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DaySpring
www.dayspring.com

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	Photo ornaments

• Favorite Features -
  • we reviewed three - Snow Arbor Photo Holder - Our First Home; Baby's First Christmas; Remembrance Photo Holder/Loving Memory
  • all ornaments had a verse, saying and space to personalize

    I liked the touch of glitter added to the Snow Arbor ornament - added some "sparkle" and fun and the fun hanger on the Baby's first Christmas! Great way to personalize an ornament to mark a special moment or remember a special person. Extremely well done!

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Ten Promises from God ornament

• Favorite Features -
  • red satin box, gold printing and inside there are ten paper ornaments to hang on your tree
  • the ten paper ornaments say, I will bless you, I will give you rest, I love you, I will strengthen you, I will provide for you, I will not fail you, I will answer you, I will be with you, I believe in you and I am for you - encouraging reminders
  • box has John 3:1 printed on it as well

    Unique and encouraging ornament/gift - great for an ornament gift exchange. Extremely well done!

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A Christmas Prayer ornament

• Favorite Features -
  • lovely, dimensional ornament
  • features a shepherd looking at Bethlehem, the star and surrounded with sheep and a simple prayer
  • sprinkle of glitter adds "sparkle" to the edges

    I liked this simple yet lovely ornament. It is a bit heavy, so would need to be on a sturdy branch, but it is adorable! Prayer says, "Lord, Thank You for Your birth, Your life, Your sacrifice, and Your resurrection. You are the meaning of Christmas! Tremendously well done!

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His Star Still Shines ornament

• Favorite Features -
  • simple silver star with an important message
  • hangs on a simple ribbon
  Nice ornament to give in an ornament gift exchange, the message on this star is, "His star still shines for seeking hearts". Simple, but lovely. Extremely well done!

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Cross of Nails

• Favorite Features -
  • simple ornament - just two nails and a "scroll", but nicely communicates what Christmas is all about
  • hangs on a ribbon
  Simple, but packs a powerful message; "With NAILS the CARPENTER fashioned our SALVATION" Another excellent choice for an ornament gift exchange! Tremendously well done!

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Sweet Baby Jesus

• Favorite Features -
  • nice choice to give a child if you give an ornament each year
  • simple ornament, with baby Jesus and two birds
  Another simple ornament with a wonderful message; printed on the bottom is, "A Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 NIV". Extremely well done!

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Precious Moments
www.preciousmoments.com

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Home for the Holidays Snowman Musical Waterball

• Favorite Features -
  • plays "Deck the Halls"
  • base has relief snowflakes with just a touch of glitter for a fun "sparkle"
  • globe has "snow" and "sparkles"
  • features a snowman with a birdhouse and cardinal in the globe
  What could be better for a holiday globe than a snowman with the distinctive and endearing Precious Moment's face! Add the musical feature and this waterglobe is sure to be a loved part of a family's holiday tradition! Tremendously well done!

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Home for the Holidays ornament

• Favorite Features -
  • features a snowman with a birdhouse and cardinal
  • made of bisque porcelain
  Again, what could be better for an ornament than a snowman with the distinctive and endearing Precious Moment's face! This ornament is the perfect gift for the Precious Moment's collector and is sure to be a loved part of a family's holiday tradition! Tremendously well done!

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A Rebel with a Cause ornament

• Favorite Features -
  • features a little girl with a ribbon in her hair "driving" a snazzy blue convertible pedal car
  • includes a gold cord for hanging
  This little ornament is one certain to capture the heart of Precious Moment's collectors - or any parent/grandparent of a little girl who enjoys a pedal car! Add a fun touch to a holiday tree with this ornament! Extremely well done!

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May HIS Light Bring Peace to Your Life ornament

• Favorite Features -
  • features a little angel holding a dove
  • includes a gold cord for hanging
  • Bisque porcelain figurine
  This little ornament literally "glows" with light as you can place one of your tree lights inside. Cut-outs in this angel's skirt allows the light to shine freely! Add a touch of light and peace to your holiday tree with this ornament! Tremendously well done!

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HIS Light Brings Joy to Our Life

• Favorite Features -
  • features a little angel playing her harp
  • comes with a porcelain base and a flickering LED tea light
  • Bisque porcelain figurine
  Perfect gift for a young girl who is beginning her Precious Moment's collection, this angel may also serve as a "night-light". Certain to bring warmth, light and joy to anyone who receives it! Extremely well done!

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Holy Family Nativity Musical

• Favorite Features -
  • features Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus in a stable with a star on top and a cow, chicken, lambs, donkey and birds around the base
  • plays "Away in the Manger"
  • just a "touch" of glitter for a fun "sparkle"
  • detailed resin sculpture
  Another perfect gift for a young girl who is beginning her Precious Moment's collection or for someone with a small apartment or office where they would enjoy this small, simple reminder of what Christmas is really all about! Certain to bring delight and joy to anyone who receives it! Tremendously well done!

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There Can Never Bee Another You

• Favorite Features -
  • features a little girl wearing a "bee" dress, with wings and "antenna"
  • details includes striped socks, honey jar and hearts on the antenna
  • Bisque porcelain figurine
  Another perfect gift for a young girl who is beginning her Precious Moment's collection, this "bee" is completely sweet! Certain to bring delight to anyone who receives it! Tremendously well done!

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Yankee Candle Company
www.yankeecandle.com

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Highly Fragranced Reed Diffusers

• Favorite Features -
  • we reviewed Spiced Pumpkin, Vanilla Cupcake and Macintosh
  • each includes a stylish and decorative bottle, oil and 12 reeds
  • long-lasting and pleasant fragrance
  Reed diffusers have become a very popular way to fragrance the home - for good reason; they are stylish, flameless and attractive. These reed diffusers from Yankee Candle are particularly lovely and available in a variety of fragrances. Excellent as a hostess gift or as something to keep on hand for a last-minute gift you can't go wrong with Yankee Candle's Highly Fragranced Reed Diffusers! Tremendously well done!

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Hallmark
www.hallmark.com

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Run, Rudolph, Run

• Favorite Features -
  • Plays music from "Run, Rudolph, Run" performed by Chuck Berry
  • fun, colorful, electric guitar with guitar strap for hanging
  • includes batteries

Home for the Holidays

• Favorite Features -
  • Plays "There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays."
  • moving train on it's "track" and "skaters"
  • buildings light up and tree "lights" up and rotates

Merry Christmas Charlie Brown

• Favorite Features -
  • The tree lights up and ornaments plays three "clips" from "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
  • Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and Snoopy add to the fun

Clara and the Nutcracker

• Favorite Features -
  • Pull the cord to hear two songs from The Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky
  • Clara "turns" as the music plays

Ornaments from Hallmark make wonderful gifts and give you a way to add to your family's traditions! Colorful and fun with the addition of music, lights and movement these ornaments are ones anyone would love to receive! Tremendously well done!

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