Photo Books: A Great Tool to Reduce Clutter & Make Sentimental Gifts

by Tsh on November 14, 2008

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This giveaway is now closed – but you can still go here for a free scrapbook until November 30.

Before we moved overseas, we created four photo books.  We wanted to keep our photo collection streamlined and lightweight, so this seemed like the logical solution.  And we get compliments on them all the time.

Today, Inkubook is treating Simple Mom readers!  Everyone can create their own free digital scrapbook online – all you have to pay for is shipping.  Yes, everyone includes you – so get started!

Here’s how to get yours:

1. Sign up with Inkubook and start making your free digital scrapbook.  You have from now until November 30.

2. If you want, use the “Invite Friends” feature, and invite someone to join Inkubook so they can submit a few photos or page designs to include in your book.  Inkubook will also send them a promotion code to use for a free digital scrapbook.

3. When you’re finished with your free digital scrapbook, enter this promotion code at checkout: PBK266.  You pay only shipping charges to receive your free book.  Basic shipping options are $6.99 for Media Mail and $8.99 for Standard Ground.

Want an even sweeter deal?

Inkubook is also giving away FIVE free books of any style and size to five Simple Mom readers. You can do photo books, art books, recipe collections, and more.  These would make wonderful Christmas gifts – just think of your kids’ grandparents drooling at the site of these.

To win, simply leave a comment on this post, answering this question – what are you reading these days?

To get a second entry, mention this giveaway on your blog and let me know about it.  Sorry, no third entry this time – I’m a bit wiped out organizing all the secret code entries from the last giveaway a few days ago.  I’m sure you all understand.

This giveaway will end on Sunday, November 16 at midnight CST – it’s just a few days, so be sure and spread the word right away.

I hope you win!

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1 Shilo November 14, 2008 at 9:48 am

I hadn’t heard of Inkubook! Can’t wait to check them out! I’m reading a novel called Ellies Dream. It’s not earth shattering but light reading is about all I can get in while feeding the baby! :)

Shilo´s last blog post…Look What I Won!

2 Karen November 14, 2008 at 9:48 am

I’m reading “La Reina Jade” by Yxta Maya Murray. :)

Karen´s last blog post…Veterans Day 2008

3 Kristen November 14, 2008 at 9:51 am

Photo books rock! I would love to do the recipe book sometime too :) I am reading Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Greener, Cleaner, Safer Home by Christopher Gavigan and The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.

Kristen’s latest blog post … New painting: autumn leaves

4 Stacey November 14, 2008 at 9:56 am

I’m currenlty reading my way through George McDonald Fraser’s Flashman series

Stacey´s last blog post…A Letter to My Mortgage Company

5 NicoleK November 14, 2008 at 9:57 am

Thank you for such a great site!
Currently I have about 10 books on my nightstand… but get so wrapped up in my blogs that I don’t quite get around to it! They’re all pretty “mom-related”: Buddhism for Mothers… How Full is Your Bucket (not mom but a quick simple read with a clear msg. about how important it is to be positive! I love the little “reminder” books like this!)

So excited about the photo book!! Thanks again!

6 gina November 14, 2008 at 9:58 am

Only have time for reading blogs these days. Thanks for the incredible offer :)

gina

gina´s last blog post……is there an F & a U, Pat?

7 Jess November 14, 2008 at 9:59 am

Currently I am reading Same Lake, Different Boat by Stephanie O. Hubach and going through the book of Revelation.

Jess´s last blog post…Another newly discovered blog…

8 Jane November 14, 2008 at 10:02 am

I’ve been wanting to make a photobook for so long, now I’m officially inspired!

I have a toddler and a baby due ANY day now. So, after finishing “The Postcard” by Beverly Lewis a few weeks ago, I’ve just spent my time reading the book of Philippians. It’s a good one, I recommend it. ;-)

Jane´s last blog post…Raising boys – Should violent play be aloud?

