Wednesday, August 8, 2012

FIRST EVER GIVEAWAY!!!

So this fun company My Memories approached me awhile ago about doing a giveaway. I had never even thought of doing one before...BUT I personally LOVE free stuff, especially since I LOVE to shop!! It feels SO much better when you get a good deal...so I was excited about giving away something free to all of you amazing people out there that keep my little family going despite our crazy, wonderful life.

I honestly can't believe the amount of love and support that we get from so many through this simple blog that I started so long ago. It has become something I never imagined it being. Although I wish I could go back to just blogging about family fun activities and not the tragedy we have been through... I am SOOO grateful for this blog. It is my personal therapy, my personal support system, it ALWAYS listens to me and can understand me even when I am crying, I feel comfortable spilling my guts to it...it is ALWAYS here night or day, sad or happy...not sure if I would have survived without it. It has helped me connect with others...complete strangers...that have brightened my life and given me strength, light, and hope when everything around me was so dark!!

So as a big thank you to all of you this giveaway is for you!!!!!!! So what is it???!!!! It is a surprise!!! :) Just Kidding!!

My Memories is an awesome online scrapbooking site where you can create pretty much anything your little heart desires with their products. They are allowing me to giveaway one of their award winning digital scrapbooking softwares that allows ANYONE (and I mean anyone...cuz I did it) to create scrapbooks, photobooks, cards, calendars, and gifts. My memories suite is rated #1 by Amazon and TopTen Reviews. It is normally $40 but for one lucky winner it is FREE!!!!! What can be better then free???!!

They gave me a copy of the software to try out and in just a short amount of time I was able to create Dakota's little birthday invite (which was so great because I was running out of time and didn't know what to do!) It was pretty simple to figure out and I didn't have a lot of time. I'm sure some creative person out there (like you Chelsea and Becky) could have made it so much cuter because I am not the best at cutesy stuff like this...but for me I was pretty proud of even creating something! ;)



There is really so much you can do with it and I am most excited about creating a calendar. I LOVE personal calendars and they are one of my most favorite gifts to give because they are so unique!!

SO...to enter this giveaway all you have to do is tell me in the comments section what you love most about me! TOTALLY KIDDING!!!! Just seeing if you were paying attention. ;) No just tell me what you would MOST like to create with this software and how you found my blog! ;)

One lucky winner will be chosen in a week...which is Wednesday the 15th!! The same day as my Dakota mans birthday party...I will let him choose! ;)

On top of this giveaway My Memories has given me a coupon code for ANYONE to get $10 off of this software. So if you don't win...don't worry...you can still get a great deal!! ;) Everyone is a winner!!! ;) The promo code to use at check out is STMMMS234. You can share it with anyone who you think would use it! There is no limit!

So comment away and cross your fingers!!! And know how much I love and appreciate each and every one of you!!! I would let you ALL when if I could!! 

36 comments:

  1. I'd love to create invitations to parties and personalized note cards :)

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  2. This product sounds great! Pick me!

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  3. I would love, love, LOVE this product!!

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  4. Taking my Kids & Grandkids to Disneyland this Fall, would love to scrapbook it Digitally! And the thing I like about you is that you have challenges and still come out on top! You inspire me!

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  5. I absolutely LOVE scrap booking and cutesy stuff! I would love to use it to make party invitations for Camden and Kylie's birthdays coming up! Love you Tessie and love your blog!

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  6. With Three little girls I just can't seem to find the time to complete their scrapbooks. I would use it to scrapbook digitally. My husband went to school with Zach and my sister-in-law told me about your adorable blog.

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  7. i would love to make some party invites and calendars! i found your blog through the sullengers blog! :)

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  8. Scrapbooking! I am trying to decide if I want to switch over to digital. I found your blog through the Sullengers blog

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  9. I would make a scrapbook for each one of my pretty daughters to look back on their fun, loved filled lives!

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  10. I would love to scrapbook my one year old daughter's trips/adventures :) I found your blog from Ashley Sullenger. I love reading about your sweet family!

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  11. This looks like so much fun! I would use this to 'catch up' on #5's two years of life...she has sort of gotten the 'short end of the stick' when it comes to documenting and preserving all the cute, funny and crazy things that she does! I found your blog through a FB friend from California...not at all a coincidence, and so grateful she shared it with me!

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  12. I would use it to scarmpbook my crazy life. I learned about your blog because Zachs mom is my children's preschoo teacher.

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  13. I need to catch up on my scrapbooking. I haven't even started on 2011 yet! I think I found your blog through Dylan Shaw's blog, but it could have been the Sullengers. Keep blogging-your family is inspiring!

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  14. I'd love to win one for my niece who turns 3 in September. She has Rett Syndrome. We had a fundraiser Saturday in order to raise funds for research, as well as awareness to the state of Alabama. It was the first ever event to be held here in Alabama. A great start to many more successful events in order to help so many young children suffering from Rett. I think this would be a great way to document the happenings of this event for her and her family to cherish for the rest of their lives.

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  15. Oh-I almost forgot-I came across your blog from the Sullengers!!! I have been an avid follower for some time now. You, like my sister, are a total inspiration to me. Its women like the two of you, who inspire me on a daily basis. Win or lose this giveaway-I will keep reading daily simply from the lessons I gain and the subtle reminders you teach me. So, thank you!

