Kate's Post on Budgets...a must read!

I loved Kate's post!!!! Check her out on my list of fav's to visit.

I just had a discussion with a friend about working part-time or staying at home...my response "not with the lifestyle we are used of living" and now I read Kate's post and feel like it could be done (with serious life changes).

Once I graduated school and started paying off loans I soon realized that I would be working for a long time (the joys of going to school in the USA when our dollar was worth 54 cents) but when it is paid off we could probably afford for me to work part-time.

I must admit that I do waste money! I love designer jeans and starbucks chai tea! both crazy expensive...but my new years resolution has been to take my lunch to work (a savings of $250 plus dollars a month)! I also buy my girls millions of things they don't need (especially whil shopping at Superstore)!!! I used to spend crazy amounts of scrapbook supplies and now have a stash the size of Michaels! All things I don't need, but like and want.

Just this week while shopping with Rhys I told her that she could pick one grocery treat (this was hard to do) she must have changed her mind a million times!!! "I want mini-eggs"..."I want cookies instead of mini eggs"..."I want ice-cream instead of cookies". This was hard, but I was so impressed when she said in the truck "maybe next time I will pick ice-cream". I think that too many times we give kids (and ourselves) everything we want instead of what we need.

The more I type the more I realze the things that could change.

What could you change to save a little money???


I really need to talk to Kate more about a budget!
She amazes me!!!! As do all families that can make it on one salary or have a wife work part-time!!

Yes..I am still alive and no my computer did not die!!!

My appologies for the lack of posting!!!!

I am so busy with my family, work and making jewellery that scrapbooking has taken the back seat.

I plan to catch up on my pages and great events that have been happening this year over the summer while I am off work.

Just a quick update:
1. Rhys is so much fun and expressing her wants, desires and feelings (as 2 or 3 year olds do)
2. Kenadi is walking and talking and growing up way too fast!
3. I have been accepted to have a table at Sundog in December and will be beading my heart out over the summer.
4. My jewellery is now available at McNally Robinson in Saskatoon.

Hope you are all doing well....i miss you!!!

Photography 101 and then some is March 8th

For those of you who are still interested...

Date: March 8th 2009
Time: 1-5 p.m. (or so)
Place: Melina Perron's Photography Studio (129 2nd Ave North)
* It is on 2nd Ave in a two story building across the street from Tonic and The Giggle Factory. Her studio is on the second floor on the right hand side of the hallway.
Cost: $50 per person (cash or cheque)

Please feel free to bring a beverage and be prepared to learn a ton about your great camera!!!! We will be talking about Cannon Cameras (ie. Cannon Digital Rebel XS or Xsi).

Please confirm on my blog if you are still coming or if you have any questions or comments.

Photography 101 and then some

At our charm party a few of us were talking about a photography class to learn about our Cannon Digital Rebels. We all want to learn more about these great cameras!!

I have a photographer (Melina) who would teach us a class....
Location: Photography studio
Time: approx. 4 hours
Date: March 8th (Sunday afternoon from 1-5pm ish)
Cost: $50 or less (we are still working this out)

Bring yourself, camera, accessories, manual and a coffee to sip and we will learn some great tips and techniques!

More details to follow!
Leave a comment with your contact info if you are interested.

7 Random things about me...

Saucy (**she is linked in my side bar) tagged me so here we go....

Random facts..

1...I think I was a personal shopper in a former life! I LOVE TO SHOP AND MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS OFTEN GET ME TO PICK UP BIRTHDAY, CHRISTMAS, ANNIVERSARY, ETC. GIFTS FOR THEM INSTEAD OF DOING THE SHOPPING THEMSELVES.

2...I hate clutter!!! I AM CONSTANTLY CLEANING UP, PUTTING THINGS AWAY AND PURGING.

3...If I died tomorrow, the only thing that would scare me is not being there for my girls. I want to watch them grow up, become women, and have children of there own so that they can feel the unconditional love you have for your children.

4...I hate spending a lot of money on things....I LOVE A BARGAIN OR SALE! BUT I HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO BUY THE SAME THING IN A FEW DIFFERENT COLOURS IF I REALLY LIKE IT!!

5...When the girls are asleep I love to make jewellery and scrapbook! I wish I could survive with less sleep...I would love to do it until the wee hours of the morning!!!

6...I could live on Chai tea lattes and carrot cake from Starbucks! I would weigh 500lbs but I would be very happy!!

7...I love the smell of my girls!! I love to smell their hair when they sit on my lap! Is this crazy??

Thanks for tagging me Saucy...this was lots of fun...
I tag...
Leica
Jem Studio
Kags
Ralna
Kate

Revised Wish List

I have been told that there is no way in hell that I am getting the stuff I would like so here is a new list....

1. Great weather and safe travels for those heading out on the highways over the holiday season.

2. A hug and kiss from each of my girls Christmas morning...Joey too.

3. Smiles on the faces of family as they open their gifts.

4. A hot meal and bed for those in need.

5. Parking spots close to the door of the mall for elderly and people with children during the shopping season.

Doesn't get any less selfish than that!!!

Happy Holidays

Gift Certificate Winner....

Hi everyone...
Rhys just drew the name and the winner of the $25 gift certificate is....Angie!!!!
Winner of a free pair of earrings is...Mel.
Please email me with your contact info so that I can mail out your gift certificate and the earrings!
Thanks for all of the great comments...there will be a monthly draw so keep checking the site.
Thanks to Leica and Holly booking Trunk parties!
New items will be posted every 2-3 days and updated info about product availability.

