Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Gift-Giving with RedEnvelope {Hall Gallery Frame Set Review & $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway}

{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Addison K.A.T.!}

Do you sometimes feel like you're always searching for just the right gift? Between birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, new babies, bridal showers, to thank someone, to just show appreciation... I sometimes wish there was a standard list or site to go to in order to find just the perfect gift for each and every occasion.

Fortunately, RedEnvelope feels the same way. Their unique and wide-ranging collection of gifts for adults, babies, kids and the home are carefully selected so that the moment when your recipient opens their package will be just as touching and heartfelt as you could hope for. From wedding gifts to Christmas gifts, the hardest part about shopping at RedEnvelope is deciding between all of the options available.

I am constantly on the lookout for home decorating ideas because, well, I'm just never satisfied with the decor that we have. Over the years I've made my poor husband move art from one room to another... or replace one with a different purchase... or, and this is the most common, take it down completely so that I can put up more pictures of our daughters. I can't help it, they're cute!

So when I saw the Hall Gallery Frame Set on RedEnvelope.com, I knew that it would combine just the right amount of style and quality into an easily-changeable, unique-looking piece.

I love gallery displays of photographs, there is something about having them clustered together that always makes each one more meaningful. However, the amount of time that goes into trying to line up individual frames and get them hung on the wall so that they are level and spaced correctly can oftentimes start to drive me a little crazy. This Set is the solution!

As soon as the RedEnvelope box arrived, I knew that I was going to like the finished look. Even the box itself was modern and clean and each frame and piece was individually wrapped and protected to prevent any sort of damage or scratches.

As I laid out all of the parts, I pretty much didn't need the included instructions because RedEnvelope made installing this Frame Set so straightforward and easy. However, after a minute or two with a tape measure and a level, I had the paper template taped on the wall and was ready to mark the holes for drilling.

By marking three sets of two holes, I took down the template and proceeded to put up the nickel-plated hanging bar without any problem - it was even labeled to show me which was the right side and which was the left.

As each of the 11 frames were labeled A through G, it only took a second to hook them to their designated spot on the bar or to each other and have the finished product beautifully ready to display my photographs.

The only hard part for me is deciding which 11 pictures I want to show off in this amazing display! I love the formal look and how well the symmetry works to make this a perfect fit in our home or with just about any style (this Set also comes in an espresso finish if the black isn't your thing).

All of the hardware is high quality and strong and changing out the photographs is even easier than with traditional frames because there is no fiddling with getting them on and off of the wall and making sure they aren't crooked. This will surely be one piece of decor that stays up for years to come!

When it comes to gift-giving, RedEnvelope makes it simple and fun. Their apparel, jewelry, accessories, plants, gourmet treats, gadgets and items for babies, kids and the home are sure to impress for your next event or occasion. Many of their products can even be personalized with a monogram or custom message to make them even more special and come in their signature red box with grosgrain ribbon - what more can you ask for?

How about a discount? Enter the promo code 10OFFRED now and receive 10% off of your next purchase at RedEnvelope.com! But wait, that's not all. Thanks to their generosity one person will be able to have their next high quality, unique gift picked out and delivered, because...

One lucky person will win a $50 gift certificate to RedEnvelope!

To enter to win: Visit RedEnvelope and tell me which of their great products you might purchase with this gift certificate.

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 RedEnvelope on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook. 1 more Extra Entry if you leave the following message on their wall: I love RedEnvelope's amazing gifts! I just entered to win a $50 gift certificate to shop there at Thanks, Mail Carrier! http://bit.ly/b9FMPB
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 a $50 gift certificate to RedEnvelope for great gift-giving from @redenvelope & @thxmailcarrier! http://bit.ly/b9FMPB #giveaway #win

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 RedEnvelope. Please leave an address where it can be found.

Giveaway will end on October 29th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, as 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 RedEnvelope for providing a Hall Gallery Frame Set for me to review as well as a $50 gift certificate for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

1,596 comments:

  1. So many choices...I think I may get the Family Handprint Frame

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  2. Like them on twitter @KiddiesCorner

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  3. Like them on facebook KiddiesCorner Deals

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  4. Commented on their wall http://www.facebook.com/RedEnvelope?v=wall&story_fbid=435397501147&ref=mf

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  5. Follow you and tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/KiddiesCorner/status/26456354396

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  6. Follow publicly #2

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  12. What a generous giveaway! I went to their site and it was really hard to choose just one favorite item!

