In consideration of what I really enjoy about all of this crazy activity, I'm decided to write an ebook.
Never done it before. I think there's software out there to help me do this.
I'm pretty excited about it!
This ebook will reveal my steps to starting up an ecommerce business (yeah, because I've done it about 50 times and helped others to do the same)! I'm hoping to expand the concept to include selling my SEVERAL ideas that I don't have time to do. I have "turnkey" business ideas, including domain names, just little homebased businesses ready to go! Just add water...
So the ebook with leverage that and provide a simple checklist to setting up shop.
I can SO help you with that!! :)
I think once the ebook is done I can also offer my consulting services for those who want more of a "hand holding" experience. That way the client can have my undivided attention with regards to areas they find difficult to complete.
Huh.
Sounds good! I better sell something so I can buy the software!
Have I mentioned that "I love my fan"? It has been very hot here in Seattle. Most of us don't have air conditioning, so when it gets into the high 80s and low 90s, we just melt...or rather...bake.
Have a great weekend!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
LMAO
I love that I can never take myself too seriously.
First off, I've decided I really do prefer my blog in Trebuchet and not Verdana. It is this ONGOING thing for me. And who's to say I can't just darn well use both fonts if I want to!?
Next, I posted my last post on one of my other blogs I don't ever use. So I'm all excited to PUBLISH POST and what comes up? Some strange blog I never use! FUNNY!
First off, I've decided I really do prefer my blog in Trebuchet and not Verdana. It is this ONGOING thing for me. And who's to say I can't just darn well use both fonts if I want to!?
Next, I posted my last post on one of my other blogs I don't ever use. So I'm all excited to PUBLISH POST and what comes up? Some strange blog I never use! FUNNY!
Acceptance. It is a good thing.
Well.
This is more of a personal post...I've come realize a few things in the past couple of days.
First-I went to check out some commercial space...the excitement of possible expansions...was dashed. I just don't want to. I thought I did. I can work hard for no money. But I've come to admit that I'm not really a "business-owner" but more of a glorified "hobbyist". And I think I like it that way. Anger. Denial. Grief because I like to think of myself in this lofty way, "I'm a business owner". I went through all those stages (it took me about 8 hours). Now I'm OK. Really. I think I've come to grips with the fact that I like my life...just the way it is. For a long time now, I've had this DRIVE to do more, be more, dobedobebdodododoo more More MORE! And within hours (ok maybe it was over the weekend), somehow, my perspective has changed and my priorities are shifting as we speak. This leads me to
Second-A new season...people know about "empty-nesters" and it is really easy to spout off about "the seasons of life" when I no idea what it is like...but I'm totally going through one and I feel utterly unprepared, or rather, I'm sorta shocked. Both my children will be in elementary school in a matter of (gasp) 4 weeks, yes, that is less than TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS! Many of my friends homeschool...this phenomena will never happen to them...so they don't understand. Only those who have this tragic-ecstasy happen to them understand. As I ponder the thought, I get a little tingly and light-headed! But then some time will pass and I find myself a little sad...cheated...surprised...tragically aware that my life truly IS passing by. No one really prepared me for this transition...oh, sure, it goes like this, "someday your kids will be in school honey, then you can (insert-go clothes shopping alone, go to the bathroom alone, sleep in, etc)" All that sounded WONDERFUL when I had bottles, diapers and goldfish crackers up to my neck. And back then, I didn't really have a braincell to even ponder it. But now...well, I'm going to miss all that. NOW WAIT A MINUTE, how does this happen!??!?! I have no regrets...I've tried to make the best of every single day of my kids' childhood...I think the thing that is just hard for me is that...I can NEVER go back. I hate not having options (!) It seems almost cruel. My mother-in-law says it all the time, "oh, just to have Johnny for a moment at the age of 4, I loved that". I kinda get it now.
Or maybe it is there's a new benchmark..."when your kids go to school"...next for me is "when they go to junior high, high school, college, leave home" and that all goes really TOO fast for my taste!
So where does all this leave me but in standing in a puddle of my own teardrops?
Well, acceptance is a good thing. Today, despite my quivering lower lip, I have decided, IT IS OK. Feel the pain, feel the joy...it really is all part of life. And I want to LIVE LIFE to the fullest! So I must feel it all...pain, joy, etc. So I'm embracing these next four weeks with...well, nothing. I'm just going to BE with my kids...no grand "trying to make up for mistakes along the way" or "let's cram massive kid events into these next 28 days"...just being with them...I think I'm ok with that as I prepare for the inevitable next phase of being a mom...and THAT is a good thing!
