tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42572527049494803932024-03-12T22:30:10.427-04:00apple n amosAmoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-69250277968831744032014-03-04T17:02:00.001-05:002014-03-04T17:02:38.369-05:00So much going onFreaking out, yes that is what I am doing. I am a freak out kind of person. I pile tons of things on myself. I do not ask for help. I try to do it all and when things do not go my way I freak out.<br />
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Amelia is walking these days, she is into everything..which I don't mind if it would keep her entertained for more than 2 minutes. I would be happy for 10 minutes.There is paint tubes everywhere, rolling under foot, under the tables, under the sofa. There are can goods rolling all over the place too. There are wooden Easter eggs in every nook and cranny of my home. There are cups, plates, spoons, paper, blocks, instruments...you name it and I bet it is on my floor. I have to be careful where I step so as not to break another ankle. Did you know that I have broken them both..not once but twice. Yup I'm a klutz. <br />
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Now, Papa never really sees what goes on while I am at home and he is at work because I manage to make a mad dash and whisk it all away about 15 minutes before he walks in the door.<br />
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Today I am freaking out because I have been packing orders, stamping, painting, sanding, cutting, chopping, cooking and I am tired of doing it ALL.<br />
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And...the cheese that I just bought has mold all over it. I have no time to pack up the baby and trudge out to the store to get another one for pheasant tacos that we are having tonight.<br />
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Today I feel like I busted my hump and go nothing checked off my to do list. I hate that feeling.<br />
Now it is 4:56 and I have not clean up the whirlwind that is Amelia, dinner is not done and I am just trying to breathe.<br />
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<br />Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-83164997613266573752013-09-09T11:27:00.001-04:002014-03-04T16:47:39.503-05:00Sleep- will it ever be good? Henry has never been a good sleeper. When he was a baby it would take me about a hour to get him to take a thirty minute nap. That is all I would get- I remember counting down the minutes 5,4,3,2,1, and then a scream, he was awake. At night, the same thing.I tried everything to no avail. We practiced co-sleeping, we still do in some ways. We tried teething tablets, homeopathic remedies, Rescue Sleep, white noise...everything. I tried the cry-it -out method but after 20 minutes of his screaming, I knew that I could not and would not do that ever again. We used to sit with him, stand in the door, rock him but eventually we would give up and just cuddle with him and go to sleep.<br />
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As Henry became a toddler, I found myself going into his bed with him, singing to him until he fell asleep. Most times I would wake up an hour later having fallen asleep myself. If I slept with him only then would he get a decent nap. At night was no different' Papa Joe or I would cuddle up with him, read to him and then sing songs until he fell asleep and then, if we were lucky, we would tip toe out and he would stay asleep for half the night until he climbed into our bed.<br />
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Now that Henry is almost six, sleeping has gotten a little better but not by much. When we found out we were pregnant with Amelia, I went to IKEA and purchased a kid sized loft bed. He was so excited but he still wanted to sleep in our bed. We told him he has to start in his bed before coming into our. With a full day of school to tire him out, most nights he stayed in his bed for the entire night. I must be honest, I would miss him in our bed.<br />
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But, now that Amelia is here and she is sleeping in bed with me, Henry now gives us a hard time about going to bed. Most nights he says he is scared of ghost, noises, dragons and being alone. He takes this fear of being alone and uses it during the day too. He always asks why he has to be alone in his room when he is playing Lego's ...mind you he went in his room on his own accord and he knows he can bring his toys out into the living room to play. Sometimes he asks if its okay to leave the door open when he is in the bathroom because he doesn't want to be alone. I am not sure if he is jealous of Amelia, maybe this is his way of getting attention. Whatever the reason it has been nagging on me.<br />
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Then last night I had an idea. I pulled his mattress into our room and placed it on the floor. Then I put a carpet onto the top part of his loft bed and added all of his Lego's- with Amelia crawling, I can now have some peace of mind that she will not find any Lego pieces on the floor and choke on them. I like how it turned out- the Lego Cave is a really cool place to hang out. Henry thinks its cool too. We are happy for now but I have to wonder...Did co -sleeping make my child a worse sleeper? Will he always be a bad sleeper? Will he ever figure out how to be alone in his bed and get himself to sleep? What do you think?<br />
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Amelia was sleeping good for a while but since May she has been waking up 4 or more times a night. Now she will only get back to sleep if my boob is in her mouth. Naps, although, she is easier to get to sleep, she is starting to only sleep less than a hour. I don't want to repeat another 6 years of terrible sleep but I have a feeling I am already going down that path. We still co-sleep with her and I have no desire to put here anywhere else than in my bed. We will just have to see what happens. Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-78571668936975322552013-08-30T11:28:00.000-04:002013-08-30T11:28:02.924-04:00Baked not Fried It is the end of August. I have loads of zucchini to get rid of and everyone keeps telling me to make fritters.<br />
Bu... I hate frying, I detest it in fact.<br />
I will do everything in my power to not have to fry.<br />
So, when it came to looking for a fritter recipe, I wanted something that could be baked, but we all know that zucchini is a wet vegetable and I was a little nervous going in because I did not want soggy fritters.<br />
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These fritters, my first time making them by the way, came out GREAT- they were crispy and not soggy at all. The were also really easy and fast to make. I used this recipe from <a href="http://www.wishfulchef.com/" target="_blank">Wishful Chef </a> <br />
