Beautifully and solidly minted for remembrance
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Nicely and beautifully minted. I am proud to have this in my collection to remember the 9-11.
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This is so beautiful that I'm keeping this on a bookshelf in my living room instead of putting it outside.  I bought this as a memorial to my daughter and son.  The detailed features captures a delightful joy that is comforting and makes me smile.  This product is very well done and a perfect size.  I am so glad I found this as it helps with the grieving process.
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These have a nice, solid, and heavy feel to them. They're very pretty and well constructed -- perfect for a keepsake container of cremated remains.
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Gettysburg: This Hallowed Ground, by Kent Gramm and Chris Heisey, is a short book of poetry and photography centering on the battlefield at Gettysburg, site of one of the most pivotal battles of the War Between the States. Each page is filled with pictures that leap out at you and words that tug at the heart, combining to create an experience almost as meaningful as it must be to actually visit that now sacred place. As one reads, a sense of history flows from the pages to the mind, describing the place so incredibly well that, at times, one can almost hear the gun- and cannon fire - as well as the screams - and smell the powder. Mr. Gramm and Mr. Heisey have created a wonderful memorial to that field and the men who fought, bled and died there with this book.
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Being on staff I wanted to get a lasting memory for our Scoutmaster (Course Director) and Senior Patrol Leader. This coin fit the bill perfectly. Beautiful detail and well made. Be Know Do!
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A dear friend recently passed away and I was looking for a small but precious item to give to her sisters as a token of remembrance.  This necklace was PERFECT.  It is well made and priced appropriately.
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This was a beautiful way to memorialize a cherished pet.
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The shiny gold gift envelope announces this as the twentieth anniversary edition of Cynthia Hart's Victoriana calendar.  Since 1989, then, Hart has been delighting lovers of Victoriana with her lavishly beautiful wall-calendars composed of pictures of artfully arranged Victorian "scrap."  I have been receiving this calendar yearly since 1993.  Though I have many past editions to compare it with, I am quite pleased with this latest calendar.  We greet the New Year with a picture of a young girl in green encircled by a wreath of blue forget-me-nots and yellow and red roses.  More cutouts of children, more roses, some fancy-edged blue ribbon, and a few lovely Victorian floral pins surround "January" on the calendar's lower half.  February offers the expected hearts and cherubs and - instead of the customary red or pink roses - violets.  March has a tableau of those mythical creatures so beloved by the Victorians, fairies.  May's charming tableau of a lovely young cyclist and her suitor is wreathed with delicate spring blossoms and ribbon of red tartan plaid.  August's main tableau is of kites and windmills, putting one in mind of Holland.  Traditionally, Hart has featured "Victorian schoolhouse" items for September; but for September 2009 she features a sophisticated, Tissot-style scene, in lavender and mauve:  elegant ladies and gentlemen enjoying drinks in a hotel dining room.  November's "early telephone" theme is especially interesting, and also included for this month are autumn flowers and cameo pins in blue and green.  In 2008, Hart's Victorian Santa Claus (December) appeared with pink roses as well as silver and gold tree ornaments.  In 2009 her Santa is again in red and is surrounded by holly and plump red roses, familiar images of an old-fashioned Christmas to round out the year.

In this special anniversary package, Hart includes some of the materials (stickers and fancy paper) necessary to make a Victorian-style scrapbook.  While I do miss the date book and die-cut postcards (both of which are always based on past calendar designs) she usually includes, I am sure the scrapbooking materials will be appreciated by many calendar-buyers.
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Beautiful book and certainly a fitting memorial. Touched my heart and helped me, once again, to appreciate my own precious faithful dogs.
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This is a lovely book! It was first given to me as a gift after my husband passed; then I bought copies for loved ones when they lost someone. The water-colors and sentiment are like a long, thoughtful sympathy card. There are places in the front and the back to add personal notes. I keep mine on display in my living room so others can read it and feel the comfort of shared caring.
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This is a beautiful, high quality urn. It feels smooth and heavy in the hand, the fine threading will ensure that the lid will never randomly pop off, and the swirl of colors is lovely. The blues, greens and violets on the surface complement the copper colored lid edge and pawprints on top.
Our girl weighed a bit less than 20 pounds, and the medium size has ample room for her ashes and even her plaster pawprint.
If you are looking at these, please accept my condolences on your loss.
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"Then Sings My Soul Special Edition" is a gorgeous book for gift-giving. The cover art is just beautiful, and the book is made of heavy-duty paper, giving it such a high-quality feel, even though it's a soft-cover book! The cover has "French flaps", which the reader can use as bookmarks. The edges of the pages are referred to as "jagged edge" pages on the publisher's product page. Rather than "jagged", I'd describe the page edges more as rough-edged and "stacked". The edges make the book appear classic and old-fashioned, giving it the feel of a collector's item. The appearance of this book really is just lovely and so unique.

