Tip of the Week...

Time Savers:

Whenever you find that you seem to have too many things to do and not nearly enough time, try some of these little tidbits to help you save your sanity…

Always multitask! Always work on 2 tasks at the same time; such as when talking on the phone, get up and put the dishes in the dishwasher, throw a load of clothes in the dryer, dust something, or create a new card. The only time I am not multitasking is when I am sleeping. I can’t get that one figured out yet!!

Utilize the kids and husband! Loving you is a great thing! Who else would hand them a sponge and spray bottle and say “Go Crazy!” while having a cup of tea? If they live in the house, it should be expected that they pitch in every day! My kids make their beds; clean the bathrooms, deal with the dirty and clean dishes, and fold and put away clean clothes. It’s wonderful! I love it that they are getting old enough to handle these chores and they feel like they have contributed to the household.

Don’t be afraid to give the family cereal for dinner! Save time in the kitchen. Let the kids go crazy and make ‘themselves’ a bowl of cereal for dinner! Or if they are old enough – give them the dinner chore one or two nights a week.

Keep an active To-Do-List: I’ve mentioned this one in my blog before; but it is so good, it needs to be brought back again! Keep it updated and rewrite once too many items get marked off. It really makes you feel like you are getting something accomplished each day, which in turn keeps you going! I have been doing this for several years now and it really does help!

Quote of the Day...

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

-- Ferris Bueler’s Day Off

Lots of 'New' coming!

Stay tuned for some really great listings, updates, tips and treasures a little bit later tonight! Megan :-)

Quote of the Day...

You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes; you can steer yourself any direction that you choose! ---Dr. Suess

Vintage Books on Etsy.com

I just listed some great Vintage Children's Books at my site. Check them out! http://DavidsDesigns.etsy.com

Quote of the Day...

Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind! --- Dr. Suess

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When I eventually met Mr. Right I had no idea that his first name was Always.

---Rita Rudner

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I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.

---Rita Rudner

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It's not true I had nothing on, I had the radio on.

---Marilyn Monroe

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I've been on a calendar, but I've never been on time.
--- Marilyn Monroe

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The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

-- Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948)

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My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money.
---Joe Weinstein

I have been out of the circle for a while...

Which is apparently why I've completely missed the YART Sale announcements! I am creating some special sales for this great Sale! Make sure to check out my etsy site to get your chance at some of my beautiful creations! Thanks! Megan :-)

http://www.DavidsDesigns.etsy.com

Quote of the Day...

Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.

-- Ann Landers - US advice columnist (1918 - 2002)

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I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That's deep enough. What do you want, an adorable pancreas?

--Jean Kerr

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THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF SHIPS. THERE ARE WOODEN SHIPS ,PLASTIC SHIPS, AND METAL SHIPS. BUT THE BEST AND MOST IMPORTAINT TYPES OF SHIPS ARE FRIENDSHIPS.

- OLD IRISH QUOTE

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Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead. - Chinese Proverb

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May there always be work for your hands to do, may your purse always hold a coin or two.

May the sun always shine on your windowpane, may a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you,

May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

- Irish Blessing

Sad news...

My Father In Law passed away tonight. He has been battling Cancer since Jan. 17th, 2008. He has been in a lot of pain recently, so we knew the end was coming, but it is very hard when the loved one passes on. At least we know that he is in a better place and not in any more pain.

Quote of the Day...

"Misfortune shows those who are not really friends." - Aristotle

ALMOST Forgot!!!

I'm having a Big Sale at http://davidsdesigns.etsy.com/! Take 15% off any single item purchase or Buy any 3 items and get the 4th for free!! (Equal or lesser value only!) Refund will be sent via paypal once order is received and paid. Take a look at some of my creations!

http://davidsdesigns.etsy.com/

Hello Stranger!

Its been awhile since I've posted an update, but life has been crazy! I've been working hard at getting everything back into place, organized, and 'done'. Too bad that most of my chores never really get 'done'! Laundry, dishes, cooking, etc. All you moms out there know what I mean! :-)

We spent a wonderfully relaxing long weekend over Memorial weekend at a beautiful lake and had some fun with friends and family! The boys really took to fishing and I do believe that I now have 2 budding 'Fishermen' on my hands! Between the two of them, they caught and released about 15 fish over 3 days! And by the end, the only help my oldest needed was getting the fish off the hook! I got some great photos too, take a look....

And don't worry - We are a "catch and release" type of family!! :-)

Quote of the Day...

"The better part of one's life consists of his friendships." - Abraham Lincoln

New Additions...

I've now added a list of subjects of the Quotes of the Day so you can easily look for a quote to fit your card-making needs. Watch soon for some more fun changes! :-)

Quote of the Day...

Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.

Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.

Walk beside me and be my friend.

- Albert Camus (also attributed to Maimonidies).

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Pessimist: one who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both.

---Oscar Wilde