Go Back to School with Famous Footwear - BOGO Offer

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear. All opinions are 100% mine.

It's that time of year again and I'm sure you have the drill down and your shopping list ready:

• Clothes
• Backpack
• School Supplies
• Shoes

My boys went back to school last month and the one thing I procrastinated on was shoe shopping. Why? Because 1) shoes are expensive and 2) my boys go through shoes so fast that I hate spending TONS of money on them.

In comes Famous Footwear and their awesome BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon.

What I especially love about Famous Footwear is that you can walk in and find shoes for the whole family - no having to walk up and down the mall finding specialty shoe shops for each family member.

The boys have such different tastes in shoes and I appreciate that Famous Footwear has a HUGE variety of styles to fit both their tastes. From characters and light up shoes for Cody to more "mature" lace-up tennis shoes for DJ, I can find them there.

The boys aren't too keen on shopping with mommy (something about it taking tooooo long) so they enjoy that we can run in, try on a couple pairs of shoes and run out and be done....all in one trip.

I have to admit, though, the hardest part for me is trying *not* to look at shoes for me while shopping for the boys! :)

With the BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon, I can buy a pair of shoes for DJ, get 50% off shoes for Cody and what? 15% off shoes for me?? Sure, why not! :) heehee

Did you know that Famous Footwear also has a Rewards program? My favorite part is that you earn points to earn certificates to spend in-store or online! Cha-ching! I know my boys will need new shoes mid-way through the school year so this is definitely a program for me.

Stop by their website to sign up to

• Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend in-store or online
• Accumulate points to earn certificates up to $100 a year
• Discount offer just for signing up
• Other special inside discounts and perks

While on their website, don't forget to print out the BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon. You will definitely want that with you when you stop by to get your shoe shopping done!

Happy shopping!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Digital Crafting–Scrapbooking, Card Making and Photo Editing…. OH MY

I have a big collection of scrapbooking and crafting items in my craft room yet I seem to always end up using Photoshop Elements to create my cards and scrapbook pages.

I was recently asked what type of items I create in Photoshop Elements so I just wanted to share a few.

I have blocked out some of the personal info so that white blocks are ;).

My favorite things to create are announcements and invitations. It is my must have tool for the boys’ birthdays and Christmas cards.

I also really enjoy creating scrapbook pages with it. Most of the time I hybrid scrapbook so that I can still use some of the cool embellishments that I purchase.

This was one of my first digital scrapbooking projects….

I also use Photoshop Elements for business use – primarily photo editing and flyers.

Below is the most recent gift certificate created for a silent auction.

Do you use Photoshop Elements for creating? If so, I would love to see how you use it. Please feel free to leave a comment with a link to your blog or photo gallery!

 

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Heavy Heart for a Child Gone Too Soon

I pulled up to my boys’ school this morning to see the flag flying at half mast.

The campus was busier than usual with parents walking their children onto campus instead of dropping them off at the drop-off zone.

I am sure their hearts and minds were at the same place that mine were…are.

Yesterday, the boys were sent home with a note stating that a schoolmate, a 1st grader, had passed away in a car accident when the car her mother was driving went into a nearby reservoir.

This event has been plastered all over the news…a mother under the influence driving her daughter, a man and another 5 year old child.

Her and the man escaped the submerged car.

The 2 girls had to be rescued by Border Patrol.

Neither girl survived.

It is heartbreaking to think of the short-lived life of those girls. One of whom both my boys know.

Parents held their children’s hands this morning as they walked them to their classes. Big hugs were shared as goodbyes were exchanged.

I am sure each of us parents had the same thought of holding their child in their protective arms and never letting go….protecting them from all that is bad in the world…protecting them from what we cannot control.

I hugged my kids tighter last night and kissed them a lot more than I already do.

My heart and prayers go out to these girls’ families.

 

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Knee Injury Update

This is how the conversation will go down....

"What brings you to Sports Medicine today?" the doctor will ask.

"Oh, you know, my extreme sports caused a sports injury," I will say while blushing a bright shade of red.

"What type of extreme sports have you been doing?"

"Bouncy house jumping."

I am slightly embarrassed that my injury was not the run of the mill "I sprained my knee in a bouncy house" sprain. Oh no! When I go all out, I go ALL out. Like when I fell ice skating a couple of years ago. It wasn't just a fall. It was a concussion.

That's just how I roll...er, fall.

This injury is according to my doctor, I "highly likely" have a torn ACL. That's why it keeps getting "oh my gosh I want to cry for my mom" injured every time I mis-step or turn too quickly.

It has definitely been painful.

My next steps are physical therapy and a visit with Sports Medicine. Physical Therapy I don't so much mind. It's the whole title of Sports Medicine. I know they don't just deal with sports injuries, BUT it would be slightly less embarrassing to actually have an injury caused by sports. Ya know what I mean??? :)

- Posted from my iPad

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