Free Kids Easter Craft eBook

Free and Fun Easter Crafts eBook

Get your FREE copy of the Kids Crafts for Easter ebook. 

The book contains pictures and step-by-step instructions for 12 festive Easter crafts including: Bunny & Carrot Easter Eggs, Easter Basket Tulle Tutu, Yarn Wrapped Easter Eggs, and a Pipe Cleaner Easter Bunny. 

Happy Easter and Happy Saving!

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Free Kid's Planet Protector’s Activity Books

Free Planet Protector’s Activity Books for Kids

Become a Planet Protector and request your FREE Planet Protector’s Kids Club Materials. These include activity books, club badge, and club certificate (available for grades K-3 and 4-5). 

Fantastic idea for your Girl Scouts! You could work these materials into many badge programs for Daisies, Brownies and even Junior age levels. Plus there are more activities for the older kids as well, so the Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors are not being left out!

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Free Wildflower Seeds

Free Wildflower Seeds

Did you know that a third of the world’s crops depend on bees—including berries. Now the bees are disappearing. Help save the bees by creating a bee habitat right in your yard with seeds from Wyman’s of Maine and you could win one year’s worth of Wyman’s products!

Wyman’s is giving away FREE wildflower seeds for you to plant and help save the bees. This offer will be available while supplies last.

You can learn more about how we can all help the bees at Pollinator.org. 

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Free National Park Admission on 8/25

8/25: Free National Park Admission

In celebration of the National Park Service's 96th birthday, all of our beautiful National Parks are offering Fee-Free Admission on August 25th!!

Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession & fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

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How to Improve Energy Efficiency While Cooking: Guest Post

It is no secret that I love to save money. Every penny saved on things we need is another penny we can spend on the things we want and want to do. My energy bill is highest during the heat of the summer, so being more efficient and saving energy while doing something we have to do (everyone has to cook and eat, right?) equals saving money! Plus saving electricity and energy will help lessen our footprint, helping the environment, helping us all. Each person making one small change would equal big change, helping our planet and helping us all. 

Bringing me to introduce our Guest today, Kathleen. Kath is interested in living healthier and greener. She is one of the founders of CleanersLondon Camden Town,  and is sharing how we can Improve Energy Efficiency While Cooking. Thank you to all of you joining us today, and a big thank you to Kathleen for sharing this great information today!

How to Improve Energy Efficiency

While Cooking: Guest Post

Do you have any idea of how much energy you use to prepare the dinner? The modern kitchen has a wide range of cooking appliances, all marvelous and easy to work with. But most of them were designed to use lots of energy. If you cook every other day, you may find it convenient to improve your energy efficiency, both for nature's sake and for yours. Here is what to do to minimize heat loss and energy waste while cooking. Hope it helps.

Go with the Right Cooking Method

Use your appliances wisely. If you want to cook some fish, don't go using the entire oven. You will waste more energy than if you use the stovetop. If you toast bread using the grill instead of a toaster, you are in for more energy waste. Don't worry, there is no need to compromise the quality of your food; there are hundreds of options to prepare delicious and nutritious food. You just need to be more cautious of the methods you use.

Use Small Pans

Buy efficient cookware. If your pots, dishes and pans are of high quality, they will require less energy to heat. They are also more durable. The general rule is, use small pans or ones as big as the electric burner/hot plate itself because they will be heated faster. Hence, less energy will be spent to do the trick. 

Use ceramic or glass cookware. The latter usually preserves heat and is more efficient than other materials, allowing you to use less energy while cooking. You want to avoid metal pots and pans. Other appropriate equipment is copper-bottomed pots. 

Opt for energy-efficient appliances

Invest in energy-efficient cooking appliances. This is going to reduce the consumption of energy required while cooking. Such appliances are just as effective as their older counterparts. The only difference you will notice is lower energy bills. You can save about $55 per year by using energy-efficient kitchen appliances, such as ovens, electric burners, microwaves, range hoods. What is more, a modern electric oven can save as much as $200 on energy on a yearly basis. And as you watch your energy bills shrink, remember that your carbon footprint will be reduced too. Better for you, better for nature. After all, aren't we all striving to make our lives better? Note that when it comes to energy-efficient appliances the quality of performance remains the same and food preparation is piece of cake.

Maintain Your Appliances

Keep your kitchen appliances clean and provide yearly check-ups to make sure they function at maximum efficiency. Baked-on food and other debris inside your oven can reduce its efficiency. Food waste and dirt tend to absorb heat. So instead of heating the pan as burners should be, they heat up the waste, causing you to spend more time in the kitchen. If you have one of these self-cleaning ovens, resist the temptation to turn on that function – this will use more energy. Instead clean the appliance right after cooking. You'll see how easy it is to remove dirt while it is still hot. A little baking soda or white vinegar will get your appliance gleaming.

