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

by Tsh on November 14, 2008

in giveaways

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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avatar Jessica

I am reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting and the Joy of Pregnancy. I am pregnant with my first!

avatar Lauren

Making Your Home a Haven by Cyndy Salzmann – this is a christian themed book that was recently given to me by a friend and I am eating it up!!! I highly recommend it if you don’t mind scripture! I have already made several positive changes at home that not only my husband & I are reaping the rewards, but even my boss at work noticed I have been happier! Whuda thunk it? ;)

Lauren´s last blog post…You know what I don’t like about magazine submissions?

avatar Michelle

I am going to check this out! Right now I’m currently reading the 3rd book in the Twilight series. I had to see what all the fuss was about and now I know!

avatar Nikki

I am reading Jane Eyre.
I love these photo books!
Can’t wait to make mine!

Nikki´s last blog post…Poems and Stories About Autumn

avatar marla

what are you reading these days?
magazines and more magazines… i’m so far behind…
real simple, smart money, wondertime, family fun, fortune, time, self… i get way too many magazines…

avatar Paige

I am reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Inspiring book about eating locally.

avatar DEBBY WARREN

What have I been reading lately! :) Well after 5 kiddo’s….I have gone back to nursing school to get another degree in nursing and Psychology…So all I’ve been reading lately is books about disecting sheep brains and why kids act the way that they do (childhood psychology) !!! :) But that’s the way I like it! Love your blog! :)

avatar Rachel

My sister in law just gave me The Secret Lives of Bees and I hope to start it tonight!

Rachel´s last blog post…Fall Fun

avatar Mary Beth

“The Gospel of Ruth” by Carolyn Custis James

Mary Beth´s last blog post…Biblical Emergency

avatar Emily L.

Love, Love, Love photo books…will have to check out this site…As for what I am reading…The Redemption Series by Karen Kingsbury. This a series of 5 great and inspirational books all about one family! I highly recommend!

avatar Heather

I like to read several books at the same time — I skip from one to the other. Right now, I’m reading How Children Learn by John Holt, The Kitchen Diaries by Nigel Slater, The Everyman Library’s Complete P.G. Wodehouse, Creating Sketchbooks for Embroiderers and Textile Artists by Kay Greenlees and In the Spirit of the Studio: Learning from the Atelier of Reggio Emilia. Whew!

Heather´s last blog post…Leafy invites for Thanksgiving

avatar Abbie

Is this offer for a certain size of book?

avatar Serena

Hmmm – besides reading Thomas the Tank Engine to my oldest boy, I have engrossed myself in reading as many trashy novels as I can get through – right now I’m in the middle of The Nightengale Legacy and loving it! I enjoy reading everything, but I’ve been in the mood for some fun easy reading, and these books hit the spot.
But as of late I seem to be reading more online than anything – as in following every blog for mommies I can get my computer signed up for!

I blogged on my own spot about this giveaway here : http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog&pop=1&ping=1&indicate=1

avatar erin

great giveaway! pick me pick me:)

avatar Jane Anne

I am reading “Harvesting the Heart” by Jodi Piccoult.

Jane Anne´s last blog post…I’m Loving Your Blog

avatar melanie

I am reading Eclipse from the Twilight series after after both my mom and babysitter each recommend them.

And I posted to my own blog about this giveaway! Woo hoo!

melanie´s last blog post…Free Digital Photobook from Inkubook

avatar Jennie

I’ve been reading the Twighlight series by Stephanie Meyers.

I love photobooks!

avatar melanie

right now I have been so busy I don’t have time to read anything besides blogs.

=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot

melanie´s last blog post…Nordic Bo Peep and Long Lost Sheep Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!

avatar Shiloh

I am currently reading lots of magazines! Country Home, TV Guide and Elle Decor, to name just a few!

avatar Abbie

I will post this on my blog :)

avatar Lydia

I’m reading “I and Thou” by Buber.

Thanks for the entry!

lydia.bower @ ak.net

avatar Lydia

I’m reading “I and Thou” by Martin Buber.

