Sunday, June 7, 2009

Thoughtful Father's Day Gifts fom Things Remembered {Review & Giveaway}

Finding the perfect Father's Day gift isn't easy and finding one that is special is even tougher. That's why I love knowing I can go to Things Remembered and get some great ideas for the men in my life to let them know they are appreciated!

I chose the personalized USB drive for my dear computer savvy husband! It will be perfect for storing pictures of our kids and other miscellaneous files. I had it engraved, "We love you Daddy - L & W" Every time he goes to use it he will be reminded of his little boys and how much he is loved. I wish I could show you a picture but my camera doesn't cooperate when I try to take pictures of anything shiny. And boy is it shiny! It has a heavier weight and high quality key chain for easy portability. The only downside is that it is small so there isn't a lot of engraving room for a longer message. But nonetheless it is a great choice for almost any Dad!

Here are some great gift ideas for the man in your life, including the USB drive with keyring. All are very affordable at only $25 (engraving not included).

Personalized USB Drive – Things Remembered introduces a timeless silver-plated flash drive that comes on a convenient key-ring and holds up to one gig of information. Personalize it with his contact information in case it ever gets lost, and don’t forget to add favorite photos of dad or grandpa to the drive before gifting it.


Photo Mouse Pad – Perfect for dad or grandpa, now he can keep the family close at hand even when he’s hard at work. This silver-plated mouse pad offers room to display a 4”x4” picture, along with room to engrave a special Father’s Day message.

Photo Cuff Links – Whether he’s working long hours at the office or away on business, it’s important he still keep loved ones close. Each of these handsome silver cuff links opens to reveal a spot to store two pictures. Engrave his initials on the face to make the gift even more inspired.


Things Remembered wants to give one of my readers a Father's Day gift. Choose from the mouse pad, photo cuff links or USB drive as shown above!


Win it: Visit Things Remembered and tell me something you found that would be a perfect Father's Day gift for a man in your life.

Want more entries? (How could you not?) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.

-Tell me which one you would choose and why
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-Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway
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-Blog about this contest and link back here & to Things Remembered (3 entries)

This contest will end on 6/16/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S residents only. You are not eligible If you have won a Things Remembered giveaway in the last 60 days. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. Please be sure to leave me a way to contact you if it is not available in your profile. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.

176 comments:

notworthwriting said...

i really like the Leather Money Clip with Card Holder for my hsuband...he would love it...

notworthwriting said...

i think i would probably choose either the usb drive or the cuff links...my husband uses a lot usb...maybe more than cuff links...i think usb frive would be better...he can show it of to his work buddies...

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susan said...

The USB Drive is actually the perfect gift for hubby because he carries one with him all the time and this would be so much more personal and special.

susan said...

I'd pick the USB drive.

susan said...

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I'm a subscriber.

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Leslie M. said...

My Hubby would LOVE the Things Remembered Heritage Pocket Knife!!
Thank you so much for The Chance to win this GREAT Give away for MY Hubby who is FATHER OF THE Year (uhm.. at my house! hahah)
Leslie
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Leslie M. said...

I would choose the Personalized USB Drive for Hubby cause he is a Techy Guy. He works on a computer part of the day in a Laboratory and he would REALLY use this!
Leslie
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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

money clip looks nice but have bought for him before and he breaks them

Anonymous said...

The Bulova Crystal Pendulum Clock would be an awesome gift for my dad. He had a pendulum clock from Germany when I was growing up which I loved, and I think he'd love it too.

Anonymous said...

I'd choose the mousepad since it's the only one of the three I know my dad would definitely use.

Kristen Virago said...

i love the Bulova Crystal Pendulum Clock, because my Dad's always telling me to "slow down'

Anonymous said...

My hubby would like the Pittsburgh Steelers Gunmetal Travel Mug with Handle

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Anonymous said...

I would choose the Photo mouse pad b/c
my husband works on a computer all day.


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katie said...

Hey everyone,

Cool ideas on this site for gifts etc. I recently got Dads Fathers Day present sorted out, finally! I chose a really nice print of a sunset and the sea crashing down on the rocks. I also had it framed, so I hope he really likes it. I did get my card idea sorted out a while back too. I wanted to send something a bit different this year. I spent ages on the net trying to find a site I liked and have come across a cool Fathers Day e-Card site which is free. I had never sent an eCard before, so I was glad this site made it really easy to choose and send a card. I was pleased to see a large range of Father’s Day cards too.

