{this is what happens when all of us gather in front of a camera for an impromptu photo – kind of reminds me of movie out takes for some reason. This is just an iphone snap of the dslr file being viewed on my ipad} I thought about titling this, “when life kicks you in […]
promoting your business through marketing packets
Whew! We’re sliding into the busy time of year for most families and businesses, and as much as I’ve tried to prepare the last month of this summer, it’s still settling over me with a bit of a shock. I wanted to check in today and show off a bit of a fun sample […]
tips for crafting a great “about me” page
No matter who you are, or what you make, sell or do, if you own a business, across the board one of the biggest things that I hear moaning and groaning about is writing the dreaded “about page”. “But I feel like I’m boasting,” “I don’t want to come off as a prick,” “I just […]
women and handmade business update
I had so hoped to have my first chapter ready for the women and handmade business posts before the end of January. But since I don’t, I wanted to offer an update. I got sick. Blarg. Sometimes your body forces you to stop when you don’t take time to rest. I came down with shingles. […]
why I chose etsy for my handmade business
In preparation for the upcoming blog posts that I have planned on women and handmade business, I wanted to share a few thoughts on one of the big questions/comments that I receive from people interested specifically in running their shops primarily online, like I do. Why did you choose Etsy for your handmade business? One […]
once a month personal sewing project
I love sewing. I really, really do. It’s one of the things in life that takes me to my happy place. There’s just something extremely satisfying about watching individual pieces come together to create something that’s magical. That’s probably why I’ve chosen to build my handmade business around sewing. It’s something I actually enjoy doing… […]
Women and Handmade Business workshop
Starting very soon in the month of January, I’ll begin sharing a monthly post dedicated to passing along things I’ve learned while building a handmade business. And things I’m still learning. There’s a constant curve when you’re in business, after all. Markets change, demographics change, resources change – it’s not for the faint of heart, […]
keep it simple – healthy meal planning tips for busy moms
As a working mom, I know that home cooked meals are so much healthier than any option that I can pick up at a restaurant or a store, so I work to make homemade meals 4-5 nights per week. It’s not easy. But I do have a few strategies I’ve come up with over the […]