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Only 5 days left til February 14th! 

Don’t forget to pick up a unique gift for that special person in your life.  We have so many choices – check out our 10 top gift ideas for the ladies.  

We have many ideas for that guy in your life too.

We have a “Baby Boutique”! Did you know that? It is freshly stocked with everything baby. We have the cutest Robeez infant shoes you have ever seen. Plush towels with hoods, blankets, clothes, books, toys, stuffed animals, and keepsake gifts. Come in, you are sure to find that unique gift you just can’t seem to find anywhere else.

Here we are – mid-summer – where has the time gone?

At About the Home, we continue to focus on stocking items in season for your outdoor entertaining areas.
Our special this month is 20% off one in-stock outdoor decor item. We encourage you to also check out the picks of our customer favorites for yourself or for gift giving.
You are invited to celebrate our Customer Appreciation Event during the month of August. More information will be mailed directly to you. Watch for our postcard!   Remember too that the Grand Ledge Island Art Fair is being held on August 4th. Stop by and visit our Tent Sale, located at the rear entrance to our store.  Looking forward to seeing you soon.

During the month of August About the Home will celebrate it’s “Customer Appreciation Month”.
We will have items in our store tagged for discounts 10%-40% but an additional surprise will be the deals you will find in our 50% off Tent at the rear entrance to our store.
Our Sale kicks off on Friday, August 3rd for our VIP Customers. Beginning with the Grand Ledge Island Art Fair on Saturday, August 4th, everyone is welcome to buy from our tent which will be chuck full of fantastic savings!
And —– we are not stopping there. We will continue to offer valuable savings through the full month of August. Don’t miss out on this great event – stop in to see us soon.

Check out our Baby Boutique Sale –   

• We have specially priced Stuffed Toys –
• 20% off all clothing, shoes, hats, shirts and baby legs –
• unique gifts for all those precious babies in your life.

FALL HAS ARRIVED!

With the change in season, we all like to bring these vibrant colors into our living space.
We have many beautiful new Fall items to offer. Don’t miss out on our fun Halloween decorations either.
This month we have a special page on our website with recipes for entertaining during this season. They are unique and very tasty.

We are offering a coupon on our website this month:
Purchase 1 Fall or Halloween item at regular price and
receive the 2nd item of equal or lesser value at 50% off.
You must print the coupon from our website.

We just love November – Our Holiday Open House is always a fun and festive way to start the Season.
Our Postcard is on it’s way – watch for it! Remember it doubles as a 20% off coupon, good on one regular priced item – and better yet – it never expires.
Check out our website for other special offers – Fall Decor, DaVinci Beads, Lampe Berger and our Gourmet Pantry. See you Soon!!

We would like to invite you to visit our store for your Holiday shopping needs. As you may already know, we stock unique one of a kind gifts and home decor accessories.
Our store is very festive this time of year and will put you in the Holiday spirit as soon as you enter our door.
Our staff is ready and waiting to assist. Remember, we offer complimentary gift wrapping if you find something that you wish to keep a secret or you simply do not have time to wrap yourself.
We will keep a “wish list” for you, if you find something you really want from Santa as suggestions for your friends or family.
“Home Decor – Savings Galore” – see our ad on WILX Channel 10.
We have spots on some of your favorite shows: Live with Kelly & Michael, Rachel Ray, Dr. Oz, Jeopardy & the Saturday Today Show.
See you soon !

We are going to start sharing sJaneeome great recipes by: Janee Penfield

Each recipe will include an ingredient that is available in our Gourmet Pantry.
What fun this will be. Try them – you are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Spicy Chicken Peanut Skewers
Serves 8-10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise into strips

Thai Peanut Ginger Sauce by Rothschild (13 oz. bottle)

package of wooden skewers, about 4 to 6 in. long

In a medium bowl, place sliced chicken. Add about 3/4 of the
bottle of Thai Peanut Ginger Sauce. Cover and refrigerate
several hours or overnight.

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from
marinade, reserving marinade. Thread chicken onto skewers
in a zig-zag fashion, using no more than 2 strips per skewer.

Prepare charcoal grill or preheat broiler. Place skewers in a
shallow baking pan and broil or grill over hot coals for 2-4
minutes on each side, basting often with reserved marinade.

Place skewers in a circle on a serving platter. Garnish with
coriander leaves (cilantro). Place a small bowl of the rest
of the Thai Peanut Ginger Sauce in the center of the platter.
Serve immediately.

Another great recipe from Janee ——-Janee

Wrapped Brie Serves 8

1 box frozen puff pastry sheets
1-2 T. melted butter
1 4 1/2 oz. round of brie
3 T. Rothschild Spiced Raspberry Walnut Chutney
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a small baking pan with aluminum foil. Brush foil with melted butter. Lay sheets of puff pastry as to hang over the sides of the pan. Place Brie in the center. Top with chutney, it may run down the side. Fold edges of puff pastry around Brie and twist on top. Brush outside with butter. Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or till golden brown. Place on a serving slab and surround with crackers. Cut with a sharp knife.