REI Certificate---$15 for $25

Just got an email and today you can buy a $25 gift certificate for $15 for REI...it can be used in the store or online.  This came at just the right time for me, as my oldest son has started mountain biking and he has a wish list for Christmas at REI.  Check it out and get one while you can! 

https://www.google.com/offers/home?utm_source=spectacle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=rei#details//62VTX6GTJJWSZXSQ

Sharing My Little 'Secret' For Stretching My Kits

So, you get a kit and you want to make the absolute MOST of it...you love the patterened paper so much and you just can't bare to cover up the other side (b/c you like it, too!!)....what's a girl to do??  And the cardstock, it matches so perfectly...that background color would make perfect photo mats on another layout....hmmm.....

When I have extra paper, I just use it...but when I'm working with a kit and don't always have the extra paper right there with me, this is my answer!!  I'm known for cutting the backs out of layouts to stretch the kit a little further...am I the only one??!!  :)