I've got to leave to pick up my kids from vacation bible school soon,
but before I go, I thought it would be fun to give something away!

This is simple...

wanna win something cool?

like these corked-backed coasters with rounded corners maybe:

or square coasters with rubber backing:

perhaps a square (or round) porcelain magnet:

got carpel tunnel? need a mousepad with a gel thing for your wrist? choose this:

All you have to do is GO TO MY ZENFOLIO SHOWCASE GALLERY HERE and post a guestbook entry.
Just say hi, post something funny, a knock-knock joke, haiku, be creative... or not.
Or, comment on your favorite picture in there. That'll work, too.

That's it! On Sunday night, I'll randomly choose ONE comment or guestbook entry,
and I'll announce the winner on my BAREFOOT MEMORIES FACEBOOK PAGE HERE!
I'll announce the winner on Twitter, too.

The winner can choose one of those cool prizes. I'll order it for you with your favorite picture!
(doesn't have to be a picture I took, either!)

There ya go!
You've got the whole weekend to post a comment on a picture in that gallery,
or post a "guestbook" entry on the whole gallery.

(one entry per person, please)

Check that Facebook page Sunday night to see if you won!

Happy Friday!

~Carey

There are so many pictures I want to show you from photo sessions I've had recently!
Those blog posts will have to wait, though, because I'm burried in Photoshop work
getting those pictures done for all of the families.

While I work on those images, I wanted to let you know about a GREAT opportunity
for you to get individual pictures of your child!

You've probably realized, if you've read my blog for a while, that I'm definitely a SOCCER MOM.
Because I'm the manager of my son's team, I'm constantly on the lookout for great fundraisers.

Last week, while the kids and I were at the park one afternoon,
a mom from Mat & Rory's school came up to me and asked me how much I would charge
for some simple headshots of her daughter.

She couldn't afford a full session or even a MINI,
but her daughter REALLY wants to get headshots done
so she can submit them to agencies around town
and possibly try out as an extra for tv & film productions.

Her request got the wheels in my head turning.

To create what she wanted, I only needed a few minutes with my camera and some good light.

There I was at the park with awesome opportunities around me for great light,
and it wouldn't be hard at all to quickly create pictures of a single child.

So, I'm offering something I've never offered before,
and all of the funds go STRAIGHT to my son's soccer team
to help pay for tournaments, summer camps, registration, all that expensive club soccer stuff.

If you want some GREAT headshots of your child and you don't want to spend the money on a MINI,
this is your chance!!

Next Tuesday, May 19th at 4pm, I'll be at a park in East Chula Vista.
You can bring your child, and I'll create some great headshots for you.
You'll get the full-size digital files to use however you like.
(THINK FATHER'S DAY, MOMS!!!!)

I'll spend 5-15 minutes per child to create 5-10 professional yet natural images for you,
and you'll get them on CD in about a week.

My Mini Platinum session is usually $350+tax for a 25-minute session.

THIS SPECIAL IS ONLY $50!

I am only offering FOUR openings.

INDIVIDUALS ONLY (I will not create sibling or group images).

To sign up for one of these slots, CLICK HERE!

This afternoon before soccer practice, I decided to do a quick little test with Mat's teammate Chris.

I had pulled out my little point & shoot camera to take a picture of him for his soccer registration,
and here's what I got:

That's a typical point & shoot picture. It works for his registration papers,
but I know he could look so much better.

As he was on his way out to jump on the trampoline with Mat, I made him sit down in some good light
for about 30 seconds, and check out the results:

Chris is a handsome dude no matter what,
but I think you'll agree...

The good light, great equipment, and my photo know-how make a HUGE difference!

So, if you'd like to get some great headshots of your child for only $50

SIGN UP HERE!

This is TUESDAY, MAY 19th, at 4pm.

ONLY FOUR SLOTS AVAILABLE!!!

The PayPal link will have you pay directly into our soccer team's account,
so you'll see that all of the proceeds are going to the team.

See you next Tuesday!

~Carey

This is a quick blog post because I'm busy here on Wednesday night getting ready
for RORY'S BIG BIRTHDAY SURPRISE!

(good thing she doesn't read my blog yet!!)

The surprises aren't just for her, though!

Some time during the day, I'll be posting one or two TWITTER GAMES!

Follow me on Twitter (@CareysHair), play along, and you could win a fun little prize!

OK, gotta go curl Rory's hair "for school tomorrow" (or so she thinks!!!)

See you tomorrow on Twitter!

~Carey

Our whole family loves listening to music.
The kids have their taste, Jason has his, and I have mine.
Like a boolean chart, there are overlapping sections,
but we all have our own individual favorites.

One of my favorites is Mr. A to Z -- Jason Mraz. (you may know him as "The Geek in the Pink")
This guy's music is San Diego toe-tappin, head-bobbin', eyes-closed-grinnin' good times.
(The fact that he kissed me on the cheek doesn't hurt, either!)

But his latest song had me frustrated. This song, "I'm Yours" is FABULOUS!
The minute I heard it, I wanted to write a big fat blog post talking about how much
I adore this guy's music, but dag nab it, there was a word in there that was just
bugging the living daylights out of me!

It's not a bad word -- nothing parental controls would need to zap away -- but it just
went against a lot of what I treasure in my life, and it made me wonder,
"Why the heck did he use that word? Did it just fit the rhythm of the song better?
Is there some meaning I'm not getting?"

If I ever have the chance to just chill at the beach with him, I want to ask him
all about it (after or before our little harmonious jam session, either way).

Rewind the timeline to last month when I was in New York City.
I had the TV on in my hotel room, and there was Ellen,
telling me Jason Mraz was coming up next to sing his new song.
Of course, I sat back and watched, toe tapping, head bopping, eyes-closed grinning.
THEN, he got to that word that bugs me... AND, HE CHANGED IT!!!
I was SO HAPPY!!! The new word he used is SO SO SO SO SO much better!
I was BIG-TIME-GRINNING then!

Here's where you can win a $10 iTunes card. Shoot, you deserve by just getting to
the end of this babble, but I'm still gonna make you work for it!

Tell me what word he changed!
Here's the Ellen clip:

The first person to post a comment on the blog saying which word he changed
when he sang "I'm Yours" on Ellen will win a free $10 iTunes gift card!
(be sure to include the email address you use for iTunes!)

And Mraz, if you're reading this and want to elaborate, feel free!

Good luck!
***UPDATE!*** Chris has won! Congratulations!!!!

~Carey

The past week has been a little crazy with website problems,
school festivities, family arriving into town, and worst of all:
my new pretty 5DMkII is back to Canon for repair!
(there was weeping & gnashing of teeth)

But, ON TO MORE EXCITING AND FUN THINGS!
I've got all of the Christmas cards for the drawing here on my desk.
Normally, I let Mat & Rory choose a random number for the winner.
This year, I thought it would be more fun to let YOU decide the winner!


Be the first to post a comment here on the blog
with any number you choose between 1 & 55.

I've got all the cards numbered, and you'll choose the winner!

Let's get this iPod to its new home!!!

~Carey