Hitting a wall

Playing around with my esty store name "Buy the farm" has brought me to a halt on the net. That name is actually copyrighted by the farmers almanac. OOPS! So now I am brainstorming on what I should do. Good thing I have not run off cards with that name. So now I am wondering if i should go with "The Unusual Farmchick" as my name for craft shows/selling. I worry it may infringe on "The Farm Chicks". There are some similarity in items such as Aprons...

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Favorite holiday of the year & soft cut out cookies

A quick unedited post~ I have been consumed with getting the 3 children's Halloween costumes ready. Between the end of the week school parties and Trick or Treating in their grandparents neighborhood, I believe Candy is overtaking my house. Not that they have free range of it- I put it in a basket and hide it above the fridge beyond where their hands can reach even with the highest chair. After a week it all "mysteriously" disappears. That...

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Furniture News: Furniture.com has acquired FurnitureFind.com

On Oct. 9th, 2007, Furniture.com announced that it has acquired FurnitureFind.com without disclosing terms of the deal. According to the PR, the existing customers of FurnitureFind will have their orders fulfilled. If you look on the FurnitureFind website, many of the products are showing as ‘out of stock’ so the companies are quickly switching to Furniture.com’s model of fulfilling orders through local retailers. The press release is published on FurnitureFind.com but nothing of it is mentioned at Furniture.com, not even on their press page.Does...

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Future projects- do i dare?

I have been searching through the book shelves at our local libraries and devouring as many project books I can. My search has led me to many brainstorms and the urge to try new things. (A much needed boost to the seasonal blues creeping in as the leaves turn color, falling to the ground, the wind blows colder and the nights get longer... )In these books, I have found a a few projects such as limb/branch chairs, a wood farm house style (easy...

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I have not forgot you...

Just have too much water in the pan.....I have been very busy and sidetracked with the happenings of our life. I have been up and down, in and out in so many ways, it is confusing.I am almost done with the bathroom's last stage of remodeling. Other rooms have seen their share of revamping, but mostly just moved appliances and furniture. I have been stumped on what to use for a curtain on the bathroom window and it finally came to me. A ROMAN SHADE!I...

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Price Reduced on "Signature" Bedroom by Somerton

Wholesale Furniture Brokers has just reduced the price of the Signature Bedroom by Somerton Furniture by $179Now just $1729 for the 4 Piece Set!This is lower than Costco's online price for the same pieces (they call it the "Pearce...

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Gately's Bankrupt?

Has anyone else heard about this? Gately’s bankruptcy, which operates a number of eCommerce sites is rumoured to have filed Chapter 11. Does anyone have any hard evidence on th...

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Table Pad Covers Now on a Deadline!

Throughout the year, our popular dining room table pad and pool table pad cover ship to your door within a 2-4 weeks time frame. However, with the approaching holiday season, these popular items are going to be in such high demand that the manufacturer enforces strict deadlines (below) or suggests you expect hefty delays on your order. Therefore, effective immediately:Order your Dining Room Table Pad by Thursday, October 25th to ensure delivery before...

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"Bombay Furniture" closes in the U.S.

Bombay Furniture will close their stores in the U.S. following the 2007 holiday season. The joint venture of Gordon Bros. Retail Partners and Hilco Merchant Resources have won their bid for remaining U.S. inventory. They have put in an offer, that must be approved by an Ontario court, to keep remaining Canadian locations op...

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Lake Erie road trip!

A long week with a long 4 day weekend that screamed for a road trip. Sunday was the big day for one. We met my In Laws for breakfast then all of us drove up to a local metro park for a nice 2 mile walk. Then we were off to the Bay Village area up by Cleveland/Rocky River. I use to take Panda and Lil man up to the Lake Erie nature and science center followed by a jaunt on the beach searching for sea glass. This day was an introduction for Frog to...

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Strong Canadian Dollar Means Price Drop For GoWFB.ca

Wholesale Furniture Brokers has announced a price decrease on their Canadian website (www.GoWFB.ca) in response to the appreciation of the Loonie. Select manufacturers based in the U.S.'s online listed price is lowered 5-10% for Canadian shoppers. These include listings from Lifestyle Solutions, Fairmont Designs and Modus Furniture. Here are a few notable listings of Modus Furniture that have recently been reduced:4pc Nevis Low Profile Panel Bedroom...

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Roxbury Sofa Bed Limited Time Offer

Wholesale Furniture Brokers has discounted the beautiful Roxbury Sofa Bed by an additional $50 to just $499 for a limited time! Free shipping is even available to customers along the West Coast.This offer is only good while current supplies last, so hur...

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The garden's last offering..

Tractor boy has been itching to try out his new cultivator. So I gleaned the garden of any last bounty and uprooted my permanent plantings before turning it over to him. I was surprised by what was hidden amongst the neglected foliage and unturned soil. Potatoes, onions, a basket filled with green tomatoes weighing as much as Frog. (about 30 pounds).The pumpkins were harvested a few weeks back and placed to rest on the table, awaiting their turn...

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Chia and her massages- a silent video

When Chia first entered our lives, she was not too keen on being touched. I could barely get past her neck- if I was lucky. It took just a few short weeks of daily massage, slowly working further and further till her entire length was tolerated. She still does not like her back legs touched, but I'm not complaining. She has come a long way. All animals benefit from massage as long as it is not too rough and done properly. Have an animal that is a bit stand offish? That is how Chia began. Now she rubs up on me. Animal massage should be used...

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Not so perfect 7 acre homestead

I was afraid this would happen. A great place for someone else, but not for our family. As we walked in the door, we were hit with the immense smell of cat. The kitchen was a 3 feet length of counter with a sink, a stove, and a fridge. Barely room to turn around with more then one person in it. The bathroom was a tub- no shower- a commode 6 inches from its edge and a sink just far enough away arms length. I could go on and on about the disappointment...

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Country Living fair weekend & slideshow

We enjoyed ourselves- more so because we were together. So many great items in all the booths/tents. We went Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday they had over 6,000 people and man was it crowded. Plus, all the lower priced items (great stuff for under $20 US dollars) were for the most part gone since the Country Living Fair began on Friday. We did get to stop at The Farm chicks Tent and Panda was rather struck with their vintage wall paper necklaces ( she purchased the 7th one down in the link). I bought my pink tractor bumper stickers but they...

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