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Monday, June 23, 2014

The Amateur Naturalist - Review and Giveaway!



The Amateur Naturalist  has terrarium kits that are completely cool!! All materials you need are included!  It is so easy and fun, and now we have a great science project that can be displayed in the school room! 

We received the blue weevil bug.  And, I must say, this completely exceeded my expectations, down to how it was packaged!  Take a look!! ---->


So excited to unwrap it!!

All directions were very clear and the pictures were bright! Included was also a fact sheet about our bug!

 Look at our blue weevil!

The finished project that the kids completed!!


What kid wouldn't love one of these?? These are amazing for a homeschool science class, a gift for a teacher, or a birthday party!! I could totally see the kids having a blast putting these together at a party & being able to take the finished project home! 

There are several different options available (of which we will be adding to our collection!!)



Take a look at this gorgeous butterfly! How cool would these be to be given out as favors at an outdoor wedding??



Or how about this Horned Beetle!!!  Amazing!


Now, The Amateur Naturalist is generously giving away a bug kit to one lucky winner!!



So be sure to get your entries in for this great project!!
Congrats to #7 Paula!
So, to enter, just follow the instructions below!
1(mandatory entry)  Visit The Amateur Naturalist  and let me know what you love! 
2 (mandatory entry) "Heart" The Amateur Naturalist   on Etsy!

 (all other entries are optional, but give you more chances to win!)

 3 Follow me on Twitter (link above on the right hand side)
4  Follow Mountain Laurel by GFC
5 Check out The Amateur Naturalist ladies on Brilliant Business Moms and take a look around!
6  "Share" this giveaway on Facebook (use the button below!)
 This giveaway begins June 23rd and will end on July 14th(12:00pm EST)! Open to US only. Giveaway prize will be mailed by The Amateur Naturalist. Mountain Laurel not responsible for prize receipt. Winner will be chosen using a random number generator. Please make sure a valid email address is attached to your entries so I know who to message in case you are the winner!
  The Amateur Naturalist generously provided the giveaway prize. Review was my opinion only; I was provided with a bug kit to review.


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111 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 23, 2014 at 11:20 PM

    I like the Butterfly Terrarium, Real Butterfly in Apothecary Jar Terrarium Kit, Dried Lavender.

    traytray2313(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  2. UnknownJune 23, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    I follow/heart The Amateur Naturalist on Etsy.

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  3. arressJune 24, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Butterfly Terrarium Kit, Real Butterfly in Glass Jar, Red and Yellow, Moss Terrarium, Nature caught my eye!

    arress83athotmaildotcom

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  4. arressJune 24, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    I hearted the store on Etsy.

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  5. arressJune 24, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Following on twitter.
    arress83athotmaildotcom

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  6. arressJune 24, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Following on GFC as arress

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  7. Paula StewartJune 24, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    The Butterfly Terrarium, Real Butterfly in Apothecary Jar Terrarium Kit, Dried Lavender is my favorite.

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    1. lisaJuly 14, 2014 at 1:29 PM

      Congrats Paula! You are the winner! I have sent an email over to you!

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  8. Paula StewartJune 24, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    "Heart" The Amateur Naturalist on Etsy done

    paula_stewart@ymail.com

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  9. Paula StewartJune 24, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    I Follow me on Twitter

    paula_stewart@ymail.com

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  10. Paula StewartJune 24, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    I Follow Mountain Laurel by GFC

    paula_stewart@ymail.com

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  11. Kwolek21June 24, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    I love the Butterfly Terrarium Kit that is yellow with purple flowers and I hearted the store on Etsy
    wildflowermother at gmail.com

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  12. Kwolek21June 24, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    I follow on twitter as @kwolek21

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  13. Kwolek21June 24, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    I follow GFC as Linda Kwolek

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  14. Kwolek21June 24, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    I went to Brilliant Business Moms and looked around. I would like to investigate further into the application they mention, which is "trello".

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  15. Kwolek21June 24, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    I shared on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/linda.kwolek/posts/10203469736077819

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  16. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    I think the Will you marry me? Butterfly Terrarium Kit is adorable.

    dsickles87@hotmail.com

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  17. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    I hearted the store on Etsy.

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  18. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    I'm now following you on Twitter (@dsickles87)

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  19. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    I follow you on GFC

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  20. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    I'm in love with the butterfly terrarium, moss terrarium, and the real butterfly in apothecary jar terrarium kit!

    sarahct1993(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  21. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Love the butterfly domes!

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  22. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Hearted u!

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  23. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    Checked out brilliant business moms

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  24. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Twittered!!!

