In Memory Of...

This post will have nothing to do with our business, Koziol Kreations, but will instead pay tribute to two people that meant alot to me (Ed). I wanted to post this yesterday (10/23/08), but fell asleep and was not able to do so. The two people I wanted to remember both shared yesterday as their birthday. They were born 55 years apart from each other, but both meant alot to me.

Lorraine Harvey (born 10/23/1916) was my grandma on my mom's side. She was the best. Grandma was always there for us no matter what. I remember spending a week with her at her apartment on the south side of Chicago in the summer, just me and her. I did this two years in a row. We would play "Crazy Bunco". I remember going to church with her and meeting some of her "Catholic" friends. That's what she would call them. When she passed away, I never got the chance to say goodbye to her. That has always hurt. It hurt that I wasn't strong enough to go to her hospital room and tell her how much I loved her before she passed.

She was a wonderful woman, a fantastic Grandma and I am sure, if you ask anyone, a terrific friend. I know that Anita would love her and that Grandma would love Anita as well. I love and miss you Grandma.

Bob Kutok (born 10/23/1971) was my best friend in high school. If you ever hear me tell stories from when I was in high school, they would all start the same way... "Bob and I did..." or "Me and Bob used to..." That's just how it was back then. We did just about everything together. It was rare that we weren't together. Bob was always a great friend. He moved away and finished high school in Palatine, but we still stayed friends. Not as close as we were when we lived near to each other, but still friends. I missed Bob over the years and we got together a few times. I was shocked when I received a phone call in September 2006 from a mutual friend informing me that Bob had passed away after a long battle with brain cancer. I remember telling Anita what happened with tears in my eyes.

I had not seen Bob in many years before he passed away, therefore I never got a chance to say goodbye to another important person in my life. Bob was a great friend and I wish that we could have stayed close through the years. It would have been nice for his kids to have met mine and developed a 2nd generation friendship. I miss you Bob.

I suppose the lesson, if there could be one in this posting, would be to always make sure to let people know how important they are to you. Tell them that you love them and care about them. You never know when they could be taken away from you.

You've said it... We are great...

As you can see, the last "poll" question says it best. We are excellent. One of you even said we are better than excellent. Now if I only knew who you were. We'd love to know so please send us an email at koziolkreations@comcast.net. There might even be a special surprise for you.

At Koziol Kreations, we always strive to provide the best service. We know that we are providing you with items for a very special day and you deserve nothing but the best.

From your bridal shower, to your wedding day -- then the baby shower, the birth and the baptism, Koziol Kreations can give you all you need and more. Visit our website for more information at www.KoziolKreations.com.

We would like to say thank you once again to all of our faithful supporters. If you read this blog on a regular basis, feel free to become a Koziol Kreations Supporter by "following" this blog. Click on the right hand side under the Poll Question to "follow" this blog.

My Greek Space

If you are looking to Greeks in the Chicagoland area, we have heard of a place to do just that.

MyGreekSpace is not another "dating site". It was created to give young Greeks in the Chicagoland area a friendly place to connect. You may be looking to date or you may simply want to network and make some new Greek friends. MyGreekSpace allows you to do just that.

MyGreekSpace hosts events to provide the younger generation (20-40 year olds) of Greeks in Chicagoland to meet, connect and form meaningful relationships. The founders present this "community" as a new option for fun and interaction, which takes place within a different atmopshere; thus, the motto, "a way to think differently".

One important thing to know... MyGreekSpace is NOT a club. When you visit the space, you don't leave any personal information. You don't "join" or "become a member". You find information about events that offer young Greeks the opportunity to meet in a non-threatening environment. The monthly events allow people to share something about themselves and have incorporated a 20-minute panel discussion on a topic of interest to young Greeks. Thanks to contributions, these events are free.

Learn more about the "community" and events at www.MyGreekSpace.org. There is also a blog you can read at http://mygreekspace.blogspot.com/. Check it out.

(Information in this blog posting came from The Greek Star -- article by Maria A. Karamitsos.)

PERFECT 10 is coming...

Starting October 10th (10/10), Koziol Kreations will be offering the Perfect 10 Promotion. Read below for more information:

This promotion will offer a 10% discount on every order placed during the month of October. (Not valid on in-store merchandise purchased) (May not be combined with any other offer.)

Additional “10” discounts include:

Attendant gift orders: For bridal parties of 10 or more (Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Ring Bearers, Flower Girls) take your 10% off, then take an additional $10.00 off the order.

Flower Girl/Ring Bearer Double Wagon rentals: After you take 10% off, then take off an additional $10.00 per “rider” (Maximum of two riders = $20.00 additional discount)
REG. PRICE OF DOUBLE WAGON - $220.00 (includes $100.00 refundable deposit, given upon return of wagon. Wagon must be returned in the same fashion it was picked up. All material and decoration must be intact to receive refund.)

Baptismal Box: Seeing as how the Baptismal Box just happens to include 10 different items, it is only right to offer something a little extra special. You’ll not only receive 10% off the Baptismal Box order, but we will give you an additional 10% off the Baptismal Outfit.
Koziol Kreations is still located inside The Complete Bridal Salon & Plaza at 121 W. Main St. (Route 72), West Dundee, IL. Hours are by appointment only so call today. (815) 861-3478