Holiday Gift Guide - studioahisma Review and Coupon Code and Two Bears One Heart Giveaway

Studioahimsa Handmade Stationery Celebrates Grand-Opening with Specials!

Studioahimsa is celebrating its grand-opening. This unique and eco-friendly online store specializing in handmade recycled paper greeting cards and prints - perfect for upcoming Holiday season gift-giving, hostess gifts or to jazz up your own home to prepare for guests.

With all the festivities happening on the company's parent blog site Being Tazim (http://www.beingtazim.com/studioahimsa), it is the perfect time to stop by and see what's in store for you. Don't miss the opportunity to pick up your Holiday cards and gifts at a discounted rate, or enter to win some new products from the company.

Starting November 14, 2010, the Grand Opening of this unique online store is being celebrated with a scavenger hunt, a giveaway, and discount rates on gift certificates - example: $20 GC for $15/$30 GC for $24/$50 GC for $40 etc. Other discounts and specials will be announced as well.

Oryx and Crake Letter Set

Why buy handmade? Handmade products come with a free bonus built-in: LOVE! Each product is unique and special, hand-crafted with care. Rather than purchase run-of-the-mill store-bought greeting cards or gifts, show your gift recipient you care about the environment and supporting artisans, with studioahimsa products!

About studioahimsa: Founded in 2010, studioahimsa is the joint creative venture of best friends Tazim Damji and Greg West. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the team designs and creates all products in the line. Taking the environment in to consideration, all greeting cards and stationery sets are handmade using 100% post-consumer recycled paper and envelopes. For packaging, the team creatively wraps each item using reclaimed/upcycled paper from materials such as book jackets. Damji and West, long-time fans of paper-goods and eco-friendly products, finally realised their dream of opening a paper-goods shop online.

Discount code for Momma Drama readers - 20% off all products, until November 30th. Put code in notes to seller and discount will be applied: MommaDrama20

I had the opportunity to receive some of beautiful handmade holiday cards from studioahisma. They truly are made with love and care. They offer something that store bought cards don't. Each one is unique and different. I am very excited to share these cards with my friends and family this holiday season!

The same fabulously talented crafter who brings your studiahisma also has another site. Two Bears One Heart offers beautifully handcrafted jewelry. I am so happy to bring you a fabulous giveaway for a gorgeous necklace!

This beautiful necklace is called "Pacific Coast" and has a silver chain with various blue beads, like sea glass, moonstone and glass beads.

GIVEAWAY: One Lucky Reader will win the "Pacific Coast" necklace (valued at $28)
 
HOW TO ENTER: Leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to leave your e-mail address!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Two Bears One Heart on Etsy and tell me another piece you love!

EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Enter another one of my current giveaways(1 entry per giveaway)
2. Follow my blog
3. Follow me on Twitter and tweet (1 entry per tweet - 1 tweet per day)
4. Fan me on Facebook
5. Grab my button and tell me where it is (3 entries)
6. Subscribe to my blog via e-mail
7. Follow Being Tazim's Blog
8. Like Two Bears One Heart on Facebook
9. Follow Being Tazim on Twitter
10. Visit studiahisma and tell me your favorite set of cards

This giveaway is open World Wide.
This giveaway ends on November 28, 2010 at 5:00 pm EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Book of Miracles Review and Giveaway

I have been reading books from the Chicken Soup for the Soul series for years. The name tells it all, each book really is a type of healing for the heart. The stories provided in these books bring you so many emotions. They have been a help for me throughout my life because they can truly put things in perspective.

One of the things I love about this series is how you can find a book that focuses on your personal needs. Whether you are a teen, a mother, a dad, an athlete, a teacher... there is something for everyone. And for many of us we will fit into several of these books. I have about a dozen of them and still go back and read different stories even though I've read them all before. They just provide something for your soul, reading real life experiences from people just like you. Some are going through things similar to you, some are funny, some are sad, all are moving and inspirational. And each story is a quick read, so you can turn to these books to read one story or many. Whatever your soul is craving at that moment.

The newest book in the series is A Book of Miracles. This book is incredibly touching. Here is a little about the book:

101 True Stories of Healing, Faith, Divine Intervention, and Answered Prayers

Everyone loves a good miracle story, and this book provides 101 true stories of healing, divine intervention, and answered prayers. These amazing stories prove that God is alive and very active in the world today, working miracles on our behalf. Regular people share their personal stories of God's Divine intervention and healing power as He makes the impossible possible! The incredible accounts shared by people from all walks of life show His awesome love and involvement in our lives. This book of miracles will encourage, uplift, and recharge the faith of Christian readers.

This book has restored many of my doubts and made me stronger in my faith. Sometimes life hands you something and you feel there is no way out, no hope. But these stories are proof that miracles happen and faith should never be lost. I got a glimpse into 101 different people's lives, different struggles and different emotions. And I have come to view life in a different way thanks to their stories. I have come to view prayer in a different way. It's a powerful book.

The Chicken Soup for the Soul books can be found at many bookstores. You can also find them on Amazon.com. You can also check out their website to see all the great books!

GIVEAWAY: One Lucky Reader will win a copy of the newest Chicken Soup for the Soul Book - A Book of Miracles
 
HOW TO ENTER: Leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to leave your e-mail address!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Tell me your favorite Chicken Soup for the Soul book OR tell me why you would like to win this one.



EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Enter another one of my current giveaways (1 entry each)
2. Follow my blog
3. Follow me on Twitter and tweet (1 entry per tweet - 1 tweet per day)
4. Fan me on Facebook
5. Grab my button and tell me where it is (3 entries)

This giveaway is open to US and Canada.
This giveaway ends on October 1, 2010 at 5:00 pm EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!

Fall Frenzy: Brag About it Etsy and Encouragement Store

Etsy is a great place to go for unique

and affordable jewelery. As a mom I love to have

special pieces to represent my children and my family.
 Brag About It Etsy Shop offers a wonderful selection of
hand stamped and custom jewelry to fit your style and needs.

Just like their logo says above, they make beautiful hand stamped and custom jewelry!

When I first saw their products, I fell in love with this store! Their designs are unique and well made.

Encouragement Store offers a huge selection of Christian gifts for any occasion you could imagine. Each item features a Bible verse that matches with the theme or occasion you are looking for. They carry items such as crosses, frames, coffee mugs, keepsake boxes and more. 

Whether you are shopping for a special occasion, for someone else or yourself, you will find a great variety at Encouragement Store. 

One Lucky winner will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to Brag About it Etsy and a Family Memories Desktop Collage Frame
from Encouragement Store.

-Note: Stipulations on Giveaway-

 Brag About it Etsy will be closed due to preparation for new design launch from August 21st - September 5th. Once they reopen you will be allowed to choose anything (including new designs) with your gift certificate!

-Rules Of Entry-

Open to US and Canada

You'll have 24 hours to enter ALL GIVEAWAYS!

PLEASE INCLUDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS

1. Who you would get a personalized item for with your gift certificate and another item from Encouragement Store that you love. +1 entry

2. Join Brag About It Etsy Shop's Facebook Page! +1 entry

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE OTHER THREE GIVEAWAYS THIS HOUR!!

Life with the Lebedas

Mommy's Free Time
Fall Frenzy Event Blog


ALL GIVEAWAYS CLOSE AUG 28TH AT 10PM

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED WITHIN THE WEEK!