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When You Just Don’t Have Time to DIY

7.31.2014

I Can't Go Out Tonight. I'm Crafting.I don’t believe in setting unrealistic expectations for myself. That being said, not everyone is as socially bored as I am. I don’t deny the fact that I have much more free time than most women my age (mainly because of the lack of little ones running around our house). Other than Lucy, our morbidly obese feline, my schedule is pretty free. I attribute this to not making plans. I hate having plans. Am I the only grown woman who makes plans hoping they get cancelled? If I have something to do, inevitably it comes down to the day and I’m hoping my plans are cancelled so I can stay in pajamas. I am hardly ever disappointed when my plans fall through. Unless it’s a vacation. Then I cry.

This year, I decided to make an effort to remember to send each and every one of our close friends/family a birthday card. This isn’t as easy (or cheap) as it seems. To save money, I make a lot of my cards. But again, I have the time. So for all of you out there that cannot imagine leading as boring of a life as me, there is something out there for you, I promise.

Cheryl’s cookies are good alone, but this adorable little Birthday Cookie box is perfect! For $5 flat, you can have this Birthday Cake Cookie Card delivered to your friends or family. They also have many other occasions for the same flat rate: Get Well, Congratulations, New Baby, etc. I’ve ordered them several times for friends and have always been happy with the order. Who doesn’t want a cookie card!?Birthday Gift Idea // Cheryl's Cookies

(Image courtesy of Cheryls.com)

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  1. The Broke Black Chick says

    7.31.2014 at 7:30 pm

    I’m the same way. My friends will plan something and I’m secretly hoping that the plans get cancelled so I can stay home and watch movies.. Sigh

    • Shauna841505 says

      7.31.2014 at 7:43 pm

      Oh the joys of growing up! 🙂

  2. Lora Tucker Kaasch says

    8.01.2014 at 9:23 pm

    Shauna,

    Hi there! I love your site so much that I’m nominating you for the Liebster Award! Of course, you are not obligated to participate; however, if you would like to, please see my post http://hopecourageinspiration.com/liebster-award/ for additional information and an example of what to do next. I look forward to reading more posts from you!

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  3. Kathy Bligh says

    8.02.2014 at 7:35 pm

    I know a birthday girl who would love this!!!

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I don’t spend more money than most. A party at a trampoline park is about double (if not more) expensive than this. A party at a park with a jumper? More expensive. It’s not about the money, it’s about the prep.

I spend months in advance planning for my parties. As soon as my girls decide on a theme, I take off (and we don’t do theme switches once anything has been purchased). My biggest money saving tip is to try to get the theme MONTHS in advance. I’m literally planning my daughter’s October birthday party already! 

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