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Curated Gift ideas and bargains for you and your loved ones

  How is your February coming along so far? Spring isn't far away. Time to update your home decor, add few DIY supplies, find some treat for yourself and your loved ones. Surprise your girlfriend with a gift, just because you like to make their day! Get variety of bracelets, wear one or stack them up for fashion statement:   Here are some curated collection: Here are DIY vintage yarn for your knitting and crochet creations. 1. Set of three skeins of vintage, made in USA yarn by Berroco Pixie line 2. Set of 9 Cervinia vintage made in Italy black yarn 3. Shetland wool, black, Columbia Minerva - one skein       Are you into cooking? Here is vintage cookbook The ABCs of Cooking by Charlotte Adams:   I know some ladies prefer clip on earrings, even though they have pierced ears: Here are few selections   All these earrings are brand new! 1. Faux pearl, oval clip on earrings 2. vintage clip on earrings, sparkly gray crystals/rhinestones new 3. Blue clip...

Curated Boutique Handmade Gift Ideas for you and your loved ones

 Today I will focus on the most functional item that's in demand from teen to ages over 100. I have ladies in their 90s asking for the cross body bags. Here is the best one of a kind cellphone holders. It's the easiest way to carry your cellphone in a stylish lightweight knit or crochet bags. It's beautiful and functional as well. No more running at home to find your cellphone. Easy access also specially for the elderly to carry hands free specially at home. They can easily reach anytime their loved ones. If they need help, it's on them!  I know of a situation when the mother of a lady fell at home. She couldn't move and she was on the floor for two hours. When one of the daughters came over to check on her, and found her on the floor all that time!! That's when I realized the importance of the cellphone bag! I gave her one, to give to her mother, in order to reach loved ones anytime she wanted to keep in touch with them!  If you have encountered similar situati...

Curated Boutique Gift Ideas for you and your loved ones

 Here is our latest curated gift ideas for you and your loved ones. Or get them just to say I thought of you. You don't need always a special occasion to give to those you have respect and admiration. So here is special selections for you: Are you looking to give that special one of a kind gift, wall art? Check these out: A 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" silver framed wall art: wood beads and variety of beads hand sewn on purple felt, abstract art:               (S O L D in  M A Y )And adorable birds on hoop, one of a kind, beaded available to purchase. The other set is sold. On Sale a beautiful Lia Sophia necklace for you or someone special? For him  The Simpsons the complete 3rd season dvd set of 4 on sale : The cross body bags are the most appreciated gift you could give anyone from teens to over 100 yr olds!! Best way to carry their cellphone, specially in times of need.  And this unique one of a kind cross body bag made with vintage yarn, eas...

Hand picked gifts of the week

 This week's handpicked gifts: Time to update that wall in your office or home:   Get few throw pillows for your couch with a touch of pink  or lavender flowers: How about both? They have complimentary color schemes.  or this  Beautiful pink coffee or tea mugs to brighten your day:       This or that? or both? Pink or lavender coffee or tea mugs - which ones do you prefer? Click here for the complete list of Lucine Designs collection check out Positive vibes only: Do you chase your dreams? I personally get an idea and run with it    Or wear it proudly and inspire others: ============================================= Visit our sponsors:  Join and discover  on Threads small business. Add your items for sale as well on a daily basis to the pinned post:  https://www.threads.net/@baysidelu   Online Crafts Fair facebook group for makers, artist, designers as well as Crafts Fair lovers BaysideLu  https://www.mercar...

Collectibles: money

 Compiling information regarding collectible money: Updated information on April 22, 2025: The value of U.S. paper money can vary widely depending on factors like rarity, condition, and historical significance. For example, older notes like Silver Certificates , Gold Certificates , or Treasury Notes often hold higher value among collectors. Notes with unique features, such as a star in the serial number or special seal colors (e.g., yellow or brown seals from WWII), can also be worth more ==================================== Your $2 Bill Could Actually Be Worth a Whole Lot More. Here's How to Tell According to U.S. Currency Auctions, some versions of the bill could fetch as much as $4,500 Published March 10, 2023   •   Updated on  March 10, To read the article please click here  From the link: "...  What Else Should You Look For The $2 bills aren't the only currency you might have that could be worth extra. According to  Cointrackers.com , certain pen...

List of American Brands now owned by foreign comapanies

 I was reading about classic American brands that are now no longer owned by Americans. I had to find out who owns them now, and here is what I found out. Sharing it with you. If you know of others that are not included in this list, please share in the comments section. 25 Classic American Brands Now Owned by Foreign Companies Melly Alazraki November 16, 2022 11:54 am Last Updated: February 27, 2023 4:47 pm   Summarizing here for quick reference - information taken from above article:   1. GrubHub > Founded: 2004, Chicago, Illinois > Date first became foreign: 2020 > Current parent company: Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V., Netherlands NOTE: I had no idea this was no longer a US company. Anyway, I don't use this service, as I like to order directly from local restaurants.    2. Tiffany & Co. > Founded: 1837, New York, New York > Date first became foreign: 2021 > Current par...

Why we need a real professional and forget the DIY

Many of us love DIY projects, however in many cases a real professional is extremely important. Once you look at all these "disaster DIYs" I bet you believe why we need to carefully find a professional with LICENSE to do the job properly. I was just reading all these variety of DIY disasters and I had to share with all of you: Home Improvement Jobs That Were a Total Waste of Money Updated: Feb 9, 2023 By Kate Prince Entertainment =================== Visit our sponsors:  Join and discover  on Threads small business. Add your items for sale as well on a daily basis to the pinned post:  https://www.threads.net/@baysidelu   Online Crafts Fair facebook group for makers, artist, designers as well as Crafts Fair lovers BaysideLu  https://www.mercari.com/u/user876398605/?sv=0 Bayside Books  https://pangobooks.com/bookstore/baysidebooks    

Sustainable shopping bargains and gifts selections

  April 2025 -  NOTE: This page will be updated with new information in the meantime, please visit our sponsors. We had to delete outdated information. ================================= Visit our sponsors:  Join and discover  on Threads small business. Add your items for sale as well on a daily basis to the pinned post:  https://www.threads.net/@baysidelu   Online Crafts Fair facebook group for makers, artist, designers as well as Crafts Fair lovers BaysideLu  https://www.mercari.com/u/user876398605/?sv=0 Bayside Books  https://pangobooks.com/bookstore/baysidebooks