It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, and ShopAtHome.com is keeping you busy with the best deals, giveaways and so much more! What’s going on right now?

- Enter to win a Designer Handbag from ShopAtHome.com and SmartBargains.com here on the blog

- Shop our Lucky Day Extra Cash Back Event for your chance to get extra Cash Back on over fifty of your favorite stores!

- Enter the ShopAtHome.com Share Your Luck Sweepstakes on Facebook! If you win, you’ll get a $200 Walmart Gift Card and five $100 Walmart Gift Cards to give to friends!

Now, onto the deals du jour!

Buy One Easter Plush Toy, Get One Free at DisneyStore.com plus get 5% Cash Back from ShopAtHome.com!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Head to the DisneyStore.com coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the SHOP NOW button.
2. Click the image that says “Buy One Easter Plush Toy, Get One Free” (the same image you see above).
3. Choose two toys, and put them into your cart. One will automatically be free.
4. Once you’ve purchased, you’ll get an extra 5% Cash Back Rebate in your ShopAtHome.com account, making these 53% off!

Get 25% off all regular-priced merchandise at BananaRepublic.com. Enter BRSAVE25* at checkout. Offers ends 3/17. AND get 5% Cash Back Rebates from ShopAtHome.com!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Banana Republic coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click on the last coupon available.
2. Select the items you’d like to buy from the available list, and add them to your cart.
3. Add code BRSAVE25 to get 25% off your purchases!
4. After you’ve bought, get an extra 5% Cash Back Rebate from ShopAtHome.com!

Get 20% off any Oldnavy.com purchase. Enter ONGET20 at checkout. Offers ends 3/17. Combine this with 5% Cash Back Rebates from ShopAtHome.com!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Old Navy coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click on the last available coupon.
2. Select the items you want to buy (this is a great chance to pair your purchases with a killer sale to increase your savings) and put them in your cart
3. When checking out, add code ONGET20 to get 20% off all purchases.
4. Once you’ve made your purchase, you’ll get 5% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account… meaning you can save up to 90% if you pair this with a sale!

Choose Your Savings at OfficeDepot.com! $15 Off $100, $30 Off $200 or $45 Off $300 or more! Shop Now! Valid through 3-20-2010 only. Shop and get an extra 2% Cash Back Rebate in your ShopAtHome.com account!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Office Depot coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click on the last coupon available.
2. Select up to $300 (going far over will decrease the benefits of this sale) of products, and place them in your cart.
3. There is no coupon code needed; the amount will come off automatically.
4. Once you’ve made your purchase, you’ll get an extra 2% Cash Back Rebate in your ShopAtHome.com account. So, if you initially bought $300 worth of products, you’ll end up spending a net of $249.90!

Let’s Go WILD:

Today’s WILD Deal: Save 72% + Free Shipping on Franco Sarto Electra T Strap Leather Wedge Sandal at Smartbargains.com!

Daily Deals:

Today’s Daily Deal: Get 12% Cash Back Rebates (was 10%) at The Body Shop
Wednesday, March 17: Get 8% Cash Back Rebates (normally 6%) at JoAnn.com
Sunday, March 21: Get 19% Cash Back Rebates (normally 11%) at ShoeBuy.com
Monday, March 22: Get 7% Cash Back Rebates (normally 4%) at ShopNBC.com

Happy Shopping!

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We love SmartBargains because they have some of the best deals available on the ‘net… and our users love them for their easy-to-use site and great bargains, too! But, SmartBargains and ShopAtHome.com want to make you even more excited. How?

We’ve teamed up with SmartBargains and they’re graciously offering a gorgeous Furla bag (retail $579) for one VERY lucky ShopAtHome.com Blog reader! It’s an easy giveaway to enter and you (or someone you love) can carry a super stylish bag for FREE! We love the Furla Yolanda Shopper because it’s large enough to carry all your necessities (as well as some for the little ones, if you have them) but is still extremely durable and beyond gorgeous. This is the perfect gift for the fashionista in your life… or the fashionista inside of you!

