Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Mayan Prophecies, 12-21-2012, December 21st, 2012... hmmmm

So, this morning, I woke up and thought, hmm, was it November 26th that the Mayans predicted the end of the world?? lol!  So silly, since today is November 27th, and so far, so good ... so, of course, I Googled it, see what the deal is, did I have the date wrong, and what was really written.  I see there are a LOT of sites out there, dedicated to the whole Mayan Prophecies.  My favorite idea that I came across on my Google search was the notion that the Mayans were most likely talking about a change, a major transformation, in the world.  Okay, I can live with that - all very reasonable.  I'd like to see a Big Change toward kindness, a more peaceful Earth.

I was pretty surprised to find so many alien stories, but, then, I'm a child of the 70's, and I loved all the UFO stories... I'll try to remember the book I liked the best, back then, and I happen to love the whole Lorien, Pitticus Lore books -- I Am Number Four, The Power of Six, and The Rise of Nine - a lot of fun to read, pretty sure there's no giant from an alien race -- aargh, canny remember his name, but I'll ask my son - he remembers stuff like that! lol!

I'll go get those links for you, so you can check it out, too, make youse plans for December 21st, 2012... I say, maybe a party, or maybe just eat all your favorite foods, perhaps on the 20th, in case the New World Order includes no more butter, or something terrible like that! hahahaha!  Nooo, I'm sure it'll be a lovely transition into something Very Good, or perhaps another day like today - we'll see what happens on Dec. 22nd - and then, of course, there's Christmas right after that, so it's all good!! lol!

Big Change Hugs! Ailsa xox


These sites were interesting enough... is interesting to me that almost every year since I can remember, there's someone with an End of the World Theory... what's that all about?? lol!  But these are fun to read, and if you are curiouser and curiouser, like a Bear, read on, my New Age Friend! I'm still gonna wrap all my Christmas Presents, though!! lol!

MSNBC - Maya Prophecies, What Were They Thinking 

What's Going to Happen on 12.21.2012

The Seven Mayan Prophecies




Sunday, November 25, 2012

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, By Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows - a Beautiful Book #GreatBookDeals #Guernsey



The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows - so beautiful, you'll love it! 

You know I love a great book and a great deal! 
(And I get a wee something from every sale that goes through my links, so thank you so much! You're the best!)

Oh, I just watched the movie version of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, on Netflix, and it is just beautifully done - one of the best books-to-movies that I've ever seen - absolutely lovely, captivating, beautiful - I hope you love both the book and the movie - awww, so lovely!  Your Little Reading Pal, Ailsa! lol! xoxo!! 

Oh, I can't tell you how much I loved this book, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, written by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. The beauty in this book is endless, and it deals with some horrific matters, since it is set in the Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands between England and France, during WWII.  To find the beauty in that horrible time is amazing, and this wee book was impossible to put down. It's written in letter style, between Juliet and her wonderful friends, so you feel like you are a part of the letters, like they are your own friends, and the people you meet through those letters are profoundly moving.  Really, I can't recommend this book highly enough.  I just loved it, and was so sad when I got up, this morning, and realized I didn't have any more of their letters to read! It's one of those books you wish would just go on and on, it's just that beautiful, and then when you are completely finished the book, read that last tiny bit about the authors, and, guaranteed, you will say, 'Ooooh', and hold the book to your heart.

I happened upon The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society at the library, last week, in the Staff Picks section, and I would never have found it if it hadn't been for that, so I wanted to be sure to share this with you, my lovely Reader : )   If you happen to have a book club, or you have some lovely friends you like to talk to about certain books, this is one for that circle, too.  It's not for the faint of heart, but it's the reality of the time, and I always take Remembrance Day and Veteran's Day so seriously, we are all so thankful for our Veterans, and this is a look into what happened to the people they were fighting for, and why it was so critical to win.  You'll find yourself shocked by some things, with a much greater understanding of what people went through during World War II, and at the same time, the love and friendship that kept everyone going through it all - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society is pure beauty, it's so perfect.

