Make Custom Canvas Prints with SnapBox

I have a confession. I have been living in Florida since July and I have yet to hang up any pictures. I can't believe I haven't done it yet. I keep eying the canvas prints that everyone seems to have. I think they are really cool. I also take a lot of pictures on my iPhone because I don't go anywhere without my phone. I have a few really amazing pictures of Noah that I would absolutely love to make in to canvas prints. Canvas prints are so cool because they are different than just framed photos. I had looked in to a couple different websites in the past but never actually ordered something. They seem to be so expensive and since I am a mom on a budget I need something affordable.I had the opportunity to check a service called SnapBox. SnapBox is really cool because you can use it to order canvas prints from your phone. My computer is kind of old and slow so I spend a lot of time on my phone. I love that SnapBox is do easy that I can lie in bed or be out and order. I can also use those perfect moments where Noah is doing something cool.

We do a lot of stuff on the fly and I don't always bring along my camera. You can also send the photo from your computer or Instagram. As I said before price is very important to me, you can get a museum quality print for affordable prices. You can't even get dinner for ten dollars now. I love how easy SnapBox is, it is a snap. You can also choose from five different sizes. Snap the photo, order the canvas print and have it in several days. The canvas prints also come in high quality frames. The fact that it comes in a frame help protects the print and makes hanging a breeze.

You can either order from SnapBox on their website or through email.

To get started using SnapBox, here are the easy steps:

 *Email a photo to SnapBox@SnapBoxez.com –put whatever you want in subject line, e.g. photo for Lisa (you can send a photo from your smartphone, Instagram or from your computer.)

 *You will receive an email back from SnapBox with an ordering form that you click on to select your preferred size.(Also, make sure to add SnapBox@SnapBoxez to your contacts so it doesn’t get stuck in your spam folder.)

*Add it to the cart and you are ready for checkout.

 I love to look at people's photos in their homes. Let your memories last for a lifetime with a beautiful canvas print from SnapBox.

The Christmas Web Spring Sale

Christmas is probably my favorite holiday. I love everything about it, especially decorating the tree and the house. I go all out when I decorate. I put out things I had when I was young.  The two white Bears always come out. I also put out different Santas and my Lambchop  Angel.  Christmas would not be Christmas without them.  I am always looking for new decorations and ornaments. This past Christmas Noah made me a hand print wreath that I told him would go up every year. He also made my mom a Happy Holidays rug that will be out too. I know that it is spring and Christmas is merely a memory now, but it is never too early to be thinking about next Christmas.  I pick up stuff for Christmas all year long. While I don’t have my tree up anymore or the wreath on my door, I still like to hunt for things to add to my collection. When we went on the Disney Cruise, I bought my mom an ornament made out of shells and that was in September. We went to the Shell Show again this year and almost bought some ornaments.  

 I really enjoy buying things from specialty stores for Christmas vs. big name stores. I feel like specialty stores really know what they are doing and you can find unique items that aren’t available at like Walmart.   I am looking for quality stuff because I know that I will be using for many years. I am also really big on traditions.  Every year we have always made certain goodies for Christmas.  I now make the same recipes with Noah. I have a recipe that was in a magazine in 1982.  We also always read The Night Before Christmas. I love our traditions but I am looking for new traditions to start too.  I learned about an awesome tradition called The Christmas Web- A Family Tradition.  They were only able to ship in Birmingham Alabama in 2012 but now are able to ship nationally.  The Christmas Web is having a Spring Sale in honor of this exciting news!   

The Magic Wand that is spun by the Elves at the North Pole to spin a web of Christmas Cheer. I can see Noah now, trying to fish for elves on Christmas morning.  It is a really cool concept. It has 70 yards of yarn to lead you to that special gift that you really want.  Like I said before Noah loves to fish so I can see him pretending to fish for his present or have me “fish” for mine.  You can buy The Magic Wand for $10.99

 The Christmas Web offers two different products that I have never heard of.  The Christmas Web also sells a gift set. This would be great for families with more than one child because it comes with three wands.  It also comes with a 52 page hardcover book that tells you and your children how the Christmas Web was created.  You can also access a special website where you can get updates from Santa and your elves all year long.  I think that Noah would like the gift set because he can know why he has The Magic Wand and what powers it has.  I am sure he would read the book over and over.   The gift set is $39.99.

 You can order both items from The Christmas Web. If you use the code SALE in the promo code box you can save 25% of your order.

Check them out and lets all make some new Christmas traditions that can be passed on for generations to come.

Teriyaki Ramen Noodles Recipe

I have never really been big on eating Ramen noodles. I know a lot of people really like them. Ramen noodles are just not my thing. I'm not sure if it's the water or what, I did learn how to make really good Ramen noodle recipe. Basically all you use is that stuff that comes in the Ramen noodle package but you add a bunch of different flavors to it. This is the only way I like to eat Ramen noodles. Its really easy and very flavorful. I learned this recipe from my friend Chris who sacrificed his life for our freedom in Iraq. Every time I eat this dish I think about Chris. It's a great way to meet something not only really delicious but also friendly affordable.

One package of Oriental Ramen noodles

some chopped onion

one cap of Teriyaki sauce

a spoonful of brown sugar

Cook Ramen noodles according to the package do not add the flavor packet. Drain the water and add the flavor packet, onion, Teriyaki sauce, and brown sugar. Mix and enjoy.

A special thank you to Chris for not only sharing your yummy recipe with me but for also making ultimate sacrifice for my freedom. I miss you more than you could ever know.