Christmas Presents Not to Give

     Hi everyone. I thought I'd take some time out this morning to update my blog. So, hmm, what is this post to be about? Actually, I want to write about something dear to my heart and something I feel very strongly about. I have had first hand experience of this topic, having worked with rescue and have had my heart crushed many a time. The subject is...pets as Christmas gifts.      

     Christmas is absolutely the wrong time to get a puppy/dog. So many puppies/dogs end up in rescue each new year through no fault of their own, but due to the fact that the owner didn't think it through. Christmas is way too exciting for puppies. Lots of paper and things to shred or crunch on, too much rich food and potentially dangerous foods easily available, and in the excitement of it all, no-one paying any attention to pup's basic needs. Left to their own devices they can get into trouble in a heartbeat. Puppies are a lot of work from day one. They need set routines for feeding, learning their manners, and toileting etc. 
     So, if you are seriously thinking of getting a puppy for Christmas, why not get everything the puppy needs, collar, leash, food bowls, etc. and then go get the puppy after Christmas, when life has returned to as normal as life gets.

Christmas Giveaway!

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Please Visit Our Trading Post in Livingston, Montana
If you are in the area we'd love for you to visit us at our Trading Post. We currently have a 20% off store-wide sale (except for some consignment items) and up to 65% off of Sterling Silver jewelry. The sale ends on 12/31/2009. For driving directions and a more info check out our online store at Indian Nations Trading Post

Take care all!
Rhiannon
aka Lesley

Here We Go Again

So here we go again. Hi people, the snow is back already! It only seems like 5 minutes ago the trees got their leaves. Now they are yellowed and blanketing the ground in a swirling carpet of fall colors. The first day it snowed, the weight of the heavy, wet snow did a lot of damage to our trees. Everywhere you look there are snapped off limbs and branches to be cleared away. The Prairie Dogs across the street don't know if they are coming or going, poor things.

We haven't had a chance to slack off ourselves yet though. Whoever said "a woman's work is never done" wasn't wrong! Right now it's preparation time for our big sale of the year. (Don't all run me down at once, k.) We decided this year to try to help out our regular customers and so will be holding a Grand Winter Holiday Sale between November 1st through December 31st. There will be an additional 15% off our wholesale silver jewewlry (already 50% off)and 20% off everything else in tne store. So come on in and save some money on your holiday gifts. Layaway is always available.

If you would like a reminder about the sale or when new updates occur/new products arrive, why not join our mailing list. There's a sign-up box to the right of this message, just a little way down the page. We will never sell or share your information with anyone, or bombard you with emails...ever.

Pay It Forward

I'd like to tell you about a special shop I came across on Etsy the other day, the Pay It Forward Shop. They list their items at very low almost giveaway prices plus shipping. All they ask in return is for you to Pay It Forward in some way. You could either list an item of yours in your storefront as a PIF listing and in turn ask your customer to Pay It Forward, or do something for somebody else. There are already many PIF items for sale on Etsy and Artfire.com. I have some listed in my Nanations Artfire Store. Help the PIF Shop to spread the sunshine and please go pay them a visit.

Well that's it for today, have a wonderful week!



Rhiannon
aka Lesley

It's a Beautiful Day!

Hi....


Its a beautiful day in Livingston, Montana. The snow-capped mountains bold against a big blue sky, and Prairie Dogs playing tag with Crows across the street. Spring at last, better late than never.


The only thing missing right now is customers. Gas is currently $2.45 and I'm praying it stays that way for the summer. Last year's $4.00 + per gallon just about killed the tourist trade in Livingston and surrounding areas, which is what this small town relies upon. We know it won't be a barn burner year, but let's hope we all get through it.


I have been adding more handmade items in my Artfire store and working on our Trading Post website trying to get a bunch of stuff up. You can see my progress at Indian Nations Trading Post/livingstonindex.html.


As for beading, I have been busy hand beading strips for my buckskin bags. It turns out the bags are very popular and all of the ones I have made so far have been sold before I could take pictures of them. I'm not complaining though! I have more bags in the making and will hopefully have some more finished soon. I have also been beading rosettes both large and small for other projects I have underway.


Today's Beading Tip


Keep all of your odd beads, bits of chain, broken earrings,old buttons etc. and when you have enough, make a one-of-a-kind 3 strand Treasure Necklace loaded with color. Make it BIG! This is a fantastic way to use up all your odds and ends.



What Will You Do?


Here's something very important that I came across the other day. Think about what would happen to your family should all of a sudden there be no food? What would you do? How would you survive? This website will help you to be prepared. Click the banner to visit the website. Pass the link to your friends.

Until next time, be good to yourself.


Rhiannon
aka Lesley