I did not change a thing about the recipe and even Henry at them! I severed them with a soy and garlic concoction I made and a salad. Totally going to make this again!<br />
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Grate the zucchini and onion, then squeeze out the liquid with a paper towel.</div>
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Bake for about 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes on the other side.</div>
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Serve with garlic mayo or your favorite dipping sauce.</div>
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<span style="color: #888888;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2 large </span><span class="name">zucchini, grated</span></span><span style="color: #888888;"><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 small</span><span class="name"> red onion, grated</span></span><span style="color: #888888;"><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 cup </span><span class="name">whole wheat flour</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 teaspoon</span><span class="name"> salt</span></span><span style="color: #888888;"><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/4 teaspoon</span><span class="name"> pepper</span></span><span style="color: #888888;"><br />
<span style="color: #888888;"><span class="ingredient"><span class="amount">a splash of</span><span class="name"> milk</span></span><span style="color: #888888;"><br />
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Heat oven to 425°F. With a grater, grate zucchini and onion. Place
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Yesterday was the first day of school for Henry. He is 4 and will turn 5 in December. He was lucky enough to win a lottery seat to a terrific magnet school. The school however is about a hour away, which in turns means we get up really early to make a bus that will bring him. This in turn makes me really sad. Sad that he is moving on with a part of life without me. Sad, that after not being without him in four years I give up my baby to a stranger, a stranger driving him away from me on a bus. A bus that goes a long distance, on the highway.<br />
I sit crying while typing this.<br />
I do not know how mama's everywhere do this. It is by far one of the hardest things I have done...just sit back and watch him drive away. I hate not being able to talk to him or to hold him. I hate not being able to make sure he is safe and happy. I hate that he sits in the back of the bus alone. I hate that I do not know if another child was mean to him on the playground today. All of this what if's make me really scared and second guess my choice of sending him to school. I am not ready for this part of life. Maybe being pregnant had made me more emotional I dunno.<br />
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He, however is ready for this adventure. He loved the bus..said it was really bumpy in the back and super fun. He loved school, said he can't wait to go to school tomorrow to learn more Spanish<br />
I know that he words should give me some peace but they don't...so I ask you...how did you get through it?Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-51447598713453348842012-03-22T19:29:00.000-04:002012-03-22T19:29:48.874-04:00Right Size Not to long ago, Papa and I were strolling the aisles at Lowes, when we came across a set of tool for kids. These tools were not just you ordinary plastic pretend tools..this tool set was the real deal. Real steel hammer head, real Phillip screwdriver, flat head and even a hand saw. The were scaled down for kids hands with rubber finger grips on the handles too. A really nice set indeed! Better than the tool set, was the beginner project kits. Bird house kits, bat house kits, tool box kit. So what did Papa Joe and Henry decide to make? A catapult, yuppers, my boys decided to build not one but two catapults. And, what is mama left to do when all of the excitement is going on...pick up the giant tape balls for her boys.<br />
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Henry totally enjoys his tools so much, that on beautiful days like this one today, we got outside and set up "tool shop". I bring out some cardboard boxes, nails, screws, hammer and screwdriver. Henry hammers away his nails into the cardboard. Screwing into the cardboard is terrific practice for more building projects to come, but it also helps to reinforce fine motor skills, patience and hand and eye coordination.<br />
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Most days, around 1pm, Henry looks up from whatever he is doing, to announce that he "hears the post mail coming. Most days, he hurries to open the front door in the hopes to see a pile of mail waiting for him. In that pile on most days, he hopes there is a package or envelope for him.<br />
It is in the spirit of receiving mail that had me reaching out to mama friends in the hope of starting a pen pal program.<br />
Why?<br />
With Henry not in preschool, I need fun ways to teach him. Letter writing to a friend not only gives him the reason to practice his writing, it also gives my boy a reason to color. Henry is not so big on coloring or when he does colors, he only wants to use one crayon.<br />
With pen pal letters, he draws pictures using lots of colors, practices with scissors, pastes pictures, learns about capitals and lower case, form words and learns about punctuation. All these good things from one letter writing activity. Lastly, with the USPS having hard times, I like the idea of keeping our local post office busy. Henry gets a chance to make a real transaction, with money exchange. The look of pride when he puts his letter into the mailbox is worth it alone.<br />
I think you and your friends should start a Pen Pal program too! I mean who doesn't like to get mail?<br />
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Some suggestions to get you started-<br />
Pick a theme a month<br />
Younger kids can get in on it too by simply painting or coloring a picture.<br />
Older kids can write small stories or maybe take some photographs.<br />
Why not write a quick note to other mama's too.<br />
Make homemade greeting cards.<br />
Fast kid meal suggestions or a have your child write a mama and me recipe.<br />
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As I sit here, I hear my breath as I sigh..oh that sweet birdsong..sounds like Spring?<br />
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Papa Joe bought me a new scroll saw, there are scraps of paper all over the house with all the plans I have been dreaming up for that new toy!<br />
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Wood Stacking puzzles. These are great for babies first puzzle, then your toddler can use them later on for magical pretend play. I am working on some other designs too. Henry is a great help, sharing all his ideas. I may just make a "tunnel" puzzle he suggested to me one day. "This way trains and cars can go under" indeed!<br />