Kim said...

my dad would love the money clip!

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Kim said...

I'd get the mousepad so my hubby can look at our son all day!

moushka said...

Hubby would like the Black Leather Flask.

moushka said...

I like the Charm story. A charm representing each of my 4 daughters, 1 granddaughter and one granddaughter on the way.

moushka said...

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Unknown said...

I love the Navy Golf Pen Set
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Unknown said...

I think I would choose the mousebad. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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Terra Heck said...

The Grey Pearlized Pocket Knife would make a great Father's Day gift for my husband.
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Terra Heck said...

I would choose the photo mouse pad because my husband is in need of a new mouse pad. I'd put a photo of the children in it for him.
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Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

I would say the Leather Money Clip with Cardholder would be perfect for the dad in my life because his wallet is so worn it has holes in it. He doesn't want to spend any money to buy a new one on himself.

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kngmckellarFather's DayThings Remembered Giveaway! Your choice! ~USB drive, photo cuff links or photo mouse pad

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mogrill said...

The Money Clip is pretty cool! Thanks for the chance.
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Miranda Ward said...

Money clip is cool

Jaina's Mom said...

I love the personalized pocket watch

Jaina's Mom said...

I follow things remembered on twitter, cannot dm them since they do not follow me.

Jaina's Mom said...

I subscribe via email

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Emmy Coffee said...

I would like to get the Memento Pocket Watch

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Anonymous said...

My step-dad uses money clips, so that's something I would get him.

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Anonymous said...

I would choose the USB drive. My husband works with computers.

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Secret Burkheiser said...

I would put it toward the Rice Krispies Treat Large Party Sheet - Custom Made for Your Event. That would be perfect for my daughter's birthday party.

Anonymous said...

the USB IS WHAT NEED
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Dawn said...

i think the stainless steel double dog tags would make a great Father's Day Gift. If I win this giveaway I think the usb drive would also be a great gift.

Nia said...

Black Leather Flask for the fathers day gift and the I would pick the usb

Linda said...

We really like the Dad Float Frame!
lgrieser(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Mary A said...

My husband would also like the Metallic Nautical Tankard. Thanks for the giveaway.

wigget said...

i like the moby mug

wigget said...

we'd like the usb because you can never have enough storage

Unknown said...

The computer mouse would be perfect for my dad.

Unknown said...

I would choose the mouse pad because my dad is always on the computer.

Unknown said...

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jennem said...

I would choose the USB drive for my husband. I also like the Asian Symbol "Love" Charm #618609 to put on a keychain.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com

Peggy said...

I would get Nautical Tankard and the saying would be "To a top shelf guy"
Thanks
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Anonymous said...

I absolutely love the engraved pocket watches, my father would love that. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Smooshy said...

i like the navy gold pen set!

Lee-Ann said...

This would make a great gift for my Dad:
Leather Money Clip with Card Holder

Lee-Ann said...

I would choose a USB for my husband from the kids because he is a computer guy. :o)

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Janet and Maya said...

Actually the photo cuff links would be the perfect gift for my hubby! He needs a pair and to have his initials and a photo of "his girls" inside would be perfect, perfect, perfect (did I mention, perfect?).

I did check the things on the Things Remembered site for another gift and the Waterford Kilbarry Black Pen would be a WOW gift for my husband or my dad.

Thanks for the opportunity to win something really special for my hubby....he's such a good dad.

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Janet and Maya said...

I'm following Things Remembered on twitter and I DM'd them that it's thanks to you!

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Janet and Maya said...

Ooops, I wrote this in my original entry before I saw that it's one of the extra :)

I would choose the photo cuff links. They would be the perfect gift for my hubby! He needs a pair and to have his initials and a photo of "his girls" inside would be a perfect touch. Yup, perfect!

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I'm following you publicly. (not in real life, not stalking or anything!)

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I subscribed to your feed by google reader AND by email. I really want to win :)

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Anonymous said...

i'd actually pick the usb port one b/c my hubby needs to back up his files!

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Carol EL said...

Silver Plated Calculator would be something he'd like.

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Xenia said...

My husband could really use the Electronic Device Charging Valet for Father's Day to keep all of his stuff organized!

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Xenia said...

I would choose the Photo Cuff Links because when my husband has to travel for work it would be sweet if he had these to put on with his dress clothes as a reminder of his kids at home.

Thanks!
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Marianna said...

