DECEMBER CALENDAR Craft/Crops Sat, Dec 10, 3-8p ..................$7* Wed, Dec 7, 11a—4p ..........$7* Wed, Dec 14, 11a—4p .......$7* Wed, Dec 28, 11a—4p .......$7* Make n’ Takes Sun, Dec 11, 12-4p .........$2-5ea Product-of-the-Month Club Sun, Dec 11, 1p Classes *EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE

Register & pay 7+ days in advance of a class/crop and SAVE! Card Making ......................... $20*

Thu, Dec 8, 5:30p Drawing Class (Adult) ......... $17* Thu, Dec 8, 5:30p Taking Time w/Tanya ........ $10* Tue, Dec 13, 1:30p or 6:00p Drawing Class (Adult) ......... $17* Thu, Dec 15, 5:30p

. . . providing a personalized touch for your life’s memories V O L U M E

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 STORE CLOSING @ 2 p.m. Saturday, December 24 Sunday, December 25, Tuesday, December 27 Saturday, December 31 Sunday, January 1

STORE HOURS

Sun ······· 12:00 - 4:00p Mon · CLOSED/by Appt Tue ···· 10:30a - 5:30p Wed ··· 10:30a - 5:30p Thu ··· 10:30a - 6:30p Fri ····· 10:30a - 5:30p Sat ····· 10:00a - 5:00p

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD We made it to semifinals! Please VOTE for US DAILY thru December 11 http://www.independentwestand.org/ indies/profile.php?id=37 and HELP US WIN up to $10,000 in prizes! If you let me know every time you’ve voted (send me a fb message or email) I will enter you to win a $75 Gift Card (to Life’s Memories & More if a crafty person is picked or an alternative for the non-crafter) See page 5

Now through December 24 See page 6 Save yourself the hassle of no parking spaces, long lines, & gimmick sales—instead stop in here for a SUPER SALES table, PLUS by giving a donation to Boxes of Love Life’s Memories & More shows the love with SAVINGS up to 40% OFF!  Make a monetary donation and SAVE up to 40% OFF ENTIRE Retail Purchase*  Make a donation of needed items and SAVE up to 30% OFF ENTIRE Retail Purchase*  Coupon for FREE GIFT with Purchase of $25 or more* *See store for details

 IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! Mailed Newsletters

Just a reminder if you would like to continue or start receiving printed copies of the newsletter you will need to provide us with Self Addressed Stamped Envelopes. You can drop off your SASE or mail them to: Life’s Memories & More PO Box 566 Palmer, MA 01069

Check out Facebook or stop in to see all the NEW items coming into the store DAILY!

Coloring/Drawing— ZIG Clean Color Set, Chameleon 30 Deluxe Set, Kaiser Gel Pen Sets Dies—TH - Crazy Dogs Stamps & Dies, Mini Cats & Dogs Stamps & Dies, Drip Edge, Detailed Butterflies, Garden Greens, Gothic Gate, Mini Holiday Greens, Holiday Greens, Holiday Words, Mini Paper Snowflakes, Mixed Media Halloween & Christmas, Festive Scribbles, Tree Line; Gatefold Cards—Lace, Tree, Scalloped Lace, Fall Leaves, Seagulls, Fireplace, Snowflake

Life’s Memories & More ~ [email protected]

Rays of Hope Calendar Drawing

 THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

 INDEPENDENT WE STAND SMALL

What’s New?

All proceeds to benefit Baystate Health’s Rays of Hope

The prize winners are still being drawn with 9 BONUS Prizes to add to the 30 day calendar!! Thank you to all who participated we raised over $1000 for the Rays of Hope. See Page 4

 STORE CLOSED

Drop off your returnables at LM & M Help support Boy Scout Troop 281 by donating your returnable cans & bottles—drop off at Life’s Memories & More anytime during store hours as this will be an ongoing endeavor & any amount of returnables are accepted!

