I was recently having a moment and decided to do some catching up on my children’s baby books.  I didn’t know the answers to questions like what was the most popular song or movie on the day they were born.  And I didn’t know how much a gallon of milk cost or how much a loaf of bread cost then.  I wanted to fill them in as much as I could so I started searching the internet trying to find the answers.  I ran across the neatest item…being The Birthday Chronicles.  I thought this would possibly be something my readers would enjoy so I contacted the owner of RWR Innovations and creator of The Birthday Chronicles and asked if he would be interested in giving away up to 3 of these priceless baby book or children’s wall pieces to one lucky G4M mommy or grandma.  He gladly said yes.

A little about RWR Innovations:

The Giveaway:

You can purchase the Birthday Chronicles or many other personalized items from RWR Innovations online but they would like to offer one G4M reader up to 3 electronic copies of The Birthday Chronicles. Electronic means that an email will be sent to the winner, once he/she is chosen, with the attached Birthday Chronicle(s) in PDF format so that it/they can be printed off. This contest is open worldwide but can only be sent in the English language.

Read on to find out the many entry opportunities for this wonderful giveaway.

***PLEASE POST A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY.***

***PLEASE LEAVE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION SO THAT YOUR ENTRY CAN BE VERIFIED!!! (link to your facebook, twitter, blog page)***

MANDATORY entry:

You must visit RWR Innovations and tell me your favorite item. (1 giveaway entry)

ADDITIONAL entries (you may do this once per contest):

• Join my mailing list by clicking the envelope under Social Networking in my sidebar.  If you are already a subscriber, just let me know.  (2 giveaway entries-please post 2 separate comments that you did this)
• Subscribe to my RSS feed by clicking the RSS button under Social Networking in my sidebar.  (1 giveaway entry)
• Grabbing my button and posting it somewhere on your blog or other page maintained by you.  Be sure to leave a link of the exact page you have the button placed on.  (1 giveaway entry)

DAILY entries:

• Click “Share on Facebook” at the bottom of this post and share a few details about this giveaway. Return here. Become a Facebook fan of Giveaways 4 Mommy (see my sidebar). Post, back here, a comment that you did so. Be sure to include your facebook address in your comment so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST SHARE DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Following me on twitter (see my sidebar) and then tweeting about this site and giveaway. Return here, posting a comment below, that you did so, including all required information and the twitter address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST TWEET DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Blogging about this giveaway. Comment back here with the blog address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST BLOG DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)

This contest ends October 7, 2010 at 6:00 CST. Winners will be posted on or about October 8, 2010 on the page titled “Mama Won It!” Winners will be contacted via email and have 3 days to claim their prize by responding to that email. If you have not given me a valid email address, I am not held responsible. I will not track you down. A new winner will be chosen on the 4th day.

By entering this contest, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to the Giveaway Guidelines. This contest is void where prohibited.

Disclosure: I, the owner of this blog, was not compensated to provide my opinion of this product and/or business. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

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‎The first 150 people 2 “like” my Mary Kay facebook page between Sat Sept 4 & Thurs Sept 16 will receive a free Mary Kay sample. I’ll be mailing out lip gloss samples, perfume samples, cleanser and moisturizer samples, Satin Hands samples, microdermabrasion samples, & Signature color samples between the 17th & the 24th. You cannot have “liked” the page prior to Sept 4. New fans only please. Leave a comment there & I’ll message you for your mailing address.

Need to know where else around the blogosphere you can list your giveaways?  Go here!

Click here to have your giveaway featured NEXT Saturday!  (Please limit your submissions to no more than 3)

Katz Gluten Free Baked Goods at Featured Product Reviews (09/13/2010)

ShaToBu: The Workout You Wear Body Shaper(Style and color of choice) at My Magnificent Obsession (09/14/2010)

Crayola “Green Back-to-School Essentials” prize pack at Your Fun Family (09/05/2010)

100 Custom Postcards from UPrinting.com at Discovering the Me in Mommy (09/12/2010)

Win a Vintage Inspired Apron at Virtuous Girlhood (09/15/2010)

Amy’s Kitchen free product coupons to use on any Amy’s products and a tote bag at Featured Product Reviews (09/07/2010)

4 $25 amazon gift cards. Halloween themed at eBionda.com (10/20/2010)

Win a $75 Gift Certificate to Snuggy Baby at Babywearing Videos (09/10/2010)

Amazing T-shirts created by The i Am Brand at E-junkie.info (09/05/2010)

