RAK’ing like crazy!!!
- posted by: Legends
- posted in: Uncategorized
- on: August 31, 2007
In case you don’t know, RAK = random act of kindness. In the crafting world it often means sending someone goodies just because.
This weekend I’m going hog wild for the crop! If you haven’t stopped in you really should. Prizes, challenges, chatting, and so, so, so much fun!!! Here’s a listing of current challenge threads going on over at the message board:
Crop Challenge #1
Crop Challenge #2
Crop Challenge #3
Crop Challenge #4
Of course there are RAK and other threads too- including a crop gallery posting listing. Want your name added to the Prize winner thread ??? post a favorite memory from this month here as a comment-and a winner will be drawn Saturday and announced on the prize thread. the prize? a fiskateer hat, RAK bag, and stamp press!!!
Jessica Sim says:
August 31st, 2007 at 7:10 amMy favorite memory this month was my birthday. We tried a new restaurant and it was such a cool experience!
Meghan E says:
August 31st, 2007 at 7:42 amMy favorite memory from this month with celebrating my grandpa’s birthday with my husband, mom, 2 cousins, one of their husbands and 1 year old. it’s the first all of us have EVER been together for his birthday.
Martha says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:02 amSchool started here this month. DD went into 1st grade. No tears this year. My little girl is growing up.
Page says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:14 amMy favorite memory from this month was my 3-year old son finally giving up his pacifier to sleep with. No tears, no drama. Should have done it a year ago but so happy he didn’t fight me on it.
Casey N. #1111 says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:22 amMy favorite memory of this month was spending the first day of my son’s senior year at high school with him.
I remembered his first day of kindergarten and how scared he was and how his backpack was so huge on his little body.
Now, as we walked into the school, he at a good foot taller than me, I was the one who was scared. He can now pre-enlist in the Navy, which is what he is going to do.
He was the one telling me that everything will be okay.
Merlene says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:32 amMy favorite memory this month was the 3 days we spent at Yellowstone Ntional Park.
Joan says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:33 amMy favorite from this month is when I received a little parcel in the mail.It was a little prize that I had won for entering a contest.I had forgot about the contest.I din’t get any notification in the mail,it just arrieved.
Tina Mayo #457 says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:33 ammy best memory this month is being told that my induction date is set for sept 14 @730 a –a week before my due date so I know there is and end near and I can meet my beautiful baby girl.
Mel says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:48 amHmmm… it’s been a tough month!! I think one of my faves though is my DD’s 1st Birthday! She is such a blessing to our family, and her birthday was an awesome event! Oh, and she learned to walk too!
Steph says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:51 amgetting to see all my aunts and uncles on the 10th. Pluse this was the frist time my dd got to meet them.
Sarah L says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:54 amMy favorite memory from this month was spending the day at the beachj with my entire family and watching my son and niece play together and my parents (happily married for 36 years) walk on the beach hand in hand and of course my own hubby jumping waves in the ocean.
Bethany says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:55 amThis month’s best memory is most certainly that my DD REALLY let out one of those belly laughs that babies are so well known for. It was like listening to an angel laugh…sounds silly and stupid, I know, but, it’s absolutely the truth!
=0 )
Bethany
Bonnie says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:01 ammy favorite memory from this month was doing our annual back-to-school- shopping outing with my DD, her BF, her BF’s sister & mom!!! we always have such a great time & this year my DD had a summer job & she bought her clothes with her own money. She was so proud to be able to do that & I was so proud of her for working hard this summer, saving lots of money to be used for college, & for being able to spend some too!!!
Veronica says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:07 amHmm…so many good ones. How about the one I’m making tonight…at our belated 12th anniversary dinner!
I was sick on the 19th, so we’re making up for it tonight. Lots of smooches for Scott! He deserves it…he’s put up with me for 12 years. 15 if you count when we were dating, and I’m only 35!
Brenda says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:15 amMy favorite memories of this month are the long games of volley ball the the young people in the evenings. Also the trip to town to donate blood with the girls and when we are finished the shopping!
EileenW says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:15 amMy favorite memory this month was spending the day with my husband to go to the Queen Mary tour, BBQing some steaks and then spending the night under the stars in our new tent in the backyard! It was the first time in months we were able to do something together like that. It was great!
