Showing posts with label scrapbook. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scrapbook. Show all posts

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Accomplishments

Yesterday I wrote about my resolutions. They are nothing new. Just listing that to do list that is always in my head. It is more about finishing what I have started. This weekend I dove head first into a box that contained all the certificates that my children have earned. They have a lot to be proud of.

About seven years ago I had started a post bound album for my oldest child. It didn't even have the plastic protectors on the pages. As I was attempting to add all his certificates I realized that adding pages was a real pain. Thus began a whole new project. Now each page is now in a plastic protector. I didn't decorate or embellish in this album Quick, simple. Hopefully my children can look back at their lives and see how truly amazing they each are.

Below are a couple of samples, that don't reveal any personal info about my kids (no names or schools). The first is swimming ribbons earned by Brown Eyes. The second is "Pat on the Backs" Brown Eyes earned in kindergarten. Can you tell I am a pack rat about what they earn?



After trying to add pages to the post bound albums, they are now in the trash. I ripped the pages out and dropped them into plastic page protectors. I already had these albums for the boys for a future scrapbook. They each have a 3 ring binder and are much easier to add pages into. They are made by American Crafts. I am now caught up with new pages added for future awards. Or at least caught up until Wednesday....



Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Getting a routine

It has been a while since I have posted anything. Thursday last week, I left for a girls' weekend. We stayed at a bed and breakfast. It was a wonderful break. I also got to enjoy my biggest hobby, scrapbooking.

School is back in session along with all the extracurrilar activities. I am just trying to get settled into a routine with the boys. Hopefully, we will find the perfect one soon.

I am re-doing the way I am organizing my coupons. I have not planned any deals yet. I did just some grocery shopping today, and used $35 in coupons at Walmart. The only great deal I found was the glade plug ins. They were at the regular price of $3.94, and I had a $4 off coupon on one. I used 4 coupons and got them for just the tax. Not too shabby in my opinion.