Greetings and Salutations, my Sweet Friends!
I’m back… and I’ve missed you!
What have you been up to? Anything exciting happen while I was away? 😉
Since this was a staycation, my plan was to spend a little time “playing” with some sewing and beading projects that I’ve had on the back burner. I was also hoping to crack open some new craft books that I bought a while ago, but haven’t had the chance to really curl up with and study.
Well, I can report that I accomplished a lot last week, but not very much of it was stuff I had on my list! I tried a new recipe, organized my office a bit, and then several jewelry orders came in. By the time I finished them, the week had flown by.
I did have time to notice that the landscape in our neighborhood is just bursting with life. Everything is green again, and many of the flowering trees are in full bloom. Our daffodils are especially beautiful this year and seem to be lasting much longer than usual. They’re the inspiration for this week’s giveaway!
These sparkling earrings feature *vintage* glass beads that were made in Czechoslovakia. You’ll notice both teardrop and bicone shapes in golden yellow with a soft aurora borealis finish.
Measurements: 1-3/4″ long, including the 14k gold filled earwires.
Contest Rules and How To Enter
Any day you leave a comment on this blog – it is counted as a chance to enter that week’s giveaway.
For example, if you answer today’s question (you’ll find it below!) that will give you one chance.
But if you then come back another day this week and comment on a different post – you will have earned another chance in this week’s giveaway! There are usually 4-5 posts per week – Monday through Friday – so you can have multiple chances to enter!
When you comment you do not have to mention that it’s an entry in the giveaway. My blog program shows me all of the “comments” as they come in – so I do not miss any of them, and all will count to be entered into the drawing! 😀
Today’s question is:
You’ve all probably heard of Dear Abby and her newspaper column, where people write in and ask her advice on all kinds of topics.
Pretend I am substituting for her this week and ask me a question. I’m not an expert on anything, but I’ve lived long enough to have absorbed some information on a wide range of things.
This doesn’t have to be a serious question. A funny question is welcome! And it certainly doesn’t have to be about anything personal – whatever you want. Something practical or silly or even educational would be great. Just remember this is a family blog!
(I think this could be fun, and maybe even helpful. If I don’t know an answer, I can surely look it up for you. If there are a lot of questions, I’ll answer some this week and others in upcoming posts.)
So, what would you like to “Ask Crystal”? 😉
The Boring Stuff . . .
You must be 18 yrs. old. After the completion of the contest, the name of the winner will be listed here. The winner will also be notified by email. If the winner fails to respond to email within 3 days from the time notification email has been sent, the win will be null and void and a new winner will be chosen. The prize will be mailed via USPS First Class Mail
All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 05/02/10, and the winner will be selected on or about 05/03/10.
First of all, let me say how very much you were missed. Glad you took some ME time, even if it did turn out to be work time.
Dear Crissie:
I am having issues with a co-worker. He works in our shipping department and we feed work back and forth to each other. The problem is that he is 62 and just can’t remember anything. He comes to me to ask for advice, then forgets what I told him. Some days he asks the same question 3 or 4 times. I am finding it very hard not to be snippy or sarcastic in my replies to him. I have suggested that he take notes when I answer his question, but he must not like that idea.
Any ideas on how I can deal with this situation? By the way, this guy went to school with my husband and they are the same age. I am starting to see some of these same traits in DH so hopefully any advice you have will work on both of them.
signed: Should I buy this guy a tape recorder, in Indiana
Crystal says:
Hi Carol 🙂
It must be very frustrating to have this issue on top of the usual stresses and responsibilities that you handle in the course of your workday.
My first reaction was to think the problem could be that age-old lament we women have. . . that men “sometimes” tend to tune us out, when we are earnestly trying to communicate with them! 😉
However, since the gentleman is 62, perhaps there is more at play here. It’s possible that his age is a contributing factor. The term “andropause” is used to describe a whole array of symptoms that in some ways mimic the female menopause. According to the Mayo Clinic:
I realize that you don’t need any more work to do, but since he doesn’t seem to take the hint on making notes, maybe if you scribbled a quick note to him (something with a 1,2,3 set-up of points that he should remember); it would save you a lot of aggravation in the long run.
