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The Ultimate DIY Bundle

Lolli — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:00:48 +0000

Disclosure: Affiliate links are included within this post, but I really am excited to share this incredible find with my readers. Read the fine print about this bundle and read the answers to frequently asked questions about the bundle.

There aren’t enough hours in the day, right? I swear I say that ALL the time! With work, helping the kids with homework, preparing meals (and then photographing them before anyone takes a bite so I can blog the recipes later…), cleaning up after everyone and putting yet another load of laundry on, there’s very little time for sleep – let alone DIY and crafting!

But do you look at that bare wall in the family room and that embarrassingly worn out curtains, and just wish you had a few hours to do something about them? Or do you browse through those wonderful crafting successes on Pinterest and think to yourself that “one day” you’ll have a few more minutes to yourself so that you too can create something incredible?

You’re not alone – there’s a huge community of people out there who are feeling just as frustrated as you are…and I’m among them!

Thankfully though, there’s an exciting new product to help you quickly and easily get into (or back into) the creative projects you’ve been desperate to start. It’s called The Ultimate DIY Bundle, and it’s a collection of carefully curated DIY and crafting eBooks and eCourses from the world’s leading authors and bloggers in the industry.

For the crazy low price of just $34.95, you get access to a carefully curated library of over 69 eBooks and eCourses. And let me reassure you that this really is great value: the Ultimate Bundles team (who produced the resource) has spent MONTHS seeking out the most respected experts in the industry and asking them to contribute their premium-quality eBooks and eCourses. These really are the best of the best when it comes to DIY and crafting advice and information.

Topics in the bundle include:

Home decor
Furniture painting
Photography
Chalk pastels
Handmade gifts
Homemade skincare products
Cake decorating
Photography and photo-editing
Paint colors and interior design
…and a whole lot more (69 eBooks and eCourses in total) – to help you be inspired or get started with your next DIY or crafting project!

There’s no need to worry about information overload though: The Ultimate DIY Bundle comes with a complete guide to getting started, so that you can know exactly which resource to use for your specific crafting or DIY project and jump straight into it with confidence!

Heck, even using ONE of the Craftsy courses that’s offered with the bundle (see below) makes this bundle a great deal even if you never use any other resource!

Hurry though! The Ultimate DIY Bundle will only be on sale for 2 days – from 9am EST on Monday, March 30 until 9am EST on Wednesday, April 1.

You can buy with complete confidence because you’re covered by the Ultimate Bundles 30-day money-back guarantee. That means you have a full 30 days to enjoy all the eBooks and eCourses in the bundle, and if you don’t think they provided enough value, you’ll get a full refund.

Not only that, but The Ultimate DIY Bundle comes with 4 awesome bonuses, worth over $150. That’s 4x the price of the bundle alone! These include…

A free $15 Store Credit PLUS 8×10 Art Print from Hope Ink ($43 Value), a free online class from Craftsy (up to $71.95 Value), a free sewing pattern PLUS a Premium Video Class from UpCraft Club ($19.99 Value), and free, full digital copies of Where Women Create Magazine and Greencraft Magazine ($20 value) from Stampington and Co.

So, don’t miss your chance to grab The Ultimate DIY Bundle, and get 69 incredible eBooks and eCourses for just $34.95. All you need to do is take action by 9am EST on Wednesday, April 1!

This amazing deal ends in just…

Pick up your copy right now, before it’s too late. Or, learn more here.

Disclosure: I have included affiliate links in this post. Read the fine print about this bundle and read the answers to frequently asked questions about the bundle.

PS….just for fun, here’s what’s coming up next:

Do Valentine’s Day “Just Right” at Outback Steakhouse

Lolli — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:35:05 +0000

Here’s a little secret you may or may not know about me. I love food. (Ok, so maybe that wasn’t much of a secret)…I love cooking good food, but even MORE, I love eating good food at restaurants. That’s why I was absolutely 100% onboard when I was invited to be an Outback Steakhouse Best Mates Ambassador. So for the rest of the year, I’ll be bringing you guys specials and insider information on one of my favorite restaurants. Just follow the hashtag #OutbackBestMates on Twitter and Facebook (and here, of course).

Do Valentine’s “Just Right”

I love looking for Valentine’s Day restaurant specials for two, and this week (from Monday, February 10 through Sunday, February 16) as we get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day, I’ve found a fabulous Valentine’s special from Outback Steakhouse. I love that this special is good all week long. I know I love beating the crowds and eating out either at lunch time or on another night of the week so we don’t have a long wait.

