You are almost running out of time if you are looking to buy a unique present to be a favorite Christmas gift.  ITS MADE FROM A REAL BOOK.

  Let’s face it, buying for kids is easy. They have seen every commercial, for every new toy, and have been telling you since school started what they want.

Finding the right gift for adult family members, friends, teachers, bosses or co-workers… now that’s a different story.

If you frequently have trouble thinking of great gifts outside the norm, and don’t have a million-dollar budget, you can check out my absolute favorite Christmas gift to give below.  It’s called the Secret Book Box.

The Secret Book Box is my favorite Christmas gift, and it comes from Vancouver Island, Canada

This means shipping is an issue, so don’t wait to order it if you want one.  An overnight package is never overnight, it’s 3 days.  So, don’t wait too long – although they are affordable gifts, they have to be ordered in advance to ensure they can be customized and arrive in time.

Here is a little about the Secret Storage Box, my favorite Christmas gift of all time!

First of all, check out how they are made…

The secret book box adds a little mystery to your holiday gift-giving.

Hand-made from an actual book, the secret book box is a box with a secret storage compartment.  It can be made in virtually any title or subject, using used or antique books.

They come in many sizes, are very affordable, and because of the title and subject options, are a great match for any type of person.  These books can be placed on desks, bookshelves, or coffee tables, or anywhere else you might see a favorite book displayed.

They look like real books, because they are hand-made from real books.  You can use them to hide valuables, or just store keys or television remotes.  Check out more info about secret book boxes, because they are awesome gifts and don’t cost as much as you might think (hand-made, so must be ordered in advance).

I encourage you to check out the secret book box website and order one for your family, friend or co-worker this year.  It can even be used to store an even better present inside! (like the keys to a new car, or the remote to a new TV?)

Have a wonderful Christmas!

The most favorite Christmas gift ever!

We have also added a Dora the Explorer DVD Giveaway: Dora the Explorer -Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure.  You have until November 22, 2010 (11:59 pm) to enter this giveaway, making it a great addition to your young children’s Christmas DVD collection.  You can even keep it as a gift.

As always, there are instructions on how to get extra entries and improve your odds of winning.  They are posted on each individual giveaway page.

Good Luck.

I hadn’t really considered something like this before I found them, because it’s not something anyone really needs – but it is something so simply unique that when the recipient figures out what it really is, they are usually pleasantly surprised.  Secret book boxes  are reasonably priced, hand made, and are made out of real books.    They look just like real books (because they are made from them), but when you open the cover they have a secret storage compartment inside.   That’s the reason this gift is so great.  The secret storage compartments are great for hiding valuables, extra cash, or can be just a place to store your keys, cell phone, remotes or sunglasses. 

These books can be placed anywhere you would normally put a book, and no one would ever guess it had a storage space inside.  They can be showcased on coffee tables, desks, bookshelves, or anywhere else you might find a book.  They are so awesome because they come in a variety or sizes, titles and prices,  and can even be made from your student, dad or teachers favorite book title if it’s available.

So, if you are thinking about getting your grad, dad or teacher a really great gift outside the norm, get them a secret book box .  They are not hand made in a large metropolitan area, however, and will take a couple days to ship — so don’t wait until the last minute.  Totally worth it!  

Private Hiding Places. Security in plain sight. Books converted into invisible boxes. Very cool.

Here is where you can access the  Lion Cub Rescue DVD – Review, which is already posted on our blog, BUT we were lucky enough here at Every Kind of Mom to obtain a copy of  this new release for a FREE Giveaway…  thanks to Nickelodeon.

Go Diego Go! Lion Cub Rescue
(Released:  January 26, 2010)
Copies for Giveaway: 1

 Enter for a chance to win a FREE copy here!  Below are the details on how to enter.

To Enter:

Simply reply to this post with a comment!

Earn Extra Entries!

Earning extra entries is easy, you can…

• Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site, blog, or facebook (tell me where you advertised it and provide the link to me) 10 Extra Entries
• Follow everykindofmom on Twitter  5 Extra
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• Email your friends,family, or anyone you know with this giveaway link and carbon copy: contact@everykindofmom.com 1 Extra Entry per email address
• Tweet this giveaway link:  http://bit.ly/cC9kKa  and tell me
• Uses any of the share links at the bottom of this post 2 Extra (for each one)
• Post a comment on any other blog entry on this site, and come back and tell me where you did 3 Extra

Contest runs until March 21, 2010, 11:59 pm Pacific Time,
Winner will be selected by random on  March 22, 2010.  Winner will be posted on March 22, 2010
Giveaway Rules and Terms are found here:  Giveaway Rules

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