OK, I have a question. How do all of you that have blogs, keep them up to date? You would think that I would have had a couple of free hours in the past six weeks to actually update this blog that I wanted so badly right? Right. It’s not like I don’t have enough self-imposed guilt in my life…but now I have to add not updating my blog regularly to that guilt trip too. Please, tell me…HOW DO YOU DO IT?????

It’s for reasons just like this that I often feel the need to get away…to run away from all of the things I have to do and just pretend that they don’t exist. I know…it’s called "denial"…and I’m very good at it! I just returned from our last scrapbooking and cardmaking retreat out in Canmore this weekend and it was FABULOUS!! The ladies had such a great time and we are soooo looking forward to our next retreat. Here are the details once again:

When: June 12-14, 2009

Where:  Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino (in beautiful Kananaskis)

Details: $250 based on double occupency. This includes two nights accomodations in the BRAND NEW STONEY NAKODA RESORT AND CASINO, three amazing meals, plus snacks, goody bags, make ‘n takes, contests for card makers and scrapbookers.We are also working to bring in instructors for a variety of classes, new sponsors for goody bags and door prizes, a massage therapist and so much more!

If you would like to join us, please click on the link below to pay your $50 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to hold your spot. Because of the demand for this new resort, we must make our deposit to them by March 22nd, which means we will require your deposit by March 20th. Please pass this along to friends and family and join us for an amazing weekend of relaxation, fun and creativity!

We have now secured another two dates for more Scrapbooking Retreats! If you missed out on the first one in March, now is your chance to get in on the next two. Here are the details:

Where: Stoney Nakoda Resort (between Calgary and Canmore and brand spankin’ new!)

When: June 12-14, 2009 and October 23-25, 2009

Cost:  $250 per person based on double occupancy

Includes: 2 nights in a brand new beautiful mountain view room, 3 meals, goody bag, door prizes, speciality classes with surprise instructors, demos, page layout contest, and a whole weekend with your girlfriends away from the stresses of life!

The NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $50 for the JUNE retreat, MUST be received by MARCH 5th for us to hold your spot. The hotel requires an early deposit on this space as they are already in high demand! For further information on the retreat and how to book your spot, please email myself or Diana Braine, my "Scrappin’ Mamma" partner!

Many of you have asked for it and I’m finally getting around to planning one! Mark your calendars for March 6-8, 2009 and join us in beautiful Canmore for a weekend of creativity, relaxation and FUN! the cost for this is $225 and includes the following:

• Two nights accomodations (double occupancy)
• Two continental breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday)
• Two lunch buffets (Saturday and Sunday)
• Goody bag upon check-in
• Door prizes
• Make ‘n takes
• Use of Cricket machine and BigShot machine

There will also be a massage therapist on hand for you to book 1/2 hour or 1 hour massages. Rates to be posted closer to the date.

This will be such a great weekend to get away and get some of your scrapbooking or card making done! There are only 35 spots available and you MUST reserve your spot with a non-fundable $50 deposit by November 30th. Please email me for further details or to reserve your spot today!!

Go STAMPS go!!!

Deb