Friday Finds: Get an Instant (free) Peptalk, Have Fun with Photos & Long Weekend Deals!

I LOVE Karen Salmansohn’s website and her “self help for people who would not be caught dead doing self help” (like me)! I just downloaded her new “Instant Peptalk” app.

instant peptalk
I have already found some great stuff!

She says: “Every day you’ll receive a message to massage your spirit–Or feel free to use my “mood” list – to find an inspiring poster that will help to heal whatever’s ailing you! I’ve also made it easy for you to share the instant peptalk love with someone you know who might need a quickie jolt of joy! Plus – there’s a super-fun feature – where you can create your own personalized motivational posters – merging my inspiring headlines with your awesome photos! Press “Surprise Me!” – and you’ll definitely feel there’s some happy order in the chaos of your life – and/or you’ll just get a good giggle.”

Here is today’s peptalk:

Poster

What I love about this site and app are that these are not platitudes. She offers actual statements and idea that make you say “hmmm” and encourage you to act (and also to laugh!).

What do you think? I think that these will also show up on my Facebook page. I hope you don’t mind!


A Beautiful Mess

Want to have more fun with your smart phone photos? Check out the new iPhone app — from the bloggers at A Beautiful Mess. You can add borders, doodles, filters and text to your pictures. Then it lets you share via Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Lots of fun for only $.99! I am going to try it.

My first try with this app - fun!
My first try with this app – fun!

The gals at a  A Beautiful Mess have had so much early success with their app, that they are giving away an iPad mini to celebrate. Go to this post and get in there! It’s free.

I also am going to take a look at Camera Ink ($1.99 on iTunes) and I’d Meme That ($.99 on iTunes).

What do you use to spice up your smart phone photos?


Memorial Day weekend is a great time for deals! And it is not too early to start planning for the dads in your life.

> Here’s an interesting FREE ebook from Amazon…You can get 33 Ingredient Substitutions To Help You Cook Amazing Foods Even When Your Cupboards Are Bare ebook – Kindle download for FREE! These substitutions for common ingredients will help you cook amazing dinners even if you are missing a few key groceries. Everything from eggs to yogurt.

> Like giveaways? Delane from A Well Fed Life is giving away an entry to the Spartan Race – they are being held all over the US (or you can use this link for 15% off on a race entry if you don’t win).  You can also check out some awesome giveaways listed on Running Bloggers.

> Is dad a foodie? Are you? Get awesome tasty local food gifts at Mouth (formerly New York Mouth) and get 20% off with code OPENMOUTH through May 27.

> How about a photo book or photo gift? My Publisher has crazy good deals up to 75% off with code DADSDAY and new customers get a free photobook. Offer valid through May 28, 2013.

> Like fad“fun run” races? Get 50% off the 5K Color Run Day or Night in Chicago from Zozi. They have other cities, too.

> Want to check out some cool exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago this summer? Download a voucher for $5 off Museum Entry through June 13, 2013 (not valid May 24–27). FINE PRINT: Voucher must be presented at a Museum ticket desk at time of purchase; it cannot be redeemed through online ticketing or by phone. Not valid with any other offers or ticket packages.

> In Chicago, get great deals from Travelzoo local (or check HERE for deals near you!):

> If you have not signed up for Gilt City, what are you waiting for? Use this LINK and you get 30% off on your first purchase! There are so many great ones – here are just a few:

That’s all for now! I hope you all have a great LONG weekend! Don’t forget to enter my Go To Snacks giveaway and my Athleta Esprit de She giveaway, too!