Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Game Giveaway from Game Factory

Be the change you want in the world.

- Gandhi

Game Factory has been gracious enough to sponsor their second giveaway on Maria's Space.

This time the game is Zenses for Nintendo DS. Alas, another product that I want for myself. God, I hope I win...kidding!




Genre:
Puzzle
Platform:
Nintendo DS™
Rating:
Rating E for Everyone
Players:
1
Target:
Female casual gamers
Languages:
English, Spanish and French
Developer:
Shin'en Multimedia
Publisher:
The Game Factory, www.gamefactorygames.com/zenses
Price:

$29.99 each

Where to Buy:
Available now online and at retailers nationwide (Target, Wal-Mart, amazon.com, among others)
Zenses - Escape The World Around You
Zenses, active relaxation and the perfect "me time" companion, allows the player to transcend the stresses of everyday life, unplug and experience an "active escape." Zenses, with Zenses Ocean and Zenses Rainforest as its first two titles, will be a series of games targeting women 25 years and older - one of the newest and fastest growing segments of the videogames industry. With a clean, fresh and stylish look and a soundtrack that complements the calm and relaxing atmosphere, Zenses offers the modern woman a brand new and fresh experience.
Zenses – Ocean Edition
In Zenses Ocean, players relax themselves playing puzzle games inspired by the movements of the tide, rippling water, riffs and corals, beach vegetation and sea life. An indulgent, soothing experience, Zenses Ocean includes high quality visuals and ambient sounds inspired by the natural sounds of the sea. Subliminal addictive puzzles such as Hot Spot, Shell Twirl, Turtle Turn, Pearl Diver and Wave Breaker (names are currently being reviewed and may change) were created to give players an escape from the stress of every day life.
Zenses- Rainforest Edition
Zenses Rainforest allows players to explore the Amazon while playing games infused with rain drops, exotic flowers, waterfalls and giant trees. This refreshing experience encourages players to recharge their batteries while playing puzzle games such as Sapphire Wheel, Mirror Maze, Stack Jack and Bumble Breaker (names are currently being reviewed and may change).
Key Features & Highlights
  • Allows players to escape from the stress of daily life while challenging the mind, body and spirit through relaxing puzzle games, soothing ambient sounds and authentic rainforest and oceanic visuals.
  • Designed for casual play – whether it's for three minutes or for a three-hour escape – and offers a collection of six easy to pick up, yet addictive puzzle/brain games that are as fun as they are challenging.
  • A clean, fresh and "spa-like" interface and highlights the earth's natural wonders and beauty.
  • A pleasant mixture of 2D and 3D. Zenses is controlled using the stylus only. Not a single key press is necessary.
  • Zenses will include a high-quality ambient soundtrack. All music from the game will be uploaded to www.gamefactorygames.com and will be available to download for free (players will be receive special bonuses holding codes to unlock).
Prize Description: Zenses for Nintendo DS.

How to Enter: Zenses is a game about relaxing and soothing oneself. Leave me a comment on your favorite way to relax or calm the stress you experience in your life.

Deadline: January 4, 2008 by Midnight

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A winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified within 2 days. You will have 3 days to claim your prize or another winner will be chosen.

Good luck to everyone who enters.



324 comments:

  1. Enter me please! If I dont win, I am definietly buying these!

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  2. Anonymous7:29 PM

    When I get a chance to relax, I take a long hot bath. It gives me time to think and let my muscles take a breather. lol

    This sounds like a cool game.

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  3. I love to play games to relax. Video games, card games, board games, whatever. I also like a nice HOT bath!

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  4. My favorite way to relax is to read a book while taking a long, very hot, bath!!

    jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com

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  5. I follow your blog!

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  6. I subscribe via email!

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  7. And finally, I have your button on my sidebar! Thanks!

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  8. I like snuggling up with a good book

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  9. subscribed in google reader

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  10. put your button in my "for clicks" section in my right sidebar.

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  11. My favorite way to relax is to get in bed under the covers, prop myself up with pillows and watch TV. If I REALLY need to relax. I like to take a hot shower. I'd love to win this game, I"d borrow my son's DS for the first time!!

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  12. I just subscribed to your feed via Google Reader!!

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  13. Hi! Similer to your newest post about the outside fire you had, I like to relax indoors beside our wood stove. It's such a treat to have one in our house. Just playing on the laptop or watching tv, I love having a fire going. Hmmm, maybe I should get my husband to build me one now!

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  14. I am a follower. =)

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  15. I subscribe to your blog via email.

