Work Card Exchange

So this week at work we had our semi- annual card exchange. We usually do it twice a year. Once in the Spring and in the fall. I did not post a pic of every single card... the first two are a shot of all of them.

This bra card was a hit and soooo cute !I love the flower on this one.

May Day !!!!!!!!!!

Hello to All... I just wanted to wish you all a very Happy May Day !!!! I hope it is a good one for you. Anyone make May Day Baskets ?????

I will post more later... pic's of my card exchange from yesterday.

Want to Save ?????

These days we all know the $$$$$$ Money $$$$$$$ doesn't grow on tree's.

Even though we all wish we could have a money tree in our back yard for anything we might want to acquire. Sure would be nice. Wouldn't it ? Well with the price of gas going up and then that making everything we buy going up. We all need to take a look at what we are spending our hard earned $$$$ dollars on. Think twice before we spend. As well as ask our selves how much we have saved. We are almost in a depression and as much talk as we hear from politicians about change. It doesn't seem to be happening any too fast. This didn't happen over night...nor will it correct it self over night. Gas will not go back to 2.00 a gallon and nor will the rest of the items we buy get cheaper. So too save a bit check out this website and see how you might be able to save in your area. Anything can help these days...right !

http://www.valpak.com/

Also here are some helpful tips to save money:

- Use coupons.

- Buy only what you need.

- Think twice about 'wanted only' items.

- Pack lunch for work/ school instead of buying it.

-Shop at Costco's or Sam's. So you can buy in bigger qnt for a better value.

- Drive the car that gets the best gas mileage.

- Think about how often you are driving.

- Car pool when possible.

- Use coupons.

- Buy items on sale vs full price.

- Look for online coupons.

- Make sure you car is taken care of to get the best mileage. ( Air in tires, oil changes) so it will run at it's best.

-Turn off lights, and other things when not needed at home.

- Use less water when possible.

-Eat left overs instead of throwing them out.

- Eat out less.

- If you do eat out, get water instead of a pop. Or a pop instead of a 6.00 drink. ( The going rate for a pop can be 2.50 or more at resturants - nearly the price of a 12pk) Plus water is better for you anyhow. We all need more of it.

- For fun, have friends or family over, instead of going out.

- Rent a movie , instead of going to one at the theater

- Say 'NO' more often to items that are not needed to yourself and your kids.

- Exercise at home instead of paying for a gym membership. Walk with a friend or family or neighbor.

The list could go on forever. But we all really need to RE-THINK our actions and just by doing that we can save ALOT of money.

Have a good night !

Look at this color !

Well look at the wonderful color of this flower. I just love it.

Well it was somewhat warmer today here in Mn, but the best part was just the SUN. I love it when it is SUNNNNNNY outside. When it is chillier the sun really helps. Rather then the colder temps and no sun.

I had intentions tonight on getting ALOT done while my Hubby was at his bowling banquet. However I am not sure that will happen.

I did run some errands and get some Birthday presents bought. I did get some clothes washed and some dishes done. But no where near the things I wanted to complish.

My dear Hubby has not been working at his job this week, due to no work for him to do. But he has been working very hard at home. He really has been putting his heart and soul into our new paver sidewalk and I don't either of us had any idea the work it involved. It is alot bigger project then we had thought. He has been doing most of the work on it himself. I have to say.. I am lucky I have a hubby that has so many skills. This project would have cost a furtune in labor...but my hubby is doing it all. So that alone is a huge savings.

Well that's all for tonight ! I have a few things left to do tonight. So until next time.

Weekend Creativity !

Well as I think I have mentioned a time or two I have a card exchange at work. Well I have been putting this off for a while. Just always something to do around the house. Or wasn't in the mood to be creative. What have you. Well it is this coming week. So I didn't have a choice. I had to get going. So here is my final result.


I did a bit of a variety and changed them just a weeee bit. So despite I was not feeling well. I have the junk my hubby had for 2 weeks with the head cold and such is now mine. He is soo sweet for sharing. NOT!!

Anyways.. it was a cold... now once again the sun is gone and glummmy has set in . So I had NO bad feelings about staying inside to stamp.

I am sorry however that the weather is not warmer. But this weekend it allowed me to get my stamping done. I also had to FINALLLY pick up our office/stamping room... for now. After this big project..my stamps will need to take a rest. I have many birthday to get ready for in May. As well as I will be h0sting Mothers Day this year.

So I will have my family and my in-laws as well as grandparents on both sides and my sister's mother in -law. So I will have a full house in deed. I am already starting to get prepared..but there will be much to do. After that is done..my yard will be yet calling my name and there will be annuals to plant and a boat to clean among other things. We are also on the list to re-roof my grandparents cabin in may and that will be a few weekend project. Ahh time flies.

This is become long.. so I will sign off.... with a warm good bye!

I hope you are somewhere warmer.

I hope your weekend has been good !

I hope you have spread love.

I hope you have enjoyd the day!

Dogs

We had a meeting at work and we got these baskets with the cute..HELLO/GOODBYE dogs!!!



Have a good weekend alllllllllllllllll......

Winter returns in Mn on April 26th.

So Sat morning we woke up to the snow coming down. We where like WTF is this and what was goin on. We heard we might get some snow in upper Mn...but not here in the cities. Soooo we made the best of it. I picked up the house and lit my nice warm lemon candle that smelled like spring. Even though it felt like a winter day.

Here is our front yard.............. early i n the morning...later the snow kicked in again.
Here is some snow on my silk flowers in my planter until it is warm enough to have real ones and my pond is actually melted.
This Sunday morning it is a cool 36 degress's out but the sun is shinning...the snow is now gone and I am soooo glad !!!!

Sidewalk project !

Just a side walk update... my hubby took out much dirt on Sunday when I was staining everything in sight.

It doesn't look like as much on the pic's but it is about 9 inches deep.

Much left to do..... one day there will be a nice pretty pathway of pavers leading to our front door.

Protect Yourself ! Check this out.

Hey everyone... I got an email at work from a fellow co-worker. I did this and it did come up with my house and name and directions. Follow the instrustions to take your phone number off. Even more so pay think of this for you that have small children.

Google has implemented a new feature which enables you to type a telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be given the person's name and address. If you then hit Map you will get a map to the person's house. Everyone should be aware of this! It's a nationwide reverse telephone book.

If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming!!!

Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tried my number and it came up along with the Map Quest and directions straight to our house.

Please look up your own number!!!!!!!

In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: Google (http://www.google.com/). Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e., 555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal takes 48 hours.

You may know someone who needs to know this - someone who has little kids.

Check your own number and (although this may not apply to you if you have an unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact).

It takes Sex Offenders right to your front door!!
Please share this information with friends and family.

Happy Earth day !!!

Happy Earth Day to all

Above is a Target re-useable bag for shopping.

Just another way to save the planet and mother earth a bit more.

I hope that you are all doing what you can to help the cause. I wanted to post more.. and some fun facts... but the truth is I just don't have the time tonight... must run.

As I was trying to load my pics and type.. my big kitty decided he was going to take part in the activities as well. When we get home from work he is soo needy.

Here he is playing with the pen and paper.. as to say..look at me I can do it tooo....
Well better run....

Hope you all are doing well. I am not as well. I have a tooth ache and I am coming down with the crap my hubby had for a week and a half... wish my luck all.. iIhope I feel better soon.