Friday, December 5, 2008

Traumatized Reindeer Look

You know ... SG ... I see that look on a LOT of faces this season !!! It's kinda like the "deer in the headlights" look ... only more intense !!! People need to think about creative ways to share season ... get back to the spirit of giving ... without the worry of breaking the bank !!! Whoever said Xmas presents had to be digital or high tech ??? I'll show you what I mean !!!

If you're searching for a gift to give your favorite excentric gardener / dog lover ... how 'bout a new faucet for the garden ???

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Now there's a gift that no one expected !!! Or maybe you've got a friend that loves the out doors ??? Here's a wonderful woodsey picture frame sure to bring a smile to someone's face !!!

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What about that sports enthusiast ??? Why not get him a brand new copy of the Trivial Persuit All Stars Game ???

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If you're lucky enough to have a cowgirl for a girlfriend ... try ... a silver braclet with dangling horse charms ... sure to set her heart a flutter !!!

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Or show her you really care ... give her your heart ... in a sterling silver / onyx heart pendant !!!

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Still ... WHAT to get gramps ??? Why not a great Jerry Randall Gospel CD ??? It'll provide fantastic music for his enjoyment all year long !!!

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Now that should take the deer in the headlights look off your face !!! If these items weren't quite the ONE ... you can find more items like them at: http://www.onlineauction.com/store/ABigMixedBag

... and don't forget http://www.onlineauction.com/store/supergranny for the best bargains anywhere !!!

Can you top that ??? LOL

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Watch out! the Big Day is barreling down on us like a wild-eyed Santa riding his traumatized Reindeer!!

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Probably the majority of folks are still SHOPPING & will continue looking for the BARGAINS until Christmas Eve. Some of the best bargains to be had are on the internet. Here are a few links to check out.

Remember to check out my websites
My OLA House: http://www.onlineauction.com/store/supergranny
My website:
http://supergrannystreasures.mybisi.com/

& here's some other suggestions:

ABigMixedBag -
Visit My OLA House ... http://www.onlineauction.com/store/ABigMixedBagVisit my website http://abigmixedbag.mybisi.com/


Fleapirates Plunder - hunt for treasure old and new, in places far and wide. Specializing in estate sale goods and flea market finds such as antiques & collectibles http://www.onlineauction.com/store/fleapirates

All Things Bright & Beautiful - My primary auction listings are vintage beads, dolls, fabrics and Victorian crazy quilting supplies http://www.onlineauction.com/store/cshort0319

The Fabric Stash - a potpourri of items from Hello Kitty fabric to childrens clothing to sheets, curtains - you name it she's got it! http://www.onlineauction.com/store/thefabricstash

Old Turtle Heart An Ever Changing and Diverse Array of new, Vintage, Collectible and Antique Items http://www.onlineauction.com/store/oldturtleheart

CurioCache is a treasure trove of sparkling genuine gems & jewelry, books, toys, collectibles, what-nots, bric-a-brac, knic-knacs, whatzits, widgets, oddities, "uniquities" and so much more! http://www.onlineauction.com/store/curiocache

It's December.......We're almost through 2008. I'm trying to decide if I accomplished anything I intended to accomplish this year..............that's a hard question to answer. I'll give that more thought after Christmas - I certainly wouldn't want to dampen my spirits, yet!

Here's a thought - what do you do with those pink elephant gifts you get at the Holidays or your birthday that you will never use? I read about an idea that sounds like lots of fun to do with them to make it a real "event" in January. Or, do you actively re-gift? Hummmm, inquiring minds want to know........
Check back in a couple of days & we'll "talk" about it - in the mean time - don't get overwhelmed with the wild-eyed Santa & his traumatized Reindeer bearing down on you.....................

Saturday, November 29, 2008

The Holiday Season has been officially launched with Thanksgiving.....

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The Holiday Season has been officially launched with Thanksgiving.....

We all ate turkey Thursday - by late afternoon - our belts & pants buttons were undone - & a good share of us were having a post turkey snooze Smiley Sleeping 1 Pictures, Images and Photos
Let's face it - a lot of people were dreaming of shopping the next day & plotting their strategy for going after those bargains! Grocery shopping cart smiley Pictures, Images and Photos
Maybe we all should make sure we have a list & a plan. I can remember in the past seeing something for Aunt Bertha & buying it because it was such a good bargain but knowing deep down she would hate it - but, hey, my job was done - I had a present for her! That was oh such a bad attitude! Totally thoughtless!

Maybe she collects cups & saucers or vintage linens or vintage kitchen items or old photos - maybe she would appreciate something that is collectible - a present doesn't always have to be new.

Here's a suggestion an inexpensive collectible Hazel Atlas Teardrop Pattern Mint dish
that would make a beautiful soap dish add a bar of genuine homemade goats milk scented soap from Metzy Mom's Emporium - choose a bar from many scents & sizes
& you have a thoughtful useful beautiful collectible gift for under $10.00.





Visit http://www.onlineauction.com/store/metzymom for luscious homemade soaps that will nourish & moisturize your skin.



My OLA House: http://www.onlineauction.com/store/supergranny

Have fun shopping - avoid the rush, the traffic & high prices - shop the internet at the above sites for true quality bargains.


ENJOY the Season!!! Look "outside" the box for ideas..................

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!




I received this bit of information from the Kovells Newsletter that contains some information I did not know - I enjoyed it - we love history & appreciated learning some new tidbits.

