Monday, November 21, 2011

Talk Time Tuesday

My Talk Time Tuesday is about surviving the Holidays! 

Most of us are Moms, Aunts, Grandmas. and Sisters... so in this busy time of year we are pulled in a million directions. Holiday concerts, family parties, class parties, work dinners, and much much more. For the next 2 months we will be rushing to get everything done. Here are a few ideas to help you make it to January with your sanity!! :)

The number one thing is to remember the REASON for the SEASON

Take time to enjoy the actives you are at, time flies! Embrace the time with your friends and family. It doesn't have to be perfect for everyone to have a good time. 

Take a few moments for yourself, even if it is only a few minutes enjoy it! Sometime I will get to the school where I pick up my kids about 15min before they get out. I take that time to relax, I listen to the music I WANT to hear, read a magazine and just relax.

It is ok to say "No!" I have a really hard time doing this, but during this time of year I try to not overload myself. We are only human and can only do so much. If it is something you just can't or do not want to do. It is perfectly ok to say "No!", you are not being mean you are just trying to keep yourself sane. 

Make sure you take care of yourself!! If momma doesn't feel good it effects everyone :) ( I know this from my little family) Make sure you drink plenty of water, take vitamins or vitamin C to keep away winter bugs, dress warm when you are out and about, and make sure you get plenty of sleep.

If you start to feel down or overloaded, call a friend or family member and get together for some non-holiday time. When I start to stress out, my BFF and I get together to scrapbook, make a run to the craft store, or make a lunch date. 

And last but not least, the unexpected gift giver... Sometimes we get neighbors or friends that stop by with unexpected gifts. I always keep a few quick gifts on hand. I get a cookie mix, or muffin mix and make extra Christmas cards and tie them on with ribbon and have them pre-signed. That way when those unexpected gifts show up you have something right on hand. I call them my no-stress gifts :)

I hope all of you have a yummy, wonderful and memory filled Thanksgiving
and a fabulous holiday season!
<3 Mollie



Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Last Minute Challege!


Welcome to our first ever Anything Goes challenge with at the CCR! But there is a Catch!

Theme Last Minute Challenge!!

 Anything Goes... but you can only enter your project at the CCR! 
Cannot link your entry into any other challenge or link party! 
That is what the last minute challenge is all about!  

You need a project now: Forgotten Birthday, last minute Thank you, Just a quick note! No time to search for other challenges, no time to add extra links!  
(I bet this will be a real challenge!) 


My daughter has a birthday party to go to on Friday, a pajama party. So I made this cute, sparkly and frilly birthday card!


Paper from scraps
Martha Stweart boarder punch
Pebbles inc stickers
doodlebug sugar coating
ribbon scraps


Submit your new project for a chance to win a prize!
THE PRIZE
Challenge Starts today Nov 17 and runs until November 30.
Follow the rules then submit your new  project here at the 

Looking forward to seeing your creations! 

Only entries that fit the challenge guidelines will be entered to win the prize!
 
Some Rules to keep in mind while playing along:

Project submissions must be new, no back linking
CCR must be mentioned in the description with a link back to here
Entry must fit theme to be qualified for the prize
Prize must be claimed within 2 weeks
Please link your project posting not just your blog

You have until November 30, 2011 to enter your project.

Here is the Line Up You for some great inspiration:
Jenny

Interested in joining our CCR Team? Click HERE for details!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

DT Thursday Sketch Challenge


 Welcome to our first ever sketch challenge over at the CCR!
Isn't this a Great sketch! Courtesy of Let's scrap!
Theme Follow the Sketch with a Christmas Holiday Theme


Here is my project:





Submit your new project for a chance to win a prize!

THE PRIZE

Challenge Starts today Nov 3 and runs until November 16.

Follow the sketch and theme then submit your new  project over at the Creative Cutter Room!

Looking forward to seeing your creations! 

Only entries that fit the challenge guidelines will be entered to win the prize!
 
Some Rules to keep in mind while playing along:

Project submissions must be new, no back linking
CCR must be mentioned in the description with a link back to here
Entry must fit theme to be qualified for the prize
Prize must be claimed within 2 weeks
Please link your project posting not just your blog

You have until November 16, 2011 to enter your project.
Here is the Line Up You for some great inspiration: