Holiday Guide Discount and Giveaway : YourPictureBook.com CLOSED

There's no more special gift for the holidays than something personalized. Products with personal touches become treasured keepsakes that last for years and years. My mother has passed down embroidered handkerchiefs, knitted blankets, bookplates - even trinkets like bracelets and magnets - that she had made for me when I was a baby. And I hold them close to my heart to this day. Who doesn't like looking back at those timeless items?

Last month, I had the pleasure of reviewing a personalized storybook from YourPictureBook.com. Miss that one? You'll want to go back and read it pronto. Go ahead. I'll wait...

Story time is something we should all make a part of our daily routine, for at least fifteen minutes per day. But sometimes, it can become tiresome reading about the same characters over and over again. How cool would it be for your child to see themselves living out their very own adventure! Thanks to the precious, custom storybooks at YourPictureBook.com, your child's imagination can run wild as they see their face and name on every colorful, illustrative page of one of three magical stories. The rhyming prose appeals to readers of all ages from 2 to 12 and beyond. Whether they are learning to count, playing the role of an astronaut launching into outer space or stepping back in time to help Noah build his famous ark, there is a personalized book that will breathe new life into your child's library. Not only are they entertaining, but they are also educational:

Children, like all of us, learn best when they are focused and interested in what they are being taught. Because personalized children's books are so instantly familiar to children, they become drawn into the story, and less aware of other things that may normally be distracting. In other words, they become focused and interested, which is a great combination when children are going through their learning process.

These books are something that can't be outgrown and with their high-quality construction, will become a keepsake to be passed down for generations. We enjoyed our book so much that I've made it a Featured Gift for my 2009 Holiday Guide!

BUY IT: You can order your personalized book exclusively on YourPictureBook.com for $34.95, or make your child their own custom coloring book for $14.95. There are also personalized DVDs available for $29.95, including a Christmas Adventure perfect for the upcoming holiday!

DELICIOUS DISCOUNT: YourPictureBook.com has generously offered an exclusive discount to all Goodie Goodie Gumdrops readers! Use code "mommyshipfree" to get free shipping on your order!

WIN IT: One lucky reader is going to win their very own personalized storybook just in time for Christmas!

MAIN COURSE (MANDATORY ENTRY): Check out the stories available at YourPictureBook.com and tell me which book you would choose, or another product that you like. Remember to please leave your email address in your comment if it isn't visible on your profile or if you are not a blogger!

SUGAR ON TOP (BONUS ENTRIES): To maximize your chances of winning, you may do any or all of the following. Be sure to complete the above mandatory entry or your bonus entries will not count!

1.) Follow my blog or subscribe via reader or email. Comment telling me which method you chose. If you already follow or subscribe, that counts! (1 entry)

2.) Follow me and @YourPictureBook on Twitter and tweet about this contest. Just leave me a comment with your tweet link. You can do this daily! (1 entry per day)

3.) Become a fan of Your Picture Book on Facebook. (1 entry)

4.) Add my blog button and/or my holiday button to your site and leave a comment with the link to where I can find it. (1 entry for each)

5.) Enter any of my other current giveaways and leave a comment telling me which one(s) you entered. (1 entry each)

Giveaway will end on November 24, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. Open to U.S. only. Winners will be chosen via Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to congratulatory email or prize will be forfeited and another winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: As noted in my previous review, I received this review opportunity due to my membership at the Product Review Place. I was sent a personalized storybook from Marile at YourPictureBook.com to facilitate my candid review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post.