Required Entry:

1. You must be a ShopAtHome.com Member (haven’t signed up yet? Click here to start your free account!)
2. Leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite part about SmartBargains.com.

Extra Entries:

1. Follow ShopAtHome.com on Twitter
2. Fan ShopAtHome.com on Facebook
3. Add one of the ShopAtHome.com buttons to your webpage
4. Add the ShopAtHome.com Blog to your Blogroll
5. Write a post about this great giveaway, and link back to this post.
6. Tweet this giveaway (up to five times a day):

“Enter to win a designer handbag from @ShopAtHomeWild! http://bit.ly/cU8qOn #giveaway”

The contest will end one week from today (March 22nd), and the winner will be chosen from all qualified entries at random via Random.org. Good luck!

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Spring has almost sprung, and that means it’s time for more amazing deals here at ShopAtHome.com! Whether you need to stock up for summer or buy a fabulously comfortable spring jacket, this is the perfect moment to get an amazing deal. Splurge on yourself with ShopAtHome.com’s Lucky Day Extra Cash Back Event!

Get ready for the Lucky Day Extra Cash Back Event, only available by shopping at ShopAtHome.com. From March 12- March 18, we’ll be serving up the brightest and best Extra Cash Back deals available, including:

Avon: 18% Cash Back
Barnes & Noble: 16% Cash Back
Dell Home & Home Office: 6% Cash Back
Home Depot: 6% Cash Back
HSN.com: 8% Cash Back
Kmart: 10% Cash Back
Macy’s: 6% Cash Back
Omaha Steaks: 14% Cash Back
Sears: 9% Cash Back
The North Face: 15% Cash Back
TurboTax: 18% Cash Back

And many, MANY more! Head over to the sale now and get ready for tomorrow’s fabulous bargains on everything from Tax Prep to Fashion, Computers to Cosmetics and everything in between!

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Meet Kaley, a once self-professed “Coupon Hater” who now runs Cha-Ching on a Shoestring, a blog that is centered on helping you save money on your everyday purchases so you can get the things you want (right now, Kaley and her husband are saving up for a cruise… talk about fun!). Learn a little more about the site and Kaley in her own words, then go check out Cha-Ching on a Shoestring!

How did you start Cha-Ching on a Shoestring?

It all began in April of 2008 when my husband was laid off from his job at a small college. At the same time, I was expecting our second son and was about to give up my part time job. I began seeking out ways to save money creatively, not knowing how long we would be without a paycheck. It was then that I was introduced to money saving blogs by a friend. Little did I know how much it would change our lives.

A former self-professed hater of coupons, I suddenly discovered that when armed with the right information, coupons can be FUN. It wasn’t long before I was sharing my new-found love of couponing with friends and anyone who would listen. Several months later, I mentioned the idea to my husband of starting a blog that was dedicated to chronicling our own money-saving journey.

And thus, Cha-Ching on a Shoestring was born!

What has been the most rewarding part of writing on Cha-Ching on a Shoestring?

My husband and I knew when we started the blog that we were not alone–the economy has not been kind to so many of us.  But I have been amazed to discover how many people are really hungry for the information that we share.  Let’s face it.  Money is at the heart of so many issues.   I’ve had people comment that their marriage has improved or they’ve been able to give more or they are experiencing less fear after a lay-off because of what they are learning from the blog.  It’s crazy to me that this blog that started less than a year ago can impact people across the nation.  I love that.

Do you have a funny or interesting story about something that has happened because of your blog?

We moved about 6 months ago and were in the midst of packing up the house and getting ready to move in two days when I got a call from our local TV station.  They wondered if they could come interview us THAT DAY.  I was partly mortified that they were going to show up to a house that was filled with packing boxes and lacked furniture…but partly delighted that I didn’t have to feel like my house had to be spotless!

How have you used ShopAtHome.com to save money, and what is your favorite store to shop from when you use ShopAtHome.com?