Let me know if you've read it, and what you thought, and if you get it and read it, let me know if you felt a whole new connection to a little area of the world rarely heard of - I just happened to see a section on the CBC Canadian News a couple of weeks ago, on the Red Cross delivery of  food, shoes, clothes and other supplies, to Guernsey, most likely toward the end of the war, and they were saying on the news that the people of Guernsey were so thankful for the care packages they got from Canada through the Red Cross, especially the food and the shoes, but if I hadn't seen that bit on the news, I don't think I would have recognized the name 'Guernsey' the same way, and may not have picked up the book, so I am so happy the events happened in that order, and this beautiful book came into my life!

Here is a lovely line from the book that you will love, especially if you are a Reader, such as myself!
: )

"Perhaps there is some secret sort of homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers."

Does that give you a wee chill??  Wait 'til you read the book! You'll love it, I'm sure : )

Happy Reading!  Ailsa xoxo


Ailsa's Favourite Books - I love soo many great books - but here's a nice wee selection of some of my favourites!




Thursday, November 22, 2012

Black Friday Deals!! Yippee!! Great Online Deals! Stores want you to Shop, Shop, Shop, all the way through the Holidays! lol!

All Sorts of Deals, All Year Round! They just keep going and going... lol!

Black Friday Deals and Flash Sales - WooHoo!

 Hello, Great Prices, My Old Friends! lol! 

This is mah' old Black Friday page, but if you want to pop over to my lovely, sparkly NEW Black Friday page, here's the link, plus the guy right above you, here ! lol! I'll check and see what links work on this page - really, why would a company take down their live links? that's makes zero sense to me - just let the link go back to a live page, right?  Whadda they care? Time flies soo fast, who knew a whole year had slid by! haha! Happy Sales to You!!

Great Online Deals! It's past Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but these sites still have great deals to offer you, so why not have a wee look, see what great deals there are for you! Fantastic Deals, and you don't even have to get dressed! Yahoo!!

(Oh, and here's a wee thing - this is from last season, but I'm pretty sure all the links will be fine, and get you into your fave stores to see what great Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales they all have!!  Happy Shopping!!  Save Big, baby!!)

Groupon: $25 for $50 at FTD Flowers



Groupon: $25 for $50 at FTD 
Great Groupon Deals at FTD Flowers! 
 
Groupon: Up to 60% off Three Omaha Steak Package Options


Great Omaha Steak Deals - makes a fantastic gift! 


 
Groupon: $25 for $50 or $50 for $100 at American Apparel


Save Big at American Apparel - $25 for $50 or $50 for $100 - Great Groupon Deals!


  Shop Amazon - Black Friday Deals Week


  Can you believe it?! Thanksgiving is already over, and that means the holidays are right around the corner. Have you sent your holiday cards yet? Cardstore is definitely the place to go if you want to send your family picture in a photo card, or even a traditional card with a winter'y scene. Either way, they can be customized as much or as little as you want, and the selection of cards is practically endless! You can choose from Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Season's Greetings, or even New Year's Cards. And if you planned ahead this year and already sent your cards, then it's the perfect time to start planning your New Year's Extravaganza. They have invitations for that too. So what are you waiting for?!

 

  Cyber Monday Sale! Enjoy 25% off all orders & Free Shipping on all orders $15+ at AllPosters.com (Valid from November 26th to November 27th 11:59pm PST) Use promo code: 12CYBER25

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Black Friday Best Seller! Get this James Bond - Skyfall Teaser Poster for only $8.99 at AllPosters.com! 



Christmas Gifts from OnlineSports.com


 Cyber Monday - Save 10% on all jewelry at OnlineSports.com

Cyber Monday - Save 10% on all watches at OnlineSports.comSave 3% On All Orders at OnlineSports.com




  3D Crystal Puzzles Oooh, these are soo cool! : )


Ghirardelli Chocolate - Holiday Gifts

Save 10-30% on Ghirardelli Chocolate and get Free Shipping on all orders over $50! From 11/22-11/26 ONLY.

Get 10% off luxury brands this weekend, exclusively at harrods.com. Starting on the 23rd November and ending on midnight on the 25th November

Hotwire: Get a 4-star hotel for a 2-star price. Save up to 50%!

