happy new year 2013

Eve of LUCKY 2013...healthy rich treats

sharing OUR CHOICE of "goodies" we've had thru the Christmas holidays

sharing labels

high grams of fat are usually healthy fats.

dark chocolate/nuts... a little goes a long way.

a warning should come with this bag...

you think it's possible to control how much you eat,

but you CAN'T!

(bag is empty, not buying another for a long time).

Need your healthy nuts CHOCOLATE coated?

equally as dangerous

but not if you control yourself.

(this bag has 4 pieces left!)

I reached the 30 lbs. off goal for the year.

(and kept it off, that's amazing for me).

Join me for losing 25 lbs. this year...

that's only 1/2 lb. a week

WE CAN DO IT!

Weigh in: MORNING Jan. 1st

OK!

(keep a journal or go to www.myfitnesspal.com for journaling)

I have a great customer story, I'll see if he will share it here in Jan.

One of our favorites for eating healthy

you CAN AFFORD if your eating  healthy

because you do not buy so many other things.

Perfect for New Years eve/day food.

I talked about Taco soup recently...don't forget the main ingredient

HIDDEN VALLY RANCH dry dressing mix.

(3 beans, black,kidney and great northern white,

 corn, hamburger, homemade tomato soup base bottled, onion.)

You can add the stuff on top, but we don't bother.

little packet for snacking

enough of healthy rich treats!

Our theme for 2013 has been published

in the new century collectors Jan. edition

 New Years Day

The 13 R's theme for the year

will be announced!

Christmas inventory sale

what goes UP

must come DOWN!

Christmas has gone to the corner

and will be on sale

for the next few weeks!

Watch for the yellow sticker tags

meaning reduced prices throughout the shop

as Inventory is in progress

now thru January!

Thank you for your patience as the shop

makes it's 2013 transformations.

Snow Baby...closed today

Ice fishing sleds for Grandpa and grandson

they aren't afraid of the cold and snow!

Antique quilts...my mother had 5 bags for her 5 children to pick from.

Luckily I got first pick.

I mean LUCKILY!

I can smell antique even when it's bagged up!

This one is from my mothers grandmother who was the mother of

George Reynolds, Brigham Youngs Secretary and Secretary to

two other prophets.

Now called my history quilt and the ONLY thing I own from

any of my ancestors.

can any of you quilters date this?

This one from my fathers side of the family.

My grandmother Shepherd always quilted.

My siblings recieved quilts which my dad has quilted,

even the cabin quilt my parents had on their bed.

Snow days... nice to snuggle with a book.

The psalms were written to provide comfort,

perspective and spiritual solace when we are going through our

own trials.

A present

from my husbands sister.

first boy is my husband 60 years ago

and his younger brother on the end.

Present of Health I gave to my parents.

I will be getting back into healthy stuff really soon here,

be warned!

It's so fun to have my end of the year bookwork

 interruped with a cute baby and his new toys from Santa,

we stop and play ball often,

Laugh and giggle.

Thursday...the shop is closed

SO MUCH SNOW

if the roads clear up we may go down.

We will be opened Friday. Saturday.

11-5

(inventory is necessary)

look forward to Yellow sticker sales

for January

along with some new events for the year.

Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen

Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen:

Becky and Kevin Stratford have always run a family dairy farm...

This is their precious grandchildren in the nativity.

Becky said she was prompted to do this,

she followed her promptings

she said there was such a sweet spirit there.

The card reads:

We thought about it months ago, a Nativity picture we would take.

Grammy got real busy, lots of costumes she would make!

This was going to be so great, a grandchild for each part.

But we were not prepared that day

 for how it would touch our heart!

Little bodies getting dressed,

 making sure they looked just right.

Then Grampy read the story about that Holy Night.

One by one they found their place to the stable where he'd lay.

Helping us to remember why we celebrate Christmas Day.

love

Kevin and Becky Stratford

(Zella waas born dec. 6th to complete their nativity)

this quote from my family!

interrupting the reverence

enjoy the old folk

this holiday season!

Wise men still seek him

wise men still seek him...

