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Rokit Fuel Review and a Giveaway!

  • Kerrie

I eat oatmeal almost every morning. I like my oatmeal, but it’s the same thing day in and day out: plain oats, a cut-up apple, a Tablespoon of brown sugar, a dash of cinnamon. Sometimes I throw in a few slivered almonds.

It’s boring, but it works for me. Not much can make me change my routine. Unless it’s oatmeal with cherries and almonds in it. Or maybe pumpkin spices and chocolate!
CEREAL CUPS

Both of those are flavors from Rokit Fuel’s line of Cereal Cups. I had my reservations when they sent me these to try, but I swallowed those doubts as soon as I tasted the Cherry Almond one. And let’s not even talk about the Pumpkin Chocolate one. Two of my favorite things…combined…and it’s good for me?

Yeah, I can pronounce everything in it:Β Rolled Oats, Rye Flakes, Pure Cane Dark Brown Sugar, Semi Sweet Chocolate, Dates, Pecans, Whole and Milled Flax Seed, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Almonds, Pumpkin Flakes, Bee Pollen, Cinnamon, Real Salt, Gotu Kola, Maca Root, Nutmeg, Cloves.

The cereals are around 350 calories, which is the perfect amount for my breakfasts. The pumpkin is a little higher at 390, but I’m willing to give up a few more calories if I can have chocolate for breakfast.

Here’s what Rokit Fuel says about their cereal and energy mix products:

“Rokit Fuel cereal and energy mix are made from honest, virtuous, good-for-you foods that are both nutritious and delicious. Each product is packed with whole foods (from 9-19) including grains, nuts, seeds and fruit. They also include bee pollen, maca root and gotu kola (functional herbs) to add to the excellent fuel value of Rokit Fuel. Read our ingredients label for a pleasant surprise. You can identify every ingredient, pronounce it, and see it before you eat it. How many other products are that simple, yet delicious? Here’s to your health!” – Rokitfuel.com

ENERGY MIX
The energy mixes are, well, interesting. They come in a pouch about the size of dollar bill.

On the back, are instructions on how to use it:

1. Open the pouch. (It was not as easy to rip as I would’ve liked, but I was able to get it open.)
2. Hydrate with enough water, juice or milk to moisten. (I wasn’t sure about this. Water? But when I thought about it, and what this type of food would be used for — hiking, camping, biking or even distance running — it made sense. I mean, you’re not really going to have a microwave with you on your backpacking trip.)
3. Refuel by squeezing into your mouth. (Like a gel.)

I tried the Spice Cookie Energy Mix. The package says it is 100 percent vegan and caffeine free. It also says “Not for Wussies” right on front. The entire package is 260 calories. I used water to moisten it because I felt like that would be the most realistic option if I were hiking or something. I filled it about half way with water and then tried to eat it right away. It was a little dry. I should’ve let it moisten first. After letting it sit for a minute or so, I tried it again. That was much better. Duh! But I have to say, this would not be my favorite way to refuel for running. I can totally see it on a hiking trip, but not running. I also think it would be better with milk, but would bet if you’re out on a mountain somewhere and not just standing in your kitchen, that it tastes awesome.

ENERGY BAR
My absolute favorite thing I had the privilege of trying from Rokit Fuel were the energy bars. Dense, chocolatey, filling. I tried their prototype “original” energy bar and loved it. I ended up eating half of the bar as a pre-run snack and then saving the other half for the next day as I’m watching my calories. The bars are 360 calories. That’s a meal for me. (Rokit Fuel also has Booster Bars, which are closer to 200 calories.) But that 180 calories of the Energy Bar was totally worth it and the bar kept nicely for the next day. It didn’t dry out or anything.

Overall, everything was good and good for me. Love that!

GIVEAWAY!
Try some yourself! Two of you will win an Energy Bar two-pack (Original and Peanut Better) with a bonus Energy Mix to try thanks to Rokit Fuel.

Lots of ways to win, of course! (Remember to leave me a separate comment for each of the following to make sure all your entries get counted.)

1. Follow the Mom vs. Marathon blog, and leave me a comment.
2. Go to Rokitfuel.com, then come back and leave me a comment about something you like.
3. Like Mom vs. Marathon on Facebook HERE, then leave me a comment.
4. Add Rokit Fuel as a friend on Facebook HERE, then leave me a comment.
5. Spread the word: Share on your blog, your Facebook page, e-mail your friend and/or Tweet about the giveaway (make sure to @momvsmarathon and @rokitfuel). One entry for each of the ways you share. Just make sure you come back here and comment so I can count it.
6. What’s your favorite pre- or post-race food? Leave me a comment.

Enter through Sunday, June 19 (contest ends at 11:59 p.m. June 19).

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96 comments
  1. LB says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    i follow

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  2. LB says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    im intrigued by the holy pinole. very interested in pinole since reading born to run

    Reply
  3. LB says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    i already like you on facebook

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  4. LB says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    i friended rockit fuel on facebook

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  5. LB says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    tweeted

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  6. LB says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    and facebooked (from my reason to run page), oh and the tweet was under @myreasontorun

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  7. LB says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    my favorite prerace food is PB&J sandwich

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  8. Marlene says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Love the variety of products – those cereal cups look neat.I'm a follower!!

