I'm embracing the power of slow for my holiday planning and chose this little snail friend here as my inspiration for the season of giving. Every year I am overtaken by a frenzy of making, cooking, planning, and gifting in mid-November. I love to make everything by hand or from scratch but I leave the planning to the last minute and then I transform into a crazed Christmas elf. … [Read more...] about Planning for Holiday Success By Slowing Down
Archives for November 2012
Why Do You Do What's on Your To Do?
THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!! THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!! THINGS TO DO! THINGS TO MAKE! PLACES TO GO! PEOPLE TO SEE! EVERYONE START FREAKING OUT!! Or take a big, slow, deep breathe and remember WHY. WHY you started your business or blog. WHY you hustle to fill those holiday orders. WHY you host that holiday party. WHY you spend days making your house holiday homey and … [Read more...] about Why Do You Do What's on Your To Do?
Holiday Help for Super-Moms
It's November and we're looking down barrel of the gun at the most hectic time of year for families. Throw a small business into the mix and you could be headed for a nervous breakdown! Here are my tips for making it through alive and maybe even earning the title of Super-mom! Calendar and Scheduling Stop what you're doing and take out a calendar or planner or even a large … [Read more...] about Holiday Help for Super-Moms
8 Ways to Boost Your Sales Starting Now!
Whether you're considering leaving a full time job, crafting as a hobby and cashing in a little dough, or are supporting your family with a creative business- it started with an idea. Then you asked yourself, "how do I evolve this?" Sometimes it is through trial and error - maybe you launched a new product but it hasn't been flying off the shelves like you'd hoped. Often times … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Boost Your Sales Starting Now!
#OMHG – November 8, 2012: Your #OMHG Community Wish List
We are planning an amazing new website and online community for OMHG (how completely awesome is that?!) and at this week's chat we brainstormed ideas and shared wishes for the creative community of our dreams! ohmyhandmade Today we are chatting about our new site & community (AND a member community and forum space for #omhg connection & inspiration at any time + a … [Read more...] about #OMHG – November 8, 2012: Your #OMHG Community Wish List
