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Experience Provence & Paris with Monica & Mark!
Our annual Food & Wine tour goes to France next year! We are already half booked so check out THE ITINERARY and let us know right away if you are interested in joining us October 2014!
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Monica & Mark Downen,
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Greetings!
"Birds are flyin' south for winter. Here's the Weird-Bird headin' north, Wings a-flappin', beak a-chatterin',
Cold head bobbin' back 'n' forth. He says, "It's not that I like ice Or freezin' winds and snowy ground. It's just sometimes it's kind of nice To be the only bird in town."
~Shel Silverstein
Business has died down so much since Christmas Eve it does feel a bit like being the only bird in town.
We always know it's January when everyone is recovering from the holidays, staying in and being 'good'. Our hours are a bit shorter until business picks up again, as it is pretty quiet around here. We hope you are resting and rejuvenating
your spirit, we all need to do that now and again.
I am a big believer in 'new beginnings' and sometimes each day is a new beginning for me. This year I am learning to embrace my natural tendencies as an introvert
(I know many of you may be surprised at that notion, though I really am more of an introvert)
rather than battle them. This month I am trying to create new habits to help me be more productive and yet work a little less. And every day, each time I 'fail' at something, I am going to get better at showing myself some compassion. After all, we should treat ourselves at least as well as we treat our friends and family, right?
We all have challenges and I hope that you also find that each day (sometimes each hour!) is an opportunity for a new beginning.
As January moves towards February and the weather deters you remember: the weather usually won't stop us from serving you! We almost always make it in, even in the snow, and we rarely lose power in Old Town. If it's a snow day and you know any emergency workers, including police, fire, power company, road crew, dispatchers and more, let them know that we offer free hot coffee, cocoa or cider for those who work to help the rest of us survive the worst weather days.
We can't wait to see you here!
~Monica
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"I will not play tug o' war. I'd rather play hug o' war. Where everyone hugs instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles and rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, and everyone grins, and everyone cuddles, and everyone wins."
~Shel Silverstein
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What's Happening?
Hot Stuff!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Our baker: Jason, on January 13th
Our team member: Kalena, on January 16th
my sister Lisa on January 25th
and to everyone of you enjoying a January birthday!
The Gift That Keeps On Giving!
We gave away 2000 prize-winning envelopes in December, and now you get to bring them in to see what you won! Every envelope is a winner!
No peeking though! You must open your envelope in front of us when you come in this month. You can open one per day and they are good through January 31st, then they are all expired.
Don't wait until the last minute, even if it snows we do not extend the deadline. There are a dozens of grand prizes (free meal once a month, all year long), $50 gift certificates and cakes out there, and hundreds of free cookies and desserts!
IT'S DOUBLE POINTS MONTH!
All month long, every dollar you spend earns you TWICE the points for your rewards card. Get to your rewards twice as fast and stretch your dollars to their maximum benefit!
OUR 2014 GOURMET FOOD & WINE TOUR IS IN FRANCE!
Yes it's true, we are taking 12 customers to France for our culinary and cultural adventure in October of 2014. Whether you think you like group tours or not, our tours are intimate and special, as we immerse into the local culture. It's YOUR vacation, and you don't have to do anything you don't want to, though if you are open to new adventures you can build great memories with us and Doumina Whyman, The Enthusiastic Traveler.
Click HERE to find out more!
Canvas & Cork
Thursday January 30, 6:30-9 pm
Uncork your creativity!
Enjoy some fabulous wines and light appetizers while you create a painting with a step-by-step method from Kitsap Art. Includes all art supplies, light appetizers and first glass of wine.Catered by Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe.
Registrations are limited and sell out quickly, so click the above link, call or email the school ASAP to get your spot reserved!
360-662-1542 KitsapArt@gmail.com
Canvas & Cupcake
Sunday January 26, 2-4 pm
Create a masterpiece, deliciously! Adults and children are all invited to enjoy a fun afternoon creating a step-by-step painting while savoring delicious cupcakes provided by Monica's Waterfront Bakery and Cafe.
Kitsap School of the Arts supplies all your art supplies, instruction and we supply the cupcakes!
Catered by Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe.
Registrations are limited so click HERE, call or email the school ASAP to get your spot reserved!
360-662-1542 KitsapArt@gmail.com
GO HAWKS! Mark and Jason are going to be busy decorating 12th man shortbread cookies for the great playoff games! We will have them out the day before and the day of the games, while they last. If you want to be sure to get some be sure to pre-order and we will have them for you. Otherwise we know they will go quickly! They will be green and blue and have '12' or 'GO HAWKS' on them, and if you preorder you can request whatever you like! Here is a secret just for you: Mark has made a few giant football shaped cookies and decorated them for super-fans. They MUST be pre-ordered and they cost $40, and could easily be enjoyed by a couple dozen people. ARE YOU READY FOR MONICA'S PIZZA? Our Pop-up Pizza Parlor was great fun in November, and we had so many requests to do it again that we will! Watch for it in the next newsletter and be ready to enjoy the best pizza in Kitsap during the long weekend in February! Our Cooking Class this month sold out quickly! But don't worry, we will be offering another one soon and the waiting list will get first priority. The next class will be Pizza, since that was so popular, the details will be in the newsletter next month. Monica's will be CLOSED Saturday January 18 (except for the cooking class that day) through Monday January 20 and Monica's will be OPEN: January Hours are 8 am-5 pm weekdays 8-4 Saturdays, until the end of January or until business picks up, whichever comes first...
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"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."
~Dr. Seuss
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Here is one small way:
You probably got some new things over the holidays... and need to make room for the new things. Or perhaps you decorated for the holidays and when it was time to put everything away you realized you didn't want all the 'stuff' out that you had before. If it's time to de-clutter your space, feel free to bring in whatever you don't need and we will make sure it gets to those who do need it.
Clean and gently used clothing, household items, toiletries, jewelry for job interviews, bus passes, camping gear, student backpacks, shoes, coats, personal hygiene items, gift certificates you'll never use, prepaid phone cards, stamps, flashlights, batteries, and on and on it goes.
Our neighbors in need can use everything, especially in the cold of Winter, and we love being able to get things to them. All you have to do is drop it off here and we will take care of the rest. And don't forget that hundreds of our children are in need of our help, and they are not proud of that fact. We can all be their heroes by giving them the school supplies and daily items that we no longer need or use.
After all, everybody needs a little help now and then.
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Thank you for letting us be a part of your day, and for being a great part of ours!
~Team Bakery
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