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  9. Marlene says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Just scoped out the website – I'm loving their “ugly bag” concept. They may not present well, but what a great way to save on packaging & costs!

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  10. Marlene says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    I like you on FB – I was first, remember? πŸ™‚

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  11. Marlene says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    Pre-race: bagel with PB & J. Post race: Pizza!

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  12. Jess @ Blonde Ponytail says:
    June 14, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    Great giveaway Kerrie! I follow!

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  13. Jess @ Blonde Ponytail says:
    June 14, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    I love that everything is natural. the RF formula 1 bar intrigues me!

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  14. Jess @ Blonde Ponytail says:
    June 14, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    I like MvM on FB!

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  15. Jess @ Blonde Ponytail says:
    June 14, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    Liked RF on FB!

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  16. Jess @ Blonde Ponytail says:
    June 14, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    tweeting @blondeponytail

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  17. Jess @ Blonde Ponytail says:
    June 14, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    sharing on FB

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  18. Jess @ Blonde Ponytail says:
    June 14, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    My favorite pre-race food is a banana and PB. Post: usually a protein pack turkey wrap

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  19. Carrie says:
    June 14, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    I follow you.

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  20. Carrie says:
    June 14, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    I linked to your giveaway on my blog.

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  21. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    Follow MvsM blo

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  22. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    pumpkin and chocolate for breakfast sounds amazing.

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  23. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    like MvM on FB

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  24. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    sent friend request to Rokit Fuel on FB

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  25. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    added to blog sidebar runnermaybe.blogspot.com

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  26. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    reposted on FB

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  27. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    tweeted from runnermaybe

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  28. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    favortie post race food right now – huge protien smoothie – protien poweder, greek yogurt, coconut milk and whatever frozen fruit I have

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  29. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    I follow you

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  30. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    I follow you on FB

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  31. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    I 'like' Rokitfuel on FB now

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  32. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    The oatmeal sounds amazing for breakfast

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  33. Jen says:
    June 14, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    fav. pre-race fuel is oatmeal with fruit and post race is carnation instant breakfast or cheese string with apple

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  34. ~K~ says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    i follow you

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  35. ~K~ says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    i've been to the website and i like that their ingredients are “things your grandma keeps in her cupboard”…nice when it's real stuff you can pronounce!

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  36. ~K~ says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    i like you on fb

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  37. ~K~ says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    i liked Rokit Fuel Nutrition on fb though your link took me where i could “friend” a girl named (?) rokit fuel. I refuse to “friend” strangers but i can “like” the company page!

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  38. Jenna Z says:
    June 14, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    I follow your blog!

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  39. Jenna Z says:
    June 14, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    YUM, I'd love to try their Straight up Peanut bar!

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  40. ~K~ says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    my fav pre AND post race food is a one piece of bread peanut butter sandwich. I have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) so i disregard the running “rule” of not eating w/in 2 hours of a workout..and i ALWAYS eat a peanut butter sandwich within 10 minutes of my workout! Works for me!

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  41. Jenna Z says:
    June 14, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    I tweeted:http://twitter.com/#!/corgipants/status/80748088175763456

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  42. Jenna Z says:
    June 14, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Post-race, I LOVE a banana and an oreo. And some chocolate milk!! I am a sweets hound!

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  43. Megan says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Hey Kerrie!My name is Megan Rechin and I am a community outreacher (if that's a word πŸ™‚ ) for a websitecalled healthrally.com started by a new software company focused on health motivation.The website is not actually up and running right now, but that's why I decided to contact you.I saw from your recent Twitter posts that you are into dailymile, as are we at healthrally.But we need people like you, with a determined and healthful mindset, to test out the site to see ifour idea can really help motivate you before we reveal it to the public.And I think you would be the perfect person to do this!Here is a short description of how the site works:HealthRally.com is a private social network where you choose a health goal likelosing weight or quitting smoking, pick a reward that could motivate you, and then invite yourclose friends and family to cheer you on and motivate you to succeed with pledges toward your reward.It's a new approach, and we are seeing our first group of users achieve their goals and have a bunch of fun in the process.If you would like to try it out, just write me back at [email protected] and I will send you the link :)You can also follow me on Twitter: @meganrechinOr if you have any questions, feel free to ask!Thanks!Megan A. RechinCommunity Outreach and Rally MemberHealthRally.com

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  44. ltlindian says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    I follow.

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  45. ltlindian says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    I like that everything is real food! and I want to try the chocolate dream! Love, love, love chocolate. πŸ™‚

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  46. ltlindian says:
    June 14, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I'm so bad, my favorite pre/post race food is my mt dew. πŸ™‚ I need to have a few sips before and the rest afterward. Does Mt. Dew even count as food…. lol

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  47. Mandy says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    I follow you πŸ˜‰

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  48. Mandy says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    I also follow your facebook πŸ™‚

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  49. Megan says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    I follow you!

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  50. Megan says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    My blog likes your blog on facebook!

    Reply
  51. Megan says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    I shared your giveaway on my blog's facebook page!

