Young Girls' Gifts for 20% Off - Shop Early for the Holidays!

Can you believe there are less than 120 days until Christmas?! For me, that's right around the corner - I like my holiday shopping list to be complete BY December!

And one of my favorite ways to shop is from my sofa, in my pajamas. Online shopping has been a huge game changer. Want to shop SmitCo online too? Check the bottom for a 20% coupon code!

And I found the perfect gift online for my mermaid-loving niece, Elin.

SmitCo was kind enough to send me their new Top Secret Journal Set. And it's MERMAID THEMED! I just know Elin will love this gift - not only does she love mermaids, but she is obsessed with arts and crafts and doodling. This is the best of both worlds!

This journal set comes with a gorgeous mermaid-themed journal, a star shaped ballpoint pen with invisible ink (!), and an LED clip-on book light. There is also a sheet of sparkly mermaid stickers to use in the journal.

I was so impressed with the quality of the journal. Many for young girls are shoddily bound, but this one features a hard cover front and back and is really sturdy. And I can't wait to see what kinds of secret messages Elin plans to write with the invisible ink!

SmitCo also asked that I check out their exfoliating gloves, so they sent me a 2-pack to try out. Oddly enough, they came in my favorite colors - purple and green.

If you know me in real life, you know I'm not really a "girly girl." I've only ever had a pedicure twice in my life (once was for my wedding). So I had no idea how to use these gloves. But after a bit of research, I realized that they're in place of your loofah or whatever other shower tool you use.

These. Are. Awesome! They seem like they're only for tiny hands, but once they get wet, they stretch a bit. They don't fall off because there's a pretty secure elastic band at the wrist. Best part? You can run them through the washer and dryer. I can't even imagine how germ-y my loofah is... so being able to clean these is just awesome.

You can buy these in packs of 2, 4, 8 or 12. They make great gifts, so why not buy a larger pack and split them up among your friends? They come in a clear, plastic zip container that would be perfect to put your carry-on travel products in when going on vacation.

SmitCo offers many quality, affordable gifts for girls ages 2 to 12. They have several different locked diary sets for girls in Emoji, Diva and Mermaid themes, as well as scrapbook, nail and play dress up sets and party favors and to offer hours of fun.

If you're looking more for some glitz and glam, SmitCo products also include rose gold, gold or rhodium plated jewelry and sets, as well as very popular stretch sets for little girls - all packed in cute gift boxes.

To make shopping even more fun, my readers get to save!

Get 20% Off Entire Cart Of Gifts! Go to: http://amzn.to/2a3d3v8 and use coupon code N3CQD6AE at checkout!


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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20% Off Squishy Mats - Great for Babies & Pets!

My pup, Riley, is such a little diva of a man-pup. Whenever we take him places where we plan to stick around for awhile, like a coffee shop or our favorite brewery, he spends the whole time fidgeting. He refuses to lay his delicate elbows and belly on the cold, hard ground. He is much too used to having his soft, cushiony pup-bed. He's got 4 throughout our house (not that he's spoiled or anything...). But they're too darn big to travel with.

So when I found out about Squishy Mats, I was psyched! Squishy Mats contain almost one inch of Memory Foam - also known as the low resistance polyurethane foam developed by NASA in the 1960s. The surface of each mat is covered by a super soft, micro-flannel fabric and is backed with a nonslip rubber grid. Each mat is durable, sturdy and designed for life on the move.

The perfect solution for our diva pup! My husband and I can enjoy our delicious, frosty beers while Riley can sleep comfortably on his Squishy Mat. The Squishy Mat would also be perfect for infants or toddlers - a great way to keep them comfortable and off the dirty ground.

Squishy Mats come in three sizes:
16" x 32" The Skinny Mini - perfect for little dogs with big personalities and a nice way to protect "their" spot on the couch from hair - folds and fastens with a carrying handle.

3' x 3' Little Squishy - The Little Squishy fits perfectly in the back of most vehicles, keeping your automobile clean and your fur babies comfortable - folds and fastens with a carrying handle.

