Simply Stated Creative's Jeni Journals.

Happy 1st Birthday, Nathan!

2011-02-28T14:18:00.000-05:00

Happy 1st Birthday, Nathan!

Friends of the jungle are gathering for a wild and wonderous day...cutie patootie Nathan's very 1st Birthday! For a special touch to kick off the celebration, Nathan's mommy chose my Jungle Animals Kids Invitation to be customized for her baby boy's milestone bash.

Bringing his mommy's ideas to life, we personalized the original one-photo design -- from message to additional photo space to feature her favorite snapshots -- creating an invitation as unique and special as her little one.

Happy 1st Birthday, Nathan! ♥

A Merry & Bright Holiday Photo Card for the "S" Family

2010-12-03T12:30:00.000-05:00

Our sleek and cheerful Merry & Bright Holiday Photo Card can be customized to any color scheme for your family's season's greetings. Kaylyn S. chose a palette that coordinated perfectly with her favorite family photos, creating a holiday card design uniquely theirs with a bit a flair. Absolutely adore the snapshots of her cuties!

Shop & Save with the Best Black Friday/Cyber Monday Boutique Deals

2010-11-26T15:31:00.004-05:00

'Tis the Season to Shop & Save. So don't forget to take advantage of these fabulous Black Friday/Cyber Monday boutique deals of the 2010 Holiday shopping season. From last-minute Holiday Geetings to gifts for your little ones, you are sure to find something for everyone on your gift list!

Happy Shopping!

Gifts for Baby and Kids

Little Fox Fashions: Designer Kids Shoes, Kids Winter Boots, Hair Bows and More!
Deal: 20% discount on all sales.
Coupon Code: CYBER20
http://www.littlefoxfashions.com/

Fleur Lilly: Girls Holiday Dresses, Girls Boutique Clothing and more.
Deal: Girl's Fall Clothing & Holiday Dresses 35%-75% off
Plus, we always have a continual sale of Girl's Designer Clothing Clearance Sale - $20 and below, new items added to this sale daily. Plus flat rate shipping $5.00 for Cyber sale Day
http://www.fleurlilly.com/

Daisy and Beibei: Awesome Online Children's Boutique with fashion for boys and girls.
Deal: 20% Off Everything in Store on Cyber Monday
Coupon Code: daisy
http://www.daisyandbeibei.com/

Micah Co: Wonderful Newborn Baby Gifts, Gifts for New Moms and more.
Visit store for sale information on Cyber Monday.
http://www.micahco.com/

Patticake Posh: Shop our Children's Boutique for personalized gifts, birthday gifts and more.
Deal: 20% off entire store.
Coupon Code: blkfriday
Expiration: Black Friday Only
http://www.patticakeposh.com/

EliseWear: Save on our unique baby gifts, layette with matching hat, posh diaper bags and more.
Deal: diaper bags 30% off (not including current season Storksak ) http://www.elisewear.com/category_23/Diaper-Bags.htm
Coupon Code: code elise30
Deal: all apparel 25 % off http://www.elisewear.com/category_34/Infant- Layettes.htm
Coupon Code: elise25
http://www.elisewear.com/

My Beautiful Sophia: Girls Boutique that offers popular name clothing for girls and boys.
Visit store for sale information on Cyber Monday.
http://www.mybeautifulsophia.com/

Big Top Baby Shop: Visit our Childrens Boutique for european children's clothing, designer newborn clothing and more.
Visit store for sale information on Cyber Monday.
http://www.bigtopbabyshop.com/

Shop Sugar Babies: Baby Boutique with punk apparel for babies, toddlers and big kids.
Visit store for sale information on Cyber Monday.
http://www.shopsugarbabies.com/

Gagagougou: Terrific Baby Boutique in Canada. Caters to moms and babies.
Deal: 10% off on top of our Holiday Sale.
Coupon Code: MYSEOGAL2010PROMO
Expiration: December 15,2010
http://gagagougou.com/

My Tutu Boutique: Trendy tutu boutique, birthday tutus, holiday pettiskirts and more.
Deal: $5 off any tutu order $10 off any tutu dress
Coupon Code: blacktutu
http://www.mytutuboutique.com