Barbara says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:20 amMy favorite memory this month is the time that I got to spend with my children before they went back to school. Going on little walks, having them come in and snuggle me when it was too hot to play outside, and helping them get their rooms straightened and organized after a summer of letting things go a bit.
Kelly Jo says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:26 amIt’s hard to pick just one…the aquarium, the zoo, the beach, the carousel, or breakfast everyday on the deck.
I am a very lucky girl and had a wonderful month. =)
Melissa #1464 says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:30 amMy favorite memory was seeing some college friends in Boston for a few days. Definitely a great time!
Lorig says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:37 amMy favorite memory this month was an evening out with my DH for our 12 anniversary. We were in Niagara Falls visiting my sister and her family and they kept the kids while we went out for supper and an evening by ourselves. We ate on the patio of a restaurant on Fallsview avenue and enjoyed the falls while we ate.
Marlene says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:46 amThis month we tried to go see Thomas with our two little boys who are crazy about anything trains. Thomas is in town for 5 days only and there was only 1 day that was free for us. Of course, it was pouring rain, but like good parents we packed the umbrellas, raincoats and zip off pants and headed out. It takes an hour to get there and when we get to town we know it’s not a good sign that there are people in the middle of the road talking to all the cars. Then we a see it–a big sign that says “Day Out with Thomas CANCELLED” due to flooding! Cancelled. Now what–2 hysterical boys who wanted to see Thomas. Mommy acted quickly and suggested a Children’s museum that we had only been to once. We had the best time there and the boys haven’t asked about going to see Thomas since!
Laura says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:48 amMy best memory from August? thats easy…that would be our trip to Florida! We had so much fun!
Maya says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:59 amFavorite memory from this month - beautiful sandy beaches of Mediterranean sea. I forgot how pretty they are.
april gould says:
August 31st, 2007 at 10:12 amMy favorite memory this month was taking my stepson to school and seeing how exited he was to see his friends
Kay Brown says:
August 31st, 2007 at 10:18 amI have some great memories from this month, like going to CKC and winning contest, but my most precious is just the simple act of my granddaughter laying her head on my shoulder and hugging me because she had seen me for a couple of days!
Dan Montgomery says:
August 31st, 2007 at 10:19 amMy favorite memory from this month … my granddaughter was sick on her 3rd day of kindergarden and she wanted her dad to call the teacher to make sure that she would save her place.
Darlene Douglass says:
August 31st, 2007 at 10:21 amMy favorite memory from this month would be watching my “baby” go off to high school. He was the last of 3. I too can remember the first day of school for each of them - almost as if it was just last week. How time flies when we are having fun!
Sandy Wilkins says:
August 31st, 2007 at 10:31 amA favorite memory from this month is my 24th anniversary. We always “plan” to go out to dinner, but something always gets in the way (like it’s toooooooo hot!). As always, we postponed, but… the following Sunday, we went to a local bar I had heard about to have tacos. It was a fun place, not loud or barish feeling at all, and the tacos were great!. Is this your normal anniversary dinner? No, but I’ll remember it forever. (DH had suggested Red Lobster and he NEVER wants to spend that much)
Patti Smith says:
August 31st, 2007 at 10:31 amMy favorite memeory of this month was my granddaughter birthday. Just seeing how excited she gets and also how grown up she is becoming….(snif..snif)
Carlee says:
August 31st, 2007 at 10:40 amVisiting my parents in my hometown…They are moving after 16 years in the same house (the house where I spent my teens years)…it holds alot of memories. I went back to help them pack and move…It was nice to be able to give something back to them after all they have done for me!
melita says:
August 31st, 2007 at 11:22 amMy favorite memory this month was watching my dd start kindergarten! She is having a blast!
Jennifer Muller says:
August 31st, 2007 at 11:41 amI think my favorite memory this month was our anniversary. We had an amazing dinner at a wonderful restaurant then went and saw a great movie (quite a luxury now). We even took some way cute photos at one of those photo machines at the movie theater. It was a wonderful night.
valerie myers says:
August 31st, 2007 at 12:27 pmFavorite memory: The thursday before school started my children and I joined other moms with school age children at our local scrapbook store. We had fun embellishing and papering large letters to hang in bedrooms. It was fun to listen to the children discussing the upcoming year, friends, vacations and of course new school clothes shopping!
