Mr. Dollycas is working again this Thanksgiving and since it will just be the two of us we are planning an Italian meal with Lasagna and Buttery Breadsticks.
We hope you are enjoying the day
with the people you love.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Category: Thoughts
Christmas Shopping – piper & ivy
Have you started your Christmas Shopping?
Many places are having Early Black Friday sales. The television commercials have started and ads for all kinds of gifts are filling our feeds on social media – Ideas not only for family and friends but for ourselves too. I am always a little leery of sponsored ads on social media having fallen prey to a scam or two so when I find a good reputable company I want to share my experience with you.
Recently, I saw an ad for cute bookish-themed t-shirts that I couldn’t resist especially because they were offering a Buy One – Get One of their best-selling ‘All I Want Is Books’ tee for FREE!
The company was piper & ivy.
piper & ivy was started in August of 2020 and is based in “sunny Florida”. They have super soft tees in a beautiful color for every occasion! They are printed locally and shipped with love by their female-owned family-based team. The tees are unisex and come in sizes from XS – 4XL.
They also have fabulous customer service. After placing my order I received a welcome email from their customer happiness manager telling me more about their company and telling me how to contact them if I had any questions or concerns. A few hours later I realized I had somehow ordered the wrong size for one of the two shirts. I then emailed the happiness manager trying to stop the shipment of the wrong-sized item and received a speedy reply. My order was already in the fulfillment process but they offered to make a new order for the correct size at no charge and when the wrong-sized item arrived they would send me a label to return it at no charge and I quickly agreed. Both packages arrived on the same day. I emailed them again and I received the return label within minutes. I was then able to just stick the package in my mailbox and it was on its way back to them the next day. Service with a smile and easy returns and I did mention it was Buy One – Get One of their best-selling ‘All I Want Is Books’ tee for FREE!!
Now guess what? It is your lucky day because the sale is still happening, but I don’t know for how long!
OR
They have so many tees to choose from:
Not only Holiday Book Tees 
But tees to wear year round!
They also have Plant Tees
And Book and Plant Tees
They have Hoodies and
Crewneck Sweatshirts
Long Sleeved Tees
and Tanks
Be sure to check out their Sticker Packs.
So whether you are shopping for friends, family, or yourself
I highly recommend piper & ivy!
- Shipped from the USA
- Female-owned small business
- Hassle-free exchanges and returns
Find piper & ivy on their Website – Instagram – Facebook – Pinterest
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Kim Davis
5 stars!
The story wastes no time getting to the murder, from there, it’s constant action.
~Boys’ Mom Reads!
Essentials of Murder: An Aromatherapy Apothecary Mystery
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – California
Publisher : Harbor Lane Books, LLC. (September 24, 2024)
Print length : 283 pages
Digital ASIN : B0DD3W1XPJ
After a scandalous arrest in San Francisco, Carissa Carmichael has moved back to her small Southern California hometown to start over as she opens her Aromatherapy Apothecary shop and reflexology services. A tourist destination, Oak Creek Valley, seems the perfect place to put the past behind her, but it seems no one will let her forget. When she finds the man who threatened to drive her out of business murdered in her shop, Carissa becomes the primary suspect, especially when her fingerprints are found on the murder weapon. Despite her father’s position as Oak Creek Valley’s chief of police, most townspeople assume she’s guilty.
Refusing to run again, Carissa knows she must prove her innocence to save her shop and save her father’s career when the investigating detective turns his focus on her. With suspects acting as slippery as the essential oils she distills, it’s up to Carissa to apply pressure and sniff out the truth before it’s too late.
Includes essential oil and reflexology tips.
Author Links:
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Also written by Kim Davis
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12/31/2024
Sunday Salon / Sunday Post – A Week in the Life of Dollycas – Weekly Rewind – New Arrivals
The Sunday Salon is a Facebook group that has become an
informal week-in-review gathering place for bloggers.
It is also a place to share our thoughts about things of a bookish nature.
You can also link up weekly on Readerbuzz.
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer
~ It’s a chance to share news~
A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received, and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.
HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!
Last Saturday family and friends came together to celebrate the marriage of Son #2 and his beautiful bride. The bride was walked down the aisle by her father and the sun made her dress sparkle much more than we noticed when she tried it on at the store. Son #2 looked so handsome in his tux with a velvet jacket. Daughter #1 officiated the wedding making it even more special. Thomas had the important job of ring security and Charlotte was the flower girl. Athena walked down the aisle too with a little assistance from one of the bridesmaids. The vows they exchanged were meaningful and heartwarming.
After the wedding, the reception included some very special dances. The happy couple, the bride with her dad, Thomas with his mom, and Son #2 with Charlotte and Athena.
Son #2 was just 8 years old when I had my accident in 2001. All our children adapted to having a mom in a wheelchair with only one good arm and one good leg. There were so many things I was unable to do with my kids as they grew into awesome adults. One thing I thought I would never be able to do was dance with my sons on their wedding day. But Son #2 made it happen. Tears of happiness were running down my face and the faces of several people watching. My kids push me out of my comfort zone often and my life has been much fuller because of it so I should have known he would have a plan. I am truly blessed.
Sunday the grands enjoyed some Halloween trick-or-treating. Athena was tuckered out and was sharing a ride with a friend.
Friday night we were back for the 2nd round of the football playoffs. It was the toughest test this team has faced this year and the 4th quarter was crazy. The teams started exchanging touchdowns. We scored then they scored, but we scored again and worked the clock. The Cardinals won after a hard fight 41-27 against a very strong team. We are still undefeated at 11 -0. Now this week we will travel to a “neutral” site for the 3rd round against a team we beat in the first game of this season, that was somehow ranked above us with a record of 10 -1. Mr. Dollycas was so caught up in the game he didn’t take many pictures.
In other news, basketball practice has started for Remington and Natalie. Remi is off to a great start, but Miss Natalie has broken her right index finger so she will be riding the bench until it heals.
How was your week?
Weekly Rewind – October 28 – November 2, 2024
Monday – My Reading Itinerary Monday! – Week #44 – 2024
Received all for Review
Have a wonderful week!
Don’t forget to vote!!
There is so much on the line to stay home!
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