Help a Mama Out

Last week was not a good one.

I am a pretty lucky and blessed lady and considering that 99% of my weeks are good, I guess it was just time for a bad one. We were coming off our vacation high, back into the dreary, cold, Monterey fog and the entire week, we just couldn't get it right. Cullen had once of his worst days ever (leading to a 'Family Rules' poster, but more on that tomorrow), I locked my keys in the car twice (twice!) and the second time, my spare set and my phone were locked in the car too, and it seemed like everyone we talked to had a bit of bad news to share.

One of the pieces of bad news was that our renters in the house we own in NC are moving out at the end of October. It couldn't be worse timing as we were hoping to fly east for the holidays and I was planning on accompanying Kev on a work trip to Germany (kidless!) in December, but without renters in our house, we simply cannot afford to do those things and will be on serious spending lock down until we can get someone new in there to pay our mortage.

By Friday afternoon, I was emotionally drained by everything and feeling pretty stressed out, until I got an email from my photography website informing me that a large order had just been placed. *Lightbulb* I have a talent which allows me to assist my family financially, even if it is in a small way.

Since launching the site last winter, I admit I haven't made it much of a priority, but with a newfound confidence from the order, plus the desire to help my family through what could be a few financially difficult months, I am going to start working harder. Over the weekend, I added a few more pictures, such as this:

 And of course, there are some trusty old favorites:

I also decided dropped the price of my 4x6 and 5x7 prints, and I added some neat featured items such as canvas prints, magnets and prints on glass. Also, for this month, I've created a coupon code for you all, so if you do feel like buying something, it is even more afforable. Simply enter SALE into the code box at checkout and you will recieve 20% off your entire purchase.  {cue my most enthusiastic QVC host voice!}You can even get the print professionally matted and framed right on the site!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE WHOLE SHOP! 
(Or anytime, there is a tab at the top of my blog with a direct link to the shop)

In the meantime, thank you for your support of my business and my blog. Your comments and feedback are always a positive force in my life and I am so grateful for them, especially during a week that was not so great. I am incredibly blessed to be part of such a supportive blogger community, so thank you, thank you for always making me smile!