CLOSED; Christmas Shopping at Novica (+Christmas Carnival Giveaway #27)

This post is a 'Christmas Carnival' feature...The Carnival of Giveaways (or should I say Christmas prezzies?) on Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports from November 1- December 5 2010.
For a list of all the live giveaways visit 'The Christmas Carnival Center'



* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

Early this year when I first reviewed the Novica site (read the post here), the buzz was only slowly picking up but today when you say Novica people immediately connect the name to unique gifts from around the world. Novica has truly epitomized its mission...."The World Is Your Market" and if I could add in my two bits, I'd say Novica has brought the world to our fingertips with just a few clicks.

I have 2 good friends who always get me something special and unique for Christmas and last year I found the perfect gifts for them but this year I literally tore my keyboard apart, site hopping till I found these exquisite Christmas ornaments, handmade by Parvez A. Warsi.



These handicrafts radiate Mughal splendor with their intricate zardozi work and glass beads. I can't wait to give these to my B.F.F.s especially since they love all things Indian and I did virtual shop in India just for them!

You can also hop over to the Andes, to buy the kids Christmas stockings that will always remind them that Christ's birth is the reason we celebrate this beautiful season.




Oh and if you plan to have the family over to your place and would like to serve those tasty treats on Christmas serve-ware, consider a few clicks over to Mexico



and before you get back, take a quick detour to West Africa and pick up a few Christmas themed candle-holders to decorate the home.



Done!
All the Christmas shopping is complete and how awesome it is to know that you've picked up something special from 4 regions around the world. (And if you're still not done, don't lose heart. There are still 4 more regions left to explore)

Ah....the luxury of not spending an arm and a leg on visas, passports and having to subject one's self to security checks and knowing that every single purchase helps support a talented artisan in their home country.

Wow! Thank you Novica...for being such a great alternative!

* Note: Get all your online Christmas shopping done with Novica before 12/13/2010 if you need your prezzies to reach before Christmas. To help my winner get his/her prezzies in time, I'm closing this giveaway a week earlier than initially decided.*


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a 75 US$ gift certificate that may be used to buy any product(s) from the Novica site.
(The certificate can be used towards the shipping charges as well)


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Look around the Novica site and tell me one product you'd love to own.
(Please mention the region too)


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow Novica on Twitter

-'Like' Novica on Facebook

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy #Win a 75$ @Novica #giftcertificate for #Christmas at EBMR's big #Giveaway #Carnival (12/11) http://bit.ly/dN8O0E #unique


3. Eight additional entries: (1 entry each)-

- Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect

- "Like" me on Facebook.

- Follow my feed via RSS

- Subscribe via email to receive EBMR's blog updates

-Snag my Blog button

- Host my Christmas Carnival Giveaway button on your blog

- Tweet or post a message on Facebook about the Christmas Carnival

-Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


* Please ensure your Blogger Profile holds your email address. If it's set to private or your email address does not show, please add the same in your comments*


This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on December 11, 2010 at 10 pm Central time.






** EBMR Disclaimer: Novica sent me a gift code for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way. **