CLOSED Sun, Dec 25 Tue, Dec 27 Sat, Dec 31 Sun, Jan 1

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She glances at the photo, and the pilot light of memory flickers in her eyes.  FUNDRAISING FOR HOPE ~Frank Deford Monthly Highlights

 TROOP 281 BOTTLE & CAN DRIVE

CLOSING @ 2p Sat, Dec 24

D E C E M B E R

Shimmer Ribbon, Poinsettia, Crystalline Border, & More Embellishing—Boardwalk Tags, Silver or Gold Star Brads, Rhinestones & Pearls in Assorted Colors, Wooden Little Words; Ken Oliver Charms—Crafting Tools, Bird Cages, Bulbs & Keys, Art Supplies; Die Cuts—Mermaid Tails & Bon Appétit, & More Embossing—Feather, Cobweb, Weave, Snow Mixed Media—Nuvo Crystal & Glitter Drops in Assorted Colors, Drift Wood Pieces

Paper— 4H, Christmas, Winter, Masculine, Foiled, Glitter, & More Stamping—Ugly Sweater Party, Color Layering Trees, Mini Bird Crazy & Things, Stamp Shammy, Seasonal Calligraphy, & More Stickers—Dinosaurs, Brother, Stars, Japan, Snowmen; Poems for a Page—Home Blessing, Sleeping Baby, Camping, Family Reunion, Thankfulness, My Child, Loss of Child, Graduation, I’m a Cancer Survivor, & More Tools—Big Shot Tool Caddy, Twist & Style

Schoolhouse Commons, 1085 Park Street, Palmer, MA (413) 283 -4448 www.lifesmemoriesandmore.com

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Follow or Like Life’s Memories & More on Social Media

Keep up-to-date on events, new products as they arrive, specials & more by following or liking us on: facebook.com/lifesmemories

twitter.com/@LifesMemories_M

instagram.com/lifesmemories

pinterest.com/lifememories/

plus.google.com/+LifesMemoriesMorePalmer

Craft/Crop Night

Birthday Coupon Receive 15% OFF one entire regular retail

PURCHASE

Dinner—Potluck Bring something to share with the group. Contact the store to let them know what you are bringing or for them to let you know what people are already bringing. (Participation is optional.)

Claim your birthday coupon by being a registered customer at Life’s Memories & More. Valid only once during the month of your birthday. At the time of checkout,

verify your birthday month by showing us your ID and we will apply your birthday discount to regular-priced merchandise only. Does not apply for discounted items, classes, crops, gift cards, consignment or special orders. ALL SALES FINAL - in stock merchandise only. Cannot be combined with other offers, promotions, discounts, coupons, or special purchases.

Saturday, December 10

from 3—8p $ 7/person

(ONLY $5 if paid for 7+ days in advance)

Make n’ Take Sunday Sunday, December 11 ~ Anytime 12:00 to 4:00 pm $

2 to $5 each item

(Cash ONLY) Join the ladies to make mini projects. Each month there is something new to make and new techniques to learn! Check out our facebook page for sneak previews each month!

Please bring scissors and adhesive

Cards for Troops to Send Home

35,579 Cards Collected To Date We still welcome donations of cards! Types of cards needed anytime of year  Birthday, Love You, Miss You, Blank, Anniversary, Thank You, Sympathy, Get Well, Holidays

Card Sizes

 A-2 size cards and square cards—Please try to include envelopes  Any other size, envelopes appreciated, but not required

Cards do not need to be handmade; new greeting cards are accepted.

Stampers, Quillers, Card Makers, Jewelry Makers, Crafters, etc. are WELCOME! Bring in your own projects, materials & tools and we provide you with the space, company & sharing of ideas.

UGLY SWEATER CONTEST!!! Don’t have one? Make one you are crafty!

www.facebook/lifesmemories Craft/Crop Day

— keep up-to-date on events, classes, new Wednesdays, December & 28 products as they arrive,7,& 14, more! $

from 11a—4p 7/person per date

(ONLY $5 if paid for 7+ days in advance)

Stampers, Quillers, Card Makers, Jewelry Makers, etc. are WELCOME! Bring in your own projects, materials & tools and we provide you with the space & company! You are on your own for lunch/snacks.

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Please come prepared for each class!*

There will be a $3 tool fee per class for the use of any of our tools you were supposed to bring.

All classes require Basic Kit* (12” cutting system, non-stick craft mat, scissors, adhesive, ruler, pencil, & bone folder) Students who do not come with materials needed for class will need to purchase them prior to the class.

