Contests are open till the 6th at MIDNIGHT! ONE MORE DAY! *Note about STORK CRAFT*

We’re having problems with the comments on our Holiday Gift Guide, they aren’t numbered and we’re having problems with the Stork Craft giveaway.

Because we’re having problems we’re going to hold the contests up for one more day (for the one’s that expire on the 5th at midnight).  We’re making comments open for 24 more hours so you will have until Dec. 6th at midnight to get your entries in.

With Stork Craft we’re letting you add your comments to THIS post!
So, if you’ve been having problems getting your comments in, do it here!!  Only for 24 more hours!
We’re not the only blog having problems with comments, we’re guessing it’s just a mess up.

We will work it out and all will be fair.

So, ONE MORE DAY!  More extra entries for all

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iPod nano Review

Here’s one of the hottest items this year, and maybe I am being biased but if you guys have not looked into the iPod nano, you’re really missing out.  I’m going to tell you a bit about it!

iPod sent me an iPod nano for review along with some wonderful iTunes gift cards.
The color I picked of course was pink, but the other colors you can pick from are, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, gray, black and of course pink

What’s so unique about the new iPod nano is that not only can you listen to your favorite music, but this little baby takes video too!

No cheap bad quality video either, it really takes some sharp video.
A quick scroll through the menu takes you to the video camera. Then you’re ready to record video in portrait or landscape — perfect for emailing or posting on Facebook or MobileMe. A built-in mic lets you capture audio, too. And when you play back your video on iPod nano, you’ll hear the recorded audio with it. All of which means your indispensable music player is now your indispensable video camera.

There’s also fifteen special video effects to play with too, why not make your videos count and just stand out above the rest!
Fifteen fun video effects let you add a little Hollywood to your video. Just scroll through, choose the effect you want — such as film grain or motion blur — and start recording. When you’re done, sync iPod nano to your computer and iPhoto (or your favorite photo software) opens. Then email your miniblockbuster or post on YouTube or Facebook.
Click HERE to see some videos of the special effects.

Connect your iPod nano to your Mac or PC and you can upload your video to YouTube, MobileMe, and Facebook.

As always, the sound on iPod is just above any other, the iPod nano is no different, it sounds wonderful, it even has an AM/FM radio.  My daughter & I share the iPod nano, but I must say she uses it more than myself, but that’s only because she steals it from me and then hides it!
The iPod nano also has Genius Playlists.
Say you have one song you really love and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. A few clicks on iPod nano, and Genius uses that song to find other songs in your library and makes a Genius playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh and give it another go. Count on Genius to create combinations you wouldn’t have thought of yourself.
Now there’s another great way to get a customized set of songs on iPod nano — have Genius do all the work. Introducing Genius Mixes. All you do is sync your iPod nano to iTunes, and Genius automatically searches your library and finds songs that sound great together to create up to 12 Genius Mixes. These mixes are like channels programmed entirely with your music. It’s a great way to rediscover songs you haven’t listened to in forever, and some you even forgot you had.

I find that when you shake your iPod nano it will shuffle your music!  It’s really cool and I’ve never seen anything like it before.

The iPod nano is one of the coolest little gadget I’ve ever seen, there’s so much you can do and play with on it.
In this one little device you get;

Video camera.

The new built-in video camera is ready for anything. Yet iPod nano is the same ultraportable size — perfect for spontaneously shooting video.

Learn about the video camera on iPod nano

Stunning design.

A brilliant polished anodized aluminum finish comes in nine electrifying colors. And the 2.2-inch color display is larger for your viewing pleasure.

Learn about the new features of iPod nano

Genius Mixes.

This new feature acts as your personal DJ, searching your iTunes library to find songs that go great together and making new mixes automatically.

Learn about Genius Mixes on iPod nano

FM radio with Live Pause.

