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PNP: Personalize Your Santa Experience with Books, Stickers #ChristmasMagic

December 9, 2013 by Momstart 1 Comment

Our blog is participating in a sponsored blog ambassador program from Portable North Pole. As a part of this program we have received paid compensation for placement of digital advertisements and specific postings related to Portable North Pole.

What do you do at the Portable North Pole? You take a piece of the North Pole home with you. If you remember from my first post working for Santa at The Portable North Pole I told you that you can get a FREE personalized video message from Santa Claus filled with magic and exciting discoveries for your loved ones. Or you can purchase a premium video. Premium videos includes almost 6 minutes of personalized video message from Santa Claus, features 3 additional photos and more personal details, a clip of Santa’s riding on his sleigh and even a personalized Christmas carol! I also mentioned the Mobile App. With the app you can create on the go Christmas Magic. And you can play Santa Spirit which is another app that provides hours of fun for the whole family. Guided by the voice of Santa, kids can help him get ready for Christmas and unlock exclusive video stories as they complete the different levels.

Now this time I wanted to share with you some of the other offerings like a personalized coloring book. Zoe and Miles love to color and they love to color pictures of themselves. We’ve printed off other books with pictures of themselves and Miles really loved it. It made his imagination go wile and it’s the same with the personalized coloring book and puzzles from PNP. Another way to make your kids go wild is with the stickers. The stickers make the gifts look like they came right from Santa.

The Puzzles although are fun for the kids will also impress grandparents.

And it’s the PNP that allows Santa to stay in touch with his millions of friends around the globe, all at the click of a button. Nothing makes Santa happier than creating special "Merry Christmas!" video messages and spreading his holiday cheer through his personalized letters.

The Portable North Pole is a way you can order personalized messages from Santa Claus. Please visit www.portablenorthpole.com/ to find all the different ways you can enjoy personal messages from Santa Claus as a family! (from coloring books, phone calls to videos and more). And one of my favorite aspects is that as part of Portable North Pole’s Christmas Program, each time a Portable North Pole product is purchased, 5% of the sale price will go directly to affiliated children’s hospitals in the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland and France.

Be sure to keep up with Santa Claus PNP on Social Media!

· Find PNP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PNPSANTA

· Follow PNP on Twitter: @PNPSanta and @PNPElf

· Pin on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pnpsanta/

· You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/PNPSanta

Warner Brothers Valentine’s Day Live Giveaway

February 7, 2011 by Momstart 69 Comments

Warner Brothers is one of the most iconic companies out there. I grew up going to Six Flags and everything there is Bugs Bunny, Taz, or some other fun Looney Tunes character. Now, I have no idea what the place is like now, but I grew a very large fondness for these characters, Taz mostly, Saturday morning cartoons probably helped a lot too. Of course, there are many other characters to reminisce about as well, like Scooby Do, Tweety Bird, Super Man the list goes on and on. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner Warner Brothers is offering a quick giveaway to on Mom Start reader.

Check out WBshop.com and look around. You’ll find photo frames, and mugs with some of your favorite characters on them. And that’s what we are giving away!

Enter to Win:

A Personalized Warner Brothers product for Valentine’s Day from the Warner Brothers Shop!

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Great Cyber Week Savings still Available at Walmart

December 2, 2010 by Momstart Leave a Comment

This year, Walmart kicked off Cyber Week on more than 150 holiday items in which almost all ship free to home or to a local Walmart store with Site to Store. The following sample items are available today through Dec. 3 while supplies last:

Electronics

· Jensen JiMS-198i Docking Digital Music System – $39 ($30 savings) + Free shipping to home

· Zune HD 32GB Exclusive Color bundle with Bonus Premium Car Pack – $208 ($140 savings) + Free shipping to home

· Samsung 32" LED-LCD HDTV – $498 ($200 savings) + Free shipping to home

Toys and Video games

· Leapfrog Learn & Groove Musical Table – $30 ($5 savings) + Free shipping Site to Store