Other small tricks and tips

• While cooking in the oven or microwave, don't open the door unless necessary. If you want to check the progress of your meal, simply use a flashlight.  Tip: it will be easier to look through the windows if you keep your oven/microwave clean all the time. 

• Pre-heat the oven only when required.

• In order to prevent heat loss, make sure your oven door seals are in good condition. To check whether they are able to close the gap between the oven and its door, insert a piece of paper between the door and the seal. A surefire signal that the seal is no longer as effective as before is when the piece slips out. This means that you could be wasting energy. The best way to deal with this situation is to replace the seals. You will prevent heat loss and wasted money.

• Always turn off your kitchen appliances when not in use. This draws more power than you think it does. 

• When possible, use lids to prevent heat loss and to minimize cooking times. 

Be conscious and do whatever you can to reduce energy waste in the home.

The article is kindly presented by CleanersLondon Camden Town 

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My Natural Health Kit

My Natural Health Kit 

Stay healthy this winter with these healthy alternatives to over the counter and prescription medicines for colds or the flu. Small enough to fit in your purse, making them portable for daily use on the go!  

Vitamin C to Fight Off Colds

Emergen-C - EMER'GEN-C TANGERINE Net Wt. 0.3 oz./Packet, 30 Packet Box - $14.48, 5.59 shipping - Available at Fullfillment By Amazon

Echinacea to Fight Off Colds

Nature's Answer - Echinacea Alcohol Free -- 2 fl oz - $15.35, 4.99 shipping - Available at evitamins.com

Arnica for Aches and Pains

Boiron - Arnicare Arnica Cream -- 2.5 oz - $7.75, See Site shipping - Available at LuckyVitamin.com

Ginger for Stomach Upsets

Ginger People - Ginger People Ginger Chews Original-3 oz Bag - $3.99, Free shipping - Available at Puritans Pride

Tea Tree Oil as a Disinfectant

Rock - Tea Tree Oil Australian 100% Pure 2 oz Liquid - $5.99, 3.95 shipping - Available at Piping Rock

Licorice for a Sore or Scratchy Throat

Traditional Medicinals - Bulk Saver Pack 6x16 BAG : Traditional Medicinals Organic Licorice Root Herbal Tea - 16 Tea Bags - $29.22, 11.39 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

Lavender Oil to Help You Relax

Rock - Lavender Essential Oil 1/2 oz 100% Pure Oil Therapeutic Grade - $2.79, 3.95 shipping - Available at Piping Rock

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$25 Glass Dharma Gift Card Giveaway

$25 Glass Dharma Gift Card Giveaway

Sponsored By:

Glass Dharma

Hosted By:

Deliciously Savvy

Co-Hosted By:

Barbara's Beat

Gotta Chop

&

Mom's Got Mail

A BIG Thank You to ALL Other Blogs Participating!

Glass Dharma Glass Straws are sustainable, reusable, durable, easy to clean, suitable for hot and cold drinks and dishwasher safe!

Glass Dharma is creating a lot of excitement from those who are concerned about their health and our environment. Using glass provides one solution to plastics leaching into our foods and ultimately ending up in our landfills and oceans. Glass Dharma customers also appreciate that the straws are hand made in the USA! They also offer 100% satisfaction guarantee as well as a Lifetime Guarantee Against Breakage, which makes their straws risk free for me and you!

Why Glass Straws?

PLASTIC EVERYWHERE: Take a look around and you’ll find that most folks are gravitating toward awareness that plastic pollution is poisoning our environment.

FOCUS: The GlassDharma philosophy is not to try to be all things to all people. Our focus is to do what we can do and what we do best. Single use plastics are not only one of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution, it is also one of the (relatively) easier issues to remedy – at least when it comes to stopping the pollution.

THE MAIN CULPRITS: Plastic bags, plastic water (or drink) bottles and plastic straws make up the bulk of single use plastics in our world and is a huge percentage of what is ending up in our oceans and landfills.

PLASTIC STRAWS are always in the top 10 of number of items collected during beach cleanups. 

Check Out Glass Dharma Here for yourself!

My Original Reviews for Glass Dharma Straws are HERE & HERE

NOW..... 1 Lucky Winner will receive an Electronic Gift Card for $25 from Glass Dharma! Enter Today & Good Luck :)

Giveaway Dates : Starts 10/18 @ 12 AM EST and Ends 11/06 @ 12 AM EST

Open to US and must be 18+ years of age to enter

This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated or associated with Facebook,Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This giveaway is valid only in the Continental United States. Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway will end at 12:00 AM (EST) 11/06/2014.

