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June 7, 2012

BlueMing Deals Amazon Card Giveaway!

We recently discovered BlueMing Deals! They are a crafters dream!!

 

BlueMing Deals is a Daily Deal site focusing on all kinds of fabulous DIY stuff!
BlueMing Deals


Items perfect for craft venues, home decor, jewelry making, gift giving and entertaining and at such great deals you can’t pass them up!

Items like these:

 

Corked Glass Vials

 

Fancy Chalkboard Labels

 

Jesse James “Inspiration Beads”

 

Lot of 5 Bottle Cap Necklaces


We could think of a million things to use these products for! 

They offer only 1 item each day – in limited quantities, at super great prices!  Some of their products can’t be purchased anywhere else – making the Daily Deal not only a great deal, it’s a One of a Kind great deal!

If you follow them on BlueMing Deals Facebook, BlueMing Deals Twitter or sign up for their updates you can get the “daily deal” delivered right to your door…er um computer! 

They’ve even corralled fabulous projects from all over the web on their BlueMing Deals Pinterest Board so you can get great ideas on how to use the cool products you purchase from them! 
So, as a “thank you” to our friends here At The Picket Fence for giving BlueMing Deals a try, they would like to giveaway a 

$25 gift card to Amazon 

to one reader just for doing the following:

  • (MANDATORY) Head on over to Facebook and give BlueMing Deals a “LIKE”, come back here and let us know you did in a comment.  This will keep you updated on their daily deals!
  • (OPTIONAL 2nd entry) Sign up to get the Blue Ming Deals Newsletter, come back here and let us know you did in a NEW comment.  That way you will be SURE to know about every great deal!
  • (OPTIONAL 3rd entry) Follow BlueMing Deals on Twitter.
  • (OPTIONAL 4th entry) Follow BlueMing Deals over on Pinterest to see their round up of great ideas on how to use your newly purchased products for! Come back here and let us know you did in a NEW comment.
That’s FOUR chances to win!
Giveaway is open until Wednesday, June 13th at midnight EST. Winner will be announced at next week’s Inspiration Friday.

 

Good luck!
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  1. pballard says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Following on twitter.. Thanks for the chance.

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  2. pballard says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Signed up for their newsletter also..

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    June 6, 2012 at 1:58 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Following on pinterest as well. Thanks again.

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    June 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    I signed up for their newsletter also. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I follow them on Pinterest! I love their ideas.

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I followed them on twitter

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:02 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I liked on facebook

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:15 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:15 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:19 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:20 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:21 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:22 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:56 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 2:57 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 3:01 PM

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  22. Shirley says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    I just signed up for Blue Mings Newsletter can’t wait to see the daily deals!

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    June 6, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    I am following Blue Ming on Facebook.

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  24. Marianne says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    I have also subscribed to the daily newsletter. Cannot wait to check it out and find some good deals!

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    June 6, 2012 at 3:10 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 3:10 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 3:11 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 4:16 PM

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  31. Jamie says

    June 6, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I liked BlueMing Deals on Facebook. Thanks so much at the chance for the Amazon gift card. ~ Jamie

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  32. Jamie says

    June 6, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I just signed up for their newsletter! ~ Jamie

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  33. Jamie says

    June 6, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I’m now following BlueMing Deals on Pinterest. Thanks again for the giveaway!! ~ Jamie

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  34. Meet Kate says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:01 PM

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  35. Meet Kate says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:02 PM

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  36. Meet Kate says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    following on pintrest:)

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    June 6, 2012 at 5:25 PM

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    June 6, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Liked them on FB – thanks!

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  56. Barbara says

    June 7, 2012 at 11:32 AM

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    June 7, 2012 at 11:37 AM

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    alison

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    June 7, 2012 at 11:38 AM

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    June 7, 2012 at 5:48 AM

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    June 7, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I am following BlueMing on Twitter

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  62. pink*cherub*moon says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I am following BlueMing’s boards on Pinterest

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  63. Le-Ann H says

    June 7, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Just followed Blue Ming on FB

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    June 7, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Just signed up for the Blue Ming newsletter.

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  65. Le-Ann H says

    June 7, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Just followed Blue Ming on Pinterest.

