Scrapbooking can be an expensive hobby. From patterned paper, accents, embellishments, and cardstock, it all adds up. Over the past seven years I have found some great ways to save cash.

The first real advergame was a customized videogame incorporating brand messages and was distributed on floppy disk by American Home Foods to promote the Chef Boyardee brand during the 80’s. Advergames are used to promote products or services, organizations, and even opinions and viewpoints.

Self-inking stamps are characterized by their separate die and re-inking pad, incorporated into a convenient spring-loaded mount. Pressing down on the top of the mount makes the stamp impression. The stamp die rotates away from the pad and down on to the area to be stamped. Self-ink stamps are mid-priced, and they cost more than conventional stamps, but less than pre-inked stamps.

Shrink wrap machines use plastics to protect items from moisture and dirt during storage or transport. The plastic film is wrapped around the item and then the film is heated. It shrinks and conforms to the shape of the item, forming a barrier between the product and outside hazards.

OODA loop was a term coined by the military. But applying it to your workload can be effective. It's about systems and processes...a large part of becoming and remaining organized.