4' x 4' Big Squishy - Let's face it, the dog is just gonna steal the Squishy Mat from you and your little one. The Big Squishy is truly made with everyone in mind, but buy Fluffy his own mat and be sure to pick one up for yourself - folds and fastens with a carrying handle.

I'm so grateful that I was sent a complimentary Squishy Mat to check out. I'm hooked!

Pros of the Squishy Mat

• Folds up to make it portable
• Strong handle for carrying it
• Memory Foam!!!
• Nice, neutral grey color
• Grippy bottom to prevent slipping

Want your own Squishy Mat? My readers save 20% Off with code SQUISHYPETS on all sized Squishy Mats - Because Squishy Mats are for EVERYONE!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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20% Off Girly Gifts - Mermaid-Themed Goodies!

My beautiful niece, Elin, will be taking her First Communion at the end of May. I've been batting around ideas in my head for the perfect gift since I don't believe in giving monetarily for these types of events. Elin just recently received a set of rosaries from her recently-passed Vavo, so I wanted to get something not necessarily religious-themed.

And I found the perfect gift for my mermaid-loving Elin.

SmitCo was kind enough to send me their new Scented Secret Scrapbook. The icing on the top of the cake is the scratch and sniff stickers! I just know Elin will love this gift - not only does she love mermaids, but she is obsessed with arts and crafts. This is the best of both worlds!

This kit comes with 114 individual pieces, including stickers, washi tape and a lockable scented diary! I can't even!

SmitCo offers quality, affordable gifts for girls ages 2 to 12. A huge hit is the brand new Mermaid themed scrapbook kit  - which I just had to have - as well as 3 unique princess dress up sets. They also have several different diaries with lock and keys and diary sets for girls in Emoji and Diva themes, as well as several different nail art sets to provide hours of fun.

SmitCo products also include rose gold, gold or rhodium plated jewelry and sets, as well as very popular stretch sets for little girls - all packed in cute gift boxes.

Interested in shopping for your little lady? Find all the great products here. I trust you will find some or all gifts here for the princesses on your list!

To make shopping even more fun, my readers get to save!

Get 20% Off Entire Cart Of Gifts! Go to: http://amzn.to/2a3d3v8 and use coupon code N3CQD6AE at checkout!


Leave a comment to let me know what you end up picking up!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make money if you click them. SmitCo was kind enough to send me this scrapbook kit for free as part of USFamilyGuide. All opinions are 100% my own.

After Christmas Blow Out Sale - Crab Pot Tree Decoration Review

Yesterday was a bittersweet day at CMM's house. We finally put away the last of the Christmas decorations - the outdoor lighted decorations to be exact. The indoor decorations stayed up until Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day, but I just couldn't bring myself to put away the beautiful lights that made our house look so beautiful and festive.

This year we were blessed with an additional unique decoration - a gorgeous 3' tall lit Christmas tree - courtesy of the great folks at Crab Pot Trees. Not only was it absolutely beautiful, but it was incredibly convenient - set up and break down in seconds, and compact and easy to store.

Crab Pot Trees are available in a variety of sizes and light options. Trees range from 1.5 feet tall all the way up to 8 feet tall. If you have a large yard, a cluster of trees in a variety of sizes would be breathtaking. To make deciding even tougher, there are many light color and style options available. You can choose from solid lights, twinkling lights, colored, white or even patriotic themed. If you're looking to minimize the impact on your family's electric bill, Crab Pot Trees even come with the option of LED lights versus incandescent!

I received my Crab Pot Tree in a box the size of a child's guitar - it was folded flat and secured with twist ties for shipping purposes. The set up took all of a minute: untwist the ties, unfold the Crab Pot Tree, then twist the ties to secure the tree open. Voila!  Really, that's it - no other set up required except to plug it in to an outlet. It was so light that I had no problem carrying it outside myself. One of my favorite features is that there is no "back side" of the tree - the lights carry around the entire tree so no matter what angle you look at it, it is beautiful.

When it was time to pack it back up, I just reversed set up. It folded flat and fit right back in the box I received it in.

Now I know Christmas is over. But I always love to shop for Christmas gifts and decor year-round, especially right after Christmas when you can get the best bang for your buck.