Kids T Shirts Rock: Personalized Kids Shirts, Kids Holiday Shirts, Birthday shirts and more.
Deal: 20% all orders on Cyber MondayCoupon Code: "CYBER" @ checkout.
Expires Dec 31, 2010
http://www.kidstshirtsrock.com/

This Little Piglet: Unique Baby Products
Deal: 25% off the entire store, FREE shipping over $100
Expiration Date: 11:59 CST on the day of the Cyber Monday sale,
http://www.thislilpiglet.com/

My Bonita Boutique: Handmade Girls Clothing Boutique
Deal:35% the entire order
Coupon Code: Cyber35
http://www.mybonitaboutique.com/

Baby Birthday Boutique: Birthday Outfits
Deal: free shipping with code
Coupon Code: "CYBER"
http://www.babybirthdayboutique.com/

I am Princess: Princess Boutique
Deal: 15% off everything- sale items and non sale items
http://iamtheprincess.com/?code=seogncyber

Heavenly Hold: Designer Baby carriers, nursing pads and more:
Deal: 10% off
Coupon Code : luv2babywear
Expiration Date: 12/31/*2010
http://www.heavenlyhold.com/

MarieLynn Boutique: Upscale Children's Boutique
Deal: 15% Off Of All Purchases
Coupon Code: HOLIDAY
Expiration: 12/31/10
http://www.marielynnboutique.com/

Poppy Clementine: Children's designer clothing
25% off of any NON-SALE and NON-PERSONALIZED items
Code: MONDAY25
Valid 11/29 – 12/6
https://poppyclementine.com/

Milos Creations: Adorable kids costumes and adult costumes.
Deal: free shipping for the whole weekend of black friday to cyber monday, plus additional 15% off.Coupon Code: CyberMonday10 at checkout
http://www.miloscreations.com/

Imagination Fuel: Kids wooden toys, educational toys, classic toys
Deal: Free Shipping
Coupon Code: CYBER
http://imaginationfuel.com/

Snooty Booty Diapers: Cloth Diapers
Deal: Free shipping on any order, plus a $5 gift certificate for each $50 spent. These offers will be in addition to any product markdowns inthe store.
Coupon Code: Use Code: cmonday
http://www.snootybootydiapers.com/store/WsPCollectionsDet.asp?ID=35&pID=9

Clothing, Hand Bags and Accessories for Men or Women

Fashion Amour: Buy women's fashions, wholesale sunglasses, silk wrap skirts, and more.
Visit store for sale information on Cyber Monday.
http://www.fashionamour.com.au/

QT Sunglasses: Designer Inspired Sunglasses:
Deal: 25% OFF orders over $14.95
Coupon Code : CyberMonday2010
Expiration Date: Midnight
http://www.qtsunglasses.net/

Gifts

Art By Beckie Ann: Kids Wall Art, Baby Nursery Wall décor, Art for girls and boys.
Deal: 3 day sale Mon 29th, Tues 30th and Weds Dec 1st
Coupon Code: Cyber20
http://www.artbybeckieann.com/

Nanny Deprived: Gifts for Moms
Deal: Free Shipping
Coupon Code: "CYBER"
http://www.nannydeprived.com/

Label Creations: Personalized Address Labels, Luggage Tags, and more.
Deal: 15% off plus free shipping in the uSA
Coupon Code - HOL2006
Expiration Date: December 31, 2010
http://www.labelcreations.com/

Jewelry

Simply Trendy Jewelry: Wholesale Designer Inspired Jewelry, Trendy bracelets, necklaces, rings and more.
Deal: Take 15% off total purchase of $25 or more
Coupon Code: use coupon code (cyber)
Expiration: offer expires December 5, 2010
http://www.simplytrendyjewelry.com/

Stranded Treasures: Flowers for Hair, Floral necklaces, earrings and more for special occasions.
Deal: We are having a sale on select items. No coupon needed. Just visit our website to start saving.
Expiration: 11/30/2010
http://strandedtreasures.com/

TLC Silver Jewelry: Wholesale Bead Jewelry, Handmade Beaded Jewelry and more
Deal: 30% Off
Coupon Code: CyberMonday30
Expiration Date: 11-30-10
http://www.tlcsilverjewelry.com/

