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$15 + Holiday Weekend Photos = Amazing Art!

This is my print from Canvas People…

And I love it. I get SO many compliments when people come over, wondering where I got it. So, if you’ve got some great new family photos from the holiday weekend, this is a great way to save them and share them!

How it Works:

  • You pick your photo, then head over to Canvas People.
  • Then choose your size. Right now you get an 8×10 for FREE, and pay ONLY the $14.95 for shipping this large print. Or you can use a $50 credit towards a bigger size.
  • Choose a frame, or leave it Gallery Wrapped, which is what I did. This means that the canvas wraps around the side of the image and is secured to the back of a frame. The image wraps around the sides to make a lovely presentation. It looks really cool.
  • Next, choose your effects. You can add tons of stuff, to make the print into a cool piece of art.
  • Then your Canvas is sprayed for protection. They coat all canvas prints with an environmentally-friendly protective coating. This coating will help protect your canvas from moisture, humidity, abrasions, fingerprints, and more. Plus, it gives a really nice finish.

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Some Creative Ideas:

  • We had just moved into a larger office & were in the process of redecorating. Instead of the usual company plaques to hang on the walls, we decided to display our logos on bright, modern canvases. They look so professional & other companies in our building have been asking where they can get their logos on canvas too! Rosie- New York.
  • My granddaughter is such a creative 10-year-old. She made a beautiful painting while I was visiting recently. She wanted me to keep it, but I didn’t want to ruin it by packing it up in my suitcase. Imagine my surprise when a few weeks later, her mom had taken a photo of the painting, ordered a canvas of it & sent it to me as a gift! Helene- Texas.
  • Anybody thinking twice about turning their photo into POP art – have no fear. When I say my daughter “flipped” when she saw it, I’m not exaggerating. She shows it to her friends like she’s a movie star! It’s in her bedroom now and she just loves it. Mike- Florida.

Read more from customers:

Check out the chat page on Canvas People to read more great comments, and learn more about how Canvas People works!

Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed with your purchase here. We were a little worried, thinking the quality might not be that great, but figured for less than $15, it should still be worth it. I was surprised to see that they had such great materials and workmanship… And they even touched up a couple of minor flaws in the photo, without us asking or paying extra!

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{Giveaway} Win a FREE Photo Book from Mixbook!

It’s official, I love Mixbook!

I am a huge fan of any type of personalized product using photos… I love calendars customized with fun family photos, I think that creating personalized holiday cards with pic’s in so much better than buying one in a store, and I think that photo books make the most {AMAZING} keepsakes.

Kind of a photo book pro…

I’ve used Snapfish and Shutterfly for most of my photo books, and they’re both pretty similar, and I’ve been really happy with both. When Mixbook approached me and offered me a chance to try out their site to make a new photo book, I assumed it would be pretty similar. Wow, was I wrong!

Mixbook ROCKS my SOCKS

Mixbook is {SUPER DUPER} cool. There are SO many more ways to customize your pages than either Snapfish or Shutterfly. You pick a Theme, and then upload your photos. But the pages and designs that they have are so creative and fun, and you can change background colors, lay-outs, and more. But the really cool part is that you can add custom stickers and embellishments to each page too! This allows you to get a really creative and unique look to each page, and I LOVE it.

Simple for Beginners, Advanced enough for Pro’s

The whole process of putting together a photo book is super simple. Even if you’ve never done it before. Even if you have VERY little computer knowledge. They have a quick video you can watch that’ll teach you the basics, and it’s really just point and click type of stuff. I promise, ANYONE can put together a basic photo book, and get a really great finished product with very little work. Easy peasy.

Want to try Mixbook for yourself? Well, those generous folks over there are giving all of my readers 20% off of their whole order! Use code SIPPY20 at check out to save!

If you are a more advanced user, and want to spend some extra time, then you will LOVE the extra tools and features available here. This is now seriously my favorite place to make photo books. Using the stickers to make each page my own was really fun. I’m almost done with my book, and I’m LOVIN’ it.

WIN A FREE PHOTO BOOK FROM MIXBOOK!

Sounds amazing, and you want one too? Well, it’s {possibly} you’re lucky day! One lucky Sunshine and Sippy Cups fan is going to WIN a FREE 20-page, 11×8.5 landscape, hardcover photo book with free US Ground shipping! {If the winner is from Canada, we’ll arrange for shipping costs for you too!} Super cool, right?

How to Enter:

Mandatory Entry

You must follow Sunshine and Sippy Cups by email or GFC to be eligible to win this giveaway. You can find both in the upper right corner, then just leave a comment telling me you did this entry. Trust me, you’ll love being a subscriber… You’ll get just one email update a day, with all of the best posts, so you never miss anything good!

Bonus Entries:

  • Follow Mixbook on Twitter and leave me a comment letting me know that you do!
  • Follow Sunshine and Sippy Cups on Twitter too, and leave me a new comment letting me know.
  • Like Mixbook on Facebook, and stay updated on their new products and promotion. Leave a new comment.
  • Like Sunshine and Sippy Cups on Facebook too! Leave another new comment to enter.
  • Check out the Mixbook website and let me know something else that you like! BONUS: use code SIPPY20 to get an extra 20% off of your order!!
  • Share this giveaway! You can use the social buttons to post to Twitter or Facebook, Stumble this, post on your own blog… Anywhere you share it, just leave me a comment letting me know! You can do this up to THREE times per day for more bonus entries!

