conception and contraception calendar

(28 pages)

The Secret Garden Calendar 2009 (Wall Calendars) by: Smith & Hawken publisher: 2009 Calendars released: 2008-06-15 ISBN: 0761148930 $9.59

A little slice of paradise tucked away from the outside world—over a mossy stone wall, at the end of an overgrown path, through a latched gate—the secret garden is a sanctuary of sensory pleasures: birdsong and gently trickling water, the scent of blooming flowers, the sun-dappled beauty of layers of greenery. From Smith & Hawken comes a year of serene havens for the mind and spirit. An English country retreat overrun with roses. Through a beautiful stone archway, a sunny kitchen garden. And an irresistible invitation to sit and stay awhile: a greenery-enveloped nook furnished with a pair of chairs. Accompanying the transporting photographs are gardening quotations and appreciations.

I get this calendar every year for my sister who lives out of the country. She enjoys it every time. Beautiful inspirations. I was however, disappointed the other Smith and Hawken calendar was not available for 2009.

(28 pages)

Out on the Porch Calendar 2009 (Wall Calendars) by: Algonquin Books publisher: Home & Garden released: 2008-08-01 ISBN: 1565125983 $9.59

With over one million copies sold, the Out on the Porch calendar is a celebration of the good life. Of ice-cold lemonade on hot summer afternoons. Of the rhythmic thump-thump-thump of a beloved rocker. Of beautiful views and pure, put-up-your feet relaxation. For 2009, kick back on a dozen fantastic porches, porticoes, and verandas (in your imagination, at least). A charmingly rustic terrace in New York's Hudson Valley. A Bahamian porch swathed in green, pink, and yellow. And a sweeping Maine veranda with gorgeous ocean views. Photographs are accompanied by porch quotes from literature, and you can share the tranquility using the twelve full-color postcards included.

Fine for a very large size wall calendar. Make sure you have the space to accomodate the size of this item.

OFA 2009 Gardening Calendar (Old Farmer's Almanac (Calendars)) by: Old Farmer's Almanac publisher: Old Farmer's Almanac released: 2008-08-20 ISBN: 1571984569 $8.99

Each monthly spread in this perennial bestseller offers gardening lore, timely advice, and beautiful full-color illustration.

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Title: The Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening 2009 Calendar
Author: Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 2008/08/20
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I love these calendars; they are full of good advice and wonderful illustrations of fruits, vegetables, and flowers suitable for each month and season. If you are a gardener or love gardens; you cannot be without this helpful little calendar. It is a good price, fits perfectly on my kitchen wall, and also provides me with folk wisdom and a good recipe every once in awhile. They make a great gift for our garden-loving friends, too. Charming!

(28 pages)

Flowers Calendar 2009 (Wall Calendars) by: Old Farmer's Almanac publisher: 2009 Calendars released: 2008-06-01 ISBN: 0761149635 $9.59

So fragrant and beautiful, yet fleeting with their charms, flowers are lovely tributes to nature's artistry. The Flowers Calendar celebrates the pleasure of just-plucked blossoms with a dozen lush arrangements. Simply displayed and photographed in natural light, these luminous bouquets are so fresh, you can almost smell them.

I just got this calendar and it is gorgeous. Each shot is so serene and beautifully photographed.

(160 pages)

Paula Deen's 2009 Calendar by: Paula Deen publisher: Home & Garden released: 2008-07-22 ISBN: 1400067774 $10.40

2009 promises to satisfy your soul and your taste buds! Savannah’s own cuisine queen, Paula Deen, invites you to spend 365 delicious days in pure Southern comfort as she serves up a year’s worth of tasty tips and savory secrets for melt-in-your-mouth meals and tantalizing treats. Week to week, season to season, Paula and her family will tempt you with everything from juicy Salmon Burgers and savory Vidalia Onion Pie to classic Peach Amaretto Parfaits. Her mouthwatering recipes–more than forty in all–are guaranteed to keep everyone coming back for more, her stories are heartwarming, and a host of fabulous color photos are a feast for the eyes. Paula Deen’s 2009 Calendar is sure to please your palate.

