I am always on the lookout for great gifts. This tops out at one of the best gifts of all time that you can give? Why do you ask?

This keepsake box looks pretty cool, but it’s what happens when you open it that makes it so special.  The way that these Voicequilt keepsakes work is that you call into a special number set up for you and you a leave a message that you want on the keepsake.  You have up to 4 1/2 hrs worth of time and anybody you give the number too can record a message.  You can go through the messages and pick which ones to place on the recording.  Then you order it.

What comes in the mail is this wonderful keepsake box that has the messages you choose to be on there.  When the person you give it to opens the keepsake box, the messages start playing.  The other really cool thing with these boxes is that you can very easily a second box.  I loved my first box so much that I ordered a second one the same day that the first one arrived in the mail.

This is one of the most unique presents you can get someone, and I highly recommend getting one.  I know two lucky people in my family who will have an awesome Christmas present heading their way.

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This contest is now closed. The winners are Bev, Kelly F, and michelle rosborough. I will be sending them an email shortly! Congrats!

Hallmark has outdone themselves again.  We have been playing with the new Hallmark cards for Mother’s Day, and they are definitely a hit in our house.  My kids love that these cards play music.  I love that I can save my kids voices on these cards.  One of my favorite cards has to be the Superman Father’s Day card.  I giggle every single time I look at it.  On the front, it says:

On Father’s Day, Dad, I just want you to know you’ve always been my hero

On the inside it says:

Still I never want to see you in a cape and tights.

I am giggling as I type that.  I may have a weird sense of humor, but I find that super funny.  Plus, as a bonus, the card plays the Superman music.  It’s these kinds of cards that keep me coming back.

Now, as fun as the recordable cards are, they are a little pricey.  However, Hallmark’s 99 cent line is just as good.  I always get the 99 cent Hallmark cards for the kids.  They are just as cute, and my kids look at the picture and that’s it (neither can read yet.)

Now, I know you want some of these cards for yourself.  I have arranged with Hallmark to send 3 of you a Hallmark pack of cards.  Each winner will get two recordable Mother’s Day Cards, two Father’s Day recordable cards, and assortment of the everyday cards (four total) – a total of eight cards!  Here’s what you need to do:

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Leave a comment on this entry. Tell me what message you would leave on the card for your mom for Mother’s Day.

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This contest is for US residents and will end at May 4th at noon CST and is for everyone!  Good Luck!!!

For those of you who don’t already know, my sister Kari is due to have a baby in May.  Since I have so many great readers and sponsors, I thought I would throw her a virtual baby shower.  I knew she’d get a kick out of it, since she too is a blogger.  She is also a bit clueless since this is her first baby.  Now, my son is 20 months old, and it still amazes me all the cool and new things that have come out since he has been born.

My plan is to spend the rest of February (maybe even March too) and introduce you all to some of the newest and best items on the market for new moms, new dads, and babies.  I’m super excited and I’ve got some great giveaways coming up that you all will love!

Ok, I guess that is a little dramatic.  However, I do have some winners for you for contests that ended over the weekend.  The contests ended Saturday night.  I was at a Christmas party Saturday night, and ended up cleaning and making cookies and wrapping presents all day yesterday (and have another day of it tonday).  That being said, I have three great items to be giving away today. I am looking at Ficklets, a book, and a gift certificate. So without further ado, here are your winners:

Ficklets:

The winner is an extra entry from Kat!

Sixty Five Roses book:

Congrats Jo!

Build a Bear Gift Certificate:

Congrats Andreah!

Until recently, I had not heard of Ta-Ka-Radi. However, now that we have it, we can’t stop playing it. This is a game that is perfect for the family. Ta-Ka-Radi involves players constructing a tower with spaces in-between three chosen tiles per level. After the tower is built, each player takes a turn pulling out a tile from any level and putting it on top.  The only rule is that you can’t touch the other player while they are making their move!  Now, if you are like me and live with an engineer, well, you are at an instant disadvantage!  However, even though I haven’t one yet, we have had a ton of fun playing with this.  This is too hard for Will and Madison to play.  However, they take the wood tiles and built towers with them every day.  They loves these just for their own use too.  Ta-Ka-Radi is made by a family-owned company in Maine. The tiles are made from native Maine hardwoods, and the game is packaged in personalized re-usable tote bags. Ta-Ka-Radi makes a fun and unique gift for the holidays and is great for a lot of family fun!