I love a great red velvet cake but can't find a good cake in CT!

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  86. +1 following on Twitter

    +5 faving on Technorati

    +1 following on Networked Blogs

    corley@wildblue.net

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  87. +15 for voting for Damien on 10/19


    rubymoonstone at gmail dot com

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  88. tweet today:

    http://twitter.com/ShootingStarMag/status/5000139211

    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  89. #4, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  90. #5, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  91. #6, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  92. #7, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  93. #8, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  94. #9, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  95. #10, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  97. #11, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  98. #12, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  100. #13, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  101. #14, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  102. #16, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  103. #17 I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  104. #14, I voted for your nephew, he is so adorable.
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  105. I would love to try the coconut cake. I love coconut!

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  106. Shawna Lewis
    weloveourdogs@juno.com


    +1- for commenting~ Thanks for this chance to win this wonderful YUMMY cake I would still choose the red velvet cake it looks the YUMMYist!!!!!
    +5- for following this blog
    +1- for being a long time follower
    +1-for following on twitter (theblindcupid)
    +5- for sharing this contest on Twitter~http://twitter.com/theblindcupid/status/5027040754
    +5-For sharing on Facebook~http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=1259591812&share_id=154802066234&comments=1
    +5- for faving on Technorati (theblindcupid)
    +1 for being friend on Facebook
    +1 for friending me on GoodReads
    +25 for voteing for your nephew on the Gap favoites..SO CUTE!!! (did you know you can do this once a day?)
    +10 for Filling out your Social Vibe coffee mate thingy & writing a small note with my name.

    Total 60 pints

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  107. Shawna Lewis
    weloveourdogs@juno.com

    I put you on my sidebar!!!
    http://booksaremoviesinthemind.blogspot.com/

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  108. tweet

    http://twitter.com/ShootingStarMag/status/5047620697

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

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  109. +5 tweeted http://twitter.com/frugalmomto4/status/5056325366

    +25 voted for nephew (#161)

    corley@wildblue.net

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  110. +25 extra entries for voting for Damien on 10/22


    rubymoonstone at gmail dot com

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  111. My favorite cake would be the 6" Prize-Winning Chocolate Layer Cake

    +5 - I follow
    +5 - I shared on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/posted.php?id=100000382494053&share_id=158480951861&comments=1#s158480951861
    +1 - I'm a friend on Facebook
    +1 - I connected via Networked Blogs
    +25 - I voted for your nephew today

    Thanks ~ megalon22{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  112. +5 Daily tweet:

    http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/5092570190

    +5 Daily Facebook post:

    http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffreebies4meandu.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Freview-giveaway-we-take-cake.html&t=It%27s+My+Life%3A+Review+%26+Giveaway%3A+We+Take+The+Cake#/posted.php?id=841241519&share_id=157460322241&comments=1#s157460322241

    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  113. I like the Strawberry cake best.

    +5 I follow your blog
    +1 I follow on twitter, lunaj1456
    +5 I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/5098434064
    +25 I voted for your nephew

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  114. Red Velvet is my Favorite! with Carrot Layer Cake #2

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  115. I follow your blog (5)
    I follow you on twitter (1) Simply_unique79
    I am a friend on facebook (1) jennifer williams

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  116. +5 I tweeted again:
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/5130715095

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  117. +5 Tweet:

    http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/5162440965

    +5 Facebook post:

    http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffreebies4meandu.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Freview-giveaway-we-take-cake.html&t=It%27s+My+Life%3A+Review+%26+Giveaway%3A+We+Take+The+Cake#/posted.php?id=841241519&share_id=166001087932&comments=1#s166001087932

    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  118. tweeted again +5:
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/5182867970

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