by Sharon | Oct 10, 2016
It’s just been a handful of years ago that I went from desk top to tap top . . . Now, tablets!!!
I do have a Kindle!!!
When it comes to all the greatest and latest . . . I’m way behind. Yet, I do have an open mind about all this . . . and tablets do have their place in the household of gizmos. I finally decided a cell phone was a necessity . . . but you can’t go by my lack of enthusiasm about electronic stuff. But, I am delighted with WiFi in my home . . . it makes it so convenient for using my laptop and getting the printer to print things out without manually going to it . . . except for keeping the ink levels up and having paper . . . I’m wondering how they’ll make that happen . . . robots?
I was talking with my cousin a few weeks ago about tablets . . . but my eyes glazed over . . . So, today I’ve decided to look into the matter and see what all the fuss is about.
Since I have a laptop, do I need a tablet?
It depends upon how mobile I want to be.
It’s easier to carry a tablet than a laptop. And, what will I want to do with it while I’m out and about running errands or waiting for an appointment?
I can readily see a tablet is worthwhile. Yet, my laptop will do so much more . . . but will I be researching for my blog or writing my blog while I’m out and about? Most likely not, but I would like to be able to check things out online and maybe even watching a movie while I’m waiting for an appointment.
So, a tablet would come in handy. Also, for playing games . . . that would amuse me.
Yet, do I really need a tablet if I had a smart phone?
I’m going to keep my laptop . . . that’s a necessity with my blog websites.
And, since I decided a cell phone is a necessity . . . I can get a smart phone and do the odd things on it that a tablet would provide . . . and the smart phone can make calls and receive them . . . which a tablet can’t do.
Are tablets on their way out?
It appears so . . . the smart phones are offering so much more. And are much more convenient to carry around.
I’m leaning toward investing in a smart phone over a tablet. And it would benefit other members of the family as well.
If, I was going to make an investment on an electronic device this year . . . I’d go with a smart phone over a tablet. I could play the odd game and do some research or shopping . . . take pictures and also video something . . . A smart phone has a tablet beat.
I see kids with their smart phones . . . many do YouTube videos with them. They’ve made a business reviewing products and doing their vlogs . . . A smart phone seems to be the answer for what to get the family and each family member this Christmas . . .
Yes, it does come down to what is most practical. I’m finding my laptop to be a necessity . . . and now a smart phone. The tablet thing is just a thing or a step towards a smart phone . . . and I want to avoid that tablet step . . .
All right, smart phones . . . Oh good grief where to begin!!!
It all comes down to price and what one wants it to do. Here are some links to get you moving in the right direction . . . or to make you more confused.
Thanks for stopping by and going through this process with me. You may have been wondering about tablets . . . I hope I’ve helped you.
Sharon
by Sharon | Oct 9, 2016
These old post cards would be great in a mini-album or scrapbook!!!
Tim Holtz introduced me to the term “ephemera” which is basically items that last for a short period of time.
That could be said for post cards and flowers . . . maybe even photographs and paper products — candy wrappers, ticket stubs . . .
Then, we use the fancy name “ephemera” and add “vintage” to it to make people believe we have something valuable here. Which is basically all in the eye of the beholder. And, since it’s my eye that’s beholding . . . and yours, too . . . we’ll be the judge as to whether these Vintage Car Post Cards are worthwhile or not.
I like them! I thought they’d be interesting to put in mini-albums. We can always use more ephemera to put in those handy pockets we make.
Click the image to the right and I have a PDF you can download and print out.
I think I have 8 of them . . . you can print out the ones you like and leave the others.
I’m a bit disappointed with the picture quality, but it does make it look old . . . and these post cards are definitely old. I magine someone saved this “ephemera” not knowing that 80 years later it would still be “here”, but saved in a digital format to be shared and used . . .
Just another example of that “trash to treasure” expression . . .
I hope you found this post amusing and may print out some of these post cards to share in your paper craft projects.
Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon
by Sharon | Oct 8, 2016
Ray O’Bannon has been busy in his toy shop coming up with yet another fun papercraft project.
These fellows have bored themselves to death at the cemetery and decided to form a band.
The thing is, each one has their own favorite style of music . . . But they do look good together . . . like a real band!!!
Let’s see . . . What did Ray say their names were?
Oh goodness! Fortunately mine are peacefully quiet.
They each have their own stage . . . they are stand-alone band members . . . You can choose your favorite . . . MIC is to the far right and you can figure out the rest . . . BOOTS on drums and NASH with his bass guitar on the left.
