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Welcome to Beamer’s Holiday Beat, Bronner’s e-newsletter
for everyone who shares my passion for Christmas, which is only
206 days away!
New
items have begun arriving this spring. Bronner’s receiving
department will be bursting at the seams as new product arrival
peaks in July and exciting, new items quickly make their way into
the store.
Wonder
what’s going to be hot this fall? Personalized trims and LED
lights continue to be big. Some of Bronner’s new, exclusive
ornaments for 2009 are a baseball cap, curling iron, TV remote,
traveler’s wheeled suitcase and tire with chrome hubcap –
all can be personalized. Several new Nativities are available, too.
Jim Shore is in on the action with a kneeling Santa ornament, Seven
Dwarf figurines in personality poses, and a 10-inch fabric Santa
with Raggedy Ann. (Just announced: Jim Shore signing at Bronner's
on November 7 - stay tuned for details). Popular colors for 2009
include purple and teal (peacock colors), silver, red and apple
green. Red seems to be especially dominate in florals and ribbons.
I
really enjoy hearing from you so please take time to answer my survey
question about social media. Responses will appear in survey form
in the next quarterly e-newsletter.
Thank
you for inviting me into your home. You’re welcome at my home,
www.bronners.com
or 25 Christmas Lane in Frankenmuth, all year long!
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Paint-N-Go
Primes Its Brushes
Bronner’s Paint-N-Go promotion began June 1 and will run daily
through November 1. The painter will be located in section 8. Guests
may order Paint-N-Go personalized ornaments at the personalization
counter in section 8. The ornament(s) will be available for pickup
at the counter in one or two hours. Paint-N-Go is tentatively scheduled
to continue weekdays only from November 2 through 13.
One
Christmas in the mid 1960s, Wally Bronner handpainted names on ornaments
as gifts for staff members’ children. Because requests for
the ornaments began coming in, Bronner’s started a personalized
ornament department in 1967.
Bronner’s
Flavorful Favorites
We thought you might like to try one of the recipes from Bronner’s
second staff cookbook, “Bronner’s
Flavorful Favorites, Book 2.” The cookbook features over
400 recipes submitted by Bronner’s staff and is available
online or in-store for $14.99, as is Book
1.
BLT
Pasta Salad
submitted by Denise Rulason
1 (8-oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 c. chili sauce
¼ c. lemon juice, from concentrate
2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon
2 tsp. sugar
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
¼ c. green onions, sliced
2 cups lettuce shredded
In a large bowl combine mayonnaise or salad dressing,
chili sauce, lemon juice, bouillon and sugar. Stir in macaroni,
tomato and onions. Cover and chill. Just before serving, stir in
lettuce, green onions and bacon. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 8
servings.
Summer
Blooms in Frankenmuth
Willkommen to Frankenmuth in Bloom. Our streets blush with the colors
of spring and summer, and now is the time to enjoy our charming
curb appeal. Every inch of our town is artfully landscaped with
bright seasonal flowers, lilacs, evergreens and blossoming trees.
In fact, our streetscape has been nationally recognized as an “America
in Bloom” champion for our outstanding landscaping, floral
displays and parks.
Over
this past winter, Frankenmuth’s horticulturist sketched out
the landscape design, working closely with regional growers to find
exciting new varieties of flowers as well as traditional favorites.
Hundreds of flats of flowers and more than 2000 individual pots
are planted by the city’s Clean Team in May. In addition,
400 locally grown hanging baskets pepper the street’s quilt
of colors in hues of yellow, red, purple, pink, blue and green.
We welcome
you to visit Frankenmuth through all the seasons. But we are especially
excited to share our beautiful blooms with you this summer. To see
more or to sign up to receive Frankenmuth’s e-newsletter,
visit www.frankenmuth.org.
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Legend
of the Sand Dollar
According
to legend, the sand dollar was left by Christ. On one side, a
Christmas poinsettia is represented to symbolize his birth, and
on the other side, an Easter lily to remind us of his resurrection.
If a sand dollar is broken, five white doves will be released
to spread peace and goodwill.
Sand
Dollar Glass Ornament
1112413 …………… $7.99
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Watch
this space every month for the results of our previous Question
of the Quarter.
A
total of 309 responses were received from our March e-newsletter’s
question of the quarter. The question and a summary of the responses
are listed below.
