Canvas on Demand Review

Last month I talked a little about Canvas on Demand, and last week we got our canvas! We wasted NO time in getting it up on on the wall, bringing us one step closer to completing our gallery wall! Maybe in 2018?

I always talk about how printing your pictures is important (seriously, go print your pictures!) but theres just something special about making your pictures comes to life with getting them on canvas. 

I chose a picture I took of the kiddos a this fall, and I'm in Love with it on canvas! The quality is Amazing. Love love it and highly recommend! It would make a great present for any loved ones in your life!

Canvas on Demand

Being a photographer, having prints up on my walls is Super important. I always encourage my clients, GET THOSE PHOTOS PRINTED! Canvases are the Best way to bring your pictures to life! Which is why I'm super excited to work with Canvas On Demand.

Canvas On Demand has awesome gifts for everyone on your list! Based in Raleigh, NC,

@canvasondemand has everything you need to get your shopping done early.

They offer more than just canvas prints. From incredible photo-to-canvas art for parents, Coloring Canvas for kids, and customizable photo gifts, including ornaments & more, Canvas On Demand can help with your holiday haul.

For a limited time, they're offering my readers a whopping 60% off your entire order at Canvas On Demand with code USFAM. Select from canvas prints and more! Valid until 12/12/17. #mycanvasondemand https://www.canvasondemand.com/?coupon=usfam

Who else will be getting some canvases for your loved ones this holiday season? 

Sun Tail Mermaid

The other night Tindra was playing mermaid in the bath tub and stopped suddenly to say 'Mom can we one day get me a real mermaid tail?' She's been talking about it since seeing a 'mermaid' at the hot springs in Glenwood Springs over Fall break. So when I got the email promotion about a mermaid tail naturally I jumped on it! Heres a little information from Sun Tail Mermaid!


Make your little girls dream come true! Sun Tail Mermaid has created the world's best swimmable mermaid tails and mermaid flippers. Their mermaid tails are soft, comfortable, and come in a wide variety of designs and colors. They are made of high quality swimsuit fabric with 4-way stretch.

Sun Tail Mermaid's monofins are extremely comfortable and virtually unbreakable. Their patented monofin is several steps ahead of everyone else in engineering, durability, comfort, and functionality. The propulsion and control is exceptional. The monofins come in a wide range of beautiful colors, so you can match your mermaid tails or look amazing wearing it alone.

If you have a little girl in your life who wants to be a mermaid for Christmas check out this discount code! 
10% discount - Receive a 10% discount on your order at www.SunTailMermaid.com by using coupon code: BestGiftEver

http://usfamilycoupons.com/coupon.php?regionid=75&bid=13540&dealid=3452 .@usfg

Elitch Gardens Fright Fest

We Love to visit Elitch gardens every summer to spend a day on the rides and in the water park, but we have yet to go during the fall! This year I'm super excited to do fright fest! I've heard amazing things, and I'll be sure to update after our visit!

A little info about it if you are wanting to plan a visit and even a discount for you all!

In October, Elitch Gardens transforms into Family By Day and Fright By Night, plus all your favorite Theme Park rides. Don't miss out on five weekends of scary fun at Colorado's largest Halloween event!
Open Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays from September 29 through October 29, 2017.
Fridays: 6-10 PM / Saturdays: 12-10 PM / Sundays: 12-9 PM
My Readers Enjoy Exclusive Discount Tickets for Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Parks 
at http://www.elitchgardens.com/coloradokids/

Let me know if you check it out! 

Colorado Pumpkin Patch

We are obsessed with all things fall related over here and I'm getting SO excited for all the fall activities on our list. Since moving further south we have been looking for a new patch to become 'ours' and I can't wait to check this one out! Heres some info!


The Colorado Pumpkin Patch is celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2017 with a new location! You'll find all of our fun outdoor games, 80-foot slide, jump pillow, hayrides, kid's maze, cornbox, animals, gourd launcher and more behind the Sky Cliff Center at 4600 E. Hwy 86 in Castle Rock.

We're open Sept. 23-Oct. 29. Mon-Wed from 9a-1p. Thurs-Sun from 9am-5pm, with pony rides and face painting offered on these 4 days. Concessions available everyday. No pets, please.

See our website for ticket prices (generally $8.50-$11). A season pass is your best value at $20, which gives you unlimited access to the patch for more than a month, PLUS a free bottled water and pumpkin valued at $5. Call for group/school/birthday rates.
Free $1 drink (with paid admission) at Colorado Pumpkin Patch - Grab a soda, bottled water, flavored tea or other drink valued at $1 from our concession stand when you pay regular admission. Valid for up to four (4) admissions. Not valid with other offers or coupons.
http://usfamilycoupons.com/coupon.php?regionid=75&bid=13443&dealid=3356 .@usfg
I'll for sure be sharing some more once we go!

Ozeri INSTAVAC

Just want to quickly share this product that looks super amazing, I'll be sure to do a full review after I test it out!

Ozeri INSTAVAC Nesting Food Storage Container Set .

Instant vacuum freshness without pumps, motors or confusing parts; Simply press down on the lid and air is forced out via the one-way valve.
Patented valve removes excess air to reduce naturally occurring bacteria; It also releases pressure to prevent spills and splatters in microwaves.
Wave pattern on bottom of each container keeps cut fruit and vegetables elevated from water and juices.
Handy date dial allows you to record when food was first stored and monitor days kept in the refrigerator.
BPA-free, stain-resistant, shatter-proof and as transparent as glass; Freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe; Satisfaction guaranteed.
Order Today - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JM3VFVE

Has anyone used one before? 

DNA Testing with GPS Origins

A couple months ago I had the opportunity to send my DNA into GPS Origins to have them test it. I've always wanted to do this, so naturally I jumped at the opportunity. 

They sent me a kit and all I had to do what take some cheek swabs with the large Q-tips they sent and mail it back and wait patiently for a few weeks!

Here's a little science lesson for those of us who don't get how this whole gene mapping works. 

So what I learned was my family is from Sweden (which I obviously already knew given my dad was born and raised there, but what I didn't know was that my ancestors actually traveled to Iceland and settled Iceland. My dad always joked we were Vikings, but turned out my ancestors actually were Vikings. Crazy huh? My ancestors also settled the Orkney Islands ( islands off the coast of Scotland settled by Scandinavian vikings) about 6000 years ago! So amazing to have that knowledge! 

When we moved to the US from Sweden, my first big school project was to research and dress up as Leif Ericsson (funny side note, there were only two girls on the list to chose from, and I got to choose first because I had literally Just moved here, and I thought I was picking one of the girl names, because from where I sat, and my terrible eyes I thought it said Leah...so yeah I thought I was picking one of the girl names to dress up as, and the whole class assumed I picked the viking because I had just moved from Sweden.) I have a picture somewhere of me dressed in fur, with aluminum horns coming out of a helmet as a viking. Turns out that picture isn't that far of a stretch! 

I've always known I'm Swedish on my dads side and Italian and Swedish from my moms side. But I also found out that my ancestors were from Sardinia, Greece, Albania, and The Balkans! I want to go got all of these places so badly, and walk the same places my ancestors did thousands of years ago. Wouldn't that be amazing? 

I want to figure out some way to get all this information up on a little map for the kids so they can see where part of their DNA comes from, now we just need to do Drew's so they can have both sides!