I know y’all have been waiting for this…it’s the winner of the $100 Hayneedle Giveaway! Again I want to thank everyone who entered and wish everyone luck!
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This time of year most of us are ultra aware of the issue of hunger in our country, whether through the pleas on television or those from the food banks in our own communities it just seems to be in our thoughts more this time of the year. To be completely honest I do what I can to donate to my local food pantry, but I know just remembering around Thanksgiving and Christmas is not nearly enough.
Did you know that during any given week approximately 5.7 million families receive emergency food assistance from Feeding America? (Data provided by Feeding America) That number makes my stomach turn, knowing that there are that many families in such dire need of assistance with one of our most basic needs. That is why I am so excited to be helping Feeding America (through MyBlogSpark) to help raise awareness of the national issue of hunger. Hamburger Helper is doing their part as well, they are joining forces with GRAMMY award-winning country singer/songwriter and actor Tim McGraw to help Feeding America deliver millions of meals to local food banks through the Show Your Helping Hand™ campaign. Tim McGraw will be lending his voice to the campaign through PSA’s that will be distributed nationwide in an effort to bring awareness to this problem! You can check out the PSA below!
YOU can help Feeding America and Tim McGraw in their effort to help feed hungry families across the country! You can submit codes from specially marked boxes of Hamburger Helper at www.showyourhelpinghand.com or simply log in and leave a donation. Hamburger Helper has already donated more than half a million dollars and will be contributing up to an additional $100,000 through the Show Your Helping Hand campaign! Worried that your one code won’t make a difference? Chew on this…for every code you submit, 17 cents will be donated by Hamburger Helper to Feeding America, that 17 cents is enough to deliver one meal to a local food bank…so there really are no donations too small!
As someone who grew up in a household where money was always tight and dinner was often a meal my mother created out of what little bit we had in our cabinets, I know first hand what it’s like to wonder if there will be enough dinner to go around. Admitting you need help is not an easy thing to do, but lending a hand to help those in need is. That is why I am so honored to have even a small hand at helping make sure that local families who are in need will not go hungry. So thank you Hamburger Helper for donating $10 on my behalf for participating in this campaign!
You can also visit www.showyourhelpinghand.com for a chance to win an autographed copy of Tim McGraw’s CD “Southern Voice”! And don’t forget to visit the Show Your Helping Hand website and submit the codes from specially marked boxes of Hamburger Helper to help feed someone in need!
Of course, I’m not going to leave my readers empty handed…I received a box of Hamburger Helper Skillet Meals, a Hamburger Helper foam “Helping Hand” and a copy of Tim McGraw’s “Southern Voice” CD for participating in the Show Your Helping Hand campaign…and ONE very lucky MIBR reader is going to win a prize pack containing the same items that I received!
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I love finding unique gifts for friends and family that are heartfelt and very personal for the holidays. I have been known to give homemade candy wrapped up in hand painted Christmas boxes, handmade ornaments, and personalized photo collages as gifts. I seem to have a difficult time finding unique and personal gifts for those I love most if they are not handmade by me, but that was before I discovered Nature’s Notebook!
I was recently introduced to Nature’s Notebook and was so glad that I was. Nature’s Notebook was the brainchild of artist of Courtney Noelle and is at its simplest described as personalized beach writing photographs, but Nature’s Notebook is so much more.
From the Nature’s Notebook website:
Nature's Notebook was born of a spiritual connection to the ocean and its beaches. Drawn to the soft sandy edges of the sea, artist Courtney Noelle has always felt inclined to inscribe words or names, thoughts or dreams into the ever-changing landscape of the beach. Something about its tumultuous fate, an uncertainty that parallels our own lives, makes sea sand the perfect tablet for expression.
And what better way to capture that expression, the memory and the magic of the beach forever, than in a photograph.