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  16. I would love put the thousands of photos of my kids into scrapbooks. My 7 year old is only 1 month old in her scrapbook, and the other 3 don't have a book at all! I could use this to create handouts for my young women as well. I found your blog through Sullengers, and learn so much from your insights & experiences. I know you have your struggles, but through your blog, you and Dakota and a force for good in this world. Happy Birthday Dakota!

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  17. We are taking the kids to Disneyland this fall for their very first time! It is our first real family vacation (outside of family reunions in Idaho) since...well...ever. We have been a little busy. I would love to have cute memories!!

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  18. I would like the software to help create memories and a scrapbook for my great-nephew who we have been given guardianship over. His mother is struggling with addiction and he was being passed around from house to house. He tested positive for drugs when he was just a baby. I would like to make a scrapbook with happy memories for him so that hopefully, through the grace of god, he wont just have the bad memories of his childhood to remember and hopefully we can help break the cycle by giving him pictures of memories he can hold onto for a life time. I actually came across your blog through the Sulligers blog and then realized that you are from my community. (I call Brigham home) I find so much strength through reading your blog and your trials. You have an amazing little family and a wonderful testimony of God that not only carries you through bad times, but helps a blog-reader hold on to her testimony also. Thank you for sharing your lives with all of us. :)

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  19. Scrapbooks for my kids for sure. I am totally slacking! Heck, while I was at it I'd probably do something with my wedding photos too...it's only been 9+ years :)
    I found your blog through your sweet in laws. I've only ever met you once...a long time ago at Ashley's wedding shower, but I love you because I love them :) I really enjoy reading your blog because you are just so raw and real. You rock girl...pretty sure you are super woman/wife/momma. Keep it up :)

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  20. On my blog (you can check it out if you want) shaycrandall.blogspot.com I love to share other peoples stories, like yours.. about beautiful kids all over, by making cute little pages. I have been using paint but its not user friendly. I WOULD LOVE THIS PROGRAM. And I would make a cute page daily to share miracles with others!

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  21. Oh and I found your blog through Ashley Sullengers blog! :)

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  22. I would love this product so I could have a easy way to scrapbook my sons life. He lost his life last year to a drug overdose. I found out about your blog through your parents.

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  23. I came across your blog from Dylan Shaw's blog awhile back. My mom was diagnosed with brain cancer 17 months ago and while doing research I came across his blog which in turn led me to your blog.

    I think you and your little family are so great and I can't wait to hopefully see you on Shark Tank some day!

    I would love this software as I have been a scrapbooker for the last 15 years (old school scrapping with paper) but have been wanting to make the switch to digital.

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  24. I don't need a free gift, but since you requested . . . my favorite thing about you is that you are always a good friend, no matter the distance! I especially love how compassionate, caring and fun of a person you are! The world would be a better place with more people like you (and Zach too of course)! I miss you tons and love this new blog! Way to go, you're always so great at everything you do, including being a wife and mother!

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  25. I would like to make an online scrapbook of my little girl! I found your blog through Ashley Sullenger's!

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  26. I WOULD LOVE TO USE IT FOR SCRAPBOOKING MY KIDS BOOKS. IT WOULD BE SO MUCH EASIER THAT A BIG MESS OF PAPER. ALSO THE CARDS WOULD BE AWESOME. THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO GET THIS COOL DEAL. ALSO.. YOU ARE THE SWEETEST COUSIN A GIRL COULD ASK FOR THATS HOW I FOUND THIS BLOG!! LOVE YA!

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  27. I have really wanted to get in to digital scrapbooking. This program would really help me out. Love looking at your blog. Such a cute family!

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  28. I have been following your blog for such a long time. I admire you as a woman and a parent. I would love to win this software. Love your blog!

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  29. I would love to finally do my 2 little boys scrapbook. I found your blog just being a blog snoop one day.
    Your absolutely AMAZING! and Dakota is such a handsome little man....

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  30. What I like about Tessie...... Everything:) I would love to create a fun journal for my kids and then make it into a book so that can look at it for years to come:)

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  31. Would love to make some Christmas cards since that time of the year is approaching fast! I can't remember which blog I saw your story on but I sure do love your stories. And your Dakota sure is a handsome boy!

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  32. I would make....xmas cards? Actually scrapbook my daughters baby pics....you know.....cuz she's FIVE now! haha! You really are such an inspiration Tessie! Your strentgh amazes me! Both of your boys are so lucky to have you!

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  33. I would love to make baby announcements for my new baby girl..and then Christmas cards..and then a digital baby book...and then etc etc etc!
    I found your blog through Ashley Sullengers' blog and your story and strength has and continues to inspire me. Thanks for sharing your story.

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  34. I would love to make ANYTHING! Such cute ideas. Love your blog and love you guys, even though I barely know you!! Whitney (annie and riley's cousin) :)

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  35. I would love to make scrap books for my 4 kids. The whole paper cut/arrange/has not been working for me. I have 4 pages of 1 book done, I need help. I found you're blog through the Sullengers about a yr ago.

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  36. I finally figured out how to comment and I am not sure if I remember the whole assingment:) But I would love to (try to) figure out how to digitally scrapbook!!!!

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