Friday, December 12, 2008

How would I fix the car crisis

First of all I don't often get on a soap box, but every now and then I just feel I have too. The auto industry bridge loans begs me to speak out.

Why give the car manufactures the money when the cars on the lots are not selling. What -- are they going to continue to make cars that sit in lots somewhere? No -- the automakers have not shown they can run a profitable business. Also the dealers can't afford to get new cars when they can't sell what is on their lots.

I say give the 35 billion dollars to the tax payers in the form of grants. Car 5

If you gave a 18 thousand grant to individuals to purchase a new car -- not a luxury car but a good mid range car the government could buy almost 2 million cars. This would help the local dealers and give the parts, dealers, and the auto makers a new place to start.

Who would get the 2 million cars
1. People on disability based on ability to drive -- current car must be older than 5 years old
2. Single working mothers (have custody of their children) who we know make less the men do
3. Single working fathers (have custody of their children) because they don't receive as much child support because women don't make as much as men do
4. Working families

This is my opion but seems to me a better solution that what is being proposed.







Gas Prices how low will they go

Right now in Clarksville TN, you can buy gas for $1.36. This is amazing since it was over $4 just 3 months ago. Will it dip below a $1? That would be nice. What do you think?

Gas Pump





Monday, December 08, 2008

Blog Drawing

Leave me a comment about your favorite gift ever and you could win a hand embroidered kitchen towel and a little surprise. Comments must be in not later that 12:00 midnight this Sunday so I can get it in the mail on Monday.

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Free Shipping Starts Friday December 5 at Beloved-Creations


Free shipping from Beloved-Creations is our holiday gift to you. Starts Friday December 5 and runs through December 20.

Last Minute Gifts


Do you need last minutes gifts? How can we help you?


The boutique owners at Make Mine Pink understand, because, you see, we are not only boutique owners, we are wives, mothers, daughters, and friends too. We know what it means to find the perfect gift for that special person. We too shop at last minute, at odd hours, or in our jammies—so ask! We are willing to help you find the perfect gift, wrap it, and send it on the way. It is our pleasure.


Happy Holidays!

The Girls at Make Mine Pink

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Pink Friday at Make Mine Pink


Thank you for joining us for "Pink Friday at Make Mine Pink". We look forward to seeing you each and every week for "shopping with a twist."

Please join us this Friday November 28th for the last in a series of very special PINK FRIDAYS at Make Mine Pink. Christmas at Make Mine Pink.


While Christmas shopping usually starts early in November for me, The day after Thanksgiving is really the defining moment. I, just like so many others, pour over the sale flyers in the special edition of our local paper in search of great products at great prices. Per tradition, after Thanksgiving dinner, the men settle in to watch TV, while the women pour through the sales flyers and plan their shopping strategy.


This year I plan to do all of my day after Thanksgiving shopping, on-line. I'll snuggle up with a warm down thrown and a cup of coffee and from the comfort of my own home, start my Christmas shopping in earnest.


One of the very first places I plan to start shopping is right here at Make Mine Pink. Sure, it's Pink Friday, and I just love the recommendations from the the Boutique owners, but this week we also have a very special surprise for you!


This week we are pleased to introduce our very special Holiday Bazaar Catalog!


As you flip through our electronic Flyer, you'll find quick picks from your favorite boutiques with an easy - click to buy option. We recognize that our customers want beautiful products at great prices and this is just what you'll find in this fabulous seasonal catalog.

So mark your calendar, bookmark this site, and join us from the comfort of your own home on Friday, November 28th for the best holiday shopping on the web!

Happy Holidays,
Joyce Lucas, Founder

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Men's Personalized Handkerchiefs Are Back


Just in time for Christmas. I have brought back the men's personalized handkerchiefs. Now you can also find the perfect personalized gift for him too. http://www.beloved-creations.com/catalog.php?category=21

Chic Christmas Stockings -- New category




Here at Beloved-Creations I have made some very cute Christmas Stockings. Most have bells, vintage lace, and of course yo-yo's. They are under a new category called Christmas Stockings






I will be adding some more this week too.

Christmas comes to Make Mine Pink


Thank you for joining us for "Pink Friday at Make Mine Pink". We look forward to seeing you each and every week for "shopping with a twist."

Please join us this Friday for the very first in a series of very special PINK FRIDAYS at Make Mine Pink. Christmas at Make Mine Pink begins November 21st!


It happened every year~ right after Thanksgiving dinner. The men would go into the living and laugh and tell stories, and that is where the women wanted them. As the women cleared away the food and washed a dried the fine china and crystal, the discussion began. As children we listened, and waited for the big reveal.


“Who will have Christmas?”“Well Dale and Anita have the new house.” (oh, goody a new house.) “But maybe we should have it at Rosie’s, then Uncle Dave could be there” (Rosie had a sitting room that was never used throughout the year but at Christmas opened just like the most gloriously decorated present)“Is it Marilyn’s turn?” (oh, yes! Marilyn had the very best sledding hill ever!)“How about Eddie and Ella’s farm?” (in the foot hills of Marvin, South Dakota, it was always a scene from an Norman Rockwell painting)


Truthfully, it didn’t matter much to the cousins, we had Christmas activities planned at everyone house, each a little different.


We knew Thanksgiving was just a prelude of the much grander holiday; Christmas was coming. Hundreds of relatives would dress in their Christmas finest, converge at the chosen location, and bring food. Oh the food would be grand; lutefisk, snadbakkels, lefse (with or with out sugar,) sage dressing with turkey liver, cranberries and lingonberries, oyster stew, yams with marshmallows. The finest turkey, the biggest ham and roast beef, too, all products of our farm lifestyle.


