Snowstorm: December 2014

December 31, 2014

2014 Review

Looking back on our year, I feel incredibly blessed. 2014 brought many adventures, but my favorite of all those adventures was marrying Andrew in April and then finding out a few months later that we were expecting! I think 2015 will bring just as many adventures as we become a family of three. Only good things ahead for the Snow family.

Here is our past year at a glance:

December 27, 2014

Ugly Christmas Sweater Winner

I hope everyone had a great holiday! We sure did. Today I'm announcing the winner of the ugly Christmas sweater contest. There was a lot of great entries so I had to share them. If you want to see all the entries, check out #snowstormsweaterparty on Instagram,

It was really hard to decide who won, but the winner is...

Congrats Sherrie! I'll be contacting you about claiming your prize!

And thanks to all who entered!

December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas!

December 20, 2014

Pregnancy Freebies

If there's one thing I've learned thus far in pregnancy, it's that babies need so. much. crap. At first it doesn't seem like too much stuff, but it slowly piles up (and adds up, babies ain't cheap). In my quest to be thrifty in this whole gestation process, I've stumbled upon a few great freebies. Most of these things you can get absolutely free, all you have to pay is the shipping costs. Usually these promo codes can be used without limit. That means you can buy one for yourself, one for a baby shower gift, and one just for the heck of it. I mean, free stuff! Why not?

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1. Get a FREE nursing pillow ($39.95 value) or upgrade to a minky nursing pillow ($49.95 value) for only $5 by using nursing pillow6 at checkout! Just pay $12.95 for shipping. You can also apply this code towards the 3 piece minky gift set ($64.95 value) to get it for only $9.95 plus shipping!

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2. Use the code TFF14 to get 5 FREE pairs of baby leggings ($50 value)! Just pay $12.95 for shipping.

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3. Get a FREE nursing cover from Udder Covers ($34.95 value) when you use DED081 at checkout! Just pay $11.95 for shipping. You can also apply the code towards the 3 piece gift set ($39.95 value) to get it for only $4.95 plus shipping!

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4. Get a FREE carseat canopy ($49.95 value) by using DED081 at checkout! Just pay $12.95 for shipping. You can also apply the code towards the whole caboodle 5 piece set ($89.95 value) to get it for only $39.95 plus shipping!

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5. Get a FREE baby sling ($39.95 value) by using DED081 at checkout! Just pay $11.95 for shipping. You can also apply the code towards the 3 piece gift set ($46.95 value) to get it for only $4.95 plus shipping!

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6. Get 10 FREE reusable breast pads ($35 value) by using TFF14 at checkout! Just pay $12.95 for shipping.

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7. Get either 2 FREE belly button maternity band ($39.90 value) or a FREE belly button body ($39.95 value) by using TFF14 at checkout! Just pay $14.99 for shipping.

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8. When you sign up for a new account on Shutterfly, get 50 FREE 4x6 prints! Just pay for shipping.

9. Get a FREE sample of Huggies diapers and wipes.

10. Join Enfamil Family Beginning to receive over $250 in pregnancy freebies. You'll receive free formula, coupons, and more.

11. Join Similac StrongMoms and get up to $329 in great offers such as free formula, Similac coupons, a free Messenger bag, a free first trimester, and third trimester OB gift, and a free Shutterfly photo book.

12. Get 7 FREE issues of Parent Magazine.

13. Get a FREE sample of Simply Right diapers.

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If you notice that one of the promo codes isn't working properly, let me know so I can contact the company and get a new working one. And if you know of a great freebie, leave it in the comments below so all us prego ladies can benefit!

December 15, 2014

Mesa Temple Lights

Andrew and I spend most weekends at home watching The Office on Netflix for the umpteenth time. This Saturday, we actually were social and went out to dinner with friends. Afterwards, we stopped by the Mesa Temple Lights and snapped a few pictures. It was a great night hanging out with Bryon, Cassidy, Lanni, Hannah, and Kent.

Andrew and I

Bryon, Cassidy, and Lanni

Hannah and Kent

If you need a fun Christmas activity this month, the Mesa Temple Lights is a great free event for the whole family going on now until the the 31st.

December 12, 2014

Huge List of Birthday Freebies

It's my birthday and I'm feeling... 23? I'm now too old to use T.Swift references I guess. Baby boy is feeling 23 as well- 23 weeks (and 2 days) that is.

Instead of waiting on all of you to send me gifts, I thought I'd give you a little something for my birthday. Here's a list of some of the free stuff you can get on your birthday. Who doesn't love free stuff, amiright?

Abuelo’s- Join their eClub and receive a free gift on your birthday.

ACE Hardware- Sign up for ACE Rewards and get a $5 off coupon on your birthday.

American Eagle Outfitters- Enjoy 15% off during your birthday month.

AMF Bowling- Sign up for AMF eClub and receive a special deal on your birthday.

Anthropology- Become a member of Anthro and get 15% off during your birthday month.

Applebee’s- Sign up for their newsletter and you’ll get a dessert shooter on your birthday.

Arby’s- Get a free milkshake on your birthday, plus a free regular roast beef sandwich when you sign up.

Auntie Anne’s- Sign up for Auntie Anne’s birthday club and get a free pretzel on your birthday.
Aveda- Get a free birthday gift when you become a member.

Baja Fresh- Join Club Baja and receive a free burrito on your birthday, plus a free taco just for signing up.

Baskin Robbins- Join their email club and receive free ice cream on your birthday.

Barnes & Noble- Get a free cupcake from the cafe on your child’s birthday.

Ben & Jerry’s- Become a ChunkSpelunker and you’ll get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday.

