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December 23rd. Christmas-Eve-Eve. Not a thing really, but in my world...
My plans were ambitious but doable. Theoretically. Take care of the horses; Rebecca kindly agreed to give them their afternoon feed, so I could leave as soon as stalls were done. Move a load of stuff to the new barn and check all the ponies there. Go home. Power nap (mandatory after the 4h sleep or so the night before). Go to convenience store and photo store for two outstanding gifts. Bake cookies. Do laundry. Create gift I've been thinking about for weeks but hadn't put into actual existence. Clean Bilbo's cage. Wrap all presents. Put away aforementioned laundry. Figure out what needs to go where for the next couple days. Clean room. Sleep.
Anybody else think that's really like three days worth of living in one?
Let's revisit that thinking with the aid of that nasty bastard Reality.
The first few steps actually went okay. Both barns took longer than expected -- no surprise given the complete lack of power and excessive amounts of ice (anyway we could switch those?). But all good -- was home about 3. Putz around for half hour or so and then decided to crash for 20 min power nap and be good to go. I am the queen of the power naps. But I also know that if I miss and go for 30 mins, I'll be useless for the next couple hours. So I set an alarm. Usually. Why not today? I have no friggin idea. Maybe my subconscious was just that desperate for sleep. Because I didn't wake up at the useful 20 min mark. Nor the deadly 30 min mark. Nope, it was a little over an hour. Oops. And while I wasn't as out of it as 30 mins would've made me, I was a long way from alert and ready to go too.
So enter "waking up" time. Play on Facebook, answer some emails, text some friends. Actually got a solid start on the project xmas gift. Then it's time for a dinner break. Excellent.
Anybody remember the original list?
Right. So after dinner I tossed the first load of laundry in (yeah for multitasking) and ran to the two stores. Got the first item. Second was sold out. Boo. Oh well - that's the third or fourth place that was sold out and it was only a stocking stuffer. Decide it could be forgone.
Return home and take care of Bilbo -- it's quite a process really, but all good. Switch laundry over. Alright, world is good. Start to make cookies. Intending to do a batch of shortbread and a batch of ginger snaps. Start with shortbread since all those ingredients are also in gingersnaps so if the bowl isn't *perfectly* clean inbetween cookies, it's not tragic. bahahah yeah, Martha Stewart I am not. But you have to give me credit for planning :)
This is when I remember I *hate* making shortbread. Takes *forever* to turn into something that resembles dough, and you pretty much have to molest the bowl Gollum and the Ring style to stop it from flying all over the kitchen. More cleaning I didn't need. But eventually have something workable. I knew they'd turn out flat -- hadn't beat them nearly long enough, but way longer than I had patience for. Esp as I might've been texting a couple people throughout. That just slows everything down, but makes it way more fun.
So while it was baking I started putting together ingredients for ginger snaps. These I make every year as they're my xmas favourite. All good, except when it's finally their time to bake, the dough is a disaster :( Seriously. Completely useless. I was very unimpressed. No idea what I did wrong; it's not as though it's not the same recipe I make every year. But after a few minutes of text-venting my xmas sorrows, I decided I couldn't make it any worse and randomly threw more ingredients in. Perfect!
This should've been a disaster. By all laws of Lauren cooking, this should never have worked. But it did. They're awesome. Xmas is saved! hahaha okay, arguably a little overdramatic. We'll put it down to lack of sleep.
Cookies done, clean the kitchen as much as possible (read, until dish washer is full >;-P). Close everything up to go upstairs and... Oops - forgot the last load of laundry. Ah well, realistically I still have a fair amount to do. Toss it in dryer and continue my travels.
Xmas present involves printing photos and putting in frame. Easy enough since I've found the files, know what I want to do with them, and have sized/coloured/etc everything. All I have to do is hit print. Right. Except that for whatever reason, the printer deigns it'll only print mini-sized. Wtf??? We're now into the wee hours of the morning, so deeming discretion to be the better part of valour, I switched computers to one I knew was on speaking terms with the printer and tried again. This one was happy to print but... Out of ink.
Oh no.
BUT -- happy coincidence. This happens All. The. Time. And as a result, I keep back-up ink. All good. Except I have 3 of the 4 cartridges I need *sigh* Fortunately the 4th one is the least important for these photos, so I hope the Christmas Elf will help it last through the few I have to do.
First one prints. Gorgeous. Second one prints. No problem. Sweet. Third one? Yeah - take a wild guess? Randomly decided to make the font size tiny. Same font and size as the other files, but no -- it has to be mini-sized. This is the kind of game I did not have time for. So instead of actually resolving the situation, I just made the text huge so when the printer mini-sized it, it came out okay. Actually *loved* the result. Pretty excited about it :) Have been thinking about it for ages, but just hadn't gotten around to actually doing it. Oops.
Go rescue laundry but decide entirely too tired to actually do anything about it. It can live in the basket and on the floor. It's all good. Take a look around the room I planned to clean. Deem that instead of cleaning, closing the door is an acceptable solution. Future Lauren can clean.
Sweet - time for bed. Wait. Wrapping. Lots and lots of wrapping. Three stockings worth and a handful of other gifts too. Frig. Contemplate letting Future Lauren do that too, but realize she'll probably be pretty tired and, realistically, C doesn't have any good wrapping paper to steal and moving all wrapping supplies over would be entirely more effort than just wrapping them there.
With a sigh the wrapping commenced. And eventually concluded. Some of it is of the more interpretive variety. Towards the end, scissors may have become deemed an unnecessary waste of time. If my next career leans toward gift wrapper, none of these will be in my portfolio *g* But, it was done.
And in the end, I even managed about three hours of that wonderful thing called "sleep". It was on the list, and it got done! Woohoo.
Christmas Eve, by comparison, was a breeze :) And now since Santa will be here in less than half an hour, I'm off to sleep. Or at least lie in bed and let my brain spin wildly. Close enough. Merry Christmas!


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Wrenched & Ridden bike reviews: Time I-Clic Carbon road pedals
Zack Vestal gives Time's new carbon-sprung I-Clic pedals a spin
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For an article in the June 2010 issue of VeloNews magazine, we assembled six pairs of the latest and greatest in road pedals and tested five of them. If you missed the issue, too bad — we got up close and personal with Look's $500 Keo Blades, Mavic's Race SL Ti, and Ritchey's WCS Echelon pedals, plus two others.
But Time's new I-Clic pedals were in such demand from retailers earlier this spring that we couldn't get a pair in the hands of testers until after the story was written. In fact, we barely got them into the building on time for photography to make the magazine.
(For that matter, we inadvertently neglected Exustar's 88-gram, carbon and titanium E-PR200CKTi pedals entirely. They, too, are now in our hands and on a bike for testing).
Now that I've cranked almost a month of saddle time with Time's I-Clics, it's time to issue a verdict. My opinion is mixed, but far more positive than negative. With just a few minor tweaks, they'd be outstanding.
If that sounds too equivocal, consider this: after riding the test pair, I've gone and ordered up a second set with my own credit card. Even if they're not totally perfect for me, they suit the particulars of my setup enough to justify their cost, and they get the job done quite well.
The Wrenching
Like Look's Kéo Blade, Time's range of four I-Clic pedal models depends on carbon fiber leaf springs for retention. But rather than bowing inward like the Blade, Time's I-Clic carbon spring bends down, flexing like a ruler held over the edge of a desk and pushed toward the floor.
There's more to the I-Clic story than just the carbon spring. I-Clic pedals are the first we've seen in which the rear latch is cocked like the hammer of a gun in the open position. Stepping into the pedals releases a trigger, allowing the clasp to snap down on the cleat almost instantly. When the rider twists out of the pedals, the clasp opens and is re-cocked in the open position.
