Author: Stacey
Published: Nov 22nd, 2009
Category: Giveaways, Jewelry, Merry Mondays, Product Reviews, Products
Comments: 78

CLOSED: Merry Mondays, Week One: Love {Giveaway Included!}

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Today begins five weeks of Merry Mondays here at Tree, Root, and Twig: mini holiday guides meant to help you find a gift for the special people in your life. Today’s theme is ”Love,” and I believe each of these gifts exemplifies or inspires love, compassion, and good will. Make sure to read through to the end for details on entering an awesome giveaway!

Gift cards are a popular choice during the holiday season because they offer the flexibility some recipient’s prefer for chosing a gift that would suit them best. This year you can double the meaning behind giving a gift card by choosing the Give Card. The Give Card is a prepaid Visa card that shares $5 of its value with a charity of the recipient’s choice. The rest can be spent like cash wherever Visa debit cards are accepted.

You order the Give Card online, chose from a pre-valued card amount of $25-$250, the card is sent Standard shipping to your recipient (for FREE) and received in 5 business days after purchase. Your recipient then logs on to the Give Card website to activate the card and choose from among more than 5,000 charities to receive their donation portion of the Give Card. Charities include registered non-profits like The American Red Cross, The Humane Society, and many more.

For more information on taking advantage of this unique holiday gift, visit www.givecard.com.

Things Remembered holds a special place in my heart, as it was one of the “must-stop-at” stores whenever my twin sister and I went to the mall as teenagers. We loved looking through their collection of often shiny, always thoughtful personalized gift ideas.

Things Remembered continues that tradition of quality today with many gift ideas for under this year’s Christmas tree, including:

(click on item names for more information!)

Max the Bear and other exclusive Make-A-Wish Foundation gifts
Personalized USB drives
Snowman Water Globe
Race Car Water Globe

Things Rembered also has their Custom Couture Jewelry Collection available for the holidays. Gift givers first choose a bracelet or a necklace in one of five designs (including pearl or beaded chain). They can then add one of three engravable pendants, and finish it off with a miniature, sparkling birthstone pendant, initial pendant with pearl accent, and/or one of six miniature charms, including star, angel, cross, heart, butterfly, or key.

Things Remembered provided me with an item for review from the Custom Couture Jewelry Collection, and I chose the linked chain with heart closure, a round pendant with the phrase “Still I Rise” engraved on it, and two initial charms: M and N. I chose this as a gift for my twin sister, who – with her two daughters (the M and the N) – has fought through some very tough times this year to rise above it all (the phrase “Still I Rise” is from an amazing poem by Maya Angelou).

The necklace came out just beautiful – shiny, clear, and lovely. The heart closure on the necklace is a very sweet touch.

There is a pleasing weight to the necklace, and when worn reflects the light around it, making it a real attention-getter. The length of the chain is perfect, as it falls just above a standard shirt’s neckline.

Things Remembered has generously offered a piece from their Custom Couture Jewelry Collection for giveaway to one lucky reader! The winner will choose one item from each of the three steps shown above (1: a bracelet/necklace chain choice, 2: a pendant – engraved, and 3: either a birthstone, initial charm, or crystal icon). To enter, please answer in a comment to this post: how would you use this gift if you won?

For extra entries, chose any of the following and leave me an individual comment telling me which method you used:

Follow @tremembered on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (put username or link in comment)
Become a fan of Things Remembered on Facebook and leave a comment on their wall saying what gift from Things Remembered you’d like to give (leave link to post here).
Subscribe to Tree, Root, and Twig via RSS or email
“Friend” me via Google Friend Connect (see bottom of page)

Giveaway open to US residents only. All entries are due by 11:59PM (CST) Monday, December 7th. Good luck to everyone!

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78 Responses to “CLOSED: Merry Mondays, Week One: Love {Giveaway Included!}”

Abby
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 10:14 am:

I think I would go with the pendant engraved and let me son give his girlfriend this as a gift for Christmas
Amber G
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 10:40 am:

I would get an engraved pendant necklace with my mom’s birthstone and give it to her for Christmas!
McKim
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 10:45 am:

I would give a necklace to my niece with her new baby girl’s name and birthstone with it.
Rachel
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 10:53 am:

I would wear my proud mommy pendant.

