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Cute Cheap Purses

Not every bag has to be expensive. A cute, cheap purse will carry your belongings just as well! You should be able to have a fashionable handbag no matter what your price range. None of the purses on this page cost more than $50, and many of them are under $20!

Best Betseyville Bags

Betseyville bags are a collection that has the same sense of fun that Betsey Johnson is known for in her other design work. Betsey's style is a little over the top and all about embellishment. These bags feature bright colors and bold patterns and are never dull.

This is a collection of some of the best Betseyville bags. They are available in a range of styles and prices, but one thing that they all have is uniquenes. These aren't the typical purses that everyone else carries and are perfect for a woman with a bold style!

Five Challenges of Freelance Writing

Working at home sounds like a great idea, but are you prepared for the challenges of freelance writing?  I've been working as a freelance writer for several years, sometimes in conjunction with another job and sometimes as my only source of income.  I wouldn't trade writing for anything, but I've learned over the years that there are many responsibilites to working for yourself.

Books on Scrapbooking for Beginners

There are tons of good books on scrapbooking for beginners, but a few stand out from the crowd.  If you are trying to learn a new hobby or craft, sometimes a great book can be a useful resource. While there are great blogs and websites on scrapbooking, books are often organized in a way that will help you learn from start to finish.  

Kate Spade Diaper Bags and Baby Bags

Kate Spade is known for fantastic purses, but they aren't all classic clutches.  The line includes to perfect large bags that you need for diaper bags and baby bags.  Diaper bags can be every bit as stylish as your regular purse, as many of the top designers know.  But you don't have to sacrifice function to get that style!

Chic Leather Laptop Bags

While the most important factor in a laptop bag is that it protects your computer, there are many chic leather laptop bags available for men and women that are functional and stylish. Top brands like Kenneth Cole and Coach make high end, fashionable laptop bags. However, there are bags available for nearly every price range.

List of Law School Supplies

Law school is different from much of your previous education because it is a professional school. There is no one list of supplies that is right for every law student. However, there are some basic techniques that are recommended, especially when you are just starting out. From good highlighters to a sturdy bag to carry your books and laptop, there are some things that are nearly universal among law students.

Top Designer Tote Bags

A designer tote bag is an easy and chic way to carry your belongings. All the top accessory manufacturors have tote-style bags in their line. That means there is a bag that will perfectly suit your needs!

Tote bags are convenient for days when you have lots of stuff to carry with you! They can double as a laptop bag, so long as you have a protective sleeve for your computer, or be loaded up for a trip to the beach. For many women, the simplicity of a tote is an advantage. There aren't many compartments to hunt through when you are looking for an item.

Five Tips for New Scrapbookers

Scrapbooking is a fun home craft project that will help you to organize all your favorite photographs and memories. Turn a pile of pictures into a beautiful photo album.  If you are nervous about putting together your first scrapbook pages, check out these five tips for new scrapbookers. These are the things that I've learned after several years of enjoying scrapbooking and other crafts.

Free Apps and Websites to Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals

Are you having trouble finding motivation to go work out?  Do you need a community or outside support to help push you to do more?  There are many free apps and websites that will help you stay motivated and meet your fitness goals.  These fitness apps and websites target different types of activities to help you track and improve.

Cute Pink Cupcake Fabrics

There are tons of cute pink cupcake fabrics that can be turned into any number of projects. Each design is a little different and brings something special.  Whether you are looking for a fabric with a pink background or want the print itself to be pink, there are fun options for sale.

Top Christmas Cricut Cartridges

Cricut is a company that makes home die-cut machines which are used by scrapbookers and other crafters. The machines have interchangable cartidges that allow you to cut almost infinite different designs, including many for Christmas and the other major holidays.

These top Cricut Christmas cartridges each provide tons of new designs that you can cut into paper, fabric, or vinyl sheets. These Christmas images can be combined, stretched, merged, and rotated to give you the perfect designs for your Christmas scrapbooks.

Scrapbooking Kits for Beginners

Scrapbooking kits for beginners make great gifts for people who have always wanted to try scrapbooking.  Give a kit as a Christmas or birthday gift to an aspiring scrapbooker.  They can also be useful if this is your first project and you are nervous about putting together your own page layouts.

Disney Scrapbook Supplies

If you want to document great family vacations, or just bring a bit of whimsy to your latest scrapbooking project, there are ton of great Disney scrapbook supplies to help.  Disney characters make great scrapbook additions for scrapbooks of kids as well, particularly if they are going through a Disney phase.  Sometimes, Mickey Mouse is the perfect touch to finish off a scrapbook layout.

