Have you ever noticed how well made and sturdy some price tags are? Actually, now that I think of it (and look through the pile of tags I’ve collected), all the tags I’m impressed with are from men’s clothing (which probably says something about the quality of clothing I buy[Read more]
Nothing like the last minute to inspire creativity! Our younger son is in fourth grade – young enough his class still exchanges valentines, but too old to put much thought into it (until the night before). Our schools no longer allow food in the classroom, but our son still wanted[Read more]
When is a gift box more than a gift box? When it’s sooooo pretty it doesn’t need wrapping paper or a gift bag! This project began a few years ago, when I was searching for something to put handmade cards into, so I could give them as a gift. I had a[Read more]
For as long as I can remember, my favorite scripture has always been, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened” (Matthew 7:7). At the same time, for as long as I can remember, it never ceases to amaze me when any[Read more]
I bet, most days, your mailbox looks a lot like mine: bill, bill, bill, junk mail, bill. With Christmas behind us, getting the mail isn’t nearly as much fun as it was a few weeks ago. Until today. Tucked underneath the sad little pile of correspondence in our mailbox, was[Read more]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Why? Because now through the end of this year you’ll likely receive more greeting cards than you do during the other 9 months combined. While some see that as just more paper for the recycling bin, I see the potential for my[Read more]