Scrap Your Trip “Out With The Old” 25% Off

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We’re about to have a big change in the Swatek household.  My kids have always gone to after-school care.  Even before they started school, they were in daycare until closing time.  There was always a group of moms and dads that came screeching in the parking lot at 6:30…late again!  We’d nervously joke with each other "I get the Mother of the Year award today!"  "Not fair – you had it yesterday!"  It’s the only life they’ve ever known, but they haven’t done a lot of the things other kids their age do.   Lauren recently went to a friend’s for a play date and they were amazed that she had never been on a scooter.  Getting to go outside and play after school is the exception for them, rather than the rule.  So…we’re in the process of hiring a baby-sitter to pick them up from school and bring them home.  She’s going to help them with their homework, so when we get home from work, we’ll be able to spend some enjoyable time with them instead of the "dreaded homework fight".  It’s going to be a big change for them, because they are used to having lots of playmates in after-school care and now they’ll just have each other.    I hope we’re doing the right thing. :-)

It’s clearance time!  We’ve marked down over 800 items on 25% clearance.  As usual, I’m sad to see products go.  I know it sounds silly, but we get kind of attached to them.  First we saw it at a show or catalog, we decided to order it, we keyed the info into our system, scanned the image, added it to the website and got to see it every time we processed an order.  But, no room for new stuff if we have too much old, so out it goes!  There is actually a "mini" tradeshow this weekend in Orlando and lots of our vendors are releasing their fall collections.  I just love to go see brand new scrapbooking product!  I managed a sneak peek at Creative Imaginations and they have two new licenses, Ripley’s Believe It or Not (World’s Most Talented Athlete, etc. and Sea World’s Discovery Cove).  It’s great that the show is so close, but I don’t get to go to a city where there is a Portillo’s.  Yum…chocolate cake :-)

Click here to see all the items at 25% off:  http://www.scrapyourtrip.com/clearance.html

As always, thanks for your business!

Julie Swatek, President
Scrap Your Trip®
www.ScrapYourTrip.com
‘cuz life is a trip worth scrappin’®

6 Comments

  • 1. Leigh Gregg&hellip  |  October 1st, 2008 at 8:47 am

    Julie,

    You have been a tremendous role model for your children and this is just one more positive decision that you and your family have made. Congratulations on taking this step. And thanks for the way in which you empower and energize those around you to step out and try something new.

    I wish I could clone you here in Menard Texas. We have a poor economic structure and LOTS of men and women without a living wage job. But we are finally working on doing something about it. Keep scrappin’

  • 2. Jan Henry&hellip  |  October 1st, 2008 at 9:35 am

    Julie,
    I appreciate your newsletters and humor about your family, your business and yourself. It’s always fun to see what’s new with you.

    I’m a fairly new scrapper and am amazed at your prices and the amount of choices you offer.

    Thank you.
    Jan

  • 3. April Joy&hellip  |  October 1st, 2008 at 11:07 am

    Julie, I made the same decision when my kids were in 2nd and 4th grades. They too had been in daycare since infancy until late. They really blossomed and loved those after-school hours. They worked much better on homework for the babysitter than they ever did for me. This also helped them when they were older and able to transition to stay alone after school. They are now 15 and 17 and quite independent. I believe I made the right decision and I feel you are too.

  • 4. Molly Casey&hellip  |  October 1st, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    Hi Julie!
    I was wondering if you had any kickball themed items??? My husband and I are on a kickball team, and would like to start an album! Keep me posted!

    Thanks!
    Molly

  • 5. Sandra R&hellip  |  September 9th, 2009 at 11:40 am

    Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

  • 6. angelina jolie&hellip  |  September 10th, 2009 at 11:12 am

    I love your site. :) Love design!!! I just came across your blog and wanted to say that I’ve really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. Sign: ndsam

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