I've whittled my list down over the years, to a smaller number for several reasons. I don't like to send cards without a personal note of some sort inside and because of my business, this is one of my busiest times of the year and there are time constraints. I don't like to put people into the position of sending cards as an obligation. It should be a joy. I feel I've likely done them a kindness by dropping them from my list. I replace a Christmas card with a note or card some other time of the year. They can respond....or not. I've lost a good many relatives and friends over the years simply through death and the list goes smaller each year. That's the hardest one. The price of postage is getting prohibitory when you can only send two cards for a dollar.....one if it is going over the pond. I do not send out cards to my customers. If they're special to me, I'll make a trip to them and give them a gift.....but I dislike getting impersonal or imprinted cards made out by somebody's secretary. It just wastes a tree. If they have a good product, a card once a year doesn't matter or make them anymore likely to get my business. That given, my list is very personal and easy to handle now. I will choose (or make) a card I think is special. I don't look at the expense, but the thought presented. I'll be more likely to pick out cards for that reason so don't look for bargains. If they're inexpensive....fine. If they're pricey.........again fine. That means cards sent to make money for charities are considered. I'd rather the profit go toward a cause I support than a stockholder.

In case you successfully remove the resin, but stain the black shirt in the process, craft stores carry a black dye. I once tried to remove grease stains from parking lots in car mats, had to dye some spots in one car, but replace the mats in the other.

Another list!! I'm in hog heaven!!

I have been a long-time fan of JJill but my love is faltering. I have to read the fiber content closely because too many pieces have pilled lately. I do like that most of their items are wash and wear and I especially like their shirts and sweaters.. including tunics. I know a lot of people like the wearever line but it's not so great for me. It doesn't hang right, isn't flattering. I much prefer Talbots platinum jersey line-- it doesn't have as many options this season. I am hoping they come out with more in the coming months. I don't wear button down shirts very often but I do have a few talbots button downs which come out of the dryer ready to go!