My Memories Review and Give Away!!!

A while back I was given the unique opportunity to review My Memories Digital Scrapbooking software.

Before I tell you how great it is, I have to issue a huge thank you to Liz for this awesome opportunity, and for being patient with me as family, work and other issues have kept me from posting this for quite some time.

But I'm here now ready to tell you all about it! :)

After I downloaded the software to computer, I loved that there were tons of FREE features!  The site is easy enough to use for beginning scrapbookers but would be a great resource for devoted digital scrapbooking crafters as well.

I tried out many different free kits. With just having got married in May I spent a lot of time looking at Wedding themes. I also peeked at baby kits for hopefully, future reference ;)  I enjoyed the fact that the free kits are still of great quality for those of us that want to create a great scrapbook without pushing our budget.  Although, the pieces that do cost are fairly inexpensive!

The My Memories Site says it perfectly,

"With over 1,500 papers, over 1,000 page elements, and over 30 album templates (including 10 new for v3), MyMemories Suite lets you hit the ground running with your very own scrapbook or photo album in a matter of minutes. It’s easy-to-use and affordable—and compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. Don’t put off your important memories any longer, add MyMemories Suite to your shopping cart now.

You can make a beautiful scrapbook an interactive memory experience for anyone who sees it. Use simple one-click options to enhance your scrapbooks, with music, narration, video, and even the Internet. Go beyond pictures by showing off video of the birthday party, or record a narration to capture the memories that pictures alone cannot. With My Memories Suite you simply don't look at a scrapbook-you experience it!"

If you can't wait any longer, here's some GREAT news!  My Memories is providing all of my readers with a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store! All you have to do is use this code: STMMMS20835.

If you would like a chance to get your own FREE copy of the My Memories Software, keep reading! Thanks to My Memories, I get to give away a free copy of the software!  The giveaway will run for exactly one week, ending on midnight on SATURDAY, March 31st.  The winner will be announced on Sunday, April 1st on the blog and receive an email from me.  They have 48 hours to respond to the email, if no response is received, a new winner will be chosen. Please remember to leave your email with EACH comment to make it easier to contact you! Comments with out email provided will not win. Here are some give away guidelines: 1. You must be a follower of my blog. You may leave a comment telling me that you have recently followed and your blog address so I can follow back, or just leave a comment telling me you already follow me, for one entry. 2. Please go to www.mymemories.com and choose your favorite layout or paper pack and then leave a comment here, telling me what that is. This counts as one entry :) Extra Entries:  Please remember to leave a comment letting me know you've done them! 1. LIKE Some Sorta Fairytale on Facebook 2. Follow Me on Twitter 3. Follow the My Memories blog 4. LIKE My Memories on Facebook 5. Follow My Memories on Twitter Seriously, go check out My Memories!

shameless plug...

So, I don't normally do stuff like this but today I have a favor to ask of you, my lovely readers out there. TLC is running a contest for a free honeymoon and I entered a photo to try and win.

If you could go here and vote for me, that would be just PEACHY! :)  You can vote once a day, every day. 

If you can't find it look under the heart warming section or search Lindsey A. The photo is this one:

Back story? My Dad was in a horrific accident on Father's Day and they weren't sure he'd live much less walk again.  His girlfriend was killed. It was a hard time for all of us. This picture was taken right after his surgeon, who agreed to come!!!, swapped out his two crutches for a cane. He walked me down so proudly and kept telling me to smile...not so easy Dad. Later he ended up dancing with me in a Father Daughter dance through the pain.  So amazing.

Other side note/shameless plug, my husband and I couldn't afford a honey moon and have yet to go on one.

And because I love him, and really the wedding was about us, a pic of the hubby and I <3

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! :)

I truly have so so much to be thankful for. My loving husband, a warm home, bills that are paid, money in the bank.

A supportive and loving family!

Great friends, near and far.

Everyone is healthy, for the most part.

My car. My dog. My God.

The freedom to say and do as I please, within reason.

My job! Great coworkers.

Our service men and women past and present!!!!

My guardian angels. I miss you my precious babies. So much more this time of year. I love you to the moon and back. <3

Those that can no longer be with us, but leave a lasting memory. Thanks for everything, know you're missed.

Laughter. Trust. Love. Hope.

Always hope.

Birthday Wishes from My Angels

Welcoming Spring...I think? A tribute.

Wow, today is the first day of Spring. Thank goodness it's finally here.

Although, the weather does not look like it will cooperate the rest of the week. Snow and rain showers and quite low temperatures for us around here!  All while the last few days were sooo beautiful. And we wonder why we get sick!!! 

Today my fiance's grandmother and her daughters held a beautiful bridal luncheon in mine and Nick's honor. Basically just a way for the families to get together and spend time getting to know one another before the actual wedding day. It was very nice!!

We sat and talked and had appetizers of prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears and chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce. We also had mimosas! First mimosa I've ever had and it was wonderful :) After the appetizers we enjoyed a lunch of a ham and asparagus strata, I believe it's called. It was made with ham, Ciabatta bread, sharp cheddar cheese, milk, eggs and asparagus. We also had a beautiful fruit salad of  fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and black berries, served with a lemon yogurt. YUM!  I am not a huge fan of asparagus but still ate everything, it was so good! I was a happy girl!  I am waiting to receive pictures, taken by Kate. When I receive them, I will be sure to post a few.

Sitting there today, watching Nick's two grandmothers, with my surviving grandmother, made me so very happy that we could remember this day and everyone being together. But the entire time, my hand found itself clasping the delicate gold necklace around my neck. A necklace that was given to me by my Mom's Mom, who rightly so, I called Mom Mom.  She passed away shortly before I lost the baby last year, and our family is definitely different without her. She was SUCH  a life force in every function that was held. So strong, funny and now, a presence that is dearly missed!

My grandmother and I. She hated having her picture taken so it always warms my heart to think that she smiled for this picture with me. It was taken at my 21st birthday party, so about 4 years ago.

I miss you Mom Mom. It's just not the same without you. <3