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  52. Elle says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Yes, following you.

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  53. Elle says:
    June 14, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    I like that it is WHOLE FOOD.

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  54. Rachelle says:
    June 14, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    I follow!

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  55. Rachelle says:
    June 14, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Pre-race: I get so nervous for races, I'm lucky to be able to eat at all. I usually try bananas, oatmeal or a bagel.Post-race: Again, this is difficult. I'm alright with shorter races, but I get GI distress with longer races, so I just try to force feed myself something easy like a banana or a bagel.

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  56. Carrie says:
    June 14, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    My favorite pre-race food is a banana and PB – sometimes toast and PB if I forgot to make sure there are bananas in the house.

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  57. Carrie says:
    June 14, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    I visited their website and love the creative names – like Stud Muffin.

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  58. Carrie says:
    June 14, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    I follow you on FB

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  59. Finallyfit2011 says:
    June 14, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    I follow u!

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  60. Finallyfit2011 says:
    June 14, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Pumkin chocolate cereal ALL THE WAY!!!

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  61. Finallyfit2011 says:
    June 14, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    I already like you on fb πŸ™‚

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  62. Finallyfit2011 says:
    June 14, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    I added Rokit Fuel as a friend on fb πŸ™‚

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  63. Finallyfit2011 says:
    June 14, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Posted giveaway to my bloggy!

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  64. Finallyfit2011 says:
    June 14, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Posted giveaway to my fb πŸ™‚

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  65. Finallyfit2011 says:
    June 14, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    I tweeted giveaway! πŸ™‚

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  66. Finallyfit2011 says:
    June 14, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    Pre-race quick oats w/ a banana! Post – protein shake!

    Reply
  67. Kathryn Limb says:
    June 15, 2011 at 1:14 am

    I follow you

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  68. Kathryn Limb says:
    June 15, 2011 at 1:14 am

    I follow you on Facebook.

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  69. Kathryn Limb says:
    June 15, 2011 at 1:16 am

    My favorite post run food is Powerade Zero, then a protien shake within an hour.

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  70. runs with boxers says:
    June 14, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    I follow!

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  71. runs with boxers says:
    June 14, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Posted in my giveaway sidebar!

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  72. runs with boxers says:
    June 14, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    I usually just have a bagel before a race, and I'm still trying different combos–this morning (no race) was an everything bagel with peanut butter–pretty good!

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  73. Carrie @ Maine Mom on the Run says:
    June 15, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Now following your blog and looking forward to it!

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  74. Chelsea says:
    June 16, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Follow your blog!

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  75. Chelsea says:
    June 16, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    I want to try the pumpkin oatmeal!

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  76. Chelsea says:
    June 16, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    I like you on FB!

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  77. Chelsea says:
    June 16, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    I tweeeeeeted!

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  78. Chelsea says:
    June 16, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    I like Clif Z Bars before I run. Filling, but not heavy, like Lara bars.

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  79. Corrina Beana says:
    June 17, 2011 at 4:57 am

    I'm a follower!!

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  80. Corrina Beana says:
    June 17, 2011 at 4:57 am

    Peanut butter and jelly sandwich is my favorite pre-run food and chocolate milk is my fave post-run snack!

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  81. Steel Springs says:
    June 17, 2011 at 5:00 am

    I'm a follower.

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  82. Steel Springs says:
    June 17, 2011 at 5:01 am

    Before my last couple of races, I ate toast with peanut butter and half of a banana. It worked well, so I think it's my new favorite pre-race meal.

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  83. Steel Springs says:
    June 17, 2011 at 5:08 am

    I like the “Fuel for the Body” chart on the Rokit Fuel website. It's interesting that some of their products include bee pollen.

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  84. Ellen Holley says:
    June 20, 2011 at 3:28 am

    I'm a follower

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  85. Ellen Holley says:
    June 20, 2011 at 3:28 am

    anything with chocolate is AWESOME! ! !

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  86. Ellen Holley says:
    June 20, 2011 at 3:28 am

    I'm a facebook follower

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  87. Ellen Holley says:
    June 20, 2011 at 3:31 am

    I kinda cheated by I re-tweeted the giveaway πŸ™‚

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  88. Haley @ Climb Run Lift Mom says:
    June 19, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Follow your blog πŸ™‚

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  89. Haley @ Climb Run Lift Mom says:
    June 19, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    I love that it started in Utah (since I live there, lol).

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  90. Haley @ Climb Run Lift Mom says:
    June 19, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    Like you on FB πŸ™‚

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  91. Haley @ Climb Run Lift Mom says:
    June 19, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    Requested Rokit Fuel on FB πŸ™‚

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  92. Haley @ Climb Run Lift Mom says:
    June 19, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Shared on my FB page πŸ™‚

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  93. mom27g says:
    June 19, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I now follow you πŸ™‚

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  94. mom27g says:
    June 19, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    I like the cherry almond cereal πŸ™‚

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  95. mom27g says:
    June 19, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    liked you on facebook πŸ™‚

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  96. mom27g says:
    June 19, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    I requested rockitfuel on facebook πŸ™‚

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