Ready for Outback’s “Just Right” steak for two special?

Steak Menu for Two: a Bloomin’ Onion and Classic Cheesecake dessert to share, paired with your choice of two of Outback’s favorite steak entrées, including:

Two 6 ounce sirloins
Two 9 ounce sirloins
Two 6 ounce filets
One Bone-in Ribeye & one filet, one of Outback’s most popular combos!
Or, upgrade your Steak Dinner for Two by adding a grilled lobster tail to any entrée above

You can get all of the food above for one incredible price. But…feeling budget-conscious? Outback Steakhouse has got you covered with Outback’s new Steak Plates – a 6 or 9 ounce Signature Sirloin with your choice of one of five delicious toppings and a side of Aussie fries, starting at under $10 each.

Tell your Valentine’s Day FAIL stories – and win an Outback Date Do-Over

Have you ever had a HORRIBLE date (Valentine’s Day or another day)? I know I’ve had a few. This week, your Valentine’s Day fails can win you an Outback Date Do-Over, good for a $50 Outback gift card. This week, as we get ready for Valentine’s Day, you can share your date disaster story (Valentine’s or otherwise) on Twitter using hashtag #BloominDoOver to be entered to win. Ten winners will be selected each day from Monday through Thursday, February 10th – 13th, and then 20 winners will be chosen on Valentine’s Day, February 14th.

Connect with Outback Steakhouse:

Facebook: Facebook.com/outback
Twitter: @Outback
Instagram: Instagram.com/outbacksteakhouse
Pinterest: Pinterest.com/explore/outback-steakhouse-recipes/

Here’s a tweet to RT (and then be sure to share your best #BloominDoOver story!):

Share your date disaster to win a #BloominDoOver with @Outback! Winners get a $50 Outback gift card. #OutbackBestMates #sponsored

— Lolli Franklin (@1momof5) February 11, 2014

This post and the information included are part of a sponsored ambassador program with Outback Steakhouse #OutbackBestMates. All opinions are my own.

Ultimate Outlet – Deals Beyond Black Friday

Lolli — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:00:25 +0000

This post is sponsored by Ultimate Outlet but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Love to shop for new clothes but don’t want to break the bank? That’s me. I have always loved the thrill of finding high quality clothes for bargain prices (Deals always make me feel prettier, too. It’s a funny phenomenon). And yet, even though I am a sucker for amazing deals, I am not a huge fan of Black Friday shopping. Find a way to avoid the crowds and the chaos and I am there!

When I was a teen, I got hooked on outlet shopping, but these days I don’t have time to drive an hour away just to shop for clothes for myself. Luckily, I don’t have to leave my desk to find incredible outlet prices for great quality clothes.

UltimateOutlet.com is the clearance site for Spiegel, Newport News and Shape FX and the deals are so amazing that you don’t need to wait for Black Friday to save a ton of cash. As I was browsing around Ultimate Outlet this week, I found classic styles for such incredible prices that I considered texting my oldest daughter at school to see if she wanted me to order anything. I was more than excited to find such great deals….and it’s not even Black Friday! These deals are constantly updating but they are available everyday. That means even in February when I’m looking for a new pair of pants, I can pay Black Friday prices.

Check out the fun things I found (and pay special attention to the prices. Oh my!):

You can get these three pieces – Signature Stretch Sateen Collection: Peplum Jacket (regular price $99, SALE price $6), Solid Ruched Sheath Dress by Shape fx (regular price $159, SALE price $10) and Flower Corsage (regular price $19, SALE price $5). TOTAL price for all three is $21. Wow! Regular price for these 3 items would be $277. That’s a savings of $256.

I love mixing and matching pieces to create a bunch of different looks. With these two tops and three bottoms, you can have a bunch of looks – from dressy to casual. Pictured below: the red Sleeveless Shell (regular price $49, SALE price $6), blue Hailey Top (regular price $64, SALE price $6), Solid Black Pencil Skirt by Shape fx (regular price $109, SALE price $7), Signature Seasonless Suiting Collection: Slim-Fit Pants (regular price $49, SALE price $7), Sara Pant (Regular price $94, SALE price $7). All 5 items together are just $33 (regular price for these items would be $365).

I’m ordering the pencil skirt in purple for KitKat today. We’re totally sold on Ultimate Outlet!

