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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

The Friendship Stone - Review & Giveaway

**Contest Closed**
Have you ever known someone who was going through a tough time, and you wanted to help, but you just didn't know how? I've been in this boat quite a few times. Whether you know someone with a serious illness or financial troubles--even a heartbreak, sometimes you feel like there's nothing you can do to help, but there is. The Friendship Stone was originally created for a friend who was seeing her son through a rough patch. Cathy gave her friend a beautiful Tiger's Eye stone she had collected while on a trip to South Africa, suggesting that her friend give the stone to her son as a gift he could hold onto when they were apart.
The process of giving empowers and heals, instills confidence and security,
changes perspective and forges a link for friends who are miles or oceans
apart.
The Friendship Stone comes packaged with a small suede sack, a blank gift card and a booklet which explains its meaning. The stone itself is a semi-precious Tiger's Eye gemstone that is tumbled for smoothness. As it's a product of nature, no two stones are alike. It's a beautiful stone that's nice to hold in your hands.

In 2009 we lost a family member to cancer. We tried to visit her in her last few weeks, but she was not feeling up to it. Since it was not possible to be there physically for her, I would have loved to have sent this lovely gift with a small note, "Hold onto this stone and know that we are always thinking of you."

Flowers are nice, but sadly, they don't last forever and their scent can be offensive to some, especially those who are ill. Life is full of challenges, so I know there will be a time when I can send this special gift to a loved one. I'll store it in a special place until that time arrives.

BUY IT! Get 15% off your entire order with this special promotion code for The Penny-Pinching Mama readers: Penny

The Friendship Stone sells for $19.95. The company also offers jewelry, games and more. 10% of the proceeds will help the South African villagers from which these stones originate. They also donate 20% of profits to Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

WIN IT! One lucky reader will receive the Spontaneous Giving Pack which includes 3 complete Friendship Stone gifts!

To Enter: Visit The Friendship Stone and tell me about another product that you like (other than those featured above). After this mandatory entry is completed, help yourself to extra entries:
  • Follow this blog publicly or tell me if you already do (+2 entries)
  • Subscribe by email. Must verify and leave email address in comment (+2 entries)
  • Tweet this message after you follow @PennyPinchingMa and @friendshipstone on twitter (+1 entry per day):
The Friendship Stone - a thoughtful gift to support your loved ones #Win a Gift Set http://tinyurl.com/yev2zwo #Giveaway @pennypinchingma

  • Become a Facebook fan of The Friendship Stone (+1 entry)


  • Add The Penny-Pinching Mama button and/or the Be Mine button to your blog, leave blog link (+3 entries for each button)


  • Enter any or all of my other giveaways, leave a separate comment for each giveaway entered (+1 entry each)


  • Blog about this giveaway using at least 50 words and include a link back to this post. You must have at least 25 followers (+10 entries)

    No compensation was received for this giveaway post. The company provided the product sample and I offered my honest opinion. Contest is open WORLD-WIDE and closes at Midnight EST on January 21st. The winner will be chosen using Random.org. Please leave your email address either in your comment or make sure it is listed on your profile page so that I have a way to contact you. See the giveaway rules located here before entering. GOOD LUCK!

    193 comments:

    1. I am a blog follower through Google Friend.

      Great giveaway!

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    2. I love the friendship stone necklaces & the power of two gift pack where you can give a stone & keep a stone!

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    3. I tweeted:

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    4. I like the stone necklace! very pretty!

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    5. following on twitter and I tweeted!

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    7. I like the traveling friendship stone
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    10. I'd love the Children's Necklace - Double Strand for my niece!

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    14. I really like the necklaces ... especially this one
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    15. LOVE the Children's Necklace -Braided Leather
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    29. I like the Children's Necklace -Braided Leather, very pretty!

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    31. I love the Friendship Stone. It is such a perfect gift for someone having a difficult time. I am going to share this. I wish I could have given this to my Mom when she was suffering from Pancreatic Cancer.

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    32. I just added your button to my blog that I have recently began. Great giveaway, love your website. I am also a fan on facebook.

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    33. I really like the friendship stone necklaces. I especially like how they look with the gold chain - stunning!
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    34. I'm already a blog follower.
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    35. I'm already a blog follower.
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    38. I follow on twitter and tweeted
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    39. I am fan #208 of the Friendship stone on facebook.
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    40. I love the Children's Necklace -Braided Leather. Just beautiful.

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    41. I really like The Power of Two Gift Pack. I would keep one & give the other to my mum.

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    42. I suscribe via email #1
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    44. I follow both on Twitter & have tweeted:
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    45. Im a fan on Facebook of The Friendship Stone (Candice Ecclestone)

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    46. Ive entered the ImagiPLAY Cactus Bead Maze Giveaway.

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    49. Subscribed by email at busybbee05[at]yahoo[dot]com[dot]au
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    50. Subscribed by email at busybbee05[at]yahoo[dot]com[dot]au
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    51. I am a fan of The Friendship Stone on facebook (Kym Teale)

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    52. I have entered the Digiscrapping giveaway

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    63. I would love to own The Power of Two set for me and my best friend Robin!

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    70. I like the braided leather children's necklace! They have some neat stuff!

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    71. I am following you with Google Friend.
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    72. Facebook fan of the Friendship stone.
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    73. http://twitter.com/mysweetcarolina/status/7479467902
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    74. I like the friendship necklaces (especially the childrens).

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    75. I like the Children's Necklace - Double Strand.

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    76. I really love the children necklace in braided leather.

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    77. I entered the digiscrapping giveaway.

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    78. I entered the imagiplay cactus bead maze giveaway.

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    80. I entered the munchie mug snack cup giveaway.

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    81. Tweet:
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    82. I love the friendship stone #108 the best.
      I love that they offer children's necklaces!

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    83. I follow you on google friend publicly!

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    84. I entered the 7th gen giveaway too.

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    85. I entered the mcclyns germ defense spray giveaway.

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    86. I entered the your picture book giveaway.

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    87. I entered the aps fortune cookie necklace giveaway.

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    88. What a sweet idea!! I would love this to send to our friend in Greece. I think that the Friendship Stone necklace is really nice and would make a great gift too :)
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    89. I am an email subscriber
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    91. Daily Tweet
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    92. http://twitter.com/mysweetcarolina/status/7519326755
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    93. I think some earrings in this style would be nice: Gem flower with peridot
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    95. I love the Children's Necklace - Double Strand!
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    96. Tweet:
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    106. I like the Traveling Friendship Stone.

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    110. i really like the The Friendship Desk Stone!

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    114. I like the Children's Necklace - Double Strand.
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    118. Tweet:
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    122. I like the 2 stones...where you keep one stone and give one to a friend. I have a friend from High School (20 years Reunion this year!) who has stayed a friend through it all...she's in Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer right now...it would be a wonderful gift!

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    123. I am a follower #1

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    130. I love the Friendship Stone 203 necklace!

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    131. I'm a subscriber

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    133. I'm a fan of friendship stone on facebook

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    143. I would love the Friendship necklaces and the one I selected is #111.

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    151. I like the double strand children's necklace.

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    166. The friendship game looks great and the necklaces are beautiful. I've always loved Tigers Eye.

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