Mixbook Softcover Photo Book

Katie June 12, 2011 0 Comments

My Dad loves taking photos when he goes away on vacation, but most of the time the photos never end up being printed.  He’ll hook his camera up to the TV to show us the photos when he gets back, transfer them on to his computer and then that is it.

I like to try and do fun things with his photos for holidays, in the past I have taken some of his photos and made him a calendar for him to hang up near his desk at work.

For Father’s Day this year, I decided to make him a Photobook from Mixbook.com.  I didn’t have the time to make a full fledged scrapbook from scratch – and digital scrapbooking is definitely the next best thing! Especially when you have a website that does almost all the work for you! 😉

When he was at work, I logged into my Mixbook account and uploaded his vacation photos in to my account so that I could make the book without him knowing about it. I took photos from his trips to Seattle, Las Vegas, Delaware and New York City to see the Knicks.  I tried to include a variety of photos, though some of the trips he did not take many pictures.

I used MixBook’s Father’s Day themed book and was able to add in the pictures and modify the pages to work with what I was trying to accomplish.  I created a nice 21 paged 8 x 6 digital scrapbook for him, in essentially no time! Mixbook had a TON of themed books to choose from, each book having several different types of layouts and “stickers” that you could add to each page.  I am such a sucker for stickers, I loved that they had this feature for their digital scrapbooks!

I ordered the book on May 23rd and it arrived by May 28th! I was incredibly impressed with the shipping time and the book looks AWESOME.  Fortunately, my Dad doesn’t read my blog (at least, not that I know of!) so I have been able to post a few photos of the pages without completely ruining the surprise for him.

Be sure to check out Mixbook.com to see all they have to offer.  You can also ‘Like’ Mixbook on Facebook and Follow Mixbook on Twitter!

Mixbook is offering a 20% off coupon to my readers on their next Mixbook purchase.  Simply use the code “TOMOSON20” during check out.  The code does not expire but will only work once per person.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Black & White Letter Images

Katie June 9, 2011 0 Comments

I was recently sent an incredible amount (250+) of black & white letters from photographer Jodi Gerber of Artistic Letters.  For the past 3 years she has been compiling these letters – all by taking photos of objects in nature that resembled letters of the alphabet.

The combinations you can make of even the same word over and over seem to be endless with all the variations of letters!  So far I have done 2 projects with the letters, but I definitely have ideas for many, many more projects!

My first project was a scrapbook page for when I met Tom Felton.  Tom plays Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series so I decided to print out letters to spell out “Felton” and “Malfoy” to border the top and bottom of the page.  As you can see, while both names have some of the same letters in them – I was able to choose a different photo to represent each letter (and still had several others that I did not choose available to me)

My second project was wall art.  For now, I have just printed out the letters and stuck them on my bedroom wall, but I do plan on framing them.  I am just not sure if I should do an individual frame for each letter, or perhaps two long frames with a custom mat separating each of the letters, or something else.  I opted to print the letters out at approximately 3×5, but the images are large enough that I could have gone up to at least 8×10 without having any loss of quality.

Jodi has decided to offer her ENTIRE catalog of 250+ letter images to the public on CD or Download so that anyone can create their own design.  I used the letters for a scrapbook layout and for wall art but you could also use them for greeting cards, wedding invitations, baby’s birth and anything else that you can possibly think of that would require letters!

Jodi teamed up with ConcertKatie and is offering readers Exclusive Discounted Pricing of up to $6 Off!  Please visit her website www.BuyAlphabetPhotos.com and browse the images, testimonials, and ideas.

Then check out the Exclusive Pricing and Freebie by clicking on this link:

http://www.buyalphabetphotos.com/exclusive-pricing-and-freebie-page-expires-june-11.html

This link is only accessible here for my readers – you won’t be able to find it on her website.  😉

FREEBIE ALERT: Jodi is also offering my readers a Freebie alphabet set (with purchase) as a Bonus!  And here’s the great part – you get to choose a Damask set from 6 different galleries!  Check out the link above for all the details!

