My Hang Ups

Your Friend shops easy and thinks you should too!

2009-11-18T09:11:00.001-08:00

"SWEET!! $15 bucks for you to spend at CSN Store...this means FREE Stuff!"

CSN Stores offers the largest selection of items for your home and office, at the lowest prices! As a rewards member you get $15 toward your first order and 3% back on every purchase. Plus, earn $15 for every friend you refer who makes a purchase!

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Make a Donation to ABTR and Keri Lyn will create a unique design featuring YOUR fabulous pooch ...

2009-10-02T14:24:00.000-07:00

... PLUS she will mail you a FREE Greeting Card featuring your design!
Offer starts October 1st and runs
through the end of the month, Oct. 31st.

(click HERE to see more!)
1. Make a donation of at least $25.00 to American Boston Terrier Rescue. Paypal: fundraiser@rescuebostons.org, or Checks via Snail Mail: ABTR, PO Box 1286, Little Elm, TX 75068 (please specify that the donation is for the Keri Lyn fundraiser) If you’d like a design/card for more than one dog: $25 for the first dog $20 for the second dog
(to be included in same design) $15 for each additional dog
(to be included in same design)
(*each dog that is in it's own design will be $25) 2. Send a photo of your fabulous pooch to Keri Lyn.
Click HERE to email Keri Lyn.
Please make the subject heading ABTR Fundraiser. OR you can pop your photo in the mail and send to: KERI LYN ART 4000 N BROOKSIDE LN BOISE, ID 83714 Be sure to include the following information: Your Name / Mailing Address / Email Address / Your Dog’s Name / ABTR Fundraiser 3. Keri Lyn prefers that you send a good head/body shot of your dog. For every donation/submission, she will be creating a greeting card featuring YOUR pooch...and she will mail the finished product directly to you!
You can get a good idea for how this works by checking out all the designs from last years Sweetest Pooch contest HERE. So...the better the photo, the more options she will have for creating a fun Keri Lyn Art representation of your adorable pup!
Feel free to suggest something, and definately let Keri Lyn know if you are looking for a Holiday Design or just a darling everyday design...
OR double your donation and try both ... it's a great cause! 4. Along with your photo ~ please include your mailing address so she can send you your FREE greeting card. Designs will vary, and she will do her best to create for you a special and unique card featuring your pooch. And YES, of course, if you love it (which we think you will!!), you are welcome to order more. In fact, she will save your image so that you can order everything from mugs to t-shirts and more! There is absolutely NO obligation to order anything, but the option is there should you choose to.
(*ABTR Fundraiser’s note: Keri Lyn’s designs are spectacular and the
personalized items are top notch!)
(**Keri Lyn's Note: I try REALLY hard ;)

Great Deal for YOU and Boston Terriers!!

2009-05-20T12:15:00.001-07:00

I am SO excited about this!! I just got my first issue of ALL YOU Magazine...if you haven't heard of it... listen up!! This magazine rocks!! This issue ALONE has over $110 worth of coupons!! After seeing it for myself...I had to contact the rep, and I am so excited to tell you that she is offering my readers TWO YEARS of this magazine for $17.95 AND $1.00 from every subsciption ordered will go directly to one of my very favorite charities: American Boston Terrier Rescue (ABTR). These folks do some really special things for some special pups!!! This magazine will pay for itself in the first issue...I promise
(I know several gals that get several copies per month because of the savings!) I know I sound like an infomercial, but I am over the top excited about this deal!!!
How cool is this??? CLICK HERE to check out all the coupons that were in JUST this month's issue....and besides that ... it is a great read! You WON'T find a better deal!

Ordering Instructions:
Go to the Southern Living at HOME website.
Note: You must use this link to get the discounted price!
Click on Our Products in the left-hand column and then How To Purchase.Type in Keri Lyn in the hostess first name field then click Continue.Select SheSaved.
In the search box type 40776 then click Go.Click on All You Personal Subscription then Select this Item.Select Finalize and Submit Your Order and follow the screens through to checkout!
Notes:
Do not select Direct Ship – the $10 shipping fee is not applicable to magazines.
You are welcome to order other items/products from the catalog but you will have to pay the $10 direct ship for that part of the order.
Your order and the invoice will show $19.95 as the price – I will discount the price after your order is submitted.