Connect with Ultimate Outlet

I Heart Pampers and Target Baby Gift Pack Giveaway {$95 Value}

Lolli — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:00:50 +0000

Note: P&G gave me the product sample seen below (the giveaway prize) in exchange for hosting this giveaway, but all thoughts are my own.

As a mother of five kids, each born about 2 years apart, I estimate that I’ve changed enough diapers to qualify me for sainthood. As much as diaper duty was not my favorite thing about being a young mom, I was and still am endlessly grateful for Pampers. They made my life SO much easier!

{It’s hard to believe that my babies have gotten so big! The baby days seem like yesterday!}

When I was a brand new mom, I had no idea where to start, and one of the first things I asked my friends for advice on was what diapers I should buy. Almost without fail, they told me to get Pampers if I didn’t want constant leaking. While I am *mostly* out of diapers now (we’ve still got a night-time bed wetter), I have always loved Pampers’ quality.

Exciting changes happening at Pampers!

Pampers, the world’s leading diaper brand, is celebrating some major upgrades across its entire line of diapers, training pants and wipes. These new and improved Pampers are now available at Target to make your life as a mom a little easier! Here’s what’s in store:

Pampers Swaddlers, Pampers’ softest diaper and the #1 choice of hospitals, is now available through size 5.
Pampers Cruisers are now more absorbent and offer Pampers’ best fit for all the ways babies play freely.
Pampers Baby Dry is up to three times drier than ordinary diapers* and provides up to 12 hours of overnight protection and three layers of absorbency.

Hurry – Special deals on Pampers NOW!

Now through 11/2/13, receive a free $10 Target gift card with the purchase of 2 Pampers Super Packs at Target

Enter to win a Pampers Prize Pack

Pampers is giving one Better in Bulk reader this awesome baby gift pack (valued at over $95) that includes:

$50 Target Gift Card
Pampers Wipes (56ct)
aden + anais for Target Zooaroo Swaddle Wraps (4pk)
Skip Hop Zoo Malamine Kids & Toddler Tableware Set

Enter on the Rafflecopter form below before midnight 11/11/13. A winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. Residents of the US only are eligible. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Get Some Holiday Shopping Done; Win an iPad!

Lolli — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:57:35 +0000

This post contains affiliate links, but I am a loyal YesVideo customer and LOVE this deal, and I thought a few of my awesome readers might want to take advantage of the holiday specials.

I was on a friend’s blog yesterday when something dawned on me – one of the reasons I love Halloween so much is that it is officially the turning point – the point in time when Back-to-school season and Fall turn into the pre-Holiday season. Once we pack up our Halloween costumes, the holiday shopping begins (because, really? If I don’t start my holiday shopping by November 1, I will inevitably end up scrambling at the end of December to find those last few gifts).

I know first hand that the gift of YesVideo is one that family members will cherish for years to come. Do Grandma and Grandpa have boxes full of old home movies that no one can watch because nobody owns the right player anymore? Are your own childhood home videos lost and forgotten in a closet somewhere?

Imagine how much your own kids would FLIP OUT to see you or daddy when you were their age?

I should stop. I’ve already talked enough about how much I love YesVideo’s video transfer service (but if you haven’t read my previous posts, let me just stress – YesVideo takes your home movies (film reels, VHS, 8mm, slides, etc) and converts them to beautiful digital video which you can view online or on a mobile app. You can also order DVDs (one for you, one for the Grandparents!).

Place an order this week and win an iPad!

I could keep talking about YesVideo’s awesomeness, but the real reason for this post is to tell you about a special promotion happening NOW through November 1, 2013. Place any home video transfer order by 11/1/13 and use the Promo Code “ipad15” to get 15% off your order (regardless of order size) AND automatically get entered to win an iPad and get your entire order free.

It’s the perfect holiday shopping idea – give them the video transfer…keep the iPad prize for yourself. {Good luck!}

Start your order now!

A few rules: Open to individual household orders only; excludes corporate, business and group orders. Valid only for standard transfer orders placed by 11:59pm PT, November 1, 2013 — Videotape and film reel transfers. You may send in your media after this deadline, as long as your order is placed by November 1st, 2013. No minimum purchase required for your 15% discount. Multiple orders will be counted as one when determining prizes.

Halloween Has Hit Dollar General!

Lolli — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 01:12:26 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine.

I never have time to cook dinner on Halloween, between class parties and getting costumes on for an early-start night of trick-or-treating romp through the neighborhood, and Dollar General had the perfect no-fuss, totally-festive Halloween meal that is sure to be a kid-pleaser.

