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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Recordable Story Books from Hallmark Review {Giveaway Closed}

Have you seen the Recordable Story Books from Hallmark??  They are AWESOME. I saw these for the first time unfortunately about aSan Diego 006 week after my Mother-In-Law passed away.   She would have loved to record a story for Andrew.  She loved Andrew SO much and even in her last day of life, hearing his giggles and coo’s brought a smile to her face while she was tuned out to almost every other noise… Gosh we miss her, It makes me cry thinking about it!
But the sad part of it is, is that I didn’t see this – until after her funeral.  So needless to say, I didn’t want to make that mistake again.  I asked both grandparents to get a storybook and record it now for my kids for Christmas this year. 
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Andrew loves the books, and so do we!  We love that our kids will always have that Cherished memory of Grandma and Grandpa reading a story to them whenever they want! 
The books are made with a toddlers roughness in mind. They are made to last, which is great! The voice recordings are also made to last forever, even when changing the battery, the recording will stay there!   So this Valentine’s Day I had the opportunity to review another Recordable story book – and I thought how awesome it will be to have a story read from mom and dad, so if either of us are not around, we can read it to him still! 
I love the idea that when he is a little older and learning to read, he will be able to read along with us as well! DSC07304
So if you want my honest opinion, Hallmark was brilliant for coming out with these books, and in my opinion, they are priceless!!
They will make a great gift to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day as well – So get to your local Hallmark store and buy one today, before it’s too late!
For more deals from Hallmark, see this post.
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Hallmark is also giving away a copy of the Recordable Story Book “Counting Kisses” to one my readers!

1)  This first entry is MANDATORY.  You must visit Hallmarks website and tell me what card you would love to send to someone for valentines day (with free postage ;) )!

Extra Entries: (Current subscribers count as well!)
2)  Subscribe to my blog via email 
3)  Follow my blog publicly via GFC 
4) Post my Button on your blog. (please leave a link!)                    
5)  Blog about this Giveaway. It must include a link to this specific post  as well as a link to my website http://www.grinningcheektocheek.com.    (please leave a link directly to your post)
6) Follow  GrinCheek2Cheek on twitter
7)  Follow Hallmark on Twitter, and copy/paste this tweet about the giveaway. Please include a  link to your tweet. You can tweet this message  once daily   for one  extra entry per day.
#Win a #Hallmark Recordable Story Book at http://www.grinningcheektocheek.com http://tiny.ly/bK69 #Giveaway @GrinCheek2Cheek Ends Feb 17th!
            
8)  Like GrinningCheektoCheek on Facebook! please include your facebook name with your entry.
9) Like Hallmark on Facebook                                                  
10)say Hi to Hallmark and that you're entering the giveaway at www.GrinningCheektoCheek.com on their facebook page
11) Follow my blog via Networked Blogs (click on right)
12)Vote for me on picket fence blogs. One Entry per vote(per day).

13) Enter any of my other Current giveaways. 1 extra entry per contest entered.
Open  to US and Canada residents. Giveaway ends February 17th, 2011 at 11:59pm. Winner  will be drawn by random.org the following day, and will be e-mailed. Winner will  have 48 hours to respond or a new  winner will be drawn.  Winners will be announced on this blog after all have responded. Product was given for review purposes in exchange for this review and giveaway.

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  1. I love my little princess. amypugmire@live.com

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  5. I would love to send the Falling in Love All Over Mickey Mouse and Friends E-Card to my hubby for valentines day!

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  12. I would like to send the I Heart U Foil and Photo card.

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  14. I like the "Again, I Know Everything" -Husband / Spouse / Love card. very cute!
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  24. Mandatory....Heart & Dance Steps
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  27. I would send Sealed With A Kiss to my hubby.
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  28. I follow you on GFC(Linda G)
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  29. i would love to send the Checking Out Your ''S'' card to my husband!

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  31. I would love to send the "For My Husband" card.

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  37. I would send my hubby the "Again, I know everything." card, lol.

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  38. I love this one with snoopy and woodstock http://www.hallmark.com/ECardDisplay/ECardDisplay/npz6444_DK?FacetList=ecards%3EValentine%27s%20Day%202%2F14%3EFor%20Kids

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  52. I would send Disney Princesses photo card to my daughter for valentines day
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  60. Love the Mickey Mouse Falling in love card.
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  64. The bouncing dog valentine card "woof be perfect"!

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  65. I'd get the Can't Get Enough Honey card for my hubby

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  73. I'd get the can't get enough honey card for valentine's day. hanovertomato at yahoo dot com

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  74. I like the Checking out your S card.
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  78. I would send just want to bug you to my son. He loves bugs and insects and reptiles SOOO much!

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  80. I would love to send the card: Wish I May, Wish I Might...
    I would be perfect for my family that I moved so far away from.

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  90. I'd send the "you've been hugged" card to my little grandson.
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  91. I "like" Hallmark on Facebook.
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  117. I'd like to send the You're Pretty Darn Cute card.

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  130. I couldn't see the Valentine's cards for some reason (maybe b/c it's after the 14th?), but I came across this e-card that is so cute (Lady and the Tramp:

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  143. I like the "Dancing Snoopy" Valentine!

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  147. the Again, I know everything card would be great for the hubby! suelee1998 @ gmail.com

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  150. I would send the Maxine Censored - St. Patrick's Day


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  155. I would send the "Miles Apart Airplane" card to my son, daughter-in-law and new granddaughter. They moved across the country 3 weeks ago when she was only 3 weeks old!
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  157. I would like to send the "For My Husband" card to my husband.
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  163. i would love the Jester - No Foolin'
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  164. I like the Robot Valentine's Riddle. My son would love that.

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  170. I love the For my Husband card!!!! I LOVE these books and have been wanting to buy one for my baby whose name just happens to be Valentina. xoxo :-)

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