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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Scrapbook Software WINNER!


I'm pleased to announce the winner of the My Memories Suite v2

Digital Scrapbook Software giveaway:

Amy~*

I used Random.org, which generated the random number 2...so Amy~* wins.


Congratulations Amy!

Remember, if you didn't win, don't worry.
You can purchase your copy of My Memories Suite at a discount.
Yay!
Simply copy & paste this unique coupon code at checkout: STMMMS46560.
This code provides a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite v2 Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 value!
I'd like to thank MyMemories.com for providing me with 2 copies of their wonderful digital scrapbooking software - one for me to review and one to give away to a reader.
 

Disclosure: I received a free copy of the MyMemories Suite software for the purpose of reviewing, and a free copy to use in this giveaway. Although I received free items, as always, my opinions are completely my own. Also, if you use the provided "coupon code" to order your own software, not only will you receive $20 in savings, but I'll receive a $20 finder's fee.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Dear Readers

I just want to take a moment to tell you all that
I wish you a very blessed Thanksgiving.


I'm grateful for your readership.
The Lynds gathered around the table

May you and yours see God's blessings all around you
this day and every day!
A "silly shot" of us!



Friday, November 18, 2011

Shop Small! Small Business Saturday is Coming

I want to encourage you all to show your local pride and
help fuel the economy by Shopping Small THIS Saturday...on
Small Business Saturday.

Yep,  that's Nov. 26. But don't stop there. Why not try it throughout
the entire holiday season? Consider helping them by going to the shop around the corner.  Find the stores and restaurants near you that are small and independently owned and give them your support this Christmas Season.

I became aware of Shop Small Saturday through a focus group I belong to called Vocalpoint.
Info on Small Business Saturday from Vocalpoint:

About Small Business Saturday:
First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday.
Now there is Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26th, a
day dedicated to supporting the small businesses that
fuel local economies and invigorate our communities.

What do you think about it?
Will you give it a try?
Drop me a line about your feelings on it.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Scrapbookin' Made Easy - GIVEAWAY!

I'm not a scrapbooker. I tried to be one, once upon a time. I just didn't have the time. It's not something I enjoyed enough to make time to do. I admire the beautiful pages scrapbookers create, and the lovely albums that result from their hard work...but me...scrapbook?

Enter My Memories Suite Scrapbook software...the entirely new (to me, at least) world of digital scrapbooking.

No tedious cutting, or measuring, or stencil usage.

No bags full of expensive tools & papers & stacks of pictures awaiting my time & patience...mocking me and accusing me of lack-of-follow-through.

Instead, I can simply click, drag, and use my creativity to embellish the digital photos I already have loaded on my computer. It's SO simple (and very fun)!
Oh, the control-freak in me LOVES it.
Here's a sample of a photo album page I created in very little time:

And here's a sample using the software to make a cool party invitation:

It would be so easy to use the software to create all kinds of things, aside from photo albums.
Maybe...Christmas cards? Place mats or cards? Birth announcements? 
Wedding announcements? Seminar handouts? Science project display sheets?
Posters for events? Posters for candidates such as homecoming queen, class prez?
I've only scratched the surface here.

Would YOU like to join the world of digital scrapbooking?
My Memories Suite has not only given me a copy of their fab software to try out and review, but they've offered a FREE copy to one The Real Mom Review reader, too! That's a $39.99 value.
How awesome is that?!?!

The Giveaway winner will be chosen via random.org, on Monday, Nov. 28th at 9pm Central.

If you don't win, don't worry. You can purchase your copy of My Memories Suite v2 at a discount. Yay! Simply copy & paste this unique coupon code at checkout: STMMMS46560. This code provides a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite v2 Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 value!
To enter:
(mandatory entry method)
You must be a GFC (Google Friend Connect) follower of this blog to enter the giveaway. You can do that on the right side bar of this page. If your comment is chosen, but you aren't a GFC follower, your entry will NOT count.

+1 Then, go to MyMemories.com 
and pick out one of the pages/digital scrapbooking kits that you like best. Come back here and tell me in a comment. Be sure to leave your email addy in the comment.

Extra entries:
(be sure to come back & comment for each of these extra entries, & please leave email addy in each comment)
+1 Like The Real Mom Review on Facebook (top left side bar)
+1 Like MyMemories on Facebook ( My Memories on Facebook )
+1 Like this post on Facebook (top left side bar)
+1 Leave a new comment on any other post on this blog
+1 Subscribe to this blog via email (very bottom of this page)

Rules:

Must be US resident. Leave a separate comment for each entry method, telling what you did. The more comments/entries, the better your odds of winning, of course. Be sure to leave your email addy in each of your comments so I can contact you if you win. Can be in format "janedoe at yahoo dot com" to avoid spam bots. Mandatory entry is required before any other entries will count. If I cannot verify your entry, it will not count. Winner will be chosen using random.org. Winner will have exactly 48 hours to respond to my notification email or a new winner will be picked, no exceptions. By entering you agree to the rules of the contest.

Disclosure: I received a free copy of the MyMemories Suite software for the purpose of reviewing, and a free copy to use in this giveaway. Although I received free items, as always, my opinions are completely my own. Also, if you use the provided "coupon code" to order your own software, not only will you receive $20 in savings, but I'll receive a $20 finder's fee.



Sunday, November 13, 2011

Can YOU Shake Your Booty? Wii Zumba 2

I can!
And with a little more practice (okay, maybe a LOT more), I might look skilled while doing it.
So, you'd have to live under a rock to not know about the wave of popularity that Zumba has recently ridden. But maybe, like me, you're not keen to shake your moneymaker (and fall out from exhaustion or smack someone next to you with the errant hand) in front of an audience. That's where the Wii comes in.


With Wii Zumba 2, you can have loads of fun, get heart-pounding exercise, and sweat off some pounds while tightening up the parts of you that ought NOT be jiggly. And you can do it without an audience. Aaaaand, you can learn how to dance like a Latin star if you apply yourself. Bonus!
Oh, and you don't have pay for ongoing classes, babysitters, nor gas to drive to classes, nor fancy workout wear (unless you just want to!). These are definite positives in a harsh economy where many of us don't have a dime to spare.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

More Humane, Quality Coffee?

I love coffee.

I have a "most loved" coffee.
I drink 2-4 cups per day, depending on a number of factors.
I am willing to spend more money on quality coffee.

My fave: Starbucks Sumatra, Whole Bean, freshly ground by me.