One winner will receive (2) 30 count packs of Boogie Wipes at Love Peace and Saving (09/10/2010)

Clementine Art – Winner chooses product! at That’s IT Mommy (09/08/2010)

Crafty Kids Playhouses (mini sized) at That’s IT Mommy (09/08/2010)

Hello Hanna Book & Placemat (winner’s choice) at That’s IT Mommy (09/08/2010)

$575 Say Goodbye to Summer Super Fashion Swag Giveaway! at Style on a WHIM (09/15/2010)

A one-year membership for Stepping Stones Together Homeschool Reading Curriculum ($40 value) at The Frugal Homeschooling Mom (09/24/2010)

Silk Alice + Olivia dress , retail price $425 at FashionistaTalk.com (09/30/2010)

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Fandango, the nation’s leading moviegoer destination, sells tickets to more than 16,000 screens. Fandango entertains and informs consumers with exclusive film clips, trailers, celebrity interviews, fan reviews and news, while offering them the ability to quickly select a film and conveniently buy tickets in advance.

***Prior to posting entries for this giveaway, please make sure that Fandango is supported by your local theater.  You may do so by placing your city, state or zip in the button below and clicking the side arrow.***

Read on to find out the many entry opportunities for this wonderful giveaway.

***PLEASE POST A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY.***

***PLEASE LEAVE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION SO THAT YOUR ENTRY CAN BE VERIFIED!!! (link to your facebook, twitter, blog page)***

MANDATORY entry:

Join my mailing list by clicking the envelope under Social Networking in my sidebar.  If you have joined prior to entering this giveaway, just comment that you have previously done so.  Also, tell me what movie, that is currently playing or will be playing in the near future, that you are just dying to watch. (1 giveaway entry)

ADDITIONAL entries (you may do this once per contest):

• Subscribe to my RSS feed by clicking the RSS button under Social Networking in my sidebar.  (1 giveaway entry)
• Grabbing my button and posting it somewhere on your blog or other page maintained by you.  Be sure to leave a link of the exact page you have the button placed on.  (1 giveaway entry)

DAILY entries:

• Click “Share on Facebook” at the bottom of this post and share a few details about this giveaway. Return here. Become a Facebook fan of Giveaways 4 Mommy (see my sidebar). Post, back here, a comment that you did so. Be sure to include your facebook address in your comment so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST SHARE DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Following me on twitter (see my sidebar) and then tweeting about this site and giveaway. Return here, posting a comment below, that you did so, including all required information and the twitter address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST TWEET DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Blogging about this giveaway. Comment back here with the blog address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST BLOG DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)

This contest ends September 25, 2010 at 6:00 CST. Winners will be posted on or about September 26, 2010 on the page titled “Mama Won It!” Winners will be contacted via email and have 3 days to claim their prize by responding to that email. If you have not given me a valid email address, I am not held responsible. I will not track you down. A new winner will be chosen on the 4th day.

By entering this contest, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to the Giveaway Guidelines. This contest is void where prohibited.

Disclosure: I, the owner of this blog, was not compensated to provide my opinion of this product and/or business. Whether compensated or not, I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

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Let me show and tell about the 2 pieces she has offered to give away to one lucky G4M reader.

She has offered a beautiful watch and matching earrings set.  I have so much blue clothing the would match but unfortunately, I couldn’t keep this set.  It was a little to large for my arm.  And, just so you don’t have the same problem, I have taken the measurements.  You can see those in the photo above.

The second prize up for  grabs is this multi colored beaded necklace.  I would have liked to keep this one too but I want to help my friend out.  This one fit me perfectly but is made to fit close around the neck.  I wouldn’t choose this as your prize if your neck is much larger than the measurements in the photo above.

The Giveaway:

You can purchase jewelry from Southern Belle Jewelry by visiting her facebook page, picking out the jewelry you would like and leaving her a comment inquiring as to the price.  Or, you can be one of 2 winners to win one of the beautiful pieces I told you about above.  In addition to the jewelry, both winners will receive a $10. Starbucks Gift Card.  I mean, what fashionable lady doesn’t need her latte in hand??!

Read on to find out the many entry opportunities for this wonderful giveaway.