9 Jessica G. November 14, 2008 at 10:09 am

I am reading “Till We Have Faces” by CS Lewis. Its incredible!

10 Lisa November 14, 2008 at 10:15 am

Hi,

Great contest! I am reading the Left Behind series – great books!
Thanks!

11 Erin S November 14, 2008 at 10:15 am

Oooh, I just love photo books!

As for the reading, I just dove into Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer last night. I’m not a teenage girl and I generally don’t read vampire novels, but I’m totally addicted to this series.

12 Lisa November 14, 2008 at 10:17 am

Cool giveaway! I am reading the LEft Behind series – great books! Thanks!

13 Libby November 14, 2008 at 10:17 am

I’m reading:

Lucia Lucia – by Adriana Trigiani

I’m heading back to my blog right now to do a shout out for this giveaway!
http://www.libneas.blogspot.com

(And to Nichole, above…loved that series. Not sure if I’ve read them all – so now I have something else to look forward to.)

Libby´s last blog post…Funny Friday

14 Yolanda November 14, 2008 at 10:18 am

Right now I’m reading, Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos.

Yolanda´s last blog post…Falling

15 Nicole November 14, 2008 at 10:19 am

Currently I’m reading To Kill a Mockingbird, then I plan on reading Glen Beck’s The Christmas Sweater.

Thanks for the info on a new company to try out. Just in time for Christmas. Thanks!

16 Renee November 14, 2008 at 10:23 am

Oooh I love photo books. Right now I’m reading the uglies series by Scott Westerfeld.

Renee´s last blog post…Best Giveaway Ever!!

17 Becca November 14, 2008 at 10:24 am

I read everything. I’m reading The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks for fun and I read blogs of all kinds: financial, personal, etc. :)

18 Mary November 14, 2008 at 10:27 am

i’m reading The Shack.

19 Karen November 14, 2008 at 10:30 am

I’m reading your blog!

20 Natalie November 14, 2008 at 10:32 am

I’ve always wanted to make a digital scrapbook! (I’ve always done it the old fashioned way)

What am I reading?? —-> Twilight, for the second time, just before the movie comes out! :)

21 Beth November 14, 2008 at 10:33 am

I love this idea – perfect for Christmas.

I am reading all the Sandra Lee Cookbooks and working my way through them.

Beth´s last blog post…Free Photo Book

22 Natalie November 14, 2008 at 10:34 am

I have blogged about your giveaway at godownfamily.blogspot.com
I hope I win!

Natalie´s last blog post…

23 Pattie November 14, 2008 at 10:34 am

I am reading a bio on John Lennon and a book about Playland in Rye NY.

Pattie´s last blog post…An Old Video of Mary Chapin Carpenter Singing "Only A Dream"…just beautiful

24 McCully November 14, 2008 at 10:37 am

Right now I’m reading “Everything Must Change” by Brian McLaren- very challenging, very good.

25 emily @ chatting at the sky November 14, 2008 at 10:39 am

Ooo! I so wanna win this! I am reading “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young. She’s good.

emily @ chatting at the sky´s last blog post…just tell it.

26 RF November 14, 2008 at 10:40 am

Right now I’m reading Super Baby Foods, Mr. Brown Can Moo, Jamberry, and Animal Babies on the Farm, but hope to start The Lovely Bones (or some other fiction novel just for me) soon.

27 Erin November 14, 2008 at 10:41 am

There are some great reading suggestions here! I’ll be adding some of these titles to my list for certain.

I’m currently reading the Boleyn Inheritance, A Curious George Treasury, The Creative Family and The Unlikely Lavender Queen (featuring the beautiful Texas Hill Country!).

And those photo books look gorgeous – Grammy M will be getting a photobook for Christmas this year.

Erin´s last blog post…Superhero Birthday Party

28 Lori November 14, 2008 at 10:46 am

Right now for myself I am reading Patricia Cornwell, but for the life of me can’t remember which title. With my son I am reading Corduroy Goes to School.