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  16. I have your button on my blog!

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  17. a hot bubble bath with great music in the background and candles...ahhhh thanks for entry

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  18. I'm following you. Thanks again

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  19. am subscribed. thanks again

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  20. have your button on my sidebar
    thanks again

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  21. I love to drink hot tea with my daughter. She is only eleven, but loves to try different varieties and sit around the coffee cafe with me.

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  22. hello maria and merry christmas!!
    i enjoy putting on my sences cd and listening to it with a cup of coffee or tea.I love the sounds of the ocean and rain on the rooftop which is included on the cd. ;)
    thank you n enter me please,id like to win this for my daughter.they have a ds and with 3 kids 6 and under,this would be nice for her when she needs a few minutes or more.maybe after their bedtime.
    oldplace.betty(at)gmail.com

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  23. i am an email sub.
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  24. A nice hot bath with scented oil
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  25. I email subscribe
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  27. This year its definately been all about the quiet glass of cabernet and some public radio classic music.

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  28. I like to window gaze with a cup of hot tea. It is just the right amount of mindless to relax.

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  29. Anonymous10:38 AM

    I sit down and read the paper. Thanks.

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  30. My favourite way to relax is to have a nice hot bath and then get into some comfy pjs and curl up on the couch with a blanket and a good book.

    stacie_vaughan@hotmail.com

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  31. I'm a follower.

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  32. Anonymous11:51 AM

    Listening to music always gives me a sense of calming, whether I'm feeling stressed or not. It doesn't have to be light and airy music. Any will do, as long as I like it.

    lilnamekangelivy[at]aol[dot]com

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  33. I like to read, or take a bath or both!!

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  34. A cup of hot coffee, a good book and at least a half hour of quiet.

    thanks for sharing

    ceashark at aol dot com

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  35. I am a subscriber.

    thanks again

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  36. I am also a follower.

    thanks

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  37. Anonymous1:26 PM

    I thought the only way to destress was to eat chocolate!!

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  38. My favourite way to "chill out" is to drive down to the ocean and walk or sit and breath deeply, watch the water, the people and sometimes, when I'm lucky, the Orcas off the coast!

    Thanks

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  39. a good book and a hot bath

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  40. I follow your blog!

    Thanks so much!

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  41. I'm a subscriber!

    Thanks so much!



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  42. Cuddling with a long book

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  43. Cuddling with a long book

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  44. I have your button on my blog

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  45. Anonymous3:06 PM

    My best way to relax is being able to watch one of my fav shows on tv.

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  46. I just blogged ya here:

    http://saveyourmoneymama.blogspot.com/2008/12/win-free-nintendo-ds-games.html

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  47. Anything that comes from the pharmacy and ends with 'pam'.

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  48. Bath, candles, music, and a bottle Port.

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  49. I am a subscriber.

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  50. Relaxation to me means sitting in front of our fireplace, with a good book-hot chocolate and in my pajamas on. This game sounds like fun. Please enter me in your drawing. Happy Holidays to you and yours.....Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  51. I am a subscriber. Thanks, Cindi
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  52. Anonymous5:28 PM

    Possum

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  53. I just like to watch a movie..or sleep in order to relax

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  54. Movie and popcorn.

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  55. games are great way to relax or a nice hot bath/cup tea ,thnx for the opp

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  56. I take a long hot shower to relax

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  57. I cuddle with my dogs and tell them all about my day.

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  58. vegging in front of the tv

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  59. love to take a long hot shower, with a lemon sage shower gel soap, the sent is amazing and very relaxing

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  60. Anonymous9:59 PM

    I'm a subscriber! And my favorite way to relax and/or rewind after a stressful day at work is to go home and put on a Sade cd and have a shot (or two) of tequila. (But, not necessarily in that order) Thanks for the 'awesome' giveaway offering and Happy Holidays!

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  61. Anonymous10:05 PM

    I take a hot jacuzzi soak.

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  62. I like to drink a glass of wine and sit outside and watch the stars.

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  63. I play wordscape online to escape.

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  64. My favorite way to relax is playing Cooking Mama or taking a nap! Love the contest!

    sundayminimalist@yahoo.com

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  65. I follow your blog!!

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  66. I have your button on my sidebar! Go check it out!

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  67. Here is a link to my blog post about your site and the contest! Go check it out!!

    http://sundayluckylucky.blogspot.com/2008/12/another-zenses-giveaway-from-marias.html

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  68. Last but not least, I just signed up to subscribe via e-mail!!

