Snapstagram Giveaway...

Anyone who follows me on Instagram knows that I am pretty much addicted.

Just a smidge.

Okay, I'm very addicted.  Looking for a support group, but instead I found Snapstagram.

I love using Snapstagram to capture all of the fun things I see when out and about and for capturing quick impromptu moments with my kids.  I really find myself pulling out my DSLR less and less, and just reaching for my iPhone, using Instagram then printing my photos via Snapstagram.  They have everything from 4x4 prints, 8x8 canvas, and even accessories such as frames and photo books. Great gift ideas and I even use some of the prints as gift tags for presents.

Snapstagram contacted me a few weeks ago to offer a giveaway to my readers.  Not only did they offer y'all a giveaway, but after reading my blog the sweet woman who contacted me wrote:

Also, below is a promo code specifically for your son David (hope he has Instagram!). The story of him dropping out of High School was amazing, what an inspirational story & so innovative. We can call it a 
graduation gift!


Gotta love a company that is still small enough to care about people and be moved by their stories.  As if I wasn't a fan of Snapstagram before- they made me fall in love a little bit more with them after that.

So here is what they are offering:  Two promo codes (two winners!) to use for the 4x4 Snapstagram prints.  I have displayed these several ways around our cottage.  My favourite right now is sitting out in a bowl on the coffee table for guests to thumb through.  I've even had Hunter arrange them on the table like picture cards to tell a story.

Just leave a comment telling me & Snapstagram what capturing memories through pictures means to you.  That's it, that simple- and I will let Sara pick two numbers to choose the winners on Monday morning.

Down Under...

So we are going to Australia.

Just like that.

I know.  Me too.  It's a bit surreal....but in August we will be in Perth for nine days.

 This trip required passports and a visa...which if anyone has applied for these lately, they ain't cheap!

My dad, my childhood traveling partner, offered to take us.  It is beyond generous and I keep stressing to my kids how lucky they are for this opportunity, and how if my dad talks to them on the plane they better unplug and listen, because they are about to learn so much!

This kid could NOT be more excited about the trip!!  She will get to meet an on-line friend of two years when we get there.  

In other news....this boy of ours.  So. Proud. Of. Him.  He bought  his first car yesterday....on his own....big down payment...at 18 years old.

I'm not sure if I shared this or not on my blog, but David dropped out of high school his senior year (last year).  He was in the early college program, and by IQ standards the kid is literally a genius, but standardized school, not for him.  He is a learner- reads physics for fun and loves anything about medicine, but seven periods a day of other people's interests, not so much.  So I gave him my blessing and he quit.  Just like that.  Two weeks later he got his GED.  One month later his little part time job offered him a general manager's position.  He makes more money than I did as a public school teacher, and in less than a year his salary will be the same as my husband's base salary- not bad for an 18 year old kid :)  To say we are proud of what he has done in less than a year of being out of school is an understatement.  He is doing what he loves and thriving.  Well done.


Also, if you follow my cousin on Sweet Tea and Linen- she made the most amazing bench. Creativity runs amuck in our family!

Oh, and if you haven't heard of Snapstagram....it is so fun!  It is a site where you can upload your instagram pics and get 12 copies for $6.99.  I keep mine in an ironstone bowl on the table and the kids as well as guests like thumbing through them.

I know this post was a bit all over the place, but so much going on here at the cottage!  Tonight I hope to sweet talk my hubby into installing that new front door lock set ;)

Have a great day!!