Thanks for the info on the free photo book. There are so many creative ways to use this! I made calendars with artwork my son did, but you could do something similar in a book format!

Lori´s last blog post…Nutro Dog & Cat Food

29 Cat November 14, 2008 at 10:49 am

I’m almost done with Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs- and I have Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card on hold at the library, so I’m excited about that!

30 Erica M November 14, 2008 at 10:50 am

Let’s see…

Scream Free Parenting and Intimate Issues.

Erica M´s last blog post…Gadget Thursday – Slow Cooker

31 Michelle November 14, 2008 at 10:50 am

Back again to show you some link love on my blog. Thanks!
http://bellaguinness.wordpress.com

Michelle´s last blog post…any day now…

32 Ame Gargulak November 14, 2008 at 10:53 am

I’m reading: Becoming the Woman God Wants You to Be by Donna Partlow.

33 Rete November 14, 2008 at 10:54 am

I’m reading the Twilight series right now

Thanks for having a giveaway!

Rete´s last blog post…45…

34 Stacey @ The Blessed Nest November 14, 2008 at 10:58 am

WHat a fantastic giveaway! I’m going to check this deal out for sure :) !

What I’m reading right now is my collection of Christmas magazines and books, gearing up for decorating. At the moment, it’s the Southern Living Christmas at home magazine!

Stacey @ The Blessed Nest´s last blog post…Decisions, Decisions!

35 CarrieO November 14, 2008 at 10:59 am

Unfortunately nothing. I have a list of books to read, but have no time to spend reading. Pretty pathetic, huh?

36 Josie November 14, 2008 at 11:02 am

I am almost done with “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch. A great book. Thanks for the introduction to Inukbook!

37 Kacie November 14, 2008 at 11:05 am

How fun! I think I’m going to get started making a scrapbook from my honeymoon (a year and a half ago!). If I don’t make it now, I never will.

Lately, I’m reading a ton of baby books: Breastfeeding tips, childbirth things, etc. I’m due around New Year’s with my first! Yay!

Kacie´s last blog post…A frugal way to be fancy? Or not

38 Meg November 14, 2008 at 11:07 am

looks great!

I am reading Harry Potter 6. But I am dreading 7…

Meg´s last blog post…36x365x120

39 Sandra November 14, 2008 at 11:07 am

Reading? Other than blogs I have no time to read! A 7 week old doesn’t understand a moms need to do anything other than care for him. :)

40 Monique November 14, 2008 at 11:08 am

Hi! I’m currently reading Twilight (by Stephenie Meyer) when I’m not doing my bible study :) GREAT gift idea! Looks like it should be user friendly too :)

41 Michelle Meyer November 14, 2008 at 11:10 am

Unfortunately my daughter was recently diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, so I am reading everything I can find about the topic. Right now, it’s “Sensational Kids.” Between that, magazines…cooking magazines specifically!

Michelle Meyer´s last blog post…Barefoot Thursdays!

42 Lori November 14, 2008 at 11:14 am

I blogged about you!

http://tinyurl.com/6bcuf9

I also re-tweeted. I know that doesn’t get me another entry but wanted to let you know all the same.

:)

Lori´s last blog post…Nutro Dog & Cat Food

43 Megan C. November 14, 2008 at 11:17 am

the third Eragon book

44 Amanda November 14, 2008 at 11:19 am

I am reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott! I love her and it gets me in the Christmas Season Spirit!

Amanda´s last blog post…Christmas List!

45 Katie November 14, 2008 at 11:21 am

I just finished reading “Nights in Rodanthe” by Nicholas Sparks…easy, fast read. Starting “The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family” by Patrick Lencioni. Also picked up “Twilight” but haven’t started it yet…

Katie´s last blog post…So many new skills!

