Better Than A Belly-Rub

11/20/2025

We will be in space #12 on Saturday afternoon/ evening. It has always been a fun event in the past (we didn't go last year, because of Turtle's puppies)... if you are looking for something to do on Saturday 3p-8p ;) stop by & see us. Lots of shows, food, shopping & fireworks round out the evening AND Duckie will be looking for pets & hugs in her pj's We hope to see you there!!!

🎄🎅 The Map Is HERE! 🎅🎄
Get ready, Kittanning — Festivities in the Streets is coming, and we’re thrilled to unveil the official event map! From vendors and food trucks to live entertainment, kids’ activities, ice carving, the petting zoo, and the magical tree-lighting… it’s all happening Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 3–8 PM!

A HUGE thank-you to Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. for proudly sponsoring this year’s holiday celebration. ❤️💚

✨ Plan your route, find your favorites, and get excited — the streets are about to come alive with holiday cheer!
✨ IMPORTANT REMINDER: All affected roads will be closed at NOON on Saturday for setup and safety. Please plan accordingly!

📍 Check out the map below and start circling your must-visit spots!
Let the holiday countdown begin! 🎁🌟

11/19/2025

2nd batch/flavor finished of the 825-Christmas treat order. This batch is currently drying.... 550 cookies mixed, rolled/cut, baked & drying. Only 275 more to do.

But first, I have to bake & decorating some cakes ;)

11/18/2025

Things to do this week;

1) prep for Kittanning Hometown Holiday Events on Saturday 3p-8p

2) Run into Pittsburgh for supplies ✅️

3) Bake/decorate 2 cake orders for Wednesday

4) Bake & package an order for 825 treats - Christmas shapes.... 275✔️ 550❌️ still to bake 🫣

5) Bake & decorate something for last minute Thanksgiving treats.... because I am always so great at advanced holiday planning 🤦‍♀️

6) make a new awning for the camper, because Saturday does have a slight chance of 🌧

7) do all the usual homemaking chores: cooking, cleaning, animal care/chores

8) try to get started on Christmas treats...

9) get some of the Shop decorated for the holidays 🎄🎅🎁🤶❄️

11/16/2025

Sunday, Nov 16

The Shop in Hawthorn is open ;)
11a-4p today.

We have a wide variety of favorite flavors , including fall favorites of Apple Cranberry Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Maple.

There are a few packages of Mini-Muffins, and some Sweet Potato Chews too

*picture of Turtle, because she's so pretty ;)

11/15/2025

Turtle is waiting...... she wants pets & people to fuss over her ;) 🐾❤️ we are at stop #6- Miller's Custom Stitches - on the Strattanville Area Woodland Winter Craft Tour - this is the last day for this event ;)

On this gloomy Saturday, get out of the house & do some holiday shopping with unique, hand-made gifts. All the stops on this Craft Tour feature all handmade items by local small business owners. ;)

11/15/2025

Turtle is waiting...... she wants pets & people to fuss over her ;) 🐾❤️ we are at stop #6- Miller's Custom Stitches - on the Strattanville Area Woodland Winter Craft Tour

11/15/2025

Saturday Nov 15th.... the shop in Hawthorn will be closed - sorry for any inconvenience....but, Sran wants to go hunting ;)

BUT, Turtle & I will have the camper in Strattanville Strattanville Area Woodland Winter Craft Tour 10a-5p we are parked at Miller's Custom Stitches - Stop by & see us & the other vendors at this shop.

🐾 On Sunday Nov 16th, the shop will be open 11a-4p

11/14/2025

We donated a gift basket to the benefit dinner for Nicole Clark Domres.

Consider going out for lunch/dinner on Saturday Nov 15th at the Corsica Firehall. 12p-6p

$12 for a meal of Chicken/Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, biscuit, veggie, & salad
Kids under 5 eat free

There will be a Chinese Auction, 50/50, & 🔫 raffle

11/14/2025

Nov 14, 2025

It is the 2nd day of the Strattanville Area Woodland Winter Craft Tour ! THURSDAY-SATURDAY 10a-5p each day
Gator is waiting to es**rt you to the door of Miller's Custom Stitches (stop #6). Don't forget to get your map stamped at each location on the tour to be entered into the door prize drawing (click the link above for all the details)

11/14/2025

Happy Birthday Rocky! 🎉🎂🥳

11/14/2025

Happy Birthday Slim Jim! 🎉🎂🥳

11/13/2025

Happy Birthday Coco! 🎉🎂🥳