Scrap Your Trip Adds 222 Items + Free Shipping on All US48 Orders
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The past few mornings have been really foggy here in Orlando. That “pea soup” kind of fog where you can barely see in front of you. The kids thought it was really cool that it looked like we were on the edge of the earth.As we were pulling into school, Lauren said, “Look at all the fog on the spider webs!” There is a sidewalk bridge on the road and underneath the railings, there had to be at least 50 separate spider webs located in all the corners of the railings. Each one of them was covered in dew drops, so that you could see all the silken strands of the web.
“Ahhh. One of the many beauties of life,” she said.
That comment stopped me dead in my tracks. Would I have noticed the spider webs if she hadn’t pointed them out? Probably not. I was in “you’ve got to get to school mode and I have this to do today and that to do today” mode.
And while although she is pretty mature for her age, she is still only 9 years old. I was really proud of her for noticing “one of the many beauties of life” and for recognizing the simple beauty of a dew-laced spider web. I have always tried to teach them appreciation for things like that in nature, whether it be a gorgeous sunset, a flower or a spider web. Apparently I succeeded.
What beauty in life can you notice today?
Now, on to scrapbooking supplies!
Reminisce has developed the most comprehensive globe trotting collection ever, PASSPORTS. Passports collects 72 of the worlds most traveled destinations. From regions in the US to the top European destinations it includes the most traveled locations around the globe. Each destination has a double-sided paper with coordinating sticker and we have them all. We also have lots of new Christmas designs from the SYT Designers, including four custom die cuts – Custom Ornament, Custom Present, Custom Santa Hat and Custom Dog Santa Hat. Click here to see all the new items: www.scrapyourtrip.com/1216009.html There are 222 overstock items are 25% off – click here to see: http://www.scrapyourtrip.com/12162009sale.html
Tomorrow is National Free Shipping Day and we are one of over 600 retailers participating. But, I wanted to extend the offer a day early to my wonderful customers! So, today AND tomorrow, is totally free shipping, with no minimum purchase, at Scrap Your Trip with delivery guaranteed by Christmas. Okay, here is the fine print: Shipping via USPS Priority Mail only. Does not include orders with Scrap Your Trip Custom Paper or Die Cuts (we’ll still ship it free, but it won’t be there in time for Christmas). Continental US 48 states only. On Friday, the minimum purchase for free shipping will go back to $59, so make sure you take advantage of this special Christmas promotion.
And remember, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, we can always make a custom title or paper just for you! Click here to see all our custom options: www.scrapyourtrip.com/custom.html. See you on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/ScrapYourTrip
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8 Comments
1. Karen Bushy&hellip | December 16th, 2009 at 10:34 am
My kids would burst into the house after school, often way too quick to tell me about all the “bad” things that happened: who did what, what the teacher said, who called who a “name”, etc. Deciding that had to end, we instituted a rule that they had to greet me (and their father, when he was home) with SOMETHING about their happy day….it could be a kind word or deed, by them or others, something in nature, whatever, but EVERY day, we looked for at least something beautiful.
As they got older, that now well-honed mind-set got them through a lot of difficult times because they’d learned to see SOMETHING beautiful or positive no matter what situation they found themselves in.
The best example of that was when my son, who had JUST turned 17 left Chicago, headed for college in Waco, Texas. In that era before emails, cell-phones and easy communications, a call from Baylor was pretty exciting for me. My son called to tell me “Mom, I’m looking out my dorm window at the most beautiful sunset I’ve ever seen! I thought you’d like to know about something beautiful in my day.”
I’ll never forget that, and hope it inspires some of the young moms to consider such a “plan” for their kids.
Hope you all enjoy a Blessed Christmas and that your New Year is a wonderful time for you and yours.
2. Bobi Trani&hellip | December 16th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Why is the free shipping to continental states only? I live in AK and pay extra shipping on everything ordered. Is it really more expensive to mail to AK and HI?
3. Julie Swatek&hellip | December 16th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Yes, Bobi, shipping is more expensive to AK and HI, based on fuel costs. Sorry!
4. Linda Ruel&hellip | December 16th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Will there ever be a free shipping day for Canada orders…. Just curious…. I don’t feel important because I live so far away . Sniff sniff
5. Julie Swatek&hellip | December 16th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Oh, Linda! We don’t mean to make our Canadian friends feel unimportant! Unfortunately, shipping costs to Canada are quite a bit higher than shipping costs to the US48, and we are unable to absorb them, even if it’s just for one day.
6. Kathy in MN&hellip | December 16th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Just wanted to say that I rarely comment, but I do read your posts and do appreciate you sharing your life. I’m divorced too … I understand your struggles and your commitment to your kids. I feel privileged you choose to share your life with us cyber readers.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Ok-off to shop!
7. Michelle in Nebraska&hellip | December 17th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Just a warped thought – but have you ever thought about any diecuts or anything for those of us that are divorced or going through a divorce? I did a therapy-type album as things were happening. When it got too overwhelming or the X did something that really annoyed me, I would scrap it and laugh at it and then put the book away. Divorce is just another painful step in many of our lives, like cancer and the death of loved ones, but it’s hard to figure out how to scrap it and the changes it brings. But the pages I did with the pics I found of his married girlfriend are hidden forever. LOL but it made me feel better and get the anger out. Just a thought! Off to finish filling my cart.
8. titEngest&hellip | December 30th, 2009 at 2:30 am
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