    I would have to say the Newlywed Cooking Kit is definitely a favorite! I'm engaged and getting married soon! My fiance and I love to cook and entertain so being able to win the certificate to put towards this would be wonderful!

    Seasidesmitten@aol.com

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  13. I also entered the Sporbrella giveaway!

    http://www.thanksmailcarrier.com/2010/09/sport-brella-review-giveaway-sun.html

    Seasidesmitten@aol.com

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  14. I'd use the gift certificate towards the 5 star terry robe....I really need a new robe!

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  15. I've entered the Keurig giveaway.

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  16. I follow you via GFC. (entry 1 of 2)

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  17. I follow you via GFC. (entry 1 of 2)

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  18. I'm your fan on Facebook (entry 1 of 2)

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  19. I'm your fan on Facebook (entry 2 of 2)

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  20. Your button is on my blog here- http://iaskedforscrambled.blogspot.com/p/blogging-besties.html (Entry 1 of 3)

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  21. Im already you follower. stopping by here from FMBT

    http://www.mixedthoughts.net/follow-me-back-tuesday-im-back-105/

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  22. I like the cubist appetizer serving set.
    Lots of great stuff!

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  23. I entered the Sha To Bu Shaper giveaway.

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  24. love it! I picked out the "Lawn Care Specialist" t-shirt for my son, the personalized "my favorite food" plate for the baby, and the "leather ID toggle bracelet" for my middle daughter...poor hubby. He didn't make the list today. :)

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  25. I entered the Storkie Custom Stamps giveaway.

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  26. I follow publicly with GFC. (1)

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  27. I follow publicly with GFC. (2)

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  28. I'm an RSS feed subscriber. (1)

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  29. I'm an RSS feed subscriber. (2)

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  30. I'm a FB fan of TMC.
    Mary Kellett Ferran

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  31. I would love to get the hand print canvas kit. It would be perfect since I have 4 kids!

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  32. I also entered the San Lori Stationary Giveaway!

    Seasidesmitten@aol.com

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  33. I also entered the Shatobu Shaper giveaway!

    Seasidesmitten@aol.com

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  34. I already subscribe via email!

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  35. I already follow through google friend connect.

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  36. I already follow through google friend connect.

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  37. I would buy the strands of diamond accent earrings.

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  38. I love the Infinity Diamond necklace.
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  39. Follow Red Envelope on twitter @amandawk

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  40. I like RedEnvelope on facebook.

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  41. Posted on RedEnvelope's facebook wall.

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  42. Tweeted http://twitter.com/amandawk/status/26463195453

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  43. Posted your button #3
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  44. i would love the jewel blossom vases (and keep them for myself of course!)

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  45. i follow on twitter @ShelissaCook

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  46. i like them on Facebook

    Shelissa Cook

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  47. i wrote on their wall

    Shelissa Cook

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  48. i entered the keurig giveaway

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  49. i follow you on twitter @Shelissa Cook

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  50. i follow you on twitter @Shelissa Cook

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  51. daily tweet

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  52. i follow you on google

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  53. i am a fan of yours on facebook

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  54. I'm a huge fan of Red Envelope, and have bought many things from them over the years - that picture frame set is something I've been coveting for a good while!

    So it's reaaaalllly not easy picking out my 'favorite' - I like the twist candlesticks and the year of seeds collection very much.

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  55. I 'like' Red Envelope on Facebook.

    LyndaB
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  56. And I left the msg on RE's Facebook wall.

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  57. I would get the twilight turtle nightlight
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  59. entered Magic Cabin
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  60. entered Keurig
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  61. entered K'Nex
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  65. I follow you on GFC.

    LyndaB
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  66. I'm following you via email subscription.

    LyndaB
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  67. :) and I'm following you on Facebook.

    LyndaB
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  68. I've blogged about this giveaway:
    http://nibblingtablescraps.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/oooh-i-want-this/

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  69. I'd like the bamboo travel blanket + eyemask set.

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  70. I entered the TJ Maxx/Marshall's G/C giveaway.

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  71. i might get the puppy cuddling mat

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  73. entered pear tree greetings giveaway

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  74. entered storkie express giveaway

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  75. I also like the floral vine etched hummingbird feeders. I like that they are glass.
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  76. following you on twitter as SnowflakeDay & tweeted: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/26471320153

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  77. following Red Envelope on twitter as SnowflakeDay

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  78. google friend follower (Snowflake07)
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  79. google friend follower (Snowflake07)
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  80. email subscriber
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  81. I LOVE red envelope! I received a wedding gift ordered from this company five years ago, and it still looks beautiful today! Not to be a cop out, but I also love the wall gallery frame you ordered! I too love the look of a picture gallery but hate actually hanging the pictures. That's probably why I haven't ever done it!