Payment Policy: Please sign up & pay for classes at least 3 days prior to the scheduled class so instructors have time to prep. We may not be able to accommodate last minute sign-ups. V EARLY BIRD SPECIAL V *Register & Pay 7 or more days in advance to secure your spot & SAVE $2 on most classes!

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel and give us a 48-hour notice, we will either transfer your class/ crop fee to another date (only once & after that it is forfeited) or give you store credit towards a future class or purchase. Cancellation less than 48 hours forfeits your fee.

Note about Meetups/CLUBS: Clubs are really classes that run the same day/time each month, which means you can sign up any time during the year and/or you are not obligated to attend every month’s session.

Card Making Club w/Kerry Thursday, December 8, 2016, 5:30 p.m ............................................................... $20* Join Kerry each month in creating a set of 6 cards — 3 each design. You will make multiple of each design with possible slight variations to show you versatility. This club will focus on new techniques including stamping or products each month and will consist of cards for every occasion. Sign up anytime! There must be a minimum of 4 signed up for a session to run and the maximum is 8 so sign up early! Picture different than actual project.

Supplies Needed: Basic Kit*, Scor-Tape, Foam Squares

Taking Time w/Tanya (Technique: Facebook Basics)

Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 1:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. ..................................................... $10* Taking Time w/Tanya allows you to spend a little time with Tanya to create a card, tag, ATC, or some other small project while learning a new technique (or getting a refresher). More than a make n’ take, but quicker than a full-blown class—each project should take between 30—60 minutes. This month’s project: Facebook Basics. Sample will differ from actual project.

Drawing Class (Adult) w/Susanne

Supplies Needed: Laptop, Smart Phone or Tablet with wireless capabilities, any necessary power cords, login names and passwords

Thursday, December 15, 2016 ~ 5:30—7:30 p.m. ............................... $17* each class Join our class of fledgling artists and learn what it takes to create masterful pieces of art! Have fun with shapes and perspective, experiment with colors, and delve into the depths of shadow! Anyone can learn the steps involved in creating wondrous images that appear to leap off the paper. Susanne will supply guidance and inspiration and facilitate time to work on your own specific projects! Newcomers welcome and returnees encouraged as Susanne takes you on a new journey in drawing. Minimum of 2 needed to run the class.

Supplies Needed: #2 Pencils, Sharpener, Eraser, Paper or Sketch Pad Optional—Colored Pencils

Introduction to Scrapbooking, Cards, & Altered Art w/Tanya or Barb By Appointment .......................................................................................................................... $20 Want to get started scrapbooking your photos, making cards or trying your hand at an altered art project and don’t know where to start? We can help! We’ll educate you on the terminology, tools, and get you started on your first 2-page layout, cards or altered art project in this one-on-one (or group) 1 1/2 hour session. Additional or back-to-back sessions can be booked for longer projects.

Supplies Needed: See store for supplies needed to bring depending on project

Die Cut Machine Class w/Dee or Tanya

By Appointment ....................................................................................................................... $20 Have a question or need help getting started with using your Cricut Machines, Slice, Vagabond, Cuttlebug, Big Shot, Big Kick, or Quickutz? Bring it in and Dee, or Tanya will show you how to use it. Instruction is offered for beginners to intermediate.

Supplies Needed: Your Die Cut Machine, ALL its Parts, & Scrap Paper or Paper you want to die cut

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Annual Rays of Hope Calendar Drawing THANK YOU to the following contributors to the Fundraising Efforts:

 Ruby Bacon • Donna Helin • Jody Clifford • Ellie Matrow • Judi Dutko  Carol Trombley • Carol Gancorz • Lynn Wrzesien • Diana Ballou • Judy Ainsworth  Dee Hervieux • Phyllis Ryan • Barb & Don Bullock • Norma Caslis • Mary Fife  Little Forest Creations, Hardwick • Sue-Ann Hilton, Stampin’ Up Consultant • Joann Coyne  Jodi Chartier, Changes Hair Design, Ware • Carolyn Palano, Pixie Ming Soap Company, Ware  Sue & Nick Karanikis, George's Astronaut Pizza, Ware • June Steele, Tastefully Simple Consultant  Robert & Sons Printing, Inc., Palmer • Koran Farm & Gift Shop, Monson  Hardwick Farmer’s Co-Op, Gilbertvillle • Big Y World Class Market Congratulations to the Calendar Winners so far. . . Donna Ainsworth

