Norwood Jewelers

I went to Norwood Jewelers in Ashland City to get my hubby's watch fixed.  I left with great advice on the watch, as well as a shiny wedding ring.  If you're in the market for new jewelry, if you need jewelry repaired, or if you need an appraisal on your jewelry, I recommend Norwoods.  They've been in Ashland City for 22 years, they're friendly, and they do good work.

They don't have a website, but you can reach owner Dean Norwood at 792-5107.

They are located at 606 N. Main Street on the west end of downtown Ashland City, just past the hospital.

Stone Bridge Books, Gifts & Music

My daughter and I went to Stone Bridge Books, Gifts & Music this morning.  I always like looking at their gift section and their large selection of used books (including lots of homeschooling materials!).  They also carry many new books, including beautiful picture books for children.  But today I enjoyed their new music section.  They sell guitars and guitar accessories.  They also provide music lessons.  What a great local resource for us to use!

Beautiful Handiwork from Flowersaks

Lana Batick is a cheerful Cheatham county lady that sews beautiful wares in her home.  I love her monogrammed and decorative napkins and flip flops, both pictured here.  She also has keychains, onesies, linens, bows, and many other goodies. 

You can see her products online at http://www.flowersaks.com/.

Gift Shop in Pleasant View

Hot Potato Kids is stocked FULL of great gifts for children - tons of new Melissa & Doug sets, baby gifts, and jewelry. They also have lots of consignment clothes, toys, books and games.

If you haven't been there recently, stop by - it's on Renmar - the little road behind HGHills, in the shopping center with Pizza Done Right.

What a great asset to our community!!


www.hotpotatokids.com

Fall Fun, Hot Potato Kids, and Owen Farm

Octoberfest
Location: Ashland City Courthouse
When: October 24, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM
All dontaions go to the Cheatham County Foster/Adoptive Care Association
Come out and enjoy: live music, cook-out, Avon fundrasier, bake sale, silent auction, games for kids, face painting, and a hayride. There will also be a "CAR BASHING"!!


Hot Potato Kids Halloween Sale
Saturday October 24, 8:30 AM till Noon!
Halloween Costumes 40% off -Halloween shirts & outfits 50% off -Yellow tagged clothing 25% off -Melissa & Doug Puzzles & toys 20% off -Stephan Baby gift sets 20% off -Shoes 20% off -Toys 20% off
www.hotpotatokids.com


Owen Farm Fall Festival
When: Now till Oct 31
Located: 825 Crocker Rd. Chapmansboro, TN
Time: Saturday 10-6 pm & Sunday 1-6 pm
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Barrel Train, Corn Crib, 60-foot "Drop Zone", live music, & Inflatables from GoJump, Inc.
www.owenfarm.com


Michelle Morris Denny Day
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Owen Farm located in Chapmansboro, TN.
Come show your support for Michelle & her family $5 for kids 10 & under, $7 for adults, kids 2 & under free. Admission includes: Owen Farm FUN, Chili & Drink (provided by Steak n' Shake) , LIVE Entertainment, & proceeds to help Michelle & family with medical bills as she TACKLES breast cancer.
www.owenfarm.com


(Information provided by Tracy at HotPotatoKids.com)

Bethesda Center Bag Sale

Bethesda Center is having a BAG SALE September 16,17,18 & 19th.
Fill up a bag of clothes, shoes and purses for only $6.00
(excludes winter coats)

This is a great way to pick up clothes for kids!!

Bethesda Center - Providing HELP for Today . . .HOPE for tomorrow. Located in downtown Ashland City.

Twin Hearts - Pleasant View Consignment Sale

TWIN HEARTS CHILDREN'S CLOTHING - TOY SALE

Fall & Winter Children's Clothing, Maternity Clothes, Toys for all Ages, Books, Movies, Games, Educational Toys, Swings, High Chairs, Strollers, Bedding, Halloween Costumes, LOTS of Christmas Dresses and Sweaters, Shoes, Cleats, & MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Saturday, September 12, 8am - 4pm
Thurs-Sat, Sept 17-19, 9am-4pm
Saturday, September 19 is Discount Day


2432 Pleasant View Rd, Pleasant View
from Hwy 41A/Hwy49 intersection (traffic light) in Pleasant View, take Hwy 49 West (toward Ashland City) then veer right onto Church St. Go 1.8 miles, house is on the left. (4th drive past Town Pride entrance)

thesweetchildren.blogspot.com

Books in Pleasant View

I'm thrilled to say that you can now peruse and buy copies of my books at Hot Potato Kids! They are carrying copies of both Great Group Games and Ready to Go Service Projects, so you can check them out and see if they are a good fit for you! Happy reading!

