We have yet another episode of Down The Rabbit Hole which is filled with all kinds of fun links that will lead you down the Rabbit Holeā¦hoping to find fun and fabulous things you would never have seen! Then of course we have an awesome Giveaway from my favorite things collection and then the most important of all we have a new Animal Charityā¦when you comment you are automatically entered into the Giveaway and for each comment $1 is donated by us to the Charity of the week! So come on in and enjoy the fun!!! This weekly event is a Win Win Win!!!
Vol 19. Welcome friends! I am going to be doing a little something new on Saturdays. The Cottage Market in the early years (akaā¦before I knew any thing about blogging lol) had a little segment called Down The Rabbit Hole. It was a collection of random links that I found throughout the week that I loved and think you will do. So I thought it was time to bring it back New and Improved, because I am going to be adding a little Giveaway each weekā¦a little something that I found fun and thought you would like. The items are not sponsored and are purchased directly by me to send you a smile. My approach to this New Year is living more simply and putting more emphasis on the ālittle thingsā and the important things in life like kindnessā¦compassionā¦healthā¦familyā¦love of animalā¦charityā¦well I think you get the pictureā¦ So on Saturdayās sharing some fun linksā¦sending someone a smile with a token of my appreciation will be the norm. You can enter the Giveaway by simply leaving a comment. There is another very important facet to Saturdayās Down The Rabbit Holeā¦for EACH comment left The Cottage Marketā¦aka myself and my family will be donating $1 to a deserving charity each week which we will announce and be accountable forā¦so letās leave those comments . Tell us what your favorite things are and spread the love. The Cottage Market is also making a personal pledge to donate 5 percent of our net earnings to Charity this yearā¦itās a way of giving back and that is so very important to us. So come on in an enjoyā¦spread the love and maybe win a little something cool while donating to charity. Scroll on down to see this weeks FUN Giveaway! (rememberā¦blue words are clickable : )
- Check out these amazing Mini Masterpieces!
- Thanks to the AmazonSmile program, you can purchase products through their website and hand-select a dog rescue to receive a portion of the proceeds. Over 2,100 rescues and humane societies participate in AmazonSmile. You click. They give. We use this and give back to Almost Home Dachshund Rescueā¦believe me the pennies add up and you can choose from over 2100 rescuesā¦Amazon has given over 40,000,000 million this year so far to an array of charities. Itās easy to set up and once you do you just have to go to smile.amazon.com to purchase from (exactly the same as regular amazon : ) A great way to give back!
- I am telling right nowā¦you need to follow Wolfgang 2242 ā¦you really do! It will make you laughā¦make you smileā¦tug on your heart strings and just make you feel good. This little gang is comprised of 9 dogsā¦a pot belly pig named Bikiniā¦a chicken named Oprah plus! Yesā¦the live in a beautiful house with a wonderful Daddy who keeps the home spotless and that is not easy to do! He adopts older doggies ā¦ones that need him so badly. They are all taken care of above and beyond your imagination and as you will seeā¦they even have their very own Mercede Benz! Enough is the young BIG guy and he watches over the 8 seniors. A million thanks to a special man who loves animals above and beyond belief and will continue lending a helping paw to the ones that need him most. Now run over there and check out these precious pups!
- I LOVE Joyā¦I adore her heart and LOVE how she is teaching her children how to give back. This is a post that everyone that has a child in their lives should read. We are applauding and appawding this giving family and big cheers for precious little Ruby! : )
- I know wallpaper is not the most practical thing in the world but I this room makes me want a wallpaper statement wall!!! I am in love with it! How about youā¦do you like wallpaper or using it in moderation as a statement wall (thatās my fav). I think you will also enjoy some of the decor hereā¦not Farmhouse but fun! I adore the gallery wallā¦I feel as though that one of those are going to be in my near future! Enjoy!
- These 3 pictures make a strong statement about race and powerā¦what do they make you feel?
- I have to tell you that I totally enjoyed Season One of Master of None and liked everyone! As with every show my expectations for Season Two were not as highā¦WOW was I wrong! It was even better than the first! Did the power watch thing (having insomniaā¦it is not hard) and finished the Second Season in 2 days and I am ready to watch it again! If you saw Season Oneā¦Season Two is a MUSTā¦if you havenāt seen it at allā¦do yourself a favorā¦grab a cup of something yummyā¦snuggle up on the couch and treat yourself! The Second Season is in Italyā¦the view is amazingā¦sure hope you enjoy!
- Have you seen the HGTV Dream House!
- Come and channel your inner artist! Itās free style ā¦fun and gorgeousā¦let your Van Gough SHINE!
- I have been a little porch obsessed lately so when I saw Anitaās French Farmhouse Porch is like being in the South of France. I am grabbing a glass of wine to look at this one! Enjoy!
- Do you use a lot of cheese? Does it some times go bad before you can use it all? Well drop by and see visit with Rheeā¦she will show you how to store it nicely and the right way!
- The Easiest Donuts ever and the most delicious! If you have 1/2 an hourā¦you can pour that coffee and eatā¦YUM!
An amazingly awesome Anthropolgie Mug!
Charity of the Week: Secondhand Hounds
Secondhand Hounds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue in Minnesota. Founded in July of 2009, our many volunteers have made a positive impact on the lives of many dogs and cats in our community. Our organization provides safe shelter, proper veterinary care and daily necessities for animals at risk, while working hard to find each a permanent, loving home!
(an on-going list of deserving charities: )
The Hempstead Town Animal Shelter
Dachshund Rescue of South Florida
Dachshund Rescue of North America
The Winner of the Anthropologie Mug is:
Sherri
Please contact me with your full name and address at: TheCottageMarket@gmail.com
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Michelle says
Thx for the inspiration and turning me on to wolfgang! Love his pets!
Cyndi says
Thanks for the link to The Cheerful Space! It makes me want to paint, but I have to leave for work (at the DMV! haha!). I also subscribed to Wolfgang’s Instagram. Looking at amusing pics of animals is great for the mood.
Joann says
Thank you so much for your giving back! This is something that is so easy to do, but often is overlooked & never accomplished.
Joann says
Thank you so much for your giving back. This is something easily done, yet often overlooked! God bless!
Christina @ The Cheerful Space says
Thanks so much for the feature! xoxo Christina
Vickie Kuykendall says
I can see that you care about animals. So do I. At least one charity on your list I also give to. My heart breaks for what so many animals go through. Thank you!
nancy says
Great tips on cheese storage…I always buy waaaaayyyy too much when company comes and other than storing it in my tummy, I can now store it properly. Have you heard of the Bissell Pet Foundation? bissellpetfoundation.org. If you go to their site and find a shelter in your area, you can submit a “vote” for that shelter to receive $$ from the foundation. They have a fb page, too.
Thanks for all you do for our fur babies.
Debra says
What sweet rescued pets and a wonderful person at Wolfgang. I’ve found it easy to support Amazon Smiles.
Kelly M. says
Those mugs are the cutest!