Shutterfly 2013 Holiday Cards

I thought of the best Christmas Card idea ever - we wear matching red sweaters with a white collared shirt underneath and do an 80s pose.  I saw the pose on a movie and instantly thought it would be a good laugh instead of all the boring Christmas cards people usually send.  I always use Shutterfly for my photobooks and want there to check out their 2013 Christmas Collection.  Go there now!

 

Hello Save The Date/Christmas Card!

We all know how much I love the photobooks, so be sure to check them out -- great presents for Grandparents if they are filled with a years worth of photographs.  BEST PRESENT EVER!

 

Shutterfuly also has a Tri-Fold card that would make an amazing Christmas card, but can also double as a Save The Date!   Because my wedding costs keep building (Pinterest you lied and said it is possible to have a wedding under $6k Boo) I am looking everywhere to save a few dollars - this tri-fold doubles as both :) 

There are so many new card designs for Holiday Cards 2013

o   Classic: Traditional colors, iconic illustrations, aspirational sentiments, snowflakes, monogram

o   Contemporary: trend forward colors, texture and layering, water color techniques, shine, glitter, Instagram pictures are perfect for this style

o   Whimsy: humor and nostalgia meet, fun sentiments

o   Merry and Bright: all about color and having fun

o   Religious: metallic type treatments, incorporated story ideas

o   Photo Basics: multiple colors, vertical type, family name highlights

Interested in all these new designs and ideas?  Shutterfly and I have joined up to give you $50 to use on the site!  Just enter using the giveaway links below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

Be sure to join in on the Pinterest Party --  #PhotosYouLove on October 16 at 8 PM ET!  You never know what interesting ideas you will see at this Pinning Party (tm)!

I am  have been compensated with product as per FTC regulations and love it!  

Teal Mason Jars!

'Ello! 

A few of you asked how I created this pretty mason jar that I plan on using in my wedding, as well as others!  I did a few wine bottles in different gold and gold/glitter colors and decided I was going to try it on some mason jars. I know there are probably easier ways to do this, but all I did was get a big glass of my favorite drink and spray paint away.  This is MANDATORY!  Optional is 90's Rap on Pandora - never gets old.  :)

Just a tip - go to your discount thrift stores because they can usually be found there! Or if you want to be extra thrifty just use your spaghetti/pickle/salsa jars! As for the spray paint, well I just thought it was a great color! As an added bonus engine enamel can get to a higher temp. if I decided to put a candle inside too!

1. Wash and dry your jars!
2. Go outside on a nice day that has no chance of rain - it dries faster!
3. I did not mind getting a little paint on me (Acetone takes it off BTW) so I stuck my hand in the jar and did a light coat around it a few times (probably 3 times).
4. I then let it dry a little by sitting it on an old garbage can from my college dorm room - yeah, it was from a little while ago !
5. The easiest way I found to spray the Mason Jars was to just walk in a circle and make your way up the jar - creates the even coat you want without having "clops" of it! 

Need help?  Just ask me below and I'm sure I can think of an answer!

Free Blogger Opp-American Girl Giveaway

Blogger Opportunity

Giveaway from May 1  to  31

Come and be part of this awesome giveaway

On the last American Girl Doll giveaway, we got 165,518 entries,

on these giveaway we will have even more!!!

We are giving away an American Girl Doll gift card of $300

We will have a max. of 200 bloggers for sign up, it will be a big giveaway.

The RC is not long because each co-host has there own RC with their links.

Here are the details to sign up:

-Free Link (Twitter or Pinterest)  

The first 50 bloggers to sign up will get a link free with announcement. 

Announcement is required or you have to pay a waiver fee of $5.00

Please get your announcement here.

(Please read the sign up form on the top to know if we still have free space available)

-Link/ or extra links $2.00 each (if the free spots are gone, to be part of this giveaway you will need to pay $2.00 for each link you want on the giveaway)

Announcement is required or you have to pay a waiver fee of $5.00.

Please get your announcement here.

-Co-Host $15.00

The co-host get 2 host page.  

10 links on the RC.

No announcement required.

Please send payment to melisurveys1978@gmail.com as a gift.

