Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Novica Review & $50 GC Giveaway





I think its important to teach my kids about other cultures. Its not only educating but will also help them to grow up to he tolerant and open minded adults.  There is so much beauty in the world and a great way to learn about it is through artwork. Beautiful handcrafted artwork like paintings, instruments, jewelry, and more. These are great ways to teach our children about diverse cultures. You can find these types of unique handmade creations at Novica.






I was given a $50 gift code to facilitate my review, and we chose a Cajun Drum. I know it doesn't look fancy. My kids  thought it was either a giant tissue box or a bird house. But you can't imagine the amazing sound that comes out of this handcrafted instrument. Its deeper and more resonant than other drums.  Since my family is big on drum circles, we like to have a wide variety of shakers and drums to choose from. Even the baby has a shaker. This drum is made from higuerilla wood and has two cotton and copper strings that regulate the drum's reverberation. It came with information and even a personal note from the artist who made it which makes it even more special.









This amazing drum is only one of  hundreds of beautiful items you can find at Novica. They have an elegant jewelry collection, home decor, and sculptures to name only a few things. Novica has united over 2000 master artists from around the world, bringing you a extensive collection in just one website. Their items are original and unique and something anyone would be proud to have on display in their homes.





Novica was generous about to send me another $50 gift code to give away to one of the readers. To enter this giveaway, please visit Novica and tell me what you would purchase if you were the lucky winner. For additional entries, you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.

1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Subscribe to my feed
3) Follow my blog on friend connect
4) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama and Novica(5 Entries)
5) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of this post (Daily)
6) Become my friend on face book
7) Grab my main button and tell me where I can find it
8) Get an entry if you are already a fan of New Age Mama on Face Book
9) Follow New Age Mama on Network Blog
10) Sign up for sponsored tweets using my referrel link (10 entries-leave user name-I will check)
11) Grab my Summer Birthday Bash button and tell we where I can find it (3 entries)
12) Post this giveaway on any sweepstakes site, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (1 entry each)
13) Follow Novica on Twitter
14) Get an entry if you are a fan of Novica on face book.
15) Sign up for the Novica newsletter (right hand side)


This giveaway will end at midnight on 8/4/10 and is open to the US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Novica for offering this great prize!






***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***

565 comments:

Sweeter the berry said...

I would get Wood fertility dolls, 'Twins' (pair)

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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

love the pitchers

lolamichele said...

i woudl get this chess set as an anniversary gift for my husband.

http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=158561

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Anonymous said...

I'd love the Sporty Chic leather handbag.
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abfantom said...

I really like Novica's Amber cuff bracelet, 'Golden World'

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I'm an email subscriber

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Krista said...

I would purchase the Infinity silver bracelet.

Krista said...

Following on Google Friend.

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I'm an email subscriber.

Krista said...

Following you on Twitter & retweeted

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Follow Novica on Twitter
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I like Novica on FB.
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Krista said...

I added you as a friend on FB.

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Signed up for Novica's newsletter (happiekarma7 at yahoo dot com)

lmurley2000 said...

I like the eggshell mosaic vase

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bayctygrl said...

I really like the Moonstone solitaire ring, 'Asymmetry'

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h. mcnaron said...

I am in love with the gourd maracas!

bayctygrl said...

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already a FB fan Jennifer Bee
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Lynda Del said...

I would get the Cotton blouse, 'Hypnotic Geometry'.

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Elena G said...

I would get the Sterling silver heart necklace, 'Heart Trio' by Claudia Llaury.
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Lynda Del said...

I’m your twitter follower. ID: Lyndadawinda

I tweeted
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Elena G said...

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Lynda Del said...

I’m a subscriber via email.

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I’m a subscriber via RSS Feed (Google Reader).

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Elena G said...

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Lynda Del said...

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Elena G said...

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Elena G said...

I am signed up for the Novica newsletter.
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mickeyfan said...

I love the Pacific Riptide silver bracelet.

Linda Kish said...

I would get the Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Elephant Stack'

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redfuzzycow said...

i would get the Pearl dangle earrings, 'Perfect Leaf'

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aledol said...

Hope chest for daughters

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Heather! said...

I love the Murano handblown decanter (Amber Ipanema).
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Krista said...

Daily tweet - 7/15

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sksaunders said...

I like this chess set. http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=158561

Lim said...

I'd like this hammock, but I don't know what I'd do with the change.

redfuzzycow said...

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Denise S. said...

I'd like to get the Cedar and leather chest, 'Ancestors'

Denise S. said...