Of course! Just last week I scored a hot deal at The Children’s Place using a 15% coupon code, a free shipping code, AND 5% back from ShopAtHome.  I got three pairs of pants and two shirts for my son for less than $12!

What do you think is the best deal you’ve ever found?

Every week it’s something new.  I guess my personal favorite was the week I challenged myself to see how much I could score for only $10.  (You can see my loot here.)

If you could only give one piece of advice to someone who is just starting to coupon and save their money, what would it be?

Don’t feel like you have to score every deal!  There will be 10 more deals tomorrow!  (And I’ll be sure to post them!)

Thanks so much to Kaley for taking time out of her very busy life to talk with us here at ShopAtHome.com! If you’d like to be interviewed in ShopAtHome.com’s Thrifty Chatter, email me at blog@shopathome.com for more details!

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I am assuming since you are reading this blog, you are a fan of Shop at Home.  One of my favorite aspects is the online shopping.  If I am going to be buying something online anyway, why not get a percentage of it back for myself?

But, I must say, the piece of ShopAtHome that has benefited my family the most is their Refer a Friend program.  And, thankfully, not only has the program benefited me but also the friends I told.  For every friend referred, the referrer gets $5 when your friend shops and they also get $5 free to shop their first time.  It is wonderful to know I have financially benefited my family but also am helping others save a little bit extra when they shop, too.

For those of you who have not utilized the Refer a Friend program of Shop at Home or any other company, I hope these helpful tips can help you see the many different ways you can benefit yourself.

First of all, although ShopAtHome’s Refer a Friend might be the one we are most familiar with, there are many others.  Whenever you are a member of any online website, always check to see if they have a Refer a Friend program.  What type of sites and companies have I found that may have Refer a Friend programs?

-          Banks

-          Cable/Satellite

-          Survey Sites

-          Photo Sites

-          Credit Cards

-         Market Research Companies

-          Mystery Shopping Sites

-          Web Search Sites

-          Shopping Sites

So, how can you benefit from these programs yourself?  Here are some of the easy methods that can help you tell others about them yourself thus earning your family extra money.

-          Use an Email Signature

• This is something that will automatically attach itself to the bottom of every email you send to friends, family or anyone.  They are easy to set up you just never know when someone might click on the link.

For example, if you use Yahoo Mail, you would go under Options – Mail Options in the upper right side of your screen.  Then choose the option for Signature.  You can then select Signature and type whatever you want and save it.

Here is an example of what mine would look like if referring Shop at Home.  This signature would automatically appear at the bottom of every email I send out.

Carrie

I earn money when I shop at my favorite online stores.

Here is $5 Free so you can try it, too.

-          Utilize Social Media

• If you have a Facebook, Twitter or other social media account, you have an advantage allowing you to share your Refer a Friend programs with many people at once.

Many of the Refer a Friend sites offer Facebook Connect options where they will automatically share via your wall thus referring people.  But if they do not, it is very easy to log in and quickly leave a quick comment on your wall.

Did you recently shop via Shop at Home and earned 6% back?  Leave a comment stating what happened and linking with your refer a friend embedded link.  Here is an example of something I might leave on my wall:

Did you earn for a survey you just took?  Let everyone know and attach your Refer a Friend link.  You just don’t know!  Maybe someone will register.

-          Create ONE page where you list all your Refer a Friend programs.

• Blogger is free to set up and quick.  You can create one page and only update it when you find a new Refer a Friend program you like.

Go to Blogger.com and click on the Create a Blog button.  You can pick a name, a web address and set it up in minutes.  They even have basic designs to pick from on their site.  Then, just add your links and you have another great resource to share your Refer a Friend links with everyone.  In fact, you may want your Email Signature to point directly to this new site you created.

-          Business Cards

• If you do decide to quickly set up a spot for all your Refer a Friend links, consider ordering Free Business Cards that link to your blogspot address.

Why would you do this?  If you go out to eat, pay bills via the mail or any other number of activites, you have use of business cards for your Refer a Friend programs.  Everytime you pay your bill and leave your tip, stick a card in.  Paying a bill?  Drop a card in the envelope.  It is quick and easy.

