Happy Birthday to You

"Celery Pearl Bracelet" -Svetlana Howells

At our house we make a big deal of birthdays. Actually we turn them into week long festivals if we can get anyone to cooperate, and sometimes even if they don't. The celebration of life, of course should happen everyday, but birthdays are an excuse for a little self indulgence.

That's why we have extreme empathy for those who are born in December or January. Those born in December have the whole holiday thing overshadowing their birthday, and those who have a birthday in January. Well, it's a month when everyone is pretty well broke from the holidays. Granted there are some good sales going on that giftors can buy for giftees, but pretty much, a lot of inventory is picked over.

This is where buyoutsidethebox.com can come in and save the day. We always have beautiful art and fine, handmade things for sale. We also have a wishlist option and so you can register for all the wonderful things that will nurture your sole.

A.A. Milne was born on this day. He's the author of "Winnie the Pooh." If you have no one else's birthday to celebrate, then think "Pooh."--Ruth Mitchell

Gift-giving as a Language of Love

Abalone Teardrop Cuff - Julia Kellogg

Gift-giving is one of the five languages of love identified in Gary Chapman’s book The Five Love Languages available at Amazon.com. This time of year, most of us are keyed into the language of gift-giving through various ancient cultural traditions and religious celebrations. Giving a gift that has been made by the hands of an artist or artisan can become one of the most intimate expressions of love. I would like to share with you now an array of gifts you may give your loved ones this holiday season by visiting www.buyoutsidethebox.com.

Our gift to you this holiday season is a 10 percent discount off some already incredible values. Free shipping as always.

Happy Holidays---Ruth Mitchell

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