New:
- ACO Pottery Crock in Light Paprika
- ACO Pitcher in Light Cornflower Blue
- Solid Butternut Pottery Salt Shaker & Pepper Shaker
- WT Classic Blue 1 Pint Crocks with Lids
- Hostess Only Teapot in Classic Blue
- Longaberger ACO Coaster Basket with Ivy inset lid
- BBQ (Barbecue) Buddy Basket Combo
- Darning / Frosty Chip-N-Dip Plastic Protector
- Longaberger WT Plaid Chair Pad Cushions
- Vera Bradley Emily Small Backpack
- VB Mini Zip Wallet in Cambridge
Restocked:
You can view our newly listed products by visiting our website at
www.Porch-Swing-Memories.com
or click here to go directly to our New Product Pages.
Categories: New and Restocked Products
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Views from the Porch Swing
May 2009
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We love to hear from you! If you have any recipes, stories or pictures that you’d like to share in an upcoming
newsletter, please be sure to email them to us.
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Homestead Happenings
What’s New in May
 It’s that time of year– Time to plan a “girl’s trip” to the Homestead.
As you’ve probably already heard, Longaberger family members will no longer be doing the daily basket signings. But beginning in May, they will be having Terrific Tuesdays. Wendy Longaberger will be signing baskets from 12-2 on Tuesdays only, and there will be of 2-for-1 specials at different Longaberger attractions.
You might also like to note that many of the Longaberger shops and attractions have new summer hours and will be closed on Wednesdays. If you’re planning a trip to Dresden, be sure to check it out.
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USPS or UPS
Many of our items are set to FREE shipping* (ie. Vera Bradley bags, Retired Longaberger Baskets, Liners and Tie-Ons). When free shipping is offered, we choose the shipping method that we feel works best. But what if you need your order FAST? Simply drop us an email and ask for a quote on Expediated/Express shipping. We will be more than happy to help you choose the shipping method that works best for you.
On all items not offered with free shipping, you can choose your preferred shipping method. Our site is set up to calculate shipping based on weight and zip code. We even offer 1st class for those smaller, light weight items (under 13oz.).
Click on the estimate shipping button on the shopping cart page for shipping options, and then choose the method that best suits your needs during checkout. It’s that simple!
*Free shipping offered only in the 48 contiguos United States. Please email for a quote to Alaska and Hawaii.
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How was the Sale?
The Vera Bradley Outlet Sale
 If you were able to go to the sale in Fort Wayne, we hope you had a Great Time and came home with lots of goodies! We’d love to hear about your trip (ie. what you did, where you stayed, what you saw, etc.). You name it! Send us an email or talk about it on our FaceBook discussion board.
We (I) meant to tell you in the April newsletter about the places we’ve stayed when visiting Indiana for the Outlet sale and other events. Oops! But if you would still like to read about them, please visit our blog….
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HAPPY Mother’s Day!
Don’t forget Mom on May 10th
 Not sure what to get her? Try one of our handy email Gift Certificates! These can be used toward any purchase from Porch Swing Memories.
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Categories: Newsletter Archives · What's Happening
When we’re in Indiana, we love to stay at the historic inns found in some of the state parks. If you’re going to the Vera Bradley outlet sale in Fort Wayne and don’t mind a little drive to your hotel, then the Potawatomi Inn at the Pokagon State Park in Angola is a wonderful place to stay. The Potawatomi Inn was the second Indiana State Park in which we’ve stayed. There are so many things to do and see at the Inn and the Park that we left feeling sad that we couldn’t stay longer. These parks and inns are each unique in their history and ammenities that you’ll want to give yourself some time to explore. Now how many times have you stayed in a “chain” motel and wished you could stay longer and explore? lol
Now let me tell you our first Indiana Inn experience. The first one we stayed in was the Spring Mill Inn at the Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell. We knew as soon as we started up the drive that we would love this place. You take a long winding drive back to a beautiful old building. Just going down the drive is like stepping back in time. I will tell you that if you don’t appreciate older buildings then this probably isn’t the place for you, but you couldn’t ask for a more quiet and peaceful place to stay.
Having said that…tornadoes ripped through the area on our first night there; the electricity went out, and we had to take cover in the basement with the other guests. And even that didn’t keep us from staying another night. There were guests gathered in common areas reading, playing cards, and even a mini sing-along. So if you’d like to stay someplace where you’ll feel at home, I’d say this is a good one.
Be sure to check out the website! The pictures don’t come close to showing the beauty of these parks.
Categories: What's Happening
Tagged: Indiana State Parks and Inns