Time is making four models of the I-Clic pedals, starting with the entry-level I-Clic Fiberflex at just $140 and 260 grams per pair. Various applications of carbon fiber and titanium raise the prices and drop weight accordingly, topping out with the I-Clic Titan Carbon at $460 and only 180 grams per pair. The cleats add only 25 grams each and Time says it's the lightest complete combination of pedals and cleats available.
I rode the $250 234-gram I-Clic Carbon pedals.
Time's signature Bioposition (stack height from shoe sole to pedal axle) remains a low 13 mm. The range of movement includes 5 degrees of angular float and 2.5 mm of lateral float. Time also claims an oversized 447mm2 (square millimeter) pedaling platform and slightly asymmetric cleats that permit 2.5mm of Q-factor adjustability (by swapping the left cleat to the right shoe, and vice versa).
The cleat is large, at 9cm long and 6.5cm wide. It uses the familiar Look-style 3-hole bolt pattern for mounting. Time calls it a "café cleat," because it has large pads that project behind and beyond the retention clips. The pads at the three corners of the cleat keep the business ends of the cleat away from contact with the ground and are tipped with non-slip material for safe walking.
The Riding
This is my first experience on Time pedals. I rode Speedplay a long time ago, then several iterations of Shimano SPD-R pedals for the last eight years, and lately I've spent a lot of time with Look's Kéo Blades. The I-Clics are nothing like any of the above, but they're nice.
Apparently one complaint that's cropped up in the past among Time riders is difficulty clipping in, so the I-Clic line was developed specifically for ease of entry. It works great. Getting in to the I-Clics is fast and easy. The front of the cleat hangs well below the shoe sole, so snagging the leading edge of the pedal is no problem. And when the pedal's retention clasp is cocked in the open position, it snaps down instantly on the cleat with almost no pressure.
It's possible for the pedal's retention clasp to wind up in the closed position. I accidentally triggered a couple of times while messing around at a stoplight. But it's no problem — you just step into the pedal as normal and clip in with barely perceptible additional effort.
Clipping out is just as easy. Rather than a hard point against which twisting out becomes more difficult, Time built the pedals so that resistance increases smoothly and progressively as you twist your foot. At 15 degrees of angular rotation, the cleat pops easily but firmly out of the pedal. It's exceptionally smooth and seamless.
Release spring tension is not adjustable in the traditional sense. Time says that the wide release angle, rather than adjustable spring tension, provides security against accidental release. However, there is a cam screw on the side of the clasp at the rear of the pedal that preloads the carbon leaf spring. The spring preload can be dialed up to provide more resistance to angular movement.
The pedal platform feels great. It's wide and stable, and I really like the low cleat stack height. Additionally, the large cleat contact surface against the shoe sole seems to distribute pedal pressure broadly across the shoe. No trace of hot spots, undue pressure against my foot, or tingly toes. While the large cleat looks ungainly on the shoe, it walks just fine. The wide, tacky stabilizers make clacking around on a linoleum or tile floor feel totally secure.
The adjustable Q-factor with the cleats is cool, too. It's a subtle difference but I noticed it when I swapped the cleats from one shoe to the other. I placed the cleats for the lowest Q-factor. The 2.5mm of side-to-side float is nice, but I would rather see adjustable side-to-side cleat placement on the shoe. Most cleats with other pedals offer this feature, allowing you to precisely determine how far from the cranks your feet will sit. The I-Clic cleat allows angular and fore/aft adjustment, but no lateral adjustment. If I could, I would position the cleat to move my feet even closer to the cranks.
Retail price: $250
The Scoop: Time's latest lightweight pedal, with a carbon fiber retention spring
Pros: Lightweight, wide and stable platform, easy entry and release.
Cons: Angular float overly constrained by re-centering spring tension.
More info: www.time-sport.com
One especially nice aspect to the cleats is a wide range of fore/aft adjustability. It's why I bought another pair of I-Clics. I ride Mavic's ultra-light Huez shoes, but the cleat mounting bolt holes are too far forward on the shoe. Happily, I-Clic cleats have enough fore/aft range to slide way back and put the ball of my foot 1cm forward of the pedal spindle, where I like it.
On the other hand, my gripe with these pedals is the lack of completely free angular float. Most of the angular float is constrained by re-centering pressure from the retention spring. Time says that riders should get five degrees of unrestricted angular float, but to me it feels like much less before the carbon spring starts pushing my heels back to center.
It's not that my feet want to swing left and right with each pedal stroke. But I like unrestricted angular float for two reasons. One, cleat placement on the shoe doesn't have to be dead perfect. With enough free angular float, there's wiggle room so your feet can find their natural spot on the pedals. Two, I seem to want to change the angle of my feet depending on the output. Climbing hard in the saddle, I seem to go a little duck-footed, leaning my ankles toward the cranks. But riding hard in the drops on the nose of the saddle, my left foot wants to swing outward just a little, a little pigeon-toed like Chris Horner. Free float allows this mid-ride adjustment of foot angle.
On the other hand, Time's mostly re-centering float gave me problems for the first two weeks I rode them. I was constantly fiddling with the cleat placement to get my feet in a comfortable spot. Even the very gentle re-centering pressure of the spring was enough to make me uncomfortable until I got the cleats just dead perfect.
I didn't have any durability problems in the roughly four weeks I've spent on the I-Clic Carbons. The bearings stayed super-smooth and they feel adequately greased to go the distance. After extensive use, we've seen breakage of the front toe hook on Time's RXS pedals, but no issues with the I-Clics in my month of riding.
That's it — a little more unrestricted, free angular float and I'd be in heaven. I've got the cleats dialed so it's not a big problem — it just took a long time to get there. Now that I've got it sorted out, I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of the lighter, I-Clic Titan Carbons I bought for my race bike.

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EDMONTON – Ewww! Bed bugs on the bus.
The City of Edmonton says it has fumigated four transit buses this year to eliminate the tiny blood suckers.
John Sirovyak, director of transit fleet maintenance, says whenever someone complains of bed bugs on a bus, the vehicle is taken out of service and checked by a specially trained dog that can detect the insects.
"If there is a complaint and the dog finds them than we do it," he said Monday. "We are doing our due diligence on this stuff and take it seriously."
When bugs are found, the bus is taped off and fumigated for a day to kill the tiny critters and left to air out for another day before being put back in service.
This year transit buses have been fumigated for bed bugs on May 16, May 14 (two buses) and Feb. 11.
Two other buses were checked on May 18, but turned out to be bed- bug-free.
There was also a false report of bed bugs on a bus last fall.
Sirovyak said sometimes people mistake bread crumbs for bugs.
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, flat and oval-shaped insects that feed on the blood of people and animals.
Federal health officials say they are not known to spread disease and are not considered a major health risk.
Experts say bed bugs can be found in luxury hotels, resorts, cruise ships and vehicles, and don't indicate a lack of cleanliness.
The critters usually hitch a ride on people by infesting clothing, bedding or luggage.
People can be bitten anywhere on the skin, but the itchy bites are most often found on the face, neck, arms, legs and chest.
The City of Edmonton operates a fleet of 900 buses with people taking a total of about 300,000 trips each day.
Sirvyak said Edmonton's buses are cleaned daily and transit riders have nothing to fear.
Three times a year each bus is taken out of service and scrubbed down thoroughly inside with disinfectant.
"Really the public shouldn't be all that threatened about it," he said. "We do inspections continuously as part of our performance process.
"Our position is our buses are safe and clean and reliable. There is no reason to have any worries."


