Giveaway: Thirty-One Gifts!

by Rachel on February 2, 2012

in Giveaways and Contests

I adore bags of all sorts.

Purses, diaper bags, tote bags, bags under my eyes…okay not that last one. But as for the rest, I love them all the more if they come in bright prints.

(Which, by the way, almost always means that my purse doesn’t in the slightest match my outfit. And I’m okay with that.)

Due to my bag obsession, I naturally love Thirty-One Gifts.

I was actually a latecomer to the party – they’ve been around for eight years, but I first discovered them when a sweet friend gave me a personalized Thermal Tote as a baby present for Noah.

Besides the fact that I was thrilled to have another excuse to carry around a brightly-printed bag, I had no idea how much a thermal tote was necessary for a baby – I’m pretty sure I’ve used it at least twice a week since he was born, but it still looks brand new.

Thirty-One does have a lot of fun bags of all sorts (purses, thermal totes, utility tote bags, laptop cases…), but they also have other products like stationery, home organizers, and aprons.

And you can also add embroidered personalization to most of the products, making them more meaningful to you and for gifts for others.

I love that the name Thirty-One comes from Proverbs 31, to celebrate hard-working women who are compassionate, giving, and inspirational to their families and the people around them.

I also really appreciate the fact that the founder was a working Mom that set out to meet a need that she had: a way to buy cute, boutique-like products after work hours. She also wanted to provide a way that women could make extra income for their families.

Thirty-One offers two ways to purchase their products: either online, or by hosting a real or virtual party, which also lets you earn free products.

They also have a special for the month of February, where if you order $31 worth of products, you get 31% off of any product of your choice!

There’s only one thing I love more than bright prints, and that’s dual coordinating prints, like these awesome thermal totes:

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Colors like those just make me happy!

104_6775My friend Emily is a Thirty-One Consultant…

(Which means she has access to all the pretty prints…so jealous!!)

…and she graciously offered to give away a tote stuffed with fun and inspirational goodies to two of you!

You will have your choice between one of these six bags:

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There are four Thermal Totes to pick from, which are perfect for carrying around lunch, drinks, and accessories for kids.

Or, the other two bags are Cinch-It-Up Thermals, which are bigger than most thermal bags, and can hold either a gallon jug or 12 cans of Coke.

(Or Soda or Pop, if you’re not from around here.)

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Aren’t they fun??

If you’d like to enter, simply leave a comment on this post. You can earn up to four additional entries by:

(be sure to leave separate comments for your extra entries.)

This giveaway is open until Monday, February 13th. The winner will be randomly selected and posted on my giveaway winners page on Tuesday, February 14th.

Good luck!!


Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way to write this post. My opinions are always my own. And don’t judge me for my non-matching purse addiction.

{ 160 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Tina B February 2, 2012 at 8:12 am

I <3 31 Gifts, and would love to win this! My son really needs a new lunch box, and those thermal totes work great!

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2 Tina B February 2, 2012 at 8:13 am

I followed Emily on Twitter

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3 Tina B February 2, 2012 at 8:13 am

I follow you on Facebook

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4 Tina B February 2, 2012 at 8:19 am

I love their utility totes, and I heard that they re-designed the support system to make them stand up better. Even more awesome!

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5 Alicia February 2, 2012 at 8:20 am

No need to enter me, but I can’t let anything about 31 go without commenting! I LOVE all of their bags! I have hosted two parties- the last 2 Novembers and both were over $1400. Why? Because they are awesome! So, I already have an entire storage room full of these gems, and I use them all the time! Excited for the lucky winner- they will love it! ;)

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6 Rachel February 2, 2012 at 3:44 pm

Wow!! Those are some impressive parties!! Congrats to you!

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7 Ann Marie February 2, 2012 at 8:26 am

Looove 31! :)

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8 Ann Marie February 2, 2012 at 8:28 am

I just looked at the new catalog, and I think I *need* everything in it! ;)
But seriously, I love the large utility totes for all the weddings and events I do!

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9 Emily B February 2, 2012 at 4:24 pm

I would love to help your brides choose gifts for the Briadl Party, or totes to haul away their loot from the event!

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10 Jennifer February 2, 2012 at 8:32 am

I love 31 Gifts, as I too, have an obsession with bags. (Something else I didn’t realize we had in common.) I recently “lost” my consultant, so I’m glad to know Emily is one.

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11 Emily B February 2, 2012 at 4:25 pm

Girl, I would love to do a party with you and your gal pals…email me and we’ll set it up—You have to see these products in person!

