Three Little Gobblers Custom Turkey Shirts Thanksgiving

Brianna, Emmah and Jake are sporting their turkey shirts for Thanksgiving. I am glad this sibling team and their momma like the shirts I made. I also made the reversible pants to match Emmah's shirt. Thanks, Brittany, for allowing me to use this picture of your little gobblers!

Shelby's Skirt Her First Sewing Project

Shelby began and completed her first sewing project this morning. She chose the fabric and design plus she did the majority of the cutting and sewing. The entire process took just under 4 hours which included plenty of breaks during that time! I am very proud of her work endurance. She can't wait until we go out this afternoon so she can wear it.

Gobble, Gobble Custom Made Turkey Shirts

I have been inspired by a friend to get back into my sewing. Lately, I have been making several outfits for Shelby and my friend's little girl. I made both girls the ribbon turkey shirt and skirt set for Thanksgiving. Others then asked for turkey shirts! I made a baby boy's camo onesie which lead to an order for the baby girl's onesie sets pictured here. When those were delivered yesterday, I received orders for 4 more. I guess I need to stop blogging and start sewing if I want to get them finished before Thanksgiving!

Principal's List Congratulations Shelby!

Shelby made the Principal's List at school for the first nine weeks grading period! We are very proud of her. She loves school and loves to learn. The awards assembly was last Wednesday. She was thrilled to get her "pink flamingo" certificate.

Longaberger Factory Store Online Special $15 Woven Reflections 9" Bowl

This is the Tuesday Special for this week. I plan on ordering a couple for myself and gifts. If you wish to have me order for you and split the shipping, please let me know by Monday evening. If you are not local and/or would like to order for yourself, just go to my website. Ordering online is so simple.

www.longaberger.com/brendabayless

Today, November 23, 2009 ONLY Lunch Break Special Longaberger Pottery Frames $6

I think the picture and price says it all. WOW! What a deal! Be sure to order during the times listed to get the special deal. I will be working and will not be able to order these for you. I think the school board frowns upon us working our other jobs while we are supposed to be teaching...haha

I am sure they will sell out fast!

www.longaberger.com/brendabayless

Longaberger Black Friday SpecialDon't Miss This!

Be sure to check out Longaberger's "Black Friday" special! To order, just go to my website and order directly from there. If you want me to order for you, please be sure to contact me by Thursday afternoon. They will make great Christmas gifts and would also look great on your table during all your holiday gatherings.

www.longaberger.com/brendabayless

Longaberger Tall Tissue Basket Online One Day Sale November 4, 2009

No Task Is Too Tall With Longaberger!

Whether it’s solving your gift-giving, decorating or storage solution dilemmas, with Longaberger you can do it all! Enjoy great savings on the Tall Tissue Basket with WoodCrafts Lid on Wednesday, November 4 – pay just $39 and save $23 off the regular price!


There are SO many great uses for this handy basket:

•Utensil caddy
•Pens, pencils, desktop organizer
•Scissors, rulers
•Snack basket - chips, pretzels, nuts
•Combs, brushes
•Bread sticks
•Holds rolled fingertip towels in the guest bathroom
•Keeps remote controls and game controllers handy
•Keeps envelopes, postcards and stamps at your fingertips
•Even makes a beautiful planter (with the plastic protector)!

Shop with me online at www.longaberger.com/brendabayless

Tea Party TimeLongaberger StyleLimited Time Offer

Longaberger Factory Store is offering this adorable tea set for only $69 beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2009 while supplies last.

This would make a wonderful Christmas gift for that special girl in your family! All little girls love to play tea party. I know mine sure does!

To order this set follow the link below to my Longaberger page and then click on the Factory Store link which will be on the left near the bottom. While you are there be sure to check out all the other great offers at the Factory Store!

www.longaberger.com/brendabayless

Longaberger PotteryOne Day Online SpecialPizza Pan and Triangular PlatesWednesday, October 21, 2009

Longaberger is introducing the newest additions to their pottery line with a one day special! You can be among the first to own the pizza pan and matching plates. To order, just click on the picture or link below!

www.longaberger.com/brendabayess

Longaberger Tote SALE Begins Today, October 13, 2009

What a great deal! When you go to my Longaberger site, click on the words to the left that say Homestead and Factory Store. I am sure these totes will go FAST!

www.longaberger.com/brendabayless

Longaberger Specials - Potluck Basket - Horizon of Hope Basket Combo - October Customer Coupons

There are quite a few specials this month as well as the Wacky Wednesday specials. The information is below. You can go to my Longaberger site to order any of these items or contact me for help doing so. If your online order from Wishlist items is $150 or more, you would most likely want to order those items through me as a show instead of through the website. At $150 or more you begin earning hostess benefits such as half-price items and hostess dollars!

I appreciate all of you who come to my blog to check out the current Longaberger specials. I haven't been as current with my Longaberger postings as I was but hopefully I will now get them up on a regular basis.

To shop with me, please go to www.longaberger.com/brendabayless. You can e-mail me at basket_peddler@yahoo.com.

