Sunday, October 14, 2012

Children's Playhouse Giveaway! (CLOSED)


I have lined up a series of fun giveaways, and I am excited to be giving something back to the lovely people who take the time to read my blog.

 First up is this fun recycled cardboard children's playhouse from Boutique Cascades. When Cascades sent us the playhouse, I was a little worried that my children, who are seven and 10, might be too big for a playhouse. But, my daughter danced with excitement while we assembled it.

It is simple to assemble, although, I admit, once I heard my husband arrive home from work, I let him take over the process. I have little patience for such things.

 We set up the playhouse in the basement, where there is lots of room to move around.


My son was not quite so eager at first, but he was excited at the prospect of customizing the playhouse by decorating it with markers, pencil crayons and paint. He is a naturally talented artist, and he's quite particular about his art. So, the work on his side of the playhouse has just begun.

My nine-year-old niece came over to share in the creative fun.

All three of the kids are looking forward to decorating their "clubhouse" for Halloween and later, Christmas. They also have plans to decorate inside the playhouse, with a rug and some soft pillows.


This eco-conscious 100% recycled cardboard product is available online at Boutique Cascades for $34.99, with free shipping. Cascades will donate two dollars to Habitat for Humanity for each playhouse sold. This playhouse is no longer available. Find something similar here. 

 If you have a child in your life...your own, someone else's, a grandchild...enter to win a playhouse using the Rafflecopter below.

 This contest is open to residents of Canada and the U.S. (GIVEAWAY CLOSED)
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110 comments:

  1. Raina October 14, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    My favorite childhood toy, was a Strawberry Scented Strawberry Shortcake rag doll. I got her for my second christmas, and I still have her 32 years later.

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 14, 2012 at 12:38 AM

      Oh my gosh, Raina, that brings back memories! Sweet!

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    2. AnonymousOctober 16, 2012 at 4:14 PM

      I had a doll like that, too, that blew a strawberry -scented kiss when you squeezed her belly!

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  2. JessOctober 14, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Cabbage patch kids!

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 14, 2012 at 9:12 AM

      I had a preemie Cabbage Patch Kid, which my daughter plays with now! :)

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  3. Forever Memories PhotographyOctober 14, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Mine was also the cabbage patch kids
    Joye Barr

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  4. AnonymousOctober 14, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    My favorite was this car compactor toy called Clyde's Car Crusher.

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 14, 2012 at 9:21 AM

      I'm not familiar with that one, but it sounds cool!

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  5. Jonnie (JB)October 14, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    My favorite childhood toy was stuffed monkey with a banana that you could stick in his mouth like he was eating it.

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 14, 2012 at 10:50 AM

      I love it! Nice and simple. No tech needed. ;)

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  6. SylviaOctober 14, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    My favorite was a stuffed clown doll

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  7. UnknownOctober 14, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Okay, I'm showing my age, but I loved my Charlie's Angels dolls (always had to be Jill Monroe) and my Bionic Man & Woman dolls!
    Gigi (Gina P)

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 14, 2012 at 11:51 AM

      I think we are the same age. ;) Cool dolls. Hope you kept them!

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  8. UnknownOctober 14, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    My favorites were a stuffed Burmese Mountain Dog and my mom's laundry basket :) My daughter loves playing in boxes... this house would blow her mind!

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 14, 2012 at 3:03 PM

      So funny how they love boxes, huh? I guess that's why they created this playhouse. :)

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  9. Laura @ Mommy run fastOctober 14, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    My favorite toys were probably books. :) But I had some dolls I remember playing with, and loved making up pretend games with my sister, like running a store, or a bank, etc.

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 14, 2012 at 3:04 PM

      Hi Laura, I'm with you on the books. I could get so wrapped up in them...and pretending with barbies. Too many distractions for kids now!

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  10. Domestic DivaOctober 14, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I liked my art supplies

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 14, 2012 at 3:04 PM

      I always give art supplies for kids presents. Usually, they have so many toys! :)

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  11. Michelle BOctober 14, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    My favorite was my organ.

