May 25, 2013

Things Remembered Global Influence Holiday Gift Guide Review

I’m a sucker for jewelry.  It’s a fact, just as well know as the fact that I love chocolate.  So when the group formally known as Momfluence (now Global Influence) gave me the opportunity to review a bracelet from Things Remembered for their Holiday Gift Guide, I jumped at the chance.  I have been a fan of Things Remembered for many years, I purchased a personalized pocket watch for Jon from there for our first Valentines Day and have purchased subsequent personalized ornaments from the store nearly every Christmas for 10 years. This year will be no different.

Global Influence Things Remembered Holiday Gift GuideI was able to design my own personalized pearl bracelet with charm and locket(retail: around $60) in minutes (it took a bit longer since I have a hard time deciding on anything).  I chose a pearl bracelet with a heart locket (which sometimes falls open) engraved with KH (my girl’s initials), and a K with pearl attached.  I decided to make it as much neutral, not favoring either girl more and decided to use only their similar initials.  I want both of my daughters know that I love them equally.

It took a relatively short amount of time for the bracelet to be shipped and arrive at my home.  The quality of the bracelet is very good, however as I mentioned above the locket occasionally comes open, and it thrills me to no end that I finally has something in dedication to my little ladies.

Custom Couture Jewelry Collection – A new custom accessory! Gift givers first choose a bracelet or necklace in one of five designs, including a pearl or beaded chain. Then they add one of three engravable pendants and finish the accessory with a miniature, sparkling birthstone pendant, initial pendant with pearl accent, and/or one of six miniature charms, including a star, angel, cross, heart, butterfly or key.

I love the idea of this as a present you can build for someone else. I mean how often to we get the same old thing from our husbands (or have to buy it ourselves)?  This would be a fantastic alternative.  How nice would it be to get a gift of jewelry that your spouse and children designed especially for you? Oh my gosh! I would melt! And what a great chance for your husband to spend some quality time with the kids teaching them how to show their mother some appreciation!

Global Influence Things Remembered Holiday Gift GuideThe Custom Jewelry would also make a great gift for your mother!  Imagine your mom’s face when she opens the box to find a personalized gift you created just for her.  I actually love this as a gift for any special lady in your life!  Right now you can get a free Keepsake box with your purchase of select items!

Full Disclosure: Things Remembered generously allowed me to create and personalize my own bracelet for this review.  I was given the chance to do this review by Global Influence (formally Momfluence).

Momfluence Review:Paper Culture

As a member of Momfluence, I frequently have the opportunity to reviewPastel Colored Photo Baby Shower Invitations great products.  Recently I was sent some samples from Paper Culture, a fabulous company that offers a wide variety of stationery items and donates a portion of their proceeds to their community.

Since I am one of a long line of card givers, this review was Modern Fresh of particular interest to me.  I am always on the look out for new cards and was especially excited to learn that all of Paper Cultures cards and envelopes are made of 100% post consumer recycled products.  Don’t think for a minute that Paper Culture sacrifices design with premium quality, eco-friendly stationery, because they don’t!  These cards are sturdy and gorgeous!

Flower Garden Paper Culture offers a wide rage of cards to choose from including modern baby announcements and modern baby shower invitations, birthday party invitations for kids and adults, thank you cards and an array of other life events cards!  My personal favorite are the Thank You cards, I am always sending Thank You cards to people who donate their time and energy to help with PTSO, church, or some other project I’ve got going!Elephants and Fish Kids Birthday Invitations

Besides just offering fabulous cards, Paper Culture has another fabulous offer going on for a limited time (until January 1, 2010).  Their Mail and Message program offers customers the opportunity to have their cards stuffed, addressed, stamped and mailed all for just the cost of the stamps!  How great is that??!! I’m definitely hitting them up for my Christmas cards this year!  Talk about a great time saver!

If you become a fan of Paper Culture products as I have, I encourage you to follow them on Twitter and Facebook so you don’t miss out on any new products or programs!

Until September 30, 2009 when you spend $75, Paper Culture will take $15 off your final price!