46 Wendy November 14, 2008 at 11:21 am

This is my 1st time to SimpleMom. Great blog! I am so excited about the free photo book. I am making one for my son’s 1st birthday, on Christmas Day!
To answer the question:
What am I reading now?
Last months parenting magazines, I never got around to them!

47 Jenny November 14, 2008 at 11:24 am

I’m currently in the middle of two books: “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert and “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver. Both highly recommended!

48 chickadee November 14, 2008 at 11:26 am

i wish i were reading something good. i just finished a book and haven’t been back to the library yet so mostly i’m reading the newspaper.

chickadee´s last blog post…Maggots, the third and final chapter

49 V. Higgins November 14, 2008 at 11:29 am

I’m reading up on Photoshop CS and photography techniques (as well as dSLR cameras). Fiction books are dangerous for me because I’ll stay up until they’re finished :-P

50 Heidi @ Mt Hope November 14, 2008 at 11:30 am

I need to get my photos organized and into a book of some sort. It feels like a huge undertaking, though.

I’m reading A Short History of Nearly Everything, Mimosa, and Understood Betsy with Levi.

Heidi @ Mt Hope´s last blog post…Abide in the Vine

51 dawn November 14, 2008 at 11:32 am

A James Patterson novel and Positive Discipline for Preschoolers

52 Lindsey November 14, 2008 at 11:32 am

Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands. A great book on giving Biblical counsel!

53 Kim Barnett November 14, 2008 at 11:33 am

Strangely enough, I am reading a translation of Virgil’s Aeneid! I had to translate it in HS and College Latin classes and thought it would be nice to see if I remembered anything from it 20+ years later…

54 Amiyrah November 14, 2008 at 11:36 am

Well, I’m still in the middle of “Fear of Flying” by Erica Jong. It’s an oldie but so raw, interesting and funny.

Amiyrah´s last blog post…Black Friday Madness!

55 Sharon November 14, 2008 at 11:36 am

I don’t get much of a chance to read right now, but when I do it is anything by Nora Roberts. I am anxiously waiting for her book “The Pagan Stone”, last book in a three book series, that is being released on 11/25 the day before my birthday! It will be a nice birthday present!

56 Lucy K November 14, 2008 at 11:38 am

I am finished with the 1st series book of TWILIGHT, plus I won tickets to the advance screening for the movie on Tues. I am so excited since I can put the faces with the names in the books. Thanks

57 jennifer November 14, 2008 at 11:40 am

Yay! What fun all your give aways are! Thanks for being so generous.

Right now I am reading 1. the book of Psalms 2. God Made Mothers
3. The Power of a Woman’s Words and 4. Another Jesus.
All wonderful and highly helpful reads. Blessings!

58 Jill W November 14, 2008 at 11:40 am

When I get the chance, I am in the middle of reading these: Clapton the autobiography, How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk, and PET. All very good! Thanks!

Jill W´s last blog post…Win 20 pairs of Baby Leg Warmers!

59 WillowDee November 14, 2008 at 11:41 am

Currently, I’m reading Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides, and What In The World Is Going On? by Dr. David Jeremiah.

I love the idea of the photobook…going to check out Inukbook right now!

60 MDR November 14, 2008 at 11:42 am

“All-of-a-Kind Family”

61 Heather November 14, 2008 at 11:42 am

I’m about to start reading Black by Ted Dekker. I don’t get much time to read these days…my 5 month old keeps me pretty busy!

Heather´s last blog post…The weekend, 5 months and 22 weeks

62 katy November 14, 2008 at 11:43 am

For the little one Charlotte’s Web and for me, the Omnivore’s Dilemma.

katy´s last blog post…Aliens

63 MRS.MOMMYY November 14, 2008 at 11:44 am

the las t book to touch my hands was Dr Suess a few moments ago, so that is what I was just reading

64 Sarah November 14, 2008 at 11:45 am

I am reading , by Donna Morrisey and , by Penny Pollack

65 shirley rempel November 14, 2008 at 11:53 am

I love this idea of digital photobooks! I am currently reading “The Shack”
and loving it!

shirley rempel´s last blog post…My Seven

66 Alissa November 14, 2008 at 12:00 pm

What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for this! I’m reading “crafty mama” right now and obsessing over fun creative things to do for my three kids :)

Alissa

67 Caitlin November 14, 2008 at 12:00 pm
68 mary lutz November 14, 2008 at 12:01 pm

What a great gift this would make!