Charmies Online: Hand Stamped Jewelry
Deal: Save 10% off your order.
Coupon Code: Circler10
http://www.charmiesonline.com/

TLC New & Vintage Jewelry Holders
Deal: 30% Off
Coupon Code: CyberMonday30
Expiration Date: 11-30-10
http://www.jewelryboxringholders.com/

Joyful Heart: Stunning Fashion Jewelry
Deal: Two day event (11/29 - 11/30)... Purchase $60.00 or more from Joyful Heart
Boutique's jewelry catalog and receive 30% off plus free shipping.
http://www.joyfulheartboutique.com/

Photo and Greeting Cards

Send your Holiday Hi with this Simply Stated Creative custom photo greeting.

Simply Stated Creative: Custom Photo Cards, Handmade Boxes, Business Creative & More.
Deal: 40% off all Custom Photo Cards, including last minute Holiday Cards
Coupon Code: CYBERMONDAY10
Expiration: Valid only on Cyber Monday, November 29, 2010
http://www.simplystatedcreative.com/

Bunny Prints: Personalized Photo Cards for Birthday and Baby Shower plus matching birthday clothing, personalized candy jar favors and more
Deal: 10% off everything
Coupon Code: cyber10
http://www.bunnyprints.com/

Photo Card Boutique: Photo Card Templates
Deal: 35% off your entire order
Coupon Code : cyber-monday
Expiration Date: Good Monday only
http://www.photocardboutique.com/

Lil Sweet Prince: Trendy birth announcements, first birthday invitations, wedding announcements and more.
Deal: Expedited shipping on all orders placed that day. All standard shipping orders will automatically be upgraded to 2 day shipping. No coupon code needed.
Expiration: From the 24-30th of November
http://www.lilsweetprince.com/

Fun and Sassy Designs: Photo Birth Announcements, Personalized Kids Cards and more.
Deal: 15% OFF + Free Shipping on ALL product
Coupon Code: Thanks
Expiration: Thursday, November 25th - Monday, November 29th
http://www.funandsassydesigns.com/

Little Ladybug Designs: Modern Photo Cards and Holiday Cards
Deal: 10% Off Holiday Cards
Coupon Code: Use Code: earlybird10 at Checkout
http://www.littleladybugdesigns.com/

Photo Card Designs: Photo Cards for Weddings, Birthdays , Baby Showers and more.
Deal: Good for one day only- 5% off .
Coupon Code: Please Use Code: cybermonday
http://photocarddesigns.com/

Janay Green: Blank Greeting Cards, Personalized Gifts and More.
Deal: 40% off any purchase of $30 or more
Coupon Code: CYBERMONDAY10
http://www.janaygreen.com/

Pet Products

Dog Boutique: Buy luxury dog collars, high end dog carriers and a Christmas costume or two for your dog.
Deal: Free Shipping for US buyers all day long.
http://badasspetz.com/

Paw Prints Shop Pet Boutique: Trendy pet boutique with hundreds of pet beds, dog clothing, collars and more.
Deal: 10% off your order
Coupon Code: cybermonday
http://www.pawprintsshop.com/

Organic Products

Milf Cosmetics: Spa Products and Chirally Correct Skin Care Products.
Deal: 20% off all products
Coupon Code: CYBERMILF
Expiration: Midnight 11/30 (sale runs through 12:01AM 11/29 till midnight 11/30)
http://www.milfcosmetics.com/

Baby U R Precious: Organic Baby Gifts
Deal: 20% off entire order
Coupon code: BURPoct
http://www.babyurprecious.com/

Tidbit Couture: Organic cloth diapers and Baby products.
Deal: $5 off purchases of $50 or more ~ plus free shipping!
Coupon Code: CyberMonday10
http://www.tidbit-couture.com/

Home and Garden

Harvest Glow Candles: Natural Soy Candles, Wholesale Soy Candles and more.
Deal: 30% Off Cyber Monday Nov. 29th Special!
Coupon Code: Use Coupon Code cyber30 in the voucher field
Expiration: 11:59pm Nov. 29th
http://www.harvestglowcandles.com/

