We are going to be closed on Wednesday, November 23rd and Thursday, November 24th to allow our employees time with their families this Thanksgiving. We will be reopening on Friday November 25th at 10am, ready to help you get prepared for Christmas!

We still have a variety of Door County ornaments, but these have been selling quickly. We know that our Door County ornaments are one of the favorite items in the store. They serve as a wonderful reminder to your visits to Door County. Regardless, if this was a first trip or your 100th trip, there are so many reasons to want a reminder of your visit on your Christmas tree!

If you are like us, you love the smell of a fresh cut pine tree. When our kids were younger we always went out and cut down a tree at Christmas. It was a process..... we would look for what felt like hours, to usually end up with a tree near the beginning of the lot. Ron would cut it down and then we would haul it back to the car. It was a production with three little girls in tow.....and then we would have to get the tree put up :). But in the end it looked beautiful and it smelled amazing. Well, our kids are older and getting a real tree every year just isn't as feasible as it once was; however, we have found new ways to get that pine tree smell without all the work.

Our collection of Bedrock Candles, is the closest thing we have found to smell like that fresh cut Fraser Fir tree. It has a straight forward pine scent that makes you feel like there is a real tree in the room. Whether you are looking to enhance the amazing aroma from your real tree or maybe you are like us and want the smell without all the work, these candles are made for you. We have them available in a variety of sizes and containers. Each candle it topped with pine needles to remind you that this is the best pine scent out there!

We are getting to the end of our holiday puzzles. We know what a wonderful gift puzzles make. I mean what else would you want to do on a cold Wisconsin winter day than sit inside by the fire, drink hot chocolate, and work on a puzzle? We still have 5 or 6 styles of puzzles left; however, for most styles we only have 1-2 puzzles left, so order yours today!

We know that Thanksgiving is coming and with all the joy that there is with the holiday, it also means that many people will be pulling out their Christmas decorations for the first time in months. If in the process of decorating you realize that your garland or wreath is not what you were expecting, we have you covered. We have a wide variety of wreaths, garlands, and florals available. You can decide how big or small you want and if there should be lights or no lights.

We still have a couple of fall Byers Choice Carolers. We have the Harvest Man and Woman. The Harvest Man features a checked shirt with pants. He is wearing a straw hat and carrying a basket of produce. The Harvest Woman is wearing a green skirt, white shirt, checked apron, and a shawl across her shoulders. She too is wearing a straw hat and carrying flowers and a basket.

We also have the Fall man who has been out in his garden working. Finally, we have the Native American Boy, who is wearing a traditional outfit and carrying a basket of corn, and Native American Girl, who is wearing a traditional clothing and carrying a pumpkin. These pieces make for a delightful fall scene or a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table!

As you are getting ready to travel with kids this holiday season? If you are we would like to suggest getting one of our Melissa and Doug activity books. We have a variety of puffy reusable sticker books, which allow kids to create different scenes with their stickers and move them over and over again. These sticker books are a favorite amongst our grandchildren. Each book style has been personally tested and approved by them!

We still have some lanterns available. This newsletter, we wanted to mention a couple styles that we don't feel like get enough attention. First we have our Gnome Lantern. This lantern features three gnomes sitting on each others shoulders trying to put the star on top of their tree. Their lantern has a birched tree look complete with little mushroom details.

Another style that we felt has been overlooked this year is our red lantern with red truck. This lantern features a classic red truck near pine trees. There are also two cardinals in the lantern. The lantern itself is red with elegant detailing. We also have a variety of other lanterns with snowmen, Santa, nativity scenes, and nature scenes (including one with a black bear).

We know that this time of year, so many of us are trying to find the right gifts for the people we love. One suggestion we have is our delightful cookbooks. We carry two different cookbooks: Busy Mom Cookbook and Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook.

Busy Moms: A Farm to Table Fabulous Cookbook is filled with go-to meals for the busy family. Whether working inside or outside of the home, Moms know what it s like to balance a busy household, and the task of cooking dinner can be daunting. Ritter provides step-by-step, easy-to-follow recipes that help busy moms plan a complete meal any night of the week

Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook is not your average cookbook. It is a kids cookbook, memory book, and activity book all in one fun package. From Granny Goose Popcorn to Popcorn Cake, Bugs in a Boat to Kids Confetti Cake, Monster Mouths to Zebra Stripe Cookies, this collection features easy-to-follow favorite recipes every family will love. And if all that was not enough, there are ideas for quick crafts that make an average day exciting. This book is a wonderful way to introduce children to the joys of cooking!

One our our favorite books from the past few years is Life in the Neck. This books tells the story of Delaney, Rocket, and Cardinal Red. The book tells about each of these characters meeting each other and building bonds of friendship, cooperation, and the busy world around them. However, when danger comes to the Neck, we see how our perceptions about someone can be wrong and that we can find help from the unexpected. This is a beautiful children's book with an important message for all children.

Continuing the series we have two additional books that also take place "in the neck." First, there is Squirrel Trouble, which features Eli, a young boy, who is building a fort with his dad. It's not long before mischievous squirrels move in a take over. As the the nuts, acorns, and pinecones pile up, Eli realizes he's going to have to get creative to get them out.

Finally, we have Life in the Neck: Advent of Christmas. This book walks children through the meaning advent. Two children celebrate the coming of Christmas with an advent wreath lanterns for candles, Bible verses, and a manger explaining the significance of each candle as they move through the season.

We are currently open everyday from 10am to 5pm. November always seems to end as quickly as it began and then it will be full on Christmas season. Let us help you get ready for the holidays!

We'll be waiting for you,

Sue Ann and Ron Flittner