Right now, an After Christmas Blow Out Sale is in full effect at the Crab Pot Trees Store online. Huge savings on all Crab Pot Trees plus free shipping! You seriously can't go wrong.

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


Disclaimer: I did receive a 3' white light Crab Pot Tree for free through my affiliation with USFamilyGuide.com to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% my own. 

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make money if you click them.

High End Photobook by Adoramapix - Worth Every Penny - Review

I've mentioned on several occasions that my husband, Jon, and I were heavily involved in a major renovation to our home for all of 2015 and much of 2016. Jon's dream since childhood has been to have a garage. When we bought our current home back in 2009, he confessed that he "settled" for it on the contingency that we'd eventually build a garage. The detached garage turned into an attached two-stall garage with a dining room, pantry and storage space above it. So, yeah - it was a lot of work. And I tried to document as much of the process as I had the energy to, from the start of the foundation to the very last finishing work we did.

And what better way to showcase the process than in a photobook from Adoramapix?

 While Adoramapix offers many other personalized gifts, like wall decor, calendars and cards, I was really enamored by the plethora of options for their photobooks.

When designing your book, Adoramapix allows you to customize just about everything. You can choose from a variety of book sizes and shapes. You also can choose the number of pages you'd like to include. I chose an 8x8 10-page hardcovered book; it seemed like the perfect size to fit my needs.

A major positive: Adoramapix's software runs out of your web browser so there's no need to install any program on your computer. When designing your photobook, Adoramapix offers pre-made layouts based on the number of photos you'd like on a page. Or you can completely customize the size and location of your photos. If you're not particularly creative or you hate figuring out how to layout your photos, there is a "Quick and Simple" option that will "create" the book for you using the photos you've uploaded.

It was easy to navigate the software to customize the page layouts, the color of the background, the size and location of the photos and even the color, style and material used on the cover. You can choose from a linen cover, leather lux or genuine leather cover, all in a variety of colors. Pay a bit extra and you can have a title, name, etc. stamped on the front cover. Totally worth it - it makes the photobook look so professional.

Look how thick those pages are!

I ordered my 8x8 10-page photobook with a navy colored leather lux cover. I had a title stamped on the cover in silver, but I was bummed out that you were very limited with the number of characters you could use - this is the reason why it says "Garage Reno" and no renovation. Despite this small downside, the photos came out beautifully and the pages are thick and glossy. This is definitely a photobook that is going to be durable enough to leave out on our coffee table year round.

I absolutely cannot wait for my husband to unwrap this beautiful book from Adoramapix!

Your memories deserve more than a lifeless screen! Breathe life into your photos and turn them into beautiful keepsake photo books that will last for generations. Adoramapix's custom books are high quality and display your images in rich detail. Choose from gorgeous linen, hardcover and leather covers as well as 6 stunning paper finishes. Stop swiping and start printing your family memories with AdoramaPix photo books!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Because I am a part of USFamilyGuides, the generous folks at Adoramapix generously provided me a credit towards my photobook to help facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% my own. 

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make money if you click them.

Brick Loot Review and Discount Code

Growing up, my sisters and I loved to play with blocks more than anything. Our mom kept the special LEGOs high up on a shelf so we had to be especially well behaved to be able to play with them. From what I've heard, those little blocks hurt a tad when young ones forget to pick them all up so we had to earn that privilege!

So I was extremely excited when Brick Loot, a subscription company for LEGO and Brick fanatics, offered to send me one of their boxes to check out their great loot.

October's Brick Loot box is based on the theme "Arcade." I grew up in the late 80s - early 90s so this was right up my alley! Totally nostalgic for me!

My box contained a really great tiny LEGO container called "Head Case." Get it? Head-case.... head case? Haha. 

Sorry. Moving on... 

I also got 2 little kits for building - one for a pixel monster, which reminds me of Pacman from back in the day, and another for building arcade machines. This one came with additional instructions to build even more machines. My favorite piece was the cute Gamer Minifigure - it reminded me of my friends growing up fighting over the Nintendo controller. 

If you or someone you know is a fan of LEGOs, then a Brick Loot subscription is the way to go. Think ahead to the upcoming holidays - this would make an amazing gift!