As far as your sweet husband…
Maybe he would prefer the method that a male friend of ours swears by. This friend dislikes getting a verbal request from his wife to do a household repair/chore. He’d much rather she give him a list of all the things that need attention. Then, he can look it over and decide where to begin. “I can handle a list,” he says. 🙂 He has repeated this to us many times over the years and is quite content now that he and his wife have figured out how to make peace over the issue.
Hope I’ve helped a little.
Hugs,
Crystal
Dear Crystal,
I want to take my boyfriend on a fun and inexpensive date. We’ve both been really stressed lately, so I think he deserves it. What’s a fun and unique date we could go on? Has Sir Beads taken you on any really unique dates?
Love,
Abie ^_~
Crystal says:
Hi Abie
I have written Wednesday’s post (April 28th) in answer to your question! 🙂
Hugs, Crystal
Hey 🙂 Hope your staycation was wonderful!
My daughter is trying to get into fashion/costume design, and took a few sewing lessons that were hideously expensive and an hour bus ride away. I can’t afford to put her into the same classes ($200 for 12 hours!) and the only place near me that does classes apparently has an adults only rule (which I think is ridiculous). I don’t know how to sew at all… we do have a sewing machine, so is there a set of tutorials somewhere you’d recommend for her to learn the basics and foundation of sewing with a machine?
Thanks 🙂
Crystal says:
Hi spamgirl! 🙂
Here are a few possibilities!
Tutorial for a pair of shorts ( good pix, lots of instructions)
http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-pajama-shorts-with-elastic.html
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Tutorial for making a little girl’s dress from a man’s shirt! (Creative tips for your budding designer!)
http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-shirt-dress.html
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More basic sewing tutorials.
http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorials.html
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Great group of Sewing Tutorials from the creative blog “Sew Mama Sew”
http://www.sewmamasew.com/tutorials.php
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And finally, check out “youtube.com” for tutorial videos on sewing and crafts of all kinds.
I do find that I have to sort through several videos before I land on one that has background music that is tolerable! LOL
You may be saying: Just turn off the sound, Crystal.”
Problem is you need it to hear the instructions! 😉
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🙂 Sending warmest wishes to your daughter, spamgirl!
Welcome back, the earrings are beautful. We have not heard anything on the job yet.
Should we call the company? Since our friend works there do we just wait till he tells us?
Thanks in advance for the advice. I hope you took some time for yourself last week.
Crystal says:
Hi there, Kelly 🙂
Oh, waiting is the tough part!
As you know, I’m not an expert, but I can offer my opinion.
I do think that if a week has gone by with no word, then it’s ok to make a “business-like” call to the person who did the interview. Thank him again for his time and ask if he has any more questions that might help him as he makes his final decision. This puts an applicant in a positive light – politely showing interest and offering to give more information.
The other approach would be to ask your friend if he can be subtle, as he casually asks if the position has been filled or if there is a decision pending.
The important thing is that while you want to appear interested, you do not want to seem to be bothering the people who make the hiring decisions. It’s a delicate balance, but as a job applicant, you deserve to receive some word in a timely manner. After all, you are in the process of making plans for your future.
I wish you so much luck!!
Hugs, Crystal
You’re back! Yaaay, you’re back! The weeks can start properly again!
Ahem-
Dear Crystal,
What’s proper etiquette for staying in touch with a group of friends you can’t visit often? Is it more rude to visit on the infrequent and sometimes unpredictable occasions possible, or to say farewell when you realize you can’t make them a major part of your schedule? Do the rules change with online groups?
(No, not prompted by anything in particular, I’ve just always wondered!)
Crystal says:
Hi Carapace 🙂
I will answer this question in an upcoming blog post!
Hugs,
Crystal
I asked you my question today, and you were helpful as usual 😉 heh
Uhm… Dear Crystal,
I made banana muffins with oats and no sugar because I’m diabetic and have to avoid carbs and definitely avoid sugar. I’m sick of bananas. Do you have a recipe or recipeS for muffins that have oats and not too much flour and some OTHER wonderful flavour?
Thank you,
Chiquita NO BANANAS! in Toronto
Crystal says:
Hi Spamgirl 🙂
I will research this and post a good recipe soon!
Hugs, Crystal
Thank you 🙂
Hi Crystal! Yay! you are back!
okay sooo…….
Dear Crystal,
Should you spend more time buttering toast all the way to the edges or just slap it on and eat it while it is hot!?