Courtney Noelle began sharing these captured moments with friends and loved ones through gifts and cards. Soon, people were talking about these special snapshots, encouraging Courtney Noelle to make these gifts available to anyone. Touched, and eager to share this passion with the world, Courtney Noelle began Nature's Notebook, an online collection of photographs and cards using the seas' tranquility to express love and emotion.
Now I don’t know about you, but in my opinion you can’t much more unique and personal than handwritten love notes in the sand. Of course, Nature’s Notebook offers an array of different styles and options as well as occasions so that you can find the perfect gift for any occasion! How romantic would it be to give your husband a framed photograph of your wedding date inside a heart handwritten on a beautiful beach for your anniversary? Or maybe you prefer to give your wife framed photographs of your children’s names beautifully written on a sunny, gorgeous beach this Christmas? The possibilities are nearly endless with Nature’s Notebook!
I received a photograph of Allison (hearts) Jamie from Nature’s Notebook for my review. I originally planned to give it to my hubby for our anniversary in March, but decided it would make a great Christmas gift as well. I really couldn’t have asked for a more perfect picture with such a gorgeous backdrop as the flawless beach with the ocean and crashing waves in the background…it really is just beyond words!
Nature’s Notebook is the perfect gift for everyone on your list no matter the occasion! Make sure you check out Nature's Notebook and lots of other great gift ideas in MIBR 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!
Buy it!
You can purchase personalized photos from Nature’s Notebook by visiting their website!
Now I have a treat for all of my lovely ladies and gents…Nature’s Notebook is going to give one lucky MIBR reader a 5X7 color print with the word FAMILY written in the sand!
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This past weekend my house was THE party pad! No, my husband and I didn’t throw some wild, crazy shindig, hmm come to think of it, it was kinda wild and crazy, but not in the way you’re thinking. So what kind of party did we throw? A Pampered Hamster party compliments of Zhu Zhu Pets and Mom Select!
All of the Zhu Zhu Pet goodies for our Pampered Hamster Party!
A few of the adorable Fall outfits for the Zhu Zhu Pets!
My daughter Nay Nay and a few of her friends got to play with some of the very charming and oh-so-cute Zhu Zhu Pets Rock Star Hamsters and the ultra chic and sassy Zhu Zhu Pets Beauty Salon! The girls also got to check out (and deck their Zhu Zhu’s out in) some of the latest Zhu Zhu pets Fall Outfits (which, truth be told, couldn’t be cuter). As soon as the girlies came into the room their eyes glazed over at all of the Zhu Zhu goodness! When the task of choosing who got what Zhu Zhu (and that wasn’t an easy task) the girls got down to work choosing and swapping outfits and arguing, I mean discussing who would get the 2 Zhu Zhu pets Deluxe Fashion Carriers. Once all of the swapping, trying on, and disusing was finished the girl were eager to play with the Zhu Zhu Pets Beauty Salon!
Swapping outfits!
I have to admit that I am NOT usually the one putting things together, but I tackled the Zhu Zhu Pets Salon on my own (yay me) and it wasn’t that awful lol. Putting the salon together let me get a first hand look at how it all works and how awesome it truly is. The Zhu Zhu Pets Beauty Salon features lighted mirrors, and a Zhu Zhu powered hair dryer fan! The girls really seemed to get a kick out of the Rock Stars making the hair dryer work and even argued about whose pet would get to go first! It was SO much fun for the girls and I cannot count the times Nay Nay asked for more Zhu Zhu Pet Rock Star’s for Christmas!
All of the girls had a great time and wanted me to thank Zhu Zhu and Mom Select for hooking them up with “all of the awesome stuff”!
The holiday season is without a doubt the most wonderful time of the year (love that song), and it’s also one of the most stressful! Around this time every year I can start to feel the tension in my neck and back brought on by the magical holiday season (if it were really magical Santa would get me a GC to my local salon *wink* *wink*). And while there are many ways that we choose to de-stress ourselves it always seems like I can never find the time to get myself to the local salon for a massage, or take a long, hot bath by myself at night, I always end up forgetting about me and worrying about everyone else through the Christmas season. While I can’t make all of the stress in your life go away with this one post (one can only dream) I can help you out by introducing you to something that may help lower your stress level this holiday season (and all year round).
