In The Book; Personlized books for children & adults. My Reivew!

Growing up with a unique name made finding personalized products difficult to find, now with the various personalization sites available you can add your name to almost anything you want. Today I wanted to share a company called In The Book. If you've ever wanted your name in a book, then this is the company you want to visit. They sell a wide range of books (including coloring books) that you can have your name and a dedication added to. The books make fantastic gifts and they arrive in a giftable box. All of their books start at $24.99 and go up from there.

You might think that this website would be just for giving kids a unique gift, but that is far from the case. They have dozens of books that teens and adults would love as well such as football newspaper books, puzzle books, journals and more. 

In The Book recently reached out to me about doing a review, and after seeing the selection they offer I knew my kids would love one of their books so I agreed. I personally don't like posting my children's names on social media, instead I use their nicknames so some of the images below will have a little editing to remove their full name from the shot or have something over it blocking the name. 

For my daughter I selected a personalized coloring book, She loves to color, draw and create so I thought this would be perfect for her. The cover of the book is personalized to say "Creative Coloring for (custom name goes here)" and the inside of the book will also have the same along with a dedication spot. The dedication section has to be kept short and sweet due to character restrictions but you can still put a lovely dedication on it. 

There was a little excess glue on the inside cover of the coloring book, otherwise everything is very well made and put together. The coloring book is thicker and has more pages than I thought there would be, I received the soft cover copy, but it is also available in hard cover. 

Every other page will have the customized name you selected interwoven with the images itself, it is pretty neat seeing my daughters name on a hot air balloon or the back of an animal. She was excited to receive this book, and started coloring in it right away. The front cover says it is art therapy for grown-ups, however a child and teen can use it as well. There are a lot of intricate designs that will be fun to color, I am looking forward to seeing what she does with the pages. A soft cover copy will cost $34.99, or if you'd prefer a hard cover it would be $50.99. This is the type of coloring book that will take quite a bit of time to finish, which gets you the most out of it! There are a lot of small details to fill in, this reminds me of a coloring book that I like to color in, it helps calm you to fill in all the little lines and just take your mind off of everything else.

For my son I selected the Marvels Avengers storybook collection. This book is huge! It measures just under fourteen inches high and ten inches wide, the book is pure black with red and gold writing which really makes it pop and feel like a Marvel book. As you can see Groot and Spiderman wanted to be part of the photography process, and who can say no to them?

This book has all of their stories in the chronological order that the movies go in and it has a few dozen illustrations showing your favorite super heros. On the front cover and at the top of every page you'll see the "Especially for (name goes here)" which is marvelous for any Marvel fan! There are two different price options for this Marvel story book, if you select the standard cover it will run you $59.99 and a deluxe cover will be $79.99. I love how this book turned out and that they are able to personalize the cover and the pages, I would have been over the moon to receive books like these when I was younger. 

What kind of book would you love to have your name on?

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by In The Book  for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

I See Me! Holiday Book Review!

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Every year for Christmas I  get a ornament made for my kids that has their name on it because it is one of our traditions to celebrate the holidays, this year I will have something extra special to share with them during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Growing up I was a big book worm and now my kids are big readers as well, they like reading by themselves but they also like when we all read together so when I received the chance to review a customizable book called "My 12 Days of Christmas (Family Edition)" by I See Me! I was very excited. The book I received is just one of many Christmas themed customizable books they offer, you can see their whole line by clicking Here, the books range from $29.99-$39.99.



The book covers the whole twelve days of Christmas from start to finish the only difference from the version you know and this book is that it can be customized with your families last name and it can include any first names you would like. The cover, dedication page and a few spots inside will have your last name. With the names you provide they each get added onto each page for example if you have two children the first page will have "One the first day of Christmas Mickey Mouse..." and the next will have Donald Duck and back and forth until the last few pages which will have both names, the names are also added on various places on the actual illustrations in the book, my fingers are covering up the names below but you can see how beautiful the colors and illustrations in the book look.

My kids love seeing and reading their names in this book, it is sure to be a family favorite for many years to come. The book is thin but seems like it will be able to last for several years before you see any real wear and tear on it, the cover and the pages have a gloss finish to them which looks quite lovely. Each page is whimsical and eye catching, they manage to sneak the names you provide them onto every page and no two pages are the same each one will have the name in a different spot in a different font. I am very happy with this book and I am so glad there are companies out there like I See Me! who offer products that can be customized like this. They also offer books for other occasions, puzzles, stickers and more that can all be custom printed.