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I am also working on some play scarves, new FLY ME designs and my newest toy, the Classic Toy Tin<br />
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Don't forget to check out my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/applenamos">shop</a> as I am stocking these soon.Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-19712760399737573412012-01-18T17:05:00.000-05:002012-01-18T17:05:37.112-05:00Waiting Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mpq10X3XyY4/TxdCCjbbHrI/AAAAAAAAAzg/21nj-nCuys8/s1600/084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mpq10X3XyY4/TxdCCjbbHrI/AAAAAAAAAzg/21nj-nCuys8/s400/084.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Sometimes, life takes you by the hook, casts you out and waits...for a bite. This seems to be my thoughts during the cold month of January...waiting...waiting for snow to come, waiting for the days to warm up, waiting for the ice to melt, waiting for the birds to come back, waiting to plant. I want it all. Winter seems to be frozen in time, not moving forward. This time last year, we had three snow storms, waist deep snow in which to tunnel, slide and build in. But, this year is different, no snow yet, just gray and brown outside. Every morning my little man Henry runs to the window with excitement only to be disappointed when he peeks and still sees no snow.<br />
Seed catalogs are coming in the mail, my mind wanders off ahead to spring, when we can start our seedling. Sometimes we watch the cardinal, he comes to perch on my trellis, eating his seed. I miss the hummingbirds.<br />
I know it is not good to think ahead or think of the past, we should be living in the moment. I find that hard sometimes. When day turns into night and night vanishes for the sun, it all seems to be the same in January.<br />
I am waiting away.Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-58679876445809371342011-12-28T11:18:00.000-05:002011-12-28T11:18:49.937-05:00Loving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tEaruc8JUYY/TvtBAinjXzI/AAAAAAAAAzI/uQ3Yogv7OVI/s1600/042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tEaruc8JUYY/TvtBAinjXzI/AAAAAAAAAzI/uQ3Yogv7OVI/s400/042.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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The hustle and bustle of Christmas is over and I have cleaned up most of the mess. We still have about 50 books that I need to find homes for and I find myself missing the holiday music already. It is so weird to have it all end so abruptly. With all the new toys, books and gadgets, Henry, Papa and I are happily distracted for a little while... slowing down is so nice!<br />
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Right now I am really loving:<br />
<i>*My <a href="http://www.smartwool.com/womens/snowflake-fairisle.html">smartwool socks</a> and the fact that my hubby knows me so well</i><br />
<i>* knitting on really big needles</i><br />
<i>* listing to <a href="http://www.joshgroban.com/albums/no%C3%ABl">Josh Groban</a> holiday album</i><br />
<i>* cuddling in bed, under the warm covers, reading all the new books to Henry</i><br />
<i>* enjoying my newly turned four year old like his <a href="http://www.kumonbooks.com/home/index.aspx">Kumon workbooks</a></i><br />
<i>* super proud of my little man when he puts on his own socks</i><br />
<i>* that my wonderful mother in law got me some super warm slippers and a vintage looking shawl! Love Her!</i><br />
<i>* painting the *new* Spring line for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/applenamos">shop</a>...soy paint is so magical</i><br />
<i>* left over hazelnut and bird seed bark..yummy in my tummy</i><br />
<i>* new play dates with dear friends, because finally they have some free time thanks to winter break</i><br />
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My dear friends, what are you loving theses days?Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-46714213670158579002011-12-16T16:20:00.000-05:002011-12-16T16:20:21.193-05:00Penmanship PracticeA good friend of mine gave me this really cute idea for a quick and easy way to get your little one to practice their penmanship. You write a letter and have your child trace your writing. Ingeniously simple. <br />
Well what better way to get them to practice their letters than to write a letter to Mr. Santa Claus!<br />
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Henry just really excite and quoted me word for word what he wanted to say in his letter to Santa.<br />
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After I wrote it down in pencil, I gave him a marker to trace. He concentrated really hard, took his time and even had to switch markers in middle of writing because he "was not proud of his letters". When Henry was finished, he felt so proud! After addressing the letter to the big man in red, Henry insisted he must lick the envelope. Where was he when I had to lick 40 Christmas cards? (ahem)<br />
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All in all a good activity, from the practicing of letters, to discussion of letter writing and what is a sentence all the way to how the mailman brings the mail to the North Pole. This is sure to be the start of a new holiday tradition!Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-78431772001591620912011-12-15T16:55:00.000-05:002011-12-15T16:55:01.690-05:00In the Spirit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6lppQmb2LqE/Tupri8wguRI/AAAAAAAAAwg/rzABj5QbCKc/s1600/036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6lppQmb2LqE/Tupri8wguRI/AAAAAAAAAwg/rzABj5QbCKc/s320/036.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <br />
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I was never big on Christmas, oh sure, as a kid I was, but once an adult, the magic seemed to have left me. Being a mama now has changed everything...as it usually does. I love having holiday music playing in the house all day and night. The lights must go up and the house decorated. I love our little tree too.<br />
Last year, Henry and I decorated our tree with glittered pine cones in red, green, gold and cooper. It looks so great, I just can't get over it. The glow of the warm holiday lights around the house just makes me feel better. With it getting cold and dark outside, having these little bright twinkles all over the place are putting me in a better mood. But, nothing gets me in the holiday mood better than Henry. His sweet face, lighting up every time there is talk of Santa, or Christmas, or snow...boy....he just sparkles.<br />
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Santa and Mrs. Claus made their appearance complete with hot cocoa and cookies! Henry loved absoutly everything about this adventure...he was beaming ear to ear and so was I!<br />