***PLEASE POST A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY.***

***PLEASE LEAVE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION SO THAT YOUR ENTRY CAN BE VERIFIED!!! (link to your facebook, twitter, blog page)***

MANDATORY entry:

You must go to Southern Belle Jewelry’s facebook page and add them as a friend.  Return here letting me know that you did so and then tell me which of the 2 pieces listed above you would like to own.  Leave me your facebook name so that your entry can be verified. (1 giveaway entry)

ADDITIONAL entries (you may do this once per contest):

• Join my mailing list by clicking the envelope under Social Networking in my sidebar.  If you are already a subscriber, just let me know.  (2 giveaway entries-please post 2 separate comments that you did this)
• Subscribe to my RSS feed by clicking the RSS button under Social Networking in my sidebar.  (1 giveaway entry)
• Grabbing my button and posting it somewhere on your blog or other page maintained by you.  Be sure to leave a link of the exact page you have the button placed on.  (1 giveaway entry)

DAILY entries:

• Click “Share on Facebook” at the bottom of this post and share a few details about this giveaway. Return here. Become a Facebook fan of Giveaways 4 Mommy (see my sidebar). Post, back here, a comment that you did so. Be sure to include your facebook address in your comment so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST SHARE DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Following me on twitter (see my sidebar) and then tweeting about this site and giveaway. Return here, posting a comment below, that you did so, including all required information and the twitter address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST TWEET DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Blogging about this giveaway. Comment back here with the blog address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST BLOG DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)

This contest ends September 20, 2010 at 6:00 CST. Winners will be posted on or about September 21, 2010 on the page titled “Mama Won It!” Winners will be contacted via email and have 3 days to claim their prize by responding to that email. If you have not given me a valid email address, I am not held responsible. I will not track you down. A new winner will be chosen on the 4th day.

By entering this contest, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to the Giveaway Guidelines. This contest is void where prohibited.

Disclosure: I, the owner of this blog, may have kept product (ok…I did keep a necklace and earring set) to provide my opinion of this product and/or business. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

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Well, I received an email from Devora at Coveryourhair.com.  She is holding a raffle for a $200 Gift Card to one of these wonderful stores:

Macys
Target
Toys are us
Banana Republic
Gap
Children’s Place
 

Woo hoo! I love to shop.  And entering is easy and free, just click the link below to sign up:
http://www.coveryourhair.com/index3.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=395

Go now and enter!  Come back and let me know that you did so!  I love me some comments!!!

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A little about Dakota’s Personalized Gifts:

Jasmine contacted me after reading a previous post about the loss of my son.  She offered sponsor a giveaway and wanted to give me a memorial gift for my son.  I chose the Personalized Memorial Angel Garden Stake.  I have a beautiful flower bed that I could have put it in but I chose to put the memorial stake at the cemetary.  I love finding personalized items to put there and this was truly a special one.  One side says “You are loved” and I had his initials inscribed on the other side along with his birth and death date.  My only complaint is that I would love to, one day, see the option for a larger heart to inscribe my son’s full name, or at least the name he went by.  Overall, though, I was very pleased because it was beautiful and I feel this will hold up a long time and not look weathered as some of the other gifts I’ve purchased elsewhere in the past.

Now, as I mentioned, Dakota’s Personalized Gifts has more than memorial gifts.  They also have gifts for baby, birthday gifts, graduation gifts, wedding gifts – just to name a few.  I was impressed to find that they have a huge selection of gifts for him.  I often have a hard time searching for gifts for the “hims” in my life.  The gifts are even separated into categories making it easier to search through the selections.

The Giveaway:

You can purchase gifts from them online but Dakota’s Personalized Gifts would like to offer one G4M reader a $50. Gift Certificate to purchase the personalized gift of their choice.  The contest is open to anyone, anywhere but if the winner is from the US, a code can be generated for free shipping.

Read on to find out the many entry opportunities for this wonderful giveaway.

***PLEASE POST A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY.***

***PLEASE LEAVE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION SO THAT YOUR ENTRY CAN BE VERIFIED!!! (link to your facebook, twitter, blog page)***

MANDATORY entry:

You must visit Dakota’s Personalized Gifts and tell me your favorite item and who will be receiving this item. (1 giveaway entry)

ADDITIONAL entries (you may do this once per contest):

• Join my mailing list by clicking the envelope under Social Networking in my sidebar.  If you are already a subscriber, just let me know.  (2 giveaway entries-please post 2 separate comments that you did this)
• Subscribe to my RSS feed by clicking the RSS button under Social Networking in my sidebar.  (1 giveaway entry)
• Grabbing my button and posting it somewhere on your blog or other page maintained by you.  Be sure to leave a link of the exact page you have the button placed on.  (1 giveaway entry)

DAILY entries:

