FREE 8x10 Enlargement from Walgreens (and FREE pick-up!)

Just in time for last minute Christmas gifts, Walgreens Photo is giving away a FREE 8"x10" Photo Print!

To get yours just use the coupon code "TODAY8X10" during check-out.  And to save on shipping, make sure to select in-store pick-up which is FREE!

*This coupon code is good through Sunday, December 22nd, 2013.


(thank you Bargain Blessings!)

Rite-Aid: 25 FREE 4x6 Photo Prints!

Do you have pictures of Christmas or 2012 fun you'd like prints of?  Through today you can get 25 FREE 4×6 photo prints from Rite Aid when you use promo code EPRNT at checkout!

*Promo code expires on 12/31/12


(thanks Thrifty Wifey!)

Walgreens: FREE 8x10 Photo Enlargement!

Walgreens is offering a FREE 8"x10" photo enlargement with coupon code "FREE2THANK" ($4 value) through November 24th.

You can have it shipped for 99 cents, or you can pick it up for free at your local Walgreens (available for a glossy print only). It's typically ready in one hour.

FREE Family Photos at JCPenney all November!

JCPenney is offering FREE family photos all November!  They're offering free sitting fees, a free 8x10, and they'll email you a digital copy!

Visit jcpportraits.com or stop by a JCPenney portraits studio to schedule an appointment.

*Remember that kids get free haircuts every Sunday in November too!

Walgreens: FREE 8x10 Photo Enlargement!

Walgreens is offering a FREE 8"x10" photo enlargement in Matte or Glossy with coupon code "TRULYFREE" ($4 value).

You can have it shipped for 99 cents, or you can pick it up for free at your local Walgreens (available for a glossy print only). It's typically ready in one hour.

*good through October 20.

FREE $40 Credit to Paper Coterie for New Customers!

If you're a new customer at Paper Coterie, you'll be excited to hear that Paper Coterie is offering a FREE $40 credit again to spend on personalized gifts!!  They have beautiful personalized products like photo books, recipe books, journals, calendars, growth charts......and more! 

I can't wait to order mine!  I'm trying to get Christmas gifts all squared away before the baby comes (in 6 weeks!), but how will I choose??  Their things are perfect gifts for birthdays, Christmas, baby showers....etc!

To get yours:

1. Start by creating an account.
2. Select the item(s) you would like to purchase and customize.
3. At checkout, enter the coupon code WELCOME2012 to save $40 off your purchase. (There is NO minimum purchase required, so you can spend less than $40 if you choose).
4. Pay shipping only.  (you'll need to pay shipping and handling which will vary, but typically is between $6-$12)

Just order before midnight (MST) September 23rd, 2012 when the code expires!

Here are some ideas in the $40 range:
(thanks Bargains to Bounty!)

• $14 Photo Poster, including collage designs
• $15 Photo Swatch Book
• $16 Journal
• $17-28 Calendars (many varieties!)
• $18-34 Photo and Theme Books
• $25 Desktop Sentiments
• $26 Recipe Collection Book
• $29 Growth Chart
• $34 Monthly or Weekly Planners
• $42 Memory Keeper Box

1,000 Fan Giveaway Prize #9: 8x10 Print from RAW Photography!

Prize #9 is an 8x10 Print (of your choice) from RAW Photography!  She has a great eye, a talent for taking beautiful photos and I could see any of these framed in my home!

Check out Joy's beautiful photos, and the winner will get to choose any 8x10 nature shot from her online catalog and she'll mail it right to you!

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2 FREE 8x10 Photo Enlargements from Walgreens! Great gift idea for Mother's Day!

Here are another couple FREE 8x10 photo collages from Walgreens!  Go order yours, then use the code "FREE4ME" or "FREE4ME2" (one per order) when checking out to get it FREE!   Choose in-store pickup and you'll pay nothing for shipping!

*1 of each per customer.  Expires Saturday, May 12th, 2012!