A vintage Christmas picture purchased this

year from my favorite collector

Mr. Tedder who passed away in Feb.

at 87 years old.

I miss him.

alot.

The one thing I have not done this

year is to have written a tribute of him

to give to his family.

I put it off everyday.

I think it's emotionally hard

because I can certainly talk and type!

Christmas eve day

I'm going to do it.

What's a few tears anyway?

Wish I could just talk to him again.

Not that he would want to come back.

Peace to each of us as this

Christmas Day gets closer.

peace

Profound

especially this time of year

Just maybe your 

Christmas list

IS

good enough...

already?

indecisive and RANDOM acts of kindness

Come in Saturday 10:30-5:30

and make your final choices

we can help you.

Closed Christmas eve day...snowy

also closed Dec. 26th.

I love these 26 RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

don't you?

To chose 26 ways to show kindness

but... RANDOM

the key word is Random,

to me it means someone who would LEAST expect it,

to bless a complete stranger

where you have nothing to gain during the year,

I'm sure many of you are doing it,

how can we not?

(I have plenty of opportunities walking past

the shops door everyday...today I am

going to get in as many as possible).

If your down to your last dollar

this always works

What a great opportunity!

Friends don't let friends...

Isn't it great to support small business!

Run... don't walk for this premiere issue

Where women create Business

Beautiful gift for a friend...

Just arrived

so pretty

and inspiring

3 more gold tree's coming in today

35.00 and 45.00

don't be late

marking down Christmas decor

Hours:

Friday and Saturday 10:30-6

Closed Christmas eve day

unless it decides not to snow

(so sorry)

open again

thurs. fri. sat.

AFTER CHRISTMAS sales

Runs in the family...

Time out for some HOLIDAY FUN!

How would you like to come home to this giant snow fish?

My sister did...

Because of my youngest brother Danny and his son.

Danny has 3 girls, one boy...girls are in the Nutcracker.

Do you think this is how they escaped

the GIRL DRAMA?

Creativity runs in the family?

Merry FISHmas Sandra!

Elf on the shelf Ellie is living at my oldest sons home

he has 2 little girls.

They couldn't figure out how Ellie came into their room without

them hearing and carried her barbies to the sink!

Out of the mouth of babes...LOVE granchildren, don't you?

Here they are waiting to see Santa at the family party...

I could blackmail them in their teens with this photo

couldn't I?

not expected results!

First visit with Santa...

can I just say...TERRIFIED!

Caprese didn't have any trouble telling Santa what she wanted...

CRAFTS!

Whoa...does she take after her grandmother or what!

Chloe dressed warm in PINK her favorite color

What is Christmas without the children?

Innocent and believing.

Tonight my granddaughter saw the temple all lit up

she exclaimed

"is that where the princess lives!"

Better watch out...Santa is packing his sleigh.

The time of year we carry out traditions.

The pinata is my husbands family party entertainment.

Parley held the pinata by the rope adjusting it up and down

teasing the little ones for maybe 30 something years.

This Christmas cancer took his life and a week ago

he was laid to rest. 

He will be remembered every Christmas

as the Pinata teaser.

we know that some of you too have lost loved ones this season

so here is a big hug, may you find peace.

Enjoy the good moments!

Because Santa claus is coming...

Burlap. satin. sparkles.

12  new stockings to fill with goodies

3 styles

WE ARE OPEN WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY this week

10:30-6

Joni prepared Just the right things

to fill your stockings with care

for Dec. 25th

Why buy Elf on the shelf when you can buy the

real deals from the 1960's

not many left, don't wait too long.

everyone would love rosette ear warmers in soft colors

matching gloves you can even text with.

Fuzzy tie and topped knit hats for keeping heads and ears cozy warm.

gift a beautiful altered art package

to finish up your list

many new ones in...

Come in and ADORE THEM!

Be creative with our scent packages...

they are only 2.00 each and you can purchase many

fragrances for any room in the house.

Many many many handmades

of the best quality and creativy

Because Santa Claus is coming...

last but not the least...

just in

How many of your friends could you gift this sign to?