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**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. Over the past few weeks I’ve been sharing how and why Blurb is such an incredible source for telling your story—whether it includes photos, words, or both. I realize that not everyone has the desire to write a novel or sell a book of their photos. Some people just want to commemorate a trip, an event, or a special occasion. Others may want to visually capture a business concept or life experience. Whatever the inclination, Blurb makes it easy and affordable to realize it.  Chances are you already have an idea for the kind of book you want to create. But in case you need a little inspiration, here are a few ways people have used Blurb to create their own creative and useful books:  Gifts A beautiful, custom-made book is one of the most thoughtful, meaningful gifts you can give. With Father’s Day, graduation, and wedding season just around the corner,...

This giveaway is sponsored by Bloggin’ Mamas Each year approximately 3-4 million pets are adopted from shelter and rescue groups, but 2.4 million healthy and treatable pets still need our help to find a home. I’m reaching out to you on behalf of Bloggin' Mamas, who would like to support the The Shelter Pet Project, a collaborative effort between The Humane Society of the United States, Maddie’s Fund ® , and the Ad Council. To help spread the word, Bloggin' Mamas is sponsoring a $100 Amazon Giftcard Giveaway. The goal of The Shelter Pet Project is to make shelters and rescue groups the first place people turn when looking to get a new pet. In celebration of “National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day” on April 30 and to support “Adopt a Cat Month” in June, Lance Bass (a radio host and entertainer who first rose to fame as a member of NSYNC) has joined The Shelter Pet Project to share the love and joy that adopted pets bring to his life. Bass, his husband Michael Turchin, and their...

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.  If you're new to the wonderful world of crafting -- or even if you consider yourself to be more of a "basic" crafter -- then Cricut's brand new machine is just for you! This nifty new machine is called the  Cricut Explore One™  and it's perfect for crafing beginners and basic crafters because it offers a simplified design-and-cut system that is incredibly user-friendly. The Explore One™ actually offers most of the same features as Cricut's other Explore machines, it's just priced lower! In addition to its affordable price, here are a few other things about the  Cricut Explore One™  that you're sure to love: It can cut over 60 different materials, from the most delicate materials like vellum to thicker things like leather. It can also cut cardstock, vinyl, fabric, balsa wood, leather, and more…without complicated settings. Y...

**The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. Spring Sweepstakes with  Little Passports Little Passports  has partnered with Melissa and Doug for a Spectacular Spring Sweepstakes! Enter  The Little Passports and Melissa and Doug Spring Sweepstakes  today! One lucky winner will receive the following  Grand Prize Package worth $400 USD. A 12-Month Little Passports subscription World Coin Collection from Little Passports Melissa & Doug prize pack: Sunny Patch Tent, two Personalized Sleeping Bags, four On The Go Activity Pads, a Pinball Arcade Battery-Free Game, and two Beeposh Plush Razzle Raccoon toys! Giveaway ends March 31st at 12am PST. Must be 18 years of age; Valid to residents of US to Canada (excluding Quebec and Puerto Rico/US Territories). See complete rules on entry form.

*This is a sponsored post made by me on behalf of Little Passports. Little Passports Fundraising For Your School! **The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. Planning a fundraiser at your child's school?  Little Passports  is the perfect partner, with an award-winning educational product that kids and parents love. Here's how it works: your school's community shops at  Little Passports  and they will donate 15% back to your school. It is that easy! They do all the work from processing orders directly on their site to providing you with flyers and sample promotional language to help you spread the word. Get more information here:  www.littlepassports.com/ schools . The fundraising period is from  April 1st - April 8th 2015  and the deadline to sign-up is  March 25th 2015  so check it out today!