~Jammin' Man Finale ~

Here are some of the finished items from my recent Jammin' and Canning adventures.   Some jars have already been quality taste tested by family and friends.  I am pleased to say the reviews have all been good. Phew! What a relief.

I believe I may try making pickles next.  Applesauce, Apple Butter are definitely on my list for the Fall.  

What are your favorite items to can?

 Peach Jam

 Canned Peaches

Canned Apricots

~Jammin' Man~

Oh yes, there is more than correspondence going on today!  Yes Sirree!!!  I'm elbow deep in canning fruits and making jam!  Peaches and apricots are plentiful now.  I'm being proactive and jumping on the "canning-wagon".  I usually start thinking about making jam in late August or September.  By then, I've missed out on the prime season for these fruits.  Sadly, I think I'm just a tad late for Strawberries and Blackberries.  *Sigh*  Oh well, there is always next year!

I hear from Thesnailmailer, who is busy canning cherry and black raspberry jam.  Shannah has been recently canning corn, peas, pickles and tomatoes.

What are you canning this Summer?

~ Mid-Week Mail Bag ~

A sweet week of mail!

~Jasmine~

 ~Sarah S~

 ~Annabell~

 ~Linsey~

~Alma~

~ Thrifty-Thursday Finds ~

I am not sure whether to call this a "FIND"; a "HAUL"; a "Yahoo moment" or perhaps something else.  Well, whatever you call it, I must show you.

Periodically I swing by a few Thrift stores and Goodwill Shops when out running errands.  I came across these two boxes.  Taped closed and marked "Blank Greeting Cards for Card Making" and "Blank Greeting Cards for Crafting".  I just HAD to take a look. All of the cards are 4x6.  One box contained a nice variety of printed designs on the front and good quality cardstock.  They were grouped in packs of 10 with envelopes and had a rubber band wrapped around each pack.  The other box contained colored/textured cards with envelopes probably used for card making/adorning, etc.  Same situation - grouped in packs of 10 and rubber banded and good quality cardstock.  A quick count - each box contained 250... yes...250 cards/envelopes.  Prices on the boxes were listed as $4.94. SOLD!  I absolutely could not pass this up.  While the quantity of cards is a bit overwhelming, I'm sure they will be put to good use whether it is writing/sending; gifted; and perhaps in some swaps. If you are interested in a trade/swap, please let me know.

The other finds shown below were found at different local Thrift Shops.  

I love a good flat/correspondence card - even if it is listed as an invitation. $.99.  I've seen these at Jo-Ann's Fabric/Craft stores.

These were two new packs of flat cards with envelopes originally from Ikea.  $.59 each.

These are new packs of 10 note cards/envelopes.  Two packs wrapped together - $.99 each. I think these will make great cards to use around the Christmas holidays.

These next two new stationery sets were marked as $2.00 each, BUT were in the 75% off bin!  They had to be rescued.  I will definitely enjoy using them.  

Note Card pack,  $.25.

I have been looking for an address book for when traveling or on road trips.  I think this one will work out perfectly! $.99.

What Thrift Store adventures have you been on lately?