Blogger Opp ~ $25 Glass Dharma Gift Card Giveaway

Blogger Opp ~ $25 Glass Dharma Gift Card Giveaway

Glass Dharma Glass Straws are sustainable, reusable, durable, easy to clean, suitable for hot and cold drinks and dishwasher safe!

Glass Dharma is creating a lot of excitement from those who are concerned about their health and our environment. Using glass provides one solution to plastics leaching into our foods and ultimately ending up in our landfills and oceans. Glass Dharma customers also appreciate that the straws are hand made in the USA! They also offer 100% satisfaction guarantee as well as a Lifetime Guarantee Against Breakage, which makes their straws risk free for me and you!

 

So earlier this Deliciously Savvy was asked to review several fabulous glass straws from Glass Dharma and to provide a review giving honest, unbiased feedback. Well, I LOVE them! I use them all of the time and actually carry a clean one in my purse for whenever I am out and on the run. You never know when and where you can make that small difference and..... instead of using the traditional plastic straws you receive when eating out, I pull out my fabulous glass straw from Glass Dharma and it makes me feel pretty good :) BUT this got me to thinking that I really would love to have a nice carry case to pull out with that straw when I am carrying it in my purse. I looked into it at Glass Dharma's website and sure enough they have fabulous "eco-friendly" carry cases too! So......Glass Dharma was AWESOME enough to provide me with a new straw and one of the Hemp Carry cases for it so that I can share my thoughts. My thoughts are.... I should have ordered this a LONG time ago and will purchase one for each straw that I own! Awesome product and a great way to make a difference.... no matter how big or small.... it all adds up! Here is what I received for this review:

9 " Glass Straw

Cleaning Brush

Moss Green Carry Case

Check Out Glass Dharma Here for yourself!

My Original Review for Glass Dharma Straws is HERE

So..... I am hosting a giveaway for Glass Dharma and 1 lucky winner will receive a $25 Gift Card to use at their website!

Sponsored By: Glass Dharma

Hosted By: Deliciously Savvy

Sign Ups Close: 10/16/2014

Giveaway Dates : Starts 10/13 @ 12 AM EST and Ends 11/05 @ 12 AM EST

As always, 2 FREE links for posting the Giveaways Announcement Post (Choose from Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram) OR Pay $3 For 2 links minus the announcement post payable to mcushing7@hotmail.com via PayPal

ANNOUNCEMENT POST HERE

Co-Hosts $3 for 4 links of your choice + 2 FREE links gives co-hosts a total of 6 links. Co-Hosts will have a Co-Host page linked back to their site as well as Extra Follow or Secret Word Pages (Can be 1 to 3 depending on # of signups)

Other Sign Options Available too on Sign Up Form

SIGN UP HERE

Open to US and must be 18+ years of age to enter

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Yummy Fun Giveaway $600+ in Prizes

Savory Savings Golden Birthday Giveaway Extravaganza!

A very Happy Birthday to Krista at Savory Savings! This is the 2nd prize pack in a series of giveaways this month to celebrate her Golden Birthday!

So make sure you enter to win, and stay tuned for Prize Pack #3. 

It is Coming Soon!

Prize Pack #2: Yummy Fun

Birthday Girl Sharing Her Favorite Things:  Savory Savings

Golden Birthday Wingwoman: Swanky POV

Krista over at Savory Savings is celebrating her Golden Birthday this year and wanted to celebrate with all of you!  And how else do you celebrate if not with presents?  All month long, there will be amazing giveaways, and next up we have this wonderful Yummy Fun prize pack - including a $200 gift card from Star Sponsor Giveaway Center!  If you are looking to have a delicious and fun family night - this is the prize pack for you!

Prizes in this incredible Yummy Fun pack include gifts from the following official birthday sponsors:

Giveaway Center ($200 Gift Card!!)

Yum Earth (organic snacks and treats!)

Tyrrell's (assortment of English Chips!)

Winning Moves (board games and puzzles)

SunRidge Farms (assortment of delicious non-GMO treats!

This party is in full swing - don't forget to check out the GRAND PRIZE (value over $600!).  And you can check back throughout the month for more amazing giveaways to be added!  The Linky at the end of this post will reflect all of the amazing birthday prize packs available!
Do you want to win the Yummy Fun prize pack?  If you would like a chance to win, enter with the Giveaway Tool below.  If you have won a giveaway from any of these sponsors anytime from another blog from any of these sponsors in the last 12 months, you are not eligible to win that prize and the  Prize will be altered for you.  The giveaway will run from through October 31, 2014 at 11 PM CST and is open to US residents, ages 18 and older.  Entries will be verified.  Winners will be notified via email (consider adding gloriouslygreengal@gmail.com to your safe list) – winner will have 48 hours to respond and claim prize or another winner will be selected.
Good Luck!