24 Kids Consignment Sale

24 Church is hosting a children's consignment sale in Pleasant View August 21-22, 2009. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Preschool and Kids Ministry at 24 Church.

You can shop, consign, or reserve a booth to sell your stuff! They will have a plethora of items related to children - fall/winter clothes (newborn to juniors 15, and maternity), baby/children's equipment, DVDs, games, shoes, books, outdoor toys, sports equipment, bedding, decor, breast pumps, strollers, pack-n-plays...

I love buying almost-new clothes, toys, and gifts at the sale, and it can be quite profitable to sell your gently-used items there. You get to keep 70-80% of the proceeds from your items, and the other 20-30% goes to a really good cause.

Find out more about the 24 Kids Sale at 24kidssale.blogspot.com or (615) 426-4338 or 24kidssale@gmail.com

I hope to see you there! Ann

Pleasant View Flowers & Gifts

You don't need to drive 20 minutes to order flowers anymore - Pleasant View has a brand new flower and gift shop that delivers fresh flowers, silk floral arrangements, balloons and gift baskets.

Why I'll be shopping with Tammy:

1. Cost: Because she works out of her home studio, her beautiful arrangements start at just $20.
2. Local: I love the opportunity to support local businesses
3. Convenience: I don't have to juggle 3 kids inside a fragile shop - I can order online AND support a local business!
4. Experience: Tammy knows her stuff - she's been in the business for 23 years.
5. Unique: She will customize orders to fit my preferences.
6. Quick service: Next day delivery is guaranteed, and sometimes she can work even faster.
7. Classy: On Special Holidays they make deliveries dressed in a Tux & Top Hat!
8. Special: I can't always personally deliver gifts to our out-of-town family members, but Tammy can send flowers and gifts with a personal touch!
9. Great ideas:

Spa & Bath baskets for women or girls
Chocolate Lovers baskets for moms that need a smile
New Baby baskets with treats for baby & mom
Golf Tee Time or Bar-B-Que Master baskets for great Dads
Graduation Gift Baskets
Birthday Baskets for pre-teens or teens

Stop by & see the Flowers & Gifts to Your Door Booth at the Pleasant View Fireman's Picnic Sat. July 25th, visit her website at www.pvgiftdelivery.com, or call her at 615-746-2069.

Pleasant View Milling Company

I took two of my kids (ages 4 and 2) to check on mulch prices/quality at the mill, and was pleasantly surprised by a great field trip.

The kids were fascinated by the feed mixer. It's like a huge blender that is probably 45 feet tall. We watched the owner pour corn, oats, and another kind of feed into the 'blender' to custom-make horse feed. The kids got to feel and smell the different kinds of feed, then they watched the owner fill and tie the new bags.

Then the owner's wife took us to the basement, where they had baby chicks, turkeys, and a duck. She let us watch them, and offered to let the kids hold them. They were content to pet the babies while I held them in my hand.

It was a great afternoon visit, and I recommend their services.

Oh, by the way, their mulch is great. Black and red mulch is $26/scoop and Brown mulch is $18/scoop. They also have plants that are $1.50/4-pack.

What a great local service!

Great Gift Shop in Pleasant View

I love browsing through all the great home and gift items at Pleasant Home on Main Street in Pleasant View. (It's the cute little window-shop store across from the fire department.) I love the aromas of their candle assortments, their home decorating products inspire me every time I visit, and they have a great gift registry for weddings and babies.

Last week, I picked up some gift items for birthdays and Christmas. I know Christmas is months away, but I like to buy gifts as I find them throughout the year. I found some happy little monogrammed keychains and some beautiful handmade monogrammed coasters.