I like the satin gunmetal pocket watch!

Marianna said...

I would choose the USB drive b/c it would be great for my hubby - he's a college student!

Marianna said...

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rayreadb said...

I would choose the usb drive because I think it is the best for a gift.

Melissa said...

I think the My Dad My Hero Key Chain would be perfect for my dad :)

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Melissa said...

I would choose the Photo Mouse Pad, my dad could really use one, and I think it would cheer him up at work to look down and see his granddaughter all day :)

Melissa said...

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Anonymous said...

I lOVE the engraved usb drive. Then hubby would think of us every time he used it.

Egare1 said...

I'd choose the USB drive, I carry one on my keyring all the time, and a personalised one would stop people wanting to "borrow" mine!

Egare1 said...

From the website, I'd pick the black pen stand #603517. I'm forever losing my pens, and having one in a stand on my desk should stop that!

Thanks :)

Anonymous said...

I'd choose the USB drive.
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Kristie said...

I would love the USB drive for my husband or my dad!

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Marie said...

My hubby would love the Two-Tone Banded Flask!

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Marie said...

I would choose the USB since my husband could really use that in his business.

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Pamela S said...

I think my hubby would like the "Slate Pocket Watch" engraved from me & the kids.

Circle Monogrammed Thank You notes

Pamela S said...

I'd pick the Photo Mouse Pad so he could keep it at his desk at work and look at his pretty kids all day to cheer him up!

Thanks!
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Anonymous said...

he'd like the leather money clip with card holder.

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Happi Shopr said...

Heritage Pocket Knife would be perfect for my hubby. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

Sarah Z said...

My dad would like the Silver Tine Namebar!
Thanks
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Charlotte atb@lifesacharm.net said...

i thought the Executive Card Case is perfect for hubby!
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Charlotte atb@lifesacharm.net said...

if i win, i choose the USB drive
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tina reynolds said...

i would pick the money clip thanks eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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Anonymous said...

The photo mouse pad would be great for my dad because he just got a new office at work!

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daveg0929 said...

I like the Gravity Pen Stand

Deni said...

I actually really like the USB thing - my husband uses one anyway - why not have a very special one? I also like the stainless steel travel mug! He drinks so much coffee - the only problem with that is I think he'd lose it!

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Lorie Shewbridge said...

The New York Giants Gift Set would be perfect, because we collect shot glasses and he likes to have a nice cigar now and then, so the zippo lighter is great.
Thanks for the giveawy, we could use a USB stick, ours is just about full now.

(BTW - GO BIG BLUE!!!!!)

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hwilson said...

I think one of the money clips or pocket knives would be great for my dad!

Jessilyn82 said...

The personalized USB drive would be really cool to give to dad, he loves anything he can attach to his keychain!

Jessilyn82 said...

Dad would also love the executive business card case, anything to help him stay organized!

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Tylerpants said...

My husband would love to have a photo of him & our son in the Red Grosgrain 4" x 6" Frame. Beautiful!

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Micheleb said...

My husband's initials on the USB drive would be a perfect Father's Day gift.

Abigail said...

Navy Golf Pen Set!

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Abigail said...

i chose the Navy Golf Pen Set because my dad is an avid golfer and works for a golf company..perfect for his office!

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Kathy P said...

i like the Zippo® Black Matte over Chrome Lighter
#545222

Kathy P said...

id choose the usb drive because i know hubby would love it :)

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Photo Mouse Pad because my husband works in front of a computer all day so it would get lots of use :)
renee
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theolotto said...

I'd like the navy pen set.

trixx said...

My dad would love the Black Leather Flask, it's so classy-looking!

trixx said...

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Kate said...

The Silver Plated Calculator sounds like a good gift, my dad likes math :)

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Storm Safety Blog said...

I think my DH would like the Mahogany Box Clock, maybe with a quote from H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" inside.

cman said...

The Memento Pocket Watch
#604312 :)

Tammy said...

Executive Card Case is a very neat thing for Dad too!

I would choose the USB drive - my hubby is a techie nerd, and would really appreciate yet another device to store his never ending files on!

masonsgranny59 said...

Photo Mouse Pad:)ty 4 the great review, awesome giveaway and 4 the entry:)

lilyk said...

The Navy Golf Pen Set looks very nice!

lilyk said...

I would choose the USB Drive because it looks very nice!

Amanda D. said...

My hubby would LOVE the personalized USB drive! :)

Amanda
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