Buttons Cloth Diaper Giveaway

Welcome to the Buttons Cloth Diaper Giveaway!

Hosted by All About Parents

I have a confession. I did not use cloth diapers with my little ones. At the time, I was working long hours, and didn't stay home with them. Pampers, Huggies, Luvs; they were more convenient at the time. My youngest had allergies to a certain brand, and broke out the few times we tried it. Knowing what I know, and hindsight being 20/20, I would have rather used cloth diapers. It is better for baby, and better for the environment. Did you know that it is estimated that it can take between 450 - 550 years for a disposable diaper to decompose? 

Buttons has soft, leak-proof, and durable diaper covers. The double-gussets around the legs keeps the mess in, so your little one can run, jump, climb, and sleep while your mind is at ease. Elastic at the back and tummy makes a custom fit. The durable snaps allow the covers to adjust to fit any baby (approximately 9-35 lbs.). And, they come in nine adorable colors!

The doublers night time inserts have 6 wonderful layers of micro fiber, for extra absorbency, and work as a doubler with Buttons daytime inserts snapped on top. Buttons cloth inserts snap right into their one-size diapers covers. Plus, they come in 2 sizes for your growing baby (small fits babies 9-20 lbs., large fits babies 20-35 lbs.)

  

This giveaway will start 9/13 and end 9/26 at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will win a cloth diaper cover of their choice and a two pack of inserts of their choice. I hope everyone has fun and good luck!

Disclosure: Deb from All About Parents recived a free product in exchange for her honest review. The participating bloggers nor Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or any other social media outlet is responsible for awarding the prize. The winner will receive the prize directly from the sponsor. Thank you for participating and have fun! If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me. 

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Free E-Book Natural & Healthy Superfood Breakfast Recipes

Get your free e-book with 10 superfood recipes. All natural & health to start your day right! 

When you have a normal breakfast, you have

a normal day; when you start your day with a

delicious superfood breakfast prepared with

love, you create space for magic. After all, you

are what you eat.

It’s a well known fact that mornings are the

most important part of the day because the

way we start it determines how the rest of it

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you can do for a healthy mindset, energized

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with a superfood breakfast.

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Daddy's Bath Products Giveaway

Welcome to the Daddy's Bath Products Giveaway

At 8 and 12 years old, my girls are not really babies anymore. I tell them all the time that they will always be my babies. That usually will get me a hug, but as they get older, I am starting to get eye rolls when I get too mushy.

I miss them being little girls, but at the same time I am so proud of the smart, sweet and caring young women they are growing into. It seems like yesterday I was using lavender baby wash and lotion on them. That sweet and soothing baby smell still takes me back. Enter below to get your chance to win a set of Daddy's brand Baby Lotion, Shampoo & Body Wash and Bubble Bath. The best part is it is all-natural and chemical free. Perfect for baby! Good Luck!

Hosted by: SaraLee's Deals Steals & Giveaways

Sponsored by: Daddy & Company

Daddy's All Natural Baby bath products are of the finest natural ingredients, specifically formulated for sensitive skin to moisturize, protect, and nourish; leaving baby's skin smooth and cuddly soft. Daddy's Health &a Skin Care products are chemical free and made in the USA.

Now for the giveaway: One lucky person will win a bottle of each of Daddy's Health & Skin Care products (bubble bath, body wash & lotion). This is open to US and ends 09/16/14 @ 11:59 pm est. To enter, Simply do the tasks on the Giveaway Tools widget below and you're set to have a chance to win! Remember you can't win if you don't enter.
 

Good Luck, Thanks for entering!

Entry-Form

Disclaimer: Please note that SaraLee's Deals Steals and Giveaways are not responsible for prize fulfillment.

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Enter to #WIN the Green Your Family Giveaway #GYF0914

HELLO AND WELCOME TO GREEN YOUR FAMILY GIVEAWAY! #GYF0914

Hello Lovely People! I hope your Labor Day is relaxing and full of fantastic family and friend time! 

I am excited to share with you the Green Your Family Giveaway, hosted by our friend Laura from Michigan Saving and More.! 

There are some really great Prizes from some fantastic Sponsors! 

Enter for your chance to WIN and Good Luck!

Over $550 in prizes!!