CT River Candles: Scented Soy Candles and more.
Deal: 10% off total purchase of $16.95 or more.
Coupon Code: Found at website
http://www.ctrivercandles.com/

Ferris Wheel: Trendy heat and cold packs for pain.
Deal: We are running a sale on our Christmas Special Set right now that includes Hot/Cold Neck Wrap, 8 x 10 pack and footwarmers.
Expiration: December 25,2010
http://www.etsy.com/shop/theferriswheels

Hair Accessories

Stranded Treasures: Flowers For Hair, flower jewelry and more.
Visit Site on Cyber Monday to see sales.
http://www.strandedtreasures.com/

Wedding

Lifes Little Favors: Buy unique wedding favors, monogrammed aisle runners and more for your wedding.
Deal: 10% Off Your Entire Order!
Coupon Code: SAVETEN
Expiration: 11/30/10
http://www.lifeslittlefavors.com/

Mojo Monday: Win One of Three Prizes Just for Being a Fan

2010-11-22T16:20:00.000-05:00

The Giveaway Prize Options

Woot! Woot! I'm celebrating reaching 750 Simply Stated Creative Fans on Facebook with a Giveaway and would like to extend the participation invitation to all my followers. So get your mojo on and enter ASAP.

Here's how to win:

1. Like Simply Stated Creative on our Facebook page.
2. Pick a number from 1 to 750 and comment on the Giveaway post (look for the wall post with all the numbers entered by fans).
3. Submissions will be closed tonight at 7:50 pm EST; the fan whose number is selected by Random.org (or comes closest to the chosen number without going over) wins his or her choice of 1 of the 3 prizes (see image above).

The Winner will be announced shortly after Giveaway submissions are closed.

It's that simple. Good luck!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-11-17T02:29:00.001-05:00

My Merry & Bright Custom Holiday Photo Card

Take Advantage of Cyber Monday 2010 Online Boutique Deals

2010-11-16T14:48:00.002-05:00

We all know money doesn't grow on trees. But we can still wish, right?

In the meantime, take advantage of some fabulous Cyber Monday deals for the 2010 Holiday shopping season.

Below is a list of special deals being offered by online boutiques, including Simply Stated Creative :o), on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So make sure to visit them to save big on great products for the holidays!

Gifts for Baby and Kids

Send your Holiday Hi with this Simply Stated Creative custom photo greeting.

Wordless Wednesday: For My Baby's Big 1

2010-11-03T02:14:00.002-04:00

Happy 1st Birthday, Jordyn! Mommy Loves You.

Mojo Monday: Few Hours Left to Win a Fabulous Shopping Spree at Naiya Art Boutique

2010-10-18T14:18:00.003-04:00

Who doesn't love jewelry? Especially if it's absolutely fabulous. For this week's Mojo Monday post, I'd like to present an opportunity to die for. Well, not literally. But you know what I mean. :o)

Sea Blue & Turquoise Necklace/Bracelet - Available at http://www.naiyaartboutique.etsy.com/

In honor of reaching her 1,000 Facebook Fan Goal, Naiya Gupta, of Naiya Art Boutique, is hosting a random drawing for a little shopping spree at her handmade art and bridal jewelry Etsy shop. Featured in the October issue of Jewelry Affaire, her craftsmanship is amazing and loved by many...including me. I nudged Naiya to remake her Hand-hammered Heart Wire Earrings (see image below) and am elated to be receiving my pair in the mail. Any day now, Mr. Postman.

Drooling yet? Here's how to enter. Only a few hours left to enter, so act fast!

Prizes:

First winner gets gift card worth $25 at NaiyaArtBoutique ETSY shop.
Second winner gets gift card worth $15 at NaiyaArtBoutique ETSY shop.
Third winner gets gift card worth $5 at NaiyaArtBoutique ETSY shop.

Rules:

The Giveaway is open from Oct. 14 to 18, midnight EST.
You must be a fan at NaiyaArtBoutique Facebook Page.
You must tell her which 3 creations you like most in her Etsy shop by leaving a comment in the Discussions Tab (in Facebook) topic titled 1000 Fans Giveaway @NaiyaArtBoutique.
You must heart your 3 favorite jewelry pieces in her Etsy Shop.

