#HallmarkPressPause #7Cards7Days ~ #Review & #Giveaway

It is getting rarer to get anything in the mail besides bills, if any, since I get mine mostly by email or through e-billing. On rare occasions I get Birthday Cards for my daughter and a few Christmas Cards in December. When I get them it is a nice surprise and I am always excited to open them. They brighten my evening up when I pick up my mail when I get home. Sure I get emails alot but it is always a nice surprise to get a card in the mail. It means they were thinking about me when they dropped it off at the post office/box.

Sarah Richardson Collection at Hallmark ~ #Review

When I had cable, I was an HGTV junkie and loved to watch anything and everything what was on that channel. I believed I had that channel on at least 50% of the time and watched all sorts of interior decorating, renovations, do-it-yourself projects, real estates, and flipping houses shows. One of them I really enjoyed watching was Sarah Richardson.

Hallmark Mother's Day Gift Ideas ~ #Review

When Easter has ended, we are all geared up for Mother's Day.  I think it should be a national holiday.  Being a mom is learning to juggle and hoping nothing will drop.  There is always an endless list of things to do and we can only do so much in a day.  So many times the laundry and dishes get left undone because they are always the last in my list.  I believe most mothers will agree with me that we put our kids first.  We are the caregiver, the teacher, the provider, a role model, and the rock that keeps the family together.  I doubt there is nothing I would do for my little girls like what my mother did for me when growing up.  To show our appreciation to our Mother's, Hallmark has a few ideas to help us to prepare for the day.

Valentine's Day at Hallmark ~ #Review & #Giveaway

Once again I am excited to announce that I will be the 2014 Hallmark Press Pause Blogger.  I had so much fun during 2013 and I was hoping I will be participating again this year.  I have been going to Hallmark for decades and still do but this time I will bring you some inside scoop - what you will be expecting when you enter into their stores.

Sarah Jessica Parker Collection arrives at Hallmark ~ #Review

I was listening to the radio the other day, and heard that, on average last year, each person spends approximately $130 for Valentines Day.  I better tell my hubby to start shopping and increase his Valentine's Day spending budget.  I accept chocolate, jewelry, and small point and shoot camera. Here's hoping...

Hallmark Christmas Collection ~ #2013ChristmasGiftGuide #HallmarkPressPause #Giveaway #Review

Hallmark is one of my ideal places to shop during Christmas.  Over two decades I have bought so many Christmas cards, gift bags, and wrapping papers.  It was also one of my Mother In Law's favourite places to shop for Christmas ornaments.  I know I will need to replace some since my kids love to play with the ornaments.  This year they have so many great items that it is always fun to enter into their store and test out their new products.  My girls were very excited to test drive what Hallmark sent me.  There was much laughter and giggles and even fighting over who's turn to play with it was.  I think this year Hallmark has out done themselves to help us celebrate Christmas this year.

North Pole Communicator ($29.95 with any purchase, MSRP $39.95)
If your little one wants to talk to Santa this is the thing to get.  Even I am excited to pay with it.  Each day starting December 1st to Christmas, my kids could talk to a friend in the North Pole.  This would be so much fun and to spread a little Christmas joy in our household.  My kids can't wait for December 1st to get the party started.

'Blink-Along' Musical Scarf ($14.95 with any purchase, MSRP $24.95)
I was having so much fun playing with the scarf.  It plays a 5 different Christmas tune and flashes along with the music.  My youngest daughter was fascinated and kept on pressing the button over and over again.  She couldn't get enough of it.  I was thinking of bring this to the office to share some holiday laughter.

Totally Ticklish Goofy ($15.95 with 3 Hallmark cards purchase, MSRP $29.95)
From all the Disney character's laughter, I think the one that is most memorable is Goofy.  I think he laughs the most because he is just goofy.  Both my daughters enjoys playing with him.  As he is singing his song, the girls will tackle him with tickles.  His giggles are contagious that it even made me smile with him.

Yule-K-Lele ($19.95, MSRP $24.95)
I think I need another Yule-K-Lele.  Both of my girls were fighting over playing the Yule-K-Lele.  I even enjoyed playing with it to hear the tune as I "strum" it faster or slow.  My littlest one was having the time of her life playing it and was driving her older sister crazy because she wanted her turn.  I think this would be fun to pass around at a Christmas party and watching enjoying themselves.

"Let it Snowmen" 5 piece Mini Snowmen ornament set ($6.95 with 3 Hallmark cards purchase,  MSRP $14.95)  I love ornaments and I believe the ones I currently have are mostly from Hallmark.  I love to go and visit their ornaments section to see what I should purchase next.  These little snowmen are cute and they could be used as a gift decoration to make it look professionally wrapped.  After they have unwrapped the gifts they could hang the decoration up on the tree.

Pics 'n' Props Christmas Fun Kit ($14.95 Hallmark Rewards Offer, MSRP $24.95)  This prop kit would make each Christmas picture fun.  It includes masks and cute funny cut outs that would make picture taking alot more fun with the kids.  These will make the pictures very unique and interesting to look at a few years from now.  This kit could also bring so much fun at a Christmas party.  It could be a great start of a conversation or just a good laugh during the party.

Holiday Gift Wrap, Santa Approved Gift Bags and Christmas Cards, oh my!  For years I have used Hallmark's paper products because they were one of the best.  They were always pretty and high quality that I never second guessed myself when purchasing them.  I may at time over purchase them so I have a small pile I could use them over a few Christmases.  I say the outside should be somewhat just as nice as the inside.  I like to see pretty gift wrapped boxes and bags underneath the tree.  I also still enjoy receiving pretty Christmas cards in the mail.  I might be old fashioned but I get excited to find them in my mail box and I collect them and still have ones I received 20 years ago.

Do any of the items piqued your interest?  Just remember once they are gone...they are gone...so don't hesitate to avoid any disappointments.


GIVEAWAY!!

Once again, one of my favourite store, Hallmark Canada would like to offer one of my readers to win a "Let it Snowman" 5 piece Mini Snowman Ornament set.

This giveaway will run from December 2nd to December 25th, 2013 (midnight EST).  Winner, you have 72 hours to reply.  You must be 18+ Open to Canadians Only.  Good Luck!



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*Disclosure - I am apart of Hallmark Press Pause Panel.  The product in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

Interactive Story Buddies are the Perfect Gift From Hallmark ~ #HallmarkPressPause

If you are looking for a gift for a child or something just because you love them, check out Hallmark's Interactive Story Buddies.  This will bring a smile to their face.  I received Mason Bear from Hallmark and my kids were so trilled to hear the bear could respond.  This reminds me of Teddy Ruxpin back when I was growing up which I never owed but only saw the commercials.  Mason is much better since I didn't need to insert a cassette in his back (Hahaha) and Mason Bear is much more cuddly and soft.

Peanuts have landed at Hallmark ~ #HallmarkPressPause

I had always enjoyed watching Peanuts while I was growing up.  I remember getting excited to catch them on TV.  I thought it was pretty funny to hear adults talking in an incoherent whining sound.   I wonder if my daughter hears from me is "Blah, blah, blah".  I won't be surprised that might be reason they can't hear me.

I hope they might re-release Peanuts' TV show so my kids generation would enjoy what I had back in the 80's.  They have pretty much re-release or remade a lot of old kids TV shows, why not Peanuts.  The only reason why my daughter knows Charlie Brown and Snoopy is from watching "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" and "Charlie Brown Christmas" on either TV or on YouTube.  These are the best classic cartoons that I make appoint to watch it with them.