Holiday Deadline for Ground Shipping is December 12

The Holiday Season is upon us


November 2008

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I am reminded to be thankful for so many things. Our holiday season really kicks off in October as we have new merchandise arriving, displays to change, plans to be made for our annual open house, opening our seasonal store. It can be so much work that it is overwhelming and very tiring. I go to bed exhausted and sometimes forget that the holiday season should be about joy, love and giving thanks. So, I resolve to give thanks.

I am thankful for family, a wonderful husband, parents who give of themselves so much. Brothers and sisters who are there for me. I look forward to family time at Thanksgiving when we have family fun night and play games and cards. I am thankful for children and grandchildren to love and hug. I am thankful for living in a state that I love. Thank you for all the wonderful customers who share their lives and shop with us. Webkinz has introduced us to the wonderful world of children who make us smile. When stress is getting to me I resolve to take a deep breath and think positive thoughts. I wish all of you the same.

Holiday Shipping time frames

Shopping online is easy and convenient. You can shop from home, your office, at any hour that is convenient for you. The one thing to keep in mind is how fast your online company ships AND how far away you are from them. Shipping companies are all very busy during the holidays with the ever increasing amount of packages that are being shipped. With the rising cost of gasoline, all shippers have raised their prices. Shipping early seems like such a cliche, but if you want to save money, I highly recommend it. The post office has moved most of their dates back for international mail, but recommend mailing all international mail by December 4. After that you will pay premium prices for shipping your items. UPS shipping from Montana to the east coast ground services should go out by December 12. This means you should order by Monday December 10 for your shipment to leave here by December 12. Closer locations have a little more leeway. Weather can delay shipments even further. Overnight, 2day and 3 day shipping all are LOTS more expensive. You can avoid these extra expenses by ordering early. Don't forget to allow 1-2 days for processing time. We do our best to beat those times, but we can't always do it.

Here's our suggestion for holiday shipping. Order by December 10 for ground shipping to Florida and anywhere east coast. Order by December 15 for ground shipping to California/west coast and the Rocky Mountain region.

Huckleberry Gift Shippers

Huckleberries, a taste that is rare, wild and bold. A taste that is uniquely Montana. Family and friends will enjoy the flavors of Montana with a gift box of huckleberry goodies. Wake up to huckleberry coffee, make some huckleberry pancakes, smother them with huckleberry syrup.....mmmmm...good. Give the office staff a box of tasty huckleberry and cherry cordials, there's nothing like a little chocolate for an afternoon pick-me-up. My favorite chocolate is the cowboy chocolate, available in bars or assorted boxes. It features dark chocolate, slivered almonds and toffee. Order pre-packaged huckleberry shippers or pick and choose exactly what you want. We will package it all up and ship it off to everyone on your gift list.

Food for the holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time, with many of us living on fast food. It's not good for our system, but it seems like there isn't time to prepare good nutrious meals. Why not prepare homestyle soup and hot bread? Sound like too much work? We can help you have dinner on the table in about 30-45 minutes! Add a tossed green salad and sit down to a healthy quick meal.

Of course the holidays also means special dishes for family get-togethers, the office party, and gifts for the mailman and other service people. You will get rave reviews for your huckleberry pie and its so easy with our pie filling and a pre-made crust. Take all the credit for your delicious smokey bacon cheese ball when you use our easy cheese ball mix. Whip up a batch of huckleberry daiquiris, with alchohol for an adult beverage, or without, suitable for the entire family. It's delicous and different, with that bold, succulent huckleberry flavor. Bake a batch of wild huckleberry oatmeal cookies as a cookie exchange, for the kid's teacher, or for the family. Holiday food preparation can be quick, easy and convenient.

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