Christmas Shopping Has Begun

Some people are already done with their Christmas shopping...some have just begun....and others will wait til the last minute....which ever one you are...I have some very cool online stores that carry some amazing items!!!   And online shopping is becoming more and more popular...its a great way to compare prices without running from store to store...its also a great way to find some unique items that you cant find in a brick and mortar shop.

So grab a snack....your favorite drink...and dont forget your credit card and lets start shopping!!!

Do you love JJ Jonette ...then you need to checkout 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SideEffectsNY?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Silkworth is a place where colors speak all languages. We specialize in beautiful silks, that are mindfully painted, using a technique that has been handed down for generations

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilkworthSilkScarves?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Handcrafted Jewelry ,Positive Message Rocks, Decor make great gifts for anytime and anyone 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CharmedLifeByDena?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Looking for clothing.....toys....home and garden items then checkout 

https://www.bootsie-boutique.com/

Vintage Items......Handmade Items can be found at 

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/JohnsAttic

Looking for vintage pottery, dinnerware, and mid century collectibles

https://www.ebay.com/str/cobblestonewayvintage

Sterling Silver, Vintage Items and Artistic Crafts

https://www.etsy.com/shop/silvervintagecrafts

Do you have a love for Vintage Native Jewelry..then you have to checkout 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCamdenFox

Draw, design, plant a garden, save the memories, write a symphony, perfect a recipe, chronicle your baby’s firsts, put all of your contacts in one place. • Choose from a large variety of blank, lined, graph and specialty books

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WolfiesBindery?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count#items

 Looking for top quality sewing supplies at a discount price. 

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/stitchncraft

Fine Vintage Jewelry

https://www.etsy.com/shop/everythingiown

Handmade Gemstone Beads Jewelry in Solid Gold

https://www.etsy.com/shop/goldnbeads

For a mixture of Handmade items as well as brand new, or used and like new, some are vintage hard to find items others are just wonderful collectibles. 

https://www.ebay.com/str/dejavu2you

Hope these shops help you get your shopping started or maybe even finished!!!!!

Start now....get done early!!!!

Summertime....Staycation and shop!!!!

Summer is well on its way....its full of weddings....birthdays....and  special celebrations .....why go out into the heat....sweat your hiney off walking around.....and deal with crazy traffic when you can just stay at home and shop online!!! 

 Many people are doing it...you should too!!!!

Heres a few great shops to check out ...add them to your favorites so you dont miss a thing!!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CharmedLifeByDena

Handcrafted Jewelry ,Positive Message Rocks, Decor

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/JohnsAttic

Antiques,Collectibles, crafts and more

https://www.ebay.com/str/cobblestonewayvintage

an eclectic array of antique, vintage, and retro china, pottery, dinnerware, glassware, planters, and figurines

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BelleVintageShop

Antiques and collectibles from the years past 

https://modtoast.ecrater.com/

the latest fashion in avant garde and statement jewelry designs.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverAndCrafts

Sterling Silver, Vintage Items and Artistic Crafts

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/Angel7Spa

professional Psychic with more than 34 years of experience helping people all over the world. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCamdenFox

Vintage Native American Jewelry

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WolfiesBindery

treat yourself to a book.

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/stitchncraft

Sewing and craft supplies ,patterns, and books 

http://www.theeclecticcat.com/

fine gifts & collectibles for you and your pampered pets

https://www.etsy.com/shop/EverythingIOwn

Fine Vintage Jewelry 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GoldnBeads

Handmade Gemstone Beads Jewelry in Solid Gold

https://www.etsy.com/shop/2ndChanceSerendipity

Vintage items and collectibles 

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/jdsgiftshack

Little bit of this....Little bit of that 

What are you waiting for??? Start shopping!!!!!

DIY Soda Can Coasters for Fathers Day!!!

Simply empty out some cans of your choice and rinse them out with water.  Then take some tin snips and very carefully cut off the top and bottom of the can.  This can be a bit tricky.  **But be very careful as these cans are super sharp!!!!    Be sure to save as much of the flat part of the side of the can so that you can get a nice size square for your coasters.  Then cut down the seam of the can.  Most cans will have a definite seam on the side…usually by the ingredient list.

Then take some Silicone and put a good amount on the back of the square.  Then attached them to some simple white tiles that measured 4 by 4 inches.  Home Depot has them in the tile aisle less than 50 cents each .  Flatten and rub the tin square so that it is securely attached.  Wipe any excess Silicone off the top of the tile with a damp warm cloth. 

Then  set a paper towel on the top of it and lay a pile of books on it and let them dry over night!  The next day take  a small paint brush and paint some glossy varnish over the top of it to seal it all off so that the edges dont peel up and to protect the edges from poking or scratching any users of the coasters.

Then simply place some felt pads on the bottom of the coasters to protect your table top from getting scratched!

