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Any parent will tell you that the best Mother’s and Father’s Day presents come from the heart, but coming up with a heartfelt gift idea can be challenging. Hallmark makes it easy to create something unique and thoughtful with their Recordable Artwork kit. The kit includes six washable paints, a paintbrush and a canvas that your little ones can customize however they wish. Once the paint has dried, you can then have the kids record a message to mom or dad (or grandma or grandpa). Just slide the switch on the back to “unlock” and push record to save up to 40 seconds of audio. You can record as many times as you like until you get that perfect message, then move the switch back to “lock” so it doesn’t accidentally get erased. What parent or grandparent wouldn’t love to get a piece of artwork that also captures their child’s or grandchild’s voice?

If you won’t be able to see your parents in person on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Hallmark has another great option for card giving. With the company’s free Card Shower service, you can set up an online event to invite friends and family through email or Facebook to shower someone with cards. Just pick a date for when the cards should arrive and those you invite will be given a suggested mail by date. Those included in the Card Shower can then purchase their card either online or at their local Hallmark store. For Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, you could invite your siblings to shower your parents with cards to arrive that holiday weekend. You can also use the service to shower someone with cards for a birthday, anniversary or any other significant event or milestone.

The Recordable Artwork kit retails for $14.95 and is available at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores. Visit hallmark.com/cardshowers for more information about the Card Shower service.

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Northwest Indiana