New U Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout utilizes the technology of Wii MotionPlus™ and the Wii Balance Board™ accessory to track program users’ movements through a yoga and Pilates program designed to meet their specific goals. Unlike many programs offered, NewU isn’t just a glorified workout video or minigame collection – it provides real-time feedback based on the performance of each move, offering encouragement and instruction at every step. What’s more, NewU uses video of professional trainers instead of cartoon avatars to ensure that users receive the best possible instruction in achieving strength & balance with over 115 yoga & Pilates exercises.
You can check out a few of the screen shots as well as a video introduction to New U Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout below!
I feel relaxed just thinking about it! The cool thing is that NewU isn’t even available in stores yet and I have one to give away to all of you amazing ladies and gents!
Buy it!
New U Mind Body Yoga & Pilates Workout for Wii will be available December 7, 2010 in North American , for a suggested retail price of $29.99. It is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB!
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I mentioned a couple of weeks ago about wanting to lose weight and get fit this year for the holidays, so far my battle has been uphill…WAY uphill! All of the amazing food on Thanksgiving was definitely a temptation, but I have something to keep me on track and give me the boost I need when I fall off the weight loss wagon…Get Fit With Mel B!
You know Mel B; the Spice Girls (oh how I loved the 90’s), Dance Your A$$ Off, and Dancing with the Stars? Well now Mel B can be your personal trainer and fitness coach with her new workout game for PS3 Get Fit With Mel B! The fitness program uses the new PlayStation Move technology to create a unique one on one experience. The program features a broad range of exercises including aerobics, strengthening, toning, and flexibility combined nutrition advice (and over 140 recipes) to create this one of a kind user experience. Here’s some more about Get Fit With Mel B from the PlayStation website:
In Get Fit with Mel B, you will appear on-screen alongside Mel. She will monitor your performance, giving tips on the improvement of form as well as encouragement when the going gets tough. Choose to work out in varied locations, tell Mel your goals, what kind of exercise equipment you have (such as dumbbells, resistance bands etc.) and she will tailor a program just for you.
Get Fit with Mel B is a huge leap forward in the home fitness field and will help you lose the pounds, get in shape or reach a new level of health.
*A comprehensive program created by Mel B with leading health experts specifically for PlayStation®Move motion controller.
*More interaction than any other workout game; Appear on-screen with Mel and receive coaching tips specific to YOU
*Aim to reach one or multiple fitness and health goals. You tell Mel what you want and she helps you get there.
*Enjoy a custom nutrition plan based on your goals and your likes and dislikes. Don't like shellfish? Can't eat pork? Gluten is an issue? No problem, just tell Mel and she'll create delicious menus perfect for you.
*Every component of Mel's program is based on years of research and proven fitness principals. If you follow Mel's guidance and stick with the program, you cannot fail to reach your goals.
*PlayStation Move offers a unique fitness experience. In addition to bring on-screen with Mel B, PlayStation Move's technology can see and record every detail of your exercise. This means that unlike other programs that assume you're doing things correctly, the program can actually determine if you need help or guidance and then offer positive feedback enabling you to get it right and progress in your fitness goals. It's like having your own real-life coach!
Check out Get Fit With Mel B in action!
I have to admit, the idea of training with my favorite Spice Girl is pretty appealing! Aside from the obvious reasons you know getting healthy, being able to chase your kiddos without being winded, being able to get into your “skinny jeans” (which are not to be confused with the current trend of “skinny jeans”) Get Fit with Mel B offers a personalized, go at your own pace, guided fitness program that is fun, fabulous, and will leave you FIT!
Buy it!
Get Fit With Mel B is available where PlayStation games are sold!