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Which family members are not pictured? Jill, Derick, and Israel Dillard are working on the mission field in Central America. Joseph Duggar is attending classes at The Crown College of the Bible in Eastern Tennessee. Anna Duggar, still recovering from childbirth, stayed home with Marcus and Meredith.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Duggars Go Extreme
Which family members are not pictured? Jill, Derick, and Israel Dillard are working on the mission field in Central America. Joseph Duggar is attending classes at The Crown College of the Bible in Eastern Tennessee. Anna Duggar, still recovering from childbirth, stayed home with Marcus and Meredith.
120 comments:
- Regina TaberJuly 28, 2015 at 5:20 PM
Grandma is not pictured!! Hope she is doing well!!ReplyDelete
- Regina TaberJuly 28, 2015 at 5:23 PM
Grandma is not pictured! Hope all is well with her and the rest of the family!! Praying for Jill & Derick & baby dilly with there mission work!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:24 PM
It's so nice to see them out tog.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:34 PM
Beautiful Christian family....Keep representing...not perfect but forgiven....loving...supportive.... kind, funny, growing God's kingdom.ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 1:24 PM
Amen, I agree. I'm not perfect either but I am forgiven!! Love the Diggers ❤Delete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 3:52 PM
That is absolutely true! They are such a blessing to me with all that they have been through. Still they haven't given up like most would have already.Delete
Where is Josiah's girl? Let's see more of them since we're missing their courtship on TV.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:37 PM
really miss you guys how is cousin amy and her mother sorry for the anonymous don't understand the selectionReplyDelete
Good for them . love you all!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:38 PM
I miss the Duggars so much on Tuesday night, they were a part of my life for so long!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:39 PM
Love this Precious Family! Thank you God for allowing them to be a part of our lives!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:40 PM
glad to see and miss you guysReplyDelete
Well that looks like loads of fun! My brother did some indoor parachuting and had a blast!ReplyDelete
This is great news! Love seeing them together enjoying life. STILL LOVE THIS SWEET FAMILY!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:45 PM
Happy to see the family out and having some fun! Love & blessings to all of them!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:45 PM
Love these updates!! Miss watching you all so much.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:46 PM
I miss see them on tv. I pray for all of them and for God to watch and protect them all.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:49 PM
Glad they are enjoying some time together.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 7:56 PM
Josh please bring legal action against those who violated your juvenile record. They need to be held accountable!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 8:04 PM
Always love seeing the Duggars, Why don't another channel put their program back on the air and let TLC go on down the road !ReplyDelete
We surely miss the show! There's not a lot on TV that we love to watch and your show was certainly at the top of our list. God bless you all!ReplyDelete
- Ashley WeeksJuly 28, 2015 at 8:09 PM
GREAT PIC SURE MISS THESE GUYSReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 11:15 PM
Happy to see such a great family having a good time together. Miss y'all so much.ReplyDelete
How fun, need to take my family.ReplyDelete
glad your having a great summer.
Blessings to you all.
OH HOW I MISS THE DUGGARS!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 11:31 PM
I miss watching the Duggars on tv! I pray for all of them. I hope they get to go back on tv on a different channel instead of TLC !ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 11:35 PM
Jessa's baby bump looks so big in this picture. I wonder if she is having twins and if she is I hope she haves a girl and boy! God bless this wonderful family! I am praying for you all still. Congrats to Josh on his precious baby girl Meredith. She is so beautiful!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 11:37 PM
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 11:37 PM
We miss you all!!"ReplyDelete
God bless all of you! I bet you all had lots of fun! Thank you for keeping the blog online! We miss you so much! Praying for Jill, Derrick and baby Isreal in missions. ..Anna and baby Meridith, and Jessa and Ben! Excited to find out how they will announce boy\girl:) praying for your whole family!ReplyDelete
Love you guys!! Miss your show.ReplyDelete
Missing your family on Tuesday night's. Good to see you all together again. Perhaps another channel will be smart enough to pick up where TLC dropped off! God bless and look forward to Jess and Ben's baby!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 11:55 PM
Did Anna have her baby at home? Did all go well with the birth? I hope she is doing good..ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 12:16 AM
May God bless your family.ReplyDelete
Cool thanks for sharing your family with us still. Where is grandma Dugger I hope all is well with her?ReplyDelete
Sounds like a fun time with family. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 1:04 AM
Love this family! I miss seeing them on T.V...They have blessed our family so much!♡ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 1:27 AM
What is Joseph studying in college?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 1:33 AM
AWESOME blog post love to see and hear what they are up to.. I would also love to see and hear more about Josiah and His Sweetheart. Tanya.... AustraliaReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 1:39 AM
i dont see marjorie. can you update us on their courtship?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 1:50 AM
Happy to see them out and about with their families doing fin activities. God bless all of you. Miss my favorite family on T L C, and wish them all well. Congratulations to Josh and Anna and welcome beautiful Meredith. JudJudy Walt MackReplyDelete
I love a trampoline for family fun. On my 50th birthday I got on the trampoline with 4 of my grandkids and we jumped 50 times non stop. I hope the Duggar's had a great time.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 2:35 AM
I know the owners!! Hope you had fun!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 2:43 AM
Is Josiah still in a courtship?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 2:43 AM
Marcus is in the picture! Looking very grown up! ! I miss the Duggars 😟ReplyDelete
I miss seeing your family... the courtship, the midwifery, the newlyweds... sad that the TV show was canceled.ReplyDelete
- elaine brisardJuly 29, 2015 at 3:17 AM
Miss your family...wish you well!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 3:54 AM
Thanks for being in touch! I really miss the show. Greetings from Bulgaria!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 6:50 AM
Miss them so much !! Thanks for including Josh in this pic . Curious , could another station pick their show up ?? Stay stong ....carry on !!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 6:53 AM
Suggestion for Josh Duggar.. Now that Josh is no longer with the FRC in DC, perhaps the Institute of Basic Life Principles in Chicago could hire him? Or, perhaps the IBLP Could establish a regional office in Arkansas? Josh has executive experience. Just a thought.ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 6:17 PM
Great suggestion for Josh. LIKY & Elle, please share this idea or forward via email to Josh. I think a regional office in Arkansas would be great!Delete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 7:49 AM
Hey the IBLP have offices all over the USA & World. Why not Arkansas? It makes complete sense. I think Josh would be great for the IBLP. Michaella Bates fiancé Brandon K., is employed with the IBLP in Chicago.Delete
So glad you are getting out and having fun as a family! I missed you also... Love your family!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 7:01 AM
Miss seeing the family on TV. Am behind on how the family is doing ....so Anna has a new little girl...how exciting for her and JoshReplyDelete
Is there a PO box or something so we may contact the Duggars to show our support ?ReplyDelete
Great family, miss there great spirit.ReplyDelete
- Anthonyy and MeloniJuly 29, 2015 at 7:46 AM
We love going there guys!! Hope you had as much fun as we do! (Minus the injuries we always manage to sustain lol) love y'all!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 7:54 AM
I was wondering, is the college that Joseph is going to the same one that Tori Bates is going to?ReplyDelete
Miss them all so much!! We are praying they will move the show to another network! Even if TLC put the show back on we are so disgusted on how TLC have treated this family that I would not want to watch. Wish they would go to the INSP network which is a great network with no profanity.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 8:06 AM
Good to see Josh back. I've missed him!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 8:07 AM
Love this family! So glad you are out having fun.ReplyDelete
- Karen SeeaJuly 29, 2015 at 8:12 AM
Only God knows how much you are loved and missed! :) Love you all and it's good to see you out! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 8:23 AM
Love this family! They're amazing. Are josh and Anna living in Arkansas now?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 10:18 AM
Can you update us on Josiah and Marjorie? Glad the family is having fun. Miss you on TV!ReplyDelete
@ Betty the UP channel is good too.ReplyDelete
@anonymous tori and Joseph go to the same college.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 11:01 AM
Since TLC has chosen to cave, I'm so glad that this blog exists to keep us posted on the family's activities. Know that your program blessed many people (perhaps, that's why it's canceled?) and that you are missed. Miss Josie is really growing up!ReplyDelete
I so miss ya'. I hope ya' had fun. Please STAY STRONG AND HAND IT OVER TO GOD. I think if they put ya' back on tv the ratings would be thru the roof. Thank ya' for helping me thru some hard times and thanks for letting us get to know ya' and God.ReplyDelete
It looks fun and something marjorie would have enjoyed! Are they still together?ReplyDelete
Poor Anna, taking care of two babies all by herself and just days after labor.
