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A few days ago, London and I received the beautiful pendant that we won!!
I had entered my friend Val's blog contest for Pendants For Paws...and guess what?
WE WON!!
Valerie's blog is called Paradisiac Beauty, and I did a review as one of my very first posts!
You can find her at www.paradisiacbeauty.wordpress.com. Val is running three new contests right now,,,so hope on over and enter!!

This is the gorgeous pendant that we won!




Isn't it pretty? And I love the message....Unconditional Love. That is what animals give to us, without question.

London is all set to wear it to school next week!!



My little animal activist...
So, if you too are an animal advocate, OR you are looking for the perfect gift for a friend who is one...check out, Pendants For Paws at www.etsy.com/shop/RileysStar . Kendra has so many gorgeous pendants, all with inspirational sayings and quotes.

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