What’s with taking the high road and giving it away? Mine, mine, mine! (There was supposed to be humor in that.)
Rachel
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 10:54 am:

I subscribe.
susan varney
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 10:54 am:

i would keep it for myself it is very nice mverno@roadrunner.com
Lauralee Hensley
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 11:54 am:

I think I would give it to my great sister Nancy. She’s really been there for everyone in our family, as well as her husband’s family. She recently had to quit her job and be a whistle blower too, that’s really hard to do. It was the right thing to do, but it doesn’t always make you popular, especially with other people who do not have the full facts. I’m praying for my sister, but to give her something a little extra this year would be great because she deserves it.
Lauralee Hensley
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 11:55 am:

I subscribe via email. Good luck to all and thank you.
Theresa
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 4:32 pm:

I would choose a necklace for my best friend with her initials. I’d have to really think of a good inscription, yours is lovely and sets the bar high! =)
Chelsey Burke
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 5:58 pm:

I would give this to my sister in law with her new baby’s name engraved.
Vicky H.
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 10:03 pm:

I would make a bracelet for one of my best friends with her birthstone and a butterfly charm.
Michelle Draveski
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 10:15 pm:

I would get the engraved pandant with my new daughters name
sara marcy
on Nov 24th, 2009
@ 9:26 am:

i would give this as a gift to my grandaugther machaela
Andrea H
on Nov 24th, 2009
@ 6:28 pm:

I have always wanted a personalized necklace so I would keep it for myself.
Andrea H
on Nov 24th, 2009
@ 6:29 pm:

I am a subscriber.
Andrea H
on Nov 24th, 2009
@ 6:29 pm:

I follow Things Remembered on Twitter – simplyandreah
Monique Rizzo
on Nov 25th, 2009
@ 1:34 pm:

I would give this to my best friend. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
Janna Johnson
on Nov 27th, 2009
@ 4:32 pm:

I would have a necklace made for my sister for xmas!
Christine W
on Nov 28th, 2009
@ 2:45 am:

If I were fortunate to win this, I would give it to my daughter and let her choose which prize she would like. I think that any of these pieces of jewelry would look great on her.

Thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
Christine W
on Nov 28th, 2009
@ 2:48 am:

I follow @tremembered on Twitter and tweeted about this giveaway http://twitter.com/ossmcalc/status/6137256796

Thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
Christine W
on Nov 28th, 2009
@ 2:51 am:

I became a Fan of Things Remembered on Facebook and left a comment on their wall http://www.facebook.com/pages/Things-Remembered/53538131912

thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
Christine W
on Nov 28th, 2009
@ 2:52 am:

I subscribe via email.

Thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
Christine W
on Nov 28th, 2009
@ 2:53 am:

“Friend” you via Google Friend Connect.

Thank you,

Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
Karen Gonyea
on Nov 28th, 2009
@ 11:54 am:

I’d have a necklace made for my daughter
Amanda
on Nov 28th, 2009
@ 8:42 pm:

If I won I would give it to my Mom for Christmas with the saying “With Love Always” with a heart charm.
Nancy
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 3:24 am:

My daughter is graduating from college in May. I would love to get her a necklace with an engraved pendant commemorating her graduation and an initial charm! (Actually today is her 21st birthday too!)
Nancy
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 3:24 am:

I am an e-mail subscriber.
Nancy
on Dec 1st, 2009
@ 3:24 am:

I also follow via Google Friend.
mickeyfan
on Dec 4th, 2009
@ 3:59 pm:

I would use it to tell my daughter how proud we are of her for finishing her nursing degree….AND having a job lined up!
Claire
on Dec 5th, 2009
@ 12:34 am:

I would give it to my best friend for Christmas.
Erika
on Dec 5th, 2009
@ 6:40 pm:

I would make a personalized gift for one of my best friends
Katrina
on Dec 5th, 2009
@ 10:50 pm:

I would give this to my mom, have it engraved with beauty and strength with her birthstone. =)
Molly Capel
on Dec 5th, 2009
@ 11:42 pm:

I would prob get this engraved for my friend.
Jen V
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 5:36 am:

If I were the lucky winner, I would use this as a Christmas gift for my wonderful sister-in-law.
Martha Payne
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 5:39 am:

I would use this gift as a gift for myself to show off the love I have for my beautiful baby boy. Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (at) gmail.com
Jen V
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 5:39 am:

I follow Things Remembered on twitter as greatgiveaways and tweeted about this giveaway.
http://twitter.com/Greatgiveaways/status/6397782071
Jen V
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 5:40 am:

I follow your blog on google friend connect as Jen V.
Martha Payne
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 5:43 am:

Now following you on Twitter & tweeted! un: codisweepstakes
http://twitter.com/codisweepstakes/status/6397829518
codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail.com
Martha Payne
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 5:47 am:

I’m a fan of Things Remembered on facebook & posted – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Things-Remembered/53538131912?v=wall ! un: codipayne codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail.com
Martha Payne
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 5:49 am:

I subscribed to your newsletter via email. codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail.com
Martha Payne
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 5:49 am:

I follow your blog thru Google Friends. codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail.com
Theresa D
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 6:12 am:

I think I would choose the engraved pendant with my friends initial and birthstone and give it to her as a Christmas gift.
Theresa DeRosa
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 6:15 am:

I subscribe via email.
Theresa DeRosa
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 6:15 am:

I friended you with google connect.
Erma H
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 10:50 am:

I’d use it all the time.
Susan ( @grumpy1970 )
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 1:56 pm:

I would give this gift to my sons kindergarten teacher. My son has ADHD and she has gone above and beyond to help him with his school academics. She is dedicated to being a teacher, and has been doing it for 18 years. She has made learning an absolute joy for my son, and in turn….he is starting to excel!!
Thank you for offering this giveaway!
Sincerely,
Susan
( @grumpy1970 )
Susan ( @grumpy1970 )
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 1:57 pm:

I’m following @tremembered on twitter!
Susan ( @grumpy1970 )
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 2:04 pm:

I “friended” you on Google Connect!
Susan ( @grumpy1970 )
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 2:06 pm:

I subscribed to Tree, Root and Twig via email!
Susan ( @grumpy1970 )
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 2:12 pm:

I also commented on the FB page of Things Remembered.
I dont know if this is how to post the link, so if it doesnt work, I’m sorry!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Things-Remembered/53538131912

I am there though….under JUST FANS!

Thanks!
Sherri B.
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 3:41 pm:

I would use it to get my mom an engraved pendant. She has done so much for our family this year, both financially and emotionally. She deserves to be appreciated! Thanks for the chance!

sherri419 at gmail dot com
Jennifer M
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 5:35 pm:

I would create a custom necklace for my aunt.
Aisling
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 5:39 pm:

I would give this to my daughter who has had a rough year. (Things are looking up now, however.)
shawna
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 8:17 pm:

I would make one for my sister and have it engraved with her kids names.
Mimi the kitten
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 9:58 pm:

I’d love to create a custom bracelet for my beloved Mom.
Mimi the kitten
on Dec 6th, 2009
@ 10:00 pm:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Things-Remembered/53538131912#/pages/Things-Remembered/53538131912?v=feed&story_fbid=230746171912&ref=mf
Angela G
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 1:16 am:

I would get a necklace personalized for my mom!
Angela G
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 1:18 am:

I follow @tremembered (ag1414) and tweeted http://twitter.com/ag1414/status/6424519276
Angela G
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 1:18 am:

I follow on google friends angelag
Angela G
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 1:19 am:

I’m a subscriber.
Angela G
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 1:20 am:

I’m a fan of Things Remembered on facebook (angela.gaffke) and commented.
Carolsue
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 1:42 am:

I’d get an engraved pendant for my daughter with her birthstone (December)
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
Carolsue
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 1:44 am:

I follow you on Google Friends Connect – Carolsue
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
Angela Winesburg
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 1:44 am:

I would give it to my mom, thanks!
Carolsue
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 1:45 am:

I subscribe to your blog via e-mail
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
Courtney S
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 3:07 pm:

I would get the necklace for my dd with her initials.
Lisa
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 4:27 pm:

So pretty! I’d keep it for myself since I adore lovely jewelry! =)
Lisa
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 4:27 pm:

I’m a subscriber
Lisa
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 4:28 pm:

I’m a friend via Google Friend Connect
trixx
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 6:05 pm:

This would make the perfect gift for my sister for Christmas, she’d love it!
trixx
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 6:05 pm:

I subscribe!
trixx
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 6:05 pm:

I follow too!
Lissa
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 9:12 pm:

I’d probably make it for my mom
Melanie
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 9:26 pm:

As selfiish as I want to be, this would make an amazing gift for my mom.
Veronica Garrett
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 11:33 pm:

I would use it to get a necklace for my daughter. I would have the pendant engraved with her name. I would get a birthstone charm
Gianna
on Dec 7th, 2009
@ 11:43 pm:

I would love it for myself. I would put all of my kids birthstones on it
Lily Kwan
on Dec 8th, 2009
@ 12:00 am:

I would use it by giving it to my friend.
Lily Kwan
on Dec 8th, 2009
@ 12:02 am:

I subscribed by email.