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12 Jennifer February 2, 2012 at 8:33 am

I follow you on Twitter AND Facebook. (And sometimes at church when you’re in front of me to pick up your kids.) : )

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13 Marlene February 2, 2012 at 8:34 am

Would love to be entered in the give away. I know a young mom who’s husband lost his job. She was able to provide an income for them as a 31 consultant.

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14 Jennifer February 2, 2012 at 8:36 am

I just tweeted about your giveaway.

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15 Marlene February 2, 2012 at 8:38 am

I would love to have the organizer wallet with the long strap. Ever since I had my daughter, now 11, I got hooked on carrying a similar wallet in the diaper bag or now my purse. When I go the store I grab it, leave the larger purse in the car, sling it across my body and shop hands free!

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16 Marlene February 2, 2012 at 8:40 am

I follow you on Facebook. Thanks for the laughs and the sweet memories of my own daughter that your stories remind me of.

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17 Rachel February 2, 2012 at 3:44 pm

Aw, thanks!! :)

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18 Jennifer February 2, 2012 at 8:41 am

I love the skirt purses, and how you can change out the “skirts” to coordinate with your outfit or the season.

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19 Tonya February 2, 2012 at 8:42 am

I love Thirty-One!! I am actually considering becoming a consultant. I love the thermal lunch bags (great teacher gifts!!). I follow you on Twitter, too. :)

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20 Rachel February 2, 2012 at 3:43 pm

That’s great! They seem like an awesome company to work with. Do you want me to connect you with Emily to get a feel from another consultant as to how it works? Or do you have someone local you’re working with?

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21 Tonya February 3, 2012 at 7:58 am

Thanks so much! I do have another consultant I am working with but I would love another perspective. I would love to hear from Emily. Thanks!

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22 Jennifer February 2, 2012 at 8:42 am

I’m following Emily on Twitter.

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23 Kitty Engle February 2, 2012 at 8:43 am

I think those are very pretty and useful. Need one.

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24 Amanda February 2, 2012 at 8:54 am

I want one!

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25 Amanda February 2, 2012 at 8:54 am

(and I follow you on Facebook)

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26 Emily B February 2, 2012 at 8:58 am

It’s all about Celebrating, Encouraging and Rewarding women! I love hearing all the comments on Thirty-One—I love this company! Anyone interested in hosting a party, or learning more about the company, please feel free to email me…I’d LVOE to talk with you more!

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27 Amanda February 2, 2012 at 8:58 am

My favorite from the catalog is the organizing utility tote.

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28 Gina February 2, 2012 at 8:59 am

I love thirty-one! My daughter carries one of the thermal totes as her lunch bag…

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29 Jessica February 2, 2012 at 9:01 am

I love the “skirt purse” so cute!

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30 Elly February 2, 2012 at 9:01 am

I just got my first 31 order a couple of weeks ago. Love the products and love the company’s mission.

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31 Gina February 2, 2012 at 9:03 am

My pick from the new catalog is the Skirt Purse in Awesome Blossom. I like it so much that I ordered it earlier in the week!

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32 Jessica February 2, 2012 at 9:04 am

“Matching”? What is matching? Is your bag supposed to match your outfit? Because I’ve only got two bags right now – one is a green and purple backpack I got in grade 9 and the other is a khaki shoulder bag that I bought because the bottom had fallen out of the bag that I was carrying. I kind of fail at the whole “girly” thing.

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33 Rachel February 2, 2012 at 3:43 pm

Excellent. I’m thrilled to know I’m not alone.

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34 Gina February 2, 2012 at 9:04 am

I follow you on Twitter…

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35 Jessica February 2, 2012 at 9:05 am

Oh – and I follow you on Facebook :)

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36 Angela February 2, 2012 at 9:13 am

The thermal totes would be awesome with little kids. What a great idea.

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37 Kristen B February 2, 2012 at 9:15 am

I would love style thermal lunch tote! So cute!

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38 Kristen B February 2, 2012 at 9:16 am

I follow you on FB!

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39 Katherine @ Grass Stains February 2, 2012 at 9:21 am

I love their products but don’t own a single one. YET. Here’s hoping.

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40 Emily B February 2, 2012 at 4:28 pm

You NEED Thirty-One in your life! I use a variety of products every day.

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41 tess February 2, 2012 at 9:27 am

i love everything but i want a skirt purse
tcogbill at live dot com

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42 Maureen February 2, 2012 at 9:28 am

I like the Retro Metro Weekender in the black paisley parade.

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43 Leanna February 2, 2012 at 9:31 am

I love bags, purses too. There were so many cute things in the Catalog. But I love the thermal totes, and the organizer totes. The Skirt purse was adorable too.

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44 Leanna February 2, 2012 at 9:31 am

I follow you on twitter and facebook.