Please pay with a credit/debit card during checkout. Do not click submit more than once as this can cause multiple charges.

You can expect your first issue to arrive approximately 6-8 weeks after we submit the order to ALL YOU. Orders will be submitted on the 1st and 15th of the month.

Jimmy Stewart Reading A Poem About his Dog...

2009-03-08T21:11:00.000-07:00

This is so very touching.... I had to share. Thank you Pam for sharing it with me!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUNJjIwlHk8

Take the time to listen all the way through...I promise that it is worth it...

if you have ever loved an old dog...this one will get you, no doubt.

Contest is Over...

2009-03-08T21:10:00.000-07:00

See the winners and contestants here: www.KeriLyn.com/sweetestpoochcontest2.html

THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR ENTRIES AND PARTICIPATION!

Enter your pooch today....

2009-01-29T13:53:00.000-08:00

Make sure you go to my website and check out my February contest... including FREE giveaways and fun prizes...and most importantly...featuring the very pooches that we love!

Click on the image above or click here for details....enter your pooch today!!

Great ideas for Custom Gifts...

2009-01-29T08:28:00.000-08:00

Once again... I have been horrible about posting here...but I do have lots of fun and free on my other blog: www.shesaved.blogspot.com
Also...lots of fun coming here very soon...so please check back!!

Need ideas for great Valentines Day gifts and great prices? Even better...they can be personalized so that they are truly gifts from the heart! Here are two great places to shop and create, and also some coupon codes to help you save!!

$10 off orders of $35 or more! expires 2/5/2009 Your Coupon Code is: MOMVIEW10OFF Free FlipBook on 50+ prints, coupon code: 50FREEGIFT expires: 1/31/2009 Free Flipbook w/ 50+ Prints Use code FLIP50 (Exp 1/31)-

$5 Off $50+ at CafePress Promotion code good through 2/04/09Use Coupon Code: BECALMREACH

So Fun...check this out!!

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So Fun...check this out!!

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2008-12-01T08:51:00.001-08:00

CAFEPRESS HAS FREE SHIPPING TODAY ONLY...THIS IS BIG!!
Use coupon code: FEMHOL14 UPON CHECKOUT.
Only good today, December 1st...so cyber shop now!!
Click on this link to go now:

...and of course, it even works in my KeriLyn cafeshop: www.cafeshop.com/kerilynart

3 Little Pugs...

2008-11-26T19:46:00.000-08:00

Darling little book that my friend Lauren just released....

click here to check it out !!

Custom Holiday Card Samples...

2008-11-19T21:37:00.000-08:00

Since I am getting swamped with questions about custom cards...I am going to post some photos to help you get creative and get an idea for what all I can do... this is so fun!
Here is a sample of a photo that a customer sent to me and below it you will see the adorable card that was the finished product. What you CAN'T see if the wonderful paper that these cards are printed on ... and the pretty glitter dust that just adds to the holiday cheer...

Here are some more samples of customs...come on...get creative... send me your ideas...

go to www.KeriLyn.com to see more!!

Remember, NO CHARGE on custom work (unless painting is involved)

for orders of over 50 or more cards.

Just had to share...

2008-11-19T20:46:00.001-08:00

You have to check out this clip ... it is one of the neatest dog clips that I have seen ...

it warms your heart and makes you smile: http://www.familytiez.com/video/gin.htm

....enjoy!

Basset Ballerina Project Complete!

2008-11-14T14:30:00.000-08:00

This has to be right up there with one of my all time favorite projects...a baby nursery for a human baby featuring a darling basset hound!! I can't wait to see photos of the finished nursery ~ so I will share once I get them..... "Loopy the Basset" series shipped out across the country this week...check out the pics!! (My three year old thought this project was pretty fun since it was bigger then him!!)

eARTh is ART....

2008-11-09T09:20:00.001-08:00

Check out my new EARTH items...

I love this simple design and even more...the simple statement it makes!! Even better...
free shipping on all orders of $50 or more in my cafe shop, click here to go, and use coupon code: CPAFFSHP50CC upon checkout for your free shipping!!

Check it out!!

