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Personalized Poems Make a Fabulous Gift
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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Have you ever wondered what gift to give that special someone in your life? They already have everything they need, and you’ve been racking your brain each holiday and birthday for the last several years to come up with something unique, something that is truly as special as they are–and now you have completely run out of ideas.
A personalized poem by Karen Jean Matsko Hood is the perfect answer. Affordable on any budget, personalized poems can be anything you want: fun and lighthearted, romantic, friendly, or sympathetic; they can be tailored to fit almost any occasion including birthdays, engagements or anniversaries, holidays, bereavement, as well as any other important event or milestone. A Personalized Poem by Karen gives you the opportunity to select extra options that many other personalized poems don’t bother with, such as whether or not you want the poem to rhyme, and whether or not you wish to add artwork or have your poem printed on special paper. Furthermore, most personalized items simply add the name of your gift recipient to an already-existing poem, but a Personalized Poem by Karen is always a unique creation, written specifically for you.
Karen Jean Matsko Hood has been writing poetry for many years, and her poems have appeared in numerous magazines and literary journals both national and international. You can read a review of her first volume of poetry, Frost of Spring Green, here. Karen’s experience and expertise in writing well-crafted, poignant poems makes her a natural for personalized poetry. Her deft touch and finely-woven words are guaranteed to touch the heartstrings no matter the subject or event you are looking to commemorate. Give a gift that will be treasured forever–give a Personalized Poem by Karen.
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Gift Mixes in a Jar from Mountain Valley View Farm!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Mountain Valley View Farm is absolutely thrilled to announce that we have received the license for our commercial kitchen! The Mountain Valley View Farm Kitchen in located inside our Getaway Studio and is officially licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to produce small batches of artisan foods and sell them directly to you!
Our artisan Mixes in a Jar are a quick and convenient way to bring home that fresh, made-from-scratch quality you are longing for. They take all the difficulty out of making your own cookies and soups from scratch, with all the ingredients provided for you and quick, easy-to-follow instructions that make your time in the kitchen a breeze. Mixes in a Jar also make fabulous gifts for any holiday or event, and are affordable enough to buy for everyone on your Christmas list. Perfect for busy moms, newlyweds, and even to make mealtimes easier on yourself, these quick mixes are wonderful any time.
Currently, Mountain Valley View Farm offers the following Mixes in a Jar: Oatmeal Cookie, Friendship Soup, and Love Soup. We will be adding more delicious cookie and soup mixes to our line of artisan foods in the upcoming months, so please check back with us regularly. All of our artisan foods are made in small batches and use the best quality ingredients, so give us a call at 509-928-1800! Delivery may be available for a reasonable fee, or we can schedule a time for you to drop by the farm to pick up some wonderful, homemade cookie and soup mixes!
You can find our delicious, handmade artisan foods at the Spokane Public Market year-round, and seasonally at other area farmers’ markets.
Spokane Public Market
32 W. 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99210
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wed – Fri
You may also purchase directly at the farm, located at:
4301 South Chapman Rd
Greenacres, WA 99016
10 Great Christmas Gifts That Won’t Cost You a Dime
Sunday, December 12, 2010
by Robert Pagliarini
Source: Yahoo
Are you long on Christmas shopping lists but short on cash? Last week I wrote about how you could save a sleigh-full of money this holiday season, but for some that just wasn’t enough. “Save money?” they sneered, “What if we don’t have any money?” Fair enough. You may have to use some of your other 8 hours, but it’s better than going into debt buying a bunch of gifts for others. And you don’t want to follow George Costanza’s lead by making donations in your friends’ names to the Human Fund.
Of course, I could cop out and simply tell you to rise above the commercialization of the holiday and to simply love one another (although that wouldn’t be bad advice), but it’s hard to gift wrap pretension. Instead, I’m going to show you how to give real gifts without spending a dime.
Here are 10 low cost FREE gifts you can give your loved ones this year:
1. Gadget training. If you have less tech-savvy people on your Christmas list (i.e., anyone over the age of 15), give them something they desperately need — training for their gadgets. Show them all of the features of their cell phone, how to record their favorite shows on their DVR, etc.
2. Babysit. When your tolerance for screaming kids exceeds your bank account balance, consider giving babysitting “coupons” that your friends can redeem. If you’re a masochist, schedule a night where multiple families drop the kids off at your house. This way you’re not giving up so much of your time.
3. Swap services. If you have smart but broke friends, this tip is for you. Have a friend who provides a valuable service such as personal training, financial planning, or computer consulting give you several one hour vouchers you can give to your friends. In return, you give your friend the same number of one hour vouchers for whatever service you provide.
4. Teach them. Now’s your chance to be a know-it-all. Do you have a special skill such as speaking a foreign language or the ability to play an instrument? If so, you could provide weekly lessons for a month or six weeks. Bonus benefit: If you’re a good teacher, they may just want to hire you at the end of their free lessons.
5. Start a book club. Tap into your inner Oprah. Offer to host a book club at your house every month. To avoid having to buy the books each month, download from thousands of free titles such as “Pride and Prejudice,” “A Tale of Two Cities” and “Moby Dick” from Project Gutenberg or Amazon’s free eBook program.