Kids just put you in that special kinda mood!<br />
May you and yours be surrounded by all the magic that only your kids can bring!<br />
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December in general is a very busy month for us with Henry's birthday and then Christmas, not to mention all the sewing I usually do for gifts. Not this year...makes me really sad.<br />
I promise to come back soon and share. Warm winters wishes to you all.Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-22932627294798523562011-11-18T10:55:00.001-05:002011-11-19T11:48:52.036-05:00GIVE-A-WAY CLOSEDAnd the Winners... Congrats!<br />
<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Two Tutu Ladies -FLY ME -Bubble Gum<br />
Belinda Hare -FLY ME -Party<br />
Mommy Bug- Star YO-YO</span></span></h6><br />
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Today up for grabs...a STAR YO-YO and a FLY ME -Bubble Gum- and...yes and a FLY ME -Party...yup that's right 3 winners will be picked starting Now!<br />
Don't forget to comment on which one you would like to win! <br />
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On the day of the Give-A-Way, a picture of the prize that is up for grabs will be posted on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Apple-n-Amos/158932414121148">face book</a> page as well as here on the blog. All you have to do is comment about the prize here on my blog for your chance to win it.<br />
I will use Random Number Generator to pick a winner from the comments.<br />
In order to be eligible you have to be a fan of Apple n Amos facebook page, a follower of my blog and you must commented on the day's give-a-way prize.<br />
Good Luck!Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-26634451710401873932011-11-18T10:43:00.000-05:002011-11-18T10:43:47.709-05:00Letterboxing again<span id="goog_1076394134"> </span><span id="goog_1076394135"></span>With the unseasonably warm weather visiting New England these days. We found ourselves on a double letter boxing adventure in a very old historic cemetery a few towns over. The day was simply beautiful and the cemetery was just amazing. Although old, the cemetery did not have the least bit of creepiness. It was warm and inviting but then again I love cemeteries, in fact Papa Joe proposed to me in one. That is another story.<br />
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Today's letter box adventure had us going on a clue hunt, looking from grave stone to grave stone for clues all while learning some of the history.<br />
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Henry and I were having some trouble finding the second letterbox. When Papa Joe got home, we went back to the cemetery to look some more. I had a good feeling where the hidden letterbox was but digging around a old rock wall covered with leaves with Henry by my side was no my idea of safe.<br />
Papa Joe, Henry and I looked for along time, all those nooks and crannies had us busy, but finally I found it or should I say Henry found it. All our hard work had paid off, for this time it was another hand carved stamp called the "spooky ghost".<br />
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<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA2NzM5MDZ8MTEzMjQxMzcwMQ" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'For the Love of Books- A Gift Guide ' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/applenamos" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> applenamos </a> </h2><h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;"><br />
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarianneLoMonaco" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> MarianneLoMona... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$27.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84261841" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.279606165.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84261841" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gardenmis" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> gardenmis </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$12.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63065895" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.197157973.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63065895" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/riskybeads" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> riskybeads </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$14.95 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81086891" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.268506541.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81086891" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jtopolski" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> jtopolski </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$12.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75396267" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.249018285.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75396267" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/86home" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> 86home </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$158.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83621361" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.277444980.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83621361" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeatherDruid" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> LeatherDruid </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$79.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71257566" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.232230697.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71257566" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/riverwestconcern" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> riverwestconce... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$22.00 </div></td> </tr>
<tr><td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79769532" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.263880517.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79769532" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PamelaFugateDesigns" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> PamelaFugateDe... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$34.95 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64396531" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.202205592.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64396531" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ilfant" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ilfant </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$12.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79521383" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.268224500.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79521383" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/natalya1905" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> natalya1905 </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$17.50 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80355481" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.265958896.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80355481" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cleverhands" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> cleverhands </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$17.95 </div></td> </tr>