Thanks for the entry!

lydia.bower @ ak.net

avatar LaToya

I’m reading “A New Earth” for a bookclub with other moms in my area.

avatar LaToya

I forgot to mention my link to your site:

http://slmtoya.livejournal.com/

avatar Melissa

I’m in the middle of making a photobook- so thank you for the great offer. I’m currently reading “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel. I’m only a few pages in, but I’ve heard it’s a wonderful book.

avatar stacey

after a quick trip back east to visit my sister who just moved to balitmore, i’m going to start reading some historical books. we visited a lot of american history sites and i was fascinated by some of the things i learned, stuff they never taught us in school. i want to learn more. i’ve always loved historical fiction but now i just want the facts!

avatar Charissa

I’m reading A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L’Engle. I read the first two and just have to keep going since I have the 3rd book. Next on my list is Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer. I’m a big fan of kid’s literature as I taught school for 6 1/2 years before staying home with my LO.

avatar Michelle

I just started “It’s All Too Much” by Peter Walsh, about ridding your life of clutter, and I love it so far.

avatar Sarah H.

I love photobooks and I appreciate the opportunity to get a free one!

I’m currently reading the Bible through chronologically and I’m also re-reading The Fellowship of the Ring. :)

Sarah H.´s last blog post…Don’t be tricked by toothpaste: Three money-saving tips

avatar Virginia

I’m ready three books right now:
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
The Confessions of St. Augustine
Alicia Paulson’s delightful new book, Stitched in Time: Memory-Keeping Projects to Sew & Share

avatar Liz BK

If reading 3 pages each night before I fall asleep counts, I’m reading “Practically Perfect in Every Way” by Jennifer Niesslein. It’s like hanging out with a good friend.

Liz BK´s last blog post…Jabber Jaw

avatar Jennifer K

I am currently reading a few personal finance books and organizing books. Time to get everything together!

avatar Amanda

i’m reading a place called here.. forgot the name of the author buy she also wrote p.s i love you

i’d love to win!!

Amanda´s last blog post…I scrapped!!

avatar Rebecca

I’ve just read a book called ‘puppies’ a childrens book with my 2 year old!!

I’ve just started reading Ruth, a book a friend gave me over a year ago. A nice classic.

avatar Emmilee

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Jules Verne.

avatar Michelle

I’m reading Agent Zigzag about a British spy in WWII. It’s part history, part Ian Fleming/James Bond.

avatar Samantha

I am reading The Raising of a President – about the parents of our nation’s presidents

avatar Deb

I am reading a bible study called Loving Your Husband by Cynthia Held. In addition, my DH and are reading 10 Great Dates by Bill and Claudia Arp.

avatar Denise

I love doing photobooks or Brag Books for my Mom and my husband’s Mom (the Grandmas) for Christmas. They share them with all their friends.

avatar Sarah

This would be a great idea for recipes!

avatar Lori

I am reading World Without End by Ken Follett.

avatar Alicia

What am I reading these days? The Very Hungry Caterpillar, over and over! I am also reading the Outlander series by Diane Gabaldon.

avatar Jessica

The Borrowers Afield by Mary Norton and The Intentional Family by William J. Doherty

avatar ericca

Hi,
this is a great idea for christmas prestents. I would love to give cook books out for christmas. Thanks for this site. I have used other books. I am looking forward to making one free book right now. As for what I read… princess books to my three year old daughter.

avatar carma

Just put down The Night Following by Morag Joss so I could send this message. Great read.

avatar Keri

I’m currently reading One Tough Mother by Julie Barnhill.

Keri´s last blog post…Meals for October 13-19

avatar Patti

I’ve finally had time to read! And the library was closed for renovation for a month!! Scrounged around the house and found a copy of “State of Fear” by Michael Crichton—very interesting and timely thriller about global warming. Usually I read light books on cooking, crafts, quick romances….so this was definately a change of pace. Would love to win the Inukbook contest so I can organize my photos and make gifts!

avatar Deb

photo books have been on my to do list for months!!

i just picked up a load of books at the library yesterday – 2 by Rosamunde Pilcher (The Shell Seekers, and Wild Mountain Thyme) plus Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult and a short story book about motherhood called Small Wonders.

avatar pam

what am I readying???? I Stink – a children’s book about a garbage truck. my son loves it over and over and over and over and over.

avatar Sarah P

I just finished reading “The Host” by Stephanie Meyer. It was a great book that I would definitely suggest to others.

avatar Lisa

The Shack

avatar darah

I’ve never heard of Inkubook- might be great for the great grandparents! Thank you!
I’m enjoying the ever present stack of YA books my YA librarian husband has in our house. They’re fast to read and that’s good with a 2 year old! The teens these days are reading way better quality literature than we did. I just finished Missing Abby and Ophelia.

darah´s last blog post…big girl bed

avatar Jenn N

I would love to win a book. I’m heading over tot he site now to try it out.

