tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42210523570759397712024-02-11T01:56:35.496-05:00the chaosHeather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-11015190080454749372011-06-22T10:28:00.002-04:002011-06-23T08:24:50.431-04:00Give Away - Power of Moms' Mind Organization ProgramThe wonderful women at the Power of Moms has given me the opportunity to turn my sporadic disorganized ways around and they have generously provided a few copy of their program Mind Organization for one of my visitors. Why not have that be you?!?!
Let's face it: embracing the chaos is not (I repeat NOT) a good long term plan. Especially if you want to make sure you make it to all of the birthdayHeather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-62847324096437942012011-05-06T20:13:00.002-04:002011-05-06T20:32:06.054-04:00The Chaos is right...welcome back to sanityEither the folks at Blogger are peeking in my windows or they are extremely lucky. Upon opening up my dashboard, on my Blogger account, I noticed my blog's name was shortened to just "the chaos". It is a tad bit ironic that I am hoping to using "the chaos" blog to re-establish some order up in all of this mess that has become my day to day.
I feel like I have been going full tilt for over the Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-32769931276904202162011-02-20T18:33:00.001-05:002011-02-20T18:35:52.390-05:00Bargains to Bounty!
Wowzers! Count me in as one of those that have been bit by the couponing bug!
I used to clip and match-up back when I was in grad school. I routinely saved about 40-50% on groceries but quit when Ben started offering to go to the store. The thinking behind the decline in clipping was that he was much more likely to pick up whatever it is that we needed with a few "sale" items thrown in on the Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-88549431392657445922011-01-01T14:14:00.000-05:002011-01-01T14:14:53.800-05:00A year of accountabilityIn thinking about the things I would like to tackle as a resolution for 2011, I find that they all boil down to accountability and responsibility. I guess it has taken me to the ripe age of 32 that I can no longer swing through life by the skin of my teeth.
From time to time I reflect on what may have happened had I applied myself fully. It seems simple that the more we apply ourselves the more Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-824798153226578342010-08-11T22:51:00.000-04:002010-08-11T22:51:39.881-04:00Back to the FamilyI originally started this blog to post about my family...digital scrapbooking sort of jacked it away from me, but now I'm back to reclaim my territory.
As my children get older, I see that it is ever more important to have a place to share those moments. So here it is! Enjoy!!!Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-72627060861482783782009-08-16T07:51:00.005-04:002009-08-16T08:19:26.228-04:00Valarie Ostrom DesignsMy good friend Val has been a busy girl! She has been designing and wants to share the goodies with you. She has a whole bunch of really cute kits. To help dish out the goodness, we are having a blog party! Below is a quick page I made using her Slice of Summer kit. Hope you like it! Just click on the pic and off you go!Here is a peeky-poo at the kit:Swing by her shop at Pretty Scrappy and check Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-87507632936091706262009-08-02T12:13:00.004-04:002009-08-02T12:21:03.643-04:00Here are some of my recent layouts for NDISBHere are a few I did for 1 kit calls! I think they turned out pretty cool! My favorite is the bottom, with me and Ben!Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-75682099495013066182009-07-05T10:01:00.005-04:002009-07-05T10:07:06.281-04:00Some layouts!!!I have been so busy lately. But not too busy for some layouts. Please visit my gallery at DST for full credits. Most of the products used are from Natural Designs in Scrapbooking.Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-1453969304561391312009-05-07T18:03:00.001-04:002009-05-07T18:03:31.077-04:00 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams My review rating: 4 of 5 starsOver all entertaining read. I really liked Adams style of write. Concise and to the point but still a vivid image and over all story line.I was really entertained by some of the dialogue in the book, especially Ford's and Zaphod (sp?, sorry the book isn't handy). They definately had a few different ways at Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-26113723812247339102008-09-27T08:06:00.004-04:002008-09-27T08:09:10.371-04:00September Wonder Week!!!!The girls are up to again. Creating another fabulous digi scrapping time at Sun Shine Studio Scraps! Challenges, Daily Download, Bingo, Speed Scraps, and Prizes!Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-30383179106592067792008-09-11T21:24:00.003-04:002008-09-11T21:29:26.908-04:00Layout ChallengeJust for fun I have a journaling challenge over at Artistic Scrap Design. Everyone that participates will receive a coupon code for $2 to my shop, no minimums or anything. Do the challenge and pick yourself up a paper pack or something!Here is something new I just put in the shop. I hope you like it! Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-84458151235398298482008-09-08T18:33:00.008-04:002008-09-10T22:14:40.613-04:00Color Line Design Blog PartyIt's a blog party! Color Line Design's shop has been down for a few days, so we decided to kick off the reopening with a blog party! I don't have the whole blog list but here is a link to a responsible person. We are gonna be dishing out a super fun mega kit with all of the extras. Who doesn't like cool scrapbooking freebies? Here is a preview of mine:Yup! I did one too!!! I hope you like it and Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-40419032394738214932008-09-01T08:44:00.008-04:002008-09-01T09:01:53.912-04:00A fun little Digi Scrap FreebieBig news on my front! I recently put a few new things in my shop. Yep, that's right! I said my shop. Nothing big, a few paper packs but I have more in the works! I hope you like them. The images are linked to the shop. Right now they are both only $2!!!!As a yay to me designing and also to feed the scrapping addiction of my friends at Color Line Design. I have also included an alpha freebie at Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-50353475451904498572008-08-31T08:42:00.003-04:002008-08-31T08:44:07.934-04:00Great Sale at Sunshine Studio Scraps Ok...so I am keeping my fingers crossed that my check comes in time for this sale. My wishlist is about maxed out and I am dying to get my hands on some of those yummy products!Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-91850234157292204872008-08-29T10:14:00.007-04:002008-08-29T10:24:26.530-04:00Some layouts!Here are a few layouts with my new computer...I can't seem to get my actions loaded so they seemed a bit odd to work with...well, maybe with some time it will seem like old times...lol! Credits: Holly Designs Credits: Colie's Corner and Crissy WCredits: Melissa Bennett, Eva Kiple, MandabeanCredits: Shabby PrincessThat's them in a nut shell for full credits and information visit my gallery at Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-11892160908104013992008-07-26T11:33:00.004-04:002008-07-26T17:37:07.408-04:00Wow! 2 posts in a day and an award to boot!Vasco is such a sweetie...I was giving the prestigous...coveted...okay maybe not...but hey! I got an award!Isn't he a sweetie? You can check out his fabulous blog: here! He is a talented digi designer for Sunshine Studio Scraps so make sure you swing by and check out his fabulous work!So here are the rules for my award...there is always fine print! lol1. The winner can put the logo on her blog.2.Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-57243033715349754682008-07-26T10:11:00.002-04:002008-07-26T10:17:09.975-04:00ooh la la Isn't this collab beautiful by Amy Sumrall and Krystal Hartley? I think it is just gorgeous and already have a few ideas to play with it. Amy also has a super cute add-on on her blog. But I am gonna have you go to her blog to check it out! Don't you just love surprises?!!!I hope to have a layout with his kit before I go uo north...if not then I'll just have to take my laptop!Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-7780478226542758662008-07-25T17:31:00.002-04:002008-07-25T17:36:50.007-04:00Great stuff and kinda bummed but also excited!!!I get to go on vacation tomorrow!!! I am going up North with my 3 kids and my mom. My family has a cabin on a beautiful lake. Nothing to do and all day to do it...my kind of get-a-way! Too bad hubby has to work :( Also on a sad note I'm gonna miss a great week put on by some of my digi buddies. Check this out: So even though I can't take everyone with me on vacation, you guys can all still join Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-44293218642171611522008-07-25T08:12:00.002-04:002008-07-25T08:18:43.303-04:00Wonder Girl HeatherPeople always said that I look like Linda Carter. Well it's offical: I'm a wonder girl!!!My primary role will be to leave love in the gallery, which I love to do anyway! I also get to be part of the party there and incourage the members and newbies of digi scrapping. So look for all of the news and great products that I will post on my blog. There is so much going on over there that it might not Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-33820395996964443232008-07-23T15:32:00.002-04:002008-07-23T15:37:18.720-04:00Lookie at this!!! She also has a super cute freebie here on her blog!Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-10368930764211319302008-06-13T22:49:00.003-04:002008-06-13T22:59:19.243-04:00Naughty Blogger!!!So the end of the school year swept me up in a whirl wind and I am only now catching my breath! Here are a few layouts to feast your eyes on...any one that knows me knows that I am just kidding... but any way here you go...Credits: One Scrappy Mom Credits: Victoria's {Chirpi} DesignsCredits: Blythe Evans (oh and by the way...I get to Guest CT for her this month!)Well, that's what I have been up Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-65914549458817827942008-05-11T15:36:00.002-04:002008-05-11T15:39:00.735-04:00Praise Team Needed for Color Line Design Call made using the May Mega Collab Kit at Color Line Design.Come on and apply! You know you want to!!!Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-40136003575380522912008-04-28T20:13:00.002-04:002008-04-28T20:18:33.765-04:00National Scrapbooking Day at Purple Paper FlowersOh... National Scrapbooking day is coming up this Saturday...what does that mean for you? Tons of sales, chats, crops, and of course freebies!!! The first event I have to share with you is at Purple Paper Flowers. Come on over and join our brag book quick page exchange! I don't usually do quick pages or brag books...but thought it would be an extra goodie for my mom for mothers day!Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-61866820766690610622008-04-22T17:51:00.002-04:002008-04-22T17:56:09.286-04:00Color Line Design gets their party on!!!! Yay! There are a lot of exciting things going on at Color Line Design! Lots of challenges, games, and prizes... It is now one of my favorite digital scrapbooking sites! Everyone is so super friendly...so if your looking for a supportive fun atmosphere...I'll see you there!Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4221052357075939771.post-23871853180984014132008-04-10T20:32:00.002-04:002008-04-10T20:35:51.979-04:00Contest at Chirpi!!!! Only a few days left! There is an awesome contest at Chirpi...You can win 3 months of her new releases and all you need to do is create one layout with her products...You can even use her freebies...So what are you waiting for? Head over to http://www.chirpi.co.uk you have to be in it to win it! Best of luck!Heather Thomas - advocate for changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113883319309174126noreply@blogger.com7