Rhiannon is one of the owners - she's delightful to visit with, and very accomodating to your shopping needs. She loves children, so my children even like going in her shop - though I bribe their hands-off and quiet-shopping behavior with little treats throughout the store. :)

If you haven't stopped by her store in awhile, make time to peek in and say hello. Or if you want to shop from the comfort of your pajamas, you can visit their online store here. You never know what treasures you'll find for yourself or a friend!

http://www.pleasanthomegifts.com/

Location: 1120 Main Street, Pleasant View, TN 37146

Hours: Mon - Fri: 10AM - 6PM, Sat: 10AM - 4PM, Sun: Closed

Phone: 615-746-9556

Great Weekend in Pleasant View

2nd Annual Teacher Consignment Sale. The sale will begin Friday 3 -6 pm and continue on Saturday at 8 am till 3 pm. Find this weeks Ashland City or Robertson County Times for a free book coupon to redeem at the Teacher Consignment Sale. New Melissa & Doug toys and puzzles will be 10% off for these two days only. http://www.hotpotatokids.com/

Originally Yours Ladies Consignment Sale: Located at 1000 Civic Court (beside PV City Hall) Sale date & times: Friday, April 3 2-6 pm; Saturday, April 4 9 am-2 pm; Sunday, April 5 1-4 pm (1/2 off day)

24 Church Kids Consigment Sale Sale Dates:Friday, 3rd- 10 AM- 6 PMSaturday, 4th- 9 AM- 2 PM1502 Substation Road (located behind PV City Hall). Proceeds go towards the 24 Preschool/ Kids Ministry

Owen Farm Easter Egg Hunt Free egg hunt for ages infant-8 years Saturday, April 4 Concessions available. Egg hunt begins at noon. Kevin Kidd will perform from 1-3 pm. Visit http://www.owenfarm.com/

Thanks to HotPotatoKids for putting together this great list!

Pleasant View Consignment Sale

The Kids ministry at 24 Church is having a kids consignment sale on April 3-4.

All proceeds will directly benefit the kids ministry at 24.

Find out about this brand new sale here.

For more information, call (615) 426-4338 or email 24kidssale@gmail.com

Curiosity Consignment

Melissa Holder has a super-cute consignment store in Ashland City. She carries clothes and shoes for men, women and children. She also has toys, baby goods, and novelties such as candles and bath products.

It's a great place to shop because they have really good prices.

It's also a great place to consign the clothes and other products that you're no longer using. It's always good to get cash for your gently used items!

110A Frey St
792-9214

Christmas Extravaganza

at 24 Church

Saturday, Nov 15
4-8pm Come and Go
1502 Substation Rd in Pleasant View
For more info, email rachelloxley@gmail.com

Lots of crafts and Christmas gift ideas - low prices and proceeds benefit two girls in Pleasant View that have no hair dur to cancer and alopecia. What else can women truly understand, but HAIR! Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, and service.

Family Photos & Philanthropy

If you're looking for an affordable way to have some family pictures taken by a local photographer, here's a great deal for you. Vickie Riley is offering, for a limited time, half price photo sessions that benefit the Rejoice School of Ballet. Complete details are at www.vickieriley.blogspot.com

Take your everyday, ordinary life...and place it before God as an offering. Romans 12:1 (MSG)

www.vickieriley.smugmug.com

Pleasant Home Christmas Open House

Pleasant Home

Christmas Open House

November 1-2

If you haven't been in this cute little store, you should put it on your calendar for this weekend. They have really cute products for home decorating, wedding gifts, baby gifts, housewarming gifts... I love just walking in the doors to smell the candles!

They will be giving away great door prizes, refreshments and a free gift with the purchase of $50 or more. Plus 15% off storewide.

Shopping Malls

Here are links to the closest shopping malls, so you can see the best place to head out for your shopping:

Opryland: http://www.oprymills.com/ (outlet mall)
Goodlettsville/Madison: http://www.rivergate-mall.com/ (basic mall)
Green Hills: http://www.themallatgreenhills.com/ (upscale shopping)
Clarksville: http://www.governorssquare.net/ (basic mall)

TWIN HEARTS Consignment Sale

From Ashley & Susan Gleaves:

It's SALE TIME AGAIN! Selling or shopping, this will be one great sale! Are you ready for cooler weather? Have your children grown by leaps and bounds this year? Are you expecting a new baby? Then get ready for the Children's Clothing Toy Sale! We will be receiving Fall and Winter Children's Clothing, Maternity Clothes, Toys, Books, Videos, DVD's, Accessories, and Everything for Baby.

Receiving will be Monday, September 8 - Thursday, September 11.
Pre-Sale will be Friday night, September 12.
The Sale will run from Saturday, September 13 - Saturday, September 20.

You can check for receiving times, and sign up to sell through www.thesweetchildren.blogspot.com

Please help us spread the word by sharing this e-mail with your friends! Thanks so much!

Susan & Ashley Gleaves
615-746-4523
twinhearts09@yahoo.com
thesweetchildren.blogspot.com