And the trees, decorated with all the ornaments collected throughout many years of celebrating, some handcrafted, some came in boxes of DUZ©, some newly purchase and some from the old country. And best of all, the ‘new’ bubble lights. Whoever created bubble lights was a genius to us as kids. We loved looking at each ornament, hoping someone would tell us a story of this one or that one.


Each year I buy a little more to decorate, add a new color here or there, purchase new ornament that resembles the old or an old ornament just like Mother had; building new traditions. As we place each ornament on the tree, I retell stories of my Christmases past and my daughters listen. I see in their eyes the understanding that Christmas is more than just us. It is traditions, families and beliefs.

Happy Holidays!

Sharon Wollman

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

My Review of Pretty in Pink Beaded 3-Light Bowl Pendant Chandelier

Originally submitted at Lamps Plus

This pendant light has a soft and romantic look. It's also a look you can alter as you wish, as it comes with two pleated fabric bands and two beaded strands that let you create you own look. The fabric bands come in pink or white and fit behind the rose motif screen. Then choose from pink ...


Oh So Romantic Chandelier

By Janet at beloved-creations from clarksville, tn on 11/19/2008

 

5out of 5

Pros: Attractive Design

Best Uses: Primary Light Source

Describe Yourself: Budget Shopper

This chandelier would be wonderful in a romantic cottage or shabby decor home. I would also use it to decorate my office since I love to surround my self with creative and romantic items. This is the ultimate in romantic.

(legalese)

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Show and Tell Monday at Make Mine Pink
























































Join us on the forum at http://makeminepink.com/ for show and tell Monday. Here are the items I am listing on my website in the next two days.










Friday, November 07, 2008

Today's New Item for the Make Mine Pink Shop Hop


Today I am adding a set of 6 green pressed glass water glasses. How wonderful they would be on your Christmas Table or Holiday Table. I can imagine also filling them up with cookies, cider mix or other goodies as a gift goblet. You can find them on my site http://www.beloved-creations.com/ under Teresa's Corner and Christmas Anytime.

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Annas Illuminaries & More

Oh my goodness! I received my candle and I loved it. It was very beautifully packaged and was in a very cute little cut glass candle holder. But the best part was the smell. I ordered the gingerbread. Well it smelled up my house with the most wonderful scent. I didn't have anything sweet to eat in the house so I got a can of biscuits laid them out on a baking dish, put sugar and Cinnamon on them and just before they got done I put a little pat of butter on them. My daughter and I ate all of them.

So this is a warning -- gingerbread candles may be hazardous to your diet.

So check her out at
http://www.annasilluminaries.mybisi.com/

The Wednesday Lunch Bunch

Well I tried to do a show today but only a few minutes recorded. I deleted what was out there and will try again next week. It has happened a couple of times before but I'm hoping that any glitches are worked out. So stay tuned and download my shows on itunes.

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New Items


These are the mugs I will be adding today for the 12 days of the Make Mine Pink Shop Hop.

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

The Heart of Diabetes

Celebrate National Diabetes Month with the Heart Of DiabetesMusic industry veteran and TV personality Randy Jackson is encouraging people with type 2 diabetes to enroll in The Heart Of Diabetes program for information and tools to help better manage the disease.

http://www.iknowdiabetes.org/

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

New Items Listed For The 12 Days of Christmas Shop Hop




I will be adding new Christmas items each day, so check back often to see what is going on at http://beloved-creations.com

Monday, November 03, 2008

Show and Tell Monday at Make Mine Pink


Join us on the forum at http://makeminepink.com/ for Show and Tell Monday.

Here is mine! It is a 1968 calender plate. I will be adding other plates this week too, so check back often on my site at http://beloved-creations.com -- Click on Teresa's Corner for plates.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Pink Friday "It's in the Basket"


It's in the basket!


"A tisket, a tasket" - Treat your family and friends to a gift basket!


You never know what you might find "in the basket" from the wonderful boutiques at Make Mine Pink! You may find tea baskets, potpourri baskets, altered art baskets, personal indulgences baskets and maybe even baskets of chocolate.


It's the perfect time to plan ahead for your gift giving or maybe just indulge yourself! Ask our boutique owners to ship your gift just in time for the holidays. They'll take care of the rest! You can be sure that whoever your gift recipient is, they'll be thrilled with your gift!


So, get out your shopping list and join us Friday October 31st for "Shopping with a Twist" to find out what your favorite Pink Boutiques put in their baskets!


Please join us for PINK FRIDAY at Make Mine Pink on Friday October 31st.


The boutiques at Make Mine Pink are pleased to present "It's in the basket."


Joyce Lucas, Founder

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

The Twelve Days of Christmas Shop Hop at Make Mine Pink!


Please join us for Make Mine Pink's 12 Days of Christmas Shop Hop!
When: November 2nd - 13th


You can register now or wait until you've found one of the Christmas Trees.

Registration is necessary to get credit for each of the trees that you find.

What makes this shop hop different than all of our others? There will be prizes daily! If you're registered, you are eligible to win prizes each day! Winning a daily prize will not exclude you from winning the grand prizes.

Please register and read the instructions to participate. Not only will you have an opportunity to win fabulous prizes, but you'll have an opportunity to shop unique and specialty products and participate in specials and events at some of the individual boutiques. The shop hop is open to anyone that would like to participate over 18 years of age (limit one registration per physical address).