Disclosure: The author received a product for review. Opinions expressed herein were not influenced by said sample product.
Before moving to Manhattan, I lived in one bedroom apartment in the Bronx. Surprisingly, it was much bigger than my two bedroom Manhattan apartment. It also had a fire escape. Now that I live in a highrise, I don’t have one. But I do have fond memories of my older son and I sitting on that fire escape. It was our (semi) private urban “backyard”. It had a a garden (container garden), a view and a “backyard fence” to pass the time away with our neighbors – you just couldn’t lean over or you would fall 5 stories!
The fire escape was the place to go when my son and I needed a breather. We would blow bubbles, people watch and tell silly jokes. In the winter, we made mini-snowmen and left breadcrumbs for the birds. It was also where I hung clothes to dry, learned about the neighborhood bocinche/gossip, and went to sunbathe. We did everything you would do in a suburban backyard on that fire escape and we didn’t need a lawn mower!
My youngest doesn’t have these memories. By the time he came along, we were living in Manhattan. He’s always felt left out because of this. So, this year I have a surprise for him. I got him his very own fire escape!
UNCOMMONGOODS OFFERS UNCOMMONLY GREAT GIFTS
When I was approached by UncommonGoods to review a product from their site, I jumped at the chance. They have so many unique items that I would never be able to find elsewhere! It was really hard to chose just one item. I spent days searching because I couldn’t decide. I finally came across the Fire Escape Shelf. I knew this was it. My youngest son would finally get to experience a fire escape. He would love it!
UncommonGoods has a wonderful selection of Stocking Stuffers, Christmas Gifts and Personalized Gifts. The creatively designed, high-quality merchandise is pretty one of a kind. They even offer handmade goods! And, their prices are fairly reasonable.
You can shop by price, recipient, collections or interests. If you’re anything like me you will want to peruse the entire site. I think I’m secretly addicted now!
Best of all, at least in my opinion, is how UncommonGoods donates a portion of your order to your choice of non-profit organizations: American Forests, Women for Women International, City Harvest, and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) via their Better to Give Program.
Definitely a site to bookmark and fave.
QUALITY OF MERCHANDISE
The item I selected, the Fire Escape Shelf, received 4.5 stars our of 5 in it’s reviews. I’m not surprised. It’s a great design made from strong, quality material. It’s also easy to assemble and appears to be very sturdy.
Note: I have not hung it yet because it is a Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos / Three Kings Day gift to celebrate one of the most important holidays on the Puerto Rican calendar. I’ll update with images once the gift is received and set up. 🙂
SHIPMENT
Given that I have never ordered from UncommonGoods, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they were very efficient. The item arrived very quickly. It was also packaged in bubble wrap so as not to damage the item in transit.
GIVEAWAY
We’re excited to announce that UncommonGoods is sponsoring a Latina On a Mission giveaway. One very lucky reader will win a $100 UncommonGoods gift certificate!
To enter the giveaway use the Rafflecopter giveaway form below. Giveaway is open to US residents over 18 years of age. Giveaway ends on January 9, 2015 at 11:59pm, EST.
Suerte! / Good luck!
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Ohhh, one of the necklaces. The Quiet Courage one is beautiful, as is the mother bird … I’d have a hard time picking but a necklace for sure.
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I would buy the “nerdy” blocks for my boys!
Ah! What a fun giveaway! I love uncommongoods! I would probably get the Wisdom Literary Necklace, but definitely a few other things I would try to snag as well!
I love the clocks on the uncommon goods website.
I’d like to get my oldest: Aquafarm. Really I love their whole site!
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I love the sand dollar bracelet.
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I love uncommon goods. It’s hard to pick a favorite thing!
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I love all of their jewelry. I would probably pick out something for my daughter 🙂
The fire escape shelf is awesome! We are leaving the city for the country and it would be a great reminder of our time here.
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torn between the Cheese and crackers serving board for me and the personalized storybook art for Sophia. Soooo many choices.
I would get a set of growbottles to start my herb garden.
I would get the Spider Web Tumblers – Set of 6.
I would get the Globe Locket
I might choose the Stainless Steel Nesting Prep Bowls
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I would get the birdie yarn bowl knitting kit if I won the giveaway.
I would get the Zipboard Retractable Whiteboard
I’d get the Recycled Record Bookends – Set of 2, Drumstick Pens, and Pick Punch.
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Oh I really love the Bee House! We have been trying to help the bees and Monarchs…I would love to put the bee house outside this spring!
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There are too many to choose from. Maybe the stone drink dispenser.
I’d get a few awesome throw pillows for my couch!
I would get this cute mug set. https://www.uncommongoods.com/occasions/wedding-gifts/gifts-for-the-couple
I would choose the vegetable cuffs.
One thing I would love to get is this doormat–https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/bike-doormat
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I’d love- Two Toned Brass Superhero Cuff
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i’d get the stoneware tv dinner tray.
and the mixtape pillow!
I would get the Homemade Gin Kit
Love the Bird & Nest Copper Garden Stake.
I love Uncommon Goods! It is hard to choose…but I have had my eye on the Oven to Table Entertainment Platter.
I didn’t grow up with a fire escape but I would definitely love that fire escape shelf! Looks like so much fun 🙂
I like the Bioluminescent Dino Pet
Love this flower pot holder.
The Laser projection keyboard
peacock feather cribbage board for my mother-in-law
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I’d love to get the Do Good Hammock for my daughter when she goes camping.
One item I’d like to get is the Stoneware Swirl Sponge Holder.
Thank you!
I’d get a custom pet pillow.
I really like the Sun and Moon Earrings
I would get the vintage camera pillows
I would buy the Cork Womens watch.
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I like the video kitty glasses and also the wine soaps. so many interesting and unusual items
Upcycled Mail Sack Messenger Bag is cute
Diana instant camera!
i like the bio lumi dino pet!
They have so many neat things! I’d really like to try out and buy the razor pit sharpener.. Curious how well that would actually work!
I love frogs and i love to meditate so i would get Uncommon Knowledge: Is that a block of ice or a frog?
I like the Recycled Verano Glassware – Set of 4