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Initials, Inc: Perfect Gift for a New Bride… or Anyone, Really! (giveaway)

May 18, 2010 by  
Filed under Read These!, Reviews & Giveaways

One of my kids’ dance teachers is getting married this summer. When some people get married, I just get something that you would normally give newlyweds, not being particular about personalization.  But then there are those that you really care about.  The ones you don’t want to just give another plate or salt and pepper shakers.

She was one of those people.  I wanted her to have something where she would gasp, and be all excited about it.  So when I got the opportunity to review a personalized product from Initials, Inc, I knew I would get something for her.  I don’t remember the first item that had my new name/initials on it, but I do remember it feeling strange and wonderful at the same time.

So I ordered her one of these Travel Totes from Initials, Inc. She and her fiance loved seeing the new monogram, and I loved getting to chose colors of ribbon and thread That I thought would fit her personality.  Here’s what I chose:

Monogrammed bag

monogrammed bag 2

And, to make it more special, I packed it with fun picnic wear from the local discount store!

picnic bag

This particular bag would also be a great idea for a new baby! It’s big enough to fit everything that a baby needs on trips, but small enough to fit in the car, or as a carry-on for a flight.  Have you ever been stranded without baby gear while your luggage is lost in airline la-la land?  Well, I have- in Puerto Rico- and I’ll never go without a carry-on ever again!

The Travel Tote is great quality, sturdy, with a zipper enclosure and front pocket. It arrived quickly, packed well. The bag was very roomy, and actually bigger than I expected.  It would fit all the picnic gear, plus a blanket.  Personalization is always FREE!  The best part is that Initials, Inc was created by two moms!

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Initials, Inc. was founded by Sisters – Britney Vickery and Ivy Hall shortly after becoming SAHM’s. During that time they loved being home with their children but found that they were seeking three things; to be challenged creatively, to have flexibility in schedule and to contribute financially to their homes…but they didn’t want to give up time with their young families to get it. Initials, Inc. was created to meet those needs as women and new mothers. Over time, they quickly realized that the solution that they created for themselves could be a blessing to other women. Initials, Inc. officially launched in February 2005. Today, Initials, Inc. is national in scope and is supporting women and families all across the country through home parties selling personalized gifts!

Read more here!

Initials, Inc is a “Home Party” type business, so there is also an opportunity to start your own business!  Check out these links for “shopportunities” and more!

SHOP: Customer Shopportunity – http://initials-inc.com/index.php/party/

HOST: Hostess Shopportunity – http://initials-inc.com/index.php/party/

JOIN: Start your own Initials, Inc. Business. http://initials-inc.com/index.php/join/

CATALOG: http://initials-inc.com/index.php/catalog/

LEARN MORE ABOUT INITIALS, INC.: http://initials-inc.com/index.php/contact-us/

GIVEAWAY

Initials, Inc is offering one Real Life reader a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate!   Here is how to enter:

  • Visit the Initials, Inc catalog, and choose your favorite product!  Leave a comment here telling us which one you chose.

Leave a separate comment, for an additional entry if you:

  • are a Real Life RSS Subscriber (Subscribe by reader) (Subscribe by email)
  • follow @RealLifeSarah on Twitter
  • follow @InitialsInc on Twitter
  • follow Real Life on Facebook (Click “LIKE” over in the sidebar–>)
  • Post this giveaway’s link () on your Facebook Profile or your blog’s Fan Page. (include link to the status update in your comment) It would be great if you would tag “@real life blog” in your Facebook post!
  • Post this Giveaway on Twitter (must include @reallifesarah) Here is an example Tweet:

Just entered to win a $50 #giveaway from @reallifesarah and @InitialsInc!  Click here to enter: http://ht.ly/1ML0Q

This contest will be open to US Residents 18 or older, through My 26, 2010. The winner will be chosen by random number generator, and notified by email. Winner will be responsible for claiming the prize by email.

Real Life Review Policy: This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. This blog does accept forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, or paid topic insertions. I will and do accept and keep free products, services, travel, event tickets, and other forms of compensation from companies and organizations. The compensation received will never influence the content, topics or posts made in this blog. I am sometimes compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites and various other topics. Even though I receive compensation for some of our posts or advertisements, I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. If compensation is received for a post, it will be clearly disclosed in the post. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

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77 Responses to “Initials, Inc: Perfect Gift for a New Bride… or Anyone, Really! (giveaway)”
  1. JoAnn
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    I guess that I’m first. I like the Go Go bag, great for the baby.

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  2. JoAnn
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    I am an email subscriber. josiecroix(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  3. JoAnn
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    I follow on twitter @josicroix

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  4. I’d have to say that my favorite is the Swaggalani bag! :)

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  5. I’m a subscriber…
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  6. …I follow you on Twitter…
    .-= Muthering Heights´s last blog ..The Pleated Poppy – Giveaway! =-.

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  7. …and I “Like” you on Facebook! :)
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  8. Karen says:

    I like the snack sacs. So cute!

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  9. Karen says:

    FB follower

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  10. Karen says:

    subscriber

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  11. Ginger
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    Okay, I am loving the travel tote in the pink and brown. Love it.

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  12. Ginger
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    I folloe them on Twitter.
    .-= Ginger´s last blog ..The Incredidible, Eddible Egg—Frittata Sound Good? =-.

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  13. Ginger
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    I tweeted.

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    ENTER @reallifesarah & @InitialsInc’s GIVEaway!: Perfect Gift for a New Bride… or Anyone, Really! (giveaway) | Real Life http://goo.gl/e8Yw
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  14. Ginger
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    I posted on FB!

    Check out this awesome GIVEaway from @reallifesarah & @InitialsInc! You’ll want to enter this one. Initials, Inc: Perfect Gift for a New Bride… or Anyone, Really! (giveaway) | Real Life
    http://www.reallifeblog.net
    One of my kids’ dance teachers is getting married this summer. When some people get married, I just get something that you would normally give newlyweds, not
    .-= Ginger´s last blog ..The Incredidible, Eddible Egg—Frittata Sound Good? =-.

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  15. Erin H
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    I like the snack sack. It would be perfect for trips to the zoo and the park!

    aprettykitty84@yahoo.com

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  16. Erin H
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    I follow RealLifeSarah on twitter. I am aprettykitty84

    aprettykitty84@yahoo.com
    .-= Erin H´s last blog ..My First Giveaway! Digital photo keychain and Betty Crocker Warm Delights! =-.

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  17. Erin H
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    I follow initialsInc. on Twitter. I am aprettykitty84

    aprettykitty84@yahoo.com
    .-= Erin H´s last blog ..My First Giveaway! Digital photo keychain and Betty Crocker Warm Delights! =-.

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  18. Erin H
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    I like Real Life on FB! I am Erin Boxell Hull

    aprettykitty84@yahoo.com
    .-= Erin H´s last blog ..My First Giveaway! Digital photo keychain and Betty Crocker Warm Delights! =-.

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  19. Christie says:

    I love the chef’s apron.

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  20. Jessica says:

    I like the go-go bag
    jesscardona@yahoo.com
    .-= Jessica´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.

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  21. Jessica says:

    I follow you on twitter
    jesscardona@yahoo.com
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  22. Shawna Lee says:

    Oooh, I would LOVE one of these! I’m a follower.
    .-= Shawna Lee´s last blog ..Frittata Recipe =-.

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  23. Shawna Lee says:

    I’m following you on Twitter ;)
    .-= Shawna Lee´s last blog ..Frittata Recipe =-.

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  24. Shawna Lee says:

    I am also now following @InitialsInc
    .-= Shawna Lee´s last blog ..Frittata Recipe =-.

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  25. Shawna Lee says:

    I already LIKE you on Facebook.
    .-= Shawna Lee´s last blog ..Frittata Recipe =-.

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  26. Shawna Lee says:

    I definitely want the Spa Wrap. I’ve been looking for a good one for a while now.
    .-= Shawna Lee´s last blog ..Frittata Recipe =-.

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  27. Latoshia says:

    I like on facebook!

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  28. Latoshia says:

    I like the storytime tote in the girly bubbles!

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  29. beth says:

    Oh I love the snack sacks!

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  30. Karla T says:

    I like the Swaggalini

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  31. TAS says:

    I could use an Upper East Side wristlet in cocoa. LOVE your blog. Thanks

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  32. laurie says:

    i love the hobo bag

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  33. laurie says:

    email subscriber

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  34. marybeth i says:

    I love the head honcho messenger bag in red.
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  35. laurie says:

    follow RLS on twitter-lmurley2000

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  36. laurie says:

    follow initials inc on twitter-lmurley2000

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  37. laurie says:

    like RL on facebook-lmurley2000

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  38. marybeth i says:

    Real Life RSS Subscriber (Subscribe by reader)
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  39. marybeth i says:

    follow @RealLifeSarah on Twitter at misaacmom
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  40. marybeth i says:

    follow @InitialsInc on Twitter at misaacmom
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  41. Beth says:

    I really like the travel tote in black with the polk-a-dot ribbon. It is really sharp looking.

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  42. jenna says:

    I love the travel tote in the pink and brown

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  43. Alli says:

    My favorite is the Terry Toiletry Bag!

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  44. Alli says:

    I’m an email subscriber

    northssclub at yahoo dot com

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