Try Again Tuesday (or Never Pay Retail Price!)

Thud, thud…THUD. What's that noise?? Oh, just me, falling off the blogging wagon. Again. But never fear, I'm climbing right back on. Here's the deal. I had a wonderful post all written out, ready for me to add some pics, a link or two and blam – I'd call it good. However, life came rushing [...]



Project 365 Gratitude Journal

With the beginning of a new year, many people make resolutions. They may resolve to exercise more, to be more patient or to just be a better person. While I can certainly benefit from all of the above, I am terrible at keeping resolutions. And honestly, sometimes they just depress me – the whole making [...]



Assembly Line Birthday Cards

You want to know my favorite way to make several cards? Assembly line style! Make one card, then replicate it. Once you have your card design, the hard part is over. I break down the steps of making the card into several phases. I stamped the patterned paper, then cut to size. I punched the [...]



What a Great Father’s Day Gift!

 I only wish I’d thought of it first. Got some of these?? You HAVE to check out AlphaMom’s post on altered Altoid tin toolboxes – absolutely so stinkin’ cute!! What a great idea for all those tins I have wandering around the house!  



My Altered Planner

Yes, finally – here is my 2009 planner/calendar/datebook…whatever you call it. I LIVE by my planner every year – its my brain. Truly – even my kids know what it is and that Mom needs it. My sweetie, Tim? He knows if its not in the planner, it ain’t happening. It’s essential to making sure we [...]