Jenn N´s last blog post…Today I’m Smiling

avatar darah

my computer ate my comment. i think. but the gist of what i said:
I’ve never heard of Inkubook – might be perfect for the great grandparents! Thank you!
I’ve been enjoying going through the stack of ever present YA books my YA librarian husband brings home all the time. They’re easy and fast and that’s good with a 2 year old. And teens today have way better literature to read than we did! I just finished The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and it was phenomenal.

darah´s last blog post…big girl bed

avatar Renee

I just finished The Cactus Eaters. I’m flipping through The Simple Living Guide and about to start Arc of Justice.

Thanks!

avatar Jenn N

I am reading Craft Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby Into a Business. I just started it but it looks good.

Jenn N´s last blog post…Today I’m Smiling

avatar Tracy

I am reading:
Sweetness in the belly by Camilla Gibbs and
Parent Effectiveness Training by Dr. Thomas Gordon

avatar Alexis

I am reading far too many blogs these days!

avatar Carrie

I’m reading young adult fiction these days. This week’s title is Niki Strike. Thanks for the hook up to inkubook.

Carrie´s last blog post…Yup

avatar Abby

I need to be reading The Jew Store for book club next Thursday but haven’t started yet! The last book I read was The Kite Runner, which was very good….off to create my book – thanks for the code!

avatar Amy

Ooh…love this idea!
I’m reading “Green your Cleaning” by Deidre Imus and about to start Barbara Kingsolver’s “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” (both from the library!).
Amy in CA

avatar Amanda

The Wisdom of Boys to better understand my son and Wicked just for fun.

avatar Christy

This looks like a wonderful giveaway!! Going to check out the site and blog about it now….

Christy´s last blog post…A Little Reminder…

avatar Heather

I’m reading several things… “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver, and ” Searching for God knows What” by Donald Miller.

avatar CarrieK

I just finished (last night!) Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. A wonderful, wonderful book. Great anecdotes about life in her garden, raising turkeys and chickens and tasty recipes. I highly recommend it!

CarrieK´s last blog post…Demarle

avatar My Baby Pajamas

I love this. This would make a great gift for my grand kids. That and a nice pair of footie pajamas. I was thinking about this place: My Baby Pajamas

avatar Kimberly

Beth,

Such a wonderful idea, and a great offer and give away…sign me up.

avatar Krista

I am reading Marley & Me before I see it in theaters. AWESOME book!! ALMOST makes me want a furry pet! ;)

avatar Marci

My Antonia, by Willa Cather

avatar Amy

Magic School Bus books for me!

avatar Cheryl

I just finished the book: City of Bones

Reading: The 19th wife and Sleeping Arrangements

Would love one – to put my wedding photos in!

avatar Jenn

Great giveaway- I love photobooks1 I’m currently reading Women & Money by Suze Orman.

avatar Gabriel

Non-fiction: The Out-of-Sync Child from the library
Escapist fiction: Web of Love by Mary Balogh

Gabriel´s last blog post…Shock and Awe

avatar Heather

I’m reading “Sunset” by Karen Kingsbury.

Heather´s last blog post…What Was I Thinking?

avatar Sue

The last several books I’ve read are by Jane Kirkpatrick — Homestead, the Tender Ties series and, and now the Change and Cherish series. All about strong, amazing women!

I’m working on our family history and plan to use one of the photo books to “publish” it for other family members.

avatar Lynnette

I just finished The Book of Names by D. Barkley Briggs Book 1 of the Karac Tor trilogy. I great fantasy book!

Lynnette´s last blog post…

avatar Jenny

I love photo books! This site looks incredibly easy to use- I can’t wait to use it. I am reading Children are from Heaven.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
AND I blogged about Inkubook!

Jenny´s last blog post…Free Photo Books!

avatar Mandi

Fantastic giveaway! I’m reading lots of nursing text books – not a lot of time for anything else!