· Fable III (Xbox 360) – $49.96 ($10 savings) + Free shipping Site to Store

· Airzone 15′ Trampoline and Enclosure Combo – $250 (nearly $100 savings) + Free shipping Site to Store

Home

· Three Christmas Light Sets Value Bundle – $15 ($5 savings) + Free shipping Site to Store

· Soho Lounge Square 16-Piece Dinnerware Set – $28 ($7 savings) + Free shipping Site to Store

Cameras and Personalized Gifts

· Your Choice $10 Photo Gifts – $10 + Free shipping to home

· FujiFilm Digital Camera Bundle (includes camera case, 4GB SDHC card, camera case and 100 bonus prints from Walmart One Hour Photo) – $89 ($10 savings) + Free shipping to home

· Kodak Zi8 Black Pocket Video Camera – $119 ($20 savings) + Free shipping to home

Holiday Party Supplies, decorating, DIY ideas Beaucoup Giveaway

November 26, 2010 by Momstart 182 Comments

My family is out right now shopping for a new Christmas tree, and light fixtures so we can hang the lights outside the house. I’m at home, because I hate going out this time of year. That’s why I’m so excited about all of these online stores I find out about while blogging. Last year, through a blog campaign with The Family Review Network, I was introduced to Beaucoup.

Beau-coup has all kinds of goodies for everyone on your nice list including personalized Hershey’s chocolates that will satisfy that sweet tooth, custom fortune cookies to liven up a holiday soiree, tea sachets to ward off the chill, and of course plenty of favor packaging like mini spice jars, and favor boxes wrapped in personalized ribbon to make the wrappings as pretty as your Christmas party favors inside!

They have so much stuff it almost difficult to choose something. They sent me a few things to review and it really got me into the Holiday Season. Thinking of the Holiday Season makes me think of Zoe, she’s been singing, “it’s the Holiday Season..do do doot do.” And I have no idea where she learned the words. I can only imagine it was in the car on the radio, because I don’t think they sing that at school or in church.

Anyways, out of the items that Beaucoup sent me, my favorite was the glass Christmas tree.

It is beautiful details like this that just capture my attention. I love how this glass Christmas Tree reflects the light, and how small it is. It sits nicely on my fireplace mantle. The Mini Glass Christmas Tree also can be ordered with different ornaments than the one you see in my photo. Remember, Beau-Coup should also be considered for Do It Yourself Ideas. Beaucoup has an extensive DIY section and video section as well.

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50.00 Gift Card to Beaucoup

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This giveaway ends December 13th, I received a sample as compensation. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Personalized Deck of Cards Things Remembered Giveaway

November 19, 2010 by Momstart 117 Comments

This year thanks to Things Remembered I was able to get my husband something extra special for Christmas. Don’t worry, I’m not ruining the surprise because I already gave it to him. We love to play cards together, our favorite game being Canasta. We can play for hours taking turns just decimating each other. We have a hard time not going for the huge jackpot, but it’s when the other one is being sneaky and goes out early without going all in, that one of us gets in trouble and ends up in the negative. So, I knew that a personalized deck of cards and matching case would be the perfect gift for him.

The cards are a great quality and we had a ton of fun playing. The only difficulty in playing with these is that you have to remember that hearts and diamonds are red and spades and clubs are black. But that only pertains to games that are color dependent.

Enter to Win:

1 product of your choice from the following list engraved how you choose:

o Things Remembered Compact

o Things Remembered Digital Photo Key Chain

o Things Remembered Playing Card Set

o Things Remembered Make-A-Wish Bracelet

o Things Remembered Make-A-Wish Necklace

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Visit Things Remembered and leave a comment here telling me what you would love to give!