Dan Flynn

Kathie Cuddeback

Carol Trombley

Phyllis Masse

Melissa Morin

Ruby Bacon

Christine Walowicz

Richard Aldrich

Carol Gancorz

Shara Lord

Judi Dutko

Karen Desantis

Amanda Lowe

Steve Hogan

Judy Ainsworth

Jody Clifford

Denise Dufresne

Lori Nicaretta

Lori Bullock

Life’s Memories & More is a semi-finalist in the

Independent We Stand Small Business of the Year Award! Please vote daily through December 11!

No registration needed to Vote

To VOTE go to: www.lifesmemoriesandmore.com · Find this graphic · Click “The Indie” graphic to bring you to the voting page · Click on VOTE button · That’s it!

THANK YOU!!

LET ME KNOW YOU VOTED & YOU WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A $75 GIFT CARD!

Life’s Memories & More ~ [email protected]

Schoolhouse Commons, 1085 Park Street, Palmer, MA (413) 283 -4448 www.lifesmemoriesandmore.com

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Gift Ideas—for the Crafter who has it all! Life’s Memories & More has options for gift giving.  Try our One-Size-Fits-All Gift Cards in any denomination.  Add a Loyalty Card for ONLY $2! (see more information below)  Get your Crafty Loved One a VIP Membership (good for a whole year!)  Purchase a Product-of-the-Month Membership

LOYALTY CARD Program Life’s Memories & More Loyalty Cards—the MORE YOU SPEND the MORE points you EARN and the MORE you can SAVE! $2 to get your card*

$1 = 1 point Must present card at time of purchase to earn points. Cannot be used on previous purchases or if card is not present. Valid on pre-tax purchases including classes, crops, workshop & club fees, and already discounted or sale items. Credit earned can be used on regular-priced retail merchandise purchase only. Not valid on purchase of gift cards, craft materials tag sale items, or with craft materials tag sale credit. *One-time, non-refundable fee.

VIP Membership Program Get even BIGGER BANG for your BUCK at Life’s Memories & More! Sign up ANYTIME! PERKS: ANNUAL ê FREE Loyalty Card ($2.00 value) MEMBERSHIP ê VIP Membership Card FEE $30.00 ê DOUBLE Points ALL YEAR ê TRIPLE Points the month of your birthday ê FREE Make n’ Take ($4.00 value) ê Coupon Pack including discounts, bonus points, FREE Crop & more (Coupons = $20.00+ value) PLUS—early notifications & pick of newly arrived items at Life’s Memories & More, sneak peaks of products, exclusive facebook group with periodic bonus offers & early admission to events like craft materials tag sale! Membership is valid for one year from the day you sign up & pay. See store for more details..

Product-of-the-Month Club

Current Club Members: Get your November & December Product & trade last project Optional:

• Create and trade a project using the monthly product

$28 for renewing members, $32 for new members 2017 Club Members:

•Receive different product(s) each month at the optional Sunday monthly meeting (or can pick it up any time after the meeting day). Each month products will vary and may not be the same for each member. Optional Club Activities:

Take turns creating and participating in a shoebox project swap. You pick the month you want to share a project with the group. Have the option to create and trade a project you created using the monthly product

Share ideas on our exclusive facebook group— www.facebook.com/groups/dieofmonthclub

Last Meeting for 2016: Sunday, December 11 ~ 1:00p

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The Spirit of Giving December 5-24 Make a donation to Boxes of Love & Life’s Memories & More will Show You Some Love Here is how your generosity SAVES you $$ at Life’s Memories & More Monetary Donation:

For every $1 you donate you will receive 1% OFF your regular-priced retail purchase up to 40% OFF! Needed Items Donation:

For every 2 items you bring in that are on the Boxes of Love list (see pages 7 & 8) you will receive 5% OFF your regular-priced retail purchase up to 30% OFF! Discount is not valid on purchase of gift cards, consignment items, special or custom orders, or for class/crop fees and cannot be combined with any other special, coupon, or discount.