(thanks Money Saving Mom and Mama! 
I got an email today from my mom with the link to this, letting me know that an 8x10 would be great on their walls.  ;)  So, it's obviously a perfect gift for Mother's Day, lol!)

25 FREE 4x6 Photo Prints from Walgreens!

Walgreens is offering 25 FREE 4x6 photo prints when you use the coupon code "FREEDEAL".  If you choose in-store pick up, shipping will be free, too!  This is great timing if you have a photo gift idea in mind for Mother's Day!

*The code expires at midnight CST on 4/5/12.


(thanks Money Saving Mom!)

2 FREE 8x10 Photo Enlargements at Walgreens!

You can get 2 FREE 8x10 Photo Prints from Walgreens when you use the codes FREEONE or 1PRINT through March 17th!  (*You have to place 2 separate orders to use each code)

• Go to the Walgreens photo website
• Upload your photo and order an 8x10 print
• Apply 1 of the codes and choose in-store pickup = FREE!

(thanks Money Saving Mom!)



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Easy Valentine's Day gift -- "I love you because ____" frame tutorial.....Pinterest inspired and only cost $1.18!

I came across this really cute idea on Pinterest for a picture frame that says "I love you because _______" and you fill in the blank by writing on the glass.  It was featured on eighteen25 and I pinned it forever ago thinking I'd make it someday to hang it in our bedroom and leave sweet notes back and forth with the hubzy.....and then Valentine's Day came around and I thought that would be the perfect time to actually do it!
"Words of Affirmation" are really meaningful to my husband, so I knew he'd love it too! Knowing his love language is so important to help communicate love in a way he'll actually hear it! ("The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman is a fantastic book! If you haven't read it yet, I so wholeheartedly recommend it!)


Here were my supplies:

• 1 piece of pretty scrapbook paper (12x12)  = .59¢
• 1 piece of vellum paper (8.5x11.5)  = .59¢
• 1 8x10" picture frame (on hand)  = Free
• Rustoleum oil-rubbed bronze spray paint (on hand)  = Free

We had an old picture no longer being used that was sitting in a box in the basement....it was a yard sale find that we liked the picture of, but were not really feeling the frame.  I took the picture and glass out and spray painted the frame with oil-rubbed bronze to transform it.

{Sorry about the bad picture -- our basement is like a dungeon when it comes to taking pictures!}

I bought a piece of scrapbook paper at Hobby Lobby that I thought would fit our decor, and also a piece of vellum to soften the printed paper so that we'd be sure to be able to see what was written without it competing with the pattern.

{I love the "old love letter" look of this paper.  I was going to pick something with color, but couldn't decide what since we currently have greens and purple in our bedroom, but I want to switch it over to a restful palette of blues, cream, and tan....but have yet to convince the hubzy.}

{I was concerned that the "words" on the paper would maybe make it a little too busy, so I added the vellum to soften it....see the difference it makes?  I love vellum!}

I then typed up "i love you because ______" in a Word document.  I did a Swagbucks search to find a clip art image of a heart and put that in place of the word "love".  Then played with the fonts and spacing until I was happy with the look. 

{I was a little nervous that the ink might smear on the vellum, but I ran it through my laser printer and it came out beautifully!}

Personally, I may have chosen a prettier, more "romantical" font for the words, but my husband does not share my love for fun and fabulous fonts (or alliteration, lol), so I thought I'd keep it simple -- since it was a gift for him after all.  ;)  And I did like the way the simple font looked on the "inspiration frame".

I then trimmed the pieces of paper to fit the frame and replaced the glass, then put in the vellum and and the printed scrapbook paper.  Tada!!  I'll probably put a dry erase or chalk marker like I use (and love!) for our menu board, on top of the frame to keep it handy for jotting a reason down.

{I couldn't get rid if the reflection, but I love the way the ORB goes with the blue in our kitchen!}

{I'd love to make some of these in smaller frames too for the kids.....wouldn't that be sweet to write something for them to see when they come home from school each day?}

So, for only $1.18 we'll have a Valentine's day gift that lasts year-round.......an easy way to take a second out of the daily hustle and bustle and tell each other why we're still crazy about each other.   =)

Linking up:

Coby Digital Photo Frame Keychain -- only $6.99 -- Save 77%!

