Year End Inventory Sale
I will be offering the following year end inventory sale prices, 50% off all items from 6 PM EST December 26th, 2011 to 6 PM EST January 2nd, 2012. Single items and lots. I will close all auctions at midnight the day it was bid on. If multiple bidders then the winning bidder will get auction for 1/2 the price it is when I end it that night. I will send out invoices on the night the auction ends. I expect to hear from winner within 3 days and payment due within 10 days or I will assume they do not want it and re-list it." If you have any questions I will be available and will answer your Omails as soon as possible.
If you sell at fairs and craft shows or even on line this is your chance to get very nice items for less than wholesale with huge profits to be made. When possible I ship all items with the price tags on them that I was selling them in my jewelry store for. And they sold at those prices. Other items besides jewelry are also on sale. If you see it in my store between the dates mentioned above, it is included in the year end sale. Everything must go.
I know that http://ola.com/store/callmemomo is having a simular sale. She has a lot of home made items plus a hugh selection of other items to choose from.
So if you are looking for after Christmas sales come on over to my store and shop till you drop. You can shop my store at http://ola.com/store/chateycathey or visit the other stores at http://ola.com/ to see who else may be having a sale.
Thank you for reading my blog and please leave a comment as they matter to me.
Be safe, be healthy and be happy.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas!
On this day, the day of Jesus' birth, please enjoy this Canon by the Transiberian Orchestra.
May you all have a wonderful day with your family and friends.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas Eve
On this day, Christmas Eve, I wish all my friends at OLA.com and all my customers a wonderful, joyous evening!
Merry Christmas!! Please enjoy the beautiful music by clicking on her link.
Planning the New Year's Party
So, it's Christmas Eve...
the presents are wrapped, the tree is lit and sparkling, the cookies are baked, holiday tidings are sent, and do you know what I'm doing?
I am planning the New Year's Party!
It will be a fairly small event, with just family and a few friends, but no matter how big your celebration, festive food and drinks always help to make it memorable. This year my kids have requested a colorful theme. Thought I'd share a recipe or two with you, in case you need to brighten up your party, too!
These recipes come from Tablespoon.com, where you'll find not only inspiring recipes, but coupons, too, which will help keep your holiday budget under control! It's so easy to over-indulge, isn't it?
Double Rainbow Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 5.1 oz box vanilla instant pudding, prepared per package directions
- red, yellow, blue, green and purple liquid food coloring
- whipped topping and rainbow sprinkles, for garnish
Directions
- Separate the prepared pudding into 6 individual bowls.
- Add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl to make the rainbow colors. For orange, use one drop yellow and one drop red.
- Layer the pudding by adding 2 tbsp of the first pudding color into four small, thin parfait glasses (about 8 oz volume works well). Tap the bottom of your parfait glass gently on the counter after each layer to make the layer flatten. Repeat with remaining pudding colors.
- Refrigerate per the pudding package directions, until fully set.
- Immediately before serving, top with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles.
And for the grown-ups...
Double Rainbow Cake Jelly Shot
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups prepared lemonade
- 4 envelopes plain gelatin
- 1 1/4 cups cake flavored vodka (or sub vanilla or whipped cream vodka and a touch of amaretto)
- 2 tsp sweetened condensed milk (up to 4 tbsp is okay - use to sweeten to taste!)
- 6 small bowls (one for each color)
- liquid food coloring
- frosting and sprinkles, for garnish, if desired
- flexible silicone mini muffin pan (cavity volume = 3 tablespoons)
Directions
- Pour lemonade into a small saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin. Allow to soak for a minute or two.
- Heat over low, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is dissolved (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in the vodka and sweetened condensed milk.
- Pour 1/2 cup portions into 6 bowls. Use liquid food coloring for rainbow colors (in this case: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet). (I wanted a very vibrant rainbow, so used 4 drops of liquid food coloring for each color.)
- Prepare the mini muffin pans by spraying lightly with cooking spray and then wiping clean with a paper towel. (This will leave a slight residue which will assist in unmolding without effecting the taste or appearance of the jelly shots.)
- Spoon 3/4 teaspoon of the red gelatin mixture into the muffin pan cavities. Refrigerate until set, but still sticky when touched. (The first layer will take 20 minutes or so, subsequent layers less.) Repeat with remaining colors.
- Refrigerate overnight to allow the layers to fully bond.
- To serve, loosen around the edges of each muffin cavity and pop out the jelly shots.
- Immediately before serving, garnish with a small dollop of frosting and sprinkles if desired.
For those of you who do not have the silicone mini muffin pans, I intend on using the little clear plastic shot glasses that you can buy at almost any grocery store this time of year... just remember to coat them with some cooking spray, so they slide right out! (And yes, according to the comments section, these can be made non-alcoholic.)
However you plan to celebrate, FleaPirates and family wishes you all a Happy New Year!
Don't forget to shop OLA for all sorts of affordable holiday necessities... did you know there is quite an assortment of shot glasses on sale today?
Like these! (Click on the image to see how it could be yours!)
Friday, December 23, 2011
TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
December 22, 2011 was "Shop With A Cop" day in our town. It was posted on face book by our sheriff and there were 212 photos. Seems it was a very positive and happy day for all involved.
The 168 children who shopped with a cop went home with things they would have not gotten if not for this program. There were photos of children with bikes, computers, clothes and toys of all kinds and the children were of all ages. Hard for me to believe that there are that many families in need at this time of year in our little town.
