Thursday, September 23, 2010

Frecklebox {Review & Giveaway} Personalized Gifts for Kids

{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Becky!}

With Big Sister E's fourth birthday drawing near, I can't help but reminisce on what a great time we had last year. Going with a Rock Star Party theme, we had invitations, cake, decorations, outfits and more that set the mood and just gave the festivities an extra boost of fun for everyone.

A personal favorite for me was being able to send Big Sister E's friends home with something special from the party as well. I always like goodie bags (what kid doesn't want to take home a little present of their own?) but last year I was able to do something more by sending home our party guests with their own personalized coloring books courtesy of the site that really is known for top quality, unique personalized gifts: Frecklebox.

When it comes time for a gift that is well-made, unique and has that personal touch that makes it special, Frecklebox has you covered. From items for home, school or just for fun, you won't find this level of stylish design and whimsy anywhere else - and the lucky young recipient of your gift will be able to enjoy it for years and years to come.

Which is exactly what I was counting on when Big Sister E's very good friend had a birthday party recently. After fretting over what the perfect gift would be for a day or two, it hit me. I wanted something beautifully constructed, one-of-a-kind and, ahem, available soon (procrastinate? Me?).

As soon as I saw the My Name Is Personalized Book in Frecklebox's collection of personalized books, I knew it was the one. With stunning nature pictures that work together to tell a story and include the child's name worked in, I couldn't wait to see it in person. After how great the coloring books from a year ago had turned out, would a Frecklebox storybook live up to the high standards that had been set?

Without a doubt.

First of all, creating and customizing this book was done in a matter of minutes and I was even able to see a full preview before I placed the order, which was great. Second of all, I completed my book late on a Thursday morning... and on Friday evening I received an email from Frecklebox confirming that it had been shipped. I love fast service!

When the book arrived a few days later, it was all I could do to not want to order another for myself. The 8" x 8" size is just right for kids to easily hold it and the bright, glossy pictures are clear and eye-catching. Best of all, Erin's name wasn't just dropped into the storyline here and there, it was the focus of the book and displayed prominently throughout the pages.

As with all of Frecklebox's great stories and artwork, the child's name isn't just included as an addition, it is the center of the piece and it is beautifully done.

The reaction from the birthday girl (as well as other children and adults that have seen it) has been overwhelmingly positive about this gift. This is truly something that will be a favorite for an incredibly long time and I couldn't be happier about having given a present with that much meaning that was unlike any other that Erin received.

From personalized placemats to celebrate eating like a big kid to personalized lunch boxes to carry proudly to school, Frecklebox has a gift for any occasion, big or small. For birthdays, holidays or just childhood (the personalized growth charts are really cute!) you will always end up with a unique, charming gift that is sure to please.

Plus, thanks to the generosity of Frecklebox, one person will get to surprise a lucky child in their life with a special customized surprise, because...

One lucky person will win their choice of item or items up to $40 at Frecklebox!*

*You are ineligible for this contest if you have won another Frecklebox giveaway within the past year.

To enter to win: Visit Frecklebox and tell me the specific name(s) of your favorite amazing personalized item(s).

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow Frecklebox on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook. 1 more Extra Entry if you fill in the blank and leave the following message on their wall: My favorite Frecklebox item is the _____! I just entered to win it (or any item or items up to $40) at Thanks, Mail Carrier! http://bit.ly/bRbsU5
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

WIN your choice of item at @Frecklebox, the best site for personalized gifts for kids! @thxmailcarrier http://bit.ly/bRbsU5 #win #giveaway

2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me publicly with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email or become a fan on Facebook.
3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to Thanks, Mail Carrier and Frecklebox. Please leave an address where it can be found.

Giveaway will end on October 15th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to Frecklebox as This Product Was a Free Giveaway for me and for one lucky giveaway winner that was sponsored by Tomoson.com. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

639 comments:

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Courtney :) said...

I love the saves the planet story book. I would personalize it with the name abby.

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Kristy said...

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I like the Princess Growth Chart
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fancygrlnancy said...

I like the funky monkey lunch box

melissa said...

I like the clipboards! I would get one for each of my boys - blue plaid & cars - to use in our church services. :)
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Deborah said...

I love the light brown hair Glam Princess placemat, the dark brown hair Ballerina placemat. The Princess theme stickers. Love everything..lol

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Mommy said...

My daughter would LOVE the unicorn book! Also like the coloring books...good stocking stuffer/gift addition for Christmas! rebeccaericson@gmail.com

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I like the personalized lunchboxes the best. They are really cute.

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bethany said...

The Zoo Book is adorable!
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Tiffany said...

My daughter is really getting into writing in a diary. She would love the Pink Lamb personalized journal!

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Valerie said...

I love the My Name is personalized book and the name puzzle and my daughter would be head over heels for the personalized princess stickers.... so hard to choose 1 favorite!
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Belledancr - becky said...

hands down she likes teh lunchboxes and my duahgter says the flower fields one is the cutest since it already has her name on it, Natalie!!!!

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Jennifer T. said...

My favorite Frecklebox item is the Jumpy Joe lunch box.

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Keya said...

I really like the personalized Zoo Book and When I Grow Up Book!

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Jami said...

I love the personalized Unicorn book and the name book. That would be a tough choice. :)

CSeppala said...

I LOVE the Unicorn Personalized Book!

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{ Mom of 3 Dolls } said...

I'd like the zoo book

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Anonymous said...

I loved the Monster's lunchbox.

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Jen R. said...

I love the Zoo personalized story book.

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clenna said...

I love the lunch boxes and I'd choose the Santa Cruz design.

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I like the My Name Is story book.

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I really love the Owlie Wall Art - it would look too cute on my daughters bedroom door.

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Megsp22 said...

We LOVE the puzzles, in particular, the racecar one!! We kind of want to get it for daddy actually... He's a racecar driver!!

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Anonymous said...

Flower Power Personalized Journal is my favorite. I could rock this as a vacation journal to chronicle our friends nutty adventures.

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Andrea said...

The Happy Birthday personalized book---great gift!

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Big Girl's Don't Cry said...

One thing I would get for my little guy is the Race Car Personalized Placemat. tara (at) novamommies (dot) com

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Melodic Mom said...

I would definitely get the Big Sister Book.

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Linda said...

I like the personalized Football Lunchbox.
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Donnie said...

I just love the Mermaid personalized puzzle. Thanks Donnie

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Gale said...

The Who Am I Book is my very favorite thing. I also really like the Race Car Puzzle.

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I really like the When I Grow Up
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Soggy Cereal Mom said...

I like the early bird lunchbox and the dark haired princess lunchbox
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