EmpowerMoms: May 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Book review of Daisy by Josi Kilpack

I thoroughly enjoyed reading “Daisy” by Josi Kilpack which is book 2 of the Newport Ladies Book Club. I actually found it so enjoyable and relatable that I stayed up late just to be able to finish the book in one night.

This book would be considered Christian Fiction but is not preachy or unrealistic in any way.

I like that some of the same scenes in the first book “Olivia” were also in the book “Daisy” but obviously from another characters perspective. Because the book “Daisy” takes place during the same time span as the first book “Olivia”, I don’t think it would matter what order you reads these books, or if you even read all the books in the series. Of course, I don’t plan on missing any of the books in this series! :)

I laughed and cried during the first book, and this second book didn’t disappoint. I wish I could tell you more character specifics about book 2-Daisy, but I don't want to spoil it for you so I guess you will just have to read it on your own!! :-)

I absolutely can’t wait to read book 3!! If you want to find out more about this series, go to www.thenewportladiesbookclub.blogspot.com

If you scroll down to my blog in March, you can read my book review of the first book, Olivia.

Let me know what you think of this book after you read it.

FREEBIE for everyone-expires tonight!

I have a scrapbooking quickpage freebie for you!!

Its only free until midnight tonight so grab it quickly!!

Click on this link below to add the freebie to your cart-don't forget to check out.

Then please leave some love below so the designer CatDesignz will know you grabbed and like her freebie!!

Maybe we will have more scrapbooking freebies from her in the future!! ;-)
http://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=CDCR-QP-1205-16082&r=CatDesignz

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

We have a winner!!

CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA!!

You just won a copy of the best scrapbooking digital software!!

Thank you to all that entered or checked out my blog!

I will be doing another giveaway for this software

in a couple of months!

Stay tuned for more fun to come!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Birthday GIVEAWAY-details below!!

How cute is this scrapbook birthday kit? It's brand new and can be found here:

http://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=CDCR-CP-1205-15434&r=CatDesignz

So, this year I'm turning the big 3-0 and I thought it would be fun to do a giveaway!!

Who doesn't like freebies??!!

I discovered MyMemories Digital Scrapbooking software last year and absolutely fell in love with it!! I had never done digital scrapbooking before and I was amazed how fast and easy to was to learn this software!! They have a great blog, store and facebook page to help with any questions and with learning how to use the program.

Even if you don't scrapbook, you can still use this software! I have used it to make cards, signs, flyers & other random things. What I also love about this software is once you create a project or scrapbook page, you can print it off your computer or upload it to any printing site (cvs, walgreens, shuttefly, snapfish etc.) that you want to use!! You are not limited to just using and printing products from MyMemories. I am always getting deals from Shutterfly so I like to use them the most!

Okay-enough chit chat! Here are the details on how to win this program!! :-)

***All comments and entries MUST be made below on this original post to qualify!!***

**First, you have to like/follow my blog-its mandatory for this contest. (it makes me feel special when I get more people to look at my blog!) Plus I do other fun things on my blog like product reviews and fitness stuff.

**(1) additional entry:
Tell me the best birthday present you've gotten or your best birthday memory.

**(1) additional entry:
Tell me what your favorite CatDesignz product is. Click on this link http://www.mymemories.com/?r=CatDesignz -then click on CatDesignz on the left (shes the number one designer listed!) to view her products.

**(1) additional entry:
Share my blog link on your facebook page and tell your friends about this giveaway.

**(1) additional entry:
Pin your favorite CatDesignz product on your Pinterest page.

On the evening of Tuesday, May 29th (which is my actual birthday) I will use random.org to select a winner for the MyMemories Digital Software giveaway. Make sure you check back to see if your name has been selected. Even if you're not selected, don't be sad because there just may be a little prize for everyone that participates!! (hint hint)
Oh and don't forget to use my special code to save $10 off the purchase of MyMemories Digital Software if you just can't wait and want to purchase this software RIGHT NOW!!
Use code STMMMS18853

Oh, one more thing and I promise I will be done!! My friend Catherine (CatDesignz) made me a special kit just for my birthday since I'm one of her creative team members. How cool is that?! No one has ever made me a kit before! :-) Here is a sneak peek of it-its not in stores yet but keep checking her store page for its release. I love the purple!! Did you know thats my favorite color?!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

MMS Freebie thru Monday May 21st!

This freebie is MyMemories Suite Compatible.
What does that mean??? It means that you can now load the freebies directly into your MyMemories Suite Software, and then completely customize them with any paper and embellishments that you have.
Don't have MyMemories digital software?

Use my special code: STMMMS18853 to save $10 off the software!
and please go to www.mymemories.com for more info about this incredible software program.

If you can't purchase it at this time, you can still download the sample project and the elements, but you will not be able to customize their project.

These photoboxes make great gifts for Fathers Day, Teachers, Mothers-anyone! You can add pictures of families, individuals, or even special things into the frames!!!

All you have to do is download and add photos, print, fold at the fold lines, and glue!! It's as easy as that!

Enjoy!!!

http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_1

http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_2

http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_3

Photobox Tutorial
Using MyMemories Software to Customize your Flower Card

Download template file and install it into your software
Using MyMemories Suite, choose Create Album From Designer Template and find your project
Now you can add pictures, print and enjoy the provided template, or customize it with your own papers and embellishments.

TIP:
You can right-click on the white guide and lock it in place to keep it from moving while you are working. Make sure this is the top layer of your project before printing.

Instead of adding the paper as a background paper, you can add it as an embellishment so that you can move the paper around. This is especially useful when using papers with stripes or circles, so you can decide which part of the paper you want to use.

Once it is added as an embellishment, you can now select the paper and move it into the position you want it.

Just SAVE and PRINT on cardstock!

Again, don't forget to use my special code: STMMMS18853 to save $10 off the software! go to www.mymemories.com for more info about this incredible software program.

LOTS of Fun in the month of May!!

I will be posting alot of stuff in the next 2 weeks before the end of May! Wow I can't believe its the middle of May already!! Please tell your friends about my blog and about whats coming up!!
So here's what you have to look forward to:

** MyMemories Digital Scrapbooking software GIVEAWAY!! Someone will WIN this awesome software FOR FREE!!!