( this awesome idea was borrowed from The Idea Room )

Make a bath bomb for Mothers Day

Everyone loves to take a bath now and then. And taking one with a Bath bomb can be awesome ...those delightful chunks of good-smelling stuff that explode into colorful fizz in your bathtub....and they can be the perfect gift for your mom this Mothers Day.......heres a simple recipe for you to try

8 oz baking soda
4 oz Epsom salt
4 oz corn starch
4 oz citric acid
Large bowl
Whisk
Biodegradable glitter or dried flower petals (optional)
2.5 tablespoons coconut oil (or any other veggie oil)
About 1 tablespoon water
About 2 teaspoons essential oil (for scent)
4-6 drops of food coloring
Small jar or bowl
12-18 silicone molds

First, mix the dry ingredients (baking soda, Epsom salt, corn starch, and citric acid) together in a large bowl. Use the whisk to make sure the mixture is clump-free. Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a key ingredient in this bathtub explosion: When the high pH powder reacts with a low pH acid, it produces carbon dioxide bubbles.  . If you want, you can add visual decorations like biodegradable glitter into the mix. Just don't use regular-old craft glitter, because it's no good for our friends in the ocean.
Now mix up the wet ingredients (oil, water, essential oil, and food coloring). The easiest way to get this party started is to put them in a jar and shake them up. This is the step where you need to make some important decisions about scent. You can tweak quantity to suit your taste, but you should use about two teaspoons total of essential oil or perfume. Try cinnamon, cocoa, peppermint, or coffee scents for the winter holidays (or a combination of all four to make a mocha-licious bath). Or go with something classic, like a spa-like eucalyptus and lavender mix or a straight-up sugary hit of vanilla extract. The possibilities are truly endless. It's also time to make decisions about color. We recommend sticking to a single hue to avoid accidentally muddying the bath waters. Stick to something like 4-6 drops of food coloring total, but feel free to mix up different pigments.
Slowly add the liquid to the dry mixture. Really slowly. Like a teaspoon at a time. Whisk as you go, and slow down if things start to look fizzy. You should end up with a mixture that just barely clumps together, like damp sand.
Stuff that stuff into your silicone molds, ASAP. You don't want the mix to dry out while it's still in the bowl, which is why you should make sure you have enough molds to make a dozen or more bombs at once. Press the mixture down firmly into your silicone molds of choice.
Let the bath bombs dry. If your mold has a lot of details in it, you might just want to give them a whole day to be safe. Then pop them out.
Throw one into the tub and enjoy the explosive fruits of your labor. 

REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE PIE

• 1 Oreo pie crust (or chocolate graham cracker pie crust)
• 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
• 1-3/4 cups Powdered Sugar, divided
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
• 1-¾ cups Peanut Butter
• 20 miniature Reese’s, coarsely chopped
• Peanut Butter, melted 
• Hot fudge topping 

1. Using an electric mixer, whip together whipping cream, ¾ cup powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
2. Cream together cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and peanut butter.
3. Fold in half of the whipped cream.
4. Pour into pie crust.
5. Top with remaining whipped cream, chopped Reese’s, and peanut butter and hot fudge sauce if desired.
6. Chill until firm, about 4 hours. Store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Try Out Our Promotions

What does social media promotions mean??? It means that when your items get added to one of the social media sites it stays there and helps to get your item indexed onto places like google. And many times your item will show up on the first or second page!! In fact you will receive views, likes, repins,and better search placement, long after your package with us has ended.

I use  twitter  , facebook, google+, pinterest, wanelo, RebelMouse….and I have been using these for some time now …so I have a nice following. I also use many other social sites as well  to get your items seen on…and a lot of chances to get your items indexed onto google…making it easier for buyers to find you!!!



You will love the boost in traffic you will see !

https://jdspromotions.ecrater.com/

Strawberry-Cheesecake Cookie Bars

1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated sugar cookies 

3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

3 eggs

1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam (or raspberry jam, if desired) 

 Heat oven to 350°F. Press cookie dough evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. (If dough is sticky, use floured fingers.) 

 In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each, just until blended. (Don’t overbeat.) Spread cream cheese filling in pan over dough.

 Place jam in small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off small corner of bag. Squeeze jam on cream cheese mixture in 5 thick lines the length of the pan

 Use knife to pull all jam lines from top to bottom through cream cheese mixture at 1-inch intervals. 

 Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until filling is set in center. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 1/2 hours. To serve, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Lets SPRING into action and start shopping

Spring is here....time for new Spring fashions......Spring holidays.....not to mentions birthdays and anniversaries...weddings.....and just a great time to buy yourself a little something special!!!