• Click “Share on Facebook” at the bottom of this post and share a few details about this giveaway. Return here. Become a Facebook fan of Giveaways 4 Mommy (see my sidebar). Post, back here, a comment that you did so. Be sure to include your facebook address in your comment so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST SHARE DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Following me on twitter (see my sidebar) and then tweeting about this site and giveaway. Return here, posting a comment below, that you did so, including all required information and the twitter address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST TWEET DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Blogging about this giveaway. Comment back here with the blog address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST BLOG DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)

This contest ends September 15, 2010 at 6:00 CST. Winners will be posted on or about September 16, 2010 on the page titled “Mama Won It!” Winners will be contacted via email and have 3 days to claim their prize by responding to that email. If you have not given me a valid email address, I am not held responsible. I will not track you down. A new winner will be chosen on the 4th day.

By entering this contest, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to the Giveaway Guidelines. This contest is void where prohibited.

Disclosure: I, the owner of this blog, was compensated with product to provide my opinion of this product and/or business. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

Dakota’s Personalized Gifts wants to offer one lucky G4M reader a $50. Gift Certificate to purchase the gift of their choice.

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What does all of this have to do with glass jewelry?  Before my girlfriend delivered Elijah, she had a hobby of making all sorts of glass items including glass jewelry.  She had little to no time to do this after the delivery of little Eli.  When that sweet baby entered the gates of heaven, my friend used her hobby to keep her occupied, allowing for some healing, and even began a ministry with it.  She created a necklace with pictures of my babies on it as a gift for me.  It was a beautiful gift and I absolutely love it.

While looking for items to giveaway during the anniversary month of my son’s death, I ran across FaniSong Jewelry.  I wanted to choose only those things that played a vital part in either making or keeping memories.  The photo necklace made for me by my friend is extremely special to me.  Fani of FaniSong Jewelry creates similar beautiful glass jewelry.

“FaniSong Jewelry is proud to offer unique eco friendly glass photo jewelry to fashion and art conscious women who are looking for unique designs and ECO-friendly designs.”

A little about Fani:

I was absolutely intrigued by the beauty of her work.  I was given the branching necklace.  It was just as beautiful as I imagined it would be.  The colors were vivid and there was a matching blue velvety rope to complete it’s beauty.

The Giveaway:

You can purchase Fani’s ECO-glass jewelry at many shops in Canada and the US or FaniSong Jewelry would like to offer one G4M reader, in Canada or the US, one of her ECO-glass photo necklaces.

Read on to find out the many entry opportunities for this wonderful giveaway.

***PLEASE POST A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY.***

***PLEASE LEAVE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION SO THAT YOUR ENTRY CAN BE VERIFIED!!! (link to your facebook, twitter, blog page)***

MANDATORY entry:

You must visit FaniSong Jewelry and tell me your favorite piece of ECO-glass jewelry. (1 giveaway entry)

ADDITIONAL entries (you may do this once per contest):

• Join my mailing list by clicking the envelope under Social Networking in my sidebar.  If you are already a subscriber, just let me know.  (2 giveaway entries-please post 2 separate comments that you did this)
• Subscribe to my RSS feed by clicking the RSS button under Social Networking in my sidebar.  (1 giveaway entry)
• Grabbing my button and posting it somewhere on your blog or other page maintained by you.  Be sure to leave a link of the exact page you have the button placed on.  (1 giveaway entry)

DAILY entries:

• Click “Share on Facebook” at the bottom of this post and share a few details about this giveaway. Return here. Become a Facebook fan of Giveaways 4 Mommy (see my sidebar). Post, back here, a comment that you did so. Be sure to include your facebook address in your comment so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST SHARE DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Following me on twitter (see my sidebar) and then tweeting about this site and giveaway. Return here, posting a comment below, that you did so, including all required information and the twitter address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST TWEET DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Blogging about this giveaway. Comment back here with the blog address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST BLOG DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)

This contest ends August 31, 2010 at 6:00 CST. Winners will be posted on or about September 1, 2010 on the page titled “Mama Won It!” Winners will be contacted via email and have 3 days to claim their prize by responding to that email. If you have not given me a valid email address, I am not held responsible. I will not track you down. A new winner will be chosen on the 4th day.

By entering this contest, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to the Giveaway Guidelines. This contest is void where prohibited.

