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New Puppies at Mountain Valley View Farm!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Ginger, our full bred cockapoo had a litter of five puppies on July 8, 2010. All of them are second generation cockapoos, which means two cockapoos were bred to each other. Normally a cocker spaniel is bred to a toy poodle. A 2nd generation cockapoo litter is smaller in size. Because this breed is more rare, the expense is higher. Ginger, the puppies’ mother, is a silver, beige, and white cockapoo with a very loyal and loving personality who loves to be around; and the father Reggie is a red cockapoo, a loyal companion who enjoys spending time with his owner. The three females and two males all have a complete set of vaccinations, health examinations, dew claws removed, and tails docked. They are ready for pick-up September 2nd, a perfect gift to start off the fall season.
Cockapoos are known for their intelligent, affectionate personalities and playful activity. They also have the low-shedding and low-dander qualities of the poodle, making them the ideal pet for any home.
If you interested in more information about these sweet puppies or would like to bring one home with you, please call 509-922-0456.
This is Cocoa. She is black with a mahogany colored undercoat. Some say she has brindle coloring, but I’m not sure. She has a white marking under her chin. She is shy, but very sweet. She is the smallest puppy in the litter.
This is Sadie. Red colored female with curly hair. She is very playful and likes to explore. She has a very sweet disposition.
This is Molly. Red colored straight- haired female with white stripe. She has the darkest red coat with dark red ears. She was the first born of the litter.
This is Rex. Red colored male with white stripe. He has a very adventurous personality, and is the biggest of the litter.
This is Teddy. Silver cream colored male. He is an easy-going companion. His coat is the most curly of the whole bunch and he reminds us of a cute cuddly teddy bear.
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Huckleberry Gifts Galore!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Gem Berry Mountain Double Duo Gift Box- Huckleberry
Idaho Gifts Wholesale is a company that Karen’s Collectors Cottage, Inc. & Art Gallery is proud to support. Located in the Inland Northwest, Idaho Gifts Wholesale was established in 2001. Owned and operated by Sandy and Malcom Dell, Idaho Gifts Wholesale offers Idaho-made products. Along with huckleberry products, yummy fudge, and ”spud” treats made by Sandees Candees, Idaho Gifts Wholesale offers items made by other companies in the Northwest. Many of these companies specialize in huckleberry products. For those rednecks out there many huckleberry products come with either a Redneck or Backwoods label available.
Karen’s Collectors Cottage, Inc. & Art Gallery carries these wonderful huckleberry products and other items for sale in our store. There are syrups, candies, coffees, teas, and gift baskets for every taste and budget.
Check out some of the products offered in our store. Direct links to our best sellers are below.
Huckleberry Combo Gift Pack
Gold Mountain Huckleberry Decaf Coffee (8 oz.)
Gift Baskets for the Holiday Season!
Friday, August 27, 2010
School is in session again. Before you know it, the holiday season will be upon us. I love the holiday season with all its celebrations and happy memories in the making. Groups of kids attending fall festivals in their special costumes brings back wonderful memories of when we were young. Eager children playing tricks on unsuspecting adults adds fun to Halloween. The smell of that big turkey and all the trimmings on the Thanksgiving table warm the heart and soul. A special time when we can tell those we love thank you for being a part of our lives. The children filled with glee running to the Christmas tree to see what Santa has left them is such a delight! As adults, we gather around to see their excited expressions. It’s such a special time of year!
In our extended family, people are stretched out across the state and country. We would love to celebrate with all of our loved ones, but that’s just not possible. We still want to honor those loved ones far away as we spend time with those family and friends close by. Often times we don’t know what individual members of the family might like and gift giving can be a difficult choice or just too expensive.
Gift baskets are just the thing we need to give a special gift to a special someone. Bigger gift baskets are perfect when we want to honor a family many states away. I can give a smaller gift basket to a close friend or couple. With so many options, I can always find something I want to give to each part of our extended family.