Want to know where to get Free Business Cards?  Log into your Shop at Home account and search either VistaPrint or Overnight Prints.  Both companies offer this option.

And, don’t forget about the good old fashioned Word of Mouth technique.  If you are talking to someone and sharing about the programs you use, make sure to let them know you will send them an email with the details.

I hope this post encourages you to utilize Shop at Home’s Refer a Friend program and begin sharing all the wonderful programs you use with others!

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Just a quick reminder – tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter our FREE Grocery Sweepstakes on Facebook. Become a Fan of ShopAtHome.com and enter… and make sure to share it with your friends!

And now, onto the deals!

SITEWIDE SAVINGS! Receive 25% Off purchases this week (plus get 5% Cash Back from ShopAtHome.com- for a total savings of 30%), only at Ross-Simons! Use code SAVENOW at checkout now though 3/14/2010.

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the Ross-Simons Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click on the first available coupon.
2. Select the items you’d like to purchase, and place them in your cart.
3. While checking out, input SAVENOW to get an extra 25% off.
4. Once you’re done shopping, you’ll get an extra 5% Cash Back Rebate in your ShopAtHome.com account. Talk about sweet!

Starting Monday March 8th, save 20% on your purchase at shoesteal.com with promo code SPRING20 through 3/21/10. Get an additional 5% Cash Back from ShopAtHome.com for a total savings of 25%!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the ShoeSteal.com Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click on the second available coupon.
2. Choose your shoes and put them in your cart.
3. At checkout, enter promo code SPRING20 to get an extra 20% off your purchase!
4. Once you’re done, you’ll also get 5% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account!

Shop LuggageGuy.com’s St. Patrick’s Day Sale and get 7% Cash Back AND an additional 15% off with “LUCKY15″ Coupon! Your total discounts are a whopping 22%!

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the LuggageGuy.com Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the St. Patrick’s Day coupon (it’s the fourth to last premium coupon).
2. Select your pieces and put them in your cart.
3. When you’re checking out, enter code LUCKY15 to get an extra 15% off!
4. Once you’ve made your purchase, you’ll get 7% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account, making this deal even better!

Let’s Go WILD:

Today’s WILD Deal: Save 50% on ANEW ULTIMATE 4-Piece Regimen Set + Free Shipping!

Daily Deals:

Today’s Daily Deal: Get 16% Cash Back Rebates (was 13%) at Symantec Store
Thursday, March 11: Get  7% Cash Back Rebates (normally 4%) at Cabela’s
Friday, March 12: Get 18% Cash Back Rebates (normally 9%) at Turbo Tax
Saturday, March 13: Get 4% Cash Back Rebates (normally 2%) at Victoria’s Secret

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Welcome to this week’s Thrifty Chatter series, where we ask the fun questions to some of our favorite Money Saving Bloggers! This week, we’re interviewing Nicole from Nicole’s Nickels. This fabulous blogger shares the best deals, giveaways and so much more with her readers every day… and now you can learn a little bit more about the woman behind the blog!

How did you start Nicole’s Nickels?

I started Nicole’s Nickels in February 2009 as a way to consolidate all of the great deals I was finding into one place. I was previously emailing friends and family everything but it got hard to keep track of who was interested in what.

What has been the most rewarding part of writing on Nicole’s Nickels?

The most rewarding part are the emails and comments I receive from readers telling me that something I posted helped them save money or make some extra money and how that impacted their life.

Do you have a funny or interesting story about something that has happened because of your blog?

I was at the store one day and had a fistful of coupons. I had been recently featured on my local NBC affiliate just a few days before. My back was to the person behind me and seeing my coupons and how much I was saving, said to the person with her, “That girl is just like that Nicole’s Nickels from TV using all those coupons to save money. I went to her site and now am addicted to it. She seems like such a nice and genuine person.” I turned around to smile and the lady said “It’s you, it’s you!” and gave me a big hug thanking me for helping her.