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45 Leanna February 2, 2012 at 9:32 am

I just followed Emily on Twitter

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46 Lori T February 2, 2012 at 9:42 am

I’d love to win!

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47 Lori T February 2, 2012 at 9:44 am

I follow you on facebook.

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48 Lori T February 2, 2012 at 9:48 am

I like the Lil Hostess apron.

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49 Laura February 2, 2012 at 9:51 am

Yay! I love giveaways! Thanks Rachel (and Emily!)

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50 Laura February 2, 2012 at 9:52 am

I also follow you on Facebook and Twitter! :) Thanks!

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51 Lori T February 2, 2012 at 9:54 am

I’d love to win.

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52 Sabrina Kay February 2, 2012 at 10:00 am

I would love to win a bag! I am a bag lady myself. :-)

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53 MamaHen February 2, 2012 at 10:01 am

Oh , I love 31 Products.! I just ordered some yesterday from my friend who sells. Love the new catalog and the new prints. Please enter me!

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54 Julie February 2, 2012 at 10:01 am

I love these bags… So neat!

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55 MamaHen February 2, 2012 at 10:02 am

Right now my favorite product would be anything with the Flutter print. I am eyeing the Demi Purse.

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56 Emily B February 2, 2012 at 4:28 pm

I have the Demi, and I love it! It’s bigger than it looks too!

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57 MamaHen February 2, 2012 at 10:02 am

I follow you on Facebook.

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58 3carnations February 2, 2012 at 10:25 am

Those bags are great!

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59 3carnations February 2, 2012 at 10:25 am

I follow you on twitter (3carnations)

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60 3carnations February 2, 2012 at 10:26 am

Following Emily on twitter (3carnations)

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61 Hannah Jo February 2, 2012 at 10:31 am

oooo, I love 31 Gifts!

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62 Hannah Jo February 2, 2012 at 10:35 am

And my favorite product would be the Organizing Utility tote in Awesome Blossom.

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63 Amanda Bosque February 2, 2012 at 10:40 am

I would love to win one!

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64 Melissa February 2, 2012 at 10:49 am

I love the polka dot with butterflies thermal tote! So cute!

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65 Melissa February 2, 2012 at 10:50 am

Following Emily on twitter!

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66 Melissa February 2, 2012 at 10:53 am

Now following you on Facebook! It’d be great if I won, but I can’t make up my mind which one I like the best…. I love the black & white cinch sack too!

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67 Robin February 2, 2012 at 10:54 am

I love the “All in one organizer” and the “Organizing utility tote”! I guess I’m into “organizing” haha!

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68 Karen February 2, 2012 at 10:59 am

I like the cinch up thermal tote from their catalog.

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69 Karen February 2, 2012 at 11:01 am

Your blog is my favorite blog to visit. I sometimes have my teenage boys read your blog because of your creative and expressive writing style. I’m hoping it’ll spark some creativity into their writing.

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70 Rachel February 2, 2012 at 3:47 pm

Thanks!! :) Blogging definitely does give an extra incentive to write. I’d love to teach a high school course on “Blogging for English” sometime… if I could ever find the time!

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71 Lindsey February 2, 2012 at 11:07 am

I would love to be entered in this giveaway!

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72 Lindsey February 2, 2012 at 11:07 am

I just checked out the catalog….and I really like the picnic baskets! So perfect for a day like today!

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73 Rachel February 2, 2012 at 11:07 am

Well I’m more behind then you because I’ve never heard of these before! But I’ve always wanted a thermal tote for picnics and bbq’s and stuff. That would just be handy to have!

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74 Lindsey February 2, 2012 at 11:08 am

I just shared giveaway this on facebook…

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75 Lindsey February 2, 2012 at 11:09 am

….and I follow you on Facebook. :)

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76 Bethany February 2, 2012 at 11:26 am

I love 31! And here’s my entry #1.

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77 Bethany February 2, 2012 at 11:28 am

My favorite product is the storage tote.

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78 Bethany February 2, 2012 at 11:29 am

And I follow you on facebook.

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79 Miss Elisabeth February 2, 2012 at 11:34 am

I have a thing for 31. It isn’t right and I probably need help, but this isn’t the time. Glad you have found your way. :)

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80 Carol Busse February 2, 2012 at 11:52 am

I have been meaning to go to one of these parties and haven’t been able to. A friend of mine is a consultant also. :) Thanks for the giveaway.

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81 Carol Busse February 2, 2012 at 11:54 am

I’m following Emily on Twitter now. I haven’t gotten the hang of using it much. (:

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82 Carol Busse February 2, 2012 at 11:55 am

I follow you on both. :)

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83 mary February 2, 2012 at 12:07 pm

I have never seen these before either, but they are stinking adorable.

