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Has anyone gotten their Holiday issue of A Primitive Place yet? Shouldn't it be here by now?
Thanks.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Kat

A New Tradition

PASS IT ON . . .

Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high
gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!

It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in
a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamins on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift
certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about
a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this
isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or
motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.

OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre.

Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, paper carrier, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas tradition.

Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion groups --
throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in your city --
send it to the editor of your local paper & radio stations, TV news departments.
This is a revolution of caring about each other. Isn't that what Christmas is about?

 

 

Oh yes yes, Rusty Thimbles

Brenda is doing it again. An absolutely amazing ELF. He wants to come and live with me but everyone should sign up to win. Also check out her Etsy shop for more wonderful creations. I truly don't know how she does it.
Click HERE to sign up. Just in time for Christmas she is sending someone this ELF. Hopefully me but I still wish everyone good luck

Hi, I want to go live at Kathy's house. I want to go live at Kathy's house.

OH I ALMOST FORGOT. Not only is she giving this adorable guy away she is also having a second prize of ornaments. Seriously I would be jumping for joy if I won either one. So check it out. Have a great weekend.
Kat

ARRGGG Blogger

All the blogs I follow are missing again. I can't remember what I did last time. Does anyone know? Stupid thing.
Annoying if nothing else. Thanks in advance

Not so sleepy

I am lying here watching the clock tick and can't fall asleep. Going to be a long day tomorrow. Does anyone have any great idea for Thanksgiving decorations? I love thanksgiving. I love the winter season. By then probably snow. But definitely time for chicken stew now. Winter means big Sunday dinners, time with family and friends. Chocolates, snuggling up under a blanket, reading a good book.
I have no idea what I am writing but there will be some editing needed tomorrow. Lol
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Hopefully good night.
Kat

Finally Done

Well starting a project is one thing but you would think after all these years of home repair I would have learned that nothing is as easy as it seems. I started painting the walls (bottom half), then decided oh I should paint the top too, well that will make the ceiling look crappy. So I started at the top and worked my way down and got it done. I was going to paint my china hutch but once I got the walls done I kind of like the wood so I am leaving it for a bit longer. 

So it is mostly done now. I still have to clean the paint specks off the floor but I will do that tomorrow. I need a little me time and crafting time.

I haven't closed the cabinets yet because I want to wait a few days for them to really dry. I really love this color. I wasn't sure when I painted the first wall but now that it is all done I love it. 

I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Kat

First of all

I want to say Thank you for all the prayers and advise about my mom. She is doing pretty well. She is actually back at the nursing home. I thought seriously about moving her but I just couldn't do it. She was so happy to see them when she got back there. They were genuinely happy to see her too. I had a meeting with several of the staff and it went very well. It doesn't mean I am not contacting the state to make sure they know about it. They truly do love my mom there. Also we live in the serious boonies and there is not a lot to pick from and she is in the best one available.

So on another note... I am painting my kitchen. I got the new Judy Condon book, "Holiday at a Country Home". Stunning. Well on page 9 and 12 there was trim and a wall color, "besom Broom" at Sherwin Williams. I automatically thought, YES! that is the color I want. I have opened this new book about 20 times in the past 6 days that I have owned it and I can't get past those pages. Duh get the paint right?

So each year we usually get a set amount of money for our birthday to spend on whatever we want. So for my birthday I wanted the paint and such to reface my kitchen. I got the paint, I got two gallons so I would  be less apt to change my mind lol. They even honored my email for the 30% off.  They said that was over but gave it to me anyway. VERY NICE. I got my paint for about 50 dollars and since I am doing just the bottom wood part and the trim and cabinets two gallons will be plenty. (I have almost one whole wall painted already and yes loving it.

Beautiful right? I will post pics when the whole room is done. I have also finally decided to paint my china hutch. Black. I am so excited. The cool weather sets in and I am absolutely ready to hibernate and do stuff in the house. Plus it was so damp and yucky here all summer that it is better done in the winter. I have the woodstove going so drying time has been cut in thirds lol.

Oh, Oh and guess what? I went to Lowe's today to look for new door/drawer pulls for my cabinets once I paint them. I find these awesome black iron with a slight pattern on them. Well they were originally 6.97 each. I need at least 25 of them. HMMMM but it is my birthday present to me. When I look closer there is another tag on the bucket, a hand written tag / clearance 1.50. No way. Sweet! Perfect! Well the luck doesn't end there. I go to pay for them and they rang up for 20 cents each. Wow really? I can't even buy penny candy for 20 cents each anymore. Maybe they were a special order that the person changed their mind on. Well yee haw, lucky me. So I bought them all and there was 26. It was meant to be.

So for about 50 dollars I got paint and hardware for my kitchen. Still very excited. Cant wait to get it done.

I hope you all are having a great weekend.

Kat