2008-11-05T21:03:00.000-08:00

Check out this really cool clothing that my sis-in-law is selling!! PLUS ... right now it is on sale...30% off your ENTIRE PURCHASE!! Just use coupon code: MSHM69DF upon checkout.
Hurry!! Limited time ~ great gift ideas here !! Go to: www.modbeclothing.com/buymodbe

The Latest...

2008-10-29T15:15:00.001-07:00

Ok, so I know that I have been a horrible (as if I was ever good to begin with...) blogger! So much going on around here. We are in the final stages of THE BOSTONS MARATHON, which I hope will become an annual event. It has been so much fun!

This little painting is currently up for auction now ~ click here to see it!

(it's my personal favorite...and I'll hate to see it go...)

I am also already swamped with Custom Holiday Orders and Christmas Cards...they are so much fun!! I love when people get creative and then we work together to do great things!

And I can't sign off without bragging about my current project...a very pink and darling Pottery Barn nursery...with BASSET HOUND ART (that's where I come in...) It has been so fun working with the mommy-to-be to create this darling little nursery! (pics below)

And I am signing off with a link to the most wonderful and inspirational story that I have seen in a long time...it so changed me ~ and I hope you enjoy it too. Please check it out by

clicking here! (thank you Bug for sharing it with me!!)

The Boston Marathon has begun...

2008-10-01T10:02:00.000-07:00

I am just so excited about this... Keri Lyn Art (me!) has teamed up with Bean Dogs Cafe to bring you a spectacular Boston Fund raising event.... check it out by clicking on the bostons above...and for some totally awesome Boston shopping you are going to want to bookmark Bean Dogs Cafe (below) where part of your purchase ALWAYS goes to help out needy little adorable bostons....this is going to be so fun!!! KL

A Pet's 10 Commandments...

2008-09-18T09:29:00.000-07:00

This will cause you to tear up a little...

A Pet's 10 Commandments

Just had to share

Why???

2008-09-13T11:49:00.000-07:00

Thought these were really cute, my mom-in-law sent them to me:

Why, Why, Why? do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting dead?

Whydo banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they know there is not enough money?

Whydoes someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

Whydoesn't glue stick to the bottle?

Whydo they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?

Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

Whydoes Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Whose idea was it to put an 'S' in the word ! 'lisp'?

Ifpeople evolved from apes, why are there still apes?

Whyis it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?

Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?

Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?

Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?

Howdo those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?

Whenwe are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, 'It's all right?'
Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, 'That hurt, you stupid idiot?'

Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends --if they're okay, then it's you.

More Great CafeShop Coupon Codes...

2008-09-08T07:50:00.000-07:00

Seriously ~ get some holiday shopping done early ~ I love these coupons!

1. Save $5 or $10
Save $5 off $40 order!

Use the code SPEAK540 at checkout.

Or Save $10 off $60 order! Use the code SPEAK1060 at checkout.

Coupons Expire Soon!
Keri Lyn Art on CafePress

These coupons also work on other art...not just Keri Lyn Art...

and there is some really fun stuff ...have fun!

Fall Merchandise ... Fun Stuff...

2008-09-03T07:54:00.002-07:00

I am excited to share my new cafe shops, which include a Baby/Maternity Shop, a TOTALLY Bostons Shop and lots of new stuff added to my existing Packed Full of Things shop.
Here are some fun samples and links to the shops and below are some COUPONS in the event that you find something that you can't live with out!! Also ~ remember that now is the time to start thinking about custom holiday cards, paintings and gifts...I am always happy to work with you on gettnig just the right personalized item for gift giving!! Happy Day!! KL

Cute BABY gifts (and maternity too!)
Great merchandise for those Sportsman wives.... (it's that time of year...)
...and of course...Halloween is coming...

Now for the good stuff....THE COUPONS:

$5 Off $40+ at CafePress - Cafepress.com promotion code good through 9/15/08
Take $5 Off when you spend $40 or more at ObeyThePureBreed.com or any other CafePress shop!Use Coupon Code: Cabin5off40

$25 Off $150+ at CafePress - Cafepress.com promotion code good through 9/01/08
Take $5 Off when you spend $40 or more at ObeyThePureBreed.com or any other CafePress shop!Use Coupon Code: CABIN25150

$30 Off $175 at CafePress! - Cafepress promotion code good through 9/15/08
Free Shipping when you spend $60+ at obeythepurebreed.com or any CafePress shop!Use Coupon Code: Cabin30175

$10 OFF $75+ at CafePress! - Cafepress promotion code good through 9/15/08
Take $10 Off when you spend $75 or more at ObeyThePureBreed.com or any other CafePress shop!Use Coupon Code: Cabin10off75

Happy Day!! KL

Dog Thoughts....