How have you used ShopAtHome.com to save money, and what is your favorite store to shop from when you use ShopAtHome.com?

Yes, I regularly use ShopAtHome and loved being able to get 20% cash back from Old Navy over the holidays. I had giftcards to use and was able to get a lot of holiday shopping done as well as a few things for myself for a very low cost.

What do you think is the best deal you’ve ever found?

For me personally, I’ve had the best deals at Kmart’s super doubles events where I can get something crazy like 50 items for less than a quarter. I stock up on necessities and also things to donate to my local shelters.

If you could only give one piece of advice to someone who is just starting to coupon and save their money, what would it be?

Start slow. You won’t be able to stockpile right away, it takes time to build up to that. Make it a point to use coupons on sale items and look through matchups on your favorite frugal blogs. Try picking one of the drugstores near you and following a posted scenario on your favorite blog to make the most of their rewards programs.

Any last comments?

If you’re new, try finding a friend to start with. You’ll learn from each other and hopefully have fun while saving money!

Thanks so much to Nicole for taking time out of her very busy life to talk with us here at ShopAtHome.com! If you’d like to be interviewed in ShopAtHome.com’s Thrifty Chatter, email me at blog@shopathome.com for more details!

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Irish or not, who can resist the fun that is St. Patrick’s Day? Between festive wear, shamrock crafts and kid-friendly reads there’s plenty of ways to spread green cheer with your little leprechaun.

Green Gear

No St. Patrick’s Day is complete without some green in your wardrobe – and this especially applies to kids. First stop for affordable holiday tees: Old Navy.  I love the Daddy’s Pot Of Gold shirt for the wee lasses (it shimmers… everyone say “ooooh”) and the Mom’s Good Luck Charm is perfect for every little one. At $7.50 a pop (plus 5% cash back from ShopAtHome) you can feel okay making this purchase even if your little one only wears it once or twice. If you insist on being more practical, a classic green polo or striped tee is perfect for the holiday.

Get Crafty

Anyone who knows me will agree that I am a bit challenged in the craftiness department. I just don’t have that gene. But, with a little inspiration even I can engage the kids in a little arts and crafts project.

Here’s an easy one that you can do with little to no skill and very few supplies: cut a piece of green construction paper into the shape of a shamrock. (If you’re as lame as I am, you can even print out a shamrock shape to use as a guide.) Have your toddler find green items from magazines and catalogs – he’ll love ripping the magazine up and you’ll love that this doesn’t require having actual craft supplies on hand – and then glue them onto the shamrock. I freely admit, this will not wow the neighbor when it’s hanging on your fridge, but it will cost next to nothing and is fun. And, of course, if you have actual crafty things, have your toddler decorate his shamrock with green glitter, felt, tissue paper or pipe cleaners. You can even raid your kitchen for green goodies like Fruit Loops.

Speaking of the kitchen, I prefer to eat my way through holidays so another great way to get your kids involved in St. Patrick’s Day is baking and decorating cookies. Grab an affordable shamrock cookie cutter, green food coloring, icing and sprinkles and you have an afternoon of messy fun with your kids. And, of course, all the fun that comes with eating your creations.

There are lots of amazing resources for crafts with kids online so my lame festive ideas are just a jumping off point.

Books o’ Fun

If your child is old enough to wonder why you’re suddenly celebrating all things green, there are a couple fun children’s books to consider adding to your library. And, as you know, the great thing about books is they’re relevant and fun to read year-round and regardless of the proximity to a holiday. The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever tells the tale of the Leprechaun family celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a parade. The rhyming story and bright illustrations will delight preschoolers and young grade schoolers, in particular. Interactive, lift the flap books are always a hit, and Hooray For St. Patrick’s Day is no exception as your child searches for the hidden leprechauns.

I hope these ideas put a little spring in your step and get you in the St. Patty’s Day mood!