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ShellyH said...

my fav item is the handbag at Leather shoulder bag, 'Medieval Messenger'

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meeyeehere said...

I think I would get a pair of the awesome earrings they have!
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Sharon Harmon said...

I would buy the beautiful Wood sculpture, 'Mother Cat'! She looks like my cat!
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Tracy R said...

I would purchase the Cotton Blouse "Black Autumn Oak"

Tracy R said...

I follow you on twitter @tracylr233 and I tweeted

http://twitter.com/tracylr233/status/18624562936

thanks!

CindyWindy2003 said...

I would like to get a cute top, like the Cotton batik top, 'Cool Rose Blossom' carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com

Bacallsmom said...

If I win, I might get their Quartz and onyx drop earrings, 'Lemon Light'

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CindyWindy2003 said...

Following via google reader CindyWindy2003 carawling(at)hotmail(Dot)com

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"Like" NOVICA on Facebook (Susie Randle)

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llinda29 said...

I will buy Amethyst chandelier earrings, 'Magical'

llinda29 said...

I gfc

mogrill said...

LOVE the Moonstone solitary ring.
Thanks for the chance.
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The Sunshyn said...

I would like to get a pair of the cotton pants like the 'Night Riddle' ones. They would go wonderfully with my recreation group as well as normal wear.
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=163692

The Sunshyn said...

I subscribe to your feed in a reader

The Sunshyn said...

I'm following on google friend connect

The Sunshyn said...

I'm following on twitter and tweeted
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I'm following on networked blogs

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I follow NOVICA on twitter

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I'm signed up for the NOVICA newsletter

Anonymous said...

I would buy their beautiful Mohena wood mirror, 'Sunflower'

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Anonymous said...

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aledol said...

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Krista said...

Daily tweet - 7/16

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The Sunshyn said...

I tweeted today
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ShellyH said...

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CindyWindy2003 said...

http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/18694623401
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Tracy R said...

daily tweet

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Kristen said...

I'd get the Pearl and Carnelian 'Glow' bracelet

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Anonymous said...

DT

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sachidewey said...

I would love the Celadon ceramic serving plate, 'Folk Tale'

aledol said...

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Anonymous said...

I like the owl flute

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Anonymous said...

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Krista said...

Daily tweet - 7/17

https://twitter.com/KKimmel/status/18765583902

The Sunshyn said...

I tweeted today
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/18776740081

Tracy R said...

I tweeted today

http://twitter.com/tracylr233/status/18781991352

CindyWindy2003 said...

http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/18779529131
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Anonymous said...

dt

http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/18803719011

aledol said...

http://twitter.com/aleshamom4/status/18815119462

Jennifer T. said...

I'd get the Beaded necklace, 'Gush' if I won.

Jennifer T. said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber.

Jennifer T. said...

I follow via Google Friend Connect.

Jennifer T. said...

I subscribe via Google Reader.

Jennifer T. said...

I follow via Networked Blogs under username Jennie Tilson.

Jennifer T. said...

I'm a facebook fan of NOVICA under username Jennie Tilson.

Jennifer T. said...

I receive the Novica newsletter.

bayctygrl said...

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Krista said...

Daily tweet - 7/18

http://twitter.com/KKimmel/status/18836066962

The Sunshyn said...

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/18850995579

redfuzzycow said...

daily tweet http://twitter.com/redfuzzycow/status/18854686593

Tracy R said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/tracylr233/status/18860009796

CindyWindy2003 said...

http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/18867185260
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Anonymous said...

DT

http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/18880011531
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aledol said...

http://twitter.com/aleshamom4/status/18893410392

Unknown said...

"the kiss" sculpture

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bayctygrl said...

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Krista said...

tweet

http://twitter.com/KKimmel/status/18913901304

The Sunshyn said...

I tweeted today
http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/18929277371

ShellyH said...

dt-
http://twitter.com/Ravish30/status/18931370090

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CindyWindy2003 said...

http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/18925194302
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Tracy R said...

daily tweet
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Anonymous said...

dt

http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/18953332335
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victoria99 said...

I like the Akan Wood Mask 'Moral Support'. It would look wicked cool in our guest bedroom! Wooooweee

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jlafount said...

I'd go with the Wood statuette, 'Kitty Meditates'

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aledol said...

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Tracy R said...

daily tweet
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bayctygrl said...

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Tracey said...

I would love to have the Pearl wrap bracelet, 'Pearl Flower'.
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kitkat234 said...

I love the Leather handbag, 'Mocha Spice'
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