Mandi´s last blog post…Thinking ahead, swooning, and note to self.

avatar autumn

i’m reading:

the genius of america: how the constitution saved our country and how it can again by eric lane
mere christianity by c.s. lewis with my husband
mystery by peter straub

plus we just went to the library today :o ) i also posted on my blog your great giveaway! i love your insights!

avatar mamazyd

I am reading Loving Frank with my book club, it is pretty fascinating, as I studied Frank Lloyd Wright in school, now I am getting to “know” his other side.

I just love photo books – would love to win one!

avatar tuesday

I am reading twilight right now. It is great, now I know what everyone is talking about!

tuesday´s last blog post…BlogHer

avatar Kim

I am reading The Creative Family by Amanda Blake Soule.

avatar Faerylandmom

I would love to have these for my kids’ great-grandparents…will you count me in please?

Faerylandmom´s last blog post…What Would You Like to Know?

avatar Jennifer Mendiola

I’m reading lots of baby books. . . with 6 days left before my due date!

avatar Shari

Thanks for a great new photobook source!
Right now my nightstand has a ton of half read books and magazines. Ahhhh…one day I will get through them all. Some noteworthy ones would be Brain, Child magazine, Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons, The TippingPoint, and How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children.
Sigh, I will manage to find the time one day to complete one, if not all!! :)

avatar Maria

Well at any one time, I usually have five or so books piled up on my side of the bed … but I’ll spare you all the titles and give you the one book that comes to mind first (and gives a glimpse of my life right now) — Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka. Actually I would really recommend it to anyone with children (my kids are 2 and 4).
Thanks for the entry to win the photobook!

avatar Sandy

I’m reading Dawn’s Light, the fourth (and last) book in Terri Blackstock’s Restoration series. Next will be Francine River’s book Redeeming Love. I have a few mysteries in my library bag, too.

Sandy´s last blog post…Sew Moody

avatar jpritchard

books?? other than textbooks?? uhhhh….”the power of a praying wife” was my last read :)

jpritchard´s last blog post…Today.

avatar Betty Beguiles

I’m reading the newest novel by Anita Shreve: Testimony

Thank you for hosting another wonderful giveaway!
:)

Betty Beguiles´s last blog post…Love Doesn’t Cost a Dime

avatar Bethany

I am reading “Dare to Discipline ” By Dr. James Dobson
I have a little girl that will be 2 in december and a 6 month old boy, my girl is very good at testing me when it comes to discipline.

Bethany´s last blog post…Eli

avatar amy

I’m reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver..
a really great read!

avatar rachel

When do I have time to read a book?

Reading
1. The Book of Mormon
2. Fairest
3. Managers of Their Homes
4. various children’s library books for out-loud reading time
5. listening to Junie B. Jones in the car.

avatar Kirsten

I’m reading The Creative Family by SouleMama (thanks SimpleMom!!) and Angry Housewives Eating Bonbons by Lorna Landvik.

Kirsten´s last blog post…Ben

avatar do it yourselfer

Great! I’m reading “Jesus wants to save the Christians” by Rob Bell.

do it yourselfer´s last blog post…those creative women and a road trip

avatar Richelle F

I’m reading Eat Cake by Jeanne Ray.

Richelle F´s last blog post…Pregnancy Stuff

avatar Jen

Aren’t photo books lovely? I would love to give one as a Christmas gift this year!

Right now I am re-reading one of my all-time favourite historical romance novels, Wild Swan by Celeste DeBlasis. It’s been years since I’d picked it up but the story is so engaging and the characters so real, and it’s perfect to snuggle up with in front of our new fireplace on chilly fall evenings in Norther Alberta! Thanks for hosting!

Jen´s last blog post…Babywearing – it’s not just for fussy babies

avatar Clara

Okay, this is sad but lately all I’ve been reading is kids stuff – lots of board books and we are all loving the Milly-Mandy-Molly books.

Clara´s last blog post…She might look cute, but…

avatar dre

I am obsessed with Jodi Picoult books!

dre´s last blog post…Quarter of a Year

avatar megan

I’m reading anything from the Geronimo Stilton series – the current favorite of my 5 year old son. If I manage to stay awake long enough to read something of my own choosing, I’m working on an Agatha Raisin mystery by M.C. Beaton (highly recommended, btw).

avatar Candy Jones

Pick ME!!!!

avatar Amy in China

At the moment I’m reading Labyrinth by Kate Mosse, as well as Boundaries With Kids by Dr Henry Cloud and Dr John Townsend.

Amy in China´s last blog post…Be imperfect!

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