Any question please email me at nysavingspecials@gmail.com

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Free Blogger Opp:$200.00 Diapers.com Gift Card Giveaway

Another great free opp!

Blog with Mom and Adventures of 8 have teamed up with a wonderful online meeting place for pregnancy and mommies of babies and toddlers called BellyHood! We are looking for 50 other family-friendly pregnancy or baby/toddler niched blogs to help us give away a $200.00 Diapers.com Gift Card! Each Blogger will receive a FREE Twitter Link for posting and promoting the free giveaway opp and event.

If YOU are a family-friendly pregnancy or baby/toddler-niched blog

CLICK HERE to go sign up NOW to apply for this.

Let them know that we sent you!

Free Blogger Opp:Kickin The Winter Blues $1,000 Cash Giveaway

Jenn's Blah Blah Blog and Happy Home and Family would love for you to join them in a FREE Blogger Opportunity! Sign up now for the Kickin The Winter Blues $1,000 Cash Giveaway! Grow you're readership, don't miss out on this awesome giveaway.

Details:

1. Blogger will get a FREE Twitter or Pinterest link with Announcement Post or $5 .
2. Additional links available
3. Giveaway will start on 2/25/13 and run until 3/25/13.
4. Want more information, swing by and check out Jenn's Blah Blah Blogs FREE Blogger Opportunity.

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Free Blogger Opp:$100 Amazon or PayPal Giveaway

Life in a House of Testosterone’s 9th Birthday Cash Giveaway

Hosted by Life in a House of Testosterone and Diva Fabulosa

Join me in helping Kim at Life in a House of Testosterone celebrate her 9th year blogging with a $100.00 Amazon or PayPal Cash Giveaway!

LiaH is a place for Kim to share her joys and sorrows, thoughts and opinions, cares and concerns with each of her readers - and of course the usual antics of the testosterone carriers and The Man Thing! A great place to get your giggle on and find a giveaway or two to enter as well!

Giveaway Details and Information:

• Dates: April 11, 2013 at 12:01 a.m. to April 30, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
• Available: Open Worldwide, must be 18 years of age or older to enter
• Put an announcement post on your blog (which you can get here) or pay $5 (send payment as *gift* via PayPal to kimatliah@gmail.com)
• FREE link for either Facebook Fan Page or Twitter
• Additional links available for just $1 each (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Email, RSS subscription, Networked Blogs)
• Picket Fence links available for $2
• Host Pages are $8
• Co-Host Spots for $15 (host page and up to 4 links)

If you would like to help Kim celebrate this special milestone - tell her that Blabs from a SAHM and TW sent you and SIGN UP FOR THIS FREE BLOGGER OPPORTUNITY HERE.

Free Blogger Opp: Mama Madness

So Sew Mama and Blabs from a SAHM and TW

Is happy to bring you this awesome FREE blogger opportunity! 

Desiree at So Sew Mama has secured well over $400 worth of Prizes from sponsors.

Mama Madness is a Blogger Event hosted by For Him and My Family.

For Him and my Family has their own sponsors. 

So Sew Mama will host her own Giveaway in which 2 people will win the amazing $400+ worth of Mom and Baby gifts. 

FREE Facebook link with this announcement post.

Host pages are available for secret words.

The announcement post can be found here.

Sign up here to get in on the Mama fun! This is for bloggers only.

Please say that Blabs from a SAHM and TW sent you! Thanks!

Contact Desiree at dmtatro@gmail.com with any questions.

Free Blogger Opp: Boba Baby Carrier

Hosted By:

Four Littles Media, My Four Littles, and Everything Mommyhood

Event Dates:

March 1st-15th AND March 16th-31st

Two chances to win! Boba Baby Carrier (RV $125+)

Free Twitter with announcement post.

Information and Sign Ups Here

Free Blogger Opp: Mama Madness-$400 in Prizes!

So Sew Mama and Blabs from a SAHM and TW 

are happy to bring you this awesome FREE blogger opportunity! 

Desiree at So Sew Mama has secured well over $400 worth of Prizes from sponsors.

Mama Madness is a Blogger Event hosted by For Him and My Family.

For Him and my Family has their own sponsors. 