Rock out with a built-in FM tuner and two innovative new features — Live Pause and iTunes Tagging.²

Learn about FM radio features on iPod nano

Voice Over
Fitness

It’s crazy!  I have no idea how Apple will out do themselves but this really has the W.O.W factor!
The price is at the Apple store;

8GB¹: 2,000 songs / 8 hours of video $149.00

16GB¹: 4,000 songs / 16 hours of video $179.00

This hot little item is sure to please any gadget and music lover.  Especially great for tweens/teens.  My 12 year old is absolutely in love with the iPod nano and can play with it for hours!
And you just can’t beat all of the colors they come in, all the colors in the rainbow!  Makes it hard to pick just one

Apple store is also offering free engraving on an iPod you buy!

Say anything with free engraving.

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Borders – Review + Giveaway

I was contacted by Borders the beginning of November and was asked to do a review and a giveaway for them.
To be quite honest, I never heard of them before, what they offered or anything.
So after I checked out their online shop, I decided SURE!  Their products looked wonderful and I know that they are something my children would enjoy.  Not just them though, everyone!  Borders offers books, toys, games, and gifts.

This wasn’t like every review I’ve done because I actually had to go IN STORE and do the review.  Of course I was thinking, GREAT!  Arkansas never has these cool stores so I will have to miss this opportunity.

When Borders publicist told me there was one in Rogers, AR I was very excited.  Rogers is about a 19 mile drive from my house and the drive was totally worth it.
So Sunday we packed the kids up in the car and headed to Penical Hills in Rogers to go to Borders.
Yes, I did take all 4 of my kids, my husband and my mom.  I didn’t want to do only a review from my stand point but I also wanted to hear what others had to say too.
When I got there, I had to go to the cashier to claim my Gift Certificate and tell her who I was, she then called the manager and I had to explain to him why I was there and what I was doing
So far so good!  Everyone was very nice and just a great atmosphere in general. The store was very clean and well organized, and BIG.  I couldn’t get over how big the store was and I knew I would be there for awhile.

The first thing we looked at was of course their Twilight saga.  My daughter is a huge fan so I knew this would be where the majority of the gift card would be spent on.  They had a huge selection of the Twilight Saga, not only the books, but they also had shirts, games, journals, ect.  My daughter was in Heaven!

I did walk everywhere in their store, and I looked at everything.  I wanted to be sure I took everything in.
Borders – the bookseller recently expanded its toys & games area in more than 500 stores. This holiday, Borders makes finding the perfect toy or game easier for those looking for high-quality educational gifts – like our readers. Shelves are stocked with items from leading brands like Creativity for Kids, Thinkfun, Scientific Explorer, ALEX and Blue Orange Games. These brands are known for products that foster creativity and help to build cognitive skills in children.
Borders has a spot just for kids including books, and toys as well as a little play area.  Borders is very kid friendly and this is most important to me.  I don’t like going to stores who doesn’t like kids and think they are just a bother.
My kids had alot of fun playing and reading and looking at the the toys.  Borders offers great products on their toys such as ALEX, Mellisa & Doug, Learning Resources, Spin Master & Sprig and that’s just naming a few.
Borders offers many toys and a huge selection of great learning toys for children.
The prices are absolutely wonderful and I was able to get some toys for my children to help expand their learning.
Their selection of toys and learning products for children really went above and beyond my expectations.

All the way through the store there were the workers making sure we were finding everything we were looking for.  They were all great & most friendly.  They put up with my children, so you know they’re a great place!

I was very impressed to say the least, not only is the store remarkable, but the customer service was great & I couldn’t have asked for a better shopping experience.
Oh, and they even has some delicious candy!  You know the kind of chocolate that just melts in your mouth good!
So I did get a couple of Ghirardelli Chocolates.  WOW is all I can say about that

Borders came out above and beyond with their products & customer service and I was 100% satisfied with my purchases, I was able to get quite a bit with the $100 I received for review.

The best part about Borders is you can find something for everyone on your shopping list, in one place.  From adults to children.  Everyone will be thrilled with their purchase and the receivers of the gifts will enjoy your gift for years to come.

Borders is offering 2 Barefoot Mommies readers a chance to win a $100 gift certificate so YOU can see their wonderful products and new expanded Children’s line.
The gift cards will be mailed directly to the winners and in time for Christmas gift giving.
**Make sure you have a Borders close to you to drive to if you enter this contest*

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Disclaimer: Borders sponsored this giveaway by providing me with $100 gift certificate to review inside of Borders store  for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by Borders.

