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Heritage Family Tree - Item# 598677

I purchased this silver plated, antique style, elegant family tree for my mom from ThingsRememberd.com. When guests go to her home, they will see pictures of her entire family in one beautiful display. The tree measures 10 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ x 16 1/2″ which is a little bigger than an 8×10 picture frame.  The photo frames that hang from the tree are two sided and measure 1 5/8″ x 1 3/16″ and 1 1/16″ x 1 1/16″, 10 frames in all.  At the top of the tree there is a place for a custom engraving, monogram, or Initials for what I think is a steep fee. It really adds to the price of the item. But overall the tree is unique, well made and a thoughtful present. My mom thought it was exquisite and was totally thrilled.Check it out yourself…

A jacket for your Dog!

I bought the adorable purple/pink jacket for my little dog Kira. It’s lightweight but padded to keep your puppy warm. It also features a hood and mini pockets on the sides and a velcro front to keep the jacket secure. Seems very durable and made well. So far no problems. I love it; it kept her warm at the parades for Mardi Gras and of course she looked precious in it.

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Throw away your broom & dustpan!!! I am not kidding! I did, and have yet to regret it. This stick vac has major suction for how inexpensive it is. It is very lightweight, rolls easy, and quick to get your hard floors done. Do Not buy this product to vacuum any type of carpet or rug. You will be terribly disappointed. It doesn’t roll on carpet well at all; in fact it really doesn’t suck up much off of carpet. That is not what the purpose of this vacuum is for. If you’re buying this strictly to vacuum up your linoleum, ceramic tile, hard wood floors, counter tops, and upholstery. You definitely will be pleased. It is made of plastic and seems very cheaply made, but what do you expect for $19.99? Now if you can get past the light weight feel of this product and realize this vacuum’s suction is awesome, it is a great deal. Don’t forget that it can go from a floor vac to a hand held vac in seconds, comes with a crevice tool, and a see thru dirt cup that is easy to empty, no bag!! If you can’t stand to sweep your floor with a broom and watch dust bunnies fly around and then have to use a dustpan to get everything into the garbage, this product is definitely for you.Check it out yourself…

Personalized Photo Cube

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To love is the theme of this beautiful personalized solid wood cube. PersonaliztionMall.com will engrave for free your name & your honey’s name. In between your names this lovely saying, “To love is to find pleasure in the happiness of the person loved.” –Leibnitz. This was my honey’s Valentine’s Day present. The engraving came out perfect. The wood cube was nicer than expected. The item was shipped out to me within 1 day of ordering it! I received it by USPS priority mail which took 3 days. Can’t beat that! All I had to do was put pictures in the four sides of the cube and an awesome Valentine’s Day present completed easily.

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Journey Diamond Necklace, 10K White Gold 1/4 Carat t.w.

 This was my Mom’s Christmas present that I purchased from Kay Jewelers, and I love it. I wanted something unique that fit my Mom’s personality but of course was also stunning. After many website searches and window shopping at stores in the mall; I decided to buy this immediately when I saw it. The diamonds are not that great, color ranks in at HIJ, with clarity at only I2-I3.  To the average person the diamond necklace looks beautiful, but to someone who knows what color & clarity mean these diamonds rank pretty low. However, it was right within my budget, and even thought the diamonds weren’t that great, I much more loved the original style of the pendant. I bought the extended warranty for an additional $40. My Mom seemed to love the necklace. So, it was well worth the purchase.  Check it out yourself…

I think this is very important, my Grandmother is a survivor, and so I’m spreading the word to help other women. One click a day will help a woman in need get a free mammogram. This special opportunity is for low-income, inner city and minority women and is provided by the sites sponsors and through the efforts of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Please do it today, and any other day you think about it!!!!!!

“Who Moved My Cheese” for kids by Spencer Johnson

I first read the adult version of “Who moved my cheese” by Spencer Johnson and found it exdtremely helpful and inspiring.  I went to Barnes & Noble online to find a copy of the book for my brother and found out they have a children’s version. This is a great story for children to learn how to make the most out of life’s constantly changing world in a simplistic easy to understand manner. The story is based around four mice Sniff, Scurry, Hem and Haw. They are searching for the “magical cheese” when they find it they think it will last forever…we, as adults know it won’t, children don’t grasp that concept yet. That is why this book is so important to read to your children.  The four mice now face a problem, they have eaten all the cheese and there is no cheese left…the four mice all handle this differently, as do many people. The book describes the four different ways the mice deal with their dilemma, as you read with your children they will be able to identify which mouse they are like. I found it easier to explain to my kid which is the best way to handle a situation or deal with change. It opens up a door for you to really help your children out in dealing with change and problems and what the best way to handle it would be or “which mouse takes the best course of action”. This is a must read with your child. There is also a Teen version out which I will definitely purchase in a couple years.

