It's Poultry Day Today!

Poultry Day celebrates chicken, turkey and other birds we commonly consume. Chicken and turkey are lower in fats, and cholesterol than other meats, making it better for your health. They also give you your breakfast eggs. Celebrate Poultry Day with eggs for breakfast, a chicken sandwich for lunch, and barbecue chicken for dinner. Don't forget to cook up some chicken fingers for the kids.

    Yellow Cooking Chickens Potholders

  Handpainted Turkey Feather

  Duck Decoy Pillow in Red

  Rooster with Chicken Wire Towel

   Adorable Tom Turkey Hairbow

  Baby Socks Duck Style

  Shabby chic YELLOW CHICKEN potholder

  The Rubber Chicken Earflap Hat

  Flying Ducks - Retro Red, Brown and Yellow

  Nursery & Children Wall Decorative Hanger

   Turkey Heart Twig Wreath

  duck whistle




 

I've Been Featured!

See my Pink High Top Boots for baby girl has been featured on Christie Cottage Blog - http://christiecottage.blogspot.ca/2013/03/two-for-tuessday-change-up.html …Go have a look!

Johnny Appleseed Day

When : March 11th and/or September 26th. Why two dates?......read on

Johnny Appleseed Day honors one of America's great legends. Johnny Appleseed was a real person. John Chapman was among the American settlers who were captivated by the movement west across the continent. As Johnny Appleseed travelled west, he planted apple trees along the way, and sold trees to settlers. With every apple tree that was planted, the legend grew. A Little About the Legend:

• John Chapman (aka Johnny Appleseed) was born on September 26, 1774.
• He was a nurseryman who started out planting trees in western New York and Pennsylvania.
• During the life of John Chapman, the "West" was places like Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois.
• John Chapman was a deeply religious person He was known to preach during his travels.
• According to legend, Johny Appleseed led a simple life and wanted little. He rarely accepted money and often donated any money he received.
• It is believed that he died on March 11, 1845, from what was referred to as the "winter plague". The actual date of his death has been disputed.

There is a lot of "legend" in stories written about Johny Appleseed. By it's definition, over the years, legends grow bigger than life. It also appears that there is some link between Johny Appleseed and very early Arbor Day celebrations. Celebrate today with an apple rich menu. Include fresh apples for snacks, and some applesauce or apple pie for dessert. And, make plans to plant an apple tree.

  Apples and Apple Blossoms quilted centerpiece

     Green Apple Glycerin Soap

  Knitted Baby booties

  Zipper Pull - Apple for the Teacher

  Cream Pitcher & Sugar Bowl with Lid

  Handmade Magnetic Wool Felt Counting & Sorting Toy Made to Order.


  Broken China Pendant - Apple Blossoms

  Primitive Handmade Rag doll Apple theme.

  Apple Burlap Door Hanging

  Red Apples and Grapes Apron

  Apple ID Badge fabric flower clip

  Red Apple Cozy

Happy International Women's Day!

This is the day that we celebrate who we are!  The theme this year is "Enough Is Enough".  I found this article on the web that explains it very well -

"THE THEME of International Women's Day today is the prevention of violence against women. The UN estimates that more than two-thirds of women and girls across the world have experienced sexual or physical violence. UN executive director for women Michelle Bachelet says: "This year, we say enough is enough. Discrimination and violence against women and girls has no place in the 21st century."

So lets get out there and support each other.  Lets end the discrimination and violence against us and give our daughters a better place to be.

Most of the shops I feature in my blog posts are businesses solely operated by women.  Whether they are working, retired or stay-at-home moms, many are women struggling to make ends meet.  Please go through my posts again and buy something handmade today! 


Notable Twitter Quotes -

Ernst & Young‏@EYnews

While notable progress has been made toward gender equality, much more remains to be done: http://ow.ly/iztYU #womensday

 

Women's Day 2013‏@womensday

"Happy International Women's Day" is #trending right now. Voice of women can not be ignored - anywhere, anytime, anymore - ever!

 

Toronto DSB‏@tdsb

Today is International Women’s Day. Let’s remember & honour all the great women we know in our lives and from throughout history

 

Women's Day 2013‏@womensday

India's President stresses importance of safety & security of women, & world based on gender equality & justice

 

Women's Day 2013‏@womensday

UK leads the way as No.1 in #womensday events alongside US, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, INDIA. Celebrate or call for action!

 

 

I Want Spring!

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! 

 

I am tired of all of this snow and cold and want Spring to appear.  I want to bask in the warm sun, play around in my garden and enjoy being outside again.

 

Let's have a look at handmade items that are perfect for Spring!

  Spring inspired Vintage BuTTon Watch

  Spring Dog Sweater

  Spring Wreath - Gerber Daisies

  Repurposed Floral Handbag

  Spring Flowers Woven Headband

  Colorful Floral Statement Necklace

  Magnetic Hematite Versatile Cuff

    Spring in the Prairie Multistrand Necklace

  Spring felt flower daisy bow headband

  Love Bug Pot Holder Hot Pad

  Victorian Spring Fairy Ear Cuff

  My Spring Tulip Patch Pillow

National Pig Day

About Pig Days- -

National Pig Day recognizes and gives thanks to domesticated pigs. For some unknown reason, big, pot-bellied pigs seen in zoos, are often the symbol of the day. Pigs are clever and intelligent animals. But, most people are unaware of this high level of intelligence. They can be taught to do tricks. Some people even keep them as pets. Today is a day to give pigs the respect that they deserve.   National Pig day is celebrated by zoos, too. Activities include Snort Offs, Pig Outs, and online Pig Chats. However you choose, do not miss celebrating this day.

  Primitive Farmhouse Folk Art Pig Shelf Sitter

  Pig Mug Original hand sculpted/hand painted


  2-inch Edible Fondant Pig Cake and Cupcake Toppers

  Pink Pig with Pink Pig Slippers

  Hand made three dimensional pigs suncatchers.

  Pig Blackboard / Chalkboard

  Piggy Wiggy Woo / Pig In Overalls Lunch Bag

  Ms. Piggy Bank - Plastic Canvas

  Plush Pig Costume

  Pig mailbox

  Primitive Country Wood Pig Cutting Board or Bread Board

  Wire Wrapped Adjustable Pig Head And Tail Ring