I have heard from some of you that you experienced problems when submitting your deposit for the Fall retreats. I am sorry for any headaches that caused you! I am also happy to let you know that PayPal has introduced a new feature which we will be utilizing for paying deposits from here on out.

Things will still remain the same for you. When you register online for a retreat, you will see a link appear on your screen. Follow that link to submit your deposit.

(If you miss the link or navigate away from the page, there is always a "Pay Deposit Here" button on the Weekend Retreats page of the website that will take you to the same place. See photo of this button below.)

Options will still include PayPal, Venmo, and Debit/Credit card. If you do not have a PayPal account, you will still be able to pay via debit/credit card.

While the screen may look different for everyone based on several factors, here is an idea of what you will see when paying your deposit.

As always, please reach out if you have any questions! 

We will be holding a raffle fundraiser and a donation drive at the March retreat! Please know that participating is completely optional. If you are interested, here are the details:

Raffle Fundraiser: Buy however many tickets you would like and drop them in the bag next to items you wish to win. The raffle drawing will happen on Saturday night!

All money collected from the raffle fundraiser will be donated to Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is located in Auburn, NY and holds build-a-thons to build bunk beds for local kids. They then deliver the beds and bedding to kids in need!


Please bring cash or check to pay for any tickets you wish to purchase. We will come around the ballroom selling tickets on Saturday at 4pm. Also, from 7-8pm on Saturday we will be at the registration table selling tickets, and collecting donations for the donation drive as well. Drawings will happen during the 8:30pm announcements on Saturday evening!

Since several people have asked: If you wish to donate a raffle item to the raffle fundraiser, please just let me know that you will be bringing something and bring it with you to the retreat. All raffle items need to be brand new, not used. Baskets of items are welcome as well. If you are a consultant, feel free to include a catalog and/or business card along with your raffle item.

Donation drive: On Saturday from 7-8pm, we will be collecting donations at the registration table. At this retreat we are collecting kids toothbrushes/toothpaste and/or hairbrushes or combs for kids. Bring in a brand new item for the donation drive and receive a raffle ticket for the raffle fundraiser! I will hand deliver all donations received to Mothers In Need of Others.

Mothers In Need of Others ministry (in Rochester) currently assists over 145 social service agencies and churches by providing emergency items (baby items, personal and feminine hygiene products, and cleaning supplies) to case managers and church outreach workers for families in crisis.

For your inspiration... check out some projects that can be made with the new lines!

A million thanks to Marilyn Tschorke for creating these sample layouts and cards! All of these samples and more will be displayed in the store area at the spring retreats. Feel free to snap pictures of any of these layouts. If Marilyn happens to be attending the same retreat you are at, she is always happy to answer questions about her work, as well.

Please note that these are not page kits. These hang on the wall sparking creativity, showing ideas of ways to use the new product. (Page kits will be displayed in a different area of the store.)