How Many Days To Spring

Spring is in the air. My grandmother is talking about her Weeping Cherry Tree and how pretty it is. She is 93 and loves to think of spring flowers.

Who was on the Wednesday Lunch Bunch

Here are Wednesday's links that were mentioned on the show last week.

Interview with Dianne Hadaway
http://mamaspocketbook.com
http://mamaspocketbook.blogspot.com
http://makeminepink.com

MSN Breakthrough
http://businessbreakthrough.msn.com/

Country Living Seminar
http://www.countryliving.com/promotions/Women_Entrepreneurs

Shamelessly promoting my website and products
Janet Christian
http://beloved-creations.com
http://beloved-creations-blogspot.com
http://blogtalkradio.com/janetinky

Support the Cause
American Heart Association
http://www.heartforwomen.org/

Beloved-Creations.com Red Dress Items
http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?category=49

Robert Redford Cake

When I moved back to Krypton I was able to connect with some of my childhood friends. Once of them is Cassie. Cassie is a disabled widow but she can sure bake a cake. She heats her whole house with a coal stove and since it is hard to get large block coal for home use it is a little expensive. There is a program here for people on fixed income that will help them either buy coal or kerosene for a heater. She was able to get 2 tons (which is very little coal) of coal but they made her pay a co-payment for it. Well I paid the co-payment and she baked me a cake. She named some that she makes and the Robert Redford Cake was the one I chose. She didn't have one named Terry Bradshaw or I surely would have chose that.

Anyway Cassie makes her cakes from scratch. She made a chocolate sheet cake from scratch, while the cake was warm she poke holes in it and poured 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, and 1 container of carmel topping and put it in the fridge to cool. Once cool she put a whole tub of cool whip on the top and broke up Butter Finger candy bars on top of that. It is to die for. I have no idea why they call it a Robert Redford Cake.

Wednesday Lunch Bunch 2007 Winner MSN Business Breakthrough Challenge

Wednesday, Feb 6, 2008 I will be interviewing Dianne Hadaway. She was the 2007 Winner of the $10,000 MSN Business Breakthrough Challenge II. We will talk about her love of handbags, her website, and the MSN Business Breakthrough Challenge.

New Personalized Items Added to Beloved-Creations.com

How many days to Easter

Easter will be here before you know it! Do you have your ducks in a row. How about a new handkerchief for that new Easter outfit.

Send my granddaughter 1 million love messages

My granddaughter Angela is serving in the Army in Iraq. I sent her an "I Love You" message through 1 million love messages. Would you all be a dear and send her one too. Her name is Angela in the Army in Iraq, granddaughter of Janet. Post a comment to my post too to let me know. I would love for her to feel all the love we have for our soldiers. She has a 1 year old daughter and she is having a hard time being separated from her.

Neckties by Leigh White

Not just any tie will do for the man in your life? Look at these two ties -- go to neckties.com from my blogsite and order. You could also purchase a monogrammed white handkerchief from my site with the dominant thread color for his new tie. Happy Valentines takes on a new meaning!

Links from The Wednesday's Lunch Bunch

Here are the links from today's show

Interview with Janet Bernasconi from Janet's Creative Pillows
http://www.janetscreativepillows.com/
http://www.janetscreativepillows.blogspot.com/
Music: by Michael Buble http://www.michaelbuble.com/
Book: The Secret http://www.thesecret.tv/
http://www.oprah.com/
http://www.makeminepink.com/

Magazines and Forums
Country Living
http://www.countryliving.com/
http://www.countryliving.com/women/the-cl-awards/2008-we-event
ME Home Companion
http://www.homecompanionmag.com/
Victoria Magazine
http://victoriamag.com/
MakeMinePink
http://www.makeminepink.com/


Shameless Advertising for my website
Beloved-Creations
http://beloved-creations.com/
http://beloved-creations.blogspot.com/
Wednesday Lunch Bunch
http://blogtalkradio.com/janetinky
Pink Ribbon Items
http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?category=47
Red Dress Items
http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?category=47
Ladies Handkerchiefs
http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?category=15
Men's Handkerchiefs
http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?category=21
Yo-Yo embellishments coming soon!

Clarins of Paris

Wednesday Lunch Bunch on Blogtalkradio Guest

My guest for Wednesday, Jan 30th show is Janet from Janet's Creative Pillows. Along with Janet I will be sharing more websites, forums, and my favorite magazines.

