Hello to Everyone! What a beautiful summer season we have had. We hope you all were able to make some time toenjoy it. And now it will soon be time to welcome our Fall season and all of its beauty. At “You’re Special” Gifts &Collectibles you will see lots of things changing too! Fall displays are getting a fresh look and, of course, Halloweenis back in full force! And because we need to stay a bit ahead of the game, you’ll be noticing new Holiday items

appearing on our shelves and trees too!

Before we go any further, we also want to put out a very warm welcometo our newest Sales Associate—Payton. Payton is a student at Fox Valley

Lutheran High School and we couldn’t be happier tohave her as part of our team.

As many of you are already aware of, August is themonth in which “You’re Special” hosts our annual“Customer Appreciation Event.” We sponsor this 5-

Day Event (from August 25th to August 29th) to highlight our appreciation for your loyalty to our business. It isbecause of all of you that we continue to have a successful Gift Store. So thank you for continuing to remember usfor all of your gift and collectible needs. We certainly do appreciate it. For more details regarding the “CustomerAppreciation Event,” please see Page 3 of this Newsletter.

We hope you’ll be able to take a little break and enjoy reading about some of the new productsfor this year at “You’re Special” Gifts & Collectibles. “Thank You” once again for yoursupport of our business. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Amy, Linda, Roger, Rhoda, Michelle, Leslie, Amy B., Bonnie, Ginny, & Payton

The Staff of “You’re Special” Gifts & Collectibles

Department 56 Halloween This year’s New! Department 56 Halloween introductions are sure to giveyou shivers of excitement! There’s the “Sweet Trappings Cottage” covered with favorite Halloween candies, includes 2

large candy pieces at the front door and signage that reads “Candy Inside” and “HelpYourself”—all set up by the mean witch to lure kids inside of her cottage! Another New!Halloween introduction is “Ghastly’s Haunted Villa” which is a new Halloween Mansionwith bats hanging from the eaves, has 2 attached black trees, and has green lightingfrom within. A 3rd New! Halloween introduction is the purple and silver metallic

decorated “Halloween Party House”—with ”Bobbing for Apples,” “Pin theTail on the Skeleton,” and a Halloween Pinata all waiting for the Trickor Treaters at the front of the house. New! spooky Halloween accessoriesinclude “Witch Trap,” “Ghastly’s Night Out,” and “Party for Treats.” Butdon’t stop looking here—many more new buildings and accessorieswait for you at “You’re Special!”

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And for those of you wondering about another new train piece—YES, there is another!—and it’s the “Scary Ghost Hauler.” The newcoordinating accessory piece is the “Scary Ghost Catcher.” Becareful! The workers of Haunted Rails have started bustingghosts! The “Scary Ghost Catcher” will snatch any of those peskyghosts lurking in your neighborhoods, put them in his backpack,and deliver them to be stuffed into the “Scary Ghost Hauler.” Thesenew train introductions are on order and can be reserved now bycalling our store at 920-738-0490.

Looking for some new and fun Halloween items for your Halloween displays in your homes? We have New! lightedAcrylic Halloween items, New! items from “Jim Shore,” new “Lori Mitchell” Halloween figurines, New! Halloweenmagnets from “Embellish Your Story,” New! “Cherished Teddies” and “Charming Tails” figurines, New! Glass FusionTabletop pieces, and the list goes on and on. Come in soon and check it all out!

Fall/Thanksgiving Even though we may not want to think about it quite yet, our Fall season is really notthat far away. That usually means we like to change things up a bit in our homes then too. That’s where “You’reSpecial” is ready with some ideas and suggestions. We have a nice assortment of pumpkin and/or turkey decór, Fallnightlights, beautiful glass serving pieces, fall-themed magnets, glass ornaments, Pilgrim figurines, and manywonderful creations from Jim Shore and Byers’ Choice too. And don’t forget—your “Customer AppreciationCoupon” can be applied to all of theseproducts too.

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Coupon valid Thursday, August 25th, through Monday, August 29th, 2016

20% OFFYour Entire Purchase (of regular price in-stock merchandise)(When one-time use coupon is presented and your purchase is for $35 or more - pretax)

Cannot be combined with other discounts, Scrip, or sale items. Coupon applies to in-stock merchandise only. Coupon cannot be applied to special orders, previous or future purchases, or layaway purchases. Special artist hand-painted ornaments and Club Kits not included.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENTat “You’re Special” Gifts & Collectibles Thursday, August 25th, through Monday, August 29th, 2016

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MAKE YOUR LISTS! This is a great event—we do it once ayear. As mentioned earlier in this newsletter, we really do appreciate your support of our business. Because of you,“You’re Special” Gifts & Collectibles continues to be able to bring the newest of the new to our Fox Valley market forthe gift and collectible industry. We regularly attend the largest Gift Show in the nation so it’s exciting to know thatright here in Appleton, WI we can have everything New! that any other store has in the entire USA! And during this“Customer Appreciation Event,” we say “Thank You” with a special savings. It’s the “Best Deal of the Year!”Cut out the coupon below and bring it with you to save 20% OFF of your ENTIRE PURCHASE (ofregular price in-store merchandise). It’s a great time to pick up those items you’ve had your eye on or maybesome of our new items too. . .and a great time to buy (save yourself some money with the 20% savings) those giftsfor the upcoming holiday season.

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Nora Fleming Tabletop & Minis More New! introductions from“Nora Fleming!” The newest serving pieces on display at “You’re Special” are the“Rectangular 9 x 13 Baker” and the “Fruit Bowl.” And we have all of the New!Minis on display too—including the Candy Corn,Acorn, Sunflower, Golden Gift,Wine Bottle,and more!