6. iTunes transfer. This can take some time, but for that special person, this is the ultimate gift! Import all of their CDs into iTunes for them (no, it’s not piracy).
7. Be a host. Be the host with the most when you’re the host with the least (cash, that is). This is an efficient gift because you can give it to all of the people on your list. Offer to host a monthly or quarterly party or game night at your place. Tell them you’ll plan it, send the invites, etc. To make sure you’re not spending money, require attendees to bring food and drink.
8. Share lottery winnings. If your idea of asset allocation revolves around having a mix of scratchers and Powerball lottery tickets, consider sharing one of the lottery tickets you’ve already purchased with those on your list. If you win, share the proceeds equally with everyone on your list. If you win really big, simply keep it all and get new friends.
9. Cook. Who doesn’t love being served by a friend? Give those on your list the experience of eating out at home. Shop for the groceries (they pay), prepare and serve the meal, and then be sure to clean up. You might even get a free meal out of it.
10. Workout partner. They may both thank and curse you for this gift! Offer to be a workout partner to a friend. When you exercise with others you are more inclined to keep going even if you lose motivation. It’s a superb gift that will also benefit you.
Whatever you decide, you don’t have to feel guilty about not spending money — I guarantee you that the less money you spend the more thought you’ll put into the gift. And isn’t that what Christmas is all about? Whoops, I guess not …
Now it’s your turn … what’s your favorite FREE holiday gift you like to give?
Save Time & Money With These Holiday Gift Purchases
Saturday, December 11, 2010
By Meghan Casserly, Forbes.com
For a new twist on low-stress holiday shopping, how about applying the Costco mantra of buying in bulk to gift-giving?
LearnVest.com’s Allison Fast is a believer: “This approach can save you time, money and stress.” You can get 10 gifts out of the way with one purchase and you have more bargaining power to negotiate by buying in bulk—not to mention who wants to run to 10 different stores to buy 10 separate gifts?
Exactly. The plan this holiday season is to cut down on the run-around and shipping fees by one-stop shopping. “You know that you can get discounts for buying in bulk at wholesale clubs like Sam’s, Costco and BJ’s,” says Fast. “But buying multiples of an item at a regular store can also earn you a discount since it allows the store to unload inventory. Mention to the store manager that you plan to buy five or more of a particular item and ask for a discount or a “buy four get one free” deal. We’ve seen users get up to 20% off the total price.”
Monogrammed Totes
Depending on the size, the classic carry-all tote bag from Land’s End costs between $12.50 and $30.50, but if you buy three or more you save $3 per bag. Coworkers and kids can use the small size as a lunch bag, the mid-sized works great at the grocery store and the large is more than ample for a weekend away.
The Best Books of 2010
Each year, Amazon lists their top 100 of the annum from editors and customers. It’s serious one-stop shopping for the most voracious to most reluctant readers. Free shipping on orders over $25, which equals at least two gifts on your list.
Trapper Hats
These trendy hats are a great purchase for friends and family, whether they hail from the country or are urban fashionistas. They’re a steal at $15.60 each when you buy a dozen from WholeSaleHats.com.
Kindle Wireless Reading Device
The price has dropped to $139 each at Amazon, just in time for holiday shopping season–which will make both your wallet and your loved ones happy this year.
Droid Phones
The Verizon holiday deal means giving smartphone gifts is easier than ever. For $199, you can both buy one and get one gratis: select from DROID Incredible, DROID Global or DROID X.
Digital Cameras
No one on your list will be less than 100% delighted with a new point-and-shoot camera–even if his or her sister unwraps one too. At $59 each, the Kodak Easy Share can upload photos directly to your Facebook account. Make sure you’re smiling!
Plaid Pajamas
Imagining everyone around the Christmas tree? The photos will be that much better if the whole family’s in plaid. J. Crew has pajama sets for kids, men and woman from $19.50 and free shipping on orders over $150.
Cozy Bathrobes
Bathrobes are luxurious, and can make lazy mornings at home feel hotel room cushy. The price on these red Turkish cotton robes is right at $33.99, but even better if you buy a dozen, which drops $2 a robe and scores free shipping.
Monogrammed Polo Shirts
For coworkers, go with the company logo–for newlyweds their new monograms will do just fine. At Ralph Lauren, you pick a polo shirt and the design or initials and they do the handiwork for the biggest to smallest members of the family. Prices range from $29.50-$79.50. Monogramming up to three letters is gratis.
When You Reach Me
The New York Times called Rebecca Stead’s When you Reach Me, winner of 2010′s prestigious young adult John Newberry award, “smart and mesmerizing.” Pick up a few copies as the critics concur it is sure to please readers of all ages. The coming-of-age story of 12-year-old Madeleine L’Engle fan Miranda is set in New York City at the dawn of the ’80s. Kids will stay up late to read it, and parents will look forward to reading aloud. Starting at $5.99.
The Best Books of 2010
Each year, Amazon lists their top 100 of the annum from editors and customers. It’s serious one-stop shopping for the most voracious to most reluctant readers. Free shipping on orders over $25, which equals at least two gifts on your list.
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.)
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