The exclusive pricing and freebie offer expires Saturday, June 11 at midnight so be sure you take advantage of this great deal while it lasts.

You can also visit Jodi’s face book page and click “Like” to find more info and receive future promotions.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Littleton-CO/Buy-Alphabet-Photos-on-CD-and-Download/150278781695008

Jodi has also sent me some images of other uses for the letters for gifts or as art in your home!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Black & White Letter Images

Katie June 9, 2011 0 Comments

I was recently sent an incredible amount (250+) of black & white letters from photographer Jodi Gerber of Artistic Letters.  For the past 3 years she has been compiling these letters – all by taking photos of objects in nature that resembled letters of the alphabet.

The combinations you can make of even the same word over and over seem to be endless with all the variations of letters!  So far I have done 2 projects with the letters, but I definitely have ideas for many, many more projects!

My first project was a scrapbook page for when I met Tom Felton.  Tom plays Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series so I decided to print out letters to spell out “Felton” and “Malfoy” to border the top and bottom of the page.  As you can see, while both names have some of the same letters in them – I was able to choose a different photo to represent each letter (and still had several others that I did not choose available to me)

My second project was wall art.  For now, I have just printed out the letters and stuck them on my bedroom wall, but I do plan on framing them.  I am just not sure if I should do an individual frame for each letter, or perhaps two long frames with a custom mat separating each of the letters, or something else.  I opted to print the letters out at approximately 3×5, but the images are large enough that I could have gone up to at least 8×10 without having any loss of quality.

Jodi has decided to offer her ENTIRE catalog of 250+ letter images to the public on CD or Download so that anyone can create their own design.  I used the letters for a scrapbook layout and for wall art but you could also use them for greeting cards, wedding invitations, baby’s birth and anything else that you can possibly think of that would require letters!

Jodi teamed up with ConcertKatie and is offering readers Exclusive Discounted Pricing of up to $6 Off!  Please visit her website www.BuyAlphabetPhotos.com and browse the images, testimonials, and ideas.

Then check out the Exclusive Pricing and Freebie by clicking on this link:

http://www.buyalphabetphotos.com/exclusive-pricing-and-freebie-page-expires-june-11.html

This link is only accessible here for my readers – you won’t be able to find it on her website.  😉

FREEBIE ALERT: Jodi is also offering my readers a Freebie alphabet set (with purchase) as a Bonus!  And here’s the great part – you get to choose a Damask set from 6 different galleries!  Check out the link above for all the details!

The exclusive pricing and freebie offer expires Saturday, June 11 at midnight so be sure you take advantage of this great deal while it lasts.

You can also visit Jodi’s face book page and click “Like” to find more info and receive future promotions.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Littleton-CO/Buy-Alphabet-Photos-on-CD-and-Download/150278781695008

Jodi has also sent me some images of other uses for the letters for gifts or as art in your home!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Newtons Fruit Thins

Katie June 4, 2011 0 Comments

I was recently sent a package of Blueberry Brown Sugar Fruit Newton Thins to try out.  At first, I wasn’t quite sure what the expect – would they be like the Fig Newtons I was used to with the fruit filling? Or something different?

The answer was something different.  While I do enjoy Fig Newtons, I have to say that I really loved the Newton Fruit Thins.  The serving size is 3 cookies – which is plenty for a snack and they only have a total of 140 calories! I can’t say that about many other cookies.

The rest of the family enjoyed the cookies as well – my Mom said that she thinks the brown sugar cookie would be great on its own – even without the blueberries!

For more than a century, Newtons has been one unique cookie – wholesome goodness made with real fruit and a taste all its own.  Now, with the creation of Newtons Fruit Thins, Nabisco is breaking the mold again with a cookie unlike any other withreal fruit in unexpected combinations packed into a thin andcrispy cookie.