Sudie says:
August 31st, 2007 at 12:52 pmMy favorite memory was losing continuous games of air hockey to my 6 year old. She is so good at it. (did I mention that I hate to lose?! lol) I did not win a single game. grrr.
Julie says:
August 31st, 2007 at 1:08 pmTHIS is soooo cheesy but true. My favorite memory about this month will DEFINITELY be making the Piggy Tales DT!!! LOL!
Amanda says:
August 31st, 2007 at 1:11 pmMy favorite memory is from a few days ago. DH and me went to Lethbridge and had supper at Tony Roma’s Rib and Steak house. It was an early birthday treat since my birthday falls on a Wednesday this year he wanted to do something different. I also got me birthday gift early too. He got me a clear stamp alpha set. 2 in fact, and upper case and lower case set. just what i need to make cards with. Little things that mean alot.
becky #1836 says:
August 31st, 2007 at 1:16 pmmy favorite memory from this month was getting my new tattoo in san diego! i love it!
Kristi says:
August 31st, 2007 at 1:21 pmMy favorite memory this month would be the day I got to hang out with my scrap buddies. We did a mini album project, shopped the local ribbon outlet, had an awesome lunch & lots of good laughs. :0)
Faye Marie Warriner says:
August 31st, 2007 at 2:06 pmMy favorite memory for this is having a total scrap month. During the first weekend I attended an all weekend album class where we created a black and white album - so pretty. Then the second weekend was Scrapbook Expo in San Jose, then last weekend was a great new local event called Cropolooza. All 3 events were full of fun and lots of cropping time. It has been an awesome month full of fun. Faye
Kim S says:
August 31st, 2007 at 2:35 pmMy favorite memory this month was treating a friend to lunch at Olive Garden. We just relaxed, ate and laughed and laughed… then we went craft shopping and to a crop!
Always great to take time out with your friends!
Jessi says:
August 31st, 2007 at 3:39 pmMy favorite memory this month has to be my first Open House at work. It was my very first one flying solo as the Events Coordinator at work. It went surprisingly smooth and I finally got recognized for all the hard work I put into our store. It was a really good feeling.
doverdi says:
August 31st, 2007 at 3:47 pmMy favorite memory from this month was going on a shopping ‘frenzy’ in the US with my BF Bonnie. We went down to the Buffalo/Amerherst area for 2 days & had a blast. It was so great being able to shop at the stores I’ve heard so much about & aren’t here in Canada. We shopped in Joanne’s Super Store, Big Lots, Target, AC Moore, Micheal’s (we have a M’s about 1 hr from my house). Boy did we shop. It was so much fun! I hadn’t been away since 1994 and this trip was definately worth the wait. lol
Vanessa Baker says:
August 31st, 2007 at 3:55 pmThe best thing about this month…I opened my own photography business…just a business to do on the side but still!
Heather says:
August 31st, 2007 at 4:24 pmThe biggest thing I’m thankful for this month was that I got to go and see David Herzog preach in person! It was awesome!
Sandra Mason says:
August 31st, 2007 at 5:03 pmOK My favourite memory for this month is about our oldest daughter. She is coming up 15 and has been struggling with how to deal with her anger, she has lashed out at family members, smashed windows and run away from home.
Last week she finished a 12 week anger management course, it is like living with a new daughter. She has coping skills, is pleasant, hasn’t run away in months and it is like living in a new household. Well down Samantha we are so proud of you
Debbie Buckland says:
August 31st, 2007 at 5:36 pmI love this blog post. Thanks for making it easy to find the challenges etc. Great idea!