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Custom Creations – Review + Giveaway (Quicky Contest!)

Custom Creations Unlimited, Inc. is a family owned business located in western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Wheaton to be exact. It all started when our son was born in 1997, we wanted to send out a personalized birth announcement as unique and beautiful as our new baby boy. We found our options were either too expensive, too slow or too ‘cookie cutter’. We ended up creating and printing our own. Two months later, we set out to provide the product and the service we couldn’t find.

Since that day, we’ve grown beyond our wildest dreams. We still print many personalized invitations and announcements but our personalized gifts have just taken off. Our Photo Blankets and Photo Towels have been the gift of choice for so many customers, especially during the winter holidays.

I was sent two blankets to review so I can see what they look like and the details up close and personal.  They weren’t with any of my pictures because it takes a little while for custom orders and we needed to get this promotion out to you all before Christmas!
One of Custom Creations is the Fleece blanket;

Now this is beautiful and just so life-like.  The picture is clear as you can see and just wonderful quality all around.

Our Fleece Photo Blanket is made from polar tec fleece and is noticeably thicker than the typical fleece photo blanket you’ll find. However, it is not a thick snuggly blanket like our Knitted and Woven Photo Blankets are. Its strength is in the fabulous detail of the image. The detail in our Fleece Photo Blanket simply does not compare to any woven or knitted blanket (including ours)! Looking for a thicker fleece blanket, see our Sweatshirt Fleece Photo Blanket or Double Layer Fleece Photo Blanket.

The details of this blanket is just unreal and it’s sure to please.  Very durable indeed!
The Fleece blankets are made in the USA.

Why our Fleece Photo Blankets?

• EXCLUSIVE – Free Proof prior to production
• Free Personalization
• Collage blankets at no extra charge
• Tight quality control at every step of production
• Printed in the U.S.A.

Custom Creations takes great pride in the outcome of your blanket, when you order one they work with you and make sure you’re happy.  Once you receive it, you will be amazed at just how beautiful it really is.

The next option is Custom Creations Woven Photo Blankets;

Now the finished outcome on this blanket is my absolute favorite because I just love how it looks, and feels.
This blanket with your photo is just breathtaking beautiful!

Your Cotton Color Photo Blanket is woven from four miles and over three pounds of 100% natural Cotton. The weaving process results in the fringe on the sides and nothing is softer than natural Cotton. Because your photo is woven into the blanket, not screen printed or ironed on, it will never peel or flake off.

Why our Woven Photo Blankets?
Our craftsman (and craftswomen) match the colors in your photograph to our extensive selection of pre-dyed Cotton to create a unique, one-of-a-kind work of art. Along with our smaller yarn size, this allows our Photo Blankets to be more vibrant and detailed than our competitors. What else?

• EXCLUSIVE – Free Proof prior to production
• Free Personalization
• 100% Cotton yarn, not a poly blend
• Smaller yarn size, resulting in greater detail
• Tight quality control at every step of production
• 100% American Made

You know what I really want to do?  I want to watch someone make a blanket like this, I think it would really bring meaning into how something like this is made and the perfect touch.
Custom Creations obviously takes great pride in their work and really want to give you, or someone you love a beautiful memory that will last an absolute life-time.  You can hand it down and keep this beautiful blanket in the family for many years to come.

At Custom Creations Unlimited, you will find many personalized photo gifts. But why us?

• Personalized – every item we offer is custom made just for you. Each image is hand reviewed to be sure it will turn out beautiful. Many items include a free proof prior to production. This includes all of our Photo Blankets and Photo Beach Towels. And everyone knows personalized gifts create the biggest smiles! We make it easy, you take the credit.
• Easy – from easy online ordering all the way through tracking numbers provided from each shipment, we make it easy! Payment options include credit card online or by phone, you can even mail us a check. Our website maintains a complete order history allowing you to review previous orders and retrieve shipment tracking numbers. Have a question? Reach us by phone or email, 24 hours a day.
• Fast – most orders ship within 2-5 business days. Need it faster? We offer Second Day and Next Day shipping options.

