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Issue: #42April 2014


  Okay, it's April, and I think we can agree that, despite the cool rainy day here and there (and I hope it's not too frequent), it is Spring!

  I feel like I just put my summer clothes away, but now it's time to bring them out, remind myself of what I have, and what I'm missing. There are always those favorite pieces that just can't make it through another season, and must go to clothing heaven! I have to review what shoes I wore with what, which little sweaters I used to top which dress, and then there's New, New, New - great, tempting, perfect pieces I must invite into my closet.



   Spring is full of promise and fun occasions - weddings, showers, dinners, graduations - needing the perfect outfit or thoughtful gift.

   And we are here to help!

New Dress from Texture!

   You are always welcome to bring in items you're hoping to match or coordinate with, trying them on to get the full effect, as well as our expert help! With the work of over 200 artists, we have a fabulous selection of all sorts of accessories and jewelry to complete your outfit. And we have added more clothing for you to choose from, all small designers who produce in the U.S.



   So whether you need to freshen and add to an outfit, or are starting from scratch, stop by soon and embrace Spring!


Upcoming Events

It's Easter!

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Easter at Wallingford Center
An Annual Candy Hunt
Saturday April 19th
9 a.m. - Bubble Man
10 a.m. - Hunt for 4 age groups
Easter Bunny, Face Painting, Fun!

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June 20 - 22 - Extasia Trunk Show  Bigger and better than ever! Join us for an amazing selection of brand new pieces, new colorways, and some very special Extasia jewelry!

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We've set the date for our Kristin Ford Trunk Show!
November 8 & 9
The big day is Saturday, with the collection remaining through Sunday - mark your calendars now for this not-to-be-missed event!
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Crackerjack is a new member of NearbyRegistry.com,
a great way for you to register your gift preferences locally, even if your "gifter" is not!

     And don't forget we are open
      every evening until 8 p.m.,
       Monday through Saturday,
     and
from 11 to 5 on Sundays.

  

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Things to Celebrate!

 

April 1- April Fool's Day 

April 2 - International Children's Book Day
                National PB & J Day
 
 

April 3 - Wild Party Day 
                Tweed Day  
                      
April 4 -  Square Root Day
            
April 5 - Deep Dish Pizza Day 
          
April 6 - International Whistler's Day
                Tartan Day  

Tartan Plaids
 
                 
April 7 - No Housework Day
                Metric System Day

April 8 - Draw a Bird Day
                Trading Cards for Grown-Ups Day
   
April 9 - National Cherish an Antique Day
                Winston Churchill Day                     

April 10 - ASPCA Day
                  National Sibling Day
                  Safety Pin Day

Safety Pin 

April 11 - Barbershop Quartet Day 
                 National Pet Day  
                        

April 12 - D.E.A.R. Day - Drop Everything
                       and Read! 
                  Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day -
                       always best with Tomato Soup! 
                      



         
April 13 - Scrabble Day

 
April 14 - Dictionary Day 
                  National Dolphin Day




April 15 - Bicycle Day 
                  World Art Day        
                                   
April 16 - Save the Elephant Day
  
April 17 - Ford Mustang Day - my 7th grade
                     teacher had a little burgundy
                     Ford Mustang - we all thought
                     she was pretty cool!

 
                            
April 18 - National Wear your Pajamas to
                        Work Day
                   International Amateur Radio Day                                   
April 19 - Husband Appreciation Day
           
April 20 -
                 EASTER
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April 21 - Dyngus Day - a Polish-American
                       tradition that celebrates the end
                       of the restrictions of Lent and
                       the joy of Easter
                   National Chocolate-Covered
                       Cashews Day
                
April 22 - Earth Day
                   National Jelly Bean Day

jelly beans

                 April 23 - Movie Theater Day
                   World Book Night - you have your
                         choice of entertainment today!                                 
April 24 - Take Our Daughters and Sons to
                          Work Day
                        
April 25 - Arbor Day - plant a tree!
                  World Penguin Day

April 26 - National Pretzel Day
                   Richter Scale Day
                
April 27 -
Babe Ruth Day
                 
April 28 - National Blueberry Pie Day



April 29 - International Dance Day
                   Zipper Day
                   Peace Rose Day

April 30 - Bugs Bunny Day
                   National Honesty Day



April is Frog Month, National Garden Month  and Jazz Appreciation Month!

 
                 

 

 

  Tintin Activities
 



     Like me, Tintin has been surveying the garden, making plans and weeding! 
   
   
     
    
   Enjoy the Spring weather and the Spring Holidays - Passover and Easter - with family and friends.

    Thanks, as always for choosing to support the handmade, and for shopping small - it is the only reason we are able to be here!

 Kathleen


Crackerjack Contemporary Crafts