Tami #804 says:
August 31st, 2007 at 5:48 pmMy son started middle school this week. It’s been such a wonderful time watching him take this next step in his life. Going from elementary school to 6 different classes is a huge change. He’s growing up so fast! I’m so proud of him.
aspromised says:
August 31st, 2007 at 6:37 pmMy favorite memory is the look on my daughters face when she walked into her surprise baby shower! Can’t wait to scrap those pictures
Cherie says:
August 31st, 2007 at 6:39 pmMy favorite memory this month was when my oldest step-son needed to have his picture taken for his year book, he didnt want to go to the traditional photo shop where they stage backgrounds so he asked me to do it instead. We had such a great time it was just him and myself and we took really nice pictures around our yard - the leaves had started to change and he looked so handsome. Boy do I miss those days
Janet says:
August 31st, 2007 at 7:18 pmAugust meant spending a week camping with 18 of my patients with diabetes. Rafting, mountain climbing, hiking, and fun!!
Heather says:
August 31st, 2007 at 7:33 pmMy favorite memory this month is the first time I was able to walk without crutches since having knee surgery.
Jennifer C says:
August 31st, 2007 at 7:47 pmmy favorite memory —taking my friend’s 3 year old daughter to build-a-bear…it was so much fun!!
Amy G. says:
August 31st, 2007 at 8:04 pmMy favorite memory this month was not only my birthday, but my best friend just had her 3rd baby. Another little girl (3!!) I am so happy that everyone at work jokes with me and says that it’s like I had the baby. LOL It’s been a great month! Oh, I know it’s supposed to be one, but we also had our first real vacation in 10 years and took the girls to the ocean. It was so wonderful!
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tammy b says:
August 31st, 2007 at 9:13 pmeasy, one of my twins pooped on the potty!
Jennifer #1626 says:
August 31st, 2007 at 10:04 pmMy favorite memory was from just this morning. DS and I opened the back of my Highlander, sat down our things, and then sat against the tailgate as we talked while waiting for his car pool. It was a beautiful morning. The heat hadn’t set in yet. The sky was an amazing blue with a lot of gorgeous, white clouds. The coulds weren’t moving. STephen said that it looked just like a painted canvas, and it did. I love morning like this…I could have them every day!
Kathleen says:
August 31st, 2007 at 11:34 pmMy favorite memory was seeing the pregnancy belly pop on my one and only child my Daughter. She is such a cutie Mommy to be. This will be her first.
Laurie R. says:
September 1st, 2007 at 12:18 amMine would have to be the days I got to spend with my mother and my friend scrapbooking.
Kim says:
September 1st, 2007 at 12:28 amSeeing my youngest grandson takes his first steps. The look on his face was priceless…like “what did I just do???”
Nic #1033 says:
September 1st, 2007 at 1:02 amdefinitely thismonth’s highlight would have been Mr 11 - James - being selected for his school’s Independant Learners Program. Hegets to tailor his week to suit, and as long as he gets all required work done can work on his own projects! Totally cool!!
Kate says:
September 1st, 2007 at 5:36 amWe’ve only had one day nice enough to get the paddling pool out with the kids this August so it’s really going to stick in my memory this year.
rebecca #411 says:
September 1st, 2007 at 9:17 amMy favorite memory from this month is of our beach vacation. The weather was glorious, and the kids had a ball!
Sandie McCarthy-Roberts says:
September 1st, 2007 at 10:10 amMy favourite memory for this month, was my husband telling me how much he appreciates me, and how important I am to him in every way.
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Maur says:
September 1st, 2007 at 12:23 pmMy favorite memory was visiting my son in Seattle - I love that city and love seeing him.
Laura says:
September 1st, 2007 at 12:24 pmMy favorite memory from August was…
A simple picnic me and my DH took…to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary August 12th !..just the week before was his birthday too…but sharing time together at a local nature preserve and lake for a quiet picnic was really really special! Thanks May !
Debbie Rajczi says:
September 1st, 2007 at 12:39 pmmy favorite memory is my daughter called and said she is moving back from north carolina. My grandkids will be close!!
Lene Tingberg Hatfield says:
September 1st, 2007 at 1:13 pmDH started daycare =(. DH stopped daycare =). It was horrible! I was going to start working again, but i couldn’t take the crying. One week I managed and the I said enough. They were calling me saying “he’s still crying, do you want to come get him or?” I RAN down. Oh well. I’ll be a SAHM for a while longer. It’s all good, I’m happy =).