Ouchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

i fell on december 20 and broke my right humerus just below the shoulder, splintered a small place on the bone and have two fractures on the bones that hold the rotator cuff. so i am in major pain. i'm in a splint so i dont move the arm but did i mention i'm right handed. i can't do anything that takes two hands and just leaning forward causes more major pain.

i have a lot of new things happening for my customers for 2008 and a broken arm may slow me down but will not take me out

How mant days till Christmas

It's here

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Don't forget gift certificates and out of town for the holidays

I will be out of town for the next week and will not be checking email or web orders until 1/1/08. You can still purchase items from the web site, they just won't be shipped till 1/2/08. Have a Wonderful Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!

Amazon Gift Cards

Time is running out to have items shipped to you for Christmas from all internet stores. Gift certificates from Amazon can be downloaded immediately so there is no need to wait for shipping. Save yourself some time from standing in line to get those gift cards and try Amazon this year.



I have many items on my blog from Amazon and Affiliates and Christmas is almost here. I have adopted Amazon shipping schedule for my own web site for the rest of the week.


Holiday Ordering Cutoffs for U.S. Shipping
Below are the holiday ordering cutoff dates for U.S. shipping of items shipped from and sold by Amazon.com for delivery on or before December 24th. For complete holiday shipping information and restrictions visit our holiday shipping page.
Sunday, December 16th – Gift Cards sent by mail (e-mail gift cards can be sent immediately at any time)
Monday, December 17th – Free Super Saver Shipping (on qualified orders over $25)
Tuesday, December 18th – Standard Shipping
Wednesday, December 19th – Two-Day Shipping (Free with Amazon Prime, Last full day to order)
Thursday, December 20th – Two-Day Shipping (Free with Amazon Prime, Order as late as 3pm PT, but varies by item)
Friday, December 21st – One-Day Shipping ($3.99 per item with Amazon Prime, Last full day to order)
Saturday, December 22nd – Two-Day Shipping ($3.99 per item with Amazon Prime; Order as late as 3pm PT, but varies by item)

I hope every one has a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season!

oo la la Clarins of Paris

I just found out that I am now a Clarins Affiliate. That means I can pass along the savings to your through specials Clarins offers. Another wonderful feature of Clarins is their membership and profile features so that you can always make sure you get what you need and are looking for. I use many of their products and love them -- I hope you will too!

Here is some additional information about Clarins

Clarins is the leading French luxury make up and skin care brand. Since 1954, the Clarins Group has used its unrivaled expertise in the field of beauty to offer its consumers the safest, most effective products that deliver real results.


Clarins is an internationally recognized and trusted brand for over 50 years.


Clarins products are the winners of many prestigious awards
• USA Cosmopolitan Beauty Award
• USA Health Magazine Beauty Award
• New Woman Jubilee Beauty Awards

I am so excited -- Coming Soon!!

On January 1, 2008, I will unveil a surprise to Beloved-Creations. I can't believe technology has changed so that I can do this. It is a secret till then, so just keep checking back and stay tuned for 2008. It is going to be an exciting year!

What Wonderful New Books to Induldge In

Sale Through Christmas

I have extended my Pink Ribbon and Quilt items sale through Christmas. The pink ribbon items are 15% off to include free shipping. 5 % of the original price goes to help fight against breast cancer.

A True Red Hat Lady

This is my Beloved Grandmother. She is a true Red Hat Lady. I just love her so much! She is 93 years old.

Computer Gadget Gifts

When the normal gift just won't do. Try this company!

Personalized Handkerchiefs

Personalized handkerchiefs are not just for weddings but make an extra special gift for your loved ones during the Holiday Season.

Each of these wonderful crochet edged handkerchiefs for women and cotton handkerchiefs for men can be machine embroidered with a name, initial, date, or even a poem or verse.

Beloved New Items in Gift, Jewelry and Bag Categories

I have added these great bags for all of us!

Beloved New Items in the Personalized Home Category

I have just added these wonderful personalized items to my website. They would all make great Christmas gifts!

Heart Stopping Good Christmas Cookie Recipe

Here it is -- my recipe for "Heart Stopping Good Christmas Cookies"

Please read the whole recipe before starting

1. Start with a basic Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
2. Substitute oil with Butter Flavored Crisco that comes in a stick
3. Add double the nuts
4. Add double the chocolate chips
5. Stir together with your hands -- there should be very little dough -- just enough to stick the chocolate chips and nuts together.
6. Spoon out onto a cookie sheet and bake until done by the regular recipe temp and time. You do not want to over cook the cookies -- since there is so little dough, they don't take very long to bake.

I don't recommend that you eat these cookies more than once a year, that is why I call them Christmas Cookies. The Crisco that makes them so good is soooooooo bad for you Hence "Heart Stopping -- eat in moderation.

Who is on your Holiday List

Have you remembered gifts for anyone? Here is a list that is sure to help you out!
Hair Dresser
House Keeper
Secretary or office personnel
Mechanic
Mother in Law
Grandmother in Law
Sisters and Spouses
Brothers and Spouses
Mother/Father/Grandparents
Pastor
Aunts/Uncles/God Parents/
Nieces/Nephews
Don't forget Hubbies Stocking
Teachers/Mentors
Children's Teachers
Girl Friends
The computer geek (her/him) who fixes your computer
Doctors and his/her nurse you work with
Boss
Spouses Boss
The person at Starbucks that always remembers your favorite drink

I am so sure there are more that I am just not thinking of.

Office Gifts, Corporate Gifts

What Holiday gifts do you purchase for your office staff or co-workers. Here some excellent examples that you can find on my web site!

Pink Extravaganza

It's time for Make Mine Pink's Christmas Extravaganza and Cookie Recipe Exchange. I will be listing my cookie recipe for "Heart Stopping Good Cookies" on Tuesday. But please feel free to check out the sale items on my web site in the "Pink Ribbon" and the "Beloved Quilts" categories.