Online shopping is becoming more and more popular.....whether its people creating  one of a kind items ....or reselling  some great finds...you have a better chance of finding those one of a kind items...or hard to find items when you shop online.....so what are you waiting for....lets get started....Ive listed just a few great shops ...check them out...I bet you will be surprised by what you find!!!

http://stores.ebay.com/cobblestonewayvintage/

Here you will find an eclectic array of antique, vintage, and retro china, pottery, dinnerware, glassware, planters, and figurines.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/EverythingIOwn 

In this store you will find  Fine Vintage Jewelry...there is such a wonderful selection you are sure to find something you cant live without 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GoldnBeads

She  makes only one of each design piece with the best quality semiprecious beads available with solid 14k or 10k gold.and she  sells  solid gold vintage items also.

 https://www.bonanza.com/booths/stitchncraft

A family owned business committed to bring you top quality sewing supplies at a discount price. Here you will find sewing, quilting and embroidery supplies such as: Mettler Thread, Schmetz Needles, Sulky Thread and Stabilizers, and Scissors.  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverAndCrafts 

 This shop offers Sterling Silver, Vintage Items and Artistic Crafts and are always open to any reasonable offers made

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WolfiesBindery

Write your story, create a new one . Draw, design, plant a garden, save the memories, write a symphony, perfect a recipe, chronicle your baby’s firsts, put all of your contacts in one place. • Choose from a large variety of blank, lined, graph and specialty books. All shop items are ready to ship. Proudly handmade in the USA

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/Angel7Spa 

Maria is a professional Psychic with more than 34 years of experience helping people all over the world.
Experiences in Radio , Tv and in Newspapers.

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/crystalelements1

 Edgy crystal jewelry designs as well as runway and celebrity style costume jewelry, including body chains, head chains, etc....Any profits made will help to feed their  parrots and macaws as well as the rest of their rescued animals

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BelleVintageShop 

Moments of Yesteryears  is the best way to describe this shop full of antique items from the past

https://www.etsy.com/shop/2ndChanceSerendipity 

recycled items turned into something useful (like lamps) as well as a nice selection of vintage items.....this is the place you will discover great items by accident.  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CharmedLifeByDena 

 Handcrafted Jewelry & Custom Designs perfect for any occassion

https://www.etsy.com/shop/octobot52

 Throw pillows made from recycled tshirts....theresa perfect one for anyone

Throw on those comfy clothes ......grab your favorite snack...and a drink and lets shop!!!

S'more Brownies Recipe

10 graham crackers, broken in half (20 squares), divided

 3/4 cup butter or margarine

 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate

 2 cups sugar

 3 eggs

 1 tsp. vanilla

 1 cup flour

 2-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

 Heat oven to 350°F.

 Line 13x9-inch pan with  Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Cover bottom with 15 grahams, overlapping as necessary to form even layer. Break remaining grahams into small pieces.

 Microwave butter and unsweetened chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour. Pour over grahams in pan.

 Bake 30 to 32 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Top with marshmallows and semi-sweet chocolate. Bake 3 to 5 min. or until marshmallows begin to puff. 

 Top with graham pieces; press gently into marshmallows with spatula to secure. Cool. Use foil handles to lift brownie from pan before cutting to serve. 

Baby its cold outside....

But its warm inside....so why drive someplace just to have to get in and out of the cold when you can stay inside where its cozy and shop all day!!!!   Look at some of the great  stores I found online ....check them out...you wont regret it!!!

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/InspiredCreations

The home of unique handmade gifts like Acrylic Backdrops, Halloween props & motorcycle seat covers. We also offer a variety of booth promotions, books, challenge coins, DVDs, games, novelty items and more! 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DotnBettys 

 Unique BirdFeeders, Vintage Home Decor, Classic Barware and so much more!

http://stores.ebay.com/DirectMerchants0kfq

 Specializing  in New & Used Watches.With brands such as Anne Klein, Casio ,G-Shocks, Diesel, Fossil,Timex ,as well as Cellphones , electronics, and much more!

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/Angel7Spa

Professional Psychic with more than 34 years of experience helping people all over the world  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/crystalelements1

Edgy crystal jewelry designs as well as runway and celebrity style costume jewelry, including body chains, head chains, etc. 

http://stores.ebay.com/cobblestonewayvintage/ 

Eclectic array of antique, vintage, and retro china, pottery, dinnerware, glassware, planters, and figurines

 https://www.bonanza.com/booths/JohnsAttic

Here you'll find a variety of things...some new and some old. They have antiques and vintage stuff from the 30's, 40's etc

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverVintageCrafts

Sterling Silver, Vintage Items and Artistic Crafts  

 https://www.bonanza.com/booths/stitchncraft

A family owned business committed to bring you top quality sewing supplies at a discount price. Here you will find sewing, quilting and embroidery supplies such as: Mettler Thread, Schmetz Needles, Sulky Thread and Stabilizers, and Scissors. 

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/GoldnBeads

Handmade Gemstone Beads Jewelry in Solid Gold  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/EverythingIOwn 

 Fine Vintage Jewelry 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/octobot52 

Handmade  T-Shirt Pillows........retro denim vest and more

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/jdsgiftshack

The items you will find here are brand new, and like new, some are vintage hard to find items others are just wonderful collectibles. They believe that no good items should be thrown away or forgotten.

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/Bootsies 

 Nice array of fashion...collectibles..jewelry..and more

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/NeillsDeals

Collectibles....toys....fashion...lots of great gift ideas

 Sit back and enjoy your favorite drink...and lets do some shopping!!!