The items you can get from Custom Creations are;
Christmas Throws
Christmas Ornaments
Household
Photo Beach Towels->
Photo Blankets
Photo Pillows
Photo Tote Bag
Photo Purses
Photo Puzzles
Photo Canvas
Photo Engraved Crystals
Photo Mugs & Steins
Photo Sports Balls
Mouse Pads & Coasters
Military Items
Tapestry Wall Hanging->
Designer Photo Blankets
Invitations

I can almost bet that if you were to give Custom Creations blanket that you will see tears.  Your photo can be of children, your doggy children, anything you want remembered and given to someone special, or keep for yourself!

My personalized blanket is being made and I just can’t wait until I see it.  Of course it’s of all 4 of my children and from looking at the quality of the blankets up close and personal I just know that they are going to be simply breath taking!

With the beauty of these blankets I know one of our wonderful readers will want to enter to win one, right?
Well, it’s your lucky day because you can!
Custom Creations is offering one Barefoot Mommies readers a chance to win one of the Photo Blankets I spoke about.

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You MUST do one or all of the following;
(If you do all you will get an entry for all of course)
Tweet about this post and help us spread the word (You must add the URL for your tweet) *Can be done once daily*
Sign up for Custom Creations Newsletter
BLOG about this post (You must add the URL to where you blogged) *Can be done once daily*

And you MUST tell us which blanket you would pick if you won.

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Disclaimer: Custom Creations sponsored this giveaway by providing the two blankets I spoke about for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by Custom Creations.

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Roku – Review + Giveaway

Now here is a very unique and awesome item.  One of those gifts that any avid movie watcher would absolutely LOVE.

The Roku is a very awesome video player that with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, or MLB.com you can instantly watch your favorite shows, movies, and games on your TV!

Now, maybe I am slow but it took me awhile to get the jest of this Roku.  Not to get the actual product to work, but what exactly it does.  After reading about it and watching videos I thought this little machine is awesome!
NO MORE buying videos from the movie store, wasting the money.  If you have a Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, or MLB.com subscription then the Roku is perfect for you.  You can watch movies instantly!  All you need is a TV and a cable/DSL connection and you’re good to go.  The Roku is so simple to use and it’s very much worth the price.  Normally it runs you $99.95 but right now you can get a Roku for $79.99.

Here’s a video about Roku that I found on YouTube.

It’s simple to set up and get going.

*Plays Netflix movies and more
*Built-in wireless and wired Ethernet connection
*Sets up in 5 minutes
*Plays DVD-quality video
*Plays High Definition video
*Optical audio output for surround sound
*HDMI connector
*Extended range Wireless-N — the latest standard (b/g/n compatible)

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JVC – Picsio – Review + Giveaway!

Here is a great product for you, your family or someone you love.

The JVC Picsio!  This is a Pocket Flash Memory Camera, so easy to use and it’s small so you can carry it wherever you want to.  Stick it in your purse, or put it in your pocket, the JVC Picsio is perfect!

The Picsio is easy to use, and pretty fun!  I wanted to post a video of it on here but sadly my computer isn’t working with me.  It’s not the camera by any means, it’s my actual ports on my computer, they aren’t working.  So I will need to send my computer off to my computer guy to get it fixed, so right now, no video, however I did grab one from the JVC site.  The Picsio is very easy to use, my 12 year old has a ball taking video too.  It’s fun because you can really get up-close and personal.

And as many of you know, the JVC name is well trusted so you know you are getting a remarkable product.

Picsio – Pocket Flash Memory Camera
Simple and enjoyable Pocket Camera with an SD/SDHC card slot, featuring 1080P HD video recording, 8 Megapixel stills, Digital Image Stabilizer, and direct file sending to YouTube(TM) and iTunes(R)

Also, the JVC Picsio works with you, so if your hands are a little unsteady like mine your video still comes out looking great.  You get a cord for you to hook the Picsio to your TV as well, so you can really watch and see what amazing shots the Picsio takes.

PICSIO actually records in

1440 x 1080P HD so you’ll have maximum quality for HDTV viewing.

