Ring in the Holiday Season at our Holiday Open House {And a Holiday Discount for All!}

 

Jingle bells! Jingle bells! Jingle all the way.....

Fall into Autumn with Made in the U.S.A. Style

We are waking up to crisp mornings, leaves are beginning to change, squirrels are scurrying to store acorns and the smells of apples and pumpkins waft at local orchards and cafes. Fall is here! Fall is such a lovely time in the United States and we have some wonderful made in America items to help you celebrate this vibrant season!

Temperatures in the fall can really keep you guessing. We have some wonderful handwarmers that are perfect for cool fall weather. They keep your hands warmer while keeping your fingers free. They are made from 75% pre-consumer recycled cotton and 25% acrylic. Prewashed, they are a comfy as your favorite fall sweater. We have many adorable designs including this kitty:

Looking for a decoration that is adorable yet functional? We have some adorable pumpkin keepsake boxes that can serve as wonderful fall decor as well as a place to stow a treasure. They can also be used to give a gift to a loved one having a fall celebration! Each box is 4" in diameter. We have two styles available.

When you think about fall decorating, you think about gourds. Well, have you ever thought about a gourd birdhouse? This beautiful wren house will attract a wren when hung from a tree limb or wire. Studies have shown that birds prefer plain and natural environments. So, the insides of the gourd were dried during crafting to represent natural cavities found in trees and old wood posts. Size and shape do vary due to uniqueness of each gourd.

Planning a fall party? These 9" Vibrant Leaves Dinner Plates will brighten up your affair! We also have luncheon plates and napkins to help set your table!

Looking for a place to store that fall candy corn? How about this adorable glass pumpkin!

Of course, we have wonderful made in American candy corn to fill the pumpkin with!

Collecting fall leaves is a time-honored tradition. Take this portable leaf press with you so that you can preserve your specimens easily! The kit comes with enough corrugated drying discs for 6 specimens.

In the fall, there is nothing like the smell of fresh pumpkin bread! We have a lovely pumpkin bread mix perfect to fulfill your craving. Just add eggs, water and oil to the mix to make an 8" loaf or 12 muffins. Easy and delicious!

We have many more items to make your fall delightful! Don't forget to check out our selection online or visit is the store. We would love to see you!

Tough economy for jobs, we need to keep America working!

This morning, MSNBC published an article discussing how the downturn in the economy has led many skilled and educated workers to accept employment at minimum wage, often at lower than full-time hours. The article titled In tough economy, fast food workers grow old explains that fast food jobs that were once filled with young, teenage workers are now being filled by older workers. Younger workers are being squeezed out of jobs at the beginning of their working years. The article states that only 16% of fast food jobs go to teens while 25% did a decade ago. Older workers are working for minimum wage with few if any benefits. Plus, they often have to piece together jobs in order to scrape together a living. The article is definitely an interesting read.

What can we take from this article? We know that our economy is in danger. Articles like this make us worry about our future and the future of our children. However, we can do something to help. We can make better choices about the businesses we patronize. We can buy American goods to help keep our people working. By purchasing American-made products, we are supporting our own economy and helping fellow Americans earn a living.