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 We ventured out on a beautiful drive thru the mountains from Albertville, AL to Chattanooga, TN. It was December 31, 2007. We planned a day of fun filled adventures with the kids. Our first stop was Ruby Falls. It wasn’t crowded we really didn’t have to wait long for our tour to begin, always a plus when you have kids. They have tours quite often so even if it is crowded you probably don’t have to wait that long. It was amazing to say the least. We travelled 260 ft. down in an elevator into Lookout Mountain itself. They pack people into this elevator shaft tight, slightly claustrophobic but the trip is quick and tolerable. The layers of limestone were amazing as you travel down into the mountain. At the bottom, is the entrance to the cavern. You then walk thru corridors of stalactites and stalagmites and unique geological finds. And finally when you are about 1120 ft. underground you enter the falls. They can’t find the exact origination of the waterfall but it is amazing to see a heavy flow of water pouring from the ceiling down into the cavern you are in right before your eyes. The tour was about an hour, wear your walking shoes, the two eight year olds were slightly tired after the trek to the falls and back to the elevator, but they survived happy and amazed. They also have an area for the kids to play called the fun forest with all kinds of play equipment. The gemstone panning looked like fun but the water was off and they didn’t get to do it. They did sell the bags of mix if you wanted to take it home in the gift shop. Next we walked up to the Lookout Mountain Tower, what a sight; I love this type of stuff so I was in awe. They have free kennels available if need be. Oh and how cool that this is one of the top 7 wonders in the United States! We thoroughly enjoyed providing our kids with an awesome experience like this.

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Nintendo DS  lite 

It’s pretty cool to pretend you’re a kid again playing a Nintendo product…Basically the DS means Dual Screen, which I didn’t know, duh!  This is lighter than the original Nintendo DS, don’t worry your Game Boy Advance games are compatible, a plus for your wallet. The bottom screen is a touch pad that you use a stylus to control. The top screen is the action part; you use the built-in controllers to play the games. Cool part is it has built-in WI-FI connectivity, so you can play with your friend thru certain games. It is available in many cool colors. It was a Christmas present for my 8 yr. old girl, seems I like it more than her. I love it because it’s in color!! HaHa, that show’s my age…

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Hoover - SteamVac with Clean Surge - Patriot blue and opaque  F5914-900   This machine is great! Very easy to assemble, and figure out how to use. With 3 kids and their spills, and a dog that, for over a year has been constantly using the bathroom (#1 & #2) on my carpet everywhere, there were so many stains it was utterly disgusting. Just short of ripping out all the carpet & replacing it, I found this machine on sale, after assembling & cleaning the carpet, in only about an hour and a half, I could not & still cannot believe how clean my carpets got w/this machine. It looks like brand new carpet when they are really 7 yrs. old! It got out every stain! The bad stains I did have to go over more than once and use the surge feature but otherwise it was one push/pull of the vac. I didn’t even double the product solution that they recommend for heavily stained carpets. I saved a couple of thousand dollars thanks to this machine. The best part is I can continuously use this machine when I want at no charge, as opposed to renting one.

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“The Departed”

“The Departed” movie has an unexpected & shocking outcome…starring Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen and Matt Damon. Directed by Martin Scorsese is a nail biting story of crime and murders, keeps you not wanting to miss a scene and anxiously awaiting who will get caught as the mole. I love the suspense and fast pace of this movie, it is definately a movie to buy. Rated R definately not a movie for kids.

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Packing Cubes & Jr. Toiletry bag
 

Love the color (got the orange), new & stylish for men & women. Easy to keep your suitcase organized. Made of durable material, almost like parachute material. It is very convenient to pull out one of the cubes with all my shirts in it, or all my socks for a quick find in the suitcase. The junior toiletry bag is a perfect size for a man. It has a little mirror and many pockets and zipper pouches  for easy storage and organization. Convenient hook to hang in the bathroom when traveling. Great buy for the price!

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 American Tourister Blue Floral luggage

Floral 3-Piece Luggage SetThree-piece luggage set in a fun Polynesian flower print.

Totally cool for an 8 year old girls first set of luggage. This American Tourister blue floral 3 piece set will be hard to miss…she used the luggage for a trip to the Bahamas, after 6 different flights the luggage held up perfect. Minor dirt spots but that is to be expected. Each rolling bag is fully lined in pink material, and has a waterproof see thru zipper bag that snaps to the side of the suitcase for storing your liquids & personals. Heavy duty zippers and strong recessed push button handles. Good construction and extremely reasonably priced. Available in two flashy colors.

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