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Great Find – Mother and Grandmother’s Bracelet

December 1, 2013 by Rhonda Gales

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We found the perfect gift for your mom or mother-in-law. I designed this mother/grandmother’s bracelet at Pearls by Laurel. The center pearl is, Zarriah’s birthstone, August and the Sapphire is Xavier’s and mine, September. I love it.

The price is excellent, $33.90 for the 3 stones which includes shipping. The bracelet is handmade from Swarovski pearls (not fresh water pearls) and rhinestones. It’s also made in the USA. You can order sizes small – XX large. For those who have a high PH, the company offers an alternative silver component which prevents the silver from touching the skin and causing a reaction. I would recommend measuring your wrist to ensure a proper fit. If the size is off, the company will resize for free. In addition to free resizing, if the bracelet breaks the replacement is free. This company vigorously stands behind its work.

You can design the bracelet on-line using up to 6 pearls; otherwise, you must contact the company. The site is easy to navigate and designing the bracelet is quick and easy. You just drag the pearl that you choose to where ever you wish to place it on the bracelet. You can play with it until you’re satisfied with design/color placement.

If you click on this link, Pearls by Laurel and make a purchase of more than $20.00 you will receive free shipping. This is an elegant gift that every mother or grandmother would love. It’s a great gift for Christmas, Mother’s Day, birthdays or just because. If you get in a bind for a last minute gift, you can order up to December 17 for delivery by December 24. They have Priority Mail shipping for $6.95.

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Calendar Gift Ideas

November 27, 2013 by Rhonda Gales

I just made a calendar for one of my daughter’s Christmas gifts at Shutterfly. I had so much fun going through pictures and finding ones that fit perfectly into each month of Xavier and Zarriah. Although it’s not clear, this is the cover of the calendar. The picture was taken at Zarriah’s Christening. About 20 family members from my daughter and son-in-law’s side of the family attended. The picture is a beautiful memory.

This calendar will make a beautiful keepsake. I’m thinking of making another for my office. For January I selected a picture of Xavier playing in his first snow. It was a great moment, January 2009. My daughter and her family were visiting for a week-end and it snowed. Xavier had just turned 1 the previous September. I had a great time watching him play and trying to figure out what that white stuff was.

How could I leave out Zarriah’s first birthday party, August 2012, and her looking at the clown. OMG, it was hilarious. The pictures brought back so many memories. I’m hoping the calendar will do the same with daughter and son-in-law.

I’ve been thinking of this calendar for years as a gift, but never made the effort to complete the calendar. Finally in 2013 I do just that. The Shutterfly site is easy to navigate. To cut down on time, I would suggest that you go through your pictures and make a note of which ones you would like to use for what month. If you’re like me, you have thousands of photos to choose from, so it can become time consuming.

Shutterfly is currently offering free shipping. Use Promotion Code SHIP30. Also, new customers get 50 prints free. The free shipping offer ends 12/23/13. This is a great idea for your mom, a friend or yourself. The calendar comes in 2 sizes: 8 x 11 and 12 x 12. I choose the 8 x 11 for $21.99. The 12 x 12 is $29.99. They have numerous designs and layouts to choose from. Check it out.

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Great Find – Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel

November 19, 2013 by Rhonda Gales

Christmas is around the corner and Mother 2 Mother is in search of great finds. I purchased Melissa and Doug’s Deluxe Standing Easel for my little Picasso Xavier for $57.00. As a Prime member, shipping was free. Xavier loves to paint, so this will be a perfect gift for him. The easel is listed as one of Amazon’s 2013 best gifts for kids. I agree.

The easel includes extra-large chalkboard, dry-erase board, and easy-load paper roller. You will need to buy the accessories kit for an additional $27.00. The kit includes:

4 Bottles of Poster Paint and 4 Spill-Proof Paint Cups

Easel paper roll, chalk, paint brushes, dry-erase marker and eraser

The easel alone usually runs around $80.00, so this is a Great Find. If your child enjoys drawing and writing, I encourage you to check out this deal and have Santa deliver this great gift Christmas Eve. Your child can look forward to hours of entertainment on those cold, snowy, winter days. This item is appropriate for ages 3 and up.