This is more of a personal post...I've come realize a few things in the past couple of days.
First-I went to check out some commercial space...the excitement of possible expansions...was dashed. I just don't want to. I thought I did. I can work hard for no money. But I've come to admit that I'm not really a "business-owner" but more of a glorified "hobbyist". And I think I like it that way. Anger. Denial. Grief because I like to think of myself in this lofty way, "I'm a business owner". I went through all those stages (it took me about 8 hours). Now I'm OK. Really. I think I've come to grips with the fact that I like my life...just the way it is. For a long time now, I've had this DRIVE to do more, be more, dobedobebdodododoo more More MORE! And within hours (ok maybe it was over the weekend), somehow, my perspective has changed and my priorities are shifting as we speak. This leads me to
Second-A new season...people know about "empty-nesters" and it is really easy to spout off about "the seasons of life" when I no idea what it is like...but I'm totally going through one and I feel utterly unprepared, or rather, I'm sorta shocked. Both my children will be in elementary school in a matter of (gasp) 4 weeks, yes, that is less than TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS! Many of my friends homeschool...this phenomena will never happen to them...so they don't understand. Only those who have this tragic-ecstasy happen to them understand. As I ponder the thought, I get a little tingly and light-headed! But then some time will pass and I find myself a little sad...cheated...surprised...tragically aware that my life truly IS passing by. No one really prepared me for this transition...oh, sure, it goes like this, "someday your kids will be in school honey, then you can (insert-go clothes shopping alone, go to the bathroom alone, sleep in, etc)" All that sounded WONDERFUL when I had bottles, diapers and goldfish crackers up to my neck. And back then, I didn't really have a braincell to even ponder it. But now...well, I'm going to miss all that. NOW WAIT A MINUTE, how does this happen!??!?! I have no regrets...I've tried to make the best of every single day of my kids' childhood...I think the thing that is just hard for me is that...I can NEVER go back. I hate not having options (!) It seems almost cruel. My mother-in-law says it all the time, "oh, just to have Johnny for a moment at the age of 4, I loved that". I kinda get it now.
Or maybe it is there's a new benchmark..."when your kids go to school"...next for me is "when they go to junior high, high school, college, leave home" and that all goes really TOO fast for my taste!
So where does all this leave me but in standing in a puddle of my own teardrops?
Well, acceptance is a good thing. Today, despite my quivering lower lip, I have decided, IT IS OK. Feel the pain, feel the joy...it really is all part of life. And I want to LIVE LIFE to the fullest! So I must feel it all...pain, joy, etc. So I'm embracing these next four weeks with...well, nothing. I'm just going to BE with my kids...no grand "trying to make up for mistakes along the way" or "let's cram massive kid events into these next 28 days"...just being with them...I think I'm ok with that as I prepare for the inevitable next phase of being a mom...and THAT is a good thing!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Oh Yeah, The Sense of Utter Satisfaction
Ah.
THAT is a deep sense of satisfaction.
Grin.
SparklePuss.com will turn THREE in December...amazing.
Since the day I officially launched in December 2005 (with $300 click budget on Yahoo and a website no one knew about!) I've been in WAY over my head!
Today, alas, I am FINALLY in a place where I am very proud of the items I offer and equally proud of the fact that I can produce these items in a timely manner!! Reducing my scent choices to NINE has made all the difference and I'm really excited as we move into the buying season.
SparklePuss offers NINE NEW SUPER SCENTS as of August 1st:
please welcome...
alki AUTUMN HARVEST™
fremont FIR BERRY™
emerald city EVERGREEN™
madrona MIDNIGHT MOON™
magnolia SPICY MANDARIN™
pike place PEPPERMINT CANDY
pioneer square CINNAMON PEAR™
ravenna VANILLA VIXEN™
space needle SPICY PUMPKIN BREAD™
Back in action, the (truly) beloved small soy jar candle! I sold out of these like two years ago and have secured a west coast supplier! My prices have bumped up on the soy candle (so I can like stay in business people!) :) Trust me, they are totally worth it...they burn beautifully!
As you can see, I do need a new photo...consider it 'coming soon'.