I love this calendar. When I ordered this calendar, I didn't realize it was an appointment calendar but still really like it. Its a nice size with plenty of space to write and so colorful and full of recipes (something that I didn't know it would have!) I hope I can continue to get one each year.

(24 pages)

Thomas Kinkade Gardens of Grace: 2009 Wall Calendar by: Thomas Kinkade publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing released: 2008-08-01 ISBN: 0740774344 $11.19

Thomas Kinkade is the most collected artist in the world. Known as the Painter of Light, he creates glorious paintings from simple inspirations: family, tradition, community, and the beauty and goodness of God's creation. A devout Christian, Thom uses his gift as a vehicle to communicate and spread inherent life-affirming values. These heartwarming motivations are evident in this 2009 Thomas Kinkade calendar.

* 2009 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Thom's first published limited edition artwork.

An inspirational quote accompanies each monthly image by Thomas Kinkade, in which he artfully depicts a garden brimming with nature's beauty.

(12 pages)

Quilting by Better homes and Gardens 2009 Calendar by: Better Homes and Gardens publisher: Zebra released: 2008-08-14 ISBN: 1554561256 $10.19

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Beautiful calendar with wonderful and clear directions. Has quilts for all levels of expertise...looking forward to using it very soon!

(60 pages)

2009 BusyBodyBook Wall Calendar by: Joan Goldner publisher: About Your Time LLC released: 2008-08-05 ISBN: 0974476870 $14.95

BusyBodyBook Wall Calendars feature: 7-columns (as spacious as ever) a week-at-a glance that can hang as a 1-week or 2-week view (depending on your wall real estate) key contacts pages months-at-a-glance pages a 4" storage pocket on the back cover

(26 pages)

Gardens of the Spirit 2009 Wall Calendar by: Maggie Oster publisher: Amber Lotus Publishing released: 2008-07-10 ISBN: 1602370699 $11.19

Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, the Japanese style of landscaping is particularly conducive to restoring an inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, we heighten our understanding of the world around us and within us. The Gardens of the Spirit 2009 wall calendar features twelve exquisite images from garden photographer Allan Mandell. Paired with Maggie Oster's contemplative text, this collection of images brings the experience of Japanese gardening to all who long to create a peaceful oasis in the midst of a challenging world.

(224 pages)

2009 Mom's Family Calendar (Weekly Planner, Family Organizer) (Engagement Calendar) by: Maggie Oster publisher: Peter Pauper Press released: 2008-01-31 ISBN: 1593595786 $16.65

This 18-month, 224-page weekly planner provides the perfect place to keep track of all of the family's activities and appointments from July 2008 through December 2009. With columns for every family member, each 2-page spread reveals the master plan for the week. Features include tabbed months, elastic band place holder, address pages, and tear-out To Do lists. Organized at last! Durable blue cover material has a nice, silky touch. Concealed wire-o binding lies flat for ease of use. Cover band is removable for clean, finished look.

I am so pleased with this planner! The book itself is a nice shade of blue and the page design is clean and uncluttered, though the book may be a bit large for some people. Each 2-page spread is one full week, which makes it easy for me to see what is coming in the days ahead without having to constantly flip pages. Since my kids are both very small, I don't use the columns as intended - instead, I use each square to hold one errand or chore. I keep it open on the kitchen counter all day so it's easy to add new items and check off completed ones. Definitely money well-spent.

Love this! Last year I got the Busy Body calendar and was disappointed that some of the features had been removed. I decided to try this one and this is much better! It has a nice die cut monthly tabs, an elastic to hold your place, and elegant typeface. Plenty of room for me, but some may want even more (in which case a desk type calendar is not your best bet). There are three sections per day per person: morning, afternoon, and evening. There are five columns that you can fill in as you like--the first column is prelabeled MOM. At the beginning of each month is a great month at a glance, something that was sorely missing from the BusyBody book. There are the usual info sheets as well, and detachable to-do lists, but I don't use those.

The only thing I would change is the durability of the cover. The paper cover seems delicate--it has an attractive matte finish, but absorbs liquids, oils and seems like it could get torn on a random staple, pair of scissors, etc. Mine has small children's popcorn fingerprints on it.