Is it too late to send Christmas cards?

One project I just wasn't able to complete in December was sending out my Christmas cards. I often run late on this task due to taking on too many holiday projects, as well as difficulty finding a time when the family is available and willing to take a family photo for the card.  As my mum always says " You were born late, and have been late ever since", and it usually ends up being the week after Christmas when I finally complete this task,...

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Snow Day!

We don't get snow in Lacey very often, but when it does everything stops, and we all take a snow day. This morning we woke up to a 12 inch thick blanket of fresh snow, it was absolutely gorgeous.  Living within city limits there is always a buzz of traffic, and the distant horn of a train, but this morning there was silence. Since the snow will probably not last for long the day was stuffed full with all the important snow day activities:...

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Game Crazy!

This year I have resolved to get my book shelves under control.  I have many bookshelves stuffed with all sorts of things, and it always looks so cluttered.  Not to be too overwhelmed with this task I started with just one shelf, the game shelf. I first went through the games and got rid of games we no longer play. The remaining games were in either: broken boxes, boxes that were much larger than their contents, or packaged in such a...

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What's so Pinteresting?

Just got an invite and joined pinterest this week, and I just can't stop pinning. What is pinterest? Pinterest is a virtual pinboard where you can organize ideas and things you love.  It allows you to share with others, or steal  repin great ideas from their pinboards.  You can follow friends and people with similar interests as your own. I have had so much fun collecting various things; ideas for a much needed bedroom...

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What a Bargain!

Yesterday I just happened to stop by Target to pick up a few things and found that their Holiday clearance marked down to 90% off. They still had a great selection and was not that picked over. As any bargain shopper can relate - my heart was racing! Now keep the 12 days of Christmas song in mind when you read my list of loot: 10 packages of felt ornaments, 6 boxes of Christmas cards, 5 packages of kids crafts, 4 boxes of place card holders,...

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Starting something new

I'm Jemma, married to a wonderful husband, and mother of four great kids. I work full time outside of the home and love my free time. I’m a soccer mom (mom who plays soccer), basketball player, mountain biker, yard sale junkie, bargain shopper, and last, but not least, a passionate DIY’er. Nothing thrills me more than finding a way to recreate something new for almost nothing. My husband does not always share my love of DIY, but is a great sport about it and always willing to give me a hand when needed. The name of my blog is inspired by a...

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