<tr><td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84420173" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.280296352.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84420173" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theshophouse" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> theshophouse </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$72.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84588201" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.280761577.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84588201" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bonnbonn" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> bonnbonn </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$25.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83368448" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.197198222.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83368448" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleJoysPaperie" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SimpleJoysPape... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$50.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61626408" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.192225141.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61626408" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleHouses" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> LittleHouses </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$195.00 </div></td> </tr>
</tbody></table><div style="color: #b2b2b2; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://www.whalesharkwebsites.com/tools/treasury.php">Treasury tool</a> by <a href="http://redrowstudio.com/">Red Row Studio</a>. </div>Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-42602264778156105852011-11-16T23:12:00.000-05:002011-11-16T23:12:58.772-05:00I am I am....hmm what am I? Many things on some days. Not so much on other days.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TjJN1wMxOhQ/TsSJYDjzuMI/AAAAAAAAAsA/SAtF0sDPvV8/s1600/403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TjJN1wMxOhQ/TsSJYDjzuMI/AAAAAAAAAsA/SAtF0sDPvV8/s320/403.JPG" width="212" /></a></div>I am bored<br />
I am learning<br />
I am a mama<br />
I am a wife<br />
I am a teacher<br />
I am a friend<br />
I am messy<br />
I am loud<br />
I am funny<br />
I am spread thin<br />
I am busy<br />
I am stressed<br />
I am in the middle<br />
I am a spender<br />
I am a photographer<br />
I am princess...or so I am told by my boy.<br />
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What are you?Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-30486682998195285252011-11-12T22:22:00.000-05:002011-11-12T22:22:01.001-05:00My First Magazine Tots to Teens. com, approached me a few months ago asking if they could Apple n Amos in their Winter Holiday Guide. Of course I said yes and I am proud to present the brand spanking new issue here. Enjoy!<br />
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<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA2NzM5MDZ8MTA4Mjk4NzkxMA" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Upcycled Recycled Eco Friendly Gift Guide' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/applenamos" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> applenamos </a> </h2><h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;"><br />
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<tr> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79170548" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.189839498.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79170548" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TNTees" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> TNTees </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$7.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76311413" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.256905909.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76311413" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/51VC" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> 51VC </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$50.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75664114" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.249895420.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75664114" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hulnara" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Hulnara </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$25.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59841910" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.282396018.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59841910" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/colorstorydesigns" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> colorstorydesi... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$12.00 </div></td> </tr>
<tr><td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80944688" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.268016137.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80944688" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamamade" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> mamamade </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$39.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85811639" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.240368908.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85811639" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andrewsreclaimed" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> andrewsreclaim... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$27.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85520155" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.284067999.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85520155" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GnarlyNutmeggers" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> GnarlyNutmegge... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$18.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84972718" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.282245034.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84972718" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenLittleNest" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> GreenLittleNes... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$12.00 </div></td> </tr>
