My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software--REVIEW and PROMO CODE (Save $20)

As you may know (or should have guessed by now), I love sharing great things with my friends and family!

And today is no exception.

How many of you are scrapbookers?  Well, I used to be....years ago, until it became too much of a hassle and a mess for me to deal with.  Then I gave up.  My oldest son (who is now 8) has the first year of his life done.  Boy #2 and #3 have one or two pages (ultrasound pictures) and #4 has ZIP, NADA, NOTHING! Poor thing. 

My sister has been trying to sell me on digital scrabooking for years (because she is a fabulous digiscrap designer herself) but I never really took the time to look into it, even though its mess free approach always appealed to me.  It just seemed too complicated and overwhelming.  I couldn't wrap my brain around it.

UNTIL RECENTLY!

I was introduced to My Memories Suite scrapbooking software and asked to give it a try.  I'm not gonna lie...I was hesitant at first (because my past experience was not all that positive)...but was wrong to be so.  After downloading the software and taking a few minutes to "look around", I tried my hand at a little project I had wanted to tackle for some time...

You may recognize THIS baby (if you have visited my page Adventures in Frugalness). Yeah...I designed this that very first night (from scratch) using the software and A-Manda Creations SUPER BOY kit from MyMemories.com.

This was my very first attempt at digital scrapbooking EVER!...and I found the My Memores Suite software so VERY EASY TO USE!  Believe me....if I can use it...than ANYONE can.

It didn't take long before I tried my hand (or computer mouse) again.

Wanna see?

This one was put together just last week.  Here Mr. Golden Locks (and Little Red) are enjoying this years first winter snowfall.  I used a ready made template that comes with the software.  I just added the photo and....TA DA!  Isn't that cute? (and did I mention EASY?!?!)

And (if you have visited since Thanksgiving, you may have already seen this one), I put together this tasty treat on the Eve of Thanksgiving.  It's self designed (as in, by me) using paper and embellishments that came with the software. A little plain but hey, I'm a plain kinda girl....one who is just learning to accessorize.  :)

(AND...of course, it was TOTALLY MESS FREE.  (I heart MESS FREE!).)

So there you have it.

I give My Memories Suite v3 an:
 A for Easy
A+ for Adorable
A++ for AFFORDABLE (especially with the $20 savings promo code I am about to give you)!

This would definitely make for an EXCELLENT Christmas gift for that creative person on your shopping list.

Simply go to http://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software, add the software to your shopping cart, and copy and paste my special promo code STMMMS10850 to the promo code box.

Not only will this code give you a $10 discount on the My Memories Suite v3 software (making it only $29.97) but will give you a $10 credit to use at MyMemories.com digital scrapbook store.

That's $20 worth of SAVINGS!

AWESOME!

Stay tuned....you, my lucky readers, are going to have the chance to WIN My Memories Suite v3 software (which also includes $10 to use at MyMemories.com scrap store, too!).

Are you excited or what?
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I have a confession....

I love this book set.

Little Red got it from one of his grandma's for Christmas last year.  He loved it....but we didn't fully utilize it until a few months ago.  And now...we can't get enough of it.

It comes with 4 titled books....If you give a moose a muffin, If you give a mouse a cookie, If you give a pig a pancake and If you take a mouse to school.  The book is also jam packed with recipes, activities, science expiraments and a CD to boot.

The CD is our favorite.  It plays each narrated story, plus tons of fun songs.

I'll admit....I love to sing along with them.  They are fun and silly....and to my utter disbelief and surprise (I mean, really!)...not annoying.

This jewel has hardly left the player in our car for MONTHS!  (I say "hardly" because daddy is not as much of a fan as I am. he he he...He prefers Metallica or sports radio)

It perfect for long car rides, errands, and when I have to run into the house (with the engine off, of course) and take "so and so" potty, and then "so and so" has to go, and then I forgot this, and forgot that.....you get the idea.  Keeps them happy....and without complaint (mostly) when I am "stuck" talking to some other mama through the car window for hours on end.  :)

I HIGHLY recommend it.

Stocking Stuffer, maybe?  Or for the Grandkids Christmas or birthday?!?

I've seen them at Costco (a while ago) or you can find them at Amazon.com HERE.

Happy singing along y'all.

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"BBC chicks" movie club---Under the Greenwood Tree

Tonight, I had the privilege of attending our first ever "BBC chicks" movie club movie night.

It was a blast.   

Good food, good company.....good (doesn't even to begin to describe it) movie.

Tonight.....Under The Greenwood Tree....

Oh. My. Lanta.......

I'd never seen it before but went in good faith, trusting our "leader" and her choice.  And....let me tell you, she did a bang up job.  It was FANTASTIC!

My heart pitter-pattered the ENTIRE time.

In fact....Whew!....there it goes again just thinking about it.

There were a few good "Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett" moments....and some super "savory" smooches too (all in clean fun, of course).

But my oh my.....

There's nothin' like a good romance.......

Anyhow....I would HIGHLY recommend this one.  HIGHLY!

Maybe Rob will buy it for me for Christmas (oh...and if you have a BBC/romance lover in your house, think......CHRISTMAS!)

