just a reminder!! accordion organizer giveaway to be held tuesday june 7th

so far, through emails, this blog and etsy communications we have 42 entries for the giveaway!

http://savingmoneyinstyle.blogspot.com/2011/05/accordion-organizer-giveaway.html

good luck!

Living For the Now - words of wisdom from Dave

Living for the Now

It is human nature to want it and want it now; it is also a sign of immaturity. Being willing to delay pleasure for a greater result is a sign of maturity. However, our culture teaches us to live for the now. “I want it!” we scream, and we can get it, if we are willing to go into debt. Debt is a means to obtain the “I want its” before we can afford them.

— Dave Ramsey, Total Money Makeover

Turning a bad day into a good one! 12 easy steps...

1. Play with your children or someone's children.

Try not to just play a video game! Do something where you interact with each other.

2. Give someone a compliment.

Not a fake one, but take the time to see something that someone else is doing well.

3. Sing in your car.

And sing as loud as you can. Have you ever noticed how hard it is to frown while you are singing?

4. Read Philippians 4:6-9

And while you are at it, think about where Paul was while he was writing it!

5. Bake your favorite kind of cookies.

Then eat some!

6. Count your blessings.

I mean it. Start a list of all the things you are thankful for. Write until you can’t write anymore. Put it in your bathroom or stick it on the fridge where you can see it daily!

7. Watch people.

Go find a crowded public area, sit down and watch. Allow yourself to wonder what he ate for breakfast, or what her name is, or where he bought that shirt. Silly, but it will get your mind off of yourself.

8. Do something for someone you love.

Take your friend out for ice cream, take your mom to Starbucks for a coffee, call your grandparents...

9. Pray.

What could be more encouraging that talking to the Creator of the universe?

10. Think of the most encouraging person you know and call them.

But don’t complain. Refrain from telling them how bad your day is. Instead, focus on making their day better.

11. Write a letter.

A good old-fashioned paper and pen. Write it to someone who has impacted your life, thank them and let them know how much you appreciate them.

12. Remember the truth.

That God causes all things to work together for GOOD for those who love Him. (Romans 8:28)


adapted from Bob at Christian Personal Finance

more new fabrics!

i LoVe coming up with fabric combinations for cash only fabric envelopes!

i will be posting these as listings in my etsy shop -

SIX designer fabric envelopes lined with duck cotton canvas -

so sturdy and fancy pants for budgeting your money!

anybody have a favorite combination?

new designer fabric style for the wrap!

the vinyl wraps (seen below in the tan)
are now made in your choice of designer fabric!

new fabric combinations! and many more to come!!!

this set shows a brown designer carrier

 with three different coordinationg designer fabrics

 in orange, red and gold for the SIX designer fabric envelopes.

this photo shows six coordinating designer fabrics

that will make an adorable set of SIX fabric envelopes!

accordion organizer - giveaway!

this accordion organizer is made with wool felt and then embellished using a variety of designer fabric flowers - making it a one of a kind find! plus the inside is a coordinating purple and comes with blank paper tabs for labeling. this organizer can be used for so many things! grocery coupons, cash only budgeting, gift cards, greeting cards, vouchers from groupon or living social...

7" across and 4 1/2" and 3/4 thick 

giveaway to be held on tuesday, june 7th. just leave me a comment in this blog by tuesday, june 7 at 6pm

and add yourself as a follower of this blog to be eligible for monthly giveaways!

OR

if you simly can't wait and want this organizer now! i am offering a

"Buy It Now" price of $22.97.

it will be listed in my Etsy shop beginning Tuesday, May 31st for you to purchase.

(if it sells before the June 7th giveaway date - i will simply add a different item to this blog to be given away on the 7th of June!)

have fun and good luck  :)

give save spend

just mailed these cuties out to a returning customer!

one set for her little girl
and one set for her boy

Give.
Teaches your children the importance of tithing.

Save.
Teaches your children the importance of saving a percentage of their allowance.

Spend.
Teaches your children the importance of living on the remainder of their money.

i am back!

we got up every morning to watch the sunrise from the deck!

our boat trip on the intracostal waterway. dolphins playing in the water.

bella enjoys the boat ride too!

we were very sad to leave the beach but life goes on!

thanks for all the emails! i promise i will come home and open my shop...



sunrise from our vacation beach house