Since I am all about making the holidays easier I thought Get Fit With Mel B would be the perfect, easy way to help you get fit for the holiday season! I have a copy of Get Fit With Mel B (for PS3) for one of my very lucky readers to win! (Details below)
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My husband is not what I’d call “Mr. Fixit”, seriously just ask my kids about the “dog house” he built for our dog Brownie last year…so sad. Anyway the problem is that my husband never seems to have the right tool for the job and though he isn’t quite Mr. Fixit he loves to pretend that he is. In my endless pursuit to turn my man into Mr. Fixit I make sure that he receives new tools for every major holiday…including Christmas and this year he received ( a few weeks early) a Dremel Trio!
I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to do a review for Dremel, as part of that review I received a Dremel Trio Tool Kit. When my husband came home and saw a brand new shiny case with Dremel written across the front his eyes kind of glazed over and he seemed to be instantly drawn to it, which is exactly the reaction I expected. My husband spent the next 3 hours touching, reading, and playing with his new toy…I mean tool. My mind instantly began racing with projects for Jamie to do and I cannot wait until he gets my list completed. Of course, being the tool lover I am (YES, I love power tools and know how to use most of them!) I cannot wait to get started on the list myself!
Dremel is a name that is known and trusted for its superior quality and outstanding tools. Since 1932 Dremel has been giving their customers rotary tools that exhibit the same quality and attention to detail they did when Albert Dremel started his company nearly 80 years ago. That quality and commitment is what keeps Dremel number one when it comes to rotary tools! Want to know more about this powerful little tool?
“The Dremel Trio allows users to cut, sand and rout using one multi-purpose tool. Cut multiple materials including wood, plastic, drywall, sheet metal, wall tile and more without switching tools. The tool’s unique, 360-degree cutting technology and plunge-cut ability allows users to make quick and controlled cuts, while its unique, 90-degree pivoting handle facilitates added control, comfort and accuracy.”
The Dremel Trio is one tool with the capability of doing 3 jobs, it cuts, it sands, and it routes! There are a ton of features that make the Dremel Trio a must-have in every tool box!
*360-degree cutting technology allows you to make cuts in any direction while keeping the tool in the same orientation. Or, you can follow the cut line like a regular saw...its up to you.
*The pivoting handle on the Dremel Trio can be positioned straight-up or at a 90-degree angle for superior tool control and maximum comfort.
*The multi-purpose cutting bit included with the Dremel Trio lets you cut a variety of materials using only one bit.
*The high-speed spiral cutting action makes clean cuts with smoother edges that require less sanding.
*On board dust extraction port to maintain a clean workplace. Non-marring base to protect delicate work pieces. Telescoping foot for accurate depth control while cutting, sanding and routing.
We plan on moving this coming Spring and I cannot wait to tackle all of the home improvement jobs I know I’ll have using the Dremel Trio!
If you’re looking for the perfect tool for the man (or men) on your list make sure you check out the Dremel Trio and give them the power of 3 tools in one this Christmas!
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You can purchase the Dremel Trio (as well as the full line of Dremel products online at Amazon and The Home Depot website. You can also purchase the Dremel Trio in home improvement stores nationwide!
I love shopping, unfortunately most of the time I’m too busy to be out and about enjoying a little retail therapy. That’s the biggest reason I am always psyched to find great online stores where I can shop from the comfort of home and still get great deals on awesome products! What’s even better is finding hundreds of stores all in one place like CSNStores.com!
I’ve worked with CSN before and love them! I always receive quality products at great prices…what more can a mom ask for? If you’re not familiar with CSN let me take you on a little virtual tour!
CSNStores.com is a collection of over 200 online stores that offer a wide variety of products including home decor, health and fitness equipment, baby cribs and bedding, shoes and luggage, children’s toys and so much more. If you need it…chances are pretty good that CSN has it! Need a holiday makeover? CSNStores have everything you need to make this holiday season magical, from great gift ideas to fabulous decorating! CSN Stores even has a Stress-Free Holidays guide to help you chose the perfect gift for everyone on your list and decorate with style!