Each participant will be assigned a number; winners will be selected randomly using http://www.random.org/. The 3 winners will be announced on Oct. 19.

And that's all folks. Now go get your Mojo!

Adore Twitter Hops? Here's a Fabulous One...

2010-10-14T23:23:00.000-04:00

Click to Join the Fun!

Ketchup: Relive the Mommy Horror

2010-10-14T12:08:00.002-04:00

I had another run-in with my nemesis, Ketchup, and was reminded about "I Hate Ketchup…Thanks Charlie." Thought I'd give my lovely readers a Linky Link to a my funny Mommyhood story.

Mojo Monday: Got Skills, Mommy? Balancing Who You Were & Who You Are

2010-10-11T10:57:00.000-04:00

It's never too late the reinvent yourself. Here's a little Mommy Mojo for your viewing pleasure:

Meet Mitchell Eli: Inspiration of Our New Custom Color Collection

2010-10-10T15:54:00.001-04:00

Welcome to the world, Mitchell Eli! His mommy chose our Before I Formed You Photo Birth Announcement for his special introduction, customizing the design to reflect their family's style.

Welcome to the World, Mitchell Eli!

From this Project, we were inspired to create Custom Color Collection, our latest line where the perfect splash of color meets Card Design, delivering a stylish, monochromatic scheme fit for any special occasion.

Simply Stated Creative Custom Color Options

How does it work? Well, we design a Card and you select a splash of color, from our Custom Color Options, to give it that extra wow factor! We'll do the coloring, of course.

Modern. Sophisticated. Chic. It's all about Monochromatic Color!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-09-29T02:12:00.005-04:00

Mojo Monday: Love Yourself and Giveaway Prizes

2010-09-27T16:55:00.000-04:00

Lucille Ball once said, "You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world."

No better way to start than with Simply Stated Creative's 2nd Giveaway. Upon reaching 500 Fans (and we are very close), we will be giving away a Personalized Note Card Set (of 24)...Winner's Choice.

Prize Option #3 Announced
Custom Business Note Card Set

Here are the prize options:

Our Thank You Very Much Blossom Leaf Set, which can be tailored for any occasion and message, just for the winner.
Our Love Note Card Set, personalized with the winner's name (or maybe his or her business' name/logo) and any additional copy requests.
NEWLY ANNOUNCED: Custom Business Note Card Set, featuring your business logo and desired message. Skies the limit!

How to Win?

Visit our Facebook Page, become a fan (if you aren't a lovely fan already), Signup for Sweetness under the Signup Tab and post a comment on our Facebook Wall. Multiple entries permitted; one entry per day.
As each entry is received, numbers will be consecutively assigned to each participant and will be posted under the Discussions Tab of our Facebook Page. The Discussion will be titled 500 Fan Giveaway & Drawing Numbers and updated daily.
Once we reach 500 Fans on Facebook, I will announce that we reached our goal and submissions for the giveaway will close.
The Fan, whose assigned number is selected by Random.org, will be declared the Winner and announced via our Facebook, Blog and Tweets the day after submissions close (maybe sooner).

You deserve the chance to win. So signup for the opportunity today!

Smiles,

Jeni

Welcome New Friends! :o)

2010-09-24T09:42:00.002-04:00

Big hugs to The Girl Creative and The Trendy Treehouse for hosting. Visit their Blogs to join the fun!

Grant's Dino-mite Dinosaur 1st Birthday Invitation

2010-09-23T15:28:00.002-04:00

Grant's mom chose our Dino-mite Dinosaur Photo Invitation, for her baby boy's milestone 1st Birthday. From color style to font, we thoroughly enjoyed customizing the original design to fit his mommy's vision.

Happy 1st Birthday, Grant!

Wordless Wednesday...Well, Just a Few :o)

2010-09-22T00:31:00.000-04:00

Click the button to go to today's linky. After you add your blog be sure to follow our host and at least 3 other blogs, leaving comments on each one.

P.S.: Be sure to check out the entry below on How to Win Our Personalized Stationery Set Giveaway!

Mojo Monday: Win our Giveaway to Celebrate 500 Facebook Fans

2010-09-20T01:09:00.007-04:00

Who needs some Mojo?