Join us in supporting Boxes of Love—support packages sent to our military men & women overseas. Do you have a loved one that is deployed overseas? Would you like them to receive a Boxes of Love package? Just provide us with their name, address, and approximate date to end of deployment and Boxes of Love will send them a package. Check out Boxes of Love on fb—Click Here

With Retail Purchase of $25 or More (pre sales tax) One per customer, while supplies last., free item may vary. May not be used with purchase of gift cards, services, pre-made or consignment items, class or crop fees. Coupon has no cash value. Coupon Valid through Saturday, December 24, 2016

Life’s Memories & More ~ [email protected]

Schoolhouse Commons, 1085 Park Street, Palmer, MA (413) 283 -4448 www.lifesmemoriesandmore.com

List of Box-O-Love Ideas for Deployed Service Members Wet wipes LOTS!!! (baby wipes)

Insect repellent

Monkey Butt safari towels – 14” x 24”

Vaseline

Klenz Cloths – 2’x4’-ship free to APO from www.lkenztowel.com

Stationery and envelopes (NO stamps needed; outgoing war zone mail is FREE)

TP – the SOFTEST you can find!! Sand gets everywhere Aloe Vera Bath/shower products (small sizes)

Moleskin (put in boots prevents blisters)

Wash cloths/scrubbies

Socks (black, green, or tan; also wool for winter)

Razors/blades

Underwear (any color)

Shaving cream in tubes or bar w/brush (NO cans)

Benedryl pills & lotion

Feminine hygiene products

Pens & pencils

Hand sanitizer

Ziploc bags or containers

Toothpaste (travel size)

Cleaning wipes

Mouthwash (travel size)

Fly paper strips & fly swatters

Dental floss toothbrushes (inexpensive spin brushes)

Duct tape & electrical tape

Toothbrush cap/cover (keeps head clean)

Hand/foot/body warming packets

Breath mints

Pillows, blankets, sheets (wash first to make it smell like home)

Combat boot insoles

Mattress cover or egg crate top

Foot & body powder

Electric tea pot(for heating water)

Anti-fungal cream/powder

Include cards & letters from family, friends, and even school children

Deodorant (not antiperspirant)

Small homemade gifts, reminders & comforts of home

Tissues (personal sized)

Small photographs or posters of scenery for their tents & walls

Cough drops or throat lozenges

Double-sided tape

Pain tablets or other common meds

Small crafts kits

Nasal spray, saline spray or gel

Scrap-booking items

Multi-vitamins

Pocket calendars

Q-tips (travel size – used for ears and guns)

Neck Coolers – using water absorbing crystals

Cotton balls

DVD’s, CD’s

Nail clippers and files

iTunes gift cards

Neosporin

ear buds/headphones

Band-aids

computer jump drive or external hard drive

Other first aid items

small handheld games

Eye drops (dry heat)

batteries/extra charger for devices

Lip balm (think melting heat)

card games/board games/ travel-sized games

Lotion. Sunscreen SPF 45

small toys or games (Frisbees, football, basketball, hackey sack)

List of Box-O-Love Ideas for Deployed Service Members continued Reading - magazines, comics, books, word search, Water balloons, inflatable pools/toys anything silly, silly string, Sudoku, mad libs, and hometown newspapers (sports & face paint, wigs, etc.. comic sections from the Sunday paper

FOOD Not Perishable or meltable Beef Jerky, summer sausage Energy/nutrition bars Dried fruit, cereal, granola Nuts and/seeds, trail mix Crackers, pretzels Peanut butter Jelly, honey Canned/sealed snack foods (meat, tuna, chicken, chicken Vienna sausages, fruit cups, etc) Hard candy (individually wrapped is best) Cookies and other snacks of all kinds (homemade or single serve packs) Powdered drink mixes – singles when possible (energy, protein, flavors, hot cocoa, etc.) Mio Energy to flavor water Coffee & teas Sugar & creamer packets Seasoning blends (in plastic or metal containers) Condiment packets (catsup, mustard, mayo, hat sauce, dressings, etc.) Hot sauce (not in glass containers) Chewing gum, Gatorade Round Chews

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS. THE TROOPS WILL BE SO APPRECIATIVE.