At any rate....I can't wait for next month.








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Huggies and Heroes...

Huggies Slip On's---What's your take?

Well, here's mine.

To be honest, I don't normally buy Huggies diapers.  As a first time mom I experienced severe absorbency issues (newborn boys maybe?) and in babies more recent...allergy rashes.  I'm just not a huge fan. 

But...I thought I would give these puppies a try and ended up scoring them for only $3.99/Jumbo pack (using some mad couponing skills)...hoping, of course, that the newborn skin sensitivity was a thing of the past for Mr. Golden Locks.  

(Warning:  Possible soap box moment below)

While they have generally been fine, I have had concerns with the snuggness of their fit.  The whole add campaign revolves around easy diapering for the active baby.  I find that simply slipping them on does not secure them to the babies form and therefore having to take the time to undo and readjust the "adjustable straps" then deafeats the purpose of their whole creation.  Am I right?  I mean, if you then have to lay them down in order to adjust the velcro-ish thing-y's (because let's face it, in my experience, no active baby is going to stand still long enough for you to adjust them without trying to run off, right?) then Huggies whole campaign is blown out of the water, right?

(Excuse me while I step down...)

So...as a stubborn consumer, hail bent on using the product as intended (whether or not it actually works), I haven't been making the adjustment (pure laziness on my part).  

Let's just say that there has been a whole lotta' butt crack going on over here as of late. 

Other than that, no real problems.....

Until today.

I'm cleaning up after lunch and "Mini Rob" comes into the kitchen, "Mom...Mom...Moooooooooom....come here, come here, come here."

"Just a second,"  I say in typical "mommy's concentrating on something else" fashion.

He persists....

So do I.  

Then I get a feeling (I call them "Mommy Revelations")......and think, maybe I should listen to him.

"Okay [Mini Rob] what do you want to show me."

"Come here....come here."

He drags me off to the toy room.  When we reach the outskirts (aka the door) he pauses, points towards the corner, and says,  "Look."

I do as I am told. 

There I find Mr. Golden Locks squatting down...playing with some toys...with the "Niagara Falls of Poop" cascading forth from the back of his diaper.

I spring into action.  

Running over to Mr. Locks, I grab him around the waist, swing him upside down and start yelling orders as I sprint over to the "changing area"...."'Little Red' towel....'Mini Rob' garbage bag....'You' (pointing at the little Mr.) stop wiggling.  Hold still.  NOW!"  

The crisis was soon over, damages assessed....a sigh of relief.  

It could have been much worse.  The blob of brown goo was quickly loosing ground....gravity was winning....it could have ended up on the floor, and who knows how far it could have been tracked then.

Sigh...

"Mini Rob" wins Hero of the Day!   Thank you for you attentiveness and saving me from a lot of grief.  

Thank you Heavenly Father for sending me a "Mommy Revelation" to remind me that maybe, just maybe I should listen to my children every once and a while (and therefore be saved a lot of anxiety and work).

As for the diapers....not super impressed.  But...be as it might, I have two packages left....I guess I will just have to make the most of them (and pray for the best).

So...have you tried them out?  What do you think?

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Paparazzi $5 Jewlery...by Lacy

Maybe you have noticed this ad on my sidebar, maybe not.  This review has been a LONG time coming.  I finally wrapped my brain around it today and here it is.

My sweet friend Lacy is an independent consultant for a new up and coming company out of Utah called Paparazzi Jewelry.

They sell a wide variety of accessories that are fun, hip and beautiful...and super affordable too.

They currently offer necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, headbands, and hair clips.  They also sell children's rings and earrings.

Did I mention  that they are SUPER AFFORDABLE (this coming from an accessory tightwad...as in I usually only buy 1-2 necklaces every 1-2 years, and that's ONLY because my kids have a knack for breaking them).

Anyway...wanna sneak peak?  Here you go:

Really...this is just a small tasty morsel of what they have available.  Check out Lacy's Paparazzi Jewelry Facebook page to see their fabulous selection.

You're drooling aren't you

How much do they cost?

Each adult piece is $5.50 and children's pieces are $1.10.

For now Lacy ships using USPS flat rate boxes (current rates being: small $5.00, medium $10.50, and large $14.20.)

How do I order?
If you would like to make a purchase, shoot Lacy an email at: paparazzipayson@gmail.com.  Include a photo of the desired item(s) along with the quantity (don't forget your name and contact information either...he he he).  She will then confirm what she can fulfill from her inventory.  Payment can be made through paypal as a gift using the email address paparazzipayson@gmail.com.   

SPECIAL NOTE:  Do NOT send payment until Lacy has confirmed the final price (including shipping). 

You know you want some.  Think Christmas...think birthdays...think decorating your little girls so cute and beautifully (man I wish I had a girl to decorate).

So get on over here and take a look.

ALSO...You, too, can become a Paparazzi Jewelry Independent Consultant and give ladies are girlies in YOUR area an opportunity to enjoy these beauties.  Again, you can contact Lacy for more info at paparazzipayson@gmail.com.

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