Things Remembered {Review&Giveaway}

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!

Win it:  Mandatory Entry!

To enter this giveaway please visit Things Remembered and have a look around, come back and leave a comment on this post telling me which item(s) you would like to give or receive this holiday season!  This is mandatory and must be completed before any extra entries are allowed!

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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.  

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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.

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Roku: Great Gift Idea for Everyone! {Review & Giveaway}

Watching movies on the weekends is something that my husband and I enjoy doing, it’s kind of like a mini-date night and a chance for us to relax and unwind after a long and chaotic week.  We stopped going to the video store a while back (they are still out there I suppose) and started renting OnDemand movies every week…but once our cable bill came and we realized that we watch a lot of movies  and that it was NOT at all cheap we put an end to that.  Our weekends were reduced to whatever was on TV (and even with 1000 channels there is NEVER anything on) until we got our Roku player.

Haven’t heard of Roku?  Well let me properly introduce you!  “Roku is a little box that allows you to instantly stream tons of entertainment on your TV. Watch movies and TV shows from Netflix, Hulu Plus or Amazon VOD, listen to music on Pandora, catch the latest ballgame, and more — it's all available whenever you want it. (from the Roku website)”  It’s pretty much date night in a small, very easy to use box!  Roku delivers instant entertainment in just a few quick and easy steps. 

Why Roku?  (from the website)

It's really easy.
Be up and running in 5 minutes. Roku is so tiny you can fit it anywhere.



No extra monthly bills.
Use your existing subscriptions (like Netflix or Major League Baseball), or enjoy free and on-demand content (like Pandora, Flickr, and Amazon VOD).

It's always getting better.
Roku is constantly expanding its library of streaming entertainment, so there will always be something new to watch.



There’s also the fact that Roku connects (in no time) to your high-speed internet…wirelessly!  And if all of that isn’t enough to sway you, maybe the price tag for an XD|S (which is the model I reviewed and you will have a chance to win) at only $99 with a 30- day Money Back Guarantee will have you at Hello…it will pay for itself in no time!  The Roku player also comes with a 1 Year Warranty and for a limited time if you buy a Roku you can get a FREE month of Hulu Plus!

I love that with the Roku you can get get access to a ton of channels instantly!  Maybe you’re strictly a movies and TV kinda gal (or guy) Roku has you covered with access to Hulu Plus, Amazon VOD, Netflix and more.  Perhaps your more of a sports buff, well Roku has UFC, MLB.TV, MCC, AFL and more to help you get your sports fix.  Or maybe you’re the serious type, Roku has so many news stations and reporters like Katie Couric, Suze Orman, and Anderson Cooper, need I say more…seriously Anderson Cooper is reason enough to buy a Roku!

As you have probably guessed by now I was sent a Roku XD|S for my review.  Since we have a million channels and OnDemand my husband was a little confused as to why I wanted to use the Roku player, but after a little coaxing I got him on board.  Setting up the Roku player literally takes seconds…and within no time we were ready to watch.  The Roku is great for us because we only have a cable box for one of the 4 TV’s in our house (long story) so now the kids can watch movies, music, and just about anything they want in their own room on their own terms!

I think the Roku player would make an excellent gift for anyone who loves to watch TV and movies but doesn’t have a wide selection with their current cable plan.  My mother has basic cable so the Roku is perfect for her.  It also makes a great addition to your guest room so that holiday guests can feel right at home!  You can check out Roku and many other great gift ideas in MIBR 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!

Buy it!

You can purchase the Roku player online at shop.roku.com!

I have some great news…one very lucky Misadventures reader is going to win a Roku!  Details Below!

Win it:  Mandatory Entry!

To enter this giveaway please visit the Roku website and look around, come back and leave a comment which Roku version you would like to have (there are 3 and you can view them here).  This is mandatory and must be completed before any extra entries are counted!

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This giveaway ends on December 6, 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.

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Scandle Shimmering Oil Candle {Review}

I've mentioned before how much I love candles (it’s actually sort of an obsession…shh don’t tell anyone) but have I also mentioned how much I love massages?  Though the latter seemed to happen much more frequently before I had two little ones running around I do very much enjoy a great massage.  So it’s pretty much a given that when someone decided to incorporate the two they gained a lifelong, loyal customer in me.  

I was introduced to Scandle last year and was hooked with one sniff of their Chocolate Covered Strawberries scandle.  If you are unfamiliar with Scandle then let me be the first to introduce you to this awesome company.  “The Scandle is a candle that burns at 2 degrees above body temperature to produce a soothing and healthy body oil.  The Scandle is perfect for massage, cuticle treatments for mani/pedi, or even as an everyday moisturizer.”  On top of being just plain awesome the Scandle comes in an array of yummy scents including Lavender, Sex on the Beach (doesn’t that sound inviting), Margarita, and their newest scents from their Fall collection Autumn Harvest and Pumpkin Pie Spice as well as 2 alluring scents from their holiday collection White Christmas and Holiday Spirit.   
 
I was sent the Holiday Spirit Shimmering Body Candle for my review.  One of the most important things about a candle (at least for me) is that it smells amazing and this scandle delivered…in a big way.  The Holiday Spirit candle smells just like Christmas so each time I burn the candle makes the holidays seem that much closer.  Let’s not forget about the massage aspect of the candle, believe me when I tell you that nothing is better than getting a massage with the Scandle; between the amazing aroma and the warm shimmering oil there’s nothing you won’t like about Scandle candles! 