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 11:33 AM
Stay strong, press on! The Lord is forgiving and it is sad to see how unforgiving so many others are not. I am one overcoming many mistakes, but constantly reminding myself since God has forgiven me all is wiped clean! His grace covers all, He finished that clearly at Calvary!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 12:12 PM
Who is the boy standing to the left behind Josh?ReplyDelete
I don't think he's a Duggar boy. Maybe another courtship?...
- Sharon TackettJuly 29, 2015 at 12:19 PM
Love this family, ya all are amazing Christian family. Would like to meet ya all someday. God bless.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 1:04 PM
so miss the family on tv...praying all is wellReplyDelete
Looks like a fun time. I really miss watching your show.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 2:28 PM
How fun! Looking forward to more updates.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 2:46 PM
Ellie Thank You for the new photo of the family.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 3:12 PM
I miss you on Tuesday night.......ReplyDelete
I really miss them on tv. I so want to meet them and talk with jim bob and michelle. You're family is amazing and love yall.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 4:31 PM
I really miss the show. And God has already forgiven everyone. Bless all of you and keep us up to date on FaceBook.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 5:01 PM
Miss seeing you guys on tv!!ReplyDelete
- Joyce TalericoJuly 29, 2015 at 5:09 PM
I hope you come back on tv soon. Love your show and love seeing all your family members. some other tv station will start your show again. God bless all of you. And congradulations on the birth of Meredith GraceReplyDelete
Wow, Johannah is getting tall! I wish they would do more public appearances so we could see them!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 5:30 PM
Looking at this photograph and seeing how quickly the younger family members have grown makes me realise just how much of the Duggar's life fan's are missing and especially their Christian ministry. So many questions have been posted to this blog asking for updates on different family members, I sincerely hope they return to TV soon.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 5:34 PM
Looks like fun! BTW, does Ben have a job?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 5:50 PM
miss the Duggars so much on Tuesday night--always looked so forward to their show. Praying for this family & that they will be back on another channel, not TLCReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 6:04 PM
Looks like a good time was had by all.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 6:58 PM
Love and miss yall.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 8:52 PM
I miss you all it was a night of clean TV. Praying all are doing well and thanks for letting me into your family.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 9:49 PM
Looks like fun. No way can I jump on a trampoline - vertigo! Glad y'all had a good time! Miss your program so much. Glad you're done with TLC, though; don't appreciate the way they treated you. Hang in there! When one door closes, another one opens - one that will be better!!!ReplyDelete
Miss Our Duggers..God continue to bless this lovely family and let them know they are loved by manyReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 11:24 PM
That looks like joshs son and daughterright in front of him?ReplyDelete
Love and miss you guys..My 10 year old son asked me today when was the new season beginning? I left so sad and didn't know what to say to him. We really enjoyed watching all of you,. Good family values, true Love and the forgiveness of Christ shown through all of you!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 12:14 AM
Miss seeing the Duggars on TV. Whats happening with Josiah's courtship? Not perfect but forgiven, still love them!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 3:20 AM
Blessings Duggars and ALL. Congrats on new grandchild. Glad you are all out together. I miss seeing your show. I'm holding tight to the Lord for answered prayer. Stay strong. You are all loved by many. I hope all of the family is getting along fine. I have to sign as anonymous since I don't know how to change it here for my name. But, anyway, prayers and love to your family. Lois in Kansas.ReplyDelete
@betty I completely agree, but hope I can watch it online, since I no longer have cable. This was really the only show worth watching any more, anyway. I don't miss cable at all.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 3:59 AM
Grandma. Where is she? Is she okay?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 8:55 AM
Anonymous 44- are FRC and IBLP connected? Does IBLP (Gothard group) financially support the political lobbying efforts of FRC (Josh's former employer in DC)?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 8:59 AM
Why would the Duggars want to stay on TLC a and be associated in any way with shows such as "I Am Jazz", or " Long Island Medium"???. If God is not honored in that programming, why would the Duggars want to be involved with TLC? Seems inconsistent to me. Can't have it both ways.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 12:54 PM
hey, is that courtship still on?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 12:54 PM
Could you give a courtship update - thanks, cathyReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 2:57 PM
Trampoline park in skirts?? That's funny!ReplyDelete
We read the Duggar blog everyday, there are thousands of us who are begging for our favorite Christian to be reinstated. I have to say though, we would like to see the up channel pick up the show because TLC has really dropped their standards.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 7:21 PM
So glad to see Josh and his children there!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 9:30 PM
I love the Duggers they need to put them back on T.v.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 30, 2015 at 11:40 PM
I am so sad to be missing all the exciting things going on with this precious family! I hope another network picks them up soon!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 31, 2015 at 11:33 AM
Love and miss seeing this family!!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 31, 2015 at 4:24 PM
So miss this show and love this family. wish someone else would pick this up.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful family! The younger children are sure growing up quickly! We really are missing out on a lot !!!ReplyDelete
Please Duggars , find another network to sign up with !! Try UP!!!!
- AnonymousAugust 1, 2015 at 11:06 PM
Trampoline park in a skirt is a LOT less modest than tampoline park in pants -- LOL.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 2, 2015 at 6:54 PM
It's nice to see the Duggar family events and updates on their blog. I miss the show.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 2, 2015 at 8:18 PM
Beautiful picture...happy to see them again.ReplyDelete
Do you happen to know if Josiah and Marjorie are still courting?
- AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 2:34 PM
I love this family. I hope their show will come back.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 6, 2015 at 9:40 PM
Please bring this wonderful family back on tv,ReplyDelete
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I've read a few different troubleshooting articles and Q&A's where the culprit is a corrupted preference file for an application or process. Typically the solution is to delete the bad preference file and allow a new, default preference file to be spawned upon restarting whatever software was misbehaving.
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Jack Hager
>Piper on Prayer
And meanwhile the devil is whispering all over this room: "The pastor is getting legalistic now. He's starting to use guilt now. He's getting out the law now." To which I say, "To hell with the devil and all of his destructive lies. Be free!" Is it true that intentional, regular, disciplined, earnest, Christ-dependent, God-glorifying, joyful prayer is a duty? . . . Is it a discipline?
You can call it that.
* It's a duty the way it's the duty of a scuba diver to put on his air tank before he goes underwater. * It's a duty the way pilots listen to air traffic controllers. * It's a duty the way soldiers in combat clean their rifles and load their guns. * It's a duty the way hungry people eat food. * It's a duty the way thirsty people drink water. * It's a duty the way a deaf man puts in his hearing aid. * It's a duty the way a diabetic takes his insulin. * It's a duty the way Pooh Bear looks for honey. * It's a duty the way pirates look for gold.
I hate the devil, and the way he is killing some of you by persuading you it is legalistic to be as regular in your prayers as you are in your eating and sleeping and Internet use. Do you not see what a sucker he his making out of you? He is laughing up his sleeve at how easy it is to deceive Christians about the importance of prayer.
God has given us means of grace. If we do not use them to their fullest advantage, our complaints against him will not stick. If we don't eat, we starve. If we don't drink, we get dehydrated. If we don't exercise a muscle, it atrophies. If we don't breathe, we suffocate. And just as there are physical means of life, there spiritual are means of grace. Resist the lies of the devil in 2009, and get a bigger breakthrough in prayer than you've ever had.


