{I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. It was my birthday weekend and other than not enough sleep, it was fabulous here! If you're just joining me on this series, you can catch up on parts 1-3 by going here.} In the first three parts we have gone over getting started, photography, and writing. In this part we will go over shipping and packaging. Packaging Packaging serves two purposes: protecting your item during shipping and branding. Everyone does this a little different. … [Read more...]
Selling On Etsy…Dynamic Writing {Part 3}
If you're just joining us, this is Part 3 of a 6 part series, Selling On Etsy. Parts 1 and 2 can be found here. Part 3 is a hard one for me. This one is all about writing titles, tags, and descriptions. You'd think that because I enjoy blogging I would find my Etsy writing a piece of cake. Nothing could be further from the truth. I struggle with my writing. I have gotten so much better in the past year and half but I still do not enjoy it. That being said, here are the things I have learned in … [Read more...]
Selling on Etsy….Photography {Part 2}
Today we are continuing on with my series on Selling on Etsy. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here. Last time we talked about things to do before you open shop. Today we are talking about photography. Get comfy because this one is going to be a long one. Photography on Etsy can make or break your shop. A good photo can make your product pop. It seems more professional as well. It's important to remember that your customers can't pick up your products. They can't touch it or turn it … [Read more...]
Selling on Etsy…Getting Started {Part 1}
I have been asked a number of times over the past year about how to start an Etsy shop, what have I learned, what tips are helpful, etc. After being asked many times, I decided it was time to do a blog series about starting and running an Etsy shop. I am far from an expert and find that I am still learning all the time. These are just the things I have learned over the past year. Getting Started Before you can even open a shop on Etsy, you need to ask yourself some questions. What am I … [Read more...]
Saving on Your Contract Cell Phone Plan
It seems like the majority of tips on how to save on cell phone expenses tell you to go with a no contract, prepaid plan. The reason for that is that it's true! You can get a decent no contract, everything unlimited plan, for $45 a month. But what about for those of us that can't go with Straight Talk or Tracfone or one of the other no contract cell phone companies? How are we suppose to save money? This is something I have been trying to find out for about a year. We've been on a … [Read more...]
The Best Time to Grocery Shop
Grocery shopping. It seems to be one of the most hated of all chores. And why? Because of the time it takes and how crowded the stores are. I don't know about you but when I'm annoyed by the crowds at the store, I tend to spend more money. I just want to get out of the store so I don't take the time to find the deals or use my coupons. One of the best ways I have found to save money and avoid aggravation has been to go shopping earlier in the morning. I try to get to the store no later than … [Read more...]
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