This Coby Digital Photo Keychain for $6.99 would be a great Christmas gift or a stocking stuffer!  It's normally $29.99, but right now is down 77% and is eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders of $25 or more!

I've always thought these would be a great gift for parents or grandparents who love to keep pictures handy!  You can choose from blue, black, red, and white.

• Excellent image quality with a 1.5-inch LCD full-color display
• Displays JPEG, GIF,and Bitmap images files
• Easy image upload with USB port for fast file transfers
• Includes 16 MB flash memory and can store up to 60 photos
• Features photo slideshow mode

FREE 40 4x6 Photo Prints at Walgreens ($7.60 value)!! TODAY Only (11/1/11)!

Today only, Nov. 1st, get 40 FREE 4x6 photo prints at Walgreens.  This is especially great if you have any photo gifts in the works for Christmas!

• Go to the Walgreens photo site
• Upload your pictures and add 40 to your cart
• At checkout, use the coupon code DRUGSTORE40 and choose in-store pickup to pay $0!

You can even choose another Walgreens location.....maybe one near a grandparents house to give them the pictures for free!  Or if you want to ship them to someone, shipping is $2.95.

(thanks Freebies4Mom!)

*HOT* FREE $40 Credit to Paper Coterie! Expires August 31st!

If you missed this the first time around (like I did!), you'll be even more excited to hear that Paper Coterie is offering a FREE $40 credit again!  They have beautiful personalized products like photo books, recipe books, journals, calendars, growth charts......and more!  I can't wait to order mine!  (how will I choose??)  Their things are perfect gifts for birthdays, Christmas, baby showers....etc!

Go on over HERE and choose from their darling products and at checkout use coupon code "BEGINANYWHERE" to get $40 worth free!  You'll need to pay shipping and handling which will vary, but typically be between $6-$12.  Just order before midnight (MST) August 31th when the code expires!

(thanks Mamas Spot!)

*HOT* Through TODAY Only! 100 4x6 Photo Prints for $1 + FREE Shipping!

Get 100 4"x6" prints for $1 shipped from Snapfish!   Use the promo code "WEDPRINT" at checkout - but hurry, it ends TODAY!

They have an option to upload your pictures from Facebook, which I'm excited to try out, since most of my favorites are on there to share with family already. 

If there's already a credit in your account you may have trouble using the promo code.  It looks like you can either use the credit first, then order the 100 prints - or use it with your 100 prints making sure to order the products for your credit you already have and it should work (ie: use a Free 20 print credit and 100 free prints by ordering 120 prints).
I've heard that you get FREE 20 prints automatically when ordering from Snapfish for the first time too!


(thanks Thrifty Wifey!)

FREE Mini Photo Book + FREE Shipping! (Facebook offer)

MyPublisher is offering a FREE mini photo book on their Facebook page!  I think this would be so cute as a "brag book" for Grandparents or a great way to let little ones look through a photo album of their own.

• Go to the MyPublisher FB page
• Like them and click on the "FREE My Mini" tab
• Enter your e-mail address to get your mini photo book coupon
• Download the free MyPublisher software
• Choose the "My Mini" album and create!
• Enter your coupon code at checkout = FREE + FREE shipping!

Also, if you're a new member you should get a $20 Credit in your account for your next purchase!

(thanks Closet of Free Samples!)

TODAY Only!! FREE Classic Linen Photo Book from Walgreens! ($20 value)

I've been outside all day running our yard sale, so I almost missed this one!  Today Only (7/9/11), get a FREE 8.5" x 11" Classic Linen Photo Book!!  You only pay shipping (which looks like it's $6.99)!

• Go to Walgreens photo site
• Create an 8.5"x11" Classic Linen Photo Book
• At checkout use the code "CREATEBOOK" to get it Free!