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You can find the Striper Laceless in two colors (yellow and white) on 6pm.com today for $33, if you're so inclined. Check it http://www.6pm.com/product/7538282/color/225110ReplyDelete
My buddy and I still joke about seeing one of our friends out at a bar. Our friend is one of those that tries so hard to stay up on style, but falls a bit short more times than none. I was wearing chucks and he walked in wearing the John Varvatos joints. Upon seeing my shoes, he pulled up a pant leg, stomped his foot down next to mine and in the most insecure voice of conviction said, "I see you still wear laces in yours."ReplyDelete
Laceless: Fail
Lauren- The real message of your anecdote is...ReplyDelete
John Varvatos: Fail
- AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 4:26 AM
your thoughts on the laceless ADIDAS via RUNDMC?ReplyDelete
I have a pair of these laceless Stripers that I picked up a few years ago. I like them a lot, and the insoles are removable so you can throw them in the washing machine when they get cruddy. I also like the red ones shown here.ReplyDelete
Also, the canvas sneakers that Gap is selling this spring have similar elastic between the tongue and sides, so they can be worn laceless.
I am diggin these....they seem to have a confidence about themReplyDelete


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American workers hoping a for a big income boost from the tax cuts may be in for a major disappointment. According to the Tax Policy Center's Benjamin Page and William Gale, a closer look at the Congressional Budget Office's analysis of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act suggests that foreign investors will take home most of the benefits of the additional economic growth spurred by the new tax rules.
The CBO estimates that U.S. gross domestic product will be 0.5 percent larger in 2028 as a result of the tax cuts. But the GDP statistic doesn't differentiate between economic activity that benefits American citizens and economic activity that benefits foreign investors.
To get a better idea of how much incomes will rise specifically in the U.S., Page and Gale argue that we should look at gross national product — the economic output produced by American workers and American capital. The CBO says the tax cuts will have a much smaller effect on GNP, which will be just 0.1 percent larger in 2028. That's because most of the investment spurred by the tax overhaul will come from foreign companies building factories in the U.S. and foreign investors buying American stocks and bonds. As a result, the CBO data indicates, most of the earnings from additional economic activity will end up in the pockets of foreign investors, not American workers.
And it gets worse: A third measure of economic output — net national output, which is GNP minus depreciation — wipes out even the meager 0.1 percent gain expected in 2028. In the end, the authors write, "long-run incomes for Americans as measured by NNP will be more or less unchanged by the TCJA."


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It's just one of those things that are like, "Whoa, dude."
Gawker pointed out that Tonik, a poodle-Shih Tzu mix available for adoption from an Indiana animal welfare agency, actually has an "eerily humanoid" face.
Petfinder notes that the dog came to the Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group from a kill shelter in Kentucky. The personable photos were taken by Renny Mills, a professional pet photographer.
In an email to The Huffington Post, Jen Schwartz, the owner of Homeward Bound, said the shelter had recently taken in dogs that required dental work and had illnesses that required expensive treatments.
It's totally horrible that any animals -- whether they have human faces or not -- have to die because nobody wants them. Here's hoping that Tonik finds an awesome home.
For more information about adopting a pet, visit the ASPCA website.


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It was given as a gift. The receiver was surprised and very happy to receive such a beautiful basket of goodies. They were every satisfied with the contents, and was received in good condition. 5 STARS!!
Extremely SatisfiedThey Loved It!December 11, 2017
This was sent to our daughter and son-in-law for a Christmas gift. They loved it!!! They stated the presentation/arrangement was beautiful and loved the container as well as the uniqueness of the contents! They were happily surprised to find hidden treasures under the "base" in the tote it came in! Now they will be ordering these as gifts for their friends and business acquaintances. Well done! We will also be ordering more for other occasions! Thank you for a quality gift option!!!
SarahBeautifulNovember 19, 2017
The basket was an anniversary gift for my grandparents and they absolutely loved it!
StarMother's dayMay 18, 2017
Great gift!
Guy who never knows what to gift people! LolGreat wine gift basket!April 1, 2017
Came in perfect condition. Exactly as displayed. This was a great gift at an amazing price! Thank you GiftTree!
Gift giverGreat gift!March 30, 2017
Thrilled!Absolutely thrilled!March 23, 2017
I sent this gift basket to my sister-in-law for her wedding anniversary. They were totally over the moon. What a great way to surprise your loved ones! Thank you GiftTree!!!
geminiVery Impressive GiftJanuary 30, 2017
I have ordered many times from GiftTree, but this particular Wine Gift Basket is the one most well received from my clients. So many have said how impressed they are with the presentation and quality of the items. It saves so much time and effort! I will continue to order these and am so happy that I don't have to put my Thank You baskets together ever again!
AnnaPhenomenal Service!January 18, 2017
It was a pleasure working with Gifttree.com. They were efficient and easy to work with, exceeding my expectations at every turn. Our gift baskets were all delivered within 2 to 5 days, the week of Christmas (all arriving on time), even with a few address changes and re-directs. I spoke with several different customer service reps during that time and it was like talking to the same person - they all knew what they were doing and took the guesswork out of my hands. They are great about setting realistic expectations, while over-delivering and instilling confidence and peace of mind with each interaction. I would definitely recommend them and will do business with them again! Sending mad props to everyone in shipping, customer service, and corporate sales!
CJVery very nice!December 29, 2016
It's hard to find a high quality gift basket but I was very pleased with this first time purchase from GiftTree (found thru Amazon). Note: It does not come as it appears in the photo - it is all down inside the lovely leather looking "basket" but that was great for me to pack in my car for personal delivery. The thank you note was very classy - encased in a envelope which hung from a lovely red ribbon and it even included a small pair of complimentary scissors in a small box.
Very, very nice and well worth the cost.
Rockin' RamaleyNice Professional and On TimeDecember 29, 2016
Ordered twice from GiftTree so far in 2 weeks. Both items were different and arrived very fast. Presentation was perfect and our friends enjoyed what we bought for them.
Giver of BasketVery Nice AssortmentDecember 28, 2016
RayFast and EasyDecember 26, 2016
Makes sending beautiful and affordable gifts to anyone in the country very painless and easy.. highly recommended.. thank you.
GabyRoyal Treatment Wine Gift BasketDecember 26, 2016
Beautiful - Great!
ManuelFGGreat ServiceDecember 26, 2016
I live in Germany and was looking for a nice present for my US friends. GiftTree offered me that service. My friends loved the basket!
Wine loverWorth every penny!December 23, 2016
Recipients were impressed and they loved everything about the basket ... presentation and contents. Exactly as pictured!
GiftgiverPerfect!December 23, 2016
I sent this basket to my brother and niece and it was perfect in every way. The price was fair, the items in the basket were plentiful and the wine...who could go wrong! Thanks!
FayesyNICEDecember 22, 2016
Very nice package - nicely packed and delivered on time. Haven't opened it yet so don't know how the food is.
LaurelBereavement BasketsDecember 14, 2016
I purchased two of these at the same time for members of our Executive staff who lost loved ones just days apart. Although I did not see them, rave reviews came from both recipients. The personalization on the bows went along way to know that the gift was intended just for them. They were both impressed by the appearance and the content of the baskets.
RoyalTreatmentGreat Service!December 8, 2016
I ordered the Royal Treatment Wine Gift Basket for some friends of mine in Florida. I know they like wine, and I don't drink, so this was a good choice because someone else selected the wine! They were not home when delivery was first attempted and the GiftTree was very good about keeping me informed of delivery attempts. It was a very pleasant experience and my friends loved the basket. I will definitely use this service again.
MoseA Welcome GiftOctober 21, 2016
I sent this as a bereavement basket and the recipients were thrilled. After everything they have to go through, a nice bottle of wine and some snacks can be a small comfort.