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Roogna's Custom Creations Review & Giveaway

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When I was a little girl I always enjoyed My Little Pony, I was excited when they came out with a newer version of it because my daughter is now a fan of the show as well. She loves all of the characters on the show but I always thought it would be neat to have a custom pony that was made specifically for that person which is why I was excited to come across Roogna's Custom Creations on Etsy. Roogna creates custom my little pony figures,baby ponies and pony plush animals which can all be customized to how you would like them or you can purchase one of her already created ponies.



For my recent review I received a Zecora 2 My Little Pony MLP Plush & a Zev custom baby Pony. My package arrived in a very timely manner and was well packaged to protect Zev the baby pony which to me shows that she loves and cares for her creations so I know I will be getting something amazing to show off to friends. Right away my daughter loved the plush she immediately recognized the doll as Zecora who is one of her favorite ponies, The plush is well made the stitches are all straight  and there isn't a string out of place. The "Cutie" mark is made using felt stitched onto the doll near the lower right hand corner, felt is also used for the earring on each of Zecoras ears. The eyes are made from turquoise blue buttons and the entire plush stands at about 12" tall, The mane and tail are made from grey and white yarn. I find that the plush is squish-able, lovable and looks great I would purchase one of these as a gift for a loved one. For younger children I suggest maybe asking for felt eyes verses buttons eyes, as far as I can tell this plush came from a smoke and animal free home as it has no scent aside for a slight fabric scent, It may be weird to mention but there are many people who have both animal allergies and smoke allergies.



The custom baby pony I was sent is named Zev, each creation is named and then has it's name written on one of its feet along with Roogna's signature and the year. Prior to being sent a pony I mentioned I was hoping something that was leaning more towards the "Halloween" theme and had horns, Roogna hit the nail on the head with Zev. Zev is A deep purple almost black with strawberry blonde/pink hair that is quite soft, has two adorable handmade horns and the cutie mark is hand painted it features a crescent moon and stars. The hair has been glued on the inside for stability and was hand placed by Roogna, certain features on the ponies such as horns,feathered feet and similar features are hand created by Roogna. Please note that these creations are pieces of art work, depending on which features have been added onto the pony they can handle light play but work best as display pieces for your collection, These ponies shouldn't be left in direct sunlight because with all painted items it will become sun damaged over time. Roogna has  won People's Choice awards at the annual MLP Fair, and has hosted a panel on the MLP Customizing at GeekGirlCon 2012 and Yama-Con 2013. Your custom pony is in good hands with Roogna, if you are looking for the perfect gift for the pony lover in your life you should contact Roogna for a custom request. Roogna has an eye for detail the pony I received is restored to what I believe is better than the original, the horns are well blended unless you were told they were hand made then glued to the head you wouldn't be able to tell.



Want to know a bit about Roogna? She had ponies as a child in the 1980s, and loved the toys along with the show. She began actively collecting in the 1990s, in the mid 1990s she began helping pioneer the customizing / modifying of My Little Pony toys. She thought it was a wonderful feeling to express art while also rescuing ponies that were in poor condition that would have been unwanted other wise. She would take each run down pony from being unloved and turn it into a well loved pony through artistic reinvention! Since then, She has been continually refining her skills and expanding her horizons. This includes cleaning and restoring vintage ponies as well as rehairing, painting, and sculpting to create new, original ponies as works of art. Feel free to check out her work on deviantart and don't forget to visit her Etsy shop.



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Flatten Me Giveaway & Review

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Growing up with a unique name I was always bummed out when I went to the "Name plate" section & knew I would never find my name, times have changed & you can get almost anything personalized now. Since my kids have unique names as well I enjoy getting them custom products with their names on them, so when I was offered a change to work with a company called Flatten Me on a review & giveaway I said yes right away.

For my review I received their "OWL Always Love You" hard cover book which can be customized with your child's name & a dedication page. Here is a little bit of information about the book from the Flatten Me website "Unlike traditional bedtime tales, the Owl Always Love You personalized storybook makes your child the star of the story by repeating his name in the narrative. Your little one will be drawn in by the beautiful illustrations of fuzzy (and sometimes silly) owls settling down for a good night’s sleep, and he/she will love the ethereal images of soaring kites and starlit skies."



I personally love this book the illustrations are simply beautiful they are whimsical yet life like at the same time, each page features an adorable fuzzy owl that goes with the theme for that page. My favorite page from the book says "Owl Always Love you "K" like the sun loves the moon. Owl Always Love you like a song loves a tune." I had a fun time reading this to my son and will continue to read it to him at bedtime, He is a bit young to fully understand the book aside from looking at pretty pictures but I know he will enjoy this book more as he gets older. Flatten Me also offers books that can be customized with photos, T-shirts, Wall art, Cards & Water bottles. The "OWL Always love you" book is $29.95 for paperback or $39.95 for hardcover plus S/H, I think these books would make great Birthday,Christmas or anytime gifts for the people you love most. If you would like to purchase a product from their website you can use the code "Owl_fall15" for 15% OFF your purchase,this code is good until October 15th,2013.

