Weds. Bonus Buy: Potluck Basket

Longaberger's Round Potluck Basket is available on sale for only $42 Wednesday October 14th Only. Log onto www.longaberger.com/jeanninezito on Weds. 10/14/09 to order yours. It is perfect for toting warm casseroles in the Woven Traditions® 2-Quart Covered Casserole to your next family gathering … or even a scrumptious pie in Grandma Bonnie's™ Pie Plate.

It measures: 10½"d x 5½"h; Rec. Wt. Use: 15 lbs.

*This beautiful and practical basket is available in Warm, Rich and Deep Brown.

*It has two swinging handles and a Kerf (solid wood) bottom.

*Available Separately: Over-the-Edge Liner and Protector.

*Here are just a few great use ideas: fall centerpiece with small gourds and pumpkins fruit bowl on the counter.

-Rolled utensils in napkins for your buffet table.

-Extra large muffin or dinner roll basket with handles to pass it easily

-Small paper plates and cocktail napkins.

-Bath and body products in your bathroom.

-Trick-or-treat basket.

-After school snacks on the kitchen counter.

-Tie the handles together, attach helium balloons and fill the basket with birthday cards or treat bags.

-Fill the protector with ice and use as a mini ice bucket

Don't miss out, order yours Weds. This makes a beautiful holiday gift as well for the Longaberger collector in the family!

Affirmation Day

Success is not measured by heights attained but by obstacles overcome. We're going to pass through many obstacles in our lives: good days, bad days. But the successful person will overcome those obstacles and constantly move forward.

-Bruce Jenner
American Olympian

New Etsy Listings

In honor of Breast Cancer Awarenss month, I have created some very special new pieces. Please check them out at http://www.jmszito.etsy.com/ Several other unique item have been added as well. Enjoy!

Utensil Caddy

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE TOMORROW! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7thWROUGHT IRON UTENSIL CADDY!ONLY $19.00 GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS! WEDDING SHOWER GIFTS! HOUSE WARMING GIFTS!

It’s perfect for:

*Holding hot curling and flat irons
*Organizing scrapbooking and art supplies such as scissors, rulers, paint brushes, pencils and punches
*Use in the bathroom for toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss or disposable cups
*On the nightstand, use it to hold glasses, pens/pencils and a bottle of lotion
*Makes a great condiment station holding ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise
*Place dried moss in the bottom and add artificial greenery for an instant planter
*Grilling caddy – put all your grill spices, tongs and forks in one place to carry out to the grill

ORDER THEM ONLINE ONLY AT: www.longaberger.com/jeanninezito

Apple Picking

The boys and I took a day trip out to Edward's Orchard in Poplar Grove, IL. today. It was a beautiful fall cool, but sunny day. We could not pass up the opportunity to pick and I am all for spending time with the family.

Nicky and Damon ate almost as many apples as they put in the basket.

The beautiful Jonagold apples are a crisp tart apple perfect for baking or snacking.

While we were at the orchard we decided to pick up a couple of pumpkins. Nicky was going for the "perfect" pumpkin while Damon I think has a plan for his "irregular" pumpkin. Perhaps some Jack-o-lantern pics coming in the future?

The orchard had hay rides...

A band....

Food and lots of fun! We will certainly return again next year!

I Love Fall

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."

-Albert Camus

Fall is definitely my favorite season of the year. Not just for the "bounty" but for the beautiful colors that surround us. The days feel cozy and I am in the mood for homemade soup, hot tea, blankets, fireplaces and curling up with a good book. It is cool outside but the sun is not too distant that it provides daytime warmth to enjoy the outdoors. The earlier darkness also provides some calming and comforting. The cool evenings help to relax my mind. It is a time of year for a cup of tea and a warm bath. It is the time of year I treasure and enjoy because it is so brief.

Coupon Savings

Coupon caddie by: Meadowsweet kitchens

While looking for any internet specials on items our family commonly uses I came ran across a couple of great web sites to download coupons. They are called Coupons.com and redplum.com.

For the month of October there are about 150 coupons available to be downloaded from each of these sites. These are not just ten cent off coupons either...they are pretty good discout coupons!

You can print 2 of each coupon. After you print your first set, hit the back arrow on the screen and then refresh. Go ahead and print the second set.

I hope some coupon clipping can help you save some hard earned money this month. You can sign up to be notified when new coupons are available. Every bit saved helps these days!