Each month your Brick Loot box is filled with 4-8 items that were hand picked by Brick specialists who scour the world for the newest and coolest products for you to collect. Get custom LEGO kits, minifigures and accessories delivered to your door monthly! Invented by a 9 yr old, this box is fun for ages 6 - 99!

Interested in checking it out? My readers get to save 10% off Brick Loot using the code usfamily

@brickloot #subscriptionbox #LEGOfan


Thank you so much USFamilyGuides for hooking me up with the great folks at Brick Loot!

Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Giveaway: KidStuff Coupon Book!

Once again, the amazing folks at KidStuff Coupon Books have given me the opportunity to share with you their great product via a giveaway! Skip to the bottom if you just want to hurry up and enter!

If you have kids or have friends or relatives with kids, I'm sure you've been accosted to purchase goodies from a catalog used as a fundraiser for their school. You know what I'm talking about... the 5 pound tin of popcorn you end up throwing out or the ridiculously priced tub of cookie dough? Some catalogs contain the $15 candle that stops smelling pretty two days after opening it. As a teacher, I get asked to partake in purchasing fundraising goodies all the time and often I have to politely turn down my students because I simply can't afford to buy all that stuff that I don't need or will never use.

So when I was approached by the folks at KidStuff Coupon Books to take a peek at their own version of school fundraising goodies, I was all over the opportunity!

KidStuff Coupon Books vary depending on your location. I counted 26 different books based on locations all over the country. And new this year are the RI and Albany area books!

I received the Eastern & Central Massachusetts Coupon Book which is teeming with coupons and savings passes for chain and local vendors. The book itself is separated into three color-coded sections: blue is for shopping and services, yellow is for activities and attractions, and red is for dining and food.

Coupons are included for chain vendors like Sears, Men's Wearhouse and Sonic. Then there are discounts for places more local to Massachusetts such as the Boston Duck Tours.

At the very front of the book, there's an alphabetic listing of all of the vendors included in the book to make browsing easier.

The book costs $25 and HALF of that goes directly to the school fundraising. I promise you you'll get more use out of the KidStuff Coupon Book than you ever did with that 5 pound tin of popcorn. AND you'll be helping a local school raise money for their educational initiatives! What a great two-for-one deal!! You get an entire book of savings (over 400 pages!!!) and your local school earns money!

If you're involved with school fundraising and are interested in more information, please contact KidStuff Coupon Books at

888-404-5437 option 1 (toll free!)
info@kidstuffcouponbook.com
www.kidstuffcouponbook.com


Please follow KidStuff on Facebook and Twitter
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These books are sold exclusively through schools, however, KidStuff Coupon Books was so very generous and is offering my readers a chance to win 1 of 3 Massachusetts coupon books.

In order to enter, you must live IN Massachusetts or an adjacent state since the coupon book primarily contains deals available in MA only.


To Enter:


The giveaway starts at midnight on September 12th and ends at midnight on September 19th. Winners will be announced on Facebook and on the Coupon Mama Massachusetts website and will be contacted via email. Winners will have 5 days to respond with a valid mailing address or their prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected.

Disclaimer: I received a KidStuff Coupon Book to facilitate this review and KidStuff Coupon Books is providing three additional coupon books to giveaway to my readers. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Monkeying Around is Easier with the Monkey Mat - Get $5 Off & Free Shipping #sponsored

I live in the rural sticks. I'm talking nearly a one to one ratio of farm animal to human. Living in the sticks means just that - lots of sticks, dirt, grass... And my husband and I are outdoorsy folks, but I'm certainly not a fan of getting my clothes covered in said sticks, dirt and grass. So I was very excited to try out the Monkey Mat - a convenient, fabulous, fairly newly product as seen on Shark Tank.

MyMonkey Mat in the color red coral crush came packaged in a small cardboard box not much bigger than a CD case. It's seriously so small that it could easily fit in my purse. It is made of a very soft, smooth nylon material, and has the Monkey Mat logo in the center, lightly weighted corners and loops at each corner in case you want to stake it down. 

After unpacking my Monkey Mat and the stakes I also received, I headed outside to play with my indoor-outdoor kitty, Selina Kyle, also known as Squish.

