Give a Novica Gift for Christmas, Review and $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway #ComplimentaryProductReceived

 

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary $50 GC to get something for myself for posting this provided information and the opportunity to give another away to my readers. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this post.

NOVICA helps change the lives of artisans in developing nations, while offering us extraordinary handmade gifts, jewelry, apparel, and home decor. There are so many talented artists and artisans around the world. NOVICA provides these unique, hard-to-find items on their internet website at great prices. These services are all fair trade, meaning that they don't charge the artists and artisans any listing fees and the artists and artisans remain fully independent. They are free to raise their prices, lower their prices, or remove their items from their website whenever they please. This website is great to buy something from for your special someone for Christmas, just remember since these items are coming all the way from the country they are made in, the shipping might take longer than expected. 

 

This is a review I wrote about the artisan who made my metal wall sculptures.

 

I received $50 to spend on Novica. I wanted something that could decorate the side of my farm's well house. I needed something bright and cheery so that when guests come up our driveway they would notice it. I found a gorgeous steel wall sculpture of a Violet Hummingbird by J. Blas from Mexico. It was the perfect price because it was just a cent less than the GC I received and since I am a Novica Ambassador I received free shipping. It is shaped by hand and has cutout motifs on its wings and tail feathers. It is the perfect size too at just 21.25 inches high x 15 inches wide x 2.4 inches deep you can still tell from the road coming to our home that it is a hummingbird. I also learned that in Mexico when someone sees a hummingbird in flight, they make a wish. I love this sentiment so much!

I had purchased a different wall sculpture from the same artist a number of years back called 'Cave Art Pony' which is hung on a wall in my living room and I love it too. These metal wall sculptures are so unique and wonderful! I highly recommend J. Blas and his artwork!

 

Assorted face masks from Novica.

 

Be sure to check out Novica's selection of beautiful face masks. They will keep you safe during COVID times and your purchase will help the artisans too. These are all unique and there is sure to be one that fits your style.

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Wordless Wednesday O Christmas Tree

Our little Christmas Tree all decorated with ornaments for 2017.

Canvas On Demand Offer

US Family Guide provided me with this promotional information and offer to share with my readers. I am getting something for free in return for posting this information.

Canvas On Demand has awesome gifts for everyone on your list! Based in Raleigh, NC, @canvasondemand has everything you need to get your shopping done early. They offer more than just canvas prints. From incredible photo-to-canvas art for parents, Coloring Canvas for kids, and customizable photo gifts, including ornaments & more, Canvas On Demand can help with your holiday haul.

PROMOTION: For a limited time, they're offering my readers a whopping 60% off your entire order at Canvas On Demand with code USFAM. Select from canvas prints and more! Valid until 12/12/17. #mycanvasondemand https://www.canvasondemand.com/?coupon=usfam

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Because I am posting about the Canvas On Demand Offer I am getting a FREE 16x20 Premium Gallery Wrap Canvas + 16x20 Coloring Canvas. Thanks to USFamilyGuide.com for providing me this promotion information. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for posting this promo.

All Things Christmas And More Snowflake Icicle Lights and Assorted Candy Ornaments Review

I received these products free to facilitate this review.

All Things Christmas And More has been a family business for over 5 years now. They pride themselves on offering the best Christmas products around at an affordable price. They stock over 2,500 items year round and are expanding their catalog every year. This year they have added Halloween items and next year they are looking to expand and a carry a Spring and Summer Catalog.

I love snowflakes! Each one is so unique and beautiful. We don't get a lot of snow for Christmas in Rainier Oregon, where I live...just rain and lots of it! So, to deck the halls in and around my home I add the snow myself, so to speak. This year I ran across a very pretty Snowflake Icicle Light Set with Warm White Lights at All Things Christmas And More. I ordered these and they came in a box that said they were "Soft White" instead of "Warm White" lights. I really didn't mind except that these were not exactly what I ordered and All Things Christmas And More didn't seem to have any mention of the soft white ones on their website. Both of these have 70 M5 lights on the strand. They are also permanent L.E.D lamps so they: are cool to the touch, are long lasting (1 year limited warranty to the same store purchased from, 3 year guarantee from the creators: Holiday Creations, Inc.), and use up to 98% less electricity than incandescent lights. Each of these lights has a durable looking plastic snowflake shaped-cap that shouldn't fade, chip, or peel. The lights are waterproof, weather resistant and non-removable. If one bulb burns out the rest will remain lit because they are straight-line construction. They hang on a 22 gauge white wire strand that is approximately 7.5 feet long with vertical drops that alternate between 3, 5, and 6 bulbs per drop. Average power consumption is 0.071 watts/LED. It also has a fuse-protected stackable end-to-end connector that can be connected up to 210 watts per plug. UL approved. I can put these both indoors or outdoors and these are very pretty all lit up.

I had a little gift card money left over so I also got the Assorted Candy Ornaments. These come in a package of 6 ornaments. There are 2 round ones, 2 rectangular ones 2 oval ones. These are made of shatterproof plastic and are so adorable hanging with their silver string just about anywhere to make it more festive. They have sparkly glitter accents that make it look like they have been frosted with snow. I trimmed my little tree with these bright red beauties and they look so cheery. These are such a great price too at only $1.24 per pack.

