---Shop News---- Read

I have books on my mind.  One thing I love is to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea and read, read, read.  Winter is my best time to get in some reading.  Long dark nights and the lure of a warm bed are the perfect equation for finding time to read.  

Also, I am about to embark on a major reorganization project.  Now that I have all my photos out of their ugly albums and into nice photo boxes it is time to do the bookshelf!  I have been pulling some books that I want to let go in my injoytreasures  shop and have noticed quite a bit of dust.  It has been years since I have really cleaned, cleaned the book shelves.  Plus, I want to reorganize them...and not by color which is so popular on Etsy but by subject.  I need to move my "I can never part with" children's books to lower shelves in case my Grand nephew comes for a visit (hint, hint).

So to celebrate my bookie time  I am offering a 50% off sale on all books and paper ephemera in my shop.  There are some wicked good deals here!  BOOK SALE

AND 

Celebrating Reading, Tea, & My Wonderful MaineTeam ~ A Bookish Treasury!!

---Shop News--- ***COLD***

Brrrrrrrrrr! That is the word of the day!!  You know it is cold when an ICELANDIC Sheepdog hugs the woodstove...this is a rare sight!  I have both stoves cranking!  Vern & Runa have been seeking the sun and each other for extra warmth. Notice how Vern gets under Runa's tail?

When I went out to do my chores this morning the ducks were still in bed!  But they scurried out for a quick bath before snuggling in the extra hay I gave them.  Their hardiness never ceases to amaze me!

My winter look!

Back to work! I am SOLD out of my Moose Puppets!!  Throwing another log on the stove, cranking up some tunes, and sew, sew, sew!

Winter Clothes

Karla Kuskin

Under my hood I have a hat

And under that

My hair is flat.

Under my coat

My sweater's blue,

My sweater's red.

I'm wearing two.

My muffler muffles to my chin

And round my neck

And then tucks in.

My gloves were knitted

By my aunts.

I've mittens too

And pants

And pants

And boots

And shoes

With socks inside.

The boots are rubber, red and wide.

And when I walk

I must not fall

Because I can't get up at all.

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Treasury of the Week ~ Out Foxing the Cold ~ All MaineTeam

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MzQ0Mzg3MTh8MjcyNTQwOTA4OA/out-foxing-the-cold-maine-style?ref=pr_treasury

---Shop News---Plaid Friday & Small Business Saturday

Today is Plaid Friday!

 "The name Plaid Friday was conceived from the idea of weaving the individual threads of small businesses together to create a strong fabric that celebrates the diversity and creativity of independent businesses. Plaid Friday is the relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday,” and is designed promote both local and independently owned businesses during the holidays" 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Plaid-Friday-Shop-Local-and-Independent/147245538642349

You won't find me at the mall of the big box store today!  I pledge to make all my holiday purchases from small businesses ONLY!  It is so easy too!  You can shop online and support small as well as local businesses.  If you want to get out of the house, head to your local small town or the local Main Street and have an enjoyable experience with plenty of savings and holiday atmosphere.  

Here is a "breaking" the rules Etsy Treasury (one is not supposed to do a treasury with anything from your own shop or more than one shop...it is all about spreading the love on Etsy!)  But I say break the rules TODAY and skip Black Friday and shop small...and plaid!  So plaid stuff from all my shops!(mostly...plaid)

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjYwNzk4NjF8MjcyMjc4MDkzMw/in-joy-plaid


Here is a "legal" Treasury I made earlier this week to celebrate the small online MaineTeam businesses!  Make Holiday Shopping Happy and Relaxing for all!  Happy Happiness!

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjYwNzk4NjF8MjcyNTMyNjU1Mg/maineteam-mad-about-plaid?ref=pr_treasury

---Shop News---

Time for the Etsy MaineTeam CashMob to Begin!

Tomorrow is "The Day" but I don't want to stay up until midnight to activate my coupon code  ---> cashmob13  <--- my code is active NOW!  One day Only save 30% in any of my shops using this code.  This will be my only sale for the rest of the year so I wanted to make it a good one!  I am not alone with great deals for tomorrow.  Search maineteam (one word) to see what my teammates have to offer.  The Etsy Maine Team is a fun bunch!  We are super supportive of each other.  So here is a chance to shop local from the comfort of your computer!

To get the festivities really rolling I am having a CONTEST!!!!

My all MAINETEAM Treasury has a "secret" message!  Can you name this tune?  Leave a comment here at my blog with the correct name of the tune and I will pick, randomly, from all the right answers a winner.  The winner will receive a coupon code good for $10 off at one of my 4 Etsy Shops.  The winner gets to choose which shop.  Contest ends Saturday morning November 9th, 2013 ~~ whenever I get up!  

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTcxMjU5OTF8MjcyMjY3MTQ1NQ/name-this-tune?ref=pr_treasury