Once I hit 1000 I will go to random.org and have them pick the winner who will then be sent: 1-Banana Nut Bread Braided Cake, 1-Pantry Cake scented Country Store & 1 Granny Cake scented Hansel & Gretel. These add up to a $49 retail value-and I will include a mystery item to round it up to the $50.00 prize amount, shipping included. I appreciate each of my fans/likers and on my Facebook page is where I announce sales and other things. If you have ever ordered from me I would appreciate you doing a review so others might know what to expect! Thank you once again!

The Lane Real Estate Team is all about building
relationships through communities – specializing in Kennewick Homes for Sale. And Bree is a
blogger – and a mom – trying to think outside of the box and help
build community ties in
NW Columbus
OH via her Kid event website! Our other twitter party sponsors also
offer items to help strengthen and maintain relationships – from
stationary to hand stamped sentiments.

Our
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Info
on the Blog Blast:

If you post on your blog(s) our
announcement between now and the twitter party you will be entered to
win $100 cash. If we reach 500 blogs there will be
two additional $50 drawings, totaling 3 winners! You can email me,
breejanderson@gmail.com or blogmaniapr@gmail.com for the HTML code for
blog(s) links and some posting specific OR ask the post owner for info
and that blog owner will provide you an HTML code.

Please
return with your specific blog post links on Bree’s Blog, under her
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Info on the Twitter Party:

9:30-10:30pm EST - SUNDAY
AUGUST 22 – we will party!

There is a
custom tweet grid and a linky for early RSVP. RSVP’ing early also
enters you into special drawings. You do not have to RSVP to tweet and
win but the ‘extra’ will not be available.

You can win both the blog blast and
at the twitter party!

RSVP at BreeBee’s:

Then you simply link the two different url’s up at Bree Bee’s and
don’t forget to RSVP for the twitter party while you are there!! Email
Bree with any referrals you make – if someone posts because they got
the code from you, you get ANOTHER ENTRY – one for each referred post
(as long as they are different url’s a person can enter as many times
as they’d like!) GOOD LUCK!!

Some of you may have seen on Face book that Country Keepsakes is doing a fundraiser for a local high school student. Please take time to read his story on the link above. I have always felt I wanted to help someone local-and this story nagged at my heart for weeks. I wasn’t quite sure how to go about it-so finally consulted with a teacher in the elementary school that had Devon when he was in First Grade. If you don’t feel the “need” to order something wouldn’t you be so kind to donate to this cause? I am putting a PayPal button here in this post for those that do not want to necessarily order something but would like to donate just the same. I am donating as I said above 1/2 of my sales for these 2 weeks, and any donations, I will include names of those that participate so that the family will know that it does not come just from “me” but from people that would like to help make a difference.

I have been told this is a wonderful thing I am doing; but it is only wonderful if we raise something to donate to the family. So I am asking for your help. Please take time to read his story. I feel he is a courageous young man and I believe in his life he will make a difference. I know he has to me. Your donation can be as small as $1.00 or as much as you would like “IF” you would like to donate but not necessarily place an order. I would also like to thank those that have already ordered, it is greatly appreciated. Without you, this fundraiser wouldn’t be possible.

The Air Freshners come in 12 scents at this time, if I have enough requests of a scent I am not offering them in-I will then add it. So far the feedback on them has been great!

Here are some pictures:

We have added scents: Margarita (has that scent of Lime within to tingle your senses), Fresh Brewed Coffee (for those that enjoy the smell of coffee brewing), and Strawberry Cheesecake (luscious cheesecake topped with ripe strawberries). We are planning on adding Carnation for you flower lovers; along with our already Spring scents of Hyacinth, Rose, Lilac, Gardenia Blossoms and Fresh Cut Grass. Or do you enjoy the scent of the Islands? We have IsLaNd Baby, Creamy Coconut, Pineapple Paradise, Pineapple Gardenia, and Southern Magnolia? These are just a few of our over 150 scents here at Country Keepsakes. With 30% off until March 14th why not grab a few of your favorites?

If you are more of a “Bakery” lover we still have Cinnamon Stick, Cinnamon Buns, Vanilla Hazelnut, Almond Butter Coffee Cake, Vanilla Bean, Lemon Meringue and the list goes on and on.

I pride myself on great customer service, quality merchandise and great smelling items. I want your order to be top quality just as I would expect to receive if it was coming to me!

Pictured is one of our new Cake Candles, Pineapple Upside Down Cake which is already becoming a hit. Alittle over 2# of “yellow” cake with pineapple slices and cherries on top, drizzled in pineapple scent. You won’t know whether to keep it for looks or burn it for the extra scents. It is Yummy!

We look forward to your visit and if you have any questions feel free to email me at houseonthehill06@gmail.com.

Until Next Time…..

Thought I could just update on what is new….We have just added Hansel & Gretel’s House for the holidays along with Ole’ Tyme Holiday. You can go to http://www.cntrykeepsakes.com and look on the scent page for descriptions.  We have also added 2 new potpourris. One is Walk in the Woods-a autumn harvesty look along with Winter Mornin’ which is more festive with red/green/and white in it. I also plan on getting Gingerbread Wyntertime added back in and Christmas Wish which have been long time favorites.

I am currently working on new orders and have a fundraiser that is due to be turned in this coming week.

Also I will be adding Merry Mistletoe to the lotions section.

Happy Halloween and Be safe!

I have been busy re-doing my wholesale candle site; hopefully to make it easier to use and for me, easier to add things. If you would like to place a link on my links page please go to http://www.cntrykeepsakeswholesale.com and click on Web Site Links and I will be happy to place it there.

If you are looking to set up a business of your own but need an affordable web site solution-contact me at http://www.stonealleyhosting.com . If you need a domain name I can secure that for you for $12.21 a year, and hosting with a full DIY set up for just $10 a month. I enjoy helping others get their business presented on line and I also offer free ad space on 2 of my other sites for added exposure.

If you would like to get added exposure to your business-contact me at houseonthehill06@aol.com and in the subject put Blog~Interview and I will post your business information and information about you.

Have a great Thursday!

I feel so behind in my blog, my wholesale newsletter, and my life in general. I appreciate the new customers I have acquired, the new friendships, and the connection I have at Facebook. Some friends I haven’t spoken/chatted with in years and also some family that I don’t get to see too often, and then there are new business contacts.

Daycare for Roger is still full, and with me being his Assistant (that has meant getting training in). So school will be starting in less than 2 weeks, and back to a better schedule I am hoping.

I am trying to figure out new things for my businesses, and some things to attract more orders-as we always want more business, don’t we? I know I do.

Now just to fit in school shopping, and any last minute “summer things”. I was happy to be able to have my daughter have a 13th friend birthday sleep-over; and that went well. 13 is a fun age most times..and this was one of those times.

So although this post is a lot about nothing, I felt I needed to post something since so much time had went by since the last time I posted.

I am hoping to get better organized and post more often. Til next time..Keep your goals in sight and reach for the stars.

Wholesale orders are starting to come in from new stores, stores that I have supplied in this past year, and even new stores I have sent orders to in the past month. Along with that my hosting business is getting…busier.  Then add on to that my husband’s daycare is “full”…we reap what we sow…or so the saying goes. Can it be possible that everything is coming together? I dare not question or get too “comfortable”.

In this life we are never promised that everything will be good all the time-but to be Thankful for what we are being given and to feel blessed-those are important things to remember.

I pride myself on giving…as I feel the rewards you get back can be well worth the time you put into something.

I appreciate my friends, my customers…and most of all my family. Life is BUSY…but as I always say Busy is Good.

How are things in your neck of the world? Are you keeping busy?Some people that I know are keeping busy…

The Green Pond , We Cook With Daddy

Take time to check them out. We Cook with Daddy is brand new-but adding recipes daily…I think you will find it well worth the visit. The Green Pond is a site about all things natural & green…it has a great amount of content…Enjoyable reading at its best….

Until next time-Success is not something that comes you to-but simply a state of mind.