Coloring Books As many of you already know,Coloring Books are very fun and very trendy for all ages now!We have a wonderful assortment of Coloring Books andpens, pencils, and markers to choose from. Most of ourbooks have perforated one-sided pages soyou can choose whatever coloringmedium you prefer with no worries!

2017 Lang Calendars Wetry to give you a reminder every yearwhen our Wall Calendars are in—and wehave the Pocket Planners (purse size) in stock too!

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Handpainted Piggy BanksHave you been looking for the perfectPiggy Bank? “You’re Special” Gifts &Collectibles should be able to help youout. Come and see our excellent selectionof Piggy Banks for boys and girls.

Diaper Clutches Here is a very functional baby bag forfashionable Moms! These Diaper Clutches are perfect for thosetimes when you don’t need or want to carry the large Diaper Bag.In fact, you wouldn’t even need to have your purse if you’remaking a grocery store run, etc. Our Diaper Clutch easily holdsseveral diapers, has special elastic loops for the rash cream, holds

any size travel wipes container, and even has a large pocket for Mom’s personalitems. And don’t worry—there are 2 straps that adjust to the bag style of your choice!

All of this and they come in fashionable prints and solids. A great gift idea!

Storytime SocksHere is another brand newitem that kids will just love!Fun socks are currently ahot commodity—for allages! And these StorytimeSocks bring great fashionfun to the little ones. They are designed to fit ages 18months to 3 yrs. They feature non-slip bottoms that keep those little ones safe. There are Football Knee Socks,Baseball Knee Socks, Cowgirl & Horse Knee Socks, Ballerina Knee Socks, and lots of other fun patterns.

Adult Fun Socks Theseare truly fun and very trendy! Areyou ready to give them a try? Howabout “Mmm Donuts” or “PartyTime” or “Ride Along” or “CopyCat”? You’ll be a hit with a pair ofthese on your feet! They are made with high qualitywoven cotton and each pair features extra paddingin the toes and heel to keep your feet happy.

World’s Softest Socks Time tojazz up your feet with these incredibly softsocks! They have a dash of personality!Nothing wrong with your feet FEELINGGOOD and LOOKING GOOD! If you haven’ttried them yet, you might want to thinkabout it. Whether you’re hard at work orhard at play, your feet only feel incrediblesoftness. And they are a USA product too!

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Gingersnaps Jewelry This jewelry collection ishot! Very trendy! And we have many, many new Snapsand Snap-able accessories for both the GingersnapsJewelry and the Petite Gingersnaps Jewelry. We’ll show you a number of them here but please comein and see them and try them on. That’s the fun part!

New Fashion BraceletsWe’ve brought in some newfashion bracelets that we hope

you will enjoy. They are reasonably priced and will be funfashion statements. In addition, 25% of the sales profits benefit charities around the world by supporting efforts tobring clean water and sanitation to rural and impoverished communities and life-changing education to childrenlacking quality schools and programs. You’ll find 2 new sets for the adults—a “Game On” collection featuring ourfavorite Green and Gold beaded bracelets with football related embellishments and a “Hematite” collection whichpromotes balance and concentration. In addition, we brought in a “Neons and Brights” collection so the kids couldenjoy some of the fun too!

Kameleon Jewelry The most recent introductionof new Kameleon jewelry has definitely been very well

received. It was labeled the “Sparkling Rose”Collection. It features a dazzling combinationof sterling silver and rose gold and it quickly becamea favorite! The New! Stacking Ring featuring intricate Rose Gold plating on the ring & matching bands

was certainly a hit. And the New! coordinating Jewel Pops too! As I write this, Kameleon’snext New! Masquerade Collection is on its way. This collection features rich Autumn huesof Green and Gold and the new accessories have a lot of flair and elegance. Can’t wait tosee it! SPECIAL NOTE: If you like to plan ahead, you can reserve Saturday, October 22nd, forour next Kameleon Trunk Show.

2016 Dated Ornaments We know it may seem way too early to think about this, but for those who liketo be sure they get what they need, we do need to tell you that many of this year’s dated ornaments and figurinesare in stock. The following items have arrived:

• Swarovski Ornaments (including a Ltd. supply of the Annual Dated Orn.)

• Christopher Radko Dated Ornaments

• Old World Dated Ornaments (there are 3 to choose from)

• Inge-Glas Dated Ornament

• Precious Moments Dated Ornaments & Figurines

• Charming Tails Dated Ornament

• Cherished Teddies Dated Bell & Figurines

• Snowbabies Dated Ornaments

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August Highlights

♦ Village CandlesFragrance of the Month (20% off) . . . . . “Red Hot Cinnamon”

♦ Thursday, August 25ththru Monday, August 29th . . . . Customer Appreciation Event

September Highlights

♦ Village CandlesFragrance of the Month (20% off) . . . . . . . . . . . “Crisp Apple”

♦ Monday, September 5th (Special Hours 10-2) . . . Labor Day

October Highlights

♦ Village CandlesFragrance of the Month (20% off) . . . . . . . “Spiced Pumpkin”

♦ Thursday, September 29ththru Monday, October 3rd . . . . . . . . . 17th Anniversary Event

♦ Saturday, October 15th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweetest Day

♦ Friday, October 21stthru Sunday, October 24th . . . . . . . “Christopher Radko” Event

♦ Saturday, October 22nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kameleon Trunk Show

♦ Monday, October 31st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Halloween

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