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WINNER! Things Remembered Giveaway

CONGRATULATIONS to Monique Rizzo who was drawn as the winner of my Things Remembered giveaway.  I’ll be emailing Monique and she will have 72 hours to claim her prize.  Thank you to everyone who entered.

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Things Remembered Giveaway! (CLOSED)

I love Things Remembered.  I remember many years ago, my mom bought me a key chain there.  A beautiful sterling silver and purple butterfly with some dangle hearts on it.  It was engraved, “I Love You, Love Mom.”  It has been on my keys ever since and every time I use my keys I think of my mom.

Things Remembered is my go-to place for those hard to buy for people because I can always find something spectacular and have it personalized to boot.  Personalization just makes a gift that much more special, don’t you think?  I have several items of my own from there, some bracelets, key chain and necklace to name a few.  I’m never disappointed.

With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the gift list. He wants a tech gift, she wants jewelry. Teens want something they can use on the go, while grandma is content with a gift to her favorite charity. With so many to buy for, all with different wants and needs, it’s no wonder the meaning behind gifts sometimes gets lost.

This holiday season, Things Remembered is reminding shoppers it doesn’t have to be that way. The leading personalized gift retailer has developed an array of engravable gifts for every personality, all with the ability to add a special message and create a holiday present that will be remembered long after the season comes to a close.

Things Remembered is offering one of my lucky readers their choice of one of the following personalized items!

  • Digital Photo Key Chain – In this digital age, the in-wallet photo sleeve has become obsolete. Now proud moms can show off the kids opening presents, their family vacation photos or any other favorites in 21st century style. The new digital photo key chain houses 100 photos that can be easily uploaded by plugging it into either a PC or a Mac with the included USB cord. The compact silver key chain is small enough to slip in a pocket or purse with a photo quality the recipient be impressed to show off. And the back can be engraved with a special message.
  • Engravable Playing Card Set Does he enjoy poker night with the guys? He’s going to love showing off these fun playing cards, which feature a reflective silver back. Two decks of cards come housed in an engravable silver carrying case to protect them while they’re not in play, just like the casino!
  • Butterfly Compact – The quintessential fashion accessory for girls of every age. She’ll look even more amazing when she pulls this stylish compact out of her purse. It features a whimsical butterfly design that shines with accented with crystals and comes in an elegant black tassel zippered pouch to protect from scratching. Inside are two mirrors—one with regular and one with double magnification. Engrave the compact with a personal message that speaks to the beauty you see within. Additional styles available.
  • Make-A-Wish Jewelry – Gifts that give back are twice as nice. This season, Things Remembered marks its 13-year sponsorship of the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a dozen exclusive personalized gifts that benefit the Foundation, including two new jewelry items. The Resilient Heart Necklace sparkles with the joy of the season and displays a crystal heart at the center of a textured pendant. Also available is the Radiant Star Bracelet that features a crystal-bordered star charm, multiple intertwined chains and toggle closure. Both can be engraved with a name, date or special wish, and $2 from each purchase is donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Mandatory Entry Requirement

Go take a visit around Things Remembered.  Then come back and leave me a comment telling me what item you love and what special message would you have engraved on it.

Extra Entries for This Giveaway ONLY

Follow @TRemembered on Twitter to receive one extra entry.

Tweet the following message for unlimited entries!  Must have more than 50 followers.  Please don’t Spam your tweeps!

Get your meaningful holiday gifts from @TRemembered and enter to WIN a fabulous prize from @mommy23monkeys http://bit.ly/gps1LU

Become a Fan of Things Remembered on Facebook to receive one entry

Click Here to See Other Ways to Gain Entries and My Contest Rules

Giveaway ends on December 17, 2010 at 10pm PST.  Open to residents of the US only.  Winner will be notified by email and have 72 hours to reply and claim their prize.  I can not guarantee delivery of prize before Christmas.

FTC Disclosure:  I was provided an engraved gift from Things Remembered as compensation for my post today.  My opinions are always my own.

