It's a good thing I have a clause in here somewhere that lets you know my calendar is subject to change, because it frequently does!
We're headed to Yellowstone on a bit of a spur-of-the-moment trip this month, so I've moved my crop to the weekend of the 25th & 26th instead.
Then, in August, things get a little crazy with Tristan headed off to school, school starting for the girls and I and the like. So my crop will be the 22nd & 23rd.
October is CRAZY with a scrapbooking retreat for me, plus UEA weekend, and Halloween, so I've moved my Fall Festival to September. I'd planned for it to be the last weekend, however, that's also the GIANT rummage sale for my daughter's bell choir. I'll be a tad busy. So...
Fall Festival will be held on September 19th & 20th.
At this point, I don't see much changing with this schedule. My monthly crops and classes after that should be:
October 24th & 25th
November 14th & 15th
December 12th & 13th (this one could be moved back a week to the 5th & 6th)
Thanks for your continued support and understanding. You make this job fun!
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
Frugal Christmas
Christmas on a budget requires some planning ahead. And it's never too late (or too early) to start.
This time of year, the school supplies are still on sale. When my kids were younger, I'd buy art supplies for them on sale now, and save them for Christmas presents.
Kmart and Sears are offering free layaway. Walmart and Toys R Us are also doing layaway again, though they *may* have a fee. We have a Christmas savings account, so we don't use layaway, but we did when the kids were little, and it helped a lot.
The stores are now selling Halloween stuff, by the gazillion. Which reminds me of another great idea. A few years ago, I showed up bright and early on November 1st and bought wigs and other fun things. Tucked them away for Christmas for the girls' pretend play. They *loved* it!
As I think of more, I'll let you know.
The after-Christmas sales have been a boon to my budget as well. We're still using the red Saran Wrap I bought for half-price last year. I also look for Ziploc bags, napkins, paper towels, and tissues. Who cares what it looks like if it does the job?! Oh! And Sharpies and packing tape. Half-price because the packaging was Christmas-y. Cuz, you know, all of that stuff stops working on December 26th because it's the wrong color! ROFL!
This time of year, the school supplies are still on sale. When my kids were younger, I'd buy art supplies for them on sale now, and save them for Christmas presents.
Kmart and Sears are offering free layaway. Walmart and Toys R Us are also doing layaway again, though they *may* have a fee. We have a Christmas savings account, so we don't use layaway, but we did when the kids were little, and it helped a lot.
The stores are now selling Halloween stuff, by the gazillion. Which reminds me of another great idea. A few years ago, I showed up bright and early on November 1st and bought wigs and other fun things. Tucked them away for Christmas for the girls' pretend play. They *loved* it!
As I think of more, I'll let you know.
The after-Christmas sales have been a boon to my budget as well. We're still using the red Saran Wrap I bought for half-price last year. I also look for Ziploc bags, napkins, paper towels, and tissues. Who cares what it looks like if it does the job?! Oh! And Sharpies and packing tape. Half-price because the packaging was Christmas-y. Cuz, you know, all of that stuff stops working on December 26th because it's the wrong color! ROFL!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Coming Soon.....
*A labeled drink holder for the kitchen that I hope will help curtail the 8 bazillion cups and glasses on the counter every day.
*A new necklace holder, with warm fuzzy childhood memories attached.
*Frozen smoothie mixes
*A new necklace holder, with warm fuzzy childhood memories attached.
*Frozen smoothie mixes
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