  Get 20% off women's party shoes at Shoeaholics with the code GLITZ20

Black Friday Deals and Flash Sales - WooHoo! Hello, Great Prices, My Old Friends! lol! 

This is mah' old Black Friday page, but if you want to pop over to my lovely, sparkly NEW 2015 Black Friday page, here's the link, plus the guy right above you, here ! lol! I'll check and see what links work on this page - really, why would a company take down their live links? that's makes zero sense to me - just let the link go back to a live page, right?  Whadda they care? Time flies soo fast, who knew a whole year had slid by! haha! Happy Sales to You!!




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Celebrating 60 Year of Wishes - Gifts under $20, $50 and $100 for friends and family at sears.ca!

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Your gift of beauty get a free 8pc gift when you buy $35 or more of LancĂ´me products @ Sears.ca!


LuggagePoint.com

Black Friday Specials at LuggagePoint.com! Great Gift Ideas and Deep Discounts. No Coupon Necessary. Runs Thru Cyber Monday!

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  Save 55% on DRIVERfighter

Save 55% on PASSWORDfighter 

Save 55% on VIRUSfighter




Black Friday Sale! Enjoy 25% off all orders at Art.com (Valid from November 22nd to November 25th 11:59pm PST) Use promo code: 25BF12


Save 30% off Digital Products at PortableNorthPole.com during their 
 Cyber Monday SALE! Use coupon code: SANTAFDAY. (only on video and call products) Valid 11/23 12AM - 11:26 11:59 EST


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Black Friday Sale: Save Up to 70% on Sex Toys & Flirty Lingerie at EdenFantasys!


30% Off Site Wide with No Minimum at Tiny Prints

15% Off Site Wide at Layla Grayce

"The 'Tis the Season Sale is an amazing sale including 100s of brand new stunning styles at 50%off!

The As You Wish Sale is a unique sale of your “Most Wished For” items and includes 100s of fan-selected styles at 25% off for a limited time! The styles were voted on by our customers through the Be the Buyer Program, Tweets, Pins, Likes, Votes, & Wishes!


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  BLACK FRIDAY DEALS - Save up to 95% on Door Buster Jewelry Deals - 1 Day ONLY!

10 Carat Green Amethyst and Diamond Pendant in .925 Sterling Silver - $42 + Free Shipping

  Diamond Antique Styled Earrings in .925 Sterling Silver - $29 + Free Shipping

  1 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold - $879 + Free Shipping 

  1/5 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Pendant in .925 Sterling SIlver - $39 + Free Shipping Holiday Exclusive 

Red and Green Glass Bead Charm Bracelet - $29 + Free Shipping


Black Friday Fever at Beyond the Rack! Pay Shipping Once & Receive Free Shipping on ALL additional orders. Invitation Code: BLACKFRIDAY2012 Starts 11/21 at 12:01 AM EST. Ends at 11/25 at 11:59 PM EST -300x250

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30% off selected items during the Black Friday Sale at ThePopcornFactory.com! (valid until 11/25/12 11.59pm EST) 30% off selected items during the Black Friday Sale at ThePopcornFactory.com! 


(valid until 11/25/12 11.59pm EST)

20% off Philosophy with code: JOY20 Expires 12/4/12 11:59PM PST

20% off Clarisonic Mia, now only $95.20 with code: JOY20, over 10 colors to choose from and free shipping Expires 12/4/12 11:59PM PST

20% off Personal Microderm with code: JOY20 Expires 12/4/12 11:59 PM PST

20% off LightStim with code: JOY20 Expires 12/4/12 11:59 PM PST

  20% off Peter Thomas Roth with code: JOY20 Expires 12/4/12 11:59 PM PST


Holiday gifts at up to 90% off!


Black Friday Deals and Flash Sales - WooHoo! Hello, Great Prices, My Old Friends! lol! 

This is mah' old Black Friday page, but if you want to pop over to my lovely, sparkly NEW  2015 Black Friday page, here's the link, plus the guy right above you, here ! lol! I'll check and see what links work on this page - really, why would a company take down their live links? that's makes zero sense to me - just let the link go back to a live page, right?  Whadda they care? Time flies soo fast, who knew a whole year had slid by! haha! Happy Sales to You!!