At first I tried to use it without staking it down, but the second my 9-pound Squish stepped on it, the Monkey Mat bunched up. The weighted corners, while seemingly very sturdy, aren't heavily weighted so it didn't take much for the mat to move. In the end, I really had no choice but to stake it down.

My backyard is grassy but much of the dirt is hard-packed. I spread out the Monkey Mat and used the stakes to secure it, but the stakes are only made of plastic and I had to be very careful not to push too hard because they were starting to bend from the pressure.

It was earlier in the day and the grass was absolutely covered with dew. I'm a wuss and hate being wet, but the Monkey Mat did a great job keeping me dry. It repelled the water underneath for the entire 45 minutes Selina and I were hanging out. Being 5' by 5', it was the perfect size - I could comfortably lay out on it and still have plenty of room for someone else.

One of my favorite features is that it comes with its own attached carrying case. The carrying case even has a wrist strap that can be easily unclipped/clipped so you can easily clip it to something - my husband and I like to clip things to our backpack for easy access. Of course when I went to repack the Monkey Mat, it didn't look nearly as pretty or neatly tucked in as it did when I first received it.

Loves

• water repellent
• when wrapped up, it's so small! it could fit in my purse
• attached carrying case (you can't lose it)
• clippable wrist strap on case
• soft fabric
• convenient and easy to use
• machine washable!
• comes in lots of colors: red coral crush, gray groove, orange sunrise, blue yonder, hang tag gray & hang tag blue

Not Loving So Much

• plastic stakes are flimsy
• carrying case is not super secure where it attaches to the mat

Conclusion:
The Monkey Mat is a convenient, easy to use way to keep you and your stuff off whatever surface you're on. It would be great at the beach for young and old alike. It would be particularly great for parents who don't want their infants laying on a potentially dirty floor. It's definitely worth the investment if you're like me and often sit on the floor or the ground.

I'm so grateful that the folks at Monkey Mat were kind enough to send me a free mat and stakes to try out. I promise you - it's a great product! This is the PERFECT addition to your summer!

My readers get to save! Use coupon code USFAM for $5 off AND Free Shipping!



Interested in hearing more about the Monkey Mat? Check them out on social media:

IG & Twitter: @MonkeyMatMama #MonkeyMatLifestyle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyMat
Pinterest: Monkeymatmama


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make money if you click them.
This is a sponsored post. Monkey Mat (through US Family Guide) sent me a free Monkey Mat and set of 4 stakes to test out in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% my own.

15% Off Customized Photo Books at Adoramapix

Your memories deserve more than a lifeless screen! Breathe life into your photos and turn them into beautiful keepsake photo books that will last for generations. Adoramapix's custom books are high quality and display your images in rich detail. Choose from gorgeous linen, hardcover and leather covers as well as 6 stunning paper finishes. Stop swiping and start printing your family memories with AdoramaPix photo books!

Shop now and get 15% off photo books. Use code: PhotoBook15. Sale ends 11/05/2016 11:59 PM EST



Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Save on DisneyWorld Vacation @PixieVacations #disneyvacation

My husband and I planned a trip to Disney World for this upcoming May. Man, I wish I had known about this company when we were in the planning phase! I'm so pleased to partner with Pixie Vacations to bring to you a fantastic deal on a magical vacation!

Enjoy a 5-day/4-night Walt Disney World vacation package for a family of 4 for as low as $1,714.*

Spending quality family time together at Walt Disney World Resort is magical. Plan your next memory-making vacation with this great offer. Please contact your Pixie at Pixie Vacations today to start saving on your 2016 Walt Disney World Vacation!

Experience the excitement with a package that includes 5-day theme park tickets and a 4-night stay in standard rooms at Disney's All-Star Music Resort for as low as $1,714 for a family of 4. Book this offer through February 28, 2016 for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights Feb. 22 through Mar. 3, 2016 and April 3 through May 26, 2016.

Other great rates are also available for alternate lengths of stay and party sizes for stays most nights Feb. 22 through Jun. 11, 2016.

