mPix Product Review

I rarely do product reviews or website reviews because…well because for me they are boring to write and I don’t write to be bored.  I write to capture memories and be creative.  This is an exception because it is through this site that my photography comes to life in my house.  mPix is a picture printing site that I read about in Scott Kelby’s photography books and I am in LOVE with the products!  The online site is wonderful to use and they even have a sweet little app so I can order all my little instagram pics right from my phone!  Heck Yea!  That makes me super happy! 

I ordered a paper sampler so that I can physically see what papers I am ordering and to know the quality that will be delivered.  It’s a simple little book that reminds me of a paint deck, but much smaller.  Paint decks have a special place in my heart because my father is a painting contractor.  It’s the little reminders in life that make it extra sweet.  

I’ve received a few orders and have been thrilled with every single one!  The instagram prints are wonderful!  They are good quality for being taken with my iPhone 4 and they are cute for making coasters or sending to family members!  The true 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 prints are phenomenal!  The colors are perfect, the clarity is wonderful!  I am so happy!  The guessing game is over.  I now order my pictures with confidence and receive the product I expect.  I’m a happy camper!

There are always promo codes, so I highly recommend getting on their email list regardless of your photography skills.  If you ever get pictures printed, give mPix a try.

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If you are a photographer, are there any printing sites that you recommend? 

*I have only gotten prints from mPix, so I do not know if their other products are of such high quality.

Much love.

Shark Navigator NV352

On Wednesday, my brand spankin new Shark - Navigator Lift-Away Bagless Upright Vacuum arrived at my doorstep!  I have never owned a new vacuum, so making this purchase was done with care.  Since I live in a rental home, the carpets aren't always the cleanest and you never know how they were cleaned before you moved in, so I knew I wanted a good vacuum, one that would get deep down, but also one that didn't break the bank.  I asked friends, looked at reviews and had narrowed my search down to the Dyson (not the super expensive one and the Shark Navigator).  A friend informed me of a great deal for the Shark Navigator vacuum and steamer, so I went for it and love it!  I don't actually need the steamer at the moment, but I plan on having wooden floors in the near future because I absolutely love them!

I am extremely happy with the vacuum so far.  It is light in weight, has two settings -one for carpet, one for wood floors - has a detachable unit for ease of vacuuming stairways, corners, behind furniture, etc.  As for how much dirt it picks up...let's just say it gets it all!  I vacuumed less than 1,000 sqft and the entire container was packed full and I vacuum regularly.  It has a great suction as well!  My stockings were a little too close and got sucked right up! 

As an added bonus, she's pretty in purple! 

Do you love your vacuum?!  If so, what kind it is?

much love.