<tr><td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71785300" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.234438449.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71785300" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/visualingual" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> visualingual </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$28.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57068819" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.284513658.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57068819" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
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</tbody></table><div style="color: #b2b2b2; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://www.whalesharkwebsites.com/tools/treasury.php">Treasury tool</a> by <a href="http://redrowstudio.com/">Red Row Studio</a>. </div>Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-12655601631147496892011-11-10T08:39:00.003-05:002011-11-11T00:33:24.220-05:00Give- A-Way CLOSED!The Winner is.....Rebecca!! Congrats! <br />
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Here is one of my favorite little trinkets, my FLY ME. For such a small toy, big fun can be had when in a kids hands. Sometimes the simplest toys make the best gifts. Good Luck!<br />
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<div id="item-title"><h1>FLY ME -Circus- Hand Kite</h1></div><div id="item-main"><div id="fullimage_link1"><a href="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.263706249.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="FLY ME -Circus- Hand Kite" height="300" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.263706249.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div id="fullimage_link2"><a href="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.263706249.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="zoom" class="item-zoom" height="12" src="http://www.etsy.com/images/icon_zoom.gif" width="40" /></a></div></div><div id="item-thumbs"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79721662/fly-me-circus-hand-kite?image_id=263706249"><img alt="FLY ME -Circus- Hand Kite" height="75" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_75x75.263706249.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79721662/fly-me-circus-hand-kite?image_id=263737008"><img alt="FLY ME -Circus- Hand Kite" height="75" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_75x75.263737008.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79721662/fly-me-circus-hand-kite?image_id=263736924"><img alt="FLY ME -Circus- Hand Kite" height="75" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_75x75.263736924.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79721662/fly-me-circus-hand-kite?image_id=263736876"><img alt="FLY ME -Circus- Hand Kite" height="75" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_75x75.263736876.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79721662/fly-me-circus-hand-kite?image_id=263736972"><img alt="FLY ME -Circus- Hand Kite" height="75" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_75x75.263736972.jpg" width="75" /></a> </div>Make any mundane moment magical!<br />
Fun, whimsical and totally kid friendly...this is the perfect toy for the summer. Small enough to tote everywhere.<br />
This 3 inch ring hand kite is great for boys and girls and grown ups...would make a great birthday party favor or bring to a outdoor music festival and really jam!<br />
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Ring has been sealed with a combination of beeswax and olive oil.<br />
Satin ribbon in shimmery red and turquoise<br />
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On the day of the Give-A-Way, a picture of the prize that is up for grabs will be posted on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Apple-n-Amos/158932414121148">face book</a> page as well as here on the blog. All you have to do is comment about the prize here on my blog for your chance to win it.<br />
I will use Random Number Generator to pick a winner from the comments.<br />
In order to be eligible you have to be a fan of Apple n Amos facebook page, a follower of my blog and you must commented on the day's give-a-way prize.<br />
Good Luck!Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-36020435932122621592011-11-08T23:10:00.000-05:002011-11-08T23:10:07.988-05:00Occupy your imaginationInspired by all the revolutions going on around America, it is time to make a stand, a small contribution if you will. This is something, that although small, if done by every household in America will speak volumes. <br />
In the wise words of Gandhi "When the people lead the leaders follow". <br />
<br />
"As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high<br />
gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods --<br />
merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This<br />
year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine<br />
concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift<br />
giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes<br />
there is!<br />
<br />
It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in<br />
a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?<br />
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates<br />
from your local American hair salon or barber?<br />
<br />
Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some<br />
health improvement.<br />
<br />
Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned<br />
detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a<br />
book of gift certificates.<br />
<br />
Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down<br />
the Benjamins on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift<br />
receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or<br />
driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.<br />
<br />
There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift<br />
certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about<br />
a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this<br />
isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town<br />
Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.<br />
<br />
How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or<br />
motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?<br />
<br />
Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a<br />
local cleaning lady for a day.<br />
<br />
My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is<br />
struggling to get his repair business up and running.<br />
<br />
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin<br />