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  25. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Gfc follower

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  26. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Shared

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  27. Momma Needs CoffeeJune 28, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    I like the the real butterfly in apothecary jar terrarium kit.

    dawnhecke@att.net

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  28. Momma Needs CoffeeJune 28, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    I "Heart" The Amateur Naturalist on Etsy!

    dawnhecke@att.net

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  29. Momma Needs CoffeeJune 28, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    I follow on twitter as @babygirl92699

    dawnhecke@att.net

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  30. Momma Needs CoffeeJune 28, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    I follow on GFC as Momma Needs Coffee

    dawnhecke@att.net

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  31. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 10:54 PM

    I follow on twitter - @tattooprincess3

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  32. UnknownJune 28, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    I follow on GFC - Tracy Jones

    traytray2313(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  33. KarenJune 29, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    hearted the store on etsy

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  34. KarenJune 29, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    Butterfly Terrarium Kit, Real Butterfly in Glass Apothecary Jar Terrarium Kit, Decor, Winter, Holidays, Red, DIY, Gift, Nature is my fav thing

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  35. AnonymousJune 30, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    I hearted your etsy shop! abrittani88

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  36. AnonymousJune 30, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    I love the butterfly terranium kits!!

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  37. katie kleinJuly 3, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    I love the dried out horned beetle!

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  38. katie kleinJuly 3, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    I hearted them on Etsy!

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  39. katie kleinJuly 3, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Follow Mountain Laurel by GFC! Katie Klein

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  40. UnknownJuly 3, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    I favorited The Amateur Naturalist on etsy (I'm luckigrrl). I LOVE that butterfly display dome kit!!

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  41. UnknownJuly 3, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    I'm following you via GFC at Heather R!

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  42. UnknownJuly 3, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    I visited the Brilliant Business Moms - what a great site!

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  43. UnknownJuly 8, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    I love this one https://www.etsy.com/listing/115757417/butterfly-terrarium-kit-real-butterfly?ref=shop_home_active_14

    Hearted on etsy too

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  44. UnknownJuly 10, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    I really enjoy the Butterfly Dome Display Kit, Light Blue Morpho Butterflies with Orange and Blue Flowers, Green Moss :)

    I hearted on etsy as dopija and followed on twitter as @fdxkrl

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  45. MariannaJuly 10, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    I like the Mossy Letter, Indoor Garden, Plants, Dried Flower, Gardener and Naturalist, DIYer, Crafts, Living Wall Art

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  46. CarynJuly 11, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    I love the terrarium kits for kids! Your etsy store is great.

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  47. CarynJuly 11, 2014 at 12:16 AM

    I also favorited your etsy shop and am following you on twitter!

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  48. nicki121986July 11, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I love the butterfly terrarium kit! So cool for kids!

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  49. nicki121986July 11, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    I favorited the etsy shop! So cooL!

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  50. KristieJuly 11, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    I like the Mossy Letter, Indoor Garden, Plants, Dried Flower, Gardener and Naturalist, DIYer, Crafts, Living Wall Art. So cool!! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  51. KristieJuly 11, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    I hearted the shop on Etsy. Kristie Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  52. KristieJuly 11, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Follow on Twitter. @kdonelson kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  53. KristieJuly 11, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    Follow with GFC. Kristie Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  54. KristieJuly 11, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    Shared on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/kristiemorrison.donelson/posts/10154332315015497

    kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  55. KristieJuly 11, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Checked out Brilliant Business Moms and follow with Bloglovin. Kristie Donelson. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  56. AprilJuly 11, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    My boys would love the Butterfly Terrarium Kit for Kids. We are doing a butterfly unit this year.

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  57. AprilJuly 11, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    I hearted the store on Etsy

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  58. AprilJuly 11, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    I follow you on twitter

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  59. AprilJuly 11, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    I follow you on twitter

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  60. DG MiddendorfJuly 12, 2014 at 1:19 AM

    Butterfly Terrarium, Real Butterfly in Apothecary Jar Terrarium Kit, Mother's Day, Dried Lavender is amazing but pretty much everything was!!

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  61. DG MiddendorfJuly 12, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    https://www.etsy.com/people/dgmiddendorf?ref=hdr I gave them a heart

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  62. DG MiddendorfJuly 12, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    following on twitter as @tedricotink

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  63. DG MiddendorfJuly 12, 2014 at 1:24 AM

    following at GFC Deanna Middendorf
    mom50now@gmail.com

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  64. DG MiddendorfJuly 12, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    Brilliant Business Moms was a neat site. I looked around thanks.
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  65. DG MiddendorfJuly 12, 2014 at 1:30 AM

    https://www.facebook.com/dg.middendorf/posts/448920481912075 shared on facebook as DG Middendorf mom50now@gmail.com

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  66. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    I like the butterfly terrarium. Very cool! awhitehead357@gmail.com

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  67. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    hearted on etsy (awhitehead357) awhitehead357@gmail.com

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  68. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    They have some awesome stuff. I love the Eco-Friendly Decor, Butterfly Terrarium Kit in Glass Jar.