Personalized Handkerchiefs Are Back

Personalized handkerchiefs are not just for weddings but make an extra special gift for your loved ones at any time of year.

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.

You can find them on my website under Women's Handkerchiefs and Men's Gifts at http://beloved-creations.com

Links from the Lunch Bunch Jan 23 Show on Blogtalkradio

I love doing the interviews on blogtalkradio and I am having so much fun getting to know everyone a little better.

Here are the links from the show.

Interview with Cathy Scalise
http://www.treasuredheirlooms.net/
http://www.treasured-heirlooms.blogspot.com/
Cathy mentioned Oprah's Angel Network
http://www.oprah.com/uyl/angel/uyl_angel_about.jhtml
http://www.oprah.com/

Interview with Nora Merrill about her visit to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America
http://www.cancercenter.com/about-us/mission.cfm

Shameless advertising from Beloved-Creations
http://beloved-creations.com/
http://beloved-creations.blogspot.com/
http://blogtalkradio.com/janetinky

Wednesday's Lunch Bunch for 1/23/08

I will be interviewing Cathy Scalise on tomorrow's show. I am so excited about this interview because her little "Fairytale Cottage" garden shed has been featured in many home and garden magazines. Please join me tomorrow on http://blogtalkradio.com/janetinky at noon Wednesday, 1/23/08 for the Lunch Bunch!

How many days till Valentines

I know Christmas is just now passed but order early for Valentine's Day!
Embroidered handkerchiefs for men and women will be available by Feb 1, plenty of time for Valentine's or choose from many other items on my site.

Blogtalkradio Wednesday, Jan 16th Show Info

Here are the links from Wednesday's show.

Janet at Beloved-Creations
http://beloved-creations.com/
http://beloved-creations.blogspot.com/
http://blogtalkradio.com/janetinky

Interview with Roxie Morrow of Jorabeel's
http://jorabeels.com/
http://jorabeelsink.com/
http://jorabeels.blogspot.com/
http://blogtalkradio.com/janetinky

Other sites listed
http://makeminepink.com/
http://brocantehome.typepad.com/brocante_home/
http://rachelray.com/
http://oprah.com/

Products
Red Dress
http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?item=217
Pink Ribbon
http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?item=106
Clarins



Reference Websites
http://www.goredforwomen.org/
http://www.biausa.org/
http://www.biav.net/docs/domesticviolence.pdf

My Internet Service Provider Was Down

Finally my internet is back up. The tech people told me they did an upgrade on the area we live in and of course it didn't work. I glad to say that all is well now and I can post again.

My arm

Well, I had my first doctor's appointment yesterday and they said my arm is healing ok, but I have to leave the sling on for 3 more weeks. So I'm still typing with my left hand and can't do any machine sewing till then either. I do have products on my web site that don't require me to do any thing, so I am still very much in business.

This also gives me a chance to get my radio show up and running well. I hope you will join me every Wednesday at noon for The Lunch Bunch on blogtalkradio.com

Would you like to be on my radio show

I just finished my first radio show -- it turned out OK. I am now looking for women who would like to be interviewed on my show. It will be all positive and a great way to advertise your business or cause for free. Leave me a comment on my blog or contact me at janetinva@hotmail.com

If you know of wonderful positive web sites and blogs, please send me a link too.

What's new at Beloved-Creations

Several of you have asked me what I've been creating lately and I have to say nothing. My arm is still in a sling, I haven't finished my Christmas gifts for my family nor made any thing my self.

There are still lots of new things going on here though. I have a new handbag pattern that I love, new books on doll making, some knew embroidery designs, and lots of new fabric.

I have added some Red Dress items to support The Heart Association and new laptop bags that are def more for us women.

Next week I will also start taking credit cards, best of all tomorrow I will start mt own radio show on blogtalkradio. The buttons you need are here on the right hand column.

My radio show will feature women and web sites. There will be interviews. Just send me a comment if you would like to be on the show. It will be all positive and a way to get some free advertising about your company or cause.

Red Dress Heart Disease Awareness Items

February is Heart Disease Awareness Month. To bring awareness and to support The Heart Association, I have added these Red Dress items to my web site. A percentage of sales of these items goes to The Heart Association.

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.