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Etching Expressions Giveaway

Yes it is already that time of year, It is time to start making those Christmas lists,Planning family events & of course Shopping! But I want to help you with the Present shopping part of your busy holiday schedule by offering you some fantastic giveaways over the next month and a half to save you some money and introduce you to a handful of wonderful companies. The first company I want to present you with is called Etching Expressions they specialize in custom Etched & Labeled champagne and wine bottles. They offer a wide range of products & custom labels for you to choose from the possibilities are limitless! Here is a little bit from their website "We have many different template designs to fit any occasion. Or you can upload your very own design with your photos and text. No matter what you chose it can reflect your personality with style. Be sure to give an amazing gift they will treasure forever" ****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Etching Expressions for the Giveaway free of charge****

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One lucky reader will win a $100 Gift card to Etching Expressions.

Sorry but this giveaway is for US residents only,No PO Boxes MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ENTER.

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Gem Ceramic by Etienne Perret GIVEAWAY

I like wearing jewelry but in order for me to want something as part of my Jewelry collection it has to be unique & that is exactly what Gem Ceramic by Etienne Perret offers. With 40 years of experience creating the finest bridal and fashion jewelry set with colored diamonds and South Sea pearls in Platinum and 18kt gold, Etienne Perret now brings you his exciting new Gem Ceramic collection.Ultra-durable and stylish, versatile and unique, Gem Ceramic is the perfect alternative to precious metal jewelry at a fraction of the price. Available in a variety of colors of styles, Gem Ceramic can be inlaid with gold and set with diamonds or pearls.

For a recent review I was sent a 4mm Dome black polished Ceramique ring,The specific kind of ceramic that Etienne is designing with is made out of is called zirconia ceramic, mined in an ecologically friendly manner from the relatively abundant zircon sands of Australia. It is an amazing material and a perfect, stylish, low cost alternative to traditional gold and platinum bridal jewelry designs and great for both men and women! I originally was going to give this ring to my husband to wear but I have to admit once it arrived I found I like it too much to do that. The ring fits great because of the polished finish it slides right onto your finger & slides right off when you are ready to take it off,You might think because you can put it on & take it off easily that it might fall off your finger right? That is actually very untrue the ring has a snug fit around the finger without fitting too tight. What is my favorite thing about the ring? Since it is made from ceramic I can wear it while I shower or wash my hands without having to worry about my finger turning green or the ring rusting. The ring is also very durable I work as a cashier which means I use my hands constantly & they do get hit up against hard objects a lot while working I have never once had a fear that this ring was going to break,chip or get any scratches. I like thinner rings that don't take up a large portion of my finger so I was happy that I was able to choose my own width for the ring it turned out perfect! Looking through the website there are dozens of gorgeous & unique rings that range in color,size,style & material the best part is they can all be made to personalize you! Shipping was fast,customer service is friendly & family ran.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Gem Ceramic by Etienne Perret for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

PRIZE ALERT: Gem Ceramic by Etienne Perret has agreed to give One lucky winner a Dome Style ring like the one I received. [Winner gets to pick from 4, 6 or 8mm, in black, white, pink, blue or chocolate, with polished, silk or brush finish, in whatever size they need]. Ring is pictured in the FIRST photo of this post,Width of band depends on which you pick.

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Ornaments with love GIVEAWAY & Review

Every year I look for a new Christmas Ornament for my daughter this year I received one from Ornaments with Love who sent me one of their Personalized Fairy Christmas Ornament with Purple Skirt On one leg it has the shortened version of my daughters name & on the other is the year.

The ornament arrived much faster than I had expected I was excited to get our tree up so I could place it along with my daughters other ornaments in the photo above you can see if hanging in our Christmas tree.My favorite thing about this ornament besides how cute it looks, is the fact the ornament is only $11 pretty good for being customizable. I think that the ornament looks better in person than it does in the picture featured on the website, I think this website has a great selection of ornaments that are high quality & would purchase from them again along with pass their site info on to my family & friends. Their website is easy to navigate because they have all of the ornaments sorted into categories such as 'Families','Kids','Music' & Much more they have hundreds of ornaments to choose from. Ornaments with love does ship world wide so you can order from anywhere & still receive your ornament before Christmas. My family & I love to collect Christmas Ornaments so we will be back next year to order another from their site.****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Ornaments with Love for the Review & Giveaway free of charge****

PRIZE ALERT:
One lucky winner will receive ONE ornament of their choice.

GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED WINNER IS #183 MilitaryBrat10