Disclosure: I, the owner of this blog, was compensated with product to provide my opinion of this product and/or business. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

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While I no longer attend a yoga class as they are not offered at the YMCA in which I am a member, I do frequently attend several other classes where a yoga mat is needed.  I am also considering beginning the P90X program which includes a yoga routine.  Anyway, the Y supplies mats there but I prefer to use my own, however I did not have that luxury until I received my Yoga Mat from Aurorae.  The mats provided at the Y are a substandard mat that do not provide the grip and comfort that the Aurorae Yoga mat does.  If you’ve ever taken a fitness class, you know it is hard work and, as we ladies call it, “glistening” is inevitable.  OK…sometimes I break out in a full sweat.  LoL!  The last thing I need to worry about is slipping off of my mat.  Also, I have very bad knees.  Any of the exercises that require me to get on my knees absolutely kill me.  The Aurorae Yoga Mat offers the perfect amount of comfort and cushion for my knees and whatever else needs it.  Finally, if you are a big yoga person, you know that keeping your balance is critical.  Many times, having a focal point is extremely helpful.  The Aurorae Yoga Mat includes a Focal Point at the top of the mat that gives you something to focus on during the yoga poses that have you facing downward.

What all did I receive from Aurorae?  I received the Aurorae Yoga mat, plus the Slip Free package which consists of a Slip Free Rosin Bag plus Sport Sweat Towel to review.  Very nice and very useful!

• Ultra thick 1/4″ mat for impact absorption
• Durable and long lasting material
• Focal point icon to help concentration
• Colors that define your inner self
• Extra long 72″ comfort for all size users

The Giveaway:

Aurorae would like to offer one fitness minded G4M reader the same Yoga Mat and Aurorae Slip Free package that I received.

Read on to find out the many entry opportunities for this wonderful giveaway.

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***PLEASE LEAVE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION SO THAT YOUR ENTRY CAN BE VERIFIED!!! (link to your facebook, twitter, blog page)***

MANDATORY entry:

You have a choice of either “liking” Aurorae Yoga on facebook or following Aurorae on Twitter.  Return here and tell me which you chose to do.  Be sure to leave your Facebook or Twitter username so that your entry can be verified. (1 giveaway entry)

ADDITIONAL entries (you may do this once per contest):

• Join my mailing list by clicking the envelope under Social Networking in my sidebar.  If you are already a subscriber, just let me know.  (2 giveaway entries-please post 2 separate comments that you did this)
• Subscribe to my RSS feed by clicking the RSS button under Social Networking in my sidebar.  (1 giveaway entry)
• Grabbing my button and posting it somewhere on your blog or other page maintained by you.  Be sure to leave a link of the exact page you have the button placed on.  (1 giveaway entry)

DAILY entries:

• Click “Share on Facebook” at the bottom of this post and share a few details about this giveaway. Return here. Become a Facebook fan of Giveaways 4 Mommy (see my sidebar). Post, back here, a comment that you did so. Be sure to include your facebook address in your comment so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST SHARE DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Following me on twitter (see my sidebar) and then tweeting about this site and giveaway. Return here, posting a comment below, that you did so, including all required information and the twitter address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST TWEET DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Blogging about this giveaway. Comment back here with the blog address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST BLOG DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)

This contest ends July 31, 2010 at 6:00 CST. Winners will be posted on or about August 1, 2010 on the page titled “Mama Won It!” Winners will be contacted via email and have 3 days to claim their prize by responding to that email. If you have not given me a valid email address, I am not held responsible. I will not track you down. A new winner will be chosen on the 4th day.

By entering this contest, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to the Giveaway Guidelines. This contest is void where prohibited.

Disclosure: I, the owner of this blog, was compensated with product to provide my opinion of this product and/or business. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

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I started collecting these crystal cubes about 2 years prior to my car accident.  My husband got me 2 when he visited Korea.  My mom and dad brought back one from Graceland in Memphis, TN.  My in laws brought back 2 from New York.  I have one with a hummingbird and one with flowers.  I have one with a bible verse and one with a picture of Jesus on the cross.  I had 2 or 3 light bases to go with them.  Before I got a curio cabinet to put them in, they were on my dresser.

I had this huge addiction to myspace 4 years ago and I would stay on it many hours into the night.  The Bear was 4 and he would easily go to bed around 8:00 PM but Austin would stay awake until I came to bed.  See, my husband worked a swing shift and I had to have my kids in the bed with me when he was on nights.  Anyway, Austin would come in the office time after time, asking when I was coming to bed.  I know…sad, right?  Also, when I finally went to bed, I would listen to this CD, using headphones, attempting to learn Spanish “subliminally”.