How do you use Christmas
lights throughout the year?
17.4%
(54) answered "answered as decorative indoor lighting (for
example: around a mirror or on a ficus tree)"
3.5% (11) answered "for party décor"
15.2% (47) answered "to decorate for other holidays"
20.0%
(62) answered "for outdoor lighting/décor on our patio
or deck"
4.2%
(13) answered "on our camper/RV"
0.3%
(1) answered "to grow seedlings indoors"
3.5%
(11) answered "other"
35.5%
(110) answered "I only use them at Christmas"
Click
here to answer this
quarter’s poll question:
In
what online social media do you participate most?
Have
an idea for a possible future
Question of the Quarter? Please email us at holidaybeat@bronner.com |
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Coming
Events at Bronner’s …
Flag
Designer to Appear
June 13; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Meet Bob Heft, designer of America’s current 50-star flag,
when he signs United States flags and other patriotic items purchased
at Bronner’s. Mr. Heft will speak with guests, pose for pictures
and provide autographs. There is no charge for his autograph, but
a donation to Michigan’s Own, Inc. Military and Space Museum
is appreciated.
Santa
on Vacation
July 10, 11 & 12; noon to 4 p.m.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be vacationing and shopping at Bronner’s
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 10, 11 and 12 from noon to
4 p.m. each day. Children of all ages are invited to stop by and
get a glimpse of the right jolly old elf. Bring your camera for
a great photo opportunity.
Jim
Shore Artist Signing
November 7; 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Watch for more information in the September 2009 edition of Beamer’s
Holiday Beat
Pam
Chatley Ornament
Artist Signing
November 7 & 8
Ornament artist Pam Chatley will sign her ornaments purchased at
Bronner’s on Saturday and Sunday, November 7 and 8, 2009.
Watch for more information in the September 2009 edition of Beamer’s
Holiday Beat. View
a sample of Ms. Chatley’s work.
Precious
Moments Doll Event
November 14 &15; Sat. 10 a.m.-Noon, 1-5 p.m.; Sun. 12:30-5 p.m.
Linda Rick, Precious Moments® Company’s nationally renowned
doll designer, and Richard Hay, Precious Moments Company president,
will be greeting guests and signing Precious Moments doll purchases.
St.
Nicholas: from Saint to Santa
November 14 & 15; Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Join us as St. Nicholas tells the story of how he became Santa Claus.
This half-hour performance, a tradition here at Bronner’s,
involves audience participation. Don’t miss out on this memorable
experience for children of all ages.
Fontanini
Signing with Fontanini Family Member
November 21 & 22; Sat. & Sun. noon-4 p.m.
A Fontanini family member will be happy to sign any Fontanini Nativity
purchases made during the event as well as two Fontanini pieces
from your personal collection.
Hope
Glass Works
November 21 & 22; Sat. 10 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Glassblower Kim Maul will be greeting guests and signing Hope Glass
Works ornaments purchased during the event. Kim’s hand-crafted,
mouth-blown glass ornaments are created using a lamp-working technique.
Hummel
Signing with
Ulrich Tendera
November 27-29; Friday 3:30-5 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.; Saturday 9:30-11:30
a.m., 12:30-2 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.; Sunday 12:30-6 p.m.
Master painter Ulrich Tendera will demonstrate the art of figurine
painting and sign Hummel figurines purchased at Bronner’s
during the event.
Margaret
Cobane Ornament
Artist Signing
November 28 & 29; Sat. 10 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m.; Sun. 12:30-5
p.m.
Welcome ornament artist Margaret Cobane, who will sign any of her
ornaments purchased at Bronner’s during the event.
Jackie
Edwards Ornament
Artist Signing
December 5 & 6; Sat. 10 a.m.- noon, 1-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Ornament artist Jacki Edwards will sign her delightful clay dough
ornaments purchased at Bronner’s during the event.
Teresa
Thibault Returns
December 11, 12 & 13
Another ornament artist favorite, Teresa Thibault, will sign her
Heart Gifts ornaments purchased at Bronner’s on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, December 11, 12 and 13, 2009. More information will
be available in the September 2009 edition of Beamer’s Holiday
Beat. View
a sample of Ms. Thibault’s work.
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saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me. ~ John 14:6 |
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