Monday, June 20, 2011

AND THE WINNER IS....

Congratulations JAMALA!  You've won my moving giveaway!

Please e-mail me at afomft@gmail.com by end of day Wednesday, June 22nd to claim your prize. If I do not hear from you by then, a new winner will be chosen.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Take Note! {GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT}

While I love the convenience of e-mail, I miss getting handwritten letters in the mail, which is why I'm loving Notelettes, an adorable new product from Pear Tree Greetings.


Notelettes are smaller cards - 2.5 x 3.5 - which are perfect for sending a quick message - and there are fun styles for every occasion.  Use this one for a love note to your hubby:

 
Or this version to say hello to an old friend:


Or this style in a lunch box to let your little one know you're thinking of her.



You can even choose to put a photo on a set of Notelettes so you can send quick updates about what's new.


The possibilities are endless!  And at just $13 for a set of 24, Notelettes are a great way to keep the old tradition of note writing alive.  Because I know I'm not the only one who loves getting mail the old-fashioned way!


Pear Tree Greetings has generously offered to give away a a set of Notelettes to on lucky AFOMFT reader!  To enter, post a comment here telling me who you'd send your first Notelette to.  Easy, right?

All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post. Comments on Facebook will not count as entries. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends June 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on June 23rd. If the winner does not contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!


And that's not all!  Pear Tree Greetings is also offering AFOMFT readers 15% off all personalized stationery with NO minimum purchase required!  Just enter code CONNECT 15 at checkout.  This offer expires on June 30th.  Happy shopping!

Please note that I am a Pearista, which means I have partnered with Pear Tree Greetings to offer great giveaways and discounts to my readers. I do not receive any monetary compensation from them but they will occasionally send me free product to try out. Whether I choose to post about their company or not is totally up to me and my opinion of their products is solely based on my experience using them.

Images: Pear Tree Greetings

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

On The Move {GIVEAWAY}

Sorry I've been MIA but we're moving from New York City to Rhode Island next week and there is still so much to do!  At the top of the list is cleaning out my office and when I started this morning, I came across bags of swag I've gotten over the years for attending events and show tapings so I've decided to giveaway a few of my goodies - all books from visits to the Martha Stewart Show - to one of you!

First up, Bobbi Brown's Beauty Rules which is filled with great makeup and life tips from the famed makeup artist. 


Next is Iconic America by Tommy Hilfiger and George Lois, an encyclopedia filled with stunning images of  350 people, symbols, and other things that define our culture.


And finally, William Secord's The American Dog at Home, which features the gorgeous portraits of Christine Merrill.



So there you have it - three books, worth more than $200 for one lucky reader!  To enter, just post a comment here telling me what you're most looking forward to this summer.  That's it! 

All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post. Comments on Facebook will not count as entries. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and ends June 18th at 11:59 pm EST. The winners will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on June 19th. If the winner fails to contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Five Free Printables You Don't Want To Miss!

Two things I love a lot are free printables and Pinterest so it should come as no surprise that I have a Freebies & Printables board where else?  Pinterest!  Here are five of my favorites:

 The Lemonade Stand Printables from Funkytime are perfect for summertime activities and parties.



Choose from four different sets of kitchen labels over at Just Something I Made and transform your boring canisters into something sassy.



Reward your little helper with one of these Super Shopper stickers from Armommy.



Mique from 30 Days created this fun Brush Your Teeth Reminder for Tidy Mom.  You know I'll be putting this one up on the wall in Gabrielle and Alaina's bathroom!



And speaking of 30 Days, Alison from Oopsey Daisy shared three fun road trip bingo cards that will help keep long car trips entertaining.

Like what you see?  Head on over to check out my Freebies & Printables Board on Pinterest for more fun finds!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Creative Custom Father's Day Photo Books.... for FREE!

Father's Day is less than two weeks away and if you haven't already gotten your guy a gift, it's time to get serious.  And lucky for you, I've got two great ideas that you can pull of for FREE!

Melissa from Freckle Photo made amazing "10 Reasons I Love You" books for her family last Christmas and creating one for your husband or dad would make the perfect present.


Isn't it sweet?  Here's a peek at a few more pages.



And I love the last page, where the kids contributed their two cents.


Which reminds me of this terrific interactive "Daddy, We Love You" photo book I saw over on Design Aglow.


Ashley interspersed pictures of her kiddos with pages where they could fill in their thoughts about their dad.  From drawing a picture:


And adding in hand prints:


To answering "simple" questions about their dad:


And explaining why he's better than a Jedi Knight:


This is a keepsake fathers and grandfathers alike are sure to cherish forever.

So I know you're probably wondering about that whole FREE thing I mentioned earlier.  Well, York Photo is offering a free 20-page 5x7 custom cover photo book just in time for Father's Day! Just click this graphic for all of the details.


Whether you make a "10 Reasons I Love You" book, one that's similar to the "Daddy, We Love You" book or create something entirely different, this deal is a great reason to get your creative juices flowing to show dad just how much you love him!

Images: Freckle Photo & Design Aglow