2008-09-02T14:43:00.000-07:00

Ok, so while I have been a total loser when it comes to posting (still...yes still!! blaming this on Windows Vista...) I just had to stop and share these darling doggy thoughts that I came across.

Don't give up on me...we are gearing up for a fun event this month...Bostons Marathon... lots of cool stuff so check back often ~ KL

The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.
-Anonymous

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
-Ben Williams

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
-Josh Billings

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
-Andy Rooney

Dogs love their friends & bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love & always have to mix love & hate.
-Anonymous

Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.
-Franklin P. Jones

If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise.
-Unknown

My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money.
-Joe Weinstein

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
-Robert A. Heinlein

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
-Mark Twain

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
-Roger Caras

If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them.
-Phil Pastoret

Another Great Walgreens Coupon...

2008-08-22T09:01:00.001-07:00

Ok, first I apologize for being such a very bad blogger this month...life has been crazy with computer issues all month long (.....why oh why did I upgrade to Windows Vista...I knew so much better ... ??!!)

Just wanted to share another great Walgreens coupon with you ~ I love these!! I almost always use them for diapers with other diaper coupons... save baby save!! Click on the coupon to get to the Walgreens site for other deals!

Happy weekend!!

The Bostons are Coming...The Bostons are Coming...

2008-08-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

Get ready...because the long awaited Bostons Marathon is coming soon!!

For a sneak peek of all things Boston... click here!

I am in the middle of a Boston painting frenzy...they are coming out my

ears...and soon all of these fun new Boston Terrier original paintings will

be availble for sale. And of course, no Boston Marathon would be complete

without involving some terrific Boston rescue groups, so you can do some

early holiday shopping and help some down and out bostons get their bounce

back at the same time!!
If you are affiliated with a BT rescue group that you would like included in

this fundraiser, please email me with your group name/contact: klsstudio@aol.com

Stay tuned....this will be fun!!!

Contest Winner!!

2008-07-28T10:44:00.000-07:00

Below is the email that I sent out to all those who entered my blog contest...
if you did not recieve the email, and you entered the contest...please feel
free to help yourself to the coupon. (I know you are all dog-gone-honest)
In fact...a few of you didn't leave emails...so please contact me:
KlsStudio@aol.com

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond to my Blog and my first official blog contest!!

Out of all entries, the winner of a free print was Nancy at
Laugheveryday.com. (drawn out of the jar by my 3 year old son) We had so
much fun drawing names...that we just kept drawing names until all of them
were out of the jar ... very exciting event for a 3 year old. And upon taking his
advice that "everyone should win" ... I am offering everyone who entered the
coupon below for a FREE print with your next purchase of a print on my
website. (Basically, buy one get one free). I am a sucker for contests
and giveaways ~ I love them....and with gas and everything else like it is right now,

we all need a break!!
Keep an eye out for the next few weeks ~

more contests and fun stuff coming.
And thanks again for your continued support!! Blessings! Keri Lyn

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COUPON: BUY ONE GET ONE FREE on any order on http://www.kerilyn.com/
This coupon good for a FREE PRINT ($18 value)

with your next order of a print.

Just email me or add the word BLOGCONTESTPRINT

to you paypal comment box...

and as always DON'T ADD YOUR FREE PRINT TO YOUR SHOPPING CART...

it will make it not free, which of course, defeats the purpose!
THANKS so much for taking the time!! Coupon Good anytime in 2008

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PS! I am missing emails for these people:
SharonC (Stella's Mom) and Nancy (Dane Rescuer)

email me or just use the coupon above ~ thanks!!

Christmas in July is here....

2008-07-22T12:02:00.001-07:00

I am so excited about this sale... because not only is it really rare for me to offer so many different sales at once...it is also the first time in a LONG time that I have released some of my original paintings.

Check out the sale ... and check back often ~ as I will be trying to post new items all the time.

I am also going to be offering some really fun contests here in my blog ... so bookmark me and stay in touch!