The 8 Megapixel stills you shoot will look great now, and won’t look obsolete a few years down the road.

You have got to love a video camera that can also take awesome 8 Mega Pixel STILL photos!
The shots are just simply amazing, and like I said…There is nothing to worry about if your hands are a little unsteady, the Picsio will make sure it’s a great shot EVERY time!

The JVC Picsio I received is the Steel Blue, it is gorgeous and just perfect for me to fit into my purse and take it wherever I want to.  Fits nicely into my purse or diaper bag.

Advantages

• Stylish Pocket-Fitting Design in Choice of Colors
• 2.0″ Color LCD Monitor
• 4x Digital Zoom
• 1080P/30fps HD Video Recording
• 8 Megapixel Still Image Recording

Easy Operation & Convenience

• “Menu-less” Simple & Easy Operation
• Memory Card Slot for SDHC/SD)
• Convenient USB Battery Charging
• Image Stablizer
• 8 Megapixel Stills
• 2.0″ Color LCD Monitor
• HDMI™ and AV Output Terminal

Easy Archiving & Sharing

• Direct Sending to iTunes®/YouTube™ (.MOV file)
• USB connectio

The Picsio also comes in awesome colors as you can see in the picture below!

I absolutely love my Picsio and I know you will too!
Thanks to JVC they are offering one Barefoot Mommies reader a chance to win their very own Picsio in the winners choice of color.  This is perfect with the coming Holidays!
The JVC Picsio retails for a great price at $199.95

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Disclaimer: JVC sponsored this giveaway by providing the JVC Picsio for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by JVC.

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HEELYS – Review + Giveaway

These are some really cool shoes!  Kids absolutely love them.  Go skating with your tennis shoes on and have a ball.

Heelys, Inc. designs, markets and distributes innovative, action sports-inspired products under the HEELYS(R) brand targeted to the youth market. The Company’s primary product, HEELYS-wheeled footwear, is patented dual purpose footwear that incorporates a stealth, removable wheel in the heel. HEELYS-wheeled footwear allows the user to seamlessly transition from walking or running to skating by shifting weight to the heel. Users can transform HEELYS-wheeled footwear into street footwear by removing the wheel. HEELYS-wheeled footwear provides users with a unique combination of fun and style that differentiates it from other footwear and wheeled sports products.

On the HEELYS website there is a part that teaches your child how to skate.  The steps are simple and in no time your child will have the skills to become a master at skating.  Have fun and actually be able to get out the house which I don’t know about you all, but that’s exactly what I want.  Go out and exercise and have a blast.
I do however hate seeing kids ride around in stores with HEELYS because at times they run into you and just aren’t careful.  But at home, or at a park it’s a different story. Not to mention if I let my kids do that in a store my mom would have my butt lol.

I was sent two pairs of HEELYS for my older 2 children.  My oldest daughter received;

And it’s great that they come in her size.  9 1/2 women, and she’s 12!

Then my son received these really awesome shoes;

He’s been wanting a pair of ‘Converse’ like shoes so these are absolutely perfect for him.  Plus he will absolutely love to practice riding around.  But I do suggest kids using a helmet, especially just starting out.  Possibly knee, wrist and elbow pads as well lol.

The HEELYS shoes are made awesome and built to with-stand wear and tear.
It will take a little time and practice for someone who never tried HEELYS before to get the skating down, but with time they will be a pro in no time!

I love the awesome styles that HEELYS come in.  They have a huge variety of styles of shoes and they are sure to please any child.  I also love that the ‘wheels’ come out and they can be worn as regular tennis shoes too.

HEELYS also has a new line coming out December 1st.  These look awesome and I managed to snag a picture from their website as a sneak peak!

Learn to skate 2x faster, and 2x easier with the double wheel HEELYS.

They will have awesome styles to chose from!
Again, these come out 12/1/09!  JUST in time for that special child on your Christmas list!

HEELYS is offering one Barefoot Mommies reader a chance to win a pair of HEELYS of their very own.
The winner will simply tell me the sex of the child and size and HEELYS will pick one of their most popular styles and get it to you by Christmas for gift giving!