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  69. getting on the floor and playing with my son. seeing his smile just makes everything all better

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  70. Anonymous1:37 AM

    Drinking a cup of hot tea or going for a walk relaxes me.

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  71. Actually what relaxes me the most is after all the kids go to bed I like to go online and blog, enter contest, surf, and do my emails. Right next to me sits my Diet Coke too. It's nice and quiet and I'm doing something I like to do.

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  72. I am a follower via email !! Thanks!!

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  73. My favorite way to relax is to goof off on my computer. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  74. I followed you on blogger: cmgnbox01

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  75. I subscribed via reader.

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  76. I blogged: http://wutgives.blogspot.com/2008/12/marias-space-game-factory-giveaway.html

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  77. I squeeze stress balls lol. :)

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  78. Play with my kids. They always make me realize whatever I think is stressful is really not.
    Thanx for the contest.

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  79. Glass of wine, good book, and a hot bubble bath.

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  80. I like to curl up with a good book when the kids go to bed. Thank you for having this!
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  81. my favorite way to relax is to read. Thanks

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  82. have your button! :-)

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  83. I get on the computer to relax.

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  84. I like to read gossip websites while drinking 7-11 coffee

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  85. I like to take a hot bubble bath to relax.

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  86. To ralax I pull out my cross stitching and either put the TV or radio on for some background noise and stitch away

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  87. I like to relax by playing Clubhouse Games on my DS. Thanks for the contest!

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  88. Anonymous1:12 PM

    I always like to relax by curling up in a chair with a good book and a mug of hot tea!!! I'd love to win this

    diane
    superhobo96@gmail.com

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  89. A nice soak in the tub always relaxes me.

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  90. Anything from a pharmacy that ends in 'pam'.

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  91. On Friday night, after the kids have gone to bed, I get a glass of wine and my hubby rubs my feet. I think it is my only relaxation time all week long and I look forward to it. Thanks for the great giveaway, and Happy Holidays

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  92. These games look wonderful :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  93. To relax...get a haircut that comes with a steam towel treatment and massaging shampoo.

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  94. I like to have a glass of wine and sit quietly after the kids go to bed and do nothing.

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  95. Anonymous5:42 PM

    Relax in a hot bath with lavander candles all around me! :)

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  96. I love to have someone else do my hair. It is so relaxing. We have a beauty school near my home and for just $7.00 I can go have my hair cut and styled. I go often to just have my hair styled and feel pampered.

    hollyblanco at gmail dot com

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  97. I take long walks to relax.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  98. I follow.

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  99. I am subscribed.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  100. A foot rub is always relaxing.

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  101. I love to get in the tub and pour Dr. Hauschka Lavender Bath Oil in the water. It is so relaxing!

    lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

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  102. i like to curl up on the couch with a blanket and a good movie

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  103. I relax by reading in the bathtub

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  104. Anonymous12:20 AM

    The ultimate way I love to relax is in a hot bath (sans toddler, lol!) with a ballistic from Lush or a Big hunk of Kaboom from Skindecent. ^.^

    melaniesands[at]yahoo[dot]ca

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  105. My favorite way to relax is with a cup of tea and a good book.

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  106. Anonymous3:25 AM

    I relax by watching a movie.

    walters123 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  107. Anonymous3:25 AM

    I subscribe by email.

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  108. I relax with a good book.

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  109. relaxing by the picture window and letting the warm sun soak me

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  110. Anonymous6:18 PM

    I like a nice bubble bath with candles, bath pillow and a trash magazine. Thanks for the fun giveaway!

    turtles8861(at)gmail(dot)com

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  111. my favorite way to relax is to go into my bedroom and turn on the music semi loud that I like. I just lay in my bed and daydream and pretty soon I'm calm as can be. thank you

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  113. I usually walk the treadmill listening to my favorite songs on my ipod.

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  114. I'm following you now

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  115. I'm subscribed via google reader

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  116. To sit on my back porch with a cup of coffee!

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  117. I like to relax by taking a long, hot shower then curling up on the sofa with a blanket & coffee.

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  118. Anonymous1:57 PM

    what a good win for me

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  119. To relax i get in my warm Pj's and watch tv/dvd with hubby. or i play on internet.

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  120. My favorite way to relax is to soak in a hot bath with some candles lit and some soothing music playing in the background.

    agsweeps (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  121. I knit and crochet to relax.

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  122. My fave to relax after a long day is to change into my pj's and put on a facial mask.