I recently worked with CSNStores on a review as part of my Holiday Gift Guide. I chose theLittle Tikes Climb & Slide Castle for my review. My kiddos are very active and with winter on its way I know I need to keep them as active inside as they are outside…and that’s where the Little Tikes Climb & Slide comes in! The Climb&Slide is designed for outdoor use, but is the perfect size and shape to fit neatly indoors in a playroom or (in my case) in the corner of the family room.
Here’s some more information about the Little Tikes Climb & Slide from the CSNStores.com website!
Home playgrounds give children ample opportunity for adventurous play, while still under the watchful eye of caring parents. The Climb n Slide™ Castle playground set includes a cool hideout and crawl tunnel just waiting to be explored. The rock wall poses a gentle challenge while the slide and working steering wheel will help develop a child's physical dexterity. Ages 1 - 4 years. For your next playground set, think Little Tikes.
Features:
Ideal for ages 1 - 4 years
Cool hideout and crawl tunnel
Rock wall
Slide and working steering wheel
Dimensions: 43"H x 21.5"W x 50"D
My kiddos were so excited when their Climb & Slide came and couldn’t wait for it to be put together so they could (SIDE as my son says). Thankfully this was a breeze to put together, it took my husband about 5 minutes start to finish and it was ready for sliding!
Looking for a gift for the hard to buy for on your holiday list? Make sure you check out CSNStores.com and their large variety of stores and products!
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You can purchase the Little Tikes Climb & Slide online at CSNStores.com!
How would you like to win a $50 GC from CSNStores.com to shop for the people on your holiday list this season? Good news…CSN is giving away a $50 GC to one of my very lucky readers!
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I am very lucky in that all of my children love to be creative. Since birth my children have seemed to be able to find creativity in nearly everything that they do and as a mother that makes me smile from ear to ear. I love seeing my children draw, paint, sculpt (with Play Doh of course), build, and plan and enjoy doing it every step of the way. I try to keep the opportunity to be creative in all of the activities I choose for my kids and they always succeed in making the most out of every opportunity.
I love products that give children a chance to learn while also being creative and if there’s a chance for them to creatively make something they can eat they are all for it! I was recently introduced to Verve and Glee Gum, a company who makes creativity and learning fun and yummy! Glee Gum is a company who offers all natural chewing gum and educational kits for children. As a parent I really appreciate incorporating the fun aspect of these kits (what child wouldn’t want to make his own candy) with the educational aspect (this is a great chance for us moms and dads to teach our children about science and even math). Glee Gum comes in a variety of fun flavors: Tangerine, Triple Berry, Peppermint, Cinnamon, Bubblegum, and Spearmint. Glee Gum features all natural ingredients and a unique gum base (chicle). Glee Gum doesn’t contain preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners! Glee Gum offers 3 different Make Your Own kits; Make Your Own Chewing Gum (their original and still most popular), Make Your Own Gummies, and Make Your Own Chocolate. Each kit comes complete with step-by-step instructions and ingredients. We received the Make Your Own Gummies kit from Glee Gum. As soon as I announced that we were going to make the gummies my children were in the kitchen emptying the contents of the kit onto the island in the kitchen. Making the gummies was quite an experience as the ingredients featured items that my children had never seen before (seaweed anyone lol) but it was a great FUN learning experience for all of us!
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You can purchase all of the items mentioned above online at gleegum.com!
As I mentioned before Verve, Inc. (the company who makes Glee Gum) offers 3 different Make Your Own kits…how would you like to win one? (Details below)
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This giveaway ends on December 12 , 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced in a separate winner’s post. Winner will have 48 hours to claim his prize, failure to do so within 48 hour time-frame will result in winner forfeiting his prize and mew choosing a new winner.
We have a new winner…I always become so giddy when I type that! I love giving things away to you guys and I hope y’all love it just as much..or more! This giveaway is for a Rebecca sweater from Neve and let me tell you this is a fabulous item…whomever wins this is going to be one very happy lady!