I don’t butter my husband’s toast as he likes his own method, taking forever to butter right to the corners!
😀
x Kym
Crystal says:
Hi Kym 🙂
I have to agree with you – eat it while it’s hot!
Sometimes, I forget to put the butter out ahead of time. In that case, it’s especially important to work fast, as the heat of the toast is the only thing that melts the butter enough to spread it at all! 😀
Hugs,
Crystal
Thanks for the suggestions. Never thought about male menopause causing the issues. I will be researching it!
xx, Carol
Dear Crystal,
I am starting a young mother’s group with some of the women in my neighborhood. I wanted to mostly have the activities be free. Do you think it is acceptable to plan one per month that costs money, such as the zoo or a museum? I don’t want anyone to be excluded, but there are so many fun things to do and some of them cost a little bit of money.
Sincerely,
Planning Mommy
Crystal says:
Hi Planning Mommy
First of all, how nice of you to be taking on the job of planning fun activitites for your young mother’s group. It sounds terrific! 😀
I’ll bet you can find discount coupons and maybe even free library passes to museums and local attractions in your area. In that way, even the Moms with tight budgets can join in the fun on a “costs money” activity.
I’d love to hear about some of the fun things that you ladies do!
Warmest wishes to all of you,
Crystal 🙂
Just found your blog today….Do you think you can remain friends with someone when you don’t really respect them? This person is really easy to talk to/get along with, but she repeatedly makes decisions that make me want to screeeeeaaaammmmmm!!! I don’t know if I should try to avoid her, or encourage the friendship? Also, how in the world did you get vintage beads from Czechoslovakia? That is so cool. On a side note….Czechoslovakia was the country I was assigned to study in 3rd grade (it still existed then) and I can spell it really super fast. I like to impress my kids and friends with my quick spelling of C-Z-E-C-H-O-S-L-O-V-A-K-I-A. 🙂
Crystal says:
Welcome Lisa! 🙂
Oh gosh, you’ve asked a really tough question about your friend. On the one hand, maybe your good influence will eventually help her to change. On the other hand, I’m sure you’ve already been trying to encourage her to make good decisions, but it sounds as if she isn’t really taking your advice to heart. Maybe you should just be very frank with her, and say that her behavior is affecting your friendship, and that you need her help to make things better. That just might get her attention enough to be motivated to change.
In regard to the beads . . .
I’ve collected vintage beads for a long time, and some of the most lovely examples are from Czechoslovakia. They were used extensively in the costume jewelry industry in the U.S. for decades. Today, the Czech Republic continues to make beads, but their gorgeous old beads are the real treasures and are becoming scarcer by the day. Here’s a link to a post I wrote about vintage beads.
http://beadhappilyeverafter.com/blog/?p=5872
Smiles, Crystal 🙂
Dear Crystal,
I have 2 kids, ages 4 and 18 months. We live in an apartment and after the winter season the kids and I are itching to get outside! We’ve been to the park so many times that its getting boring. What are some fun, inexpensive or free activities that we can do together now that the weather is warming up?
Kim
Dear Crystal,
I’m graduating from Law School in about a month. I want to send out graduation announcements but can only invite 4 people to the actual ceremony. Is there any etiquette I should know about?
Thanks!
Crystal says:
Hi Very Married,
How wonderful!
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!!! 🙂
Four invitations is not very much to work with, but definitely seems to be the norm these days.
Will you have a little celebration with friends and relatives after the ceremony (perhaps all meet at your favorite restaurant with separate checks?). If so, it will be easier to break the news that there are no seats for the event, itself. In your announcement, you could explain that you would love to see people at the “after-party”.
Or if there will only be a very small gathering after the graduation, your announcements can simply focus on the fact that you are excited about graduation and want to share your happy news with everyone! 🙂
Best wishes,
Crystal
I am having difficulty convincing my aunts doctor that she might have the early stages of alzheimers.Lovely giveaway fingers crossed. Marian
Dear Crystal:
Do you know any tricks for avoiding correcting others’ grammar/language in casual conversation? Linguistic accuracy is a big part of my job, and I’ve gotten in the habit of reflexively correcting others. Ack! I don’t want to be this girl!
