Oh how I love December! It isn't just the holidays, or the fact that it is my birthday (the 18th), my Mister's birthday (the 16th), AND our anniversary (the 17th) all the week before Christmas, it is also the spirit of goodness that infuses the world. I always wish I could make it last forever! This year is extra special because I will be turning 30 and Chris and I will be … [Read more...] about 30 Days of Goodness (& a birthday too!)
For the Heart
#OMHG – November 29, 2012: Rocking Your Holiday Sales
Earlier this month Jenna @makeitshow shared a great post on rocking your sales & with Jess' first question on Craft Fairs/Trade Shows we were off to races! Question #1: Let's dive in! Have you ever sold at a craft fair or trade show? What was your biggest lesson learned from the experience? @tif_smith: @missprissypaige i have a much better idea of my target market and my … [Read more...] about #OMHG – November 29, 2012: Rocking Your Holiday Sales
How to Stay Sane During the Holidays…
The holidays can be a crazy time! Owning a creative handmade business can offer even more craziness. Keep your sanity in check by performing at least one of these things ONCE A DAY - most definitely throughout the holidays, but I have found that they help throughout the year, too. Some of these things are easy enough to do; others will take a bit more effort on your … [Read more...] about How to Stay Sane During the Holidays…
impermanence + a breath of love
Image credit: Breathe by Michelle at aCoCC on Etsy Several years ago, I was nearing the end of my rope. I had been knee-deep in a job that wasn’t my dream and lifting my feet up merely pulled them out of the boots and back down into the surrounding muck. There was other gunk. I got sick. I didn’t know how to get better. My version of tying a knot and hanging on was to register … [Read more...] about impermanence + a breath of love
#OMHG – November 22, 2012: Giving Thanks
Our last #OMHG chat fell right on Thanksgiving for our US friends so we spent some time giving thanks for all our blessings! Then moved onto planning a happy, healthy 2013 + what we are hoping to cultivate for our selves & businesses in the next year. Question #1: What are you feeling thankful for right now in biz & life? leanimale @ohmyhandmade Well, super thankful … [Read more...] about #OMHG – November 22, 2012: Giving Thanks