So Sew Mama will host her own Giveaway in which 2 people will win the amazing $400+ worth of Mom and Baby gifts. 

FREE Facebook link with this announcement post.

Host pages are available for secret words.

The announcement post can be found here.

Sign up here to get in on the Mama fun! This is for bloggers only.

Please say that Blabs from a SAHM and TW sent you!

Contact Desiree at dmtatro@gmail.com with any questions.

Another Free Blogger Opp: $250 Gift Card to Cellular Window Shades

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Prize: $250 Gift Card to Cellular Window Shades 

Hosted by:

A Lucky Ladybug

Sign-ups close 2/20

**The blogger with the most referrals will receive the additional links at no cost

Click HERE to sign up and for more html info.
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M.O.O.N. has now added several perks/discounts for frequent participation in our events but you must be a member of our Facebook group to be eligible.  Please visit the M.O.O.N. group if you are a blogger and would like more information regarding these perks and other group events.

Free Blogger Opp:$250 Melissa & Doug Toys Gift Card

Free Blogger Event!

Hosted by Coupon Gator Mommy

Prizes: $250 Melissa & Doug Toys Gift Card

2 Runner Up Prizes: $50 Melissa & Doug Gift Cards

Free Link with Announcement Post

Event Dates: 02/01 - 02/26

Bloggers Sign Up Here!

Free Blogger Opp:Xbox Bundle Giveaway Event

Xbox Bundle Giveaway Event

Hosted by: Mom to Bed by 8 and Giveaway Bandit

Prize Package includes: Xbox 360 S Console, 250GB Hard Drive, Kinect Sensor, Wireless Controller, Kinect Adventures and Carnival Games: Monkey See Monkey Do

Event dates: 2/15 - 3/1

Free Blogger Event: Sign Up HERE

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Free Blogger Opp:Toddler-Preschooler Fun Prize Pack Giveaway

Everything Mommyhood and My Four Littles want you to come and join us for an awesome FREE (or paid) Blogger Opportunity. Get a FREE Facebook link OR a FREE Twitter link in the giveaway. 

This event will be live 2/15-3/15. 

The prize will be a Toddler-Preschooler Fun Prize Pack with a value of over $125.

Prizes/Sponsors included are:

Zoobies, My Giggle Box, $25 Toys R Us giftcard, Copy Kids, and a few others.

 Free Facebook or Twitter with posting announcement HERE or pay a $5 fee. 

Co-Host $7 - 4 links and a back-link to your page

Additional Links $1- (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, ReClip It, GFC, G+ ONLY)

Subscribe by email link or a Daily Vote Link $2

All payments need to be paid via Paypal as a GIFT to darcibean@gmail.com

Whoever gets the most referrals will get a HOST page!!


SIGN UP HERE!!!
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Another Free Blogger Opp:Mama's Got It Together Giveaway Event!

FREE Blogger Opportunity!

Mama's Got It Together Giveaway Event!

Prize: Busy Mama Planner

Over 40 printables to keep the busiest mama organized! Includes meal planning, budget worksheets, health & fitness logs, cleaning checklists, & daily/weekly/monthly calendars/planners.

Event dates: Feb 4-Feb 18

Sign Up HERE

Free Blogger Opp:A Cloth Diaper Starter Set Giveaway

Hosted By: My Four Littles

Sponsored By: Natural Littles LLC

Coming soon to Blabs from a SAHM and TW!!

A Cloth Diaper Starter Set Giveaway

Diapers, Wet Bag, and Cloth Friendly Detergent from Natural Littles LLC!

Two Free Links with announcement post.

You can write your own announcement post or use the text HERE.

$2 for Additional Links (up to 2)

$4 for Daily Vote/Comment Links

$10 for Cohost 

(Up to 5 Links on Your Own Host Page)

(You Will Make the RC Form and Pick the Links)

(Back Link in the HTML)

Click here to sign up!
Please say the Blabs from a SAHM and TW sent you! Thanks!

Free Blogger Opp:Stokke MyCarrier Giveaway

Here is another great FREE blogger opp!

Mommys Craft Obsession is excited to bring you a Stokke MyCarrier Giveaway!

ARV $250

Open to all US bloggers. 