70% off Photobook deal from Photobook America {Groupon}

Today's Groupon deal is to get $115 worth of keepsake photobooks for only $35!  You have a year to create it, so this could be a great gift idea for any upcoming weddings or birthdays!

• Superior-quality materials
• Several styles & sizes
• Custom-design program
• Completed in 5–7 business days

Get yours:

• If you're new to Groupon sign up here
• Next check out the deal here
• Then look for your voucher in your "my Groupons" area within 24 hours and create away!  =)

Fine print:

• Expires in 1 year
• Limit 2 per person. Limit 1 Groupon per Photobook order.
• Not valid with other offers.
• Not valid before 7/5/11.
• Not valid toward shipping. Shipping only available in US. Taxes included.

Friday Feature: Pinterest! The Virtual Corkboard Wonderland!

Welcome to the Friday Feature, where I highlight something that I'm really loving -- but first, let me introduce myself...........
"Hi, my name is Mara and I'm a Pinterest addict."  Seriously, they need a support group!  If you're part of this wonderland already, you know -- and if you don't know what I'm talking about, you must check it out!

It's a virtual corkboard - a place to "pin" all those great ideas, crafts, paint colors, recipes, funny things.....that you come across online.  It's like someone looked in my head and knew that I was wishing for a simple, beautiful, user-friendly place to keep track of all the fantastic things I see on blogs and other places!  (My method of copying a link into a draft in gmail wasn't exactly ideal!)

It's an awesome place just to organize the things that float your boat, or browse others boards and find oodles of inspiration!  I've already come across so many things that I don't think I would've seen otherwise.  You can follow people with similar interests - either their whole collection if you like their overall style, or individual boards -- for example, when their "Living Room" board is full of pins exactly like what you imagine for your own, or when every recipe they post in "Yum yum" is making you drool on your keyboard.

You need an invitation to join, but it's free and fantastic!  Send me your email if you'd like an invite!  And if you leave your "username" I'd love to see your boards.  =)

You can pin whatever images you'd like, and create any boards that you want - whatever makes sense to you....here are some screenshots of my boards:


These are dreams for my laundry room once we get done with the "big" stuff (like siding, roofing, flooring...silly details like that) and can work on the "fun" stuff...

Whenever I come across recipes or decorations that I think would be perfect for our next soiree, this is where they go (sure, 'cause we're so fancy pants that we have soirees)  ;)

I want to create a playroom/art area for the kids in the basement.....and some of these funzies would be perfect for what I have in mind - and some are ideas that I never would've thought of!

Ahh, my "delish" board.....here's where I go to drool!  ;)   I love being able to tuck away tasty treats here, so when I need a yummy dish to pass, or an idea for an awesome chicken dish - tada!  No more...."there's a dessert I saw online that would be perfect for the party - which website did I see that on??"

I created a "to make" board where I keep all the fantastic projects that inspire me to be crafty - so when I get the creative bug (and 30 seconds of free time) I know where the great ideas will be!

Ohhh Pinterest, how I love thee!!

What do you think??  Are you already pinning?  Or are you inspired to go start your own pinboard?  Need an invite, let me know!  I'd love to see your collections!

*HOT* FREE Hardcover Photobook from Mixbook ($29.99 value) + FREE Shipping - Today Only!

Here's a great FREEBIE!  Today, Mixbook is offering a Free 11x8.5 Classic Landscape Hardcover book - valued at $29.99!  Remember that the code's only good today.  The site's pretty slow right now, so we may need some patience on this one!

• Go to Mixbook
• Create your book with 20 pages or less (any bigger and it won't qualify)
• Enter code FREEBK at checkout
• Pay $0 and get FREE shipping!

There are so many kinds of books I'd like to make that I have a difficult time choosing - baby pictures, vacations, one school year, Grandma's visit, before and after's of the (long) house project!   What would you make your book about? Would you make it for yourself or as a gift?

(thanks Mojo Savings and Hip2Save!)