Speaking of contests...here is the very first one. Reply to this post (by adding a comment below...) and I will add all entries into a drawing for a FREE Keri Lyn print!

*Don't forget to add your email address or some type of contact info

Contest Ends Sunday July 27th, 2008...

but check back ~ I will be doing weekly events with free stuff....happy howlidays!

Our New Family Member...

2008-07-14T10:34:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, we have been searching to adopt a dog for quite some time...and we finally found the perfect fit for our family!!
We adopted him from a lady who has a rescue out in Emmett, and he is wonderful!! If you are ever looking to adopt, please check out her dogs ~ she does amazing things with them and really puts her heart into making sure these dogs find good forever homes.
( Here is her website: http://www.therightcarefordogs.com/ )

And...he is a BIG guy.

He and my 3 year old are buds, big time!

Orphan Baby finds home...

2008-07-13T19:45:00.000-07:00

This is one of the neatest stories that I have heard in a long time...

well worth the read:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25589588/

just had to share!

Our little ladybug turns one...

2008-07-08T14:42:00.001-07:00

Wow how quickly time flies!! Our little girl just turned one year old yesterday. We had a fun party with family and friends and I wanted to share with you the fun cake we made.

I love to make special cakes for my kids each year and I always look forward to surprising them with a fun design. This year we did a ladybug which seemed to fitting for our little petunia, or "stinkbug" as we like to call her :)
I especially love getting creative (big shocker!) and trying to figure out how to accomplish my cake making ideas....for example: I used junior mints for the spots on the ladybug. And...since I couldn't figure out how to get the right shape for my ladybug cake, I baked the cake in a bowl, instead of a pan....who knew that you could bake a cake in a bowl???

She had her one little cake, and then matching cupcakes for all the party guests. So FUN!!

Keri Lyn Cover Art!!

2008-07-01T08:11:00.000-07:00

A really neat magazine, and of course...some great cover art :0)

Check out this months issue of Natural Awakenings Magazine!

Crafty spending saves on KRAFT!!

2008-06-29T12:12:00.000-07:00

Alberstons currently has a great deal on the boxed Kraft pasta salad.

(I don't normally buy these - but have incorporated them into my own recipes

when I have to make ALOT of pasta salad, and at this price -

you can't beat it!!

The spice packs that come with these are pretty good

and I just add lots of fresh ingredients)

They actually have 3 specials going at once. The boxes are on sale right now

for 1/2 price. (They are $1each - and they are normally $1.99 each)

Plus, they are offering $10 off if you buy 20 boxes. Add to that the fact that

each box has a 50cents off coupon that you can use at the same time....

YOU END UP GETTING 20 BOXES FOR $5.00!!! I am not joking...I just did it.

In fact - 10 boxes alone came to more then adding the additional 10.

What would normally cost over $40 (1.99 x 20), instead will be $5.00.

If you don't find the boxes with the coupons on the isle - try looking at

the back of the store by the dairy where they put all the $1 sale stuff.

Just one of those bargains that you can't pass up & have to share!

Cafe Shop Special

2008-06-29T12:05:00.001-07:00

Lots of fun and unique finds in the cafe shops ~

here a coupon code to make things even better:

1. Save $10 off of $50 orders!
Save $10 off of $50 orders!

Use the code HEAVENCP1050

Coupon expires soon!

American Red Cross

2008-06-16T08:42:00.000-07:00

I hadn't donated blood since college...and I had forgotten how simple

and easy it is!! In fact...quite relaxing if you consider that you get to sit in a

comfy chair, put your feet up, watch tv and get little snacks while your kids

are being tended to by sweet grandma volunteers right in the next room!

Anyway, just thought I would put it out there ~ since in the last month alone we have known 2 people who have needed blood. It is such a simple

and easy thing to do and you never know when it might help someone that you love.

Click on the link above to find out more....

My Little Artist...

2008-06-15T21:27:00.000-07:00

So Kall, my son, won Honorable Mention in the Idaho Statesman's

Father's Day contest:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/263/gallery/409083-a409085-t3.html

$20 at the art store and a great way to surprise

Daddy on Father's Day morning!

My favorite part of the drawing is the toothpick

hanging out of daddy's mouth.

Save $bucks$

2008-06-12T20:26:00.001-07:00

This is only good for FRIDAY 13TH....