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I received these products for free to review. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

The Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition Book Review #ReadandBelieve

I received The Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition Book free to facilitate this review. Affiliate links may be in this posting. Thanks for supporting my blog.


The beloved Christmas book, The Polar Express, written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg is having its 30th Anniversary. The publisher, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) and the author are celebrating by having special editions of the book made with a keepsake ornament and audio version read by Liam Neeson that you can download with purchase. The 30th Anniversary Edition also has a new jacket design and expanded interior layout. What a wonderful gift for the holiday season!

I love this story of a boy that goes on a magical train ride on Christmas Eve to the North Pole to be given a special gift from Santa Claus. My family has enjoyed riding The Polar Express train ourselves. We love the book, with its lovely illustrations and wonderful story and listening to it while we ride. I had not had a copy of this book for my own library, so when given the chance to review it I took it. It captures all of the magic of the holiday season and reminds us to keep the Christmas spirit with us long after we have grown.

The added bonuses for the 30th Anniversary Edition are fantastic. The golden "All Aboard" ornament is in a small bag fastened inside the back jacket cover. It is a Train with the words "The Polar Express" and "All Aboard" around it. I love the download of the audio version of the book. Liam Neeson does a fabulous job at the reading and narration. I love his voice. You can also go to polarexpress.com for activities, recipes, and prizes, plus a Christmas Countdown Calendar! Make sure to enter to win the All Aboard for The Polar Express Durango, Colorado Sweepstakes while you are there!

All Aboard for The Polar Express Durango, Colorado Sweepstakes! 
Want to win a FREE Trip on THE POLAR EXPRESS for your family next holiday season?

One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive:

• Four tickets to ride THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in gorgeous Durango, Colorado*
• Four round-trip airfare tickets
• Two nights in a hotel
• Four free ski lift tickets to Purgatory Resort
• A free signed copy of The Polar Express: 30th Anniversary Edition

Click HERE to enter! See official rules HERE.**

*Per Official Rules, one accompanying person to the Grand Prize winner must be a child under the age of 18. Official entrant must be over the age of 18. **Sweepstakes Runs October 15-December 31, 2015. Rules and Restrictions Apply. No Purchase Necessary.


Also, be sure to check out a rail event near you to ride The Polar Express for yourself! Ours is through Mt. Hood Railroad in Oregon.

You can also Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Polar Express by sharing a memory of the beloved holiday classic using #ReadandBelieve. For every post on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or Instagram made between October 15, 2015 and December 31, 2015, HMH will donate a copy of The Polar Express to Christmas in the City. Happy holidays!

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You can connect with HMH Kids on Facebook, Pinterest and @HMHKids on Twitter.

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DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I received product for free to review. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review. Affiliate links may be in this posting. Thanks for supporting my blog.

Biblical Names of Christ Heirloom Ornaments Review

We received product free from Deseret Book and Zions Mercantile to facilitate this review.

The Biblical Names of Christ Heirloom Ornaments are a wonderful reminder of what the true meaning of Christmas is all about. These Christ-centered holiday ornaments are great to display on a tree, as gift tags, or adorning a wreath on the front door. Each star has a one of the sacred biblical names of the Savior across it and comes nestled in a box of shredded brown paper with a viewing window to see them through the lid. On the back of the box they come in, a scripture reference accompanies each name. Since there are 12 of these they are perfect for a "Twelve Days of Christmas" countdown. Jesus is the reason for the season. Ornament size: 3¼" x 3¼". *Hooks & twine NOT included.

These decorations are made of tin-like metal and have a rustic antique pewter finish to them. They won't break if dropped by little ones, but the holes at the top are fragile if bent too much and I could see them breaking off if mishandled. We also would have loved the name on one side and the scripture reference on the other, not just the reference on the box.

We love to reflect this time of year about the birth of Jesus and love to have something to display that helps us do so. These stars are a great scripture reference tool and they can be incorporated well with Family Home Evening or family devotionals. I had my kids hang each one on our tree while I read the scripture to the one they were hanging. Then we had a discussion about them. It was a great family experience.

Included are:

• Lamb of God - John 1:29
• Emmanuel - Matthew 1:23
• Bread of Life - John 6:35
• The Light - John 8:12
• Lord of Lords - Revelation 17:14
• Redeemer - Job 19:25
• King of Israel - John 12:13
• Shepherd - John 10:11
• Prince of Peace - Isaiah 9:6
• Mediator - 1 Timothy 2:5
• Living Water - John 4:10
• King of Kings - Revelation 17:14

List Price $19.95

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I received products for free to facilitate my review. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Tiny Prints Holiday Cards Review

The holidays are just around the corner and if you have in mind to send out holiday cards Tiny Prints has some really fantastic ones this year. I love the new Ornament Cards they have that you can hang on your tree! These are great to send out to family and friends this year. You can personalize so many different cards at Tiny Prints it is hard to choose which one. I love so many of them! I am very tempted to get one of the Ornament ones this year because they are unique and special. I have not done Christmas pictures this year yet of my family so I placed last years photo in an ornament one so you could see how great they are!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Because I am posting about Tiny Prints' Holiday Cards I am getting $25 Tiny Prints gift card valid on http://www.tinyprints.com or 50 holiday cards - any size, any style from Tiny Prints. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this post.