I was overjoyed to submit the original product sample to huge Polar Express fan Mr. Tom Hanks for his feedback, which was a long process in itself! I cried when his assistant wrote to me to tell me that Tom loves the new Polar Express Gift Set!

So, it’s been a rewarding experience to bring this wonderful product to market and I truly appreciate the very kind thoughts. I would love to hear feedback after the holidays to know how the recipients respond to this gift set. Pictures are even better! For our customers that do share their feedback with us, we will enter you into our drawing for a $500.00 Visa Gift Card.

Thank you again so much! Happy holidays to you all… Merry Christmas!

Best wishes,

Christina Frueh
Founder
www.magicalbells.com

Visit: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/storytime to hear the book reading. Bring out the tissues! (:

For some children, this was their only Christmas gift.

Each year we choose a deserving charity to donate our bells to. From low income schools to “The Pajama Program”.

This year, we thought it would be a great idea to have our customers nominate their favorite charity. Simply purchase a Santa’s Classic Gift Set and in the “comments section” of your order form, nominate your favorite non-profit charity and let us know why you feel we should share this special gift with them. We need the full name of the charity, their address and phone number.  If your charity is chosen, we’ll send YOU a $300.00 Visa Gift Card! It’s our way of saying thank you for helping us make Christmas bright for a deserving charity!

Last year I purchased one of your Santa’s Classic Gift Sets that I then gave to a very deserving little boy, who had lost his father earlier in the year and then was disowned by his stepmother. I presented this “The First Gift of Christmas” to this deserving young boy.

At that time you said you would like to donate the bell each year for The First Gift of Christmas here in Kansas City, which I thought was more than generous. If that offer still stands, I would like to move forward on that for this year.

The First Gift of Christmas is given on Thanksgiving Eve at the “Christmas in the Sky” event in Kansas City. It is the official kickoff to the Christmas season and we usually have 30,000-40,000 people in attendance, Christmas music and performances, Santa’s arrival by helicopter and a huge fireworks display to close the evening.

Your bell is so beautiful and it is such an honor for me to be able to give it to a very deserving young person, who has had such a difficult year. Thank you for making such a wonderful and meaningful gift.

Always in the Spirit of Christmas,

Santa Chris Shaeffer, Kriss-Kringle.com

A note from Magical Bells Founder Christina Frueh:

Dear Santa,

Your special bell is jingling its was to Kansas City! I am more than honored to provide this gift to a deserving youngster each year.

Happy holidays! (:

Did you know that here are more than 1700 heroes that are waiting for adoption? For more information, please visit the The Soldier’s Agent Network at soldiersangels.org May no soldier go unloved.

Today, Santa’s Classic Gift Set is on stage five at http://www.renmarstudios.com filming – so exciting! I’ll be sure and let you know when the commercial airs! I feel like a proud mommy! (:

Best wishes,

Christina Frueh

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“We are honored to be able to bring some holiday cheer to the deserving families served by Toberman Neighborhood Center,” says Christina Frueh, President of Impact Factory. “Having come from an underprivileged family myself, I remember there were organizations that helped us make it through some very difficult times. This is my way of giving back and hoping to make a positive contribution to children and their families this holiday season.”

As part of the donation to the Holiday Cheer Program, Impact Factory also created very special “Santa’s Classic Gift Sets” exclusively for the children of Toberman Neighborhood Center. The red velvet gift bags are printed with a message from Santa conveying that “anything is possible if you believe in yourself.” This message is further reinforced on the large, shiny silver sleigh bells with an engraving that reads “Believe in Yourself.”

“All of our new products have been a labor of love,” says Frueh, “and we are thrilled to be able to share these special gift sets with such deserving children. We hope each child will cherish them and embrace the powerful message from Santa.”

Priced from just $9.95 to $34.95, Magical Bells® sleigh bell products can be purchased online on the Magical Bells website. Worldwide shipping is available. Customers can buy with confidence knowing that the Magical Bells® website is an “Authorize.net approved” and “Buy Safe Bonded” merchant. In addition, wholesale bulk orders from retailers will be accepted beginning January 2009.

ABOUT MAGICAL BELLS® – Magical Bells® sleigh bell products are an exclusive product of Impact Factory®. They are solid brass-cast chrome-plated heirloom quality bells that will last forever as cherished keepsakes and ring with rich, warm tones. Each of our products are designed in the United States and handcrafted by second-generation handicraft* artisans. They comply with all US Federal regulations for lead content in consumer products and are tested for lead by an independent third party laboratory. Magical Bells® is the preferred provider of sleigh bell products to such companies as Busch Entertainment Corporation and other major entities. To see and hear all of our new Magical Bells sleigh bell products, please visit www.magicalbells.com for more information. Or call us toll free at +1 866-506-3093.

*Handicraft is a type of fabrication process in which items are made completely by hand or using only simple tools. The individual craftsmanship of the items is of paramount concern. The use of hands and hand tools impart an individuality to each item otherwise lacking in manufactured goods. Items made by mass production or machines are not considered handicrafts.

ABOUT IMPACT FACTORY® – Impact Factory® is a trusted full-service marketing communications firm whose mission is to provide high-quality, innovative and effective sales and marketing tools that meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our services range from corporate branding, websites, advertising, print collateral materials, point of sale materials, consumer products and high-end premium items. Impact Factory® has a proven track record and enjoys successful working relationships with companies across the globe including HMS Host (formerly Host Marriott Services), Jose Cuervo International, Iwerks Entertainment, HUSS Park Attractions among others. For more information about Impact Factory®, please visit www.impactfactory.net.

About Toberman Neighborhood Center – Established in 1903, Toberman Neighborhood Center is a non-profit, multi-purpose neighborhood center based in San Pedro, Calif. that provides various social service programs to low-income individuals and families, moving them from poverty to self-sufficiency. Its annual “Holiday Cheer Program” provides toys, food and other basic necessities to families in need each holiday season. For more information, please visit www.toberman.org.