Liza
Dear Crystal,
I have spent a lot of time working in customer service, and have exhausted my tolerance for it. I spent a year and a half working as a house painter, which was somewhat rewarding, but left me with serious tendonitis in my knees and shoulders. Now I am trying to decide on a new career which will not require great people skills, extensive schooling, or physical prowess. Any ideas?
Thanks, Jobless and Kind of Liking it.
Welcome back Crystal! Blogglyland isn’t the same without you (even though I wasn’t here much at all last week either because of a cold)
I love those sparkly earrings, and that color is just beautiful! Your daffs were certainly a good inspiration!
Dear Crystal…How’d ya get to be such a sweetie Pie?
(I know you probably can’t answer that one, because I’ve totally embarrassed you now, but you have such a sweet nature, and that was the first question that popped into my silly head!)
xoxo Paulette
What is an alternative to spanking your toddler? I’ve tried the time outs and they’re just not working and so far everyone has been telling me to spank him, and I just can’t bring myself to do it! There must be a better way!
Here’s my question for you:
Dear Crystal,
How do you balance family and work? When does one take priority over another? And also, do you prefer dark or milk chocolate?
Amber
Ok I’ve got one for you – what do you sleep in?
Flannels?
Cotton PJ’s
Nighty?
Baby dolls?
I’m just keeping it on the light side.
Crystal says:
Forgive me, Clenna, for first speaking to everyone…
I think I should give my answer in the same comment as the question, itself. Otherwise, you need to keep scrolling up and down to match them up. Sorry I didn’t think of this sooner! I’ll try to move everything I’ve already done as soon as I can.
Hi Clenna 🙂
I sleep in cotton nightgowns that are really more like long t-shirts. For years, I loved more silky, feminine, styles but I’ve come to a point where any material besides cotton is just too hot – especially in the summer.
Thanks Clenna! Hope you are not working too hard!
Dear Crystal,
I’m feeling like I’m in a circular position right now and I can’t figure out how to move out of it. I have a job that pays ok and gives me health insurance. My husband and I have been trying to conceive, and thus healthcare and a steady income are vital. He is not working right now; he is finishing his graduate degree (graduating in May 2011). But my job exposes me to a lot of cigarette smoke and potentially harmful environments. I’ve spoken with a supervisor about possibly moving to a different position, but the only ones available are contract jobs that pay well but don’t offer healthcare. I’m having trouble thinking outside the box on this. Putting the baby on hold isn’t an option as I’ve already begun fertility treatments.
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To answer Kimberly above me:
The key to making time-outs effective for toddlers is to stick to the 1-minute-per-year rule (if he’s 2, then 2 minutes) and to ALWAYS be consistent. If you say you will give him a time out, follow through. Every single time. It’s difficult to be consistent, but if you pull it off, it works like a charm. (This is what I do for a job.)
Crystal says:
First of all, Lauren, How wonderful of you to lend your expertise to Kimberly’s question! 🙂
I can understand why you are having trouble figuring out which way to go. There’s a lot going on for you and your husband these days!
If you weren’t in the middle of fertility treatments, I’d say look for another job in your field with health insurance. But since you could potentially become pregnant at any time – you probably wouldn’t want the stress of having to prove yourself while expecting a baby.
The thought of the second-hand smoke and other potentially harmful environments is a worry, though! Not good for you or a little one!
Is it possible that your husband could get a part time job – not in his field – something just for the income that might also include insurance? Maybe a job at the college, where he might even have a chance to study occasionally?
If you took a similar break from your real career (and took a job in retail for example), it might be easier to have that position during a pregnancy. And you could take your time finding something in your field with a better work environment, *after* the baby is born, and you are ready to return to your career.
Easy for me to say, I know…..
Warmest wishes and best of luck to you and your husband,
Crystal
Dear Crystal,
Why do “Jackpot” is named “Jackpot”? Is it because when some one find wealth, they will see -Jack with a Pot- passing by in front of them?
I wonder why…
Thank you
Crystal says:
Hi Izzatul Iman 🙂
I had no idea either, so I researched it for you!
Here’s what I found….
The origin of the word “jackpot” comes from a
card game called poker. In the game, a player needs a pair of “jacks” (or better) to open the “pot” and start betting. The “pot” is where the players drop their money to accumulate until someone wins it.
Thank you for an interesting question!
Crystal 🙂
Dear Crystal:
I’m always starting another new project, but never finishing anything. What’s my problem?