WineloverIt's Beautiful!September 13, 2016
I purchased this as a gift to a mentor, Nurse Practitioner. It was unexpected and she sent a heart felt warming message about how beautiful the basket was. I have used their services multiple times and everyone loves the baskets. It is viewed as extremely professional. I love it and glad I found the website over a year ago.
DrkgrlxMessage ConveyedJuly 28, 2016
I purchased this gift basket with the two wine selections for my lawyer and his firm who worked a small case for me that no one else wanted to take. Although I did not lay eyes on the basket personally, apparently it sent exactly the message I wanted it to based on the heartfelt email of thanks I received from him! I would definitely order from GiftTree in the future for gifts of all occasions- the value of this gift was exceptional over other competitors, delivery was timely and accurate, and I was informed of the status of my order along the way.
drkgrlxMessage ConveyedJuly 28, 2016
I purchased this gift basket with the two wine selections for my lawyer and his firm who worked a small case for me that no one else wanted to take. Although I did not lay eyes on the basket personally, apparently it sent exactly the message I wanted it to based on the heartfelt email of thanks I received from him! I would definitely order from GiftTree in the future for gifts for all occasions- the value of this gift was exceptional over other competitors, delivery was timely and accurate, and I was informed of the status of my order along the way.
Graves5829Nice GiftJuly 25, 2016
My friend thought the gift basket was tastefully done.I will definetely order from GiftTree again.
SproutAbsolutely perfect!May 5, 2016
Gorgeous basket and excellent packaging!
Happy customerGreat ExperienceApril 23, 2016
A friend and I needed a beautiful gift to send to a friend and we needed it FAST. We were set to send a lovely basket from a small business near her home and it was over $30 for delivery. We started searching for other options and I'm SO HAPPY we came across this company. The ease of ordering, lovely choices and we chose to take our chances and didn't pay extra for shipping. Her gift arrived promptly and we were informed immediately as to when it would arrive, as well as when it DID arrive, which was the day we requested. She LOVED it! Quality goodies! I wouldn't hesitate to order from GiftTree again.
California WinoMy Mom LOVED it!April 1, 2016
My mom lives out of state, and I didn't want to do something impersonal like another gift card or flowers, so I went with this gift basket. Not only did it arrive on time but she LOVED it, I mean she really was happy with it, I think she was even surprised :) Thanks GiftTree for helping to make my mom's 55th special and more personal.
MargoStriking PresentationJanuary 4, 2016
I ordered this gift as a Christmas present for my sister and husband. They were delighted to receive their gift in such a beautifully presented arrangement. My sister commented that the leather serving tray was actually about 6 inches deep and quite nice looking. They both love a good wine and commented on the very good taste of this particular red wine. I will definitely remember Gift Tree for future gifting options.
GigiWonderful Christmas GiftsDecember 31, 2015
We sent these baskets to our very best clients and they were quite pleased with the presentation and the thoughtful gesture.
AniaExcellent Service!December 26, 2015
Great products and Excellent Customer service. Love Gift Tree!!
Pat MBeautiful basketDecember 23, 2015
This is the first time I have ordered from Gift tree. I had a very positive experience. The recipient loved it and I would certainly order from Gift tree again.
Derby lassBeautiful GiftsDecember 21, 2015
Our friends were very pleased withThe Royal Treatment hampers we sent as gifts.
The website is easy to use. The gifts were delivered on time and it was easy to track them.
We will definitely be using The Gift Tree again.
Merry in MilwaukeeBeautifulDecember 19, 2015
I was super impressed first with the speed of delivery, then with the great presentation of the basket. No complaints!
Big broBasket was well liked!November 29, 2015
LorigalPure PerfectionOctober 17, 2015
I purchased this gift basket for my Dad's birthday and he was beyond pleased! Such a variety of goodies and the wine added the perfect touch! Also, the basket is of great quality and will definitely be put to good use afterwards! Would highly recommend this item!
DomEXCELLENTOctober 17, 2015
My parents loved it.
meMEGreat productSeptember 29, 2015
Was delivered on time and the person who got it was ver happy.
decimal pointWhat a wonderful service.July 19, 2015
I received a call from my gift tree representative, who had my prior year's birthday surprise for my sister on file. I was out of sorts as what to do this year, and my sister fell in love with the wine selection from the previous year and could not find another bottle elsewhere. With the help of my representative, we made another selection for this year and she was again elated. This type of service is invaluable, and much appreciated to a busy business owner when wanting to send something special to a loved one and/or client to commemorate special events. Will definitely continue use of this service and recommend to others.
GravelymanThe basket was a "hit".July 2, 2015
A well received gift for some great friends.
Pleasantly PleasedWonderful Basket.June 30, 2015
My gift basket was received right on schedule and my cousins celebrating their 40th anniversary were thrilled to received it and anxious to try all of the goodies! Great job Gift Tree!!
POPFATHERS DAYJune 19, 2015
My son's sent me the most beautiful gift basket for FATHER'S DAY and what an amazing colorful and well presented basket arrived in time. The Chaidez boys are the best a father could have. THANK YOU BOY'S AND GIFT TREE. POP, (TONY)
Beauty LoverBeautiful PresentationMay 20, 2015
The receiver of the basket was thrilled! It was delivered on time and in perfect condition. Thank you
MarionFirst time orderMay 13, 2015
This was the first time that I ordered from GiftTree and I sent a wine basket to a colleague. Here is her thank you.
Subject: WOW!!!!
The most beautiful gift box of goodies was waiting for me when I arrived at my office this morning. It was almost too pretty to open! However, I did carefully unwrap everything and am awed by the wonderful assortment of treats and wine. Thank you SO much for thinking of me on my special day. 50, whoo-wee!
Realtor House Warming GiftsNice looking basket. Love the varietyApril 20, 2015
Several attempted deliveries. Glad they attempted several times but I wish they would send more emails notifying the customer as to the fact that the item got delivered so we don't have to guess as to if it got delivered. Other than that I love the basket for the value.
winwloverGreat Personal TouchApril 7, 2015
This gift was well worth the money.
CLARABELLEBEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY GIFTFebruary 19, 2015
Michelle StrickVery ImpressedJanuary 21, 2015
I had this sent to my dad for his birthday. He loved it! It arrived right when they said it would. Thank You!
Tree Hugger
My family loved this basket and commented that it was the most beautiful basket they had seen. Thank you so much to GiftTree for offering and also such fast shipping!! I have suggested GiftTree to others, and they too have loved their purchases! Thanks again.
Happy MotherExceptional Presentation & Quality GiftDecember 26, 2014
I sent this to my adult son as a surprise Birthday/Christmas gift. He was thrilled with the gift and especially appreciative of the presentation (he gave it an A ) - including the complimentary scissors to assist with the unpacking! He reported that the selection of food items were interesting and tasty. The red wine was good, the white wine was fair. I will definitely surprise him with another gift from GiftTree in the future.
BakergirlThe best giftDecember 23, 2014
Sent this to my son and his new wife. My son called to say that this was the best gift, if not THE BEST Gift he has ever received from me. Can't wait to send them another one on the next holiday.