I have some for you, Simply Stated Creative style. One of our Personalized Note Card Sets, to be exact. Upon reaching our 500 Facebook Fan Goal, we will be customizing and giving away Winner's choice of 3 prize options:

Prize Option #1
Thank You Very Much Blossom Leaf
Front & Back

Option 1: Our Thank You Very Much Blossom Leaf Set, which can be tailored for any occasion and message, just for the winner.
Option 2: Our Love Note Card Set, personalized with the winner's name (or maybe his or her business' name/logo) and any additional copy requests.
Option 3: To be announced. Stay tuned!

Prize #2

Love Note

How to Win? It's easy.

Visit our Facebook Page, become a fan (if you aren't a lovely fan already), Signup for Sweetness under the Signup Tab and post a comment on our Facebook Wall (compliments always welcomed *wink). Also, multiple entries are permitted - just Signup for Sweetness and comment; limited to one entry per day.
As each entry is received, numbers will be assigned to each participant based on the order of receipt. These numbers will be posted in the Discussions Tab of our Facebook Page. The Discussion will be titled 500 Fan Giveaway & Drawing Numbers and updated daily.
Once we reach 500 Fans on Facebook, I will announce that we reached our goal and submissions for the giveaway will close. Then it gets REALLY exciting!
The Fan, whose assigned number is selected by Random.org, will be declared the Winner and announced via our Facebook, Blog and Tweets the day after submissions close (maybe sooner).

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3....and, uh, 4. :o)

132 Fans until we reach 500. Go get your Mojo!

MWA!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-09-15T09:56:00.000-04:00

Mojo Monday: Winners of Simply Stated Creative's 1st Giveaway Announced

2010-09-13T08:48:00.004-04:00

In this Mojo Monday entry, I would like to announce the winners of our 1st Thank You Facebook Fans Giveaway.

Winner of $50.00 Simply Stated Creative Credit is Gregory Butler.
Winner of $25.00 Simply Stated Creative Credit is Emma Jane Holder.

Both won by suggesting the most friends to the Simply Stated Creative Facebook Page on a tight deadline. Their efforts are exemplary of what a bit of luck, support and initiative can get you!

Congratulations to Gregory and Emma! Please claim your prize by clicking here and completing the form with your contact information within 48 hours. Upon receipt of your email address, your prize will be sent to you.

And, thank you again, to all our participants!

Simply Stated Creative Giveaway for Our Facebook Fans

2010-09-11T14:49:00.000-04:00

Time to say Thank You to my 200+ fans with a Giveaway for $50.00 of Simply Stated Creative Credit for ANYTHING in our Custom Boutique, including design & printing for a Photo Card completely created from scratch! Now, keep in mind, the holidays are coming up.

So here are the details:

1. Suggest your friends to our Facebook Page, and tell them to "Like" us and leave a comment stating you sent them.

2. At 11:59pm EST, submissions for the Giveaway will close. Comments posted after that time will not count.

3. The person with the most referrals WINS and will be announced, via our Facebook, Blog & Twitter Pages, on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010.

4. You MUST be a Facebook Fan of Simply Stated Creative to win. ♥

Questions? Just ask. Now...GO!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-09-08T00:26:00.004-04:00

What is Mommy Mojo?

2010-09-03T11:38:00.005-04:00

Identity. Confidence. Efficiency. With respect to Motherhood, these states of self can often get lost.

So what is Mommy Mojo? Dr. Amy Tiemann, writer of Mojo Mom, described it best. It is "the feeling you get when you are at the top of your game, juggling the many facets of your life and keeping your own needs in balance with family needs. It is the joyous feeling of becoming yourself and liking that person. It is the ability to speak, be heard, and make a difference in the world. It is power; it is being a force to be reckoned with. It is knowing that even if the rest of the world doesn't always realize how amazing you are, you can move through it like a secret agent, armed with the confidence that your plans will succeed on your own terms."

She must have a lot of mojo! :)

With that said, my goal for Simply Stated Creative's weekly Mojo Monday entries is to give a tiny boost to my dear readers. Whether it be through fabulous giveaways, freebies or just plain-and-simple words of encouragement, it is my way to supply to all of you who have either lost your mojo and are on the path of rediscovery, or have your mojo and need a pick-me-up, minus the coffee. Heaven knows, I'll take it where I can find it!

