New Stamps

clear stamps
Originally uploaded by udandi.

I have two sets of clear stamps and now I understand why people are crazy about them. First, they take less room to store. Second, you can see where you are stamping. Third, I've seen some pretty cool designs!

At Christmastime, Joann's had little sets that were celebratory and happy hour-themed so I picked two packs up for my friend who said she would stamp more if she had matching sets and little stamp pads. It just so happens her birthday is tomorrow! I also scored a sweet 8x8 scrapbook and matching paper for her thinking she can fill it with her summer vacation photos (or whatever she wants for that matter)!

Giveaway @ not martha

not martha has a reusable green bag of Method products to giveaway.

Inside is a metal caddy containing All Purpose Surface Cleaner, Cleaning Wipes, Hand Wash, and Dish Soap all in the Cucumber scent. And most excitingly is a dvd of Simple Steps to a Greener Home by Danny Seo.

Looks like over 800 people have already left comments to enter to win, but you never know, it could be you! She will chose a winner on Friday 2/22/2008 at 8pm EST.

"The library helped start my business"

Woman’s Day and the American Library Association introduce you to four women entrepreneurs who got so much more from the library than books.

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The Flu

Health officials believe a mild winter may have delayed the flu outbreak in the Cincinnati area, They say chances are the bug is going to bring even more flu outbreaks in the next four to six weeks. However, doctors said it’s not too late to get a flu shot, and washing hands will also help prevent the spread of flu.

It is that time of year when it stinks to work in public service. Despite hand-washing, hand-sanitizer and my dosing of Airborne on days when I think there's going to be an overload of germy people around, I still caught it.

Symptoms arrive quickly, doctors said, announced by fever, body aches, a dry cough and extreme tiredness.

Friday night, I went to bed feeling totally fine. Saturday morning, I woke up with a headache that is so bad that I try not to cough or sneeze even though I need to (plus, I could shoot myself for bending over to pick up my shoes - ooowwwweee did that hurt my head!), body aches and severe sweating followed by chills. Today isn't any better.

I swung through the cold medicine aisle on my way to get orange juice and it was totally wiped out.

Writers' Strike is (nearly) Over

Looking at this grid from TV Guide made me realize that One Tree Hill is still on the air. huh. Anyway, I am excited to see the shows I like are expected to shoot new episodes to air this season. Some other shows will not will not be back until fall.

Grey's Anatomy
Expected to shoot 4 or 5 new episodes to air in April/May

How I Met Your Mother
Expected to shoot 5 to 7 new episodes to air in April/May

The Office
Expected to shoot 5 to 10 new episodes to air in April/May

Link Dump: Crafts

I woke up an hour early today thinking that I was getting up late because may have forgotten to set my alarm, but I was all wrong so it is a good time for a link dump!

From What Not to Crochet:
Check out this kid's smile
When Crochet Attacks
Another kid with a priceless look
She looks like Sharon Stone from long ago
All wrong dress

This weekend I need to get my Valentine's Day cards together since I did not make any during Super Snacking Sunday since I attended my nephew's baptism.

Valentine Tins

Moo Valentine's Craft project

Twinkie Chan's Valentine's Crochet scarf (and a photo of her Pop Tart scarf)

Vintage Valentine's Day cards

Victorian Valentine's Collection

More links:

An interview with Jenny Hart
I went to the first Renegade Fair in Chicago and saw Jenny's booth, but I was too shy to walk up and introduce myself. She was one of the first people I knew (from online craft boards) who had a craft business online 2001 when I started mine.

Accessories

Credit Card Pendant - when you cut up those cards, make this!

Coffee Cup Ring

Felted Guitar Necklace

Floppy Disk Lapel Pin

Reversible Neck Warmer Tie Scarf

Crochet Owl Mask

Kids Sweater Apron

Clothing

You Rock, You Rule t-shirt

Refashioned T-shirt Jumper

Sewing

Sewing Comic book

Vintage Shirt Patch Quilt

Linen Checker Board

Fabric Storage Baskets

Storage

Recipe Storage Round-up

Hanging Storage Bags - when I saw this photo I thought it looked familiar and then realized it was just in their newest book

Decoupaged Storage Cart

Home

Cool Wall Mural - inspired by Estuko Furuya fabric

TV to Bar Makeover - I think this pretty cool and yet no one has commented on it, not that I have, either

Food

Double Fudge Cupcakes

Other

The Art Of Moneygami - Origami With Bills

Twisted Balloon Couture

Best of Craftster 2007

Currently Checked Out

I picked up some craft books along with a Guns N Roses CD because seriously when you think sewing you think of Slash and boys. admit it.

Free Stuff: Chocolate Turtle Chex Mix

This past weekend, this little lady sat in front of two bowls of snacks. One had m&ms and pretzels and the other had Chocolate Turtle Chex Mix. When I asked her which one she liked better, she pointed to the Chex mix. When I asked her which everyone would like, she pointed to the Chex mix. ha!

Get your free sample and let me know if you agree with her!

Cool Job Alert...

Cool if you are a librarian who likes music. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is seeking a Director of Library and Archives.

The qualified candidate must possess a Master’s degree in Archival Management, History, Library Science or related field. A minimum of ten years professional archival experience and a strong background in collection development, research and writing is required. Knowledge of Rock and Roll and it related music forms is highly desirable.

Free Stuff: samples & coupons [2007]

A new 2007 post for free stuff that I will update when possible. If you click on a link and the offer is exhausted, please leave me a comment so I can remove it.

$2 coupon Dove Cream Oil Body Wash

Tide 2x @ Wal-Mart - the offers sell out and change frequently so you never know what is there until you click.

Schick Quattro Titanium

Carmex lip balm

Nivea For Men Hydrogel

Caress Exotic Oil

Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser and Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub

Biz

Purex Ultra Concentrate

ziploc zip'n steam from Sam's Club (membership club number required)

Schick Quattro (check the box)
Gillette Fusion

Clean & Clear Morning Burst

True Lemon

Aquafresh Extreme Clean

Dove Cool Moisture Hair Care - Additional Dove offers - August Promo

Olay Total Effects Age-Defying foundation and Full Treatment LipColor

Advil Liqui-Gels

Reach Access Flosser

Reynolds Parchment Paper

3M™ Print to Last Paper
3M™ Transparency Film

Secret Clinical Strength - coupon (or save your money and just follow their directions using your preferred deodorant twice a day)

Dove Cream Oil Body Wash

Charmin Freshmates - $.50 coupon

Head & Shoulders Intensive Solutions - $2 coupon

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