http://www.kitcardshop.com/Blog feed for Keep in Touch Card ShopCopyright 2012 Keep in Touch Card Shophttp://www.kitcardshop.com/articles/view/?article=439 My older son, Jake, is coming from Minnesota today for a quick visit!! I haven't seen him in forever!   I had a super busy week and made it through with Immodium to keep myself "together" and a tiny bit of Vicodin for pain. Had a marathon 15 hour day on Thursda traveling from CA to Reno to see a customer  and worried I wouldn't make it. It was a bit rough with plane changes and turbulence and potty problems, but I made it through. Hopefully I w…Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:36 GMThttp://www.kitcardshop.com/articles/view/?article=438 Four years ago, on April 19th, my Mom passed away after an 8 year battle with Stage IV ovarian cancer. Not a day has gone by that I have not thought of her and missed her. Sometimes I'm able to smile and recall happy times and laughs. Other times all I can see in my mind is her sick and suffering and being taken far too soon.  My sister went through some things with my Grandmother, who is now 92, and "paring down" some of her belongings. I was lucky enough t…Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:36 GMThttp://www.kitcardshop.com/articles/view/?article=437 I found these old "things' -not even sure what they are called--a few years ago for 5 bucks each. I painted them white and sanded them to rough them up a bit and had them hanging above my closet doors. I grew weary of that look, so I painted two ofthem red and made a make-shift headboard out of them instead. Added a little shelf I found for 12.00, two prints I've had for under 5.00, an old plaque to add more yellow and a little bunch of dried flowers. I decided to pla…Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:36 GMThttp://www.kitcardshop.com/articles/view/?article=436 I found this little mug at a flea market for 2.00. I love red, but also, I feel like my Great Grandma had some of these or something as I was immediately drawn to it....     Good memories have a way of calling us back, don't they?    Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:36 GMThttp://www.kitcardshop.com/articles/view/?article=435 I'd been casually looking for an old Coke crate to have around to 'play" with /make vignettes, but each time I'd find one it was ridiculously pricey! Like $50 or $60 bucks pricey! But finally I stumbled upon one at Country Roads in Orange and it was only 12.00! So excited! So far, here is what I've done with it...gotta change it up for spring soon!           I love Pinterest, don't you?! Follow me and I'll follow you back! …Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:36 GMThttp://www.kitcardshop.com/articles/view/?article=434 Yippee! I had a good day today! Woke up with good energy and nothing hurting or aching!  I spent most of the day outside with Molly or running errands with the top down on my little SmartCar. It was a gorgeous California day today--only about 70 but the sun was super warm and toasty. I think I may have sunburned my ears though--they haven't seen the sun for months and I had my hair up all day! Oh well--it felt so nice to have the breeze and sun on my pasty self th…Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:36 GMThttp://www.kitcardshop.com/articles/view/?article=433 Hello Is anyone out there? It has been so very long since I have posted a new blog entry that I barely remember how?!   Ever have those times when life kinda overwhelms you and you just have to slow down, focus only on what is "necessary" and get back to your center?  I have had one of those seasons in my life for quite some time,  but am finally feeling ready to add more activity to my life! In a nutshell, my health issues were just bogging me down day …Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:36 GMThttp://www.kitcardshop.com/articles/view/?article=432 I've become a full-fledged Pinterest addict! It is SO much fun! It's wonderful to see so many great ideas from recipes, to clothing/outfit ideas, holiday ideas, home decorating, crafts-- the list is totally endless! Please come join in the fun!!   Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:36 GMThttp://www.kitcardshop.com/articles/view/?article=431My buddy Cherry Nelson's blog....she made more gorgeous cards using Keep In Touch kits! Thanks dear Cherry!    CHERRY'S JUBILEE Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:36 GMThttp://www.kitcardshop.com/articles/view/?article=430 Remember when I said I was going to be a better blogger?  I accidentally fibbed. I had the very best intentions, I truly did.         But somehow my job, chores, commute and just handling the business of everyday life gets in my way. But then there's the time wasted stalking other blogs, watching X Factor and Dancing with the Stars, cutting and gluing and glittering stuff, yakkin' on the phone, going to the park with Molly, finally adding workouts back to my li…Fri, 18 May 2012 02:15:36 GMT