Please check in bright and early Monday mornings for my Mojo Monday entries, and don't forget to tell you friends about Simply Stated Creative's Jeni Journals.

~Jeni

Mojo Monday: Win a FREE Ipod Touch 8GB @ Family Bound Mom

2010-08-30T15:21:00.003-04:00

Giving yourself a boost doesn't always mean you have to open up your wallet! I get excited from finding the best offers and opportunities to not only save money, but to enjoy life (especially in today's economy)! And, on this Mojo Monday, I have a good one for you.

Family Bound Mom is celebrating a milestone achievement by offering a FREE iPod Touch 8GB to one lucky reader. If you are unfamiliar with Family Bound Mom, you won't be after checking out her website. And, to learn more about this AWESOME Giveaway, click here and scroll down to the August 30 post.

Act fast! Last call for entries is 11:59pm PST, Sept. 12 2010.

Happy Mojo Monday!

I Hate Ketchup…Thanks Charlie.

2010-08-27T02:15:00.001-04:00

No matter what language, I still don't like it! :)

It was just another weekday. My girls and I were walking out of the house with my husband, since his travelling partner Charlie (we’ll call him that to protect this Ketchup offender’s identity) had just arrived to pick him up for another business trip.

Sounds normal, right?

See, Charlie just made a pit stop at Five Guys to satisfy his french fry craving. And, we all know how delicious Five Guys’ fries are. Absolutely scrumptious! And, if you aren’t familiar will the tastiness, the joint is known for dumping heaping scoops of fries into a good-sized brown paper bag.

As we met Charlie at his car, my two-year-old daughter greets him. He generously offers her the bag of leftovers, with one request and hands her a cup. “Can you take this, and throw it in the trashcan for me?” Charlie asks. She, of course, nods yes and proceeds to pass the cup to me.

Now this isn’t normally a problem. I don’t mind helping others to maintain cleanliness. With my (then) 8-month-old in one arm, I grab the cup from my oldest daughter, contents unknown. And what do I find inside of it? Ketchup. And how do I learn of this? My baby dips her hand into the cup.

“Thanks Charlie,” I say sarcastically.

My husband chuckles, begins to tell Charlie about my condiment disgust and enters his car. Off they go to fly out of town.

Wait – the story doesn’t end here.

When the girls and I enter the house, I quickly clean my baby’s red, sauced hands. I then rip open the bag of fries for my oldest to munch on and unearth little ketchup-filled containers. She loves sauces, and I am not one to deprive my daughter of her tastebud wants. So I take off the lids and sit down on the couch to blow raspberries on my baby’s belly. A few vibrating sputters and baby giggles later, I hear my oldest daughter exclaim with excitement, “Mommy, look! I’m washing my hands!”

I quickly glance over and, with dismay, discover my daughter with ketchup all over her face, shirt, arms, hands, everywhere!

I felt sick.

What was even more nauseating than seeing that red sauce smeared all over my daughter and having to clean it up? The sheer delight in my husband and Charlie’s voices when I called them immediately after to tell them what had happened. Hilarious, guys. Simply hilarious.

The moral of the story? Well, there isn’t one. I just thought it was funny too. Sometimes you have to laugh at what life brings your way. Even if you don’t like ketchup. :-)

~Jeni

Wordless Wednesday...A Picture that Speaks for My Little One that Can't (Quite Yet)

2010-08-25T19:03:00.001-04:00

Mojo Monday: Big Giveaway

2010-08-23T12:46:00.001-04:00

Between changing diapers, planning birthday parties and all of life's craziness, sometimes Mommies need a kick towards the path of mojo! In the spirit of what I'm calling "Mojo Monday," allow me to introduce you to an amazing opportunity!

A Mama Dream Team, Bizzy Mama Hosting, Suga Pink Designs and Old Kid Photography, is offering a chance of a lifetime for one lucky Mommy to launch her own online business venture! Click here for details and to enter!

Trust me, I wish this Giveaway was around when I was unveiling my mojo.

Wordless Wednesday...Let the Picture Speak!