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GIVEAWAY – Things Remembered Custom Couture Jewelry Collection (CLOSED)

Some people you just love to pieces, but they literally have everything.  What do you buy these people?  They don’t need another trinket or house decoration.  They have more clothes than the highest paid model and their have enough money to buy themselves anything that they might need.

It’s for people like this, that I turn to Things Remembered.

Things Remembered specializes in beautiful personalized gifts for all occasions.  Whether it’s baby’s 1st birthday, or your parent’s 50th wedding anniversary, Things Remember has something special.

And now, Things Remembered has introduced the Custom Couture Jewelry Collection.  This is the perfect gift for the special woman in your life.  Custom Couture allows you to completely customize a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry in just 3 easy steps.

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jewelry-step3I was offered the chance to create something for my mom.  I chose a freshwater pearl bracelet with two birthstone charms (green & purple) and a heart charm with the engraving:  Rhea & Eric.  I chose this for my mom to represent me and my brother.  She loved it!  It really is gorgeous and I don’t think she’s taken it off since I gave it to her.

The only teeny tiny complaint we have about our beautiful bracelet is that the birthstone charms tend to rough the surface of the engraved silver heart.  I suppose this is completely normal and I don’t really know what Things Remember should/could even do about it.  But it made me a bit sad to see my name scratched up.

giveaway titleThings Remembered is offering one lucky reader their very own Custom Couture Jewelry Collection piece.

First Mandatory Entry

Visit Things Remembered’s Custom Couture Jewelry Collection and create something unique.  In a comment, tell me how you would do it!  A bracelet with a CZ charm?  A sterling silver necklace to present to your grandmother?  Something for yourself??

Click Here for Extra Entries and my Contest Rules

This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on December 15th at 10:00pm Pacific Time.  Winner will be chosen from all valid entries at random.org and notified by email.  They will have 72 hours to reply before prize is forfeit.  Thank you and GOOD LUCK!

Things Remembered provided me with a Custom Couture Jewelry piece in order to review the line.  They are also providing one for a giveaway.  My opinions are always my own.

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REVIEW ~ Things Remembered Charm Story Bracelet

Alright people, in case you haven’t noticed, Mother’s Day is right around the corner.  One week from today to be exact.  What have you gotten for your mom, or the mother of your children?  If you are stumped and looking for a beautiful last minute idea, I have a suggestion for you.

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I have always loved Things Remembered.  I like having things personalized,  it makes a gift that much more special.  So when I was offered the chance to review one of the Chapter Charm Story bracelet‘s, I took it.

About the charm bracelet’s:

Every story begins on the first page of the first chapter. We designed our silver-plated First Chapter charms to give you the perfect canvas to engrave the many meaningful details of her life. And now, for a limited time only, we’re giving you our exclusive charm bracelet or necklace plus a First Chapter charm for just $30. So it’s easy for you to create her very own special charm story with the charms she’ll always remember!

000623814My bracelet is beautiful.  The charms are high quality, heavy (not hollow) metal.  I like that the charms have a necklace type clasp on them, it makes it easy to move them and get them on and off.  I do have to mention that when I was at the store the other day, my charm did fall off.  I would not have known if the nice clerk hadn’t seen it fall to the floor.  I inspected it and there was no damage.  The only thing I can think of is that I leaned on it in such a way as to open the clasp.  Not an easy thing to do, I could not recreate it.  But it did happen.

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They have charms for all of your special occasions.  Weddings, birth’s, vacations and many more.  You will find a charm to represent any memory.  My husband is ordering me two more birthstone charms so I have them for the twins.  Personalized charms make for a special gift for any occasion, especially Mother’s Day!

Orders placed online at ThingsRemembered.com can still arrive in time for Mother’s Day, but you must have your order placed before Monday May 4th, Midnight (Eastern Time).  You can also visit your local Things Remembered store, which I have found located in most major shopping malls.  Go get this for your mom…she will love it!