Growing-up, believe it or not, my name, MAYA, wasn’t very popular. I always envied kids who were able to walk into any toy store and find their name all over various paraphernalia. Whether it was a cup, lunch-bag, key-chains or pens, I wish I could get one with my name.
So when I had my son, KYLE, I was beyond excited to be able to purchase him various stuff with his name on it. Perhaps I went over-board at times, but personalized gifts (to both give and receive) are some of my favourites. Of course, I don’t buy it just for the sake of having my son’s name on everything ,but rather, I’m selective about what I buy. Since selection, quality and customer service are important to me, I only purchase my personalized items from KidSpot – Unique Gifts For Babies & Kids (www.kids-spot.ca). A local store in the GTA that also sells merchandise online (ships anywhere in Canada). The best part is that the personalization is free with your purchase! You can select the font and colour yourself; they even offer Hebrew letters. Here’s some of my favourite items; some of which we received as gifts and some we purchased:
Last month we celebrated Kyle’s birthday. Instead of the traditional dollar-store loot-bag items (which end up costing a fortune when all is said and done), I’ve opted for a more personalized loot-bag. I purchased pencil-cases and had each one personalized with the kids’ names on it. 
I filled each pencil-case with crayons, stickers and a few candy items and tied it to a colouring book. To say the least, these loot bags were hits with both the parents and the children. One of the parents told me that their son even slept with his pencil-case!!
Not only are these great and unique baby shower and birthday gifts, but they’re also great for the holidays. And believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner, and KidSpot has some great items for you entire family including personalized x-mas stockings. They currently have an online promotion where you can receive 10% off your purchase (use code kidspot during checkout). Also, one lucky reader will receive a $30 gift-card to use towards their purchase of any item offered at KidSpot.
To enter this contest, you need to do one of the followings. The more you do, the more entries you will receive in the draw. Kindly leave me a message at the end of this post to let me know which of the following activities you have completed.
1. Like KidSpot on Facebook
2. Like Mayahood on Facebook
3. Follow my blog on WordPress. Click on the “follow” button and enter your e-mail address to receive my latest blog posts directly to your mailbox as soon as I publish them.
4. Share this giveaway on your Facebook page. Copy and Paste the following sentences on your personal timeline: Great giveaway from KidSpot. Enter here for your chance to win $30 towards a personalized gift: http://wp.me/p248bN-mw
5. Let me know (by leaving me a message at the bottom of this post) what you would want to buy from KidSpot (www.kids-spot.ca) if you won the $30.
Contest deadline is Friday, November 23rd. Open to all residents in Canada. Good-luck!
************ CONGRATULATIONS TO SHIRIT WHO WON THIS GIVEAWAY************
I probably spent a good hour perusing the web-site. Every piece was so pretty and special. I had a hard time deciding whether I should pick the trendy emerald-green and rose gold ring, the teardrop sapphire pendant on a rose gold chain, or the black onyx ring. After much deliberation and some consultation with my husband (yes, he even helped), I decided to get the cushion cut pendant necklace. I’ve been searching for something similar to this for a while now. I also wanted something that I could wear on a daily basis but easily use to go from day wear to evening wear.
Mayahood 