Imagine this: Tombstone® pizza (is that the perfect Halloween name, or what?) with Fanta® Orange soda on the side. What's more Halloweeny than an orange drink with pizza named after a grave marker?

A side of FREE Nestle® candy, of course!

Dollar General is getting into the Halloween spirit…and I'm not talking about a white bed sheet with black dots for eye holes. Dollar General has a fun Halloween deal that will not only stock your fridge and freezer with food for the pre-trick-or-treat rush but will land you some extra candy while you're at it.

The deal: Purchase one 2-liter Coca-Cola® product plus one Tombstone® Pizza at Dollar General and get a FREE Nestle® 6-pack snack pack tray.

Not only is the store stocked with Halloween treats and decor, but the Dollar General website has been decorated for the holiday, thanks to Fanta Orange. They've got trick or treating tips, Halloween-themed treats to make and more.

And if you check out Dollar General on Facebook, you'll find their free Attack O’ Lantern game for some additional Halloween fun.

The question is….which free Nestle® 6-pack would YOU get? That's a no-branier for me. My all-time favorite Nestle® candy is Butterfinger. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Join Me For the 2013 Wedding Workshop with Char Photography

Lolli — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:31 +0000

Note: I will be attending the 2013 Wedding Workshop hosted by the Char Team (of which my beautiful sister is an amazing part) in June (details below) in exchange for this post and social media promotion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

As much as I adore being intimately involved in a couple’s wedding day, shooting a wedding scares me to death. I always come away from a wedding day with some shots I feel good about, but I also know I could do better. Mostly, I worry that I lack the creativity and eye for detail that make wedding photos works of art.

For years, I have studied my incredible sister’s photos for inspiration. So when she told me about this wedding photography workshop hosted by the photography studio that she works with, I literally started salivating. I need help. I need inspiration. And I can’t imagine finding a more inspiring, creative, and talented group of women to guide me.

About the 2013 Wedding Workshop

The WEDDING WORKSHOP will be a one-day intensive workshop with the CHAR Photography team focusing on equipping you with all you need for successfully shooting a wedding. Here’s just a taste of what we’ll be learning:

Coming up with a game plan for the big day
Shooting the wedding details
Capturing pretty getting ready photos (even if it is in a Sunday school room)
Organizing and posing the family and bridal party photos quickly
Bride and groom portraits
Utilizing ALL types of light (even if it’s bright midday sun or dark churches)
Shooting for variety
Simplifying the editing workflow
Marketing
Establishing your style
Setting goals
Overcoming fear

You are guaranteed to go home inspired and ready to take your business to the next level!

The fun-filled day includes a full styled photo shoot by The Char teams stylists, Grace and Karen. (Hello! They are incredible!). In addition, there will be hands-on training, plenty of Q&A, as well as an opportunity for one-on-one conversation.

When: THURSDAY, JUNE 27 – 9am to DUSK (Wrapping up with an optional dinner out, good conversation, and new friendships)
Cost: The investment is $550 per person (And yes, a delicious lunch is included)
Who: Photographers like you and me! (Class size is limited to 15 students)
Where: The Hershey, Pennsylvania area (that’s just a 2 hour drive from my DC-area suburb)
Register for The Wedding Workshop – submit a registration form.
And be sure to enter Promo Code: LOLLI for a $75 discount!

THEIR LAST WORKSHOP SOLD OUT IN TWO DAYS.

Pass the word on to your Pennsylvania/Maryland/West Virginia/etc photographer friends! I’d love to meet them!

Pampers Deal at Walmart.com – FREE Bonus Gillette Razors #PampersJoy

Lolli — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:00:08 +0000

With 5 kids who were each in diapers for an average of 3 years (and that doesn’t count the night-time diaper need that extended beyond regular potty training years), you’d better believe I bought my fair share of diapers. I can’t imagine how many rooms I could fill with all of the diapers my babies wore.

Are you still in the baby stage? Then you’ll love this brand new deal from Pampers Bundle of Joy and Walmart.com!

With every purchase of Pampers diapers at Walmart.com, you’ll receive one free Gillette® Venus® ProSkinTM razor and one free Gillette Fusion® razor, while supplies last.

So head to Walmart.com, pick up some Pampers deals (you can never have too many diapers)…baby’s bum, your wallet, AND your legs will be happy.

That reminds me….I think it’s time to shave…

Enjoy!

Note: This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Pampers but thoughts expressed are my own.