Christmas Cards by Shutterfly - Give-away!!!

*** Cyber Monday:  visit Shutterfly's Facebook page  to get the 25% off unique code (valid on top of already discounted site wide - up to 50% off) *Offer ends November 26, 2012 (11:59 P.M. PST). ***

Oh, it is that time of year again when I start stressing about sending out photo Christmas cards and wishing I had better family pictures to showcase to our friends and family with our holiday greetings. We actually have a few semi-presentable pictures this year so I am much more excited about all the new designs and colorful cards from Shutterfly. From trendy to classic, fun to traditional, Shutterfly offers a variety of options for your Christmas card needs.

You are sure to fall in love with some of the very beautiful cards. And since I know some of you also have very beautiful family pictures (**wink wink to my photography clients**) you should definitely check out Shutterfly. Be sure to check out their special offers too.

The only thing better than Shutterfly Christmas cards are free Shutterfly Christmas cards. One of my readers can win an extra $50 off order of $50 or more (excluding tax and shipping & cannot be combined with any other promos (expire 12/14/2012 – no extensions).

Just enter here by leaving a comment on this post. The contest will end on Friday, November 30th at 11:59 pm MST.  One winner, chosen randomly, will be announced on Saturday, December 1st.

**This post is sponsored by Shutterfly. **

Disney On Ice 100 Years of Magic - Review

Last week the girls and I got all dressed up for our "Girls' Fun Night" at Disney On Ice. We had dinner at Applebee's where Lilly and Molly ate each other's dinner. And Amberly refused to order from the kid menu. Our waiter was friendly and the girls enjoyed talking with him. They pretty much told him our life story.

We were all excited to see the show and got there plenty early. The girls were very good about not asking to buy any of the over priced treats and paraphernalia/memorabilia that was pushed by the peddlers walking up and down our aisle every few minutes while we waited.

Then finally the lights dimmed and the show began. The girls were mesmerized by seeing their favorite Disney characters on the ice. The only thing Lilly said during the first half of the show was : "The boys would have liked this too, Mama."

Celebrating 100 years of Disney magic, so very many of the beloved Disney characters, including our favorites Mickey and Minnie Mouse and several of the princesses, skated to the delight of my dear girls. They also enjoyed seeing Nemo, Simba, Pinnochio, the Incredibles and Mulan. 

Amberly, Lilly and I were able to attend a different Disney On Ice production a few years ago. It was hard for me not to compare the two events. In the other performance, the show focused on just four Disney stories with spectacular productions filled with special effects and amazing shows. 

This event focused more on the characters. Instead of dozens of skaters doing a full-blown production, there were fewer skaters--only the main characters--with less special effects. I was disappointed. However, my children were just as delighted. They were able to see the characters that matter to them.

Overall, we had a wonderful Girls' Night Out at Disney On Ice. The girls loved it and were anxious to get home and tell their dad all about it.

** I am a Feld Family Ambassador and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I received these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine. **

Disney On Ice - & Ice Carving in Salt Lake City

DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC 

TO SHOWCASE ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATION

Salt Lake Community College Culinary Club Students to 

Carve Iconic Disney Ice Sculptures at The Gateway Shopping Center

on Wednesday, November 14

To kick off Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic coming to the EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, members of the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Culinary Club will participate in a fun-filled ice carving demonstration depicting iconic Disney character images during the morning of Wednesday, November 14th at The Gateway Shopping Center’s Olympic Legacy Plaza. The event will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with special appearances by the stars of Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic.

“We were delighted for the opportunity to participate in this event and showcase our passion for all things culinary,” said Stephanie Callison Tanner, SLCC Culinary Club President. “Our three competing members can’t wait to roll up their sleeves and get carving.”

The three carvers include SLCC Culinary Program students Gary Manoukian, 36, Oscar Villalobos, 25, and Jerry DeStafano, 29.  All three chose to partake in the demonstration to enhance their artistic skills and learn new techniques for ice carving.  When asked why he entered the carving demo, Villalobos said, “Ice and a chainsaw, what could be more fun?”

The fun will continue that evening with the opening night performance of Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic at 7:00 p.m. at EnergySolutions Arena, where more than 60 of Disney's captivating characters and their unforgettable stories will come to life in this commemorative celebration, produced by Feld Entertainment. In this lavish ice show, everyone's favorite sweethearts, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, take audiences on a fun-filled adventure, sharing memories with Disney friends including Goofy & Donald Duck; the beloved Disney Princesses; Buzz Lightyear & Woody; Nemo & Dory; Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket; Belle & The Beast; The Incredibles plus many more – and magical moments from Disney’s Aladdin, Mulan and The Lion King.

Don't forget to buy tickets to Disney On Ice in Salt Lake City. Use code : MOM to save $5 off each ticket.


November 14 - 18, 2012
Wednesday, Nov. 14      7:00 PM
Thursday, Nov. 15            7:00 PM
Friday, Nov. 16                  11:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 17            11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, Nov. 18               1:30 PM & 5:30 PM

                                                                                                                                             
EnergySolutions Arena – 301 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT  84101


Ticket price levels are $16, $23, $37 (VIP) and $50 (Front Row).  Opening Night tickets available for only $12 each (not valid on premium seating). All seats are reserved; tickets are available from the EnergySolutions Box Office and all SmithTix locations, charge by phone at 801-355-SEAT or
            800-888-TIXX begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            800-888-TIXX      end_of_the_skype_highlighting       and online at www.smithstix.com or www.energysolutionsarena.com.

Visit Disney On Ice online : www.DisneyOnIce.com


** I am a Feld Family Ambassador and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I received these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine. **

Community with Heart

We live in a neighborhood with hundreds of kids. Seriously. Hundreds. It's really very awesome.

This is was our playground.

Certainly better than nothing but just not enough to accommodate all the children in the neighborhood.

Meet Marion:

Marion saw the need. She and others knew that our kids needed a bigger and better playground.

That was over 2 years ago.

Marion has worked tirelessly. Gathering signatures on petitions to present to the city and the HOA.

Going to endless meetings.

Finally getting elected to the HOA board.

And mediating a compromise between the city and the HOA to buy a new playground for our kids.

Then Marion organized a neighborhood service project 

to install the playground and save money.

Today people from our neighborhood gathered to work together to install a

playground for our children.

Marion didn't have to worry that people wouldn't show up to help.

We're a community of helpers. Sharing potatoes, food coloring and even toilet paper with our neighbors. Babysitting each others kids.

Helping with yard work, finishing basements, move ins and outs, and drives to doctor appointments.

We all know--just post your need on our magic Facebook neighborhood wall 

and someone will be there to assist you.

The playground is just one very big, very exciting example of what our neighborhood can accomplish.

A fellow from our neighborhood provided entertainment and music to the work force. 

Several local businesses donated food to the workers.

Some guys from the city came to help.

We'll gather again this evening for a potluck dinner.

Marion for Mayor!

Then we plan to send her to congress.

This is one community organizer that deserves to be in the White House.

I love the neighborhood I live in!!!

Winner of 2 tickets to Disney On Ice & Discount Code

The winner of 2 tickets to Disney On Ice in Salt Lake City is . . .

monique_holladay

Congratulations! 

Please contact me as soon as possible with your information so that we can send you your tickets.

If you didn't win free tickets you can still save!

Save $5 off each ticket by using Code: MOM

Valid Performances:
Thursday at 7PM, Friday at 3:30PM, Saturday at 11AM, and Sunday at 1:30PM and 5:30PM
Valid Price Levels: $23 and $16