Food loverNo fluff hereDecember 19, 2014
I received this basket as a gift. When I got to the bottom of the boxes and saw the crinkle cut paper so near the top I momentarily thought there was a lot of wasted space until I saw the wine bottles carefully wrapped underneath. This basket is so full there is barely any crinkle cut paper at all, just enough to help the boxes sit nicely and protect the wine (we must protect the wine!) The variety of treats in the basket provides for all tastes and moods and the ones I've tried so far were very good. The treats will last me quite a while and the leather basket is of a quality that I will definitely find a good use for it at home. It even came with a cute pair of scissors that made opening the packages a breeze!
bratExcellent Basket!December 18, 2014
My boss was surprised and overwhelmed. Made other managers jealous...perfect gift
OkisoulGreat timingDecember 17, 2014
This was for my parents anniversary, I usually never order these kind of things but it was the perfect gift, arrived right on time and was presented very nicely. I will be ordering another one for my grandparents for Christmas.
poisonivyBeautiful basketDecember 11, 2014
This was given as a sympathy gift. Wanted something different and non traditional. The recipient said that it was a beautiful basket filled with wonderful fattening treats. It will be enjoyed. Glad I went with GiftTree.
AVGood choiceNovember 6, 2014
The gift arrived right on time and was a big success. Worth every penny to get a gift and time.
CherieBeautifulNovember 6, 2014
This basket was bought for my sister. The presentation was soo beautiful she almost didn't want to unwrap it. She loved the basket.
LoisVery satisfiedSeptember 22, 2014
We bought this for my sister's wedding anniversary. They enjoyed it very much. There was lots of variety and at a good price. The delivery was on time and came packed in a box.
SNOWMANAwesomeSeptember 15, 2014
I ordered this gift for an associate to thank her for her assistance and congratulate her on landing a new position. While I did not actually see the gift in person, as it was delivered to her home, she told me it was AWESOME! Ordering was extremely easy and GiftTree provided regular statuses on delivery. Overall a very easy process.
NinaExcellent SelectionSeptember 11, 2014
I sent this gift as a "thank you" to my parents. They absolutely loved it. I also want to compliment the excellent customer service. Thank you!
Northwoods WineloverImpressive and Delicious!August 25, 2014
Again, GiftTree has met my expectations and beyond with this great wine gift basket!
chuck7739Great Birthday GiftAugust 21, 2014
The presentation was perfect, the personalization was the added key to taking the gift from being really good to great. Delivered on time as promised.
Gift Giver
Basketful of goodies!
TONY MGreat presentationJuly 28, 2014
Their customer service is 5 star!
this gift will make you look goodA True HitJuly 25, 2014
My brother-in-law, who rarely shows much emotion was STOKED to receive such a wonderful gift. I'm still hearing about it weeks later; and, it makes me look creative too. Thanks again, GiftTree!
walew1Simply ThrilledJuly 18, 2014
I sent this to my sister in Florida for her birthday. She has sent me pictures, she and I are both very pleased and elated. The personalized ribbon was beautifully done, and she has fallen in love with the wine. Will definitely use this as a source in the future.
Gift GiverGreat!July 1, 2014
Quick and easy and a great product!
winesnobHappily ReceivedJune 24, 2014
Feedback on the snacks was "terrific and unusual!"
Great Gift, great price!
JLAwesome basketMay 21, 2014
This is the second basket that I have ordered and they are simply wonderfully made up with so much in them. The selection is really great and the wines were very good!
The call to remind me what I did last year was a Godsend! Thanks GiftTree!
Dinky DowFriends loved everthing in it!April 21, 2014
Great Home warming gift for the new place. Price was fair for the dollars, good pickins!
Frequent customerGreat gift as usual!April 19, 2014
Sent 2 for Easter gifts, and recipients raved about them!
Frequent customerGreat gift as usual!April 19, 2014
Sent 2 for Easter gifts, and recipients raved about them!
Gift Basket loverAwesome PresentationApril 16, 2014
My son was amazed that his gift came with a complimentary pair of scissors to open his gift. He said the gift was very high quality, as several other recipients have told me after receiving gifts from GiftTree. I have personally never received these gifts, but am looking forward to the day when I purchase my husband a gift so I can see what they have all told me first hand.
DaveOn-time as usualMarch 10, 2014
My wife loved it!
KBThe customer loved it!March 4, 2014
I sent this to a customer of mine as a "Thank You" gift. He loved it!
GiftloverAmazing GiftFebruary 23, 2014
Birthday pleaserBirthday brillianceFebruary 12, 2014
Sent to USA. Had a little trouble trying to order on line but was able to phone and get order placed. Recipient was delighted and it came exactly when expected.
Satisfied customerAnniversary GiftJanuary 22, 2014
This was an anniversary gift for my daughter and son-in-law who were extremely pleased with it.
Daughter in lawWell ReceivedJanuary 21, 2014
We bought this as a gift for our in-laws. They really enjoyed all of the yummy treats. They said it was a great way to brighten up a dreary winter day.
Brenda BrockJoyful!January 6, 2014
Both of my out of state family members called me immediately to thank me for this gift. Thank you so very much for the prompt delivery and the lovely presentation.
Happy New YearGreat New YearsJanuary 6, 2014
Surprised to get this this for New Years Eve stayed home and watched movies and snacked on all the good stuff in the basket and drank both bottles of wine. Both were very good.
BeckytThis gift was a HIT!!!January 2, 2014
We sent this as a gift and our vendor was very thrilled with it...
WineBeautiful presentationDecember 31, 2013
The recipients were pleased with the gift. They said it was absolutely beautiful. Thanks GiftTree!
The InlawsJust perfectDecember 30, 2013
The basket is tastefully wrapped and the contents were carefully displayed. The variety of snacks and cheese complimented the wines. An ideal gift leaving the recipients extremely delighted.
MorganGreat presentationDecember 30, 2013
My father was very impressed with th presentation of the basket.
DVery good selection of wine and gourmet munchiesDecember 25, 2013
We got a positive review from the people we sent this to and would definitely use this company again.
Jeanine_SwAmazing!December 23, 2013
I am so grateful! The basket arrived a day early! My friend loved it! Thank you!
ValGood ServiceDecember 19, 2013
Terrific service. Package was delivered as promised - on time. I can't say anything about the contents - I was not the receiver but I got a confirmation and the receiver was happy.
Melvin PAwesome GiftNovember 5, 2013
I was very satisfied with the ease in ordering, pricing, selecting and shipping this wonderful gift to my mother for her 81st birthday. Exceptional Service!
ThankfulwineloverPerfect Gift!October 28, 2013
The recipient actually received their gift a day early! Wonderful service and they loved it!
Thank you so much!
GonzoSBMy Father-in-Law was so pleased with the gift!October 4, 2013
This was the 2nd year in a row we sent my wife's father a gift from GiftTree. It arrived on his 83 birthday (he lives in New Mexico) and it really made his day great, he couldn't wait to share it with a few close friends. Thanks again.
Honey HoneyGreat Surprise!August 22, 2013
I purchased it for a friend that took care of our house/pet so it became a thank you gift/Congrats on their baby girl. Granted it was 7months late but better late than never.
They received so many great baby gifts and I always felt bad about not getting a baby gift so I got the parentals late night goodies. They LOVED IT!
MoVal GalExcellent PresentationAugust 9, 2013
This was a gift for a friend who recently lost his father. I chose this over flowers so he and his wife could relax with each other with a basket filled with goodies during a very sad and stressful time in their lives. They absolutely LOVED this basket and all the contents. They said it was a perfect gift and they will enjoy it!!
Delivery was prompt!!
sandiVery PleasedJuly 29, 2013
This was a gift for my brother for his birthday. He called me when he received it and was extremely pleased. He said it was beautiful and a good brand of wine. Since I do not drink I was glad to know it wasn't some cheap brand. As long as he was pleased I am too. Thanks
sandiVery PleasedJuly 29, 2013
This was a gift for my brother for his birthday. He called me when he received it and was extremely pleased. He said it was beautiful and a good brand of wine. Since I do not drink I was glad to know it wasn't some cheap brand. As long as he was pleased I am too. Thanks
Tastefully thriftyGreat valueJuly 9, 2013
My sister received her basket exactly when it had been promised...she loved it! She said the basket itself was sturdy and cute, and the contents exceeded the usual gift basket contents from various places. I will order from Gift Tree again!