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84 Michele February 2, 2012 at 12:28 pm

They look like great bags. I’m always looking for something insulated to carry covered dishes to outings versus lugging a heavy cooler.

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85 Emily B February 3, 2012 at 11:18 pm

Lots of thermal sizes to choose from! I would love to help you pick one out!

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86 Ashley C February 2, 2012 at 12:34 pm

I love their thermal totes, they are perfect for day trips!

demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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87 Ashley C February 2, 2012 at 12:35 pm

I love the tall utility bins, they look perfect for laundry!

demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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88 Casey A. February 2, 2012 at 2:31 pm

How pretty! I want one!

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89 Casey A. February 2, 2012 at 2:32 pm

I follow you on FB

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90 Giann February 2, 2012 at 3:33 pm

Those look really cool! ;)

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91 Giann February 2, 2012 at 3:34 pm

I’m your friend on FB…

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92 Giann February 2, 2012 at 3:34 pm

I follow you on twitter….

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93 Amy S. February 2, 2012 at 4:28 pm

I’ve had my eye on the large utility tote for a while. I just can’t commit to a color choice…

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94 Amy S. February 2, 2012 at 4:29 pm

I follow Emily on twitter (@aat77)

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95 Amy S. February 2, 2012 at 4:31 pm

I follow you on twitter

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96 Jill February 2, 2012 at 5:34 pm

I LOVE Thirty One! Awesome Giveaway!

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97 Jan February 2, 2012 at 5:34 pm

I love thirty one bags.

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98 Shelly February 2, 2012 at 6:12 pm

I love these products. So pretty!

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99 Justina February 2, 2012 at 7:53 pm

I want the cupcake thermal tote!

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100 Marty February 2, 2012 at 8:24 pm

Such fun prints, love them!

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101 Jaci Spain February 2, 2012 at 8:26 pm

I LOVE Thirty-One and just ordered my first 2 bags from them!

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102 Jaci Spain February 2, 2012 at 8:27 pm

My favorite item is their Fifth Avenue Purse in Denim!

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103 Amy February 2, 2012 at 8:37 pm

Great giveaway!!!

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104 Amy February 2, 2012 at 8:37 pm

I follow you on FB!

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105 Amber C February 2, 2012 at 9:04 pm

I love 31!!! Those are some adorable prints. I must check out the new catalog!

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106 Emily B February 3, 2012 at 11:21 pm

You can order directly from my website…no party necessary.
BUT, parties are so fun! Book yours today!

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107 Barb Velasco February 2, 2012 at 9:05 pm

I think the denim metro retro is cute, practical and woderful.

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108 Barb Velasco February 2, 2012 at 9:06 pm

I think the 5th Avenue bag is great!

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109 LaPriel February 2, 2012 at 9:47 pm

This is a good way to get comments. :) I looked at the catalog. I like the little totes for holding things. But, to be truly sold, I need to see this product. :) Besides Feb. 13 is my birthday.

By the way, I am hosting a vault party. You made me do it. :)

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110 Rachel February 3, 2012 at 2:55 pm

That’s awesome!! I hope it goes great – be sure to let me know!!

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111 McKt February 2, 2012 at 10:25 pm

Those are adorable! Always, always, always need a new bag to carry kiddo food. Because, we all know you can’t leave the house with less than a 3 day supply of food for a 2 hour trip.

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112 Jamie February 2, 2012 at 10:30 pm

I share your affinity towards non matching brightly colored purses and bags! And I love your blog, it makes me happy!

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113 Rachel February 3, 2012 at 2:55 pm

Aw, thanks!! :D

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114 Michele February 2, 2012 at 10:39 pm

I follow you on Facebook.

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115 Michele February 2, 2012 at 10:47 pm

WOW! They have expanded since the last catalog I saw.

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116 Michele February 2, 2012 at 10:50 pm

It is too hard to choose between the utility tote and the Making Memories thermal.

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117 Staci February 3, 2012 at 3:24 pm

I follow you on Facebook.

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118 Staci February 3, 2012 at 3:25 pm

Looking at the catalog…(and hoping to move out of the diaper bag stage soon), I like the Demi Purse.

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119 emily walton February 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm

I love thirty-one!

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120 emily walton February 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm

I followed you on Twitter

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121 emily walton February 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm

I followed Emily on Twitter

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122 emily walton February 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

My favorite thirty-one item is the large utility tote, great for storing toys or other things around the house as well as to put in the trunk of your car!