Of course the Scandle Shimmering Body Candle has other great benefits as well:
*  Gives skin a natural shimmer
*  Masks wrinkles and skin imperfections by deflecting light
*  Provides hydration to the skin
*  Adds aroma and ambiance to any setting

Scandle candles make an excellent holiday gift for that special someone on your list and the travel tins make perfect stocking stuffers!

Buy it!

You can purchase Scandle candles online at abodycandle.com!

Make sure you check out the Scandle in MIBR 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!  

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U Star Books & Novels {Review}

Have you ever read a book and wanted to just jump into the story?  Well with U Star Novels you can! 
I recently discovered U Star Novels, and knew instantly that the books were something my oldest daughter would love.  U Star Novels are a unique and fun gift idea that the recipient will treasure forever.  U Star offers both romantic and classic novel options to appeal to a broad audience.  Haven’t heard about U Star Novels?  No worries!
About U Star Novels from their website:
A fabulous gift idea for book lovers, U Star Novels has created a range of romantic novels that are fully personalized to include up to 30 of your personal details, making you and your partner the stars of your very own novel.
U Star Classics allows you to step into a personalized edition of your favourite classic book starring you alongside your friends, family members or even work colleagues!
No need to order a gift box, all the personalization for your classic novel can be done here and within days you’ll be sent a first edition personalised novel to keep on your shelf forever. Choose between Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz, Dracula, Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet, A Christmas Carol, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Sherlock Holmes classic, The Hound of Baskerville.
We received The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to review.  I knew the book would be perfect for my oldest daughter so I decided to make her the main character.  My daughter became the main character of Dorothy and her brothers and sisters and even our dog Brownie became all of the supporting characters.  It was an instant hit with my daughter!
If you’re looking for a great stocking stuffer for your honey, your kids, or even your parents…U Star Novels has what you’re looking for!  Make sure you check out U Star Novels in MIBR 2010 Holiday Gift Guide!

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Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Moms and Dads!

Gifts For Mom and Dad 

Isabella Oliver Maternity and Isabella Oliver 365…What the hottest moms in Hollywood wear when they’re expecting! Check out my review!	Neve is a specialty manufacturer or knit sweaters and accessories.   Great gifts for mom and dad! Review/Giveaway coming soon!
Lulu Photobooks…Self Publishing and Printing…turning photos into memories! Review/Giveaway Coming soon!	Discover the power of romance with Pure Romance by Lori!
Demetria Organics offers a wide selection of organic and natural products for bath & body, house & home, and even food & beverage….including Soap Nuts!  Demetria Organics is sure to have the perfect gift for the nature lover on your gift list! Review Coming soon!	Nature’s Notebook uses the sea’s tranquility to express love and emotion.  Each piece is personalized and amazing…this is a Must-Have on every holiday wish list! Review Coming soon!
DiamondEarrings.org…get FREE earrings and only pay shipping and handling! Review/Giveaway Coming soon!	Each ab sculpting move puts you in the perfect position for results. Combined with Leslee Bender's effective method of Selective Stabilization™, it cranks up the intensity and targets your abdominal muscles from all sides. Review coming soon!
NOVICA unites you with more than 2,000 extraordinary master artists around the world. Read about their lives, explore their fascinating cultures, and select from more than 30,000 handcrafted works of art. Review/Giveaway Coming soon!	With Roku, you get instant access to thousands of movies, shows, sports, and more — with more choices added all the time. Use your existing subscriptions, or choose from an amazing selection of free and on-demand entertainment. Review Coming soon!
Who doesn’t want a pair of jeans that make her look and feel fabulous? Check out my Miraclebody Jeans review!	If reading a book is your idea of a good time, then you’ll love reading a book where you are the title character!  From romance books to timeless classics…U Star Novels will have you as the leading character is no time! Review coming soon!
The finest in tree-free paper, stationary, custom invitations, and promotional products…Green Field Paper Company has it all! Review/Giveaway coming soon!	Enhance your PS3 with PlayStation Move and enjoy the Mel B fitness routine…perfect for moms! Review/Giveaway coming soon!
Holiday cards, ecards, birthday cards and so much more!  Their recordable storybooks are sure to be a huge hit this holiday season! Review coming soon!	With over 200 stores, CSN has just about everything you need for home, office and so much more! Review/Giveaway Coming Soon!
GoPicnic home to the best ready-to-eat meals on the planet! Review coming soon!	Enjoy a massage with a Scandle candle, the scent is alluring and the warm oil feels amazing!  This is the perfect gift to place in your honey’s stocking! Review coming soon!
Whether it’s Pumpkin Pecan cheesecake, sausage and cheese, petit fours that you want, The Swiss Colony has it and then some!  Don’t forget to check out their yummy selection of gift baskets too! Review/Giveaway coming soon!	Personalized gifts and unique gift ideas to celebrate life’s moments! Review Coming soon!
Dremel has the tools and accessories you need to finish your latest project!  Make sure you check out the Dremel Trio—3 tools in one and perfect for every man on your holiday list! Review Coming soon!	Melt if Off!  with Olympic Medalist Mitch Gaylord!  Strengthen and sculpt your core, burn up those unwanted calories, and melt off all of that extra weight you’ve been carrying around!  Review Coming soon!
Over 200 specialty stores for work, home, and play! Review Coming soon!	Karmin hair straighteners and hair dryers pride themselves on being just as good as their competitors, but with lower price tags! Review Coming soon!
Cookie Lee Jewelry has a little something for every jewelry loving lady on your holiday list!        Check out my review!	Reverse-A-Purse…1 purse 3 great looks! Review/Giveaway Coming soon!

 

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