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    June 7, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    I liked Blue Ming on Facebook.

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    June 7, 2012 at 4:11 PM

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    June 7, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I follow Blue Ming deals on Facebook

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  70. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    June 7, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    and I follow them on Twitter!

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    June 7, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    First and foremost, I’m following ya’ll 🙂
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  72. Janette Johanson says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I’ve signed up for their daily deal… gosh, my husband is going to take my credit cards away!

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    June 7, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I am following you and them on twitter!

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  74. Janette Johanson says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Following on Pinterest!! Thanks again for the opportunity!

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  75. Carolyn says

    June 7, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Liked them on Facebook. Sounds like some great deals. Can’t wait to see more of their daily deals.

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    June 7, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Signed up for their daily newsletter {to be delivered to my computer door!} Thanks!

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    June 8, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    I liked them on Facebook. Thanks

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    I signed up for the newsletter too.

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  79. Kathy Moody says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:32 AM

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    June 8, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    I followed on Twitter.

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  81. Kathy Moody says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    I signed up for the Blue Ming Deals by email. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  82. Kathy Moody says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    I also followed on Pinterest.

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  83. The Lady of the House says

    June 8, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    I liked on FB. You had me at chalkboard labels!

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    June 8, 2012 at 7:02 AM

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    June 8, 2012 at 3:50 PM

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    June 8, 2012 at 4:00 PM

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    June 8, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I just started following BlueMing on FB (and you too!).

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    June 8, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Aaaaand now I’ve signed up for the newsletter with my yahoo account of the same name. Now I’m addicted!

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    June 9, 2012 at 4:11 AM

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    June 10, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    I follow BlueMing on Facebook.

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    I signed up for the newsletter.

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    June 10, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    I follow BlueMing on Twitter.

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    June 10, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I follow BlueMing on Pinterest.

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      June 11, 2012 at 2:20 AM

      Liked Blue Ming on Facebook 🙂

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    June 11, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    Subscribed to Blue Ming’s newsletter 🙂

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    June 11, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Following Blue Ming on Twitter 🙂

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    June 11, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Following Blue Ming on Pinterest 🙂

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    June 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Liked on Facebook!

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    June 11, 2012 at 2:12 PM

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    June 11, 2012 at 2:14 PM

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    June 12, 2012 at 2:59 PM

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I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. W Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. We woke up to the sound of chainsaws and rushed downstairs to find that our backyard neighbors were having two of the huge trees that line our shared fence removed. These trees have been here longer than the neighborhood and no, they weren't dead or causing damage to roofs, foundations, etc. They were beautiful and gave us wonderful privacy. We had no notice of this happening so this came as quite a shock. Because we were given no notice, we didn't have the chance to cover our outdoor furniture or plants and everything is now coated in a thick layer of sawdust including the fresh bark we recently put in the garden beds. And now our lovely privacy is gone, replaced by a direct view of an above ground pool and RV. I know, I know, it's totally a first world, privileged kind of problem to have. But, now we have to spend thousands of dollars on plants to try and recapture some semblance of privacy. Now we have days worth of clean up to do after we had JUST done a massive freshening up of our backyard. My overarching feeling has just been weariness at the way our world is today.

I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully grasp our strengths or our weaknesses until we are put to the test? Little did I know how much I would love my role as a wife, mother and homemaker until I became one. And that in my endeavor to do those roles to the best of my ability, it would bring to the forefront gifts and talents and blessings that I use outside of these walls.

As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

#shrimpboil #sheetpandinner #sheetpanmeals #homemaking
Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and lig Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and light cocktails! My husband is my own built in bartender and he put this together the other night. 

2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
There is something magical about the late summer e There is something magical about the late summer evenings. Maybe it’s because we have a greater sense of the fact that these long days are slowly shortening and we want to savor them as much as we can. I know I intend to do just that. 

I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our hou Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our house all summer long. We’re big on the ‘build your own’ method of making dinner especially on very hot days. Simplicity for the win! 
#recipes #easydinner #easydinnerideas #homemaking
In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grou In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grouping of beats. No matter what else a piece of music has in terms of its pitch or tone, the rhythm never changes. Its the stabilizing force and brings order to a composition that would be completely chaotic without it.

The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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