Just realized I've done 500 posts on this blog...whoo hoo! Time goes by WAY more quickly than you think. To celebrate, I'm offering a free giveaway -- your choice of a Patchwork Joys kit (fabric, book and goodies) or a Crazy Joys kit (Crazy quilt fabric, floss and embellishments). It's perfect for stitching up a holiday present -- or just give the kit itself!
Leave a comment sometime before Sept. 15 -- one per post. The more you leave, the better chances you have for winning!
Almost Frugal has some fascinating ways to save time and money with just a few minutes effort. Check out her ideas here . One example: take 5 minutes and chop some veggies for the next meal -- it will go together faster, without the temptation of saying 'fuhgeddaboudit' and going out to eat.
I'd add a few that will give you quality of life!
Take 5 minutes and:
*write a postcard or short note to someone you love (they'll love you for it)
*clear off a tabletop or small area
*tidy up, on your way to bed
*start a load of wash. The next 5 minutes, you can throw them in the dryer or hang them up. And the final 5 minutes, fold the dry clothes and put them away.
*clean a toilet (it'll make cleaning the bathroom that much faster)
*file some stuff (this one is REALLY hard for me)
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Finally, from the Department of Really Weird Stuff, a photo essay of the "Tomatino." The city of Valencia, Spain has been holding a tomato fight free-for-all since the 1940s...and boy, does it look like fun!
Some Texans and Coloradoans do a smaller version of this every year. Wish I knew someone for an invite.
5 comments:
How cool to win a kit, sounds like such a treat.
I will be sure to visit you everyday!!
Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)
I like your "write a note" suggestion. I've been trying to do more of this, and less impersonal email/facebook, etc. contact. Makes me feel better, too! Enjoy your blog, thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Enjoy your fabulous "solo" week-end, Cindy....and thanks for the chance to win one of your kits!
Hi Cindy, Thanks for all your great tips. Enjoy your weekend.
The patchwork quilt kit sounds like so much fun. I'd love to win. And now I think I'll take a quick break and follow your post's advice --- time to start a load of laundry :)
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