“Dear Son” {Giveaway}

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Today’s giveaway is perfect for any mother! “Dear Son” is a beautiful keepsake book created by Marianne Richmond for those of us who may be less “crafty” than others. As I’ve said before, I tend to break out in hives and get into the fetal position if anyone comes near me with glue and scissors. So these books are perfect for me!

But first, you must hear the “story” behind these books! Marianne Richmond, the author of these books, dreamed of climbing the corporate ladder. However, after only 13 months at her first corporate job, Marianne got bored with her “real job” and went on a search for more creative opportunities. She even took a continuing education class on “How to Start Your Own Greeting Card Company”!

… I love her already!

Marianne soon was diagnosed with a brain tumor — thankfully benign! — the case of epileptic seizures through her childhood. While recovering, she started hand-painting “thank you” cards for her many well-wishers. A friend saw her work and offered to sell her hand-painted cards to nearby gift shops. Marianne first thought the pal was “crazy”, but soon, orders were coming in! After 1000 hand-painted cards, she and her husband Jim decided to start a greeting card company in 1991.

… have a “crazy” dream, sweet friends? Perhaps we all need a friend like Marianne’s to push us to chase these crazy dreams…

I had the opportunity to review one of her books, “Dear Son”. This book is touching, and I probably couldn’t tell you about it in person without crying. Marianne said that she knows that some of us are “craftier” than others, so the book is designed so you can add as little or as much personalization as you’d like.

From the publisher:

Customize the cover with your own special photo—paste your photos inside—tuck a heartfelt message into a vellum envelope and paste into the book—affix mementos of special memories like ticket stubs, postcards, and more—and handwrite your own thoughts or advice in the book. It’s sure to become a family treasure. Organized Parent Price = $15.95

She also authored “Dear Daughter” and “Dear Granddaughter/Grandson”. These would make beautiful gifts!

The Organized Parent is offering “Only A Breath” readers an exclusive 15% off during the month of February 15 through March 15, 2012. To take advantage of the offer, you must click the link below and use the promotion code 21699 at checkout. The promotion code will be active only during that one month time period.

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To win your very own copy of “Dear Son”, just enter a comment below! VERY Easy!

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This giveaway will close on Sunday, March 4 at midnight EST. Open to U.S. Residents only. I received one of each of these products for review and was in no way compensated to provide a positive review.