their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery<br />
and beautiful wooden boxes.<br />
<br />
Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave<br />
your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at<br />
your hometown theatre.<br />
<br />
Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.<br />
<br />
Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese<br />
lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about<br />
fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to<br />
burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.<br />
<br />
You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that<br />
China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about<br />
US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow<br />
their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our<br />
communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.<br />
THIS is the new American Christmas tradition.<br />
Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion<br />
groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in<br />
your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations,<br />
and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other,<br />
and isn't that what Christmas is about?"<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">****These are not my words but I believe in them, they were taken from a friend of a friend on Facebook***</span>Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-25801647344870224202011-11-04T10:01:00.001-04:002011-11-04T10:03:46.615-04:00FRIDAY FINDSSome funky love for the whole entire family. These wicked cool handmade tees are sure to delight your loved ones and they can totally fit in a stocking!<br />
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padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.178909510.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57654964" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScatterbrainTees" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> ScatterbrainTe... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$19.50 </div></td> </tr> <tr><td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64741590" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.203559725.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64741590" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trulysanctuary" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> trulysanctuary </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$32.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59290653" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; 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padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.270970147.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81790957" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/greengoat" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> greengoat </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$16.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74612978" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.246192228.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74612978" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CausticThreads" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> CausticThreads </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$18.00 </div></td> </tr> <tr><td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70939109" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.230902468.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70939109" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/peacebabybatiks" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> peacebabybatik... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$13.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80894843" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.267853754.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80894843" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lakenandlila" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> lakenandlila </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$24.50 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57010303" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.176757657.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57010303" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nonfictiontees" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> nonfictiontees </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$18.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69978799" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.226905535.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69978799" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/darkcycleclothing" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> darkcyclecloth... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$18.00 </div></td> </tr> </tbody></table><p style=" color:#B2B2B2; font-size:10px; font-family:sans-serif; margin-left: 10px; "><a href="http://www.whalesharkwebsites.com/tools/treasury.php">Treasury tool</a> by <a href="http://redrowstudio.com">Red Row Studio</a>. </p>Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-78255085780595512092011-11-02T23:19:00.001-04:002011-11-04T09:09:19.869-04:00Give- A-Way ClosedWINNERS: Congrats! <br />
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Erica- Pink Apron <br />
Kiyomi- Construction Apron<br />
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With all the crazy weather around here, I am in need of some cheering up....so today I am going to GIVE-A-WAY two items!!! Yay!<br />
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Up for grabs are two very sweet aprons, sewn my yours truly...one apron is in pink gingham and the other is construction vehicles. Both aprons will come with a rolling pin and some cookies...perfect for all the baking that is going to ensue this holiday season. You might as well prep them now right?<br />
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On the day of the Give-A-Way, a picture of the prize that is up for grabs will be posted on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Apple-n-Amos/158932414121148">face book</a> page as well as here on the blog. All you have to do is comment about the prize here on my blog for your chance to win it.<br />
I will use Random Number Generator to pick a winner from the comments.<br />
In order to be eligible you have to be a fan of Apple n Amos facebook page, a follower of my blog and you must commented on the day's give-a-way prize.<br />