I’m reading blogs, blogs and more blogs!!! I hope that counts!!!

mary lutz´s last blog post…The Truth about Christmas

69 jen November 14, 2008 at 12:04 pm

what a neat idea! i hope i win too :)

jen´s last blog post…tastes like home, to me.

70 Amy November 14, 2008 at 12:04 pm

I’m reading catalogs (does that county as reading? :) ) getting the shopping done early, I hope!

71 Lauren November 14, 2008 at 12:06 pm

I’m reading “What to Expect the First Year” since I had my first child in July! This is a very timely post, because I need to start my christmas gifts. Photo books are the perfect gift for new grandparents. :)

72 Sarah November 14, 2008 at 12:07 pm

What am I reading? Mostly blogs and AdobeCS3 tutorials, and of course kids’ story books to my 3 kiddos. I do a book club with my friends but we take off the holiday season.

73 Ashley @ mrs007.com November 14, 2008 at 12:10 pm

Great giveaway! I have a couple of those books of my own and I would love to give them as gifts. I just finished the first Twilight book last night. I really liked it!

Ashley @ mrs007.com´s last blog post…Babywearing is the new black

74 Beka November 14, 2008 at 12:11 pm

I am currently reading, “The Five People You Meet In Heaven”… I hope I win! This is also up on my blog too. :)

75 World's Greatest Mommy November 14, 2008 at 12:13 pm

I’m reading Junie B. Jones again. I can’t help it. She makes me laugh out loud.

I love the photo book idea. This is fantastic!

World’s Greatest Mommy´s last blog post…A Rollicking Band of Pirates

76 dayna November 14, 2008 at 12:14 pm

i’m reading Suite Française and am very much enjoying!
also…i let all my friends know about the free photobook on my blog! thanks, we’re all so excited!

dayna´s last blog post…free photo books!

77 Lucy K November 14, 2008 at 12:14 pm

My niece and sister got me hooked on Twilight. Which is one of four books which I just finished the 1st one. The movie is coming out next week and I won tickets for the advance screening, I so excited since I don’t usually win anything. Thanks. I tried to comment once but don’t know if it post, so if this is double I AM SORRY.

78 Beka November 14, 2008 at 12:14 pm

I don’t think my comment showed up on here, so I’ll try one more time. :)
I’m reading “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” and I also posted about this on my blog. Thanks!

Beka´s last blog post…Boo on NBC

79 stephaniesmommybrain November 14, 2008 at 12:19 pm

I have a 3 week old newborn. All I’m reading now are blogs and the inside of my eyelids (when I can!).

80 momoftwins November 14, 2008 at 12:21 pm

I’m currently reading
“The Four Things That Matter Most” by Ira Byock, MD – A book about living -

My mother was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer recently, she knew she had it and didn’t tell anyone or go to a doctor for at least 2 years. To say the least I have a few different emotions going on all at once. The book focuses on the power of saying “Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” “Thank you,” and “I love you.” These are all phrases I need to work on and be able to say to my mother while I still have the time. BUT the book demonstrates how useful the phrases are in a wide range of life situations just not in the face of death. It really is a book about living and living better. I highly recommend it.

LOVE THE BLOG

81 RachelDH November 14, 2008 at 12:25 pm

Hello there, this is an awesome concept!

I am reading The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, as well as Freakonomics. What a combo ;)

82 Rain November 14, 2008 at 12:28 pm

What a great idea. I love these!