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Coming Soon: A Ketchup Story

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Keep a lookout!

Sign Up for the Simply Said Newsletter Today

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Sign up for our newsletter, Simply Said, at http://www.simplystatedcreative.com/ to receive exclusive product specials, promotional offers and monthly freebies!

Just submit your email in the Pink Newsletter Signup Box, featured on our website, to start receiving the savings and special tidbits today.

Photo Party Invitation for Keelan

2010-08-04T17:14:00.000-04:00

Our Dino-mite Dinosaur Child Photo Party Invite was a great choice for Keelan's 1st Birthday Bash- it's all about his roarin' special day, accented with adorable dinosaurs, stylish leafy greens and all.

Happy Birthday, Keelan!

SSC's Custom Handmade Photo Boxes...

2010-07-20T21:28:00.001-04:00

...were featured on MyGlamour's Etsy Treasury List. Thank you so much to Lillian of MyGlamour for thinking outside of the box!

If you have yet to check out our Custom Handmade Photo Boxes offering, visit http://www.simplystatedcreative.com/custom-handmade-photo-box-set_p_171.html. From Photo Layout to Color options, these truly personalized boxes are great for treasures, favors or gifts.

Chalking Up Creativity

2010-07-16T21:05:00.000-04:00

My husband teases me, saying I only bought the sidewalk chalk for myself. On the contrary, I did purchase this wonderful art medium for my little girl, Jadyn. But I do admit I love chalk!

The colors. The fun. The creative expression it allows on a sunny day. What's wrong with a woman crouching down to a blank canvas called concrete, finding peace with a purple piece of lovely chalk? Absolutely NADA!

Hey, not only does my daughter get inspired by Mommy's enthusiam, but she enjoys some really colorful games of hopscotch.

So there...Chalk on! :)

I Spy Summer...And a Simply Stated Promo Code!

2010-06-24T00:13:00.034-04:00

With summer air and sun-kissed surroundings, childhood memories come alive.

An ice cream truck chase, wildly waving my allowance to bribe a stop. Motown blasting during backyard parties. A comfy bed of freshly mowed grass, and the satisfaction of just lying under the vibrant sun. Awe...childhood.

Visit http://www.simplystatedcreative.com/ to preserve your precious memories. Get 15% off until the end of summer. Enter 2010SUMMER (expires Sept. 6, 2010 and cannot be combined with any other discounts) during checkout.

Featured Photo: The bliss of childhood - my Jadyn on a summer 2009 exploration. Can't wait to her capture 2010 sunny moments.

Feature Your Photo

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If you have a favorite photo (of your child(ren), wedding day, graduation, birthday), email it to me at photos@simplystatedcreative.com. Submit your snapshot and you'll receive a $5.00 promotional code for a future order. But, even more wonderful, chosen photos will be featured on a Card Design and posted on simplystatedcreative.com.

Here's an example - My Yellow Dots & Stripes ii announcement features a baby photo of my daughter, Jadyn. So cute!

Please note: By submitting your photo(s), you are stating that you own the image(s) and are permitting the use of your photo(s) on Simply Stated Creative card designs, web sites, marketing collateral and other Company pieces. One $5 promotional code per person.

Mommy Entry on Mommy's Day

2010-05-09T10:53:00.001-04:00

I've been thinking about my first blog entry for awhile now. To be honest, it's been a bit testing. Probably because I have always enjoyed writing, and Simply Stated Creative is a new venture close to my heart.

Waking up this Mother's Day to my daughter, Jadyn, jumping into bed beside me and later being joined by baby Jordyn (once her cries from her crib woke my hubby up - love you, hon), everything seemed so much clearer. These are the sweet moments.

The every day moments are what make life so beautiful. Isn't it true? I think so.

When I was in college, my design & layout professor always said "Content drives Design." It's a Statement that has become my own Design Philosophy. Post-graduate career endeavors have taught me that Inspiration is Key. And, now, the amazing notion is that I have found a new venture that fits the bill.

With those magical seconds that occur at any given moment in time, I am so happy that I can create something so personal for not only me, but amazing for you and your family. This is what Simply Stated Creative is all about.

I look forward to this new journey with you.

MWA!

~Jeni