Good Luck!Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-47387510601356883152011-11-02T18:08:00.000-04:002011-11-02T18:08:32.271-04:00November<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a5y17oLhD4g/TrG9qzHJPiI/AAAAAAAAArE/W3itK-jF1jo/s1600/019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a5y17oLhD4g/TrG9qzHJPiI/AAAAAAAAArE/W3itK-jF1jo/s400/019.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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October went out with a bang or should I say a blizzard. 2011 was the "year of the storm" in my mind. There was record snow fall in the beginning of the year, heat waves, record flooding, a tornado, a hurricane and a freak snow storm that nearly destroyed Halloween.<br />
This brings us to November.<br />
November the month of lists, shopping, remembering, traditions and gratitude. My hope is that November 2011 calms down, that I can be surrounded by my family and friends, enjoying each other rather than worrying about when the power and heat will come back on.<br />
November is the start of our many family traditions, from food to gift making. November is the month for settling down, taking a breather and lets not forget planning for the up coming holiday season.<br />
On the agenda this month, sewing and lots of it, from pajamas to repairs on hunting attire, to gift wrap bags. We also are planning on traveling to a local Native American museum and immersing ourselves in everything Native American and early settlers. I can't wait.<br />
Lastly, I feel as though the Earth defiantly has something to say with all the extreme weather. There is nothing like severe weather to wake you up, get you thinking about preparedness and tell you who your real friends our. The serge of giving help to your neighbors has never been greater. My hope is that this light continues to be a pay it forward thought that is not easily burned out.Amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17360592871280656542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257252704949480393.post-63694618136115771632011-10-28T08:39:00.000-04:002011-10-28T08:39:33.237-04:00FRIDAY FINDSHere is a little something for her... inspired but the rusty autumn gloom outside my window. Enjoy! <br />
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<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA2NzM5MDZ8OTc2NjY2Nzc4" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Classic Gifts for Her- Womens Gift Guide' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/applenamos" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> applenamos </a> </h2><h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;"><br />
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/antiqueelegance" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> antiqueeleganc... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$125.00 </div></td> </tr>
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fashiondress6" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> fashiondress6 </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$58.50 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78658546" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.254241489.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78658546" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeneficialMinerals" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> BeneficialMine... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$19.95 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84343492" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.198314829.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84343492" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaimaShop" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> LaimaShop </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$38.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82240891" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.278670100.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82240891" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MariyaArts" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> MariyaArts </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$45.00 </div></td> </tr>
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ribandhull" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ribandhull </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$265.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79811366" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.264027905.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79811366" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MitzShop" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> MitzShop </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$50.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61742576" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.192618879.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61742576" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CocoaBeans" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> CocoaBeans </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$10.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83858405" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.278267110.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83858405" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanRevisions" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> UrbanRevisions </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$88.00 </div></td> </tr>
<tr><td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79325366" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.262331253.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79325366" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Planetclairevintage" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Planetclairevi... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$49.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82994725" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.275231700.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82994725" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Kreativlink" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Kreativlink </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$49.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82934232" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.274945649.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82934232" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/marcellamoda" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> marcellamoda </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$39.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82885864" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.274758797.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82885864" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoodWeather" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> GoodWeather </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: r margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: sans-serif;">$12.00 </div></td> </tr>
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