Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are welcoming in December today! As always it’s hard to believe it is already that time of year, but you blink and here it is! I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season this year and I hope to see all of you at one of the upcoming January or February shows.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
College Football Time!
If your family is like mine, then you definitely got your fill of college football over the Thanksgiving holiday. There are several games that are ALWAYS watched during the long weekend, and this past weekend proved to be the same.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Anxiously Awaiting!
This is a very exciting time at the Hammer household. We are anxiously awaiting the completion of our homemade sauerkraut! Much like waiting for the delivery of a child, you just have to be patient until the product is done “cooking”.
Making sauerkraut is very easy! You need cabbage, salt and man power. You shred the cabbage into a crock. As you layer the ingredients, you pound them and smash them into the crock. It is a little bit of a tedious process, and every year takes a little longer than we remember.
You then let the cabbage ferment for 4 weeks, then can it. The fermentation process is not for the light of stomach, but the final product is amazing. We love sauerkraut and eat it pretty frequently! We have not ever been able to buy in the store what we make! So now, we just be patient!
Have a great week!
Natalie
Friday, November 25, 2011
Finally Black Friday!
I am a die-hard Black Friday shopper. I wait until today to start my Christmas shopping. After Thanksgiving dinner, my sisters, my mom and I all sit around the Thanksgiving table with our newspaper ads. We each buy our own newspaper because there is no sharing! We all have a tablet of paper and a pen, and start mapping our adventure for the day! As of last year, we have had to map quickly because stores open earlier than normal! It’s been a tradition of ours for the past 15 years.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving from The Bucket!
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are thankful for your business, your friendship, and your loyalty!
Many thanks!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Check Out Elizabeth’s Shoppe in RI!
If you’re in the Cumberland, Rhode Island area, check out the Christmas product displayed at Elizabeth’s Shoppe on Mendon Road!
They are stocked from floor to ceiling with several Blossom Bucket pieces, and are ready to help you find what you need!
Have a great week! Happy Shopping!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Kathy’s in the Thanksgiving Spirit
This week is filled with Thanksgiving activities and preparations. I have been busily preparing for the feast we will have on Thursday and putting my house in order for guests. I suddenly realized, just like many other meaningful holidays, that I was missing the real meaning for the day and was way too busy to enjoy what it should really be about. The first Thanksgiving dates back to Colonial times and I am sure their day was not centered on decorations or the perfect roasted turkey. They were just happy to be alive, to have survived the harsh winter, and for the meager meal before them.
With that in mind I began to think about all that I am grateful for and how I have failed to express that gratefulness. I thought this would be a great place to simply leave a ‘thanks’. Would you join me? We are all grateful for good health, family, and friends, so let’s go beyond that. I’ll start first.
I am very thankful for my job – when many do not have one, and for the privilege to live in America. I’m grateful for technology that allows me to “see” and talk to my grandchild even though he is 8 hours away.
You’re next…….I can’t wait to read your response.
~Kathy
Monday, November 21, 2011
DIY – Pilgrim Hat Centerpiece
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Celebrate the holidays with sparkle and shine, glitz and glitter with our Pilgrim Hat Centerpiece DIY!
For this project, you will need the following supplies:
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
We’re Closed for the Holiday
Hi there, and we hope you’re having a lovely weekend!
Just a quick reminder that Blossom Bucket, Inc. will be closed the week of November 21st through the 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll be back in the offices on Monday, November 28th.
Have a lovely holiday week, and we’ll talk to you soon!
Many thanks!