Great Father's Day Gifts....

2008-06-03T11:54:00.000-07:00

and you thought Keri Lyn only did dog art ... see more fun stuff here.

Monk-E-Mail

2008-06-03T07:50:00.000-07:00

If you haven't seen this before...do yourself a favor...waste half of your morning putting together REALLY FUN emails for your friends.

(It's FREE which makes it even better)

MONK-E-MAIL

I love this!
You'll thank me...I think :0)

(I love how the monkeys eyes will follow your mouse around the screen.)

A Chance to Make a Difference...

2008-05-30T12:39:00.000-07:00

Honestly, if you want to do something to really

make you feel good...check this out:
Here is a story of a wonderful person and a chance for people to really make a difference in his life. Read his story and find out how you can help:

http://www.friendsofjamesoneal.blogspot.com/

WalGREENS $CHA-ching$

2008-05-29T07:59:00.001-07:00

Every now and then I find one of these ... and they are wonderful...there is something for everyone at a Walgreens. I usually use mine on diapers or cosmetics...things that hardly ever go on sale. This one is only good until midnight tomorrow night (they always have very short usage times....) Click on the image to take you to the site where you can print out the coupon.

Just makes you smile....

2008-05-28T09:47:00.001-07:00

I received this darling photo in an email forward, and just had to pass it along...it is

too cute not to share.

Memorial Day

2008-05-25T21:31:00.001-07:00

While at a family BBQ today, I was shocked when a twelve year old boy asked, "What is Memorial Day anyway?".....

Wow. Note to self: when my kids are old enough, teach them
WHY they are getting a day off of school.
Additional note to self: make sure they really get it.
What a great time to share with our kids the memory and legacy of grandparents and those gone before us.
And of course, a wonderful time to reflect on just how blessed we are... thanks to those who have died fighting for our freedom.

I came across this wonderful poem and found it very moving, so I thought I would share.
Blessings to you and yours for a wonderful Memorial Day, KL

GOING TO THE GONE

A checklist for Memorial Day
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
May 23, 2008

Go look in on your children
still asleep within their bed.
Remind yourself they're safe and warm
because of some long dead.

Go for a walk through cemeteries
lined with little flags.
Take time to ponder homebound heroes
flown in body bags.

Go stand between those granite stones
engraved with names and dates.
Imagine all who died defending
our United States.

Go on and kneel beside a marker
offering a prayer
with gratitude for those who gave
their lives defeating terror.

Go home and count your blessings
from the hands of those now gone.
Then vow to the Almighty that
their mem'ry will live on.

Also found here.
The following note applies to this poem:
Copyright 2008 Greg Asimakoupoulos.
Permission is granted to send this to others,
with attribution, but not for commercial purposes.

Hot Seller....

2008-05-23T11:31:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would share with you one of the top selling designs from my merchandise shop this month...those Crazy cat ladies must be everywhere :0)

If you haven't checked it out lately, there is some really fun stuff right now, including dog t-shirts, which also seem to be popular. Also, I am always happy to help you customize something for just the right gift...just ask!!

Here is a current coupon for the cafe merchandise:

Get Free Standard or Economy Shipping on

U.S. orders of $60 or more Use coupon

Code EARTHSHIP60 at checkout.

Offer good through June 17, 2008.

To visit my CafeShop click here!

TGIF ~ Cheers!! KL

Who Knew?

2008-05-15T14:26:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness... I just learned the coolest thing ever.
And... in case you didn't know it either ~ I am posting here...
to share with you. Which is exactly why I started this blog.

Most of you probably use aluminum foil and saran wrap.
If you are like me...then you also get a bit frustrated when the
darn roll jumps out of the box when you are trying to tear it...
WELL GET THIS!! Did you know that there are tabs on the
ends of the box that you are supposed to push in to hold the
roll in place???? (if you did know this, then you are just a smarty
pants. Honestly - you are. )

I just had to share that crazy feature ~ I am so excited about it.
It just made my day.

Digging for Pennies...

2008-05-07T21:25:00.000-07:00

My website is currently under complete construction. A "re-model" if you will. It is overwhelming the amount of information that seems to accumulate. So much artwork, so many breeds of dogs, so many ideas and before you know it ... my website is cluttered and it is time for spring cleaning.