Rules and all that:

This giveaway starts today and ends on July 15th at midnight. Winner will be chosen by Random.org on July 16th and notified by email. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm or an alternate will be chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada residents, 18+. Each comment = one entry, so leave a new comment for each entry task completed.

{Disclaimer: I was compensated with a free photo book from mixbook to review, but all opinions are of course totally mine. I really do love Mixbook as much as I stated in the review, it’s true :)}

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End of the Month Freebie List!!

Since it’s the end of the month, a lot of deals, freebies, and coupons will end today!

{I get mailboxes filled with freebies like this every day! Use the offers below to fill up YOUR mailbox with fun free stuff too!}

Here is a list of stuff to check out now, in case it’s all gone tomorrow:

  • Disney Parks DVD Package: Get it free! Click Here.
  • Arthritis Management Kit: Get this kit for free today. Click Here.
  • Cute Pet Contest: Last day to enter your pet in this months contest! Click Here.
  • No health insurance: Taking prescription drugs? Print a free prescription coupon and save up to 75% on your next trip to the pharmacy. {I’ve used these, since I don’t have insurance.} Click Here.
  • Jillian Michaels: Get a FREE weeks access to her weight loss plan, tools, and savings. Click Here.
  • Free Kids Games: Get a FREE $10 Games package at Kabongo! Click Here.
  • Style Snaps: Get a freebie with purchase! Check them out- Click Here.
  • Free eCookbook: Get this brand new FREE eCookbook collection chock-full of watermelon dessert recipes, watermelon drink recipes, and even watermelon grilling recipes. You’ll find plenty of watermelon tips including how to de-seed a watermelon and how to make an Americana Watermelon Basket. Click Here.
  • Free eCookbook: 40 Healthy Snack Recipes. Click Here.
  • Make Money Blogging: Earn up to $750 p/m with Guest Blogging – 500 Free Places. Click Here. {I’m excited to check this one out!!}
  • Free Psychic Reading: {I had to add this for fun, lol} Free and and confidential psychic reading! Click Here.

I don’t know if these all end today, but I know a lot of them do. So get any of ’em that you don’t want to miss out on!

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Free Kids Game Package {$10 Value!}

Do your kids love Kabongo too?

I found Kabongo on Mommy Perks a while back, when they were a featured partner, and am SO glad we did! The kids love playing the games, and I love that they’re learning while they play. The games are meant for ages 4-7, which is perfect for the boys at my house!

Free Games for Kids!

For a limited time, Kabongo is offering two habitats, which gives you 6 new, fun learning games, for FREE! {That’s a $10 Value!}

Kabongo offers these great features:

  • Builds the thinking skills kids need to read
  • Games adapt to your child’s level, inspiring confidence
  • Interactive rewards keep kids playing & learning
  • Designed by cognitive psychologists & learning experts

So, what are you waiting for? Check them out, and sign up for a FREE account for your kids. There is NO subscription, or any kind of weird fine print. Totally free. And your kids will love it!

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{Only a few hours left!} Summer Camp Freebie

Summer Camp Freebies!

This is Day 3 of the fun Summer Camp promotion from Vistaprint! Todays deal is a FREE fully customizable tote bag. You could even make on of these for YOU too! We use these for all of the kids, so each one can have a bag to haul all of their “must-haves” with them every time we leave the house. You know, a G.I. Joe, a truck, a random glove or plastic shovel…. The important stuff.

Personalize it!

You can add a photo, collage, business logo, text, whatever you want. I’ve gotten a few of these and they’re a great deal. Some of the upgrades cost a bit extra, but they’re still a heck of a deal. Go check it out!

{For more freebies, check out MySavings new updates today: Free Samples.}

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Proud to be an American…

{This is from an email I got today…}

Dear Readers,

Lee Greenwood wrote, “If tomorrow all the things were gone, I’d worked for all my life. And I had to start again, with just my children and my wife. I’d thank my lucky stars, to be livin’ here today. ‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom, and they can’t take that away. And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.” This year, celebrate Independence Day with block parties, lemonade stands, and sparklers. Dress your family in matching, patriotic outfits, display our country’s flag, and teach your children why we celebrate this day. Planning Family wishes you a Happy Independence Day.

Sincerely,
Your Editor-in-chief {Planning Family}

I got this email today from the lovely parents over at Planning Family, and I loved it. So I thought I’d share it with you guys!

Who is Planning Family?

I love the weekly emails from Planning Family, with updates on Abby’s growth and development, and the tips they suggest. But really, one of my very favorite parts of the weekly email is always the quote that they include. This one is a longer quote, but it was just perfect.

At Planning Family you will find free baby samples, free baby magazines, baby formula coupons and more.

Tons of free baby stuff from the brands you know and trust. Click Here

Free Baby Stuff from Planning Family

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Amazing Disney Deals and Freebies…

This is pretty amazing…

If you’re planning a vacation, this is definitely the place to start! Enjoy 5 nights of FREE accommodations, compliments of Calypso Cay Resort in Orlando, FL, when you purchase 2 tickets to any Walt Disney World theme park.Amenities include free shuttle service to the theme park(s), breakfast, 4 heated pools and more! Click Here to learn more. I have a friend that lives in Altamonte Springs, right outside of Orlando, and we’ve been wanting to visit. So this is a great deal for me, if we go to visit!!

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And, get the new Disney Parks Vacation DVD free too! Even if you’re not planning a trip, kids love to watch the Disney stuff!

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