Oh No, It's almost here!

Well it's almost that time of year again! You know the one! Halloween was yesterday, so Christmas is around the corner!

I will admit that I do think it's a little early to start think about it, I have realized in a family our size I should have started months ago!! Now I have picked up a few odds and ends here and there, but nothing major. Money has been super tight this year! We are pinching pennies every which way we can, but I want my kids to have a wonderful Christmas (especially since mommy will have to work this one!)

I guess what I'm hinting at.....is I need help!! No I'm not asking for money!! ;) I would like help from you all in how you stretch your dollar. I am thinking that for extended family, it will be an art and craft year! I have several ideas (but appreciate any you may add!).

I can always make personalized jewelry, but even my family probably only wants so much of that. I have a few canvases I'm going to play with and see what happens. Who knows.....

So I would like as many ideas, as you all can come up with! We are working on our couponing skills and I am hoping this will help, but there are just somethings you can't find coupons for! But if you know of good coupons....please share that as well!

I will also take ideas on making extra money during the holidays!

Don't be shy...

Etsy here I come!!

About  week ago I started listing items in my etsy store. I am very excited about this. I have been working hard on making some great jewelry pieces and want to share them with everyone. I plan to expand on my collection in the near future. And I have more pieces made that I am trying to get listed.

 I have recently been going through jewelry and items that I inherited from my mom and grandmother. I have some wonderful pieces that I know I will never wear, so I'm going to open a 'Vintage' section as well. :)

I am also hoping to get some of my Photos listed. (and not just of my Jewelry!!)

I have so many crafty ideas and inspirations!! I could spend all of my time 'creating' things!, but unfortunately I don't get to do that between work and family!

Hubby is pretty good about giving me time in 'my room' to be creative and have some quiet alone time!! I'm not sure how I would survive without it!

Check back often to see what's new and different!!