Photo Credits: Stokke

Event Dates: March 18 - April 8th, 2013

One FREE link with announcement (Twitter or Pinterest)

Co-host (host page and up to four links): $15

Host Pages: $8

Additional Links: $3 

Approved Links: Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Email Subscription, Google Friend Connect, Networked Blogs,

 Google +, YouTube, Instagram, Linked In...That is all I can think of, please send me a quick email if you have a social media that I have missed and would like to have approved.

Unapproved Links: Top Mommy Blogs, Picket Fence, & other daily voting links.

*I apologize for not having Facebook as a free link and I understand that for many this may be a hindrance, but due to all of Facebook's random changes I feel it is better to leave Facebook as a paid link for those who want it on the Rafflecopter in order to avoid any problems with the Facebook guidelines. I hope you understand!*

Referral Program: The person who refers the most bloggers gets a FREE Host Page! If you refer two bloggers who purchase co-host spaces, you will get a free co-host!


Announcement HTML: HERE

Sign Up: HERE

Please say the Blabs from a SAHM and TW sent you! Thanks!

Limited to the first 100 bloggers. This giveaway is blogger sponsored.

Help our local clinic!

Help save our local animal clinic Catnip Acres!  They provide services to animals in our region!  The local area vets have filed complaints against them regardless of the help they are doing for our area furbabies!  Find out more information on Facebook.

All you have to do is sign the petition at: http://signon.org/sign/please-save-catnip-acres

Help Catnip Acres stay in Greene County!!

   A complaint was filed with Franklin Twp. Zoning Board, stating that Catnip Acres is in violation of zoning ordinances. November 27, 2012 at 5:30pm, a hearing will be held to determine if we can stay open. Catnip Acres has spayed and neutered over 10,000 cats in Greene County and there are many more that still need done. We are here to serve the pets of Greene County. We believe a show of concerned citizens showing up at the hearing will influence the decision. If anyone would like to speak on our behalf, please call Franklin Twp at 724-627-5473. If you are unable to attend the meeting please send a letter on our behalf to: Franklin Township, 569 Rolling Meadows Road, PO BOX 752, Waynesburg PA 15370. Thank you for all your support it means so much to all the cats we've helped and still need our help.

Blogger Opp:Wii U Console

A great new opp just in time for the Holiday season! The prizes are video game systems which is sure to be a huge hit!

Choice Your U Event

Hosted by Mom Powered Media and Iowa Mom

Prizes: Wii U Console {2 units = 1 a month}

Event dates: 11/2-11/30 & 12/2-12/30

Free Blog Event! Sign-up here, BLOGGERS WANTED

Blogger Opp~$200 Have it Your Way Giveaway

I found this great free blogger opp today.  The prize is $200 to spend any way the winner wants!  I thought that this was a really unique giveaway that was worth sharing!

FREE Blogger Opportunity! We will be giving away $200, in their Have it your way event! How will this work? Whatever the winner wants, the winner will get! Kindle Fire, PayPal Cash, Amazing, Wal-Mart, Target! Who cares, they get just what they want!

Blogger get FREE Facebook link with the option to purchase additional links!

About the event

• Prize: Whatever you want up to $200 (shipping included) Do you want a Kindle Fire? Maybe an iPod, hummm maybe gift card to Target, oh wait Paypal cash? We don't care we want you to have it your way! So let the games begin, and let's have some fun with this one!
We're celebrating the lunch of Pink Ninja Media and we would love for your to join us!
• November 5, 2012 and end on December 5, 2012
• FREE Facebook Link - With Announcement Post
• Winner will receive $200 anything they want - if they choose a product shipping is included in the $200.
• Additional links will be $2 - Daily Votes $3 - Paid links will be moved up on Rafflecopter.
• Sign up HERE

Free Blogger Opp Sign Up~Step2 Deluxe Art Master Desk

I found a great free blogger opp just in time for the holidays!  You get one free link for promoting.  Sign up below!

Mom Blog Society, Route249, Mom Does Reviews and Geeky Gamer Mom have come together to bring you this awesome event!

Prize: Step2 Deluxe Art Master Desk

Event Dates: Nov 10th - Dec 1st.