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The number one new release in "Mothers & Children Fiction" on Amazon at the moment is The Charm Bracelet, by Viola Shipman. It tells the story of three generations of women reconnecting through the stories told by charms collected over a lifetime.  The author pulled from real life experiences in writing the novel, saying, "It was through the charms on my grandmother's bracelet that I got to know her. I found that each charm held a story, a key that unlocked a secret part of her life."  Here's the twist, though--Viola Shipman is a pen name. This novel is actually written...

Let's get personal. Charm bracelets are just that: personal to the wearer. The collection of charms on a bracelet can tell the story of places traveled to, family members, hobbies, sports, or a combination of all these things. Charms have meanings, and wearing those charms is a way to tell a story on your wrist. Take our customer who put together a bracelet that told the story of how her friend met her Mr. Right. The first charm on the bracelet was a computer, because they met online. The next charm was a set of silverware, because their first date...

Let's face it: no one wants to receive a bridesmaid gift that is not particularly memorable or useful. A t-shirt with "bridesmaid" splashed across the front? No thank you! But a charm bracelet made just for the bridesmaid can be the antidote for that. It is a special, thoughtful gift that your bridesmaid can add onto and enjoy for years to come. It is easy to create a custom bracelet for each of you attendants. Start with an initial charm so she knows it is her special bracelet. Add a whimsical charm as a nod to your friendship--like a corkscrew for...

Selecting a charm to remember a special place, occasion, or activity is well known. But what about charms that foretell the future? That's the playful idea behind cake pull charms, also known as wedding cake charms. Originally a tradition in Victorian England, the first cake pulls were silver charms placed under a wedding cake by a bride. Ribbons attached to the charms peeked out from under the cake. At the reception, each bridesmaid would pull a charm out and learn what it predicted was in store for her. She received a rocking chair charm?  A long life awaits. A rose? Eternal...