We also own businesses and lead foundations with special staff that feel like our family. It is our goal to celebrate their involvement in our life as well. Their families are just as special as our own and their holiday season should be just as special. We can give them the joys of a gift basket that convey our thanks and appreciation.
Gift baskets created with loved ones in mind can be a unique, creative way to express your thoughts. Karen’s Collectors Cottage, Inc. & Art Gallery offers many choices of gift baskets for those special times. See a small collection of what we have to offer below. For more gift baskets visit our store.
Halloween-
Bewitched Halloween Trick or Treats Bag
Batty Bear’s Cauldron of Treats
Thanksgiving:
Thanksgiving Gourmet
Fall Splendor-
Christmas:
Home & Hearth Fireside Holiday Hamper
Holiday Grandeur Gourmet Holiday Gift Basket
Huckleberry Season is Here!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are right in the thick of huckleberry season, that marvelous time of year when the Northwest’s favorite berry is ripe and ready for the plucking!
Huckleberries are a delicious, blueberry-like fruit that can range in color from deep crimson to dark purple. Because huckleberry bushes yield a small amount of fruit compared to other berry bushes, they are rarely grown by farmers. Most huckleberries are handpicked in the wild and sold in local stores and farmer’s markets, or harvested for specific companies that use the berries to make syrups, jams, jellies, and other tasty treats. Many huckleberries grow in high elevations on the slopes of mountains. There are dozens of varieties, but the most sought after is the black huckleberry, which yields its sweetest fruit at elevations of 3000 to 6000 feet.
The huckleberry has great cultural significance for the local Native Americans: the Yakamas used them as a major food source for centuries, and still uses them in feasts and religious ceremonies today. For others in the Pacific Northwest, this berry is quite beloved, spawning numerous Huckleberry Festivals in small towns across the region. Even bears love these juicy, flavorful berries–so if you are out in a remote location looking for your own huckleberries to pick, be careful!
Once you have a gallon or two of huckleberries, what next? How to transform all those sweet berries into delectable treats that will delight you and your family… Luckily, we have just the thing! Huckleberry Delights is a wonderful cookbook full of delicious recipes that will help you make the most out of your huckleberries. Recipes have clear, simple directions and are accompanied by a collection of poems, folklore, and history that add to your enjoyment and knowledge. Huckleberry Delights comes in several formats, including a bilingual English-Spanish version, a Christian version with selected Bible verses, a large print edition, and a journal that can be used to record your own thoughts and recipes. To order this unique cookbook, click here.
WACAP Placed Families Update: August 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Dear Placed Families,
PBS is broadcasting a series of four documentaries about adoption in the coming weeks as a part of their Point of View (POV) series. (Synopses are here, here, here and here.) We hope that you will take the time to watch some, if not all, of these documentaries, as they explore many complex adoption issues.
Check your local listings for the time and station. Depending on your local programming, it appears that these documentaries may air more than once.
WACAP News
We’d like to invite you to consider donating an item or experience for our 2010 WACAP Children’s Hope Auction, which will be held on November 13 at the W Hotel in Seattle, or for our online auction, which will also be held in November. If you’d be willing to donate the use of your timeshare, boat or vacation home we would love it! And we’re not just looking for experiences in the Seattle area: Because our online auction reaches all of our supporters, we welcome donations for experiences across the United States and around the world. We’re also looking for tangible items such as tickets to sporting events or the theater; baskets of specialty foods; electronics, like digital cameras or iPods; or anything fun for an auction.
If you have an item to donate or have any questions, please contact us at wacapauction@wacap.org. Please note that all items for our live auction must have a retail value of $50 or more, and all tangible items must be new.
Tips From the WACAP Social Services Department
Many parents wonder when the time is right to send their adopted child to school, particularly those who bring home older children. How soon should your child start school, and how should you prepare him or her? Click here for some answers from our social services department.
Resources
Starting or going back to school can be a stressful event for an adopted child. Adoptive Families magazine has compiled a great page of resources that can help you ease the transition for your son or daughter.
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