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Go to HEELYS and tell me which pair you would pick if you were buying a pair.

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Disclaimer: HEELYS sponsored this giveaway by providing the 2 pairs of HEELYS shoes for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by HEELYS.

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The Card Crate – Review + Giveaway!

This is the first I’ve found, The Card Crate is a place where you can get personalized stationery for all of your needs.  Be it, Holiday Cards,  Birth Announcements, Invitations, Save The Date, Thank You Cards, Graduation, Moving Announcements, and Custom Designs.
There is a card that will fit your needs AND have it personalized!

The Card Crate is super fast!  You can send in your picture, pick out your design and send it to the owner our very own Sara, she will have it back to you LEES than 24 hours and your satisfaction is their #1 priority!

I was able to review the process, which was EASY and didn’t hurt at all
Then within’ 24 hours I was able to get my card in JPG format and now I am able to print from my computer or upload it to a photo site in which they can print it off for me and all I have to do is pick them up.
All custom photo cards are only $10.
YOU can print however many you want to.

Here is what she did for me.

Now see, I love this because my children are in it (of course) but Sara had mentioned that it may be a little too busy and after seeing the card she did AFTER this one I knew she knew what she was talking about, where as I didn’t and was just amazed   This is my first photocard we’ve done so I really didn’t know what to expect.  But Sara is the professional here so I trusted her judgement.

Here is the second one she did that I didn’t have a part of besides the picture lol.

I now agree 100% with Sara!  I loved the newest card ALOT better!  But that doesn’t mean I am going to trash the other either lol.

Here is a little about Sara, the creator of The Card Crate.

After spending a small fortune on birth announcements and not wanting to do the same for my baby’s first Christmas card, I decided to create and print my own cards.  I soon found out that many people felt the same way!  Now for a small fee you can have beautiful custom photo cards and then print or email them at a price that suits you!

the card crate has taken me from a Stay At Home Mom to a Work At Home Mom.  Thank you for making this possible.

Our goal at the card crate is to provide you with the PERFECT photo card at a low cost.  PLEASE let me know what can be done to assure your satisfaction.

Your custom photo card will look its best if you send a .jpg file with a resolution of 300dpi or higher.  (We will let you know if the file is too small if you have no clue what this means!)  We will not take responsibility for the print quality of low resolution photos.

You can send your photo in color or black & white.   If you would like your photo changed to black & white or sepia tone, no problem (and no charge).  Just include your wishes in your initial email.  Your photo will be cropped to fit the specified area on the photo card.  Again, if you have any requests about cropping, just let us know in the email.

Also, we will not use your photo in any way, other than the intended purpose of creating your card, without your written permission.

I started my company because I wanted to give people an affordable way to
send family and friends custom photo cards like birth announcements,
holiday cards, invitations, etc.

All of our predesigned cards are $10 and are fully customizable.  What is
unique about our service (besides the cost) is that the customer prints
the cards themselves where ever they wish and in any quantity.

How it works:

1)  Customer chooses a predesigned card and fills out order form
(EVERYTHING is
customizable ~ fonts, text, # of pics, colors, etc) and upload their
picture(s) to
the form.

2) Within 24 hours we email them their completed card in a .jpg file.  If
they love it,
they can print it anywhere, if they want changes they are made at no extra
charge.

Currently we have Holiday Cards, Birth Announcements, Invitations for
birthdays, parties, baby showers, and wedding showers, Save the Dates,
Moving Announcements, Graduation Announcements, and Thank You Notes.  (All
of the cards can be used for whatever purpose the customer wishes.)

We also offer custom designs for $25, so if there is something that the
customer wants that they don’t see, we can create it!

I love how affordable her prices are, I love the outcome and the time she takes to make our card exactly how WE want it.  I love that The Card Crate also offers custom designs at a very affordable price!
I totally wish I would have known about The Card Crate after I had my last daughter, it would have saved me alot of money.

The Card Crate would like to offer one Barefoot Mommies reader a chance to win a pre-designed card of their own.

The Card Crate is also offering 10% off to our readers with code “Barefoot”  until Dec 4th.

