A Day & A Life by SusanNeedleHands

The Search for Mail Boxes Etc.

Today's mission was to get Linda's water bottle carrier

(like it? You can get one like it at my shop) shipped

off to England. Linda is one of the leaders of the

Collaborators in Cahoots team I belong to on Etsy,

who makes lovely greeting cards and other interesting

art items. You can check out her card shop here and

her art shop here.

According to Google Maps, I had the choice of

walking to the post office downtown, or 2.2

miles to the Mail Boxes, Etc. in a part of town

I had not visited yet. I chose to visit the unvisited.

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First, the directions had me go uphill, only to then go

downhill, over dirt and gravel roads and that was just

the first part. Upon arriving (probably 45 minutes later)

at the street, I realized I hadn't written down the

address or phone number of the shop, and it was

nowhere to be found.

I walked up the street and started asking. First, a guy

who worked at the sporting goods shop who was

setting up a camp tent display outdoors on the grass:

"I just moved back here after being away for three

years, but I think it used to be across the

street by that blue roof over there..."

Next, a girl pushing carts at the Safeway (yup,

that's inside the Safeway--you know you're on

the road to Mt. Bachelor when there's a ski

lift inside the grocery store): "Sorry, I just moved

here a month ago. Let's go inside and ask the

manager."

The manager: "Nope, never heard of a Mail

Boxes, Etc. around here."

Finally, having resigned myself to the fact that

my quest for postal services would have to be

put off until tomorrow when I am back downtown

for my yoga class, I decided to stop in at

Baldy's BBQ for lunch (having read online that they

have the best ribs in town), even though it was

only 11:20.

Lunch was goood, but even better was the

fact that the waitress knew where the

Mail Boxes, Etc. was!

After my yummy lunch of ribs, garlic mashers,

and coleslaw, I was ready to reembark on my

original mission. I followed the waitress's

directions, and sure enough, there it was,

hiding behind the U.S. Bank being newly

constructed in front of it, the Mail Boxes, Etc.

The very friendly staff got my package marked for

customs and posted for me. Mission accomplished!

Happy Birthday To Momma

This year I decided to get pretties from my Friends Shops. After all Mom deserves the BEST and Handmade is the Best! There were about 2 more things that was send with my gifts for her but I couldn't find the pictures on their sites.

 Is mom going to have a great Birthday or What?! ~My Gifts from: LindaButterfly,  LindaCaterpillar, WhatsHerName,  
AntiqueBasketLady,  TJBdesigns,  NothingButString. 

My Sisters B-day is coming up next... I plan on checking out Etsy, Artfire & some others then. I thank ya'll so much for helping me make mom's Birthday so special!

I can't wait until Saturday now!!

Magnificent Monday Marvels

Wow, did I find some great CIC items for you this Monday! These are not just your everyday finds! Enjoy! These CIC Shops can be found at out CIC Team Etsy Shop also.

First up: LindaButterfly- Art, Cards, Bookmarks, Mouse pads and MORE!

You may also know her work from art in her other shop LindaCaterpillar also.

I LOVE her cards. There is one for almost any occassion. They are fun and can be framed and become something one can pass down to a loved one.

The Naughty Fairy Princess

Why not make your favorite LindaButterfly or LindaCaterpillar art into a mouse pad! This makes a great gift by the way.

Dew Drops Mouse Pad

I know when I am reading a book a great bookmark can make it so much more enjoyable. My bookmarks take me to MY place so I can really relax and read in MY Quiet place.

Perfect for Spring Bookmark

My next shop that I found Magnificent Finds was- MarysMaids- Mermaids, Good Karma Maids & Mouthy Bags

If you are looking for something different to give for a gift (Wedding, Holiday...) This is the shop! Everyting I see this Mermaid I wish I knew someone getting married! This wouls be so perfect!

Wedding Mermaid

This next one is great because sometimes you need something to hold on to to just get you through the day.

Good Karma Mini Mermaid

I LOVE these new items in MaryMaids shop! Such a wonderful Find here!

Mouth Off "Get Your Own Bag"

My last great shop that I found some awesome finds is- Mrs13- Handmade Afghans, Bear, Doilies & so much more!

This was a hard shop as well to choose just 3 good finds.

Oh how I wish my baby brother and his wife were having a girl! I have always LOVED this little bear. Perfect for and little angel!

Baby Girl Angel Bear

Don't tell anyone but I have this on MY list. I love to have my bog catch all bag organized and this is just perfect!

Crochet Organizer

Now for me anytime I lay down I HAVE to have a blanket (or Afghan). I think I get it from my dad-lol But it is nice having a throw at arms length. This one caught my eye.

Waves of Color Afghan

So how did I do. Leave your feedback below. I love these shops and love all the items. Please go check out the shops and see what you might find as your favorites.

If you have any questions of comments for these CIC team members you can also leave them a convo on etsy. Enjoy your day!

Staying Warm CIC Team Challenge

Feature Written By Kelsi Love (Kelsilove)

Hey everyone!
I hope you all had a great time with your holidays!
CIC has seemed very hectic. So many people joining and leaving.
Hopefully 2010 will bring some very committed people :)

Anywho, Decembers challenge was "Staying Warm."
Here are the entries (I am going to keep them simple because I am lackin time at the moment).

Valerie


Tommye


Susan


Sandy


Patricia


Michelle


Mary


Linda


Kylie


Karen


Kelsi


Gayle


Emily


Dina


Amber


Donald


Nancy

**PLEASE Go To The Bottom Of Collaborators In Cahoots Blog To Cast your Vote On YOUR Favorite Item!**

Thank You For Participating!