Fast forward to the night of June 14, 2006.  I made myself a promise a couple of weeks before then that the first time Austin came in the office to ask if I was coming to bed, I would go.  Still sad, I know.  I put them in the bed and about 30 minutes later, he came in and asked me to come to bed.  He said he had a surprise for me.  I walked into the bedroom to find the crystal cubes arranged beautifully on my nightstand, 3 of them on the light bases with the lights on.  He had placed my headphones and CD player on my pillow.  I will never forget his sweet voice saying, “Mom, do you like what I did?”  He was always so loving and unselfish.  I miss him so…

Shortly after the accident I placed them all in a curio cabinet.  I then found a company that would etch a photo of my boys into one of those crystal cubes.  I chose one of my favorite photos and sent it off, praying that it wouldn’t get lost in the mail or something.  I cried like a baby the day I received my cube in the mail with that special picture.  It now sits on a special shelf, on it’s own light base, in my curio cabinet.  It is my most precious cube.

Just so you know, I don’t spend an excessive amount of time on the computer anymore while my family is home.  I have realized that the time spent with them is too precious and you never know when your last moment will be.

I contacted many companies attempting to find giveaways that would be special and accomplish my goal of helping you to create and keep your memories.  I especially wanted to giveaway a crystal cube but received only one response back from the crystal companies I contacted.

I emailed Oscar from Crystal Images USA and gave him a brief synopsis of my story, asking him if he’d be willing to donate a custom cube in exchange for a company review.  He actually called me to discuss it.  I could not have been happier with his willingness to help and to make this special for me.  We have been in contact numerous times and he has been absolutely a pleasure to work with.  I did not ask for a cube to review as I am confident that they are wonderfully and beautifully made, as are the ones I have.  I have no doubt that had I asked for one, Oscar would have been happy to give it.

Here is a brief summary from the Crystal Images USA website:

Custom crystal gifts and awards to commemorate special people, times and places. Create a custom / personalized keepsake that will treasured and proudly displayed. Crystal Images USA, your one-stop on-line shopping center for the quality products and service. Our artists specially prepare your logos, photos and text for laser etching or surface engraving. Our proprietary 2D+ software will render an astounding reproduction of your images inside of top grade optical crystal. Once engraved or laser etched, your photos, logos or text will not fade.

Oscar and Crystal Images USA wants to offer a G4M reader one large custom laser etched or engraved crystal cube with light base.  You pick the photo and inscription.  These large cubes are valued anywhere between $120 and $160!  These are beautiful and you don’t want to miss out on this giveaway.

Also, Crystal Images USA wants to offer a free custom crystal keychain, valued at $24.95, to a G4M reader who orders any combination of products totaling at least  $100.  I have a crystal keychain with an angel on it and I love it!  If this is something that you are interested in, please contact me.  I will be more than happy to connect you with Oscar to get that order placed quickly and easily.

Read on to find out the many entry opportunities for this wonderful giveaway.

***PLEASE POST A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY.***

***PLEASE LEAVE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION SO THAT YOUR ENTRY CAN BE VERIFIED!!! (link to your facebook, twitter, blog page)***

The first and mandatory entry is to visit the Crystal Image USA website and tell me your favorite item.  Then tell me what you would have etched onto your cube should you be the winner. You must do both of these things in order for your entry to count. (1 giveaway entry)

DAILY entries:

• Click “Share on Facebook” at the bottom of this post and share a few details about this giveaway. Return here. Become a Facebook fan of Giveaways 4 Mommy (see my sidebar). Post, back here, a comment that you did so. Be sure to include your facebook address in your comment so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST SHARE DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Following me on twitter (see my sidebar) and then tweeting about this site and giveaway. Return here, posting a comment below, that you did so, including all required information and the twitter address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST TWEET DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Blogging about this giveaway. Comment back here with the blog address so that your entry can be verified. YOU MUST BLOG DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (1 giveaway entry)
• Linking this giveaway to a Mr. Linky.  Comment back here with the web address so that your entry can be verified.  YOU MUST LINK UP DAILY IN ORDER TO ENTER DAILY. (2 giveaway entries per site you link up on)

This contest ends July 31, 2010 at 6:00 CST. Winners will be posted on or about August 1, 2010 on the page titled “Mama Won It!” Winners will be contacted via email and have 3 days to claim their prize by responding to that email. If you have not given me a valid email address, I am not held responsible. I will not track you down. A new winner will be chosen on the 4th day.

By entering this contest, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to the Giveaway Guidelines. This contest is void where prohibited.

Disclosure: I, the owner of this blog, have not been compensated to provide my opinion of this product and/or business. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely the my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

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