It Was A Merry Christmas

It has been a while since I have updated anything on my blog so I think it must be time. The last thing I wrote was about a good friend that was having a really hard time. Well, Santa Clause was very good to her because she got some help for herself and her son. It was a good Christmas for me because now I am not as worried about her as I was. Its so very good to hear a good thing during the holidays with all the strife and mean things going on. If only the good hearts would stand up the rest of the year our world would be better off. Happy new Year everyone

Just wanting to help

Hi everyone.

Today I have felt very low. I suffer from depression and some times it really is hard to fight. I see threads in the Etsy forums asking for help for this person and that. I would like to help in some way, but like so many others the times are just too bad and there's not much to spare. I have a very dear friend that is a widow with a 12 yr old son that desperately needs help. she makes too much to get food stamps, she's on a waiting list for a heating assistance program and she and her son wont have a much of a Christmas this year. I so desperately want to help her and her son, I had hoped that I could send her some help with some sales from my shop, but that has dried up also.

Just tonight my husband hit me with the fact he is having to take another paycut to help the company he drives for make it thru the winter. Freight is slow and he's been gone on the road almost a month now trying to keep us going. Jobs are scarce here so I stay home and scrape and try to make a little with my jewelry sales. I know everyone is having a hard time nowdays, and I dont want pity or help. But if you know of anyway I can help my friend out Please let me know. She lives in PA and she really needs some help.

Sorry to vent all this on my readers, I just needed to write it down . Have a great night all.

DESIDERATA

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.--- Max Ehrmann, 1927

A Blatant Promo

Hi everyone

I have great prices in my shop and my items are lovely in real life Almost everything in my shop is marked down from 5% to 50% and will stay on sale until New Years Day. If you buy 2 stretch bracelets you get a 3rd one free. Free shipping on purchases of 10.00 or more before shipping. I am proud of my work and I hope you will check everything out. Thank you for stopping byhttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5598263

Jackswife.etsy.com

Time for another featured shop. Jackswife.etsy.com. Its a cute little shop with lots of nice items. She has bags, baby items and lots more. Check it out

Hi everyone this is marked down, has free shipping.....it really needs a new home http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9394608
Check out my shop for great sale prices in my Happy Holiday and Christmas sections. Everything is marked down from 10% to 50% in these sections. Also, buy any 2 stretch braclets anywhere in my shop and get 1 free. Convo me for your free choice. they make great stocking stuffers. I am just 8 sales away from my 70th sale. The lucky number 70 will receive a free gift of their choice up to 10.00 from my shop. After Christmas day all the Christmas Themed items will disappear to make room for other great items. Get them now while you can, the prices are great and will never be lower. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5598263

New Promotion

Hi everyone I have a great Happy Holiday sale event going right now thru Christmas Day. I also have sale items in my Christmas section. All items are marked down from 10% to 50%. Buy any 2 stretch bracelets and get a 3rd one free. Just convo me with your choice. When you purchase $15.00 or more, not including shipping,shipping is free to the U.S. I can also do non pierced earrings, Almost any earring can be made with clip on earrings, just let me know, also I can change earwires if you would like a different kind. I can adjust sizes on most bracelets. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your visit,come back often.

I recently made my 60th sale. On the occasion of my 70th sale I will be giving away another free 10.00 item from my shop.

choochcat.etsy.com

choochcat.etsy.com is a great leather goods shop. " Here you will find a variety of handmade leather goods crafted using designs taken from the 18th & 19th century leather working trade. You will see modern pieces here as well." Beautiful work so check em out

jillybeanvintage.etsy.com

jillybeanvintage.etsy.com is the cutest little shop for Barbie lovers, get in touch with her for great handmade barbie fashions

FireBirdFlamework.etsy.comhttp://FireBirdFlamework.etsy.com

FireBirdFlamework.etsy.com is a great shop. Its full of beautiful lampwork beads,pendants chainmail and all sorts of lovely items. All you jewelry creaters and jewelry lovers check it out.

VintageThings.etsy.com

VintageThings.etsy.com is a great little shop and has some really cute and interesting vintage items. Here you will find gentlely used vintage purses, Waterford crystal, and a lot of other great items. Check them out. If you love vintage this is a great shop.

My Big Sale

Hi everyoneI have a great Happy Holiday sale event going right now thru Christmas Day. All items are marked down from 10% to 50%. When you purchase $15.00 or more shipping is free to the U.S. Also Buy any 2 stretch bracelet and get a 3rd free. Just convo me so I can set it up.http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5598263&section_id=5655364Check out my Christmas section also for some great marked down itemshttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5598263&section_id=5782131

Treasury

Hi everyone, today is kinda a slow day for me. havent been feeling well and so I have not been doing as much online as usual. My friend TheBeadedHeart made this Treasury and was kind enough to include a necklace from my shop. Check it out http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=24892

my promo

Hi everyoneI have a great Happy Holiday sale event going right now thru Christmas Day. All items are marked down from 10% to 50% in my Happy Hoiday Sale Section. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5598263&section_id=5655364 I also have great Christmas items in my Christmas Section, they are marked down also. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5598263&section_id=5782131 Also Buy any 2 stretch bracelets and get a 3rd free. thats any stretch bracelets in any section, not just Stretch Bracelets. Just convo me. I am giving a free gift to the person that makes my 60th purchase. Anything up to 10.00 free. When you purchase $15.00 or more shipping is free to the U.S. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5598263
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this and that

Well, with the government finally deciding we are in a recession everyone is trying to find ways to save money. Times are hard for us all. I made my own business cards yesterday and they didnt turn out too badly. I think each time I print a sheet I will feature a different piece of jewelry on my card. This one is my sun,moon and stars bracelet. Anyway, thats my money saver for me today.

new featured shop zoeae.etsy.com

Hi everyone. I hope you are all having a great day. I am so far, I woke up to an etsy sale today.

Today I am featuring http://zoeae.etsy.com/. This is a cute little shop. She is a member of the Etsy Hookers Team and she makes nice items in crochet and plastic canvas. Check out her shop. I saw several really nice items I really like.

Susiesplace.etsy.com

Hi everyone. I decided its time to get back to the task of etsy survival. Sales are so slow right now in my shop, I hope I can help someone else.

I discovered http://Susiesplace.etsy.com on one of my many forays into the etsy forum jungle. She has a great mix of items and I really like the christmas stocking pictured above. Check out her shop , who knows you might find something you have been looking for

Hi everyone. I have a great Happy Holiday sale event going right now thru Christmas Day. All items are marked down from 10% to 50% in my Happy Hoiday Sale Section. I am giving a free gift to the person that makes my 60th purchase. Anything up to 10.00 free. When you purchase $15.00 or more shipping is free to the U.S. I can also do non pierced earrings, Almost any earring can be made with clip on earrings, just let me know, also I can change earwires if you would like a different kind. I can adjust sizes on most bracelets. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your visit,come back often, the shop is always changing