With all of the toy ads on television it is so hard to sift through the “I Wants” and “Mommy Can I haves?” to find toys that are well-made, quality toys for my kids. I think there is definitely something to be said for toys that are natural, recycled, and made in the USA…not only do they seem to be better made and last longer, they also seem to be among my children’s favorite toys.
Recently I had the pleasure of getting to know Wild Dill, and I am so very glad that I did. Wild Dill was started with one mother wanting a store that reflected her son’s sense of curiosity and love for the outdoors. Wild Dill carries only organic, recycled, fair trade, natural, or made in the USA/Europe toys, clothes, and bedding. Wild Dill wants their customers to enjoy and feel good about the products that they carry and that we give to our children. As a mother the foundation and quality means so much when it comes to the toys that I buy for my children!
We recently had the opportunity to review one of the toys from Wild Dill. We received the ImagiPLAY Zoom to the Moon play set to review. Both Lil Man and Lil Diva are very creative, and I love being able to provide them with toys that can help their imaginations soar! The Zoom to the Moon play set does just that! Included in the Zoom to the Moon play set is a soft rocket ship (that also doubles as storage for all of the play set pieces), 2 Astronauts, 3 Aliens, and a 2-headed Alien Dog. The play set is also made with child safe paints (a huge bit of peace of mind for all of us mommies and daddies) and is made using chemical free Rubberwood!
Aside from the out of this world theme, the Zoom to the Moon play set is a great tool for little ones to be creative and a chance for parents to squeeze a bit of education into play time! If Lil Man ask me once why an astronaut wore a mask and a special suit he asked me 100 times, of course, I was very happy to explain to him something that he seemed to be so interested in learning about!
Wild Dill has so many great gift ideas from wooden toys and puzzles to organic baby clothing for your little one or any little one on your list! So make sure to visit Wild Dill and check out the awesome selection of toys and clothing and don’t forget you can check out Wild Dill in MIBR 2010 Holiday Gift Guide as well!
One of the hardest tasks during the holiday season is trying to find THE perfect gift for everyone on your list. As the ideas escape you and the clock is tick, tick, ticking closer to that dreaded I mean joyful day you find yourself reasoning why grandma would love to have a membership to her local gym (even though she hasn’t done a crunch since her late 30’s) or why your husband just has to have another World’s Greatest Husband mug (even though the 5 you’ve bought him in as many years seem to mysteriously end up being “broken” when it’s his turn to do the dishes). Every year I find myself trying to rationalize those insane choices myself, but usually end up settling on yet another gift card for the hard to please on my Christmas list.
What if there was one place where you could go to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list? Good news…there is and it’s called Things Remembered! Things Remembered offers personalized gift options that any member of the family would love to receive. The Things Remembered mission statement is simple: customer satisfaction. Pleasing their customers is what sets Things Remembered apart, they are always ready, willing, and able to “serve, guide, and help their customers find the perfect personalized gifts for all gift giving occasions”. Things Remembered does this by:
*Providing gift solutions for all gift-giving occasions. Whether it's a sweet 16 or a 50th birthday, a first baby or a promotion to a new job, we will help you find that special gift.
*Offering exceptional customer service, not only to help customers find the right gift, but to help with the personalized message to make that gift even more special and memorable.
*Building a relationship with our customers. We want all of our customers to be customers for life, and that's why we offer a Satisfaction Guarantee. In addition, we offer a Rewards Club program where customers receive valuable savings every time they shop.
As I mentioned above Things Remembered has the perfect gift to fit every occasion and no occasion is more giftable than Christmas! As I also mentioned above I tend to have a very difficult time finding the perfect gifts for everyone on my list, but with the help of Things Remembered the days of giving my husband a “World’s Greatest Husband” mug are over! So let’s take a look at some Holiday Hard to Buy For’s in a little game I like to play…From No-no to So-So Fabulous!
