tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post2763269734752129534..comments2024-03-28T09:27:28.962-07:00Comments on creative savv: Packaging soup mixes for giftsLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-2604506071903622062016-12-08T15:34:59.456-08:002016-12-08T15:34:59.456-08:00I am very fortunate to have an Aldi's in my ar...I am very fortunate to have an Aldi's in my area. If you don't have time to do all of the comparison shopping or couponing, you will still know that you're still getting a good/reasonable price there. They are really expanding. Maybe they will open some in your area soon.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-56220010531907324082016-12-08T12:14:18.333-08:002016-12-08T12:14:18.333-08:00Oops, meant "sure"!Oops, meant "sure"!Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-35035235039229258542016-12-08T12:13:29.195-08:002016-12-08T12:13:29.195-08:00I think we are also in the eye of the storm, so to...I think we are also in the eye of the storm, so to speak. Hoping the roads stay decent till after 9:00 tonight as we are going to our youth group party and it's a bit of a drive for us. We will take the 4 wheel drive truck, that's for surer!Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-38632062148291317872016-12-08T11:05:49.925-08:002016-12-08T11:05:49.925-08:00Hi Kris,
Yes, it LOOKS yucky outside but I haven&#...Hi Kris,<br />Yes, it LOOKS yucky outside but I haven't been out since I drove to work when it was still dry! My daughter drove to her internship and back and said the roads were fine. We are tucked right between the worse parts of the storm--Kind of worse north and south of us and then worse again to the East and West. But I'm sure it will get worse for tomorrow. I worry about our daughter driving but she told me today was her last internship day so she doesn't have to drive in it tomorrow!<br /><br />As for all the cute gift ideas from Lili, I just have to say that I'm glad we just don't do any of the gift exchanges anymore. I have officially missed all the work parties for some reason or another so I didn't even have to bring a game gift nor a white elephant gift. <br /><br />I think I will put the flannels on tonight too. It has really gotten cold and my office is cold too!<br /><br />AliceAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06024364480893258511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-60503922160228502392016-12-08T09:54:48.843-08:002016-12-08T09:54:48.843-08:00Hi Patti,
how frustrating! I hope you can do all y...Hi Patti,<br />how frustrating! I hope you can do all you need to do, online, with your Kindle, today. Thank you for making it work enough to comment, though.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day, Patti!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-25969690564308376062016-12-08T09:42:57.755-08:002016-12-08T09:42:57.755-08:00Lots of cute ideas my electronics are on strick fo...Lots of cute ideas my electronics are on strick for the holidays. The stars Alined today and the internet and the<br />Kindle are working at the same time. Both laptops are having a holiday break. The newer one says it can't go online and the other one keeps freezing. Hope you have a great day.<br />PattiPrecious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-43465609023055663042016-12-08T09:25:49.748-08:002016-12-08T09:25:49.748-08:00Hi Mary,
I hadn't thought about these as birth...Hi Mary,<br />I hadn't thought about these as birthday gifts, but I think they would make nice ones. The birdseed ornaments, made in the shape of eggs (using plastic Easter eggs as molds) would be adorable for anyone with a spring or summer birthday, or hostess gift at Easter. I'll definitely do those for spring gifts, this year.<br /><br />Have a lovely day, Mary!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-7866970126502520602016-12-08T09:23:22.342-08:002016-12-08T09:23:22.342-08:00Hi Kris,
Snow is so fun, early in the season! it g...Hi Kris,<br />Snow is so fun, early in the season! it gets old in January, I bet, though.<br /><br />Thank you for that link, Kris. Those bags are so incredibly cute. I'll use that idea maybe this year, maybe next.<br /><br />I feel the same way about all of the sweet treats. Some are nice to have. But I always appreciate the non-sweet food gifts, too. I'm hoping these go over well.<br /><br />Have a great day, Kris, and stay warm!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-30766448450402457812016-12-08T09:19:33.145-08:002016-12-08T09:19:33.145-08:00That is a nice gift idea, as were the birdseed orn...That is a nice gift idea, as were the birdseed ornaments in yesterday's post. We do very little gift exchanging within our family and friend groups at Christmastime, but we are bigger on birthday gifts, so I will keep these in mind for potential birthday gifts to make.<br />Have a great day!<br />Mary Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-81153367721208082032016-12-08T09:15:55.300-08:002016-12-08T09:15:55.300-08:00Interesting about needing to do a test run on the ...Interesting about needing to do a test run on the mix--I wouldn't have thought to do that. I love the idea of gifting soup mixes. To tell the truth, I feel overwhelmed with all the sweet treats we are given during the Christmas season. Soup is such a practical idea--who doesn't need easy dinner starters? Your packaging, as always, is beautiful. I'm not good at that sort of thing, but here's a link to an easy wrapping/packaging technique--my daughter did it last year (at age 10) and it turned out so cute! http://www.craftberrybush.com/2015/12/gingerbread-house-paper-bag-gift-wrap-idea.html<br /><br />Winter has arrived in west Michigan. Snowy and blowy (I bet Alice is getting the brunt of this where she lives!). For once, I don't have anywhere to be today, so I'm doing laundry (time for flannel sheets), baking, wrapping gifts, and general de-cluttering (does it seem to anyone else like this is the most clutter-ful time of the year????). Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy today!Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-91161718846067094462016-12-08T06:00:58.157-08:002016-12-08T06:00:58.157-08:00Good morning, live and learn,
We have one chain st...Good morning, live and learn,<br />We have one chain store, WinCo, that is known for an extensive bulk bin section. It's the largest bulk section in a store that I've seen before, carrying many items, that you wouldn't expect, in bulk. I bought fruitcake fruit in the bulk bins last month, even.<br /><br />So, yes, having this source near us has been great for finding lower prices and items by bulk. But you do have Aldi. And they sound like a great low-cost chain. Some day, I'll get out to an area that has Aldi, and I can check them out.<br /><br />Have a great day, live and learn!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-77913268766650710492016-12-08T04:28:00.825-08:002016-12-08T04:28:00.825-08:00I have never seen soup mix in a bulk bin. But over...I have never seen soup mix in a bulk bin. But overall, I think you have a lot more bulk bin shopping there than here. Maybe it's a regional thing. Some of the grocery stores I go to don't have any and other's usually just have it for candy. <br /><br />Maybe next year, when I have a little more time, I will do more of a homemade Christmas like you have shown us. You made it all seem doable and lovely.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.com