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  82. I love the hand decorated halloween cookies!!!

    sarahcoulsey03 at gmail dot com

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  83. I follow redenvelope on twitter

    sarahsblogoffun

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  84. I am an RSS subscriber 1

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  85. I am an RSS subscriber 2

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  86. I am a facebook fan 1

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  87. I am a Facebook Fan 2

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  88. I have your button 3

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  89. I love the handprint canvas kit! After seeing the picture above, I had to go and see what it was! Love it!
    maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

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  90. I follow redenvelope on twitter @getinonthewins
    maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

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  91. I entered the Knex giveaway
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  92. I entered the sportbrella giveaway
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  93. I entered the seesaw giveaway
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  94. I follow you on twitter and tweeted
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    maryw1981 at yahoo dot com

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  95. I follow you on GFC
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  96. #2
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  97. I think I would get the chenille throw.

    Trudy
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  98. I entered the Douglas Toys giveaway.

    Trudy
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  99. luv the meanings of friendship bracelet. swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com

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  100. entered the Storkie giveaway. swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com

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  101. I like the Personalized Platter for $39.95!

    Nancy
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  102. #1
    I am an e-mail subscriber.

    Nancy
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  103. #2
    I am an e-mail subscriber.

    Nancy
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  104. I entered the TJ Maxx giveaway.

    Nancy
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  105. I love the handprint canvas kit.

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  106. I might get the silver pocket watch as a gift.

    couponboss at gmail dot com

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  107. I follow on GFC

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  108. http://couponboss.wordpress.com/giveaway-blogs/

    I have your button on my blog

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  109. http://couponboss.wordpress.com/giveaway-blogs/

    I have your button on my blog (2)

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    I have your button on my blog (3)

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  111. I entered the Storkie Express giveaway.

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  112. I will like http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/cubist-chips--dip-set-30003559?viewpos=8&trackingpgroup=rbarw johannammartinez2010@gmail.com

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  113. I entered the Douglas Toys giveaway.

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  114. not sure what i would get ... i love red envelope probably a new vase!!!

    lizi serrano / mustang203@msn.com

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  115. I've wanted the Hall Gallery Frame Set since I ordered the hand print set from them for my daughter's first birthday. :)

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  116. like them on twitter lizi serrano / mustang203@msn.com

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  117. like them on facebook lizi serrano / mustang203@msn.com

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  118. I subscribe to RSS feed (extra entry 1)

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  119. posted on their facebook wall lizi serrano / mustang203@msn.com

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  120. like u on facebook lizi serrano / mustang203@msn.com

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  122. gfc follower lizi serrano / mustang203@msn.com

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  124. get ur emails lizi serrano / mustang203@msn.com

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  125. tweeted off of ur original tweet http/twitter.com/mustang203
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  126. entered keurig lizi serrano / mustang203@msn.com

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  127. Your cute button is on my blog! (Extra Entry 1)
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  128. entered magic cabin lizi serrano / mustang203@msn.com

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  132. Your cute button is on my blog! (Extra Entry 2)
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  136. Your cute button is on my blog! (Extra Entry 3)
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  137. I was on their site so long looking around that I completely forgot I was entering a contest!

    There's so much...the BBQ bible for my husband or the recycled glass birdfeeder for my parents or the elephant ring holder for my sister and I love the picture frames you were given to test out! SO much to look at! :)

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  141. Commented on RedEnvelope's FB wall

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  142. I am entered in the Douglas Animals Giveaway (ends 10/22)

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  143. I follow publicly with GFC (1)

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  152. your button is on my blog at http://jenrowe.wordpress.com/ (1)

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  154. your button is on my blog at http://jenrowe.wordpress.com/ (3)

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  155. http://www.wine.com/Red-Envelope-Wine-Gifts-Product.aspx?product_id=99883
    I would get this birthday merlot wine gift for my sister for her birthday.
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  156. I would get the Baby's Milestones Photo Album Set!
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  157. I like REd Envelope on Facebook

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  158. I entered the Storkie Express giveaway

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  160. I entered the Kid K'nex giveaway

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  161. I entered the Frecklebox giveaway

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  162. I entered the Douglas toys giveaway

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  163. I entered the My Baby's Green giveaway

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  164. I follow via RSS
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