The four delicious varieties include

• Cranberry Citrus Oat
• Blueberry Brown Sugar
• Chocolate Raspberry
• Fig & Honey

And because Newtons Fruit Thins are made with real fruit and 8 grams of whole grain per serving you can feel great knowing you’re having a deliciously wholesome snack.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size – 3 cookies
140 Calories
5 grams total fat
1-1.5 grams saturated fat

To find out more about Newtons, be sure to check out their website http://www.nabiscoworld.com/newtons/

I was sent a free box of cookies from Newton Fruit Thins and One2OneNetwork.  By posting this review, I will be eligible to win one of ten VISA giftcards.  I was not otherwise compensated and all opinions are my own.

GroOrganic.com Review

Katie May 18, 2011 0 Comments

• Makes it easy to draw out your vegetable beds, add plants and move them around to get the perfect layout. Either feet and inches or metric units are supported and any shape of garden can be created.
• Adapts to suit your gardening style whether you use traditional row planting, raised beds or Square Foot Gardening.
• Adapts to your own area using our database of over 5000 weather stations.
• Prints your own personalized planting chart showing how many of each plant you require and when to sow, plant and harvest them.
• Sends email reminders twice a month of what needs planting from your garden plans.

Don't Fret The Sweat

Katie May 12, 2011 0 Comments

Going through your teen years is hard enough – but then there is that whole puberty and body odor aspect of it. A lot of teens are embarrassed to talk about things like this and sometimes parents don’t know what approach to take when discussing these issues with their kids.

Unilever has set up a great new resource – Don’t Fret the Sweat.  It is “Your glorious guide to sweat, kids and confidence”  You can find out more by “Liking” Don’t Fret the Sweat on Facebook.  Check out the widget below for some videos!

I am participating in a campaign via One2One Network and am entered to win prizes in exchange for posting.

Own a Piece of New York!

Katie April 25, 2011 0 Comments

I am always looking for unique items to accessorise with, especially necklaces, for when I go to concerts. Baileybe’s Etsy shop offers a great item – a piece of New York in the palm of your hand!

BAILEYBE is now creating one of kind souvenirs from the Big Apple. Necklaces that literally contain a piece of New York – subway Metro Cards, street vendor coffee cups, central park dirt and more! No two necklaces are alike! Custom city ingredients available upon request (even from Brooklyn)!

My necklace contains authentic NYC dirt, authentic NYC metro card and authentic NYC coffee cup! I know that this will be a great conversation starter the next time I am waiting in line to get in to a show! (Trust me – everything you are wearing comes up as a topic of conversation when trying to pass the time in line – and an item as unique as this is sure to be talked about!)

The small bottle of NYC goodies came with a black cord to wear it around my neck.  The stopper on the top of the bottle is also in there VERY tightly – I am not afraid of it popping off at all when I wear it.  I (heart) NY and I am so excited that I will get to have a little piece of it with me wherever I go, as long as I am wearing this necklace.

Be sure to check out Baileybe’s Etsy page for your own piece of New York and other great jewelry items as well! At only $8(+shipping) this item is a great deal!

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any way, nor was I asked to write a positive review about this item. All thoughts are completely mine!

TshirtPrinting.net Shirt Review!

Katie April 9, 2011 0 Comments

Recently I was sent a  t-shirt from TshirtPrinting.net to review.  I was advised to order a size smaller than normal because they run big.  I opted to go with Large which is what I usually get in my unisex t-shirts.  When it first arrived I was swimming in it, but now that it has been washed it shrunk a bit and fits a bit closer to a large (though still a bit on the baggy side, but that is how I like it)

TshirtPrinting.net‘s business is printing custom shirts for their customers, so they sent me a shirt with their mascot on it so I could evaluate it.  Their mascot is a monkey, which is one of my favorite animals.  The colors are very vibrant – pink, yellow and blue.  The printing was not heavy like other printed shirts I have gotten in the past.  It also held up in the wash and did not crack or fade.  (I washed it inside out, which is something I was advised to do a long time ago to keep my band shirts looking good as new.)

TshirtPrinting.net is located in the UK, but their shipping was very prompt to me in the USA. I would definitely recommend them if you are looking for comfortable, high quality printed t-shirts!

(Flash washed out the print a bit)

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.