This Frugal Family

I love Mpix.  I had never heard of them before, until a friend mentioned them.  I immediately went to the site, to check Mpix out.  They have so many wonderful things to choose from.  All you need is a great picture.  My kids, and dog, posed.  I took the picture, and Mpix did the rest.  Everything turned out beautifully. There’s keychains, with a light in them.  These keychains are great.  I love how classy they look.  I ordered enough to pass out to my family.  They aren’t expensive, and such a practical gift.  I love carrying my kids around, in my purse.   Then, I went on to creating the perfect Holiday Card.  These cards had to be practical, but with my sweet kids’ faces.  My dog tilted her head just right, and my kids both looked happy.  So, I sent the picture and got the most sweetest Holiday card possible. There are so many things to choose from on Mpix, from calendars to Weddings, and Holidays.  You will find something that you love.  All you need is the best picture you can take. Get 20% off with the code on their page.  Also, orders over $35, get FREE SHIPPING. …

Close To My Heart is a wonderful Scrapbooking site.  You can get so much beautiful stuff from them.  I love scrapbooking, and Close To My Heart takes care of all of my needs.  From stamps, to cards, to scrapbooks, etc.  They have your every need covered. I recently took up scrapbooking, after my mother in law passed away.  I made scrapbooks for both my father in law, and my husband.  They love their scrapbooks.  It brings back memories of all the good times, and the Sympathy cards were added to the back, so we can remember who wrote.  My father in law got a beautiful letter, from one of the neighbors, that knew my mother in law for many, many years.  I made a special page for the letter! Right now, there is a HUGE deal going on with the Christmas In July stuff.  You will love it, and be ready for the Holiday, all in one. So, are you ready for a party?  If so, hit me up and let’s do this!  Or, would you like to learn more, and potentially be a Consultant?  Please connect with me anytime at lifewithmytwokids@atlanticbb.net.

I love the book:  Making Your Own Greeting Cards & Gift Wrap, which I received from Fox Chapel Publishing.  It’s a great book, with holidays covered, as well.  I’ve been working on some Easter Cards, and have had the help of this book.  All of the Holiday stuff is really gorgeous, especially for this time of year. Great Things about this book: 50 exciting projects for a wide range of beautiful and fun cards, boxes, bags, wraps, and pouches Each project includes step-by-step illustrations and beautiful color photographs of the finished pieces Includes advice on choosing materials and decorative items to make the most of your cards Has handy templates to assist in both the card and gift wrap-making process Practical instructions guide you through all the techniques used throughout the book Inspirational galleries illustrate how one design motif or tool can be used to create a variety of different results The step-by-step guides are great.  Even someone that doesn’t do crafts often, like myself, would be able to do these items.  They make it so simple, and even have pages in the back with guides to making some of the projects.  Like there’s an oval, for an Easter Egg….

How One Woman with Down Syndrome is Spreading Joy One Creative Card at a Time   When was the last time you received a card in the mail that warmed your heart? This month let someone know you care with an artful greeting card, while also empowering those with disabilities to share their talents and abilities. Open your heart and send someone a card from Laura’s Greetings in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day March 21. A portion of your purchase covers the adoption fees of a child with special needs.   For birthdays, thank yous, congrats, well wishes and holidays, these one-of-a-kind cards were the starting creation of Laura, a 41-year-old artist with Down syndrome. Every Laura’s Greetings card is designed by an individual with an intellectual disability like Down syndrome or autism.   Card snobs will love the high-end cardstock and witty puns that accompany Laura’s artwork. Also, you’re sure to score some brownie points somewhere for slipping a card (or two) in the snail mail. Cards are sold individually and in convenient packs and Laura has a card club subscription so you can share some new puns each month!   Laura’s Card Club offers: Two professional greeting…

Christmas Paper Crafting is a fantastic book.  It’s all crafts that you can do, to make Christmas more fun.  There are cards, name tags, boxes, and more.  My favorite is the name tags.  I can easily mark gifts with these fantastic, and beautifully designed name tags.  I also love the cards that can be colored.  These will make amazing cards for my 6 year old to send out. This is what’s included in the Christmas Paper Crafting Book: 50 Christmas Greeting Cards 16 Holiday Gift Tags 18 Yuletide Mini-Cards 6 Festive Bookmarks Large & Small Envelope Templates Large-Format Art Frameables 34-page Seasonal Scrapbook Paper Gallery I truly love this book, and will buy it year after year.  For $19.99, that’s a great value.  All the cards, and tags, that I could need in one place.  And, I don’t have to worry about them getting lost before Christmas. I love the mini cards, as well.  I can send them, with my 6 year old, to school, and he can sign and send them out to his friends.  I’ll attach a small gift, and presto, I’ve made someone’s day. You can find some of the awesome pictures, that are in Christmas Paper…