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.

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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

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