These paper crafts make a great centerpiece for your Halloween Party . . . and they make great gifts for the music lovers in your family. They’re fun to have around to decorate your fall decor . . . They’re wonderful conversation pieces . . . You may be surprised that your dad had a garage band when he was a kid . . . or your tone deaf Uncle Clem was in a band way back when . . .
I hope you enjoy these guys.
Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon
by Sharon | Oct 8, 2016
Halloween is always a fun time to make up favor boxes filled with sweet treats.
I’m always looking for some fun treat boxes to print out, cut out, assemble and fill will goodies.
These are great for parties and for your kids to give to friends and classmates. I like this design because it seems appropriate for all age groups and for those who may not share the ghoulishness of the Halloween season.
This is a clever way of wrapping up candy corn characters to adore a cute favor box.
Click the image to be taken to the PDF for download and printing. Click either image, both are included.
I love Halloween . . . It’s a fun way to participate in a neighborhood activity . . . I like to see the kids and their parents . . . all decked out in costume with that fun anticipation of getting some delicious chocolate candy!
I enjoy going to the store and looking at all the bags upon bags of candy selections. I like to find a good assortment . . . and I especially love it when the store has their buy one get one free special . . . but I haven’t seen that in awhile. And . . . what would I do with all that candy!!!
I like having these boxes around to give to family and friends . . . and to surprise neighbors who don’t go trick-or-treating, but would love to have a few candies. They’re fun to leave on doorsteps. I’m not into ringing the doorbell and running like a fool down the street . . . my quick dashes are a thing of the past . . . but I don’t mind leaving it, ringing the bell and walking away.
The important thing is to spread the cheer of Halloween . . . early works . . . that’s the whole surprise element!
I found a few more Halloween Favor Boxes that may add to your Halloween fun. You can’t have too many favor boxes.
Have fun with these boxes!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon
by Sharon | Oct 6, 2016
I was wondering what Halloween books are available for kids.
I remember a few good ones . . . but it’s always good to expand your Halloween book library.
Speaking of libraries . . . I believe I remember one about a boy who was locked in a library and all sorts of strange things happened. It didn’t have anything to do with books . . . but there was some sort of haunting going on . . . I just can’t remember the name of it . . . or what happened to the boy . . .
I was looking around on Amazon and found a few titles that caught my attention:
This should be an excellent place to begin.
Scary, Scary Halloween is for ages 4 years and up. It’s a fun story about these eyes that see ghosts, goblins, witches, etc. passing by . . . You guessed it, the ghosts, etc. are children passing by in costume . . . and the eyes . . . none other than cats who want the children to go away so they can have their Halloween night fun.
We’re Off To Find The Witch’s House is a great adventure story for ages 3 to 7 years. It’s a wonderful read-aloud book that will be read over and over and over again. Four friends dressed in Halloween costumes set out to the witch’s house. They encounter other costumed characters along the way . . . But when they reach their destination . . . They see the witch and hear a loud screech . . . Never fear, the witch invites them inside for Halloween Party. This book is full of rhyming rhythmic text with call-and-response sections. It’s a good read that holds children’s attention.
Halloween Night is recommended for children from 4 to 8 years of age. It has the familiar rhyme of Night Before Christmas. “‘Twas Halloween night, and all through the house/Every creature was stirring, including the mouse.” There’s a grand mansion where all kinds of critters and creatures are preparing a Halloween buffet for the trick-or-treaters . . . but when they peer inside “But what they saw on that shadowy night/Made each little trickster shiver with fright!” It’s a fun read children love.
At The Old Haunted House is home to an assortment of creatures from “a warty green witch and her wee witchy one” to goblins, vampires, bats, black cats, werewolves, spiders, and more. Each page begins with At The Old Haunted House and the number of creatures increase with each turn of the page. Children 3 to 7 years will enjoy this book . . . and the great Halloween celebration the creatures prepare.
Halloween Hustle is a great story about a skeleton that dances and stumbles and falls apart on his way to Ghost’s Halloween Party . . . but never fear, his friends help put him back together . . . and at the party he’s in tip top shape for the dance contest. It’s a fun read for ages 3 to 7 years.
The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree is the adventure of three bears who explore a spooky old tree . . . It’s a fun Berenstain Bears book for ages 4 to 8 years.
There should be a title or two that may interest you and your children . . . I’m kind of excited about the Halloween Hustle . . . and then there’s Halloween Night . . . and so many more titles I didn’t add here . . .
Just click one of the links above and you can have a great time discovering all kinds of Halloween books.
Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon
It depends upon how mobile I want to be.