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Today through March 8th, Customers get $10 off $49 on their first online purchase at DSW.com with sign up code (FIRST10)!  Free shipping on purchases over $35+ also applies, and get 7% Cash Back Rebates through ShopAtHome.com!

Here’s how to get this deal:
1. Go to the DSW Coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click on the second premium coupon to head over to DSW.com.
2. Choose the shoes you want and put them in your cart (make sure you hit $49 to use the coupon code)
3. Once you’ve selected your shoes, go to your cart and enter code FIRST10.
4. Not only will you get $10 off, but you’ll also get 7% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account! If you spent the minimum, you’ll end up paying $36.27 for your already discounted shoes… talk about a great sale!

Now through March 10, e.l.f. Cosmetics is offering 50% off all Studio makeup, e.l.f.’s professional makeup line, with $15 purchase. To take advantage of this offer, use code STUD50 at checkout.

Here’s how to get this deal:

1. Go to the e.l.f. coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the SHOP NOW button.
2. Select items listed under the “Studio” tab (they’re the ones that qualify) and put $15 worth of products in your cart
3. Once you’ve made your selections, head to your cart and use code STUD50 to get an extra 50% off e.l.f.’s already low prices!
4. After you’re done, you’ll get 7% Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account!

Save 50% off the cover price of all 2010 Entertainment Books plus get free shipping on all orders! Hurry and get great deals on dining, shopping, travel and more until March 14th.

Here’s how to get this deal:
1. Go to the Entertainment Book coupons page on ShopAtHome.com and click the SHOP NOW button.
2. Enter in your Zip Code and select your Entertainment Book.
3. 50% off and Free Shipping should automatically be included in the sale (the price is around $17.50).
4. Once you’re done, you’ll get $7 Cash Back Rebates in your ShopAtHome.com account, meaning that you’ll get hundreds of dollars of coupons for only $10.50 SHIPPED!

Let’s Go WILD:

Today’s WILD Deal: Save 38% on America’s Number One Bubble Bath from Avon! Pamper yourself for only $4.99!

Daily Deals:

Today’s Daily Deal: Get 6% Cash Back Rebates (was 3%) at Home Depot
Wednesday, March 3: Get 7% Cash Back Rebates (was 4%) at Nordstrom’s
Sunday, March 7: Get 6% Cash Back Rebates (normally 5%) at Gap
Monday, March 8: Get 5% Cash Back Rebates (normally 4%) at HP Home and Home Office

Don’t forget to enter our FREE Grocery Sweepstakes on Facebook! We’re getting so close to 20,000 fans… and when we get there, we’ll DOUBLE the prizes! We’ve got some other amazing giveaways coming up on Facebook and Twitter too, so make sure you’re connected to ShopAtHome.com!

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We were so excited to offer something as fun as the Savvy Blogging Shopping Challenge on ShopAtHome.com for all of you who participated in the Savvy Blogging roundtable. There are definitely some fun plans in the works, but this was one thing that really got us excited!

Of the eighty or so bloggers who went to the roundtable, about 27 entered the Challenge. One of them will be receiving $200 in their ShopAtHome.com account because they saved the most money with their $25 Gift Cards. Who was it?

Congrats to Julia of The Frugal Find! She went a little crazy… but it paid off, literally! Here’s what she got:

Ok I’m dying laughing – but here is what I purchased (crossing my fingers won!!):

I purchased (25) Cellulite Massagers from The Body Shop for $1 each (regularly $15 ea)

Here is the math -

25 items at $1 each = $25 Spent
Value = $375
Get 10% Cash Back through Shop At Home
Total Cost: $22.50 for $375 worth of products (that will make a great addition to gift baskets)!

That is a savings of 94% – WOW!!

Big congrats to Julia for this amazing find (and for how much it made all of us here laugh)! You’ll be getting that $200 in your ShopAtHome.com account shortly… great job!

If you missed out on Savvy Blogging this time and didn’t get to participate in the Savvy Blogging Shopping Challenge, don’t worry! There will be more fun and exciting promotions coming up very soon, so keep your eyes open for them!

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