Look at what I am up to now...

I am so excited to join Saucy's Zombie Jar Swap!!!

Check out the site and her blog...I am having trouble linking them to my post, but she is on my side-bar under great local talent!!!

http://zombiejars.blogspot.com/

New pages and new thoughts...

I have been scrapbooking our family vacation and had a thought...
Because our girls are so young I have previously been scrapbooking for the art and for joy. I did not have a lot of events or memories that were linked to specific activities (school, fairs, zoo trips, vacation, sports, etc.) that required me to fit a lot of photos on one or two pages...BUT... Rhys is almost two and now we are doing lots of things that I take multiple pictures of (ie. the fair, the zoo, the beach, a first boat ride) and now I want/need to incorporate multiple photos on one page. Now I am scrapbooking memories and doing it for pure joy and excitement. I love theat our life is evolving and that the girls are getting into things so that I can creat memories for them to enjoy for years to come. THis made me become addicted to index prints and smaller photos so that I can have a focal picture and multiple other shots all in one page with not at much clutter.

RHys already loves looking at her books and we talk about the people and places on the pages.what a great hobby this is.

PS SHe helped me make her birthday party invitations tonight (will post pics soon)...look out world I have created another scrapbooker who loves buttons!!!

Where the Heck Have I been????

So here I am checking out blogs and realize that I have not posted in more than two weeks! Working full time and trying to spend time with Rhys and Joey is taking up all of my spare time. I have also been busy making jewelry for Christmas orders and have been debating holding a Christmas Show and Sale with a girlfriend who paints...only problem is when and where!
So I will try to scrapbook some photos soon!
I am working on a 6x6 mini album using the Hambly overlays for my Grandma for Christmas so I will post it as soon as I am done.
Take care...hope everyone is happy and healthy!

First Birthday Party

Well today is a big day!
Rhys is having her first birthday party today (shee will be one on Tuesday).
We have 13 friends coming to the party between the ages of 10 months and 4 years so it should be a lot of fun!
I had no idea how much prep goes into a party (and i didn't even make my own cake)!!!
It is so much fun buying decorations, treat bag goodies, picking out a cake, and choosing the perfect outfit to go with her scrapbook pages (hee hee hee).
I will post pictures tomorrow.
Have a great day!!

Splurge layouts.................

I just love this photo that i took during a recent wedding we attended. Rhys was so tired that she cuddled with daddy during the entire service.



This will be Rhys" 11 month layout for her "watch me grow album". I just have to journal all of her new info for this page!

More to come tomorrow!!!
Checkout www.scraptology-girls.blogspot.com to see a sneak peek of one of my halloween layouts. The class is the second wednesday in October if you are interested.

Saturday night fever...

I am sooooo excited!
I joined a scrapbook splurge and we have our first crop on Saturday night!
I have decided to pick out some photos to scrap and make up kits so that i don't take all of my millions of things with me...easy right...NOT!!
I don't know what pictures I want to crop...what if i get there and they don't inspire me? It has been so long since i scrapbooked away from home i am having troubling deciding what to take! Also we don't meet at a store so if i don't have it i am SOL!!
Oh well...i need to get my garage sale organized for tomorrow now that rhys is off to sleep.
I will share more photos later...
sleep tight
Pam

Leica's Crop

Check out Leica's Blog for more news on this cool event! Just click on my link under "great Local Talent" --Leica!

Scrapbook Blog Neglect

I have been so busy making jewelry to sell at the fringe and getting my jewelry blog up and running that i have neglected this blog! If anyone comes to the fringe and purchases some of my jewelry i will give you a free pair of earrings! You just have to say that you saw it on my blog! I will be there this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! I will be located behind Victoria school with my girlfriend that is a painter!

Sorry! I will post so new pages soon i hope!

Here is a picture of some of my latest jewelry collections. Please take a look when you get a chance....i am very excited about it!

http://pbjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/

Jewelry website and blog

Most of you know that i make jewelry as well as scrapbook...
Well in the last two days i have creating a jewelry blog and collecting ideas for an upcoming website!!!!!
Please check out my jewelry blog...
pbjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com

thanks!!

Can it get any hotter?????????

Sorry for the lack of blogging!
We have had company and no a/c so we are barely alive over here.
if it ever cools down i will do some more scrapping!
Keep cool!
Congrats to those of you who got into Leica's crop in September..we have to move the next day so i will only be stopping by to say hello!

Busy Week

With all of the hot weather we have been having Our family has been very busy!
Monday--We went for a walk along the river.
Tuesday-- we took Rhys for a couple of walks.
Wednesday-- we took Rhys to the spray park to meet some friends.
Thursday-- we took Rhys golfing (she was a little scared of the golf cart at first but she was soo good!!)
Friday-- I met a girlfriend at George Ward pool and we took Rhys swimming.
Today (Saturday)-- We are taking Rhys to a ball tournament.

We Love summer (and the nice weather)

Busy Lives

As I look at every one's blogs and see few recent posts it makes me sad and happy!
"Sad" because i love to look at peoples pages and see what they are up to, but "happy" because i know that people are busy with family, grad, pregnancies, kids, and just pure old summer fun!

I hope to get some scrap pages done this week, but life is pretty busy around here with family, friends, home improvements (we might be selling so we are fixing things up a little), and summer fun! Who knows how much blogging i will get done over summer!

Have a great day everyone!

Headin' home to manitoba

Rhys and i are going to manitoba for the weekend for a visit.
I will be checking out a scrapbook store there so watch next week for some different products.
Have a great long weekend!