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  12. Andrea AmyOctober 14, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    a train set

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  13. UnknownOctober 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    My fave was Barbies!!! i may have been obsessed

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  14. Cassie EastmanOctober 14, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Barbie dolls and our barbie house... so fun!

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  15. bulaOctober 14, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Strawberry shortcake dolls

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  16. Robyn B.October 14, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    My Curious George went everywhere with me when I was a kid.

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  17. Lori POctober 14, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    My favourite childhood toy was Legos

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  18. EvaOctober 14, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    stuff clown

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  19. Bijou Sugar-SocksOctober 15, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    oh too bad i cant enter :( but that sure looks like FUN!

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  20. Mama SmithOctober 15, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Very cool, love that they donate to habitat!

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  21. SherryOctober 15, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Makes me wish I had something like that when I was growing up!

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 15, 2012 at 11:35 AM

      There are so many possibilities now, aren`t there. :)

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  22. blew415October 15, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Favorite toy was my cabbage patch doll

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  23. KCeeOctober 15, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    My favourite childhood toys were my stuffed animals - I loved them all, and played with the endlessly.

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  24. KCeeOctober 15, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    and your blog is great! :-)

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  25. Pure EllaOctober 15, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    LOVE THIS!!!
    My girl would go crazy with this one ;D
    Keeping my fingers crossed.
    Great giveaway Joann ;D
    xo
    Ella

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 16, 2012 at 8:33 AM

      Thanks Ella, The colouring keeps them busy! That's always good! :)

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  26. HeatherOctober 16, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Barbie!

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  27. StephanieOctober 16, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I LOVED my Big Wheel. I wish they made them for grown ups:)

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  28. johnsmomOctober 16, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I loved my Wonder Woman Barbie Doll

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  29. Heather and CrystalOctober 16, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    I loved my brown fisher price record player! (jump rope would be close 2nd)

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  30. KathrynOctober 16, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    I really liked my Teddy Ruxpin.

    kathrynbaby2004@yahoo.com

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  31. Samantha D.October 16, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Playmobile, lego, Littlest pet shop, Barbies, little people, and dinosaurs.

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  32. Joey CarnesOctober 16, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    That would be my baby-doll and her crib.

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  33. UnknownOctober 16, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Light Bright!

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  34. Laura JacobsonOctober 16, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    I loved my dolls!

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  35. AmberFaithOctober 17, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    I loved Barbie dolls.

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  36. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Barbies and Beanie Babies.

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  37. Kristi R.October 17, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Barbies all the way!

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  38. gailOctober 17, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    for me, barbies
    gkuroda(at)gmail(d0T)com

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  39. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    My favorite childhood toy was my Legos.

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  40. Rochel SOctober 17, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    I loved Waffle Blocks!

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  41. AngeliaOctober 17, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    I had a doll that i took everywhere with me.

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  42. TabithaOctober 17, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    i had a teddy rumpskin
    kayleefaith1228@aol.com

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  43. AngelaOctober 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    My favorite childhood toy was my Fischer Price record player. Oh yes - I was a boomboxin' vinyl-playin' fool! :-)

    ang.england at yahoo dot com

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  44. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I had a giant stuffed bear named Josh. Not sure where he is now!

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  45. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Barbies

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  46. Jasmine MOctober 17, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Barbies...as much as I hate to admit it now LOL

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  47. sunnieOctober 17, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    My favorite toy was care bears or that pop it stuffed animal
    sunniewoodyplus2 atmsn.com

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  48. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Sit and spin was my fav toy

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  49. DarleneOctober 17, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    My favorite toy was a squeeky doll.

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  50. Brooke TOctober 18, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    his plastic golf club

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  51. UnknownOctober 18, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I liked my play kitchen

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  52. NataliaOctober 18, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    My favorite toy was a strawberry shortcake.

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  53. organicyogamomOctober 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Nature - really playing outside was my ultimate favorite toy!

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  54. oe74@hotmail.comOctober 18, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Books - I loved books, always had one in my hands. Spent time on the playground under a tree reading....