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123 faith February 3, 2012 at 9:08 pm

Oh…great giveaway…pick me! LOL. =)

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124 rachelc February 3, 2012 at 9:08 pm

wow, I’d never heard of this company! I’m not usually a big fan of entering giveaways, but this might pull me out of my shell….

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125 Emily B February 3, 2012 at 11:23 pm

One product and you’ll be hooked!

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126 rachelc February 3, 2012 at 9:12 pm

After looking at the catalog, I think I’m hard pressed to decide which I like best – the totally awesome tote, the around town blanket, or the skirt purse. I really like their prints too!

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127 rachelc February 3, 2012 at 9:13 pm

I follow you on facebook.

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128 Elizabeth P February 3, 2012 at 11:26 pm

Loove this giveaway! :)

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129 Elizabeth P February 3, 2012 at 11:28 pm

I would get one of the large totes for carrying everything to work

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130 Elizabeth P February 3, 2012 at 11:29 pm

I follow you on facebook

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131 Elizabeth P February 3, 2012 at 11:30 pm

just posted the link to fb too! :D

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132 Maureen February 4, 2012 at 11:23 am

I am totally obsessed with thirty one’s bags! Thanks for having the giveaway!

Maureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com

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133 Maureen February 4, 2012 at 11:26 am

My favorite product is the large utility tote in circle spirals!

Maureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com

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134 Maureen February 4, 2012 at 11:27 am

I follow Emily on Twitter

Maureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com
Twitter Name: MoReenie24

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135 Maureen February 4, 2012 at 11:30 am

I follow ObjectivtyRach on Twitter!

Maureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com
Twitter Name: MoReenie24

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136 Maureen February 4, 2012 at 11:35 am

I tweeted about this giveaway:

https://twitter.com/#!/MoReenie24/status/165851912292417536

Maureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.om
Twitter Name: MoReenie24

Are we able to tweet this giveaway daily or just one time?

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137 Rachel February 4, 2012 at 3:48 pm

Just once. Thanks!

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138 Noah P February 4, 2012 at 8:16 pm

My wife was talking about this giveaway & was really excited so I figured I’d enter & try to win for her.

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139 Noah P February 4, 2012 at 8:17 pm

I think she would like the wallet or a bag.

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140 Angie February 4, 2012 at 10:45 pm

Going for the win!!:)

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141 Melissa February 5, 2012 at 5:13 pm

I had never heard of thirty one til I read your blog. I love all the colors too!

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142 Melissa February 5, 2012 at 5:14 pm

My favorite product is the organizing utility tote. Big enough to hold everything you may need.

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143 Melissa February 5, 2012 at 5:21 pm

I follow you on Facebook.

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144 Renee @ Living, Laughing, & Loving February 5, 2012 at 5:30 pm

Would love one of these!!!!

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145 Renee @ Living, Laughing, & Loving February 5, 2012 at 5:30 pm

I love the aprons!!!

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146 Renee @ Living, Laughing, & Loving February 5, 2012 at 5:32 pm

I follow you on twitter/facebook!

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147 Kim February 7, 2012 at 11:44 am

Is “Coke” used for all pop or just for Coke?? :-)
I’m always interested in a new bag & I love the company name and philosophy!

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148 Rachel February 7, 2012 at 4:46 pm

EVERYTHING is Coke here. If you say, “Can you bring me a Coke?”, you will invariably get the answer, “Sure! What kind? I have Coke, Sprite, or Dr Pepper!”

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149 Kim February 7, 2012 at 11:45 am

I follow you on facebook!

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150 Valerie February 7, 2012 at 4:39 pm

Oooh, love the argyle!

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151 Valerie February 7, 2012 at 4:42 pm

I checked out the catalog – I like the Cindy tote in grey quilted poppy. So pretty!

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152 JESSICA February 8, 2012 at 3:38 pm

making memories thermal

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153 JoyceAnna February 9, 2012 at 10:31 am

I love the Cindy Tote. I have one in black.

I also like the zip up pouches…there are so many uses for them!

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154 JoyceAnna February 9, 2012 at 6:35 pm

I”m following you on Twitter

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155 JoyceAnna February 9, 2012 at 6:36 pm

I’m following Emily on Twitter, too

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156 Angela February 11, 2012 at 6:26 pm

I love the organizing tote!

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157 Rebecca February 14, 2012 at 11:39 am

Thanks for the giveaway!

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158 Rebecca February 14, 2012 at 11:40 am

I like the Retro Metro Weekender.

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159 Rebecca February 14, 2012 at 11:41 am

I follow Emily on twitter (@RebeccaFH).

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160 Rebecca February 14, 2012 at 11:41 am

I follow you on twitter (@RebeccaFH).

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