Alas I've been away......

As it goes with this time of season I've been crazy busy. But all orders are shipped and I'm almost done with everything else. I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will probably only post one more time this year. I am also going to be redesigning my site to update it for the new year.

Christmas Rules For Dogs

1. Be especially patient with your humans during this time. They may appear to be more stressed-out than usual and they will appreciate long comforting dog leans.

2. They may come home with large bags of things they call gifts. Do not assume that all the gifts are yours.

3. Be tolerant if your humans put decorations on you. They seem to get some special kind of pleasure out of seeing how you look with fake antlers.

4. They may bring a large tree into the house and set it up in a prominent place and cover it with lights and decorations. Bizarre as this may seem to you, it is an important ritual for your humans, so there are some things you need to know: - Don't pee on the tree - Don't drink water in the container that holds the tree - Mind your tail when you are near the tree - If there are packages under the tree, even ones that smell interesting or that have your name on them, don't rip them open - Don't chew on the cord that runs from the funny-looking hole in the wall to the tree

5. Your humans may occasionally invite lots of strangers to come visit during this season. These parties can be lots of fun, but they also call for some discretion on your part: - Not all strangers appreciate kisses and leans - Don't eat off the buffet table - Beg for goodies subtly - Be pleasant, even if unknowing strangers sit on your sofa - Don't drink out of glasses that are left within your reach

6. Likewise, your humans may take you visiting. Here your manners will also be important: - Observe all the rules in #4 for trees that may be in other people's houses. (4a is particularly important) - Respect the territory of other animals that may live in the house - Tolerate children - Turn on your charm big time

7. A big man with a white beard and a very loud laugh may emerge from your fireplace in the middle of the night. DON'T BITE HIM!!

Fudge and Weather

I've been on a fudge kick,I made my second batch of chocolate and a batch of peanut butter. I was at the big Walmart last night until 12:30 but I am finished with shopping! This week is finishing up last minute details and getting last minute orders done. I hope everyone is doing well and having a great season!

Root Canals and Christmas Cards

It's been a rough week, it's been a crazy week due to Christmas rush orders and the fact I just started shopping! Then I went to the dentist and had to start my root canal and try to explain to my husband that my tooth was worth the $800 out of pocket costs. He was convinced it would be better to just pull the tooth(men!!!) But most of that is over now and I'm in full Christmas mode. I shipped all the Christmas cards yesterday, all $20.00 worth of stamps! I have all my supplies for cookie baking next week and need to get gingerbread house supplies. One of my favorite things to do is have our best friends 11 y/o daughter over to bake. By the end of the day the kitchen is a disaster area,and we are both in sugar high land. But we both look forward to it all year. I'm finishing up on Christmas orders and we're getting our new labels in! I can't wait to share photos! Thats all for today but I'll try to post again soon! Merry Christmas To all!