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Tilley's Jewelry

I recently purchased some awesome initial earrings and a beautiful black beaded bracelet

Ive ordered alot of items from Etsy sellers but I have to say these were the best packaged and presented items I've ever received. They were so beautifully wrapped that I almost felt guilty opening them. I wish I would have taken a picture so you could see it. Next time I order from her I will.

Thats another great thing about Tilley's Jewelry, they are super reasonably priced.

Her daughter has a shop as well. Full of really cute artwork. So be sure to check out Auddities as well.

I did the math...

And boy, a cup of coffee from the gas station every morning is VERY expensive over a months time. I added it up and it equals about $50 a month. Geez. Imagine if I got starbucks everyday lol. I guess thats a wake up call that I just need to get the filter for my coffee maker. Imagine what I could do with that $50.

Almost that time of year.

I cant believe that Easter will be here so soon.

Ive already started grabbing some small things for the kids.

So far weve made it a tradition to make up easter baskets for people in need. However this year due to financial problems Ill probably only be able to do one basket. But one is better than none. 

If anyone would like to help out- please feel free to contact me about donations. Also Id love to pass along a link to a website that is absolutely amazing...  www.wishuponahero.com

Ive been helped on there and helped much. its a great feeling.

check it out. try out a random act of kindness.. 

oh and HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY!

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Ok I want to do my part and help boost the economy. I want to help promote Etsy shop and indie sellers. So please email me supadesigns@comcast.net your etsy mini. 2x2 size please. I will ad them to my side bar. 

Right now Im full of whole sale orders- but probably next week I will start featuring sellers again to help boost sales.

~HAPPY SALES~

to those of you who sell.

So I read a thread on Etsy that confirmed that what Ive been saying for month. 

If you sit and fuss about your failure because of the economy you'll never get anywhere. Now dont get me wrong, Im far from "making a living" from Etsy. and despite my number of sales I do get discouraged too- however when I get that urge to blame the economy for my lack of success I take a moment and re-evaluate my game plan. Typically if I do the things that I should be doing on a daily basis like blogging (which I so have been lacking on) twittering, chatting it up on facebook and promoting on various other places the sales will come. 

Ive told John for months that I was sick of hearing about the current state of the economy, because if everyone gave 110% and be a little more positive things could be better. Now its  really a shame I cant find a nice rock to hide under until this recession or depression (whatever) is gone. 

Ok- thats it for my rant for now.

Tell me what are you guys doing to "recession proof" your business? 

my so called "fast food" dinner"

Goodness why do I always decide to take the kids out for a treat and go to fast food? I swear I have the fast food curse! literally every time I have ever eaten out my order has always been messed up- tonight they over charged me, and forgot a hamburger for one of the kids meals.
So please tell me that I am not the only one who constantly has a bad experience with fast food.
I think its a sign I should cook more lol!!

A-Z of Stephanie

A - Age: 25
B - Bed size: Full- and its too dang small for me and John both.
C - Chore you hate: laundry and I have a pile to prove it!
D - Dad's Name: Andy
E - Essential start your day item: coffee
F - Favorite food: Candy
G - Gold or Silver: silver
H - Height: 5'3"
I - Instruments you play(ed): guitar- its a shame that I dont remember how to play
J - Job title: Designer, mom, entrepreneur, wife and many more.
K - Kid(s): Chandler (8) Ethan (7) and my princess Jayde (5)
L - Living arrangements: I live with my husband John, 3 kids, 1 cat and one wiener dog
M - Mom's name: Mary
N - Nicknames: Steph,mom
O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: only when the kids were born.
P - Pet Peeve: people not using turn signals
Q - Quotes you like: ""what doesnt kill you makes you stronger"
R - Right or left handed: Righty
S - Siblings: Im an only child :D
T - Time you wake up: 7ish- depending on how long it takes John to push my butt outta bed lol
V - Vegetable you dislike: none that I can think of.
W - Ways you run late: Kids
X-rays you've had: Ive had alot of back Xrays
Y - Yummy food you make:I make decent chicken.
Z - Zodiac: Virgo!
-I had to take a break from all the ribbon lol!-

☺Today is share a smile day!☺

So who'd you share a smile with? 

Im about to go browse Etsy for a few wonderful artists to feature this week coming.. Hopefully Ill create a few smiles atleast.

And tomorrow is Dr. Suess's birthday...So I have to make a bow to match Jaydes thing1 and thing 2 shirt to wear to school. I spent most of my morning tracking down ribbon- boy did the kids enjoy that lol- I knew it was time to give up and go home when I got pegged in the back of the head with a Jelly bean. Needless to say I will be cleaning my van out tomorrow. Ill probably find halfa bag of Jelly beans lol. Im SO thankful for the cool weather, so I dont have to clean it out LOL! 

- Oh and If you know any Etsy people that are really great. or if you are really great please email me with your information to your shop, Id love to pick a few to feature.

My email: supadesigns@comcast.net