November 1, 2010

This past week has been wonderful.  The air is crisp, sunshine almost every day, and most of my boxes are unpacked!  I spent time cooking this weekend with family.  I had almost forgotten how much I love to cook.  Yesterday I made roasted root vegetables, chili soup, homemade macaroni and cheese and Deke’s son-in-law, Mark, brought cherrystones fresh from the sea.  All is well in Centerville! Recipes will be placed on the website next week.
 
As most of you are aware, today starts the redemption of Red Hearts.  Here is a link to the promotion’s requirements.  Basically, redeem your 2010 red hearts during Nov/Dec 2010; spend $100 (excluding tax) on full priced merchandise (no sale items), currently in stock (no special orders or previously placed orders) and receive (2) $25 gift certificates valid Jan 3, 2011 until June 30, 2011.  This is a per person offer. There is no duplication of bonus offers; full bonus cards or “special” gift certificates cannot be used when paying for the $100 minimum purchase.  Your bonus cards will be punched for the $100+ red heart required purchase.
 
Please don’t try to use the red heart for Internet purchases.  Please respect the time period of Nov-Dec 2010 to redeem the heart—ONLY 2010 HEARTS ARE ACCEPTABLE.  Note the dates when Heartbeat is closed in Nov and Dec.  We cannot be responsible for flat tires on your way to see us, sick relatives or friends, vacations that you are taking during Nov/Dec and cannot get to Heartbeat, forgetting you even have a heart to use, etc.
 
Take advantage of our Holiday Wish List.  Fill it out and send it back to us for our files.  Place it on your refrigerator for those who might need a hint.  Email it to all your friends and relatives.  You get the picture.  Receive a Heartbeat gift or Gift Certificates for the holidays instead of another pair of pajamas (aren’t they mounting up in your drawers?)  Don’t forget to tell gift givers that we are closed the week before Christmas.
 
On the Today Show this morning, it was suggested that by not buying that extra cup of coffee, skipping a product at the Supermarket that you don’t really need, etc. you could start saving $5.00 a day (put it in any envelope) and by Nov 30 you will have $150.  Spend it on YOURSELF on a splurge rather than a necessity.  We need to remember to do something special for us.  I am putting my $5.00 in the envelope now.  You do the same.  Then we can share what gifts we purchase for ourselves on Dec 1!