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THANKSGIVING?

Has the celebration of Thanksgiving always been on the fourth Thursday in November? The answer is No. The date was changed to make a longer shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. In 1863 President Lincoln set the date as the last Thursday in November.

In 1939 it was moved to the second-to-last Thursday. Then in 1941 it was moved to the fourth Thursday.

There are many myths and historical oddities connected with Thanksgiving. Did you know the Mayflower was headed for Virginia but, oops, it ended up in Massachusetts?

And Indians were not invited to the celebration. A large group of men just showed up--the 17th-century version of party crashers. There were probably twice as many Indians as Pilgrims, so it seems unlikely the Pilgrims would have asked them to leave.

Unfortunately, no one is sure why they came. Perhaps they heard the musket shots and were curious. But they did bring deer to eat. No popcorn, though. It wasn't even grown in New England then. But Indian corn was, and it was probably dried, pounded and cooked into a porridge. They probably ate waterfowl and turkeys, too, all living in the wild. Also available were fish, squash, cabbage, carrots, turnips, spinach and onions. No potatoes--they were still grown only in South America. Although cranberries were growing nearby, no records show they were cooked and eaten until the 1670s.

Forget the black clothes, too. Pilgrim women wore green, blue and purple. Men liked red linings in their cloaks. And they didn't have buckles on their shoes and hats. Buckles were not in style till years later.

Next time you see a painting of the first Thanksgiving, look carefully. An iron cooking pot was really used; it may even be the one that survives in a museum. But there were no log cabins. They were built by Swedes who came 18 years later.
Tomorrow after everyone sleeps off the enormous amounts of delicious food we've eaten - we'll then turn out thoughts to the next Holiday - are you excited yet???
















Monday, November 24, 2008

Turkey Day & Married for 30 yrs or just a few


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That could mean several things - could be an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual;
Could be a joke of a day: a person who does something thoughtless or annoying;
or
Could mean when a bowler gets three strikes in a row! All kidding aside -
This year it will just be the two of us - have to wait to celebrate with the kids at Christmas. We still have much to be thankful for - we are not alone - so we'll spend the day baking & cooking together.
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Have you been married Photobucket for many years or just a few?
In todays shaky economy, this might give us gals a good way to save some serious money! Read this to the end - it's worth the time.............

On their wedding night, the young bride approached her new husband and asked for $20 for their lovemaking encounter. Her husband readily agreed.
It set a precedent -- this scenario was repeated each time they made love for more than 40 years, with him thinking that it was a cute way for her to afford new clothes and other incidentals that she needed.

Arriving home around noon one day, she was surprised to find her husband in sitting at the kitchen table, head in his hands. During the next few minutes, he explained that with the economy shattered, General Motors had laid him off from his well-paid management position. It was unlikely that, at the age of 59, he'd be able to find another position that paid anywhere near what he'd been earning, and because he had counted on his pension, he never invested any money and they were financially ruined.

Calmly, his wife handed him a bank book which showed more than 40 years of steady deposits and interest -- the total nearly $1 million. The husband was starting to get rather excited, but then she showed him certificates of deposits issued by the bank which were worth over $2 million, and informed him that they were one of the largest depositors in the local bank.

She explained that for the more than three decades she had "charged" him for sex, these holdings had multiplied and these were the results of her careful savings.

Faced with evidence of cash and investments worth over $3 million, her husband was so astounded he could barely speak, but finally he found his voice and blurted out, "If I'd had any idea what you were doing, I would have given you all my business!"

They found him submerged in Lake Erie, in his favorite Chevy. Some men just don't know when to keep their mouths shut. Photobucket

Looking forward to the next Holiday & being with family & friends - leave us with the benefit of your musings............Have a blessed Holiday!!

Don't forget to do your shopping at http://supergrannystreasures.mybisi.com/ or http://www.onlineauction.com/store/supergranny

Both sites have a tremendous amount of Sellers with bargains & unusual & necessary items both new & gently used.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Check out my other website

I have just recently opened a store on BuyItSellIt. Here's the link:
http://supergrannystreasures.mybisi.com/

Plumdrop is a great place: View My Plumdrop Profile!

I've discovered a seller of quality items ranging from shower curtains to Southwest fashions to Anteater Boots - check out this store: it is called ABigMixedBag
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction_house:main&user_id=25628

OnlineAuction.com Family Album

To quote kiltNkaboodle, the creator of this cute slide show.
“To meet up with some of your favorite sellers here on OLA rather than have to go through all the posts, simply click on the link below and watch our slideshow work in progress …..”We chose NOT to be nameless & faceless anymore and thats why we are here at OLA”…….Enjoy the show and thanks for looking.”
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Friday, November 14, 2008

You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.

WOW, some strange voices must have been talking to me because I would never have believed a year ago that I would be glogging - excuse me - blogging!
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What a world we live in - I remember sitting around & staring at the radio and our house had 2 paths - now its 2 baths.

Some of us "grown up" seniors spend part of our lives being a part of an Online Auction site - listing & selling. One of the up and comers is OnlineAuction.com http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php

The bargains you will find will give a new meaning to the word bargain but NOT just for the buyer - also for sellers. I'll get some friends to come over & give us the benefit of their musings - maybe they'll be having a good day......OR maybe they'll be having a bad day. One never knows, do one?

My OLA House can be seen at http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction_house:main&user_id=22038