Crystal says:
Renee, You have project-itis . . .
a common ailment which most of us have suffered from, at one time or another! 😀
I think we love the excitement of a new idea. We make a plan, assemble the supplies, get started, and then suddenly realize that finishing is the tough part! We tell ourselves we’ll keep at it, but after a while, boredom sets in. At that point we are very susceptible to the next shiny bright project that is out there just waiting to tempt us!
The art/craft world has even stolen a “nickname” for this disease! The UFO abbreviation (Unidentified Flying Objects) had been modified among crafters to mean “Un-Finished Objects.
The cure?
Start a new project and call me in the morning. 😉
Smiles, Crystal
Hi Crystal! I was feeling silly and just wanted to ask “where’s your ball?”, but then it occurred to me that I do have one thing on my mind lately. The question is: is now an appropriate time to become pregnant with my second or should I wait another year or so? I’ll explain. My first is 3 yo. Thing have not gone as planned in the last 3 years, so that I’ve been more or less the only one with a steady job in that time i.e. money has been a scarce ressource. Now my partner has got a 6-month contract, which, IF he fulfills the expectations (and he wants to!) would translate into a very well paid position by December. So the question is: should I assume he will and just become pregnant now (assuming Mother Nature allows) or rather wait until he’s sign the “real” contract? What do you think?
Crystal says:
Hi G 🙂
The economy is so unpredictable lately. What if your partner’s company had some sudden financial problems by the end of the year, and although they wanted to hire him, they found it necessary to postpone it until their money situation improved? If you were already pregnant, I worry that it would put a lot of added stress on you.
I know it’s hard to wait when you want another baby! 🙂 But I can tell you from my experience that having space between your kids can be a good thing for them.
By the time your second child arrives, the first one will be going to school – maybe all day? She’ll be a big girl with her own “fish to fry”, and a little more emotional maturity. This will help her adjust to having a new baby in the house, which has been compared to the feeling a wife might have if her husband announced one day that another “wife” was going to move in forever – and be part of the family!!!
LOL
There’s always a little tension with siblings as they naturally vie for their parents’ attention, but I think it could be a little easier for you to wait for a second child; knowing that it may help to nurture their bond with eachother.
Just my opinion, you will follow your own instincts and all will be for the best I am sure. 🙂
Hugs,
Crystal
Those are lovely earrings!
I have a friend with major medical problems and I’ve been her go to girl for driving her to apts and such. Sometimes this involves overnights. Being with her so much has left me very critical of her behavior and sense. Yes, meds are part of the culprit, but now I find myself wanting to be with her less and less since it makes me so negative. I feel like I want out and dont’ want to be her psycho analizer anymore when she does weird stuff. I feel guilty however and she doesn’t understand why I am becoming distant…although Ihave told her I want to disengauge myself from her and her needs…how do I overcome the guilt? ’cause I’m not going back!
Dear Crystal,
Should you crack eggs on the small side or the larger side? There was quite a debate about this in Lilliput.
Thank you for your time,
-Samy
samyrocks92 at msn dot com
I just came over from This Year’s Dozen and I really like what I read so far on your blog. My question is a thing I wondered about for long, but not meant really serious: why the h… do one have to press the Start button in Windows when you want to shut your computer down? Or should I better ask this question to Mr Gates? 😉
OK, lovely earrings! And if you like, come over and join my give-away, too. That’s my first.
Crystal says:
Welcome Kokopelli! It’s very nice to meet you. 🙂
I am laughing about the “start” button. Isn’t it crazy?
And Mr. Gates seems like such a sensible man! LOL
I’ll be sure to stop by your blog soon!
Smiles,
Crystal
Hi Crystal – me too (cotton jammies or long tees) I think at my age the hot flashes overcome the desire to look like Marilyn Monroe in fluffy high heels, a gorgeous flimy or satin negligee!
Glad you’re back. Hopefully you’ve had a good week. I’ve been babysitting 4 days a week (actually hubby and I take turns.) I won a book and an audiobook – can’t wait to read/listen to them.
Okay, here’s a question…We’ve had the same groomer for 3 years and recently the groomer cut one dog, twice…the first time it wasn’t serious but the second time we had to go to the vet and get stitches for her. The emergency vet appointment was expensive and we’ve lost trust as the groomer didn’t call us right away, but went ahead and groomed the other dog. We won’t go back but still feel bad about it, as we know the person is sweet and it was an accident. But two accidents and a very nervous dog, with stitches in a very difficult area…we just don’t feel we can go there again.