First up we have the husband, the husband who has 5 of everything and 3 more as back ups. I find myself stuck buying for this man every year and usually end up buying him the same ugly tie I’ve bought for the past 2 years…even though he doesn’t ever wear a tie! A total No-no! With Things Remembered I can get him something he’ll really appreciate and LOVE like this NFL Tankard. Now he can watch his favorite team play while drinking a cool one out of his new tankard emblazoned with his team’s logo! How’s that for So-So Fabulous?
Or maybe you can never figure out what the get your favorite Aunt Bee so you end up getting her a new sweater, an ugly sweater that even Aunt Bee would never be seen in. A definite No-No!!! Things Remembered has a fix for this one too! Why not give Aunt Bee (and every lady on your list) the 2010 Make-a-Wish Bracelet! Now that is completely and utterly So-So Fabulous!
I received the 2010 Make-a-Wish Bracelet from Things Remembered for my review. I have to say that I am completely in love with this bracelet and get so many compliments on it every time I wear it! The Make-A-Wish Bracelet is just one item in the Things Remembered Make-A-Wish collection and it is exquisite! The bracelet features fine jewelry touches like the delicate, exquisite multi-strand chain on this bracelet. The star motif returns, in honor of Make-A-Wish, and also an engravable round charm bordered in CZ crystals so that you can speak from yours. You can have the charm engraved with the recipients name, initials, a touching sentiment (I chose “From Now Until Forever” which hold special meaning for me) or just about anything else you can imagine. Though the bracelet’s beauty alone if reason to give it as a gift this season, the best part if that for every purchase of the Make-A-Wish® gifts, Things Remembered will donate $2 of the purchase price, with a minimum guaranteed donation of $200,000, to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. There is nothing better than knowing you are giving someone an amazing gift that they will cherish for years to come and at the same time helping an awesome charity like Make-A-Wish! (For more information on the Make-A-Wish foundation you can visit wish.org.
Make sure you check out all of the great gift ideas and awesome sales going on over at Things Remembered! Remember you can check out Things Remembered and tons of other gift worthy finds in MIBR 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!
Buy it!
You can purchase the 2010 Make-A-Wish bracelet and so many more fabulous gift items online at thingsremembered.com!
Now I have a gift for all of you…Things Remembered is giving one Misadventures in Baby Raising reader a 2010 Make-A-Wish Bracelet now THAT is So-So Fabulous!
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***Clarification!!! It was brought to my attention that this part of the Extra Entry options is a bit confusing so I want to clear up any doubt. For Tweeting (which you can do daily, up to 3 times) you get 3 extra entries each time you Tweet. So if you Tweet tomorrow only once that is 3 extra entries…or if you Tweet tomorrow all three times that is 9 extra entries.
For Facebook you can only share once daily, but that one time is worth 3 extra entries as well. I hope I made it a little easier to understand…if you still have questions please feel free to email me @ a_proffitt79(at)yahoo(dot)com!***
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This giveaway ends on December 10 , 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced in a separate winner’s post. Winner will have 48 hours to claim his prize, failure to do so within 48 hour time-frame will result in winner forfeiting his prize and mew choosing a new winner.
I just want to take this opportunity to thank all of my amazing readers for helping make Misadventures in Baby Raising possible! We’ve been steadily growing our readership for the past 2 years (yes my 2nd Bloggy Birthday was on November 13th…I figure my blog, much like me would rather keep it on the DL) and I couldn’t have done it without all of you who come here day after day and supporting me…so I want to tell all of you from the bottom of my heart…THANK YOU!
I also want to wish everyone a wonder, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving!
With all of the toy ads on television it is so hard to sift through the “I Wants” and “Mommy Can I haves?” to find toys that are well-made, quality toys for my kids. I think there is definitely something to be said for toys that are natural, recycled, and made in the USA…not only do they seem to be better made and last longer, they also seem to be among my children’s favorite toys.
