TraillWorks E-Newsletter
November 25, 2009
Juggling motherhood, family, social life, and a business is not always easy, ok, never easy, but I often get into the rut of focusing on the stress in my life, rather than the gifts of every day. This year I stumbled into EllynAnne Geisel, curator and author of The Apron Chronicles.  National Tie One on Day was Geisel's response to her observation that the day
before Thanksgiving, was becoming more
linked with stress than joy. I will be participating in National Tie One on Day today, but I am also making a concerted effort to focus on the accomplishments and the positives of each day and remember that everything will work out and get done. This day has been joyful and I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Warmly,
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Buy Local this Holiday . . .
When you support independent businesses, not only do you often get superior service, unique products or goods, but you also are aiding to their local economy. According to the 3/50 Project, for every $100 spent in independently owned businesses, $68 goes back into the economy. Only $48 goes back to the community if you shop big box stores.
Take a minute to think about where you will be making your holiday purchases this year and what effect your actions will mean to your community.
Savor Spring Street this Season . . .
Saturday, November 28th - 10am
Holiday Parade
sponsored by Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, December 12th
FREE PARKING IN NEWTON
November 26th - January 1st
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just arrived at TraillWorks for the holidays. Joy, Noel, Om, God, Lord, Mom, LOL and more!
Precious plaques handmade with heart-shaped rocks Kathy finds herself. Share your love with someone special this holiday.
Starting at $22 each.
Agate Heart Shaped Pendants,
also by Kathy Morawski
Black agate hearts appear in a variety of shapes and sizes. Kathy wires each pendant with silver plate findings and strings each with a leather cord. Agate is thought to have healing properties when worn close to the heart.
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My handmade book and 2010 Calendar are now available in my shop on Etsy. Etsy is an upscale online marketplace for all things handmade. There is only one of each in stock while I test the waters of Etsy.
Be the first to purchase each through Etsy and I'll send you a free additional 2010 calendar.
$40 each, comes gift boxed.
If you miss the in-stock calendars on Etsy and can't wait until after the Thanksgiving holiday, you can purchase your calendar via PayPal on Traillworks.com
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FACEBOOK
GIVEAWAY - Only 7 More Fans to Go! 
Win a painting of your wedding cake's top layer when you become a fan of Wedding Cake Portraits.* Follow the creative process of a Wedding Cake Portrait and keep up to date with all frosted (with paint).
*One winner will be chosen from fans. Winner will be picked upon reaching 100 fans.
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Many of Spring Street's merchants are open late on Thursday nights until 8pm. For individual store hours, check their web sites through links at
www.mainstreetnewton.org*TraillWorks will be closed Thursday, November 26th for Thanksgiving. |