Sad and missing a favorite scent?...contact me! I'd guess I still have it! I'm offering discontinued scents on my SparklePussOutlet.etsy.com site (sorry, you do have to log in) and that is the place to request scents at half off! I can certainly set up a page on my main site to purchase with debit or credit if you don't want to do that through PayPal. Just communicate with me...I don't bite, just scratch. hehehehe
Four Seasons Fragrance & Lemon Lollipop are up for some web-work and holiday gift ideas (sorry, I have to do this NOW to be ready for you!)
Mr-Yummy.com has been left in the dust for the moment.
THAT is a deep sense of satisfaction.
Grin.
SparklePuss.com will turn THREE in December...amazing.
Since the day I officially launched in December 2005 (with $300 click budget on Yahoo and a website no one knew about!) I've been in WAY over my head!
Today, alas, I am FINALLY in a place where I am very proud of the items I offer and equally proud of the fact that I can produce these items in a timely manner!! Reducing my scent choices to NINE has made all the difference and I'm really excited as we move into the buying season.
SparklePuss offers NINE NEW SUPER SCENTS as of August 1st:
please welcome...
alki AUTUMN HARVEST™
fremont FIR BERRY™
emerald city EVERGREEN™
madrona MIDNIGHT MOON™
magnolia SPICY MANDARIN™
pike place PEPPERMINT CANDY
pioneer square CINNAMON PEAR™
ravenna VANILLA VIXEN™
space needle SPICY PUMPKIN BREAD™
Back in action, the (truly) beloved small soy jar candle! I sold out of these like two years ago and have secured a west coast supplier! My prices have bumped up on the soy candle (so I can like stay in business people!) :) Trust me, they are totally worth it...they burn beautifully!
As you can see, I do need a new photo...consider it 'coming soon'.
Sad and missing a favorite scent?...contact me! I'd guess I still have it! I'm offering discontinued scents on my SparklePussOutlet.etsy.com site (sorry, you do have to log in) and that is the place to request scents at half off! I can certainly set up a page on my main site to purchase with debit or credit if you don't want to do that through PayPal. Just communicate with me...I don't bite, just scratch. hehehehe
Four Seasons Fragrance & Lemon Lollipop are up for some web-work and holiday gift ideas (sorry, I have to do this NOW to be ready for you!)
Mr-Yummy.com has been left in the dust for the moment.
Have you visited Seattle-Scents.com yet? I'm really having fun with this one!
And coming this month...BirthstonePerfumes.com :)
Thanks for reading this far. Gotta go!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
CUSTOMER PERKS!
I don't think I've ever blogged on the GREAT CUSTOMER PERKS I offer! And you'll WANT TO KNOW this! :)
For confirmed subscribers on my mailing list:
Once per month I send out the "newsletter" with What's New, Monthly Drawing Prize and Monthly $5 Deal.
The Monthly Drawing Prize is awarded to ONE confirmed subscriber to my mailing list each month. Just being a CONFIRMED subscriber on my mailing list makes you eligible for the drawing each month. Make sure you are ON the mailing list and you are CONFIRMED. I will contact you by email if you win! See makeScentsLLC.com/mailing_list.html for details.
The Monthly $5 Deal is ONLY AVAILABLE from the newsletter...each month I select an item from my product line-up to offer for only $5!
I think I'll blog on the night I finish the newsletter with the new info.
-What's New for July: Mr-Yummy.com launches!
-July Monthly Drawing Prize: Three wickless super-scented soy candle tins in your choice of scents by SparklePuss
-July Monthly $5 Deal: Any TWO Shea-Glycerin Soaps by Seattle Scents for $5
(see newsletter for details, make sure that my email is on your approved list... makeScentsLLC@gmail.com)
AND...I've been wanting to do THIS for a long time-offer a gift-with-purchase!
ALL orders on my websites or Etsy shops will receive the monthly Gift-with-Purchase. Gifts change every month on the first.
July's Gift-with-Purchase: one sample Lemon Lollipop perfume oil AND lemon lollipop!
Thank you very much for your support!
For confirmed subscribers on my mailing list:
Once per month I send out the "newsletter" with What's New, Monthly Drawing Prize and Monthly $5 Deal.
The Monthly Drawing Prize is awarded to ONE confirmed subscriber to my mailing list each month. Just being a CONFIRMED subscriber on my mailing list makes you eligible for the drawing each month. Make sure you are ON the mailing list and you are CONFIRMED. I will contact you by email if you win! See makeScentsLLC.com/mailing_list.html for details.
The Monthly $5 Deal is ONLY AVAILABLE from the newsletter...each month I select an item from my product line-up to offer for only $5!
