Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Paper Snaps Notebooks Review -Perfect gifts for Christmas!

I am excited to introduce you all to Paper Snaps! A site that specializes in Social Stationery.
Their notebooks are the prefect gift for so many people on my list: Teachers, Friends, Grandparents, Aunts, Etc! Because Paper Snaps Notebooks can be personalized with photos and their name, whoever you give it to are sure to LOVE it! 

I choose to give a notebook to my son's preschool teacher.  He LOVES his preschool and his teacher is a big part of that!  To show her our gratitude, I got her a notebook with her name on it!

Pair it up with a cute pen and it the perfect gift!

Of course, I got one for me too!  I mean, I need a blog notebook.  With my sweet kids faces on the front to remind me not to spend all my time on the computer!
A place to keep my notes and plans, and to help me stay organized so that I can play with my kids more!  And, yes- using a cute pen helps here too!
The photos are top quality in color and the covers are durable.  The design and printing of the notebooks is excellent.
Paper Snaps makes it easy to upload your pictures and personalize your notebook and even gives you a preview each step of the way so that you know what it will look like. 

Check out some other cute notebooks they have:
This one would be so cute for recipes.

Know someone who is getting married?  This would be the prefect wedding planner.

Or just get on with your friend name on it to brighten their day!
Head over to Paper Snap's Facebook page to like them to stay up to day with new designs and giveaways! 

Come back next week for a Paper Snaps giveaway here on F&J next week!

***Disclaimer: I was provided with 2 notebooks from Paper Snaps to review for this post.  However my opinion is always 100% honest!***

 

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Christmas Challenge: Gift Wrap and Tags

I am so excited for our first Christmas Challenge! I will be joining in the fun too and showing off my project for each theme! I hope you all play along!
Yarn Pom-pom embellishment! 
1. Wrap yarn around a fork several times.
2. Tie around the middle with another piece of yarn.  Make sure your knot is tight and double knot it.
3. Cut  the loops on both sides and smash into a pom-pom.
4. Add to your gift.





Here are the tags I made last year using paper bags:

I cannot wait to see your ideas! 
 
This link party is for the CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE only!  
Please only link your gift wrap and tags ideas!  






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Monday, November 21, 2011

Klutz: Pom-pom Monster Salon book giveaway!

***Giveaway Closed!!!***


I have a fun giveaway for the little crafter in your life!
Klitz's Pom-pom Monster Salon is the perfect gift for creative kids! (the book says it is for ages 8+)
The book come with detailed direction to create the cutest little pom-pom monsters around!
It also come packed with supplies, so you are all set to create!  

Here are 2 monster's I couldn't help making after I saw the book!  The pom-pom maker they have included is AMAZING!  It makes it SUPER easy to make the pom-poms!
Arts, Crafts & Laughs! KLUTZ books are the Perfect Holiday Gift for Any Child!
With Pom-Pom Monster Salon, anyone can make pom-poms and turn them into stylish monsters. Use our exclusive pom-pom maker and follow our cutting and styling instructions to create perfectly coifed mop tops, afros, pigtails, and mohawks to name a few. Add tiny hair bows, punch-out feet, and foam horns and teeth for the final touches.  
 




Klutz is giving away 2 Pom-pom Monster Salon books to a 2 lucky F&J Followers! 

Here is how you can enter:
{You must be a F&J follower in order to enter}
1. Tell me who you would give this book to if you won it.
2. Like Klutz on Facebook and leave a comment mentioning F&J.

Giveaway ends on Nov. 23 at Midnight 
Giveaway open to US residents only.

Good luck!

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Save money on eyeglasses with Zenni

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zenni Optical for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

My husband wears glasses.  He has to because contacts don't work for him.  I don't mind I like how he looks in glasses.  My 18 month old daughter has a possibility of needed glasses too, since she is showing signs of far-sightedness.  I sometime wish that I wore glasses because it would be an extra accessory to wear! :) 

 

But the thing about glasses is that they are usually expensive and you need to replace them about 1 a year {or at least that is what my hubby does} Here is where Zenni comes in to help!  They sell cheap eyeglasses!  They have frames as low as $6.95!  I looked over the site and here are some frames that I would get:

 



I am sure that you have a long list of other ways you can spend your money other then glasses... especially with the holidays right around the corner! 

Zenni believes that prescription eyeglasses are a health item necessity for most wearers, and to that end they take considerable pride in being able to bring to all a very high quality product of great durability, safety and comfort at truly reasonable and affordable prices.  They eliminate the middle man and bring the glass right to you. 

If you need glasses and want to save some money, check them out!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Christmas Shoppes Saturday Show case: Jewelry for Five!

I know that you are all going to love this next site! It has SUPER cute, SUPER fashionable jewelry and hair accessories for just $5!
Jewelry for Five is just what it sounds like... Jewelry for $5... EVERYTHING is just $5. 
Michelle {who you probably know from Someday Crafts} runs this awesome site.  Michelle makes it possible for us all to look FABULOUS and stay within our budgets!  
 
 
I know what you are thinking... must be really cheaply made and looks cheap too.
NOPE!  Michelle sent me some to see for my self and I was impressed!  This stuff is for real CUTE!


I got to try out the 5th Ave Brown Headband and the 5th Ave Brown Hair Clip/pin.
Both are well made and look great!  Not cheap!  The Hair clips also come with a pin so they can be used in so many ways!
 {You know you need some adorable head bands to rock the mom ponytail!}



I also got to try the Malibu Tan headband and the Long Brown Ribbon Necklace
Again this stuff is beautiful!  And the necklace comes with matching earrings!

There are TONS of jewelry and hair accessories to chooce from and you will find you self looking the Jewelry for Five for hours!  Feel free to buy a bunch of stuff... it is just $5!  Think Christmas gifts... no one would ever guess these were just $5!  

Michelle also invites you to join her team as a consultant and sell the Jewelry yourself.  This has been such a great thing for her to help bring in some cash for her family.  Check out her story and also find out how you can join her team!

***Disclaimer: I was supplied products from Jewelry for Five for free, however all my opinions are 100% honest!***

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