Disney World 2016 Vacation Package Early Spring Vacation:

Booking Window: Dec. 28, 2015 - Feb. 28, 2016
Travel Window: Feb. 22 - Jun. 11, 2016

Disney World 2016 Vacation Package Late Spring Vacation:

Booking Window: Feb. 29 - Mar. 31, 2016
Travel Window: Apr. 14 - Jun. 11, 2016

How to Book this Offer:
Contact Pixie online
Phone: 678-815-1584
Email: Info@PixieVacations.com


*Sample package price based on 2 adults, 1 junior (ages 10-17), and 1 child (ages 3-9) for a 4-Night/5-Day room and Magic Your Way Base Ticket. The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Tickets are valid for one theme park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advanced reservations required. Offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, the Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and Disney's Art of Animation Resort - The Little Mermaid Standard View Rooms.



Want a Disney-inspired treat to get you in the vacation mood?! Check out Amber's fantastic product - Pixie Cakes!

Amber Griswold (10) loves going to Walt Disney World and Disneyland. She's also very crafty and after a recent vacation at Walt Disney World she decided to try and recreate her favorite scents from her trip in candles and wax tarts.

She started with Disney snacks. Main Street Popcorn, Pineapple Whips, and even Turkey Legs. Each scent brings you back to those vacation memories. Amber also has created the unique scents from the resort. Beach Club Resort is her favorite.

Each Disney inspired scent is available on her Etsy store. She only makes one scent at a time and when it sells out, it's gone. You can make suggestions for the next scent you want her to make on her Pixie Scents Facebook page and when that limited batch is ready, she puts them up on her Pixie Scents Esty shop.

You can also get a Pixie Scent wax tart (she calls them cakes), for Free!

Now - October 1, 2016 Pixie Vacations is offering one of her Disney inspired snack scents as part of your Walt Disney World Vacation package. So if you are planning a Walt Disney World Vacation for 2016, go over to Pixie Vacations and to get a quick no obligation Disney World vacation quote and the details for your Free Pixie Scent wax tart.




If you were already planning to book a magical vacation to Walt Disney World, check out Pixie Vacations online, on Facebook or on Twitter to save yourself some extra cash!




Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts

Pixie Vacations did provide me with a sample of the fabulous Pixie Cake in the main street pop-corn scent to facilitate this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make money if you click them.

Mixbook Review & Valentine's Day Promo Code!

I was so excited when the opportunity to partner with the folks at Mixbook came up right before the New Year. It gave me the chance to make the perfect family photo album for my dear hubby for Valentine's Day!

Mixbook offers a wide variety of photo gifts that can be personalized - from photo books to calendars to event and holiday cards. Their online platform allows for unlimited photo storage, a super nifty auto-fill feature for multi-photo layouts and a very user-friendly editing and template tool.

I chose to turn a year's worth of my fur babies' photos into a 2015 Shannon Family album for Jon as a Valentine's Day gift.

Photo book size options range from 12"x"12 to 8.5"x8.5". You can select from softcover or hardcover, depending on your desire. I chose the 8.5"x8.5" sized hardcover book because it would fit perfectly on our growing bookcase of photo albums.

I had a difficult time selecting a template as there were so many to choose from. After much hemming and hawing, I finally chose Chalkboard Sayings because I loved the dark color scheme contrasting with the white lettering and borders.

Each Mixbook template comes with pre-determined page layouts, but you can customized as you see fit. I loved that a lot of the design was done for me - sometimes my creative juices are dried up. There were a few page layouts that required high-resolution photos that I didn't have available, so I was able to quickly and easily modify the layout on my own to accommodate the photos I did have and wanted to include in my photo book.

My photo book included 76 different images and it took me about an hour to make from my laptop. The program itself was easily to use. And once I created an account, my project saved from time to time so I didn't lose what I was working on if I accidentally logged out of my computer.

I ordered my photo book on 1/22 and it arrived carefully packed in cardboard on 1/29. Such a quick processing time! I was floored when I unwrapped my book. The quality is amazing. The pages themselves are thick and the entire book is professional quality. I couldn't be happier.

And of course, I'm terrible at keeping secrets. So I ended up giving Jon his Valentine's Day gift two weeks early. Oops! But he LOVED it!