I think I'll blog on the night I finish the newsletter with the new info.
-What's New for July: Mr-Yummy.com launches!
-July Monthly Drawing Prize: Three wickless super-scented soy candle tins in your choice of scents by SparklePuss
-July Monthly $5 Deal: Any TWO Shea-Glycerin Soaps by Seattle Scents for $5
(see newsletter for details, make sure that my email is on your approved list... makeScentsLLC@gmail.com)
AND...I've been wanting to do THIS for a long time-offer a gift-with-purchase!
ALL orders on my websites or Etsy shops will receive the monthly Gift-with-Purchase. Gifts change every month on the first.
July's Gift-with-Purchase: one sample Lemon Lollipop perfume oil AND lemon lollipop!
Thank you very much for your support!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
RATS! and Mr-Yummy.com
Not THOSE rats...rats as in "darn!" or as my husband says, "frank and beans"...that's just his little swear word. Mine is "fudgsicle"!!
So FUDGSICLE!!
I am temporarily discontinuing SOY TEALIGHTS. I've had some feedback that they aren't burning properly. Rather than send out a faulty product, I'm going to just pull them. I'll have to do a little work to get them back, I may need a custom made wick...we'll see.
So sorry to all you tealight lovers out there! :(
What's new (this week)?? Well, I've wanted to launch a line of men's fine fragrance for some time. It was initially going to be associated with Four Seasons Fragrance...but it turned out to be a stand alone thing.
Welcome... Mr-Yummy.com !
25 scents...a few of the names are:
Beefcake
Dog's Best Friend
and
Sports Stud
My signature product is the Scent Sampler Cube by Mr-Yummy.com CLICK HERE to view!
I'm just getting it going, but please come visit and watch it blossom!!!
(p.s. my favorite scent in the line (today) is Mr Yummy...oooooohhhhh, SEXY!)
So FUDGSICLE!!
I am temporarily discontinuing SOY TEALIGHTS. I've had some feedback that they aren't burning properly. Rather than send out a faulty product, I'm going to just pull them. I'll have to do a little work to get them back, I may need a custom made wick...we'll see.
So sorry to all you tealight lovers out there! :(
What's new (this week)?? Well, I've wanted to launch a line of men's fine fragrance for some time. It was initially going to be associated with Four Seasons Fragrance...but it turned out to be a stand alone thing.
Welcome... Mr-Yummy.com !
25 scents...a few of the names are:
Beefcake
Dog's Best Friend
and
Sports Stud
My signature product is the Scent Sampler Cube by Mr-Yummy.com CLICK HERE to view!
I'm just getting it going, but please come visit and watch it blossom!!!
(p.s. my favorite scent in the line (today) is Mr Yummy...oooooohhhhh, SEXY!)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
June-uary and SOAP-in-a-BOX™
Yes, this is the new term for Seattle Summer 2008...June-uary. It has been COLD and RAINY...usually by June 1st the kids are wearing shorts to school. Not this year lest they freeze to death! Thanks Ang, June-uary!
On that note, everyone needs a new bar of soap!
Introducing...
This is going to be a label-nightmare, but I'm up for it! (label shows weeLUXURIES.com Sandalwood) You will LOVE this soap!! I offer a shea-glycerin soap (to get other soap blends, visit SOAPinaBOX.etsy.com )
On that note, everyone needs a new bar of soap!
Introducing...
Soap-in-a-Box™!
I am SO excited about this new product! You'll be able to get the new Soap-in-a-Box™ in all our body-safe fragranced lines (this means NOT SparklePuss for now). This soap is 3.8oz/108g, ivory-white, just right size and fragranced with your choice of any of our lines!! Want soap in your favorite weeLUXURIES or Lemon Lollipop scent?
So why should you get soap from me anyways? You probably already have your very own special soapmaker...
Why get soap from me?? Here's a few reasons to consider:
-no human hands touch your soap, hot soap is poured into container, just pop it out!
-experienced seller since 12/2005-quality supplies, fragrance & packaging
-product is FUN!
-soap won't get crushed, bumped or scratched in transit
-makes terrific gifts-fun, colorful packaging appeals to all ages
-excellent price point for a customized, handmade, glycerin-rich SOAP! :)
This is going to be a label-nightmare, but I'm up for it! (label shows weeLUXURIES.com Sandalwood) You will LOVE this soap!! I offer a shea-glycerin soap (to get other soap blends, visit SOAPinaBOX.etsy.com )
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