Thursday, April 6, 2017

just ordered the second xmas gift for 2017....School Girl Elly for Zerelda.

The perfect gift for any girl – this doll is lovely & youthful as a travel or play companion. Their stylish dresses sweetly remind us of elephants roaming the fields in springtime! Dimensions: 12 inches (30cm) tall Material: Soft cotton plush Filling: PP cotton
OUR MISSION Eighty Elephant's vision is to increase awareness and appreciation of elephant conservation efforts. Our long-term goal is to proudly increase the protection and support of this endangered species by 80%! Hence, Eighty Elephants! Our love for elephants can be more than just fashion statements — Wear love & give love right back! WHY? Elephants are understood in many cultures as great symbols of kindness, strength and endurance. However, the reality today is the extreme opposite. Humans have long exploited these loving creatures, brutally killing them for their tusks. Tusks which are then used for ivory to make piano keys, billiard balls and other items of vain, human enjoyment. The record price of ivory has led to even organised criminal trafficking to poach elephants on a daily basis, threatening their homes, families and very existence. National Geographic recently published that over 100,000 elephants have been killed by poachers, which has declined the African elephant population by 64% so far. Eighty Elephants is an initiative to protect this rapidly endangered species from any more harm and cruelty — but we cannot do this without your help. HOW? By purchasing any of our elephant-themed products right here on this site, you lend a helping hand to provide safety and happiness to an elephant in need. A portion of ALL proceeds will go directly from your helping hands to charities that Eighty Elephants partner with.
Taylore had also tagged me in a crochet unicorn pattern some time ago...found an already made adorable unicorn...

Saturday, March 25, 2017

just ordered the first xmas gift for 2017....

this lil' guy has Coralie written all over him!
Have a ball with this huggable rhino! Made of super soft plush, this pretend friend is ready to encourage your child’s growth in wonderful ways. As your little one snuggles with and talks to Hippo, they’re practicing empathy, storytelling, communication, and cooperation. Young children are drawn to animals, which provide them with some of their first experiences in nurturing another being. Encourage their innate curiosity and grand imagination with this cuddly pal. designer Maileg

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Kevin pointed out to me that several families we know are vacationing (AGAIN!) over the 'holidays.'

here I felt quite blessed getting a holiday weekend off AND getting to see my kids and grand kids altogether. And there are families going on cruises. and to the beach. over the motherfuckin' holidays? on top of buying presents? why even put up a tree if you aren't gonna keep your ass home where you belong? One year (before we had grand kids) Kevin mentioned it would be cool to go on a "Xmas vacation" in south Missouri and stay in a resort with fireplace, and sleigh rides, etc. for Xmas. would be so awesome. lugging all your gifts. and then lugging them all back home. But we have real life jobs in the real world that doesn't shut down for holidays. our jobs aren't as important as EMTS and firefighters, but somebody has to be there every day feeding pigs and loading trucks. our curse, I guess.

the day after the day after xmas.....