Want to check out my entire Mixbook photo book? Check it out here.

My readers will be happy to know there's currently a Mixbook promotion going on for up to 40% off all items plus an additional 20% off sale prices using the promo code VDY16 but hurry! This offer ends Monday, 2/1!


Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


Disclaimer: Mixbook offered me a $25 credit to help facilitate my review. However, all opinions are 100% my own. 
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make money if you click them.

Mystery, Vixens, 1930s Zombies, Oh My! Book Review: "Dead Men Kill"

As a die-hard zombie fan, I'm always looking for another film or novel to whet my zombie-loving appetite. Best selling American pulp fiction author L. Rob Hubbard introduces a unique perspective on the walking dead, setting his story, Dead Men Kill, in the Golden Age of the 1930s. Originally published in a 1934 issue of the pulp fiction magazine, Thrilling Detective, Dead Men Kill follows Terry Lane, a police detective, through the most spine-tingling and dangerous investigation of his life. In an effort to capture a serial murderer, Lane battles the living dead, encounters a sexy vixen, and tries to evade the mysterious and deadly threats from "loup-garou."

If you're looking for an action-packed, quick and easy read, Dead Men Kill is sure to be right up your alley. At less than 100 pages, L. Ron Hubbard's story took me less than two hours to read. While not the most elegant use of language or most flowery prose, the short chapters are engaging and leave you wanting more.

The audio-drama version is equally as fast paced and suspenseful. Featuring Emmy Award-winning actor John Mariano, the audio performance includes music and sound effects that make you feel as though you're running beside Terry Lane through the cemetery and fighting off your own pack of brainless zombies. In some cases, the audio-drama acting is almost too quick paced, making it difficult to follow the story line if you're not reading along with the actors' performances.

The book itself is printed on wonderfully thick paper meant to mimic the look and feel of the pulp fiction magazines in which the story was originally published and bring that Golden Age nostalgia in its readers. If you're looking for an out-of-the-box zombie tale or you just want a quick and entertaining read, Dead Men Kill  is worth the time.

Disclaimer: Galaxy Press provided me with a free copy of the pulp fiction book "Dead Men Kill" and an audio CD to facilitate my review. I received no other compensation and truly enjoyed reading and listening. All opinions in this review are 100% my own.
Happy Couponing!
-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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Tuesday Travels: The Royal Ripoff of King Richard's Faire

Fall is fast approaching. And with fall comes all sorts of great family-friendly events. King Richard's Faire in Carver, MA is one "family-friendly" event my husband and I checked out a few years ago after years of begging on his part. I thought our experience was worth a Tuesday Travels share.

You'll soon see why I can't in good conscience call this event family-friendly.

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-Coupon Mama Massachusetts


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My Kitties' #ONESwitch - Purina One Kitty Food Review

A few weeks ago, +Influenster  and @PurinaONEcats sent my two kitties a bag full of Purina ONE Smartblend kitty food in Chicken & Turkey flavor. My two love nuggets are used to eating whatever is on sale - I try to keep it the same food each month, but occasionally mix it up. Recently, however, they started picking out certain kibbles from their food bowls and leaving the rest.

But this all changed with the switch to Purina ONE Smartblend. Within minutes of me taking this photo, Selina Kyle gobbled up every last bit of vittles in her bowl. Zoe equally loved the change to her food and never leaves vittles behind anymore.

One of the biggest changes is neither cat wanders through the house crying anymore - I'm wondering if they were crying in hunger since they weren't really into their previous food. Purina ONE Smartblend has antioxidants, lots of protein and omega-6. There are ZERO fillers in this cat food - not something you commonly see unless you're spending ridiculous amounts of money at fancy pet stores. The best part? It comes in 9 different formulas so no matter what age your cat is, there's bound to be a Purina ONE formula for him or her.

What are you waiting for? Make the #ONESwitch



Disclaimer: I received a free sample along with a coupon for another free product to help facilitate my review. All opinions expressed herein are my own (and my cats'!).below. Your submission must link directly to your post, not just to your profile.

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-Coupon Mama Massachusetts