Fall Road Trip

Yesterday morning Bob, Shelby and I took off on an impromptu road trip to see some fall foliage. We traveled Rt. 60 (aka Midland Trail) to Kanawha Falls. It was cool, cloudy and a little rainy but was still a nice drive. We stayed at the Glen Ferris Inn which is located along the Kanawha River at the falls. Dinner and breakfast there were great but unfortunately the dining room that sits along the river was closed. Our room however did overlook the falls. We also went to Hawks Nest State Park, The Mystery Hole, and the New River Gorge Bridge. Shelby's favorite part was the Mystery Hole. That old VW in the side of it looks pretty bad now. I guess it will show my age by saying I can remember when that place was new! We would travel by there going to see my aunt and her family in the Lewisburg area but my dad would never stop. I have to say that it is something everyone needs to experience at least once in his or her life!

This is Shelby outside the Glen Ferris Inn. Part of the falls are behind her but you can't really see them in this picture.

This is Cathedral Falls which is near Hawks Nest State Park.

Just a quick pic of some of today's colors at Hawks Nest.

This is Shelby at the Glen Ferris Inn.

This is the front view of the Mystery Hole.

This is the view of the Mystery Hole as seen from Route 60. This is what I remember most about our trips through that area as a child.

This is me and Shelby at the observation deck at Kanawha Falls.

Shelby loves to pose. This is in the area where my parents and grandparents used to camp at the falls in the 1960's.

Way Down Yonder in the Pumpkin Patch

Shelby and I just got home from the Girl Scout field trip to the pumpkin patch. She had fun picking out the "perfect" pumpkin and going on a hay ride. She can't wait until she can decorate her pumpkin. We are planning to go back soon and take Josh and Delainy. We think they would have as much fun (if not more) as she did.

First Day of School

Shelby started 1st grade today. She was a little nervous, but the nervousness quickly subsided. Bob decided to go into work late today so that he could drive her to school this morning and walk her into her room. I got to play the obnoxious parent with the camera! When asked how her day went, Shelby keeps replying, "It was AWESOME!"

Win Longaberger Chili BowlsContest Ends September 30, 2009

Would you like to have a set of 2 ivory Longaberger Chili Bowls? I will have a drawing during the first week of October and the lucky winner will get a set! You can have up to six entries!

How do you get your name into the drawing?

Each of the following will count as one entry.

• E-mail me your name and complete E-mail address. This will put you on my "e-mail" mailing list.


• E-mail me your name and complete mailing address. This will put you on my "snail mail" mailing list.


• Tell a friend about my contest. When your friend e-mails me, he/she must list your name as the person who passed on the information about this contest.


• Visit www.longaberger.com/brendabayless and view the baskets and pottery currently available in the WishList (online catalog). Leave a comment below telling what item you would like to have and why. Be sure to leave your name and a way for me to contact you if you are the winner!


• Leave a comment below telling about your favorite Longaberger product - basket, pottery, wrought iron, purse, etc. - and how you use it. Be sure to leave your name and a way for me to contact you if you are a winner.


• Blog about this contest being sure to include a link back this post. E-mail me a link to your blog once you have it posted.

Let's make this a little more fun...the first 25 people to leave eligible comments will not only get the entry for the comment but 2 additional entries. That is right...The first 25 people to leave a comment as described above, will recieve a total of 3 entries for the comment!

The contest ends at midnight on September 30, 2009.

I can't wait to read all the comments!

E-mail your information to me at basket_peddler@yahoo.com. Please put "contest" in the subject line of your e-mail.

Brenda

Longaberger Pottery Chili Bowls One Day Sale - Wednesday, August 26th

I love these bowls!


The Longaberger Pottery Chili Bowls are being retired and this may be your last chance to buy some. Quantities are now limited and at an unbeatable price of $8 each they are sure to go fast. Be sure to order yours early in the day Wednesday as some color choices will sell out early.


A pair or set of these will make great holiday gifts either alone or in a gift basket. In a basket (Longaberger, of course!) put the chili bowls, chili recipe, and some of the ingredients needed such as beans, spice packet, onion, canned tomoates, crackers, etc.


With the school year starting, it is time to think about teacher gifts as well. One of these bowls with a personal size package of soup mix tied with a ribbon would make any teacher's heart happy!


Please use the link below to order your bowls. I know you will love them as much as I do. (I already have a set of 8 but I am thinking of ordering more!)


www.longaberger.com/brendabayless

These bowls hold 2 cups which make them great when needing an impromptu measuring cup. They are also the perfect size for making the individual sizes of Kraft Easy Mac! As with all Longaberger Pottery, these bowls are oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe.

Coming in September, are the new Longaberger Pottery soup and sandwich plates. These fit the plates perfectly. Just imagine this fall....a hot bowl of chili and a grilled cheese sandwich served using the chili bowls and NEW sandwich plates.

In the Smokies Again

I am back in the Smoky Mountains this week for a family vacation with my husband and daughter and my husband's brother and his family. Thus far we have been to Cade's Cove, Douglas Dam, Downtown Gatlinburg, the water park and pool at the resort just to name a few places. Here are some pictures we have taken so far. I will have some better bear pictures to post later. The bear actually came within 5 feet of the vehicle!