Times are rough all over our country. Some will not even have a meal if they do not go to the shelters on Christmas day. Our community Center is opening up with volunteers to cook and serve those who would not have a Christmas dinner.
It breaks my heart when I see kids and families doing without any time of the year. We do not have people living under bridges here but we do have one man who sleeps on benches because he wants to. His name is Rockie and he has been offered help and all he wants is give him money, no clothes or food and no paying for him to stay in a motel for a week. He only wants money and when he gets it he gets drunk and does something that gets him a week or two at the local jail.
It is mostly the kids that get to me and what a joy it was to see the photo's of all these kids and cops at our local walmart at one time shopping for special gifts and thanking the cops who they shopped with.
Also, Wendy's, Burger King, Pizza Factory and McDonalds had open house for the cops and kids. Free meals for all who participated. This included the parents of the children also.
It was reported that this is the 14th annual shop with a cop here and it was by far the best. The money comes from contributors who give what they can and also some businesses give a large donation to this even though their business is not part of the store that gets shopped in. They just want to help those in need.
I just wanted to share what a joy it is to live in a community like this. I think shop with a cop is in a lot of other states too. The cops do not get paid that day to wear their uniforms and drive these kids to walmart in a police car which is a thrill for a lot of them. They spend the whole day doing this. A 20 hour shift as with that many kids they do not all go at one time.
I hope you and your family are fortunate enough to not need these services and have a wonderful and very Merry Christmas. So when you say grace on Christmas day before you have a beautiful and delicious meal please pray for those in need, be it health, food, shelter or just a toy for a child.
From me and mine Merry Christmas to you and yours. Remember the reason for the season.
Just a note that I will be having an after Christmas blow out sale at http://ola.com/store/chateycathey so stop by to see what I am losing money on just to be able to clear out a room.
The 168 children who shopped with a cop went home with things they would have not gotten if not for this program. There were photos of children with bikes, computers, clothes and toys of all kinds and the children were of all ages. Hard for me to believe that there are that many families in need at this time of year in our little town.
Times are rough all over our country. Some will not even have a meal if they do not go to the shelters on Christmas day. Our community Center is opening up with volunteers to cook and serve those who would not have a Christmas dinner.
It breaks my heart when I see kids and families doing without any time of the year. We do not have people living under bridges here but we do have one man who sleeps on benches because he wants to. His name is Rockie and he has been offered help and all he wants is give him money, no clothes or food and no paying for him to stay in a motel for a week. He only wants money and when he gets it he gets drunk and does something that gets him a week or two at the local jail.
It is mostly the kids that get to me and what a joy it was to see the photo's of all these kids and cops at our local walmart at one time shopping for special gifts and thanking the cops who they shopped with.
Also, Wendy's, Burger King, Pizza Factory and McDonalds had open house for the cops and kids. Free meals for all who participated. This included the parents of the children also.
It was reported that this is the 14th annual shop with a cop here and it was by far the best. The money comes from contributors who give what they can and also some businesses give a large donation to this even though their business is not part of the store that gets shopped in. They just want to help those in need.
I just wanted to share what a joy it is to live in a community like this. I think shop with a cop is in a lot of other states too. The cops do not get paid that day to wear their uniforms and drive these kids to walmart in a police car which is a thrill for a lot of them. They spend the whole day doing this. A 20 hour shift as with that many kids they do not all go at one time.
I hope you and your family are fortunate enough to not need these services and have a wonderful and very Merry Christmas. So when you say grace on Christmas day before you have a beautiful and delicious meal please pray for those in need, be it health, food, shelter or just a toy for a child.
From me and mine Merry Christmas to you and yours. Remember the reason for the season.
Just a note that I will be having an after Christmas blow out sale at http://ola.com/store/chateycathey so stop by to see what I am losing money on just to be able to clear out a room.
Having a Redneck Christmas!!
I had such a kick listening to these songs that I decided to share a Redneck Christmas with you! Just click on the picture or title to get the song you want!! Then while you're listening, come on over to OLA.com and see what kind of deals you can find!!
Hubley Allis-Chalmers Tractor and Horse Trailer from Pickersgalore!! Love that name!!
Have a Merry Christmas and please enjoy the songs!! Thank you!!
Merry Christmas to my OLA Family
Yes..I said family! That is what OLA is to me. I may not be around as much as I would like to, but never, ever think I have forgotten my wonderful extended family here at OLA!
I appreciate every kind word I receive; every kind thought; every prayer; every laugh and everyone!
I know that if I have a problem that I just cannot find a solution to; I can turn to my OLA family for help. ALWAYS.
OLA folks come together whenever a fellow family member is in need. I have witnessed this over and over again throughout the years and it brings me to tears.
It does not matter where you live.. California, Texas , Minnesota or New York..you can always reach out your hand and be able to touch another OLA member..even though we are miles away..we are still so very close in our hearts..
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of my OLA family..God Bless all of you! I wish you love, happiness, health and joy now and forever!
I appreciate every kind word I receive; every kind thought; every prayer; every laugh and everyone!
I know that if I have a problem that I just cannot find a solution to; I can turn to my OLA family for help. ALWAYS.
OLA folks come together whenever a fellow family member is in need. I have witnessed this over and over again throughout the years and it brings me to tears.
It does not matter where you live.. California, Texas , Minnesota or New York..you can always reach out your hand and be able to touch another OLA member..even though we are miles away..we are still so very close in our hearts..
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of my OLA family..God Bless all of you! I wish you love, happiness, health and joy now and forever!
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