Category Archives: LIfestyle

Potpourri Pouch Gift Tag: Tutorial

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You’ll be the hit this holiday season when you top off each gift with this great potpourri gift tag.  Supplies: Decorative Paper, Cardstock Scraps Double-Sided Adhesive Paper-Piercing Tool Paper Crimper Decorative Edge Punch Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade Crop-a-Dial Scallop Circle Punch 1-3/8″ Circle Punch 1-1/4″ Circle Punch 20″ of ribbon 1 – 2 Tablespoons of Potpourri To Make the… Read more »

Mailed and Older

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I find it strange somehow that Adrienne’s college apps got mailed on the day that Erica turns fifteen.  Like my frozen shoulder, blinder eyes, and gray hair aren’t enough to remind me that time is passing way too quickly.

Lots to Blog About

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Let me start off by saying that if your children have any plans on attending college, have them start filling out their applications NOW, no matter how old or young they are.  It takes about twenty-seven years to complete the process.  And that’s just their part of it…the financial aid forms that you (the parents) have to fill out are… Read more »

Thanksgiving Dinner Place Cards: Tutorial

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Every year for Thanksgiving we have the pleasure of gathering at my Aunt Gaye and Uncle Joe’s home.  She sets a lovely table and makes food that is even lovelier.  Before the evening is over, we draw names for our Christmas Eve gift exchange.  I’m usually in charge of writing the names down and making sure that everyone selects a… Read more »

Mini Gift Box: Template

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Use this wonderful sweet treats box template to make a mini gift box.  Fill the box with special treats, and place the box at each table setting on Thanksgiving day.  You’ll be a hit with your guests!  Imagine if you filled each box with a winning lottery ticket…!  You can fill them with candy, special thank you messages, or questions for playing “getting-to-know-you”… Read more »