Crystal says:
Hi AR
Your poor puppy! I agree with you. I would be scared to take another chance.
The groomer probably understands how you feel, and isn’t surprised that you haven’t been back. Maybe you could stop by without your dogs and give some candy or another small gift to the groomer, and say you just wanted to let him or her know that things are ok. Then, you can look for a new groomer, knowing you have parted with the old one on good terms.
Best wishes!!!
Crystal 🙂
Thank you Crystal… Now I know what “Jackpot” really is…
Damn, I’m an earring junkie – and those are gorgeous!
Dear Ask Crystal:
OK, seriously, how do I overcome FaceBook addiction? I’ve stopped playing all those time wasting fun games (except PackRat), i’m limiting who I can see in my profile, I try not to no comment on a regular basis, or update my status and have others respond, so I respond, and they respond, etc ad nausea… How do I let go of the hold FB has on me?? Deleting my profile would be bad for business, yet I’d probably get more done, even tho I’d be out of touch with most of my friends… what a toss up!! Help!!
Thanks,
Phrannie
@FlamingBlingy
PS: hope you enjoyed my Q! it may be funny, but it’s pretty serious!
Even when the economy was good I had a hard time finding a job. I was rejected by private sector, non profit and state and local employers because of a lack of experience. I have education but not a lot of experience. On top of that I ended up being a caretaker for my disabled dad. I’m thinking of doing something crazy like apply for a federal job. Something that is is entry level and provides training. Should I go for it?
What is the best way to get your children to leave home, permanently? Mine leave and come back all the time. What do I need to do to get them out??? Or am I better off letting them come back when things don’t work out for them? Oh, they are 22 year old twin boys. Thanks.
I am in a mostly secret right now relationship, mostly because it is kind of complicated. When we go public there will be a lot of people (I fear) who wont believe in us. What can I say that tells them “I care about you…but I dont care about your opinion”
Thanks, Crystal. Yeah, I think we’ll end up doing something like that.
Having fun!! Are you exhausted yet from doing all this research!! 😀
Dear Crystal,
I just had an abnormal mammogram and had to have further testing. Should I need a mastectomy I am not sure if I would bother with reconstructive surgery or have the other breast removed as a precaution!
What would you do? Some pros and cons?
Signed,
Busty Gal
Crystal says:
Hi Joan,
I’m so sorry that you have to think about this situation. I don’t believe any of us really know how we would handle it, until we are in the middle of it.
Please understand that I am not qualified to give any kind of medical advice at all.
As a woman, though, I am keeping my fingers crossed that your extra tests show that everything is absolutely fine – which is often the case!
I really do think it’s important to get a second (and even a third) opinion, if the test comes back with unwanted results. Different doctors have different ways of approaching a problem, and you want to hear all of your options when it comes to your health.
If you can have family member or a good friend help you make the 2nd appointment, and then be there with you to help “listen” and remember what is said – it takes a lot of the stress off of you.
Sending warmest wishes and a big hug, too –
Crystal 🙂
I tweeted your giveaway to share with my friends!
http://twitter.com/Joanpenfold/status/13155030910
Thank you for the tweet, Joan! 🙂
My little dog suffers from severe separation anxiety and tears things up when we go out. We love her so what should we do?
My question:
I Win these earrings?
Crystal says:
Hi Lyudmila 🙂
Crystal says:
It is a drawing, so anything is possible!
Dear Crystal,
In this economic crisis, how do we save money when we are exposed to the shopping mecca that is Etsy. Please advice! I am turning into a shopaholic!
Crystal says:
Greetings shiki, 🙂
Oh, you are so right!
Etsy is full of amazing artists with beautiful items!
I guess I could say, stay away from the computer, but that’s VERY hard to do. 😉
Perhaps a more realistic approach would be to allow yourself to buy one thing a month, or one thing every 2 weeks, or put yourself on a budget where you can only spend a certain amount money per month.
With this method, you can still look on etsy often, but only buy as often, or as much, as your plan allows!
It will still be fun….. you’ll be trying to decide what to spend your “allowance” on as you continue to visit your favorite etsy shops.
Smiles,
Crystal