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Final Days of Free Printing on Note Cards

Weds, April 15th if the final day of our "buy a package of notecards and we'll personalize them FREE!" promotion.

Folded notes are one of those things you should never be without. A note to the teacher, a thank you for a lovely diner, a threat to the neighbor that fails to pick up after their precious Poopsie....yep, a folded note is ALWAYS in need.

And if you haven't been into the store lately you have really missed out. Thanks to our relationship with Calligraphy Etc in Lubbock we have brought in dozens and dozens of new designs at an all time low price, only $9.95/10 ct. package (cards wrapped in wraphia only) in addition to our already stunning styles.

So rush in (I mean it- RUSH!) and grab as many packages as you can hold. After all, your neighbor is all geared up and aiming for your yard...you need to be ready!

Last Call for the Easter Bunny!

Only a couple of days left before the bunny is scheduled to hop into all of our lives - are you ready? Not only does T. Hee have plenty of chocolate easter bunnies and candy but we have an adorable selection of stuffed animals, toys and other fun stuff to fill your loved ones' easter basket.

Planning on having folks over for the celebration? Check out our mint-jalapeno jelly - the perfect accompaniment for your lamb. Or grab one of our wonderful easter platters or serving pieces. Heck with a cute bunny on it, an easter platter can even make artichokes look appetizing!

So hope on in to T. Hee today and check out all of the Easter Bunny's best...only for a couple more days!

NEW!
Just in! Lappers Trays have a non-skid space for your plate and your cup making sofa or bed dining a non-skid pleasure!

Available in a number of different patterns as well as in your favorite college team designs! Great gifts for Mom (breakfast in bed?) as well as graduates (dorm room dining made easy!)

Stop in to day to check out our newest arrivals - Lappers!

Check out our new website!

I admit I've been a total slacker of late where the blog is concerned. But I have a good excuse! We have been working fast and furious on our new website which includes, of all things, a blog! So here in the near future this blog will go dark and the new blog on the new website will be live, LIVE!

Once fully loaded the website will have most of our products displayed and available for on-line ordering! (shop in your jammies - what could be better?) And, sooner or later we will have a "HOLD FOR PICK UP" option so you can shop on line then just dash in and grab your purchase. What could be easier.

So, even though our new site is not fully loaded, check it out - www.t-heegifts.com

Economic Stimulus Lake Highlands Style

I have spent the past few weeks glued to the TV, internet and newspaper watching the economic "crisis" unfold. Never in my lifetime did I think I would see such a situation and I can not feel worse for the folks who have lost their jobs, their houses, their lives!

But as I dig deeper into the data I am mesmerized by the fact that 8% of our neighbors have become unemployed. That's 8%, about 3% more than were jobless a year ago. Now, we have to mention that most have lost about 50% of our "wealth" in the stock market but in my world that's only "paper money" - you know....those numbers that show up on my stock report each month. But the dollars in my bank haven't changed much. And, like 92% of you I still am fortunate to have my job. So what is creating such havoc? Fear!

I read today that Sr. Executive Chief of the Money World Summers (or something) stated that our economy was better than we all thought and that we were all suffering from a bad case of the frights! I have to admit, over the past few weeks I've cut back on my spending due to fear over the future. Have you?

So what are we to do? If we still have jobs. If our paycheck has remained more or less un scathed...what should we do? Here is my guess - stop being fearful. I wouldn't say, "go back to the days of spending $10 for each $1 you earn" but I would say, stop being scared. If each person with a job, without a pay cut, would go out and spend $100 on something that they would not normally buy (not groceries, gas, etc.) maybe, just maybe, those folks that are wrighting all the articles and clogging all the news casts would back off just a little. And maybe we could start to recover from this economy of fear. Maybe.

Party on a Budget

Just because the economy is tough doesn't mean there isn't reason to party! People are still having birthdays, graduating from school, having babies and get togethers...life still goes on! However in a difficult economy we have to approach party-giving from a different angle. Here are a few money saving ideas for your next get together:

• Recipe Contest - have everyone bring their favorite appetizer or dessert and have a contest to see who makes the best! Give blue ribbons and door prizes to the winner. Great way to feed a crowd without having to buy all the groceries.
• Wine Tasting - ask each person to bring their favorite wine and to host a mini-wine tasting. As each bottle is opened the "bringer" gives a few minute presentation on the wine, its origin, notes, etc.
• Breakfast - not much is as inexpensive to make as a breakfast casserole and they are always a crowd pleaser. Have a group over for a birthday breakfast or weekend brunch
• Coffee and dessert - the real cost in giving a party is always the alcohol. Plan an alcohol-free party by serving coffee and dessert. If you still want a little nip offer Bailey's shots for the coffee.
• Tamale Pie - as Texans we are required to love Tamale Pie and for good reason! A pot of chili is inexpensive to make and easy to serve. Put out a big bowl of Fritos and some shredded cheese and you have a great lunch or dinner to feed a crowd.

Do not hesitate to ask party-goers to bring something. Most folks' social calendars are a bit quiet as fewer parties and outings are being planned and they would welcome an opportunity to get out and understand the need to spread around the cost. At our house we always give BOB parties so everyone has exactly what they want to drink!

And when planning your party stop in to T. Hee Greetings for ideas and supplies. From fantastic invitations to balloons and party supplies, we are your one stop shop for fun and merriment.

Happy Partying!