The book is a collection of 150 hymns, with each hymn having its own two-page layout. On one side is the sheet music for the hymn, and the facing page describes the history of the song, the composer, and/or the lyricist (and sometimes all of these). Each song and description are stand-alone, so it's very easy to pick the book up, read about a song for a few minutes, and then go on about your day. It's this quality that would make it a great coffee table book, or a book for someone who isn't an avid reader, or who doesn't have a lot of time to dedicate to reading.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves the classic hymns, church history, or who is just interested in trivia! The book would be a lovely addition to any library, and would make a wonderful gift as well. Please note that I received this book free of charge from Thomas Nelson Publishers via their Booksneeze.com blogger reviewer program. I was not required to give a positive review. The opinions stated here are my own.
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I purchased two copies last year to give as Christmas gifts to my daughter's. When they were young, their own memory books were lost during a break in and with them so many "firsts" along with them. A Mother's Memory Book was the perfect replacement as this time I could include quotes from their grandmother as well before she passes away. My oldest called me in tears when she opened hers, so I know how much it meant to her. The illustrations are gorgeous and the text leads you through your own life and memories as you fill in the blanks. A true labor of love for all!
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I ordered this urn for my recently deceased cat. I struggled with where to put his ashes. I found this beautiful urn and decided to order it.
It arrived sealed in a sturdy white box (which was placed inside the shipping box) with the urn placed in styrofoam.
The styrofoam  was formed to fit the urn perfectly so there was very little chance of damage in shipping.

I am very pleased with this item for the following reasons:
1. Heavy and solid.
2. Very well detailed cat and basket (cold cast resin material) and painted to look like antique copper
3. Large rectangular opening at the bottom and secured with 4 screws. (Includes a rubber gasket/seal).
4. Looks like a very nice decorative piece vs. a normal vase-type urn. (also, less likely to fall over and break than a tall vase/urn)
5. Peaceful cat sleeping in the basket reminds me of my little guy

The only CON would be a strong odor of what I would guess to be the paint or manufacturing materials. I assume the scent will dissipate in time so this is not really a big problem.

I hope you never need one of these but if your beloved kitty passes away, and you want a suitable resting place for him or her, this would be a very nice option.

Thank you for reading my review.
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Having memories of the past is a beautiful gift that we all cherish. A famous author once said "Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things" - Cicero, De Oratore.
This journal and scrapbook is a beautiful way for first time Grandmothers to pass on her treasures as a new Mother to her expectant daughter. How many times have we asked our Mothers, "what was it like giving birth to me?" or "what kind of baby was I?"
Each page of this lovely journal has a one line heading, and then an entire page for the Grandma to write about her experience. The first section is dedicated to the present and gives Grandma an opportunity to talk about your relationship now. Some of the answers you'll be anxious to read are to questions like, " I love you so much because...", "Being your mother has been...", and "When you first told me you were going to have a baby, I thought..."
Then you go down Memory Lane and get to learn all about Grandma's pregnancy: the birth and details about what you were like as a baby.
There are designated spots for photos, and at the end of the journal there are a few pages to detail special family traditions, family stories, and your family tree.
I can't think of a better gift to give my daughter when she becomes a mother, and I can't think of a better gift that I would have liked to receive from my mother. This journal is truly a unique gift to give and receive.
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This is a beautiful piece of jewelry and nice remembrance; Very heavy and durable chain too.
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Perfect memorial keepsake. I lost my 14 year old son on Thanksgiving and they got me this item during holidays within days. The chain is sturdy and the cross is beautiful. Getting the ashes in is slightly difficult to sift, but is a byproduct of the cremation process not the product. The funnel and pin made it easy to finish. My only recommendation is super glue to add permanence to your cremation jewelry.