This is NOT one of my strengths. I think some of it has to do with my lack of PATIENCE...accompanied by my lack of actual computer knowledge. Combine that with the fact that I am also a stay at home mother of a 3 year old and a baby.... and there you have it. Maintaining my website is my least favorite aspect of my life as an artist. I LOVE creating, emailing customers, chatting with other artists...but the whole website techinical stuff. . . I would rather do yardwork. ( Easy to say since we don't yet have a yard...but that is a whole other can of worms that I will save for another day. )

So ~ as I am working on my site today, my son (3) comes in and says "whatcha doin' mommy, working on your puter? it doesn't listen to you?" I reply, "You are right son, my computer does not listen to me." He ponders this quickly and in one perfectly long run on sentence he replies "and that is ok mommy so your computer does not listen and so it makes you sad and so you should just stop and so your computer is naughty and so that is ok mama. So, let's go look for pennies."

A very simple solution to my problem.

We just happen to have hidden treasures in our sandbox! So ... off we went to dig for pennies in the sand. It made a whole lot more sense on a beautiful day then fighting with my computer and trying to make my website perfect.

So ~ I will focus my energies on the fun part of being an artist (the CREATIVE process) and the important stuff ( like Customer Satisfaction ) ... and I will try really hard to keep my website from getting too cluttered and confusing . . . but please forgive me if it is a tad bit less then perfect. I can promise you this. I will strive to run my business with all of the passion of a kid digging in the sand for pennies.

...and I will NOT stress over the small things. Like the fact that I cannot FOR MY LIFE...figure out how to change the font in my post from yesterday... I have tried over and over again... but you know what...it just doesn't matter. It is just a font. So ... I am letting it go... and MOVING FORWARD.....

( quoted from our FAVORITE Disney Movie "Meet the Robinsons"...if you haven't seen it yet... watch it. It is great on so many levels. )

Off to dig in the sand...

Using My Powers for Good...

2008-05-07T08:59:00.000-07:00

Ok...so those of you that know me...know that I am always on the lookout for a bargain. In fact ~ let's be honest. It is a flat out obsession. I have decided to share my great finds here, along with other things ~ in the event that you would like to save a little $cha-ching$ now and then. Heck ~ times are tough. Save where you can.

Let's start with my most recent OUTSTANDING deal:
From time to time ~ Albertsons will run a special on General Mills cereals:
BUY 10 FOR $10.00. They are running this special NOW! This alone is a bargain.
(If you were to buy 10 boxes, which you never would... but if you did ... it would be a savings difference of over $29, depending on which cereals you buy.)
Now here is where the true talent comes in. (yes...I consider this a talent. sad, huh?) In the cereal isle ~ you will usually find those handy dandy coupon dispensers that spit out coupons (come on...you know you've pushed that button before...)

They are usually for General Mills ~ BUY 2 BOXES SAVE .75 cents. If you are going to buy 10 boxes of cereal, you will need 5 of these. That right there will save you another $3.75. These are manufactures coupons, and Alberstons honors these along with their special pricing.
Now...if you are a coupon clipper (and you really SHOULD be...) you may have some of the even better GM coupons ~ $1.50 to $2.00 off for 3 boxes of cereal. So...to sum things up ~ you have just paid approx $4.50 for 10 boxes of cereal. (This is approx. what ONE box can cost you at regular price.)

Albertsons is running this promo on GM cereal AND Nature Valley Granola Bars, FruitSnacks, etc. through next Tuesday - May 13th.Check out my receipt...total spent $53.91. Total saved $69.16. Wahoooooooooooo! Lesson learned here ~ don't forget: You can use manufactures coupons along with in store specials at MOST stores.

Oh! ... I almost forgot the best part!! Right now the GM cereals have little Speed Racer Turbo Cars in them... and these little cars go fasssstt! Anyway - an added bonus to your bargains! There are many cereals to choose from, which include: Cherrios, Fruit Cherrios, and more. (...like the Lucky Charms that is hidden high up in mommy's secret spot...yum. When did my hidden pleasure become a sugar cereal? yikes.)

Save big. Don't even get me started on how much I save on baby stuff... I have that down to a science. I will save that for another day :0)

So there you have it. My first official blog post. Enjoy!