Hosted by

Michigan Saving and More

Our Awesome Co-Hosts are:

Holiday Contest and Sweeps

Deliciously Savvy

Tales From A Southern Mom

Finding Sanity In Our Crazy Life

Chronically Content

Joan's 5 Star Reviews

StellarManicMommy2

Coupon Crazy Mommy

jenny at Dapperhouse

A Special Thanks to all the blogs

helping to promote this giveaway!

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Our Great Sponsors:

Glass Dharma

Block Island Organics

Faucet Face

Mia Mariu

Colortime Crafts and Markers

bluapple

Squeasy Gear

eartheasy

Miriam's earthencookware

Naturally Green Products

Newmans Own Organics

WooBamboo

buygreen.com

Old Wives Tale

Natural Way Organics

retapbottles.com

Wild Veggie

Fit & Fresh

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There will be 3 winners.

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Grand Prize Package

Retail Value = $221

Package of two bluapples

Squeasy Snacker

Newman's Own Organics Hi-Protein Pretzels Newman's Own Organics Berry Blend Newman's Own Organics Chocolate Chip Cookies Newman's Own Organics Olive Oil

Block Island Organics spf15 & sunburn relief

Little Sun Solar Lamp

Skin Nourishing Oil

$50 Gift Certificate for BuyGreen.com

$25 Gift Certificate for Miriam's Earthen Cookware

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1st Prize Package

Retail Value = $177

Package of two bluapples

Squeasy Snacker

$25 gift certificate Glass Dharma

Newman's Own Organics Hi-Protein Pretzels Newman's Own Organics Berry Blend Newman's Own Organics Chocolate Chip Cookies Newman's Own Organics Olive Oil

$25 gift certificate Natural Way Organics

32oz No More Bugs! concentrate

Spray Bottle for Dilution - No More Bugs!

3.4oz Bottle for Mixing and Travel - No More Bugs!

Retap Bottle

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2nd Prize Package

Retail Value = $163

Package of two bluapples

Squeasy Snacker

Newman's Own Organics Hi-Protein Pretzels Newman's Own Organics Berry Blend Newman's Own Organics Chocolate Chip Cookies Newman's Own Organics Olive Oil

woobamboo toothbrush

Colortime recycled tote and markers

Old Wives Tale hair treatment

Faucet Face - choice of 1 bottle

Wild Veggie Apron, 2 product coupons

Fit-Fresh Lunch on the Go Container Set

Fit-Fresh Salad Shaker

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I want you to be introduced to our great sponsors.

Glass Dharma makes these beautiful glass straws!

There are more different straws, stop over to read my review HERE.

Block Island Organics has this wonderful sunscreen and sunburn relief.

Check out my review about how much I liked their products HERE.

I learned so much from Faucet Face and absolutely love these bottles.

Stop over HERE and see if you learn anything.

Mia Mariu has this wonderful skin nourishing oil.

They have lots more my review is HERE.

Next is Colortime Crafts and Markers.

This is a recycled tote just one of their many items, see my review HERE.

They have some coupons good until the end of this contest (9/30/14)

15for30C will save you 15%

FRSH11W will get you free shipping

Bluapple has this wonderful product that will save you money. See what I thought about this great new product HERE.

WooBamboo is serious about being green! See what you think about my review HERE.

Eartheasy has so many great products.

Check out my review HERE.

Use GYF10 for 10%OFF any Little Sun purchase from Eartheasy.com now until December 31st, 2014.

Squeasy Gear makes this great product.

Look over HERE for my review.

They have given us the below coupon for online orders.

Enter SQUEASY20 at checkout for 20% off.

Retap makes these beautiful glass bottles.

Check out what I learn HERE.

BuyGreen.com

See what I say about this company HERE.

Natural Way Organics

Please see my review HERE.

Naturally Green Products

They created a coupon just for people who enter this giveaway.

Use code Green me! to save $5.00!

Coupon expires at the end of this giveaway.

Wild Veggie

Newman's Own Organics

You can see my review HERE.

Miriams Earthen Cookware

Review coming soon

Old Wives Tale

Review will be coming soon!

Fit-Fresh

See review HERE.

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On to this awesome giveaway.

The giveaway will run from September 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST and is open to US residents, ages 18 and older. Entries will be verified. Winners will be notified via email (consider adding las930 at charter dot net to your safe list) – winners will have 48 hours to respond and claim prize or another winner will be selected.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

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Laura from Michigan Saving and More received products from these sponsors to facilitate her reviews, no other compensation was received. All participating blogs are not responsible for prize fulfillment. This giveaway is in no way associated with social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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