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  123. I like to read a good book before I go to bed

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  124. Anonymous11:11 PM

    i like to take a hike in the local forest and sit by the edge of the pond that is at the end of the hike

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  125. My favorite way to relax is to just lay on the couch and to close my eyes for a few minutes.

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  126. long bath and a glass of wine
    imjessica(at)mail(dot)com

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  127. Being home alone and taking a long leasurly bath is my way to relax.

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  128. I subscribed to your feed using my yahoo.

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  129. I either go for a walk or read a book!
    Thanks
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  130. My favorite thing to do when I am at the end of my rope which is alot these days I take a walk on the beach and listen to waves. We live about 30 minutes from the beach so I try to go at least twice a week to find my mind.
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  131. I am a subscriber.
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  132. I love to pamper myself with bath and beauty time....

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  133. http://bloggysweeps.blogspot.com/2008/12/zenses-giveaway.html - blogged!

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  135. I like to play video games to relax

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  136. I like to read,take a bath and indulge in strawberries and wine!!

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  137. Putting on my headphones and listening to really loud music

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  138. I go for a drive and put on some of my favorite music - it might be bee gees or ice cube - depending on my mood

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  139. and I subscribe now.

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  140. Hate to be so unoriginal, but a nice hot scented bath does it for me! I'd love to win these....I've been eyeing them in the stores for a while now...... : )

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  141. A cappaccino and a good book.
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  142. got your button.
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  143. following you.
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  144. blogged it here:
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  145. My fave way to relax and calm myself is to sit down with a cup of tea and a good book!
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  146. Give me a comfy chair and a good mystery novel and I'm in relax heaven.

    dlcwin AT gmail DOT com

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  147. I am subscribed.

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  148. I do yoga to relax. It does slow down my breath and help me get rid of worries.

    juan_hurrican (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  149. I subscribed via email

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  150. A long bubble bath always does the trick.

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  151. I like a nice cup of coffee and a quiet spot to enjoy it.

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  152. A good book is totally one of the best ways for me to relax. :) Thank you for the great giveaway!

    Kelly :)

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  153. I'm also a follower. :)

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  154. My favorite thing to help de-stress is to take a soaking bath with some candles and soft music, but that's only if I have time.

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  155. I relax by reading my star magazine on the couch with my toasty blanket

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  156. Being by nature and deep breaths! I loved reading everybody's de-stress tips - good ideas! Thanks so much for the giveaway. :)

    -Beeb
    supercoupongirl AT gmail.com

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  157. I relax by playing any type of puzzle games.

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  158. Anonymous1:19 PM

    A Nice Single Malt Scotch, A Cigar, and some video games

    jason@allworldautomotive.com

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  159. My favorite ways to relax are long, luxurious baths, giant mugs of chai tea, and curling up with my by the fireplace with a good book and a cat on my lap.
    In situations where a bathtub or a fireplace are not immediately accessable, I play Tetris on my DS.

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  160. I like to relax in a hot bath with epsom salts and lavender oil!

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  161. I just subscribed via email!

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  162. Blogged about this fun giveaway!

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  163. Also added your button to my sidebar: http://ladyj-greetings.blogspot.com/

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  164. Ummm, relax in a house full of boys??! When I can manage a few minutes I really enjoy drawing. It takes me to another place and gives me that little "time out" that I need.

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  165. I have posted your button!
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  166. I subscribed via Yahoo mail!

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  167. I do guided imagery
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  168. cdrury@gmail.com
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  169. I love a nice, long bath. Who doesn't? :)

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  170. I also follow your blog!!

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  171. I relax by drinking a hot cup of coffee or tea and sitting in a quite room by myself just looking out the window. The beautful winter seen outside is so relaxing and once in a while I will see seveal winter birds in the trees.
    Thanks for a wonderful contest.

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  172. I follow your blog

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  173. I love to watch the news and unwind. Thanks!

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  174. Video games are my favorite way to relax. Games like Tomb Raider and Jet Set Radio. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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  175. if I have time to relax I read-I love books

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  176. Anonymous10:52 PM

    I relax by doing crosswords or playing internet games.

    amynhtown@yahoo.com

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  177. I love to have a hot cup of tea, a moment of quiet and a good book to relax.
    rsgrandinetti(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  178. Anonymous2:45 AM

    I like to drink champagne and listen to jazz.

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  179. A bath with candles and music is relaxing to me!

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  180. Brain-sync music is great.

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  181. I would love to get the rubics world for my middle daughter she would love it as she loves puzzles

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