The countdown has officially begun! Can you hear it ticking? This year, why not buy handmade? Why? I'll tell ya why! 1. You can guarantee what you buy wasn't made in some dank sweat shop full of 6 year olds. 2. You can be pretty certain that what you're buying is gonna be lead free. The last thing you need is a kid with a third eye or something. 3. You can get some really unique things. 4. You can rest assured that lots of time and love went into making that perfect gift for you to give. 5. You know you're helping support someone that loves what they do and not some big fat smelly money hungry doucebag. Reasons enough right? Well all that aside, the etsybloggers are having a holiday sale from Decemeber 1 through December 8! That's right! A whole bunch of awesomeness on sale! Most shops are offering 10% off select items...some even have FREE SHIPPING!!! ( LIKE ME !!!) So, for more info and to see who's participating click here ! My Battle Scarred Bears have been...