83 toni November 14, 2008 at 12:30 pm

I’m reading “Belly Laughs.” My SIL got it for me last Christmas, right after I found out I was pregnant, but I never got around to reading it until now. :)

84 Carrie Lim November 14, 2008 at 12:32 pm

I just finished reading A Thousand Splendid Suns and haven’t found my next read yet. For now it’s Reader’s Digest till I get to the library again.

85 Julie November 14, 2008 at 12:35 pm

Nourishing Traditions (cookbook on eating healthier)

Julie´s last blog post…Preschool Art Group

86 Amber November 14, 2008 at 12:38 pm

letting go of lisa by lurlene mcdaniel

87 CC November 14, 2008 at 12:39 pm

I’d love to make one for my in-laws!

I am currently reading “The Age of Turbulence” by Alan Greenspan. It’s hard for my to follow, but I’m trying!

CC´s last blog post…I think I can, I think I can…

88 jayne barbour November 14, 2008 at 12:41 pm

I’m reading Wondertime Magazine a lot-and various mom blogs to remind me that I am not alone!:) Also reading some parenting books when I have a moment. I look forward to the day when I can read a good book as long as I’d like!:)

89 Mandie November 14, 2008 at 12:42 pm

I’m reading a lot of blogs these days! I have a 1 year old and can’t find a chunk of time to devote to a book!

Mandie´s last blog post…Meeting our Goals

90 Naomi November 14, 2008 at 12:46 pm

I’m catching up (as usual) on reading — right now I’m focused on back issues of The Sun Magazine, an ad-free oasis of (non-denominational) spirituality in this over-commercialized world. It’s a magazine for searchers, of which I am definitely one. Check it out!

Naomi´s last blog post…mini rant

91 Cindy November 14, 2008 at 12:49 pm

Wow! Just as I am about to set sail on my first photo book with my kids as a gift to Daddy for his 40th birthday.

I am currently reading a book club book with my teacher friends called “The Daily Five” and a parenting book called “Positive Parenting”.

92 Nancy November 14, 2008 at 12:51 pm

What am I reading these days?
Well, everyday I read with my four year old-lately it has been Olivia and Pinkalicious. For myself, I just started Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber (her books are wonderful books about women and friendship) and just finished Say Goodbye by Lisa Gardner (great suspense and terrific tidbits on spiders!).

93 Keilah November 14, 2008 at 12:52 pm

I do not read all that much so this book has been on my shelf for a while, “Twelve Extraordinary Women” By John MacArthur. It is about some of the amazing women in the bible. It is really good.

Keilah´s last blog post…Six Weeks Until Christmas!!

94 Andrea V November 14, 2008 at 12:54 pm

Great ideas, I never thought about scanning in my childrens artwork from school. Currently the only thing i have time to read are a few magazines that i get in the mail.

95 Kristina November 14, 2008 at 12:55 pm

I am reading the Screwtape Letters. Thanks for the chance to win!!

Kristina´s last blog post…FO: LMKG Handwarmers

96 Abbey November 14, 2008 at 1:00 pm

Shyly admit I’m reading some easy breezy Julia Quinn romance novels plus of course lots of Sandra Boynton books with the kiddo.

Abbey´s last blog post…Strategic Error?

97 Amy Salinger November 14, 2008 at 1:01 pm

At present im reading the book ‘The mission of Motherhood’ (truly encouraging!!), as well as my daily bible readings.

Amy

Amy Salinger´s last blog post…Cookies and Mum!

98 Amy Carrillo November 14, 2008 at 1:04 pm

I LOVE MAKING ALBUMS!!

Amy Carrillo´s last blog post…Chicago!

99 jennifer November 14, 2008 at 1:05 pm

These books are great.
I’m reading Suite Francaise – great so far.

100 Sara November 14, 2008 at 1:06 pm

I definately like to read magazines and any novels that can I can dream in.

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