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  69. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    I "Heart" TheAmateurNaturalist on Etsy as birdiebee52.

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  70. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    I follow on Twitter as birdiebee52.

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  71. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    I follow on GFC as Birdie Bee.

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  72. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    I check out The Amateur Naturalist ladies on Brilliant Business Moms and looked around.

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  73. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    I shared on Facebook.

    https://www.facebook.com/terry.stevens.165685/posts/261111030749760

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  74. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    I love the Wedding Favor, Yellow Butterfly in Glass Jar

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  75. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    I favorite on etsy
    golden storm

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  76. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    shared on facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/golden.storm.9/posts/684525508306269

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  77. AnonymousJuly 12, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    i checked out brilliant business moms thanks!

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  78. AnonymousJuly 12, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    i follow on twitter! @mommykarma88

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  79. AnonymousJuly 12, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    I am a gfc follower!

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  80. Kim ReidJuly 13, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    I love the Red Butterfly in Glass Apothecary Jar Terrarium Kit, so pretty!

    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  81. Kim ReidJuly 13, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    Heart on Etsy as StitchesOnTheHill (Kim Reid)

    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  82. Kim ReidJuly 13, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Following Mountain Laurel via GFC as Kim Reid

    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  83. Kim ReidJuly 13, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    Facebook share - https://www.facebook.com/kim.reid.330/posts/10203471191533823

    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  84. Kim ReidJuly 13, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    Checked out the Brilliant Business Moms!

    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  85. theveganwifeyJuly 13, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    I heart on Etsy. The Gift for Her, Butterfly Terrarium Kit in Glass Jar, Present for Girls, DIYer, Kits and Tutorials, Decor, Purple, Lavender and Hydrangea would be lovely to have! ssremington at gmail(dot)com

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  86. DawnJuly 13, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    I like the butterfly dome with the Yellow Phoebis Philea Butterflies with Purple and Blue Flowers, Green Moss.

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  87. DawnJuly 13, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Hearted on Etsy as dawnmonroe83

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  88. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    I like the butterfly globe terrarium. Kellijtaylor@charter.neg

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    1. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 4:16 PM

      Sorry..correct email is kellijtaylor@charter.net

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  89. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    I hearted the etsy shop. My email is kellijtaylor @charter.net. Typo in my email in the last post. Oops.

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  90. eclairreJuly 13, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    the Butterfly Dome Display Kit, Light Blue Morpho Butterflies with Orange and Blue Flowers, Green Moss

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  91. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    I love this butterfly terrarium it is beautiful and I love watching butterflies.. https://www.etsy.com/listing/115246387/butterfly-glass-dome-small-terrarium-kit?ref=shop_home_active_9&favorite_listing_id=115246387&show_panel=true

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  92. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    I favorited The Amateur Naturalist and I love the Terrarium Kits by TheAmateurNaturalist thank you for sharing this shop with me.

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  93. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    I follow Brilliant Business Moms on pinterest - www.pinterest.com/deconte10 - I like how they are sisters.

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  94. Crystal K.July 13, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    I love the "Butterfly Dome Display Kit, Yellow Phoebis Philea Butterflies with Purple and Blue Flowers, Green Moss."

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  95. Crystal K.July 13, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    I hearted them on etsy.

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  96. Crystal K.July 13, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    I'm following you on twitter.

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  97. InTheKnowWithJoJoJuly 13, 2014 at 9:58 PM

    i like the terrarium kits for children

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  98. InTheKnowWithJoJoJuly 13, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    Favorited on etsy

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  99. InTheKnowWithJoJoJuly 13, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    @09jojo09 follows on twitter

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  100. InTheKnowWithJoJoJuly 13, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Jobeth Butcher shared on facebook

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  101. Crystal K.July 13, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    I followed you with GFC.

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  102. Crystal K.July 13, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    I checked out Brilliant Business Moms.

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  103. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    I love the Butterfly Terrarium

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  104. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    I Favorited them on Etsy

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  105. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    Following on Twitter - @hollydlteacher

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  106. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    GFC follower - hollydlteacher Holly Lawson

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  107. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    Checked you out on BBM

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  108. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Shared on my FB page

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