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  55. jcwega27October 18, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    linkin logs
    jessicawedwards@gmail.com

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  56. pamelarmOctober 18, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I loved My Little Ponies

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  57. intensev5October 18, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    I loved my easy bake oven the most

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  58. shirley finOctober 18, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    mine was barbie

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  59. Melissa AveyOctober 18, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Barbies :)

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  60. Jessica PeelingOctober 18, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Littlest Pet Shop toys :) jessicapeeling@yahoo.com

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  61. aaltw_515October 18, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    a baby doll I got on my first christmas and still have 31 yrs later it is very special to my family.

    sethandtjay at yahoo dot com

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  62. HannaOctober 18, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    My favorite was a raggedy ann doll!

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  63. Lisa BolducOctober 18, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    a skipping rope!

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  64. deanna_boocockOctober 18, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    My lego kitchen

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  65. KelsiOctober 18, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Lite Brite

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  66. Sarah ZaengleOctober 18, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    I loved my She-Ra doll!

    sarah.zaengle at yahoo dot com

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  67. KristieOctober 19, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    I loved my Snoopy Sno Cone Machine. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  68. AnonymousOctober 19, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Barbies! :)

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  69. UnknownOctober 19, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    a koala bear i usedto have it went everywhere with me

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  70. daivabaumOctober 19, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    paper dolls :)

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  71. LaurieOctober 19, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    That is adorable. Although I don't know who would love it more...Ruby or my cats!

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    1. JoKnowsOctober 19, 2012 at 10:33 AM

      I hadn't thought of that, because I haven't had a cat for a while. But that's so true. Cats would love it...if you put something soft and furry inside!

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  72. Realia MOctober 19, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    i loved breyer horses and my little ponies
    daniellex at gmail dot com

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  73. KaciOhioOctober 19, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, tricycle, barbies lol
    Kaci Guisinger Harrison

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  74. Brittany BoardleyOctober 19, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    My Little Ponies!

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  75. MommyMandiOctober 19, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I loved my dolls growing up. From babies to baby dolls.
    mandinav(at)aol(dot)com

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  76. the_jaunty_loonOctober 19, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    My favourite from toddlerhood was a ride-on dog on wheels.

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  77. tennilleOctober 19, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I loved my stuffed dog with a radio in it from Radio Shack

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  78. RebeccaOctober 19, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    A lovely corduroy stuffed mouse

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  79. Ronda PatrickOctober 20, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I loved this cute little grover purse. Sesame Street was a big thing back then!

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  80. Kimberly BauerOctober 20, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Right now my daughters favorite toy is her American doll.

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  81. sarah79hardingOctober 20, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    My favorite thing when I was a kid was my bike or legos

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  82. aperryOctober 20, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    radio flyer wagon

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  83. ElsieOctober 20, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    A huge box from the refrigerator was a super fun toy, we used it as a tunnel to ride our tricycles through...this cardboard house brings back great memories!


    pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com

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  84. UnknownOctober 20, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    cabbage patch dolls for sure

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  85. UnknownOctober 20, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    My favorite was a rainbow bright doll :)

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  86. AnonymousOctober 20, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    My favourite childhood toy was my glow worm...I remember having to get stitches as a child and the doctor put the sheet up over my face so I couldn't watch, so I used my glow worm to light up underneath.

    Judy we_know@hotmail.com

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  87. ltlbitoneOctober 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Back in the day it was a sit and spin..

    ltlbit1@hotmail dot com

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  88. mommy2luke2008October 20, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    I always loved Barbies!

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  89. Tabatha CarlsonOctober 20, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    My cabbage patch doll (and books)
    Tabatha Carlson

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  90. JuleemmOctober 20, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    I liked to take my brothers' fuzzy headed GI Joes to play with my barbies.

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  91. UnknownOctober 20, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    The outdoors! We played outside until dark...in trees, in the creek...anywhere we could use our imagination. We also played a lot of "hot lava" much to the chagrin of our parents! ;)

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  92. SavannahOctober 20, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    I use to love playing with My little Ponies :) I remember my dad would get me one every Christmas and on mY b-day

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