LaurelThe Royal Treatment Wine Gift BasketJune 28, 2013
I ordered the Royal wine gift basket for my brother in Virginia who is celebrating his 70th birthday. First he was so surprised getting a package until he opened it he said not only was it beautiful but the wine was awesome. I would definately recommend this basket for any occasion. THIS IS A MUST HAVE.
bizEasy Gift Idea!May 23, 2013
Love this website. It makes gifting easy, especially for business gifts.
Gift-tree-loverGreat gift!May 13, 2013
I got this gift set for a Mother's Day gift for my mom. The delivery was fast, it arrived one day earlier then estimated. She was surprised when she opened the box. She said everything was great except for the pretzels, it was a bit too salty. But otherwise the personalized bow was a great touch, it turned out great! The red & white wine tasted good!
I definitely recommend this site to anyone & will come back for more next time!
GiftgiverExcellent giftMay 4, 2013
My friend loved it, especially the ribbon! She said it was a perfect gift. I almost didn't get the ribbon,I thought it was a little pricy. But now, I am so glad I did.
PleasedBetter than FlowersMarch 21, 2013
I had this delivered to my mom's work. Much better than flowers! She was very surprised but loved it! I asked her to send me pictures. The presentation was beautiful and just as described. I can't attest to how everything tastes, but I'm sure that she will enjoy all of it. Also, I chose to send a bottle of each, red and white wine, because it was only $5 extra.
GratefulMuch appreciated by recipientsMarch 14, 2013
Our friends found the basket beautifully presented and so happy with it for their 60th wedding anniversary. The FEDEX driver even showed up in the height of 40 mile an hour winds/ storm closing many of the roads into the beach!!! and was happy to deliver a gift to them!!! The customer service was kind and helpfully. Double checking everything. Thank you, will certainly order again...
DaisyRoyal Treatment Wine Gift BasketFebruary 21, 2013
wineloverExcellent Gift!February 11, 2013
Very nicely presented and the wine was very good!
JonesyWell presented gift basket.February 9, 2013
I organised this gift from Sydney Australia for my Aussie friend in Florida, for a special birthday. She was surprised, excited and very happy to receive this beautifully presented gift basket, as anyone would be. It arrived on the morning of her birthday as I hoped it would, and she loved the varied contents to enjoy herself, and share with her family. I struggled with how I could surprise my friend with a special gift from one continent to another, and I am very glad that I found your website with its great range of gifts for all budgets. I will not hesitate to use your company again.
WineloverBeautful!January 28, 2013
CanadianEase of PurchaseJanuary 24, 2013
I actually never saw the end product but the recipient told me that it was a lovely gift with a decent wine from California.
For me I was extremely happy with my ease of purchase on Internet. I had tried some other wine places and had difficulty getting anyone to accept an order from Canada to be shipped to someone in USA. So I will definitely use GiftTree again. The service was fast and my order arrived right on time. Thanks from Canada.
giftloverIt is impressive !January 24, 2013
It was a wonderful birthday gift. It was a big surprise when it was delivered at my son's office. He just loved it !
lovegiftsBeautifulJanuary 7, 2013
SimplyoursWine gift basketJanuary 5, 2013
I recently sent this basket to my family in Georgia and they were very impressed and loved everything. I would highly recommend this company and any of their baskets.
WineloverBeautiful presentationDecember 31, 2012
NJROSSGreat gift!December 31, 2012
Always a pleasure doing business iwth GiftTree, efficient, timely and great service.
MicLast Minute GiftsDecember 29, 2012
I've used the Gift Tree two years in a row to send holiday presents to my In-laws. Both were last minute (inside of a week)Christmas orders -- both were delivered before Christmas Eve. This site is saved in my "favorites" for special occasions.
Christmas CanuckVery well received!December 29, 2012
We were stuck for a gift to send to some friends in Florida that was something a little different. The order process was simple and efficient and the friends were delighted.
VeroniThis basket has very good thingsDecember 27, 2012
Everything was perfect. Easy to buy, easy for delivery on time. Very good
ClockwiseVAHappy Client!December 20, 2012
I sent this gift basket to a client of mine. Both he and his wife were very pleased with their gift.
WendyP1Great giftDecember 20, 2012
Service was excellent, delivery time was amazing. Contents were well received by family. altogether a great gift shopping experience
juniorAwesome giftMay 27, 2012
It was nicely packed and full of goodies. I highly recommend it.
CheermomMore than what I had expectedMay 14, 2012
This was a gift for my mom on Mother's Day. I had I delivered to her a couple days before to ensure she received it in time. She was so pleasantly surprised and I was also at how much was really included in this basket. Thank you so much for an awesome gift to give!!
L.aThe Best Gift EverMay 7, 2012
I bought this for a loved one to say thank you. It was so beautiful, he loved it. I am forever pleased, thank you!
Ariel BaezUna canasta excelente!May 3, 2012
Una canasta muy bien decorativa y sobre todo con el encanto de ofrecer un regalo que cumpla con el proposito de brindar, un especial detalle para expresar lo que sientes hacia esa persona especial!
Fue de mucho agrado para mi pareja poder recibir esta canasta en su dia de cumplea¿¿os!
Muy agradecido!!
hadanBountiful BlissFebruary 20, 2012
The gift basket was for my mother, sister an niece who reside in Washington state. My mother accepted the delivery and waited until my sister arrivided from work. They open the package together and were amazed at the contents. My sister stated that I did not have to spend so much, and was suprised at the price that I actually paid for all that was in the basket with the two bottles of wine.
excellent everythingDecember 26, 2011
- Sent as Gift
yet again, beautifully done - as we say in Walwa, Diolch yn fawr.
CowboyDELIGHTFUL POST-SURGERY SURPRISEDecember 14, 2011
I sent a Wine Gift Basket to a dear friend who was recovering from major back surgery. The quality and variety of the Basket not only cheered her immensely, it gave her a lot of fun and activity as she proceeded to enjoy and share each of the items she received. I found the Wine Gift Basket to be an unusual and welcome "get-well" gift.
Get Well Soon Wine Basket
From $89.95
With your selection of fine California wines and a rich variety of gourmet foods presented in a keepsake serving tray, this popular basket is truly fit for a king or queen.
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- Decorated with a solid-color ribbon. Upgrade to personalize with a message!
- Attached Card with Your Personal Message.
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Tasting Notes
What's Inside?
Almond RocaA world famous confection from Brown & Haley. Chocolate and almonds combine with butter-crunch toffee for a divine mix of tastes and textures.
Everything Bagel CashewsPlump cashews seasoned with the irresistible flavors of an everything bagel. Perfect for snacking or cocktail hour!
Harvey's Toffee PopcornOriginal Toffee Popcorn is crunchy, buttery and delicious. Air-popped and covered in real toffee coating made with butter, cane sugar, vanilla and a touch of salt. Gluten free.
Maple Waffle Cone Chocolate BarVelvety chocolate bar made with 73% natural cacao, topped with an abundance of maple cone waffle pieces. A worthy indulgence! We empower causes supporting humans and habitats with a portion of our proceeds.
Calen Cellars California ChardonnayA fruit-forward and expressive Chardonnay. Pineapple, honey, and pear precede a fresh lemongrass finish.
Fresh Virginia PeanutsExtra-large Virginia peanuts that are fresh and flavorful with a distinctive crunch. All-natural salt enhances the flavor of these premium peanuts.
Honey Roasted PeanutsHoney roasted peanuts are a delightful blend of plump nuts, cane sugar, real honey, and sea salt. This combination makes for an irresistible treat!
Roasted AlmondsFresh almonds are hand picked at their peak, dry roasted to perfection and lightly sprinkled with sea salt.
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