Cupcake Ribbon and Embellishments for Craft Projects

If you love to craft and you love cupcakes, check out the great options for cupcake ribbons and embellishments. These small additions can add fun and whimsy to many different projects.  We will start with cupcake ribbon, then move on to fun appliques and even some iron-on cupcake trim.

Wedding Scrapbook Supplies

There are many beautiful wedding scrapbook supplies available if you want to put together your own album of favorite moments from your big day.  Scrapbooking your wedding will let you relive the memories and create a beautiful keepsake that you will continue to treasure.  It's also just a fun hobby to take up.

Cupcake Business Cards

A business card should reflect you and your business, but that doesn't mean they always have to be so serious.  Cupcake business cards are a whimsical choice for people in many different industries.  They would be perfect for someone who worked in food, or even for a party planner.

Hot Pink Purses

Few colors will stand out as much as hot pink, so when you want to go all out with your accessories, check out these hot pink purses.  Whether your outfit is brightly colored or you just want to add a pop of pink with your bag, choose a look that will get you noticed.

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Purse

A great purse or handbag not only completes an outfit, it is also a functional item that lets you carry everything you need.  Choosing the perfect purse is about finding a bag that fits your style, works with many outfits, and holds everything you need to take with you.

Read on to find some tips for choosing purses and handbags.  Whether you are looking for one great bag or several to add to your collection, these tips should help you focus on exactly what is important and pick out a bag that will work.

Challenge Yourself to Write 750 Words

Are you a writer, or do you want to be? Do you want to increase your productivity and set daily goals for yourself? Having a target that you want to reach each day can be a great way to push yourself to write more.  Why not challenge yourself to write 750 words every day? 

Tips for Choosing a Comforter

Are you looking to redesign your bedroom?  The bedding set is one of the first decisions you should make, because it will have impact.  Check out these tips for choosing a comforter to help you pick the perfect bedding for your room.

The bedding is one of the most noticable decor items in any bedroom, so make it something special.  Price, color, pattern, and quality are all important factors in a comforter.  Not only will it impact the look of your bedroom, but it is somethign you sleep under as well.  Keep reading for my best shopping tips.

Places to Find Article Ideas

If you blog or are a freelance writer, you will need to come up with a steady stream of article ideas.  Sometimes they seem to come naturally, while other times you might find yourself blocked.  That's when it becomes important to have a list of places to find article ideas.  Ideas are all around you!  You just need to find a plan to capture them and put them down on the page.

Mickey Mouse T-Shirts

There are tons of great Mickey Mouse t-shirts available for men, women, and children.  Whether you are looking for a shirt with vintage Mickey graphics, you want something more modern, or you'd like to see a t-shirt with Mickey and Minnie together, there is the perfect option here.

Evening Clutch Bags

A fantastic little evening clutch bag is just big enough to carry all the essentials, and glamorous enough to match any night on the town.  You don't need to be hauling around a huge purse to formal events.  Get something small and simple, that works with the color of your favorite dress.  From classic black or silver to something unique like orange, you can find a clutch in any color of the rainbow.

Reasons You Should Take Up Scrapbooking

Do you have tons of pictures lying around that never get put in a photo album? Are your digital pictures disorganized on your computer and never looked at?  Why not do something about it and have fun at the same time? There are many great reasons why you should take up scrapbooking, which will allow you to organize and cherish these memories.

Juicy Couture Purses and Handbags

Juicy Couture doesn't just make clothing.  They also make fantastic accessories.  These Juicy Couture purses and handbags are the perfect way to carry your belongings.  There are so many different colors and shapes to choose from, so you can have a bag for every occasion.

Reasons to Try NaNoWriMo

Have you thought about participating in NaNoWriMo, but weren't sure if it would be worth your time? I've participated in NaNoWriMo many times over the years and am looking forward to the next challenge. Read on to check out the best reasons to try NaNoWriMo. But first, let's start at the beginning.

What is NaNoWriMo?

Cheap Scrapbooking Paper

Crafting can be an expensive hobby. Finding cheap scrapbooking paper can make it that much easier to preserve and enjoy your favorite photographs.  There are many places where you can find cheap scrapbooking paper online and in your local stores, so keep reading for great tips to help you save money.

All the cheap scrapbooking paper featured on this page is priced at less than 15 cents per page.  Some of the packages are much less than that!  Many of them are large packs, so you can get a number of matching paper prints at one low price.

Wedding Scrapbook Albums

The memories of your wedding are some of your most precious, so treasure them and keep them organized in a beautiful wedding scrapbook album.  You can organize your favorite posed and candid photos together to celebrate your big day.

Butterfly Business Cards

Business cards should reflect you and your industry.  There are tons of cute butterfly business cards that would be wonderful for someone in a creative field.  The bright colors and patterns of a butterflies make the perfect design for something organic and natural.