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Disclaimer: The Card Crate sponsored this giveaway by providing the pictures above for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by The Card Crate.

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SHARP – Review

I love SHARP products, I have always been a huge fan as most people are!
This Holiday Season SHARP has some great products for anyone on your Christmas list!

I received the i-Pod Docking Station – Sharp i-Elegance

Key Features

• Portable 2.1 iPod^® Dock: Black / White
• HDSS Speaker drivers + Sub-Woofer all in one unit
• Play and Charge iPod Dock
• 3.5 mm Stereo Input Jack for other audio players
• Analog Video Output
• Esound Mode

The Sharp i-Elegance series introduces two new docking systems for iPod^® players and MP3/WMA portable digital personal players. Play music directly from the device and recharge the unit when plugged into a AC outlet, or for music on-the-go, use 4 AA batteries. This small, yet powerful audio system features an ultra-portable design that closes for safe keeping when on-the-go. The single system houses all of the necessary components, including the main drivers and subwoofer, for an enjoyable listening experience. With approximately six hours of battery operation¹ and an included AC adapter and soft carry bag, the DK-AP7N is truly a portable solution to enjoying high-quality audio from any location. The DK-AP7N also includes a video output jack so that when connected to a TV, users can enjoy their favorite videos on a larger screen. Compatible with the following iPod Players: iPod nano 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Generation, iPod mini, iPod 4th/5th Generation, iPod classic, iPod Touch 1st/2nd Generation.

This is a cool and nifty stereo for your iPod.  I absolutely love it.  It has great quality sound, it’s sharp & very clear.

Features

• Works with iPod Devices – This i-Elegance music system is compatible with most generations of the Apple iPod. Included with the docking systems are well insert adaptors that guarantee a snug fit for your iPod in addition to iPhone™.
• Plays and Charges your iPod – The i-Elegance music systems will play and charge your iPod simultaneously. Whenever your iPod is connected to the docking system and AC power, it will charge.
• High Fidelity 2.1 Sound – The i-Elegance music systems feature front firing full range speakers along with a subwoofer. For added bass response, the subwoofer produces low-end frequencies for deep bass sound.
• Esound Mode – The i-Elegance music systems feature Esound, a digital signal processing technology that improves the quality of compressed digital music. Most compressed music experiences have some sound deterioration. The ESound mode corrects this deterioration by enhancing the sound frequency spectrum as well as increasing the sound pressure.
• Video Output – The DK-AP7N portable music system features a video output jack. This provides a video output for displaying video content on a larger video display.
• Soft Carry Bag – The DK-AP7N portable music system is supplied with a soft bag to carry the unit in when traveling. This system also encloses the speakers when folded for addition protection.
• Portable Battery Operation – In addition to the supplied AC adapter, the DK-AP7N portable music system operates on 4 AA batteries allowing for appoximately six hours of portable operation.
• 3.5mm Audio Input: – The DK-AP7N also has a 3.5mm audio input jack for using an audio MP3 player or PC audio output for increased versatility.
• 2.1 ch Speaker System with HDSS – The 2.1 speaker system with HDSS driver technology provides both right and left audio and a subwoofer in one compact system. The 2.1 system creates a listening experience with high-quality sound using HDSS drivers, allowing for sound reproduction in its most pure and natural form.

I use the iPod docking station daily, I absolutely adore the sound.  I love that I can also charge my iPod on it.  It can become a hassle sometimes to charge it on the computer, so to have somewhere else I can charge it is awesome.
It also has a very sleek design and doesn’t take up very much space at all.  It sits nicely on my not so big desk!

This would make an absolutely perfect gift for anyone who owns an iPod, you can’t go wrong with SHARP’s iPod Docking Station.

Here are some more great products from SHARP they are offering this Holiday Season.

You will be a sure hit this Holiday Season when one of your loved one’s opens a gift and they see that awesome name ‘SHARP‘.  You and they will know that it is an excellent product that you can trust for MANY years!

Check out all of SHARPS products, you won’t be disappointed, and either will they!

Disclaimer: SHARP sponsored this review by providing the i-Pod Docking Station for me to review.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by SHARP.

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