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This giveaway ends December 6th, I received a product as compensation! All rules can be found under giveaway rules. This giveaway is open to US shipping addresses only. Winner must not have won a Things Remembered prize pack within the last 60 days

Things Remembered Father’s Day Personalized Grilling Set Giveaway

May 30, 2010 by Momstart 222 Comments

Things Remembered!

Yes, I love what you can find at Things Remembered. Not only can you find excellent gifts, but you can personalize them. That’s the best part. I think this Christmas, everyone is getting something personalized.

I was recently offered the Personalized Grill Set. This grilling set is made of stainless steel and has everything you need to get some major grilling done.

Enter to Win:

Personalized Grilling Set and Engrave the spatula and/or the carrying case.

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Visit Things Remembered at www.ThingsRemebered.com and leave a comment sharing another Things Remembered product you would love to give for Father’s Day and how you’d engrave it.

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Things Remembered Mother’s Day Giveaway

April 22, 2010 by Momstart 320 Comments

When thinking of what to get mom for Mother’s Day, personalized items are high on the list. Making something personal, or by hand is always loved by mom, adding a photo or just the right words makes any gift very personal. I’ve been working with Things Remembered since I started blogging. They provided me a necklace last year for Mother’s Day and when they asked me if I wanted to work with them again this year, I said yes, I would love to.

Last Year I received The Story Charm for Mother’s Day from Things Remembered:

The Story Charm

Give the gift that tells her story! Our exclusive silver-plated charms are the perfect gift to celebrate her life. Choose the charms that give voice to her love for family and friends, her special achievements, her hobbies, her passions–everything that make her the woman she is. Personalize each charm with memorable names and dates, favorite quotes–all the words of her unique story. Our charms look fabulous on our special bracelet with toggle clasp or on our diamond-cut ball chain necklace.

Their jewelry is sterling silver and they do make a few gold pieces as well. Gifts can be customized for any event, engagement, wedding, birthday, graduation, the sky is the limit here. It comes out beautiful and easy to read. It doesn’t fade over time because it’s engraved.

I also received a personalized item for Christmas that my husband and I decided to donate.

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This year Things Remembered has two items they wish to recommend for Mother’s Day.

–Customizable Music Box – Did mom sing to you as a child? Relive those memories with a gift of song. A new collection of customizable music boxes plays clips of actual artist recordings – complete with lyrics, instruments and vocals – making them different from traditional music boxes that merely play a tune. One fitting option for Mother’s Day is the classic “I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder.

–Sterling Silver Miracle of Life Necklace – The moment her children were conceived, she thought of each as a miracle. This beautifully detailed sterling silver necklace features an embracing mother and child figurine within a sparkling cut-out crystal heart. The pendant swings in front of a solid hart pendant, which can be engraved with a special message.

Out of these two options I would prefer the necklace. So guess what, Things Remembered is offering one of my readers the Sterling Silver Miracle of Life Necklace.

In addition to the giveaway:

Want you and your kids to be featured in a Things Remembered e-mail? In addition to my giveaway, Things Remembered is asking moms to submit their favorite family photo, along with an engraving they’d pick to go with it on a picture frame. Ten moms will receive free personalized frames, and the best photo/engraving will be featured in a Things Remembered e-mail! http://bit.ly/ciO8nY

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The contest will run until May 10th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules. Be sure to note that the prizing will not be available until after Mother’s Day.

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Personalized Mothers and Fathers Day Gifts by Initials Giveaway

April 15, 2010 by Momstart 171 Comments

Initials, inc, a wonderful company that personalizes all items that are sold. Initials sent me a huge tote that I was able to personalize. I love it! It is so big it could hold one of the kids. Look at it:

It’s almost as big as the chair! I put Mom Start on it in big pink letters. It’s my only personalized bag and I can’t wait to tote it around at conferences and at the beach when I go visit my mom in Florida this year. Woo Hoo, I’m going to be on the beach.

The kids have already put some toys in it.