Benihana- Register for The Chef’s Table and get a free $30 Benihana Birthday Certificate.

Bennigan’s- Become an eClub member and receive a free dessert and a buy one entree, get one free coupon on your birthday.

BJ’s Resturant- Get a free Pizookie on your birthday.

Black Angus Steakhouse- Join the Prime Club and receive a free dessert for joining plus a free steak dinner on your birthday.

Bob Evans- Free kids meal on their birthday.

Buca di Beppo- Register for their eClub and receive a free brownie on your birthday and a free dessert on your anniversary.

Captain D’s – Become a Captain D’s Seafood Restaurant Insider and receive a free fish or chicken dinner for joining, plus more freebies on your birthday.

Caribou Coffee – Free drink on your birthday.

Chili’s – Join their email list and get a free order of chips and salsa or guacamole or queso just for joining, plus a brownie sundae on your birthday.

Cold Stone Creamery – Join their club to receive a coupon for free ice cream on your birthday.

CVS- Register for ExtraCare and receive $3 ExtraCare Bucks for your birthday.

Dairy Queen – Join their fan club to receive a free Blizzard on your birthday

Daphne’s Greek Café – Join their Pita Points Rewards Club and receive $5 for your birthday.

Del Taco – Join their Raving Fan eClub and receive a free premium shake on your birthday, plus two free Grilled Chicken Tacos just for signing up.

dELiA’s- Special gift on your birthday.

Denny’s – Free Grand Slam on your birthday.

Don Pablo’s – Join their Hab Club and receive a free $10 gift card on your birthday.
DSW- Join DSW rewards and get a $5 Certificate for your birthday.

Dunkin’ Donuts – Sign up for DDPerks and get a free medium coffee on your birthday.

Famous Dave’s – Join the Be a P.I.G. (Pretty Important Guest) Club and receive something free on your birthday.

Firehouse Subs – Show up with a valid I.D. on your birthday and receive a free medium sub.

Friendly’s – Join their BFF Club and get a free three-scoop sundae just for enrolling, as well as free birthday offers for your entire family.

Fuddruckers – Join the Fudd Club and get a free birthday treat.

Great American Cookies – Join their Cookie-Mail Club for free birthday surprises.

IHOP – When you join the Pancake Revolution get 3 free meals, the day you sign up, your birthday, and on your 1 year anniversary of joining.

Jack in the Box – Show a valid ID card along with the coupon for a free dessert on your birthday.

Jersey Mike’s Subs – Free sub and drink coupon for your birthday.

Johnny Rockets – Join the Johnny Rocket eClub and receive a free hamburger on your birthday.

Kmart birthday club – $5 Birthday Bucks + more.

Krispy Kreme – Join the Friends of Krispy Kreme eClub and get a free doughnut and coffee on your birthday.

Lancome – Sign up for Lancome and receive a special birthday offer on your birthday.

Mattel – Sign up for Mattel Birthday Club and receive a special greeting card and a $5 coupon.

Menchie’s – Join the mySmileage rewards program and recieve a $5 credit towards frozen yogurt on your birthday.

Moe’s Southwest Grill - Join their eClub and receive a free gift on your birthday.

Noodles & Company – Join their eClub and get a free dish on your birthday.

Old Navy – Sign up for Old Navy’s email newsletter and receive a free birthday surprise.

Olive Garden – Special offer on your birthday.

On the Border – Free appetizer on your birthday.

Orange Julius – Free drink on your birthday.

Outback Steakhouse – Join their rewards program and receive a free dessert on your birthday.

Petco – Sign up for PetCo’s Birthday Club and receive special message & savings on your pets birthday.

P.F. Chang’s – Sign up for their newsletter and get a free dessert on your birthday.

Qdoba Mexican Grill – Sign up for their rewards program and receive free chips & salsa or a free regular drink for registering, plus a free gift on your birthday.

Quiznos – Free cookie on your birthday.

Red Lobster – Free surprise on your birthday.

Red Robin’s eClub: Join their eClub and get a free burger with bottomless fries on your birthday.

Regal Theaters – Sign up for Regal Crown Club and get free birthday popcorn.

Ruby Tuesday’s So Connected Club – Free burger on your birthday.

Sephora – Sign up for Beauty Insiders and receive a complimentary gift during your birthday month.

Smashbox – Join Smashbox Pretty Points Rewards Program and receive an extra- special FREE gift during the month of your birthday.

Smashburger – Sign up for Smashclub and get a free birthday surprise.

Steak ‘n Shake – Join their eClub and get a free birthday surprise.

Starbucks – Join their rewards club for a free drink on your birthday.

TCBY - Sign up for the myTCBY eclub and recieve a free small yogurt on your birthday.

Toy’s R Us – Sign up for Geoffrey’s Birthday Club and receive a special birthday card and special gift from Geoffrey every year until he or she is 10.

Uno Chicago Grill: Join their rewards program and get a free meal on your birthday.

Wingstop – Sign up for their eClub and receive free large fries on your birthday.

For even more birthday freebies, check out this post over on Deirde Emme or this post on The Frugal Girls.

December 4, 2014

Ugly Christmas Sweater Instagram Round-Up + Contest

I love Christmas. Everything about it. And that includes ugly Christmas sweaters. To celebrate this season of sharing, I thought that the sharing of everyone's ugly sweaters pictures was of high importance. Thus, the following contest was born. I'm going to be giving away a $20 credit to my etsy shop for the best ugly sweater picture posted on Instagram. To participate, hashtag your photo with #snowstormsweaterparty. You'll then be automatically entered and the winner will be chosen on December 26th.