Part of the appeal of Initials is that they are a company that moms can work part time. It’s like Party-Lite, you can throw parties to sell the bags, and other personalized items. I mean, the items pretty much sell themselves because of how cute they are. The fonts are adorable and add just the right touch to pretty much any regular item.

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JOIN: FREE WRISTLET – March 15 – April 15. Bonus for becoming a Creative Partner:

A little bit about Initials, Inc:

Initials, Inc. was founded by Sisters – Britney Vickery and Ivy Hall shortly after becoming SAHM’s. During that time they loved being home with their children but found that they were seeking three things; to be challenged creatively, to have time around other adults and to be able to contribute financially to their homes…but they didn’t want to give up time with their young families to get it. Initials, Inc. was created to meet those needs as women and new mothers. Over time, they quickly realized that the solution that they created for themselves could be a blessing to other women. Initials, Inc. officially launched in February 2005. Today, Initials, Inc. is national in scope and is supporting women and families all across the country through home parties selling their customer designed personalized treasures!

-We believe, “There’s Only One You!” and that is embodied by the products and opportunities offered to our customers and our Creative Partners.

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A $50.00 gift certificate that can be applied toward your own Resort Tote, or toward any other product of your choice in the catalog.

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Interior Design – Decorating my Son’s room with The Studio Danielson Designs

January 21, 2010 by Momstart 15 Comments

Back in June when right before my life was turned upside down with buying and selling a house Danielson Designs offered to send me a personalized wall plaque. I said yes and right after that everything went crazy. We sold our house and I had to pack it up as soon as it arrived, I was very sad because it deserved to be hung up immediately.

Now that I’ve been in my house for over four months I have realized that I haven’t gotten to decorating anything. Putting up the tree and a few nicknacks was all we did for Christmas and after taking all the decorations down the house looked too empty. Too Plain!

With completely blank walls staring back at me, I was terrified to put a brand new nail hole in the wall. These are virgin walls don’t you know! The inspiration to start putting holes in my walls came from my Christmas present. For Christmas I received a bunch of picture frames. My husband picked them out and filled them with photos. So then I just had to put a hole in the wall.

Since we were finally courageous enough to start putting holes in the wall we decided that we could hang up the plaque in Mile’s room.

Miles Elliot, “You will always be LOVED. ALL THE WAY to the moon & back!” These words are so true. My kids are my world. Now, I’m not where near done decorating the house or deciding what to put where. This is in Mile’s room above the changing table. It’s the only thing on the wall for now, and it’s centered horizontally between the window and the closet and centered vertically between the ceiling and the changing table. My husband has the laser leveler and loves using it. He’s actually a little OCD if you know what I mean. But we still love him. So it was a project we did together. I told him where and he did the hanging.

I realize now I should have taken another photo of the entire wall so you could get a little more perspective but at least you can see how nice the plaque looks. It’s solid wood with the design painted on. I love it. I’m very grateful for the free product that The Studio Danielson Designs sent me.

The Studio ships orders in 48 hours and designing is done is 3 easy steps. First, you choose a product template from their extensive gallery. I chose the Child’s Name Sign that retails for 39.95. You can watch the demo if you want but it’s so easy. Second step is to change the text that you are allowed to personalize and or choose the color option you want. The third step is to save design and add to cart. Easy!

They have Personalized Plaques, personalized picture frames, personalized awards, and personalized monograms. It took me a long time to decide, but since I was still in my old house the only room I could think we needed something in was Mile’s. Now, I need something for my own room.

They sent me this free product with no expectations of posting. They just “hoped” I would like it enough to post about it, and I do!!!

Beau-coup Personalized Goodies 75.00 Gift Card #giveaway

November 11, 2009 by Momstart 486 Comments

They have a special surprise for one of my readers. Beau-coup Favors is offering a $75 gift card towards anything on their site! Beau-coup carries everything from wedding favors to baby shower favors, and party favors for all occasions including items for all the holiday festivities Christmas party favors and winter wedding favors!

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